My Nexus 6 was bought here in Denmark and its a 64 version. However i would really like to update it before i go travelling, as i just want the improvements with the 5.1 updates.
I have tried the "check for updates" button for like 1000 times as i dont want to clean install it, and just want to upgrade it with my apps etc.
Am i still the only one waiting for 5.1?
Oniska said:
My Nexus 6 was bought here in Denmark and its a 64 version. However i would really like to update it before i go travelling, as i just want the improvements with the 5.1 updates.
I have tried the "check for updates" button for like 1000 times as i dont want to clean install it, and just want to upgrade it with my apps etc.
Am i still the only one waiting for 5.1?
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First, mashing your check for updates button doesn't help your cause. Look here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/21/android-engineer-explains-why-mashing-check-for-updates-on-nexus-devices-isnt-helping-you/
Evolution_Freak said:
First, mashing your check for updates button doesn't help your cause. Look here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/2...or-updates-on-nexus-devices-isnt-helping-you/
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Thanks for the article. However the image is available but not the OTA... Not logical
Oniska said:
Thanks for the article. However the image is available but not the OTA... Not logical
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Are you still on 5.0.1? You can sideload update to 5.1 LMY47D.
Evolution_Freak said:
Are you still on 5.0.1? You can sideload update to 5.1 LMY47D.
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Without Clean wipe? Really?
Oniska said:
Without Clean wipe? Really?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906493
Evolution_Freak said:
Are you still on 5.0.1? You can sideload update to 5.1 LMY47D.
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Evolution_Freak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906493
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I think ill just wait for the official OTA, as i dont want to *uck up my radio again like i had before. However it would be great if there was like a "PC Suite" software from Google
Oniska said:
I think ill just wait for the official OTA, as i dont want to *uck up my radio again like i had before. However it would be great if there was like a "PC Suite" software from Google
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Sideloading is really easy though. Just a few simple ADB commands and you're done. Your choice though, I understand. I don't use toolkits but if you wanted to go that route, you could look into it. They make an already simple process even simpler. If you do use toolkits though, it is wise to still have a basic understanding of fastboot and ADB if you get stuck. *end PSA* Good luck with your choice and your traveling.
Oniska said:
Without Clean wipe? Really?
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You can also open the factory image and fastboot flash each image separately. Just skip the userdata.img. Will leave data partition alone.
Evolution_Freak said:
Sideloading is really easy though. Just a few simple ADB commands and you're done. Your choice though, I understand. I don't use toolkits but if you wanted to go that route, you could look into it. They make an already simple process even simpler. If you do use toolkits though, it is wise to still have a basic understanding of fastboot and ADB if you get stuck. *end PSA* Good luck with your choice and your traveling.
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Do i need root to do the sideload?
Oniska said:
Do i need root to do the sideload?
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No.
Related
How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.
mdandashly said:
How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.
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yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
install supersuer.zip
gunnyman said:
yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
install supersuer.zip
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I'm a noobie. Need more direction than that.
you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature
gunnyman said:
you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature
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Are the files universal? Not custom?
mdandashly said:
Are the files universal? Not custom?
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correct
gunnyman said:
correct
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I was under the impression there were specific drivers for the devices. So if I follow the tutorial on the website I post below it will work?
http://www.cultofandroid.com/23782/rooting-the-google-nexus-4-the-right-way-how-to/
Follow the link in my signature.
gunnyman said:
Follow the link in my signature.
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I'll keep you updated.
mdandashly said:
Are the files universal? Not custom?
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Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
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altimax98 said:
Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
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Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
mdandashly said:
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
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You don't need to wipe for a recovery. When you get the device and its good to go, go into fastboot and type
"fastboot oem unlock"
Then after you unlock it reboot into the stock recovery and do a factory reset.. then hold off for recovery. Once your unlocked you no longer are required to wipe for anything
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mdandashly said:
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
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you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader
gunnyman said:
you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader
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Aaah. Didn't think of that. Which files do I need for that?
On a mac? Just fastboot
Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.
mdandashly said:
Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.
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Looks like I have root, but it seems like after some time of the phone being on, it loses root access and I have to reboot in order to regain root access. Any ideas?
My bootloader is locked and I was trying to bump up to 4.4.4
Problem is I have to flash my kernel manually via fastboot and my computer isn't recognizing my X in fb mode. I've done manual flashes on Windows 8 before but its been a while since flashing and my laptop is up to 8.1 now.
So my questions: Do the fastboot drivers for the X not work properly on 8.1 and if there are new ones where can I get them?
I've already been to the moto site to download the Motorola Device Manager but it still doesn't fix my problem. Without the kernel the phone boots but its all kinds of buggy. Luckily I was able to Nand back to 4.4.2 and everything is stable.If you can help me that would be greatly appreciated... And if not then I'll just have to wait on Sunshine.
If your bootloader is locked how did you change from your stock kernel?
Travisdroidx2 said:
If your bootloader is locked how did you change from your stock kernel?
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That wasn't the answer I was looking for. But if you want to know what I was trying to do look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-212-44-26-ghostatt-kernel-dump-t2850960
1ad_m12 said:
That wasn't the answer I was looking for. But if you want to know what I was trying to do look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-212-44-26-ghostatt-kernel-dump-t2850960
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Sorry if that was not the answer you were looking for. I was trying to figure out what you did. Making sure you did not try and downgrade your bootloader. If you need to flash your kernel and your PC won't recognize your device why not use flashify app or similar to flash it without a PC?
Travisdroidx2 said:
Sorry if that was not the answer you were looking for. I was trying to figure out what you did. Making sure you did not try and downgrade your bootloader. If you need to flash your kernel and your PC won't recognize your device why not use flashify app or similar to flash it without a PC?
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I'm pretty sure you can't flash a stock kernel onto a locked bootloader device without using fastboot to do it. I haven't tried it but I'm also not trying to risk it. I was just wondering if the fastboot drivers were compatible with Windows 8.1 is all.
1ad_m12 said:
I'm pretty sure you can't flash a stock kernel onto a locked bootloader device without using fastboot to do it. I haven't tried it but I'm also not trying to risk it. I was just wondering if the fastboot drivers were compatible with Windows 8.1 is all.
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Did you try a simple google search?
http://www.andromods.com/fix-troubleshoot/issue-fastboot-waiting-for-device-windows-81-fixed.html
Travisdroidx2 said:
Did you try a simple google search?
http://www.andromods.com/fix-troubleshoot/issue-fastboot-waiting-for-device-windows-81-fixed.html
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Doesn't work. The drivers from that site does not install.
Sorry, good luck with your search!
Travisdroidx2 said:
Sorry, good luck with your search!
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Thanks for the help anyways
1ad_m12 said:
Thanks for the help anyways
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Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
Travisdroidx2 said:
Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
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I'll have to play around with it some more when I have more time. That link you sent me to looks very promising. Thanks!
Travisdroidx2 said:
Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
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Alright that one worked! Thanks for the help man. Couldn't have done it without you. I swear sometimes I get google-illiterate and start typing in all the wrong key phrases.
Glad you got it working!
So I will have my new phone from T mobile on Wednesday and want to unlock and root it right away. I have read how to do it and it looks easy enough.
If I keep stock Rom and don't flash a custom kernel, can i still get updates or once you root can you no longer update?
thanks
nixie2121 said:
So I will have my new phone from T mobile on Wednesday and want to unlock and root it right away. I have read how to do it and it looks easy enough.
If I keep stock Rom and don't flash a custom kernel, can i still get updates or once you root can you no longer update?
thanks
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Once you root lollipop you can't accept OTAs, however you can flash the update via fastboot.
nixie2121 said:
So I will have my new phone from T mobile on Wednesday and want to unlock and root it right away. I have read how to do it and it looks easy enough.
If I keep stock Rom and don't flash a custom kernel, can i still get updates or once you root can you no longer update?
thanks
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Hi! Welcome to the Nexus 6 community.
First, keep doing what you have been doing. Reading! That's the best way to learn the how to's.
As far as OTA's, lollipop requires that NO system modifications are present for OTA to flash. However, there are many ways around this "feature". Keep searching and reading here, as all of these topics have been addressed. Always remember, Google is your friend too.
Pilz said:
Once you root lollipop you can't accept OTAs, however you can flash the update via fastboot.
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I have been reading around, mostly on tapatalk (hard to find things!)
Anyway, could you answer this question (I will learn about flashing updates via fastboot soon, maybe you can point me to a good thread to learn this?)
When I flash an update, is it like flashing a new rom meaning all apps, settings and such are wiped?
Thanks so much!!!
nixie2121 said:
I have been reading around, mostly on tapatalk (hard to find things!)
Anyway, could you answer this question (I will learn about flashing updates via fastboot soon, maybe you can point me to a good thread to learn this?)
When I flash an update, is it like flashing a new rom meaning all apps, settings and such are wiped?
Thanks so much!!!
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This OP is a good start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
When you flash a update via fastboot don't use the flash-all.bat file because it will encrypt your phone ( if you decrypted) and wipe the user data. Flash each image manually (I always do this) and you will be fine. If you want a break down of the order I'll post it and or link a post for updating while rooted.
Pilz said:
This OP is a good start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
When you flash a update via fastboot don't use the flash-all.bat file because it will encrypt your phone ( if you decrypted) and wipe the user data. Flash each image manually (I always do this) and you will be fine. If you want a break down of the order I'll post it and or link a post for updating while rooted.
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Did you decrypt? I see the thread on how to do that as well.
nixie2121 said:
Did you decrypt? I see the thread on how to do that as well.
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Yes I did (Its one of the first things I did) if you wait then you will lose your user data. When you encrypt or decrypt and or unlock/re-lock the BL it will wipe your phone.
All,
I just got prompted by AT&T to install the 5.1 update and while I want it right now my phone is working near perfectly and I use a number of root needed applications. Before I do the upgrade I want to know if this will cause me to lose root and if so how easy it is to get it back? Right now I'd definitely pick root over 5.1
Searched but couldn't find an answer so sorry if I missed a thread on it already...
-Ross
rosscarlson said:
All,
I just got prompted by AT&T to install the 5.1 update and while I want it right now my phone is working near perfectly and I use a number of root needed applications. Before I do the upgrade I want to know if this will cause me to lose root and if so how easy it is to get it back? Right now I'd definitely pick root over 5.1
Searched but couldn't find an answer so sorry if I missed a thread on it already...
-Ross
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you have root, you wont be able to update via ota. any kind of system file changes prevents you upating via ota.
simms22 said:
you have root, you wont be able to update via ota. any kind of system file changes prevents you upating via ota.
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Ah, ok - so even if I'm being prompted you're saying that it will fail? I'm not running a custom ROM or anything just rooted. Just clarifying as it is prompting me to update.
So to update would I then need to go through the process manually? I'm sure there's a thread somewhere so I can find that, just making sure I understand...
-Ross
rosscarlson said:
Ah, ok - so even if I'm being prompted you're saying that it will fail? I'm not running a custom ROM or anything just rooted. Just clarifying as it is prompting me to update.
So to update would I then need to go through the process manually? I'm sure there's a thread somewhere so I can find that, just making sure I understand...
-Ross
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yup, itll fail. and yes, manually. theres ways of doing it without losing data as well. yes, theres a thread for that
simms22 said:
yup, itll fail. and yes, manually. theres ways of doing it without losing data as well. yes, theres a thread for that
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I can't find that thread
PunishedSnake said:
I can't find that thread
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Loads of threads. Search "update losing data" or something.
But in short, just fastboot flash system.img and boot.img and not userdata.img
rootSU said:
Loads of threads. Search "update losing data" or something.
But in short, just fastboot flash system.img and boot.img and not userdata.img
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Thats what I figured
And I went from D build to E back down to 5.0.1 then ota to M lol
I hope the release the wifi calling update as a system image
PunishedSnake said:
Thats what I figured
And I went from D build to E back down to 5.0.1 then ota to M lol
I hope the release the wifi calling update as a system image
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If its m that's already out, I don't see a factory image coming
I'm done with CyanogenMod. It doens't work right. The other ROMs are too hit or miss, so how do I go back to stock? Not really seeing a tutorial.
agentfazexx said:
I'm done with CyanogenMod. It doens't work right. The other ROMs are too hit or miss, so how do I go back to stock? Not really seeing a tutorial.
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flash the factory img via fastboot while youre in the bootloader. there are mant tutorials actuallu, and for every nexus device, its the same process, only different files to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
simms22 said:
flash the factory img via fastboot while youre in the bootloader. thete are mant tutorials actuallu, and for every nexus device, its the same process, only different files to flash.
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Will Wug's work?
agentfazexx said:
Will Wug's work?
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i have no idea, ive never used a root toolkit :angel:
anyways, i always recommend doing it the proper way, in case something goes wrong. but really, how you do it us up to you, as its your device
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i have no idea, ive never used a root toolkit :angel:
anyways, i always recommend doing it the proper way, in case something goes wrong. but really, how you do it us up to you, as its your device
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+1 over and over +1.