Google has patched some critical vulnerabilities in the latest Android November security updates that started rolling out a few hours ago. An important update, we have already shared with you steps toinstall the latest updates on Google devices. Here are the steps to root your Nexus 6P and other devices onthe latestAndroid 7.0.0 Nougat updates.

Prerequisites to root NBD91K, NRD91NAndroid 7.0.0 Nougat

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus device.Download and installUSB driversfor Nexusinyour computer.Your Nexus device should be updated to latest Android 7.0.0 Nougat.TheNexus 6P bootloadershould be unlocked.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto enableUSB Debugging.Ensure that your Nexus carries more than 70% of charge.

Steps to root NBD91K Android 7.0.0 Nougat

Required files:

DownloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.78for your Nexus device on your PC.Make sure to have acustom recoverytool like CWM, or TWRP:TWRP 3.0.2.0 (or3.0.2-2) for Nexus 6PTWRP 3.0.2-0(or3.0.2-2) for Nexus 5XAlso, 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 6P or 5X toyour computer via USB.

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

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:

Nexus 6P:fastbootflash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-angler.img- replace with twrp-3.0.2-2 if you used the latest recovery version.

Nexus 5X:fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-bullhead.img- replace with twrp-3.0.2-2 if you used the latest version

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-v2.78-201609011115.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.

Your Nexus device is now updated and rooted on NRD91N or NBD91KAndroid 7.0.0 Nougat. You can verify the root with any Root Checker app.

Direct download:November Security Updates for Pixel and Nexus Devices – OTA & Factory Images