No root, Unable to unlock Bootloader - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all
I have had my phone for almost a year and have recently decided to root my nexus 6. I have root 3 phones in the past: Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 5, and S4. I have followed all the steps on this thread: . I have checked the box to enable OEM unlock but when I boot in to the bootloader it says locked.

http://www.howtodroid.com/2016/05/how-to-unlock-and-lock-bootloader-nexus6p.html

NLBeev said:
http://www.howtodroid.com/2016/05/how-to-unlock-and-lock-bootloader-nexus6p.html
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nexus 6 and nexus 6p use different methods now-a-days..
boot into your bootloader, connect to a computer, turn on fastboot, type fastboot devices to see if fastboot sees your device, if it does then type.. fastboot oem unlock. before anything though, go into developer settings and enable the oem unlock option. thats how you do it on a nexus 6.

simms22 said:
nexus 6 and nexus 6p use different methods now-a-days..
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Yes. The url was still in a Chrome tab.
I thought the article is generic enough to answer.
And ...... some laziness ?

NLBeev said:
Yes. The url was still in a Chrome tab.
I thought the article is generic enough to answer.
And ...... some laziness ?
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and thats how im feeling at the moment.. :angel:

Salsashark37 said:
Hello all
I have had my phone for almost a year and have recently decided to root my nexus 6. I have root 3 phones in the past: Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 5, and S4. I have followed all the steps on this thread: . I have checked the box to enable OEM unlock but when I boot in to the bootloader it says locked.
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If you missed the part in the article where it says to run fastboot oem unlock you probably also missed the part where it says that issuing that command will wipe your data. Make sure you have your important things backed up.

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How to enable Developer Settings

Courtesy of Android Central, thanks for the heads up!
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp07dPusJNA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
How come they have done that?
hahaha that was awesome!
This reminds me of the taps @ Andrioid Version to get the Zombie art
Jordanooo said:
How come they have done that?
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Because they are trying to make it a consumer phone as well as a developers phone. The average user doesn't need these settings, and could very easily mess up their phone by using them. With such an easy method to re enable them, why not do it?
jak3z said:
This reminds me of the taps @ Andrioid Version to get the Zombie art
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And the BumbleBee in HC, the NyanDroid in ICS, and the Jellybean in JB
Tapatalk² from my Optimus V
LOL at the "now you are 3...2...1 steps to becoming a developer" xD
Google has some humor
lol at least it keeps those who don't know what they are doing from messing up their phone
mjybarr said:
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
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Sure good to know, but what does it have to do with the bootloader? I thought that to unlock bootloader, you only need to "fastboot oem unlock"?
It's unlikely that I need to change an option in the menu in order to unlock... What if I somehow screw up and can't boot, and then lock to bootloader? Stuck with a brick?
My Gnexi said:
Sure good to know, but what does it have to do with the bootloader? I thought that to unlock bootloader, you only need to "fastboot oem unlock"?
It's unlikely that I need to change an option in the menu in order to unlock... What if I somehow screw up and can't boot, and then lock to bootloader? Stuck with a brick?
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You need to get into developer settings and activate USB debugging so you can use adb to proceed to unlock the bootloader.
Also I find the way to unlock developer settings to be quite humorous! Sadly I can see many impatient users looking to access said settings the first time be be put off by this, hopefully they will see reason!
Awwwwsome
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mjybarr said:
Courtesy of Android Central, thanks for the heads up!
This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp07dPusJNA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That, my friend ,is Awesome!
The Unnamed Time Lord said:
You need to get into developer settings and activate USB debugging so you can use adb to proceed to unlock the bootloader.
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You don't need adb to unlock the bootloader! Unlocking is done in fastboot mode, so saying "This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader" is wrong.
You can get to the bootloader (fastboot mode) by pressing the buttons during boot.
My Gnexi said:
You don't need adb to unlock the bootloader! Unlocking is done in fastboot mode, so saying "This is essential to get an unlocked bootloader" is wrong.
You can get to the bootloader (fastboot mode) by pressing the buttons during boot.
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Your wrong my friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
Read step 5 in the link above ^^
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The guide is wrong.
Never mind.
Hello,
mjybarr said:
Your wrong my friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
Read step 5 in the link above ^^
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Please read this reply by efrant:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33727130&postcount=27
efrant said:
This is not just directed at the OP:
I think people should wait until they get a hold of the device before posting guides and directing others on what to do. Unless you actually try something and it works, I wouldn't be posting any guides.
Just to clarify some mis-information in this thread:
1) You do not need to install the SDK (and you do not need it to install the driver) -- the SDK is just a bunch of stuff that, unless you are developing, you will never need;
2) The driver for the N4 may not even be included in the SDK -- the GNex driver certainly wasn't;
3) For the fastboot driver to install (and for fastboot commands to work), your device must be booted in fastboot mode;
4) USB Debugging is a feature of Android, and to use it, you have to be booted into Android -- it has nothing to do with the bootloader;
5) Currently, there is no exploit to gain root on any build of Android higher than 4.1.1, so, there is no way to gain root without unlocking the bootloader at this time.
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Also, 2 responders above in the same page say that.
Also, it doesn't make sense to me that fastboot's operation will check an option that is selected while you are in the OS.
If someone that has the device can check it then great, until then I'll assume USB Debugging is NOT needed to unlock bootloader.

ADB sideloaded 5.1 now staring at google

So I sucessfully updated using sideload. However it has been stuck one the GOOGLE boot screen for 40 min. Also tried to use the 5.0.1 factory image to restore and I keep getting failed <remote failure>
I did a factory reset from recovery and now its been an hr......still nothing.......
its completely stock not even rooted. bootloader is locked. I didnt tick allow oem unlock in dev options
I try to unlock but says to check allow oem unlock which is not enabled
I have been looking at this http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JXsalZ4Nn18/maxresdefault.jpg for the better part of an hr
Its bricked isnt it
Wipe data and cache in Stock recovery
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david279 said:
Wipe data and cache in Stock recovery
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I have.....a few times still looking at that screen for the better part of an hour
Try Chain fire auto root for a hail Mary
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david279 said:
Try Chain fire auto root for a hail Mary
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No go
PunishedSnake said:
I try to unlock but says to check allow oem unlock which is not enabled
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How are you unlocking? I never ticked "allow oem unlock" when I unlocked my device. I got it out of the box, booted into the bootloader and unlocked it
rootSU said:
How are you unlocking? I never ticked "allow oem unlock" when I unlocked my device. I got it out of the box, booted into the bootloader and unlocked it
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Fastboot oem unlock
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/0...nable-oem-unlock-option-in-developer-options/ perhaps the update to 5.0.1 turned it off?
Went to tmobile store and got a replacement coming to me
Will unlock first thing just in case

Questions After Unlocking Bootloader/Rooting INTERNAL STORAGE

I unlocked the Bootloader and Rooted, and I just pushed the M Developer preview to my brand new Nexus 6 (been out of the box for 2 hours).
I purchased a 64gig Nexus 6 from Google Store. After all of the above operations (used WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and RootJunky M developer ZIP), My Internal storage is shown at 23gig TOTAL! Less than half of what it needs to be.
Have I done something wrong? Can anyone help me?
TeldenW said:
I unlocked the Bootloader and Rooted, and I just pushed the M Developer preview to my brand new Nexus 6 (been out of the box for 2 hours).
I purchased a 64gig Nexus 6 from Google Store. After all of the above operations (used WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and RootJunky M developer ZIP), My Internal storage is shown at 23gig TOTAL! Less than half of what it needs to be.
Have I done something wrong? Can anyone help me?
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You didn't do anything wrong. You need to factory reset in recovery. If that doesn't work, then in bootloader type "fastboot format userdata" (NOTE THAT THIS WILL WIPE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR SDCARD!).
cam30era said:
You didn't do anything wrong. You need to factory reset in recovery. If that doesn't work, then in bootloader type "fastboot format userdata" (NOTE THAT THIS WILL WIPE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR SDCARD!).
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@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
TeldenW said:
@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
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you did unlock the bootloader, did you scroll the menu in there ever? id do it(up/down on volume button).. or, ia a terminal emulator app(and with root)..
su(press enter)
reboot recovery(press enter)
TeldenW said:
@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
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Have you installed TWRP recovery or are you still on stock?
Something didn't work initially when I installed TWRP. I just bricked my phone. I'm unrooting and flashing back to stock.
Time to try again!
TeldenW said:
Something didn't work initially when I installed TWRP. I just bricked my phone. I'm unrooting and flashing back to stock.
Time to try again!
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Do NOT RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!
Go here and follow this guide, so you understand what you are doing > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
cam30era said:
Do NOT RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!
Go here and follow this guide, so you understand what you are doing > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Thank you for the link @cam30era. Will using WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit re-lock the Bootloader?
TeldenW said:
Thank you for the link @cam30era. Will using WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit re-lock the Bootloader?
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Only if you choose to. And I'd advise you to study and understand the manual methods. Eventually something is going to go wrong. The sooner you learn this, the better.

Nexus 6 MRA58N bootloader help (noob here)

Just recently got a nexus 6 and updated it to android M without knowing about the bootloader and stuff.i need help regarding how to unlock the bootloader safely and install custom recovery. thanks in advance
ps- this is my first post
about_99_ninjas said:
Just recently got a nexus 6 and updated it to android M without knowing about the bootloader and stuff.i need help regarding how to unlock the bootloader safely and install custom recovery. thanks in advance
ps- this is my first post
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via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda
What he said ^^^^^
Or you can use one of the toolkits. Personally, I prefer the method via fastboot. You will learn more by doing it "the old fashioned" way. And yes, welcome to XDA!
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simms22 said:
via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda
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One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.
StykerB said:
One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.
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absolutely right..! and i keep forgetting to add that in.
simms22 said:
via fastboot, while ypu are connected to a computer and are in your bootloader, you type.. fastboot oem unlock. this will unlock your bootloader(and will wipe your whole phone.
and while you are in fastboot and connected to a computer while in your bootloader, type.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img. to flash a recovery.
AND.. welcome to xda
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so i read somewhere that ineed to install a kernal right after i do the fast boot? and could you help me out with the links? and thanks a lot man
StykerB said:
One thing to add this, starting with the Nexus 6 and 9 you need to boot into the phone, unlock developer options, and flip the switch on "allow OEM Unlock." Otherwise the oem unlock command in fastboot will fail.
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okay ill try this today and let you guys know XD btw thanks man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/repairing-nexus-6-marshmallow-6-0-t3241976
about_99_ninjas said:
so i read somewhere that ineed to install a kernal right after i do the fast boot? and could you help me out with the links?[emoji14] and thanks a lot man
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No you don't, unless you want to root it too.
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istperson said:
No you don't, unless you want to root it too.
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okay. i unlocked the bootloader with fastboot:laugh: so will be rooting it later after my exams.any recommendations for any roms/XD
Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install chroma looks good enough
about_99_ninjas said:
Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install chroma looks good enough
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If you intent to flash a lot of roms keep "OEM unlocking" enabled in developer options!!! If will safe you from being locked out from your google account for 72 hours inn case google finds your login attempts suspicious
about_99_ninjas said:
Thanks alot guys! manged to unlock my bootloader with blowing up my phone:victory: thanks for the support:highfive: was shocked to see such fast response. would love your suggestions on what rom to install [emoji14]chroma looks good enough
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I haven't found a bad one. Chroma, Cataclysm, Pure Nexus, Xtra smooth, many others. Try different ones to get a feel for what they do. You will discover that each has its own focus and ways of doing things.
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Droidphilev said:
If you intent to flash a lot of roms keep "OEM unlocking" enabled in developer options!!! If will safe you from being locked out from your google account for 72 hours inn case google finds your login attempts suspicious
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thanks for the heads up
wtherrell said:
I haven't found a bad one. Chroma, Cataclysm, Pure Nexus, Xtra smooth, many others. Try different ones to get a feel for what they do. You will discover that each has its own focus and ways of doing things.
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okay thanks man
jbrantley130 said:
What he said ^^^^^
Or you can use one of the toolkits. Personally, I prefer the method via fastboot. You will learn more by doing it "the old fashioned" way. And yes, welcome to XDA!
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Look at you! Professional already.. Come help me get rid of some repo bugs
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How to unlock your bootloader T-Mobile only as far as I know

** Unlocking the bootloader will WIPE your device!**
Update:
Tmo is unlockable
Sprint is unlockable
ATT is NOT
Verizon is NOT (Shocker!)
So I just got my phone and the very first thing I did was unlock the bootloader! It's very very easy..
1. Enable Dev Options and enable OEM unlock as well as USB debugging. If you don't know how to do that, what are you doing here? ?
2. Goto: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Agree to all the fun stuff then sign into your Motorola account. I used the handy sign in with Google button. Download and install the Motorola drivers as Motorola uses there own fastboot driver for some reason.
4. Open a command window and type adb reboot bootloader
5. If you have ever unlocked a HTC bootloader this will be easy for you. Put in the command it tells you into a command prompt then copy the entire string.
6. There is a option on the website that lets you paste it and it automatically cuts the unnecessary stuff out for you.
7. Paste the new string into the box, agree to the terms and in about 5 min you will get a email with your unlock code
8. Type fastboot oem unlock ^paste your code here^
9. You should receive a message saying your bootloader was unlocked.
10. Restart bootloader and confirm!
seniorstew said:
So I just got my phone and the very first thing I did was unlock the bootloader! It's very very easy..
1. Enable Dev Options and enable OEM unlock as well as USB debugging. If you don't know how to do that, what are you doing here? ?
2. Goto: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Agree to all the fun stuff then sign into your Motorola account. I used the handy sign in with Google button. Download and install the Motorola drivers as Motorola uses there own fastboot driver for some reason.
4. Open a command window and type adb reboot bootloader
5. If you have ever unlocked a HTC bootloader this will be easy for you. Put in the command it tells you into a command prompt then copy the entire string.
6. There is a option on the website that lets you paste it and it automatically cuts the unnecessary stuff out for you.
7. Paste the new string into the box, agree to the terms and in about 5 min you will get a email with your unlock code
8. Type fastboot oem unlock ^paste your code here^
9. You should receive a message saying your bootloader was unlocked.
10. Restart bootloader and confirm!
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This is awesome news! I went back to best buy and ended up getting one through AT&T, currently typing on it now. I'm hoping the process will be as straight forward with the AT&T model. I'll give it a go when I get home and report back.
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Looks like AT&T is locked down. After going through the above steps on Motorola's site. "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
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Has anyone figured out how to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T model?
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filthyfnj24 said:
Has anyone figured out how to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T model?
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If the website says no then it won't work. Sorry!
seniorstew said:
If the website says no then it won't work. Sorry!
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Do you think an ATT sim will work in a T-Mobile model?
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filthyfnj24 said:
Do you think an ATT sim will work in a T-Mobile model?
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If you buy it full price you can unlock it. Check the LTE bands first though
seniorstew said:
If you buy it full price you can unlock it. Check the LTE bands first though
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I think that will be the route I take. There's a couple of T-Mobile and Sprint variants floating around on eBay, I'm assuming from their BOGO offers.
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I can confirm Verizon is locked as well and can't be unlocked by the factory
cliberti said:
I can confirm Verizon is locked as well and can't be unlocked by the factory
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You got it straight from Verizon? I'm only asking because I got mine from Motorola and I'm wondering if than boot loader can be unlocked .
I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.
bart bart said:
I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.
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You can disable or uninstall all of the tmobile bloat they put on there.
bart bart said:
I got my T-Mobile Z2 Force and was easily able to unlock the bootloader using the same method thru Motorola website. I was also able to confirm that "TWRP 3.1.1 albus" for Z2 Play does NOT work on this phone, it just freezes. For the love of god please someone get this phone rooted so I can delete all the startup crap and have a clean phone. Thank you in advance.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
This may help with getting things frozen without root. Im still waiting on my device =( Damn employee purchases suck
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-systemui-tuner-t3588675
Found this worked to disable my NFC icon when the inbuilt systemui tuner didn't have it as an option. Hope we get kernel source pretty soon and get this beast rooted.
Sweet then hopefully some custom roms
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It looks like we don't need custom recovery to install Magisk root anymore. The biggest problem now is that we don't have a kernel image for our current roms. Moto still hasn't released kernel source for the Moto Z2 Play yet so I'm not super hopeful about getting ours anytime soon. Betting we don't get it until after Android O is available.
Team DevDigitel said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
This may help with getting things frozen without root. Im still waiting on my device =( Damn employee purchases suck
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This doesn't work on the motorola. It says device not supported?
ski21 said:
This doesn't work on the motorola. It says device not supported?
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Yeah i noticed that.. too bad it's only a Samsung thing i Guess.
Anyone tried the twrp for the moto z ?
We need root
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XirXes said:
It looks like we don't need custom recovery to install Magisk root anymore. The biggest problem now is that we don't have a kernel image for our current roms. Moto still hasn't released kernel source for the Moto Z2 Play yet so I'm not super hopeful about getting ours anytime soon. Betting we don't get it until after Android O is available.
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Maybe someone will leak them or maybe would could buy it from somewere im not really sure just putting idea out
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