Bring the Google Pixel navigation bar to the Nexus 5X and 6P: complete guide, non-root alternatives, and ROMs

  • Flashable mod to have the Pixel navigation bar on Nexus 5X/6P with Assistant animation.
  • Non-root alternative with apps like Pixbar: Pixel design with limitations and low cost.
  • ROMs like Pure Nexus add customization, one-handed mode, and advanced options.
  • A Nandroid backup is essential, as is understanding the risks involved in modifying the system or flashing ROMs.

Pixel navigation bar on Nexus

Los Google Pixel y Pixel XL tienen un exclusivo conjunto de botones de navegación que, en un principio, no se pueden replicar en ningĆŗn otro terminal Android. Y decimos en principio porque gracias al medio Chromloop, los botones de navegación y la animación especial de estos smartphones ya no son una caracterĆ­stica exclusiva, por lo que puedes instalar la barra de navegación del Google Pixel en los Nexus 5X y Nexus 6P.

Aparte de ser bastante llamativa, el verdadero sentido de instalar la barra de navegación del Google Pixel es disfrutar de la animación de Google Assistant que se activa pulsando el botón de inicio. Now, thanks to a small ZIP file, you can enjoy this feature on the latest Nexus models, just like This happened with the Pixel camera app..

In order to install the Zip on your Google Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P you must meet a series of requirements:

  • Own a Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P rooted
  • Having the beta version of Android 7.1.1 installed (compilation) NPF10c)
  • Having Custom Recovery in the terminal

Install Pixel Nav Bar Animation

Install Pixel navigation bar

If you meet all the above requirements, the first thing you will have to do is Download to your devices the flashable ZIP that carries the Nexus models the Google Pixel navigation bar and the Google Assistant animation.

pixel nav bar

A continuación, inicia el Custom Recovery. Check  hacer una copia de seguridad completa mediante Nandroid si no lo has hecho recientemente.

Una vez cumplidos estos pasos pulsa sobre el botón Ā«InstalarĀ» en el menĆŗ principal de TWRP y, a continuación, ve a la carpeta de descargar del dispositivo, donde hayas alojado el archivo ZIP. A partir de aquĆ­, selecciona el archivo Pixel-Navbar-Animation.zip y deslizar el control deslizante de la parte inferior de la pantalla para instalar el mod.

Por Ćŗltimo, reinicia el sistema cuando la instalación haya finalizado. Cuando vuelvas a encender el Nexus 5X o Nexus 6P, deberĆ­as ver los nuevos botones de la barra de navegación del Google Pixel en la parte inferior de tu pantalla.

Non-root alternatives: Pixel-style button app

navigation bar alternatives without root

If you don't want to modify the system, there is the option to use applications that overlay a pixel-style bar. One of the best known is pix bar, that it's not free (It has a low price) and allows you to imitate the button design and the home button animation.

Conversely, the developers have acknowledged that problems may arise. small inconsistencies (for example, buttons that sometimes don't respond or appearing in the lock screenThey also announced improvements such as horizontal support and hide the bar when using the keyboardIt's a fast track for those looking for Avoid rootingunderstanding its limits.

Custom ROMs: More features and Pixel style

pixel style custom roms

Another advanced option is to install a ROM like PureNexus, focused on stability and in maintaining an experience close to Pure Androidadding extra features. Among them are the header customization (change background, vertical or horizontal rows and apply your own images with shading effects) and a one-handed mode to facilitate use on large screens.

The project has also incorporated double-tap gestures, the option of hide icons VPN and data saving in the status bar, and the adoption of circular icons characteristic of Nougat. These compilations have been published for Pixel and Pixel XL and are compatible with Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P when the base versions of Android match, allowing you to combine the Pixel navigation bar with other system improvements.

Installing a ROM involves unlock bootloader, use custom recovery and accept risks: they may appear errorsdata loss or the need for restoration is essential. Nandroid Backup before any changes.

Advice, support, and troubleshooting

Pixel Nexus navigation bar support

– If after flashing the ZIP file you notice graphic glitches or unresponsive touches, enter TWRP and perform Wipe cache/DalvikIf the problem persists, reflash the ZIP file or restore your system. Nandroid copy.

– To return to the original Nexus bar, you can reinstall the framework/ROM corresponding to your version or use a ZIP revert if the mod developer offers it.

– The user community in Reddit (#teampixel and #madebygoogle) Share experiences, configurations, and solutions. It's a great place to get your questions answered and learn more. new arrivals about navigation bars, gestures, and customization.

With these options you can take the Google Pixel navigation bar to your Nexus 5X or 6P via ZIP flashable, bet for apps without root like Pixbar or go a step further with Custom ROMs Pure Nexus type. Whichever path you choose, remember to back up your data and consider the balance between hairsalon, functionality y stability of the System.


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