still waiting for 5.1

[ODog2323]

When i first turned on my 6 it updated to 5.0.1 which i knew was dated already since i have been using 5.1 on my Nex5.

Try using Nexus Root Toolkit by Wugfresh. This program is a must have for any Nexus user. You can complete any changes,updates,downgrades in one click. I've used it on my Nexus 5 for over a year and I used it the first day I got my Nexus 6. Unlocked and rooted and as always updating to the latest 5.1 update. With the NRT you can always get the latest update just after official release. You will not defect any feature on your phone. The Nexus line of devices were developed for rooting and tweaking. Even if you don't like root for whatever reason. The program has an Unroot feature and an OEM lock which put your phones settings back to stock and locked default.

If you want 5.1 now this is the easiest and fastest way to upgrade.

Think this is what I've seen mentioned elsewhere. Can i also use it to sideload OTAs and not worry about rooting/unlocking at the moment?

What's the site for it? Thanks!

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Nexus 6

 

[imurrx]

So I should find a friend on t-mobile and ask to borrow their sim lol.

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Nexus 6

Try it. I could have sideloaded it but I just did not want to do it unless if this other method failed. I have done of that on my HP Touchpad countless times, but my phone needs to be a daily driver with no chance of fubaring it.

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[msnider23]

Google play nexus with Verizon sim. Finally gave in and did the sim pull/reset method, within seconds of getting wifi I was prompted to download 5.1. Clearly Verizon is blocking the update and for some reason Google is allowing it.

 

[sictheangel]

Google play nexus with Verizon sim. Finally gave in and did the sim pull/reset method, within seconds of getting wifi I was prompted to download 5.1. Clearly Verizon is blocking the update and for some reason Google is allowing it.

It might not be that Verizon is blocking it, per se, but rather they haven't pushed it for some people yet. or it might have been a total coincidence

 

[ODog2323]

It might not be that Verizon is blocking it, per se, but rather they haven't pushed it for some people yet. or it might have been a total coincidence

Certainly seems like the carriers (VZW and AT&T anyway) are slowing things down. Maybe this is the trade off for Nexus devices becoming so much more readily available through said carriers.

I finally gave in and sideloaded 5.1D on my Google Play N6 w/AT&T sim.

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[mgftp]

It might not be that Verizon is blocking it, per se, but rather they haven't pushed it for some people yet. or it might have been a total coincidence

Consistrently not pushing out updates for months after they are available for every single drvicr on their networm is the same as blocking to me.

- An angry Verizon customer

 

[sictheangel]

Consistrently not pushing out updates for months after they are available for every single drvicr on their networm is the same as blocking to me.

- An angry Verizon customer

You do bring up a good point there. I guess Verizon really does hate the Nexus line of phones

 

[gadgetgirl3]

My N6 came straight from Play Store. Has Cricket Wireless (ATT)sim. Still no update. This is the first Nexus I haven't rooted. I'm about ready to sideload!

 

[ODog2323]

My N6 came straight from Play Store. Has Cricket Wireless (ATT)sim. Still no update. This is the first Nexus I haven't rooted. I'm about ready to sideload!

Do it! It's been long enough already. Now GPE devices are starting to get 5.1.

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[AlsoBort]

My N6 came straight from Play Store. Has Cricket Wireless (ATT)sim. Still no update. This is the first Nexus I haven't rooted. I'm about ready to sideload!

Im in the same boat as you... Getting impatient with Cricket :\

 

[pete1118]

Got the update this morning on a N6 sourced direct from Moto and running on ATT. Did not pull SIM or anything else and not even on Wi-Fi at the time. I woke up and there it was.....

 

[ODog2323]

Got the update this morning on a N6 sourced direct from Moto and running on ATT. Did not pull SIM or anything else and not even on Wi-Fi at the time. I woke up and there it was.....

Which build did you get?

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Nexus 6

 

[pete1118]

LMY47D

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[gadgetgirl3]

Do it! It's been long enough already. Now GPE devices are starting to get 5.1.

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I've read that some people are having issues with phone not booting when sideloading with a locked bootloader. Anyone experience this or have any opinions?

 

[ODog2323]

I've read that some people are having issues with phone not booting when sideloading with a locked bootloader. Anyone experience this or have any opinions?

I sideloaded the 5.1 build D OTA with no issues. Totally stock, not unlocked or rooted, with an AT&T sim.

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[ODog2323]

Tried this today since I hadn't received the 5.1 OTA yet.

[Settings] -> [Apps] -> swipe over to [All] -> scroll to [Google Services Framework] and tap to open.
Clear Data then Force Stop
Now go back to [About phone] -> [System updates] and manually check for the update.

5.1 is downloading now...

Update: While I've never had any issues using this method there could be potential risks involved. YMMV

Sure enough I haven't been getting gmail pushed to me since I tried this. I have to manually refresh within the app. Anyone know how to get things like this back on track after trying the frameworks trick?

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Nexus 6

 

[mwara244]

Anyone receive 5.1 on a Google Play Nexus 6 with a verizon sim yet? Still nothing here.

I read that I can pull sim and factory reset and it'll be there after you set up wifi, but without the sim how will my phone know which 5.1 update to install because Verizon is the "E" update with volte and hopefully xlte for faster data speeds.

 

[02840]

Sure enough I haven't been getting gmail pushed to me since I tried this. I have to manually refresh within the app. Anyone know how to get things like this back on track after trying the frameworks trick?

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Nexus 6

While I've never had this happen, possible fixes I've seen include;
1. Clear cache, or clear cache & data on the GMail app.
2. Remove your Google account from the phone > reboot > add your Google account back.
3. Factory reset and re-activate your phone on your Google account.

Hopefully other members can add easier or more effective ways to solve this issue.

 

[maverick7526]

Sure enough I haven't been getting gmail pushed to me since I tried this. I have to manually refresh within the app. Anyone know how to get things like this back on track after trying the frameworks trick?

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Nexus 6

Your not supposed to do that. It screw's up your Google id with their servers. The only fix now is to sign out of, then back into your Google account.

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[ODog2323]

Your not supposed to do that. It screw's up your Google id with their servers. The only fix now is to sign out of, then back into your Google account.

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Yes, I know you're not supposed to do that. Like many, I gave in to temptation.

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Nexus 6