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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I was using beta test for Facebook, nova prime and kernel auditor and I opted out of them all just to see if any had anything to do with the issue I have had happen.. So far its been 24 hours on Exodus with stock kernel and all has been perfect. Could these beta test apps (Nova ?) Maybe have been a reason I was having the black screen issue where all I could see is status bar/nav buttons, I wonder? Using stock launcher now... May install normal nova prime (non beta) and see if it happens again.. When you guys had this happen were you using Nova prime or do you think it has nothing to do with it at all? Maybe was a kernel thing.. Guess its just a wild guess unless I can get an actually log when it happens.. Blah. Anyway good day to you all. :)

I searched around and this issue has been happening for years on Nexus 4&5 also. http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-5-0-lollipop/465232-lollipop-black-screen.html

Could be smart lock? O_o I have been using it and from what these guys are saying it may be the issue...hmmmm. Will do a restore to Carbon and LK and disable smart lock on location and see if it happens again. Will report in a day or so...

Update: so I restored Carbon/LK and I did not have smart lock on. I uninstalled nova altogether and will see what happens. Looks like that's the other thing the guys on that link say it could be. I don't use tasker so can't be that...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Black screen issue happened again on Exodus with no beta apps, no nova launcher and no smart lock. From what I've read this has been an issue on LP since it dropped on a few different devices. I'm stock LMY47Z now and will stay here a few days and see if f it happens. Will report back later...

Update: Looks like it may be a LP thing, not rom related?? https://m.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2o8ss0/black_screen_with_nav_buttons_and_status_bar_is/

When I get home I'm going to wipe and go M preview again. I never had this happen on M preview even with a custom kernel.. LP stock seems to be unaffected...its just aosp and CM based Roms where I have the issue.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Endbringer42:
I'm rooted and unencrypted on my AT&T Nexus 6. I tried out the Android M Preview, but the radio wouldn't let me connect to my work's wifi, so I restored my nandroid backup. I got the message saying that Android 5.1.1 is now available for my phone, but since I'm rooted, using a non-stock kernel, and unencrypted, what should I do? Just ignore it until someone links an AT&T 5.1.1 factory system?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
AT&T is pushing LMY47Z. So just download the factory image from Google and fastboot flash each .img file. And yes, I know it says "Spring and USC".
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Endbringer42:
Just to be clear, when it says "5.1.1 (For Sprint, USC ONLY) (LMY47Z)", does USC mean US Carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon? I thought about doing exactly what you suggested, but Google's site doesn't specifically say anything about AT&T and I don't want to get the wrong one.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
USC means " US Cellular ", which is another carrier. Not to worry though. AT&T is pushing 47Z via OTA. It's working fine for me on AT&T.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Okay my last report about this black screen issue I posted about a few pages back that I've experienced on some roms ... Its non existent on DU so I'm chillin there for a while. Always been a favorite of mine.. I had the black screen issue on AICP, Exodus and Chroma and not stock LP, M preview or DU. Gonna give my poor device a break and stay put a while.. Maybe update once a month... Anyway tks micmars and simms for the responses and help! You guys are great! Getting great battery life and speed on DU with stock kernel BTW. :thumbup:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
awesome :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d08speed3:
Do some of the stock ROMs out come with enabling the hidden LED light?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidForPresident:
Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question but I bought the nexus 6 from someone in eBay. It is an unlocked version, however, the previous owner updated it to version 5.1.1 (not rooted) and I cannot seem to find a root method for this version. Does the root method for 5.1.0 also work on version 5.1.1?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrbxx7:
Wugs toolkit should root it no problem. If you are unlocking the bootloader also, just make sure to enable OEM unlock in developer options before unlocking.

TaPpEd FrOm My HeLlIsHlY eUpHoRic N-sIx
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidForPresident:
Thanks!

Thanks so much! It worked like a charm! Had stock 5.1.1 and using Wugs toolkit I was able to unlock and root, extremely easy, didnt even need a tutorial all the steps are within the toolkit, only issue I ran in to was the drivers but there was also a solution in there for that as well! Thanks again for your quick response, truly appreciated!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Please do ensure you learn how to use fastboot if you don't already for the reasons posted in the OP.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tdoughone:
Tried to install m and got that message I wiped, now it says no os installed and get get the phone back up and running. Need help
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tdoughone:
I tried using the toolkit to fix it but won't connect in adb I am completely stuck with no os
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tdoughone:
problem fixed using otg installing 5.1.1
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mule0331:
Noobie question.

I recently picked up a new 64 gig Nexus 6 from Google. I decided to unlock the bootloader and root. I have not as of this point changed anything, and remain stock with the 2 exceptions listed above. Will this remove me from receiving OTA updates? I know it doesnt matter either way because it doesn't seem like a major hassle to flash the updates, but sometimes easier to wait on the OTA's . Thanks in advance for your responses.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
You won't be able to flash an OTA, even though you will get notified of it and can even download it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mule0331:
So basically I will have to load all future updates myself then.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
fastboot flash system.img and boot.img (if you wish to remain encrypted). If you decrypt, if you fastboot flash teh boot.img and boot up, you will re-encrypt.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mule0331:
Thanks bro! Now all I have to do is study up to learn all this stuff, lmao!!!!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Fastboot is easy.

Firstly, bookmark the google factory images page.

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Then you download the one you want and extract it (twice) to get the system.img and boot.img.

You may also want the radio.img and possibly the bootloader.img, though personally I only ever update the bootloader if I must.

Then in the N 6 forum here, go to General > Sticky roll-up thread. Within that thread is a link to my adb and fastboot thread, which is well worth a read if you're a beginner to this.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 93fuelslut:
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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ControlD:
I apologize in advance if this has been addressed already. I have skimmed most of this quite long thread and not seen this exact question answered yet.

This is in regards to encryption and custom ROMs. What I have gathered is that there is never a NEED to decrypt before installing a custom ROM even when that ROM includes a kernel that does not enforce encryption. If such a ROM is flashed onto a device that is still encrypted, the ROM will still install and the encryption will remain. Is this true? I don't feel a huge desire to decrypt my N6, but I am to the point of wanting to install a different ROM and this part is always a little unclear to me.

Thanks for the great thread!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
[MENTION=5303333]ControlD[/MENTION]

Yes, you have correctly understood.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 93fuelslut:
I'm wanting to get a n6. But I'm worried abt the size. Is it to big for some one who is only 5ft 5?

Does the size become inconvenience?

Is the camera horrible being its from Motorola?

sent from your moms phone
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I had a Nexus 5 before this and I use a slim armor Spigen case on my Nexus 6 and its perfecto for me. I have fallen in love with my device. Camera is great imo, I use Google cam HDR and get great pic quality. Now I use HTC M9 camera which we have over in themes and apps section its even better than Google cam.. Love my phone!! :D
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrbxx7:
For me size is ok. (Love the huge screen and great speakers) I'm 6'3 tho. Some say its too big. I can one hand most operations. If you don't mind using two hands then you'll be good. The camera is good for me. Better than older motos. As a vzw user the unlocked bootloader and lots of development makes it all worth it. Lol.

TaPpEd FrOm My HeLlIsHlY eUpHoRic N-sIx
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 93fuelslut:
Yeah we're very limited with vzw. My g2 broke so I'm left with my gnex. What a piece. Because of that , I'm in a hurry just to get out of this gnex. And was unsure of this n6 or the later nexus's that's coming this year which will be by LG which so far has been junk. But would fit a smaller person better. I'm just undecided at the moment

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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d08speed3:
Can the Nexus have blinking notification light? If so is it only ROM specific?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrbxx7:
Ya rumor is huwaei is making a 5.7 nexus also, which could be great if they max out the specs... If u have a vzw or bestbuy near by maybe go in a play with a n6 for a bit and c how it feels.

TaPpEd FrOm My HeLlIsHlY eUpHoRic N-sIx

---------- Post added at 04:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:35 AM ----------

From what I've read light flow app works for a blinking light. But I haven't tried myself to say 100% for sure.

TaPpEd FrOm My HeLlIsHlY eUpHoRic N-sIx
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NLBeev:
The size is not a problem when the N6 is used.

But when you have to carry the N6 to several places and/or mounting it in a car it takes more care.

I changed my horizontal belt case to a vertical one.

And I use an ultra thin back cover to get more grip.

Without a back cover the N6 is a bit 'slippy'.

For car mount I am using a neodymium magnet.

Fixed with double sided glue tape on the dashboard.

On the back cover is a piece of metal fixed with superglue.

Because the N6 has a magnet sensor that's switches off the screen, the position of magnet and metal must be about 1 cm below the M logo at the back.

That's how I tackled the 'size' problem.

Note: for wireless charging you need a second back cover without metal.

Using the N6 is great. For instance the GPS navigation is very nice. Great screen, no need for car integration. Very good speakers. The spoken instructions and other notifications are clear and loud enough.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 93fuelslut:
What's ur opinion on the camera?

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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
The camera isn`t bad at all imo, not S6 or G4 quality but it shoots descent pics even in lowlight with HDR+. For most users it will do. There is a thread on this forum where users posted their pics so you can look for yourself.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NLBeev:
I have used several mobile camera's. The only thing that matters to me is the resolution of the photo. 2592 x 1458 of the N6 is enough for my purpose.

Making video's with moving and static pictures.

I am using mostly the app Camera FV-5 and sometimes the standard cam

The camera is very good in my view, but I have read some critical remarks. The cam is not speedy enough. But for me it is speedy enough.

As I wrote in the previous response the size of the N6 could be a practical point. Taking a picture in landscape needs more care. The N6 is rather heavy and the 'grip' is problematic because the long sides of the N6 are rather small.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raymondlikesroot:
I've noticed that "DPI" has been mentioned everywhere in xda threads. Can someone explain the benefits of changing the dpi from stock? I would think going to a lower dpi makes the phone resolution worse. Similarly, if the phone is 2k already, you can't just magically add more pixels.

Also, how would some would change the dpi? is there a guide somewhere?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Here's the simple version:

Lower value of DPI makes the icons larger. Higher value makes them smaller. There are a couple of generic DIY, but basically you are modifying the build.prop. There are also several apps in the Play store that simplify the task.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raymondlikesroot:
Thanks, how would i view my current dpi? And what is the stock dpi?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Its the other way round. Smaller dpi makes all assets relatively smaller, taking up less screen.

563 is stock. Look for an LCD line in /system/build.prop
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Thanks for setting the record straight.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raymondlikesroot:
Hey I've asked this in the franco kernel thread but so far no one has responded.

Do you know if I can use kernel auditor with franco? and how would the kernel perform differently than using the franco app?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
you can use any cpu control app that you want, they mostly have the same functions.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ecsnead69:
I will be getting a Verizon N6 in a few days and I have been researching ROMs. I have one question, I know only one variant of the N6 was made for all US carriers, so my question is, can I install ANY ROM on my Verizon branded N6? Thanks
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Yes, any ROM
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polar2792:
Nothing specific needs to be done before and after flashing?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
If you know how to flash a ROM in TWRP, it's no different than any other device. Nothing carrier specific. Although some custom ROMs use Aroma installer and will ask you to choose your carrier.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PatKowal:
Anyone want to be a pal and help me?

Hello! I'm currently running a T-Mobile Nexus 6 with an unlocked bootloader, 5.1 android, and it's rooted as well. No custom roms either and it's currently encrypted.

My goal for this phone consists of three things:

Android 5.1.1

Unencrypted

Don't want to lose my data

I'm still mostly a newbie when it comes to android phones, but I'm extremely good at following directions. Can anyone who knows what they're doing please assist? Thanks! :D
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Well, sorry to inform you, but if you unencrypt, you will lose data.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Well, to unencrypt, you must wipe the device.

- Get titanium backup pro and backup all your apps and system data.

- Copy that and everything else on your sdcard to a computer.

- Download a twrp flashable rom.zip with a non-force encrypt kernel and flashback it

- Format userdata.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
to unencrypt, you have to flash a kernel that allows decryption, then you have to format your data. when formatting data, you will lose all your data that you have in your storage. theres no other way to do it, you will lose your data. anyways, why do you want to decrypt? it will not increase your performance btw.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PatKowal:
Fair enough lol. I just created a full backup using TWRP. Will that suffice? or are there any advantages of using Titanium Backup instead.? Also, I've read from multiple sources that encryption slows down the initial boot of the phone. Is this correct in your experience? (My plan was to make this as painless as possible, but I guess not haha)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
move it off your phone(or itll get deleted), and any other files in your storage that you want, as itll delete everything in your storage
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Can't confirm as I've never done it. I assume twrp unencrypts the files it backs up during the process, but can't say for sure.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Also notable, don't copy the whole backup folder from TWRP to your PC. Open the folder to get to your actual backup (whatever you named it) and copy that. Then when you go to restore, first make a new backup as that will create the backup folder in TWRP. Then drag and drop your backup from your PC.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NLBeev:
Changing the DPI to 384 and font size to huge turns the N6 in tablet mode,
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d08speed3:
Is their any point to update to the "M Boot loader?" Any advantages?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Needed to boot M roms I believe
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
if you dont want to run m, then there is no point to update the bootloader. if you do want to run m, then you have to.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Larzzzz82:
Perhaps a silly question, but what exactly is a boot image? I grabbed the image vzw is rolling out and flashed the boot loader, system, and radio images from it. It's working fine as far as I can tell. Thank goodness.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Boot.img is essentially the kernel.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Larzzzz82:
DOH! Yaaaaa, I guess I should flash that...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR01DN00B:
Hey bros I would appreciate a start to this question. There is a ROM available for another device that is closed-source that I would like to port to our beloved SHAMU.

1) Is it permissible for me to upload it to XDA since there is no source?

2) Is there a guide on how to port any lollipop ROM to any device?

Thanks guys in advance.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
closed source, probably means that they dont want you sharing it. it possible to upload closed source, but you would have to get the developers permission. but just so that you aware, most, if not all xda members wont waste time teying to port it, as its too much work to do for not getting paid to do it. of course, unless someone that knows how to port it also WANTS to run that rom. also, is it a android 5.0 rom or greater?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ANDR01DN00B:
Yep Lollipop based. Thanks for the response, BTW.

EDIT: To clear things up... 5.0.2 Based, its actually HydrogenOS I want to port... I really like how it looks and adds a twist... Im going to try this guide for starters.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrongway213:
Couple questions as a complete and total noob to RRO Layers:

What apps are everyone using for music and messaging that actually have Layers support in a decent amount of themes? It seems AOSP messaging goes unthemed a lot of the time regardless of what I do, and Eleven Music only is supported on literally one Layer I've found. I have never used Google Play Music really as I have always had more battery drain and stuff using Google apps - I only use it to play back locally stored music and do all my streaming elsewhere, so I really just want something to play my music without holding unnecessary wakelocks and stuff in the background. Is there a particular app everyone has been using on RRO ROMs, and if that app is in fact Google Music, is there a particular setup that might be helpful for someone in a situation like mine who wants local music playback and nothing more?

Secondy, is everyone simply using Google Messenger, or are there some other apps that have decent Layers support (in terms of being in more than a few select themes)? I see that AOSP messaging requires certain commits to theme and it doesn't seem to be working here, so I am hoping to find a better solution in terms of what is supported (and being used by those running) Layers and RRO ROMs. Is there any particular app that has been gaining popularity among Layers users, or is that app simply Google Messenger? I'm again hesitant to turn to Google - if Google Messenger is the answer to my question, again, is there any particular setup I will want to use to minimize wakelocks and background nonsense? I really love how AOSP messaging lets me text and put my phone right back to sleep - definitely don't wanna lose that functionality, but full theming would be nice.

Thanks in advance guys - wasn't sure where an appropriate place to ask these was, so I decided they were noob enough to go right here.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NLBeev:
For the sake of battery life I also switched to layers.

But I did not like the available themes.

I switched back to stock ROM and Franco's kernel.

Instead of layers I am using apps with a black background or apps with an option 'dark theme'.

No gmail, but K-9 mail.

Look for the thread of the TBO (Team Black Out). A small but great team, modding apps to 'black'.

They have made an app available that's not in the play store.

Other interesting apps:

- pixel battery saver

- no wallpaper app

- wake lock detector
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Aosp messaging isn't themed because many people don't use it so its worth the effort. I used to be an avid aosp messaging user, but honestly google messenger is much better.

Hesitant to turn to google? They're BOTH google.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrongway213:
Hesitant to turn to stock, I should say. I know no drain/sync on AOSP messaging. Will have to try Google Messenger out to see. Thanks.

Anyone have any suggestions in regards to music app/Google Play Music? That's my primary concern. I do not want my music app syncing and stuff in the background as I listen to a lot of music and hate wakelocks, to be blunt.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RiNZL3R526:
Loss of LTE

Hey ppl I'm new to the forum and have a serious issue...

My data service keeps going in and out. One minute it says " H+ " and the next I get the " ! " When I use to have " LTE ", T-Mobile. The problem started when I recently flashed CM 12.1 shamu nightly 07062015, on my previous version of CM 12.1 I had no issues. So I decided to wipe and install the latest CM 12.1 nightly 07072015 to see if my problem would be resolved but it did not. I pulled out the sim card I rebooted it. Flashed it again wiped delv etc.. No luck.. Any advice would be great. Thanks
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Lots of threads on this problem. The good/bad news is that you have a lot of company. Here's one of the more popular threads > http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/help/signal-signal-t2959050
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qefx:
Just got my new nexus 6 (like stock really really new) I set my account details, updated and now I´m stucked in a bootloop where it goes on and on about optimizing android apps. (counting up, finishing it, and reboot and rinse and rapeat)

Tried to delete cache and factory data (standard stock recovery) but it did´nt help...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Have you unlocked the bootloader yet? If not press both volume up and down + power to get into bootloader mode and fastboot oem unlock or first try to boot into safe mode https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/102437/p/30,6720,9293.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 31ken31:
Has anyone had their nexus pop up a box that says "sim card is locked. Please power cycle device. And if that don't work contact customer Care" and sprint don't have a clue why. Phone is only 3 days old and completely stock minus unlocked boot loader and flashed SuperSU. No mods made at all.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm on Sprint and I have never seen that. Have them get you a new sim.