Update Nexus 7 To Android 6

Google recently confirmed a Nexus 7 Android six.0.ane Marshmallow update. The Android half dozen.0.i update is the first major upgrade to the Marshmallow operating system and it'south an important i for Google's aging tablet.

The Nexus 7 Android half-dozen.0 Marshmallow update starting rolling out to the 2013 model back in early on October. The update delivered numerous changes including new features, bug fixes and enhancements. It also, according to some Nexus 7 users, brought problems along with information technology.

Nosotros've been hearing near Nexus 7 Marshmallow problems for a number of weeks and last week, Google finally did something to address the concerns.

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Earlier this month, Google pushed out the first large update for the Marshmallow update in the form of Android six.0.1 Marshmallow. Android half-dozen.0.ane is an incremental update simply it'southward an update that Nexus seven users should have on their radar equally we push button through the calendar month of December.

Now that nosotros're a few days removed from the release, we want to shine the spotlight on the Nexus 7 Android 6.0.one update and talk a little bit nigh its functioning, some of the problems Nexus 7 users are having, fixes for these issues, and more than.

This Nexus 7 Android vi.0.ane roundup will aid those of you that've already installed the software and those of you that are however waiting.

Nexus 7 Android 6.0.1 Update Review

We've been using the Nexus 7 Android half-dozen.0.one update for a few days at present and nosotros want to share some thoughts on its functioning. Call up, this update is not officially available for the Nexus 7 2012. Google is no longer supporting the older model. Then if you ain one, stop looking for Android vi.0.ane.

First off, as a reminder, the Nexus 7 Android six.0.one update, if you're moving directly from Marshmallow, is less than 70MB. The update took u.s.a. but a few minutes to download though the installation and app optimization process took closer to half-dozen or seven minutes. Nosotros'd set aside x minutes or and so to make sure the job gets done.

The Nexus 7 2013, at least our Nexus 7, is still performing at a high level. We've been poking and prodding the Android 6.0.ane update and and so far, the software is treating the slate very well.

We oasis't noticed whatsoever dip in battery life during our time with the update. The tablet is still holding a solid charge while in use and when it's in standby mode. The standby part is crucial because we typically employ this tablet for a few hours at night and that's it.

Wi-Fi connectivity is still strong and so is Bluetooth. We oasis't experienced any major issues with either of those. Same goes for app performance. Same goes for UI speed. Thus far, nosotros haven't noticed any lag. Lag, lockups and freezes are common complaints almost the Nexus 7 merely nosotros oasis't seen whatsoever during our time with the software.

If you're coming from Android half dozen.0, we recommend Android 6.0.1. It fixes some abrasive bugs, brings some quality new features and information technology's been an outstanding companion for our slate.

If y'all're coming from something older, you'll need to be careful, especially if you lot're not adept at reverting back to quondam software or installing custom ROMs.