This is a seriously cool mod for the Nexus 6, bringing the awesome Knock On functionality from greats like the LG G2 and LG G3.
Believe it or not, the Nexus 6 already has the capability for double
tap to wake built in, but for some reason Google decided not to switch
it on. That's OK though, because today we'll show you how to get Knock
On for the Nexus 6.
Note: You don't need to be rooted for this mod to
work (see instructions below for non-rooted devices). It's a much easier
process if you are rooted though - and the Nexus 6 is a breeze to
root - so we'll show you that method first. As far as I can tell you
won't take a hit in battery life either.
How to get double tap to wake on Nexus 6 (with root)
1. Download the following flashable zip for double tap to wake on the Nexus 6.
2. Reboot into recovery (turn off your Nexus 6,
press and hold Volume Down and Power until you see the Fastboot menu and
use the volume buttons to highlight Recovery Mode. Press Power to
confirm.
3. You'll see the Android robot laying on his back. Press and hold Power and then the Volume Up button to enter the Recovery menu.
4. In TWRP recovery, tap Recovery.
5. In Recovery Mode, tap Install.
6. Tap Download
7. Tap the zip file you downloaded before.
8. You'll have to swipe the button to the right to confirm the action. Do this.
9. You'll see a success message and you can reboot your Nexus 6.
10. Now, from a screen-off state you can double tap the display to wake the phone.
How to get double tap to wake on Nexus 6 (without root)
I haven't checked this process and I don't quite see how it works without root, but the friendly folk on XDA Developers seem to have had some success (props to qwerp_ for figuring this one out). All you need to do for this mod is to switch one file for another on your Nexus 6.
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