A few days back another Android OS “Android N” has been released by Google. It was a huge surprise of Google as no-one could expect for as soon of next OS. Although we have assumed it a surprise but now the developer preview for Nexus latest devices is also available. The users of Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, and Nexus 9 can install Android N developer preview. Through OTA or manual procedure.

Anyone holding the latest Nexus devices, Pixel C or Android One, can update it to this new release of Google. However, to install Android N Developer Preview on Nexus Via OTA, you will first have to enroll your device via this link “https://www.google.com/android/beta”. Otherwise, download from the developer site and then Install Android N Developer Preview on your device manually.

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Android N OS is another major updates from Google for the Android smartphones. However, currently is in the testing stage and the developer preview only is available for some particular devices of Nexus, Pixel C and Android One. Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9, Nexus Player and Pixel C are the only blessed users for Android N. Follow the detailed guide mentioned subsequently to Install Android N Developer Preview on Nexus manually.

Keep in mind: After enrollment at Android N Beta Program. You will get the updates via OTA also the feature releases of Android N developer preview. But by Install Android N Developer Preview on Nexus manually, will not catch the preview OTA updates in the feature. The devices would only be upgradable on manual method every time. Also, flash at your own risk. We have no guarantee for 100% effectiveness.

Install Android N Developer Preview on Nexus Latest Devices.

Pre-Requisites:

Backup of the important data and existing ROMs of your device is highly recommended.
Your device should have sufficient battery charge before going to start.
Your PC should have the USB driver for your specific android device. [Download Link].
Enable USB Debugging Mode on Nexus before the manual process. [Settings > Developer options]. [Guide].
Bootloader of your device must be unlocked before manually upgrading process. [Guide].
Setup ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC. [Click here].
Download Android N Developer Preview from official link. [Click here].

Install Android N Developer Preview on Nexus Latest Devices.

After downloading Android N developer preview for your specific device. Extract it and move all extracted contents to a new folder named “android”.
Now go to that folder (android), and open command window here. By holding the shift key press and right click mouse. Then click on “Open command window here”.
Enter nexus device in fastboot or bootloader mode, using buttons combination for each device. [Vol. Down + Power button at the same time for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus 9] for a few seconds or [Vol. Down for a few seconds then press power button for nexus player]
Enter command “fastboot devices” to check your device connectivity. This will show device ID if connected successfully.
Lastly enter command “flash-all.sh” to flash all Android N Developer preview files on your Nexus device.
After flashing your device reboots automatically or reboot it manually by pressing power button long.