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Is it a good idea to purchase a Nexus 6?

Never did the glass thing. I've fielded too many questions about them interfering with proximity sensors or the screen itself to trust them. I'm not that careful with my phone and have traveled extensively with it and it looks as pristine as the day I unboxed it ... almost.
I have used them for a while, and they seem to protect it very well. I'm rough on my phones, and I have had several glass screen protectors break, but never the screen.

I guess I should update this thread: I just purchased a 64GB Nexus 6 from Swappa for $220. I am actually excited to get it as I have wanted a Nexus 6 since they came out. Hopefully I am not disappointed with my purchase. Thanks everyone who gave me feedback, it was appreciated!
 
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Will do, thanks! Is the 7.1.1 update difficult?

Depends where you're starting from. This thing originally shipped with 5.0 so if it's "factory fresh" it would be better to just flash the factory image and be done with it. If it's rocking 6.1, you can just grab the OTA twice (once up to 7.0 and then again up to 7.1.1)
 
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Depends where you're starting from. This thing originally shipped with 5.0 so if it's "factory fresh" it would be better to just flash the factory image and be done with it. If it's rocking 6.1, you can just grab the OTA twice (once up to 7.0 and then again up to 7.1.1)
I'll let you know when I get it what's on it.
 
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ultimately, I think if you want stock google or close to it, that OnePlus 3T is pretty enticing at $440 for a New phone..
Only the display keeps it form being a line by line contender with a lot of flagships...
I maybe be a OnePlus 4 (or likley5) customer. They may skip using 4 for cultural reasons.

I'll check it out, I heard the OnePlus is pretty good. What's the cultural reason for skipping 4?
 
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Here's my opinion on the Nexus 6, absolutely nothing compares with it. Everything Google has put out since the 6 has been a step down and four steps back. From the get go the Nexus 6 didn't get respect nor was marketed very well. Google only produce a limited number of devices which lead to some consumers waiting for months to acquire one.
The Nexus 6 was discontinued in 2015
The Nexus brand discontinued in 2016.
I know those some red flags. Two more would be the Nexus 6 will eventually stop receiving security patches. Android N will probably be the last major system update. The
So would I purchase another 6,?? In a heat beat
The Nexus 6 probably won't get Android N or any other major upgrade/update, how ever you can always install it yourself
 
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Google has stated outright that 7.1.1 (Nougat) will be the last official upgrade for the N6, but I was perfectly happy with it on 6.1, so as long as I can get security patches for a while, it will continue to rock!

The thing with the N6 was that it was the first true flagship Nexus (with a price tag at the time to match). They didn't skimp on anything and included all the best features of the day (for Nov. 2013). All the previous Nexii were built on the premise of providing a decent, but affordable device, which meant they had to under-spec them to keep the price down. They have never tried to flood the market and there have always been availability issues with every Nexus/Pixel phone.

I've looked at other flagships since and every one felt like I'd be stepping back or forced to endure a Manufacturer pushing their crap on me, so no thank you. My biggest concern is that one day I will have to replace it, but with WHAT?
 
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Google has stated outright that 7.1.1 (Nougat) will be the last official upgrade for the N6, but I was perfectly happy with it on 6.1, so as long as I can get security patches for a while, it will continue to rock!

The thing with the N6 was that it was the first true flagship Nexus (with a price tag at the time to match). They didn't skimp on anything and included all the best features of the day (for Nov. 2013). All the previous Nexii were built on the premise of providing a decent, but affordable device, which meant they had to under-spec them to keep the price down. They have never tried to flood the market and there have always been availability issues with every Nexus/Pixel phone.

I've looked at other flagships since and every one felt like I'd be stepping back or forced to endure a Manufacturer pushing their crap on me, so no thank you. My biggest concern is that one day I will have to replace it, but with WHAT?

WHAT indeed. Will there ever be something that I like for the "specs" and love and have an emotional connection to? I am hopeful, but I fear that no matter what, when I "upgrade" some part of me will be let down and feel like .... I gave up something I will miss.
 
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My (current - and last) wife is the one bright spot in an otherwise gray world. :p

I did leave one thing out. I love NEXUS and I love Fi, which means I have to buy into something google in the future or go looking for another service provider (meh) and an "unlocked" phone so I can still play a bit.

Once you go Nexus - can you ever go back? Can you taste the sweet nectar of freedom only to give that up to be shackled to locked bootloader? :rolleyes:
 
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Depends where you're starting from. This thing originally shipped with 5.0 so if it's "factory fresh" it would be better to just flash the factory image and be done with it. If it's rocking 6.1, you can just grab the OTA twice (once up to 7.0 and then again up to 7.1.1)
It arrived with 7.1.1, and so far I like it!

One question though: both SuperSU and Root Checker show that the phone is rooted, but Amplify shows its not. Any ideas?
 
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I would trust SuperSU over Amplify (The battery app?) My guess is Amplify is saying it's not rooted because you haven't given it root permission.

Is the bootloader unlocked?

When I open Amplify it says it's granted superuser permissions. It looks like Amplify isn't recognizing a lot of roots from the reviews.

I'm not sure if the bootloader is unlocked or not, how do I tell? I'm sorry, I have not rooted a device since my Samsung Galaxy S3!
 
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I'm not sure if the bootloader is unlocked or not, how do I tell?

The "hard" way is to power off the device and then hold volume down + power until it boots into fastboot menu. It will tell you the device status. The easy way is to reboot your phone. When it powers-on you'll see a little lock symbol at the bottom if it's locked (closed hasp) then the bootloader is locked. If it's open, then it's unlocked. :)
 
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The "hard" way is to power off the device and then hold volume down + power until it boots into fastboot menu. It will tell you the device status. The easy way is to reboot your phone. When it powers-on you'll see a little lock symbol at the bottom if it's locked (closed hasp) then the bootloader is locked. If it's open, then it's unlocked. :)
Thanks! It says "device is unlocked," so I'm assuming that the bootloader is unlocked.
 
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Awesome! Do you by chance know anything comparable to Amplify to help with battery life?

Yes ... nothing.

Frankly, I've found that any of the so-called battery saver/extender apps are just smoke and mirrors and interfere more with the smooth operation of the phone than any potential benefit. Just let Android do it's thing and you should easily see a full day+ of use per charge.
 
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Yes ... nothing.

Frankly, I've found that any of the so-called battery saver/extender apps are just smoke and mirrors and interfere more with the smooth operation of the phone than any potential benefit. Just let Android do it's thing and you should easily see a full day+ of use per charge.

Awesome, I'll keep it as is then. I've not had any issues yet with the battery life, but I haven't been doing anything intense yet.
 
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I have a N6 as well and have the same problem you guys are having. WHAT to do when it comes time. I paid big bucks for the Mate 9 and although the phone was a 10 out of 10 right off the bat, it is a GSM phone only. With my job I need coverage in my area and AT&T does not meet that requirement but VZW does, so I sent it back.(Amazon is the best!) It is by far one of the best phones I have owned! I have the boot loader unlocked and it is rooted with a custom rom (Dirty Unicorns). I am absolutely in love with the phone! I again, just like you guys, have a battery that lasts all day even though I have charged it every night for over 2 years! I have never had a screensaver on the phone and the screen is in pristine condition! I have looked at the new LG V20 but it has boot looping issues like all LG phones have had! Oh well.....................I will just keep the N6 until something sparks my eyes.
 
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I have a N6 as well and have the same problem you guys are having. WHAT to do when it comes time. I paid big bucks for the Mate 9 and although the phone was a 10 out of 10 right off the bat, it is a GSM phone only. With my job I need coverage in my area and AT&T does not meet that requirement but VZW does, so I sent it back.(Amazon is the best!) It is by far one of the best phones I have owned! I have the boot loader unlocked and it is rooted with a custom rom (Dirty Unicorns). I am absolutely in love with the phone! I again, just like you guys, have a battery that lasts all day even though I have charged it every night for over 2 years! I have never had a screensaver on the phone and the screen is in pristine condition! I have looked at the new LG V20 but it has boot looping issues like all LG phones have had! Oh well.....................I will just keep the N6 until something sparks my eyes.
My Nexus 6 is doing phenomenal right now, but I am not looking forward to when the time comes. I like the Google Pixel, but it doesn't have wireless charging. The only other option would be the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, but every time I go from stock Android to one of the OEM's skins, I miss stock Android. My only complaint about the Nexus 6 is that it will not fit in my car mount. I have used it internationally, and like that I can disable LTE to save battery life.
 
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It still is. :)

As for updates, officially I am on 7.1.1 which is the latest version and I expect to continue to get security patches for a while. This is over two years after it's release which is outstanding, so it will be current until I would say late summer.

Unofficially, being a Nexus, and one of the better built ones IMHO, I would expect the developer community to provide custom ROMs through Android "O" at least (Oreo? O'Henry? Oatmeal Cookie? ;) ). It should be a very serviceable phone through 2018. :D
Interesting. I've been stuck on 7.0 forever and haven't received security updates since October. Otherwise my phone has been wonderful.
 
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If you get a phone from Swappa and quiz the owner there, you can find a phone with only a few months use. There is a guy with a refurb there now for $200 that is only 3 months old (he says). No affiliation with this seller.

https://swappa.com/listing/JXS788/view

I would get them to post a pic of Something they have from Google or Motorola that says how old their phone is.

Bruce in Ocala, Fl
 
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