Question About Rooting Google Nexus 6 - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
Since I did not see very many threads related to rooting the Google Nexus 6, I figured I had better post a question before attempting this. Is there any reasons why there a few threads about rooting the Google Nexus 6? I recently purchased the Nexus 6 in anticipation for Project Fi (not yet received approval) and would like to root my phone which has the following settings:
- Android Version = 5.1.1
- Build LMY48I
- Kernal version 3.10.40-geec2459
- Baseband version = MDM9625_104446.01.02.101R
The only link I find on Google related to rooting my specific build number is:
http://trueandroid.com/how-to-root-nexus-6-on-official-android-5-1-1-lollipop-lmy48i/
Thanks in advance!

gil_happy said:
Hello,
Since I did not see very many threads related to rooting the Google Nexus 6, I figured I had better post a question before attempting this. Is there any reasons why there a few threads about rooting the Google Nexus 6? I recently purchased the Nexus 6 in anticipation for Project Fi (not yet received approval) and would like to root my phone which has the following settings:
- Android Version = 5.1.1
- Build LMY48I
- Kernal version 3.10.40-geec2459
- Baseband version = MDM9625_104446.01.02.101R
The only link I find on Google related to rooting my specific build number is:
http://trueandroid.com/how-to-root-nexus-6-on-official-android-5-1-1-lollipop-lmy48i/
Thanks in advance!
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tberes only a few threads on rooting a nexus because all nexus are rooted the same way. ill go over quickly what needs to be done..
1. unlock the bootloader using fastboot while you are in your bootloader.
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery.
3. dlash the latest supersu in your new twrp recovery.
4. reboot with root.
theres always ways to gain root using root toolboxes as well, but i dont ever recommend using one for a first time rooter. they do root your device, but they are not quicker, and they mess up often. problem is if it messes up, you will think that your device is bricked, because you dont learn anything using a root toolbox. by rooting properly, you learn to fix things yourself as well.

simms22 said:
tberes only a few threads on rooting a nexus because all nexus are rooted the same way. ill go over quickly what needs to be done..
1. unlock the bootloader using fastboot while you are in your bootloader.
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery.
3. dlash the latest supersu in your new twrp recovery.
4. reboot with root.
theres always ways to gain root using root toolboxes as well, but i dont ever recommend using one for a first time rooter. they do root your device, but they are not quicker, and they mess up often. problem is if it messes up, you will think that your device is bricked, because you dont learn anything using a root toolbox. by rooting properly, you learn to fix things yourself as well.
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Thank you for this... that explained the lack of threads. Is there a recommended like on this forum that explains the root method for Nexus devices?

gil_happy said:
Thank you for this... that explained the lack of threads. Is there a recommended like on this forum that explains the root method for Nexus devices?
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theres a bunch of stickies in one thread in the top of the general section, but this is a good place to start http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481

simms22 said:
theres a bunch of stickies in one thread in the top of the general section, but this is a good place to start http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Brilliant! This worked like a charm.... I rooted my phone and stopped the procedure at that point.

gil_happy said:
Brilliant! This worked like a charm.... I rooted my phone and stopped the procedure at that point.
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sweet :highfive:

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Another root question

I looked though the forums and saw a LOT of questions with a LOT of answers saying No out of luck. But, I just bought an AT&T unlocked phone using it in Barbados where I am with my carrier. It's on stock 4.4.2 yet towelroot says it's not supported.
I read about having to flash something with odin. and bringing it down a bit in order to obtain root. Can anyone link me to the thread that has the information relevant to this question?
Sorry if it's been asked a lot, but I just saw a LOT of 5.0 threads not 4.4.2 that are not supported.
Also not new to rooting I had a HTC Vivid and a Kindle Fire HDX rooted. So I have a bit of knowledge on the topic.
Reckerr said:
I looked though the forums and saw a LOT of questions with a LOT of answers saying No out of luck. But, I just bought an AT&T unlocked phone using it in Barbados where I am with my carrier. It's on stock 4.4.2 yet towelroot says it's not supported.
I read about having to flash something with odin. and bringing it down a bit in order to obtain root. Can anyone link me to the thread that has the information relevant to this question?
Sorry if it's been asked a lot, but I just saw a LOT of 5.0 threads not 4.4.2 that are not supported.
Also not new to rooting I had a HTC Vivid and a Kindle Fire HDX rooted. So I have a bit of knowledge on the topic.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
Go to the OP and download the "downgrade to nce.tar" flash with odin in the ap slot then root with towel root. Use either safestrap or Flashfire for custom recovery. You can not use twrp or cwm cause of the locked bootloader.
Edit: the link is for the galaxy s5 not the s5 active.
Excellent. Great find. Thanked. Fast reply also.
Me again. So I'm here trying to find a way to get to 5.0 and keep root. Read a thread somewhere on here about using flashfire. I understand it I think only thing is when I go to play store to get the flashfire root version...
It's not available in my country and I can't find the apk otherwise anywhere.
What options do I have?
Reckerr said:
Me again. So I'm here trying to find a way to get to 5.0 and keep root. Read a thread somewhere on here about using flashfire. I understand it I think only thing is when I go to play store to get the flashfire root version...
It's not available in my country and I can't find the apk otherwise anywhere.
What options do I have?
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Did you read and follow step 1 and 2 in the OP of the thread that i posted to you. If you follow those directions you will get Flashfire.
try here http://uploaded.net/file/zqe4yys4
Had a parsing package error with your file. I found the previous version and used it. Worked flawlessly.
I love the instructions on XDA. Devs are great.
Thanks again.
I guess this will be a good start for others like me.

Nexus 6 - Running 5.1.1 able to be unlocked?

Hi All,
I have just within the last few days received a brand new Nexus 6, did all updates and it is running 5.1.1. I have found multiple guides online in regards to rooting 5.0, but none of them have any reference to 5.1.1 (I assume because it is still fairly new). I would just like to make sure that the guides for 5.0 are still appropriate for 5.1.1 before I go ahead with the root, and will not brick my phone. (Would post link for the guide I was going to follow, but I have less than 10 posts)
If anyone could verify this for me, that would be awesome! As well, if anyone has any newer guide or anything else that I should know as I am starting from scratch with a new device, that would be great as well!
Thanks!
SnakeByte77 said:
Hi All,
I have just within the last few days received a brand new Nexus 6, did all updates and it is running 5.1.1. I have found multiple guides online in regards to rooting 5.0, but none of them have any reference to 5.1.1 (I assume because it is still fairly new). I would just like to make sure that the guides for 5.0 are still appropriate for 5.1.1 before I go ahead with the root, and will not brick my phone. (Would post link for the guide I was going to follow, but I have less than 10 posts)
If anyone could verify this for me, that would be awesome! As well, if anyone has any newer guide or anything else that I should know as I am starting from scratch with a new device, that would be great as well!
Thanks!
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its all the same, for any nexus. 1. unlock the bootloader via fastboot. 2. flash twrp recovery via fastboot. 3. flash the latest supersu in your new recovery. 4. reboot, with your bootloader unlocked and with root.
Yes, the method to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, and root has not changed. I'd suggest this > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks! Just wanted to make sure!

Help Rookie - Which Nexus 6 Root Method is Best?

Hello,
So I am still newer to the Android / Modding world (Had my Nexus 6 for about 3 weeks now, first Android phone). The extent of my experience is manual flashing 6.0 to my Nexus 6 and Nexus Player and flashing custom recoveries and boot images. I am a bit confused right now. I seen a post in the XDA News that you can now root 6.0 without modifying /system. I thought that was already the case when rooting the Nexus 6? All you had to do is flash TWRP, flash the modified boot image, and install SuperSU through TWRP. There appears to be two different root methods now. Could someone please clarify what the difference is and which I should go with? Here is the link to the XDA Post from Chainfire on the rooting methods.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
Thank you in advance.
1. unlock your bootloader with fastboot oem unlock
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery
3. flash any marshmallow custom kernel(if on marshmallow) and the latest supersu in your new twrp recovery
4. reboot with root
simms22 said:
1. unlock your bootloader with fastboot oem unlock
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery
3. flash any marshmallow custom kernel(if on marshmallow) and the latest supersu in your new twrp recovery
4. reboot with root
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Thank you for the info but I do know this. I have done this already. I am trying to understand how doing this modifies the system. How does this method differ from the newer method that has been posted? I am trying to learn all I can about Android, Root, etc. I have learned so much already in a very short time. I would like someone to explain the differences in / in the outcome of these two methods. I don't want to be a noob forever here. lol. Thank You.
Rektifying said:
Thank you for the info but I do know this. I have done this already. I am trying to understand how doing this modifies the system. How does this method differ from the newer method that has been posted? I am trying to learn all I can about Android, Root, etc. I have learned so much already in a very short time. I would like someone to explain the differences in / in the outcome of these two methods. I don't want to be a noob forever here. lol. Thank You.
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There is no difference in the outcome. Root merely lets one modify files (root files) that you could not before. It does not put anything else on your device.
Rektifying said:
Thank you for the info but I do know this. I have done this already. I am trying to understand how doing this modifies the system. How does this method differ from the newer method that has been posted? I am trying to learn all I can about Android, Root, etc. I have learned so much already in a very short time. I would like someone to explain the differences in / in the outcome of these two methods. I don't want to be a noob forever here. lol. Thank You.
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there is no other way to root a nexus.
whichever method you choose to root a nexus with, even a root toolkit, they all do it the exact same way.
/system is always modified by root. You need the su binary and scripts to call it in /system. You have to add these files to get root access and adding files counts as a modification. You cannot root any phone without this.
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Marshmallow (6.0) Root Walkthrough?

I'm not sure where the appropriate place for this would be, and I apologize in advance if this isn't it, but I need some assistance.
For starters, I'm an absolute n00b when it comes to anything root and I don't understand the language and procedures to it, only how to do it by following instructions. Hence why I'm currently on a 4.4 untethered root.
I'm due for an upgrade this month and am torn between getting a later device with Lollipop or a newer device with Marshmallow. The deciding point is if there's any kind of walkthrough on rooting Marshmallow, preferably a dumbed-down version for nondevs like myself.
I know there's currently an experimental one provided by Chainfire, and I skimmed through it but couldn't really understand it.
So any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
@Chainfire If you could weigh in, that would be very helpful.
What are you on about untethered root this isn't IOS. Also it's just two simple steps:
Get a recovery for your device (TWRP preferably)
Use either the stable zip from this forum or beta zip thosent matter and transfer it to your device.
Flash it in the recovery done you're rooted
@Xmaster24 I appreciate the response. I was losing hope on getting an answer as I had already gone with the newer device for my upgrade.
In jcase's pie thread for the 2013 Motorola line, that's what the 4.4 root was referred to as. Wasn't confusing Android with iOS.
And I apologize for being so n00bish, but how would I go about getting TWRP recovery? I do know how to flash the zip from there as I used Safestrap on my current device (but I already needed root access for it to work).
Kodalades said:
@Xmaster24 I appreciate the response. I was losing hope on getting an answer as I had already gone with the newer device for my upgrade.
In jcases's pie thread for the 2013 Motorola line, that's what the 4.4 root was referred to as. Wasn't confusing Android with iOS.
And I apologize for being so n00bish, but how would I go about getting TWRP recovery? I do know how to flash the zip from there as I used Safestrap on my current device (but I already needed root access for it to work).
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Depends on your device just tell me what it is and I can send you some info. Safestrap seems to be dead for at least a year thosent sound very safe lol.
Xmaster24 said:
Depends on your device just tell me what it is and I can send you some info. Safestrap seems to be dead for at least a year thosent sound very safe lol.
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I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Considering it's not out in the US yet (I have it on preorder), I'm not sure if you'd be able to tell me anything at the moment.
Kodalades said:
I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Considering it's not out in the US yet (I have it on preorder), I'm not sure if you'd be able to tell me anything at the moment.
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Oh dear yes it has just been released probably no rooting info available for quite some time considering samsungs stance on root and open software. Maybe check again in a few weeks or months
Xmaster24 said:
Oh dear yes it has just been released probably no rooting info available for quite some time considering samsungs stance on root and open software. Maybe check again in a few weeks or months
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Bummer. Kinda expected something along those lines though so I'm not surprised.
Would getting TWRP or some other kind of recovery still be possible at the very least?
Kodalades said:
Bummer. Kinda expected something along those lines though so I'm not surprised.
Would getting TWRP or some other kind of recovery still be possible at the very least?
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Flash fire could work but it requires root already. Doubt there are any easy exploits on a flagship just released phone
Xmaster24 said:
Flash fire could work but it requires root already. Doubt there are any easy exploits on a flagship just released phone
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Makes sense. I really appreciate the help. If you happen to learn of anything more, please let me know.
Kodalades said:
Makes sense. I really appreciate the help. If you happen to learn of anything more, please let me know.
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Guess not kingo root seems to be working :http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/

Is rooting and recovery process similar to OnePlus 3

Is the rooting process and flashing a custom recovery similar to that of OnePlus 3. If not how do I root and flash TWRP on OnePlus 3T
The process itself should be the same, but the question at the moment is whether the recovery and ROM are cross compatible. Since most people here won't get their hand on it until at least tomorrow or next Monday/Tuesday, I think it's a mute point to speculate at this point.
Well don't hold the device as of yet but I suppose so, once we have a TWRP recovery (OP3 version may be compatible). Step's probably be unlock the bootloader, boot into fast boot flash recovery.img then boot into recovery (backup optional) and flash SuperSU. I see there is a tool to do this on the OP3 forum so not sure if it will work on the T.
New root and new recovery
Got my OP3T earlier today, is there a way to root it yet? All I want is to be able to change the DPI.
Rytte said:
Got my OP3T earlier today, is there a way to root it yet? All I want is to be able to change the DPI.
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Yes, I have rooted and custom kernel
^Would you be so kind as to show the files/versions that you used to do so?
stevenswall said:
^Would you be so kind as to show the files/versions that you used to do so?
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Don't want to be rude here but the one plus 3t forum isn't huge yet. I'm sure 5 mins of reading the various threads you'll be able to find it
My bad! I got confused between this app and the OnePlus forums where there are not many threads, not to mention a guide.
Here is the link you are looking for OP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/development/recovery-twrp-oneplus-3t-t3507308

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