How to turn Android phone into Android 5.0 Lollipop

At first, I have to make it clear that this article is not about ‘updating your older Android device to…

By Editorial Staff , in Android Tips and Tricks , at November 27, 2014

At first, I have to make it clear that this article is not about ‘updating your older Android device to Android Lollipop 5‘. It’s about ‘turning your Android device into Android 5.0 lollipop‘. Getting the latest lollipop 5 updates in your older Android devices is still under process. There are very few devices that may have official lollipop update. Your device is not on the list? In the meantime, you can consider following below steps to turn your Android device into Android 5.0 Lollipop without rooting.

Today, I’m going to discuss a process using which you can get Android Lollipop 5 like interface in your device. No root is required to implement any of the below steps. Just follow the below instructions.

Instructions to turn Android device into Android 5.0 Lollipop

Using Nova Launcher, you can get several updates of Lollipop 5 in your older Android. They have released several Lollipop like icons and UI for pre-installed apps. You can apply those

You have to download Nova Launcher in your device. Why nova? Read more about many more advantages of using Nova Launcher.
After installing Nova Launcher in your device, open this App.
Now follow the path – Look and feel >> Icon Theme >> Lollipop. See the below screenshot.

Now follow this path – Look and feel >> App Animation >> Slide Up. You’re done! Click menu button of your device. If it asks to choose launcher, select Nova Launcher and then ‘Always‘. You’ll see that default and popular app icons and UI will be changed. These are given in Android Lollipop 5!

Updating Several Apps to get Android 5.0 Lollipop

Update to Google Play Store 5: You can update the Google Play store. Its latest version’s UI has improved and also supported both Android 5 Lollipop and older Android OS. Open your Google Play Store and go to – Settings >> Build Version.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Wallpaper Pack: There is an Android 5 lollipop wallpaper pack. You can download the pack and use several HD Android 5.0 Lollipop picture it as your Wallpaper. It will help to turn your device into Android L.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Messenger: You can install Android 5 lollipop messenger. It’s an SMS & MMS app that has an awesome material design. It looks cleaner and user-friendly. You can download this messenger (.apk) from here.

Android 5 Lollipop Keyboard: You can install the Android 5 Lollipop keyboard in your device. It has superb UI. XDA Developers have developed this app. NO ROOT is required. You just have to download and install it and then apply it by following this path – Settings >> Language & Input >> Lollipop Keyboard.

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