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[Nexus 6P General] lrcquest:
On radio 2.15 now. Unfortunately problem persists. Sometimes the calls are missed out and I get missed call alert. All in full range LTE areas.:confused:
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
That sucks, sorry it didn't fix your issue.

...from my NexsixP
[Nexus 6P General] gts24:
I am using windows 10 as well, and this tripped me up for quite some time. What resolved it for me was looking in device manager when I had the phone connected via usb WHILE in fastboot mode. I went into device manager and manually install the driver found here (technically included in the sdk package) http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html

Then everything began to work.
[Nexus 6P General] The Tech Xperts:
I am very sorry. I wasnt aware of the XDA rules on both subjects. I deleted my post due to ignorance. I was able to get my money back and return the item back to the seller. Ebay is a hit or miss, but when the price was so low, I should of known better. Thanks again brother for your response and enlightment on this subject.
[Nexus 6P General] happy2472:
Hello all ... need some help

My gf has the nexus 6 and I used cf auto root to root the device, followed the directions exactly. My issues are;

1. She has no idea her Gmail account

2. Think we figured it out but NOTHING will restore pics, contacts, NADA

3. She can't access the Internet via wifi or data

Has anyone experienced any of these issues or know what I can do to fix these issues??
[Nexus 6P General] greyhd:
Nexus 6 or 6P? Did you create a backup? I would head over to the Cf auto root thread and ask there, but it sounds like you will need to flash the Google images and start over. The easiest way to root your device is to follow the directions in the OP.
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Does she have the Nexus 6 or the Nexus 6P? This thread is specific to the 6P.
[Nexus 6P General] happy2472:
I appologize for my stupidity and mistake zshe has the 6.
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Not stupidity, just head over to the Nexus 6 section:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6
[Nexus 6P General] onyez:
first boot after update

so i followed the option in the guide to update without loosing data (10) and i did everything correctly but now my device wont go beyond those 4 rotating circles. what can i do?
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
From the beginning of section 10:

Did you make a backup? Have you tried wiping data with TWRP?
[Nexus 6P General] onyez:
i did a reboot, and went it was booting up, i found out it took so long to boot initially because the was being encrypted, and by rebooting, i interrupted it, so i lost all my data any way, reinstalling from a google back up now
[Nexus 6P General] mobileman88:
If you have a lot of existing data, it may take a few hours to encrypt
[Nexus 6P General] lrcquest:
Planning to return this unit and claim warranty. Sucks...

Now, following section 11, the OEM unlocking in Developer options has to be left untouched before flashing? After flashing to stock & locking bootloader, this can be turned off?

Also, currently on 29Q, but it came with 29M. So should i roll back to 29M before giving back? That would require bootloader rollback as well, is it advisable?

Thanx
[Nexus 6P General] Einwod:
Surely 29Q is an OTA update? It was for me. Why go back, it only gives them clues you were unlocked and rooted.
[Nexus 6P General] Tommebaas:
I want to install TWRP and flash the Pure Nexus rom with the Elemental X kernel.

I've read that the Pure Nexus rom is pre-rooted.

Do I still have to root with one of these 2 root methods?
[Nexus 6P General] syintiphic:
You shouldn't need to. Install TWRP as noted in the guide and just flash the ROM then the kernel and all should be good. :thumbup:
[Nexus 6P General] Tommebaas:
Thanks!

Just one more question.

"When TWRP boots up you'll be asked whether you want to allow system modification or keep it read-only"

Should I choose allow system modification?
[Nexus 6P General] jesssiii:
Yes, otherwise the stock recovery will overwrite twrp on a reboot.
[Nexus 6P General] syintiphic:
Yes, allow system modifications.
[Nexus 6P General] adam1018428:
flashing rom

when flashing a custom rom, what is the purpose of the vendor and is it always necessary?
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Vendor is Google/sponsor/binaries, and it's only required once when flashing a new build, doesn't need updated until the next new build.

...from my NexsixP
[Nexus 6P General] David522d:
Just received my Nexus, it hasn't updated to 6.0.1.

Should I update it and then start the process?

And just so I don't screw up...

Unlock bootloader

Install twrp

Backup current stock ROM

Flash SuperSU through twrp?

And I should be good?

Thanks!
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Unlock bootloader

(yes, very good instructions in OP and in [MENTION=6842057]nathanchance[/MENTION] sig)

Install twrp

(I reco installing TWRP 3.0.0.0 (cause it's new, cool and a penguin will drown if you don't)

Backup current stock ROM

(ALWAYS nand, AND make a backup of your EFS (done in TWRP) and put a few copies in a safe place)

Flash SuperSU through twrp?

(IF you chose a Rom like Pure Nexus that is pre-rooted, you can SKIP this altogether)
[Nexus 6P General] TeriusPR:
Successful root!
[Nexus 6P General] David522d:
Should I take the update for 6.0.1 first?

And in TWRP I swipe to Allow modification correct?

And I just want to try out stock with root for a few days before I flash a ROM.
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
You could, but you can also just flash the current vendor zip (or image in TWRP 3.0.0.0) when flashing your rom :)

Sooo many choices...... (I'd go with flashing vendor zip with rom) :p
[Nexus 6P General] David522d:
Ahhh LOL.

Ok so lets say I take the update...

After that start the process and profit!?

Sorry for a billion questions.
[Nexus 6P General] belair56:
I'm with you. Just how I wanted to spend Friday night. Can't give up. We just can't!
[Nexus 6P General] ridobe:
Well, I'm at work now but I think the next step is to determine the version of fastboot that everyone is using. It may also be a Linux thing. Problem is that I just haven't had the time to troubleshoot. If you figure it out tonight, please post your solution.
[Nexus 6P General] Stephen:
You need a new fastboot.exe that has the new command. When I get home from work, I will upload a copy for you.
[Nexus 6P General] Born<ICs:
Root without modifying /system by chainfire

Experimental.....................

.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2
[Nexus 6P General] kevinallen4325:
I installed everything and rooted with no issues. So I thought anyways. I just tried to wip my cache and delvik cache and it failed. has anyone run across this?
[Nexus 6P General] Stephen:
I am assuming your still encrypted? If yes then you'll get that error.
[Nexus 6P General] dspolen:
"Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps. has stopped" getting this pop up every 2 seconds. any help would be appreciated. I followed the steps and the phone is rooted and ready to go. Just keep getting this message and the phone is almost
[Nexus 6P General] ridobe:
I appreciate your response. Is there any reason why updating from the SDK for Linux, fastboot wouldn't update as well? I even deleted everything and reinstalled the SDK.
[Nexus 6P General] Stephen:
It actually should include the latest adb and fastboot files, I am surprised they are not working for you.

Edit try these two commands to just install ADB and fastboot on Linux:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools && sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
[Nexus 6P General] Zerqz:
Can't wait until November 20th'ish for my 6P to get here!!

Thanks!
[Nexus 6P General] ridobe:
Hey, thanks again. Unfortunately, I'm not at home until later this evening and I'm on Arch.
[Nexus 6P General] Stephen:
No worries, Windows 10 all the way :D Once I had downloaded the correct fastboot files, I was unlocked in a couple of minutes!!!
[Nexus 6P General] shr33kant:
I managed to get TWRP and root in quite a strange manner. Took chainfire's kernel and put it into the stock zip after deleting the original boot.img and used the flash all bat file which, wiped the device clean.

The phone booted up, I rebooted to bootloader and flashed TWRP and then booted into TWRP and flashed SuperSU. I was able to see the file system from inside TWRP to flash SuperSU with no problems.

I'm not sure how, but I don't think I'm encrypted anymore. If I go to the security settings and go to encrypt device I get this screen (see attached).

Did chainfire's kernel always disable encryption?

Edit: the reason I did it this way was because I wanted to kill two birds with one stone, I was on MDA89D and Chainfire's kernel was MDB08K and I hadn't received the OTA for it yet.
[Nexus 6P General] kevinallen4325:
I shouldn't be. I flashed the modded boot.img
[Nexus 6P General] bobby janow:
I don't have the device yet but I did find this. Might want to try it if you're having problems.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

edit: Just reread the OP and it says not to use Minimal adb and fastboot. So, sorry about that.
[Nexus 6P General] Stephen:
Did you format user data after flashing the boot image? Note it will wipe your phone including SD card, so back everything up

Updated Fastboot

Guys for those who are having problems unlocking their device with the new fastboot command, here is an updated version I found that works. Just simply replace your existing one. Should work in Windows 7 8 and 10
[Nexus 6P General] Simer03:
Damn I was sure that would work you all! I basically just had a not updated version of fastboot on my Mac. Redownloaded it and replaced it and bam, the command worked. I seriously struggled for hours!
[Nexus 6P General] ridobe:
Is there anyone who has successfully unlocked the bootloader in Linux willing to post your fastboot file?
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Guys, please read the guide and follow it properly, if you leave out steps you're going to encounter problems. Failure to perform all of the steps is resulting in wasted time here...

You didn't update your phone to MDB08K (as section 2 of the guide states you must do) before getting started with flashing the modified boot.img and recovery.

The boot.img alone doesn't remove encryption. The guide states that you must format data to remove it.
[Nexus 6P General] Born<ICs:
.

Yea thanks but....

Could you link to the OP thread where zip was posted? downloading zips from posts without knowing source she a no good.
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
The reason I go with the vendor zip in TWRP is it takes about 10 seconds versus however long the OTA takes your phone out of service.

Plus, there is something more trustworthy about flashing the vendor zip in TWRP because WHO KNOWS what those slobs at the carrier are jamming into my device through the OTA :p
[Nexus 6P General] David522d:
So I took the update to 6.0.1 .. There is security patch now. Should I take that then start the process of unlocking?
[Nexus 6P General] Tommebaas:
What is a vendor?
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Post #2776, one page back,

Vendor is Google/sponsor/binaries, and it's only required once when flashing a new build, doesn't need updated until the next new build.

It is generally considered a courtesy (and a good practice) to read back at least a few pages or perform a thread search. This GREATLY reduces the amount of repeat questions and repeat answers.
[Nexus 6P General] David522d:
Just want to say for anyone in the same boat. I updated to 6.0.1 and all the security updates. Followed the instructions and I am now fully rooted with twrp installed

Thank you

"Now the fun begins =)"
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Your carrier has nothing to do with the update, it comes directly from Google.
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Yes, I was being facetiously paranoid... (a few posts up I said Vendor = Google binaries).
[Nexus 6P General] fresnogamer:
THANK YOU!

Had standard root and wanted to try systemless. Your amazing guide took me back to stock, and got me going with everything I needed. I can't thank you enough for this amazing guide. Thank you for the time and effort you took to create this for the community.

GREAT JOB!
[Nexus 6P General] DanteGR:
Hello all.

Could somebody please give me a hint on the following?

As to why I can't seem to decrypt my device only cause I already found the answer to my other question.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65422932&postcount=652

Thank you very much in advance :)
[Nexus 6P General] rcurtis805:
This is a noob question, but I just got my Nexus 6p a couple days ago, and I love it...but if I root it and unlock the bootloader, will it still get system updates OTA? And will it be able to install the system updates OK? Will I have to reroot and unlock the bootloader after each update? Just curious about these things...sorry for the noob question, thanks in advance!
[Nexus 6P General] tbschommer:
The FAQ in post #3 of this thread answers this, so no OTA update when the phone is rooted.

I'd recommend reading posts #1 through #3 entirely so you can learn everything there is to know about unlocking the bootloader, rooting methods, flashing, etc. ;)
[Nexus 6P General] gts24:
I did a systemless root, followed the directions to a T.

I then used Flashfire pro to download and apply the latest OTA from Google. I've now tried to add a credit card to Android Pay, and it states "Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android compatible." Is there anything I can do or is this simply going to be an ongoing issue for me?

[IMG="Android Pay not working."]http://i.imgur.com/bITg67D.png[/IMG]
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Are you using a kernel that doesn't force encryption? If not, it'll just encrypt again on the first boot.

It's my understanding that Android Pay has been patched now, so you can't even have systemless root with it.
[Nexus 6P General] gts24:
Wow, so would the following statement be true: You must NOT be rooted to use Google Pay?
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
As far as I know, yes. Things may have changed but that was the last update I remember on the situation.
[Nexus 6P General] gts24:
The process of using Flashfire to update OTA is pretty fantastic, I've been rooting Samsung galaxy phones for years, so this is such a welcome change.

If I were to move to a different kernel (EX or Franco for example) would I still be able to apply the monthly security OTAs with Flashfire?
[Nexus 6P General] DanteGR:
Thank you I sorted it out earlier.

Got confused with all the encryption stuff but it's all clear now :)
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
No, you must have the stock kernel.
[Nexus 6P General] JoshuaMh:
A few quick questions. Thinking about starting fresh from stock and going systemless root as it seems to be preferred now.

1. Do apps like Titanium Backup and AdAway work flawlessly with systemless?

2. You state "if you're going to use systemless root you must choose to keep it read-only. ", is there really no option to keep TWRP on the phone with systemless so I can access it without being hooked to a computer?

3. Is 3.0 stable or is TWRP 2.8.7.0 more recommended?

Thanks.
[Nexus 6P General] Badger50:
Tibu and AdAway work fine with systemless root. I'm using 2.67. I never set TWRP as read only, and 3.0.0-0 is perfectly fine and stable :)
[Nexus 6P General] JoshuaMh:
As for unrooting, why do all the guides I've seen instruct me to flash the factory images - Can't I just restore the nandroid backup I was instructed to make after flashing TWRP, and be back to stock besides bootloader unlock/TWRP?

From the clean nandroid backup I should be able to OTA again and then root afterwards correct?
[Nexus 6P General] happy2472:
Ok let's say I forgot to make a backup before trying to root my girlfriends phone and deleted all her pics and videos and EVERYTHING .... I tried some dr fone app and nothing was recovered I KNOW this is off topic but does anyone have any advice???
[Nexus 6P General] Badger50:
Buy her some roses and apologize pathetically!! What's gone is gone and there's no way to get it back because you wiped it clean during the process. It even states that in the OP. Sorry bruh :(
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Restoring a stock backup is one way to do it.

Oops, someone's sleeping on the couch! There are other data recovery tools out there, I believe the best ones run on PC though so you'd need to connect to a PC and try that way. Keep in mind that writing to the storage reduces your chances of recovering the data so try not to do that.
[Nexus 6P General] Houge_Langley:
A question.

If my 6p rooted and flashed TWRP, could I using TWRP flash OTA zip to update ?!
[Nexus 6P General] silvertrain78:
Someone feel free to correct me, but don't you need to use stock recovery to update via OTA?

.. That is, if you're not systemless rooted and therefore cannot use Chainfire's Flashfire to install the OTA?
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
No, TWRP can't flash OTA updates.

That's right, only the stock recovery can flash the OTA updates.
[Nexus 6P General] reignzy:
[*]Download the appropriate modified boot.img for your current build below:

MDB08K (post #1)

Compatibility: MDB08K, MDB08L, MDB08M

MDB08M

Compatibility: MDB08M

MMB29N

Compatibility: MMB29N

MMB29M

Compatibility: MMB29M

Big thanks to [MENTION=3355398]mrRobinson[/MENTION] for providing some of these modified kernels.

[*]Download SuperSU to your phone (post #1).

[*]Extract the boot.img zip and place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC), rename it to “boot.img' if necessary.

[*]Boot into the bootloader and connect it to your PC via usb cable.

[*]Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

[*]Once the flash has finished you can use the volume keys to scroll and power key to select the Reboot Bootloader option.

[*]Boot into TWRP recovery and enter the install menu.

[*]Navigate to where you have SuperSU stored on your internal storage and select it.

[*]Swipe to install.

[*]Once you've installed SuperSU you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.[/list]

Do not flash the version of SuperSU that TWRP offers to flash for you in order to give you root, it is not compatible and will cause problems. When using TWRP before you've actually flashed SuperSU 2.50+, when you attempt to reboot out of TWRP it will tell you that it's detecting that you don't have root and it will offer to root for you, skip past this.

Hi All, sorry to be a bother,

my phone has been updated to 6.0.1, build MMB29Q, and im not sure which kernel i should download for the traditional root method.

I have payed for the supersu pro app in google play, and wondering if just installing this will give me root access?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
There's zero benefit to using traditional root anymore, I'm actually going to remove that section from the guide, just flash the latest SuperSU beta (link in systemless root section) and it'll patch the boot.img for you.
[Nexus 6P General] reignzy:
Thank you.

One final question, Can I flash it in recovery?
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
That's the only way you can flash it.
[Nexus 6P General] reignzy:
Thank you kind sir, root, here I come. Finally!!!

---------- Post added at 09:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:54 PM ----------

Success!!!
[Nexus 6P General] happy2472:
I figured out she was using the wrong Gmail account. Once we got the correct one everything but her texts came back. Now we are trading phones she's taking my note 4 so I can have a rootable phone.

Ok now I used wugs toolkit and can't seem to flash any roms. I have twrp on the nexus ... can I just add files to her phone and flash a rom? OR do I need that toolkit and how do I use it? Seemed very easy and last night I added the files to flash the zips and nothing happened.
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
I'm not sure why you're asking about that toolkit here, it has nothing to do with this thread. And no, you don't need any toolkit to perform any operation on this phone, if you take the time to read the guide you'll see it's all very easy.

Sent from my Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6P General] sc954rr:
Kind of stuck here, I updated to the latest google stock firmware using fastboot following directions on page 1, loaded TWRP as in the instructions phone booted up worked good, so I rebooted into bootloader flashed Super SU 2.52 wiped cache/dalvik, rebooted system and now it is hanging on the android boot image for about 5-10 minutes......Not sure what I could have missed?
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Did you try flashing SuperSU in the bootloader? You flash SuperSU in TWRP.

...from my NexsixP
[Nexus 6P General] sc954rr:
I flashed SuperSU through the install option in TWRP

Update I redid the flash process of stock ROM, reinstall TWRP, and installed the newest version on SuperSU 2.67 I believe......Everything back up and working

Thanks for fast reply!
[Nexus 6P General] Az Biker:
Glad you got it running. I was concerned when you said you flashed SuperSU in 'bootloader'...

...from my NexsixP
[Nexus 6P General] thloe:
Hello @ all,

i´ve a big problem. can´t install any rom, there is no path. Have made a nandroid but can´t restore. How can i flash a rom? thanks for answer!!!

using twrp 3.0
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
What do you mean there is no path? Can you be more specific about why you can't restore your nandroid too?
[Nexus 6P General] thloe:
when i go to "Restore" there is no backup. at the bottom is a button "select Storage" when i press then i can choose Internal Storage (xxxxmb) or USB OTG (0mb).

when i go to "install" i see TWRP and "up a level". In Folder TWRP is nothing, "Up a Level" i see vendor, usb-otg, twres,...

When i go to reboot system TWRP is warning me "No OS installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot?"

Don´t know what to do, hope you can help me

Thanks in advanced!!!
[Nexus 6P General] Einwod:
It would appear you wiped the data partition which has totally wiped your device. You need to download and flash the stock images from Google and start over.
[Nexus 6P General] thloe:
Don´t know how i do this. Any detailed instructions?
[Nexus 6P General] Einwod:
You'll find them here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

I had to do the same, so don't worry. It's a very easy process.
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
The detailed instructions are in the guide. Be more careful in future, and make sure you follow my instructions, and you shouldn't wipe your internal storage again.
[Nexus 6P General] thloe:
.

Hello Heisenberg, hello Einwod

i´v done like your instructions on page one but no success. i´v uploaded the command prompt.

don´t know what to do now - hope for your help

thanks

edit: okay i have it. thanks

Bootloader is still open. Is it right to go up from "2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device"?

thanks for an answer!!

... and thanks for help
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
It depends what you want to achieve? Are you still wanting to install a custom ROM? If so, just flash TWRP recovery and then you can go to the section that explains how to flash a ROM.
[Nexus 6P General] thloe:
Hello Heisenberg,

me once more. want to thank once more.... beer will come!

I´m now on PureNexus again, have made a nandroid and wanted to test the backup. Twrp says no writing only reading in mount. Only uncheck the "only reading" checkbox? which checkboxes must be checked in mount. There are many new things in MM .... OPO with Lollipop was easier, had there no problems with custom roms, backup and restore, ....

Thank you for an answer
[Nexus 6P General] Heisenberg:
Yes I believe you should uncheck the read-only box, thus allowing modification to the system partition. Things have definitely changed with Marshmallow.