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[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goofikus:
hi, i'm trying to fix my nexus 6p BLOD and i have no idea what i'm doing. i found the twrp fix that originated here, but i have no experience flashing my android. i've downloaded the android tools, i think i have the image i'll need... my main problem is i can't get my pc to recognize the phone at all. i've managed to get to the settings to unlock OEM and enable usb debugging, but without my pc being able to see the phone, i have no idea what to do next. can anyone help?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
You need to have the proper fastboot/adb drivers. Search Google. There is a minimal set which does work. There is also a thread here dedicated to the blod. It gives all the necessary instructions for getting the 6P back up and running, albeit with only 4 cores. I managed to get motherboard replaced under warranty. If you still have warranty, go that route.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imresaks:
Anybody have a guide or something on how to restore to the stock OS?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Go to the Google website and download and follow the instructions. You will wipe the device, so backup anything you want to keep. Very simple and works like a charm
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaped31:
First post. Number 10 or 11 depending on whether you want your storage intact

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sad_dude:
Hi, I have a problem with my Nexus 6p. My battery died during camera use and since than phone was stuck in boot loop (google screen). I managed to turn it on (and do backup) but it quickly froze again after I opened apps like chrome.

Than I made factory reset in recovery mode and I also wiped cache. Now phone doesnt turn on, it is stuck at google screen. And sometimes it freezes when I try to go in recovery mode.

Software is official version and updated.

All I want to do is clean install of software but I dont know how. I did a few attempts at adb ota but I failed at making connection with phone I guess. I cant turn on phone and turn on debbuging either.

Any help is appreciated.

This is what is says in bootloader if it helps:

BL: angler-03.79

Baseband: angler-03-87

Product/Variant: ANGLER-ROW-VN1

Serial number: will keep it to myself

CPU: MSM8994 0x20001

eMMC: 32GB Toshiba

DRAM: 3072MB HYNIX LPDDR4

Console: NULL

Battery OK

Device is LOCKED.

Qfuse status: Enabled

Off-mode-charge: Enabled.

Download Mode: Disabled.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed_k1996:
Hello everyone

I have twrp installed on my phone with custom rom, the device is working fine (i can access OS) but i wanted to change my rom, so i go to fastboot and tried to boot to recovery but when i press the power button instead of twrp showing up, Google logo shows up and get stuck on it

What i have tried: i gave it around 10 minutes, didn't work

I tried flashing it again (same twrp version)

Tried flashing using twrp app

I tried flashing an older version

Excuse my English and any help well be appreciated
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
My Wi-Fi keeps restarting or otherwise turning itself back on & it's interrupting everything.

I first noticed my Pandora kept stopping after a few minutes & I figured out it was because of the Wi-Fi.

I'm on a PC writing now on the same Wi-Fi connection & it never drops much less just resets.

I'm on stock 8.1.0 with no warnings about vendor mismatch.

To install this I did a flash all.bat installation from the "return to stock" guides with the image from Google.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hjmrox:
Can anyone check my post here - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77238876&postcount=494

and give any advice please? Thanks
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ixayman:
Which type of cable do i need

So the cable on my charger is not working properly anymore and I'm looking to buy a new one (only the cable is needed), the adapter works fine.

I read somewhere that i need a specific type-c to type-c cable so to not damage my phone. Can some clarify? I don't know what I'm looking for and i can't seem to find the article.

Thanks
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
These and these are the cables I've been using for well over a year and they are fantastic quality and don't interfere with fast charge or data transfer.

I also have the USB to C version of each of these too (not in the 3 packs) and I keep one of each by the laptop in the event I get an error while fastbooting, a simple switch from 2.0 to 3.0 and all is good again.

I have zero affiliation with Amazon (other than I spend a crap-ton of $$$ there)...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] betexino:
Hi nice ppl

I got a nexus 6p BL locked ,running mm ...., I wld update the stock ROM to Oreo but I read there's a bootloop and troubles ... In order to unlock the BL & Flash twrp and certainly custom ROM . I must upgrade to Oreo !? Or I should not

Sorry for my bad English
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
There is not a bootloop problem simply by upgrading or unlocking the bootloader. Some devices have the BLOD (bootloop of death) problem. I did on my 6P, but got a new motherboard from Huawei under warranty. You can unlock the bootloader and flash whatever compatible custom ROM you wish, without having to worry. Or, you could download and flash whatever version you like from this page. Read the simple instructions and you'll update to the latest version.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glock45:
Prob bad battery mine did same thing few months back took few hrs & 15 bucks to replace it check youtube for video

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Anything I can do was on Lineage latest after last Sept Update started getting crzy bootloops after running online google podcast. It removed my ADB debugging able to get back into latest TWRP but that's it, can flash thru fastboot just no ADB try install rom thru adb sideload in twrp gets bout 3/4 way then freezes back to bootloop, will locking the bootloader get me back into the stock os where I will be able to start over? missin my Lineage:crying: any suggestions appreciated.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] busteray:
Noob question: I'm seeing a lot of BLOB posts in this forum.

-Is that a common problem with this phone? Would using an underclocked ROM help my second-hand(stock) phones longevity.

-If I use stable common ROMs (Pure nexus, Cyanogen etc.) how likely is it that I will also get dead cores?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
That answer totally depends on the hardware in your individual device. You cannot tell when or IF it will go. I used Pure Nexus on my 6P throughout my time with the device. When I got the BLOD I used the method for 4 cores and it worked OK albeit not with full power. I'm not a gamer so really didn't notice a difference. Then one day on a reboot for some update or other, the device refused to boot at all and I got it repaired under warranty. That was the second motherboard I had. The charging port died first time around and it was replaced under warranty. The device itself is perfect without the BLOD. I'd still be using my, my wife is, if it wasn't for my Honor View 10.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EtherBoo:
Unable to make a new post because I couldn't type in the subject (Firefox issue???) So I'll start here:

Hello Everyone,

Short version - the battery on my phone won't last long enough for me to boot to fastboot and install radio and bootloader images. I wanted to rule out software failure causing the phone to power off (I never thought it was, but just to be 100% sure) I updated. Lineage Update in TWRP was fine.

I see there are old zip files floating around that will update the radio and bootloader via TWRP, but none for the most recent. Are there any guides so I can create one? I found a few threads asking the same, and they usually say to use fastboot. I am unable to do this at the time.

I am going to look into getting a new battery today.

---Backstory---

I think my battery just randomly completely died. About a year ago, my phone started the fun process of just shutting off around 15%. I read it was a battery issue, got the battery replaced, battery started lasting significantly longer, problem solved! This was 9 months ago.

About a month ago, my phone randomly shut off and would not turn on until I plugged it in. Interesting. Worked fine after that.

Yesterday though, it completely **** out. Now, unless it's plugged in, it makes it to about 92%. Interestingly enough, if I leave a YouTube video playing, it will go to ~85% on it's own before shutting off.

I was pretty convinced it was the battery, but wanted to rule out software since I'm on an older version of Lineage (March I think). I tried updating, which worked, but now I don't have enough battery to boot into fastboot and flash.

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Got it to hold in bootloader long enough to flash. Would still like to know how to make a flashable zip if possible.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drummerdick:
Hello! I've been unable to find the answer by searching because everyone is talking about the using battery ongoing notification, so...

How do you disable persistent notifications from showing on the lock screen, but still allow other removable notifications to show on the lock screen, from the same app? I remember having this ability on a previous version, but it appears that 8.1 is an all or nothing setting as far as the lock screen is concerned.

I.e. I have AccuBattery. I don't want the ongoing notification about charge level and current showing on my lock screen, but I really do want the charge alarm/alert to unplug to show on the lock screen.

Thanks for any help!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahir03000:
I am using SuperXE rom on my Nexus 6p, but I am facing the problem.

Didn't get the notification. Like (Gmail, OLX) etc.

What to do and how to solve?

Kindly help me.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kalrydian:
Please help. I am using a nexus 6P that has been pre-installed with a custom rom. I would like to get it back to stock please, how can I do this? I do not have access to a PC. Grateful for help and guidance, thank you.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Without a PC, you can't do it. You must have a PC to download and extract the factory images to before flashing. Unless someone knows another way.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJay99:
Long story severely abbreviated:

Inherited 6P from wife.

Full reset to stock Oreo (w/all updates).

Serious battery issues, death at 30% et. al.

Replaced battery (professionally).

On Oreo: battery suckage okay with tweaks EXCEPT for SOT (horrible for me).

Hours and hours of reading XDA/Reddit threads about 6P/Oreo/Nougat/Btty/Solutions.

Flashed (stock Nougat 7.12) using a non-Heisenberg guide (due to just wanting stock, no TWRP, etc.).

SUCCESS!

6P: lovin' it.

Here's the question: all too late I noticed on the Heisenberg guide about "upgrading to Nougat" that:

Note: Do not flash the userdata.img

Unfortunately, I

did

flash the userdata.img file using instructions from another guide. No problems encountered at all during the process, but just wondering if I'm in for future probs, root/reset/recover issues, breaches in the space-time continuum, etc.

Thanks for any info. XDA has given me 6P goodness.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gizmoe:
As long as your storage shows the right capacity you are fine. If not you could always just fastboot flash a factory img from Google servers to fix it. All Google/Nexus phones have factory images for all their phones. Heisenberg's method is not practical. In the future I would just use the flash-all.bat command and be done with it. After all. Google wrote the flash script and made the phone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealParticle:
My Nexus 6P is giving bad battery timing. I've heard that, the battery life is better on Android 6.0. So, I've downloaded this file https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/angler-mda89d-factory-9f001626.zip

Is this file correct.? How to install this.?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senthilrameshjv:
Wish we had something like this for Pixel phones. Where all questions can be answered even if it's silly. I dunno if I CAN start one or not. Never tried [emoji12]
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
How would a person get swype (gesture typing) enabled on AOSP keyboard ?

I've tried the thing in system/libs for latineime_google.so or whatever it was it didn't work.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Use SwiftKey, it's free and swipes perfectly.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kendon17:
Cant unlock the bootloader of my nexus 6p

Hi everyone i am having a very big problem with my nexus 6p. I cant seem to get past the last step of unlocking the bootloader. I have followed many tutorials online and they all say the same commands. All the commands worked great except the last command "FASTBOOT FLASHING UNLOCK". In all of the tutorials it says that when you type that you should be good and a pop up on your android device should prompt you to click yes ot no to unlock the bootloader. For me instead it gives me a whole bunch of "options and commands" to do, like i typed help.

all of your help will be greatly appreciated.

kendon
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Try this: fastboot oem unlock
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kendon17:
I put that in and this is what it spit out

Failed (Remote: unknown command)

Finished. Total time: 0.008s
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Are you sure you have developer options enabled? And oem unlocking? Something is not right. Both OEM unlocking and USB debugging need to be enabled in Settings/Developer options before the bootloader can be unlocked.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kendon17:
Yeah I have double checked it it all seemed to be good
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AmeriCanuck:
Need some help from my IT/Techie friends... We just changed ISP's and I have a Nexus 6P... Ive never had a problem since having this phone of accessing certain app and sites through the browser. Once I switch to Mobile data, I have no problem. My wife can access our one joint Outlook account on her iPhone via Wi-Fi. ISP says its not on their end since there's no ports blocked on the router and it's not a service issue. Outlook support says since I can access on other devices via WiFi, it's not them. Chatted with Huawei support and they also said it seems like its on ISP end. I don't know what the issue is and what else to check. I have reset the phone and router.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
I am unable transfer data from pc. I connected to pc and it only charges but no sign of usb connection. When phone goes to sleep after plugging it, again after few seconds phone wakes and again sleeps. I even changed the port. There is no sign of any new devices connected in device manager (Windows) too. Is there any solution for this? Help me!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Have you turned on developer options and USB debugging? When you swipe down from the top, do you have a notification that says USB charging or similar? Touch it and you should have the option to change it to transfer files.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
i even turned on developer options and usb debugging, no any notifications .
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
I imagine there is a driver problem on your PC. Try to install the adb drivers system wide, so when you open a command prompt from any folder, it should find your device. Search here for the system wide install. I'm mobile at present and can't search for it myself.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orangekid:
nvm some roms just don't work well...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suman_a143:
Hi XDA,

I have Nexus 6P which I have been using for some time. Just few days back my mobile just started to reboot, it comes till Google logo and repeats to reboot.

I haven't rooted this device and it had the last patch/update which was released by Google. There are photos which is very important for me. Please help/guide me to recover the photos.:confused:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
i even connected on different PC but still the same. Even the device manager shows no response. Please help me.:(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Download and install the drivers from here: https://softfamous.com/universal-adb-drivers/

Reboot your computer and try again. I don't think you have adb or USB drivers installed correctly.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lahcine:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to connected to Nexus 6P (8.1) from my Pc

I connect it and it charges, but there's no ability to see its files. I've tried the following:

Changing USB Configuration in Developer Options to/from MTP.

Switching USB ports on computer (neither USB 2.0 / 3.0 Nothing)

Switching computers ( no luck)

Switching cables (no luck)

Switching Windows 10/7 (no luck)

Looking for the device manager on Windows- doesn't show up

Enabling/disabling USB debugging

Downloading Nexus Root Toolkit to download drivers (says "ADB device was not found." USB debugging has no effect)

Please help!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
See my post directly above yours for drivers and make sure they are installed correctly.

You want transfer files, not mtp when connected.

Forget about toolkits. They are now mostly very much out of date and if you have a problem with them, you don't know what has been done to your device and will have no idea how to fix it. I suggest you read some of the many threads here for Nexus 6P and you will discover the commands you need for just about anything. Have patience most of all, it will all come good in the end.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nithin9:
Hi all, I'm new here and I got this phone from my sister which might be Hard bricked.

When I switch it on, it shows only Google logo then bootloops. I can go to bootloader but I can't go to recovery from there(which is in red colour: see pic). I searched a little in threads and found all hardbrick guides are related to qcom 9008 issue. I connected my device to pc and it doesn't show qcom9008 message anywhere or I don't know where it will be visible. In device manager of pc it shows 'Android Bootloader Interface'(see pic).

Actually I don't know what to do now. I don't even know it's actually a hardbrick or just Recovery partition is corrupted. What should I do now?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
You have to press the power button to go to recovery. The menu changes with the volume keys. What are you trying to do? The bootloader is locked, so you cannot flash custom roms or custom recovery.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nithin9:
I'm using Power+Vol Down to boot into Bootloader. I think there's no combination to directly go to Recovery(correct me if am wrong).

I think my recovery partition is corrupted.

1. Is there a way to reflash Stock Recovery again?

2. Someone told me to get it to repair centre. What they will do? If I somehow open my phone is there some magic buttons inside?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Try power + volume up for recovery.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultyrunner:
Recovery = power + up volume.

Get the factory image and flash the recovery partition.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
I installed drivers but the situation is same. ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigsc:
How can I tell the difference between a bad battery and BLOD? My Nexus 6p will work perfectly fine as long as it is connected to a power source. I am able to play games, talk on the phone, take pictures, YouTube, etc... Removing the charger doesn't immediately kill the phone. In fact it will stay on indefinitely as long as I don't try to actually do anything with it. Trying to use Maps, or something intensive without a power source? It will randomly turn off and start boot looping until I connect a power source again. Note, I am not stuck at Google logo, I get all the way to the 2nd boot animation after entering password.. just before Android is about to load, that is when it dies or reboots... So is there anyway to tell other than swapping batteries and checking for improvement?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
Can install TWRP from stock recovery? If not, please elaborate little.

Thanks in advance ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
Not surenive tried but probably. Most people just flash it via adb in the BL
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schawe:
My port for data transfer in not working. Any ideas how can i root my phone? Root checker says "Root not properly installed".
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
If the data port is not working, you may have a hardware problem. For rooting, try this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928

Read carefully and follow the instructions.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeTex:
Hello, I'd like some input, how common is the 6P bootlooping issues? I can handle getting a replacement battery but I'm more curious how many people roughly are affected by the bootloop issue.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
I don't recall anyone ever making a thread to get percentages, but I would say more people do not have it than do? I know that doesn't do **** to help you make a decision, but I've had this device four years and I wouldn't even be able to give a rough estimate.

I'd really be surprised if it's more than 10% of people with the device. If you're in the US you could always get money off of them due to the class action suit if it does happen.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeTex:
Thanks for the input

You've had it 4 years, how often do you need to replace the battery? OEM or aftermarket battery?

I'm just using it as my work phone, my Pixel is my main phone
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
I haven't.

Edit: replaced my battery that is.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeTex:
There alot of articles about the 6p and everyone basically fear mongering about it. I'm less worried now
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
I mean that comes with everything right? The small few make it seem like it's larger than it is, and you'll hear 100 people ***** about something before you see anything positive.

Sure Huawei in typical Chinese fashion used garbage hardware. But like with everything else that doesn't mean it's every device.

Battery life for me on this device isn't as bad as people make it out to be Considering it's running an 810 soc which is arguably the worst Qualcomm has made, it's nothing like my pixel 2xl.

Keep track of app consumption on your device, and don't be stupid with how you treat the battery, and it ends up usually being fine.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeTex:
Lotta good info here. Thanks!

Whats so bad about the 810 soc?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
It's just terribly optimized when compared to others. Even when I first got my 6p my Shamu was just as smooth and gave me better battery life.

The 810 just isn't great with battery life.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] morpheousrx:
The cheapest solution would probably be the Microsoft wireless display adapter. This uses cast and will easily and seamlessly pair your nexus 6p to your TV. Its cost is about $59. If your TV was a Samsung smart TV with miracast built in it will connect as well. If it used Samsung's proprietary screen sharing then no. Hope this helps chap...cheers.

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Quick question.... Can some 6P owners running custom kernels post their over clocking results. I'd like to get a feeling of what's a reliable speed/voltage setup for normal, non extended usage. Also are there any kernels that support GPU over clocking as well? Thanks in advance mates...?