Installation Guide of Android M on Nexus 5, 6 And Nexus 9


Android M is a recently launched android operating system that Google announced in it's annual I/O conference keynote presentation. This operating system comes with great stability and improved usability.

The Android M is said to attain the below features;
» Android Pay (mobile payments)
» Finger print scan support
» App permission
» New app & charging functions
» Redesigned App drawer
» Multi-windows
» Upgraded Android Intents System.
» Linking Native Apps with Chrome
» Doze- Save power in sleep mode
» Customized Volume control…

Previously, I brief you guys about Android M launcher on any android device. Today's stroll, I would brief you guys on how to install Android M developers' preview on Nexus 5, 6 and Nexus 9.


Warning: Installation of Custom ROM on your android device voids its warranty, so following the instruction is at your own risk. The guide is strictly advised for pros or technically talented users to give a try.


Installation Guide of Android M on Nexus 5, 6 and Nexus 9

» First off, download the Android M Image from the links provided below, then extact to the desktop menu of your computer.


» After that, download and install the ABD drivers on your computer.

» Now, enable USB debugging on your device and connect your device to PC via USB cable.

» After that, boot your device to bootloader mode by pressing Power and Volume Down buttons together.

» Once you're in bootloader mode, then go to the Android M folder that you extracted in the first step, then run the file named;

For Windows PC - flash-all.bat
For Linux- flash-all.sh

» Once you run any of the above file(depending on the type of PC you use), the flashing process would begin, and it might take few minutes.

Once the process is completed, your Nexus device would be restarted automatically, and you would be able to enjoy the new experience of Android M Preview on your Nexus 5, 6 and Nexus 9 android smartphones.


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