Install TWRP Recovery and Root Nexus 6 on Android 5.1 Lollipop [Guide]

This tutorial shows how to install TWRP Recovery and Root Nexus 6 on Android 5.1 Lollipop firmware – Guide

Nexus 6 is updated to Android 5.1 Lollipop firmware via Factory Images, which was released by Google recently and earlier we also had a tutorial on how to update Nexus 6 to Android 5.1 Lollipop via Factory Image. Those who have updated Nexus 6 to Android 5.1 Lollipop can now root it and install TWRP Recovery by following this tutorial.

So let’s proceed and install TWRP Recovery and Root Nexus 6 on Android 5.1 Lollipop after following the pre-requisites listed below.

Pre-Requisites:

• This guide is only for Nexus 6, codenamed – “shamu”.
• It is recommended to back up your important data to a safe place.

Backup & Restore SMS

Backup & Restore Contacts

Backup & Restore Call Logs

Backup files on internal storage to PC

• Enable USB Debugging on Nexus 6.
• Make sure your device has at least 75% battery left.
• Download and install USB Drivers suitable for your device on PC.
• Setup ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC.
• Unlock Bootloader on Nexus 6.

Disclaimer: We should not be held liable or responsible for any damage occurred to your Nexus 6. So proceed with the below steps at your own risk.

Downloads:

TWRP Recovery – Link 1

SuperSU Package

How to install TWRP Recovery on Nexus 6:

Step 1: Download the TWRP Recovery Image from the above link and copy it to Fastboot folder.

Step 2: Now open CMD inside the Fastboot Folder.

• Open the Fastboot folder.
• Press and hold shift key and right click inside the Fastboot folder at the empty space.
• Choose open command window here from the list of options.

Step 3: Boot Nexus 6 into Fastboot / Bootloader Mode.

• Power off Nexus 6.
• Press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until you see Fastboot Menu.

Step 4: Now in Command Prompt type the following command and hit enter:

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-shamu.img

Step 5: Now TWRP Recovery will be installed on your device.

As now you have TWRP Recovery installed on Nexus 6, you can proceed to Root Nexus 6.

How to Root Nexus 6:

Step 1: Download the SuperSU package from the above link.

Step 2: Copy the SuperSU package to the root of your devices internal storage or external storage.

Step 3: Boot Nexus 6 into Recovery Mode.

• Power off Nexus 6.
• Press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously.
• Press the Volume Down until you see Recovery mode and press Power button to boot into Recovery Mode.

Step 4: Now follow our flashing guide and install the SuperSU package on Nexus 6.

Step 5: Once done, reboot your device and check for Root Permission using Root Checker App.

That’s it now you have installed TWRP Recovery and Rooted Nexus 6 on Android 5.1 Lollipop. Do let us know in the comment section below if you face any issues while trying to Root Nexus 6.

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