Google Just unveiled upcoming version of its Android mobile operating system, Android M at Google I/O 2015. Android M is focused on enhancements and stability along with better and secure user experience. Google said that they are working on the basic instead of introducing new components. Which means that Android M will carry the Android L features and changes.
Google I/O is developer’s conference which means that Android M is not fully ready for Public. However, developers can right now download new Android 5 for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. Android M brings new apps permission system, faster browsing, and better memory management system along with thousands of bug fixes to the current Android System.
Developers can download Android M images and install them on their supported devices. So developers can now ready and make new apps for the Android M final release later this year. Android M also brings a new Smart Lock and Google Play services just as Apple Pay introduced previously last year.
To download and Install the Android Preview Images follow the below instructions:
- Downlaod Android M desired images from here -> Download Android M.
- Backup your mobile data and apps. To backup contacts, messages, call logs and other data follow our guide on How to Backup your android
- Follow the guide to flash the images to your Nexus 5, 6 or 9 at this -> page.
After flashing is successfully done you can now enjoy Android M on your devices and start developing apps. Just do remember that this is development build and yet not finalized and bugs free. If you encounter any issues feel free to ask in the below comments or at Android support forums.