Hello XDA forums,
I have recently been interested in the idea of rooting my Nexus 6, could anybody guide me through the steps or at least point me in the right direction. Please keep in mind that I have no previous experience in rooting devices.
Many thanks, rom889.
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Model: Nexus 6
Version: Marshmallow
Build Number: MRA58N
Security Level Patch: 1 November 2015
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Hi mate,
First enable developer options and check usb debugging and allow oem unlocking
Go to bootloader and unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock)
Then flash a custom recovery (TWRP) and a custom kernel right after that
Flash a superSU.zip (2.52) file in recovery.
After reboot install BusyBox from Play (for the apps that depend on it)
If you want to flash a custom rom anyway then you can flash it in the custom recovery right away and skip the flash kernel/superSU.zip/BusyBox steps.
keep the setting "OEM unlocking" in developer options enabled. If you do so "device protection" is disabled (which can lock you out from your google account for 72 hours)
And an added tip: unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device (locking it does that too), so make sure to keep a backup of anything you don't want to loose.
Thanks for the replies, I'll get onto this tomorrow. Much appreciated!
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Hey everyone,
I was just wondering what I need to do when i receive the device. I am in Australia and the phone might be the Chinese model.
So is there anything I have to do with the phone to make it usable as I've heard you need to flash on the global ROM.
How do I properly set up my device for use?
Thanks
MrMoistWalrus said:
Hey everyone,
I was just wondering what I need to do when i receive the device. I am in Australia and the phone might be the Chinese model.
So is there anything I have to do with the phone to make it usable as I've heard you need to flash on the global ROM.
How do I properly set up my device for use?
Thanks
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Not easy.To flash the global version miui,you need to unblock your boolloader, then download the global package,and flash it with the miflash.But to unlock the bootloader,you need a mi account and make a Application.
MrMoistWalrus said:
Hey everyone,
I was just wondering what I need to do when i receive the device. I am in Australia and the phone might be the Chinese model.
So is there anything I have to do with the phone to make it usable as I've heard you need to flash on the global ROM.
How do I properly set up my device for use?
Thanks
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If you bought from a chinese-based online store, most likely your device has a fake ROM. To get rid of that ROM, you need to unlock bootloader. No matter if you want to flash an official ROM or unofficial xiaomi.eu. You can try to change ROM with MIUI Updater app, but most probably it will not work from a fake ROM.
To unlock bootloader you need at least a couple of things: a xiaomi account you can create here Mi Account -> account.xiaomi.com
After you create your MI account you need to request unlock here MI Unlock en.miui.com/unlock and wait several days to be approved for unlocking. In my case it took 4 or 5 days before I received an SMS of approval.
Then download MI Unlock app (Windows) and search a manual for unlocking device (you need to activate developer options).
In order to unlock bootloader you need a Chinese ROM (stable or dev) but If I'm not wrong all 'fake' devices come with a chinese-based ROM, otherwise wouldn't be a fake ROM?
After you achieve unlocking you can flash any ROM, Global or China, unofficial like xiaomi.eu, etc..
Flash global rom without unlocking bootloader
There is a way to flash global rom without unlocking bootloader using special USB cable that you can make yourself if you still want to do so i'll gladly show you how I did with my phone.
If you are tired and irked by MIUI, I would strongly recommend you to quickly apply for Bootloader unlocking permission on the official Miui site. Afterwards, unlock your bootloader and install official TWRP recovery and a ROM of your choice such as CM14.1. That way, you will be able to experience the true "openess" and magic of Android!
You can install CyanogenMod ROM, but unfortunately you will get no updates, since project has been discontinued on Dec 31 . Their successor is http://lineageos.org/ but there's nothing on their web yet.
Do create a MiAccount.. and do remember your security pattern... what ever you intend to do next do those two things
no need to unlock bootloader.
Xiaomi flash ROM came with 2 method.
you can flash not only from fastboot mode ( bootloader mode ) but also from edl mode ( QDloader 9008 mode ).
- fastboot method need to unlock bootloader.
- EDL method not need to unlock bootloader .
EDL method even can unlock bootloader with unofficial method
I have rolled back from Anddroid 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0 to Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1.1, Now i want to go back to latest Android 7.0 , I dont know how to do it. Update app/HiSuit/HiCare app Says no update available.
My current Build is EVA-L19C185B180
md sabuj said:
I have rolled back from Anddroid 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0 to Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1.1, Now i want to go back to latest Android 7.0 , I dont know how to do it. Update app/HiSuit/HiCare app Says no update available.
My current Build is EVA-L19C185B180
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Download from Firmware Finder and install by DLOAD FullOTA-MF-PV (PV is important) EVA-L19c185b385, as on the screenshot
Or, follow the guide to rebrand to c432 and upgrade to Noogat (unlocked Bootloader is required):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72153575&postcount=2
zgfg said:
Download from Firmware Finder and install by DLOAD FullOTA-MF-PV (PV is important) EVA-L19c185b385, as on the screenshot
Or, follow the guide to rebrand to c432 and upgrade to Noogat (unlocked Bootloader is required):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72153575&postcount=2
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I have successfully upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat by the help of firmware finder app .
My current Build is EVA-L19C185B403.
Is there anyway to upgrade to Oreo without unlocking Bootloader? I don’t have a card to buy code from DCunlock.
md sabuj said:
I have successfully upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat by the help of firmware finder app .
My current Build is EVA-L19C185B403.
Is there anyway to upgrade to Oreo without unlocking Bootloader? I don’t have a card to buy code from DCunlock.
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No, you cannot flash TWRP and from TWRP the oeminfo and no-check recovery, network patch... without the unlocked Bootloader
zgfg said:
No, you cannot flash TWRP and from TWRP the oeminfo and no-check recovery, network patch... without the unlocked Bootloader
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I have found some videos and Threads saying some Huawei's Tool can read Bootloader Code.
Is it true?
md sabuj said:
I have found some videos and Threads saying some Huawei's Tool can read Bootloader Code.
Is it true?
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I don't know anything about 'some' such tools
DC Unlocker for 4 Euros will work for EMUI 5
zgfg said:
I don't know anything about 'some' such tools
DC Unlocker for 4 Euros will work
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Thank you?
zgfg said:
I don't know anything about 'some' such tools
DC Unlocker for 4 Euros will work for EMUI 5
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How much credits I have to buy from DC Unlocker for bootloader code?
md sabuj said:
How much credits I have to buy from DC Unlocker for bootloader code?
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4 Euros was enough for me two years ago (also P9).
Don't know if prices changed, but they have contact page and ask them directly
zgfg said:
4 Euros was enough for me two years ago (also P9).
Don't know if prices changed, but they have a contact page and ask them directly
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Brother, I have bought 4 credits from Dc Unlocker and successfully read Bootloader Code, Now will you please guide me on how to unlock the bootloader and rebrand for upgrading to Oreo?
md sabuj said:
Brother, I have bought 4 credits from Dc Unlocker and successfully read Bootloader Code, Now will you please guide me on how to unlock the bootloader and rebrand for upgrading to Oreo?
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First, keep your code (on several places, even printed on the paper), it is good for relocking/unlocking (you never know, some actions may lock the Bootloader back) for the lifetime of your phone.
You don't want to go buying the same thing again
Assuming you know how to enable OEM Unlock in Developer's menu and you are a little familiar with Fastboot, it is simple to unlock the Bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock <your code>
If not familiar, and if not clear as below, search on Google how to:
- enable Developer menu by clicking 7 times to the build number in Settings/About
- enable OEM unlock in Developer menu
- install "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" to Windoze (smallest, self containing package with everything for ADB and Fastboot)
- reboot to Fastboot: keep pressing Vol-, then Pow button
Unlocking Bootloader triggers hard-reset, wiping also Internal memory. Backup as much as you can - use Google account, HiSuite, WA own chat backup, copy DCIM to PC, Contacts can be exported to vcard file, etc
Rebranding to AL10c00, upgrading to b540 Oreo, applying the neccesary Network patch to make SiM card(s) working - all is in deep details explained in the OP posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849
Read two times before you start, and keep the instructions opened on the PC while doing - wrong moves can cause (soft) bricks
zgfg said:
First, keep your code (on several places, even printed on the paper), it is good for relocking/unlocking (you never know, some actions may lock the Bootloader back) for the lifetime of your phone.
You don't want to go buying the same thing again
Assuming you know how to enable OEM Unlock in Developer's menu and you are a little familiar with Fastboot, it is simple to unlock the Bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock <your code>
If not familiar, and if not clear as below, search on Google how to:
- enable Developer menu by clicking 7 times to the build number in Settings/About
- enable OEM unlock in Developer menu
- install "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" to Windoze (smallest, self containing package with everything for ADB and Fastboot)
- reboot to Fastboot: keep pressing Vol-, then Pow button
Unlocking Bootloader triggers hard-reset, wiping also Internal memory. Backup as much as you can - use Google account, HiSuite, WA own chat backup, copy DCIM to PC, Contacts can be exported to vcard file, etc
Rebranding to AL10c00, upgrading to b540 Oreo, applying the neccesary Network patch to make SiM card(s) working - all is in deep details explained in the OP posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849
Read two times before you start, and keep the instructions opened on the PC while doing - wrong moves can cause (soft) bricks
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Thank you, Brother, I have done all procedure and my device is now at Oreo, Build EVA-AL10 8.0.0.540(C00).
After doing all the required steps I have flashed Huawei's Official Recovery and enabled OTA, after that I have received an OTA update of 3 MB, Should I install the update or not?
SCREENSHOT
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9c7zZoN8fJ3Xq62DW1GAL2P_9maq1Bn/view?usp=sharing
md sabuj said:
First, keep your code (on several places, even printed on the paper), it is good for relocking/unlocking (you never know, some actions may lock the Bootloader back) for the lifetime of your phone.
You don't want to go buying the same thing again
Assuming you know how to enable OEM Unlock in Developer's menu and you are a little familiar with Fastboot, it is simple to unlock the Bootloader
Thank you, Brother, I have done all procedure and my device is now at Oreo, Build EVA-AL10 8.0.0.540(C00).
After doing all the required steps I have flashed Huawei's Official Recovery and enabled OTA, after that I have received an OTA update of 3 MB, Should I install the update or not?
SCREENSHOT
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9c7zZoN8fJ3Xq62DW1GAL2P_9maq1Bn/view?usp=sharing
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It is safe, just some Patch02 (never found exactly what for).
If you don't mind, you can skip (you can disable OTA - see in OP)
If you go for, you must first flash back the stock Recovery, hence not having TWRP. Not sure anymore, maybe also stock Ramdisk, hence not Magisk
Patch02 will not affect Network Patch or Face Unlock (cool add-on, see OP)
If you didn't apply Network patch yet, etc - then accept Patch02 and continue with OP instructions.
If you already rooted by Magisk, then don't bother with Patch02, too much trouble preparing clean sheet for OTA and rooting again
zgfg said:
It is safe, just some Patch02 (never found exactly what for).
If you don't mind, you can skip (you can disable OTA - see in OP)
If you go for, you must first flash back the stock Recovery, hence not having TWRP. Not sure anymore, maybe also stock Ramdisk, hence not Magisk
Patch02 will not affect Network Patch or Face Unlock (cool add-on, see OP)
If you didn't apply Network patch yet, etc - then accept Patch02 and continue with OP instructions.
If you already rooted by Magisk, then don't bother with Patch02, too much trouble preparing clean sheet for OTA and rooting again
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I have already applied Network Patch, See my both SIM is working.
Right now I don’t need Root so I'm skipping Magisk.
I just want to disappear the update available Notification, if the update is Safe I'll go for it.
zgfg said:
It is safe, just some Patch02 (never found exactly what for).
If you don't mind, you can skip (you can disable OTA - see in OP)
If you go for, you must first flash back the stock Recovery, hence not having TWRP. Not sure anymore, maybe also stock Ramdisk, hence not Magisk
Patch02 will not affect Network Patch or Face Unlock (cool add-on, see OP)
If you didn't apply Network patch yet, etc - then accept Patch02 and continue with OP instructions.
If you already rooted by Magisk, then don't bother with Patch02, too much trouble preparing clean sheet for OTA and rooting again
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I'm from Bangladesh, some Operator in our country introduced VoLTE.
It seems there is an option called VoLTE after upgrade to Oreo. Is it really works?
md sabuj said:
I'm from Bangladesh, some Operator in our country introduced VoLTE.
It seems there is an option called VoLTE after upgrade to Oreo. Is it really works?
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Nope, VoLTE does not work.
Everything else, like location sharing and Ok Google are fixed with Network patch, but not VoLTE.
The guy who did the whole majestic work went tired (although he believed he was close to fix VoLTE) and gave up. Later he upgraded to newer Huawei devices with Pie, etc, and eventually moved away from XDA
zgfg said:
Nope, VoLTE does not work.
Everything else, like location sharing and Ok Google are fixed with Network patch, but not VoLTE.
The guy who did the whole majestic work went tired (although he believed he was close to fix VoLTE) and gave up. Later he upgraded to newer Huawei devices with Pie, etc, and eventually moved away from XDA
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???
zgfg said:
Nope, VoLTE does not work.
Everything else, like location sharing and Ok Google are fixed with Network patch, but not VoLTE.
The guy who did the whole majestic work went tired (although he believed he was close to fix VoLTE) and gave up. Later he upgraded to newer Huawei devices with Pie, etc, and eventually moved away from XDA
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Brother, How to remove the warning when Phone boots "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted"??
md sabuj said:
Brother, How to remove the warning when Phone boots "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted"??
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It's not possible to remove the warning on booting "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" (IMO, it must have been commented somewhere in the OP) - that's price for the unlocked Bootloader.
But you must not relock Bootloader - it would trigger Hard reset, removing Network patch (even worse, it could also cause soft brick if TWRP or Magisk are installed)
15 credits for unlock in fastboot mode (not pay over sms)