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[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyroche1:
don't cringe

Hi, just got a nexus 6p like 3 weeks ago. Was debating whether I should root it or not, ads got annoying enough, so you know I accidentally tapped build number 7 times, and coincidentally enabled USB debugging, and unlocked oem bootloader. I stayed like that for around 5 days, reading article after article about how to root a nexus 6p. I didn't want to bother setting adb up on my computer, so my friend was kind enough to install a custom recovery (TWRP), and then we proceeded to install elementalX and supersu. We created a backup before flashing supersu, but then after flashing, it went into a bootloop (and a part of me died). I tried to restore to the backup that I know worked, and that now puts me in a bootloop. :crying: I then went home, put the nexus in recovery mode, and installed both the drivers and adb (2 things I never wanted to do again) and then was advised to do those two things again, reluctantly proceeding to do so. adb works, it just doesn't list my device, and I'm using the new google drivers now. I just ordered a USB type c otg device (half of the cost was shipping Amazon!) so I can add the rom there if I need to. Is there any way to fix this (I'm assuming the reason it won't let me see the device is because of some usb debugging permission error after fastbooting the custom recovery and all). I'm sorry google, I just hate cheap looking ads.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
Everything you'll need can be found here, Read the instructions, follow them, and if you still have questions, come back here and ask . Learning how to root can be a bit daunting, but guides like the one I referenced make ii pretty painless.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyotirdeb:
Is there a xposed module to have 4x4,5x5,6x6 lock screen?Cyanlockscreen doesn't seem to work.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omhk97:
if i root my 6p will i be able to update it
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] force70:
Through fasboot or certain items twrp yes.

If your asking about OTA updates of course thats a no.

Sent from my Note 5 or Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evolver10:
When restoring backup with latest TWRP do I select system,boot and system image? My backup will not restore properly .
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
When backing up a ROM, the following partitions should be backed up - System, Data, Boot, and Vendor (If you're going to switch back and forth with N Preview).

The same partitions go for restoring. Leave the System image alone.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evolver10:
And what if not switching between N preview. Is vendor still necessary?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
I forgot to mention "switching between other MM builds" too. Other than those situations, you wouldn't need vendor either.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
Hey guys!

Who now owns a 6P and is coming from a Nexus 6? Pros and cons? I'm currently thinking about upgrading (it's currently on sale on the European Google Store) but I'm worried the screen will be too small (I got used to a 6" screen and I love it)

Should I wait for the next Nexus? Thanks!

Edit: my N6 was RMA'd last September and got a brand new motherboard, battery and back plate. So it's in great condition.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
I got a 6P coming from a 6. It is a nice upgrade, the fingerprint reader is great, I like the feel of the phone in the hand better, and the phone feels maybe a little faster than the 6. The smaller screen doesn't bother me as much, I don't think it is that big of a difference and I prefer the easier handling over the media experience. I don't know if I would have upgraded if I didn't have the opportunity I had (highly discounted from a friend) but it is a welcomed upgrade. A lot of the problems that the 6P experienced after 6.0.1 (LTE and Bluetooth issues) have been fixed in the last few updates so it is a good time to buy. People have reported a variety of issues but I have not had any of these so far in my month of owning the phone but YMMV as well. I'd say go for it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION]

Thanks for the feedback!

The current Euro price is actually the same as the US one (we got ripped off here, the 6P was 650 until now and it's now "on sale" for 150 less) so it's not that cheap. It's just that I'm a little bored with my N6 but afraid I will miss the screen estate. Also the "bending issue" got me concerned (even though it seems to be affecting a really small amount of devices).
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
I wouldn't worry about the bending problem, it seems to be over exaggerated in my opinion. I think the screen is still plenty big but it will probably be noticeably smaller. Worst case, you get the phone and decide to return it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION], yeah, I could always order it and send it back in the worst case. Well, thanks again for your input.

Sent from my Chroma-powered Nexus 6
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spjetrovic:
First off thanks for the thread?

I have just received my FIRST (6P) Google phone. Would like some help sorting a few questions.

I would like to root and run a custom rom. Any do or don't? Anyone willing to direct me to a link, being that I'm about 6 month's late to the party.

Last few phones ( S4, M8 ) I have owned we're rooted and romed, but mostly a noob to the 6P.

Go easy and please use lube ? if your intentions are to slam me. Thanks
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
I have a guide here:

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

That should contain everything you need.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
N6P Radios

I was using N-preview for sometime and now went back to MM (EX+PureNexus+Radio3.61). When using "N" I was happy how the radio worked. Never lost mobile data connection or went to roaming mode. Now I have those problems again, should I try all those older radio versions to see what will work best in my area?

Has anyone any information what's the difference between those radio versions? (1.29 2.15 2.47 2.50 3.61)

Thanks,

coolm
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
No idea about the changes in radio versions. You could simply flash the N Preview radio, and check if it works fine.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
I tried and it didn't flash properly. I don't remember exactly what was the error message.

Edit:

fastboot flash radio radio-modem.img
target reported max download size of 494927872 bytes
sending 'radio' (48597 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.780s]
writing 'radio'...
FAILED (remote: partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 1.796s
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
I guess the radio image file was not present in the folder where your CMD or command-prompt was pointed (cd) to?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
Edited the error message to my previous post.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Fastboot is updated to latest version? Also, Re-extract the radio file from the factory image and try again?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
It is latest, as far as I know. Didn't help, thanks still!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ONeVmaniac:
http://m.imgur.com/vP5ibLw could anybody tell me the manufacture date of this 6p?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
No worries. Just a quick suggestion, try extracting the radio again and flash it.

---------- Post added at 03:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:33 AM ----------

Check this: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/manufscture-date-t3241027

You can find it in the bootloader mode itself.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ONeVmaniac:
Yeah I know about bootloader way. The thing is I've pulled this pic from an auction and I want to check if it's an old batch or a new one. I've heard it's possible to check that using s/n.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] th3discodancer:
I've been doing some reading on F2Fs. Can any one guide me on how to switch my 6P to F2Fs? Or provide me a link for the same? I couldnt find it and hence this post.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukeyy33:
Why is OEM Unlocking Greyed out?

Hey, recently tried rooting, I am on the latest OTA of android N.

I have a couple of issues...

I followed Heisenberg's guide to rooting and now i'm at this point...

1) Under Developer Options, 'OEM Unlocking' is greyed out and locked?

2) TWRP recovery won't boot past the splash screen, could somebody help?

Thanks!

Will post a link to picture soon (can't link now because newb account).
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
"Radio-modem.img"

Is this the exact name of the radio you are flashing on fastboot?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
Yes.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Where did you get that image? The name doesn't look right.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
Hi Heisenberg,

I downloaded the N preview image from here: http://developer.android.com/preview/download-ota.html

Then extracted it and tried flash the radio image I found there. Now I'm back running radio version 3.61. Maybe it's not possible to flash that N radio to MM running device.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolmeester:
Worked it out, the correct 3.62 radio was found in here in the tgz file: http://developer.android.com/preview/download.html#flash , don't know yet did it fix my problem of losing mobile data connection all the time. Time will tell.

Sorry and thanks for all helping me out!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spjetrovic:
please delete
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prattham:
I want to go back to 6.0. 1 stock

I made a backup of it before flashing custom roms

The only thing i need to know is once i restore it i will get the persistent update available notification but since I'm rooted i can't install it so how do i disable that?

Cheers ?

Sent from my Purified NexusixP

If someone helped you don't just say thanks hit the thanks button?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoot0073:
Long press the notification and it will give u options to disable it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spuri78:
Hi Guys - I have a strange issue with my Nexus 6p. I was on a custom rom and all of a sudden, I was experiencing issues copying files from my PC to the phone. I had the 'file transfer' option checked. Whenever I tried to copy, I got the message 'cannot copy item. The device is either disconnected or not responding'. I flashed one other custom rom but the same message appeared when trying to copy. I then flashed stock, unrooted my device and relocked the bootloader. I'm still getting the same message. faulty cable?

Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
I had this issue a while back, but it was simply a corrupt file that wouldn't copy. So, I excluded the file from the queue and voila! You can check if the copying procedure even starts or not, or does it show the error message instantly when you try to paste? However, if that doesn't work, you can try switching the port, or cable.

Just curious, did you erase and flash back the userdata partition, during the process of going stock?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spuri78:
OMG! You are absolutely right. Tried a different file and bam, it worked. Tried few other files and they worked as well. I've got some serious rocks in my head. Hence, that's why I posted here (i.e. noob friendly:laugh:)

Btw, I did erase userdata partition during the unroot/LB process.

Thanks DJ!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Cool. Good to know ;)
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spuri78:
Good to know that I've got rocks in my head or my issue is sorted? Kidding. Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Had you issue sorted. :D
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
Hi guys,

I've received my 64 GB Graphite N6P, it's been bootloader unlocked, rooted and custom ROM/kernel flashed (Chroma+Elemental X).

I've tried to decrypt the device by erasing the userdata partition (right before installing the custom ROM and kernel). The fastboot command worked but my device still says encrypted under the security menu. I did run the command on stock rooted. Should I do it again now that I'm on a custom kernel? Is the stock kernel enforcing encryption?

I also read that since the newest TWRP versions (3.0 and up), decrypting is not needed anymore. Is that true? What are the advantages of being decrypted then? (I know that on the Nexus 6, it made the phone faster reading/writing data).

Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
Yes, the stock kernel forces encryption by default. I would run that command while you have a custom kernel installed since all of the popular ones (including EX) disable forced encryption (even though if you didn't boot up before flashing the kernel, it shouldn't have encrypted you).

Yes, TWRP versions 3.0.0-0 and above should be able to decrypt. However, sometimes they do have issues with encryption until they are updated. I personally am decrypted since I hate being prompted for my security before starting up (which is necessary for proper encryption, otherwise your encryption password is "default_password", which is not secure thus defeating the purpose of encryption) and I didn't want to deal with not being able to see my storage in TWRP whenever there is a version update.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
[MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION], sweet, it totally worked with Elemental X!

Now I need to figure out why double tap to wake won't work (I've enabled it while installing Elemental X).
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
flar2's Aroma installer has been broken for me personally for a while, as in the settings I select don't stick when I go to install it. I have to modify them through his kernel manager. I would personally recommend sweep to sleep, double tap to wake is inaccurate and has the potential for accidental wakeups.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
Really? It's been perfect on the Nexus 6. I actually disable sweep to sleep, I like double tap to wake/sleep better. I will report this in his thread. Thanks.

Edit: just wiped cache/dalvik and flashed Elemental X again and it's working now! Not sure what went wrong the first time...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scartozzi:
hi all. Does anyone have a problem with the vibration motor getting loose and changing the vibration's sound and feel in hands?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys:
No, and I haven't seen anything posted about it...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] butthurtlocker:
Cant restore my TWRP backup!

Hello, i could really use some help! I was running latest build of Pure Nexus rom, when i decided i wanted to restore my backup of stock ! So i factory reset my phone in TWRP 3.0.2.0 and then hit restore. The phone was stuck at the google logo with an unlocked lock at the bottom (i know the lock just means unlocked BL). Can anyone tell me why this happened? thanks so much
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prattham:
You don't actually have to reset while restoring because it automatically does that

And you mean you are stuck on Google logo?

Sent from my Purified NexusixP

If Someone Helped You Then Dont Just say Thanks...Hit The Thanks Button!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merlin3of5:
Nexus 6P/CyanogenMod/Project Fi

Not sure if anyone has any advice on this issue but googling has turned up zilch. I have a Nexus 6P running CyanogenMod and project Fi. Up until recently it has been working perfect. Now when I finish the activation*, the network changes from Fi network to Sprint and I can no longer make phone calls. Data and text still seem to work though. Project Fi is installed as a system app.

*See screen shot below of the project fi app. The app has the initial activation but not the second one. Not sure what the second activation does but it seems to be the root of the problem. "activate full network coverage"
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
You may try updating your radio to the latest version.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merlin3of5:
I'm on cyanogenMod right now, can I flash the latest radio without braking the ROM? Will my phone get wiped when I flash it? I grabbed the latest Radio, vendor and bootloader from Google's website. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, I haven't flashed a radio by itself before.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
No your phone won't get wiped. Make sure you have an EFS backup first (go into TWRP > Backup and just tick EFS and backup). Then flash it via fastboot with the command fastboot flash radio <filename>.img.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
If you're on Verizon, radio 2.15 gave me the best reception so far. Even a little better than 3.61.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merlin3of5:
Updating my radio to the latest version resolved the issue. Thank you!!!!!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdkoren:
I can't get my phone to recognize my SIM card after trying to flash a custom ROM (this one). I was on stock firmware before and everything was working fine, so I tried reverting to MHC19Q (6.0.1) based on "9. How To Update To A New Build Of The Stock ROM" in this post, but I still can't get it to recognize my SIM. I don't have a backup (stupid, I know) nor another SIM to try :(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
Not sure who your carrier is, but Verizon gave me a free SIM at the local VZW store even though the 6P isn't a supported device, you could try getting a new SIM at your local carrier. Good luck getting up and running.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
No Storage Area Found

This morning I'm receiving a message:

No Storage Area Found

Check the device storage settings

I am missing my internal storage all together. The only change I've made was I installed Adguard on Tuesday and I've rebooted the phone a couple of time since then ... including this morning to see if it would clear this issue up.

Any ideas what "device storage settings" I should be checking?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Check Settings > Storage. What do you see?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
So I see 7.71 GB

Used of 25.01 GB

and then it lists:

Apps

6.25GB

Images

36.00 KB

Videos

8.00 KB

Audio

40.00 KB

Other

1.13 GB

Cached data

176 MB

Explore
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
This seems OK. Could you share the screenshot of the error?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
Please see attached... and THANK YOU for your assistance!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Not to mention. But where is the screenshot?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
Ok, trying again...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
So that is an app-related error. The icon looks like that of Spotify, right?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
Yes! That was it!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
So, was your issue resolved?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
Yes, sir ... I clicked your "Thank you" button!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Haha, no need for that at all. Your "Thank you" was more than enough :good:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChavitoArg:
Generally when OTAs and factory images are released? The 4th maybe? ?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathanchance:
Usually the first Monday of the month
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mpmca90:
hii , i want to install custom rom .. i already installed pure nexus rom but no working great from me most applications crashes and i'm new to android..so can anyone tell which custom rom good for nexus 6p
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Most of us here have PureNexus up and running, without any app crashes. If you could give an overview of the procedure you opted to install Pure Nexus?

I am asking this for a reason. If you somehow missed a step (People new to Android often make mistakes, even I did at my time) while flashing a custom ROM, you may do it again, which will only cause more problems in the future.

As for your question, there are plenty of good ROMs available for the 6P, but in the end it all depends upon the user and his requirements.

Some most commonly used ROMs for the 6P, apart from PN are - Chroma, DirtyUnicorns, Resurrection Remix, and Benzo. Of course, there are other ROMs available, you just need to check them.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghisy:
Hey everyone,

I've been using Autostarts for years and it's worked fine until now. I don't know if this is because the 6P is running a 64 bit version of Android (worked perfectly fine on the Nexus 6) but autostarts isn't able to disable any app at startup (root access is OK but I'm getting an error from the app).

Can anyone recommend a good (preferably free) app to a manage apps that start at boot please? Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsmejson:
Hi everyone, I plan to travel overseas to the Philippines currently using the 6p on verizons networks. What would be the best way to use the 6p while traveling? should I contact verizon or would purchasing a sim card there and poping it into the phone work and be a better option?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys:
I would say getting the sim there, but you could still check what Verizon has to offer...
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michael833:
Trouble with adblocking after root

Just rooted using Heisenberg's tutorial (up through step 6, skipping step 3) and I've installed Adaway (and Adblock Plus, and Adfree). Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working for me. Every time I reboot the phone, Adaway says that it's disabled. I had this same problem on my M8, and it was suggested that I flash the Elemental-x kernel, which I did and it solved the issue. Does anyone know if the same applies here? If is, does anyone know what it's doing that rooting isn't? Thank you for any help you can provide.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
What version of Adaway are you using? I use the latest and it works fine for me.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
+1
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michael833:
3.1.1 (GPLv3). I installed it via Titanium, but after your post went ahead and installed F-Droid. That updated AdAway, but it still is disabled when I first open the app.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Stock ROM? Which version of SuperSU?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lare2:
Root only without custom ROM

Can you people tell me the best way to accomplish the following. I want to root my phone just for the sole purpose of installing AdAway.

What steps should I follow to accomplish this and which ones can I avoid considering that I'm only interested in root and not on anything else.

Can I avoid installing a custom recovery or not ?

Than you in advance.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Az Biker:
Everything you need is right here
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkopalek:
I can't help but feel that this is a noob question, even though I can't find it anywhere...

Where can I change the Channel that my Hotspot works on?

I live in a busy city, and I certainly need to change my 2.4Ghz channel (default looks like 6 every time, which is really busy right here).

5Ghz works great but most of my devices only do 2.4. Am I just missing this really simple feature set, in the settings? I feel silly.

I'm on the latest PureNexus.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswal2846:
Just FYI, if you don't want to or (in my case because of company restrictions) can't root your phone, you can install Adguard. It works on unrooted phones and works pretty well. Note that you can't get Adguard from the Play Store (no ad blockers can reside in Play Store). You'll have to download yourself.

Just an option...