How to install Xposed Framework alpha on Android 5.0 Lollipop and actually make it work

Just as we told you earlier, rovo89's legendary Xposed framework has finally scored support for Lollipop, opening the gates for almost unlimited Android modifications and customizations. Of course, just as we told you, the framework is still at a pretty early alpha stage and you are likely to stumble upon some issues.

Also have in mind that many of the more popular Xposed modules are not working as intended, while others are only functioning to some extent. Now that the framework has landed on the sweetest Android yet, the developers of said modules will probably roll up their sleeves and get down to work.

We were eager to give Xposed a try, so we quickly installed it on one of the devices that we use as a playground for some more risky modifications. The first time we installed the framework, it didn't work. What a pity. Luckily, some devoted Xposed fans had found a pretty nice workaround that allowed some of the supported modules to work. 

"Please install it only if you're willing to take the risk of boot loops. Just because it's working fine and stable for me doesn't mean it will work for everyone the same way."

Everything okay? Let's go!

How to install the Xposed framework on Android 5.0 Lollipop

1. Step #1

You need to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed in order to install Xposed on your Lollipop machine. If neither root nor custom recovery ring a bell, you'd better stop reading right here. If this is not the case, read carefully.

First of all, download the actual Xposed framework from here and flash it via your custom recovery. Reboot afterwards.

2. Step #2

After you've done so and you've rebooted your phone, you have to install the companion app that will allow you to manage your Xposed modules. Download it from here and install it on your device.

3. Step #3

Now, you need to head to Google Play and download SELinux Mode Changer, an app that makes sure our SELinux security module status is set to "permissive" and not "enforcing". After you install the app and open it, make sure that the "Permissive" option is grayed out, just like in the screenshot on the left. If you have checked the notification option below the SELinux modes, you will be notified what's the current status of your SELinux security module.

4. Step #4

So far, so good. Now open the Xposed app and tap on Framework, the first option. Don't get scared by the grayed out "Installed/Update" option - Xposed is already up and running, so that's a visual glitch. Now, you need to soft reboot your phone from within the app by tapping the corresponding option. That's the tricky part - currently, if you reboot your phone in any other way but from inside the framework, Xposed will not work. In order to make it work back again, you need to reboot from the framework once again!

We'll say that again: if you want Xposed to work, always reboot your device from Framework menu.

5. Step #5

After you soft reboot your phone and launch the Xposed app, the legendary framework is a go and the main page should look like the one on the left. Now it's time to check out the supported list of Xposed modules that work with the Lollipop version of Xposed and download the ones that catch your attention.

6. Step #6

And here we are, enjoying a pretty rad YouTube track that is playing in the background thanks to a nifty Xposed module.

 

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