Zuk is dead so what now? - Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers

Hi all i'm planning to buy a zuk z2 but i saw on the zukfans forum that zuk is dead now. But i was thinking what about the bootloader unlocking procedure? If i'm not wrong, we need to receive an email from zuk but do you know if this procedure is still possible now? i tried to create a zukfans account and i'm not receiving the confirmation email so i'm not sure if i will buy this device or redmi 4 prime... this problem will condition my choice.
thanks

i just unlocked my zuk z2 plus before 2 hours
used zuk website to get unlock Email , so it still work .

Thanks guys great news !! And sorry @frdan if i stressed you for nothing ahaha

I also got myself signed up not more than 10 minutes ago,now it's working ,I had problems in signing me up 2 days ago but now it's fixed

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Yureka replacement

Hi,
My Yureka device got hard bricked last week on 14th June 2015 when Iam upgrading to LP. Its completely dead and unable to get recover/ fast boot mode. even the phone led light also not lightening and not responding to any action. No power on.
On next day 15th I complaint the same to Yureka customer care talk politely and inform the problem to them and they told me that after Level 2 engineers will call me and inform the solution. On next 2 days i.e. 17th June 2015 L2 people called me and talk with me and inform that the device will be get replaced. In this time I called them daily 2 times for updation of my query and given very little bit pressure. :laugh::laugh::laugh: on the same day they message me the waybill number of courier. Today I got the new device from Yu ,:victory::victory::victory:
Actually in Internet i see the comments nobody get device replacement and waiting from 2/3/4 months. But I received very positive response and immediate action from YU. Iam Thanking them YU officials and supporting people for their co opeartion and immediate response and action.
YU ROCKING.
Ramu. A
Same to same...
I got new phone from yureka when I hardbriked my phone....
GREAT service...thank yureka.I'm happy with it....
How can u guys get to connect your calls,whenever I call YU customer support it always shows line busy and their email support is worthless
Hello guys I need to buy bricked yu yureka set send me a pm who is willing to sell.
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hey ramu2k06, what happene to your old Yureka..!
Did they asked you to return dameged Yureka to them... Or you have it now also ( your damaged Yureka)....??

Question about bootloop lg g4

Hey , I bought lg g4 about half a year ago ,so far workd OK . Two days ago my phone suddenly had a stroke and turned off and then into bootloop. Went to the store today and they told me that lg are aware of this. Told me that lg made a patch that is supposed to fix this issue so it won't happen again , but this patch may make the phone work slower. I asked the seller if after that patch , the phone will work for lets say a year -two years? He said he really doubt it will last even a half a year.
Is that true ? Does all lg g4 have this problem? Is there any fix ?
Thanks.
ROTFL
The "patch" exist but it's not coming from LG but from people here on XDA. It disables the two A57 cores so the phone can boot and it's possible to do data backup before sending phone to LG for warranty repair. It's not a stable solution, it's only a temporary one. The only real solution for bootloop is motherboard replacement and it's done by LG under warranty.
Funny guy the one of the store....
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Is that possible to take off that patch ? Can the phone last a year or two with that patch?
Someone?
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Is that possible to take off that patch ? Can the phone last a year or two with that patch?
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i think someone reported that it lasted 4 months
I read that after disabling the two a57 cores , I can enable them again. So basically if there is another bootloop there is always a solution right? Either I disable or enable the cores. But is there any ROM or version or anything to stop the bootloop ?

Plz help - New Z2 Plus - Running on 2.0.093 6.0.1 Aug 2016 - Not getting any update

I bought a new Lenovo Z2 plus (4GB 64 GB) version. It is running on build 2.0.093 Android 6.0.1 Aug 2016 Security patch out of box and I know there are two major updates after this but my device is not detecting any OTA updates. System updater software shows - "No Updates available. Refresh" (Tried many times since yesterday). And on that screen itself on clicking "Release Details", the following error is shown: "Failed to access release information server, please refresh again"
My friend also bought the same phone and immediately got the updates.
Is this an issue with my handset or do I need to wait further to get the updates?
Are the Lenovo servers for OTA updates down?
Why are release details not accessible?
Trying for 3rd day today. No updates. Bit concerned.
I will eventually install custom rom and do some experiments but want to use with stock rom for some days to check if any hardware issues are there or not.
Shall I return the phone or keep?
saurav_k said:
I bought a new Lenovo Z2 plus (4GB 64 GB) version. It is running on build 2.0.093 Android 6.0.1 Aug 2016 Security patch out of box and I know there are two major updates after this but my device is not detecting any OTA updates. System updater software shows - "No Updates available. Refresh" (Tried many times since yesterday). And on that screen itself on clicking "Release Details", the following error is shown: "Failed to access release information server, please refresh again"
My friend also bought the same phone and immediately got the updates.
Is this an issue with my handset or do I need to wait further to get the updates?
Are the Lenovo servers for OTA updates down?
Why are release details not accessible?
Trying for 3rd day today. No updates. Bit concerned.
I will eventually install custom rom and do some experiments but want to use with stock rom for some days to check if any hardware issues are there or not.
Shall I return the phone or keep?
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Hey! Even i brought new ZUK Z2 Plus 2 days back i was able to see updates. But my problem was that after download, update would not install.But simce yesterday Lenovo has pulled off updates i think.
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Try to get the zip files of .zuiota folder in your friends phone..
Actually, MM is less buggy than N. You can choose keep it or update via updater or via twrp. This is not the end of the world.
saurav_k said:
I bought a new Lenovo Z2 plus (4GB 64 GB) version. It is running on build 2.0.093
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Man, over the net you can find actual versions of stock firmware for China (2.5.412) and India (2.5.104), which you can install via QFIL w/o any problems.
root.xperial said:
Hey! Even i brought new ZUK Z2 Plus 2 days back i was able to see updates. But my problem was that after download, update would not install.But simce yesterday Lenovo has pulled off updates i think.
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Hey, I suggest you call wherever you ordered your Z2 plus from. My friend had this issue as well and he called up Amazon customer care only find out that his device was defective. He got it replaced shortly. Also, tryna flashing the update zip if that works. If it doesn't, then you know what you'll have to do.
PrashantBK said:
Hey, I suggest you call wherever you ordered your Z2 plus from. My friend had this issue as well and he called up Amazon customer care only find out that his device was defective. He got it replaced shortly. Also, tryna flashing the update zip if that works. If it doesn't, then you know what you'll have to do.
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Thanks Prashant, I have called Amazon, but nobody has turned up yet. Keeping fingers crossed before the return back date of 30 Oct. It seems as soon as i complained of update issues, i am not getting any update notifications now.
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PrashantBK said:
Hey, I suggest you call wherever you ordered your Z2 plus from. My friend had this issue as well and he called up Amazon customer care only find out that his device was defective. He got it replaced shortly. Also, tryna flashing the update zip if that works. If it doesn't, then you know what you'll have to do.
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How does not getting OTA updates makes the device defective?
I got it in a special deal and not willing to return. Already replaced once as the previous one was reboxed unit and without proper bill. This one seems new. What defect did your friend's phone had?
saurav_k said:
How does not getting OTA updates makes the device defective?
I got it in a special deal and not willing to return. Already replaced once as the previous one was reboxed unit and without proper bill. This one seems new. What defect did your friend's phone had?
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Let me answer this question... This device is a new purchase. It has got Android 6 out of box and has volte issues with JIO sim...and the update which is failing to install contains a fix for that (here we are still not talking about android 7 upgrade).
Another Major issue is when we check warranty status, it says warranty expired.
So let us say if u have a software issue on your phone that is irritating and you take it to a service center, the first thing they do is ask you to update (if not done already) to latest version...thats what we are asking. Today just got an email from Amazon since the inspection guy didn't turn up , they are replacing my phone now.
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root.xperial said:
Let me answer this question... This device is a new purchase. It has got Android 6 out of box and has volte issues with JIO sim...and the update which is failing to install contains a fix for that (here we are still not talking about android 7 upgrade).
Another Major issue is when we check warranty status, it says warranty expired.
So let us say if u have a software issue on your phone that is irritating and you take it to a service center, the first thing they do is ask you to update (if not done already) to latest version...thats what we are asking. Today just got an email from Amazon since the inspection guy didn't turn up , they are replacing my phone now.
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None of these show device is defective. For warranty how will lenovo know when you bought the device. Send a mail to [email protected] with invoice and back side image of box and they will update warranty details in 3 days.
Getting the update immediately means most likely this device is not new and you got a reboxed unit. Check on Lenovo forums, many have confirmed that it takes a few days to get the updates after booting the device for first time
saurav_k said:
None of these show device is defective. For warranty how will lenovo know when you bought the device. Send a mail to [email protected] with invoice and back side image of box and they will update warranty details in 3 days.
Getting the update immediately means most likely this device is not new and you got a reboxed unit. Check on Lenovo forums, many have confirmed that it takes a few days to get the updates after booting the device for first time
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Thanks Saurav, i didn't knew that...thanks for sharing...i would do follow up as you said....on above mentioned email address. Till then i will have to continue with Redmi 4A as usual.
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saurav_k said:
None of these show device is defective. For warranty how will lenovo know when you bought the device. Send a mail to [email protected] with invoice and back side image of box and they will update warranty details in 3 days.
Getting the update immediately means most likely this device is not new and you got a reboxed unit. Check on Lenovo forums, many have confirmed that it takes a few days to get the updates after booting the device for first time
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Usually, Last time i purchased Redmi 4A and Sony Xperia X, warranty was automatically updated...maybe done by Flipkart from where i purchased. Lot a hasseles with Lenovo. I will wait a reply from Amazon for next two days..and then send email out to Lenovo, because when i called Lenovo, they asked to followup with whom i purchased my mobile. (Amazon or Flipkart)
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root.xperial said:
Thanks Saurav, i didn't knew that...thanks for sharing...i would do follow up as you said....on above mentioned email address. Till then i will have to continue with Redmi 4A as usual.
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Usually, Last time i purchased Redmi 4A and Sony Xperia X, warranty was automatically updated...maybe done by Flipkart from where i purchased. Lot a hasseles with Lenovo. I will wait a reply from Amazon for next two days..and then send email out to Lenovo, because when i called Lenovo, they asked to followup with whom i purchased my mobile. (Amazon or Flipkart)
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Was there a Lenovo sticker seal on the box you got or only a laminated plastic?
root.xperial said:
Let me answer this question... This device is a new purchase. It has got Android 6 out of box and has volte issues with JIO sim...and the update which is failing to install contains a fix for that (here we are still not talking about android 7 upgrade).
Another Major issue is when we check warranty status, it says warranty expired.
So let us say if u have a software issue on your phone that is irritating and you take it to a service center, the first thing they do is ask you to update (if not done already) to latest version...thats what we are asking. Today just got an email from Amazon since the inspection guy didn't turn up , they are replacing my phone now.
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Okay, I forgot to tell you this part. I went along with him to the service store and people there wanted to heat up the battery and sh*t. I don't know how that could've helped but we agreed to let them do so, but the updates still failed. Later they checked the warranty and it wasn't updated on the official Lenovo site. So yeah, the technician turned up after we called Amazon and he specifically said "The device is defective". We didn't bother asking because we were getting a replacement.
Good that you're getting a replacement. Enjoy. And do check the warranty of the replacement. Cheers!
saurav_k said:
How does not getting OTA updates makes the device defective?
I got it in a special deal and not willing to return. Already replaced once as the previous one was reboxed unit and without proper bill. This one seems new. What defect did your friend's phone had?
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Well, he wasn't able to update his phone. Updates were available but after the download it said something like "Package installation failure". Tried VPN as suggested in various forums but that didn't help either. The technician said the device was defective, and as I mentioned in my previous reply, we didn't bother asking.
how much heating are you guys observing on normal usage. I have noticed downloads using wifi heats up the device quite a lot.
There's some great YouTube content for this problem. EVEN I faced the same problem before, just check out the solutions on YT.
BrokenOyster said:
There's some great YouTube content for this problem. EVEN I faced the same problem before, just check out the solutions on YT.
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You mean flyvpn? I don't want to install Chinese rom
saurav_k said:
You mean flyvpn? I don't want to install Chinese rom
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Nope. It won't install any China ****. If YOUR IP is Indian registered then you will get the Indian version of it.
Give it a shot (sott).I had this issue too and had it solved by this method.
PrashantBK said:
Well, he wasn't able to update his phone. Updates were available but after the download it said something like "Package installation failure". Tried VPN as suggested in various forums but that didn't help either. The technician said the device was defective, and as I mentioned in my previous reply, we didn't bother asking.
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Need one help/info.
I read on Quora that dialing following code helps to check bootloader status and whether unlockable or not:
*#*#7378423#*#*
But when I dial this, nothing happens. Since I am not getting it's updated yet and want to wait for some time before unlocking bootloader and there is a limited window for return, just worried if some issue with bootloader on my device. Can you check on your device and let me know plz
BrokenOyster said:
Nope. It won't install any China ****. If YOUR IP is Indian registered then you will get the Indian version of it.
Give it a shot (sott).I had this issue too and had it solved by this method.
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I tried it yesterday but there are no Shanghai or China server in flyvpn now. Tried with Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong etc but same result - no update detected
Also, when you say "if your IP is India registered" what do you mean? Registered where? Using Shanghai server with VPN will use China ip only right?

Unlocking bootloader with an "old" mi account

My current mi account reseted so I need to wait 312 hours yet. My mother has an old mi account (made it 3 or 4 years ago) but she never tried to unlock her phone.
Can I use it to unlock my phone after unbind my current account or it has a 360 hours waiting time too?
Sigray said:
My current mi account reseted so I need to wait 312 hours yet. My mother has an old mi account (made it 3 or 4 years ago) but she never tried to unlock her phone.
Can I use it to unlock my phone after unbind my current account or it has a 360 hours waiting time too?
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No way around it, wait.
Incogn said:
No way around it, wait.
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Maybe the old account's counter is finished ?
Sigray said:
Maybe the old account's counter is finished ?
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What counter? You said it yourself, she never even tried to unlock, so there never was a counter to begin with. These threads come up every day, just read the forum, there is no way around it, xiaomi fixed it. If you dont believe, then just go and try, you will see for yourself.
if your old mi account is unlock before sure can unlock on the spot with other phone, i have try before is work
Not working anymore. I have three accounts that unlocked miui devices before and they can't unlock new devices now. It says to wait for 15 days.
devcon69 said:
Not working anymore. I have three accounts that unlocked miui devices before and they can't unlock new devices now. It says to wait for 15 days.
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Sh*t
I tried to bind my account with a new RN5 PRO device with an old account which has already bound and waited the 360 hours and unlocked successfuly, but When I tried to unlock with the new one, just asked me to wait 360 hours.
Falcon1 said:
I tried to bind my account with a new RN5 PRO device with an old account which has already bound and waited the 360 hours and unlocked successfuly, but When I tried to unlock with the new one, just asked me to wait 360 hours.
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Sometimes hard to understand your post ?
Sigray said:
Sometimes hard to understand your post
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I tried to bind my account with a new RN5 PRO device with an old account which has already bound and waited the 360 hours and unlocked successfully with my Redmi 5 plus, but When I tried to unlock with the new device that got this morning (Redmi note 5 PRO), just asked me to wait 360 hours. Whatever If you have an old account with an unlocked device before or a new one, Xiaomi is going to ask you to wait for 360 hours.
My 2 latest phones unlocked right away without wait time. My account status on en.miui.com is Senior Member, don't know if it has anything to do with it.

question about bootloader unlocking

Hi everyone, I am a few hours away from unlocking my bootloader but I am considering changing phone with a new note 5 because this one has a yellowish colour on the bottom of the screen (is this a thing? has anyone had the same problem?) If I change it and bind the new one to the same account, do I have to wait 360 more hours or will I be able to unlock the new one in the already given time? obviously I won't unlock this one
Yes you would have to wait again since it's a new phone.
oh, I thought the authorization was linked to the account, not the phone.. This really is bad news ?

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