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[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
I flashed the NGI77B Stock Lite along with the 5.51 Baseband and all is good. Who needs Android O when you got this ?.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Does the Stock Lite NGI77B have the latest bootloader included?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Users need to flash Bootloader and Radio separate.

R and BL are not included the ROM.

Flashable zips are made available by Q9Nap. See the link in my previous post.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Has the bootloader changed since N6F27E?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] tsjanda:
Does not include bootloader you can flash that and then room. There is a post with latest bootloader and radio in zip format.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Alxoom33:
The easiest way to get the new bootloader and Radio for September and October builds is to first fastboot/adb flash the factory images from Google and then dirty flash the debloated version from this thread
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Yes from version 72.03 to 72.04.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Thanks for the info. I'll flash the latest bootloader tomorrow ?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Before flashing Oreo ROMs I've compared the Nougat-Oreo system.img. All Oreo ROMs are based on AOSP and need at least the core of Google services/apps.

Wiped my N6 and tried Oreo and Gapps. Rooting with superSu 2.82 sr5 worked.

I found nothing that I couldn't do with Nougat. WiFi 5g did not work and still no dark theme built-in.

I post this because I couldn't restore the data from a twrp-backup.

createTarFork() Error 255 at 66% of the restore process. Could not solve this simply.

A complete wipe of the data and sdcard (internal) storage was needed.

TWRP backup and data needed to be restored from my PC.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] jerico123:
Hi which Oreo ROM have you flashed ??
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Nitrogen en crDroid. And later the crDroid again rom debloated from duplicate apps.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dramalicious:
New bootloader and radio is a must? What are the pro and cons flashing new bootloader and radio? I live in east europe so no verizon here. Thank u
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
The update of the Bootloader has probably to do with security updates.

Contra: flashing a new bootloader is permanent. I've never tried reflashing a previous version, because it may cause issues.

The latest radio (Verizon) is not for Europe, but maybe it works. BTW flashing a previous radio version is possible.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Mega Montana:
x2. And for anyone who uses Q9Naps flashable bootloaders in his thread on XDA, he has pointed out multiple times that downgrading bootloaders using those is highly likely to wind up with a hard brick...that is extremely difficult to fix. There's absolutely no need to downgrade
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dramalicious:
I agree. Installed yesterday. Made my setups and today morning went to work. 6.5h SOT!. This is incredible! Elemental kernel on top.

Thx for the fom dev! Best SOT. Smooth. Lite. Stable. Best!
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Also with Franco's kernel good battery live.

I've tried two Oreo custom rom's.

Both Oreo's caused battery drain. That's why I restored this lite ROM and Franco's kernel.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
Hi bro..the 910MB update still lingers...ANy way you can make a quick update? Thanks and really appreciate your work
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Hmm, probably you got the OTA before you flashed the latest lite ROM.

Which version is shown in settings -> about?

At this moment I've two suggestions.

1. Try to find update.zip and delete it.

2. A clean flash or when your current version is NGI55D try first flashing the zip in post 4428, or the N6F27M rom.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
Sadly the update doesn't show me what version it is updating to.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Your current version is N6F27I of August.

You need to flash the rom's of September and October. You can try a dirty flash of N6F27M.

Else.....a clean flash...[emoji26]
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
Where do i find the Sept/Oct ROMs?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Sept: afh link in post 4390

October: a few posts back.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] sd_matto:
Has there been any announcement by Google to extend the security updates for the Nexus 6 by at least one month in order to address the KRACK vulnerability (i.e., that was disclosed to Google a couple of months ago, but has yet to make its way into security patches)? I haven't found anything, and wondering if anyone has heard/seen anything.

It would be nice to get this Nexus 6 Lite ROM with that vulnerability patched!
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
I'm downloading the October version. How do I install it? Clean wipe the whole OS or this is just an update?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Download on your N6.

Reboot TWRP-recovery.

Flash the zip.

Clear caches and reboot.

If you have a previous version of the stock lite ROM, you can try a dirty flash.

Otherwise a clean flash is needed.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Droidphilev:
I wonder if they would but i'm affraid not :(
[Nexus 6 Android Development] provolinoo:
Thanks [MENTION=528201]NLBeev[/MENTION] for your work :)

Just a small question: has this rom the force-encryption flag disabled? I know SuperSU disables force encryption but I'm not sure
[Nexus 6 Android Development] tsjanda:
No forced encryption
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
The boot.img in the lite stock rom is the same as in the factory image.

That's why the lite stock rom contains superSu. To patch the kernel.

An alternative is flashing before reboot a custom kernel, with forced encryption disabled.

F.i. Franco's kernel.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] chile62:
first time on this ROM and I am loving it so far. Has anyone got Exposed to work recently?, if you did, please share how you did it. I searched this thread, but the latest post is almost a year old.

Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] provolinoo:
Thank both of you for answering :)

I supposed the boot image in the Lite version was the same of stock one, but I wanted to be sure :D

Anyway SuperSU seems to disable forced encryption as well during the patching steps, so there are no reasons to flash another kernel (for my needs at least) :)

[MENTION=528201]NLBeev[/MENTION]

If I can make a request: could you release a version of your lite rom with Magisk instead of SuperSu or alternatively add Suhide package to the current version? It would help to hide root to apps that don't like it :P
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
Put the ROM zip, the osm0sis UnSU.zip, the Magisk zip and extracted boot.img on your phone internal storage. Flash the ROM, reboot TWRP, flash the UnSU.zip, flash the boot.img with TWRP, reboot TWRP, flash the Magisk zip and you will have what you want. I've done it a few times.

When I say reboot TWRP just use the TWRP menu to reboot to recovery, *not* system or bootloader. Have fun.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Droidphilev:
Open zip and delete the folder where supersu is in. Flash rom. Flash your root method. Done.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
The method [MENTION=4403217]Pkt_Lnt[/MENTION] described is fast and easy.

SuperSu / Magisk could also be installed separately (@Droidphilev) But su is added in the update script for those with a decrypted data-partition.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] provolinoo:
Thanks for answering :)

I'll take a look at the methods suggested by the other users but I would have liked a much cleaner solution from you with all packed in one file :D

Anyway nevermind, I understand you can't satisfy all users' requests ;)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] junioramboy:
Guys, I need your help.

Can anyone please boot your Nexus 6 to fastboot mode and tell me how many clicks using the volume down button or volume up button in order for me to get to recovery?

I broke my screen, can't see anything but my phone is still working. However, my adb debugging is disabled so I need to boot to recovery to manipulate it.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
Two up
[Nexus 6 Android Development] junioramboy:
Thanks. Doesn't seem to work though. My computer does not detect an MTP device. Maybe I have not enabled MTP in TWRP as well. Too bad.

It's the end of my Nexus I guess.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
On my Nexus 6 with TWRP-recovery version 3.1.1.0. When TWRP is started the internal storage is accessable with a PC.

To activate TWRP I need to press 3 buttons simultaneously for a rather long time (30s) Power and both volume buttons.

After that I need to select recovery by pressing volume DOWN twice.

But there could be a need for pressing volume down three times.

Because releasing the 3 buttons may cause an unexpected button press.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Alxoom33:
Time for a Pixel2 XL[emoji16]
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
No TWRP

No Magisk

No root

Screen issues...........

nope. nope. nope. nope.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] jckjr:
The screen issues is a big problem. I have limited options on us cellular. They are getting the V30+ but who knows if that will be rootable or when.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
That awkward moment when you JUST decide to invest in an expensive Android device and you read this... lol
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Alxoom33:
Pixel 2 XL has arrived! Signing off, thank you all.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] lordneopt:
The Pixel 2 is not a developer friendly device. That was never the idea and never will be until the guy in front of Google changes.

That's what Sundar wants for Android, a blatant copy of apple. Expensive, overrated and closed. Developers will not look into such a device, its advantages are in the software not the hardware, therefore no help if needed.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] provolinoo:
Just done that (opened zip and deleted supersu folder) but I'm not sure about deleting busybox folder as well. Can I remove it safely or it's needed to stay there for some reasons?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Droidphilev:
AFAIK the rom itself doesn't need busybox.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] provolinoo:
Thanks for the super-quick answer, I'll try deleting it too then flashing just basic rom and magisk :)
[Nexus 6 Android Development] X0LARIUM:
Android's biggest USP is open source. Why would anyone want to even come close to this feature, let alone change it.

Sundar is to Android what Satya is to MS.. LOL
[Nexus 6 Android Development] entermetallica:
Do you guys use other kernels? Battery-wise, what would be a good one for this?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dramalicious:
I use elementalx ..never run with with stock rom :s
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Mervingio:
Why not? When I use my N6 I ever use this Kernel on Stock
[Nexus 6 Android Development] dramalicious:
Mainly for kernel.s sound boost
[Nexus 6 Android Development] getvaisakh:
>Flashed the latest BL and Radio from the factory firmware file.

>Removed the SuperSU and busybox folders from the zip 'N6F27M-Lite-7.1.1-su282sr5.zip' and flashed it, stuck at boot logo. (no bootloop, just stuck at logo. Used 7zip for deleting the files inside the zip folder.)

>Made sure that the zip is working fine without modification by flashing it. ( Successful booting).

Read #4430 to #4501.

>Wiped Clean again, flashed 'N6F27M-Lite-7.1.1-su282sr5.zip' as it is and flashed the unroot zip mentioned in this post (since I don't know how to make boot.img->flashable zip, flashed it via fastboot by rebooting twrp to bootloader). Stuck at boot logo, again. Only this time boot animation was showing. Gave it an hour to boot up but no use.

>Wiped Clean, again, flashed both the zip (prerooted fw and osm0sis UnSU.zip) and rebooted. And Voila! It worked.

Now I'm confused, like both you and osm0sis mentioned to flash the boot.img came with the firmware ( which happen to be the same - inside this prerooted zip and google's zip) after flashing UnSU zip.. but I was stuck at boot when I tried that and it worked when I didn't flashed boot.img after the UnSU zip.. :confused:

Anyway, it works fine now and Thank you @NLBeev for continuing what @Danvdh started.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
You did all this to change the root method from SuperSu to Magisk?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] getvaisakh:
:D Nope, I didn't wanted SuperSU to be preinstalled, some apps like SC, Tez won't open if the device is rooted :( so..

And Idk how to hide su to use snapchat.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
I am using SuperSU, Franco's kernel and rootswitch 1.3.3.1.16.

But I don't know about the apps you mentioned.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] getvaisakh:
Found a reddit post about v1.3.3.2. I can't find v1.3.3.1.16 in xda labs or here. Can you attach the rootswitch 1.3.3.1.16 here? and does the suhide needs to be installed along with it?? Please guide.

Google Tez is a mobile payments service targeted at users from India and can be used for UPI payments. I thought the only way one can use snapchat was to install and configure it before rooting - until suhide. Didn't have the patience to try it though.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
SUhide and Rootswitch use different methods. You have to make a choice.

There are some Rootswitch-posts in the SUhide-thread.

http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5a0a12d32a33f/RootSwitch-1.3.3.16.apk

http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5a0a1300ab4ca/RootSwitchDatafiles.zip

EDIT

Works only with superSU installed !

Extract Rootswitchdatafiles.zip first.

Copy custom_ramdisk_patch.sh and .supersu (rename) to /data.

Install rootswitch-1.3.3.16.apk.

Reboot to TWRP and flash the current SuperSu again.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] ScooberDiver:
Still need to disable Encryption after install of ROM?

When I go into Settings, Security it shows the phone as Encrypted. Is there something else you have to do? I did the following:

1.Installed TWRP and used it to erase everything.

2.Used ADB to push this ROM in zip form to the phone and used TWRP to install.

I see #SuperSU in Apps so it's definitely not a stock ROM but am concerned it's encrypted as my end-goal was no encryption because of the speed hit.

Thanks so much.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] jbaumert:
While in TWRP you need to use the "Wipe - Format Data" option.

ref: https://jomo.tv/android/remove-android-device-encryption
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
It's a prerooted lite stock rom.

SuperSu patches the kernel to avoid forced encryption.

After wipe and format the data partition in TWRP the ROM can be flashed.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] mnsiw:
Anyone using Cool Pixel Mode with this ROM, can you please test Trusted Face is working, after flashing this mode it's broken for me, saying 'Camera isn't available'.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
This is a 32bits lite stock-ROM.

Your post is a warning for users of this stock ROM.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] ScooberDiver:
Thanks to JBaumert and NLBeev for their advice. That did the trick.

I love this ROM! I appreciate anyone who helped make it happen.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Tried an Oreo ROM, but I prefer this stock Nougat, because I am using several blacked out Gapps of the TBO team.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] abuttino:
Why not use Substratum in Oreo?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Lazy ;). Substratum is in fact a layer-method like RRO. Needs more hassle and updating than modded

EDIT

https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolanexus6.html#

TWRP 3.2.0.0 available
[Nexus 6 Android Development] jckjr:
What are the advantages of using the latest?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/12/01/twrp-3.2.0-0-released.html
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
TWRP 3.2.1.0 https://eu.dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.2.1-0-shamu.img.htmlz
[Nexus 6 Android Development] adm1jtg:
Since the latest version seems to be OCT does this mean it is NOT patched against KRACK?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
That's correct. This is because the ROM is a debloated stock ROM and not compiled from source.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
What do you use if anything to hide root??. I use Android Pay so will Franco's R73 properly hide root?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
No a kernel does not hide root. I am using Rootswitch on my Nexus 6, to hide supersu.

Only version 1.3.3.16 of Rootswitch works.

I've root always disabled. Use Rootswitch to enable it when I need root.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Thank you for the information. I have been using a couple of 8.0 ROMS on my spare Nexus 6's but battery life can't compare to this 7.1.1 ROM.

Don't get me wrong though, the 8.0 ROMS I've flash are both Xlint ROMS but battery life is necessary for me.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Same here. Back to 7.1.1.

For better battery life I use apps with a dark/black theme and some Google apps modded by the TBO-team.

(Keep, Dialer, Contacts).
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Hand76:
I've been out of the loop for a while.

I'm still on a 5.1.1 Rom with Twrp 2.8.5.0 and bootloader and radio updates are all from that time period. With that said, if I want to try this rom can I just upgrade to the latests Twrp (using flashify) and then install this rom?

Would it be that easy? Any complications?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
You'd need to update the radio (can be done using TWRP) and your version of TWRP should be new enough that you don't need flashify to update. TWRP can install recovery images.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Update twrp. https://twrp.me

Update Bootloader and Radio

Flashable zips in the thread of Q9Nap

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3066052

You need a clean flash of the rom. Because you are updating from a different ROM.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Is removing SuperSU as easy as just running unSUzip script ??
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
yes
[Nexus 6 Android Development] EvilTodd:
Anyone have a working link. AFH Link in OP finds no mirrors.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
https://afh.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/85604-list-of-mirrors-never-appears
[Nexus 6 Android Development] EvilTodd:
Read the link in your reply. Knew my issue wasn't covered. Tried again without changing a damn thing (haven't even closed and reopened my browser) and it worked. I swear I tried multiple things before posting. I hate computers sometimes.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Pkt_Lnt:
AFH is notoriously unreliable. One just has to wait and try again, it will eventually work, but I have seen 4-5 days consecutive that is is unreachable. I've moved my files off there.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Data partition encrypted: yes

When unencrypted: after reboot the encryption process starts; possibly hours...
[Nexus 6 Android Development] smclaughlin3:
What is the build prop line on this ROM for the tethering? Tia
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Waited for possible update, but Google really stopped the N6 support.

Followed Oreo threads for the N6 and recently I changed to Nitrogen OS. That rom has a dark/black theme built-in. And is working well on my N6.

I prefer dark themes for apps. Replaced/added Google app, Contacts, Calendar, Dialer with the blacked out Nougat versions of tbo. And some debloating (basic dreams, Sprint dm, Easter egg, Pico tts).

The last few days it is working well with Nitrogen OS Oreo 8.1.0.

Hope to see you all in the Oreo threads for the N6.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Droidphilev:
I went to AICP on the Shamu. Also a nice one.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
OK. New for me.

I am now trying Magisk as root.

And is passing safety net.

Curious if NFC paying will work.

It's introduced recently.

However latest Netflix still doesn't work.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] giannis_mathiou:
[MENTION=528201]NLBeev[/MENTION] if you are talking about Nitrogen OS Netflix will be working soon. Nitin posted screenshots today from working Netflix[emoji16], we just have to wait. I believe this week we will get the new build, but it's just my personal assumption.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
I've flashed the safetynet plugin for magisk. It works also on latest Magisk and safetynet is passed.

But Netflix still displayed errors.

I've seen the screenshots of a next build. Nitin did a great job.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Since your trying out some Oreo ROMS, take a look at Beltz 8.1. ROM. It reminds me of the "Stock Lite" ROM that you maintained.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] giannis_mathiou:
Could you provide a link? I can't really find it.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
In case you're looking for Beltz.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939815927
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Extracted Beltz and compared with Nitrogen. Beltz is indeed 'lite'.

The differences concerns mainly AOSP stuff: email, calendar, contacts etc.

Nitrogen has built-in dark/black themes for system apps. That's useful. No hassle with substratum manager.

Disadvantage is the removal of several aosp-apps.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
An earlier build of Beltz (1-23 I believe) had the dark theme Launcher with the dark app drawer.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Just tried latest Nitrogen. This rom will only boot with built-in kernel.

Tried previous version and ElementalX but boot ends at the bootloader.

Curious if that happens with other Oreo ROMs like Beltz
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
In latest Beltz there is a dark theme overlay.

I tried Beltz, but it needs a clean flash.

Have to make a back up first.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
Yup, a complete wipe is in order. I'm using a GAPPS package from last year that seems to work awesome for me. Once you flash and after a couple days of letting the ROM bake in, you'll be surprised as to how good the battery life is.

I'm wondering if the Franco Kernel will be updated to work on 8.0/8.1 ??. If you need a link to the GAPPS package that I'm using, just let me know ?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
Flashed Beltz (clean) and open Gapps-pico. Installed app 'no wallpaper' and that activated a black theme. Layers found in vendor/overlay.

Replaced dialer, contacts, calendar, keep and google app, with black versions of TBO.

Only few differences found. Nitrogen and Beltz many identical system files.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
More people ask this. We have to visit Franco's thread once in a while.

Does Beltz have a thread on XDA?
[Nexus 6 Android Development] Guapo613:
No, Beltz does not have a dedicated thread. I was using the "Lite" ROM with the Franco Kernel for quite a while but now I find myself just using Beltz exclusively.

If you need Android Pay like I do, Magisk will satisfy that need. If only there was a Kernel that would patch Safety Net so we wouldn't have to Root.
[Nexus 6 Android Development] NLBeev:
I am using a Dutch NFC paying; worked with Nitrogen. Not tested yet with Beltz.

About Safetynet.

I've flashed Magisk 15.3 and the beta safetynet fix of Magisk 14. Safetynet is passed.

Kernel

Flashed Elemental X 5.0.6 kernel. Also working well. Incl. latest Netflix.

New Beltz.

I've seen a February on AFH,

Before updating I'll compare this new Beltz with the previous.

Maybe flashing the changed system only will do. To avoid reapplying settings etc.

I'll let you know

Thx for your "Beltz suggestion".
[Nexus 6 Android Development] giannis_mathiou:
I just installed Beltz too. And I can say that I'm really satisfied the way that runs and the amount of customizations available. Really probably the best suggestion for us who where using Stock Lite! Anyways, apart from AFH is there any way to keep updated about Beltz? :/

Edit: In my case I just pass safetynet without installing anything else apart from Magisk 15.3