Root Issues in bootloader mode

Biaviian · Dec 3, 2014

So I got a new phone via a return of a defective phone. The new phone will not recognize the "USB Data Cable" in fastboot mode. It will recognize that it is charging but not that it is connected to a computer. The "old" N6 will connect using the same USB cable and port, in fastboot mode. One thing I noticed is that I wasn't given the option to approve the connection to my computer on the new phone. I assume this is causing the issue but I am not sure how to force it.

Any ideas? Does that even make sense?

Oh, yes, I can connect to the computer with the phone in running mode and access the SD partition. Also USB debugging is enabled.

Biaviian · Dec 3, 2014

OK so I figured it out. Even though I already used this computer to unlock my other N6 I had to re-install the driver manually and then all was good.

Biaviian · Dec 3, 2014

And now I'm in a bootloop. I can't win with this N6. On the upside, the speaker is amazing!!!

Biaviian · Dec 3, 2014

Holy cow that was crazy. So on a normal boot I was stuck in a boot-loop with the custom recovery image flashing/looping not the typical Android colors. Then I solved that and got a loop of the android colors. Now I am finally booted, stock, and unlocked.

halon · Dec 4, 2014

Looks like you solved all your problems by yourself! LOL

lunatic59 · Dec 4, 2014

Sometimes all it takes is talking things out ... even with yourself.

Glad you got it all worked out.

Biaviian · Dec 11, 2014

Son of a biscuit butterer. I am in the same bootloop after flashing the stock 5.0.1 image. My N6 hates me. I didn't have any issues with my last three Nexus phones. At least I know how to fix it this time.

lunatic59 · Dec 11, 2014

Did you just flash the system? There is a new radio too and an update to the bootloader.

Biaviian · Dec 11, 2014

lunatic59 said:
Did you just flash the system? There is a new radio too and an update to the bootloader.

No, I went through the entire process manually without using the flash_all script. The issue is how many times I reboot and in which order, throughout the flashing process. I realized that I follow 1 set of instructions then have the issue then following another set and all is good. I deleted the first set.

Biaviian · Dec 11, 2014

This set: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008

Code:

fastboot flash bootloader C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/system.img
fastboot flash userdata C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/userdata.img
(Note: this command will wipe your device (including /sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked.)

fastboot flash boot C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/boot.img
fastboot flash recovery C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/recovery.img
fastboot erase cache

Causes me issues.

This set: http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-flash-a-nexus-factory-image-manually.706533/

works like a charm.

jj14x · Dec 11, 2014

I had the same issue - just needed "fastboot flash cache cache.img" at the end

Root Issues in bootloader mode

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