Note: Nova 5T has a 60Hz panel, but some custom kernels can force 90Hz (risky). This is a safe overlay version.
Implementation (for ROM dev):
<integer name="config_minimumScreenRefreshRate">60</integer>
<integer name="config_maximumScreenRefreshRate">90</integer>
// In DisplaySettings.java
if (hasHighRefresh())
addPreference(new SwitchPreference(context)
.setTitle("Force 90Hz (experimental)")
.setOnCheckedChangeListener((btn, enabled) ->
writeToSysfs("/sys/kernel/debug/dsi/panel_refresh_rate", enabled ? "90" : "60")));
Risks for Nova 5T:
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Then I'll give you a precise, working implementation for Nova 5T.
Most ROMs are based on Android 12, 13, or 14 and are found on the Telegram Group (Huawei Nova 5T / Honor 20 – Yale).
| ROM Name | Android Version | Stability | Features | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | LineageOS 19.1 | 12 | Very Stable | Lightweight, close to stock AOSP, good battery. | | LineageOS 20 | 13 | Stable | Latest security patches, improved UI. | | crDroid | 9 (Android 13) | Stable | Highly customizable, many features. | | Pixel Experience | 12/13 | Stable | Pixel look & feel, Google apps included. | | Project Elixir | 13 | Stable | Feature-rich, good performance. | | Evolution X | 13/14 | Beta/Stable | Pixel-like with extra customizations. | | DerpFest | 13 | Stable | Smooth, unique customizations. | Nova 5t Custom Rom
Thanks to a small but dedicated developer group (shoutout to DarkJoker360 and SeBaX), here are the top ROMs currently stable for the Kirin 980 Nova 5T.
Warning: This guide assumes an unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP.
Step 1: Flash the Custom Recovery Boot your phone into fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power). Connect to PC. Open command prompt and type: Note: Nova 5T has a 60Hz panel, but
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp_yale.img
fastboot reboot recovery
Step 2: Wipe the System Inside TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select:
Step 3: Flash the ROM
Step 4: Flash GApps (If not included) ROMs like LineageOS do not include Google Apps. Flash NikGApps or MindTheGApps (ARM64 variant for Android version 13/14). // In DisplaySettings
Step 5: Format Data (Crucial!) Go back to Wipe > Format Data. Type "yes". This decrypts the internal storage. Without this, you will bootloop.
Step 6: Reboot & Enjoy Press Reboot System. First boot takes 3–5 minutes. Congratulations, you are now running a custom ROM on your Nova 5T.