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[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchell:
This post is a little involved, but I'm hoping to get guidance and advice both in terms of my high level goals (and whether this whole process is worth it) and the technical aspects (which I will definitely continue to read up on). My background is that I used to flash custom ROMs and kernels to my GS3 and GNex from a Windows bootcamp several years ago. It's been at least 2+ years.

Right now my phone is totally stock, and my main concern is making sure Android Pay still works. My whole reason for wanting to root and tinker are to see if I can get a little less stutter (especially in Chrome Beta!) and ideally longer battery life (through longer SoT). I'm willing to flash new ROM updates occasionally as Google releases security patches, 6.1, etc.

Assuming that those goals are achievable and worth the effort, I was thinking of using the ElementalX kernel with governor tweaks to get a good balance of performance and battery life. Can I root and run just a new kernel underneath the stock ROM? Even if that's possible, is there additional benefit to using something like PureNexus instead of stock? I like some of the customizations, but I don't have a high tolerance for the bugginess of some "xda stable" releases (i.e. I wouldn't be a fan of a sudden hard reboot in the middle of navigating, for instance).

Assuming that all of the above remains true, I'm considering running a systemless root build with ElementalX and PureNexus using this tool since I'm on a Mac: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/development/tool-5x-multi-tool-v0-1-t3216388

Is there anything I'm missing, or is anything in the wrong order?

Unlock bootloader

Flash TWRP

Back up current ROM/EFS

Flash ElementalX

Flash PureNexus ROM

Flash PureNexus GAPPS (± MMB29P vendor image if I get an error)

I know I'm asking for a lot, so if there's a particular part of this post that you feel the need to address, please feel free to focus just on that part. I really appreciate any and all insights into this process before I get knee deep into it.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
Android Pay is finicky but doable with root and also with a custom rom. To have working Android Pay on the stock rom, you would need to:

-enable OEM Unlock and USB debugging in Developer Options

-unlock bootloader

-install TWRP, then type these two terminal commands in TWRP:

echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu

echo BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false>>/data/.supersu

The first command forces systemless root which is compatible with Android Pay. The second command removes a file that will cause Android Pay to fail. Next you would flash the latest SuperSU. Info obtained from this SuperSU Marshmallow thread. There are a few more steps if you want working Android Pay on custom rom, which is detailed later.

Yes, root on just the stock rom is possible. You will still need systemless root (steps described above) to have working Android Pay. You do not need root to have a custom kernel. Most changes to /system will make Android Pay fail. Custom roms introduce customization, there is always a benefit. For example, I dislike that I can access the status bar on a secure lockscreen on stock rom, custom rom turns that off. Options are good if you want them.

I am sure that toolkit is quality work but I have no experience with them. Let alone the version of SuperSU that it installs. I would encourage you to skip the toolkit and do the manual process so that you know how to help yourself in the event of an issue. Heisenberg's friendly guide is a great reference.

Fastboot and ADB are accessible on OSX. I unlocked my 5X using OSX 10.10.5 and have flashed the factory images for December and January as well. Before my 5X, I had no experience with terminal on OSX. I used this guide by AshtonTS to setup the Android SDK on my MBP. I did not do the "nano" or "export" steps. If you want to use Heisenberg's guide on OSX, we need to issue commands like so:

So anywhere you see "adb devices" or "fastboot flash xxxxx" we would type

or

So for me to fastboot flash a system.img file that I have on my desktop in a folder titled "Android," I would type:

./fastboot flash system /users/yourOSXusername/desktop/android/system.img

To have working Android Pay, systemless root, and custom rom:

-Enable Developer Options in your rom. Then turn on "OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging"

-Turn off phone then hold volume down and power to enter the bootloader screen

-Unlock bootloader

-Flash TWRP

-Back up current ROM/EFS

-Flash PureNexus ROM

-Flash PureNexus GAPPS

-Flash Vendor (match vendor to the rom's OTA base)

-Flash unSU.zip (this zip will remove the included SuperSU zip in the rom)

-Type these two terminal commands in TWRP terminal:

echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu

echo BINDSYSTEMXBIN=false>>/data/.supersu

-Flash SuperSU 2.66

-Flash ElementalX

-Boot
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchell:
Holy crap, that's an amazing post and more than I could have hoped for!

Thank you so much! I have a lot more confidence now and I'll be sure to give everything a try later today. Thanks again!
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
My pleasure! If you run into any serious issues, I should be free to help troubleshoot in about 11 hours. I will be mobile until then, but I think I nailed the general things down. Also, couple things to add:

If TWRP offers to root, do not choose to install the SuperSU that it offers. Cancel that. You need to download SuperSU 2.60+ from XDA. Also, leave system as R/O if TWRP asks you to make it RW.

And lastly, to make sure this is crystal clear, please only flash files onto your 5X if it is intended for "bullhead" or has Nexus 5x in the description before you download. Our device code name is "bullhead." If you mess up anywhere, download the MMB29P factory image for Nexus 5X "Bullhead" from Google and follow Heisenberg's guide that I linked above. MMB29P is the most recent and is the January OTA. This can only be flashed if you have unlocked your bootloader. You can verify the md5 by typing the following in Terminal:

now drag the factory image download into Terminal and hit enter. If the md5 does not match with the Google website, download again or use another browser like Chrome or Firefox. You got this :highfive:
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ritchell:
Thanks for the help! I was unable to do a systemless install, unfortunately.

I tried flashing the ROM, GAPPS, and Vendor followed by unSU and then those terminal commands in TWRP (done in the root folder?) followed by SuperSU 2.66 and ElementalX. Every time I tried that the resultant OS was totally unstable and I had to go back into TWRP.

I was able to get a stable setup using ROM, GAPPS, Vendor, unSU, SuperSU 2.66, and Elemental. This means, of course, that Android Pay currently isn't working.

This is a workable setup for me for now. Android Pay would be icing on the cake, but I'm happy and I'll keep looking into it.

EDIT: I did some stuff, and now Android Pay works? Hooray! I still don't quite know what the secret was, but I'm happy (until I need to update...).

Thanks again for all your guidance.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
Told you that you could do it! Haha glad you've gotten it straightened out.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HarunRunha:
I have problem when I use Facebook App to watch pictures on Galaxy SII stock rom. When I zoom to picture it stays blurry and doesn't get sharp, I will post pictures here so I can help you to understand. I tried reinstalling Rom and Facebook App but it didn't help, and when use Facebook through browser on Android it's all normal, I don't have this problem.

P.S. I tried to upload pictures in this post, but XDA doesn't allow me yet, because I don't have 10 posts writen. I hope you will understand !
[Android Apps and Games] hayloiuy:
Are there any apps whereby you can define a map, and then you can locate,track and mark where you are within the defined map?

If not, how do I go about developing this kind of app? Are there any any kind of existing open source solution I can use? This kind of app would of course need at least 4 android device to work I assume.

3 for triangulation (base)- The more base there is the higher the sensitivity of the map.

1 for scouting(rover)
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manoxus:
Hi

I've received a new shield due to a battery fault on the old one.

They left the old one with me and told me it is going to be deactivated as soon as I log on to the replacement one.

I still haven't opened the new one as the original works perfectly.

If I root it and flash it would I be able to use both of them ?

old one is

5.1.1 android

3.10.3.3. build

YO 1 battery
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ou2mame:
Yes as long as you root and flash it. There is more info about this in the other forums.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
Hi people

It seems that I can't get to certain folders in the Internal Storage folder when browsing the phone from the PC via USB. HTC Sync Manager can access it (one of the folders are the DCIM folder), but it doesn't allow me to browse there outside of HTC Sync Manager (does anybody even use that?). I've tried a few things in the past and didn't have time to struggle too much, so moved on with my life and worked around it, but it's really getting irritating. Unfortunately I can't remember what all I tried.

I'm pretty sure I've seen it working and I definitely didn't have that problem with my M7. Anybody have any suggestions? I'll provide specs below, but will provide whatever additional information is required.

Phone

HTC One M9 (stock)

Android version 5.1

Software number 2.10.401.1

Laptop

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
Hey guys. Please, this is driving me out the walls.

Since the original post, I have had it once where all the folders were visible in explorer, but I can't see that I did anything different, except perhaps lingered longer before browsing to the phone. I've tried 'replicating' it, but to no avail.

Tried turning on USB Debugging for good measure and off again, no difference. Any hints whatsoever will be appreciated. Also, if there are any further details required, let me know and I'll post it.

Thanks
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ujere:
Try Xender,solid explorer or es explorer from playstore

The above apps provide you with option to browse your internal storage over Wi-Fi

If that didn't work..flash the latest TWRP for device

While boot in recovery try accessing your phone Storage
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
Hi ujere, thanks for the reply.

I really don't feel like I should need third party apps to access my DCIM folder on my phone. I use File Manager HD (have been for years) and can FTP and cloud and LAN and whatever, but it's not what I want to do in this instance. I really just want to quickly plug in a USB cable, since there's a ton laying around my desk plugged in at any given moment, browse my phone like a 'flash disk' and copy stuff. And it's possible, only, almost always my Internal Storage doesn't completely 'populate' on Windows Explorer. SD Card works 100%.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Do you have a .nomedia file on the sdcard between its root and the dcim folder?

Do you have htc sync installed?
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
Good day shivadow

I don't see any .nomedia files or folders in the root or the DCIM folder on either the internal memory or the SD card. I'm not entirely sure where you meant, so I checked all. I checked on the phone, not on Windows, as Windows doesn't show everything.

I have HTC Sync Manager installed. It always bugged me to want to install it when I plug in my phone if I don't have it. Annoying crappy bloatware!
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Remove the htc sync manager as that causes all sorts of issues. If no joy then try "show hidden files" in folder options on your pc (vista +).
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
So, first time I plugged it in after uninstalling it works! Thanks! Man, I freaking hate bloatware and crap like that.

I'm just going to try it a few more times to make sure it's not a fluke, then come confirm and all that jazz.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowalski5233:
And so, indeed, I've not had any problems as yet. Oddly enough, in the past it always hassled me to install Sync if it's not, but it has stopped doing it.

Thanks again and have a good one!
[Nexus 6  General] geebee1932:
I just can't seem to help myself, every year I buy the new Nexus as soon as it comes out. This year was no different with the Nexus 6P. After using the 6P for a few months, I am back to the N6. The 6P was great but there is just something about the N6 that keeps me coming back. Here is what I found;

The larger screen on the N6 is better for me. (The phones are almost the same size in height)

Wireless charging - I liked it more than the fingerprint unlock.

The bottom and top bezels on the N6P are just too large - almost like an iPhone.

What are your thoughts?
[Nexus 6  General] diggmc:
The lack of wireless charging was/is the deal breaker for me. I've had all the latest and greatest Nexus phones since the Nexus S. Hopefully my lack of voting with my dollars send a message to Google... I choose wireless charging over a phone that's a 1mm thinner. Time will tell, in the meantime I've got my 64g N6 and a backup 32g N6 just in case.
[Nexus 6  General] shayneflashindaily:
Trade my n6 for a 6p.. Lol who's down ?
[Nexus 6  General] Henrock11:
I'm coming up on my deadline to be able to return my 6p and am also missing my n6. I really miss the wireless charging also.

Mostly what has me concerned is the whole bending controversy on the 6p. I baby it but would be really pissed off if I found a bend on the frame for no reason. Anyways, I feel the 6p was not a huge step forward besides the camera and fingerprint sensor, there isn't much that wows me. Maybe I'll get the 6 again and wait til the next iteration of nexus.
[Nexus 6  General] geebee1932:
I have not had any bending issues, but I keep a case on it.
[Nexus 6  General] biglilsteve:
I wirelessly charge my N6, but wireless charging was not the deal breaker for me. The 6P just wasn't a large enough step forward. Like [MENTION=2746544]Henrock11[/MENTION] said, the camera and fingerprint scanner weren't reason enough to move forward. My 6 gets great battery life and is buttery smooth with M.

Hopefully the 2016 Nexus 6 will have the Snapdragon 820. I'll be all over it this fall.
[Nexus 6  General] ECrispy:
I haven't owned a N6p but fingerprint sensor to me is pretty important in my next phone, it has a lot of security implications and major uses in authenticating. I hate entering my credentials in lastpass and Google authenticator.
[Nexus 6  General] najoor:
A Huawei can't just pretend to be like a Motorola. There is a learning curve...
[Nexus 6  General] rysullivan:
Moderator Edit:

No selling on XDA. When you join the Forums, you MUST read the Forum Rules. In this case, this one:

7. Do not spam, sell or trade on the forums.

If you wish to advertise a product, simply contact us. We can provide ads but you are not permitted to just post it in the forums. If you do, it will be removed and you're likely to receive a ban.

On the 30th Nov 2012 the Marketplace closed. The buying, selling, trading and / or exchanging of any item is now prohibited on XDA, in any forum or via Private Messages. We now use www.swappa.com

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Thanks
[Nexus 6  General] shadowcore:
The bezel craze and the rip off of iPhone was unbearable in 2016.

Never understood Android OEMs. IPhones are bland and uninspired,with huge bezels and a design language that doesnt speak to males or females.

If i wanted a phone that looked like an iPhone., i would get an iPhone.
[Nexus 6  General] mike102871:
IPhone advantage is there warranty . it follows device from the time activated. Not the purchaser. I found this out when I bought my daughter an iPhone 6 that I knew was broke. The apple support I found out it had 4 days of warranty left according to the serial number. They swapped me a new iPhone 6 64gb . others should follow apples customer service. I was amazed.
[Nexus 6  General] mikeprius:
I don't really care about the wireless charging or fingerprint scanner tbh so both are a non-issue for me. The big thing is:

1. The phones are size-wise nearly the same, yet the 6p has slightly less screen.

2. I don't feel like replacing all my charger cables and the 6's micro USB is just easier with everything I have set up.

3. I don't like the build or look of the 6p. I don't know how much merit the bending issue has, but I like the plastic, it's sturdy and durable enough.
[Nexus 6  General] watzone69:
I'm holding out for 2016 Nexus especially if it really turns out to be HTC.
[Nexus 6  General] mike102871:
If its htc I wonder if we will have a bad time getting s-off or if that would be an issue . my last htc device took a long time for s-off
[Nexus 6  General] siggey:
Probably because when you buy an Iphone you pay for a couple of spare iphone..
[Nexus 6  General] gee2012:
Samsungs S and Note devices are just as xpensive as iPhones nowadays in the EU;)
[Nexus 6  General] mikeprius:
With Knox and Exynos, the Samsungs are basically iPhones at this point. :eek:

HTC A9= iPhone rip off
[Nexus 6  General] Rektifying:
I love my Nexus 6 as well! Seeing your thread only helps me confirm that my decision in not ordering a 6P was the right choice. I actually ended up ordering a Brand New Cloud White 64GB Nexus 6 when Amazon had them for $250! Well, I actually ordered 10, but one was for myself! A nice phone "refresh" for me. HaHa. I ordered them the first time Amazon had the $250 sale, left them sealed and ended up selling 8 of them locally via Craigslist for $400-$450 a piece. I'm still sitting on number 9 and I sold my used one for $250, what I paid for my new one! HaHa
[Nexus 6  General] mikeprius:
I forgot about the price issue. For $250 for a new nexus 6 that's easily a no brainer
[Nexus 6  General] Nexus4Fi:
Good to know they've kept some value!

I bought the Nexus 6 32GB off Amazon specifically for Project Fi at just $300, Brand new, but missing the original box and accessories. (Original owner received as a warranty replacement from Motorola, not even a refurb!)

When I received it and went to activate, Fi tossed my Google Voice number instead of using it and assigned a random replacement instead.

After hours on the phone with Google, they can't figure out how to port their own GV number into Fi.

In the meantime I had gone into the Fi app and chose the option to add another device, and a few minutes later I was approved for payments on a 6P 64GB!

Prior to activating that N6, all attempts to be approved got shot down right away. I'm thinking it's much easier to get approved with an active account, or as I've heard from others too.

Now I have an extra Midnight 32GB N6, though I wasn't too hopeful on resell without any accessories, but I had low expectations anyway.

Anyone know of a place to purchase these types of items; like just the box to a N6 and an OEM charger? I figure it may be the difference between listing it for $250 or $300.
[Nexus 6  General] :
Not going to happen on a Nexus. Even if HTC is the manufacturer the software (including bootloader stuff) is handled by Google.
[Nexus 6  General] gee2012:
True, though getting S-Off on a HTC was always kind of fun somehow ;)
[Nexus 6  General] Mr_S:
Not on the one x!
[Nexus 6  General] gee2012:
Can`t realy remember the One X, so long ago and had dozens of phones afther that. The M7/8 we`re relatively easy to S-Off though.
[Nexus 6  General] mikeprius:
What is S-OFF ? How is that different than the bootloader ?
[Nexus 6  General] gee2012:
With S-Off you can change country codes for instance to flash newer software that is meant for a different region as HTC has firmwares for different regions and you can downgrade firmwares. Look here too http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...on-htc-android-phones-with-unrevoked-forever/.
[Nexus 6  General] Cda8899:
I have historically had an expense account at work, so I have not hesitated to upgrade to the latest and greatest. This time around, cost was actually a factor. The aluminum body on the 6p is definitely sexier, but to be honest, I keep my phones in a case anyway, so the real issue after processor and memory is the thing I spend the most time looking at- the screen. I've made the mistake before of "upgrading" to a phone because of sexy features, like when I went from the G4 to the GEdge+. After the thrill fades, you are left with the phone on its own merits. The 6p is certainly a great phone, but I find the smaller screen noticeable. 5.7" is by no means too small, but 6" is by no means too big for my hands, and I at least really appreciate the larger screen. There really is no comparable phone with a 6" screen, and the 805 is near as makes no difference as fast as the 810, maybe faster in many circumstances. If the big sell on the 6p is the form factor, the N6 is superior for my use. Can I adjust to a smaller screen? Sure. Would I prefer to? No. And fingerprint scanners are great but not really as important to me as having more screen real estate. The battery is a non-factor, as either phone needs to be recharged if you are going to transition from work to going out. The bottom line for me was that I could get 2 N6s for the price of one 6p. That is a no-brainer.
[Nexus 6  General] mikeprius:
I agree about the screen size. Nearly everyone puts their phone in a case so exterior wise it becomes irrelevant, but I'm one of the few that prefer the plastic build of the N6. Fingerprint/Wireless charging are also a non-issue for me.

I could get behind the 5.7" display if the phone was actually smaller, however; side by side they are nearly the same but with a smaller display. The one benefit though is the 6P weighs less than the 6, but the screen is most important to me. It removes the need for a tablet.
[Nexus 6  General] Cda8899:
Good point. Why is it that LG can produce a phone with a 5.5 inch QHD screen with virtually no bezels, but everyone else, with the benefit of the same resources and more time, can't seem to put that package together? Compare the G4 to the iPhone 6+, and it's a little ridiculous.
[Nexus 6  General] wolfen69:
Here's an empty 32gb box http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Ne...201290?hash=item2a5eafba8a:g:AEUAAOSwLN5WhMHE

Here's an empty 64gb box http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Ne...342238?hash=item280fe4c31e:g:p40AAOSw5dNWms9m

Motorola OEM turbo charger http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MOTOROL...261472?hash=item25aa7f54e0:g:McwAAOSwHPlWgWP5

---------- Post added at 11:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 PM ----------

One of the big reasons I got the N6. I pray to god that Google offers another 6" phone next fall. If they can shrink the bezels even more, I'd take a 6.2" screen.
[Nexus 6  General] Picao:
I also purchased a 6P in December when they had them on sale for $50 off. I tried it out for a few days (2) and also decided that I was not willing to give up my wireless charging. I have (3) chargers and use them every day. I work shift work and like just putting the phone down on the charger and not trying to find a plug in the dark, getting it the right way etc. I also did not want to have to buy all new cables since the short cable they give you is a joke. The one feature that I really liked was the fingerprint scanner. I did not think I would ever use it but they got that right on the 6P. It reads your finger instantly, without trying to find a correct way, correct swipe (Samsung) it's just fast. I ended up returning it and kept my original 6 from the Play store (the old lottery purchase at 2AM from November 2014) and picked up another 64Gb 6 from Amazon for $299 to keep as a spare when the battery finally dies or it or it gets destroyed.
[Nexus 6  General] snapcrackpop:
Can you do wifi hotspot?

I have a Note II running beans 20. I have unlimited data from Verizon. That's my biggest concern for an upgrade. Thanks