nexus 6 oem unlock brick - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

OK so i was going to flash back to a factory rom from CYANOGEN, but got bricked and it says I need to check the OEM UNLOCK option in developer options. the problem is, no matter what I try when I reboot I ALWAYS end up at the screen pictured below.
Have tried Wugfresh have tried SDK
cant even boot into recovery
please someone tell me there is a way to save this phone...

you might be screwed if you dont have twrp installed. try this..
fastboot format cache
fastboot format userdata
try booting first thing after, if not then try flashing twrp.

Maybe some more information too, like what EXACTLY you were trying to do. How did you end up with a locked bootloader? If the advice given previously didn't work, you are most likely bricked.

EDGRAHAM2.0 said:
OK so i was going to flash back to a factory rom from CYANOGEN, but got bricked and it says I need to check the OEM UNLOCK option in developer options. the problem is, no matter what I try when I reboot I ALWAYS end up at the screen pictured below.
Have tried Wugfresh have tried SDK
cant even boot into recovery
please someone tell me there is a way to save this phone...
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It's f...ing unbelievable that people still lock their bootloader while having a custom ROM. Just turn it in for repair and blame yourself on this one.
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gee2012 said:
It's f...ing unbelievable that people still lock their bootloader while having a custom ROM. Just turn it in for repair and blame yourself on this one.
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Look, not everyone is a savvy as you. I wasn't looking for criticism, I was looking for assistance..
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EDGRAHAM2.0 said:
Look, not everyone is a savvy as you. I wasn't looking for criticism, I was looking for assistance..
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If yuour bootloader is locked and you don't have TWRP, there is nothing you can do.

EDGRAHAM2.0 said:
gee2012 said:
It's f...ing unbelievable that people still lock their bootloader while having a custom ROM. Just turn it in for repair and blame yourself on this one.
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Look, not everyone is a savvy as you. I wasn't looking for criticism, I was looking for assistance..
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This is rule no. 1 mate, if you want to be angry be it at yourself.
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EDGRAHAM2.0 said:
Look, not everyone is a savvy as you. I wasn't looking for criticism, I was looking for assistance..
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OK, here's the assistance you're looking for:
Request an RMA from Google, Motorola, or whomever you bought it from. That is your only option.

In wugfresh click return to stock, then click preferences button on bottom make sure to check all 3 boxes to force flash, when finished reboot phone and you should be able to go into settings to check the unlock option.

Tdeljr said:
In wugfresh click return to stock, then click preferences button on bottom make sure to check all 3 boxes to force flash, when finished reboot phone and you should be able to go into settings to check the unlock option.
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Are you sure you'e understood the problem? You cannot unlock because you need Android to boot to unlock? Or is this a new magic function that none of us know about?

rootSU said:
Are you sure you'e understood the problem? You cannot unlock because you need Android to boot to unlock? Or is this a new magic function that none of us know about?
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Yes I understand what the op is talking about, I just went through it yesterday. Was rooted and I relocked my boot loader by mistake while trying to flash back to stock. And right now I am responding by using my nexus that has been fully restored back to stock.

Tdeljr said:
Yes I understand what the op is talking about, I just went through it yesterday. Was rooted and I relocked my boot loader by mistake while trying to flash back to stock. And right now I am responding by using my nexus that has been fully restored back to stock.
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did you have twrp installed still?

simms22 said:
did you have twrp installed still?
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When I first did it yes. After I was able to get into android I did the steps used wugs unlocked boot loader again and then from there I just fully unroofed and relocked.

Tdeljr said:
When I first did it yes. After I was able to get into android I did the steps used wugs unlocked boot loader again and then from there I just fully unroofed and relocked.
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yea, if you have twrp installed, its easy to get out of this situation. all you have to do is is format userdata and cache with fastboot(or use the toolkit). but without having twrp installed, i dont see a way out.

The op never said whether he has twrp installed or not. I was sharing my experience but I was in the same boat.

Tdeljr said:
The op never said whether he has twrp installed or not. I was sharing my experience but I was in the same boat.
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right.
look at post #2

simms22 said:
right.
look at post #2
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Post #2 isn't the op. But anyway as I said I was just trying to help.

Tdeljr said:
Post #2 isn't the op. But anyway as I said I was just trying to help.
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absolutely. and as im not with the issue, i still appreciate it

How does one re-lock their bootloader "by mistake"? I'm very curious.

Evolution_Freak said:
How does one re-lock their bootloader "by mistake"? I'm very curious.
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type in fastboot oem lock "accidentally"

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Rooting GE Help

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?

Nexus keeps rebooting after Firmware update to 5.1

Hi all,
I flashed the factory image from developer.google.com version 5.1 for my Nexus 6. After installing all my phone keeps rebooting and optimizing apps. It keeps doing this and i cant seem to find a way to get in my phone.
I relocked bootloader and cannot unlock it now because it says i need to check OEM unlock in developer options.
Any idea how i can fix this? it looks like im stuck and cannot find a way to unlock anymore to flash something else.
also, i went back into recovery and formatted data and cache. no effects after this.
help
haruryu said:
Hi all,
I flashed the factory image from developer.google.com version 5.1 for my Nexus 6. After installing all my phone keeps rebooting and optimizing apps. It keeps doing this and i cant seem to find a way to get in my phone.
I relocked bootloader and cannot unlock it now because it says i need to check OEM unlock in developer options.
Any idea how i can fix this? it looks like im stuck and cannot find a way to unlock anymore to flash something else.
also, i went back into recovery and formatted data and cache. no effects after this.
help
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Did you use WUG's toolkit?
I had this, just had to reflash the image again but I didn't relock it first, so cant help with that.
Amos91 said:
Did you use WUG's toolkit?
I had this, just had to reflash the image again but I didn't relock it first, so cant help with that.
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no this doesnt work
because i have no more unlocked bootloader.
@haruyu I'm in a similar situation ... Sadly I see no fix
Only thing I can think of is flashing something in stock recovery (if at all possible) ... But I don't if there is a stock recovery compatible files to flash
haruryu said:
no this doesnt work
because i have no more unlocked bootloader.
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As yet, there is nothing we have found to fix this issue. I can't think if a fix anyway. maybe someone more familiar than me will find one but for now no-one has.
im guessing my phone is bricked.
haruryu said:
im guessing my phone is bricked.
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Yes (and hopefully no) .... we can access fastboot, but that doesn't help because (as you know) we can flash stock images with a locked bootloader. I am hoping some of our brilliant devs can come up with a solution (they like a good challenge LOL) being we can get to fastboot, but if not, yes, we are essentially bricked
There's an option in advance that force flashes the stock image...trying going back to 5.01 then 5.1. I tried doing the flash files like some did and got stuck in a infinite bootloop so I went into the advanced thing and done it there.
HI all,
I also faced same issues Nexus 6 keep rebooting after updating to 5.1.
Locked Bootloader
any positive help would be highly appreciated
deeplyyoung said:
HI all,
I also faced same issues Nexus 6 keep rebooting after updating to 5.1.
Locked Bootloader
any positive help would be highly appreciated
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You could try sideloading the Marshmallow update to see if that helps, sideload it and then factory reset. See if it boots fine then.
nms247 said:
You could try sideloading the Marshmallow update to see if that helps, sideload it and then factory reset. See if it boots fine then.
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will check & revert

How do I go back to stock?

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
simms22 said:
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.

Help recovery !

hello everybody !
I currently curiosity installed and activated the mode and root and Team Win Recovery project but being I would go back and put my phone in original condition but I don't know how i can do ! : / Can help me and shown me a procedure please I am totally lost!
Thank you again !!!
legend51 said:
hello everybody !
I currently curiosity installed and activated the mode and root and Team Win Recovery project but being I would go back and put my phone in original condition but I don't know how i can do ! : / Can help me and shown me a procedure please I am totally lost!
Thank you again !!!
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flash the whole factory image. itll get rid of root, and install you ghe stock recovery.
simms22 said:
flash the whole factory image. itll get rid of root, and install you ghe stock recovery.
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Think we gonna have a translation issue on this one.
legend51 said:
hello everybody !
I currently curiosity installed and activated the mode and root and Team Win Recovery project but being I would go back and put my phone in original condition but I don't know how i can do ! : / Can help me and shown me a procedure please I am totally lost!
Thank you again !!!
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As @simms22 told you to do. Go here and use method 2 (long method) > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
Download your factory image from here, and extract ALL of the files. > https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
simms22 said:
flash the whole factory image. itll get rid of root, and install you ghe stock recovery.
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prdog1 said:
Think we gonna have a translation issue on this one.
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If i use the translation the issue is very funny, but i understand i thank simms22
cam30era said:
As @simms22 told you to do. Go here and use method 2 (long method) > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
Download your factory image from here, and extract ALL of the files. > https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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i think i will can do it with success, but if i am lost i will be back to you !
thank you again !
legend51 said:
i think i will can do it with success, but if i am lost i will be back to you !
thank you again !
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its fairly easy, but.. there might be an issue for you. it might not flash rigjt if flashing them together using flash-all. you might have to fastboot flash each part separately.
simms22 said:
its fairly easy, but.. there might be an issue for you. it might not flash rigjt if flashing them together using flash-all. you might have to fastboot flash each part separately.
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i.e. "Method 2 (Long method)".
Actually, I never heard of anyone being able to use the flash_all script on a N6 or N9?
cam30era said:
i.e. "Method 2 (Long method)".
Actually, I never heard of anyone being able to use the flash_all script on a N6 or N9?
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i havent flashed a factory image onto a n6 or n9, ever. on my n5, flash-all worked on 4.x, but now doesnt either, with 5.x.
simms22 said:
i havent flashed a factory image onto a n6 or n9, ever. on my n5, flash-all worked on 4.x, but now doesnt either, with 5.x.
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They say if update SDK platform tools to SDK 23 (latest is version 24) flash-all works. Haven't tried it. Won't help those using the 15 minute adb/fastboot.
lot of thanks.
It's good for my phone thank all for your advice !!!:good:

PLEASE HELP!!!! Nexus 6 with LOCKED boot loader stuck in BOOTLOOP with stock recovery

so here is what happened, i was rooted with an unlocked boot loader running chroma rom. i then tried to unroot my device to return completely back to stock. After the process was done, i formatted and wiped everything then did a reboot. when android started up chroma rom was still on there and i can't access developer settings to unlock my boot loader to flash stock image. so now i am stuck with a locked boot loader and a bootloop device. i have tried adb sideload and got back 2 errors that the footer is wrong and the signature. i don't know what to do now. so Please Help! thank you in advance.
another thing i should add, i only have access to stock recovery
i think this toolkit got a boot loop fix although i have never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
ChiefEli said:
so here is what happened, i was rooted with an unlocked boot loader running chroma rom. i then tried to unroot my device to return completely back to stock. After the process was done, i formatted and wiped everything then did a reboot. when android started up chroma rom was still on there and i can't access developer settings to unlock my boot loader to flash stock image. so now i am stuck with a locked boot loader and a bootloop device. i have tried adb sideload and got back 2 errors that the footer is wrong and the signature. i don't know what to do now. so Please Help! thank you in advance.
another thing i should add, i only have access to stock recovery
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do you have twrp recovery, or the stock recovery?
i have stock recovery
linezero said:
i think this toolkit got a boot loop fix although i have never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452
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ChiefEli said:
i have stock recovery
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The only option is try and fastboot format userdata and fastboot format cache.
If they don't work, there is no fix. Nothing a toolkit can do.
yup, @danarama has the right explanation. problem is that with stock recovery it most likey will not work. sorry
simms22 said:
yup, @danarama has the right explanation. problem is that with stock recovery it most likey will not work. sorry
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damn, well i will try it using the toolkit and let you know how it goes.
ChiefEli said:
damn, well i will try it using the toolkit and let you know how it goes.
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good luck!
at the very least, it might help you fix the bootloop.
ChiefEli said:
damn, well i will try it using the toolkit and let you know how it goes.
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Has to have unlocked bootloader for that toolkit option to work.
prdog1 said:
Has to have unlocked bootloader for that toolkit option to work.
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Here is the option. Direct from Wug's FAQ. "If you device is bootlooping or can’t boot up, use “Flash Stock + Unroot” with the “Soft-Bricked/Bootloop” option and follow the onscreen instructions for manually booting your device into bootloader mode and restoring your device."
Can't use flash stock option without an unlocked bootloader.
prdog1 said:
Here is the option. Direct from Wug's FAQ. "If you device is bootlooping or can’t boot up, use “Flash Stock + Unroot” with the “Soft-Bricked/Bootloop” option and follow the onscreen instructions for manually booting your device into bootloader mode and restoring your device."
Can't use flash stock option without an unlocked bootloader.
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oh well, another "brick"..
simms22 said:
oh well, another "brick"..
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Pretty much. I have to concur.
prdog1 said:
Pretty much. I have to concur.
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its sad really. but this happens so often that i dont feel as bad about it anymore. now thats sad
simms22 said:
its sad really. but this happens so often that i dont feel as bad about it anymore. now thats sad
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Why is this happening so often. Sorry but getting late to the party, I just bought my N6 from Best Buy and have been trying to get caught up on all the reading before it gets here. Is it user error or something else?
BTW, from what I see he can probably break it down and sell the parts on ebay then get close to a new one for $350.
byrdcfmma said:
Why is this happening so often. Sorry but getting late to the party, I just bought my N6 from Best Buy and have been trying to get caught up on all the reading before it gets here. Is it user error or something else?
BTW, from what I see he can probably break it down and sell the parts on ebay then get close to a new one for $350.
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We don't know but this sucker likes to bootloop. Never relock the device till after it boots and running. Concerning relocking non-stock have seen it bork TWRP and kernel.
byrdcfmma said:
Why is this happening so often. Sorry but getting late to the party, I just bought my N6 from Best Buy and have been trying to get caught up on all the reading before it gets here. Is it user error or something else?
BTW, from what I see he can probably break it down and sell the parts on ebay then get close to a new one for $350.
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because many people dont read and educate themselves beforehand.
I don't understand why people are re-locking their boot loader. Unless you are returning the device, what is the purpose of re-locking it? I don't get, in this particular thread, why or how the boot loader got locked?
BladeRunner said:
I don't get, in this particular thread, why or how the boot loader got locked?
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And that is a key question.
I was trying to get ready to turn in my nexus 6 and so I flashed a stock rom (apparently minus the recovery) and relocked my device. I now have twrp but stock 5.1 installed. twrp boots okay but internal storage is 0mb and it appears unable to format partitions. any ideas on a resolution? very comfortable with fastboot (bootloader loads normally) but can't seem to get anything working otherwise.

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