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Nexus 6 stuck in 7.0 but getting montly patches

My N6 is still waiting 7.1.1 OTA, surprisingly, security patches come on schedule, but almost three months after release, OTA is not coming. Yes, I know I can sideload it, but one of the reasons I decided not to root it was not losing the ability of OTA updates.... any hint?
Thanks.

Pocket_rocket said:
My N6 is still waiting 7.1.1 OTA, surprisingly, security patches come on schedule, but almost three months after release, OTA is not coming. Yes, I know I can sideload it, but one of the reasons I decided not to root it was not losing the ability of OTA updates.... any hint?
Thanks.
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You can flash the stock rom and you will receive OTA . Unlocking bootloader dosen't mean root.
You WILL receive OTA updates just do as follows
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash latest fastboot images
3. Lock bootloader - optional.
Make sure you don't keep TWRP recovery. It isn't that good for installing OTA packages via system update.
Please follow the guides if you don't know how to do them. Download the latest one named 7.1.1
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1. Unlock bootloader
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@Pocket_rocket Just a warning though... Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device.
Use the full OTA image instead. I believe there's no need for an unlocked bootloader then.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Edit: a word of caution... If you decide to sideload the OTA, it's not a bad idea to keep your bootloader unlocked. If anything goes wrong along the way, you can then fix it.
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
Edit 2 (I just woke up, gimme a break ): If you use Android Pay or anything else dependent on SafetyNet, you can't keep your bootloader unlocked (without further tinkering) since that triggers SN.

Didgeridoohan said:
@Pocket_rocket Just a warning though... Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device.
Use the full OTA image instead. I believe there's no need for an unlocked bootloader then.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Edit: a word of caution... If you decide to sideload the OTA, it's not a bad idea to keep your bootloader unlocked. If anything goes wrong along the way, you can then fix it.
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
Edit 2 (I just woke up, gimme a break ): If you use Android Pay or anything else dependent on SafetyNet, you can't keep your bootloader unlocked (without further tinkering) since that triggers SN.
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Hi Didgeridoohan, Mine is now NBD92D (AT&T version and update thru OTA) but I don't see any AT&T logo on the back and my city(HK) does not have any AT&T service. Do you have any idea on this(Actually my Nexus 6 is from Australia).
In addition, if I keep sideload the OTA image N6F26U will cause any problem(except the Android Pay)? As you mention that Google does not approve any 7.1.1 AT&T version(Just tried to sideload N6F26U, it said can't install over a newer version).
Thanks so much in advance.

kvk026 said:
You can flash the stock rom and you will receive OTA . Unlocking bootloader dosen't mean root.
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Yes, but I am too lazy to reconfigure my phone after wipe. Tons of apps, accounts, tweaks etc.
Didgeridoohan said:
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
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No. I'm on Vodafone (Spain) but I purchased this phone right on Amazon, so no pesky carrier should be acting as a man in the middle, I guess...
I mean, the phone runs decently well, but, given the fact that 7.1.1 will be the last update for this model, I want it. I wonder if is just a matter of patience or there is some other issue that is preventing my phone to get the OTA.
Thanks.

I have the same issue, m on NBD92D, which seems to ATT only, but there's no AT&T in India. I tried sideloading N6F26U, but it didn't work. Any idea how I can get 7.1, apart from waiting?
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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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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.
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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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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
Disable system updates in Developer Options
ALL MODELS

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!

Still no November Update?

Still have not received the OTA Nov update, went to Dev Images site and I do not see build# ending in A4, see screenshot. Can I manually flash another version, A1/B1...etc?
Anyone else on this Build#?
Thank you
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Hang in there. All in the same boat..

Google posted an update. Verizon service phones will now get it the week of 11/16.

Oh didn't know.... Thanks all that replied.
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bigmike35 said:
Google posted an update. Verizon service phones will now get it the week of 11/16.
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It makes me wonder if the folks that moved to Verizon after they received the November update will get another update.

cougar11 said:
Still have not received the OTA Nov update, went to Dev Images site and I do not see build# ending in A4, see screenshot. Can I manually flash another version, A1/B1...etc?
Anyone else on this Build#?
Thank you
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Bobby, been here since oh droid. Haven't rooted since then. Now 77 you. Do you think Verizon has Google by the balls again, or is this just a 5 g thing.

GolfOX said:
Bobby, been here since oh droid. Haven't rooted since then. Now 77 you. Do you think Verizon has Google by the balls again, or is this just a 5 g thing.
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Not sure if it's a 5G thing or not since I have 5g with the new firmware that I received before I came over to Verizon.

Please use the search, this is already the third thread related to November Update not coming

saturday_night said:
Please use the search, this is already the third thread related to November Update not coming
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From what I've seen, I'm not sure anyone uses search. ?

Tel864 said:
From what I've seen, I'm not sure anyone uses search.
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It's now listed on the Verizon site but nothing OTA or image available yet on Google.

bobby janow said:
It's now listed on the Verizon site but nothing OTA or image available yet on Google.
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As posted earlier in this thread according to Google it should be today.

Tel864 said:
As posted earlier in this thread according to Google it should be today.
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Yes, I know it should be according to all the reports from last week. Today I looked at the Verizon update site and it was finally posted that it's available as of today and to sync your device or wait for it. Would have been nice to just post the OTA file or system image but I guess they can't do that. So hopefully Google will post it sometime today. That's basically what I was saying. I'm curious if you get the update since you just switched to Verizon after the Nov update.

bobby janow said:
Yes, I know it should be according to all the reports from last week. Today I looked at the Verizon update site and it was finally posted that it's available as of today and to sync your device or wait for it. Would have been nice to just post the OTA file or system image but I guess they can't do that. So hopefully Google will post it sometime today. That's basically what I was saying. I'm curious if you get the update since you just switched to Verizon after the Nov update.
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No, I still have the same November update I had. Over on Reddit some folks are already getting it. I compared my build number to theirs and we have different build numbers. Since I'm getting 5g I'm not sure what I'll miss if anything if I have to wait until December for a Verizon build. I won't know if it would activate 5g uw but I wouldn't know anyway since I don't have a 5g chip.

bobby janow said:
Yes, I know it should be according to all the reports from last week. Today I looked at the Verizon update site and it was finally posted that it's available as of today and to sync your device or wait for it. Would have been nice to just post the OTA file or system image but I guess they can't do that. So hopefully Google will post it sometime today. That's basically what I was saying. I'm curious if you get the update since you just switched to Verizon after the Nov update.
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Just finished installing build # RD1B201105.010. Pulled OTA.

GolfOX said:
Just finished installing build # RD1B201105.010. Pulled OTA.
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OK thanks. That's the same build as the guy on Reddit. I have build RD1A.201105.003.C1
LOL, I may be stuck between builds until December. If everything is working, I guess I can't complain though. What's the saying? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. ?
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Just finished installing build # RD1B201105.010. Pulled OTA.
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Is yours a factory unlocked phone?

Tel864 said:
OK thanks. That's the same build as the guy on Reddit. I have build RD1A.201105.003.C1
LOL, I may be stuck between builds until December. If everything is working, I guess I can't complain though. What's the saying? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. ?
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Is yours a factory unlocked phone?
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No. Purchased through Verizon trade in offer.

GolfOX said:
No. Purchased through Verizon trade in offer.
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On further research it appears that doesn't matter. I think the same version goes out to all phones.

I got my update today and have Verizon 5G Nationwide now

For preferred Network Type (under Mobile Network), do we need to leave Global or LTE/CDMA?

bigmike35 said:
For preferred Network Type (under Mobile Network), do we need to leave Global or LTE/CDMA?
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Global

[Fixed] [Android 12 beta] My P5 fails downgrading to Android 11

Hi everybody !
I've been testing Android 12 almost since it's release but now I'd like to sell my Pixel 5 so I have to downgrade it from Android 12 to Android 11.
I already rolled out from the beta program from the Google website. But when I'm searching for an update in the settings, it keeps saying "Preparing the system update". Now it's been 2 hours and still nothing happens.
I tried a factory reset but the problem is still here.
Do you guys have any idea of what I can do ?
Thanks !
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!J2B! said:
Hi everybody !
I've been testing Android 12 almost since it's release but now I'd like to sell my Pixel 5 so I have to downgrade it from Android 12 to Android 11.
I already rolled out from the beta program from the Google website. But when I'm searching for an update in the settings, it keeps saying "Preparing the system update". Now it's been 2 hours and still nothing happens.
I tried a factory reset but the problem is still here.
Do you guys have any idea of what I can do ?
Thanks !
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I wonder if you'll need to use/flash the A11 factory image.

andybones said:
I wonder if you'll need to use/flash the A11 factory image.
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That's what I think too but I am so lazy haha my bootloader is still locked...

!J2B! said:
That's what I think too but I am so lazy haha my bootloader is still locked...
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Haha, I understand.
But I mean, if you're going to be flashing the image it's only 1 command line, well 2. 1 to unlock bootloader and 1 to lock.
You can ddoooo eeeiittttt!
Lol
Honestly, though, best of luck to you. Keep us updated on if you decide to kill laziness or to continue to wait, and the results on either.

Haha I'll tell you once I've decided what to do but I don't think I'll wait. I have to sell it before the Pixel 6 is released haha

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That's what I think too but I am so lazy haha my bootloader is still locked...
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Yeah, I agree it's not that difficult but it is time consuming. First you will need to unlock the bootloader and that will do a factory reset. Then the login procedure and flashing the latest factory image for 11 with a full wipe. Then relocking to bootloader with another factory reset and logging in again. Then deleting all your accounts so FRP isn't triggered when you sell it. Or wait until 12 is released, get the OTA and then sell it. I would make sure the OEM switch is set to unlocking until the very end. You never know.

bobby janow said:
Yeah, I agree it's not that difficult but it is time consuming. First you will need to unlock the bootloader and that will do a factory reset. Then the login procedure and flashing the latest factory image for 11 with a full wipe. Then relocking to bootloader with another factory reset and logging in again. Then deleting all your accounts so FRP isn't triggered when you sell it. Or wait until 12 is released, get the OTA and then sell it. I would make sure the OEM switch is set to unlocking until the very end. You never know.
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I've thought about waiting the official release of Android 12 too. I've heard that the official release comes before the release of the next Pixel si that would let me some days to sell it.

!J2B! said:
I've thought about waiting the official release of Android 12 too. I've heard that the official release comes before the release of the next Pixel si that would let me some days to sell it.
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Yes. Announcement, pre order, in the stores. Android 12 will be live weeks ahead of delivery of the P6

I'll think about it then. But my problem may not be fixed with the official release if it's still looking for the update

!J2B! said:
I'll think about it then. But my problem may not be fixed with the official release if it's still looking for the update
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You'll get an ota with the official release, then you're off the beta and it won't look for anything other than the monthly updates.

Relocking the bootloader should not be necessary. Try using the Android Flash Tool to flash the latest factory image. Try force flashing all partitions (I believe this requires a wipe) and if that doesn't work disable verity and verification. I did try to downgrade from the 12 Beta 5 before I got root working, but I was doing it manually via command line, and the phone wouldn't reboot into fastbootd.

Okay the problem is fixed ! I turned on the phone yesterday before going to bed and this morning it finally found the "update". I could downgrade it to Android 11 through the official way !
So if the problem appears to one of you : be very patient
Thank you for your help guys !

General Turn off Easy Unlock in AOSP Mods (v2.3.0) before updating to November Update

Easy unlock in AOSP mods version 2.3.0 is not compatible with the November software update, 13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.001, Nov 2022). If it's enabled after you update, whenever you try to input pin and let the feature work, phone will not unlock and go back to lockscreen. Can possibly try to hit enter before the mod activates when you enter pin. Otherwise will have to disable/remove mod.

Hi,
Im new with root, can you please send me instructions how to update via OTA if I have root? Thank you very much!
You do it through Official Google Android Flash Tool?

efkosk said:
Hi,
Im new with root, can you please send me instructions how to update via OTA if I have root? Thank you very much!
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I used pixelflasher to update. Here's the main xda thread with a guide posted. I also recommend to read the most recent comments on the thread as well as the support thread for your device before you update.
📳🔥 PixelFlasher, a GUI tool for flashing / updating / rooting / managing Pixel phones.
DESCRIPTION As the name suggests this is an application to flash (update) Pixel™ phones (possibly all Google™ made phones/tablets, YMMV.) PixelFlasher at its core is a UI layer (with bells and whistles) on top of adb / fastboot commands, hence...
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xdeeranx said:
I used pixelflasher to update. Here's the main xda thread with a guide posted. I also recommend to read the most recent comments on the thread as well as the support thread for your device before you update.
📳🔥 PixelFlasher, a GUI tool for flashing / updating / rooting / managing Pixel phones.
DESCRIPTION As the name suggests this is an application to flash (update) Pixel™ phones (possibly all Google™ made phones/tablets, YMMV.) PixelFlasher at its core is a UI layer (with bells and whistles) on top of adb / fastboot commands, hence...
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Sorry to spam your thread here.
Did you install Factory image or Full ota image via pixelflasher?
Well thank you

efkosk said:
Sorry to spam your thread here.
Did you install Factory image or Full ota image via pixelflasher?
Well thank you
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Just follow the guide. You download the factory image. Then the guide will help you patch the necessary files needed to flash and update. You won't lose your data as long as you select the "keep data" option.

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Just follow the guide. You download the factory image. Then the guide will help you patch the necessary files needed to flash and update. You won't lose your data as long as you select the "keep data" option.
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Thank you, I was exactly worried about the data.. I spent about 15 hours setting up all the modules :- D

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Thank you, I was exactly worried about the data.. I spent about 15 hours setting up all the modules :- D
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Yup. Ask if you are confused about anything. Also if you have AOSP mods, remember to turn off easy unlock before you use pixelflasher. That specific option is not compatible with this update using AOSP mods 2.3.0.

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Yup. Ask if you are confused about anything. Also if you have AOSP mods, remember to turn off easy unlock before you use pixelflasher. That specific option is not compatible with this update using AOSP mods 2.3.0.
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I turned it off thanks to you
Can you please recommend the best way to back up the entire phone?

efkosk said:
I turned it off thanks to you
Can you please recommend the best way to back up the entire phone?
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I wouldn't be able to tell you best way to back up phone. I just do a normal backup using settings and google drive.

Thank you for your help and time.
So I updated the whole thing, and then I found out that I updated the same firmware :- D
I have the sw version installed (TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022)
in the settings it offers me the November update (OTA).
at https://developers.google.com/android/images it is still Oct 2022
Am I doing / watching something wrong? Or is there simply an OTA update, but it is still not possible to download it from the website? Well thank you!

efkosk said:
Thank you for your help and time.
So I updated the whole thing, and then I found out that I updated the same firmware :- D
I have the sw version installed (TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022)
in the settings it offers me the November update (OTA).
at https://developers.google.com/android/images it is still Oct 2022
Am I doing / watching something wrong? Or is there simply an OTA update, but it is still not possible to download it from the website? Well thank you!
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You have a pixel 7 right? If you followed the steps correctly, most likely you downloaded the wrong file then.
The factory images are organised from oldest to newest, newest being at the bottom. So you need to make sure you downloaded the "TD1A.221105.001, Nov 2022" version depending if you have the verizon version or not.
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oh, so there are only 2 versions? mine and verizon? Well, I'm an idiot. Well thank you! I already have it updated, everything is ok.

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oh, so there are only 2 versions? mine and verizon? Well, I'm an idiot. Well thank you! I already have it updated, everything is ok.
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No problem. Glad you managed to update successfully!

@xdeeranx can you explain what easy unlock does? i cant figure it out.

veitograf said:
@xdeeranx can you explain what easy unlock does? i cant figure it out.
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Easy unlock makes it so whenever you enter the pin for your passcode, you don't have to hit enter. Once you enter the correct numbers, it automatically unlocks.

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Easy unlock makes it so whenever you enter the pin for your passcode, you don't have to hit enter. Once you enter the correct numbers, it automatically unlocks.
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I think i just use Fingerprint sensor unlock that's way quicker...reset up my FP .. basically now it works 10/10..had some hard time when i just get my P7..moved from OP9 btw..