How to Unroot Nexus 6! Windows/Mac/Linux/Ubuntu

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Need to restore the Nexus 6 back to complete factory stock, just like the day you first bought it? This is the ultimate guide to getting the Nexus 6 back to stock factory standards. Once you have finished the guide the Nexus 6 will be safe enough to send back to the manufacture/carrier without any issues! 

This guide will completely remove any signs of root, custom recovery, modding, and will even unbrick the Nexus 6 and remove any and all personal information!

Note: This will remove all personal information from the Nexus 6! Backup any and all important information that you don't want to lose!!

Follow the guide below to completely unroot the Nexus 6!

1. Power off the Nexus 6.

2. Press and hold the power button and volume down button at the same time until you see a green "Start" on the screen.

3. Plug in your phone via microUSB.

4. Download and unzip UnrootNexus6.zip using the download link below. 

Download UnrootNexus6.zip

5. Move the unzipped folder "UnrootNexus6" to your desktop!

If your on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu skip step 6!

6. Open up "Device Manager" on your Windows computer. If you see "Android USB Devices" with a yellow triangle next to it install the drivers that are included in the UnrootNexus6 folder. If you see "Android Single ADB Interface" in the drop down tab with no yellow triangle move to step 7. 

7. Open Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal for Mac/Linux/Ubuntu. Follow the commands below and press enter after each line: 

Windows:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus6
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.05.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.55.04.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot oem lock

Mac:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus6
./fastboot-mac flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.05.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac flash radio radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.55.04.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac flash system system.img
./fastboot-mac flash userdata userdata.img
./fastboot-mac flash boot boot.img
./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery.img
./fastboot-mac erase cache
./fastboot-mac flash cache cache.img
./fastboot-mac oem lock

Linux/Ubuntu:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus6
./fastboot-linux flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.05.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux flash radio radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.55.04.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux flash system system.img
./fastboot-linux flash userdata userdata.img
./fastboot-linux flash boot boot.img
./fastboot-linux flash recovery recovery.img
./fastboot-linux erase cache
./fastboot-linux flash cache cache.img
./fastboot-linux oem lock

8. Unplug your phone and press the volume down up you see "Recovery mode". Then press the power button. 

9. You might see a Android figure laying down with a red triangle. To fix this press the volume up, down, and power button at the same time for 5 or 6 times in a row until you see text on the screen. 

10. Once you see text on the screen navigate down to "wipe data/factory reset" and select "Yes -- delete all user data". You can navigate by using the volume up/down and power button. This will take about 5 minutes, be patient!

11. Navigate to "wipe cache partition" and select it. 

12. Lastly, select "reboot system now".

13. Now your phone will fully boot up with the setup screen, just like the day you first bought the Nexus 6! All signs of rooting, ROMS, custom recoveries, or modding has been completely removed!

FAQ:
Q: I just finished the last step, is it safe enough to send back to the manufacture/carrier?
A: Yes, completely! You have fully unrooted the Nexus 6 and locked your bootloader, you're good to go!
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How to Root Nexus 6! [Windows/Mac/Linux/Ubuntu]

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While Google keeps adding features that makes rooting less and less of a necessity there are still a TON of features that you can only access if you're rooted. Luckily for us rooting a Nexus 6 isn't too much of a hassle since Google doesn't mind users messing around with their device, go Google!

Rooting the Nexus 6 will open a whole new world for your Android device. You will have access to custom ROMS, MODS, and great root apps like Titanium Backup! With just a few commands your Nexus 6 will be rooted!

Warning: This will remove ALL information on your Nexus 6! Backup any important information!!

Follow the guide below to root the Nexus 6!

1. Go into Settings > About phone and tap on "Build number" 5 for 6 times until it says "You are now a developer!".

2. Press the back button once and choose "Developer options" and make sure that "Enable OEM unlock" is check marked.

3. Power off your phone.

4. Press and hold the power button and volume down button at the same time until you see a green "Start" on the screen.

5. Plug in your phone to your computer via microUSB.

6. Download and unzip RootNexus6.zip using the download link below. Move the folder to your desktop!

Download RootNexus6.zip

Skip step 7 if you're on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu!

7. Open up "Device Manager" on your Windows computer. If you see "Android USB Devices" with a yellow triangle next to it install the drivers that are included in the RootNexus6 folder. If you see "Android Single ADB Interface" in the drop down tab with no yellow triangle move to the next step.

If you don't know how to install the USB drivers Google search it!

8. Open Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal for Mac and Linux/Ubuntu computers. Type the command below and press enter after each line: 

Windows: 
cd Desktop
cd RootNexus6
fastboot oem unlock

Mac:
cd Desktop
cd RootNexus6
./fastboot-mac oem unlock

Linux/Ubuntu:
cd Desktop
cd RootNexus6
./fastboot-linux oem unlock

9. The Nexus 6 should now display "Unlock bootloader?". Select "Yes" and then press the power button.

10. Press the power button again and your device will now automatically reboot. This boot will take a few minutes since it just did a factory reset! Once it's fully booted up you can setup your phone.

11. Connect the Nexus 6 to your computer and transfer "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip". This zip file is located in the RootNexus6 folder. 

Mac users can use Android File Transfer to transfer the zip file to the Nexus 6.

12. Enter back into Bootloader mode. Repeat steps 3-5.

If your on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu skip step 13. 

13. Open up "Device Manager" again and if you don't see "Android Single ADB Interface" repeat step 7.

14. Go back to Command Prompt or Terminal and type in this command and press enter after each line. 

Windows: 
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.2.0-shamu.img

Mac:
./fastboot-mac flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.2.0-shamu.img

Linux/Ubuntu:
./fastboot-linux flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.2.0-shamu.img

15. We're almost done! On the Nexus 6 keep pressing the volume down until you see "Recovery mode" and then press the power button.

16. You will now see a screen with options like "Install", "Wipe", "Backup", etc. Go ahead and select "Install".

17. Scroll down and select "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip".

18. Slide your finger to confirm the installation.

19. Now select "Reboot System" and wait until the device is done booting up. Congrats, you just rooted your Nexus 6!

If you look in your app drawer you will see an app called SuperSU. You can confirm that you have root by installing an app like Titanium Backup and see if you get Superuser request, if you do then your rooted!

FAQ:
Q: Will I be able to install custom ROMS and use root apps after I complete the guide?
A: Yes, you will be allowed to install compatible Nexus 6 custom ROMS and use root apps too! Cool, huh?
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Nexus 6 One-Click Mac Toolkit! Root & Unroot

The Nexus 6 One-Click Mac Toolkit makes it easy for anyone who owns a Nexus 6 and wants to get their device rooted or return back to complete stock! While there are many toolkits for the Nexus 6 all of those toolkits are only for Windows, luckily for anyone who owns a Mac you have this toolkit! 

How Do I Use These Toolkits?
1. Download the toolkit of your choice (download links below).
2. Unzip the toolkit and click on the green Android figure, if you don't see this then click on the file that ends in .tool. 
3. Follow the directions on the screen. 

If you don't know how to enable Developer options, Enable OEM unlock, or enter into Bootloader mode refer to the FAQ section at the bottom of this article. 

Download the Nexus 6 One-Click Mac Toolkits using the download links below!

Download Nexus 6 One-Click Root Toolkit
Download Nexus 6 One-Click Unroot/Stock Toolkit

What Does The Nexus 6 One-Click Root Toolkit Do?
The root toolkit will unlock the bootloader, install TWRP recovery, and give you step-by-step intructions on installing SuperSU to get full root access on the Nexus 6. 

What Does The Nexus 6 One-Click Unroot Toolkit Do?
The unroot toolkit will completely restore the Nexus 6 back to stock using the included Google factory images and it will also lock the bootloader. This toolkit also comes in handy if you want to completely wipe the Nexus 6 or if you need to unbrick the Nexus 6.

FAQ:
Q: How do I enable Developer options and OEM unlock?
A: Go into Settings > About phone and tap on "Build number" 5 for 6 times until it says "You are now a developer" and then press the back button once. Choose "Developer options" and check mark "Enable OEM unlock".

Q: How do I enter into Bootloader mode?
A: First power down the Nexus 6, then press and hold the power button and volume down button at the same time until you see a green "Start" on the screen.
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Nexus 7 One Click Toolkit for Mac! - 2013 Model

Here are some Mac toolkits for all you Mac users. These toolkits will allow you to root, install TeamWin Recovery, unlock bootloader, and lock bootloader. All with a simple click of a button for your Nexus 7 2013 model!

How Do I Use These Toolkit?
1. Download the toolkit of your choice using the links below.
2. Unzip the file and click on click on the green Android icon. 
3. Enter your phone into bootloader mode: 
First power off your tablet and make sure it's unplugged then,press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When your phone vibrates let go of the power button, but keep holding onto the volume up and down button. You will now see a green start screen. 
4. Follow directions on the screen. 

Change Log:
August 6 2013:
Initial Release
August 11 2013: 
Added One-Click Unroot/Stock toolkit
December 14 2013
Updated One-Click Root Toolkit to support Android KitKat
Added ClockworkMod Recovery One-Click Toolkit to support KitKat
Removed TWRP One-Click Toolkit - No support for KitKat yet

One-Click Root Toolkit
One-Click ClockworkMod Recovery Toolkit
One-Click Unroot/Stock Toolkit
One-Click Unlock Bootloader Toolkit
One-Click Lock Bootloader Toolkit

FAQ:
Q: When I launch the toolkit it says "No such file or directory".
A: Completely close Terminal, change the name the of folder, and then relaunch the toolkit.

Q: I tried changing the file name, but it still doesn't work, what should I do?
A: You can try using it on another computer or use the manual method located at the top of the article.

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Nexus 4 One Click Toolkit for Mac!

Getting problems with these toolkits? Try the manual methods! Root, ClockworkMod Recovery, and Unroot/Restore to Stock!

Here are some Mac toolkits for all you Mac users. These toolkits will allow you to root, install ClockworkMod Recovery, unroot, unlock bootloader, and lock bootloader. All with a simple click of a button for your Nexus 4!
How Do I Use These Toolkit?
1. Download the toolkit of your choice using the links below.
2. Unzip the file and click on click on the green Android icon. 
3. Enter your phone into bootloader mode: 
First power off your phone and make sure it's unplugged then,press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When your phone vibrates let go of the power button, but keep holding onto the volume up and down button. You will now see a green start screen. 
4. Follow directions on the screen. 

Download One-Click Mac Toolkits using the links below:
Updated One-Click Root Toolkit
One-Click Unroot/Restore to 4.4 Kit Kat Stock Toolkit
One-Click ClockworkMod Recovery Toolkit
One-Click Unlock Bootloader Toolkit
One-Click Lock Bootloader Toolkit


Older Toolkits:
One-Click Unroot/Restore to 4.3 Stock Toolkit
One-Click Unroot/Restore to 4.2.2 Stock Toolkit
One-Click Unroot/Restore to 4.2.1 Stock Toolkit

Change Log:
December 12th 2012:
Initial Release
April 27th 2013:
Updated ALL toolkits with the latest version of fastboot and ADB
Added Unroot/Stock 4.2.2 for Nexus 4
July 28th 2013:
Fixed SuperSU transfer in the One-Click Root toolkit
Updated One-Click Root toolkit for Nexus 4 to support 4.3
Added One-click Unroot/Restore to 4.3 toolkit for Nexus 4
November 18th 2013:
Added Unroot/Restore to 4.4 Kit Kat Stock Toolkit
November 21st 2013:
Removed ADB push from root toolkit - caused too many problems
Updated Unroot/Restore to 4.4 Kit Kat Stock Toolkit to KRT16S
Updated Root Toolkit to support Android Kit Kat
Updated ClockworkMod Recovery Toolkit to support Android Kit Kat

FAQ:
Q: When I launch the toolkit it says "No such file or directory".
A: Completely close Terminal, change the name the of folder, and then relaunch the toolkit.

Q: I tried changing the file name, but it still doesn't work, what should I do?
A: You can try using it on another computer or use the manual method located at the top of the article.

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How to Unroot Nexus 5! - Complete Stock [Windows/Mac/Linux/Ubuntu]

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Windows Video Guide: 

Mac Video Guide:

Here's a complete guide to show you how to unroot/unbrick the Nexus 5 and restore it to complete stock, like the day you first bought it on your Windows, Mac, and Linux/Ubuntu computer. This will also remove a bootloop from your Nexus 5 if you have one!

This method will remove any sign of root, restore you to stock ROM, and even lock the bootloader. Once you finish the tutorial your Nexus 5 will be safe enough to send back to Google/carrier removing any sign you modified the Nexus 5.

This will remove all data from your phone, BACK IT UP!

Follow the Step-by-Step Guide Below to Unroot the Nexus 5!

1. Power off your phone. 

2. Enter your phone into Bootloader Mode. Press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When your phone vibrates let go of the power button, but keep holding onto the volume up and down button. 

3. Plug in your phone via microUSB.

4. Download and extract UnrootNexus5.zip using the link below.

Download UnrootNexus5.zip

5. Move the folder to your desktop. 

Skip step 6 if your on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu

6. On your computer open up "Device Manager" and if you see "Android Device" with a yellow triangle next to it install the drivers that are included in UnrootNexus5.zip.
If you see "Bootloader Interface" move to step 7.

7. Open up Command Prompt for Windows or Terminal for Mac/Linux/Ubuntu and type (press enter after each line): 

Windows:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus5
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-HHZ11d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-hammerhead-M8974A-1.0.25.0.17.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot -w update image-hammerhead-krt16m.zip

Mac:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus5
./fastboot-mac flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-HHZ11d.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac flash radio radio-hammerhead-M8974A-1.0.25.0.17.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac -w update image-hammerhead-krt16m.zip

Linux/Ubuntu:
cd Desktop
cd UnrootNexus5
./fastboot-linux flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-HHZ11d.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux flash radio radio-hammerhead-M8974A-1.0.25.0.17.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux -w update image-hammerhead-krt16m.zip

8. After that process your phone will automatically reboot, but it might get stuck on the "X" boot animation. 

Follows steps 9-12 if your stuck on a bootloop. If your NOT then skip to step 15.

9. Unplug your phone and keep holding the power button until your phone turns off. Right after, press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When your phone vibrates let go of the power button, but keep holding onto the volume up and down button. 

10. Press the volume up 2x (twice) and power button to enter into stock Recovery. 

11. You will now see an Android laying down, with a red triangle. Press the volume up, down, and power buttons at the same time 5 times in a row.

12. You will now see stock recovery options, select "wipe data/factory reset" and choose "yes". 

13. Go down to "wipe cache partition" and select "yes".

14. Choose "reboot system now". 

15. Your phone will now boot up and you are unrooted. But, if you are planning on sending your phone back to Google we need to lock the Bootloader. 

16. Enter back into Bootloader Mode. Repeat steps 1-3.

17. Go back to Command Prompt or Terminal and type: 

For Windows:

fastboot oem lock

For Mac:
./fastboot-mac oem lock

For Linux/Ubuntu:
./fastboot-linux oem lock

18. Now your bootloader is locked and safe to send back to Google. Just press the power button to boot your phone back into normal phone state. 

FAQ:
Q: I'm stuck on the boot animation screen.
A: Repeat steps 9-12

Q: After I complete the entire process can I send my phone back to my carrier/manufacture without them knowing I modified my phone in any way?
A: Absolutely, after you complete guide your phone will be the same as the first day you bought it!
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