Download Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50 with Android 9.0 Pie

Today, we will be guiding you on how to download and install Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50 (Model” SM-A505) which is based on the latest Stock Android 9.0...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on June 11, 2022

Abd Razaaq

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

What’s New with Android 9.0 Pie?

Android Pie is a major update in the Android ecosystem. Its the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

Google Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50 (SM-A505)

Google Pixel Experience ROM was designed in such a way so that users can get all the feature from flagship Pixel devices. You will get all the features, sounds and feel of having a Google Pixel device. This custom ROM has the following features:

All Google Apps
Pixel Launcher with round icon support
Pixel Boot Animation
Google Assistant
Pixel Sounds
Pixel Live Wallpapers
Round Icon for Settings
Pixel’s blue accent

Steps to install Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50 (SM-A505)

Now if you’re familiar with installing custom ROMs in Android, then it same as that. However, if you have never done this before then dot worry. We will be guiding you through each step and process.

To make the task easy, we have divided the unlocking process into two parts. In the first part, we will brief you about the files requires and Pre-Requisites for the bootloader unlocking process. Then we will start with the actual installation part.

To install Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on latest TWRP Recovery. If you don’t have TWRP, then you can follow the second method to sideload the Pixel Experience ROM via ADB Fastboot.

Files Required:

These are the files you will be needing to Install Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50. Please, download them before proceeding with the procedure.

Download Samsung USB Drivers.
Download Pixel Experience GSI Treble ROM here: Click Here
Download Magisk zip file for root your device or flash SuperSU zip file
Download and install latest TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy A50
Download ADB Fastboot [Second method]

Pre-Requisite:

Supported Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy A50
Charge the Samsung Galaxy A50 to a sufficient battery level to avoid any sudden shutdowns during the process.
We strongly recommend you to take a complete backup of your personal data, including the internal storage. The phone will be formatted, so be prepared for it. You can also follow our Android backup guide for the same. [Follow any method]
You need to Unlock the bootloader on Samsung Galaxy A50.
You need a USB cable to connect your phone to PC.

GSI build is still a work in progress, so this ROM may not be stable. Please try for yourself and see how things go around with the new Pixel Experience GSI build..
ROM is still under experiments. GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any internal/external damages to the device that may happen while/after following this guide.

Method 1: Install via TWRP Recovery

First of all, make sure to download and move all the above required ROM packages on your Samsung Galaxy A50 Internal storage.
Now reboot your phone into TWRP Recovery and Swipe Allow Modifications (Appears for the first time only)
Once you are in TWRP Recovery, first of all. Take a complete backup of stock or custom ROM using TWRP.
Now wipe the cache, data, and system before flashing the Pixel Experience ROM on Galaxy A50.
To Wipe data: Go to Wipe —> Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik/ART cache, cache, and Data and then swipe to wipe. [su_note note_color=”#fef0ef” text_color=”#000000″]Warning: Make sure not to select Internal storage[/su_note]
Now you can install the Pixel Experience System image file in TWRP: Install -> Install Image -> select system.img
That’s it! Reboot and enjoy!