Download and install Android 7.1.2 Nougat NPG05F on Nexus 6P

Alex Brian February 25, 2017

Finally Google has officially released Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta for Nexus 6P. Last month we have seen other Nexus devices including Nexus 5P received the update but the Nexus 6P was missing the list. Users were looking to see the latest version of Android on their device because it’s counterpart Nexus 5X was delivered with Android 7.1.2 Nougat update already. Although the delay reason is still unknown, but now it is available as build number NPG05F and weighs about 1.3GB. We have posted the tutorial to flash the firmware on Nexus 6P, just follow the instructions below.

In the previous article we have posted the process to flash the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update on other Nexus devices. Now following the same process we’ll install the update on Nexus 6P. This tutorial is about flashing Android 7.1.2 Nougat update on Nexus 6P. If you are getting impatient for the Android 7.1.2 Nougat to install on your device then follow the instructions below.

How to install NPG05F Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Nexus 6P

Before you begin:

Your device must be charges atleast 70% to avoid shut down during the process.
Your device bootloader should be unlocked or follow this guide to unlock it.
Android 7.1.2 Nougat NPG05F factory image for Nexus 6P: Download Here

Process to install NPG05F Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Nexus 6P

Now reboot your device into fastboot/bootloader mode. To do so, turn of your device completely then press and hold the Volume down + Power buttons simultaneously until your device boots into fastboot mode.

Once in fastboot mode, go to the installation page to see the further installation process.

Also see: Install Stable Android 7.1.2 Nougat N2G47H build with April patch on Nexus 6P

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