Manual Firmware Update: Manual updates are a bit more involved. They can be done at any time although they are usually done in circumstances where there is no stable wireless or mobile network, or where you have ‘rooted’(wiped) your device. Manual updates can be done in 3 easy steps.
What’s new in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update?
The new Android 6.0.1 firmware update comes with OS tweaks, stability improvements and security patches. There are no major new features, but you should still install this new firmware, so that you will run the latest Marshmallow build.
Now on Tap is worth the upgrade alone, but a few more additions packed inside of Marshmallow will make it a must-have for Android users. Doze, for instance, is said to give phones running Marshmallow a 30% increase in battery life by analyzing your usage habits. Basically, it lets your device enter a deep sleep and save battery while not in use.
Another thing we asked ourselves was which Android devices are getting marshmallow and when?
The over-the-air update should be rolling out now, according to Google. HTC. HTC says Marshmallow should be available on these handsets by the end of the year. The good news? Timing-wise, Sony says it’s working hard to deliver Marshmallow to you as quickly as it can, but it didn’t share any details beyond that.
How to install Android Marshmallow?
Prerequisites to install Android 6 Marshmallow on Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013), 9, and Player: Create a backup of all important data on your Nexus device. Download and install USB drivers for Google Nexus in your computer. Enable USB debugging option by pressing Menu > Settings > Applications. Make sure that Fastboot and ADB are installed on your system and you have experience working with them.
Click the NEW button on the left top. Provide details for your new OS. The wizard will ask for virtual Android-86 image. On the next screen, you will need to create partitions for your new operating system. After creating partitions, select one of them as primary and make it bootable. Now exit partitioning utility and reboot your virtual machine., and more items.