im getting a nexus 6 tomorrow , ive researched the root methods for it, but nothing was verizon secific. i know nothing of nexus hones, so i was wondering will all root methods work?
sparkmate said:
im getting a nexus 6 tomorrow , ive researched the root methods for it, but nothing was verizon secific. i know nothing of nexus hones, so i was wondering will all root methods work?
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All nexus 6 devices in North America are technically identical.
sparkmate said:
im getting a nexus 6 tomorrow , ive researched the root methods for it, but nothing was verizon secific. i know nothing of nexus hones, so i was wondering will all root methods work?
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I'm on Verizon and followed this guide. Other than alittle trouble getting usb drivers working it was easy peasy...http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Is there a way of recovering from a brick with a locked boot loader?
sparkmate said:
Is there a way of recovering from a brick with a locked boot loader?
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Only if you have TWRP installed. Otherwise, most likely not.
If you unlock it, root it, modify it, you have no reason at all to relock the boot loader.
Just don't lock the boot loader - idk why you would want to do that anyway.
I know when I rooted mine and decrypted, I used Wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit. It made things really simple and easy to understand. I just watched some videos from RootJunky on YouTube going through the process and it worked great.
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Othoric said:
I know when I rooted mine and decrypted, I used Wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit. It made things really simple and easy to understand. I just watched some videos from RootJunky on YouTube going through the process and it worked great.
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That's cool and it's good you did watch videos but alot of developers and rc's told me they prefer for people to use fasboot that way if something goes awry with the toolkit they can help us straighten things out and you'll have some knowledge of fastboot and it'll be setup on your computer already. It might be apples and oranges but that just what I was told by people that know more than me. Keep in mind that this is not to diminish Wugfresh. He worked very hard and knows a great deal to come up with a toolkit.
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I am new to rooting tablets. I have previously rooted a lot of phone, messed with the system UI, framework, kernels, flashing, CWM and all. I dont know anything about the tablets, so therefore, like a noob, I am scared of what works and what doesnt.. can anyone guide me with whats a Recovery I can use that really works? Ive heard of CWM and TRCP... or something like that. I lean more towards CWM. What are some good ROMs, ( I would love a CM ROM), kernels, rooting methods, unlocking boot loader and all. Help a noob out, I've been doing a lot of reading, and yet I'm still undecided. Just looking for the safe ones, Im on 4.2.1 Jellybean.
You tried searching and reading the stickies, right?
Miami_Son said:
You tried searching and reading the stickies, right?
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Yeah, I've read everything, Ive even downloaded some software to root it. i got a recovery and rooting software that unlocks bootloader as well, buutt, I dont know if its safe, so I said I might just give it a shot to see which ones would be the safest and most reliable.
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jesus359 said:
Yeah, I've read everything, Ive even downloaded some software to root it. i got a recovery and rooting software that unlocks bootloader as well, buutt, I dont know if its safe, so I said I might just give it a shot to see which ones would be the safest and most reliable.
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The method involving using Fastboot is safest i think, i've used that on both my nexus 7's, be prepared to loose all your data though when you unlock the boot loader
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After I have rooted my nexus 6 (using nexus root kit), I want to OEM lock the boot loader, but after I do that it seems to soft brick the phone. Anyone know what is up with that? I don't recall having this issue with my Nexus 4.
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After I have rooted my nexus 6 (using nexus root kit), I want to OEM lock the boot loader, but after I do that it seems to soft brick the phone. Anyone know what is up with that? I don't recall having this issue with my Nexus 4.
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Dang it I'm in the same boat!!
Guys, as someone who was paranoid about rooting at first (with my OG Droid), I can honestly say that toolkits are not the way to go. The Nexus line is designed to be incredibly easy to root, and learning the manual way is going to give you the experience and confidence to fix any issues you may encounter. I was scared of adb and fastboot at first - I thought they were for tech wizards - but honestly, using simple commands is MUCH faster (and safer) than using a toolkit. If something goes wrong with a fastboot flash, it just doesn't work... Your file doesn't flash, and your phone is left untouched, and you can try again. If a problem comes up with a toolkit flash, you're pretty much screwed if you don't have the knowledge to rescue yourself. Please, take my advice, and use the manual method. It will help you immensely, and will make your Android experience (and your time on xda) much more fulfilling. I'll link the related thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this with root and a custom recovery? I've done it before but I can't for the life of me remember.
I would like to update in a way that I don't lose any data. I've read of people flashing only the files needed from the update but there wasn't a clear explanation of how they did it. Is there a better way?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this with root and a custom recovery? I've done it before but I can't for the life of me remember.
I would like to update in a way that I don't lose any data. I've read of people flashing only the files needed from the update but there wasn't a clear explanation of how they did it. Is there a better way?
Thanks in advance.
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I believe I've already answered your question in the general Q and A thread.
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Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this. . . ..
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http://www.wugfresh.com
A word of advice on toolkits:
Not recommended unless you already have knowledge of ADB/fastboot.
Also, completely unnecessary for a nexus as all flashing can be done manually in virtually the same amount of time. Plus, you know exactly what is being flashed to your device unlike flying blind with a toolkit.
Evolution_Tech said:
A word of advice on toolkits:
Not recommended unless you already have knowledge of ADB/fastboot.
Also, completely unnecessary for a nexus as all flashing can be done manually in virtually the same amount of time. Plus, you know exactly what is being flashed to your device unlike flying blind with a toolkit.
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In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.
NLBeev said:
In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.
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Explain that to the number of people crying for help when they're stuck and a simple fastboot command or two fixes the issue.
NLBeev said:
In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.
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lol, not really. good try though.
Evolution_Tech said:
Explain that to the number of people crying for help when they're stuck and a simple fastboot command or two fixes the issue.
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As with many methods there are not only advantages.
There are some threads about Wugfresh's toolkit explaining pro's and con's.
Many users appreciate Wugfresh's toolkit and help.
It could be helpfully in the same way as your posts about fixing issues.
I appreciate both methods, info and help.
Got my new nexus 6 today
updated to android 5.1.1
am from touchwiz most of my life
any apps i sud be using
and how to root this thing?
i mostly used odin all my life guess no use of that here anymore
so any guidance is highly appreciated....
advance thanks
MD0038 said:
Got my new nexus 6 today
updated to android 5.1.1
am from touchwiz most of my life
any apps i sud be using
and how to root this thing?
i mostly used odin all my life guess no use of that here anymore
so any guidance is highly appreciated....
advance thanks
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http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
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will go through thee whole thing and understand if not hope you al help me a bit
XxCyberHackerxX said:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6
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ok, or you can root your device the right way, within 3-4 minutes. where is the guidance in using a tool kit? considering you learn absolutely zero from it, and toolkits occasionally mess things up as well.
simms22 said:
ok, or you can root your device the right way, within 3-4 minutes. where is the guidance in using a tool kit? cinsidering you learn absolutely zero from it, and toolkits occasionally mess things up as well.
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Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process
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Toolkit is good but i want to learn all things
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process
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tool kits are not for novices, at all. they do not guide you through anything. toolkits are fine to use, when you know whats going on. but when you dont, you arent taught a single thing.
XxCyberHackerxX said:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6
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DO NOT use the toolkit till unlocked and know how to use manual fastboot. Will not know why toolkit failed and will not know how to recover as it will take fastboot to recover. I did Odin also. It was a dependable tool. Fastboot is the old tried and true Nexus, HTC tool. Virtually unbrickable. The toolkit can brick you and will require fastboot knowledge to fix. Fastboot update only takes 2-3 minutes once set up and know what you are doing.
Just to echo what everyone else is saying, toolkits are great but only use them if you understand what they're doing. Using fastboot the first time.round is essential for learning.
All.threads are in nexus 6 general > sticky roll-up
Including my adb and fastboot thread,. Which is good for noobs.
HaHaa. I actually had more problems and failed flashes with Odin and "the toolkit". Never had a fail with fastboot.
Toolkits.... Not. Do it manually with all the proven guides posted!
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and how to root this thing?
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There are already advices given by real experts.
I humble add some " why's " not to start rooting for the first time with a toolkit.
A. There are so many options; it easy to make a mistake.
B. Toolkits use scripts and once started you are not fast enough to stop the process when you do something wrong.
C. When you know how to use command lines
with adb and fastboot, you will be prepared for toolkits.
D. You will find here complete rooting guidelines in sticky threads. Read them.
Nice rooting!
Thanks everyone for overwhelming support read half of the thread will do rest of the work tomorrow some assignments to do
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Hey everyone I'm looking here as my last resort before sending my phone back to Motorola.
Bought a Nexus 6 from motorola uk which was delivered yesterday, switched phone on and all the Google apps on the phone updated, then had a notification OTA to download and install android 5.1 which I did, towards the end of the install process I had an error with the green android and a red exclamation mark.
I powered the device off with the power button and it turned back on and ever since it says "Android is starting" "Optimizing app 1 of 125" once it goes through all the apps it gets to the android boot screen then just goes back to the "Android is starting" "Optimizing app 1 of 125" over and over and over. (Infinite bootloop)
Pointers: The phone is not unlocked or rooted as I'm a noob its just fresh out the box, also I never opened/unlocked the developer options.
I have tried various recovery mode fixes, wiping cache and wiping all data and then rebooting the device with no luck.
Is there anyway I can hook my N6 up to my computer and fix this with a tool kit etc? I'm willing to try but I'd need basic instructions and reassurance it wouldn't muck up my warranty if it didn't work as my only other option is to exchange for a new device.
I'm a noob so I need detailed basic step by step instructions.
Any help, advice etc would be hugely appreciated. Thanks
Just send it back, no point messing about with it if it brand new could down to a fault with the hardware itself.
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Just send it back, no point messing about with it if it brand new could down to a fault with the hardware itself.
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Iv'e heard this is a common problem with the N6 whilst trying to update the OTA 5.1 I had no other apps on the phone it was fresh, I did nothing wrong, I know someone who has been through 4 devices with the same bloody issues! In the end he had to sideload 6.0 and I'm not confident in being able to do that.
Well best bet is to download wugfresh toolkit 2.10 i think is the latest version, follow the instructions carefully because first you need to unlock the bootloader then flash 6.0.1 which has just come out.
Using Wugfresh is the best way to go if your new to flashing & you can't really go wrong with it.
ixon2001 said:
Well best bet is to download wugfresh toolkit 2.10 i think is the latest version, follow the instructions carefully because first you need to unlock the bootloader then flash 6.0.1 which has just come out.
Using Wugfresh is the best way to go if your new to flashing & you can't really go wrong with it.
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I`am sure most xperienced users (me included) will not agree with you The best way to unlock, flash and root is still adb/fastboot. Especialy for lesser xperienced users that are lost is something goes wrong while using the toolkit, wich happens frequently btw. Just check the help threads.
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I`am sure most xperienced users (me included) will not agree with you The best way to unlock, flash and root is still adb/fastboot. Especialy for lesser xperienced users that are lost is something goes wrong while using the toolkit, wich happens frequently btw. Just check the help threads.
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Lol it's not rocket science using adb, been doing that way for years but for somebody that never flashed, rooted ect I still think the toolkit best way to go at first because everything is done for you at a click of a button.
Yes things can go tits up when using toolkits, mainly because they don't follow simple instructions.
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Lol it's not rocket science using adb, been doing that way for years but for somebody that never flashed, rooted ect I still think the toolkit best way to go at first because everything is done for you at a click of a button.
Yes things can go tits up when using toolkits, mainly because they don't follow simple instructions.
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Lets agree to disagree
OK
ixon2001 said:
Yes things can go tits up when using toolkits, mainly because they don't follow simple instructions.
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No, but because toolkits are always behind at least one version with marshmallow. People kept bricking their devices with toolkits when marshmallow came out and they thought they could root it. As 6.0.1 came out they'll do something else wrong.
Toolkits are not help. It's the lazy way if everything is already working and up to date.
Also what can a toolkit do if this phone doesn't even have developer options turned on? If it's in boot loop, as the OP said, then the Enable OEM unlocking was never set, then the only solution is to send it back. Unless there's a toolkit magic we don't know about.
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Also what can a toolkit do if this phone doesn't even have developer options turned on? If it's in boot loop, as the OP said, then the Enable OEM unlocking was never set, then the only solution is to send it back. Unless there's a toolkit magic we don't know about.
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I think op created another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-6-stuck-bootloop-trying-to-update-t3266100 for this issue - and was somehow able to unlock the bootloader (not sure how that worked if OEM unlock was never set)
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(not sure how that worked if OEM unlock was never set)
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It was said that some of the first Nexus 6s with the original 5.0 came out with a bootloader that didn't check for this switch.