The day of the M is upon us!
In typical developer preview tradition since lollipop - I will try and keep this thread up to date with the latest and greatest
Flashables:
Preview 3:
- MPA44I (OTA from MPZ79M) (Flashable) (Full Package)
- MPA44G (Full Package) (Flashable) (OTA)
Preview 2:
- MPZ79M (OTA file MPZ79M from MPZ44Q)
Preview 1:
- MPZ44Q (credits to Taassdar for the script)
- Bootloader & Radio (thanks to okibi)
Factory Images:
- MPZ79M (Preview 2)
- MPZ44Q (Preview 1)
- IMG files (MPZ44Q): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=32588
- IMG files (MPZ79M): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=35183
Google IMG files (manual installation):
Instructions:
A clean install is highly recommended when coming from 5.x.x to "M"
DOES NOT wipe your SD card.
via flashable file:
via fastboot (manual installation):
SYSTEM PREP (skip if you already have fastboot/adb setup):
Let's setup ADB and fastboot
Windows:
- Automated: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (follow the steps in the software)
- Manual Method:
Download this file and extract the folder called "adb" to your C: drive. Your path should look like this:
You will need to open a command prompt window using this method:
In order to use ADB & Fastboot from anywhere - use the following steps to setup windows environment variables:
Navigate to & click on Start > Right-Click on Computer > click on Advance System Settings >
Click on Environment Variables (under the advanced tab) > Click on New (User Variables) >
Variables Name: ADB (Or anything you want) Variables Value: ;C:\adb (this is the Path of my adb.exe file)
Mac & Linux:
Install ADB & fastboot using: this file
1. Extract the downloaded zip to your desktop
2. Open Terminal and type in:
3. Now type
Note: By using the method above, your adb and fastboot files are stored at this location on your Mac: /usr/bin/
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Now that you're setup, let's do the flashing:
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FAQ
Disclaimer & Copyrights:
I test everything before I share - thus I know they work as intended. However, please proceed at your own risk as I do not take any liability for your devices.
Please do not copy contents of this guide without explicit permission from me. I like to maintain a set standard and quality of the information I share.
Please refrain from posting mirrors as I like to track downloads - I primarily use AndroidFileHost and they mirror files on multiple servers automatically.
Stay tuned!
In typical developer preview tradition since lollipop - I will try and keep this thread up to date with the latest and greatest
Flashables:
Preview 3:
- MPA44I (OTA from MPZ79M) (Flashable) (Full Package)
- MPA44G (Full Package) (Flashable) (OTA)
Preview 2:
- MPZ79M (OTA file MPZ79M from MPZ44Q)
Preview 1:
- MPZ44Q (credits to Taassdar for the script)
- Bootloader & Radio (thanks to okibi)
Factory Images:
- MPZ79M (Preview 2)
- MPZ44Q (Preview 1)
- IMG files (MPZ44Q): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=32588
- IMG files (MPZ79M): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=35183
Google IMG files (manual installation):
Instructions:
A clean install is highly recommended when coming from 5.x.x to "M"
DOES NOT wipe your SD card.
via flashable file:
via fastboot (manual installation):
SYSTEM PREP (skip if you already have fastboot/adb setup):
Let's setup ADB and fastboot
Windows:
- Automated: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (follow the steps in the software)
- Manual Method:
Download this file and extract the folder called "adb" to your C: drive. Your path should look like this:
Code:
C:\adb\You will need to open a command prompt window using this method:
Code:
- Go to the C:\adb\ folder
- hold down SHIFT key and RIGHT-CLICK
- select "Open command window here".In order to use ADB & Fastboot from anywhere - use the following steps to setup windows environment variables:
Navigate to & click on Start > Right-Click on Computer > click on Advance System Settings >
Click on Environment Variables (under the advanced tab) > Click on New (User Variables) >
Variables Name: ADB (Or anything you want) Variables Value: ;C:\adb (this is the Path of my adb.exe file)
Mac & Linux:
Install ADB & fastboot using: this file
1. Extract the downloaded zip to your desktop
2. Open Terminal and type in:
Code:
su
cd Desktop/Android/ (note: Android is the directory extracted from zip file)3. Now type
Code:
./ADB-Install-Mac.shNote: By using the method above, your adb and fastboot files are stored at this location on your Mac: /usr/bin/
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Now that you're setup, let's do the flashing:
-------
FAQ
Disclaimer & Copyrights:
I test everything before I share - thus I know they work as intended. However, please proceed at your own risk as I do not take any liability for your devices.
Please do not copy contents of this guide without explicit permission from me. I like to maintain a set standard and quality of the information I share.
Please refrain from posting mirrors as I like to track downloads - I primarily use AndroidFileHost and they mirror files on multiple servers automatically.
Stay tuned!
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