Google has releasedMarchsecurity updatesfor its Nexus devices fixing several security exploits in its mobile operating system. We have already shared with you thedirect download linksof March update.Following are the steps to flash MMB29V Android 6.0.1 on Nexus devices and root them on the latest firmware.

Prerequisites to update and root Nexus deviceson Android 6.0.1 MMB29V:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus device.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.If you are going toroot, make sure to have acustom recoverytool like CWM, or TWRP (download link).Ensure that your Nexus devicecarries more than 70% of charge.

Steps to update your Nexus devicesto MMB29V Android 6.0.1:

Required files:Download the required file for your specific Nexus device fromthis link.

Step 1:Connect your Nexus deviceusing 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 6.0.1 file anywhere in your PC. Go to _MMB29V_folder (the build number for your device) and copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory (which often is the platform-tools folder inside the Android SDK directory).

Step 4:This step involves flashing the desired factory image to yourNexus device. 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 device will 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 MMB29V Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Once you are done, you can follow the instructions below to root your Nexus device on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

How to root Nexus deviceson MMB29V Android 6.0.1:

Required files:downloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.66forNexus on your PC. Also, downloadFastboot from the following links, depending on your OS:

Windows:DownloadMac:DownloadLinux:Download

While the above links work for all the Nexus devices, following links are specific to the devices:

Nexus 6P:TWRP 2.8.7.0. Save it to theandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory on your computer.Nexus 5X:TWRPNexus 6:Download TWRP 2.8.5.0Nexus 5:Download CWM 6.0.1.4.5Nexus 7 (2013):DownloadCWMNexus 9:Download TWRP 2.8.7.0

Step 1:Extract the downloaded Fastboot file inandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryon your PC. Create directory if not already there.

Step 2:Connect your Nexus devicetoyour computer via USB.

Step 3:Copy and pasteSuperSufile to your device's SD card root folder.

Step 4:Turn your Nexus off.

Step 5:Enter the Bootloader mode: poweryour Nexus on while pressing and holdingVolume Down+Powerkeys.

Step 6:Gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryand open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command depending on your device:

Nexus 6P:fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-angler.imgNexus 5X:fastboot flash recoverytwrp-2.8.7.0-bullhead.imgNexus 6:fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-shamu.imgNexus 5:fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.4.5-hammerhead.imgNexus 7 (2013):fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-flo.imgNexus 9:fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-flounder.img

Step 7:Once done, enter recovery mode by choosingRecoveryfrom the Fastboot menu.

Step 8:In the recovery mode (CWM or TWRP), scroll toflash zip from SD card>choosezipfromsdcard.

Step 9:Using the volume keys, locateSuperSU zipfileand select it. Confirm the installation process.

Step 10:After installation is completed, go to+++++Go Backand reboot your Nexus device. First boot may take a few minutes.

Tada!Your Nexus devices arenow rooted on MMB29VAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow. You can also use the Nexus Root Toolkit to root and update your Nexus device on the latest firmware. To verify the root, use any Root Checker app.