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Motorola Nexus 6
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Motorola Nexus 6

Released: 2014, October. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 420 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUQuad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420
NFCYes
SAR1.47 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
Size5.96 inches, 97.9 cm, 2, (~74.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Nexus 6
PriceAbout 420 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Blue, Cloud White
ModelsXT1103, XT1100
Single2 MP, f/2.2, 1/6", 1.4µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight184 g (6.49 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.543 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28, 41 - XT1100
ChargingWireless (Qi)
FeaturesDual-LED ring flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2014, October. Released 2014, November
Stand-byUp to 330 h
Announced2014, October. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 24 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm (6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~493 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1267Basemark X: 20901
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -96.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 70h

Motorola Nexus 6 Overview

About Motorola Nexus 6 Motorola Nexus 6 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Motorola Nexus 6 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Nexus 6 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Nexus 6?

The Motorola Nexus 6 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Nexus 6 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Nexus 6 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Nexus 6 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Nexus 6 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Nexus 6.