/r/Nexus6P

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A subreddit for the latest news and discussions regarding the Huawei Nexus 6P!

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1

Failed to mount /vendor (no such device)

I'm trying to flash lineageos 17.1, from PixelBoot, and when I try to flash it through newest twrp(with the bootfix), it says failed to mount /vendor no such device. I've repeated the process and nothing. I've flashed the stock vendor.img, nothing. Any ideas? Thanks 😊

4 Comments
2024/02/21
04:41 UTC

1

Can't flash .img files

Because of this problem, cant flash twrp or img files.

Warning: skip copying bootloader image avb footer (bootloader partition size: 0, bootloader image size: 3637248)

0 Comments
2024/01/25
06:06 UTC

35

Ressurection remix

Now to root it

8 Comments
2024/01/19
02:58 UTC

3

LineageOS 18.1 rooting

I've got my 6p running lineageos 18.1, and i cant figure out how to root. ive found no information on it at all. any info? thanks and sorry if this is redundant

2 Comments
2024/01/18
03:03 UTC

57

There are People Still Using This Phone?!

It's been almost a decade I can't believe I get notified for new posts on this sub, apparently this phone is still not dead.

Last I checked mine still works but its useless since it doesn't connect to wifi.

44 Comments
2024/01/04
17:13 UTC

3

Screen went black

I haven't touched the phone in about 2 weeks. While I can hear the buttons and lock sound, the screen remains entirely black. Attempted a restart, but it doesn't appear to solve the issue. Additionally, the front LED doesn't illuminate during charging. Any thoughts on what might have caused this??

0 Comments
2024/01/04
12:57 UTC

1

nexus 6p just not booting after applying fix

i applied the 4 core fix using fastboot flash boot N2G48B_4Cores.img and now its stuck on the google logo with the unlock icon at the bottom. it just doesnt boot. id appreciate any help!

2 Comments
2024/01/04
03:51 UTC

5

Using the 6p as a daily driver

So I read that there's common bootlooping issues, and I'll look into that more. Is the fix going to affect performance? And I plan on putting lineageos on it, but are there better roms for it? Thanks

24 Comments
2023/12/24
18:45 UTC

2

Spare hospital phone

Is this phone worth 50 pounds

2 Comments
2023/11/25
20:46 UTC

2

Do you get 1440p option on youtube on nexus 6p?

I'm not getting 1440p option on youtube on nexus 6p.

1 Comment
2023/10/23
23:19 UTC

5

How to avoid bootloop of death?

I bought a second hand nexus 6p. It's working fine. Is there any way to avoid bootloop of death?

2 Comments
2023/10/23
15:26 UTC

7

Bootloop even after disabling cores

Back in 2019 my 6p started to bootloop. I did some reading and found a guide that explained that it was a problem with 2 of the cores. I disabled those cores and it was fine up until I stopped using it in 2020. I recently started using it again a few months ago and it was fine until yesterday when it began to bootloop.

It gets to the screen that asks you to enter your pattern then once you enter it the google animation plays forever. Is there any fix for this that someone can point me to? I thought that disabling the 2 high performance cores was supposed to fix this for good. Any help is appreciated.

4 Comments
2023/04/19
12:08 UTC

5

Changing splash screen on Nexus 6p

I have nexus 6p, unlocked bootloader, installed lineage os and twrp. As finishing touch i wanted to change splash screen, how can i do it?

2 Comments
2023/02/02
07:59 UTC

0

Nexus 6p: bootloop + unlock + install twrp + install new custom rom

Hello

I picked up a Nexus 6p I found sitting in a window sill after a bike ride. No ID was on it for me to try to return it to anyone.

I noticed it has boot loop AND the boot loader is NOT unlocked.

Can you send me instructions how to:

Fix boot loop

Install TWRP

Unlock the boot loader

Install custom ROM

I'm not sure which order I need to do this in.

I have already tried various methods I found online to get into the phone and enable USB debugging but I cannot get into the phone because it asks me to enter previous owner's email which I DO NOT have. I even tried the blow dryer thing.

Basically what I want to do is make this phone fully functional with TWRP and custom ROM with full functionality!

Can someone please help me here with the above? Thanks

7 Comments
2022/12/26
13:12 UTC

15

Dead Nexus 6P comes to life for a bit

Like many others my Nexus 6P decided to not turn on anymore out of nowhere. This happened around 4 years ago. If I press and hold the power button or a different combination of power button and volume up or down, nothing happens except for the red led blinking.

A couple of days ago I was again playing around with it pressing different buttons hoping something happens. Then I connected it to a cable which was connected to my PC and left in. A couple of minutes later the screen turned on and the battery charging sign came up. There was no percentage, only a battery with a thunderbolt sign in it indicating that there isn't any charge in there.

Ideally at this point I should have left it as it is and let it charge. Unfortunately I got a bit too excited and tried to turn in on ( pressing the power button) and the screen went blank. Since then I have been trying to reproduce what happened but no luck. When I connect it to my laptop I do here sound suggesting a USB decide is detected but nothing more.

Does anyone know what happened and have suggestions on what more can I try?

6 Comments
2022/10/23
10:24 UTC

11

What to do with mint 6p

So long story short, I still have a 6p I purchased new that I barely used. I would turn it on occasionally to make sure the battery was fine and charge it to 40-60% and then turn it off again.

The phone is basically brand new with a screen protector/case and according to accubattery the battery health is still 91%. It seems like it isn’t worth much online so I am trying to think of what to do with it. My new phones are all eSIM so swapping to it from my iPhone 14 or S22 is not realistic but I hate to see it go to waste.

Any ideas what to do with this thing or is it just best kept as a backup phone for an emergency?

12 Comments
2022/10/10
21:56 UTC

9

any updates to boot loop fixes in 2022?

I dont care about making the phone work, it's very old and I've moved on, but it has data I want off of it. it goes to the Google screen and restarts continually. I can get to the bootloader screen and it says:

  • console NULL
  • Battery OK
  • Device is LOCKED
  • Qfuse Status: ENABLED
  • Off-Mode-charge: ENABLED
  • Download Mode: DISABLED

Ive tried freezing it and the blow-dryer method but neither get me past the Google screen.

I can get into recovery mode and see these options:

  • Reboot system now
  • Reboot to bootloader
  • Apply update from ADB
  • Apply update from SD card
  • Wipe data/factory reset
  • Wipe cache partition
  • Mount /system
  • View recovery logs
  • Run graphics test
  • Power off

I wiped cache partition but it didnt help anything, and wiping data would defeat the purpose.

17 Comments
2022/09/13
19:34 UTC

16

Which device you are using after 6P?

57 Comments
2022/08/21
23:08 UTC

6

What is the best lineage OS version?

Hi, so I got bored of the stock android 8 and I want to make my Nexus feel a little bit newer by using a more modern OS, I tried the PE 10 but that messed up the battery and performance, and the stock Os feels outdated, so what is a great Lineage OS version that looks great/ modern and performs great?

2 Comments
2022/08/09
12:38 UTC

8

What is a light weight ROM for the nexus 6P?

Hi, so I am looking for a light weight software for the 6P, I have tried the normal version and the pixel experience one but my battery life and speed had to suffer, is there a Rom that is fast for the phone?

3 Comments
2022/08/03
22:15 UTC

17

Pixel 6a arrived yesterday: I'm sending it back and sticking with my 6P for now.

The weirdest thing is, I started to miss the 6p as soon as I swapped out the sim card. The Pixel 6a is noticeably smaller (narrower), despite its 6.1 diameter screen. The 5.7 cm screen on the 6p is bigger when you factor in the unused black area around the screen . The 6a finger scanner is also quite finnicky, often taking three or four attempts before allowing access. The Pixel 6a is a great phone, I'm not trying to find fault with it, but I genuinely thought I was getting a phone that was similar in size to the 6p. I'll pay more attention to ALL the online dimension specs in future. Big hands need big phones :)

Oh, the RMA in the Google store allows you to select 'phone to small' as a reason for returning. :)

Edit: typo.

17 Comments
2022/07/28
16:08 UTC

6

is there any recommended website or company that are trusted and ships batteries for nexus 6p worldwide?

The only two places i thought about are AliExpress and eBay, but both are a place for scammer and such. So it's hard to determine if the battery am getting is good or not

7 Comments
2022/07/22
17:45 UTC

6

Is there a Trick to Removing the SIM Card ?

I have a new phone and am trying to move the SIM Card from my Nexus 6P to my new Phone.

On my new phone it is really simple, just press the sim card removal tool into the small hole and the tray pops out.

On my Nexus 6P I am not having any luck. It feels like I can press the tool much deeper than my new phone, but the tray isn't popping out.

Any tips or is it perhaps just jammed in there from being too old?

If I take it to the store and they cannot figure out it, what happens?

3 Comments
2022/07/18
02:17 UTC

11

Nexus6P Migrate to Pixel Issue

I have a new Pixel 6 Pro which I am trying to setup.

It told me to connect the USB-C from my Nexus6P into both my new and old phone. On the Nexus6P it said the USB Data Transfer Tool app was turning on. I clicked on it and all it says is:

Connected to your new device

Preparing...

It's been about 15 minutes and there has been no change.

Would anyone have an idea what might be wrong? Could it perhaps be due to the very old age of the Nexus 6P? If it matters I have developer mode on in my Nexus 6P.

1 Comment
2022/07/16
00:06 UTC

7

How to Turn Off Nexus6p Screen from Software? Broken Side Button

I was in a car accident and one unfortunate result is that all of my side buttons (power button, volume button) are now stuck and cannot be pressed.

I always leave my phone on, never turning it off. I can use the finger print hardware to turn the display on, but I am not able to turn the display off, having to instead wait the 30 seconds or w/e for it to turn off.

Is there a way to turn off the screen from software instead of using the buttons?

I guess I should go buy a new phone anyways since as soon as this phone shuts down I won't be able to turn it back on, right?

6 Comments
2022/07/13
23:26 UTC

9

How to upgrade to Android 10 properly on Nexus 6P?

Phone works great from stock but when I upgrade to Android 10 my WiFi no longer will connect to the phone. I wonder if I'm using the wrong recovery (TWRP) or do I have to flash a new bootloader or vendor image to make it work right! Phone works fine on android 8 but not so much when I upgrade.

5 Comments
2022/06/21
23:46 UTC

10

Is there life after death?

After ~6 years of service my 6P died. Battery performance was very bad, had random shutdowns while taking photos or watching videos when the charge was below ~60% and it didn't last more than a few hours anyway. All in all I still managed to use it in the last months basically always connected to a power source or a power bank. Yesterday I was watching a video with the battery at 90%, I disconnected the power bank and the phone suddenly powered off. It didn't power on since then. I tried to hold the power button for minutes, but nothing at all. No LED, no screen, nothing. It's currently connected to the charger and it's been there for hours, but it won't turn on. I just want to access my data, is there hope to bring it back to life with a battery replacement?

3 Comments
2022/06/04
13:30 UTC

3

Are there any heavy users of the nexus 6P that have the AOD at all time?

Hi, so I just got a 6P and even tho people complain about the phone, I think with pixel experience 10 is still great, maybe I ain’t a heavy user and that’s why it’s just perfect for me. The PE 10 has a lot of pixel quirks, especially the AOD that is my favourite. Are there any 6P users here that have the AOD turned on since they got they’re phone? If so, did you got screen burnin? If yes, how bad is it?

5 Comments
2022/05/30
11:13 UTC

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