Google Nexus 5 phones can now get the latest factory image for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The factory image brings the most up-to-date security update for March.
Google Nexus 5 is receiving the latest Android security update by rooting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using the factory image. Rooting also has been made available to Nexus 9, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), and Nexus 5X.
Remember the following notes before rooting Google Nexus 5:
1. Use Google Nexus 5 with software version Android 6.0.1 MMB29V.
2. Unlock the device's bootloader.
3. Make a Nandroid backup.
4. Install a custom kernel like Despair kernel, etc.
To root Google Nexus 5 with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, below is a step-by-step guide:
1. Download Android SDK and install.
2. Enable USB debugging mode on the device.
3. Download Fastboot and extract in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on PC.
4. Download SuperSU v2.66 on PC.
5. Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.
6. Copy BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip file and paste it to device's SD card.
7. Switch it off.
8. Download TWRP 2.8.5.0 and save it to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
9. Go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode by pressing altogether volume down and power keys for a time.
10. Go to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
11. Type fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-shamu.img and press Enter.
12. Once completed, enter Recovery Mode.
13. In TWRP recovery, look for "flash zip from SD card" and press the power button to select it.
14. Press the power button again the "choose zip from sd card."
15. Go to BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip and select it using the Power button.
16. It should start installing after confirming.
17. Once completed, go to +++++Go Back+++++ and select "reboot system now."
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