Android 6.0.1Marshmallowis the first major update since the release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow and the Huawei-made device itself which came packed with the Marshmallow sweetness. As the factory images have just gone live, you can choose to upgrade your Nexus 6P using the OTA update or manually. Since OTA updates take longer to reach the devices,here are all the steps that you need to follow to get this latest firmware update manually. Follow this guide to update Android 6.0.1 MMB29M on Nexus 6P and then proceed to root your latest 6P too. For those interested, Android 6.0.1 brings a ton of new emojis,regular security patches and other minor improvements.

Prerequisites to update and root Nexus 6P on Android 6.0.1 MMB29M Marshmallow:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus 6P device.Download and install USB drivers for Nexus 6P in your computer.TheNexus 6P bootloader should be unlocked.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.If you are going toroot, make sure to have acustom recoverytool like CWM, or TWRP (download link).Ensure that your Nexus 6P carries more than 70% of charge.

FlashAndroid 6.0.1 MMB29M factory images on Nexus 6P:

Required files:download Android 6.0.1 MMB29M factory imageson your PC.

Step 1:Connect your Nexus 6Pusing a USB cable and turn it off.

Step 2:Now, start the device in Fastboot mode:Turn onthe phone while pressing and holding theVolume Up+Volume Down+Powerkeysuntil you see the Fastboot menu and the START text on top.

Step 3:Extract the downloaded Android 6.0.1 file anywhere in your PC. Go to hammerhead-MMB29M folderand copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory (which often is the platform-tools folder inside Android SDK directory).

Step 4:This step involves flashing the desired factory image to yourNexus device. Open the folder containing the Android Marshmallow factory image downloaded and extracted. In the address bar, typecmdand type the command written below and press enter.

OnWindows:Runflash-all.batOnMac:Runflash-all.shusingTerminalOnLinux:Runflash-all.sh

Once the script finishes running, your Nexus device will reboot. First boot may take up to 5 minutes, so don't be worried if it takes your device longer than usual to boot up.

Your device is now updated to the very latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Once you are done, you can follow the instructions below to root your Nexus 6P on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

How to root Nexus 6P onAndroid 6.0.1 MMB29M:

Required files:downloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.60forNexus 6P on your PC. DownloadTWRP 2.8.7.0or CWMand save it to theandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory on your computer.

Finally, downloadFastboot from the following links, depending on your OS:

Windows:DownloadMac:DownloadLinux:Download

Step 1:Extract the downloaded Fastboot file inandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryon your PC. Create directory if not already there.

Step 2:Connect your Nexus 6P toyour computer via USB.

Step 3:Copy and pasteSuperSufile to your device's SD card root folder.

Step 4:Turn your Nexus 6P off.

Step 5:Enter the Bootloader mode: poweryour Nexus 6P on while pressing and holdingVolume Down+Powerkeys.

Step 6:Gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryand open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-angler.img

Step 7:Once done, enter recovery mode by choosingRecoveryfrom the Fastboot menu.

Step 8:In the recovery mode (CWM or TWRP), scroll toflash zip from SD card>choosezipfromsdcard.

Step 9:Using the volume keys, locate SuperSU-v2.60-20151205163135.zipand select it. Confirm the installation process.

Step 10:After installation is completed, go to+++++Go Backand reboot your Nexus 6P. First boot may take a few minutes.

Tada!Your Nexus 6P is now rooted on Android 6.0.1 MMB29M Marshmallow. You can verify the root with any Root Checker app.

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