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Recovery won't flash

I had to do a complete wipe from the computer and flashed clockwork mod recovery. Since it was likely an old version I had the double 0 partition problem which I fixed by manually moving the files. I tried to update the recovery to twrp, but it won't flash using goomanager. It downloads and says it's flashed but it's not there.
I also seem to have a weird problem where I have to push the power button to get it to boot past the Google screen. If I don't push power it gets stuck there forever.
Any ideas?
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Follow the sticky at the top that says flashing a factory ROM using fastboot/return to stock. Start from scratch, get it working, and then flash whatever you want.
Sent from my Nexus 7(2012) that has zero issues.

SlowCobra96 said:
Follow the sticky at the top that says flashing a factory ROM using fastboot/return to stock. Start from scratch, get it working, and then flash whatever you want.
Sent from my Nexus 7(2012) that has zero issues.
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That's what I did, that's why I'm stuck on the old recovery.
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T-Keith said:
That's what I did, that's why I'm stuck on the old recovery.
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This might be an odd question, but have you tried just updating CWM first, and THEN flashing TWRP? Sometimes the flash won't go smoothly with an older version of one recovery to a newer version of a different recovery- not sure why, but that's just been my experience. I would update CWM first then try flashing TWRP.
Also, if goo is not working for you, you could try Rom Manager to update CWM and then flash TWRP. It can flash either. (If you really want to flash via the device).
Otherwise, (me personally) I'd just use adb fastboot to flash a new recovery.
Hope that helps

Thanks I will try that.
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T-Keith said:
Thanks I will try that.
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No problem. Let us know how it works out for you.

Tried flashing with fastboot, now it won't boot into recovery, just hangs at the Google logo.
Still needs a bump from the power button to get it to boot normally.
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T-Keith said:
Tried flashing with fastboot, now it won't boot into recovery, just hangs at the Google logo.
Still needs a bump from the power button to get it to boot normally.
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Ahh, that sucks! How are you *attempting to* access recovery... via reboot menu, via adb, or via 3-button press? It shouldn't matter, but you could try all three methods to see if any way will give you recovery access. Then, if/when you manage to get in, you could reflash again straight from recovery. I'm going to do some digging to see if I can find a better solution. I KNOW I've read about the same issue before, I know there's a solution... I just have to find it again.
Worse comes to worse, you might have to reflash stock recovery then reflash custom recovery. Might be a corrupt recovery img, but I will check and try some things out and let you know what I find.
Edited to add:
Yes. there was a bug in the older bootloader that bypassed/refused access to recovery... so since you restored stock, you probably need to update your bootloader to at least to version 4.18 (via fastboot). THEN you should be able to access recovery. I can't add links, but I can give you a text link once I find just the IMG file instead of the full firmware. Honestly, I never do backups so I don't have the file on hand. However, I may do one backup at least so I can extract my boot img and give it to you.

OK, so I found the info I was looking for.
From Elsewhere:
Steps:
Install latest nexus 7 bootloader.
This fixes the boot loader bug and now you can enter recovery from the bootloader screen.
Update the bootloader to at least 3.18. Make sure NOT TO DELETE THE BOOTLOADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot emphasize this enough!!!!!!!!!!! I bricked my first one this way.
Use
fastboot flash bootloader C:\>>>>>>\bootloader-grouper-3.18.IMG***
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Do NOT erase bootloader before you flash the new one. And after you have flashed the new one type;
fastboot reboot bootloader
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and check the bootloader version to make sure you succeeded.
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***Or whatever you name the boot img file!***
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/19608328/boot.img.zip --> This is from MY Nexus 7. It's Bootloader version 4.23, and works with JB 4.2.2- it does NOT have the recovery access bug.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/19608328/recovery.img.zip --> This is a copy of MY CWM, which I just updated to 6.0.3.6 yesterday.
I'd flash the bootloader, then flash your recovery of choice. Not being able to access recovery is a bootloader issue, not a recovery issue. The fact that you restored/reverted an older full firmware put you on an older bootloader that would not allow users to access recovery.
Try the new(er) bootloader, it should work. My device is a 16gb grouper Nexus 7 running 4.2.2. Before that, it ran 4.1.2 without any issues, so it should work to resolve the problem you're having.

TWRP Recovery showing error

Hey Guys,
I just rooted my nexus 4 again, after taking a sabbatical from this stuff.
I did the same thing as usual, unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp, rooted.
And it was working fine on stock.
Then I got a notification for the 4.4 update, and I made the mistake of doing that OTA.
Now my phone won't boot to recovery. I see a picture of an android with a red exclamation mark whenever I try to do that.
Anyone know what I should do?

J-Boxer said:
Hey Guys,
I just rooted my nexus 4 again, after taking a sabbatical from this stuff.
I did the same thing as usual, unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp, rooted.
And it was working fine on stock.
Then I got a notification for the 4.4 update, and I made the mistake of doing that OTA.
Now my phone won't boot to recovery. I see a picture of an android with a red exclamation mark whenever I try to do that.
Anyone know what I should do?
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You have the stock recovery on your phone. Just hit vol up to access it. If you want twrp just flash the image in fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, where recovery.img is the twrp image file
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T-Mobile OTA URL 5.0.1 LRX22C to 5.1 LMY47M

5.0.1 Build LRX22C OTA to 5.1 Build LMY47M "T-Mobile"
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-shamu-ota-LMY47M-from-LRX22C-fullradio.zip
I have LMY47D/E 5.1 on my phone.
Here are instructions on how to flash it without wiping.
Your bootloader MUST be unlocked already, if not, these instructions do not apply to you so don't do them, it won't work.
These are the steps I did that worked for me. No guarantees that it will work for you, or if it wipes or bricks your phone.
Basically, you're downgrading your phone to 5.0.1 then running the OTA. NO WIPE!!!
1. Turn off all security code/pattern lock/pin, set it to None. Set OEM Unlock in Developer Options on just in case.
2. Reboot phone to bootloader (adb reboot-bootloader), or Power+Vol Down while the phone is off.
3. Download the LRX22C system Image, and extract all the zips.
4. Run the following fastboot commands:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash system system.img
5. Restart bootloader (Not sure if it's necessary but I did it anyways)
6. Go to Recovery Mode from the bootloader.
7. Sideload this OTA from the stock Recovery.
8. Look at your phone and command window on pc, make sure everything is 100% or Success/Finish. If no Errors, then reboot phone and you should be golden!
Green Android with Red Exclamation mark is stock recovery. Press Power + Vol Up to activate the menus. I sometimes have to press them a lot to get it to show.
If your PC does not recognize ADB Sideload mode, unplug your phone and plug it back in, it should work. If not check Device Manager and reload ADB drivers.

nxt said:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-shamu-ota-LMY47M-from-LRX22C-fullradio.zip
5.01 to 5.1 M build OTA
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Thank You! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! lol thanks for sharing

How do i install this again what are the requirements

Looks like I'm reverting back to 5.01 to get this one.

Just installed it. Thank you!

iGoogleNexus said:
Just installed it. Thank you!
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Good job, mine is still optimizing apps, super slow, 160 of 202.

someone want to pull the radio out of it? i did, and flashed it, twice, but i keep getting an older radio version???

simms22 said:
someone want to pull the radio out of it? i did, and flashed it, twice, but i keep getting an older radio version???
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Radio is 95R, it's the same in the D system image.

nxt said:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-shamu-ota-LMY47M-from-LRX22C-fullradio.zip
5.01 to 5.1 M build OTA
I have LMY47D/E 5.1 on my phone.
Here are instructions on how to flash it without wiping.
You must be bootloader unlocked already, if not, these instructions do not apply to you so don't do them.
Basically, you're downgrading your phone to 5.01 then running the OTA. NO WIPE!!!
1. Turn off all security code/pattern lock/pin, set it to None.
2. Reboot phone to bootloader (adb reboot-bootloader)
3. Download the LRX22C system Image, and extract all the zips.
4. Run the following fastboot commands:
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash system system.img
5. Restart bootloader (Not sure if it's necessary but I did it anyways)
6. Go to Recovery Mode from the bootloader.
7. Sideload this OTA from the stock Recovery.
8. Look at your phone and command window on pc, make sure everything is 100% or Success/Finish. If no Errors, then reboot phone and you should be golden!
FYI, Radio is 95R, the E (Verizon build) is 98R
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I tried this earlier using the exact same steps, but when I select recovery, it just goes to an android with a spinning blue icon in its belly. And it just sits there. Any ideas?

the.emilio said:
I tried this earlier using the exact same steps, but when I select recovery, it just goes to an android with a spinning blue icon in its belly. And it just sits there. Any ideas?
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It's suppose to be an android with his belly open with a red ! mark on it. Then you have to do a Power + Up to get to the menus
That blue spinning one is something else. That's a flashing icon when it does a real OTA.

nxt said:
It's suppose to be an android with his belly open with a red ! mark on it. Then you have to do a Power + Up to get to the menus
That blue spinning one is something else. That's a flashing icon when it does a real OTA.
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Yeah I know what it should look like but its not. Then when I hold power and press up it says formatting /data. Weird. Been trying to figure out what it means for like the last 3 hours lol

Hi guys,
I reverted back to LRX22C with WUG's-no root or custom recovery and tried to ADB sideload the update and I get the error shown in the attached photo.
I did rename the file to "update.zip". Any help on this error message?
Thank you.
UPDATE ** Figured out why I was getting the error. I had the "No Encryption" option checked when I reverted so the update wouldn't take without the stock factory image. Flashed the stock image and it went through no problems at all. Now the question of the day is if I can get root and a custom recovery back on this damn thing!

I just finish side loading it......

mr pnut said:
I just finish side loading it......
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Are you in 5.1 bootloader?
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the.emilio said:
Yeah I know what it should look like but its not. Then when I hold power and press up it says formatting /data. Weird. Been trying to figure out what it means for like the last 3 hours lol
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Same not sure. Ended flashimg all the img, 47E

jay661972 said:
Are you in 5.1 bootloader?
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Same not sure. Ended flashimg all the img, 47E
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Yes sir.......

Sorry too far OT delete

kaos2569 said:
Hi guys,
I reverted back to LRX22C with WUG's-no root or custom recovery and tried to ADB sideload the update and I get the error shown in the attached photo.
I did rename the file to "update.zip". Any help on this error message?
Thank you.
UPDATE ** Figured out why I was getting the error. I had the "No Encryption" option checked when I reverted so the update wouldn't take without the stock factory image. Flashed the stock image and it went through no problems at all. Now the question of the day is if I can get root and a custom recovery back on this damn thing!
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I had the same problem then I remembered I was using Franco Kernel.
Just boot back to recovery and run fastboot flash boot boot.img where boot.img is from the 5.01 factory image file.
Then continue to recovery/OTA sideload procedure.
@nxt Maybe add an optional step to flash boot.img if anyone is using a custom kernel in the instructions?

LGSilva said:
I had the same problem then I remembered I was using Franco Kernel.
Just boot back to recovery and run fastboot flash boot boot.img where boot.img is from the 5.01 factory image file.
Then continue to recovery/OTA sideload procedure.
@nxt Maybe add an optional step to flash boot.img if anyone is using a custom kernel in the instructions?
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What if u already stuch with 5.1 47E bootloader, flash the one from op but when about tonto recovery, got the same woth the other guy, android with the spinning thing and not exclamation.

Anyone know what the difference is between the M and E builds? Is it just the radio that's different or something? Also, I just flashed the E build for the second time(redownloaded it) and notice that it came with the 98R radio instead of 95R(which I'm pretty sure came with it before.)

lainemac said:
Anyone know what the difference is between the M and E builds? Is it just the radio that's different or something? Also, I just flashed the E build for the second time(redownloaded it) and notice that it came with the 98R radio instead of 95R(which I'm pretty sure came with it before.)
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98R and E build is for Verizon phones. The D builds are for all other non Verizon nexus 6 phones. I went back to 95R because 98R was giving me calling issues.

"No Command" Stock Recovery Not Responding

I think I am having a similar issue to the OP in the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3267539
I have unlocked my boot-loader and rooted a flashed factory image of mdb08m using skipsoft.
So I want to flash the new OTA but despite unrooting and using the the function in skipsoft to unroot, remove files, and restore stock recovery the OTA failed. I have since then downloaded the the factory image and re-flashed the stock recovery but every time I go into recovery (to try and sideload) I get the red exclamation with the words "No command" underneath. I then can not do anything.....
Thankfully the phone boots and runs like normal yet I can not do the update ?
Any ideas please?

indyjonesUK said:
I think I am having a similar issue to the OP in the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3267539
I have unlocked my boot-loader and rooted a flashed factory image of mdb08m using skipsoft.
So I want to flash the new OTA but despite unrooting and using the the function in skipsoft to unroot, remove files, and restore stock recovery the OTA failed. I have since then downloaded the the factory image and re-flashed the stock recovery but every time I go into recovery (to try and sideload) I get the red exclamation with the words "No command" underneath. I then can not do anything.....
Thankfully the phone boots and runs like normal yet I can not do the update ?
Any ideas please?
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the ota will likely still fail if you were able to sideload it.
its been my experience with previous devices, you cant really remove root properly and make the phone 100% like it was. that probably why the update is failing.
frequently you need to flash the full stock img to make the phone clean enough for ota's.
i cant guarantee thats the case here, but is very likely.

If you get the 'No command' thingy you should try fastboot flashing the recovery.
That's what did the trick for me.

Casmo said:
If you get the 'No command' thingy you should try fastboot flashing the recovery.
That's what did the trick for me.
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Yeah I tried that but has not changes things

Did you hold power, tap VOL UP and release both? That is how you enter stock recovery.

fury683 said:
Did you hold power, tap VOL UP and release both? That is how you enter stock recovery.
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Can't believe I could not find that anywhere! thank you worked first time....

indyjonesUK said:
Can't believe I could not find that anywhere! thank you worked first time....
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You need to see whether your stock recovery can work with OTA successfully.

Thanks!
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Did you hold power, tap VOL UP and release both? That is how you enter stock recovery.
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OMG can't believe you have to do this while stuck in "No command", thanks a lot!

Bricked, bootloop tried all I can think of

I was on the last beta n4f26t, and flash TWRP successfully, then went to flash superSU from twrp, this when wrong and everything goes downhill from here. I tried flashing back the last update, in it's entirety following the Heisenberg guide for returning to stock didn't work, tried flashing twrp again still can't get into recovery (just boot loops) I tried a previous update NMF26F and got to the dead android recovery screen but when I tried to flash back the OTA nothing happened and went back to bootloop on reboot. I've used the nexus root kit and still nothing. What can I do to fix this? I've honestly looked up every resource I could think of before posting this here. really hoping I didn't perma brick my 6P

maddmarkk said:
I was on the last beta n4f26t, and flash TWRP successfully, then went to flash superSU from twrp, this when wrong and everything goes downhill from here. I tried flashing back the last update, in it's entirety following the Heisenberg guide for returning to stock didn't work, tried flashing twrp again still can't get into recovery (just boot loops) I tried a previous update NMF26F and got to the dead android recovery screen but when I tried to flash back the OTA nothing happened and went back to bootloop on reboot. I've used the nexus root kit and still nothing. What can I do to fix this? I've honestly looked up every resource I could think of before posting this here. really hoping I didn't perma brick my 6P
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Edit I was on NPG47I the lastest beta update not n4f26t

Hello... So now you only have access to the bootloader Or bootloader and stock recovery?
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can try:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot format userdata
Of course it will wipe your internal storage...

maddmarkk said:
Edit I was on NPG47I the lastest beta update not n4f26t
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I would concentrate on trying to get a working recovery first. Almost everyone who lost recovery mode never got their phone back- classic BLOD. First try fastboot FORMATTING recovery and then both fastboot flash twrp, and then fastboot boot twrp. If you can get a working recovery there may be hope. If you can never boot to recovery mode, I think you are done. From your bootloader screen, what is your bl version?

v12xke said:
I would concentrate on trying to get a working recovery first. Almost everyone who lost recovery mode never got their phone back- classic BLOD. First try fastboot FORMATTING recovery and then both fastboot flash twrp, and then fastboot boot twrp. If you can get a working recovery there may be hope. If you can never boot to recovery mode, I think you are done. From your bootloader screen, what is your bl version?
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just updated it to 3.67 from the 7.1.2 beta image

maddmarkk said:
just updated it to 3.67 from the 7.1.2 beta image
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Yes, but is that what is shown on your bootloader screen? How did you flash it? With flash-all.bat? Which 7.1.2 image did you flash and how did you do it?

v12xke said:
Yes, but is that what is shown on your bootloader screen? How did you flash it? With flash-all.bat? Which 7.1.2 image did you flash and how did you do it?
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BL: angler-03.6.7
Baseband: angler-3.81
I see all normal BL options and I flashed it with the nexus root kit and used https://developer.android.com/preview/download-712.html this image

I know with older versions of TWRP there was a problem with the EFS partition that contains the IMEI info. What version of twrp are you using??? I thought I bricked my Nexus 6p after restoring a backup but it was actually just me screwing up my EFS partition. The newer versions of twrp (i think 3.0.3 and up) fixed this problem. Still though, if it is that, and you flash a new twrp version it won't fix your problem. If you have the time search through the forum for the EFS partition fix. I don't know the commands off the top of my head but I know this helped a lot of people. Worth a shot.

maddmarkk said:
BL: angler-03.6.7
Baseband: angler-3.81
I see all normal BL options and I flashed it with the nexus root kit and used https://developer.android.com/preview/download-712.html this image
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OK, but when you try to boot to recovery, it bootloops? Never goes to recovery? Try the steps above to successfully flash the recovery partition using fastboot. I suppose you can use NRT, but download the latest version of TWRP and try both flashing and booting the twrp.img.

same boat
anxious to hear results: I can't get to recovery and am bootlooping - tried a bunch of things using Nexus Root Toolkit . Curiously enough earlier when I was trying to flash an older version or ressurection remix, even my TWRP would bootloop so I couldn't flash anything without it quitting - anyone ever hear of that happening?

mikeygeer said:
anxious to hear results: I can't get to recovery and am bootlooping - tried a bunch of things using Nexus Root Toolkit . Curiously enough earlier when I was trying to flash an older version or ressurection remix, even my TWRP would bootloop so I couldn't flash anything without it quitting - anyone ever hear of that happening?
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Hello... Try looking here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/boot-loop-death-nexus-6p-t3533528

v12xke said:
OK, but when you try to boot to recovery, it bootloops? Never goes to recovery? Try the steps above to successfully flash the recovery partition using fastboot. I suppose you can use NRT, but download the latest version of TWRP and try both flashing and booting the twrp.img.
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I have flashed TWRP 3.1 and I can not boot into recovery, I flashed it manually with fastboot flash recovery "image"

maddmarkk said:
I have flashed TWRP 3.1 and I can not boot into recovery, I flashed it manually with fastboot flash recovery "image"
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Hey... Did you try to boot TWRP?
From bootloader: fastboot boot twrp.img
If this fails and you only have access to the bootloader, i think you are SOL.
Good luck...

5.1 said:
Hey... Did you try to boot TWRP?
From bootloader: fastboot boot twrp.img
If this fails and you only have access to the bootloader, i think you are SOL.
Good luck...
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you meant do this in the fastboot CMD right? if so then it just boot loops :'C

maddmarkk said:
you meant do this in the fastboot CMD right? if so then it just boot loops :'C
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Yep from bootloader:
fastboot boot TWRP.img
I don't have any other idea sorry...
You can try to contact Google or Huawei. Even being out of warranty, some people have had their device replaced.
Good luck...

maddmarkk said:
you meant do this in the fastboot CMD right? if so then it just boot loops :'C
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Are you able to get into recovery and adb sideload a stock OTA from the google developer website? That's always saved me when I've had problems.

DEVILOPS 007 said:
Are you able to get into recovery and adb sideload a stock OTA from the google developer website? That's always saved me when I've had problems.
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Guess you didn't read the rest of the the thread...

We don't need more posts about bootloop. There is a main topic that has been discussed for multiple pages:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/boot-loop-death-nexus-6p-t3533528
I personally had the issue and had to RMA the phone. I suggest you do the same.

5.1 said:
Guess you didn't read the rest of the the thread...
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Yeah honestly I couldn't be bothered to be perfectly truthful

so i'm going thru the same thing as OP.
I need help.