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How To Install MRA58N Update on Nexus 5 With Factory Image

This article will guide on how to manually Flash / Install Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow Official Image.Google has started rolling out new marshmallow update for the nexus devices which includes the Nexus 5.This is the 2nd Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the device.The update comes with built no. MRA58N.If you have nexus 6then check MANUALLY UPDATE NEXUS 6 TO OFFICIAL ANDROID 6.0 MRA58N MARSHMALLOW

Now Official CyanogenMod 13 (CM13) is available For Nexus 5 hammerhead.Guide Download Official CM13 for Nexus 5 Android Marshmallow 

The update has started rolling out.If your Google Nexus 5 is not rooted then you can update your Nexus 5 to Android 6.Marshmallow MRA58N Update from Setting–>>About phone->>check Update.The Update is available via OTA.But make sure your Nexus is not rooted otherwise you will not get the update via OTA.

If you have a rooted nexus 5 the you have to manually Flash / Install Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow Official Image.Don’t worry the process is very simple and will take few minutes.All you need to unlock the bootloader of your Nexus 6 before going ahead and take proper backup of all your existing data and settings on your phoneBelow I will share step by step guide to manually Flash Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow Official Image.

Warning:

rootmygalaxy.net will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Nexus 5 while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.

Important

*Make sure there is at least 80% battery left on your smartphone before begin started this process

->Install USB Driver for Nexus 5 On your PC->Usb Drivers

->Make sure you’ve ADB driver installed and properly working, it’s very important to have this. Click here for help.

Safely Flash / Install Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow

Download

Download (Mirror)| Nexus 5 Factory Image MRA58N

Manually Install Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow Official Update Image

Step By Step Guide

[Steps] Install Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow

Flash Android 6.0 MRA58N on Nexus 5 Marshmallow Update

Step 1. First of all, download Android 6.0 Factory Image on the desktop of your PC for Nexus 5 from the above link

Step 2. Unlock bootloader of your Nexus device, if you haven’t done this already. Help is here. (same as Nexus 6P)

Step 3 Connect your Nexus with PC using its USB data cable.

Step 4. Extract the factory image file you downloaded above, using a free software like 7-zip on your PC. You should get flash-all.bat file. If not, then extract again.

Step 5. Disconnect your Nexus device from PC if it’s connected.

Step 6. Boot your Nexus device into bootloader/fastboot mode:

  • Power off the device.
  • Press and hold both Volume Down and Power button together until you see anything on screen. Fastboot should be written at top.

Step 7. Connect your Nexus device to PC now using USB cable.

Step 8. Double click the flash-all.bat file on Windows — it’s in the folder where you extracted all contents of the downloaded file.

  • If you’re in Linux or Mac, use this command in terminal: sh ./flash-all.sh

DONE!!!. Once all files installed, your Nexus device will have the MRA58N build running.

 

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Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
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Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

Comments (5)

  1. Hi. good job its a perfect guid. I’m just wondering if it’s going to wipe my data/app and setting or not. And if it is, how can I update without loosing my data.
    Nexus 5/lmy48b/rooted with custom recovery.
    thanx

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