Google has started releasing the second developer preview of Android N. If you are looking for steps to help you update Nexus 6P to Android N, you will find all the details here. We have already shared with you the complete changelog and download links for the factory images for all the Nexus devices. Here is how you can update Nexus 6P toNPC56W Android N developer preview. You can follow these same steps to flash the latest images on your own Nexus device; just make sure to use the relevant download links from this post.

Prerequisites to update Nexus 6P to Android N NPC56W:

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

Steps to update Nexus 6P to Android N NPC56W:

Required files:Download NPC56W Android Nfor your Nexus 6Pfrom here.

Step 1:Connect your Nexus 6Pusing a USB cable and turn it off.

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 Nfile anywhere in your PC. Go to _NPC56W_folder and 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 device. Open the folder containing the Android Nfactory 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.