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did i mess up?

I followed the instructios up to step 4, now i have an android with a spinning circle on my screen.
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-nexus-6-using-windows-mac-linux-0158751/
Edit it finally stoped, then it encrypted, now its on.
Can i now turn off encryption and pick a rom?

Yes.....there is an unencrypt tutorial in the development section.....and you need to flash custom recovery in order to be able to flash ROMs, kernels, make backups....etc.

12MaNy said:
Yes.....there is an unencrypt tutorial in the development section.....and you need to flash custom recovery in order to be able to flash ROMs, kernels, make backups....etc.
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Thanks, can i transfer my media to the nexus 6 now? Or wait till after i unecrypt and do the rom?

Wait until after you decrypt.

I found a website that shows how disable encryption, and then i also saw this topic on xda. Would either one be better than the other?
Im new to rooting/etc so i like how the 2nd link has a program that does the work.
On the xda topic, it left me consufed as im not sure how do complete the steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...e-forced-encryption-gain-root-t2946715/page50
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...ption-nexus-6-for-faster-performance-0158696/
Also u said i need to flash custom recovery in order to be able to flash ROMs, kernels, make backups....etc.
Would that be after i disable the encryption?

GreeleyXda said:
I found a website that shows how disable encryption, and then i also saw this topic on xda. Would either one be better than the other?
Im new to rooting/etc so i like how the 2nd link has a program that does the work.
On the xda topic, it left me consufed as im not sure how do complete the steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...e-forced-encryption-gain-root-t2946715/page50
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...ption-nexus-6-for-faster-performance-0158696/
Also u said i need to flash custom recovery in order to be able to flash ROMs, kernels, make backups....etc.
Would that be after i disable the encryption?
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go with the xda its the one i used no problems with that whats so ever as long as your stock .

t2noob said:
go with the xda its the one i used no problems with that whats so ever as long as your stock .
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Yeah im stock/unlocked/rooted.
On the xda one how to do i do these steps?
5.) Flash it (boot.ing noencrypt) in the bootloader (fastboot flash boot boot_noforceencrypt.img)
6.) To disable encryption, a factory reset is needed (Done by fastboot format userdata, once booted in Settings -> Backup & Reset, or in recovery)
7.) If it doesn't work, you can go back into the bootloader and flash the stock image.
8.) Run CF-Auto-Root for root, if desired. Flash TWRP, do wutever you want.
9.) Updates will overwrite this and turn encryption back on, you should probably update manually (or remove the boot.img from the update) if you don't want encryption to get turned back on (turning it back on may be a PITA in the sense that you'll have to factory reset to get it off again)

Same thing you did to unlock it. Boot into boot loader and use those commands According to what version of stock you're running.
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t2noob said:
Same thing you did to unlock it. Boot into boot loader and use those commands According to what version of stock you're running.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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I used the nexus root toolkit and now in unencrypted. I still havent added any of my stuff to the phone yet because i want to add a rom.
Can you or somebody explain the whole rom process? This is my first time rooting.
So far ive read i need to flash custom recovery in order to be able to flash ROMs, kernels, make backups....etc.

[Q] Booting to Non-Stock Recovery Without Flashing It

Hey All,
I only recently picked up an XT-1060 (2013 Moto X, Dev Ed) that I plan to set up on my Verizon account. I have some experience with both the Nexus 7 (2012) and HTC's Android variants, and, for those platforms, there are technical advantages to booting to a non-stock recovery image directly from fastboot *without flashing that recovery image to the device*. I did a search of all the Moto X forums for such an alternative, and a cursory look didn't give me anything that jumped off the page regarding whether or not this was even possible.
Which brings me to my question: Assuming that I've already taken care of unlocking the bootloader, can I boot to a non-stock recovery on my new unlocked Moto X without flashing that recovery?
Many thanks!
cheers,
john

What do you mean by flashing?
You can fastboot twrp.img,which is a custom recovery.

Unfortunately, booting a custom recovery isn't possible on the Moto X. Why? I have no idea.
Just think of it as an extra later of security against an inadvertent OTA installation.

Thanks to you both for your kind replies.
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Unfortunately, booting a custom recovery isn't possible on the Moto X. Why? I have no idea.
Just think of it as an extra later of security against an inadvertent OTA installation.
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This is a bit of a disappointment. It means that I've got to strip out and save the stock recovery somewhere, then re-flash it to enable OTAs. I tend to stay on the "current-stock-plus-rooted" track. The only reason I need a custom recovery is (1) To root the device, and (2) To do nandroid backups from time to time (and possibly restores).
On devices that allow it, this means that I only need to boot the custom one occasionally, with the side benefit of being able to accept OTAs without problems. At least that's been the case for me so far.
Nicolae-Daniel said:
What do you mean by flashing?
You can fastboot twrp.img,which is a custom recovery.
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This line doesn't make any sense to me. My typical scenarios are: If I'm trying to boot twrm, say, I'd issue: "fastboot boot twrp.img"; and, if I want to flash it, I'd use "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img". Day to day, the only thing I do with recovery is wipe the system cache, and I can do that with the stock recovery. *Sigh*
Regardless, thanks again you two...
cheers,
john

That's the approach I've always taken with my Nexus 7. All the functionality of flashing a custom recovery with one less variable to worry about.

jrredho said:
Thanks to you both for your kind replies.
This is a bit of a disappointment. It means that I've got to strip out and save the stock recovery somewhere, then re-flash it to enable OTAs. I tend to stay on the "current-stock-plus-rooted" track. The only reason I need a custom recovery is (1) To root the device, and (2) To do nandroid backups from time to time (and possibly restores).
On devices that allow it, this means that I only need to boot the custom one occasionally, with the side benefit of being able to accept OTAs without problems. At least that's been the case for me so far.
This line doesn't make any sense to me. My typical scenarios are: If I'm trying to boot twrm, say, I'd issue: "fastboot boot twrp.img"; and, if I want to flash it, I'd use "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img". Day to day, the only thing I do with recovery is wipe the system cache, and I can do that with the stock recovery. *Sigh*
Regardless, thanks again you two...
cheers,
john
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I'm guessing you will have to play with stock and custom recoveries for that.

jrredho said:
It means that I've got to strip out and save the stock recovery somewhere, then re-flash it to enable OTAs.
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You always can take recovery.img from your official firmware zip archive and flash it anytime.
UPD: And i hope you know, that OTA will fail if you modify or remove pre-installed apps using root.

k3nny2k said:
You always can take recovery.img from your official firmware zip archive and flash it anytime.
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Yes, and this is exactly what I'm trying to avoid!
k3nny2k said:
UPD: And i hope you know, that OTA will fail if you modify or remove pre-installed apps using root.
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I do know that, yes. My plan is to leave the device largely stock. I just need nandroid backups, a handful of root-requiring apps, and tethering. These are the only reasons that I root. I also do not need moment-to-moment access to a custom recovery.
Anyway, thanks for keeping me on my toes!
cheers,
john

[Q] Cons and Pros of rooting my Nexus 6 XT1103?

Should I root my Nexus 6? Why or why not?
Would I be able to go back to 100% stock everything to have my warranty back? Or will people know I unlocked/rooted it?
Would I be able to un-brick my device? (Soft and hard?)
Would I be able to install OTA updates, or would I have to use custom roms?
I have been thinking of using the Nexus toolkit by Wugfresh, what order should I do everything in? I want to decrypt my phone as well.
Should i use the root toolkit or manually unlock and root using Command prompt?
Thank you all

You should post this in the Q & A section
Unlocking and rooting means custom rom, i think you have your answer

Use the toolkit by wugfresh. Simple and good.

C00lBeanz said:
Should I root my Nexus 6? Why or why not?
Would I be able to go back to 100% stock everything to have my warranty back? Or will people know I unlocked/rooted it?
Would I be able to un-brick my device? (Soft and hard?)
Would I be able to install OTA updates, or would I have to use custom roms?
I have been thinking of using the Nexus toolkit by Wugfresh, what order should I do everything in? I want to decrypt my phone as well.
Should i use the root toolkit or manually unlock and root using Command prompt?
Thank you all
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I am of the opinion that if you own a Nexus, you should root it.. it's too easy and development is awesome.
You could go back to 100% stock, yes. No on would ever be able to tell. You can do that in Wug's Toolkit.
You can undo a soft brick, hard bricks are hard to do on a Nexus.. don't do things you don't understand in Fastboot and you shouldn't hard brick. I dunno about undoing one of those, though.
You can't install OTA, but you can use Wug's toolkit or Fastboot to flash stock updates if you wish to go stock. If not, custom ROMs are updated to match whatever base (OTA) Google is currently using, so you would never be unable to update like on a locked phone like a Samsung because of root.
If you use the Kit, you should unlock your device, decrypt if you want to, if not no need, and install custom recovery with root, simple. It's very easy to do in Fastboot, though, and I would encourage you to learn.

wrongway213 said:
I am of the opinion that if you own a Nexus, you should root it.. it's too easy and development is awesome.
You could go back to 100% stock, yes. No on would ever be able to tell. You can do that in Wug's Toolkit.
You can undo a soft brick, hard bricks are hard to do on a Nexus.. don't do things you don't understand in Fastboot and you shouldn't hard brick. I dunno about undoing one of those, though.
You can't install OTA, but you can use Wug's toolkit or Fastboot to flash stock updates if you wish to go stock. If not, custom ROMs are updated to match whatever base (OTA) Google is currently using, so you would never be unable to update like on a locked phone like a Samsung because of root.
If you use the Kit, you should unlock your device, decrypt if you want to, if not no need, and install custom recovery with root, simple. It's very easy to do in Fastboot, though, and I would encourage you to learn.
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Thank you for answering all of my questions
But I read somewhere that you should decrypt the phone after everything is done like the recovery, ROM, or does it not matter when you decrypt it? Would it stay decrypted?

C00lBeanz said:
Thank you for answering all of my questions
But I read somewhere that you should decrypt the phone after everything is done like the recovery, ROM, or does it not matter when you decrypt it? Would it stay decrypted?
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No, it wouldn't even be possible to do it that way. You read exactly wrong, it's basically the opposite. You want to decrypt as soon as you unlock. Decrypting your phone formats your userdata, internal sd card at all, meaning it erases EVERYTHING on your phone. If you wish to decrypt, you want to do it after unlocking and before rooting and you always want to make sure to check if a ROM forces encryption before flashing it.. if you flash a ROM that forces encryption when you're decrypted it'll encrypt all your data. If you want to flash a ROM that forces encryption, make sure to flash it with a kernel that does not force encryption to remain unencrypted, Personally I just remain encrypted, easier and no performance difference Ive noticed, just read/write speeds and that has zero effect on use.

wrongway213 said:
No, it wouldn't even be possible to do it that way. You read exactly wrong, it's basically the opposite. You want to decrypt as soon as you unlock. Decrypting your phone formats your userdata, internal sd card at all, meaning it erases EVERYTHING on your phone. If you wish to decrypt, you want to do it after unlocking and before rooting and you always want to make sure to check if a ROM forces encryption before flashing it.. if you flash a ROM that forces encryption when you're decrypted it'll encrypt all your data. If you want to flash a ROM that forces encryption, make sure to flash it with a kernel that does not force encryption to remain unencrypted, Personally I just remain encrypted, easier and no performance difference Ive noticed, just read/write speeds and that has zero effect on use.
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Is CyanogenMod decrypted?

No, Cm forces encryption. If you want to remain decrypted on official CM nightlies you'll need to make sure you're flashing them with a custom kernel that does not force encryption. I recommend Franco personally but many kernels will work for that purpose.

wrongway213 said:
No, Cm forces encryption. If you want to remain decrypted on official CM nightlies you'll need to make sure you're flashing them with a custom kernel that does not force encryption. I recommend Franco personally but many kernels will work for that purpose.
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What is your recommended rom and kernel?

C00lBeanz said:
What is your recommended rom and kernel?
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Lots of good ROMs and kernels but feel free to look in my sig lol

wrongway213 said:
Lots of good ROMs and kernels but feel free to look in my sig lol
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Does dirty unicorns have forced decryption off? Or do I have to flash the kernel too?

C00lBeanz said:
Does dirty unicorns have forced decryption off? Or do I have to flash the kernel too?
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I am running Dirty Unicorn as my Daily with Sensei Kernel, great battery and smooth. It does not force encryption with the Kernel that comes with it.
If you go to any Roms post it will 99% of the time tell you if it is forced or not.

Trouble Decrypting Nexus 6

I recently received my nexus 6 a couple days ago and I LOVE it. The problem I am having at the moment is that I can't seem to get it to go decrypt. I downloaded the tool kit and my devices build isn't present. As a result, the tool kit it won't allow me to run the decrypt option on the fastboot window.
It's anyone running into this. My build is a LNX***.

First, what toolkit are you talking about?
Second, to decrypt the N6 you need to flash a modified boot image and then wipe your phone.
Thirdly, what's build LNX***?

Didgeridoohan said:
First, what toolkit are you talking about?
Second, to decrypt the N6 you need to flash a modified boot image and then wipe your phone.
Thirdly, what's build LNX***?
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I'm using the nexus root toolkit . I have the flash on my computer and LNX07M is the build I have on the device. Maybe I should install a custom ROM first?
Nexus 6....man I missed being rooted.

KappaAce2010 said:
I'm using the nexus root toolkit . I have the flash on my computer and LNX07M is the build I have on the device. Maybe I should install a custom ROM first?
Nexus 6....man I missed being rooted.
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You just need a custom kernel and a wipe.

another prime example of why you shouldn't use toolkits, if you don't understand what they are doing you shouldn't be using them.
To decrypt all you need to do is:
Backup your internal storage to a PC
Either use custom recovery to wipe everything including internal storage, install your rom and install a kernel that doesn't force
or
factory reset your phone, but before it boots up go back into recovery and flash a custom kernel that doesn't enforce

Circaflex said:
another prime example of why you shouldn't use toolkits, if you don't understand what they are doing you shouldn't be using them.
To decrypt all you need to do is:
Backup your internal storage to a PC
Either use custom recovery to wipe everything including internal storage, install your rom and install a kernel that doesn't force
or
factory reset your phone, but before it boots up go back into recovery and flash a custom kernel that doesn't enforce
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Well if you to come off as a jerk, you have accomplished your goal. All you had to do was state what was needed and none of bs personal ideals you have. It's a Q & A section, so you should expect questions like this to arise.
Thank you for the input though.
Nexus 6....man I missed being rooted.

KappaAce2010 said:
Well if you to come off as a jerk, you have accomplished your goal. All you had to do was state what was needed and none of bs personal ideals you have. It's a Q & A section, so you should expect questions like this to arise.
Thank you for the input though.
Nexus 6....man I missed being rooted.
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Although you're right, it is a personal ideal of many of us, I don't think he intended to come off as a jerk. But his point is that toolkits often remove the need for knowledge, which can become a problem for some users.
The good thing about nexus devices is that everything is pretty easy to do, so if you get stuck - continue to ask.

+1 to what rootSU said. And you should probably upgrade. That build is ancient and doesn't even have an official factory image (the reason it's not available in NRT).

Didgeridoohan said:
+1 to what rootSU said. And you should probably upgrade. That build is ancient and doesn't even have an official factory image (the reason it's not available in NRT).
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I already plan on doing this anyway. Just time is conflicting with me at the moment.
rootSU said:
Although you're right, it is a personal ideal of many of us, I don't think he intended to come off as a jerk. But his point is that toolkits often remove the need for knowledge, which can become a problem for some users.
The good thing about nexus devices is that everything is pretty easy to do, so if you get stuck - continue to ask.
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Well it happened, it's not going anywhere. Either way thanks guys for the advice. I should figure out everything tonight.
Nexus 6....man I missed being rooted.

Everything is a go. Fully decrypted and loving it. Thanks again.

Easy to follow Root Steps for Stock Android 6.0?

Hi Everyone
I have recently returned my Nexus 6 back to stock from Rooted 5.1.X roms by manually flashing the official google Marshmallow images. Now that 6.0 Roms are making their way out, I would like to get back to having the ability to flash the different roms. However, I am a little confused on how to successfully and easily accomplish the root and TWRP install process. I see that some of the new 6.0 ROMS say they are rooted, but I am confused on what that means.
Does anyone have a link or steps with links that you can provide so I can get my Nexus 6 ready to have custom roms flashed?
Thanks in advance!

TPADroid said:
Hi Everyone
I have recently returned my Nexus 6 back to stock from Rooted 5.1.X roms by manually flashing the official google Marshmallow images. Now that 6.0 Roms are making their way out, I would like to get back to having the ability to flash the different roms. However, I am a little confused on how to successfully and easily accomplish the root and TWRP install process. I see that some of the new 6.0 ROMS say they are rooted, but I am confused on what that means.
Does anyone have a link or steps with links that you can provide so I can get my Nexus 6 ready to have custom roms flashed?
Thanks in advance!
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First this does not belong in the Development sections, moved here. Secondly please read the Forum Rules on posting...thanks.

Thank you for moving to the appropriate location.

as it is for every nexus, regardless of what android version youre on..
1. unlock your bootloader
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery
3. flash the latest supersu in twrp recovery
4. reboot with root
on marshmallow, with the stock rom, you will also want to flash a custom kernel with as well.

Well you need an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery to flash custom roms.
1. Make sure that you have OEM unlock ticked in dev options
2. Use fastboot oem unlock command to unlock bootloader (this will wipe your phone completely, make a backup before doing this)
3. Use fastboot to flash twrp recovery
4. If you would like to keep stock rom and have root then you need to flash root script from chainfire or install custom rom with root already built in
5. Download and flash any rom of your choice (You can use adb sideload to sideload roms instead of having to copy them to the phone to flash)
Here is a good place to start to learn how http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481

simms22 said:
as it is for every nexus, regardless of what android version youre on..
1. unlock your bootloader
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery
3. flash the latest supersu in twrp recovery
4. reboot with root
on marshmallow, with the stock rom, you will also want to flash a custom kernel with as well.
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Thank you Simms
When you are referring to unlocking the bootloader, it seems pretty self explanatory, from the google search...but I have seen where there are new boot.img files to apply via adb....is this unlocking the bootloader in 6.0? Or am I making this more complicated than it really needs to be. It seems that most ROMS now have an embedded Kernel...so I would flash one immediately #3. The one ROM I would like to try first is Chroma on 6.0.
Getting TWRP installed, I completely get and every step after that one...its the modified boot.img files I have seen, that is confusing me.
Thanks!

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Thank you Simms
When you are referring to unlocking the bootloader, it seems pretty self explanatory, from the google search...but I have seen where there are new boot.img files to apply via adb....is this unlocking the bootloader in 6.0? Or am I making this more complicated than it really needs to be. It seems that most ROMS now have an embedded Kernel...so I would flash one immediately #3. The one ROM I would like to try first is Chroma on 6.0.
Getting TWRP installed, I completely get and every step after that one...its the modified boot.img files I have seen, that is confusing me.
Thanks!
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The boot.img files that your referring to are probably to un-encrypt your phone. I personally don't but other always have. Supposed to make it faster although i haven't been bothered by it being slow.
To unlock the bootloader all you have to do is used fastboot oem unlock via fastboot while your phone is in the bootloader mode.

You don't need a custom kernel anymore thanks to Chainfire. Just use the Nexus root kit. Be sure to change the root settings in the NRK to approve beta SuperSu by Chainfire as stated in wugfresh Google+ post in step 3.
plus.google.com/u/0/113329792100896065459/posts/93WR63UHuEp[

mbiscuits said:
You don't need a custom kernel anymore thanks to Chainfire. Just use the Nexus root kit. Be sure to change the root settings in the NRK to approve beta SuperSu by Chainfire as stated in wugfresh Google+ post in step 3.
plus.google.com/u/0/113329792100896065459/posts/93WR63UHuEp[
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no more kernel then, cool. but this is not a good idea to tell a newbie to use a toolkit, as he wont learn a single thing about , ever. and root toolkits mess up on occasion. they mess up enough to make a newbie think they bricked their phone. sure, chances are that everything will be fine, but the op will come out of it learning absolutely nothing, when the proper way is very easy and faster.
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TPADroid said:
Thank you Simms
When you are referring to unlocking the bootloader, it seems pretty self explanatory, from the google search...but I have seen where there are new boot.img files to apply via adb....is this unlocking the bootloader in 6.0? Or am I making this more complicated than it really needs to be. It seems that most ROMS now have an embedded Kernel...so I would flash one immediately #3. The one ROM I would like to try first is Chroma on 6.0.
Getting TWRP installed, I completely get and every step after that one...its the modified boot.img files I have seen, that is confusing me.
Thanks!
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thats a kernel thatll let you unencrypt, if you want.

simms22 said:
no more kernel then, cool. but this is not a good idea to tell a newbie to use a toolkit, as he wont learn a single thing about , ever. and root toolkits mess up on occasion. they mess up enough to make a newbie think they bricked their phone. sure, chances are that everything will be fine, but the op will come out of it learning absolutely nothing, when the proper way is very easy and faster.
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He did say easy and it doesn't get any easier than the toolkit. But if you want to do it manually follow the easy to read instructions found here: androidmarvel.com/index.php/2015/10/15/402/

mbiscuits said:
He did say easy and it doesn't get any easier than the toolkit. But if you want to do it manually follow the easy to read instructions found here: androidmarvel.com/index.php/2015/10/15/402/
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sure, the manual way is MUCH easier than the toolkit. is it hard typing fastboot oem unlock? is it hard typing fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img? well, thats it. i just unlocked my bootloader and flashed the recovery.

simms22 said:
sure, the manual way is MUCH easier than the toolkit. is it hard typing fastboot oem unlock? is it hard typing fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img? well, thats it. i just unlocked my bootloader and flashed the recovery.
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I agree with you IF you know what you are doing and have everything setup. However that didn't seem to be the case which is why I recommended the toolkit.

mbiscuits said:
I agree with you IF you know what you are doing and have everything setup. However that didn't seem to be the case which is why I recommended the toolkit.
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which is why i always recommend that someone new root their phone the proper way the first time, to learn how to do it, and to learn a general way to fix your phone in case you mess up. after the first time, use toolkits all you want. but the learning how to do it properly is a very important.

TPADroid said:
Thank you Simms
When you are referring to unlocking the bootloader, it seems pretty self explanatory, from the google search...but I have seen where there are new boot.img files to apply via adb....is this unlocking the bootloader in 6.0? Or am I making this more complicated than it really needs to be. It seems that most ROMS now have an embedded Kernel...so I would flash one immediately #3. The one ROM I would like to try first is Chroma on 6.0.
Getting TWRP installed, I completely get and every step after that one...its the modified boot.img files I have seen, that is confusing me.
Thanks!
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That modified img allows for root because you cant just flash SU on the stock one (not yet anyway). Unlocking the bootloader is something different.

simms22 said:
sure, the manual way is MUCH easier than the toolkit. is it hard typing fastboot oem unlock? is it hard typing fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img? well, thats it. i just unlocked my bootloader and flashed the recovery.
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Anybody knows where is the correct toolkit?

cpugeeker said:
Anybody knows where is the correct toolkit?
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in my opening, there is no 'correct" toolkit.

Jnewell05 said:
Well you need an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery to flash custom roms.
1. Make sure that you have OEM unlock ticked in dev options
2. Use fastboot oem unlock command to unlock bootloader (this will wipe your phone completely, make a backup before doing this)
3. Use fastboot to flash twrp recovery
4. If you would like to keep stock rom and have root then you need to flash root script from chainfire or install custom rom with root already built in
5. Download and flash any rom of your choice (You can use adb sideload to sideload roms instead of having to copy them to the phone to flash)
Here is a good place to start to learn how http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Hey thanks for all of this information. So far I'm stuck on step 2. I'm about a year into owning this phone and don't want to lose everything. One of the main reasons I want to root is to use titanium backup. However, you say to be sure to back up your phone. How do you recommend doing this.

jtmartin22 said:
Hey thanks for all of this information. So far I'm stuck on step 2. I'm about a year into owning this phone and don't want to lose everything. One of the main reasons I want to root is to use titanium backup. However, you say to be sure to back up your phone. How do you recommend doing this.
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If you haven't rooted for over a year why do it now? There are sure to be updates to how to root on the Nexus 6 and since I don't use my nexus 6 very much I hate to steer you in the wrong direction, as to backup information. I recently got the android 7.0 update and I haven't really had a chance to check it out yet. But I bet there are dozens of ways to backup if you would search Google.
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jtmartin22 said:
Hey thanks for all of this information. So far I'm stuck on step 2. I'm about a year into owning this phone and don't want to lose everything. One of the main reasons I want to root is to use titanium backup. However, you say to be sure to back up your phone. How do you recommend doing this.
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By unlocking the phone you lose everything. That's why when buying a Nexus phone, the first step should be unlocking the bootloader.
But if you want to root it anyway, then you should copy all your media and camera files to your computer. Then if you unlock it, you'll only lose some app settings. Most apps save to the cloud anyway. You can backup your text messages, and Google backups a lot of data like wallpapers or WiFi passwords. Also it will reinstall all your use apps, and since Marshmallow it will restore some app data, but that's far from consistent. For that you really need TB.

istperson said:
By unlocking the phone you lose everything. That's why when buying a Nexus phone, the first step should be unlocking the bootloader.
But if you want to root it anyway, then you should copy all your media and camera files to your computer. Then if you unlock it, you'll only lose some app settings. Most apps save to the cloud anyway. You can backup your text messages, and Google backups a lot of data like wallpapers or WiFi passwords. Also it will reinstall all your use apps, and since Marshmallow it will restore some app data, but that's far from consistent. For that you really need TB.
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Thank you very much!!!!