Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA updates have been rolling out regionally across the globe, and now we have the rooting process for the current firmware. here is the Android 6.0 Marshmallow root for Nexus 5,6,7,9 and player with a new SuperSU v2.50 build.

Chainfire, the distinguished developer who brought the root revolution to the Android devices, has done it again; only this time its Android 6.0 Marshmallow. With the new SuperSU build, you can now root your Marshmallow firmware for the Nexus series with a new version 2.50. Although this is a Beta version, it has been checked on many Nexus devices running on Android 6.0.

Here we have a detailed tutorial on how you can flash this SuperSU file on the provided Nexus devices. Not just that, but we have included the bootloader unlock and TWRP recovery flash method along with it. lots of Android users have reported this procedure to be running without any complications.

However, it still remains an unofficial process and you might come across a glitch during the process as it involves issuing commands through adb and fastboot. If you have any prior experience in this, then you may just find it simple.

Warning: warranty may be void if you root your device. We at DroidViews won’t be liable for any damage to your device whatsoever. We won’t be held responsible if you brick your device. Reader’s discretion is advised.

Backup apps and Data

While this process may not wipe any of your data, a backup is highly recommended. once you install a custom-made recovery like TWRP, make sure you backup your system, data,etc. from the recovery. It will be helpful in case anything goes wrong.

Download Section

Download modified boot image

Nexus 5 –File: hammerhead-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus 6 –File: shamu-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus 7 LTE –File: razorg-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus 7 WiFi –File: razor-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus 9 LTE –File: volantisg-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus 9 WiFi –File: volantis-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

Nexus player –File: fugu-mra58k-boot.zip | Download

You need a custom-made recovery like TWRP in buy to flash the SuperSU file following the modified boot image. That way, you will take pleasure in full root access nearly permanently. find the download attachments at the very end once you go to the download page.

Download TWRP recovery:

Nexus player — Download

Nexus 5 — Download

Nexus 7 WiFi — Download

Nexus 7 LTE — Download

Nexus 6 — Download

Nexus 9 WiFi — Download

Nexus 9 LTE — Download

Download SuperSU

SuperSU v2.50 – Download | File: BETA-SuperSU-v2.50.zip (3.7 MB)

SuperSU v2.51  – Download | File: BETA-SuperSU-v2.51.zip (3.8 MB)

SuperSU v2.52 – Download | (File: BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip)

How to root and install custom-made recovery on Nexus [Unlock Bootloader included]

This procedure will unlock the bootloader, flash a modified boot image, install TWRP recovery and then root your device. Unlocked bootloader is required to install a modified boot image and set up a custom-made recovery. However, through a custom-made recovery, you can flash custom-made packages, for instance, the SuperSU file to root your device.

Prerequisites

Unlocked bootloader is required to install a custom-made recovery like TWRP on your device. We will go through the process in the following tutorial.

Set up ADB and Fastboot on your computer. You can download the full Android SDK from here, or get the quick ADB and fastboot installer from here. For Mac or Linux OS, click here.

Install Nexus USB motorists on your computer.

Open Settings> developer options and enable USB Debugging on your device.

Go to developer options and enable Allow OEM unlock. This is important.

Installation Instructions

Make sure you have downloaded the boot image, recovery and suitable SuperSU zip files. now transfer them to your PC. also place the SuperSU package file into your device’s internal storage.

Make sure you have setup ADB and fastboot on your PC. Also accept Always allow from this computer when you plug in the device for first time to enable USB Debugging.

Now power off your device and unplug it from your PC.

Boot into the bootloader or fastboot mode. To do so, press and hold volume down and the power button concurrently for 5-6 seconds. When you see the bootloader screen, connect your device to the PC using a USB cable.(Choose fasboot if the option is available) You can also issue the following code, while connected to the PC, to boot into the bootloader.

adb reboot bootloader

Navigate to the location where you have placed the boot image and recovery files and extract them to get files with .img file. Rename the boot and recovery file to a basic one, like m-boot.img and twrp.img respectively just for your convenience.

While the folder with boot and recovery file is open, hold shift crucial on your keyboard and right-click on an empty space and select “Open cnull