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[Nexus 6P Android Development] omdoane:
Anyway we could get the update stock builds for the newest factory images in flashanle zips. Just thought I'd ask, thanks in advance.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DJBhardwaj:
Simply no. Updating official/stock firmware requires complete un-root, and stock recovery. You can sideload OTA zip files, if you can grab your hands on them. The best way however, is to take the OTA updates, when they are available.

Also, please make use of the troubleshooting section for this device in future, to ask any questions.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] omdoane:
Thanks for the feedback I've flashed stock images. But for some reason I'm not getting stock OTAs as my default vice doesn't show up on the devices list anymore. Noticed this when I tried to sign up for beta program so was just looking for a way around it. Thanks for the explanation though. It's appreciated.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DJBhardwaj:
Okay. Just visit this page: https://play.google.com/settings

Login with your Google account, and check for your device's visibility status.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] omdoane:
Done that repeatedly, I've done some research too. There is a bug where sometimes it they won't show up on device manager either. Checked and it shows 3 different 6p's on the list but none of them are the one I'm on so can't figure this one out.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DJBhardwaj:
Okay. Just a heads up, try removing those three, and refresh the page. See if the current device appears.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Heisenberg:
Since we're asking me...

No, you should never advise a user to flash the userdata image. There

is harm in flashing the userdata image

. You know why, because it causes the device to report only 32gb of storage regardless of the model. This forces the user to use the "fastboot format userdata" command to fix it, which wipes their whole phone, which also forces the user to have to make a backup of their entire storage first, and then copy that backup back to their phone afterwards. There is literally zero benefit to flashing the userdata image, none at all. All of that hassle for no benefit at all. Just because the image is included in the archive does not mean Google requires the user to flash it each time.

Now to the point of you directing traffic away from this site. You're clearly directing members to your guide so you can make money off the traffic, which goes against the very spirit of XDA. We already have a guide here, that:

A) Is better written.

B) Is local to XDA.

C) Covers more topics.

D) Doesn't direct users to perform superfluous tasks such us flashing userdata (thus causing them to have to format their entire storage to fix the problem) or wiping partitions prior to flashing (completely unnecessary).

E) Has constant support from myself and the community.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] :
Thread cleaned of off topic and promotion of alternative sites.

This is XDA, if the info is here, please don't redirect members elsewhere. Let's promote our members work here, not from other sites. :good:

Thank you,

Darth

Forum Moderator
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
So, again, wrong across the board.

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The corrupted message and the insecure warning are almost the same. Usually the latter is due to the kernel and boot order of a given custom ROM. Exodus on stock kernel is causing it for most, but flash indifferent kernel and it goes away.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
Again, wrong. Maybe give correct advice instead of taking users to damage their phones and trying to drive traffic to your click bait site. You can stay root and flash the stock images individually via fastboot.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] G111444:
I'm getting an error telling me the file does not exist when I try to download. Is the download site down?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DJBhardwaj:
I believe it's down. The uploader might have removed the files.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] G111444:
Bummer...is the stock ROM available anywhere else? No luck finding it in zip format in my first try searching
[Nexus 6P Android Development] chubby65:
You'll find the stock rom here but it's not zip format

You need to fastboot flash

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

This is a good stock rom and it's a zip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3280511
[Nexus 6P Android Development] DJBhardwaj:
Looking at the 6P sections, here at XDA, I couldn't find any more stock ROMs available as flashable zips. Why don't you go ahead and update using the latest factory image.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
Two more ROMs, stock or very close, flashable zips:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/development/rom-optimized-stock-rom-debloated-t3285959

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/development/n6p-angler-mdb08m-deodexed-rooted-v1-0-t3245907
[Nexus 6P Android Development] yumi1996:
I've flashed to completely stock using factory images. OTAs fail.

So, I flashed my entire phone using the factory images. I accidentally flashed the userdata.img (32gb) onto my 64gb Nexus 6P. So, I did a factory reset after that, and it fixed the issue. However, now I am getting the "android is corrupt" message in addition to the standard one you get when you unlock to bootloader. My phone functions fine, except for the fact that OTAs don't work. They just fail and give me the generic "error" message on the updating screen. I was told that flashing the factory images was a cure-all. What did I do wrong?

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o, I flashed my entire phone using the factory images. I accidentally flashed the userdata.img (32gb) onto my 64gb Nexus 6P. So, I did a factory reset after that, and it fixed the issue. However, now I am getting the "android is corrupt" message in addition to the standard one you get when you unlock to bootloader. My phone functions fine, except for the fact that OTAs don't work. They just fail and give me the generic "error" message on the updating screen. I was told that flashing the factory images was a cure-all. What did I do wrong?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
While you've flashed all the imgs, based on the message you're getting it sounds like you at least still have an unlocked bootloader. If your bootloader's unlocked, or you're still rooted or have a custom recovery, no OTAs for you ... http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/help/rooted-nexus-6p-to-ota-updates-t3247680

All I do is grab the stock images from Google when they're released and flash via fastboot. My setup is 'almost' stock, except I root, TWRP, V4A, ElementalX and Xposed/Gravitybox. Each time there's a new stock image, I flash all via fastboot, boot it once, then flash TWRP, then boot into recovery and flash SuperSU, V4A and Xposed. I don't wipe storage because then almost all my settings (including Gravitybox) stick and I ensure I restore the V4A and Elemental apps from TB (then I just flash the ElementalX kernel from the app and my governor and profile tweaks are already there.

This entire process takes me maybe 10 minutes. I generally really like stock, but absolutely need better sound and the few key UI tweaks that I can get through Xposed.

While Android Pay isn't available in Canada, I believe that the systemless root you get with stock will also allow it to work, though I'm not sure.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] yumi1996:
Yes, I have an unlocked bootloader, but everything else is stock. So, in order to update, I just need to flash all the factory image zips except the userdata?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
Do a little reading of http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3206928 as it explains what to do in all situations, including relocking the BL. You can't take OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Heisenberg:
You can take OTA's with an unlocked bootloader, everything else must be stock.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ultyrunner:
Sorry, my bad.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] xaoup:
I'm using WETAROM now, can i just flash this via TWRP with no issues?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] dannycorker:
Any chance anyone has anything like this available? My USB connection isn't working and I need to return to stock to RMA to Google, with no Fastboot available. I do have access to TWRP, so a flashable stock ROM seems like my only option?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Exodusche:
There's lots of modified stock ROMs like SuperEx or Cortex. They are flashable stock images with some add-ons. Not sure on what the stipulations are but sure you wouldn't be penalized for pixel mods and magisk apps. But if your required to have a locked bootloader you would need a computer either way.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] SFG:
If you have access to another PC, use this tool to return to full stock and locked bootloader. https://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v2-1-0-t3258493

It's extremely user friendly.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] dannycorker:
It's not knowing how to do it that's the problem, it's the lack of USB connection that's killing me. I can charge but just cannot get a data connection, so no way of issuing fastboot commands etc :(

I guess I'll try a slightly modified stock ROM and will just have to hope I get away with it!
[Nexus 6P Android Development] SFG:
My bad. Thought you meant the USB ports on your PC. That's a real bummer. I have rma'd a few Nexus devices in my day. I always do a full restore but I would bet that they only do a minimal inspection on incoming rma phones. Probably only check for physical damage and if the device powers on. Best of luck to you.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Nickchapstick:
Sounds like a bad situation but if I were you and needed to RMA, I'd brick the phone (hard or soft) and then send it back but do it with a stock ROM with a stock boot up animation. Or isn't there a way to do ADB over WIFI?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] dannycorker:
I can adb over wifi, but not a lot I can do with that I don't think?

I've flashed a ROM based on stock and will just haev to send it like this I think. Not ideal but fingers crossed!
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] gqskrub:
Looks like Verizon hates loyalty. UDP price to increase from 29.99 to 49.99. Get on contract to lock in the price.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Cobra04:
I've heard having a discount on your account also keeps the $30/month from increasing.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] AndyMan386:
I have heard nothing of the sort.. Any info to back that up???
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] realbbb:
Really not surprising. They will keep changing things to make those that have unlimited give it up to reduce the number of unlimited till they pull the plug of the remaining.

BBB

Someone 2 Loves
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Cobra04:
I was told that by a Verizon manager/friend. Only time will tell if he is right
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] AndyMan386:
I just dont get why they would give those already getting a discount a chance to stay on it at a cheaper price. Doesnt really seem to add up. I do have a corporate discount on file, so I guess time will tell, however I would ask your friend again and see if they have any extra details.

Thanks!
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] SiAScORCH:
Well if they start increasing prices then they'll end up losing customers in the long run.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] bigmook:
I filed a complaint with the FCC and received a call from Verizon. I was told that prices on corporate ACCOUNTS will not be raised . those with employer discount will be raised... Big difference. We will however be able to upgrade and keep the unlimited data. I encourage everyone to file a complaint with the FCC, and BBB. Oh and tethering will not be included .

2003 s60 2.4t fwd.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
So let me get this straight, we'll be able to upgrade at a subsidized price now instead of doing the workarounds that are used to be forced to do?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Wait that's huge news if that's true. I was about to pull the trigger on the Turbo 2, but now I'll wait to hear more about this.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] vcolon12:
Whiners

50 bucks for "real" unlimited 4g speeds? I'll take it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] bigmook:
I checked yesterday. You will be able to use the device payment plan. If you have lines that do not have unlimited data you can transfer the upgrade to that line and use a traditional upgrade path

2003 s60 2.4t fwd.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Wow holy crap, I'm okay with paying the extra amount a month if I can do this now. That's wonderful news.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] bigmook:
I think it takes effect on November 12th or 15th for the billing portion. When the upgrade paths are opened up I have no clue but one would assume that as soon as they are billing you more then you could purchase a device on payments.

2003 s60 2.4t fwd.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Ah, I'll keep that in mind. I wanted to order the Turbo 2 asap but I'll have to see how that works. Thanks for the info though.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] windraver:
Did anyone get a notice from Verizon when signing into their account from a computer? My friend who isn't on corporate got the notice but I'm on a corporate account and didn't get one. That might be the differentiation.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
I would advise buying the phone before that date if you can upgrade now with a work around. You'll save money in the long run. If you said to upgrade after that date you'll end up paying an extra $480 over the course of 2 years.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Oh, I thought the first was the last day for the upgrade? I didn't know I had more time to lock it in. Once the orange accents are in stock I'll try to do it asap. I still have to find more concrete info on locking in my contract but I'm going to try my best to get it done.

EDIT: Quick question for you since I noticed you mentioned your method in the Turbo 2 section. If I transfer my upgrade from my line (UDP) to my mother's line (2GB, still in contract for 1 more year) does my contract lock in for two years starting immediately, or do I have to follow through with upgrading her device to get it locked in?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
But

That's a good question. What should happen is that the contract date of the TDP line should switch to the UDP line. So they kind of swap with each other. So let's say you have an upgrade available on your UDP but your TDP has a contract renewal date of 10/21/2016. I believe what should happen is that you're UDP line gets changed to 10/21/2016. And then, let's say you buy a phone today on the TDP, you would have a new contract renewal date for the TDP on 11/3/2017. But you do actually have to follow though with the upgrade for the new dates to take effect.

My Turbo should come in tomorrow, so I will let you know what happens with my contact renewal date on my UDP line. There was a glitch in the system last year where I bought the original turbo and did the same exact thing, but my contact date never changed.

I transferred my upgrade to my sister's tiered line and then activated it on her line. After activating it, I popped in my SIM the phone was mine. My contact renewal date never changed though. It still said I had an upgrade available, that's why I was able to do it again this year on the Turbo 2.

As of right now, I just checked the Verizon website and it still says I have an upgrade available on my line. I'm wondering if the glitch happened again. I'll let you know tomorrow what happens.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Awesome, that's really helpful, thank you. So basically all I have to do is login to my account, transfer my upgrade to the other line, and then go to Verizon and upgrade her phone, correct? Seems simple enough. I'm actually pretty worried about losing my UDP even though I know it's a proven method haha. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you end up paying for the Turbo 2? Or is it full price?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
Actually I just did it all online through the Verizon website, but I basically did what you just stated. Instead of going into the Verizon store, I just purchased the phone through the Verizon online store. I felt the same way as you last year when I did it with the OG Turbo, but everything went fine and I kept my unlimited data.

For the price, I bought the 64 GB Version which ended up being $299 retail and then add the $40 bullchit upgrade free, an otterbox case and tax, the grand total was roughly $395. And I just realized I won't be getting my phone until Friday. The shipment that came in today was just the case. It took about 3 business days for them to actually ship out the phone.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
That sounds pretty fantastic. 299 is much easier to swallow than the 720 I was preparing to pay. Although I didn't know about the upgrade fee but I guess what choice do we have haha. And one last thing actually. When the phone does arrive, what do I do with it? I'm guessing prior to turning it on, I swap the SIM card out and put mine in so it activates on my line? Or do I turn it on and set it up on her line and then swap in my SIM card?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
Make sure you activate it on her line first. And then just swap your SIM in and profit.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Thanks man, for real. You've been a huge help.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] radpp16:
Is the infamous best buy method still working for single line udp?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
No problem, just a little update. I just checked the Verizon website and my contact renewal date did change on my UDP to 11/04/2017 so the glitch didn't happen this time. My phone should be coming in today so I'll update when I have it activated.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] GeoFX:
I just spoke with a Verizon rep about being able to keep my UDP if I choose the subsidized upgrade path later this month when the changes take effect. She said they haven't got all the details yet. Has anyone gotten more info? What I don't want is to be forced into a device payment plan as that's no different to me that paying full price upfront. The subsidized path is the way to go if in fact my UDP is retained. Thanks!

P.S.: I'm currently upgrade eligible on a single-line UDP and am month-to-month.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
So just a little update. My phone just came in. I'm loving how it looks so far with the blue ballistic nylon and the blue accents. The ballistic nylon back is much thinner on the Turbo 2 compared to the OG Turbo, but I like the feel much better. I also bought an otterbox commuter case, but it makes it look and feel so bulky, I actually like how it feels without a case, but I still worry about knicks and scratches.

But everything went as planned. I just put in my sister's nano SIM and activated on her line and then instantly put in mine and it worked perfectly! If you need any more information just let me know.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] bigv5150:
The great thing about this is you get to keep unlimited and u don't think verizon is going to screw with us anymore. They get more money for unlimited and less than 20% of the customers have it. I suspect others will fall out later on as well.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
Alright, I'm going to order mine tomorrow. They don't have my color combination in stock but I'll settle for something else and redo it with the design refresh. So just bear with me, let me get this process correct before I pull the trigger tomorrow. What I have to do is: Transfer my upgrade to a tiered data line, order the phone on that line after the upgrade is transferred. When the upgrade comes in, I insert the SIM card from my mother's phone into the Turbo 2 before powering it on, set it up, and then swap in my SIM card into the Turbo 2, and put her card into the Turbo 1 (my current phone). Should be all set right? I just don't use the SIM card that comes pre-installed in the Turbo 2, correct? Sorry to sound like a broken record, I'm just really antsy about doing this haha.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] graymonkey44:
What's up with all the negativity? Of course Verizon is going to do everything in their power to get everyone off unlimited. At least I'll take some comfort in knowing that I'll be locked in for two more years at 29.99 for unlimited data. Verizon could do whatever they want to force people out of unlimited data, but I believe it's actually less than 1% of users on Verizon. That means that Verizon is making bank on the other 99% of users that are on tiered lines. There's no possible way the amount of data unlimited users are using offsets the amount of money that Verizon is making. I'm fine with playing their game of transferring upgrades so I can continue to upgrade, especially when they add a $40 "upgrade fee".

I put in at least 75GB a month, EASY. There's no way I'm giving up my unlimited data. I'll play every game in the book since Verizon likes to play, too. I think I've used 175GB as an all time high for data usage in a single month. That would be over $1000 bill if I was on tiered. My unlimited data plan is worth more than gold.

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Yes, you have it perfect, also, make sure your mother has a nano SIM, otherwise it won't fit into the turbo 2. If her SIM is too big, then you'll just have to use the new nano SIM card that comes packaged with the phone. But other than that, you're on point!
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Xelios029:
So does using the SIM card included with the phone have any effect? Turns out her old phone uses a micro SIM. I know that with the best buy method you couldn't use the SIM card included with the phone. Would I have to go to Verizon and get her a nano SIM for the Turbo 1 first before activating the Turbo 2? Or can I just power on the phone when I receive it and use it as is, before putting my SIM card in?

EDIT: I see you already answered that question haha. Alright so it looks like I'm all set to order it then. Damn, I'm excited lol. Thanks for all the help man.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] kodiak799:
So if I do this upgrade and want to flip, say an IPhone on Swappa, how would I do that? Get the IPhone, and before turning it on put in my SIM and then activate it, then swap back....and then can I just sell the IPhone? Anything I have to do besides destroy the SIM it came with?

Also, will the Droid Turbo SIM work to activate the IPhone? They're both micro SIMS, so piece of cake right?

Thanks
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] bigguy0691:
Hi guys, I have also found out some info, I called Verizon yesterday and spoke to a rep, Jennifer, who was telling me about the price increase to the UDP so I asked if there was any way to avoid the increase. She explained she was on UDP also and wasn't happy about the price increase so she advised me to add “FREE INT VALUE PLAN X 12 MO” to my plan and that would extend your contract for a year at current pricing without any cost. Just some help for anyone who needs it.

Also, I have 2 lines on my account (wife and me) both with unlimited data and upgrades available on both. I also have a subaccount for my three kids on the "more everything plan" with 10gb of Data. All three of their lines are also eligible for an upgrade as well. Can someone help me figure out the best way for my wife and I to upgrade without losing our UDP?

Thanks for the help!
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] kitcostantino:
question for you, [MENTION=4143101]bigguy0691[/MENTION], how do I add

FREE INT VALUE PLAN X 12 MO to my plan? thanks!!