Google has started rolling out June security updates to its Nexus devices, patching critical vulnerabilities. The latest security update patches some high-severity and critical flaws in Qualcomm and Mediaserver drivers, among others. If you are looking to update and root your Nexus 6P toMTC19V Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, links and steps in today's guide will help you out.

Prerequisites to update and root Nexus 6P on MTC19V Android 6.0.1:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus device.Download and install USB drivers for Nexus in your computer.TheNexus 6P bootloadershould be unlocked.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Nexus 6P carries more than 70% of charge.

Steps to update Nexus 6P toMTC19VAndroid 6.0.1:

Required files: Download MTC19V Android 6.0.1 factory image(angler-mtc19v-factory-5c289974.tgz) for Nexus 6P 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 angler-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 6P. Open the folder containing the Android 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 6Pwill 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. Once you are done, you can follow the instructions below to root your Nexus 6P on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

How to root Nexus 6Pon MTC19V Android 6.0.1:

Required files:

DownloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.66forNexus 6P 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 6P toyour 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-2.8.7.0-angler.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.

Tada!Your Nexus device is now rooted on MTC19VAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow. You can verify the root with any Root Checker app.

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