Google recently Launched a new Android OS codenamed Android 'L', later revealed to be Lollipop 5.0. The OS is a full redesign of the Android interface and 'my oh my' it is pretty. Google's iteration of Android before 5.0 Lollipop was KitKat 4.4x which is the one most Android devices that came out between late 2013 and 2014 run on. Android 5.0 updates are rolling out to a lot of devices already, especially the Google Nexus lines comprising of the Nexus 4, 5, and 7 as well as a host of Motorola devices. Some high end devices from makers like Samsung, LG and HTC already run on Lollipop 5.0 or will have their updates in January 2015, but those devices cost 'an arm and a leg'. A whole lot of Android devices out there don't even have any sort of Lollipop update plan or schedule, let alone release date for the update. The sad truth is that a whole lot of devices wont even be updated officially which means no beautiful Lollipop 5.0 OS for them ever, except if our good friends over at xdadevelopers.com save the day with custom iterations which might take a while due to source code issues.
I personally fall into the category of the 'hopeful for future Android 5.0 updates' as I recently decided to stick with a MEDIATEK octa-core device as my daily driver. I am not big on theming my devices as I like the pure minimalist look for my devices but! I garra get me some Lollipop look on my phone jor. If you are like me and cant wait for Lollipop update to arrive for your phone, or you don't even know if your device will get it, all hope is not lost. You can still have the Android L feel with a few steps and apps which I will take you through right away.
Things you need:
- Your phone
- Data subscription
- Small tiny brain
- A chilled can of Orijin. He..He..He.
Okay! First you need to go to the Google Playstore app on your phone, Search for and install Nova Launcher. There's a free version which will work for this purpose but honestly, the app is so awesome I feel you should purchase Prime. Then you need to search for and install Moonshine-Icon Pack.
After installing both apps, you need to configure Nova by launching Nova settings from your app drawer or your home-screen. In the desktop settings menu, leave most options as default but select persistent search bar. In the Drawer menu, check the show pages as cards box, select your background transparency as you would like it, select Circle Transition Animations and you can go through the other options too and set as desired. In the look and feel menu, choose your preferred colour theme, select Moonshine as icon theme, change icon size to at least 115% and set other options as desired. Set up your OK Google hot-word detection and you're done with Nova.
Now launch the Moonshine app from your app drawer and select 'Apply Theme', Select Nova in the pop up options and click cancel. Next select wallpapers, scroll through the collection of material design wallpapers and make a choice. Highlight your choice and click set wallpaper. Now go to your home screen and set it up by adding your app icons to your dock, creating and organizing folders and generally customizing to your taste.
Head to the Playstore again and update all your Google apps to the latest versions if you haven't already done so. i.e Maps, Gmail, Messenger, Drive, G+ e.t.c. They have all been updated to have that fresh Lollipop design look with stock flat icons.
Now enjoy your new Android Lollipop 5.0 look.
If you have root, you can install xposed framework and Gravity Box to tweak your device down to system level and gain more of the Lollipop look and functionality.
You can also install a Lollipop Lockscreen app to get that gorgeous Lollipop Lock-screen.
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