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[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Looking to possibly ditch my Sprint G3 in favor of the Nexus 6 (remaining on Sprint). Anyone have any suggestions/arguments for or against doing this? I typically run an AOSP based ROM and it looks like there's a few available. Is there a running buglist that covers all AOSP somewhere? I knowwith the G3 there's bugs all over the place tat are in every AOSP based ROM, and I was just curious if someone could either throw some out there or point me to the best place to find a list of them.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
Benzo, Cyanide, or Euphoria. I primarily bounce between Benzo and Cyanide. All three are highly recommended.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Cool, thanks for the heads up. Are there any stupid recurring problems with them? I know on the Sprint G3/LS990 we have partial NFC and partial Bluetooth functionality. It's otherwise pretty stable. Any major issues with? I know. Nexus. Shouldn't technically be ANY issues with AOSP. Doesn't make it so :)
[Nexus 6  General] wolfen69:
I've tried just about every rom out there, and can say that the Exodus rom is the best I've ever used. After 2 months of using it, I've had not one hitch or glitch. Give it a shot.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Hopefully, soon. I need to pay off the G3 first, before I can finance a Nexus 6.

Anyone have withdrawals from not being able to use a MicroSD?
[Nexus 6  General] thunderstruck!:
Actually I ordered a Meenova OTG adapter from Amazon yesterday. All I need now is for Google to actually ship my phone! Already have sim cutter. Figured I could take SD out of my Note 3 and use it on Nexus with the adapter.
[Nexus 6  General] simms22:
why would anyone have withdrawals from not being able to use a sd card? you do realize that there are other ways to store what needs to be stored? nexus phones got rid if sd cards years ago, and hasnt bothered me once since.
[Nexus 6  General] cam30era:
I agree.
[Nexus 6  General] tee00max:
Have the Note 5 guys but thinking about returning and picking up another N6 for cheap here locally.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Because my G2 was a pain. It had no SD slot and not enough internal memory to keep music locally, TWRP backups, or backup copies of a working ROM zip in case the new nightly was FUBAR. I do realize that there are other methods of storage, but none are as compact as having that MicroSD inside the phone. They all require either cloud storage or a separate OTG device.

So, I'm wondering if 32GB is suitable for keeping safety backups of ROMs, nandroids (more than one, preferably), locally stored music (a few GB) and still enough room to take a video or three of the kids without having to delete stuff.

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I've only ever owned devices that have an SD slot, so I'm very much used to being able to pop an extra 16GB in there
[Nexus 6  General] simms22:
i usually keep 2 nandroid backups, and 32gb is fine for all, except local mysic storage. thats where i had most my issue. i do store all my music in the cloud, google play music actually. and for when im in the subway, ill quickly download several albums to the phone to listen to. but, i do know a few people that do keep much music stored locally, thats the only iasue i can think of. for me, cloud storage isnt an issue, since i have a unlimited high speed data on mobile.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
After trying M and factory reset, I am back to LMY48i and set my N6 up again with about 70 apps in the drawer. Including

4 Gb maps for gps navigation;

1 nandroid backup.

So a rather clean and new configured N6.

Total memory is 32 Gb available free memory is now 12 Gb.

When I take pictures etc those pictures will be automically uploaded to my Dropbox when I am connected through WiFi. From time to time I delete the pictures from the N6, because the pictures were copied to Dropbox.

Disadvantage of working with Dropbox is the double file management (Dropbox and local storage photo's).

I hope this is useful for you.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Thanks, all. Appreciate the help. I think I'm going to go for it as soon as I can.
[Nexus 6  General] tr3mm0r:
Only issue I have with Euphoria 5.1.1 is that while typing on the keyboard bottom keys mildly often are getting unresponsive. Weirdly I experience it in both portrait and landscape modes while others only in landscape. The author is aware of the problem and has promised to look into it. Other than that Euphoria runs flawlessly.
[Nexus 6  General] LuRock:
If I may ask, what is Fi?
[Nexus 6  General] cam30era:
Project Fi network. Google's answer to AT&T and Verizon.
[Nexus 6  General] mademan420:
Pricedrop!

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/09/04/deal-nexus-6-drops-to-349-at-amazon-150-off/
[Nexus 6  General] baiju2012:
Wow!!
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Right? Amazing drop. Unfortunately, I don't have those funds available, or I'd have one in 2 days
[Nexus 6  General] thunderstruck!:
Ordered yesterday. Google didn't want to price match, so the 64 gig I received last Tuesday from them is going back.
[Nexus 6  General] Beej1970:
Hi all! I'm hoping to be a proud nexus 6 owner soon,but I have what might be considered a dumb question. But I'll ask anyway. I recently read somewhere that the Verizon version of this phone, even while unlocked, it can't be used on any other system other than CDMA. However, I've read else where that it shouldn't matter as the phone is designed to be used on all carriers when unlocked. I guess I'm not sure what to believe. Any insight into this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help given.

Sent from my SCH-I545 with stang5litre Edition 5.0 on stock OC1
[Nexus 6  General] baiju2012:
This is news from few months back. It may partially answer your question: http://www.phonenews.com/sorry-android-police-verizon-will-activate-your-off-network-nexus-6-30145/
[Nexus 6  General] Beej1970:
It does to some extent. I was looking at the ones on swappa. In the listing it states that they can't be used on Verizon because of the GSM vs CDMA differences. I'm under the impression that the N6 can handle both systems, is this true? I just want to make sure I get the right one, don't want to make a $400 mistake.

Sent from my SCH-I545 with stang5litre Edition 5.0 on stock OC1
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Because there so many 'waiters' here.

Prefer the waitress? Take your time ;)
[Nexus 6  General] drawde40599:
All Nexus 6's are exactly the same device besides AT&T's theres is sim locked , same phone you just have to have them Unlock .

You can use yours on any carrier you want though , But if you wanna go to T-Mobile and use WiFi calling you would need to flash there software build . No big deal tho . So whatever you wanna do you can do

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Dont buy a used one you can get a new one , it will work on ANY carrier .

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorol...blue/3966012.p?id=1219610985110&skuId=3966012
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Especially when you want to pay $400.
[Nexus 6  General] thunderstruck!:
As long as it's an XT1103 and is not SIM locked you'll be fine. I got mine direct from Google, took it in, and they stuck a nano sim in it and activated it just fine. Since Amazon has both 32 and 64 gig models on sale for $349 and $399 respectively, that's the best way to get one. Brand new, no having to worry about IMEI being blacklisted etc.
[Nexus 6  General] baiju2012:
Plus, if you have Amazon Prime, you get 30 day returns, no question asked. You are safe to try for 30 days and return of you don't like it.

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Those are just generic statements about any GSM phone. It doesn't apply to Nexus 6 - XT1103. It will work on any network in USA. Even the Amazon site for Nexus 6 has that statement.
[Nexus 6  General] thunderstruck!:
Do you have a link to that information? I tried Google searching and found conflicting answers about their return policy on cell phones.
[Nexus 6  General] baiju2012:
Look at the following link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=15015721

It says following about all purchases from Amazon.com: "Items shipped from Amazon.com, including Warehouse Deals, can be returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment in most cases. Some products have different policies or requirements associated with them."

The same should apply to unlocked and contract free cell phones.

Just check before you order. Call them. Or better make their customer service call you.
[Nexus 6  General] Chessiwill:
Does project fi work with other phones besides nexus 6?

Like maybe when the sony x5 premium or the Huawei mate s and other up and coming Androids
[Nexus 6  General] simms22:
no, only nexus 6. and i bet the new nexus 5 and 6. next time, ask, but in one thread :)
[Nexus 6  General] JavaTiggy:
So I just wanted to post in here because it seems like the best place. I have the Nexus 6 right now and just switched from Sprint to Project Fi. I am loving it so much more now (I had a few major issues with this phone on Sprint). I was looking forward to getting the new Nexus 5 or 6 this year and selling my current one. One big problem however...While it is awesome that the Moto Nexus 6 is so cheap now and I wish I had to buy one now, it sucks for people that shelled out almost twice that just last year and were hoping to get most of that back by reselling it. I have always done this. I take excellent care of my phones in hopes of reselling within the year and upgrading. Now it would simply be a waste of money.

I was just wondering if anyone else was a bit annoyed by this considering the old nexus 5's are still selling new for almost as much as when they first came out.
[Nexus 6  General] mademan420:
Looks like another update is inbound!!!

This probably will be the last Lollipop update before Marshmallow is officially released. http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/09/t-mobile-build-lmy48m-hitting-some-nexus-today.html
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
In the Netherlands the prices Nexus 5 - $ 362;

Nexus 6 - $ 480. Nexus phones are free in combination with contract of about $ 35/month for 2 years.

Conclusion could be that selling used phones is no longer attractive. The prices of new models are high, but within 9 month prices are 25% lower.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
New Nexus 6 charging and installing apps now ... Picked it up from the Sprint store on my way home from work. It's on 5.0.1 ... lol Trying to decide if I should do the system updates and such, or just jump right into flashing AOSP based ROMs . Which means I'll be learning how to do the recovery/root process on this thing. I'm used to Moto and LG where you have to hop on one foot in counterclockwise circles and recite the Lord's prayer at a perfect C note, with every third word in Laotian, and THEN you can get root. Maybe.
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
fastboot oem unlock

And the Lord saw that it was good.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Thanks, I appreciate the fast help more than you can imagine. It's nice to be able to ask total rookie questions without being assaulted

Managed to find a guide for noobs :) So damn easy. But, I wish I hadn't bothered to set up my apps before unlocking it!

Currently restoring apps to CM 12.1 latest nightly. I know I probably should have given stock a go first, but I LIKE my CM

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I suppose that I'll figure out if flashing modems as they are released is a thing, or if I'll have to go back to stock to update the PRL and Profile like on the G3. And if the N6 has dual radios so data and voice can happen simultaneously. But, for day one, hour 3? I'm happy with where I am. I just wanna play with it and name it Roy Batty
[Nexus 6  General] scryan:
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/general/ref-nexus-6-modem-collection-t2969380

Every phone I have ever had, the radio is separate from the system... I though that was part of android design? Even on the locked down Galaxy S4 you could flash just a radio when ever... So yup :) your good to do that here.

Note that the above thread IS missing a radio or two, but its the most complete offering I have seen, WITH info to flash them... Just be sure to note some of them are fastboot flashable and some of them are recovery...

As far as simultaneous voice/data, I told someone no the other day, and was corrected that when the phone is operating in voice over LTE mode (VOLTE) it works. I know nothing of voice over LTE.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
One word if advice that others have ignores. DO NOT relock your bootloader. Almost all posts about bricking devices have been due to people relocking the bootloader. No need unless you want to return it to stock and return it. Enjoy your Nexus. I love mine and plan on keeping it for a while, or at least as long as the devs support it.
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
I actually had considered locking it again and only unlocking if I needed to get into recovery and flash, but you never know when or where you feel like flashing a zip. Doesn't have to be a complete ROM. Could be anything and anywhere. I don't ever just leave my phone lying somewhere, so the odds of someone stealing it are slim. They'd have to literally grab it from my hand and hope they can run faster and farther than me, or bring a weapon into play
[Nexus 6  General] carboncache:
Nexus 6 OTA LMY48I to LMY48M is being pushed out, pulled on unlocked N6 with AT&T sim.

https://android.googleapis.com/pack....signed-shamu-LMY48M-from-LMY48I.4458964f.zip
[Nexus 6  General] 26.2man:
Any idea why the AT&T sim one was pulled?
[Nexus 6  General] wbarnes4393:
This is the friendly Nexus 6 Lounge, so I have a noob question. I know how to sideload ota files, and also how to flash a system image. I have always flashed an image which wiped the phone. I see mention all the time that you can flash entire images without wiping. (you don't flash "userdata" or something like that. Is this what is called "dirty flashing"? I have been reluctant to do that, because I have heard that it can cause problems. I would kind of like to root and install a few things like xposed, maybe a kernel. But, I am mostly a stock guy and don't fancy dealing with a lot of wonkiness. Am I worrying needlessly?
[Nexus 6  General] carboncache:
That was the sim in my phone when I got the update. I don't know if this OTA works for all non-Fi and non-Tmo, or just with AT&T. The OTA builds can get staggered based on SIM card so it's hard to tell the full compatibility right now.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Spacestar Ordering
[Nexus 6  General] 26.2man:
Sorry im a bit confused. Do you get the update with a ATT sim? Did it work?
[Nexus 6  General] carboncache:
The newest update should be pushed out to Nexus 6 devices through Android regardless of carrier, but the build number itself gets more carrier specific.

For example, the T-Mobile specific build takes users from LYZ28J to LYZ28K. I'm assuming the jump from LMY48I to LMY48M above isn't limited to AT&T, and hopefully there isn't a new unique fork. However it's still the same overall new 5.1.1 update that Google is starting to push out this week.

So yes, it did work. I received the OTA update notification through Android, updated it with no problems. I pulled the URL before I updated for anyone interested in using ADB Sideload instead of waiting for the OTA notification. You should get the newest version through a notification at some point without the AT&T sim, too.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Spacestar Ordering
[Nexus 6  General] 26.2man:
Thanks for the info. While I know how to root, flash and all that fun stuff I still prefer to get my updtaes as clean OTA's. BTW just curious, hows your battery life SOT total time beteen charges?
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
I wanted to know if there were differences between OTA-update and flashing a new system.img.

Why?: the size of system.img (1,7Gb) and the OTA update.zip (24 Mb).

I made a full nandroid backup and did the update LMY47Z to LMY48I twice. So OTA - restore - flash.

The results were exactly the same.

In both cases the data was kept and some tweaks were set to the default.

On my N6 the DPI was changed from 384 back to 560, so the icons were messed up.

Flashing system.img with fastboot was the quickest method (command prompt on the PC).
[Nexus 6  General] RandomPooka:
Just flash the system.img with fastboot and then wipe caches in recovery, then?
[Nexus 6  General] carboncache:
Roughly 3-4 hours.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Spacestar Ordering
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
Updating with OTA was only possible by unrooting and flashing stock.

After restore the nandroid backup (stock, root) I flashed only system.img and Franco's kernel,

And you are right; also wiped caches.
[Nexus 6  General] dodgebizkit:
Any official word on whether hardware encryption was enabled in M?

I heard an unconfirmed rumour that code for that was built into M beta 1 but it hadn't been activated.

As fast as the phone is at loading apps, the interface, dialer and messages lag like a galaxy S3, while my old nexus 4 on the same FW rubs like a dream, so I'm hoping that M sorts that out, otherwise I'm unencrypting.

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My house phone is better than your iPhone.
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
Has anyone found any official info on the next Nexus devices? I am finally going to make the switch from Apple to Android! I have been using iPhones since the 3G. So bored with them! My iPhone 6 is paid off and I can get a new phone anytime. I really like the Nexus 6! But I dont want to buy one now if Nexus 6 2015 is going to drop in a month or so. I have looked online all over but can only find rumors at best. Would a Nexus device be a good phone for a first time Android user? Benefits of a Nexus device over a Samsung, HTC, LG? I like the idea of a bone stock OS and first up for updates.
[Nexus 6  General] NLBeev:
If you want more options and tweaks than iPhone, a good choice is a Nexus or a Motorola.

Why ?

Nexus and Moto are close to the original Android and easy to root. Root access is important for extra features and options.

Nexus devices have build in wireless charging,

But they have also Google apps and not everyone is happy with the user interface.

Samsung and HTC are also good, but have their own interfaces and menus added.

The battery of Samsung phones is easy replaceable. Also wireless charging can be added rather easy.
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
Are your thumbs sore? :P
[Nexus 6  General] dmeadows013:
Hey Gray!

Nah I typed that on my computer haha no way I would do that on my phone... My index fingers are sore though :)
[Nexus 6  General] Makman20:
Haven't had the Nexus 6 for 24 hrs and I just got an OP2 invite. What would you do it this situation?
[Nexus 6  General] dodgebizkit:
What would I do? Enjoy the Nexus! Hehe.

You don't get better phones than a Nexus :P

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My house phone is better than your iPhone.
[Nexus 6  General] dmeadows013:
Keep the Nexus. Battery life is probably worse, but you can't beat the screen, and you're SOL if you want NFC on the OP2
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
What is an OP2?

Thank you for all of the info dmeadows013!

I didn't know about the Moto X Pure until you said something about it. I am kind of liking it! Especially for the price! I feel the Nexus 6 option is out for me. It sounds like the new Nexus 5/6 are way to close to release for me to buy the current Nexus 6. To be honest I know for a fact the Moto Pure is plenty good enough for me. But one thing that makes me want to wait for the new Nexus is the fingerprint scanner. I have gotten way use to my iPhone 6 touch id. Would hate to have to go back to pins and app passwords again. lol. Also, I have Sprint. I can finance/monthly my phone purchase on my bill. Being Sprint has the Nexus 6 I doubt they will not get the next Nexus 5/6. So that is something to think about. If I go with the Moto Pure its $400 + tax out of pocket, out the gate. If I wait, its low monthly payments with presumably a better phone.

Samsung and HTC are out. I want the more stock Android experience. May try out cynogen as well. Which obviously they will make a rom for the New Nexus's and I'm sure the Moto Pure as well.

Also, I know this isn't the place, but can someone help me with my New LG G Pad F7.0? Sprint offered it to me for free, with free activation and free two day shipping. Being a noob I rooted it and removed bloatware without making a proper backup. Now I am afraid I wont be able to update it down the road. (I removed web browser and stuff, lol)
[Nexus 6  General] dmeadows013:
The OP2 is the One Plus 2. Its a relatively new phone from a relatively new company. Its pretty cheap, especially for how powerful it is. However, it can only be bought off contract through an invite system. As of right now, its pretty much impossible to get ahold of one. It also doesn't have NFC, which means no Android pay.

If you want a fingerprint sensor, the new nexus is probably the best option. You'd be getting updates right away as well, similar to with iPhones. It should be announced later this month, as I think Google has an event on the 29th (or sometime around then).

As for your tablet, try searching XDA for a device specific forum. There probably is one, and the people there would be better able to help you since they have the device. I would link it but I'm on my phone. Either way, their must be some sort of factory image somewhere that will allow you to get back to stock. Then you can get updates.
[Nexus 6  General] GrayBoltWolf:
Hunting and pecking?

Come on, touch typing is where it's at.
[Nexus 6  General] dmeadows013:
Not when I need to type a5 page paper [emoji14]
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
I apologize again for going off topic, but you all have been very helpful.

How about the LG G4? Does the G4 provide a close to stock Android experience? Would the G4 be a good Android phone for a first time Android user? I am stuck with Sprint because I am in a fresh new two year contract on my LG G Pad F7.0 at a measly $10.00 a month. lol. I am asking about the G4 because I can get it right now, for $0 down and I will also receive a $100 American Express Gift Card Bonus! This is really tempting me! After further review of the Nexus 6 I think it is just to big for me, but I really do like it! I would like to wait for the next Nexus 5 but I am really getting impatient! And what if Sprint doesn't even get it / get it right away. Then I waited for nothing... Any input on the G4 would be greatly appreciated!

P.S- Here I am, thinking I need a new phone right now, as I sit with a mint iPhone 6... lol. First World Problems!
[Nexus 6  General] bweN diorD:
the g4 wont have anything close to a stock android experience like a nexus, however, im sure is a nice device the g3 i have is.

if you think you might wat to try and learn to put mods, roms etc on the phone, or even like to get timely updates, you would be doing yourself a disservice to not get a nexus or something that can be readily unlocked anyway.

i was skeptical about the size of the n6 at first, but after using it for some time, im very happy with it.