Nexus devices running on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow can now root without modifying the system partition, which makes it easier to apply the OTA update. Though, currently an experimental feature, Chainfire’s latest SuperSU (SuperSU 2.56 Beta) can give root access on Nexus 5/5X, Nexus 6/6P, Nexus 9 & Nexus 7 2013 running on Android 6.0 without modifying the system partition.
Like in Nexus 6, Nexus 6P has also ‘Double Tap to Wake’ function built into the system code, but not enabled due to some reasons. However, tech-savvy Nexus 6P users can enable this awesomely simple screen-unlocking feature manually, if you have root access on the phone.
Google’s Nexus 6P comes with forced encryption enabled, which means the device encrypt itself on first boot. Forced Android encryption is certainly a good security feature, but it will also mean something that it cannot be hacked. For example, you cannot install the custom recovery TWRP on Nexus 6P, as the current TWRP does not support decrypting the device.
Google has released the Android 6.0 factory images for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. Users can download the system images and save as a backup of their device’s firmware. The factory images can be used to fix your soft-bricked Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X. Read on to know how to install the factory images on your Nexus device.