Google has started releasing thefourthdeveloper preview of Android N. If you are looking for steps to help you update your supported Nexus devicesto the latest DP of Android N, you will find all the details here. We have already shared with you the completechangelogand download links for the factory images for all the Nexus devices. Using those download links, follow the steps in this guide to flash Android N NPD56Non your Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, 6 and other devices.

Prerequisites to flash Android N NPD56N on Nexus devices

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus phone.Download and install USB drivers for Nexus in your computer.TheNexusbootloadershould be unlocked.You should have Android SDK installed on your PC.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Nexus devicecarries more than 70% of charge.

Steps to flash Android N NPD56N on Nexus 6P, 5X, and other Nexus devices

Required files:Download NPD56NAndroid N factory images for your Nexus devicesfromhere.

Nexus 5XNexus 6Nexus 6P

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 the START text on top.

Step 3:Extract the downloaded Android Nfile anywhere in your PC. Go to_NPD56N_folder and copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory (which often is the platform-tools folder inside the Android SDK directory).

Step 4:This step involves flashing the factory image to yourNexus device. Open the folder containing the Android Nfactory 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 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. Once it's back up, your Nexus device will be running Android N Developer Preview 4.

Here's How to RootNPD56N Android N on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X

-For more details and to learn how to remove an image from your device, visit the official developer site.