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[Q] [Help appreciated] OEM Locked N6 with clean partitions

Question:
How do I recover to stock ROM with the given situation?
Situation:
1. OEM locked phone
2. No OS installed
3. Unable to unlock phone (fastboot oem unlock requires authorization from the OS - which sadly is not available)
3. Teamwin recovery image bootloops
4. Only have access to bootloader
How I got here:
N6's proximity sensor bug led me to tinker with system files, hoping to calibrate the device's sensors. A bad move on my part broked the entire set of sensors - no barometer, compass, proximity, etc.
I was tinkering around with ROMS and stock firmware in hops of fixing the sensors, when I wiped the partitions clean (full format) and rebooted to bootloader. Another bad move on my end to try 'fastboot oem lock' at this point of time.
So... here I am... a softbricked N6
Advice is much appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
Thanks!

Boot to bootloader
fastboot format userdata
fastboot format cache
Hopefully you'll be able to boot twrp then.

rootSU said:
Boot to bootloader
fastboot format userdata
fastboot format cache
Hopefully you'll be able to boot twrp then.
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We need to rename you "Ace". Like a World War one pilot. How many N6 users have you helped out of this predicament?

cam30era said:
We need to rename you "Ace". Like a World War one pilot. How many N6 users have you helped out of this predicament?
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I'm pretty sure he has a hotkey set up so you can just cut-and-paste this solution .
Sent from my Benzo'd Google N6 on VZ

cam30era said:
We need to rename you "Ace". Like a World War one pilot. How many N6 users have you helped out of this predicament?
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We don't know if it's worked yet. If it doesn't work, there's nothing he can do.
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DebianDog said:
I'm pretty sure he has a hotkey set up so you can just cut-and-paste this solution .
Sent from my Benzo'd Google N6 on VZ
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I don't think they know what hockey is, in the UK. And what's that got to do with the price of tomatoes?
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rootSU said:
Lord Flashheart
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I like it.
Maybe Snoopy (aka The Red Baron) as your new avatar?

DebianDog said:
I'm pretty sure he has a hotkey set up so you can just cut-and-paste this solution .
Sent from my Benzo'd Google N6 on VZ
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Not this one. Its short enough to type. Longer answers I do copy paste
cam30era said:
I don't think they know what hockey is, in the UK. And what's that got to do with the price of tomatoes?
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We know what Hotkeys are and Hockey in the UK. GB came 4th in the 2014 Field Hockey world cup. We also have ice hockey teams.
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cam30era said:
I don't think they know what hockey is, in the UK. And what's that got to do with the price of tomatoes?
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I like it.
Maybe Snoopy (aka The Red Baron) as your new avatar?
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Nah, the red baron was our enemy in world war 1.

rootSU said:
Nah, the red baron was our enemy in world war 1.
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How about this one?

rootSU said:
We don't know if it's worked yet. If it doesn't work, there's nothing he can do.
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It worked! Thanks a ton Ace!

On the same note, any tips on restoring sensors (barometer/luminosity/compass/magnetic field/proximity/accelerometer)? Looks like it's still borked Apps to test these sensors reported "No sensor".

Load a ROM that has that fix?
Sent from my Benzo'd Google N6 on VZ

DebianDog said:
Load a ROM that has that fix?
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Thanks for the suggestion!
I've already tried flashing in various versions of stock images (5.0 - 5.1), and also custom ROMS. Sensors are still offline.
Tried to go for a clean install (formatting partitions before flashing) too.
So far it's still borked.

bootloader0 said:
On the same note, any tips on restoring sensors (barometer/luminosity/compass/magnetic field/proximity/accelerometer)? Looks like it's still borked Apps to test these sensors reported "No sensor".
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Yeah, install stock and see if they work...if not, it seems you have a broken device.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

rootSU said:
Boot to bootloader
fastboot format userdata
fastboot format cache
Hopefully you'll be able to boot twrp then.
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I've added this to post #2 in my bootloader thread. Thanks for posting this numerous times.

[MOD][HACK] Mobile Hotspot Hack for Xperia Z3V [23.0.E.1.44]

This mod enables the Mobile Hotspot feature on your Xperia Z3V without checking for tether entitlement. (In other words, you can use the mobile hotspot feature even if you are not paying for it on your Verizon account.)
Prerequisites:
1. You must have a rooted Xperia Z3V on build 23.0.E.1.44.
2. You must have the XZ Dual Recovery installed. http://nut.xperia-files.com/
3. Reboot into either TWRP or PHILZ and flash the attached file. View attachment TetherNativeTWRP.zip
4. Reboot
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Note: Under settings--> About Phone--> Build Number it will show "XperiaPop 1.0" That's because this mod is from my XperiaPop Rom. This shouldn't affect anything.
If I helped you in any way, don't forget to THANK ME!

Chance for lollipop update?

Also, this module was working for me on stock and updated 4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Testing now on lollipop as well without issue
Sorry, not to step on your thread by any means. Thanks so much for your time and development on the z3v

darker_slayer said:
Also, this module was working for me on stock and updated 4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Testing now on lollipop as well without issue
Sorry, not to step on your thread by any means. Thanks so much for your time and development on the z3v
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I updated to lollipop a few weeks ago. Just today I booted into recovery to flash this file and I am now in a boot loop. Probably gonna have to factory reset now. Do not recommend flashing.

The file in the op or the xposed module I quoted?

darker_slayer said:
The file in the op or the xposed module I quoted?
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The file in the OP. Took me hours to get my phone back... Guess I will have to revert to older firmware now, root, and then update to be lollipop rooted again. Dangit.

Go ahead and try the xposed module I linked next time around. Works for me, from the built in hotspot app as well as the power toggles homescreen widget by painless apps (which is what I regularly use)

please help... need mod for lollipop also.....

Just install xposed installer apk and download xtheter in the app........ Problem solved! Hit thanks

Does installing exposed cause any issues with 5.02 firmware?

Aphex33 said:
Does installing exposed cause any issues with 5.02 firmware?
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No

GigaSPX said:
No
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Hi, thanks for the confirmation. Can you send me a link to the compatible Xposed thread? Thx in advance.

Aphex33 said:
Hi, thanks for the confirmation. Can you send me a link to the compatible Xposed thread? Thx in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Next time, just Google it yourself. As far as which file it is, it's one of them that's just "--arm" and no numbers following it. I don't remember.

Aphex33 said:
Does installing exposed cause any issues with 5.02 firmware?
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no issues dude... working fine.

p.shashikiran94 said:
no issues dude... working fine.
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Awesome, thanks. Gonna back up and flash!

did you solve the problem?? I did the same as you did and I even did Factory Reset and still unable to get out of the loop! did I break my Z3v???
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Jdelta9889 said:
I updated to lollipop a few weeks ago. Just today I booted into recovery to flash this file and I am now in a boot loop. Probably gonna have to factory reset now. Do not recommend flashing.
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I going through the same problem. I even trying to Factory Reset and it's not working. Did you ever get out of the infinite loop??

salouri said:
did you solve the problem?? I did the same as you did and I even did Factory Reset and still unable to get out of the loop! did I break my Z3v???
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I going through the same problem. I even trying to Factory Reset and it's not working. Did you ever get out of the infinite loop??
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I have a different phone now, but I believe I had to reset the phone while pressing the buttons to get it into download mode.. not to be confused with recovery mode. When you are in download mode use the flash tool to flash original firmware. Let me know if you need more help.

Worked it out
Jdelta9889 said:
I have a different phone now, but I believe I had to reset the phone while pressing the buttons to get it into download mode.. not to be confused with recovery mode. When you are in download mode use the flash tool to flash original firmware. Let me know if you need more help.
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Luckily I had the stock firmware on my SD card so I flashed it. (after switching to recovery from the boot loop). I found another post about hacking the Hotspot and that one worked just fine for me.
Thanks.

can you provide the link?

[6.0] Factory Image Now Live

Just an FYI... The factory images are now live!
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Download Link
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-mra58k-factory-52364034.tgz
It should be noted that there is some permission related issues if you remove the -w flag from the flashall.bat file. For now you are better off running the upgrade without modification.
Rooting Notes:
See this post

I have most the the android website feeds in my Feedly and i was following up for this update since morning.
Your post was the first with this info. Well done bro, thank you

I have flashed on my N5 and its working on the first boot. Sure is taking some time. I will post some screen shots as soon as I get my ADB active.
EDIT: Few pictures added to OP

Is there a TWRP flashble update rom ?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

guinnes.s said:
Is there a TWRP flashble update rom ?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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At the moment it is only fastboot compatible.

Can I download and upgrade from Lollipop to Marshmallow without wiping my phone and keeping my data intact?

ern88 said:
Can I download and upgrade from Lollipop to Marshmallow without wiping my phone and keeping my data intact?
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You need to edit the flashall.bat script to do that.

fosser2 said:
You need to edit the flashall.bat script to do that.
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which is located at?
and what should i change in that .bat file?

it's a bit dangerous to be sure backup data and clean install is the best way or wait ota update

fosser2 said:
You need to edit the flashall.bat script to do that.
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Thanks, thats exactly the answer I hoped for. My phone is unlocked. Can't wait to get home from work and update.

legendnexus said:
which is located at?
and what should i change in that .bat file?
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To prevent your device from being wiped, open the flash-all.bat file in a text editor like Notepad++. Edit the line containing “fastboot -w update” and remove the -w switch before saving the file.
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Source

When will Nexus 5s get OTA updates?

No idea for the OTA. Probaby released at staggered times to different places in the world.

OnlySkills said:
When will Nexus 5s get OTA updates?
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It's normally a matter of a week before OTA's start pushing. Remember all phones will not receive it at the same time.

Can someone clarify this for me:
im on 5.1.1 with twrp recovery. Can i wipe all except internal storage in TWRP and then fastboot flash everything except userdata.img? This would prevent the internal memory from being wiped(consequence of flashing userdata.img). Would this work and be a clean flash?

fosser2 said:
I have flashed on my N5 and its working on the first boot. Sure is taking some time. I will post some screen shots as soon as I get my ADB active.
EDIT: Few pictures added to OP
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how long did it take for the first boot? mine seems to be taking forever... flashed properly n everything, just seems to be taking WAY longer than ever before

tehopeologist said:
how long did it take for the first boot? mine seems to be taking forever... flashed properly n everything, just seems to be taking WAY longer than ever before
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Mine took about 5 min. It did seem much longer than a normal install.

fosser2 said:
Mine took about 5 min. It did seem much longer than a normal install.
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mine's definitely hitting the 10min mark... hm. gonna keep letting it do its thing for another 10min and if it doesn't boot i'll restart the flash process. pretty sure i flashed everything needed like i always do...

Booting up :3 So excited!

New camera?

Woke up to a system update this morning

Looks like I received my first OTA update to 8.1. That was fast. Hopefully nothing is broken.
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Retarded Timing said:
Looks like I received my first OTA update to 8.1. That was fast. Hopefully nothing is broken.
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Same.

Disabled updates in case of root!

nyttliv7 said:
Disabled updates in case of root!
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Same here. Tmo.
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guytano86 said:
Same here. Tmo.
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They removed the option to disable updates. Smh ??*

guytano86 said:
Same here. Tmo.
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They removed the option to disable updates. Smh ??*
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Disable all update files with package disabler pro!

Systemless root via Magisk, at least eventually. Soon as we have bootloader unlock and TWRP.
Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Got the update too.

Anybody catch the release notes?
Pretty big update with 717mb

Can anyone share your new software version please?
Edit: my bad! It's in the first post!
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Retarded Timing said:
Looks like I received my first OTA update to 8.1. That was fast. Hopefully nothing is broken. View attachment 4635760
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What Carrier are you using guys?

nyttliv7 said:
Can anyone share your new software version please?
Edit: my bad! It's in the first post!
What Carrier are you using guys?
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8.1
Verizon

nyttliv7 said:
What Carrier are you using guys?
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T-mobile

Thanks guys
Curious if it's the big camera update? I'm not sure, but I think Sprint already got it...

I have the unlocked version....these updates were there the first time I turned my phone on a few weeks ago.

Why wouldn't you want OTA updates if you plan on eventually rooting? I've never rooted before, but I really want to root this phone. Always told myself I'd do it on the next phone I buy.
What issues would arise from updating before you root? Wouldn't you have to wipe anyway? Or do you want to avoid any possible bugs with new updates? Just a little confused.
Thanks!

DiZzyBonne said:
Why wouldn't you want OTA updates if you plan on eventually rooting? I've never rooted before, but I really want to root this phone. Always told myself I'd do it on the next phone I buy.
What issues would arise from updating before you root? Wouldn't you have to wipe anyway? Or do you want to avoid any possible bugs with new updates? Just a little confused.
Thanks!
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Because many times root may only work for certain software versions. If someone achieves root for a specific version, and you have updated your device, you may not be able to obtain root.

Got one for tmobile/h932 as well though it's just a security patch. Bummer . Would like a stable 8.1 over root.

Jooosty said:
Anybody catch the release notes?
Pretty big update with 717mb
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Feels like camera improving was made like the unlocked versions

Getting a software update on Sprint model right now. Didn't get a prompt beforehand, but assuming it's October security patch.
Edit: weak change log, but definitely included Oct security update.

System Updates
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grabber5.0 said:
Getting a software update on Sprint model right now. Didn't get a prompt beforehand, but assuming it's October security patch.
Edit: weak change log, but definitely included Oct security update.
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Guys, don't forget that many times it's crucial to not update if you want root!

Root and Bootloader achieved kinda...

I have the LG V40 with Sprint , on Slot A i have US Unlocked Pie rooted with Magisk and on Slot B i have stock Sprint Oreo not rooted.
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The correct Com port needed has been blocked giving double fail on every command seems to have been patched

Yeah most everything seems patched as of right now, hopefully more devs appear on this seen

I can help you with the route if you would like to try because I have launch day firmware on Verizon.
When I was with Sprint I helped achieve Perma root on ICS with the Evo 4G

ps3hacker3 said:
Yeah most everything seems patched as of right now, hopefully more devs appear on this seen
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what you guys need is a kdz file with root built in and signed. again, and than flash with LG tool, this was accomplished with lg v10 from att with locked bootloader.... the best thing would be to dump the firmware and then break down and add root...

i42o said:
what you guys need is a kdz file with root built in and signed. again, and than flash with LG tool, this was accomplished with lg v10 from att with locked bootloader.... the best thing would be to dump the firmware and then break down and add root...
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I mean you dont need root to copy a system apk to sd card with certain file managers but I wonder if I can copy the entire system partition ?

i42o said:
what you guys need is a kdz file with root built in and signed. again, and than flash with LG tool, this was accomplished with lg v10 from att with locked bootloader.... the best thing would be to dump the firmware and then break down and add root...
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I thought the LG tool needs official signage....

someone in China root V409n
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How????

Holly jumping George Magisk! We need that asap.

twoxa said:
Holly jumping George Magisk! We need that asap.
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Whatttt ???

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Whatttt ???
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I sent him a PM but no response so far, and it shows bootloader unlock....

Yeah that looks rather interesting, it might be possible this guy whoever this is doesn't know English perhaps? Someone report back with any findings, I'm questioning this even being remotely possible

Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
I sent him a PM but no response so far, and it shows bootloader unlock....
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Hopefully.. Im curious about what he did? ?

Man I'd love to see root for this device. I just got the TMO variant. Really like it but of course we're limited LOL. Need root access.

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What's the source of these? Where did you get these photos?

These screenshots look to good to be fake and everything makes sense.
Someone should text this guy in Chinese via Google translate.

hello, these photos come from an LG repair shop (Not official). They just post the photos, never share the root guide.

Well they're assholes then lol

asialove2013 said:
hello, these photos come from an LG repair shop (Not official). They just post the photos, never share the root guide.
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Bruh :V