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N4 not showing up at all on PC

I'm not sure when this problem first appeared. For whatever reason, my phone doesn't show up at all when connected to either of my two PCs. It must have when I first rooted the phone (to load ChainSU) but I'm not sure if the problem is recent or occurred immediately thereafter.
USB debugging is disabled. When I plug my phone into a computer, it attempts to install the MTP Driver and fails. When I uninstall my device, it disappears and I'm unable to manually install the driver's I've downloaded from other threads. When I load into the Bootloader, my device is recognized by Fastboot.
I'm hesitant to factory reset as this will leave me unable to root if the problem persists, which is important to me as I can get rid of the yellow tint on this screen.
Any thoughts?
Edit: $10 via Paypal for anyone who successfully helps me to a solution!

Are you definitely sure usb debugging is disabled? The phone should install as a portable device on your pc. Also ensure to enter your password onto your phone when connected otherwise the phone will not show up its contents.

Make sure for windows media player to be updated to the latest, for the windows mtp driver.

duraeas said:
I'm not sure when this problem first appeared. For whatever reason, my phone doesn't show up at all when connected to either of my two PCs. It must have when I first rooted the phone (to load ChainSU) but I'm not sure if the problem is recent or occurred immediately thereafter.
USB debugging is disabled. When I plug my phone into a computer, it attempts to install the MTP Driver and fails. When I uninstall my device, it disappears and I'm unable to manually install the driver's I've downloaded from other threads. When I load into the Bootloader, my device is recognized by Fastboot.
I'm hesitant to factory reset as this will leave me unable to root if the problem persists, which is important to me as I can get rid of the yellow tint on this screen.
Any thoughts?
Edit: $10 via Paypal for anyone who successfully helps me to a solution!
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There are a few things you can try. Have you tried uninstalling the drivers completely then reinstalling from the toolkit? In the past, I've had issues where the phone wouldn't be accessible in some way on one computer but would be fine on another, so maybe try a different computer to try to narrow down the problem as to whether it's an issue with the phone or the computer? Also, this may sound a bit ridiculous, but simply switching USB cables and / or ports has fixed detection issues for me in the past as well--something to consider.
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Remove any existing drivers (while phone is connected), do the same for other android devices if you have any, then reboot and install Universal Naked Drivers. Have always had success with this driver pack.

Rizy7 said:
Are you definitely sure usb debugging is disabled? The phone should install as a portable device on your pc. Also ensure to enter your password onto your phone when connected otherwise the phone will not show up its contents.
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100% sure on both counts.

I have this same issue with my rooted nexus 4, I've tried 3 different computers and several cables and it never connects to the PC and only charges the phone. It doesn't even give me option to choose media files.

I've had this issue before, my Nexus/Computer was acting in complete stupidity. When connecting the phone to your computer you will see a notification saying "Connected as a media device" on your phone, just touch it, and change it to "Camera (PTP)". It might access the camera for you, but It actually accessed the storage for me.

YeledKaki said:
I've had this issue before, my Nexus/Computer was acting in complete stupidity. When connecting the phone to your computer you will see a notification saying "Connected as a media device" on your phone, just touch it, and change it to "Camera (PTP)". It might access the camera for you, but It actually accessed the storage for me.
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Thats not the problem, it doesn't give any option. It doesn't show up on the computer at all and only charges. It's the same for every computer.

yuriorkis said:
I have this same issue with my rooted nexus 4, I've tried 3 different computers and several cables and it never connects to the PC and only charges the phone. It doesn't even give me option to choose media files.
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I'm thinking we've screwed something up with the phone's side of the MTP protocol - mine is totally independent of the cord/computer used. All the correct drivers installed.
Have you tried Factory Resetting? I'm really hoping this is a workable option.

If you have a recovery back up the current Rom and flash stock and see if it's working
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if the phone is locked with a pin/password/pattern unlock it.

I had same problem on my pc yesterday. Even if the drivers installer showed up that installation was successful, somehow for a mtp mode system was using some other Microsoft driver. Correct one was only used in ptp mode. So when I connected n4 in mtp mode storage wasn't available, when I switched to ptp mode everything was fine. Turn on your usb debug, switch on mtp and connect. Go to device manager in system, find your nexus there and rmb on it and manually reinstall driver. After this my n4 is visible in system in mtp mode again.
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my screen is cracked and phone is useless now (replacement coming tomorrow) can i connect it and wipe it back to factory before i have to send it out?

K0v4L said:
I had same problem on my pc yesterday. Even if the drivers installer showed up that installation was successful, somehow for a mtp mode system was using some other Microsoft driver. Correct one was only used in ptp mode. So when I connected n4 in mtp mode storage wasn't available, when I switched to ptp mode everything was fine. Turn on your usb debug, switch on mtp and connect. Go to device manager in system, find your nexus there and rmb on it and manually reinstall driver. After this my n4 is visible in system in mtp mode again.
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The problem is that even if I switch between MTP and PTP it still does nothing, I have tried multiple cables, computers and have reflashed the ROM and wiped the device but it still does not connect with the PC. This is frustrating.

yuriorkis said:
The problem is that even if I switch between MTP and PTP it still does nothing, I have tried multiple cables, computers and have reflashed the ROM and wiped the device but it still does not connect with the PC. This is frustrating.
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Is yours able to connect during Bootloader/Recovery? Fastboot/ADB have no trouble recognizing my device.
It's really odd that if these things work, meaning your USB connection is fine, replacing the all of software fixed nothing... unless MTP occurs at a much lower level of the OS (maybe kernel is corrupted?)

I've got a similar problem that others have posted - PCs not detecting my N4. I got it last Friday (2/1) from Google and after the registering process and updating to 4.2.1, I connected it to my Win7 laptop and it showed on the PC as a drive. But since I couldn't copy/paste Office docs to that drive and had to do that through Dropbox, I didn't bother trying to reconnect until Monday, at which time the PC didn't detect it. Neither will one other Win7 nor two XP (both with WMP10) PCs. Have tried multiple cables, all of which work with other Android devices (pre 3.0). I've seen several suggestions on this and other threads, but one major issue I'm having is that some of the fixes require enabling USB Debugging. For the life of me I can't find that option in the N4's Settings. Unlike my other phones, there is no Applications subcategory under Settings on my N4 (4.2.1, Build JOP40D). Can anyone help me find that option? TIA.
Edit - Found answer. Click on Build in About Phone setting 7 times. That activated Developer options. Now to try the fixes which require USB Debugging mode turned on.

MTP Mode not working

Hey,
So I got my D802 today and I want to do the whole Root, Recovery, ROM shenanigans.
But for the love of god I cant connect the phone in MTP mode, so I cant Root, nor install a recovery.
I cant connect to the LG PC Suite either.
Any Ideas?

what connection type are u choosing after plugging it into the computer? are u running Windows, Mac, Linux? Windows will work with mtp out of the box but I think Mac and Linux need phone drivers installed. Windows will need drivers when you're ready to "unlock" using adb.
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Right, so I´m running Win7 64 Bit
I tried multiple USB Ports, rebooting PC and Phone, resetting Phone and now i´m all out of ideas
I never had any problems with the other phones I rooted and unlocked on this Computer

E-I-K-E said:
Right, so I´m running Win7 64 Bit
I tried multiple USB Ports, rebooting PC and Phone, resetting Phone and now i´m all out of ideas
I never had any problems with the other phones I rooted and unlocked on this Computer
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when you first plug in your phone it gives you the option to install the drivers needed to connect in the different modes, if not on the top right corner of the menu with charge/mtp/pc software it should have the option to install the drivers

E-I-K-E said:
Right, so I´m running Win7 64 Bit
I tried multiple USB Ports, rebooting PC and Phone, resetting Phone and now i´m all out of ideas
I never had any problems with the other phones I rooted and unlocked on this Computer
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you never said what connection type you're choosing on the phone after plugging it in. there are a few options and change how the phone is seen by Windows. some options won't have it display as an mtp device or as a drive letter in my computer.
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Usb cable problem?

Try toggle usb debugging
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Really Weird
I'm having the same issue. I'm running OptimusG3 v1.3, I've never had an issue with it before, I used MTP to transfer files yesterday, worked flawlessy, now it won't. I was trying to map the G2 as a network drive, I installed LGPCSuite, a couple of other software that should be inconsequential, and suddenly my phone says connected as MTP, but my laptop won't recognize or show the device in My Computer. I get installing device drivers prompts, I used the hardware and devices troubleshooter which told me 'LGE Android MTP Device has a driver problem' and LGE Mobile USB Modem has a driver problem. Reinstall device driver -> completed, but still not fixed. I installed LG's universal uSB tool or whatever, no fix. I have no idea wth is up (It's not a USB debugging accidental toggle either). I'll try uninstalling PCSuite. I though it would be more useful

Nexus 4 will not show up on Computer

Nexus 4 when plugged in with 2 different cables (both capable of transferring MTP as tablet transfers files and connects as MTP just fine) don't do anything and just charge the phone . No "connected as a media device" notification. Checked settings and it's on debugging mode as well as MTP mode but still not being recognised and the same applies for PTP. Phone has been factory reset and still does not get recognised by computer. Device Manager doesn't pick up anything either. No ADB, Nexus 4 name in Device Manager. What's the problem and how can i get it to show up on computer as an MTP device? The phone's not rooted and is Android Version 5.0.1 Lollipop.

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Had the same issue my USB port on my Nexus 4 was going bad, but it was still charging the phone. I replaced the port and was back in business.
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XDA Visitor said:
Nexus 4 when plugged in with 2 different cables (both capable of transferring MTP as tablet transfers files and connects as MTP just fine) don't do anything and just charge the phone . No "connected as a media device" notification. Checked settings and it's on debugging mode as well as MTP mode but still not being recognised and the same applies for PTP. Phone has been factory reset and still does not get recognised by computer. Device Manager doesn't pick up anything either. No ADB, Nexus 4 name in Device Manager. What's the problem and how can i get it to show up on computer as an MTP device? The phone's not rooted and is Android Version 5.0.1 Lollipop.
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You could try and install ADB drivers . It might help the pc detect.
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32bit
N4 will not show up as MTP in android
If you want to use MTP, it is supported in TWRP recovery.
Boot into TWRP recovery and you can view and transfer everything in N4 /root via windows explorer on PC.

mine once had MTP work flawlessly until i start to done this and that, now whatever i did only PTP works
boot to TWRP? sadly nothing work ?

groovepeppy said:
mine once had MTP work flawlessly until i start to done this and that, now whatever i did only PTP works
boot to TWRP? sadly nothing work ��
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash or boot into TWRP recovery, it supports MTP.
If you have any connection problems between PC and TWRP MTP, it is likely driver related.
You will need to look in Device manager on PC while phone is connected.
Download the howto_driver.zip from the "15 seconds ADB Installer thread" and follow the picture tutorial contained in the zip file. This should fix your connectivity issues.
If you are sill having connection issues, You could try and install ADB drivers . It might help the pc detect.
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32bit
Then go back through the picture tutorial in the howto_driver.zip
Best of luck

Nexus 4 Update
Took it to phone technician who replaced battery port on phone. He didn't do a good job on the reassembly of the Nexus 4 when replacing phone battery port and fixed it. Drivers install now.

Calvin Vongola said:
Nexus 4 Update
Took it to phone technician who replaced battery port on phone. He didn't do a good job on the reassembly of the Nexus 4 when replacing phone battery port and fixed it. Drivers install now.
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Glad you got it sorted out :good:

Need help computer wont recognize my pure

recently my pc stopped recognizing my moto x pure, when ever i plugged it in.
image of message when trying to connect it to pc. https://gyazo.com/46462150a83c04bbda51efb98904dd68
i have the drivers installed already and i retried to uninstall and reinstall the drivers.
i tried many usb cables and ports. still not working. it charges the phone but will not do anything els.

Don´t use an usb hub connect it directly to the usb port.

cpagallardo said:
Don´t use an usb hub connect it directly to the usb port.
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I'm trying connect it to the back of pc USB ports, no luck sometimes it won't even show up anything.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

StreetkillnHD said:
I'm trying connect it to the back of pc USB ports, no luck sometimes it won't even show up anything.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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does it sound when you connect it?
What OS are u using?
have u install ADB Drivers?
did your pc/laptop recognize flashdrivers?

cpagallardo said:
does it sound when you connect it?
What OS are u using?
have u install ADB Drivers?
did your pc/laptop recognize flashdrivers?
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The only thing it does when inplug it in is charges..
I recently flashed back to stock mm I was running trupure it was fine then it would connect and recognized by PC.
I have installed and installed adb driver many times.
My PC does recognize my other phone LG g3.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

StreetkillnHD said:
The only thing it does when inplug it in is charges..
I recently flashed back to stock mm I was running trupure it was fine then it would connect and recognized by PC.
I have installed and installed adb driver many times.
My PC does recognize my other phone LG g3.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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Reinstall ubs host driver (Not the cellphone one)
Use another cable.
Put your Phone in MTP mode in the options above when asking just charge or transfer pictures MTP or Mass Storage.

cpagallardo said:
Reinstall ubs host driver (Not the cellphone one)
Use another cable.
Put your Phone in MTP mode in the options above when asking just charge or transfer pictures MTP or Mass Storage.
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how do a reinstall usb host driver,
i also tried 5 different usb cables before no difference..
it never asks anything when i plug my phone in, nothing pops up in the notification like it should.

StreetkillnHD said:
how do a reinstall usb host driver,
i also tried 5 different usb cables before no difference..
it never asks anything when i plug my phone in, nothing pops up in the notification like it should.
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Tap on the "Charging mode" notification when your USB is connected and you'll get a pop-up that let's you select MTP mode.
Alternatively you can go to Device Manager and look for any error icons (think they're yellow triangles - been a while since I used a PC). Right click and uninstall all the offending ones, the disconnect and reconnect your device via USB.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

rickbosch said:
Tap on the "Charging mode" notification when your USB is connected and you'll get a pop-up that let's you select MTP mode.
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Nothing shows up about that notification. No notification at all.

still havent fixed this issue..

Pull down menus / enable mtp

lafester said:
Pull down menus / enable mtp
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like i been saying theres nothing in the pull down, no notification about my phone being pluged in just just the battery icon charging in status bar

Did you do a full wipe?

StreetkillnHD said:
like i been saying theres nothing in the pull down, no notification about my phone being pluged in just just the battery icon charging in status bar
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In a lot of MM roms, you have to go in to developer options and select MTP under 'MTP configuration' in there. Even if it's selected already, tap it again and it should pop up asking what to do when device is connected on the pc. $5 says that does the trick. Easy but surprisingly tough one. One other problem I'm running into lately with the new windows 10 is that it has driver signing enabled by default and often rejects the driver you install or just doesn't use it even if it's installed. So if the driver is the problem (or more accurately windows 10 is refusing to acknowledge the installed driver), you might need to disable driver signing enforcement. Here's a link how to do that: http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/

benjmiester said:
In a lot of MM roms, you have to go in to developer options and select MTP under 'MTP configuration' in there. Even if it's selected already, tap it again and it should pop up asking what to do when device is connected on the pc. $5 says that does the trick. Easy but surprisingly tough one. One other problem I'm running into lately with the new windows 10 is that it has driver signing enabled by default and often rejects the driver you install or just doesn't use it even if it's installed. So if the driver is the problem (or more accurately windows 10 is refusing to acknowledge the installed driver), you might need to disable driver signing enforcement. Here's a link how to do that: http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
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Okay yes i tried the mtp in dev options , didnt work at all still not recognized, ill try the other thing u said.

StreetkillnHD said:
Okay yes i tried the mtp in dev options , didnt work at all still not recognized, ill try the other thing u said.
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Weren't you having quick charge problems too? Is it possible your phone's USB port has a hardware problem?

jason2678 said:
Weren't you having quick charge problems too? Is it possible your phone's USB port has a hardware problem?
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Maybe yes

but i hope not, but it seems that way

Did you ever flash the stock factory images?
Guess you can't if the comp doesn't recognize

lafester said:
Did you ever flash the stock factory images?
Guess you can't if the comp doesn't recognize
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I did flash stock mm and that's when this started happening, I flashed stock mm because I was having issues with turbo charge on a ROM I was using. But flashing back to stock mm didn't help and now I can't even connect my phone to my PC..

6P not recognized by any computer

I have a 6P running on android 8.1 SuperXE rom. And when i tried to run Substratum and it asked me to download the Andromeda app to make it work so I did. Then i went on my Desktop downloaded the script for that followed all the instructions. Now after running the script a couple times my phone no longer works with adb. It is not a computer problem because I have tried to plug it in on multiple computers that have the right drivers installed and none of them work. It seems to be a problem with my phone.
I have tried factory resetting my phone uninstalling and reinstalling drivers. Nothing seems to work.
Has anyone ever run into a similar situation?
Also the error that shows up is USB device not recognized, "the last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it." It says this on both my windows computers, and my Linux laptop. So I know it has nothing to do with the phone cord or the computer.

Snowlandghost said:
I have a 6P running on android 8.1 SuperXE rom. And when i tried to run Substratum and it asked me to download the Andromeda app to make it computer.
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It's probably the chord try another one. And if you root your phone with magisk you won't need Andromeda and Android pay still works. I'm on SuperXe also and don't have any issues. It's pure stock with some add-ons and customization.

Check with another cable or clean flash a stock rom via fastboot to see if the issue still persists, mm,n or o, it doesn't matter.
Edit: first go to Dev options and reenable USB debbuging and set USB configuration to mtp, may a phone reboot is required.
Edit: to reset the USB debugging authorization is worth a try too.

Exodusche said:
It's probably the chord try another one. And if you root your phone with magisk you won't need Andromeda and Android pay still works. I'm on SuperXe also and don't have any issues. It's pure stock with some add-ons and customization.
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The first time I installed 8.1 it said it required Andromeda to run, but after I wiped my phone and re installed 8.1 it worked without it. Which was weird.
coremania said:
Check with another cable or clean flash a stock rom via fastboot to see if the issue still persists, mm,n or o, it doesn't matter.
Edit: first go to Dev options and reenable USB debbuging and set USB configuration to mtp, may a phone reboot is required.
Edit: to reset the USB debugging authorization is worth a try too.
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I went out and got a new cord and now it is working thanks for the advice. It's weird though because nothing was wrong with the cord before this incident.
But thanks for the advice it was the cord I have a new one and no problems thus far.

Not to hijack this thread but I am having a similar issue. My nexus 6p and an old Nexus 6 will not connect to any computer. I have used different cables and still no dice. I have a Nexus 9 that connects fine. Both Nexus 6 and 6p charge on the cables but will not connect to computer. Any thoughts or suggestions. Again have tried different usb ports in same computer 3 different computers and multiple cables.

McAwesome said:
Not to hijack this thread but I am having a similar issue. My nexus 6p and an old Nexus 6 will not connect to any computer. I have used different cables and still no dice. I have a Nexus 9 that connects fine. Both Nexus 6 and 6p charge on the cables but will not connect to computer. Any thoughts or suggestions. Again have tried different usb ports in same computer 3 different computers and multiple cables.
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???
May start from scratch with the drivers, download usbdeview (simple Google search) and get rid of all nexus and or android installed drivers. Reset USB debugging and authorization on the phones, set to mtp, do a reboot and do a fresh connect.
???

coremania said:
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May start from scratch with the drivers, download usbdeview (simple Google search) and get rid of all nexus and or android installed drivers. Reset USB debugging and authorization on the phones, set to mtp, do a reboot and do a fresh connect.
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Neither my Nexus 6p nor the 6 show up in usbdeview. Only the Nexus 9. Tried revoking. Have done factory reset set to mtp turned debugging off then on restarted phone different cables still doesn't show up in usbdeview.
Also the point of all this was to try to get this to work with my Mavic Pro drone. Which also does not recognize my 6p and thinking about this now my car also does not auto launch Android auto like it used to and in fact does not work at all. Phone charges from usb but does not seem to communicate.
Faulty phone maybe?
Is there a way to get off Oreo without having usb access? Not currently rooted and the apk's I have tried seem not to work.

McAwesome said:
Neither my Nexus 6p nor the 6 show up in usbdeview. Only the Nexus 9. Tried revoking. Have done factory reset set to mtp turned debugging off then on restarted phone different cables still doesn't show up in usbdeview.
Also the point of all this was to try to get this to work with my Mavic Pro drone. Which also does not recognize my 6p and thinking about this now my car also does not auto launch Android auto like it used to and in fact does not work at all. Phone charges from usb but does not seem to communicate.
Faulty phone maybe?
Is there a way to get off Oreo without having usb access? Not currently rooted and the apk's I have tried seem not to work.
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It's strange that your n6 and n6p both don't communicate.
If you got TWRP installed you can root and flash what ever you want with flashfire. Or with TWRP itself. But never ever flash bootloader and radio with flashfire, it isn't necessary all the time anyway.
Or is your n6p completely stock ???
Uhh, I do miss my Nexus 6