[Q] Most stable and efficient ROM*? - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
New in Motorola world (long time user of Samsung phablets), I'd like few advices about best rom. I have been long time user of Cyanogen but it's not yet officially avalaible so should I go for this unofficial build of CM12: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/daily-stock-cm12-builds-t2988749 or this one that looks very promising in term of speed and stability: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-cleanrom-1-0-beta-lrx22-clean-t2991714
For root and unlock, this tool looks ok ?*http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
Thanks for advices,
Vincèn

Cyanogenmod is offical for shamu: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=nightly&device=shamu

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MONKY_1 said:
Cyanogenmod is offical for shamu: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=nightly&device=shamu
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oups didn't find it as it's not listed on official CM wiki !! Thanks for link, someone tried it ? as it's just a nightly build so probably very unstable and buggy no ?

Please take this to the Q&A or General forums where it belongs.
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Really lol

Check out Frank. Have it running on my nexus 4 and first thing I did was put it on my nexus 6. Great ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807446
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SirRastusBear said:
Please take this to the Q&A or General forums where it belongs.
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oups sorry for that, moderator can move it please ?
Thanks

vincebay said:
oups sorry for that, moderator can move it please ?
Thanks
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Thread has been reported, so the moderators in this section can move it to Q&A.

Stephen said:
Thread has been reported, so the moderators in this section can move it to Q&A.
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move it please.:good::good:

BigCrisco39 said:
Check out Frank. Have it running on my nexus 4 and first thing I did was put it on my nexus 6. Great ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807446
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Ooooo nice flashing now

jaythenut said:
Ooooo nice flashing now
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Here the direct link for the N6. Just need to find some pa gapps you want.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526786666
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vincebay said:
Hi,
New in Motorola world (long time user of Samsung phablets), I'd like few advices about best rom. I have been long time user of Cyanogen but it's not yet officially avalaible so should I go for this unofficial build of CM12: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/daily-stock-cm12-builds-t2988749 or this one that looks very promising in term of speed and stability: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-cleanrom-1-0-beta-lrx22-clean-t2991714
For root and unlock, this tool looks ok ?*http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
Thanks for advices,
Vincèn
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The easiest way to root and unlock is ChainFire. Google CF root for nexus 6. Fast and easy. Took 5 minutes.
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BigCrisco39 said:
Check out Frank. Have it running on my nexus 4 and first thing I did was put it on my nexus 6. Great ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807446
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Thanks will try it as soon as I have rooted and unlocked my phone

since you just left the Samsung world, ill let you know about nexus roms.. nexus roms always have complete source, no hacking needed. what that means is that they all are stable and efficient. unlike samsung, that doors not provide full source. oh, and cm is not as popular on the nexus as on other devices, just for the fact that anyone can create a stable rom, not just your basic cm.

BigCrisco39 said:
simms22 said:
since you just left the Samsung world, ill let you know about nexus roms.. nexus roms always have complete source, no hacking needed. what that means is that they all are stable and efficient. unlike samsung, that doors not provide full source. oh, and cm is not as popular on the nexus as on other devices, just for the fact that anyone can create a stable rom, not just your basic cm.
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Thanks for clarification I better understand now so I guess I should go with Franck ROM then, no ?
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BigCrisco39 said:
Here the direct link for the N6. Just need to find some pa gapps you want.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526786666
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The easiest way to root and unlock is ChainFire. Google CF root for nexus 6. Fast and easy. Took 5 minutes.
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easiest way to root and unlock is the right way, not a toolkit. its a nexus, google makes it easy to unlock and root.
1. fastboot oem unlock, will unlock your bootloader
2. then you flash twrp recovery
3. then you flash supersu in your new recovery
4. then reboot, with root.
5. takes about 3 most minutes, if youre slow.
that way you actually learn something instead of using a toolkit and not learning anything.
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vincebay said:
BigCrisco39 said:
Thanks for clarification I better understand now so I guess I should go with Franck ROM then, no ?
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Frank is a good stock-like rom, the Dev is a friend as well. id say take a week, try several roms, they stay with what fits your needs
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vincebay said:
Hi,
New in Motorola world (long time user of Samsung phablets), I'd like few advices about best rom. I have been long time user of Cyanogen but it's not yet officially avalaible so should I go for this unofficial build of CM12: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/daily-stock-cm12-builds-t2988749 or this one that looks very promising in term of speed and stability: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-cleanrom-1-0-beta-lrx22-clean-t2991714
For root and unlock, this tool looks ok ?*http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
Thanks for advices,
Vincèn
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Check out the video.
The EASIEST WAY to Root the Motorola Google Nexus…: http://youtu.be/gGd_Zs5DKOM
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simms22 said:
easiest way to root and unlock is the right way, not a toolkit. its a nexus, google makes it easy to unlock and root.
1. fastboot oem unlock, will unlock your bootloader
2. then you flash twrp recovery
3. then you flash supersu in your new recovery
4. then reboot, with root.
5. takes about 3 most minutes, if youre slow.
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Thanks for that short tuto and agree with you have been able to unlock bootloader and flash twrp but unable to find supersu to flash (all links go to Autosupersu Any links ?
Extra info: flash of recovery is not working when I go in recovery mode I have a broken droid stating no command avalaible
Succeede to install TWRP and install Frank ROM (did clean of all caches). Unhappy the ROM doesn't work on mine. At bootup it displas an error message about initial wizard that crashed and it loops into it Will try CM*then
Thanks

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[ROM] GingerMod 2.3.6 #10.5 + Multilang+ Themes + Extras + More with working link!!!

Removed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29269124&postcount=60
really nice work....
:good:
Built from the ground up?
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Deggy said:
Built from the ground up?
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i dont understand this sentence can you explain it?
Looks like it's password to download ?
I can't find rom download link..!!
Pass: motomodtr
DL: http://www.mediafire.com/?zan77qydhkcm7cu
unfortunately google doesn't speak türkish very well
€: hell ultra slow DL >_<
looks like password is: motomodtr (is it okay to post the password here?)
but is this ROM in English?
goofyj8 said:
looks like password is: motomodtr (is it okay to post the password here?)
but is this ROM in English?
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thread title: ".... + Multilang+-..."
so it should be Multilang 0o
Nice, will test this out!
thank for mirror....
Not trying to be mean or anything but... wasn't the developer of this ROM banned because he took things from other devs?
TravisAntonio said:
Not trying to be mean or anything but... wasn't the developer of this ROM banned because he took things from other devs?
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Everyone rom has stuff from other people, but I think he didn't give credit to those people.
Sent my Atrix that is faster than most phones
I don't understand this step:
Install prerom and rom from the CMW
What is a prerom?
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I don't understand this line:
Install prerom and rom from the CMW
What is a prerom?
andrew.cambridge said:
Everyone rom has stuff from other people, but I think he didn't give credit to those people.
Sent my Atrix that is faster than most phones
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Yeah I remember now, that was a big deal with that guy. Anyways, good ROM I liked the Job of that guy when he made ICS-Mod had really good battery life.
Did anyone flash this rom yet? I downloaded it really tempted to try.. but one question on the instruction:
"And you must flash a kernel" ... is that a manual process? or does it give me an option during the install?
goofyj8 said:
Did anyone flash this rom yet? I downloaded it really tempted to try.. but one question on the instruction:
"And you must flash a kernel" ... is that a manual process? or does it give me an option during the install?
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manual process . Choose the kernel you like and install . Make sure you wipe delvik cache after installation of the kernel.
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Nice ROM. thanks
One problem: Blur is not working for me.
Does it have WebTop?
Cheers
no but
it supports webtop and webtop hack
sorry for my bad english

[ROM] - [DEV-ONLY] 4.4 KitKat Update HTC ONE GPe

Here is the Official Android 4.4 KitKat Update for the HTC One GPe, i am creating this thread fo hopefully spark some new Roms for the Sprint HTC One, THIS IS FOR DEVS ONLY, DO NOT FLASH THIS AS IS SINCE IT IS FOR THE GOOGLE PLAY EDITION AND MAJOR WORK WILL NEED TO BE DONE BEFORE IT WORKS
The ROM is NOWHERE NEAR READY FOR DAILY USE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A PRE ALPHA..
I am Posting this as a Developer Resource therefore I am not responsible for any damage what-so-ever done to your phone, as with any ROM, you accept this risk.
Download Link 1. Dev-Host http://d-h.st/8Pc
Download Link 2. AFH http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760972564
Nice, thanks!
Ok...not for nothing, but if your post doesn't have to do with DEVELOPMENT, please keep it to the General section. If you want to tell each other off, tell each other to go away, or in any other way argue, please keep it to PM or non-development threads. If you look at your post and cannot answer "yes" to the question "will this help develop a ROM or Mod in ANY way", then it does not belong here.
Th3Bill said:
Ok...not for nothing, but if your post doesn't have to do with DEVELOPMENT, please keep it to the General section. If you want to tell each other off, tell each other to go away, or in any other way argue, please keep it to PM or non-development threads. If you look at your post and cannot answer "yes" to the question "will this help develop a ROM or Mod in ANY way", then it does not belong here.
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^^ This
This is here for DEVELOPERS to create new stable builds with. There should really be no more then development conversation going on.
Next smart remark will be that persons last...
Thank you and have a good day:good:
Sorry to dig up a super OLD thread, but I was wondering if anyone has made this a daily use rom? I am really looking for a complete stock experience, thanks.
Comet1966 said:
Sorry to dig up a super OLD thread, but I was wondering if anyone has made this a daily use rom? I am really looking for a complete stock experience, thanks.
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Check out this ROM, I bet it will satisfy your needs. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2371960
Bairdog35 said:
Check out this ROM, I bet it will satisfy your needs. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2371960
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lol, I was asking about a stock rom there and coal686 lead me here.
Comet1966 said:
lol, I was asking about a stock rom there and coal686 lead me here.
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Completely stock? So GPE? Thats the only one available for our phones. And it's pretty close to stock.
Bairdog35 said:
Completely stock? So GPE? Thats the only one available for our phones. And it's pretty close to stock.
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I know, but it has those mods he put in it. It's his Rom he can put whatever he wants in it, but I was just looking for a stock Rom. Thanks for the info though.
Comet1966 said:
I know, but it has those mods he put in it. It's his Rom he can put whatever he wants in it, but I was just looking for a stock Rom. Thanks for the info though.
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When you say stock, are you talking Sense-stock or Google-stock? That will definitely make a big difference. GPE won't have sense stuff in it.
Th3Bill said:
When you say stock, are you talking Sense-stock or Google-stock? That will definitely make a big difference. GPE won't have sense stuff in it.
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Google Stock
Comet1966 said:
Google Stock
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Unfortunately, only option with that would be the Nocturnal if you're looking for "pre-done". You could always download both, diff them and see what was changed and undo whatever you don't like with the ROM. I often do that so that I can have all the features I want but with the base that I want. Currently I'm running SuperOneK that I played around with a little.
This is pure GPE, hasn't been updated in a minute though..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573846
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And this is AOSP and it's AMAZING.. Also no updates for a while
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605320
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(ROM)carbon ROM 4.4 vs980

Looks like the thread for the carbon ROM for the Verizon lg g2 was deleted..
Luckily I saved a copy in the cloud.. I'll post a link but keep in mind this is just a copy of what was out there already. I have had nothing to do with the dev of this ROM so please don't give me any credit for it.
Here is a link to my box folder with the ROM and gaps I believe the build is the 1-7
https://app.box.com/s/7u6oh6gpvpqg54lnjxcb
I also put a 'copy of a flashible lg remote in there...
Thanks to @t3build here is the 1-16 build https://app.box.com/s/7u6oh6gpvpqg54lnjxcb
Here is a 1/24 build. This should boot, but make sure you back up your old rom just in case. If it doesn't boot, then turn your phone off my holding the power button. Then hold both the power and volume buttons down until the LG Logo flashes, then let go and press both again until you see the factory reset screen. Once you are there, press the power button 3 times and it will take you to your recovery. Cheers
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g4o7c4eh48uexei/CARBON-KK-UNOFFICIAL-20140124-1024-vs980.zip
Thanks to the man @Mrbobrowitz
I probably owe you guys more of a response than I left you with.
I am a college student in my last year of classes, and the workload is pretty heavy even at the start of the semester.
I messaged the mod asking for the thread to be deleted because I didn't want to cause Carbon any bad names because my build wasn't booting.
Long story short I will still be supporting Carbon for the vs980 until the official builds come out. Be looking for that in the next couple of days, possibly even tonight if I can find time.
Thanks for your understanding.
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Mrbobrowitz said:
I probably owe you guys more of a response than I left you with.
I am a college student in my last year of classes, and the workload is pretty heavy even at the start of the semester.
I messaged the mod asking for the thread to be deleted because I didn't want to cause Carbon any bad names because my build wasn't booting.
Long story short I will still be supporting Carbon for the vs980 until the official builds come out. Be looking for that in the next couple of days, possibly even tonight if I can find time.
Thanks for your understanding.
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Let me know if you want me to take this down.
When I get the ROM booting again, I will just re-post the old thread with some updated links. No worries man, I didn't know I had this big of a following honestly
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Mrbobrowitz said:
When I get the ROM booting again, I will just re-post the old thread with some updated links. No worries man, I didn't know I had this big of a following honestly
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Lol well there's another carbon thread in the orig dev forum that supports every g2 model besides Verizon.. I was just putting this up till he added the vs980.. Which I'm not sure if you and that other thread have anything to do with each other?
Mrbobrowitz said:
When I get the ROM booting again, I will just re-post the old thread with some updated links. No worries man, I didn't know I had this big of a following honestly
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Thanks for all the work you've done thus far on this, and anything you're able to squeeze in moving forward is greatly appreciated. I've got a kid in college and understand: school comes first.
Thanks for this
Thanks for the post and thread... this was my fav 4.4 thus far. I understand school is first. If you have time and make it bootable again please post. Thanks for the work!!
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joewaz said:
Looks like the thread for the carbon ROM for the Verizon lg g2 was deleted..
Luckily I saved a copy in the cloud.. I'll post a link but keep in mind this is just a copy of what was out there already. I have had nothing to do with the dev of this ROM so please don't give me any credit for it.
Here is a link to my box folder with the ROM and gaps
https://app.box.com/s/7u6oh6gpvpqg54lnjxcb
I also put a 'copy of a flashible lg remote in there...
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I assume this is the last bootable version. And thanks for the repost... liked this ROM
New8killer said:
Thanks for the post and thread... this was my fav 4.4 thus far. I understand school is first. If you have time and make it bootable again please post. Thanks for the work!!
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I assume this is the last bootable version. And thanks for the repost... liked this ROM
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Yes you flash it with twrp or cwm just like any ROM.
just checking...
joewaz said:
Yes you flash it with twrp or cwm just like any ROM.
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Just to be clear... this is the version that had the volume issues correct? Not an issue just wondering. Thx again
New8killer said:
Just to be clear... this is the version that had the volume issues correct? Not an issue just wondering. Thx again
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I'm not too sure... I had this ROM running for a few days with no problems.. Back up what you got and give it a try and let me know..I'll update op if you let me know something.. I am just trying to provide a ROM that went missing.. I myself am running mahdi ROM at current
will do
joewaz said:
I'm not too sure... I had this ROM running for a few days with no problems.. Back up what you got and give it a try and let me know..I'll update op if you let me know something.. I am just trying to provide a ROM that went missing.. I myself am running mahdi ROM at current
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Ok I will tonight most likely... busy now but I will keep you updated
New8killer said:
Ok I will tonight most likely... busy now but I will keep you updated
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OK thank you
joewaz said:
..........I am just trying to provide a ROM that went missing.. I myself am running mahdi ROM at current
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ummm... how are you running Mahdi? I thought that was 800 only?
joewaz said:
Looks like the thread for the carbon ROM for the Verizon lg g2 was deleted..
Luckily I saved a copy in the cloud.. I'll post a link but keep in mind this is just a copy of what was out there already. I have had nothing to do with the dev of this ROM so please don't give me any credit for it.
Here is a link to my box folder with the ROM and gaps
https://app.box.com/s/7u6oh6gpvpqg54lnjxcb
I also put a 'copy of a flashible lg remote in there...
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the last working build can still be found in mrbobrowitz's mediafire account too. its the 1-16 build.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/y73ebb401jc1c//VS980 Carbon Nightlies
Despiadado1 said:
ummm... how are you running Mahdi? I thought that was 800 only?
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You don't go into the original android section often I take it?
Sent from my LG-VS980
Lawlrus said:
You don't go into the original android section often I take it?
Sent from my LG-VS980
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NO!!! UGH!! Such a noob. thanks!
Mrbobrowitz said:
When I get the ROM booting again, I will just re-post the old thread with some updated links. No worries man, I didn't know I had this big of a following honestly
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I'm a big fan of your ROM as a college student as well I understand school is most important. I tried to find a substitute for your ROM and slimkat was the closest I could find. Hope you can work on it again but if not I understand.
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You don't go into the original android section often I take it?
Sent from my LG-VS980
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love it! this made me laugh because I thought to myself that this guy sure is missing a lot LOL
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NO!!! UGH!! Such a noob. thanks!
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was like Christmas morning again huh?
imucarmen said:
love it! this made me laugh because I thought to myself that this guy sure is missing a lot LOL
was like Christmas morning again huh?
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Hell yeah, they got some pretty rocking Roms in there lol
Sent from my LG-VS980
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love it! this made me laugh because I thought to myself that this guy sure is missing a lot LOL
was like Christmas morning again huh?
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Yes! Omg I'm so excited!!

Verizon Nexus 6

I am thinking about getting the nexus 6 this week. I have looked around this thread and have some questions.
1. Is the bootloader for the Verizon nexus 6 unlockable? (If so, please add a tutorial link)
2. Does Xposed installer work with this device?
Thanks
xdnax said:
I am thinking about getting the nexus 6 this week. I have looked around this thread and have some questions.
1. Is the bootloader for the Verizon nexus 6 unlockable? (If so, please add a tutorial link)
2. Does Xposed installer work with this device?
Thanks
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1. Yes, the same way as every other Nexus device, so just read the stickied guides at the top of this section.
2. Yes and no. It works on 5.0.x but not on 5.1.x, which is what your device came preloaded with. I'm not sure what parts of your firmware can/can't be downgraded if you really want to roll back to 5.0.x to use Xposed, so maybe someone else will chime in with those specifics.
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1. Yes, the same way as every other Nexus device, so just read the stickied guides at the top of this section.
2. Yes and no. It works on 5.0.x but not on 5.1.x, which is what your device came preloaded with. I'm not sure what parts of your firmware can/can't be downgraded if you really want to roll back to 5.0.x to use Xposed, so maybe someone else will chime in with those specifics.
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I certainly would like to roll back to get Xposed. Also what roms do you recommend for this device? And could you link how to root/install custom recovery? Thanks!
xdnax said:
I certainly would like to roll back to get Xposed. Also what roms do you recommend for this device? And could you link how to root/install custom recovery? Thanks!
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As @joshm.1219 said, read the sticky roll up thread at the top of this forum. All the answers you're looking for are within that thread. :good:
Evolution_Freak said:
As @joshm.1219 said, read the sticky roll up thread at the top of this forum. All the answers you're looking for are within that thread. :good:
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Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!
xdnax said:
Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!
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If you downgrade from 5.1, do not revert your bootloader. Downgrading bootloader from 5.1 to 5.0.1, then eventually back to 5.1 could potentially lead to a brick.
cam30era said:
If you downgrade from 5.1, do not revert your bootloader. Downgrading bootloader from 5.1 to 5.0.1, then eventually back to 5.1 could potentially lead to a brick.
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What if everything is stock? No root or anything? What would the safe steps be from there?
xdnax said:
Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!
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My first suggestion would be to use the search function provided by XDA. As I'm sure you suspect, all of this information is out there waiting for you to find it.
Look through the Q&A forum. I'm sure you'll find answers there.
xdnax said:
What if everything is stock? No root or anything? What would the safe steps be from there?
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It's OK to downgrade system.img and boot.img. Just don't downgrade your bootloader. Unless you never want to go back to 5.1.
Evolution_Freak said:
My first suggestion would be to use the search function provided by XDA. As I'm sure you suspect, all of this information is out there waiting for you to find it.
Look through the Q&A forum. I'm sure you'll find answers there.
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I'm sorry but coming from samsung, all this bootloader unlocking is quite new and certainly don't want to mess up my phone
xdnax said:
I'm sorry but coming from samsung, all this bootloader unlocking is quite new and certainly don't want to mess up my phone
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No need to be sorry for anything at all. Except, maybe owning a Samsung lol!
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You'll find, that there's a guide written, for pretty much everything you want to do. The steps are simple and fast. Just read the relevant threads and be sure you know what you're doing. Once you unlock your bootloader, leave it unlocked. Flash recovery and root and have fun!
Evolution_Freak said:
No need to be sorry for anything at all. Except, maybe owning a Samsung lol!
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You'll find, that there's a guide written, for pretty much everything you want to do. The steps are simple and fast. Just read the relevant threads and be sure you know what you're doing. Once you unlock your bootloader, leave it unlocked. Flash recovery and root and have fun!
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Haha can't wait for a nexus! Still looking around for how to downgrade but rooting and unlocking seems easy enough. Btw what custom rom do you recommend? Not sure between liquidsmooth or cyanogenmod or....
xdnax said:
Haha can't wait for a nexus! Still looking around for how to downgrade but rooting and unlocking seems easy enough. Btw what custom rom do you recommend? Not sure between liquidsmooth or cyanogenmod or....
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There are so many. So many. It will be up to you, to decide which you like best.
Evolution_Freak said:
There are so many. So many. It will be up to you, to decide which you like best.
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I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind
xdnax said:
I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind
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I actually keep mine stock. I know, right?
xdnax said:
I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind
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This guy does a ton of rom reviews for our phone on YouTube http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2992769
Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up
xdnax said:
Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up
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Since you're unlocking and getting a custom recovery anyway, all you have to do is flash a 5.0.2 rom and 5.0.2 kernel. Most devs have updated past that, but you can find links to their older builds usually from the same download folders.
xdnax said:
Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up
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I would suggest that a little bit of patience might be in order here. Xposed is very popular, and I can't imagine that it would be more than a couple of weeks before it's functional on 5.1.

[ROM][ROOT] Tab S 8.4 - SM-T707V(Verizon) Stock Pre-rooted ROM - Tester required.

I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
Sent from my SM-T700 using Tapatalk
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
ashyx said:
Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.
deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?

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