Looking to experience a near-stock Android 15 interface with enhanced Pixel-like customizations on your Nothing Phone (1)?
Project Pixelage 2.7 brings just that — a clean, minimal, and snappy Android experience paired with core Pixel features and fine-tuned performance. This unofficial build, maintained by @Theannoyingcat, is now available for the Spacewar codename devices, including the Nothing Phone (1).
Let’s take a closer look at what this custom ROM offers and how to flash it.
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ROM Overview – Pixelage 2.7 for Nothing Phone (1)
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| ROM Name | Project Pixelage |
| Version | 2.7 |
| Android Version | 15 (QPR2) |
| Build Type | Gapps included |
| Status | Unofficial |
| Device Codename | Spacewar |
| Last Updated | April 27, 2025 |
What’s New – Changelog Highlights
This is the initial build of Project Pixelage for the Nothing Phone (1). While it’s still in early stages, it’s based on the latest Android 15 with critical patches and improvements baked in.
🔧 Device-Specific Changelog:
- Initial release for Nothing Phone (1)
- Based on Android 15 QPR2
- Glyph lighting doesn’t work in Nothing Camera (known issue)
🔐 Source Changelog Highlights:
- Merged March & April 2025 Security Patches
- Added Power Off Alarm service
- Multiple performance and system-level improvements
Note: The ROM does not include an OTA updater at the moment.
Screenshots & Visual Preview
👉 Click here to view screenshots
See how close this ROM looks and feels to Google’s Pixel software — but with extra tweaks for performance and privacy.
Known Issues
- ❌ Glyph lighting is not functional when using the Nothing Camera app
- 💡 Use an alternative camera app for best compatibility
Flashing Instructions for Nothing Phone (1)
🔺 Important: This ROM requires a clean flash. Make sure to back up your data first.
Steps to flash:
- Boot into a custom recovery (e.g., TWRP or Lineage Recovery)
- Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik/ART
- Flash the boot and vendor images
- Flash the Pixelage ROM ZIP
- Reboot to system
📌 OTA updates are not available in this build — flash future updates manually.
Support & Credits
Special thanks to everyone who made this port possible:
- 💻 Maintainer: @Theannoyingcat
- 🧠 Huge thanks to Mayur for extensive help
- 🔧 Testers: @Taha_Zulfaquar, @iamvombol
- 🌲 Trees & device sources: Aswin
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a Pixel-like custom ROM on your Nothing Phone (1) with the latest Android 15, Project Pixelage is a solid choice. It’s lightweight, includes GApps by default, and delivers a fast, stable daily driver experience — minus a few early bugs.
🧪 While it’s an initial build, early testers report solid performance and battery life.
Keep an eye on future updates, and don’t forget to report bugs in the support group.
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