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[Nexus 6  General] AlkaliV2:
I looked into cases but I use a belt clip with all of my phones so that left me with two choices from what I could tell and that was: Seidio and Supacase. I owned the Supacase with clip on my Note 4 and it was fine, but it didn't fit quite right and the headphone jack wasn't wide enough for my car audio system. Unlike the other people who ordered Seidio cases this generation mine worked well, but the black was boring so this time I grabbed the white Seidio case. We'll see how it looks once it arrives, but the white version of their Dilex was very nice for my S5.

We definitely had the same thought process about the S805. I knew that being a month out it would be easy to just jump on the 6P bandwagon, but I hate heat generation in phones and I even purchased one of those carbon heatspreading sheets from digikey to put over the battery in my Note 4 just to see if it would work. And it did! Unfortunately it really is only good at heat dissipation laterally which spread the heat evenly across the back case, but it kept battery temperatures 3 degrees cooler under load and 5 degrees cooler when idle. Complete pain to install though and removal and reapplication is impossible because it tears so it is one time use only.

As far as the camera goes I know that the Nexus 6 contains the Camera2 API which most other OEMs don't use but allow for much better picture taking than using the stock settings. I personally am not going to go to that much trouble, but it is nice that it is an option for us. I heard Manual Camera and FV-5 were good options. That's what I like about pure Android, almost every app in the store is programmed to work with our device.
[Nexus 6  General] wbarnes4393:
Dirty Flash vs. OTA - fully stock

I am a stock, unrooted, Nexus 6 user. I am one of those that is a fan of vanilla stock android, for the speed and simplicity. Never flashed a custom rom. I also like getting the latest official Nexus updates quickly. I am not rooted. I have flashed and wiped before, and also sideloaded ota files. This turns out to be the extent of what I want to do.

This time, however, I did start getting impatient with waiting on the Marshmallow ota, but I really did not want to wipe data, either (lazy, I know – and yes, I hear I should just root and do titanium backup, but I haven’t wanted to take that step either). So, for the first time, I looked into flashing the new stock image without wiping data. I did the method where I individually flashbooted all the image components (boot.img, radio.img, system.img, etc.), but did not flash userdata.img (I also didn't flash cache.img, but did clear it when flashing).

Here’s my question – can someone please tell me what the differences are on my phone now, having dirty flashed, as opposed to applying the ota? I always hear, over and over, “it’s best to wipe,” but I haven’t heard anyone actually explain why, beyond some vague statements about “errors might occur.” I get that a lot of people are flashing custom roms, and tweaks, like crazy, and this gets them into trouble. But, my question is --- if I stay fully unrooted, complete stock----is there ANY reason for me not to dirty flash the image as opposed to wait for ota or wipe?

Feel free to point me to anyplace buried in xda developers that expounds on this. Hard to find when you don't really know what you're looking for.......
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
What is the problem with wiping?

After a factory reset and a through an existing Google-account your apps are restored. And data can be restored from a PC. IMO the problem is 'time only'.

Yes. You need an unlocked bootloader and root access to do that. And first flash M-bootloader and M-radio, and flash TWRP recovery. Then reboot in recovery and flash an already rooted custom rom.

Alternative: official stock and waiting for OTA's

Pointing: go to the OP of the thread of the custom rom JDX. There are instructions and links for needed zips.
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
Joining the nexus 6 family on Friday. If I unlock my bootloader I'm assuming I can continue to use features like Android pay and other things that require the phone not to be rooted like ota's right?

I'm also assuming the bootloader unlocking process is still the same for marshmallow as the older ones? Right?
[Nexus 6  General] Face_Plant:
Android Pay should work with an unlocked bootloader. Rooting is what breaks it. I'm not sure about OTA's. Unlocking the bootloader is still the same:

1. Set up ADB/fastboot

2. Activate "OEM unlock" in developer options

3. Boot into bootloader mode

4. Run "fastboot oem unlock" command

5. Profit
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
Awesome thank you. Does anyone know about the OTA's?
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
First thank you! VERY few reasons to wait on the OTA. Basically only if you really don't care and just want to do the least amount possible. Its REALLY not that hard, and I am getting REALLY tired of listen to people complain about the wait, when they are to just lazy or ignorant to figure out how to take care of it themselves.

If everything is working and there are no errors.... Basically there is no difference.

The worry is that lingering config files or app data may conflict with the way things are done with MM. I am not sure the OTA has any kind of mechanism to deal with this anyways tbh, and that is why you always hear some people who take OTAs have issues and need a factory reset for everything to be errorless after updates.

To give an example: after running a couple of roms, kernels, xposed, and being on a few different versions of Pure Nexus enough random files were left behind that if I flashed back to stock without wiping userdata my home button didnt work. This wasn't a MM update thing, it also happened when I flashed back to the latest 5.1.1 without formatting userdata. This i

s the kind of thing people are worried about. However you can always try not wiping, and if there are issues go back and wipe later. This is what I did when I installed stock MM after it came out to try it. Maybe a good idea to backup first (just copying like important pictures or whatever... I've never had actual app data that was any more than an inco

nvenience to lose) incase there is an issue big enough that prevents you from mounting the phone in MTP mode.

But yeah, otherwise.... You did it. If you flashed bootloader, then radio, then rebooted bootloader and flashed the rest.... Your golden, that was it, that is what everyone is afraid of.

You definitely don't need root to flash anything through fastboot, or to use a custom recovery. Root only gives you administrative privileges while running android, in fastboot or recovery its completely irrelevant.

Fingers broken? Held at gunpoint? I don't understand what makes someone unable, vs unwilling? Its free, not particularly hard, and well documented... What am I missing here? Especially since they are reading a forum called "XDA DEVELOPERS"
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
I have to agree with you on people complaining about the wait. The Nexus 6 is my first Android phone ever (I haven't had it for a full week yet). I just made the move from the iPhone / IOS world. Before / after I ordered my Nexus 6 from my carrier (Sprint) I had done my research. I seen that Marshmallow 6.0 images were available on Google but the OTA's were not being pushed yet. I got everything ready on my computer to flash. Installed Android SDK Tools, Platform Tools, Google Drivers, and downloaded the image files from Google for my Nexus Player and Nexus 6. I flashed my Nexus Player with no issues, so I got the files ready for my Nexus 6. So I was able to flash to it 6.0 right out of the box. It was pretty easy and painless, even for a straight Android Noob. I even had an issue with the flash-all command not locating the system.img. I ended up just flashing each .img individually. This right here is the main reason I made the switch to Android and went with a Nexus device. I am officially a Nexus lifer!
[Nexus 6  General] BootloopedMillennials:
Ignore/
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
My neighbor of 87 is using WhatsApp etc, but no XDA root etc. Maybe you are missing some experience of life.
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
And he is complaining about being teased by otas and is anxious to run Marshmallow.

He is worried about carrier bloat?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Google search 'empathy'.
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
Google search "Coherent thought"

Your response that not everyone can flash minimal google apps on their own, and as an example you state an 87 year old man... Does he really want a minimal software suite? Typically a user who cannot install things on their own would like a preconfigured package, such as provided stock.

So perhaps you should understand and share in another person's experiences of not needing a stripped out set of applications if they are not capable of managing their software on their own?

What point are you making here? Or are we just making cryptic requests for each other to google things?
[Nexus 6  General] Semseddin:
I don't understand why you both having a disucssion. Nexus devices are bloat free, that is it. Like it or not. Find some google apps unnecessary or necessary don't make them bloatware. I just watched a nexus 6p benchmark scoring 50K in antutu, lol.
[Nexus 6  General] The-Last-Hylian:
Odd, I received an update yesterday (iirc it said it was for Android 6), I went to update but my phone told me I didn't have enough battery, so I plugged it in to charge and installed the update.

I saw the new boot screen, the apps were al optimized, then it restarted, I'm still on 5.1...

WTF? Anyone else had this?
[Nexus 6  General] Lothlorian:
Att pushed LMY48W yesterday. Security update for lollipop. Goggle has released both. Hopefully the next update will come soon and att Nexus 6 will get OTA M on the next push.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
If AT&T follows their norm, it'll be months before they push. I'd just download the new image from Google.
[Nexus 6  General] boomerbubba:
The OTA to LMY48W has already been captured in the wild. See the OTA reference thread.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
As previously noted, 48W is a Lollipop security update. If someone on AT&T wants Marshmallow, why waste time waiting for AT&T to push a bloated version when you can download the image from Google. It's a Nexus, why wait if you want it? Personally, I plan on waiting until some of the devs put out their versions of Marshmallow. Dirty Unicorns and Benzo, in particular.
[Nexus 6  General] Face_Plant:
I'm pretty sure the dev for Benzo is done posting his ROMs on XDA. If you checkout his thread you'll see that he's fed up with whiney, ungrateful users.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
Yeah, following him on Google + now.
[Nexus 6  General] Face_Plant:
Google+ seems like the place to be nowadays.
[Nexus 6  General] Semseddin:
I've sent a feedback with device assist app and i got a phone call from google literally in just 10 seconds. This really made me shocked since i was a long time motorola customer who never got his questions replied but have always been ignored by motorola. Google won me with this, i'm saying.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
There are so many users asking for a dark interface, because the white background is hurting eyes, especially in the evening. Why are they ignored and not you?
[Nexus 6  General] Semseddin:
Are you high :laugh: ? You can get yourself called with device assist app and ask for what you want from them.
[Nexus 6  General] pedro0223:
So I just bought a new, unlocked XT1103 off eBay hoping to use it on Verizon. When I put the IMEI in their byod checker it says its not compatible. I thought I read somewhere back in August that they were going to allow iPhones and the Nexus 6 to be activated. Should I head to the store? Anyone try to activate an unlocked Nexus 6 on a new account with Verizon recently?
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
1103 is not for Verizon and sprint. It's for att and other GSM carriers. For Verizon you need the 1100 model I think.

If you look in the description of the page you bought it from I think it says not for CDMA carriers like Verizon.

I'm sure you can take it back but they more than likely have a restocking fee.

Ps. I bought the same phone from eBay for 299 lol. Should arrive later today
[Nexus 6  General] boomerbubba:
Wrong. The XT1103 model is for all U.S. carriers, including CDMA carriers Verizon and Sprint. XT1100 is the international model.
[Nexus 6  General] pedro0223:
This is correct. I'm going to use swappa or some other service to make sure the IMEI is actually clean. If I got a bogus phone it's definitely going back. Otherwise, I may just head to the store and see if they can get me setup.
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
Nope. See attached screenshot
[Nexus 6  General] pedro0223:
That info is wrong and outdated. The XT1103 has all the necessary radios.
[Nexus 6  General] JavaTiggy:
Just because that screenshot says GSM that doesn't mean it is actually true. There are only two versions of the N6...US and International. As long as it is the XT1103 then it will work on the necessary US carrier including Verizon. The issue will only arise if they give you an issue with the IMEI not being available in their system and at that point you just have to talk to the right people.
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
I'm just showing what's on the page we bought it from. If you get it working then awesome.

Just says it's not compatible. May be an older version? Idk. Good luck
[Nexus 6  General] pedro0223:
Exactly. Thanks for the input. I figure I need to get in touch with the right people at Verizon.
[Nexus 6  General] JavaTiggy:
This is my point exactly, you don't know. Don't post information claiming to be accurate when you have no idea. It is better to ask a question on here then flood the forums with incorrect assumptions. Are you really going to trust an eBay seller description which is most likely poorly auto created over your own research?

Edit: I'm not trying to single you out but it is a huge pet peeve of mine on this forum. So take my comment with a grain of salt.
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
Nah I understand your point. I bought the phone off the same page. I just read it didn't support Verizon from the page itself. Since I bought it recently I obviously don't own the phone so that page was what I was using for information.

Hence why I gave the answer I did.
[Nexus 6  General] boomerbubba:
Don't believe everything you read on eBay. :)

The XT1103 is the U.S. version. It supports CDMA. I have been using mine for months on Project Fi, and on Sprint before that. In fact, Project Fi management says that only the XT1103 is compatible among the N6 models, not the XT1100.
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
Turns out ebay sellers are not the definite experts they were once thought to be.... That is just older generic info for GSM phones.... Quite a few now support both.
[Nexus 6  General] kazryv:
Updated to 6.0... so far pretty decent

So I updated to 6.0 and rooted and everything seems to be working well. I haven't had any real issues except with the EX Manager not working for updating to elementalx kernel.... thinking it is because I am encrypted (and I don't really want to get rid of encryption). Any thoughts?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I think it has nothing to do with encryption.

The EXkernel is enforcing and maybe you had a different kernel before.

I should flash the EX kernel 3.0, that EXkernel is permissive. When the EX update app is working than flash the latest EX and try again.
[Nexus 6  General] coolkingler1:
You know what I really like about the Nexus 6? It is often overlooked, but the speakers man.... HTC who?

HTC might have more clarity but the N6 has louder speakers.
[Nexus 6  General] painfree:
Wow I posted almost the same thing in another thread.. at least I am not alone :)
[Nexus 6  General] MysticKing32:
Anyone having issues with Bluetooth playback on marshmallow? Can't get it working on my computer or in my car anymore. Worked fine on lollipop
[Nexus 6  General] coolkingler1:
About the speakers you mean? :P
[Nexus 6  General] painfree:
Absolutely about the speakers..
[Nexus 6  General] wolfen69:
I've seen a lot of misinformation on eBay. Whether or not it's intentional, I don't know. But the buyer should be educated before buying anything from anywhere, really. I'm not bashing eBay, as I buy and sell a lot of things on there. You just have to be careful.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
The first thing you can do is comparing the price. Some people paid $300 for a new N6. I am curious about the eBay price.
[Nexus 6  General] coolkingler1:
Hey guys, just want to ask, is it possible to root my N6 without unlocking the bootloader? Would really hate missing the data....even though I know you can make a recovery image.

Do note I have rooted and flashed roms and kernels, I am no noob, just wiping data is annoying.
[Nexus 6  General] wolfen69:
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
[Nexus 6  General] coolkingler1:
I know but that is with unlocking the bootloader if I am correct :P
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Because of the note, you must know the answer.
[Nexus 6  General] coolkingler1:
Nope, because I read somewhere, I don't remember where, that motorola devices are different and it might be possible?

Or is that wrong info.?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I don't know if that info you read is wrong, but I know that Nexus devices are easier to root than other Android phones. Because Nexus devices can be unlocked with a setting on the phone (allow oem unlock) and the use of a fastboot command.
[Nexus 6  General] leondestiny:
since this is the nexus 6 owners group thing, is there anyone here in the group living with screen abnormalities with their Nexus 6 ?

i frikkin love this phone, but i have some vertical line issue on certain solid bgs especially on greys.

anyone else here living with a screen issue? ( Luckily there are themes! pitch black/white themes completely hide the line ! ) but still a hassle when i rarely spot it xD ..

normal usage i dont notice it unless i pay close attention to it, it is just hassly to think its there.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
You could install a screen tester app and check if it's random / same color / same spot.
[Nexus 6  General] leondestiny:
it isnt really random , it is always there :) i had done testing before.

it is just a defect, but luckily it isnt too bad.

just been unlucky with it.
[Nexus 6  General] Face_Plant:
It might be possible, but I don't think anyone has ever looked into it because it's easier to just unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and flash SuperSU.
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
What data is so important its not worth backing up? Just copy /sdcard to a computer or USB drive and restore later...

Being rooted, and running custom stuff that modifies your system with out an unlocked bootloader or recovery tools seems like a terrible idea.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Since yesterday problems with Tapatalk not connecting to XDA posts.

The issues were solved by upgrading to version 5.3.5.
[Nexus 6  General] scryan10:
Hell yes. Rovo says he is hoping to get a version of exposed out for testing by the end of this week.

Will be ****ing awesome if this happens.
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
Please do not post stuff like this unless you are 100% and know what you are talking about. There are only two models of the Nexus 6. XT1103 which is for North America. It fully supports Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile. XT1100 is for the rest of the world.

I keep seeing people post false info about the Nexus 6 and its model numbers, what carriers it does and doesn't support, etc. For some stupid reason there are site listings (eBay, Amazon, etc) that label the Nexus 6 XT1103 as not being compatible with CDMA Carriers / Verizon and Sprint. I don't know who screwed this up but they have TONS of people believing it.

I am typing this very post, on my Nexus 6 XT1103, that I bought factory unlocked, and am now on Verizon Wireless.
[Nexus 6  General] wolfen69:
You tell 'em!
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
Pwnt by that iPhone guy....

;p
[Nexus 6  General] tuemuch:
This is the truth!
[Nexus 6  General] The-Last-Hylian:
Doe Nexus 6 devices tend to come carrier locked?

I got my phone through a Vodafone contract, now tried to put a Virgin SIM card in there and No Sim Card is detected...

I assumed my handset was unlocked, any ideas?
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
All nexus 6s are SIM unlocked. (Except AT&T I think)

Did you reboot the phone?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Never read about Nexus with Sim-lock the last years. Did power down the N6 before changing sim?
[Nexus 6  General] The-Last-Hylian:
I didn't think that Nexus 6's came locked (unless AT&T).

Yeah I've turned it on and off several times now...
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
There is something with sim-cards. Not all are compatible.
[Nexus 6  General] The-Last-Hylian:
It's just your standard Nano-SIM. :confused:
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I can't remember where I read about it. But the N6 sim-card reader can not read some type of sim-cards, especially when the card is cut to the nano format.

When the Vodafone card is accepted and the other sim not. Than the sim-card could be damaged, or the sim-card reader inside the N6 is defective.

The only thing you can do is cleaning the sim contacts with alcohol and try again and when possible try a different sim-card. Just to make sure the reader in the N6 is working.
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
I cut my Verizon SIM from a micro and it worked.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
??? OP still has a problem with his nano simm
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
I was replying to where you said "the nexus 6 can't read certain SIMs or ones that have been cut down"
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
OK
[Nexus 6  General] Alxoom33:
MRA58X
[Nexus 6  General] JavaTiggy:
So I am super excited about this and thought I would share. Prior to Fi I was using Textra as my SMS/MMS client and hated that it wouldn't work with Fi off the bat. I just installed the latest patch and it works perfectly with Fi! It is my favorite messenger client and it made my week!
[Nexus 6  General] krnn:
I've been sold a used nexus 6 in the name of "New" one.

1) I'm just interested in knowing as much prior usage statistics as possible, like lifetime call duration etc. I explored a bit around RTN (##786# & *#*#786#*#*). No luck. Someone please help me achieve that.

2) I'm also looking for a list of tests(display test, battery test etc.) I need to run or what kind of checks I need to make to ensure that everything is good with my phone.

Any pointers would be really helpful.

I'm new to XDA. Please point me to the right forum/thread just in case this is not the right place to ask. Thanks.
[Nexus 6  General] Alxoom33:
For a clean start, go into TWRP and do a full format of your data, storage and internal storage. Then use WAG to put a fresh MM 6.0 MRA58R system, root and reflash your custom rom and nandroid.
[Nexus 6  General] Semseddin:
Flashed 6.0.1 factory image 2 days ago and wanted to share my observations. How is 6.0.1 running with your nexus 6 ? I feel like it will be a keeper for a long time until if motorola releases a new nexus. My best android experience ever.

Device runs cooler under heavy games.

Battery drain is slower both in daily usage and gaming.

Cell reception is better in low signal areas.

Display colors seemed to be less saturated.

New google camera app takes better photos.
[Nexus 6  General] Semseddin:
Edit : When you double press the power button when the display is off, it takes you directly to camera viewfinder, ready to shoot. Conveinent feature.
[Nexus 6  General] jigsawmv:
Hey guys, whats your favorite Rom and Kernel for the N6?
[Nexus 6  General] Alxoom33:
Cataclysm and Elemental X 3.0.7 hands down? Nothing comes close!
[Nexus 6  General] StakMak99:
I gotta REALLY good deal on a 2013 Macbook Pro, the 1 tb storage and all the bells and whistles. Here's my dilemma.. It was my Aunts who has since Passed Away. I have no way of getting the administration password, it boots up and shows a PIN screen to unlock it. What do I do????Please Help. Thanks
[Nexus 6  General] xe0r:
This is by far the most OT i've read for a long time...

And always nice try to ask on how to hack a password.