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[Nexus 5 General] tapukakababa:
How to do a full wipe in recovery, to fix the internal storage issue? Please provide steps for that as well. I don't want to wipe anything which I'm not supposed to. Also, can I do the wipe after logging in to Lollipop and setting up my phone with all the backup?
[Nexus 5 General] peddalion:
Reboot your PC and retry before open any other things. Fastboot needs lots of RAM
[Nexus 5 General] tapukakababa:
My Nexus 5 is successfully in Lollipop now, storage says 12.55 GB total, and only 9.55 GB available even though its 16GB. I tried going into the recovery but I see the small red traiangle and I have to boot again, how to fix that and then do a full wipe?
[Nexus 5 General] azmatwahab:
when i connect the phone in fast boot and click the flash.all.bat the cmd shows

fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command,operable program or batch file

press any key to exit do u have anyidea about this ,i it becouse my phone is already rooted
[Nexus 5 General] tapukakababa:
I fixed the recovery issue by following your root instructions and then wiped out all my data. It still shows 12.55 total but now has 11.55 available, so I'm guessing Lollipop is taking almost 2 GB space of itself..
[Nexus 5 General] Mairo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqMmXlhHgLw
[Nexus 5 General] Lownita:
Just finished flashing the image without any errors, used latest adb/fastboot from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42407269. Boot didn't take as long as I thought it would, maybe 3-4 minutes. After flash, the phone rebootet twice and went to the "swirrling android" before finally booting to system. No idea why it did that. I came from unmodified stock 4.4.4 (KTU84P).

sending 'bootloader' (2579 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.296s]
writing 'bootloader'...
OKAY [ 0.515s]
finished. total time: 0.811s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.125s]
finished. total time: 0.125s
target reported max download size of 1073741824 bytes
sending 'radio' (45521 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.647s]
writing 'radio'...
OKAY [ 3.120s]
finished. total time: 4.783s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.109s]
finished. total time: 0.125s
target reported max download size of 1073741824 bytes
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
archive does not contain 'vendor.img'
Creating filesystem with parameters:
Size: 29236371456
Block size: 4096
Blocks per group: 32768
Inodes per group: 8192
Inode size: 256
Journal blocks: 32768
Label:
Blocks: 7137786
Block groups: 218
Reserved block group size: 1024
Created filesystem with 11/1785856 inodes and 156120/7137786 blocks
Cannot read image.
Creating filesystem with parameters:
Size: 734003200
Block size: 4096
Blocks per group: 32768
Inodes per group: 7472
Inode size: 256
Journal blocks: 2800
Label:
Blocks: 179200
Block groups: 6
Reserved block group size: 47
Created filesystem with 11/44832 inodes and 5813/179200 blocks
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...: HHZ12d
Baseband Version.....: M8974A-2.0.50.2.21
Serial Number........: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
--------------------------------------------
checking product...
OKAY [ 0.094s]
checking version-bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.094s]
checking version-baseband...
OKAY [ 0.109s]
sending 'boot' (8852 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.499s]
writing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 0.749s]
sending 'recovery' (9552 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.562s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.796s]
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.905s]
sending 'system' (981596 KB)...
OKAY [ 31.730s]
writing 'system'...
OKAY [ 66.394s]
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 14.071s]
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.546s]
sending 'cache' (13348 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.640s]
writing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 1.076s]
rebooting...

finished. total time: 118.825s
Press any key to exit...
[Nexus 5 General] Mouchoir:
Hello,

As someone suggested me here, I am trying your solution.

However, I can't even do step 1, I have

[IMG="Fastboot is not recognized"]http://i.imgur.com/Oj2ppg1.png[/IMG]

My Nexus 5 is plugged to the computer, as requested. I rooted my phone using Geohot exploit, Towelroot. Does it changes anything ?

[IMG="Fastboot mode"]http://i.imgur.com/ojwZCtt.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks
[Nexus 5 General] bb709394:
There are a few issues based upon the screenshots you provided:

1) You did not read the second sentence: "NOTE: requires unlocked bootloader..." However, detailed information about unlocking the bootloader, http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905. It is a bit of reading, but once you understand the basics -- the process is much easier.

I inferred you already had an unlocked bootloader when you previously rooted your phone -- oops, my bad.

2) You need to run the command prompt from the same directory where your adb.exe and fastboot.exe files are found. In other words: go to extracted folder in Windows, hold SHIFT + Right Click, select "Open command window here"

My suggestion is to wait a few days for the OTA update (which has been released by Google earlier today). After the OTA update, use Chainfire's CF-Autoroot to: unlock bootloader and have SuperSU installed. After root, flash custom recovery (if desired).
[Nexus 5 General] Hisoka87:
anyone know how long the "writing" for system image takes? it's been like 20 minute or so and still writing. I wonder if my pc ram is causing this..:confused:
[Nexus 5 General] fesg19:
Hi I followed the guide and got Android 5.0, Root my Nexus 5 and got TWRP recovery. I checked if the phone is rooted with Root Checker and it says that the device has root access but when I open apps like Titanium Backup or Helium it gives me an error. I also have Busy Box Pro installed. What can I do to fix this? Sorry I'm new installing factory images
[Nexus 5 General] paumlhp:
This method solved the issue here.

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/root-5-0-lollipop-lrx21o-t2938676

It seems like official version of Titanium Backup doesn't work on Lollipop yet, they released a test version, though.

https://twitter.com/TitaniumBackup/status/532645824883593216
[Nexus 5 General] Toledo_JAB:
Please DO NOT MIRROR THE DEVELOPERS FILES.

If you cannot download please contact the developer

CF-Root download page
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
Superuser is granted. Check your SuperSU app to verify that both apps have root permissions.

The error must be a glitch with the app.
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
Could very well be. If you have a low amount of RAM, flashing system could hang. Just let it sit and it should catch up.

Read back a page or two for the solution to "fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."
[Nexus 5 General] Hisoka87:
well, the last two proccess didn't come up when I tried to flash my phone (cache and userdata), but the installation is finished without these two steps. Now I'm still waiting for my device to finish rebooting, about an hour already. Should I try dirty flash or just wait for it to finish booting?
[Nexus 5 General] fesg19:
Thank you very much! I tried these instructions and they worked.
[Nexus 5 General] vaggelis83:
So I used cf autoroot and everything is ok. I understand that some changes were made on googles kernel to work, is that right? I thought maybe returning to stock and wait for another method of rooting but I think its a wast of time..
[Nexus 5 General] miguepereira77:
Correct, u need a permissive kernel to get root
[Nexus 5 General] rillo561:
This is awesome work thanks!

Any chance there's something like this for Mac?

Thanks again!
[Nexus 5 General] In Desolation:
Thanks to the OP, for whatever reason I spaced out and forgot that the stock kernel wouldn't allow the traditional root path to work. D'oh. Flashed CF Auto and it worked. I do have one question though. Is anyone else having an issue with the SuperSU app updating the binaries? I've tried twice and it just loops.
[Nexus 5 General] trsix:
question

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Any ideas?
[Nexus 5 General] joecool666:
i think i will wait aswel for a more stable way to root and install twrp. this is to much messing around to find it diden't work.....regard's

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img not working for me...
[Nexus 5 General] :
Then you are doing something wrong. Fastboot is the right way to flash a recovery and that command is correct. Have you checked for any typing errors, missing/extra spaces etc?
[Nexus 5 General] joecool666:
yeah i did what the op says to do but no joy, it says installed but when i go into recovery it,s just a dead android.
[Nexus 5 General] Drifus Dreskeke:
You know what, that guy isn't dead! He is just taking a nap, waiting you press "power" + "up volume" buttons.

Give a try.
[Nexus 5 General] joecool666:
thanks i ll give it a try,
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
That's the stock recovery which means either TWRP didn't install correctly or you are doing something wrong. I've done these install procedures about 20 times now to try to reproduce errors and the instructions work every time.
[Nexus 5 General] dmatik:
All worked like a charm.

Thanks a lot!
[Nexus 5 General] windcanning:
I can't get fully root access....

I cannot install Myanmar Font....

Please help... :confused::confused:
[Nexus 5 General] scorpi786:
everything was working fine, root, twrp so I decided to reboot into recovery and done this: "fastboot erase cache" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" just to make it stick.

now it wont boot, just shows the boot animation...

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Got it to turn off now it wont turn on..

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Well I can turn it on and off it just wont go past the boot animation.

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Also can boot into twrp, dont feel like doing a full wipe. Done twice already.

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blahh just wiped it. all good again. thank god for twrp.
[Nexus 5 General] xXxNeXuSxXx:
I rooted my n5 lollipop.... But some rooted apps fail to get root access...like es file manager (root exp)...xmodgames...etc

In es it says failed test...and xmod shows device is not rooted

In root checker it shows rooted

Any solution?
[Nexus 5 General] In Desolation:
Did you have any trouble with the binaries?
[Nexus 5 General] xXxNeXuSxXx:
Nope binaries were install properly...
[Nexus 5 General] Drifus Dreskeke:
ES File Manager team is working to fix this. I'm using a test version here. It's working fine on Nexus 5 and 9. Wait for the official release very soon.
[Nexus 5 General] xXxNeXuSxXx:
Okay thank for the reply :)
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
I suggest using Root Explorer. It has never failed me.
[Nexus 5 General] In Desolation:
I'm getting a conflicting message from my N5. If I flash from TWRP the SuperSU claims I don't have the binaries installed. But, if I push the CF auto I get a prompt to update them, but it just loops. I have a feeling like I'm missing something very obvious, but I can't for the life of me figure what it is.
[Nexus 5 General] crispy11:
can someone explain to me exactly what CF-auto root does, ive heard conflicting things. is it boot a boot.img or flashing one and flashing a patched kernel? cause that is my understanding. I prefer not to use kits but this one was the only way at the time. also how does this effect if i want to unroot?

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 5 General] jball:
I just used Chainfire Cf-auto root and if your already bootloader unlocked than it passes the unlock bootloader process and gets right down to business. Now I will simply use Flashify to flash TWRP.

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Edit

Just used fastboot cause like mentioned the recovery brakes.

Made my android L/5.0 backup [emoji6]
[Nexus 5 General] jball:
Does your computer show extensions for example (.img,tar,rar,zip) other than what you've downloaded.

When you rename the file try

without the (dot zip) cause your computer may have extensions hidden by default.

Run the command again

Hit enter

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I prefer the hidden extensions by default and that's what I have to do or it will add two dot zips at the end
[Nexus 5 General] danarama:
Is it also worth mentioning about the other methods for those who already have a custom recovery? Flashing a rom.zip + permissive kernel? [MENTION=3546365]spc_hicks09[/MENTION]
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
I guess I could add that but that's not really what the purpose of this thread is. Most of the people here are familiar with flashing ROMs. However, not every is familiar with flashing factory images, using adb commands and stuff like that. That's main purpose of this thread. I could definitely add some other methods though in the near future. Thanks for the suggestion and I will try to add it very soon. Thanks for including my thread in your post!

EDIT: I also punched up the OP a little bit to make it a little easier on the eyes. Hope you all enjoy!
[Nexus 5 General] danarama:
I added it to a couple of posts. 1, to the sticky roll-up thread but i also did a brief "overview" thread with various methods of root (and update) to 5.0, one of which links here - so don't feel any pressure to add alternative methods if you don't want :)
[Nexus 5 General] bhu1:
My friend keep getting errors saying xxxfile.SIG xxxfile2.SIG missing whenever he flashes android 5.0 using flash all bat file.
[Nexus 5 General] id4398:
thanks

Thanks for very detailed steps. No issues following them, now i can enjoy 5.0 version before OTA hits.: )
[Nexus 5 General] rojell:
hi I was just doing the steps on android police to flash each one by one and when I do the radio it says

target reported max download size of 1073741824 bytes sending radio failed data transfer unknown error

finished total time 5.631 s but the phone still says downloading

I was rooted with twrp

any help would be great thanx
[Nexus 5 General] anshmiester78900:
Guys I just installed the zip of Lollipop which is provided by bixie and used the cf auto root . but I'm shown this message when I open superuser . it used to work earlier but I don't know why it isn't working now
[Nexus 5 General] ldubs:
Flash the latest SuperSU the cf auto root is no longer needed
[Nexus 5 General] escknx:
Will that enable OTA for 5.0.1 ?
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
Yes if you flash to stock 5.0 you will be able to receive the OTA for 5.0.1 unless you modify your /system. You'll still be able to download the OTA but the install will fail if you've modified any apks.
[Nexus 5 General] devey:
Hi guys! I just tried to update my n5 to 5.0.1. After reboot it fails and show error message like this:

Any idea?
[Nexus 5 General] Arvie2:
Link broken

Download the adb files you need here:

ht t p :// d o t te ch. org / do wnloads/adb_fas...ols.zip?68a68a

Unable to get this file.. link is broken..:eek:
[Nexus 5 General] chrismast:
just download the Google SDK or the 15 sec installer
[Nexus 5 General] ek69:
I don't think the official ota can be installed by a custom recovery

Sent From Lollipopified Bacon Goodness!
[Nexus 5 General] Luis2L:
Guys just a question. I updated to 5.0 when I was rooted. I didnt re-root then and until now I noticed that I have no root access. If I just do the last 2 steps of this guide, will all my data be wiped?

What I mean by the last two steps is running the CF Auto Root and Flashing Recovery.
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
Correct, all you have to do is root again.
[Nexus 5 General] Luis2L:
My data won't be wiped?

Thanks in advance :)

P.S. Thanks for making this guide and others, I've used them and they help noobs like me learn :)
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
You're very welcome, and you are correct, it will not wipe your data if you only root.
[Nexus 5 General] Luis2L:
Done, thanks for the easy guide.
[Nexus 5 General] Cookies:3:
So I've tried just pressing it and got an error " 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command".

So I've opened cmd and cd into platform-tools and then opened it from there, but I got this error:

Edit: never mind, found a soultion.

Thanks for making this thread, it was very helpful.
[Nexus 5 General] berniedc:
works perfect
[Nexus 5 General] rojell:
Hi spc_hicks09 not sureif your still watching this thread or not. I was trying to flash to lollipop on my phone and i get this in the cmd

not sure what to try next. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
The second error is because you're running the command from the folder that does not contain the Lollipop factory image.

If you're going to cd into "platform-tools" then you also need to copy the extracted factory image into that folder as well.

The first error is because you didn't extract the adb files, into the same folder as the extracted factory image. Don't skip any steps in the OP and you'll be fine.
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
What was the previous build version your Nexus 5 was on, before trying to update to Lollipop?

Did you flash a ROM or any radios before trying this?
[Nexus 5 General] rojell:
Hi the version i have is 4.4.4 ktu84p I downloaded the factory image again and now i get a different response on my phone it says downloading... and on the cmd it has this

I have tried to flash the 5.0.1 any help would be great thanks
[Nexus 5 General] 99nirc99:
The adb download in the recovery part doesn't work. Do I need that folder from your specific adb download,

or just downloading this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 , installing it, downloading a recovery img and placing it in a new folder enough?
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
I listed the steps I took, which work perfectly fine.
[Nexus 5 General] MCASTILLO:
Hello all.

I have this problem with my phone. I tried to flash it to lollipop but it will not let me. Can anyone help me please? Everything runs fine but the problem is with boot.img and I have the same problem with KitKat!!!

I leave this pic. Thank you for your replies.
[Nexus 5 General] VectorCroc:
Chainfire Auto Root is for Hammerhead, not for Lollipop. If you root like this, you put old Kitkat files on your Lollipop devices. Better wait for the 5.1 version.
[Nexus 5 General] ThR1LL:
I used this method to upgrade a Nexus 5 device to 5.0.1, root, custom recovery, and went as far as install BusyBox through the free app. Would it still be safe to install the 5.1 OTA from the popup prompt or would I have to redo this whole method again with the full 5.1 image?
[Nexus 5 General] bush911:
Will this OP work for latest 5.1?
[Nexus 5 General] spc_hicks09:
Yes, same process. Not sure if the root method will still work but it should.
[Nexus 6  General] seanerixon:
Just wanted to let everyone know, that Google plans to release the "Sand" edition of this phone as well(it's their version of gold). Just found out today from a Google rep. Anyone going to wait for this color? Personally, I'm just going for the white. But figured I would let everyone know here, since I didn't see any word of it on the forums. No idea of when it'll be announced or sold, yet.
[Nexus 6  General] hasbrobot:
Sounds pretty cool.

posted while using my note 3
[Nexus 6  General] oneplus:
Google reps... :D
[Nexus 6  General] biggiestuff:
What about that bright blue version they have on the mobile syrup review

Nexus 6 review - MobileSyrup.com: http://youtu.be/w_2jHojvz5k
[Nexus 6  General] seanerixon:
Are you sure it's not the lighting? Because some parts of the video(mostly at the end when compared to the black Moto X), it looks like the Midnight Blue edition.
[Nexus 6  General] biggiestuff:
I want to say it's the lighting but in the video when compared to the moto x, it's really bright blue. I'm thinking it's a prototype along with a midnight blue one in other shots. I wish there was a blue nexus like that.
[Nexus 6  General] seanerixon:
It's definitely the lighting. Saw a few more videos where it does the same thing. Out in the sun you'll have the desired blue look you want. :good:
[Nexus 6  General] biggiestuff:
But then i can't see the screen because all the bad reviews say the screen is crap hahahah. dilemma dilemma hahaha .. marques put out his review yet?
[Nexus 6  General] Lucke:
highly doubt there will be a Sand color for the N6... that color has already been confirmed for the N9 though.
[Nexus 6  General] Maroon Mushroom:
You mean some guy in a random non-Google call center that has a contract for Google Play support?

They don't have access to any more information than we do. Also we'd be seeing it pop up in inventory systems at major retailers.
[Nexus 6  General] seanerixon:
It's our regional field rep, he visits all the stores that sells Google's products(tablets, chromebooks, phones, etc.) spreading knowledge on Google products to help sales associates sell better. He wasn't from a third party. Got a chance to play with his N6, I can't wait to get mine!
[Nexus 6  General] LOBBS:
Ugh, I was hoping for a better color for any future options. Black, grey, red. I'm not feeling the Midnight Blue and am only settling for Cloud White.
[Nexus 6  General] partylikeaninjastar:
I decided I'm no longer in any sort of rush to get the Nexus 6. I'm going to let it prove itself while giving my 5 month old G3 some time to age and also while giving the development community some time to, well, develop.

Plus waiting means I'll get to get the color I wanted. Got stuck with a black Nexus 5 when I could have waited and got my favorite color red. No rush at all for me. A sand textured Nexus 6 would be great if it's as grippy as I imagine it to be.
[Nexus 6  General] spartanm99:
Why not release the gold version at the same time as the other colours, like Apple does?

What is the point to wait? They already know consumers like the gold look (Apple proved it) and the Nexus 9 comes in three colours already - so why wait?
[Nexus 6  General] fury683:
Maybe it's like what happened when the first white iPhone came out?
[Nexus 6  General] spartanm99:
Maybe, but the first iPhone was...the first really to mainstream it. I see your point though and that is entirely possible.

They now know that gold coloured devices sell well, which is why they have the 'sand' Nexus 9. They should've just announced it with the other colours.

Can't wait to see it though and how much more it will retail for (I'm assuming it will have a premium, at least on some stores, over the other colours).
[Nexus 6  General] ggreenwood334:
Maybe not enough time to manufacture them. We are apparently already having stock issues.
[Nexus 6  General] bblzd:
The N9 sand colour is not available to purchase yet either. It's the same situation.

Device manufacturers do this to drum up new interest for an older device. So they wait a couple months until stock issues have settled, then they release a new colour or two to get "free advertising" and renewed interest.
[Nexus 6  General] spartanm99:
Of course, makes sense.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the phone released as gold and then become 'out of stock' for another month or two after it is announced.
[Nexus 6  General] ericerk:
I wish there was a black N6.
[Nexus 6  General] spartanm99:
You would've thought a slick black or even gunmetal grey version would've come out instead of blue. White was a given; I would've done black, white and a gold/rose gold colour.
[Nexus 6  General] ericerk:
Exactly, I don't really want a color... I just want a phone, now I'm gonna have to get a blue phone... This reminds me of the Galaxy S3...
[Nexus 6  General] spartanm99:
Oh god the S3 was not my favourite with colour options. Actually, come to think of it, neither was the S4 or S5 or Note 3 or 4 either. Whoever chose the N6 colour options must've been the same guy who decided a red Nexus 5 was a good idea in a world where gold is the highest selling alternative to black/white.

There are some customisation places around who could give your N6 a fresh new coloured back if you really wanted it, but it might cost another $50 ontop of the already overpriced phone.
[Nexus 6  General] ericerk:
So true. I mean it'd be okay w/ a wooden back like the moto x, and normal aluminum vs the blue aluminum.