Google Nexus 6 finally receives Android 8.0 Oreo via Custom ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 11, 2017       

How to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Nexus 6 (Shamu) | Unofficial AOSP Android Oreo Custom ROM for Motorola Nexus 6

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. Additionally, Android Oreo is already available for Google Pixel and eligible Nexus devices.

However, Older Nexus phones like the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 will not get the official update. But you can still install Android Oreo right now via SIX AOSP ROM. Developer "Frankie T (R3Ds)" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo for the Nexus 6. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the SIX AOSP Custom ROM based on Android 8.0 Oreo on Nexus 6 Shamu. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Unofficial Android 8.0 Oreo is in the works for the Nexus 6 (Shamu)

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 28, 2017       

With the release of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP.

We all know that most of the devices won't be getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo update, but with Android Oreo AOSP code base, developers will be able develop custom ROMs for the Android devices based on Google's latest OS.

Well, if you are a Nexus 6 owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "cory collins" has successfully booted up Android 8.0 Oreo Custom Rom on the Nexus 6. The developer has also shared a screenshot showing the About Phone Settings section.

As you can see in the below Screenshot Image, the Nexus 6 is running Android 8.0.0 Oreo. It is having the latest August 5, 2017 Security patch.

The developer is actively working to fix all the bugs present and is expected release the Custom Rom soon. 

You'll need to Root and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Nexus 6 (Shamu).

That said, we'll notify you once developer releases the Android Oreo Rom. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Google+

Nexus 6 gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Again

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 16, 2017       

The Nexus 6 is now getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat Software update, Again. This is not actually the first time the Nexus 6 has seen a 7.1.1 update as back in March, Google pushed a downgrade OTA for the Android 7.1.1-powered Nexus 6 units forcing them back onto 7.0 Nougat.

In order to get the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, your Nexus 6 need to be on the most recent Android 7.0 build. The new update weighs in at around 370MB.

Via: AndroidPolice

Google Nexus 6 Spotted on Google Git Running Android O Preview

 By Unknown on April 10, 2017       

Google's Nexus 6 has been done and dusted. It's been three years since Motorola and Google launched the Nexus 6 and the search giant has already stopped providing software updates to the phone. 

However, it now appears like the phone will receive Android O update. According to the Google Git, Google is testing the phone with the latest Android O Preview, which means that the search giant still has plans to release the update to the phone. 



Google has a knack of testing upcoming Android versions in older phones to test the compatibility. If we're not wrong, the company is continuing the same with Nexus 6 as well. 

That said, Google recently released the Android 7.1.1 update for Nexus 6 owners, concluding it as the last OS update to the phone. Since then, Google did not release the Android 7.1.2 update as well to Nexus 6. 

[Update] Some Nexus 6 users receiving Android 7.0 OTA on top of 7.1.1 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 16, 2017       

Few months ago, Google announced Android 7.1.2 update for selected Nexus and Pixel devices and you may have noticed that the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 were both not listed because Google won't be pushing further system updates to these devices.



Google guarantees Android system update for two years, so Android 7.1.1 is marked the end for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. Now, Some Nexus 6 users on reddit are now receiving Android 7.0 OTA on top of Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Sounds weird? Here's the proof-

After Android 7.0 Update downgrade, the Nexus 6 users are facing various issues including Force Stop and App crashes. 

Phone app and acore keep force closing to the point to where the phone is unusable, I managed to make it to Update in settings and it shows a 56.1 Mb update for March security patches but the spam force closing won't let it. Gonna have to side load from the images on Google's site. - reddit user B_Stache

That said, if you have downgraded/updated your Nexus 6 to 7.0 via OTA, you should sideload Android 7.1.1 Image right away. Google has yet to announce anything official on the matter

Source: Reddit

Update: A Google employee has responded to the reddit thread, here's what he said:-

There was a recent OTA update for Android 7.0 that is causing confusion for some Nexus 6 users. For those of you that want to guarantee future OTA updates, you will need to get back on the 7.0 supported track. If you are experiencing issues after accepting the 7.0 update, please factory reset your device to help resolve any problems.
For any Nexus 6 users that want to continue flashing/sideloading future builds, you can stay on 7.1.1 and continue to do so.