Looking for a custom firmware based on Marshmallow for your nexus 7 (2013)? We have got you covered. Following the official release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Nexus 7, the device has also received some custom OS choices. One of the popular custom ROMs, BlissROM, is now available for the device based on the very latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Prerequisites to check before you update Nexus 7 to Android 6.0.1 custom ROM:

Downloadand install USB drivers for Nexus 7 on your computer.Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu.Your Nexus 7 2013 should be unlocked and rooted.You should have a custom recovery tool like TWRP or CWM installed on your Nexus 7.Backup anyimportant databefore going forward for the tutorial.Ensure that your Nexus 7 carries more than 70% of charge.

How toupdate Nexus 7 to Android 6.0.1 ROM:

Required files: download BlissROM Android 6.0.1 firmware file fromhere. Also download theGoogle Apps Packagefor Nexus 7 2013.Save both the files on your computer and do not extract the contents.

Connect your new Nexus 7 with your computer using a USB cable and copy the firmware and GApps files on your device' SD card.Disconnect your Nexus tablet from the computer when the copy is done.Turn off the Nexus 7 2013 completely and reboot it into recovery mode.Perform Nandroid backup of your current OS:Backup and Restore>BackupNow perform data wiping tasks: selectwipe data / factory reset,wipe cache partition, and finallywipe dalvik cache.Return to the main recovery menu and selectInstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locatethe downloaded BlissROM Android 6.0.1based custom firmware file for Nexus 7 and confirm the installation.Once the custom ROM is successfully installed on Nexus, repeat the above step,but select GApps file this time.When done, reboot yourNexusto boot into the newly installed custom ROM.Ta da!

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