Google recently released the first major update to Nougat. Android 7.1.1 introduces a handful of new features. The latest release brings new emoji and app shortcuts to home screen (similar to iOS 3D Touch), among other features to the eligible devices. Google plans to roll out Android 7.1.1 to Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One), over the next few weeks.

But, we have already shared with you detailed guides to manually update your Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Google Pixel, and Google Pixel XL to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. If you have updated your Nexus devices to the latest release manually, here is how to root Android 7.1.1NMF26F Nougat on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

Prerequisites to root Android 7.1.1 NMF26F Nougat

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus 5X / 6P.Download and installUSB driversfor Nexus onyour computer.Your Nexus device should beupdated to latest Android7.1.1 Nougat (guide and download links).TheNexus 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 install Android 7.1.1NMF26F Nougat on Nexus 6P and 5X

How to root Android 7.1.1 NMF26F Nougat - Nexus 5X / 6P

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.

Step3: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 - menu options will differ a little), 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 Android 7.1.1 NMF26F. You can verify the root with any Root Checker app.