As reported, Google is now rolling out this month's security updates to its Nexus devices. This month's patch brings fixes for some critical vulnerabilities, includingflaws inQualcommand Mediaserver drivers that have affected all versions of Android. Don't want to wait for the OTA notifications? Here is how to update your Nexus 5X (for Nexus 6P, please check this guide) to the latest MTC19V Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update and then root it.

Prerequisites to update and root Nexus 5Xon MTC19V Android 6.0.1:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus device.Download and installUSB driversfor Nexus in your computer.TheNexus 5Xbootloadershould be unlocked.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Nexus 5X carries more than 70% of charge.

InstallMTC19VAndroid 6.0.1 on Nexus 5X

Required files:Download MTC19V Android 6.0.1factory image(bullhead-mtc19v-factory-f3a6bee5.tgz) for Nexus 5X on your PC.

Step 1:Connect your Nexus deviceusing a USB cable and turn it off. Make sure that Fastboot is installed on your PC.

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 bullhead-mtc19vfolderand 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 5X. Open the folder containing the Android 6.0.1 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 5Xwill 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 MTC19VAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow. If you want to root your Nexus 5X on the latestupdates, proceed with the following instructions to root MTC19V Android 6.0.1.

How to root MTC19V Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Required files:

DownloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.74 BETAforNexus 5X on your PC.Make sure to have acustom recoverytool like CWM, or TWRP (Download link).Also, downloadFastboot from the following links, depending on your OS andextract it inandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory. Create directory if not already there.Windows:DownloadMac:DownloadLinux:Download

Step 1:Connect your Nexus 5Xtoyour computer via USB.

Step 2:Copy and pasteSuperSuzip file to your device's SD card root folder.

Step 3:Turn your Nexus off.

Step 4:Enter the Bootloader mode: poweryour Nexus on while pressing and holdingVolume Down+Powerkeys.

Step 5:Gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryand open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-bullhead.img

Step 6:Once done, enter recovery mode by choosingRecoveryfrom the Fastboot menu.

Step 7:In the recovery mode (CWM or TWRP), scroll toflash zip from SD card>choosezipfromsdcard.

Step 8:Using the volume keys, locateSuperSU zipfileand select it. Confirm the installation process.

Step 9:After installation is completed, go to+++++Go Backand reboot your Nexus device. First boot may take a few minutes, so please be patient.

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