Root without losing data

[donebrasko]

Is there a way to root the nexus 6 without losing your data?

 

[Laura Knotek]

Have you already unlocked the bootloader?

Unlocking the bootloader is what wipes user data. Once the bootloader is unlocked, one may root without losing any user data.

The best option on a Nexus device is to unlock the bootloader before setting up the device, so there isn't any user data to get wiped.

 

[yankeesusa]

If you unlocked your bootloader already then no, no reason or should erase your data. If you haven't unlocked the bootloader then yes, your data will be wiped.

Posted via the Android Central App

 

[donebrasko]

Uggghhhhhh OK thanks. What's the easiest way to unlock it?

 

[Laura Knotek]

Uggghhhhhh OK thanks. What's the easiest way to unlock it?

Wugfresh Nexus root toolkit. http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...ck-bootloader-root-nexus-6-a.html#post4646280

 

[donebrasko]

Thanks.... Is it possible to back up my nexus 6 unlock bootloader and put everything back on?

 

[Laura Knotek]

Thanks.... Is it possible to back up my nexus 6 unlock bootloader and put everything back on?

Yes, that is possible. Please see this post. http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-6/551126-rooting-phone.html#post4539721