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How to fix a device not detected through USB in Android, TWRP and Fastboot mode?

My Android tablet Nexus 9 is not recognized by my laptop. It can be charged, but not be listed by lsusb command even in fastboot mode and TWRP. I suppose I accidentally disabled the USB connection ...
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Update Nexus 9 to Android 7.1 and stuck in Google screen

I just tried to update my Nexus 9 from Android 7 to 7.1. Unfortunately, the system now seems to be in an endless loop of "Google" screen and black screen (maybe rebooting?). Goes on for ...
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No Android 7 upgrade for Nexus 6P?

My tablet (Nexus 9) downloaded and installed the android nougat over the air about a month back. But not my phone (Nexus 6p). It just upgraded to another version of Android 6 yesterday. Is it expected ...
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Nexus 9 upgrade to Nougat fails - how can I diagnose the problem?

I'm trying to OTA upgrade a Nexus 9 tablet running 5.0.1 to Nougat. I download the update, verify, and tell it to install. After a little bit, I get the "dead robot" screen that says "Error". I did ...
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TWRP recovery logo blinks in nexus 9

I have an unlocked nexus 9 (WiFi version) on which I upgraded to android N. Now I want to have a root access on it. I tried to flash twrp recovery 3.0.2 using fastboot, fastboot flash recovery twrp-3....
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Android Batterystats Report

I'm working on a research project about Android smartphones power consumption. Using "adb shell dumpsys batterystats" interesting stats can be obtained. For example: Statistics since last charge: ...
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Can only boot into Recovery Mode on Nexus 9. Is there a way to recover my files before doing a factory reset?

An update broke my Nexus 9 last week, so now when I try to boot it tells me it's corrupted and then shows a "No Command" screen. I assume I'll have to do a factory reset, and if that doesn't work I'll ...
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Nexus 9, no recovery, no USB debugging, OEM locked in Settings

I've got a pretty complex problem. At the moment: Nexus 9 WiFi Tablet, USB Debugging not enabled Normal Startup: Android laying on the floor Startup with Power+Volume Down: Fastboot Bootloader ...
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How to unbrick nexus 9 after an OTA update?

After the latest OTA update my Nexus 9 boots forever. If I turn it off and then turn it on, it shows and then it boots forever (green, red, blue, yellow circles, squares, circle slices move forever)....
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Repair bricked Nexus 9

During an OTA update the tablet went into a boot loop. I let this continue a few times until I was fairly certain it wasn't going to resolve itself. I never had a reason to unlock the tablet or use ...
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Can I update from CM 12.1 to CM 13 using OTA, or do I need to follow instructions?

I've got a Nexus 9 running Cyanogenmod 12.1. Yesterday I read Cyanogenmod's announcement of version 13, which contains instructions on how to update to the new version. They write that I have to flash ...
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Android Beta Program: verification failed

I'm trying to install the Android N preview on my Nexus 9 (volantis). I enrolled for the beta program, and immediately got a notification on the device. After the 1GB download, however, the Android ...
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Nexus 9 - How do I change the cellular band?

I've got an international edition 32GB Nexus 9 LTE. It appears to be unable to connect to 3.5G / HSPA+ networks, as a result, I get poor data speeds (3G is pretty slow for my requirements). I've got ...
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CM13 on Nexus 9: Any app that internally opens a webpage or otherwise uses System WebView crashes

CyanogenMod 13 nightlies on Nexus 9 with Gapps installed. I've been dealing with a persistent issue where any app that uses Android System WebView will crash. This means that any app that opens a ...
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Locate nexus 9 serial number

I have a defect nexus 9 tablet, which is getting stuck in the initialization animation (Marshmallow). I still have a warranty, but I can't locate the S/N. I stupidly didn't save the original box, and ...
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How can I disable automatic OTA updates on a Nexus device on Marshmallow?

With Google's new policy of issuing monthly security updates to Nexus devices going on from Marshmallow, me, the proud owner of a Nexus 9 (16GB,WiFi, Build version: MRA58K), has to dirty flash all the ...
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TWRP 2.8.7.0 asks for password on Marshmallow (Nexus 9), cannot mount anything

After flashing TWRP and booting it (situation described in title), TWRP asks for password. When I bypass it, TWRP cannot mount anything. When I reboot to system, it is stuck at the startup animation ...
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Can't update latest lollipop patch on rooted Nexus 9

My rooted LTE Nexus 9 running stock 5.1.1 has the Teamwin recovery installed. When I restart to apply the latest lollipop update, I can see error messages in the console as in the pic. Why does it mis ...
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Specific URL Blocked

I have a Nexus 9 and a HTC One M8. On both Devices my Access to a specific URL is somehow "blocked" through browser and through App. With blocked i mean the following behavior: Website (or the App)...
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Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop [duplicate]

I tried rooting my Nexus 9 and have ended up getting it into an endless loop of it trying to optimize apps. I saw an answer on Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop after trying to root it, but being ...
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Missing "Download offline speech recognition" Setting Option on Nexus 9 Lolipop

I have a problem, like the title say I don't have the option in my voice setting "Download offline speech recognition". I decided to post it here because I don't find anything in internet after many ...
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Unlocking the Nexus 9 bootloader

I'm trying to flash the Android M Developer Preview onto my Nexus 9 (volantis) following the steps from Google. However, when executing the unlock command, I get an error that permission is denied: $...
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Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop after trying to root it

I have tried to root my Nexus 9 using this guide: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-root-google-nexus-9-unlock-bootloader-1473817, but now I'm stuck in an endless reboot loop. I got to the very end, step-...
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Can KingRoot Brick my Nexus 9 and HTC One [duplicate]

Hello Android Enthusiasts, I was wondering if KingRoot can potentially brick my HTC One and Nexus 9. I have not rooted either yet for my warranty is still active. If either is bricked, is there a way ...
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How to batch delete files in several folders on Nexus 9

On a Nexus 9, using bookshelf with fbreader, I have copied lots of folders from Calibre on a PC to Books folder. Each folder contains a metadata.opf file which the bookshelf for some reason considers ...
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Renaming a downloaded pdf file

I am using a Nexus 9, (Android lollipop) and I can't figure out how to rename these files. Is there any way to do it without any third party application? If there isn't, please suggest the best ...
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Can't install non-Play store apps [duplicate]

On both my nexus 9 and my Oneplus One running android 5.0.1 the apk installer will pop up and show the permissions but it simply won't let me click install. It does it for apks from the internet and ...
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Downgrade Nexus 9 running lollipop to KitKat [duplicate]

I'd like to downgrade my Nexus 9 to android 4.X (KitKat). Is this possible? I'm not the pro doing something like that and I could not find something with google. Can you help me please? Thank you
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How do I add a second Google Apps account to my Nexus 9?

I'm trying to add my school Gmail account to my new Nexus 9 tablet. The OS is 5.0.1. The account is a Google Apps account. I've entered another Google Apps account without a problem. After I enter the ...
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File system content different on device and on desktop

I've got a Nexus 9 which I'm using to read PDF graphic novels. My process for getting the files onto the device is to connect it to my PC via USB and drag the files into the Download folder on the ...
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I updated to Google Play Services 6.5 and I want to revert back to actual official version

I found the latest 6.5 release for the Google Play Services here. I installed it hoping the smart lock position feature would work and sadly it does not. Since it was the only one for Lollipop I ...
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How do I share apps between users in Android 5 Lollipop?

I got a Nexus 9 tablet that I'm sharing with my wife. I set myself as owner and set my wife as another user. How do I give the other user access to some of the apps I have installed, without re-...
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How much usable storage space does the 16Gb Nexus 9 have?

How much usable storage space is available on a 16Gb Nexus 9 once the space occupied by the OS, preinstalled software, etc. is subtracted? Please do not answer with speculation; I am interested in ...
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