Does anyone have Marshmallow installed on their Xperia M5 yet?
The latest firmware is still .55 according to XperiFirm. A few people say that the update is supposed to come out by the end of this month... but we'll see. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, and hoping the update is the one we've all been waiting for.
Sony always takes so long to release updates, even for the Z series. Imagine for us.
However, I don't have nothing to complain about the firmware 5.1...
I love my M5 and C4, but this is really discouraging. I was fine using it unrooted with hopes that it would atleast get upgraded soon. This might push me to stay with Snapdragon phones in the future, but then there's always the issue with the DRM partitions. Doesn't seem like there's an easy way out for those of us that like Sony phones, but like to have current software as well. Too bad the Google Play Edition program didn't work out.
Mate has Marshmallow on his One+one. Says it's a right pain. Keeps crashing and messing up. I'll wait for a good version to come out I think.
BorgCymru said:
Mate has Marshmallow on his One+one. Says it's a right pain. Keeps crashing and messing up. I'll wait for a good version to come out I think.
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That is why Sony is always late with up,they don't like to release a buggy update so they make it as stable as they can and then releases it.It has always been this way.
Sent from my E5603 using Tapatalk
The M4 has MM ready for rollout according to PTCRB.
Can't believe we are behind the old handset!
I wonder how much comes down to the mediatek processor and Sony experience with it.
pren22 said:
That is why Sony is always late with up,they don't like to release a buggy update so they make it as stable as they can and then releases it.It has always been this way.
Sent from my E5603 using Tapatalk
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Well if they don't add so many garbage apps then they don't have to do quality checking for 9 months.
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icstm said:
The M4 has MM ready for rollout according to PTCRB.
Can't believe we are behind the old handset!
I wonder how much comes down to the mediatek processor and Sony experience with it.
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I've heard that Mediatek only provides source for the current version of android. OEMs have to buy source for new versions to upgrade. All 5.x source is free, but 6.x / 7.x will cost. It's probably never going to happen for the M5 and C4/5. If it doesn't I'll probably stop supporting Sony. They shouldn't make promises they can't deliver. As for MediaTek, they do this so they can sell more procs and ultimately OEMs sell more phones.
Marshmallow update is rolling. Check XperiFirm for 30.2.A.0.100
Which version should I download? Which one is not customized?
Lagspike said:
Which version should I download? Which one is not customized?
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I would wait til it shows in the software or OTA personally.
dbjungle said:
I would wait til it shows in the software or OTA personally.
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But if I flash generic on a phone with a generic FW already installed (via OTA, so network certified, but Xperifirm says it's generic), it shouldn't brick it, right?
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But if I flash generic on a phone with a generic FW already installed (via OTA, so network certified, but Xperifirm says it's generic), it shouldn't brick it, right?
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Shouldn't brick it. I'm just concernes it may break some compatibility. I have 2 different M5s. One with US LTE and the other doesn't have it. Better to make sure you have the exact firmware for your model.
I have a SONY Xperia M5 (5653) in Thailand. I just received an email notification of the Marshmallow update, and a notice that my phone was ready to update. Mine WAS rooted with KingRoot, so it seemed that OTA updates did not work. Thus, even though when I connected it by USB, PC Companion first told me I was "up to date". I clicked 2 or 3 times on the program's software update and finally it began to download the update, 30.2.A.0.100. If you follow the instructions PC companion tells you during the reboot phase, it will NOT work. It tells you to hold down the Volume Down key while re-connecting it to the USB. Actually, you need to hold the Volume button Down AND the Power Button ON while attaching the USB. Everything updated fine, but I no longer have Root, and KingRoot can't seem to get it back for me. It does seem buggy and rather touchy, but looks like a nice update. Does anyone know of a Root process for 6.0 on the 5653/M5?
Is there any trick to enable adoptable storage in M5 with Marshmallow? And how I enable/reach android development settings from phone's menu?
MaxVolume said:
I have a SONY Xperia M5 (5653) in Thailand. I just received an email notification of the Marshmallow update, and a notice that my phone was ready to update. Mine WAS rooted with KingRoot, so it seemed that OTA updates did not work. Thus, even though when I connected it by USB, PC Companion first told me I was "up to date". I clicked 2 or 3 times on the program's software update and finally it began to download the update, 30.2.A.0.100. If you follow the instructions PC companion tells you during the reboot phase, it will NOT work. It tells you to hold down the Volume Down key while re-connecting it to the USB. Actually, you need to hold the Volume button Down AND the Power Button ON while attaching the USB. Everything updated fine, but I no longer have Root, and KingRoot can't seem to get it back for me. It does seem buggy and rather touchy, but looks like a nice update. Does anyone know of a Root process for 6.0 on the 5653/M5?
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I did the update on the PC Companion and it worked just holding the volume button down. I didn't have to hold power button.
Anyway, what did you guys think about the update?
I did the update yesterday, so I can't say for sure but the update seems to be very good.
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Is there any trick to enable adoptable storage in M5 with Marshmallow? And how I enable/reach android development settings from phone's menu?
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You can follow the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/howto-microsd-internal-storage-t3361900
Your mileage might vary, but my advice, don't partition the SD card as "mixed". I tried using mixed mode, but it became very unstable. I now have my 128GB SD card fully formatted as private storage. The feature's buggy, though. After enabling adoptable storage, installing some apps from Play Store fails, and I had to download the apk to install the apps.
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I did the update on the PC Companion and it worked just holding the volume button down. I didn't have to hold power button.
Anyway, what did you guys think about the update?
I did the update yesterday, so I can't say for sure but the update seems to be very good.
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Maybe it was my SONY M5 who knows. When I just pressed the Volume Down button, and re-plugged in the USB cable, all it did was show battery level for 2 seconds before a black screen. So, I just decided to use the Power and Volume Down button, which was the way I normally do when rooting the phone.
Anyway, I hated the screen overlay bug and spent hours resetting the permissions of all my apps, but overall, I like Marshmallow, BUT, it took away my Root, so now my phone does not last as long on a single battery charge, as it did when I could force close and keep close numerous background apps.
Just had a notice through Xpreia Companion that Marshmallow is available to download
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Just had a notice through Xpreia Companion that Marshmallow is available to download
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I checked this morning and it's available for my E5606, but not my E5653.
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Dear Xda,
I really need some help:
Here is the situation, my Smartwatch 2 started freaking out after the previous update. (locking up, random reboots)
Now none of my apps work, I can access settings, go to reset, but it wont let me click confirm.
Also I cannot set it to pairing mode to link it to another phone.
Even NFC pairing does not work with another phone.
It still does connect to my current phone, I tried repairing my phone, but now apps show up multiple times.
The software is pretty much FUBAR.
I hoped the new update would reset the memory, but to no avail....
I there any other way to reset the watch other than via settings?
Via DFU or something???
Any help is much appreciated!
Hi,
Last time my SW2 start to freak out (something like in your case) I started charging it via external charger (from my phone) and it just restart instantly. Give it a try.
maciej.bialorucki said:
Hi,
Last time my SW2 start to freak out (something like in your case) I started charging it via external charger (from my phone) and it just restart instantly. Give it a try.
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Thank you for your answer!
So you mean charging it with my phone using an otg cable?
I'll try it, I'll keep you posted.
If you connect to a different bluetooth device it shoudl reset most of the settings, its just about the same as doing a reset I think.
ngoonee said:
If you connect to a different bluetooth device it shoudl reset most of the settings, its just about the same as doing a reset I think.
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I tried that numerous times.
Well thats the thing, it refuses to connect to another device, I cant enable pairing on the watch, i wont let me click confirm.
Even with nfc on another device, it does not connect.
I'm afraid i am out of options...
Plus the charging via OTG gave no results.
Yet tryin to power on pressing down button for maybe 30s to enter in pairing mode for new phone ?
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Yet tryin to power on pressing down button for maybe 30s to enter in pairing mode for new phone ?
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That does not work either.
Yesterday I contacted Xperia support.
I performed a software reset with PC Companion.
Even tough you cannot select Smartwatch 2 It is Supported.
It works as follows:
- No device connected.
- Go to support zone.
- Choose accessories software update
- Choose Smartwatch 3 (yes 3)
- Then connect your Smartwatch 2 in DFU mode (connect usb cable then immediatly press power button for 0,5s)
- Then it is detected, let the driver install, PCC proposed to reinstall latest software.
There, I hope this helps anyone facing similar issues.
My watch works again as before!
Thank you, Sir.
Looks good so far. Now I can delay the purchase of a new smartwatch a little longer.
Tried this today to unbrick my SW2, but even selecting the SW3 option PCC says that there is no update available for my device.
So, isn't there any way anymore to reflash the watch?
Thanks
edit: seems that PCC has been updated to a newer version... maybe this makes the proposed solution useless now?
8an05 said:
Tried this today to unbrick my SW2, but even selecting the SW3 option PCC says that there is no update available for my device.
So, isn't there any way anymore to reflash the watch?
Thanks
edit: seems that PCC has been updated to a newer version... maybe this makes the proposed solution useless now?
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Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?
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Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?
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At the time I wrote this, the solution worked.
Now it unfortunately no longer works , Sony should add support for SW2 in PC Companion...
My advice, contact Sony Chat support, and see what they have to say!
http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/contactUs/
Brainpower said:
At the time I wrote this, the solution worked.
Now it unfortunately no longer works , Sony should add support for SW2 in PC Companion...
My advice, contact Sony Chat support, and see what they have to say!
http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/contactUs/
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Thanks for making things clear... I did contact them per email, still no answer. I just tried the chat, and I was told that I should send the watch to the official service. They say there is no way to flash new firmware on the watch via cable, while I know there used to be a way.
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Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?
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No hope i guess. I managed to return and get my money back since the service returned it with a proposed solution of "waiting till next fix".
I wont be buying even a matchstick from sony anymore...
i have a Z1 compact .. it was working properly and all of a sudden it restarted itself and i got a message that the homepage is not available and i can't unlock the screen. i used the small off button to force it to shut down and then start it again, it started but with the same problem; i can't unlock the screen to access the phone and i don't have network either!! ever since it keeps on restarting itself automatically every few minutes! the Sony support website said it might be related to network problems or SIM card problems, i contacted my network provider and they keep on telling me that's a mobile phone problem!! i used to be kitkat and upgraded to lollipop a week ago, could that be part of the problem?!
i appreciate any feedback on the matter as i can't access my phone completely!!
thank you.
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i have a Z1 compact .. it was working properly and all of a sudden it restarted itself and i got a message that the homepage is not available and i can't unlock the screen. i used the small off button to force it to shut down and then start it again, it started but with the same problem; i can't unlock the screen to access the phone and i don't have network either!! ever since it keeps on restarting itself automatically every few minutes! the Sony support website said it might be related to network problems or SIM card problems, i contacted my network provider and they keep on telling me that's a mobile phone problem!! i used to be kitkat and upgraded to lollipop a week ago, could that be part of the problem?!
i appreciate any feedback on the matter as i can't access my phone completely!!
thank you.
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That's kind of vague... Is your phone stock? How did you upgrade, official or unofficial? Do you have important data on the phone you don't want to lose? If not, you could reflash, either with Flashtool or official Sony method.
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That's kind of vague... Is your phone stock? How did you upgrade, official or unofficial? Do you have important data on the phone you don't want to lose? If not, you could reflash, either with Flashtool or official Sony method.
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i bought the phone with kitkat and upgraded to lollipop through OTA and yes it has important data!
marwa_ag said:
i bought the phone with kitkat and upgraded to lollipop through OTA and yes it has important data!
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Well, that would seem like it wasn't your fault, but it might be difficult to get them to help you without paying for it. You could try contacting Sony and see what they say. You also could see if you can get ADB shell on your computer, and copy files from terminal, then reflash, (if you have ADB installed).
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Well, that would seem like it wasn't your fault, but it might be difficult to get them to help you without paying for it. You could try contacting Sony and see what they say. You also could see if you can get ADB shell on your computer, and copy files from terminal, then reflash, (if you have ADB installed).
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looks like i have no choice but contacting the Sony people!! i can't either get it to hard reset, it just freezes when it starts and then restarts in a couple of minutes!! thank you for your feedback, appreciate it.
Phone recived me a info a update is avaible, downloaded it and pressed install phone booted into recovery and in down part of screen is information update. zip corrupted. My model Of Pixi 4 is 5010D and software version is 01003.Phone can't be updated to 01004 if you know how. to. fix. it tell me now how to. Phone is not modified and don't have root.
Same issue with the Pixi 4 5" 3g
I can confirm this isn't just you experiencing this problem, i'm bewildered this isnt plastered over the net tbh. but my 5010x also gives me "update.zip" is corrupted in the bootloader screen. #funtimes. I'm gonna try some of their software suites and if i find a fix ill forward this to you. Thanks!
Progress Report...
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I can confirm this isn't just you experiencing this problem, i'm bewildered this isnt plastered over the net tbh, expecially after they suggested we'd likely be getting a noughat update on these devices! But my 5010x also gives me "update.zip" is corrupted in the bootloader screen. #funtimes. I'm gonna try some of their software suites and if i find a fix ill forward this to you. Thanks!
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Ok ... So after a painful experience with the upgrade assistant [that force resets your phone btw], i've managed to get my phone to reboot having applied some kind of relevant package from the alcatel servers. At this stage it may just be stock. I imagine that the servers pull the same data as the OTAS but i'll finish typing this up when "android is starting" completes... [omgz there's multiple stages]
RIGHTO! There is a restore feature toward the end of Google's first boot fiasco :good: (restores any apps that you had installed)
OKAY. This works. build no. .1002 which is the build number i was offered in the corrupted update.zip today.
[CANT POST URL AS IM A NEW USER] but google "alcatel software upgrade"
Navigate the list, find your model. If "connecting to your mobile phone" persists {when running the software}, then just press vol+ and power quickly together once and wait for the installer to detect it. (may need to be done a couple times).
Lemme know how you get on.
WTF
In settings phone says is model 5010D but in recovery says is 5010X
On build
I'm on build 01001
You have to remove SD card and go to storage and click SD card forget! otherwhise it will say you don't have enough storage as the device is looking for your SD card. It has to convert to looking to internal memory. After doing this the update process will be fine.
Hi all
I have had this ZUK2 phone around 8 months, and really to be honest i don't like it, and regret my purchase, i purchased it from Gearbest in China and since day one never gelled with it.
It is bog stock except what G/B loaded on it, issues... has pop ups/spam, some of the text is still in Chinese etc, some of the apps don't work, i cannot delete them
Anyway, as a phone works great, so i lived with it, but now i have kinda "bricked" it [blue screen with logo]. The phone had a ZUK official update app on it but it never worked in AUS as needs to be in China to work..... so fast forward
While @ Shanghai airport wifi internet the update did load and that is where and when it "bricked" [blue screen/logo] happened, it never opened after the download, in-fact i could not even turn the phone off to get on the plane, and it was getting mighty hot [shades of Galaxy Note 7 ] who's idea of non remove battery?
So now i do not understand anything about Twerp?/India Rom, USB blahhblahhblah, i took it to the local guy, he only does Iphones and Samsung, dead end
What i want to do, is ask nicely if anybody here is AUS has the knowledge to reload all the software back onto the phone, latest ZUK update and latest android version and make it work... Even pay a fair and reasonable fee [plus return post] to fix my sick phone and make it work, would be kool!!
I know i have lost all my photos, contacts, apps etc, does not matter, moving on, just want it to work
Thanks if anybody can reach out and help
With regards :good:
Lot6
LOT6 said:
Hi all
I have had this ZUK2 phone around 8 months, and really to be honest i don't like it, and regret my purchase, i purchased it from Gearbest in China and since day one never gelled with it.
It is bog stock except what G/B loaded on it, issues... has pop ups/spam, some of the text is still in Chinese etc, some of the apps don't work, i cannot delete them
Anyway, as a phone works great, so i lived with it, but now i have kinda "bricked" it [blue screen with logo]. The phone had a ZUK official update app on it but it never worked in AUS as needs to be in China to work..... so fast forward
While @ Shanghai airport wifi internet the update did load and that is where and when it "bricked" [blue screen/logo] happened, it never opened after the download, in-fact i could not even turn the phone off to get on the plane, and it was getting mighty hot [shades of Galaxy Note 7 ] who's idea of non remove battery?
So now i do not understand anything about Twerp?/India Rom, USB blahhblahhblah, i took it to the local guy, he only does Iphones and Samsung, dead end
What i want to do, is ask nicely if anybody here is AUS has the knowledge to reload all the software back onto the phone, latest ZUK update and latest android version and make it work... Even pay a fair and reasonable fee [plus return post] to fix my sick phone and make it work, would be kool!!
I know i have lost all my photos, contacts, apps etc, does not matter, moving on, just want it to work
Thanks if anybody can reach out and help
With regards :good:
Lot6
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In all-in-all honesty I can do it remotely for you on a live-call and remotely doing everything on your PC with your phone connected via USB cable. No need. Zuk Z2 has really friendly procedure to do it all, return to stock or the stock-android experience.
In-Technical Terms:
I have to unbrick your phone by restoring it to stock firmware, then unlocking its bootloader, downloading nad running TWRP recovery on it and then to a tailored firmware of your needs without any Chinese bloatware/adware.
Free of cost ofcourse.
I understand all the issues related to privacy etc but I assure you everything I'd do remotely, you'll be able to do it yourself once you see how its done. No gimmicks involved.
I have my brother who lives near NSW but he works double shifts and hardly has any time to fiddle around with stuff other than his work, eating and sleeping. I'm from Pakistan btw.
PM me and I'll get your phone fixed without charging you a single penny, using your own PC remotely and your very own hardware. With every instruction to fix it by yourself if in-case a problem arises in future.
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In all-in-all honesty I can do it remotely for you on a live-call and remotely doing everything on your PC with your phone connected via USB cable. No need. Zuk Z2 has really friendly procedure to do it all, return to stock or the stock-android experience.
In-Technical Terms:
I have to unbrick your phone by restoring it to stock firmware, then unlocking its bootloader, downloading nad running TWRP recovery on it and then to a tailored firmware of your needs without any Chinese bloatware/adware.
Free of cost ofcourse.
I understand all the issues related to privacy etc but I assure you everything I'd do remotely, you'll be able to do it yourself once you see how its done. No gimmicks involved.
I have my brother who lives near NSW but he works double shifts and hardly has any time to fiddle around with stuff other than his work, eating and sleeping. I'm from Pakistan btw.
PM me and I'll get your phone fixed without charging you a single penny, using your own PC remotely and your very own hardware. With every instruction to fix it by yourself if in-case a problem arises in future.
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Hello D/P. :good:
That is very very nice offer from you, i am touched by your kind assistance
I will see if any local folk come back to me, also i emailed G/B in China but due to Chinese New Year have not had a reply back as yet, they may well have a contact/agent in AUS to sort this out.
Once again many many thanks
L
LOT6 said:
Hello D/P. :good:
That is very very nice offer from you, i am touched by your kind assistance
I will see if any local folk come back to me, also i emailed G/B in China but due to Chinese New Year have not had a reply back as yet, they may well have a contact/agent in AUS to sort this out.
Once again many many thanks
L
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Hello man, your problem is that you installed official update on custom ****ty Chinese rom.
Probably you had MM ROM, with a lot of bloatware
It doesn't surprise me you don't like the phone, which is BTW great
I can send you my instructions, you need 1h time, patience, and some computer knowledge. Windows 10 would be nice.
If you don't have these requirements than try with those local gys but probably all of them will tell you, how's your phone name, ZuuuK, what?
And I also recommend custom rom. You would like this phone much more than you like it now. I had same opinion like you when I got it. Was so bored with stupid ZUI system. Than I realized how strong support this phone has and started flashing custom roms, which literally made me love this phone
C'ont
vuckovic_stefan said:
Hello man, your problem is that you installed official update on custom ****ty Chinese rom.
Probably you had MM ROM, with a lot of bloatware
It doesn't surprise me you don't like the phone, which is BTW great
I can send you my instructions, you need 1h time, patience, and some computer knowledge. Windows 10 would be nice.
If you don't have these requirements than try with those local gys but probably all of them will tell you, how's your phone name, ZuuuK, what?
And I also recommend custom rom. You would like this phone much more than you like it now. I had same opinion like you when I got it. Was so bored with stupid ZUI system. Than I realized how strong support this phone has and started flashing custom roms, which literally made me love this phone
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Hello. many thanks for the reply
Yes, i agree, i updated in China on a international/export tweaked phone
Anyway been phone-less for near a month, interesting
On the 23rd Chinese New Year is over, i will see what G/B come back with.
And yes, if not too much trouble please post here or email me the step by step instructions, cannot hurt to at least have a look and see, many thanks for this.
PS/ Looks i am one of very few who purchased a ZUK2 in AUS
Thanks again champ
To be honest the experience of Zuk Z2 Plus with ZUI ROM ( STOCK ROM ) is worst, it's worst that i ended up unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP and flashing a Custom RoM on Day 1 itself
This phone is a beast, it's like this phone was made to run on Custom Roms.
I'd say you should once you'll be able to bring the phone back to life, unlock the bootloader and flash a TWRP and install some nice OREO ROM for example AEX 5.2 by Davidevinavil.
Also, Can you try this:
*Phone must be switched Off*
Press and Hold Volume Up and Down button
And at the same time plug in the Charger USB cable in your phone.
Tel me what it shows
kubersharma said:
To be honest the experience of Zuk Z2 Plus with ZUI ROM ( STOCK ROM ) is worst, it's worst that i ended up unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP and flashing a Custom RoM on Day 1 itself
This phone is a beast, it's like this phone was made to run on Custom Roms.
I'd say you should once you'll be able to bring the phone back to life, unlock the bootloader and flash a TWRP and install some nice OREO ROM for example AEX 5.2 by Davidevinavil.
Also, Can you try this:
*Phone must be switched Off*
Press and Hold Volume Up and Down button
And at the same time plug in the Charger USB cable in your phone.
Tel me what it shows
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Hi
Not sure that can be done as when i turn on the phone, as its flat, but when charged it starts ok, goes on blue/screen logo, and that's all
But THEN it wont switch off, i have to wait till it flattens the battery [it gets very hot BTW] and then back to square one
The only way i could turn it on is charge it first, i swear this phone has a devil inside it
Any of your Indian brothers here in AUS have this phone?
Many thanks for your support!
Regards
Charge it a bit, like 30 mins
Unplug and try to press all Power, Volume (up & down) together for like 5-10 seconds
It should switch off, but don't press anything after that it'll wake up again if you do.
If you are successful to switch it off , you can try the above method i mentioned in my previous post to bring it to Fastboot/bootloader mode.
After that it's all easy to get started
Detailed post to go back to stock (before bootloader unlock -> TWRP Recovery -> Custom ROM):
https://zukfans.eu/community/threads/howto-flash-a-stock-zui-rom-zuk-z2-z2131-only.104/
To Summarize:
1. Preparing
- Have pre-requisite software (QPST flashing software)
- Have all the drivers installed (ZUK Usb drivers, as well as Qualcomm QHUSB Drivers, detailed instructions are within the post)
- Have the Firmware file downloaded which u will install on your phone via QPST Flashing software: In your case, it's indian QPST flash-able firmware: https://mega.nz/#!4xIGVSJQ!iN2JUA_eyYX9m35Pt3ife9iIBcGi_9CNPWUUqxpkFiY which is marshmallow
- Extract the above firmware into some place safe where you will navigate later when giving the software instructions to make your phone reborn.
2. Making phone ready
- Make sure your phone was put to charging for atleast an hour before carrying out the next steps
- While your phone is turned off, Press and hold Vol - and Power button together and quickly insert the USB cable (which is already connected to your PC). If that's successful you can check the connection by going to Device Manager or simply checking status of QPST software
Rest of the instructions are on the main post which i linked earlier. It's really easy to do if you know your ways around using windows
In-case something is ambiguous to you, you can ask me directly. I've sent you my skype id on PM
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Hello. many thanks for the reply
Yes, i agree, i updated in China on a international/export tweaked phone
Anyway been phone-less for near a month, interesting
On the 23rd Chinese New Year is over, i will see what G/B come back with.
And yes, if not too much trouble please post here or email me the step by step instructions, cannot hurt to at least have a look and see, many thanks for this.
PS/ Looks i am one of very few who purchased a ZUK2 in AUS
Thanks again champ
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74992814&postcount=5659
Here Is my instructions
Other members told you how to get in fastboot
There reboot into edl mode (mode for qfil, to flash stock ZUI rom)
Everything you have in those instructions mate
Use Google translate, read slow, I believe in you
Its not hard, just do it slowly, don't jump over some step cuz you will have bricked phone
Wish you luck Aussie
And I believe you are maybe 0.01 % of people having ZUI phone done there ))
Download QPST once ,install it and open "QFIL.exe" , connect your Phone to PC via USB, if the QFIL app shows that a port has been connected , then this is same case as mine and you can easily make the phone work like a beast again in one hour!
Side note - Also download and install ADB , Qualcomm USB and Zuk USB drivers and then check again! You will need these all eventually!
Which city in AUSTRALIA???
gargdada said:
Which city in AUSTRALIA???
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In Melbourne, but i will post it [pay both ways] to any city in AUS.
Thanks
PS. Still no contact from seller
ok try this
Download Tool All in one:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=38683http://
OR
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ol-tool-one-driversunlocktwrpfactory-t3398993
Download Mi flash tool:
https://androidmtk.com/download-xiaomi-mi-flash-tool
Stock firmware:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/f86cs94nt19762z/Lenovo_Zuk_Z2_Z2132_EN_OPEN_USER_Q01080.2_N_ZUI_2.5.104_ST_170418_QPST.zip
7zip:http://7-zip.org/a/7z1801-x64.exe
Download Unlock_Bootloader Image: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/how-bootloader-zuk-z2-pro-t3415392
Download TWRP:https://dl.twrp.me/z2_plus/twrp-3.2.1-0-z2_plus.img.html
Download ADB Drivers:https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
Install 7 zip Then mi flash tool then Tool All in one Extract stock Also install ADB drivers firmware with 7 zip.
you can send me a message in WhatsApp(+917077307772)Also I can help you with remotely.
Hey Yo!
were u able to fix your phone.. i rooted mine and installed custom rom in less than half an hour.. super awesome phone now.. BTW people who are abusing zui so much i didn't find it that bad... although the notification bar sucked big time with double notification and no reply .. rest all was ok .. like you could work your way around.. i use nova launcher may be thats why.:silly:
sanjay.2704 said:
Hey Yo!
were u able to fix your phone.. i rooted mine and installed custom rom in less than half an hour.. super awesome phone now.. BTW people who are abusing zui so much i didn't find it that bad... although the notification bar sucked big time with double notification and no reply .. rest all was ok .. like you could work your way around.. i use nova launcher may be thats why.:silly:
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No, still done nothing, really want somebody in AUS to do it for me, will reward them
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LOT6 said:
No, still done nothing, really want somebody in AUS to do it for me, will reward them
Thanks
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sorry bro.. As one prev post mentioned 0.01% may be using zuk them too not many would have rooted.. It is really simple to do.. Remote access or do it on your own is the only way ahead or get new phone.. But why u would get a new phone when u have such awesome device?? Lemme know if I can be of any help..
Check out my battery usage. Phone on for 36 hours and counting..used 2030 mah out of 3500 mah..
Stand by for 20 hours out of those 36 ..ie no touching at all
Hey mate, Z2 user in Australia here. It's probably just the two of us.
Custom ROMs are messy and prone to unexpected issues. At some point you're going to have to fiddle with it when it spontaneously bricks. If you weren't the one to set it up, you'll find it tricky or impossible to do maintenance/fixes yourself.
My advice is (especially for a phone worth as little as this one is) - follow the relatively straightforward guides on flashing stock, unlocking the bootloader, and loading on a new ROM. It shouldn't take more than an hour. I don't recommend sticking with the stock China ROM.
If you really **** it up and have no idea what you've done wrong, I'd be happy to take a look at the phone (for free). Though I'm in Sydney, not Melbs.
Passa91 said:
Hey mate, Z2 user in Australia here. It's probably just the two of us.
Custom ROMs are messy and prone to unexpected issues. At some point you're going to have to fiddle with it when it spontaneously bricks. If you weren't the one to set it up, you'll find it tricky or impossible to do maintenance/fixes yourself.
My advice is (especially for a phone worth as little as this one is) - follow the relatively straightforward guides on flashing stock, unlocking the bootloader, and loading on a new ROM. It shouldn't take more than an hour. I don't recommend sticking with the stock China ROM.
If you really **** it up and have no idea what you've done wrong, I'd be happy to take a look at the phone (for free). Though I'm in Sydney, not Melbs.
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Lol, about what custom rom are you talking about ?
Final nougat releases are great, especially AEX, Viper etc
This phone with Zui is catastrophic, no wonder for such bad comment's
Couldn't believe how good it is with custom roms, using it for months now like that, nothing messy here, Don't spread desinformations please
If he sends you phone, put him latest AEX OREO with GZR Gapps
Also Google camera, BSG versions from 4pda , I'm using v1a and it's great
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Couldn't believe how good it is with custom roms, using it for months now like that, nothing messy here, Don't spread desinformations please
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Lmao, the only thing missing from this comment is an Androidify profile pic.
OP, you're gonna wanna be confident enough to flash your own custom ROM updates and suss out any issues that crop up. Chinaphones, even higher tier ones like the Z2, are not set-and-forget devices.
Hey good people.
Yesterday i was excited to see the notification for Pie update come up, so i quickly installed it on the phone. It finished, then asked me to reboot, so i did. But for some reason, the phone couldn't reboot properly, and ended up getting stuck in download mode.
Tried to get out of it using every combination, nothing worked. Then i decided, well, lets reinstall the firmware on it. If i could find any! Majority of links are misleading, don't work, yandex disk links didnt let me download anything. Tried like 3 different versions of OST, none of them worked, not even the patched one, not to mention the lack of firmware in the first place.
The only step forward i could make is getting the phone to show up in device manager, because it hasnt even showed up before.
i've never even fiddled with the device's software or anything, everything was 100% stock and untouched.
i'm seriously disappointed in nokia, already contacted the reseller who yet has to reply (i don't have much hope for that either).
Any kinda help would be highly appreciated.
gabika1941 said:
Hey good people.
Yesterday i was excited to see the notification for Pie update come up, so i quickly installed it on the phone. It finished, then asked me to reboot, so i did. But for some reason, the phone couldn't reboot properly, and ended up getting stuck in download mode.
Tried to get out of it using every combination, nothing worked. Then i decided, well, lets reinstall the firmware on it. If i could find any! Majority of links are misleading, don't work, yandex disk links didnt let me download anything. Tried like 3 different versions of OST, none of them worked, not even the patched one, not to mention the lack of firmware in the first place.
The only step forward i could make is getting the phone to show up in device manager, because it hasnt even showed up before.
i've never even fiddled with the device's software or anything, everything was 100% stock and untouched.
i'm seriously disappointed in nokia, already contacted the reseller who yet has to reply (i don't have much hope for that either).
Any kinda help would be highly appreciated.
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Which type and do You have a screenshot from the startscreen.
Maybe this helps
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EricH7001 said:
Which type and do You have a screenshot from the startscreen.
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i honestly have no idea about the type, but i have screenshot
actually, no matter what i pressed in what order or battery percentage, it just said "download mode", and i also couldnt even turn the phone off either.
tbh i've contacted the reseller since then, and we'll probably just send it back in the next few days
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i honestly have no idea about the type, but i have screenshot
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Don't you have the retail box? The type should be written on it. Also, do you have the ZEISS logo on the camera? If not, then you most likely have the TA-1054 variant, which is for the Chinese market.
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Don't you have the retail box? The type should be written on it. Also, do you have the ZEISS logo on the camera? If not, then you most likely have the TA-1054 variant, which is for the Chinese market.
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it must be the Chinese then, because it doesn't have Zeiss or android one logo on it.
But actually, is that very significant?
gabika1941 said:
it must be the Chinese then, because it doesn't have Zeiss or android one logo on it.
But actually, is that very significant?
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Well, I cannot be 100% sure. But I would assume that if your phone was running a ported version of the global ROM and not the official Chinese firmware and it somehow got an OTA update then because of the differences in how the phone's memory is partitioned it would make sense that the device ends up being bricked after trying to flash something not ment to be flashed on it. :/ I hope this makes some sense to you. Also, if I am correct then it makes no sense to blame HMD for this because they have not done anything wrong. It is most likely the reseller who reflashed your TA-1054 with a ported version of the global ROM.
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Well, I cannot be 100% sure. But I would assume that if your phone was running a ported version of the global ROM and not the official Chinese firmware and it somehow got an OTA update then because of the differences in how the phone's memory is partitioned it would make sense that the device ends up being bricked after trying to flash something not ment to be flashed on it. :/ I hope this makes some sense to you. Also, if I am correct then it makes no sense to blame HMD for this because they have not done anything wrong. It is most likely the reseller who reflashed your TA-1054 with a ported version of the global ROM.
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i've legit thought about that! the box itself has lots of chinese on it, so it might be the case. Either way, reseller responded and i'll probably just sent it back to them this week because apparently it's their fault.
strangely, my mi a1 didnt even let the OTA install when i had the bootloader unlocked, so it's weird to see a phone getting bricked like this. I actually felt guilty for letting the OTA install, even though i didn't do anything wrong here (exceptionally:laugh
Thanks for the suggestions m8!
I think You bought a crappy Chinese dummy Nokia 6.1 HMD is not in Finland hands anymore.
The hardware is different. And the software is Android one.
I am curious how your reseller solves the problem.
can anyone tell how can help to exit from download mode. i have tried by connecting charger and holding pwr button and vol up and after andriod logo came i released by pwr button and holding the vol up button. its not worked
later i connected to my pc and install adb driver and fastboot and then through cmd prompt i run adb bootloader but its not working then i check adb devices but there is nothing shows in attched devices and also i tried with fastboot reload then mobie restarts and came back to dowload mode. so out of these step can anyone have any suggestions to get back my mobile..thank you
ok so, i kinda neglected the thread but heres what happened:
i tried EDL mode with deep flash cable, didnt work. i tried installing all sorts of drivers on my PC from all sorts of sketchy sites, after a point i decided not to mess my PC or the phone up even more.
i contacted my reseller who "fixed" the phone by installing the pie update on it somehow, and it's functional now. i even told them the phone wasn't the european version but they didn't seem to care, and i didn't feel like playing with them anymore. but it's FAR from stable, buggy as hell, and LTE B20 doesn't work either (that might have a thing or 2 to do with the phone being chinese...)
thanks for all of u for helping, this particular phone was way more than enough reason for me not to buy a nokia again ))))