I want to root my Nexus 6p - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want to root it so bad but I have not even the slightest clue on how to use adb command or any of that. I'm surprised this phone being pure Google doesn't have one click root. I have even tried finding some one on Craig's list but no luck.
Oh well I guess I'm stuck on stock
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Uhh, are you trolling?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
There is a guide for this

Just an opinion, if you have no clue how to use adb, fastboot, and other things like that, you have no business rooting your phone. Routing can sometimes cause problems that require you to use these tools to fix them
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There's a step by step guide that walks you through it.
If you have no idea how to root, I have to ask, why do you even want root?

I second posts #4 and #5. Just leave the phone alone and forget you even found this website.

If I have a problem that needs to get fixed only with adb I would b screwed no doubt but I was once pretty savvy with the Roms n stuff like that
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XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
If I have a problem that needs to get fixed only with adb I would b screwed no doubt but I was once pretty savvy with the Roms n stuff like that
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Instead of berating you for not having any experience with adb and fastboot (like some other members are doing here) I'm going to encourage you to learn. It isn't hard, once you've learned how to use it you'll wonder why it took you so long. I have a detailed guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
It explains everything in detail, in a way that should be easy to understand, from installing adb/fastboot on your PC, to unlocking your bootloader, and everything else. Have a read.

Heisenberg said:
Instead of berating you for not having any experience with adb and fastboot (like some other members are doing here) I'm going to encourage you to learn. It isn't hard, once you've learned how to use it you'll wonder why it took you so long. I have a detailed guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
It explains everything in detail, in a way that should be easy to understand, from installing adb/fastboot on your PC, to unlocking your bootloader, and everything else. Have a read.
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At least make sure you have a backup phone just in case something happens.

dratsablive said:
At least make sure you have a backup phone just in case something happens.
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Did you mean to quote me?

Heisenberg said:
Did you mean to quote me?
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Nope.

dose
if i root my nexus 6p will i lose dose also my phone is not rooted as yet but sometimes my camera works and sometimes doesn't

carinfex said:
if i root my nexus 6p will i lose dose also my phone is not rooted as yet but sometimes my camera works and sometimes doesn't
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Root doesn't affect Doze at all.

or maybe you can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit

darkalex97 said:
or maybe you can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit
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It's better for a beginner to learn how to use fastboot, it's essential knowledge for anyone who's modifying their device.

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Mac one-click unlock and root guide?

There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...
kalipedia said:
There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...
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My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
nexus7root (dot) com/nexus-7-root/how-to-root-nexus-7/
My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
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Would you mind posting an update once you do this?
Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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pmgreen said:
Would you mind posting an update once you do this?
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Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Are you glad you rooted? Anything to look out for/be overly cautious about?
fodawim said:
Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root method. I used ADB to unlock/root my G1 and G2 phones back in the day, but for some reason I'm hesitant with this Nexus - also because there are a few different methods out there and all seem slightly different and pointing to different files, etc., so I'm not sure which is up to date, etc.
Uometydev said:
Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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I don't have VMware...
Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root ...
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Believe the method from the link that was posted.
From other conversations, it sounds like one-click isn't the best method

Bought new Nexus7 should i update OTA?

I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
ben805 said:
I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
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Update, unlock, root. In that order.
Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root...
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...deodex, flash tablet ui patch.
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Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root. In that order.
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Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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There's never a new way, it's always the same way. No update will "break" this.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock (this only have to be done once, it will remain unlocked unless you manually re-lock it)
fastboot flash recovery your.recovery.image (to flash a custom recovery)
Boot into recovery and apply the su zip of your choice if you merely want to root or if you want to flash a rom the rom of your choice (assuming these already reside on internal storage).
atticusmas said:
It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
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If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
MRsf27 said:
If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
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http://bit.ly/yf2x50
atticusmas said:
http://bit.ly/yf2x50
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lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
MRsf27 said:
lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
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Glad to be of service.
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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It is okay to use. BUT...it is always best to learn how to use adb. You know, just in case something ever goes wrong.
It is not like Apple's device, you will always be able to root and all, you dont have to be scared
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ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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I really like Wug's toolkit, I know there's a few so I'm not positive if the one you're referring too is wugs or another one, but I reccomend using wugs, and following its step by step on setting up drivers properly.
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I get it tomorrow!

Get my nexus 7 tomorrow. Just want to know what to look for so I know if I have a good device. So far I've seen issues with: dead pixels, bad speakers, lifted screens,.... anything else I'm missing? What should I do.. take it back to the store or contact Google? Thanks Also buying it from the store I should still get the play store credits correct? Kind of looking forward to that. Would be a total downer if I don't.
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All the best and congrats at the same time for your purchase !! Have a look at the Home Screen thread and yes, download Nova Launcher if you wanna experience the home screen in the landscape mode. btw, I have ordered mine too. sadly, it will take 2-3 weeks to arrive.
woot!
BTW, there a simple build.prop edit to make the homescreen auto rotate, all you do is add this line to your build.prop and reboot.. launcher.force_enable_rotation=true
simms22 said:
woot!
BTW, there a simple build.prop edit to make the homescreen auto rotate, all you do is add this line to your build.prop and reboot.. launcher.force_enable_rotation=true
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Is it necessary to root the device to make the above code work ? Also, people have experienced slight bugs with it. I might be wrong but that's what I read in the forums here.
eddy4823 said:
Is it necessary to root the device to make the above code work ? Also, people have experienced slight bugs with it. I might be wrong but that's what I read in the forums here.
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Yes root is required.
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eddy4823 said:
Is it necessary to root the device to make the above code work ? Also, people have experienced slight bugs with it. I might be wrong but that's what I read in the forums here.
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ÜBER™ said:
Yes root is required.
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I'm just assuming, and can be very wrong since I don't use adb, but its probably possible to add that line to the build.prop with adb. its much easier with root though(root explorer). knowing ÜBER™, he'll probably have it rooted as fast as did
Yup. Unboxing. Signing in... playing with it... then rooting.
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ÜBER™ said:
Yup. Unboxing. Signing in... playing with it... then rooting.
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cool. I hope I will do the same but I am ZERO when it comes to knowledge of rooting a device.
eddy4823 said:
cool. I hope I will do the same but I am ZERO when it comes to knowledge of rooting a device.
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for any nexus its really easy. heres the process in a nutshell..
1. fastboot oem unlock
2. fastboot a custom recovery(twrp or cwm, i recommend twrp)
3. flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your custom recovery
4. reboot
5. profit
no need for root toolkits, youll learn nothing from them.
eddy4823 said:
cool. I hope I will do the same but I am ZERO when it comes to knowledge of rooting a device.
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That's a 5min job, check my signature.
TECK said:
That's a 5min job, check my signature.
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hmm, only took 3-4 minutes here.. without instruction. maybe the difference in time was the reading part :silly:
simms22 said:
for any nexus its really easy. heres the process in a nutshell..
1. fastboot oem unlock
2. fastboot a custom recovery(twrp or cwm, i recommend twrp)
3. flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your custom recovery
4. reboot
5. profit
no need for root toolkits, youll learn nothing from them.
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hahaha, couldn't understand S#!t.. I told u I am Zero when it comes to rooting knowledge.
eddy4823 said:
hahaha, couldn't understand S#!t.. I told u I am Zero when it comes to rooting knowledge.
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do a little reading, familiarize yourself with the words/terms, youll pick it up. what scares and messes up most are the words. the process is actually very easy but the word/terms make it seem intimidating.
I remember when I thought I was going to get my tablet the next day I ordered from Google, so I had to wait for UPS to bring the tablet to me.
Camped the tracking site every day, and it said the estimated date was exactly 3 days from purchase. The day it was supposed to arrive, the information on the site updated like all my other packages (left the shipping warehouse and was marked as out for delivery). Waited all day, got nothing, and eventually late in the day the order was rescheduled for like 2-3 days later :/
UPS Live support said it was a shipping mistake. Can't recall what was exactly said, but it was almost as if they were blaming Google for shipping the package later then mentioned...
Also, I never actually manually rooted my device, but would you just flash a custom recovery, push a CWM-flashable superuser file (either Superuser, or SuperSU), and then flash it for root? And then after that, I think you can install busybox somehow?
No... Im going out to get it tomorrow. As long as Google gives my payout like they should.
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Well lazy Google didn't pay me my money... so I won't be getting it till tomorrow. :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
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simms22 said:
I'm just assuming, and can be very wrong since I don't use adb, but its probably possible to add that line to the build.prop with adb. its much easier with root though(root explorer). knowing ÜBER™, he'll probably have it rooted as fast as did
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in this case you would need to run a unsigned kernel and then remound system as root

Noob[Q] Rooting

Hi guyz
Please don't get angry, I know its a stupid question but don't want to take any risk, as I live in India and I won't be able to do anything if the phone gets spoiled / bricked.
Which is the most easy way and reliable of rooting the device?
Links to respective threads will be highly appreciated..
Cheers
Enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993331
this is the best you ... u wont get anywhere better than this... and it works enjoy
a search would always help :angel:
from a fellow indian
yogeshmha said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993331
this is the best you ... u wont get anywhere better than this... and it works enjoy
a search would always help :angel:
from a fellow indian
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Thanks man . I have done lots of **** with Sammy,.it had Odin. I felt safe, LG had no such options
Any more views. Suggestions ?
You can also look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
Some guides go into more detail about certain things than others but the procedure to unlock the bootloader and root that they all describe is basically the same.
Also take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010338
It provides a lot of good information and also gives a brief run down of some of the basic fastboot and ADB commands.
You can always use one of the toolkits to root your phone but to me it's better to do it manually. You get a better understanding of how everything works and you're better prepared to deal with any issues that might arise.
Get back to us with what you ended up doing.
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ftarules said:
Get back to us with what you ended up doing.
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sure. Ill be rooting in a couple of days
Rooted using fast boot commands

Where Can I Find The MDB08L Modified Boot Image For Root?

Where can I find the MDB08L modified boot image for root?
Hi, just received my Nexus 6P today from Google Canada, and found the tutorial "How to Root the Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X on Windows, Mac, or Linux—The Foolproof Guide"(can't post the link as a new user... ).
But this tutorial is only for Build Number MDB08K, where mine is MDB08L... Just wondering where can I find the Modified Boot Image for MDB08L or should I use the same image mentioned in that tutorial for my MDB08L? I did found the factory Boot Image on Google forum for Angler MDB08L, but I guess this is the factory one which is not "modified"...
Any help or suggestion is welcomed. Thanks ahead!
Sheldon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62924043
In step 6 read the 3rd paragraph. You can use that one there.
ac16313 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62924043
In step 6 read the 3rd paragraph. You can use that one there.
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Thanks a lot ac16313!
Should I follow the steps in the thread you posted or I can still use that tutorial for rooting my phone? My only concern is in that tutorial, it says "
The new method roots your device without modifying Android's system partition at all—hence the systemless root moniker. This means that fewer of Android's built-in security measures need to be bypassed in order to gain root access, and in turn, early reports even indicate that Android Pay works with this new method.
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" which makes me feel safer for using Android Pay...
SheldonZ said:
Thanks a lot ac16313!
Should I follow the steps in the thread you posted or I can still use that tutorial for rooting my phone? My only concern is in that tutorial, it says "" which makes me feel safer for using Android Pay...
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No problem I can't answer that since I don't know the answer to that myself sorry :\
ac16313 said:
No problem I can't answer that since I don't know the answer to that myself sorry :\
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No worries ac16313, I might just wait few more days and see if there is some new modified Boot Image for MDB08L coming out. Thanks anyway!
SheldonZ said:
No worries ac16313, I might just wait few more days and see if there is some new modified Boot Image for MDB08L coming out. Thanks anyway!
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Let me know if you do body, i'm on the same build too!

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