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Factory image 5.0 is out.

On the official google page. I'm a newbie and can't do outside links.

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

Only WiFi out so far it seems..
Am I blind, or did the Google Now launcher disappear? (I set up as new device, as I have both WiFi and LTE, and couldn't see which were which) I thought you just start Google Now and choose to use as launcher (so I can swipe from left to access Now) Someone please remind me?
Otherwise seem smooth (based on all of 5 mins usage. Used latest preview before)
Bah! I had to install Google Now Launcher...

oyoy said:
Only WiFi out so far it seems..
Am I blind, or did the Google Now launcher disappear? (I set up as new device, as I have both WiFi and LTE, and couldn't see which were which) I thought you just start Google Now and choose to use as launcher (so I can swipe from left to access Now) Someone please remind me?
Otherwise seem smooth (based on all of 5 mins usage. Used latest preview before)
Bah! I had to install Google Now Launcher...
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I guess they chose to have users install the Launcher from the Play Store. I was scratching my head for a minute also.

I've just flashed the stock factory image, word of warning... It took me 10 minutes for it to boot so be patient!

topgeardave said:
I've just flashed the stock factory image, word of warning... It took me 10 minutes for it to boot so be patient!
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Booting it now, glad someone said something, was wondering what was taking so long.

Mine has taken at least 20 minutes at the initial boot (spinning colors) screen. Anyone else taking very long?

Help!
On wugfresh when i enter the md5, it says mismatch, how do i fix this? Can you post the hash here? I tried the one for razor several times but to no avail.

JeremyNSL said:
Mine has taken at least 20 minutes at the initial boot (spinning colors) screen. Anyone else taking very long?
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It's normal just wait it out.

i haven't been following my N7 at all since i got the Tab S, but is there root out for 5.0 on this thing yet? i thought i remembred seeing it somewhere ..

Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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BrickMeNot said:
On wugfresh when i enter the md5, it says mismatch, how do i fix this? Can you post the hash here? I tried the one for razor several times but to no avail.
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Same here, searching and can't find anything.

jayochs said:
i haven't been following my N7 at all since i got the Tab S, but is there root out for 5.0 on this thing yet? i thought i remembred seeing it somewhere ..
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I'm running Scott's build and it has root so yeah it's doable, just don't know how to do it on the factory image.

Root
Is there a stable way to root the official factory image of lolipop? Can I just flash something in recovery like the past? I am not sure what the word is on rooting now that the official images are out.

gleggie said:
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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No and yes. You need it unlocked to install the image and they recommend locking it when done but you're not going to want to. It returns it to stock Lollipop so no root.

SuperSU 2.19 beta is working fine for me.
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Can anyone confirm if double tap to wake is working?

gleggie said:
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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Correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure it won't relock bootloader but it will lose root.

iaguilera14 said:
Correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure it won't relock bootloader but it will lose root.
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Correct mate
mjones73 said:
Can anyone confirm if double tap to wake is working?
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Nope, its an N6/N9 feature only
gleggie said:
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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You lose root and recovery but your tablet doesn't relock

Thanks for all the quick replies, i'll flash the latest SuperSU after I flash the ROM

"There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details

"There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details
I got this message, I cannot view my files on my computer. I flashed the latest factory image and did a factory reset, flashed the vendor file, but no luck. What else could it be? Drivers?

an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?

Already unlocked Bootloader.

640k said:
an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?
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I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?

did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347

09eric09 said:
I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?
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unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr

dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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No.

dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you

It fixed my problem on Nexus 6p after rooting to Cataclysm
Thanks!!

toenail78 said:
your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you
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09eric09 said:
No.
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dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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yangqi said:
unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr
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superchan08 said:
Thanks!!
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Hi Guys,
Anyone successfully got rid of this? i've been running Catacalysm with elementalx with no issues. But suddenly i wanted to try layers and one of the layer i tried made me to loop at colorful dots screen that turn into android. But it never turned to android and didn't boot.
i tried to restore nandroid, flash catacalysm again etc., but nothing worked. Finally i had to flash all the factory image (from bootloader to vendor) again. then restored the latest data nandroid. i had my finger print set and following http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928 i removed locksettings.db file to successfully get in the system.
however, on every restart i get this error message that my phone has an internal problem and manufacturer to be contacted. I am afraid to flash the nexus 9 fix, as someone reported that its spoiling his touch screen.

Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.

steviemch said:
Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.
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Thanks! Easy fix!

Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.

erichjelm said:
Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Do not flash that nexus 6 image!! Do not flash or install any zip or image that is not expressly for your phone!!
This is the forum for the Nexus 6p. You will have better luck finding the answer to you question somewhere here (Nexus 5x forum). If you have installed an image or zip of any type from anywhere other than that forum (or official google downloads) you are probably going to have a bad day. Good luck.

I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!

erichjelm said:
I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!
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No worries, mate! I have found solutions to problems in forums that were not for my phone. Just pay attention to where you post you questions. The fact that you are using google first puts you years ahead of some people I've seen posting. Definitely no reason to apologize twice. :highfive:

Found the fix in the form of a ZIP in Nexus 9 forum.
Ha.
Thanks, again!

Can anybody verify that this works for the 6p before I flash a zip and Jack my phone up any further? Lol

How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?

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How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?
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With a file browser, head to /System/build.prop and look for this line "ro.build.description" and your system software should be listed after the Android version. I believe this is also listed in Settings/About Phone. You can view which Vendor you have installed in /Vendor/build.prop. Make sure both match up each month when you update.
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Post MHC19l update camera does not work at all

So i recently updated to the new mhc19l version on my nexus 6p (this is not android N, just the latest android update for the 6p). I did it via the flashfire method following this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvs0JQswTWw&feature=youtu.be
I dont have multirom so i didnt do the stuff it mentioned about that. At first I thought I was successful and everything was working great. I reflashed xposed to the latest version, and updated my elemental X kernal too.
But now when I do anything with the camera the phone gets really weird. Post reboot the camera preview will work only once. If I take a photo it crashes. And every time I try to do anything with the camera involved the thing will crash and not even load preview anymore. That includes 3rd party apps like snap chat. Also I can't edit quick setting tiles in system ui as it tells me system ui tuner has crashed, but that i can live with. The camera issues I can not live with.

None of that happens with my rooted 6p on the same build. I think you need to look at xposed, the kernel changes and all the other jiggerypokery you've done. I'd do begin by reflashing the factory image and do this manually either using Heisenberg's extremely clear guide, or by the flash-all.bat command that google supplies in the factory build. Then you can check camera, flash recovery (again, using Heisenberg's guide, it takes but a couple of commands), then root, add xposed, kernels and all that special sauce. Do it step by step, then you'll know when something goes wrong and only have to fix that.

Thank you for your help. I'll check that out. Do you think it may be because I updated from a pretty old build? (808L) I skipped a few updates and went right to the latest one, could that cause any problems?

Not really. I think it's because you've done too much using a tool and without checking things after each step. Stop using tools like flashfire when you don't understand what they do and get yourself up to speed with using the commands. After that, you'll spot where things have gone wrong and be able to fix or troubleshoot it within the community. No one can help you when it's an issue that could caused by one or more of a hundred things you've tinkered with.
It's not hard and worth the little bit of busy work and brain thought. You'll enjoy it!

Yea I like to tinker and stuff. It's just the customizations with dashclock and stuff that I don't want to lose. But I did app backups so hopefully I won't.

Something probably went wrong during the flash process. I highly doubt xposed or kernel modifications are to blame. I keep 12 xposed modules running at all times with kylo kernel which I have heavily modified with EX kernel app. Read Heisenberg's guide and learn to flash images properly and you should be good to go.

Before I do any reflashing today can anyone do me a favour and upload their camera APK?
Im just hoping it has something to do with that. Last ditch effort.
And thanks for the help guys

So i gotta ask. Using flashire only is it possible to lock the bootloader and flash small incremental updates without a problem? Its a bit sad to have a unlocked bootloader...
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and313 said:
So i gotta ask. Using flashire only is it possible to lock the bootloader and flash small incremental updates without a problem? Its a bit sad to have a unlocked bootloader...
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You can't flash anything with a locked bl. Locking the BL is nothing but trouble if you like to tinker.
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and313 said:
So i gotta ask. Using flashire only is it possible to lock the bootloader and flash small incremental updates without a problem? Its a bit sad to have a unlocked bootloader...
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Locking the bootloader is nothing but trouble. You know what's sadder than having an unlocked bootloader? Having a bricked phone because an OTA failed and your bootloader is locked. If that happens there's no way to save it.
dirtyuzbek said:
Before I do any reflashing today can anyone do me a favour and upload their camera APK?
Im just hoping it has something to do with that. Last ditch effort.
And thanks for the help guys
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What method did you use to update? Did you use an OTA zip? Or factory images? I'd Is there a reason you used Flashfire instead of updating the proper way?

Any Advice ?
Heisenberg said:
Locking the bootloader is nothing but trouble. You know what's sadder than having an unlocked bootloader? Having a bricked phone because an OTA failed and your bootloader is locked. If that happens there's no way to save it.
What method did you use to update? Did you use an OTA zip? Or factory images? I'd Is there a reason you used Flashfire instead of updating the proper way?
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Hello you seem very knowledgeable on the subject. I just picked up a 6P and was wondering how does encryption affect things such as TWRP and root. Do you advise to disable encryption on the device for ease-of-use in TWRP and root.

naruto.ninjakid said:
Hello you seem very knowledgeable on the subject. I just picked up a 6P and was wondering how does encryption affect things such as TWRP and root. Do you advise to disable encryption on the device for ease-of-use in TWRP and root.
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Look at my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Deception isn't necessary anymore, as long as you use the latest TWRP you should have no problems.

did it flash the vendor?

Heisenberg said:
Locking the bootloader is nothing but trouble. You know what's sadder than having an unlocked bootloader? Having a bricked phone because an OTA failed and your bootloader is locked. If that happens there's no way to save it.
What method did you use to update? Did you use an OTA zip? Or factory images? I'd Is there a reason you used Flashfire instead of updating the proper way?
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Wait.. If the bootloader is locked and a ota fails you cant oem unlock it?
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and313 said:
Wait.. If the bootloader is locked and a ota fails you cant oem unlock it?
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No, because if the OTA fails you won't have access to the option in Developer Options to enable OEM unlocking. Trust me, you want to have that bootloader unlocked. You don't wanna end up like the other guys who had to send their phone back for repair because they locked it.

Heisenberg said:
No, because if the OTA fails you won't have access to the option in Developer Options to enable OEM unlocking. Trust me, you want to have that bootloader unlocked. You don't wanna end up like the other guys who had to send their phone back for repair because they locked it.
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Right... I did not think that the first step (enable bootloader unlock from dev options) is actually necessary.
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TWRP - What to backup?

Coming from many years with Samsung phones, I have only had to backup system, data and cache to save a rom setup. On the 6 P there are a lot of options. I'm on WEDA Audiophile rom but want to make a backup to try a different one. What do I need to select in TWRP to save everything needed to go back to this rom?
Thanks for any advice, Jack

Data, System, Boot, Vendor should do the trick.

midmadn said:
Coming from many years with Samsung phones, I have only had to backup system, data and cache to save a rom setup. On the 6 P there are a lot of options. I'm on WEDA Audiophile rom but want to make a backup to try a different one. What do I need to select in TWRP to save everything needed to go back to this rom?
Thanks for any advice, Jack
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Make a backup of your EFS first and keep it safe in case. Make sure you are using the latest TWRP (3.0.2-3) to avoid problems. Backup system, boot and data. You don't actually need the vendor.
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ultyrunner said:
Make a backup of your EFS first and keep it safe in case. Make sure you are using the latest TWRP (3.0.2-3) to avoid problems. Backup system, boot and data. You don't actually need the vendor.
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Thank You.

ultyrunner said:
Make a backup of your EFS first and keep it safe in case. Make sure you are using the latest TWRP (3.0.2-3) to avoid problems. Backup system, boot and data. You don't actually need the vendor.
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Latest version of TWRP is 3.0.2-2, no? This is like the 3rd or 4th time I've seen "3.0.2-3" mentioned, but per the official TWRP site and everywhere I've seen, 3.0.2-2 is the latest....so just figured I'd clarify

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Latest version of TWRP is 3.0.2-2, no? This is like the 3rd or 4th time I've seen "3.0.2-3" mentioned, but per the official TWRP site and everywhere I've seen, 3.0.2-2 is the latest....so just figured I'd clarify
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I am on Tapatalk so hard to grab a URL. Search for 3.0.2-3 on XDA, should be in the TWRP fatal flaw thread. Unofficial but published by one of the devs, rid of the bugs of -1 & -2.
Edit: Here you go ... https://idlekernel.com/twrp/nexus/ (Angler version of course)
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I am on Tapatalk so hard to grab a URL. Search for 3.0.2-3 on XDA, should be in the TWRP fatal flaw thread. Unofficial but published by one of the devs, rid of the bugs of -1 & -2.
Edit: Here you go ... https://idlekernel.com/twrp/nexus/ (Angler version of course)
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Very interesting, good to know thanks!!

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Very interesting, good to know thanks!!
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NP. The thanks button works too
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ultyrunner said:
NP. The thanks button works too
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Haha thanks for the reminder

Locking bootloader question

I have unlock and rooted my phone at one point and returned everything to stock image two years ago. Recovery is the android recovery. The Nexus 6p had multiple OTA upgrades from Android 7 to 8.1.0 . Do I need to flash the factory image or can I just lock my bootloader via fastboot ?
I'm going to sell the phone and I was thinking of locking the bootloader before sending it out.

desilva79 said:
I have unlock and rooted my phone at one point and returned everything to stock image two years ago. Recovery is the android recovery. The Nexus 6p had multiple OTA upgrades from Android 7 to 8.1.0 . Do I need to flash the factory image or can I just lock my bootloader via fastboot ?
I'm going to sell the phone and I was thinking of locking the bootloader before sending it out.
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You can lock the bootloader since you're using the stock rom. Please be sure to remove your email accounts from the phone prior to selling the device.
Factory Reset Protection will prevent any new buyers from using the device without inputting your email and password credentials to first sign into the device.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You can lock the bootloader since you're using the stock rom. Please be sure to remove your email accounts from the phone prior to selling the device.
Factory Reset Protection will prevent any new buyers from using the device without inputting your email and password credentials to first sign into the device.
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Perfect ! So it doesnt matter that it's been updated multiple time (OTA) as long as it's stock rom ? Sorry I dont want to brick it prior to sending to the seller. Appreciate the respond !

desilva79 said:
Perfect ! So it doesnt matter that it's been updated multiple time (OTA) as long as it's stock rom ? Sorry I dont want to brick it prior to sending to the seller. Appreciate the respond !
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Nah, not at all. You're welcome!
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