Get ready for the sweet taste of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Today we’re starting to roll out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Nexus users. Of course, the new Nexus 5X and 6P will ship with Android 6.0, straight from the factory. Android Marshmallow is the sweetest, smartest Android version yet: Now on Tap serves up assistance when you need it, battery-smart features keep your device going longer, and new app permissions give you even more control.
Assistance in the moment
Get help with what you need no matter which app you’re in. Now on Tap — a feature unique to Android Marshmallow — stays on task alongside you, instantly pulling up relevant info and helping you get more done. Say you receive an email about meeting a friend at the Central Park Zoo. Just tap and hold on the home button, and Now on Tap will assist you by providing links to information about the zoo, shortcuts to relevant apps and even suggest a calendar entry for the date, time and location.
A longer lasting device thanks to a smarter, more efficient battery
Improving battery life isn’t just about building a bigger battery. It’s also about improving the way your device uses the charge it has. With Android Marshmallow, we’ve added two new features which dramatically decrease your device’s thirst for power.
With Doze, Android recognizes when your device is idle and automatically goes into a deep sleep state to conserve power. To see how well it works, we took a bunch of Nexus 5s and Nexus 6s, put Lollipop on half of them and Marshmallow on the other half, and measured standby battery life. The screen-off time of these devices running Marshmallow lasted 30%* longer on average! So even if you forget to plug in your phone before bed, your phone’s alarm clock will still ring. The other new battery-conserving feature is called App Standby. This puts your seldom used apps into a reduced activity state to conserve battery for the apps you use more frequently.
More choice and control to protect your privacy
Android Marshmallow gives you the ability to customize and control which capabilities you give apps. With the new app permissions model, you pick and choose which permissions to grant apps at the time of use. Apps designed for Android Marshmallow only ask for a permission at the time it’s needed to use a feature. You can deny any permission and still continue to use the app. In addition, we’ve added new settings for permissions that allow you to turn on and off any permission, for any app, at any time.
Simplified security with your fingerprint
For fingerprint sensor enabled devices, Android Marshmallow gives you a new way to protect your device. On Marshmallow, your fingerprint is the gatekeeper to unlocking your device, authorizing transactions in the Google Play Store, signing into 3rd party apps, and zipping through checkout with Android Pay.
Set up your new device lickety-split
On Lollipop, Android made it easier to set up your new phone from your old one, migrating your apps and app data. With Android Marshmallow, you can breeze through setup on your Android TV or tablet too. Say "OK Google, set up my device" from your phone and you’ll quickly be up and running. For TV, we'll even transfer over your Wi-Fi passwords.
Coming to a device near you, starting today
Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player will get an over the air software update** to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In addition to the new Nexus 5X and 6P, keep your eyes peeled for other new devices shipping with Android 6.0. Finally, we know many of you take your devices to work. To learn more about security and other work features in Android Marshmallow, register for the Android for Work Live online event on Nov. 4th. This is just a taste of Marshmallow but you can learn s’more on android.com/marshmallow!
Posted by Brian Rakowski, VP of Product Management, Android
*Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network configuration, battery age, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
**The Nexus update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow occurs in stages and some carriers will receive the update later than others.
This post fills me both with joy and anticipation for the new update as well as with anger.
ReplyDeleteIt would've been best to delay that message until all nexus phones are able to get the update. Considering the last few versions that would be in a month or two.
Or you also could have waited until all countries were able to pre/order the new nexus phones.
It really bothers me that I live in a country that's unfavoured by google despite having the most google employees outside of the usa. Well they maybe will or are already able to order it over some kind of fringe benefits ways.. but we have a few million other people that are not employed by google and would love to get these phones too.
Also I doubt that this comment will be released in fear of more anger comments... One way to prevent them would be to release hard- and software to more people quicker or at least give out public dates.
Last but not least, I'm sure the new update will be awesome and I'm looking forward to it. Just sad that it will take one or two months until my nexus 5 will see the Marshmallow logo...
Thanks for the work in advance!
Why is it going to take 2 months until you can update your N5? I've already updated mine (I used the factory images), and am currently erasing the data (the new permissions system made all the apps crash, despite the fact I was on the M preview anyway).
DeleteI'm beyond amused that anyone can think the above is an acceptable sequence of events for an OS update. There's no reason that Nexus phones — letting alone the rest of Android phones — can't have the same update schedule as iPhones (or Chrome OS or Mac OS or Windows), to say nothing of the idea of having to wipe data because permissions cause crashes. Truly remarkable.
DeleteNexus Phones are now on sale only at NexusPhoneDeals .com
DeleteIt will take that long because I don't want to wipe my phone and install the factory image. I'm using my phone everyday for work and don't really want to spend too much time to reinstall and reconfiguration everything.
DeleteI'm waiting for the OTA and with the roll out in stages it normally takes about two months until my phone happens to be in the affected devices.
My nexus tablet even normally takes three months but it doesn't matter that much there as it's more just a gaming device.
Andy, if you're going to get angry, you should direct it at yourself for being impatient and petulant. Long term rolling OTA updates have proven to be the best and most secure way to do them. You're sad about having to wait a month or so? Your life is obviously way too good and you've lost touch with what a real problem is.
DeleteHonestly you can watch the OTA links and then download and update your phone manually.
DeleteHonestly you can watch the OTA links and then download and update your phone manually.
Deletewhat about Nexus 7 (2012) 3G model? Did you start calling it Nexus 7 Mobile now?
ReplyDeleteIt's not happening, they've said as much before.
DeleteYou can see the list of devices here:
Deletehttps://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en
Do a search for 6.0.0 (MRA58K)
Hey! Earlier post had info about Android One, too? You got a word about that...Google?
ReplyDeleteAgreed
DeleteI thoguth Android One got update same time with Nexus?
DeleteNever had to wait long on my OTA's
ReplyDeleteExpectations are high....
Unless you are on Verizon.
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DeleteGOOGLE plese repy this post..
ReplyDeleteWhat about GPE devices? My moto g GPE running android 5.1 (not 5.1.1!-sic) have problems with RAM... I am angry :/ and sad.. :(
Why can we not have android os updates available with out having to buy new phones or Tablets!
ReplyDeleteBecouse it Needs the hardware (ram processer and storage) its like running battlefield 4 on a computer from 1999
DeleteEhm... We have. My almost two year old N5 gets M soon as do a lot other older Nexus devices.
DeleteFor third party phones it depends on the chip manufacturer. If for example Qualcomm doesn't like the idea to build updated drivers for M for their two or three year old chips, then the phones using those won't get an update. If they decide to build the updated drivers, then the actual smartphone builders get to decide if they want to update their phones. And then the carrier decides when and if that update actually will be available for you.
As you see: It's not by any way Google's fault. And when G has the power to decide (like with their Nexus phones) they decide in favor of their phones.
Will it have a black theme instead of a stupid white variant ??
ReplyDeleteI guess Nexus4 is at EndOfLife now? Only security updates now?
ReplyDeleteWhy oh why have they left out Nexus 7 (2012) its still one of the best tablets available shocking decision, shame on you Google
ReplyDeletesupport usually goes on for 2 years for a device, it surprisingly had the android L update.
DeleteJust give it time someone will make a mod to make it work on the nexus 7 2012 .
DeleteJust give it time someone will make a mod to make it work on the nexus 7 2012 .
DeleteI see no factory image for "nakasi" for Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)!!
ReplyDeleteThere is one, build LMY47V. N7 (2012) will receive only security patches from now on. There isn't Marshmallow, and never will be.
DeleteAndroid ONE Series
ReplyDeletenexus 4?
ReplyDeleteNice ��
ReplyDeletenexus 4?
ReplyDeleteNo Nexus 10? Uggghhh
ReplyDeleteWhat am I to do? Seriously
Get the Pixel C when it launches.
DeleteI agree. Mine isn't even 18 Months old and they brick it?
DeleteIn India at what time this OTA will arrive....
ReplyDeletePlease If You Change Your Decisions And Give The Update To The Nexus 4 ,that would be just amazing was waiting for the update for a long time and was excited
ReplyDeleteGoogle only supports devices for 18 months. Nexus 4 was released back in late 2012. It is outside the support window. You can probably look into third party ROMs that are based off of Android M in the near future
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ReplyDeleteWhen update to HTC device?
ReplyDeletePlease Give The Marshmallow Update To Nexus 4. One Last Chance For Nexus 4. Then It Would Be Awesome.One Last Chance��.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Project Fi Nexus 6? Will the factory image work?
ReplyDeleteNote 2?
ReplyDeleteNot a chance for the note 2
DeleteNexus 6, OTA?
ReplyDeleteشكرا لكم على سرعة ارسال التØديث
ReplyDeleteYippi-Ki-Yay! Been waiting for the update. Greetings from Indonesia.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see the notification for updating to 6.0 on my LG3 really soon :)
ReplyDeleteAny update on Project Fi Nexus 6 phones?
ReplyDeleteHow can I upgrade to the final release from the technical preview without losing my data?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/how-to-install-the-lollipop-factory-image-on-your-nexus-device/
Delete(That guide was written for Lollipop, but it'll work the same for Marshmallow)
ReplyDeleteNo information about the Android one devices? Earlier post from Dave Burke, VP of Engineering, Android mentioned in the blog post "Starting next week, Android 6.0 Marshmallow will begin rolling out to supported Nexus devices around the world, including Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Android One"
Can you please update about Android One phones?
First, we heared about a further update for the much loved nexus 4. Please google, give it to this device in advance too. It couldn't be very difficult to do it. Thanks in forward.
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ReplyDeleteWhat about Samsung galaxys5
ReplyDeleteAsk Samsung!
DeleteNothing for galaxy s5 you. Will have to upgrade haha suck for you
DeleteFor all of those who want to taste this latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow on their all Nexus devices can follow this very helpful guide.
ReplyDeletehttp://thunderztech.com/install-mra58k-android-6-0-marshmallow-on-nexus-5-nexus-6-nexus-9-nexus-7-2013-and-nexus-player/
Anybody got ota update on nexus 6????
ReplyDeleteI still don't have the update and its 4pm Eastern.
ReplyDeleteThey go buy west time lol over here its 2:00 so just hang in there
DeleteI wish i get ota update soon, i have already waited for it so long.
ReplyDeleteCan you try to get Android 6.0 on the Hisense Sero 7 Pro please?
ReplyDeleteAny news on the 6.0 update for the HTC One M8 GPe?
ReplyDeleteNo news yet
DeleteNo ota update yet im really excited about new google camera update and now on tap
ReplyDeleteNo ota update yet im really excited about new google camera update and now on tap
ReplyDeleteCan we upgrade on Hudl2?
ReplyDeleteI love my Nexus 4. A great phone. Please update it too.
ReplyDeleteNexus 10, please!
ReplyDeleteI am still on 4.4.4 on my nexus 5 (2013) is it possible to upgrade to 6.0 skipping 5.x with OTA?
ReplyDeleteI have the Android One (Infinix Hot 2) device from Nigeria, Africa, please would it be getting the Android M update soon as well??
ReplyDeleteI have the Android One (Infinix Hot 2) device from Nigeria, Africa, please would it be getting the Android M update soon as well??
ReplyDeleteWith Lollipop they totally bricked the Nexus 7 2012 and never patched for it. That is how much they care about their own product and customers. This time I wonder who the lucky recipients of planned obseletion will be. Up yours Google. I never buy nexus product again.
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