Google has released January's security patch with regular bug fixes to Nexus devices. Nexus 6 too receives MMB29S Android 6.0.1Marshmallowupdate. With someimportant security patches, here is how tomanually downloadAndroid 6.0.1forNexus 6 and flash the factory images. Follow this guide to update and then root your Nexus 6 on the latest MMB29S Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

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Prerequisites to update and root Nexus 6 onMMB29S Android 6.0.1Marshmallow:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus 6 device.Download and install USB drivers for Nexus 6 in your computer.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 6 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to update Nexus 6 toMMB29S Android 6.0.1:

Required files:download Android 6.0.1 MMB29S for Nexus 6 factory images fromhereon your PC.

Step 1:Connect your Nexus device using 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 START text on top.

Step 3:Extract the downloaded Android 6.0.1 file anywhere in your PC. Go toshamu-MMB29Sfolderand 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.

All the necessary files will be flashed to your Nexus device to enable complete installation of theAndroidMarshmallow to your Nexus. Use the command depending on your operating system:

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

Once the script finishes running, your Nexus device will reboot. Once you are done, you can follow the instructions below to root your Nexus 6 on MMB29S Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

How to root MMB29S Android 6.0.1 for Nexus 6:

Required files:downloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.66forNexus 6 on your PC. DownloadTWRP 2.8.5.0or 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 6 toyour computer via USB.

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

Step 4:Turn your Nexus 6off.

Step 5:Enter the Bootloader mode: turn your Nexus 6 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:

fastbootflash recoveryopenrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-shamu.img- press Enter.

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, locateSuperSU zipfileand select it. Confirm the installation process.

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

Tada!Your Nexus 6 is now rooted on MMB29S Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Don't forget to let us know about your experience with the iterative update of Marshmallow.

-Also, flash and update your Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P on MMB29K Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow