How to remove slimkat and install android stock - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello I bought the phone over a year ago used. It has slimkat install on it, I want to remove it and install the original android software. Apparently the version of slimkat in my phone is causing some problems. How can I do that? thank!

You'll need to do a clean install of Marshmallow

+1 on what Ben said. Flash a factory image for the latest version of Marshmallow. You will be at out of the box status and can start fresh.

Ben36 said:
You'll need to do a clean install of Marshmallow
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I have no knowledge on how to do a clean up and reinstall marshmallow, what steps do I need to follow? sorry to bother but I am really new to this.

oldtimeblues said:
I have no knowledge on how to do a clean up and reinstall marshmallow, what steps do I need to follow? sorry to bother but I am really new to this.
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Hi
You can start with this guides. Its very easy if you read enough before start to do anything wrong:
[HOW-TO] The Nexus 5 All-In-One Beginner's Guide
[TUTORIAL] How to flash a factory image | Return to stock | Unroot/SAVE your Nexus 5
Good luck

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Hi, 4.4.4 stock rooted to 5.0 lollipop question

Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
persianrisk said:
Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
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persianrisk said:
Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
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Tutorials as much that you almost can't handle with.
I believe you are saying I should look for tutorials - got it thank you. case closed! unless I run into a serious problem.
If u have any specific sources let me know, (xda-dev forum or just google?)
persianrisk said:
I believe you are saying I should look for tutorials - got it thank you. case closed! unless I run into a serious problem.
If u have any specific sources let me know, (xda-dev forum or just google?)
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Regards, Zagor
zagorteney said:
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Regards, Zagor
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just wondering, if i have custom kernel (franco's) do i have to revert to stock kernel before proceeding with the above procedures for rooted nexus 5?
persianrisk said:
just wondering, if i have custom kernel (franco's) do i have to revert to stock kernel before proceeding with the above procedures for rooted nexus 5?
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No. Flashing the factory image will overwrite any kernel you have.
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[Q] Noob question roms

I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
jvenz76 said:
I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
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If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
Ramer said:
If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
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Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
jvenz76 said:
Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
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Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
Ramer said:
Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
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Is there a link to describe this process?
jvenz76 said:
Is there a link to describe this process?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...irmwareonlyodinflashabl-imagesfor4-4-t2958614

[Q] Update from KitKat (4.4.4) to Lollipop (5.1)?

Hi. Is it possible to update my Nexus 5 currently on KitKat (4.4.4) directly to Lollipop (5.1) ?
If you are rooted, then, yes. You can just flash a 5.1 based rom.
Or if you can find a system image of 5.1, you can push that to your phone directly.
First post in this thread has instructions if you need em http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-5-1-upgrade-error-load-img-t3053984
Make sure you know what you are doing first before proceeding
suhaylsuliman said:
Hi. Is it possible to update my Nexus 5 from 4.4.4 (kitkat) directly to 5.1 (lollipop) ?
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a) "I don't want to lose data"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217 - You need to read this thread.
Since I'm not sure what build are you currently running, you should look at "5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4.x" OTAs:
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 r2 KTU84Q: http://android.clients.google.com/pa...Q.67fdc56d.zip
Thanks @pppp6071
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 KTU84P: http://android.clients.google.com/pa...P.c1a33561.zip
Thanks @saberdragon18
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b) "I don't mind losing data, i've backed up stuff i wanted elsewhere"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701 - You need to read this thread. Method 1 would be fine.
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[Q] Questions with Flashing, Please help!

Hi guys I currently have a Z3 D6653 with firmware of 23.1.A.0.726 Taiwan (all original, no history of flashing)
I am so disappointed with the update cause I don't have a CLOSE ALL button and MESSAGING crashes whenever I'm on ULTRA STAMINA mode.
I want to flash my phone back to kitkat and re-update it again HOPING that I'll be able to get those 2 functions working.
Please take note that I did a factory reset after and nothing happened
So upon researching I came across XperiFirm. I found out that it has all the latest firmware. I'm planning to install Customized PH D6653 23.1.A.0.726.
Now here are my questions before I do so:
1. Is it better if I downgrade/flash my phone to kitkat first then just do a system upgrade?
2. If I choose to upgrade the latest LOLLIPOP firmware from XperiFirm, what are the chances that I'll be getting the 2 functions I want? or Is it a good idea to do so?
I'm not sure if my questions have already been asked/answered before.
It would great if you could direct me to an existing thread with such issues.
I'm a noob so please be patient! Haha
Thanks in advance for the help
uppppp please
Do a factory reset.
It' s easy.
TheTeslaCoil said:
Do a factory reset.
It' s easy.
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uhm. I did? let me put that on my first post. lol
Flash again Lollipop with Flashtool.
TheTeslaCoil said:
Flash again Lollipop with Flashtool.
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Will that be better than not downgrading kitkat first?
StrangelyFamiliar said:
Will that be better than not downgrading kitkat first?
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The same, but quicker.
TheTeslaCoil said:
The same, but quicker.
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Alright, thankies!

how to downgrade my nexus 5

hi guys !
1-how to downgrade my nexus 5 to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 ?
2- how to entre FTM Mode on my nexus 5 ?
thanks in advance.
Chouiyekh said:
hi guys !
1-how to downgrade my nexus 5 to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 ?
2- how to entre FTM Mode on my nexus 5 ?
thanks in advance.
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Have you tried flashing the 4.4 Factory Image from Google's site here?
(I can't help you on the 2nd question)
amkirk94 said:
Have you tried flashing the 4.4 Factory Image from Google's site here?
(I can't help you on the 2nd question)
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thank you
waiting someone else for the second question ..
downgrade
Not sure why you would want to do that, but if you are unlocked, just grab the factory image you want and flash
google Nexus Factory IMages, I'm a noob and cab't include a link
spacecaptain said:
Not sure why you would want to do that, but if you are unlocked, just grab the factory image you want and flash
google Nexus Factory IMages, I'm a noob and cab't include a link
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i wanted to do it, in order to apply this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/radio-enable-lte-band-3-nexus-5-d820-t2928561
after do it, i'll return to 6.0.1
if you can help here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...nable-lte-band-3-nexus-5-d820-t2928561/page89

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