Maru OS received a major update today with version 0.3. The OS is now fully transitioned into Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with intelligent power management, granular app permissions, the latest security patches, and more features of Android Marshmallow release by Google.

For the unknown, Maru OS is a unique custom ROM that let’s you transform your Android device into a desktop like experience when connected to a bigger screen via HDMI. This has the potential to replace your laptops if your work involves e-mails, documents and web-browsing only and you’ve access to a bigger screen like a PC monitor or TV.

Here’s a list of new features in the Maru OS 0.3 update:

  • Upgrade from Lollipop (5.1.1_r14) to Marshmallow (6.0.1_r17) (#6)
  • Enable starting Maru Desktop in the background (no HDMI display needed) (#5)
  • Add option to improve resolution matching support for non-1080p displays under Settings > Desktop > Tweaks

Download Maru OS v0.3

Grab the Maru OS 0.3 from the download link below and follow the instructions link to get it installed on your Nexus 5.

→ How to Install Maru OS on your Nexus 5

Happy Androiding!