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I am on VZW. My phone status was "UNLOCKED" upon arrival from Moto. Since then, I found that the status has changed to "LOCKED". The status has not changed back to "UNLOCKED" after a factory reset. I have neither unlocked the bootloader or rooted.
Does the status refer to the bootloader, or did my phone lock to the carrier. Either way, is there a way to return the status to "UNLOCKED"?
gmermel said:
I am on VZW. My phone status was "UNLOCKED" upon arrival from Moto. Since then, I found that the status has changed to "LOCKED". The status has not changed back to "UNLOCKED" after a factory reset. I have neither unlocked the bootloader or rooted.
Does the status refer to the bootloader, or did my phone lock to the carrier. Either way, is there a way to return the status to "UNLOCKED"?
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Are you talking about the status in the bootloader?
If you want to unlock your bootloader there are a few guides on here to show you how.
skaforey said:
Are you talking about the status in the bootloader?
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I am on the recovery screen itself. Before moving to the bootloader screen.
gmermel said:
I am on the recovery screen itself. Before moving to the bootloader screen.
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Bootloader comes before recovery. The screen where you pick to boot to recovery, is the bootloader. Is this where you mean?
rootSU said:
Bootloader comes before recovery. The screen where you pick to boot to recovery, is the bootloader. Is this where you mean?
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Then yes, the bootloader screen.........
Does that mean my phone is still not locked to VZW?
I guess now you know WHY I haven't rooted.
gmermel said:
Then yes, the bootloader screen.........
Does that mean my phone is still not locked to VZW?
I guess now you know WHY I haven't rooted.
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well, when verizon finally releases, it might be sim locked. but you bought from motorola directly, and wont be sim locked to verizon, ever.
gmermel said:
Then yes, the bootloader screen.........
Does that mean my phone is still not locked to VZW?
I guess now you know WHY I haven't rooted.
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The phone shouldn't have come unlocked from the factory. I suggest you backup your data and oem unlock the phone.
How do do an oem unlock?
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How do do an oem unlock?
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Using fastboot commands you type fastboot OEM unlock to unlock your bootloader. This will wipe all of your data so you should back up anything you don't want to lose.
This is the easiest way to get everything done from unlocking and putting a custom recovery. This will also help you if you need to go back to stock for any reason.
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
encephalon9986 said:
This is the easiest way to get everything done from unlocking and putting a custom recovery. This will also help you if you need to go back to stock for any reason.
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
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not really. the right way is the easiest way, and you learn along the way. using a toolkit, you will learn nothing, not even the basics. the right way to do it takes about 3-5 minutes..
1. fasdtboot oem unlock(this unlocks the bootloader)
2. fastboot flash a custom recovery
3. flash supersu in your new recovery
4. reboot with root.
simms22 said:
not really. the right way is the easiest way, and you learn along the way. using a toolkit, you will learn nothing, not even the basics. the right way to do it takes about 3-5 minutes..
1. fasdtboot oem unlock(this unlocks the bootloader)
2. fastboot flash a custom recovery
3. flash supersu in your new recovery
4. reboot with root.
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Just because I am using the toolkit doesn't mean I don't know the basics. I've been modding phones since the droid x days and before android I had windows mobile. I just prefer the simplicity of toolkits. Wugfresh does an excellent job making this program. I agree knowing the basics is a good thing because you should know what needs to be done for this all to happen but then again toolkit is very simple.
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Just because I am using the toolkit doesn't mean I don't know the basics. I've been modding phones since the droid x days and before android I had windows mobile. I just prefer the simplicity of toolkits. Wugfresh does an excellent job making this program. I agree knowing the basics is a good thing because you should know what needs to be done for this all to happen but then again toolkit is very simple.
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who said anything about YOU? if you know what you are doing already, use a toolkit, i dont care. but if you are new to this, toolkits are not for beginners. simply because they dont teach anything, nor do you learn any of the basics.
simms22 said:
who said anything about YOU? if you know what you are doing already, use a toolkit, i dont care. but if you are new to this, toolkits are not for beginners. simply because they dont teach anything, nor do you learn any of the basics.
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Very true I agree. Learning the actual way is the best to learn. Sometimes I like using the cmd because its more fun doing it yourself. Either way works but remember mod at your own risk (for the op).
encephalon9986 said:
This is the easiest way to get everything done from unlocking and putting a custom recovery. This will also help you if you need to go back to stock for any reason.
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
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Are there Mac tools as powerful and straightforward as Wugfresh?
I rooted my N7 using this tool. Simple for even me. However, that was when I had bootcamp on my Mac and could use Windows.
I use Apex launcher and am happy working in stock. The feature I miss is being able to use Titanium/TWRP for recovery. I have learned how to rebuild my system easily via file transfer, and using Terminal to root the phone isn't worth the down-side risks to me.
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Are there Mac tools as powerful and straightforward as Wugfresh?
I rooted my N7 using this tool. Simple for even me. However, that was when I had bootcamp on my Mac and could use Windows.
I use Apex launcher and am happy working in stock. The feature I miss is being able to use Titanium/TWRP for recovery. I have learned how to rebuild my system easily via file transfer, and using Terminal to root the phone isn't worth the down-side risks to me.
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You can use fastboot on a Mac. Its even easier than windows. If you don't know how to use fastboot, if you've been reading the thread, we're saying do not use a toolkit.
Do you even need an unlocked bootloader? I don't think it came unlocked from the factory.
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Do you even need an unlocked bootloader? I don't think it came unlocked from the factory.[/QUOTE said:
Probably not. I was more interested in whether the "lock" referred to the phone/SIM. As long as that's not an issue I'm good.
However, in the spirit of the flow, I would like to learn to root on my Mac for its own sake. That being said, I'm not confident that I understand the various how-to's I've read to give it a go. As I mentioned, I don't want to play in Terminal, and I've never heard of "fastboot" as it relates to the Mac. If, however, the fastboot you are speaking of is the one on the phone itself (not the Mac), my lack of knowledge should be self evident. At least I know enough to not go where I don't know enough........
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However, in the spirit of the flow, I would like to learn to root on my Mac for its own sake. That being said, I'm not confident that I understand the various how-to's I've read to give it a go. As I mentioned, I don't want to play in Terminal, and I've never heard of "fastboot" as it relates to the Mac. If, however, the fastboot you are speaking of is the one on the phone itself (not the Mac), my lack of knowledge should be self evident. At least I know enough to not go where I don't know enough........
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what is fastboot? http://www.androidcentral.com/android-z-what-fastboot
download fastboot for Mac http://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/uploads/tools/fastboot-mac.zip
gmermel said:
Probably not. I was more interested in whether the "lock" referred to the phone/SIM. As long as that's not an issue I'm good.
However, in the spirit of the flow, I would like to learn to root on my Mac for its own sake. That being said, I'm not confident that I understand the various how-to's I've read to give it a go. As I mentioned, I don't want to play in Terminal, and I've never heard of "fastboot" as it relates to the Mac. If, however, the fastboot you are speaking of is the one on the phone itself (not the Mac), my lack of knowledge should be self evident. At least I know enough to not go where I don't know enough........
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You would have to use a terminal but its very simple.
A terminal just means you type stuff and press enter instead of clicking buttons.
Fastboot is on both the phone and the computer. From the computer there is a fastboot for windows, Linux and Mac. You simply install them and type the commands from terminal.
This is my nexus 5 thread. Everything is relevant except the windows USB driver section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807273
Hi,
I have an unbranded and unlocked nexus 6. I wanted to root and install twrp so I can begin flashing custom roms... Only problem is, I don't have a pc at home to ADB flash twrp, etc.... Is there any method to flash custom rom without having a machine at home? I have absolutely no need for a pc at home, until this precise moment when I get a new phone and I want to start flashing, lol. Im gonna assuming the answer is NO, im thinking there may be some OTG method with files from a thumb drive, but I'll wait to hear from the experts. Thanks in advance.
I have been wondering that very question myself. I really doubt it's possible, but since I have had my N6 and LG G Pad, I don't ever use my antique Pentium 4 Dell PC hardly at all.
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It's totally possible but highly recommended against. There is an app to root, which then you use flashify to flash recovery but if you ever have a problem, you won't be able to fix it because you need a PC to get a rom back on your phone if you accidentally wipe the os or do some other mischief that prevents you booting, you wont be able.to unlock your bootloader which means you won't be able.to.flash stock or return for warranty purposes either, so as.much as you want to do this, it would really put you in an awful position and you'd be screwed if something goes wrong, which the chances are, it will.
danarama said:
It's totally possible but highly recommended against. There is an app to root, which then you use flashify to flash recovery but if you ever have a problem, you won't be able to fix it because you need a PC to get a rom back on your phone if you accidentally wipe the os or do some other mischief that prevents you booting, you wont be able.to unlock your bootloader which means you won't be able.to.flash stock or return for warranty purposes either, so as.much as you want to do this, it would really put you in an awful position and you'd be screwed if something goes wrong, which the chances are, it will.
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I have no issues with the first potential problem you mentioned (having to get a rom back on phone using a pc) because I have a backup phone, plus if it gets to that stage, I can use a friends computer if I really need to. But the last comment you made about the chances of an error occurring and saying that it most likely will and i'll be unable to get it back to stock scares me. Is this method really that unreliable? I will read up on it more, and search through the forums.
If you can provide details of the app to root, that would be great. Also, how reliable is the app to root alone by itself? Minus the flashify portion...
nseriessaga said:
I have no issues with the first potential problem you mentioned (having to get a rom back on phone using a pc) because I have a backup phone, plus if it gets to that stage, I can use a friends computer if I really need to. But the last comment you made about the chances of an error occurring and saying that it most likely will and i'll be unable to get it back to stock scares me. Is this method really that unreliable? I will read up on it more, and search through the forums.
If you can provide details of the app to root, that would be great. Also, how reliable is the app to root alone by itself? Minus the flashify portion...
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It's not the method that's unreliable the app "kingroot" (I believe it is called) works fine. The issues occur with everything and anything else root users do. Flashing a rom, a mod, wiping the os via recovery etc.
Then if anything hardware goes wrong, returning the device for repair under warranty will likely be rejected if its not stock.
danarama said:
It's not the method that's unreliable the app "kingroot" (I believe it is called) works fine. The issues occur with everything and anything else root users do. Flashing a rom, a mod, wiping the os via recovery etc.
Then if anything hardware goes wrong, returning the device for repair under warranty will likely be rejected if its not stock.
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Gotcha, so maybe I can just root and install apks of apps I really want like adaway, etc... then I should be fine as long as im not using the flash method correct?
nseriessaga said:
Gotcha, so maybe I can just root and install apks of apps I really want like adaway, etc... then I should be fine as long as im not using the flash method correct?
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I'm not going to commit to an answer there
One thing I will say though, you'll never be able to update with an OTA, so if you're going to root, have a custom recovery,. Allow.oem unlock and have an unlocked bootloader.
Best bet is to do the proper.routing and unlocking using your friends of as a one off. You can then safely.maintain the phone without a pc and use the pc in am emergency. Not unlocking the bootloader from the beginning is.asking.for.trouble
Man I need a new keyboard
danarama said:
I'm not going to commit to an answer there
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lol I understand.. thx m8
nseriessaga said:
lol I understand.. thx m8
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Edit above
danarama said:
I'm not going to commit to an answer there
One thing I will say though, you'll never be able to update with an OTA, so if you're going to root, have a custom recovery,. Allow.oem unlock and have an unlocked bootloader.
Best bet is to do the proper.routing and unlocking using your friends of as a one off. You can then safely.maintain the phone without a pc and use the pc in am emergency. Not unlocking the bootloader from the beginning is.asking.for.trouble
Man I need a new keyboard
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k, I already used the kingroot method and verified using root checker. Installed adaway and everything seems to work perfectly (so far anyway). Uninstalling Kingroot unroots the phone from my quick series of test that I've run so OTA updates doesn't seem like it'll be a problem.
I agree though, if I really want to do any rom flashing, ill just unlock, root, and flash using "proper methods".
Appreciate all your help man.
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k, I already used the kingroot method and verified using root checker. Installed adaway and everything seems to work perfectly (so far anyway). Uninstalling Kingroot unroots the phone from my quick series of test that I've run so OTA updates doesn't seem like it'll be a problem.
I agree though, if I really want to do any rom flashing, ill just unlock, root, and flash using "proper methods".
Appreciate all your help man.
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Uninstalling Kingroot removes root but does not uninstall all modified files. Will show as modified and thus no OTA updates. Another thread on same thing here somewhere. Have to flash system back to stock with PC for any updates.
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It's also not safe to update without bootloader unlocked anyway. Too many reported bootloops with OTA.
prdog1 said:
Uninstalling Kingroot removes root but does not uninstall all modified files. Will show as modified and thus no OTA updates. Another thread on same thing here somewhere. Have to flash system back to stock with PC for any updates.
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It's also not safe to update without bootloader unlocked anyway. Too many reported bootloops with OTA.
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Exactly this. All root methods edit.existing files but do not restore them after unroot. So the system is modified. We're.100% certain there will be no OTA.
Unlock the bootloader and do it properly.
Ok thanks guys. I guess eventually I'll have to get my hands on a PC lol. Thanks again
Hi guys -
I'm somewhat a newbie here. I think I have bricked my Nexus 6. I had root and an unlocked bootloader. I had Chroma riom installed and was trying to go back to stock rom, unrooted with locked bootloader and through TWRP i deleted everything, including the OS I believe. So now my phone is locked on the Google startup screen (unlocked bootloader) . Suggestions?
Thanks -
John
if your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to fastboot clear cache and user data , then flash a rom from twrp. I would refrain from ever locking the bootloader back up since the update where you have to enable unlock bootloader in Dev Options.
droidstyle said:
if your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to fastboot clear cache and user data , then flash a rom from twrp. I would refrain from ever locking the bootloader back up since the update where you have to enable unlock bootloader in Dev Options.
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me too I'm have Nexus 6 5.1.1 no recovery...except the bootloader that's locked Code: 2 , i can't unlock it, any solution !!?
hadifreestyler said:
me too I'm have Nexus 6 5.1.1 no recovery...except the bootloader that's locked Code: 2 , i can't unlock it, any solution !!?
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no you are bricked unfortunately. the unlock bootlader option in dev options really seems to have caused more issues then good.
I am wondering if Jtag will fix these devices?
jpl81905 said:
Suggestions?
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Stop.
Read.
A lot.
You have an unlocked nexus with custom recovery installed, and you don't know what to do? You shouldn't be messing with this stuff. You lack VERY basic understanding. Read the stickies.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en
Factory images. Follow their directions.
scryan said:
Stop.
Read.
A lot.
You have an unlocked nexus with custom recovery installed, and you don't know what to do? You shouldn't be messing with this stuff. You lack VERY basic understanding. Read the stickies.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en
Factory images. Follow their directions.
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Thank you. I think.
jpl81905 said:
Hi guys -
I'm somewhat a newbie here. I think I have bricked my Nexus 6. I had root and an unlocked bootloader. I had Chroma riom installed and was trying to go back to stock rom, unrooted with locked bootloader and through TWRP i deleted everything, including the OS I believe. So now my phone is locked on the Google startup screen (unlocked bootloader) . Suggestions?
Thanks -
John
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The easiest way if you are not familiar with ADB is to download the nexus tool kit located on these forums from WUGFRESH. That tool will walk you through a step by step process on how to flash stock back. You are far from bricked. I have deleted my entire phone many a times and just re flashed stock back easily. As long as your boot loader is unlocked you are fine
Link to toolkit: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
The option you are going to want to use is on the front of the toolkit called flash stock + un-root. You can watch some videos on his website as well for flashing stock. That is all you need to do .
Any questions let me know, send me a PM
backdown00 said:
The easiest way if you are not familiar with ADB is to download the nexus tool kit located on these forums from WUGFRESH. That tool will walk you through a step by step process on how to flash stock back. You are far from bricked. I have deleted my entire phone many a times and just re flashed stock back easily. As long as your boot loader is unlocked you are fine
Link to toolkit: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
The option you are going to want to use is on the front of the toolkit called flash stock + un-root. You can watch some videos on his website as well for flashing stock. That is all you need to do .
Any questions let me know, send me a PM
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It is not the easiest option. The easiest option is plug the USB cable in, boot to TWRP, enable MTP mode and copy a rom to the sdcard.
Also, many senior members here will discourage the use of toolkits for those who are not familiar with adb or fastboot. It is best to learn these and use them at least once before starting to use toolkits. Toolkits do not "walk you through". They take you through without explaining anything.
danarama said:
It is not the easiest option. The easiest option is plug the USB cable in, boot to TWRP, enable MTP mode and copy a rom to the sdcard.
Also, many senior members here will discourage the use of toolkits for those who are not familiar with adb or fastboot. It is best to learn these and use them at least once before starting to use toolkits. Toolkits do not "walk you through". They take you through without explaining anything.
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In a perfect world, I am sure we would all love to dive in and discover everything and be experts in all fields as time would not be a factor. I do not disagree it is helpful to learn ADB and fastboot commands and understand what they do. At this point in time though, the end goal here is to get his phone back up and running as fast as possible and then he can do the post-mortem to figure out what he did wrong and how to fix it .
I am guessing hes not very familiar with TWRP since he wound up in this situation. The toolkit alleviates the need for knowledge and gets the job done. I'm sure after this, the OP will research how to use his phone before trying to do anything next.
backdown00 said:
In a perfect world, I am sure we would all love to dive in and discover everything and be experts in all fields as time would not be a factor. I do not disagree it is helpful to learn ADB and fastboot commands and understand what they do. At this point in time though, the end goal here is to get his phone back up and running as fast as possible and then he can do the post-mortem to figure out what he did wrong and how to fix it .
I am guessing hes not very familiar with TWRP since he wound up in this situation. The toolkit alleviates the need for knowledge and gets the job done. I'm sure after this, the OP will research how to use his phone before trying to do anything next.
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..but even so, your method is overkill. It is really simple to boot into TWRP and look in the menu for the "Enable MTP" option. Once that is done, the phone appears in "Computer" as an MTP device, just like when you boot into android. Then, simply dragging and dropping a ROM onto that device then flashing it via recovery will get him back up and running. There is nothing simpler or quicker than this.
Sorry, I do not intend to be confrontational here.
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/
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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/
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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.
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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.
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Thank you very much!!!!
Nexus 6 Rooted and Unlocked and now new Feb OTA - Pls guide
Dear Friends,
I am currently having Nexus 6 with Build Number MMB29S which is rooted unlocked. Last time I had to wipe clean Nexus 6 just to update to this build. The nexus toolkit was somehow not working for me.
Now I see again that there is an OTA called Feb Security update for android 6.0.1.
I really don’t want to flash factory image bcz it will overwrite everything and erase all. Last time was a bad exp.
Kindly help.
Reformatting and again restoring is too much of pain.
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Have you tried WugFresh's Nexus Root Tool (NRT)? Backup your device via recovery, and save your backup in a safe location like your PC.
Then use NRT "no wipe' install.
I've rooted everything starting with the OG Droid and beyond; so now days I don't bother rooting by hand unless I have to, and if someone has a good tool I use it. I'm a big fan of Wug's NRT the only time it gave me any trouble was during the transition to M.
If the OP doesn't have the experience to be able to resolve problems that might crop up in the process of using a rootkit like the WugFresh tool like you apparently do, you shouldn't be recommending the rootkit tool to the OP. He should instead have a properly working ADB/Fastboot setup and issue the commands manually.
Assuming your bootloader is still unlocked, flashing from factory image should not wipe your data (just make sure you don't flash userdata.img). I don't use NRT, but I'm told it does have the option to flash factory image without wiping your data (again, assuming your bootloader is still unlocked).
If your bootloader is locked, you have no option but to unlock it (which will wipe your device). Bite the bullet and do it - and don't lock your bootloader after that. Mark it as a lesson learned
Edit: I'd urge you to learn using fastboot directly, instead of using the toolkit. That way, you'd know exactly what step does what. It really is not that hard - read the sticky threads about how to flash using fastboot. It is fairly straightforward, and more importantly, you'll know what you are doing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65136208&postcount=13
excellent thank you
however need help i last two steps
followd word by word
If it were me, I'd welcome the suggestion to use NRT, so I think he should be recommending the rootkit tool to the OP.
@aiiee: Seriously? Nexus phones are the easiest to root and modify, requiring nothing more than ADB, Fastboot, and the drivers for the device. Rootkits are complete rubbish for a Nexus device. All they do is automate a process that you can do yourself, simply by using your head, and a keyboard.
Since using a rootkit doesn't actually teach you how to root the device, if you encounter a problem using one, what will you do? Will you be like most everyone else who uses one and come to XDA begging for help because you couldn't be bothered to learn how to do it the right way? Or will you be a smart one and figure out the solution to the problem by doing research?
The best solution is to ask yourself first what root is and whether you really need it. If you determine to yourself that you do need root, then you start reading threads in the forum, and start learning about the proper root processes for this device. When you not only have read everything, but also have understood it, then and only then do you attempt the procedure yourself.
Under no circumstances should anyone be recommending a rootkit. Everyone should know how to use ADB and Fastboot to do the job. It doesn't take long and it's really simple to do.
meh, I just don't like your strident tone. And your argument doesn't hold any water. If I get in trouble with a rootkit, then I can learn what it does. To listen to you we should all build our own cars in case they break down. ehhh, not so much you know?
I know several people on this forum who would disagree with you regarding said argument not holding water. But frankly, what you think about me or my argument is irrelevant. Rooting is serious business, period. While it is possible to brick a device using either Fastboot or a rootkit, by learning everything you possibly can about how it's done through use of the tools Google provides, you have a chance of reviving your device. Otherwise, you're coming here to beg for help.
@Strephorn Alkaholi, not a fan of the "begging" comments, and frankly what you think of me or my argument is also irrelevant. Isn't that nice?
Not a fan of the begging comments? Too damn bad. This is XDA Developers, not XDA Help-me-because-I-can't-be-bothered-to-learn-how-to-properly-root-my-device.
I can dismiss your opinion because you provide no solid reasoning to back it up. Meanwhile, not only do I provide a reason, I provide methodology which happens to follow site rules, which happens to be "search before you post."
Don't bother replying, as you and another poster in this forum have reaffirmed my belief that humanity in general is a parasite that has become larger than the host.
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