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  1. joe71

    Shopping for my next Nexus

    This week Samsung mobile officially announced the release of the new Note 7. The minute that pre orders started being taken my wife was on the computer placing her order. For whatever reason the order wouldn't go through. So yesterday after she got off work we went to a T-Mobile store where she...
  2. Android News

    Nexus 6 users are starting to report LTE outages with T-Mobile

    While not exclusively a Nexus 6 issue, there are an unusual number of Nexus 6 owners reporting data connectivity issues with the T-Mobile network. Android Police says that "secondhand reports from T-Mobile" are saying they are aware of the issue and they're looking into a fix. However, they're...
  3. electricpete

    Spam call protection coming to nexus

    ....according to this link below, it will be showing up in an update to our phone app http://www.techtimes.com/articles/171423/20160726/google-nexus-android-phone-app-gets-spam-call-protection-with-latest-update.htm Apparently will show up in the phone app overflow menu...
  4. P

    Re-flashing Nexus 6

    I was asking Rxpert83 in a private PM and he told me to post in public (I am sorry about that). He posted me guide to re-flash the Nexus 6 device: However, I have numerous of questions to ask. I read that re-flashing guide. Here are some parts of that guide does not make sense, do not know...
  5. Pétanque

    Chrome hanging

    First of all, hello everyone, I'm new here, but not new to Android. I have a Nexus 6, stock international version, unrooted and want to keep it that way if at all possible. I'm on Marshmallow. My phone was working absolutely perfectly, no lag, no hanging until quite recently. For the past...
  6. Android News

    July's Android security update for Nexus devices rolls out today

    The July security update is rolling out to Nexus devices, including the Nexus 6P (MTC19X), Nexus 5X (MTC19Z), Nexus 5 (MOB30P), Nexus 6 (MMB30K, MOB30O), Nexus 7 2013 (MOB30P, MMB30M), Nexus 9 (MOB30P), and Nexus Player (MOB30P). You can manually download factory image and OTA files if you...
  7. S

    Allow access

    Just noticed odd issue the last few days that when I run an app that displays the pop-up to allow or deny access to storage, the allow box doesn't do anything only the deny. Anyone else ever seen this?
  8. Android News

    Freeform multi-window won't be enabled on any Nexus devices in Android N

    Google made APIs for freeform movement and resizing of multiple windows in Android N. Unfortunately, Google won't be using free-form window management for Nexus and Pixel C devices. The company says the API was put there for OEMs who wish to utilize it for their custom Android UIs.
  9. Android News

    DEAL: You can get a refurbished Nexus 6 on eBay for only $180

    If you don't mind buying manufacturer refurbished smartphones, then this Nexus 6 deal is right up your alley. You can get one right now for only $180, with free shipping (shipped from New Jersey), from a seller with a 98.6% positive feedback rating.
  10. electricpete

    June update (gets rid of low initial volume on notification, ringer, alarms?)

    Guess what... it's June ;-) No surprise - the June images are out. No surprise - there are again two versions (MMB30J and MOB30I) following the MMB and MOB fork that occurred a few months ago...… I stuck with later-looking MOB fork and flashed MOB30I No surprise - there are again many...
  11. E

    Nexus 6 64gb

    Someone wants to sell a 64gb nexus 6 white to me for $150 the phone is fine I checked it throughly . Is it a good price I'm getting the device for? Or is there any other android phone that is better for that price
  12. JAy3001

    Updated Google keyboard

    Finally, the missing link has been added for big screen Nexus users. A compatible keyboard for one handed use! Loving the ability to shift the keyboard, finally making 1 handed typing a reality. :p One thing tho, how do you now enter the keyboard options from the keyboard itself? Option seems...
  13. OcalaFlGuy

    Nexus 6 visual dating clues?

    So I am planning on getting a used N6 from Swappa. Of course, I'd rather get a 6 month old one than a 2 year old one. Some sellers are not the original owners so they don't necessarily know the age. Are there any visual clues to determine an earlier or later production phone? I read you can...
  14. akmsr

    Root question about backing up a rooted Nexus 6

    Hi all, A root newbie here. I'm rooted with twrp recovery. I have it read only mood I think. I made a nandroid with efs. Now I have the phone set up the way I want with couple of changes in build.prop etc. Now I want to back up an image in a way that down the road after flashing a different...
  15. electricpete

    Two more images in May

    Here is where we’ve been: FEB: MMB29Q MAR: MMB29V APR: MMB29X, MOB30D MAY: MMB30G, MOB30I It seems that in April we forked: keeping the old MMB series and starting a new MOB series. Speculation on some sites is that the new MOB fork has a new radio and the old MMB fork is kept around for...
  16. Dirkmac

    Google search bar no longer has audible chime

    Okay guys here's the problem I'm having and it's driving me crazy my Google Now search bar widget no longer has an audible chime.. when I hit the microphone it is working if I look down it will and is listening to me but it does not chime so that I know that it is listening.. can someone please...
  17. TexasBadger

    Cannot Connect to Watch

    I have a Nexus 6 and a LG Watch Urbane, both stock. They have been paired since birth, until yesterday. Since my phone got the April update via OTA, neither device finds the other on Bluetooth. I have hard booted both devices, twice. No bueno! I think that I have solved the problem, by doing a...
  18. almath

    April Security Update

    I got the update today, since then none of my notifications work. Just get the lame bummp sound for everything. No in not rooted, I'm slightly upset ugh!!
  19. Android News

    Google's Live Cases let you get custom-made cases for your Nexus devices

    Google has announced the launch of Live Cases, a new product at the Google Store. These cases are available for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus 6. You can get a case with a picture of a map from anywhere in the world or with a custom photo. Then, the phone also has a matching Live Wallpaper...
  20. dewalist

    Accessories Good brand of glass screen protector?

    Hi all, I bought a two-pack of TruShield glass screen protectors. The first one had a "halo" effect because the far edges of all sides did not stick well. I thought maybe I just screwed up the installation, despite having done this many times on other phones. That first one cracked after a...
  21. electricpete

    April Factory images out (MMB29X...MOB30D)

    https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#shamu Every month there are multiple items deemed "critical", but this month there was some extra commotion in the news about a linux kernel flaw, that almost led to a mid-month update in March. So I'm going to flash this as soon I get a...
  22. Y

    sensitive screen

    hi, long-time nexus user, currently the Motorola N6. I'm having issues with the screen being too sensitive and wasting turns on one of the games I play by taking two turns quickly with one touch. I read sensitivity can be changed in the developers section in settings, but I can't find that...
  23. Android News

    Nexus devices to get a mid-month security patch

    Google will be releasing a mid-month security patch after finding a critical exploit. Not all devices are affected by this, but if your device is using Linux kernel version 3.18 or below, you may be at risk. The folks at Zimperium actually found the exploit and an application that rooted a...
  24. DKenn08

    Text notifications

    Does anyone else have their text notifications revert to some random number notification? Right now my notification is set to 37392 and there is no sound. I can change it to my desired notification but it somehow gets back some number again and I have to do it all over again.
  25. Outatime

    Android N Beta (not for the feint of heart)

    Hello Nexus 6 users... PLEASE NOTE: This is a BETA version of N. If you cannot tolerate bugs, crashes and unexpected nasties, DO NOT install this software. I would also say if you're not confident in how to undo this procedure, DO NOT DO IT. If you want to have a go at Android N beta...