Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

For diagnosing hardware problems, check out the Nexus 6 Troubleshooting Page.

Background and Identification

The Nexus 6 was released in November 2014. It runs Android 5.0, an operating system nicknamed Lollipop. The Nexus 6 features a 6-inch screen with 2560×1440 resolution. It runs on a 2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3 GB of RAM, and either 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. It includes a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

It can be identified as a Nexus phone by the 'nexus' label and Motorola logo on the back casing of the phone. The Nexus 6 can be differentiated from other Nexus phones by the diagonal length of the screen (6 inches).

Additional Information