Google has released a second appearance of the Android M Developer Preview 2. The latest Android M Developer Preview 2 images hiting the Nexus 5, Nexus 6 and the Nexus 9 devices via OTA or you can follow our below guide to install them manually in your devices. The latest update brought much improvement over the previous one and enhanced developer support.
Android M Preview 2 is packed with the updated apps including the Google Play Services are updated to version 7.6. The Developer Preview 2 build contains updated Android M platform code with finalized APIs for the developers to make their final testings with their applications. Only those users can access the OTA who has already running the previous version of the Developer Preview with the build MPZ44Q, follow the below guide to install Android M Developer Preview 2 on your Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and the Nexus Player.
The easiest and quickest way to update your Nexus device to Android M Developer Preview is the OTA(Over The Air) Method and for that you have to go to
Settings >> About Phone >> Software update.
If the update is available for your device, a notification will appear asking you to download the new firmware now or later or you can easily catch this update and install it manually, just follow the below guide to update your Nexus device to Android M Developer Preview 2 update.
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Before you begin:
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Enable USB Debugging (Setting/Developer Options/USB debugging)
Your phone battery should be charged minimum 60%
Backup contacts, messages, call logs and apps on PC. Click here
Download Nexus USB drivers.
Download Developer Preview Images for Nexus devices from the below provided link.
How to install Android M Developer Preview 2 Images on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player.
Follow the below simple steps to install Android M Developer Preview Images on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player.
Extract the Factory image file you downloaded from the above given link.
Reboot your Nexus device into fastboot mode either by hardware button combination or type the following command using ADB.
“adb reboot bootloader”
Once your device reboots into boot loader mode,
Now, run the flash-all script.
That’s it! You have successfully installed the new Android M Developer Preview 2 images on your Nexus devices and Enjoy the latest features of Android M on your device. If you have any query feel free to contact us through below comment section and stay tune for more tips and tricks. Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for future updates.