
Download the ZIP file and save it in the ‘Minimal ADB and Fastboot’ folder on the desktop.

You then need to download the respective ‘factory image’ or ‘OTA’ file for your Pixel or Nexus device. Here, your device should show under ‘connected devices.’

Open this folder, hold ‘shift’ button on keyboard, right click and click on ‘open command window here.’ Next, connect your Pixel or Nexus device with your PC using the data cable, type adb devices in the command prompt window and hit enter. Next, download and install the latest Google USB drivers for your smartphone from here, followed by ‘Minimal ADB and Fastboot’ from here. Then go to Settings > About Phone > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging. On your Nexus or Pixel device, head over to Settings > About Phone > and tap for 7-8 times on Build Number to unlock Developer Options. If you can’t wait till then, you can manually flash using ‘ factory images’ or ‘ OTA’ files.īefore you flash the factory images or OTA files, ensure that you take complete backup of your contacts, messages, photos, music and videos. Now, as the update is being rolled out in a staggered manner, it may take some time till it reaches your device. Tap to check the update and tap ‘download’ if available. Once the update is available, you will be notified about the same, but alternatively, you can head over to Settings > About > System Updates. The update is being rolled out over-the-air (OTA). Also Read - Google starts merging Google Duo, Meet for Android, iOS users The update is available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL devices. Google Messenger, Google Allo and Hangouts are some of the apps that now support sending GIFs directly from keyboard. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update also includes new emojis to reflect gender equality, along with a slew of male and female emoji characters. Also Read - Google purged over 1.11 lakh bad content over user complaints in India

Android 7.1.1 brings many of the cool features of Pixel to everyone,” Google said in a blog post.

Today we’re rolling out Android 7.1.1, an update to Nougat that showcases more ways to express yourself, along with a handful of other sweet features and improvements to stability and performance. “When we launched Android Nougat, we were excited to deliver even more ways to make Android your own. Also Read - Google Meet: Top 5 feature that you need to know now However, Google Assistant still remains exclusive to Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. What’s more, the update also adds VoLTE HD voice calling support for using Reliance Jio SIM card on Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. The update brings Pixel exclusive features such as app shortcuts, circular app icons, GIF keyboard and monthly security update for December to these devices. A couple of weeks after releasing the Android 7.1 Nougat Developer Preview 2 update for Nexus devices, Google has now started seeding the Android 7.1.1 update for Pixel and Nexus devices.
