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Hi guys!
I received my Nexus yesterday en immediately rooted and unlocked the device. No problems so far.
I want to install a the cyanogen custom rom on my nexus but get stuck in the recovery step.
I have used the tutorial from Theunlockr . com (unfortunately I cant insert a link here because Im a new member)
Because I already rooted and unlocked my Nexus I started with ''III. Flash the Custom ROM''. I managed to start up the bootloader and click on 'Recovery'. Here the problems start, after clicking on 'recovery' a screen with a yellow exclamation shows up. (see attachment for screenshot)
Can somebody help me with flashing my Nexus with a custom rom? Thanks in advance!
Try to run "fastboot boot recovery.img" and see if that works. (Something like that anyway)
This was what I did for all my time using Amon's 1.5.3 recovery. Now that I'm on 1.6.0, I can use the normal recovery. That worked perfectly for me anyway. I also would always boot to that screen when attempting the normal recovery via the phone.
Do you have small tutorial or how-to how I can run 'flashboot boot recovery.img'' on my Mac?
I am quite an android-noob.
Stinosss_31 said:
Do you have small tutorial or how-to how I can run 'flashboot boot recovery.img'' ?
I am quite an android-noob.
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So am I
To run fastboot, you should simply go find the Android SDK download. Once you've downloaded that, make your way to the tools folder. Place the recovery image in that folder and then Shift+Right Click in the window. You click the option to bring up a command prompt.
In that Command prompt, type flashboot devices and verify the PC sees your phone. If so, then you can do the Flashboot command. Though you may need USB drivers. If you do need them, they're somewhere in this forum, but I've completely lost track of them.
P.S. if my initial command doesn't work... You might need to try "fastboot boot recovery recovery.img"
(Note... Don't try "Flashboot".. That was a typo )
Stinosss_31 said:
Do you have small tutorial or how-to how I can run 'flashboot boot recovery.img'' ?
I am quite an android-noob.
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got this info from the same site you posted, you just skipped the step before you started to flash the rom altogether.
II. Flash a Custom Recovery Image
1. Download the Nexus One Amon Ra Recovery Image below:
Nexus One Recovery Image (Link under Download in the first Post)
2. Save the recovery image file inside the superboot folder you used to root the phone.
3. Turn the phone off and then plug it in via USB cable.
4. Turn it on by holding down Power and the Trackball to get into fastboot mode.
5. Open a command prompt and type the following with hitting enter at the end of each line:
cd\
cd c:\superboot
fastboot-windows devices
*this is to check that the computer can see the phone (a serial should pop up if it can)
6. Then type:
fastboot-windows flash recovery recovery-RA-nexus-v1.5.3.img
7. This should flash the recovery image onto the phone.
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The recovery img is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
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Also, you don't really need the android sdk for flashing the recovery img, but it's a good idea to download it for future use.
Can ANYONE just stop answering threads that are in wrong sections?
lazinase said:
Can ANYONE just stop answering threads that are in wrong sections?
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Why? So that it gets moved and answered anyway? The sooner the guy gets helped out... The sooner the post gets buried.
A mod will be by to do their duty later. As the community, we may as well help in the mean time.
Man, oh man. Niceness has really lost some popularity in the virtual world, hasn't it...
Stinosss_31 said:
Do you have small tutorial or how-to how I can run 'flashboot boot recovery.img'' on my Mac?
I am quite an android-noob.
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If you use a Mac, you don't deserve help. Bootcamp Windows and we'll talk.
grainysand said:
If you use a Mac, you don't deserve help. Bootcamp Windows and we'll talk.
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great help!
for a mac just use ./fastboot-mac in the terminal
Like they said, sounds like you are missing recovery. Just do the step two, you skipped it. Why flame people? He is new, might as well help, instead of making this thread longer by telling him to post in right section.
Besides, he did find tutorials and followed them, he didn't come here completely unprepared and expecting people to walk him through. We all make mistakes sometimes, specially when dealing with something we are new to, he simply skipped a step.
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I've got a nexus one with a broken power button and a corrupt OS. It rarely successfully manages to boot. Since this is the case, I'm not able to turn on USB debugging to follow some of the tutorials here..
My next try was fastboot.. I downloaded these two files:
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-passion.img
update-cm-7.1.0-N1-signed.zip
But it seems like I wont be able to flash a recovery file if I have "s-on" displayed on my hboot or fastboot screen..
How do I gain "s-off"? And is it possible to flash a stock rom via fastboot?
And yes, my phone's got stock gingerbread 2.3.4 rom.
HBOOT 0.35.0017
MICROP 0b15
Touch panel SYNT0103
Radio 5.08.00.04
Please help me with this matter as I have been trying to accomplish this task for over three months now..
Read Nexus One wiki, section "root", and section "recovery".
You don't need S-OFF to flash anything, if you unlock your bootloader. This is Nexus.
Boot into fastboot, plug into your PC, open command prompt wherever you have the fastboot command in Windows, most likely in android sdk under platform-tools, run "fastboot oem unlock" from command prompt, your bootloader is now unlocked. Attempt to flash your recovery now."
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troby86 said:
Boot into fastboot, plug into your PC, open command prompt wherever you have the fastboot command in Windows, most likely in android sdk under platform-tools, run "fastboot oem unlock" from command prompt, your bootloader is now unlocked. Attempt to flash your recovery now."
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My phone's power button is broken so I'm not able to select the recovery option
Jack_R1 said:
Read Nexus One wiki, section "root", and section "recovery".
You don't need S-OFF to flash anything, if you unlock your bootloader. This is Nexus.
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It's already unlocked, as there is a small open lock displayed at the bottom of the boot screen.. and fastboot displayed it as already unlocked as well.. still.. i need a way to go to recovery without the power button
If you're in the bootloader - "fastboot reboot recovery".
If you're in the OS or while the OS is booting and ADB daemon is already running - "adb reboot recovery".
Jack_R1 said:
If you're in the bootloader - "fastboot reboot recovery".
If you're in the OS or while the OS is booting and ADB daemon is already running - "adb reboot recovery".
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fastboot reboot recovery doesnt seem to boot the phone to recovery..
should the OS be completely booted up if I want to use the adb command? because it displays the error "error: device not found" when I try to "adb reboot recovery"
Might this be a problem with my computer? I checked and confirmed that the drivers for the phone are successfully installed...
knaphih said:
fastboot reboot recovery doesnt seem to boot the phone to recovery..
should the OS be completely booted up if I want to use the adb command? because it displays the error "error: device not found" when I try to "adb reboot recovery"
Might this be a problem with my computer? I checked and confirmed that the drivers for the phone are successfully installed...
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Do you have the fastboot command on your computer?
troby86 said:
Do you have the fastboot command on your computer?
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Yes, I can fastboot works ok because I can flash recovery image and reboot phone through fastboot. But since my power button is broken, I need to reboot to recovery through the computer...
knaphih said:
Yes, I can fastboot works ok because I can flash recovery image and reboot phone through fastboot. But since my power button is broken, I need to reboot to recovery through the computer...
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First try: "adb reboot recovery" or "fastboot reboot-recovery"
If that doesn't work, give this a good read to see if it will help you:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Fastboot
If you are able to flash the recovery via fastboot, then I see no reason why you should not be able to reboot into recovery via fastboot or adb.
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knaphih said:
Yes, I can fastboot works ok because I can flash recovery image and reboot phone through fastboot. But since my power button is broken, I need to reboot to recovery through the computer...
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And if none of that seems to work:
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/09/08/manage-nexus-broken-power-button/
OR
http://www.yamihoshi.nl/tech/tutorial-google-nexus-one-power-button-soft-fix
Both are the same, the second one is easier to follow.
OR
Put your recovery .img file into the same folder as your fastboot command, and run this: "fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.4-passion.img"
^^^^^USE YOUR RECOVERY NAME...NOT THE EXACT ONE ABOVE^^^^^
First try: "adb reboot recovery" or "fastboot reboot-recovery"
If that doesn't work, give this a good read to see if it will help you:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Fastboot
If you are able to flash the recovery via fastboot, then I see no reason why you should not be able to reboot into recovery via fastboot or adb.
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I've attached an image showing proof that I've tried your method but still kept on failing to reboot to recovery..
When i try the command "fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-passion.img", the phone simply restarts and goes back to the 'X' boot screen and gets stuck there.
Could anyone please find me an genuine unedited gingerbread 2.3.4 ROM so I can PASSIMG it? ... I've downloaded several rooted ones.. but all seem to need the "android-info" file
fastboot reboot recovery
No "reboot-recovery".
And if you still get stuck on "X" when you reboot to recovery - it means that your recovery is corrupted/unusable too, and you need to PASSIMG everything.
Generally, booting the recovery through "fastboot boot" should have done enough - if your phone can't boot, it might probably be a HW problem preventing it from booting, and in that case - nothing will help.
fastboot reboot recovery
No "reboot-recovery".
And if you still get stuck on "X" when you reboot to recovery - it means that your recovery is corrupted/unusable too, and you need to PASSIMG everything.
Generally, booting the recovery through "fastboot boot" should have done enough - if your phone can't boot, it might probably be a HW problem preventing it from booting, and in that case - nothing will help.
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I've attached an image trying out "fastboot reboot recovery" fastboot doesnt even seem to send that command to the phone..
Could anyone please provide me with a genuine stock gingerbread 2.3.4 or higher PASSIMG file? i've searched a lot but all i see are modded or rooted ones.
Yes, you're right. Fastboot can't reboot to recovery, only adb.
Oh well, in that case you're out of luck. You can't PASSIMG without power button, so if "fastboot boot some_boot_image" doesn't help - there's not much left to do.
You could always disassemble the phone and fix the power button...
knaphih said:
I've attached an image trying out "fastboot reboot recovery" fastboot doesnt even seem to send that command to the phone..
Could anyone please provide me with a genuine stock gingerbread 2.3.4 or higher PASSIMG file? i've searched a lot but all i see are modded or rooted ones.
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Here's the 2.3.6 PASSIMG zip file link. Follow the directions. If you can get into BootLoader, your phone should automatically boot this if you have it named to PASSIMG.zip, and on the ROOT of your SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312540
You guys are life savers troby86 and Jack_R1..
Yes, you're right. Fastboot can't reboot to recovery, only adb.
Oh well, in that case you're out of luck. You can't PASSIMG without power button, so if "fastboot boot some_boot_image" doesn't help - there's not much left to do.
You could always disassemble the phone and fix the power button...
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I've seen an in depth video tutorial on youtube and attempted to repair the power button on my own.. however I failed since I cannot do such tiny soldering..
Here's the 2.3.6 PASSIMG zip file link. Follow the directions. If you can get into BootLoader, your phone should automatically boot this if you have it named to PASSIMG.zip, and on the ROOT of your SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1312540
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Thankyou so much . This is what I've been searching for.. I'll let you guys know the outcome after I download and fix my phone (hopefully I will)
knaphih said:
You guys are life savers troby86 and Jack_R1..
I've seen an in depth video tutorial on youtube and attempted to repair the power button on my own.. however I failed since I cannot do such tiny soldering..
Thankyou so much . This is what I've been searching for.. I'll let you guys know the outcome after I download and fix my phone (hopefully I will)
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Did the link I provided work? If not here is the actual file:
http://www.multiupload.com/KVY1MG1HGH
troby86 said:
Did the link I provided work? If not here is the actual file:
http://www.multiupload.com/KVY1MG1HGH
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wow troby86
your still here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350288
atleast have the decency to refund my money you jackass
mally2 said:
wow troby86
your still here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350288
atleast have the decency to refund my money you jackass
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I realize the situation you are in sucks, but please don't let your frustration carry over into these threads. We are here to help the original poster, not to try and get claims resolved and to sling mud. Try to keep this thread a helpful thread
Thanks
bassmadrigal said:
I realize the situation you are in sucks, but please don't let your frustration carry over into these threads. We are here to help the original poster, not to try and get claims resolved and to sling mud. Try to keep this thread a helpful thread
Thanks
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well what do you know, he may just ask the OP to send him his nexus to get it fixed and you will never hear from him again.... just warning y'all thats all....
Phone doesn't get recognized when plugged into my Mac. Can't get into my phone because it's stuck in "flash mode" and "recovery mode" I think.. These are the only 2 screens I can get to. Cannot get into my phone at all. http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/27/60/63506305015628/0/unlock-your-bootloader-root-your-htc-one-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg and http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/88/14/63506304904836/0/unlock-your-bootloader-root-your-htc-one-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg
TynanV said:
Okay, followed this tutorial today (can't post the link but it's called "How to Root HTC One! [Mac, Linux, Windows Tutorial]" and no matter what I do I can't seem to get back to the actual phone (i.e., being able to access the main screen where everything is, if you know what I mean). I've tried going to the recovery screen and hitting reboot but it just takes me back to this TWRP page that has a bunch of options like "Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Setting, etc. I really hope I haven't screwed up my phone permanently. Please help me :crying:
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how far into the tutorial did you get ?
did you fastboot erase cache after flashing twrp ?
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how far into the tutorial did you get ?
did you fastboot erase cache after flashing twrp ?
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I'm completely new at this and literally just started today, What does flashing twrp mean? I got to the end of the tutorial i believe. Everything worked great until step 28 I think.
TynanV said:
I'm completely new at this and literally just started today, What does flashing twrp mean? I got to the end of the tutorial i believe. Everything worked great until step 28 I think.
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when you were in the command prompt and run the fastboot commands
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
did you do these, or use an all in one app
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how far into the tutorial did you get ?
did you fastboot erase cache after flashing twrp ?
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clsA said:
when you were in the command prompt and run the fastboot commands
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
did you do these, or use an all in one app
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I have one in the terminal (I think that's the command prompt on a PC?) called this -
./fastboot-mac flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0 m7.img
not sure about the other two.
TynanV said:
I have one in the terminal (I think that's the command prompt on a PC?) called this -
./fastboot-mac flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0 m7.img
not sure about the other two.
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are you on Sprint ? their is newer recovery for GSM phones
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7 - 2.6.3.3 is recommended
make sure you do all 3 commands
clsA said:
are you on Sprint ? their is newer recovery for GSM phones
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7 - 2.6.3.3 is recommended
make sure you do all 3 commands
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I'm with Telus in Canada.
TynanV said:
I'm with Telus in Canada.
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use TWRP 2.6.3.3 and don't skip any steps
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use TWRP 2.6.3.3 and don't skip any steps
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Thanks, I looked up how to do this though and the 2nd step says, "run fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img" how do I do this?
TynanV said:
Thanks, I looked up how to do this though and the 2nd step says, "run fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img" how do I do this?
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in terminal the same as you did above with version 2.6.3.0
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in terminal the same as you did above with version 2.6.3.0
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Do I need my phone plugged into my Mac? (sorry for all the stupid questions i've just never really done this before).
TynanV said:
Do I need my phone plugged into my Mac? (sorry for all the stupid questions i've just never really done this before).
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well if you have this many questions .. I think you should stop and read the guides before you do something to the phone that can't be reversed.
start here (go to post 2 Guides) >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438026
this is the MAC thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2245782
Read this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273376
once you have a handle on all the steps required to unlock - install recovery - get Root - and Flash Roms then you can start
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well if you have this many questions .. I think you should stop and read the guides before you do something to the phone that can't be reversed.
start here (go to post 2 Guides) >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438026
this is the MAC thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2245782
Read this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273376
once you have a handle on all the steps required to unlock - install recovery - get Root - and Flash Roms then you can start
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The problem is I can't transfer any files into the HTC Sync Manager to be able to apply them to my phone because I can't get to the main screen, therefore it does not recognize my phone when it's plugged into my computer..
TynanV said:
The problem is I can't transfer any files into the HTC Sync Manager to be able to apply them to my phone because I can't get to the main screen, therefore it does not recognize my phone when it's plugged into my computer..
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like i said go do some reading
and uninstall HTC SYNC it's useless
the only tools you'll be using are Terminal / fastboot and ADB
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like i said go do some reading
and uninstall HTC SYNC it's useless
the only tools you'll be using are Terminal / fastboot and ADB
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Okay thanks dude. Gonna head to bed and read up on all that stuff tomorrow morning. If I run into any furthur problems could I PM you for help?
TynanV said:
Okay thanks dude. Gonna head to bed and read up on all that stuff tomorrow morning. If I run into any furthur problems could I PM you for help?
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just quote me here I'll be with you ...your phone is not dead
you just need more info to get through everything to get back up and running
Okay... After reading a bunch of stuff, I still have no idea what I'm looking for/what I need to actually do. I'm trying to get my HTC One back to stock, and all the guides I'm seeing require the phone to actually be working (mine isn't, it's stock on the TWRP/recovery thing therefore I can't access any of my apps and whatnot). This is getting really frustrating.
Okay, I found a pic online of the part I'm stuck at. Here it is - http://www.tech-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/twrp-recovery-294x500.jpg I can only get to that screen and this one too - http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/88/1...e-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg I cannot get back to my actual phone's screen, like this one I mean - http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/56/8...sense-style-home-screen-your-htc-one.w654.jpg
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Okay, I found a pic online of the part I'm stuck at. Here it is - http://www.tech-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/twrp-recovery-294x500.jpg I can only get to that screen and this one too - http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/88/1...e-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg I cannot get back to my actual phone's screen, like this one I mean - http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/56/8...sense-style-home-screen-your-htc-one.w654.jpg
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lol ok well that's very visual
did you find and read the parts about using fastboot and adb ? on your MAC ?
you should be close
boot to the bootloader (your 2nd screen shot) fastboot usb with phone plugged into you mac
open terminal and type
fastboot erase cache
then
fastboot reboot
does you phone start up now ?
TynanV said:
Okay, followed this tutorial today (can't post the link but it's called "How to Root HTC One! [Mac, Linux, Windows Tutorial]" and no matter what I do I can't seem to get back to the actual phone (i.e., being able to access the main screen where everything is, if you know what I mean). I've tried going to the recovery screen and hitting reboot but it just takes me back to this TWRP page that has a bunch of options like "Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Setting, etc. I really hope I haven't screwed up my phone permanently. Please help me :crying:
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Try watching tutorial videos on youtube it will help you.
It helped me..
And read things again and agian till you dont get them right. Try to google some things when you are stuck in them.
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I just bought a Nexus 6... Unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone.... after realizing there were some issues with the phone I decided I would try and download the PURE rom for the phone... I installed TWRP recovery and tried to flash the image. When the phone booted back up it said that the data was corrupt, and to enter a password. Entering anything seemed to work and I would then reset the phone... but the same thing would come back up.
So I decided to try and wipe the phone again and re-install the ROM... after that it wouldn't load at all, came back with some kind of error.
Then I decided to do a full wipe of the phone and try and re-install the factory image... Problem is... I haven't tried to do anything with a phone in like 2 years and well... i'm having trouble on trying to figure out how I can restore the factory image. I have the SDK tools installed, the phone drivers are also obviously installed, but can someone help me try to reset to the factory image.
I only have like 3 hours to try and accomplish this from now because after this I have to get on a plane and won't be around and will also leave me without a phone... Can someone please help me as soon as possible? Thank you so much!! I could use somewhat detailed instructions but not crazy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
Try nexus toolkit by wugfresh can't go wrong. If you get error missing system.img while flashing go to options then flash then click force flash. The toolkit will download all needed steps and flash without a problem
dont use a toolkit. you are guaranteed to learn nothing, and doing it the right way is just as fast(and easy). plus, root toolkits mess up often. dong it right never messes anything up.
Nexus device can almost never be bricked, I say almost never because of the people variable, but if you can get it into bootloader mode it is easy to bring back. just follow the instructions above.
I agree that even though wugfresh tools is the best out there. I have used it before. You learn nothing about what needs to be completed.
I could never get the drivers to work for me in most cases. I use ubuntu and it always works running the manual commands.
Ok so I have tried to run the flash-all.bat file and it says in the command prompt it is an unrecognized command...
I'm assuming I must be missing part of the ADB tools? Ugh help!
jwleonhart said:
Ok so I have tried to run the flash-all.bat file and it says in the command prompt it is an unrecognized command...
I'm assuming I must be missing part of the ADB tools? Ugh help!
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first thing to do in adb is run the command "adb devices" to make sure that adb sees your device, does adb see your device?
It says list of devices attached and then nothing....
Can someone give me a short step by step on what I need to do here? I'm really running low on time, this is really bad....
jwleonhart said:
It says list of devices attached and then nothing....
Can someone give me a short step by step on what I need to do here? I'm really running low on time, this is really bad....
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wait.. you are flashing the factory img, you do not use adb for that. you boot into the bootloader then use fastboot for that. adb doesnt work in the bootloader anyways, use fastboot while youre in the bootloader, and type fastboot devices to make sure fastboot sees your device.
@simms22 is correct, tool kits make you learn nothing, and you get posts like this.
However if you are time contained. As much as it pains me to say this. Use the tool kit. And learn on a time when you can.
Download Wugs toolskit and flash back to stock images. And you'll be fine.
Update your SDK if u haven't already.
Unzip factory images and place in platform tools folder of SDK. (Unless you have environmental variables set correctly)
Open a command prompt from that directory (place cursor in empty space, hold shift and right click on mouse)
Boot into bootloader
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot reboot
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simms22 said:
dont use a toolkit. you are guaranteed to learn nothing, and doing it the right way is just as fast(and easy). plus, root toolkits mess up often. dong it right never messes anything up.
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Different strokes for different folks!!!!
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doing the following command in command prompt:
fastboot devices
it shows the following device:
ZX1G2224G5
I'm assuming that is the nexus 6...
So whats next on the list then?
I unzipped the factory image and using the flash-all.bat script it says fastboot is not a recognied command.
dparrothead1 said:
Different strokes for different folks!!!!
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not really.
if you know anything about what you are doing, its one thing, use a toolkit, enjoy yourself. if you have no idea what you are doing, the root toolkit is by far the wrong way to go. as you will still know absolutely nothing, and will learn nothing. and pretty soon, when you have some simple maintenance to do, and you have no idea how, you start thread about having your device bricked. and im sure that you personally have not helped out hundreds that have started threads about having their device "bricked" after using a root toolkit. i have.
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jwleonhart said:
doing the following command in command prompt:
fastboot devices
it shows the following device:
ZX1G2224G5
I'm assuming that is the nexus 6...
So whats next on the list then?
I unzipped the factory image and using the flash-all.bat script it says fastboot is not a recognied command.
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you probably have to unzip it twice, if there is another zip within that one zip. and you can try not using the word fastboot, as i also have ran into fastboot programs where it wasnt needed.
simms22 said:
not really.
if you know anything about what you are doing, its one thing, use a toolkit, enjoy yourself. if you have no idea what you are doing, the root toolkit is by far the wrong way to go. as you will still know absolutely nothing, and will learn nothing. and pretty soon, when you have some simple maintenance to do, and you have no idea how, you start thread about having your device bricked. and im sure that you personally have not helped out hundreds that have started threads about having their device "bricked" after using a root toolkit. i have.
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you probably have to unzip it twice, if there is another zip within that one zip. and you can try not using the word fastboot, as i also have ran into fastboot programs where it wasnt needed.
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Friend, I'm way too old to get into an internet pissing contest!!! I realize I don't have 27,000+ post, but if you look at my thanks total, you will see that I've helped my share of members!!!! So don't tell me that I dont try to share my knowledge......have a good day and please don't respond to any more of my post!!!! Peace out!!
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Friend, I'm way too old to get into an internet pissing contest!!! I realize I don't have 27,000+ post, but if you look at my thanks total, you will see that I've helped my share of members!!!! So don't tell me that I dont try to share my knowledge......have a good day and please don't respond to any more of my post!!!! Peace out!!
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with a silly post like "Different strokes for different folks!!!!" you definitely arent posting like someone your age, as thats what a child would say. im not young myself. anywho, you can not tell me not to respond, lol. ill respond to anyone who posts as silly as you. i have nothing against you, nor are trying to get at you, im simply responding to your silliness.
OP... The password was a numerical representation of your pattern unlock since you were still encrypted. The key is in the first post of the TWRP thread.
Now...extract the factory image until you have boot.img radio.img system.img and recovery.img if there is a bootloader img flash that first.
Flash bootloader with fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Reboot with fastboot reboot-bootloader
Flash boot system and radio respectively with fastboot flash boot/radio/system boot.img/radio.img/system.img one at a time.
Finish with fastboot reboot and you sgould be all set.
op got it flashed, and ended up flashing his rom as well. so, he was successful
I hope saying use a toolkit didn't start an argument, only said to use it because he had a time restraint..
jiv101 said:
I hope saying use a toolkit didn't start an argument, only said to use it because he had a time restraint..
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no, it didnt start an argument. but he ended up doing it the right way, then flashed his rom. then flashed a different rom because his rom was so so. but really, even if theres a time restraint, if your driver is installed properly, it takes about 3-4 minutes to flash the boot.img
Hello,
Does any one know if the below link still applies to rooting all firmware versions (Android Version = 7.0, Build NBD92D) on the Nexus 6 (Project Fi)?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks in advance!
gil_happy said:
Hello,
Does any one know if the below link still applies to rooting all firmware versions (Android Version = 7.0, Build NBD92D) on the Nexus 6 (Project Fi)?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks in advance!
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Flash Magisk. Install Magisk Manager. Done.
Optional: Install cool modules to modify your phone further.
I found out that this ( http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ ) was an easy and up to date way to get rooted... Read all the instructions and watch videos if you need to before doing anything
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
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I found out that this ( http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ ) was an easy and up to date way to get rooted... Read all the instructions and watch videos if you need to before doing anything
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
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Personally I prefer not to rely on toolkits. It's better to do things yourself so you can troubleshoot and fix if anything goes wrong.
snowrelyt said:
Flash Magisk. Install Magisk Manager. Done.
Optional: Install cool modules to modify your phone further.
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I am in the process of trying the Magisk route and I'm having difficulty understanding the flash process. I have downloaded the Magisk-v11.1 zip to my Windows desktop and then copied it into the /Download directory on my Nexus 6. After googling a few things, I'm confused about how to flash / install on my Nexus 6. Some articles come up indicating I need to install TWRP Recovery, but I'm confused even more if I need to install this? Then I read another article (which I can't find now) about powering device down, then holding Vol Up, Vol Down, and PWR buttons to power phone back on and put in Recovery Mode (I think), and navigate and install the ZIP file. If this is the correct method, I didn't see an option to install from file or install from zip file.
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I am in the process of trying the Magisk route and I'm having difficulty understanding the flash process. I have downloaded the Magisk-v11.1 zip to my Windows desktop and then copied it into the /Download directory on my Nexus 6. After googling a few things, I'm confused about how to flash / install on my Nexus 6. Some articles come up indicating I need to install TWRP Recovery, but I'm confused even more if I need to install this? Then I read another article (which I can't find now) about powering device down, then holding Vol Up, Vol Down, and PWR buttons to power phone back on and put in Recovery Mode (I think), and navigate and install the ZIP file. If this is the correct method, I didn't see an option to install from file or install from zip file.
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Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
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Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
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Thank you for this info... now I've gone down another rabbit hole after reading on different web sites
You say the bootloader must be unlocked - again after reading on different sites, there are 2 methods to determine if the bootloader is unlocked:
a) dial *#*#7378423#*#* (this did not work which upon reading said this method might now work)
b) C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) 'device-info' is not a supported oem command
(bootloader) See 'fastboot oem help'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
So 2 things; I read that if the bootloader is not unlocked and you need to unlock it, it will wipe your phone (obviously I can't have that) and secondly, the command to determine if the bootloader is unlocked did not seem to work for some reason on my PC (the 'fastboot devices' detected my phone when I ran it).
gil_happy said:
Thank you for this info... now I've gone down another rabbit hole after reading on different web sites
You say the bootloader must be unlocked - again after reading on different sites, there are 2 methods to determine if the bootloader is unlocked:
a) dial *#*#7378423#*#* (this did not work which upon reading said this method might now work)
b) C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) 'device-info' is not a supported oem command
(bootloader) See 'fastboot oem help'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
So 2 things; I read that if the bootloader is not unlocked and you need to unlock it, it will wipe your phone (obviously I can't have that) and secondly, the command to determine if the bootloader is unlocked did not seem to work for some reason on my PC (the 'fastboot devices' detected my phone when I ran it).
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Well search how to boot into bootloader...
In bootloader you'll see this result:
Device is unlocked status code 3
If it says device locked... Well... You know what to do if you wish root...
Good luck...
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Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
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5.1 said:
Well search how to boot into bootloader...
In bootloader you'll see this result:
Device is unlocked status code 3
If it says device locked... Well... You know what to do if you wish root...
Good luck...
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Thanks so much! The bootloader was unlocked (I guess from an earlier root I performed using a Toolkit), and now I am rooted using Magisk.
gil_happy said:
Thanks so much! The bootloader was unlocked (I guess from an earlier root I performed using a Toolkit), and now I am rooted using Magisk.
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Nice. Be careful what you do with your phone though. Since you seem to lack a bit of knowledge (no offence here). Read well before flashing anything... Avoid as much as possible the use of toolkits. I say this, since there are a lot of people bricking their device, unsure about what they did...
Cheers...
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Nice. Be careful what you do with your phone though. Since you seem to lack a bit of knowledge (no offence here). Read well before flashing anything... Avoid as much as possible the use of toolkits. I say this, since there are a lot of people bricking their and unsure about what they did...
Cheers...
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No problem at all... thanks for the tips and advice
When i downloaded the RootNexus6MacToolkit, i unzipped the file and got this......RootNexus6MacToolkitzip.cpgz 411 bytes. What does that mean?
grunt0300 said:
When i downloaded the RootNexus6MacToolkit, i unzipped the file and got this......RootNexus6MacToolkitzip.cpgz 411 bytes. What does that mean?
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It's the universe telling you to stop using toolkits...
Seriously though, further up this thread there are quite good instructions on how to root without toolkits.
Didgeridoohan said:
It's the universe telling you to stop using toolkits...
Seriously though, further up this thread there are quite good instructions on how to root without toolkits.
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My problem has always been the command line. I've been reading up on terminal commands, and i might give it another try. A number of years ago, i bricked a Samsung Galaxy 3, and i've been gun shy ever since. I split my hard drive a while back, and if i can't figure out these commands, i'll go to the Windows 10 side and use Wug's toolkit.
grunt0300 said:
My problem has always been the command line. I've been reading up on terminal commands, and i might give it another try. A number of years ago, i bricked a Samsung Galaxy 3, and i've been gun shy ever since. I split my hard drive a while back, and if i can't figure out these commands, i'll go to the Windows 10 side and use Wug's toolkit.
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As long as you keep your bootloader unlocked it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus...
And to root your device you only really need to use two terminal commands. While in the bootloader (press and hold power + volume down to get there) run these commands from your computer (you can get adb and fastboot from here):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery <[I]insert_path_and_name_of_recovery_image_file_here[/I]>
The first one unlocks your bootloader. That will wipe your device though, so make sure to have a backup. If it's already unlocked, disregard....
The second one installs a custom recovery. Get the latest TWRP from here: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolanexus6.html
After that you can boot to TWRP (from the bootloader), and flash the root zip of your choice.
Those are the basics. You've got lots more info in the stickies in the forum.
Didgeridoohan said:
As long as you keep your bootloader unlocked it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus...
And to root your device you only really need to use two terminal commands. While in the bootloader (press and hold power + volume down to get there) run these commands from your computer (you can get adb and fastboot from here):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery <[I]insert_path_and_name_of_recovery_image_file_here[/I]>
The first one unlocks your bootloader. That will wipe your device though, so make sure to have a backup. If it's already unlocked, disregard....
The second one installs a custom recovery. Get the latest TWRP from here: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolanexus6.html
After that you can boot to TWRP (from the bootloader), and flash the root zip of your choice.
Those are the basics. You've got lots more info in the stickies in the forum.
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Getting my Nexus 6 next week. I'll let you know how it turned out. Thanks.