Root Android N Developer Preview [Discussion] - Nexus 6P General

Okay, so previewers and testers, Chainfire has finally updated SuperSU to support the N Developer Preview
UPDATE: SuperSU v2.70 has been released.
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Roll up your sleeves, and root right now.
Here's the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-n-preview-t3335726
NOTE: Be sure to roll back to N Preview boot.img, just in case you have tried other root methods. Share the results and issues (if any)
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I have written a tutorial, you can view it, if you like: Root Android N Developer Preview
Also read - Android N Features - What We Know So Far
Franco's Kernel is now available for N Preview: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65836126&postcount=3093
A new update for Preview 1 is now available: http://www.droidorigin.com/android-n-developer-preview-update/
If you want to roll-back to latest stable software: http://www.droidorigin.com/return-from-android-n-developer-preview/

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nfl46 said:
Thanks! I've been waiting for this.
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Thanks to Chainfire, I am just sharing

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So... If I'm on stock N (stock system, stock boot.img, stock recovery, etc.), would the easiest way be to just flash the latest TWRP and then flash the SuperSU zip? Just want to make sure I'm understanding everything correctly
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Othoric said:
So... If I'm on stock N (stock system, stock boot.img, stock recovery, etc.), would the easiest way be to just flash the latest TWRP and then flash the SuperSU zip? Just want to make sure I'm understanding everything correctly
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Yes :good:
But, in case you have forced encryption, and the package doesn't flash, you can feel free to use the CF-Auto-Root package.

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So I can use TWRP to roll back to my Marshmallow I'm currently on using the restore function if N doesn't cut it for me? Would I have problems with encryption or userdata by restoring (assuming I've backed up everything)?

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What are you guys using for modified boot img to disable forced encryption? Thanks.

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nfl46 said:
Do you, by any chance, have root working on your 6P running Android N?
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Works for me on my 6P after trying the phh SuperUser method for the past few days. It doesn't appear to mount /system as r/w though

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ripv2 said:
What are you guys using for modified boot img to disable forced encryption? Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/stock-modified-boot-img-regular-root-t3306684

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nfl46 said:
Do you, by any chance, have root working on your 6P running Android N?
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Yeah, it has been hours

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viper2g1 said:
So I can use TWRP to roll back to my Marshmallow I'm currently on using the restore function if N doesn't cut it for me? Would I have problems with encryption or userdata by restoring (assuming I've backed up everything)?
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If forced encryption is disabled on Android N, it would stick if you flash a custom ROM.

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Root is working fine. Have TWRP booting fine and installed kylo kernel. All I need is xposed and I'll be super happy with this preview! ?
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Is there any custom kernel working with N to enable wake and sleep gestures?

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17akota said:
Root is working fine. Have TWRP booting fine and installed kylo kernel. All I need is xposed and I'll be super happy with this preview!
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How did you flash twrp?
I tried yesterday after taking the OTA to N, and no success. =(

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Just testing
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Anyone come across a file explorer that can mount System R/W? I'm using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en with SuperSU 2.69 and it's not able to even though the app itself does have root access.

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betovanbuuren said:
Is there any custom kernel working with N to enable wake and sleep gestures?
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Not sure about that, but franco.kernel is now available for the N Preview

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betovanbuuren said:
Is there any custom kernel working with N to enable wake and sleep gestures?
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Yes kylo kernel r4

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uodii said:
Anyone come across a file explorer that can mount System R/W? I'm using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en with SuperSU 2.69 and it's not able to even though the app itself does have root access.
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Try Solid Explorer, it was working when I was on N: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2&hl=en
I think Root Browser works too, at least I remember reading that somewhere.

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bouchigo said:
Try Solid Explorer, it was working when I was on N: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2&hl=en
I think Root Browser works too, at least I remember reading that somewhere.
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I updated to SuperSU 2.70 and all worked fine. Thanks though!