As a longtime Android enthusiast, I recently upgraded to the Nexus 6P and haven't looked back. Its exceptional camera, fluid performance, and pure Android Marshmallow experience—capped by the innovative Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor—have truly impressed me.
Over weeks of daily use, I've uncovered several powerful tips and tricks that elevate the Nexus 6P even further. Here are my top 5 recommendations to help you get the absolute most from your device.
Android makes grabbing free apps effortless—no password needed each time, unlike iOS. For paid apps, however, authentication is required via your Google account. On the Nexus 6P, Marshmallow's Nexus Imprint changes the game.
Enable fingerprint security in Settings, then head to Play Store > Settings. Scroll to the fingerprint authentication option, verify once with your password, and you're set—future purchases are a simple touch away.
Android Marshmallow hides the battery percentage option from standard settings (unlike Lollipop). Access it via the hidden System UI Tuner: Swipe down the notification shade, long-press the Settings gear for 5-7 seconds.
Settings opens with a "System UI Tuner added" toast. Dive in to enable battery percentage, tweak status bar icons, and customize quick tiles for a tailored experience.
The Nexus 6P's included fast charger and USB Type-C cable deliver standout performance: Just 10 minutes yields 5-6 hours of standby. Bonus: Use the same cable to reverse-charge other USB-C devices in a pinch, keeping a friend's phone alive until they reach an outlet.
Activate pulse notifications in Display settings for LED alerts. While stock lacks per-app color customization despite RGB support, the third-party Light Manager app unlocks vibrant, app-specific colors—check its full features for details.
The Nexus 6P is already blazing fast and buttery smooth from my experience. Make it snappier: Go to Settings > About phone, tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer options.
In Developer options, set Window animation scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration scale to 0.5x. The difference is immediate and transformative.
These tweaks have enhanced my Nexus 6P ownership immensely, especially paired with its stellar camera. Share your favorite tips in the comments—I'd love to hear them!
