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Xperia Z3+ Nougat Review.....

:fingers-crossed::laugh:
YouTube Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjR2PxJmcsk

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS ANDROID 7 ON Z3+.
Advantages..
1. Battery is lasting more than MM.
2. Stamina mode comes with 3 level stamina features.
3. Split Screen Apps are awesome.
4. Heating is less, I think they avhieved that by closing the background apps.
5.Camera app doesnt heatup the phone and lasts open till 5 min( I checked for 5 minutes only may be it ll show heating warning after that, I just dont know about it).
6. Now both the wallpaper and lockscreen can be handled easily with the same option WALLPAPER provided at SETTING app.
Disadvantages.
1. The Icons for the apps CONTACTS, MESSAGING, PHONE, CAMERA are so ugly.
2. One cannot go to the homepage by clicking recent navbar and then by clicking at the clear space of the recent apps menu.
3. While phone is locked the phone doesnt react to double tap unlock like it used to be in MM.
4. While the phone is locked the Icons of battery, network, clock etc are placed slightly lower than the Icons placed in the unlocked screen. LOCKING UNLOCKING CREATES AN UGLY LOOK OF MISPLACEMENT OF THESE ICONS.
5. The Battery icon in the status bar is too weird. ( Doesnt like it look).
6. The Data traffic indicator ( the small arrows up and down are way too small, the indicator which shows below 2g, 3g, H+ and LTE on the status bar)
7. They removed the option of selecting the FOCUS MODE in the camera app.
8. I compared the pictures taken by my phone when its in LP, MM AND N, I must say in LP this phone used to capture photos brilliantly, in MM the pics are somewhat lower than LP. But in N the pics quality are not upto marks. I think thats all because of this focus thing. Now the phone focus the way it wants to).
9. Remove/ Quit apps wisely, I am downloading some apps from UC BROWSER and then I exit the app and keep the downloading in the background but when I cleared the app from the recent apps list just to make my recent app section to look empty, it stopped my downloading too and the APP UC BROWSER was completely shut. (This option is in LP TOO BUT NOT IN MM) So close apps wisely.
11. They abandoned the small apps, Yes they are there but not easily accessible, now accessing small apps are quit pain in the ASS.
12. The apps in the Recent apps looks very big.
13. New quick tiles are good but one cannot direct shut data from there.
Thats all dear Fellas, I like the UI OF MM more than this N.
I THINK SONY JUST BAKED THIS N FOR US IN HURRY.
If I missed anything than please guys you can add that on your comments.

I really think the Android N update is very good for this device. Camera quality has improved in N - try some low light shots - noise is much lower. The UI is very fluid.

For my device not update notice for now...but I see that in Russia update is out in these days...
So, for now I can't comment about N on my Z3+...but thank you very much for this thread...I hope more users tell opinions about this new update...
I would like to learn more about:
- camera is more fast or not, compared to MM? About picture quality seems the two different opinions are contrary..so, other user opinion about camera?
- N as it looks in terms of reactivity on our device?
- Audio? From speakers and in headset? There are some new optimizations or similar?
Thanks in advance to all

I checked xpericheck and Ru customisation and in ARENT THERE! They delete it or what?

kiosk123 said:
I checked xpericheck and Ru customisation and in ARENT THERE! They delete it or what?
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Yes..seems that deleted on every customization...

DomusX10 said:
Yes..seems that deleted on every customization...
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Why? Maybe they add some features (manual camera settings etc.) or this update have many erros....

kiosk123 said:
Why? Maybe they add some features (manual camera settings etc.) or this update have many erros....
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Hope that removed for the reasons you've mentioned :fingers-crossed:

Using Nougat Indian Firmware
Advantages-
1. Camera quality is better
2. Split screen
3. Smooth Ui
4. Performance Enhancment
5. Battery backup improved
6. Brightness dim Issue in sunlight is fixed upto great extent
7. Heating issue is much more solved
Disadvantages ( Huge list but Listing major one)
1. Touch issue (Lackness in touch sensitivity)
2. No manual Focus in Camera Menu
3. Sound Quality reduced (Vibrations in back panel)
4. Can't download apps frome playstore in Roaming.
5. Now we have to double tap to activate data from notification bar
So, its better to push updates for fixing these problems. I hope sony would release updates.

Number 4 and 5 from @ag_themes list are customisation dependent. Both are not present in Russian Nougat that also was on servers before withdrawal.
Also I don't have any touch issues. The sound problems mentioned are the main reason of update withdrawal.
Btw. No overheating is probably connected with reduced usage of a57 cores. Nougat uses them rarely comparing to marshmallow (some report says they are disabled in nougat).

Can someone upload Russian fw? I want to flash it

Using Android Nougat on India Version
Split Screen is advantage (but not many app support however you can force them to)
Slightly more responsive ( like 5 percent)
camera is same (with an added option in manual mode)
audio is also similar
i feel battery consumption when device is used is same ( maybe doze helps when phone is in sleep but i didnt notice much improvement)
My device hanged once (in youtube app). Restarted itself after 5 mins.
Indirect access to small apps ( i never really used them)
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Other things such as detailed (two taps to toggle) mobile data , wifi and bluetooth. Displays important things on settings , NOtification quick reply these are android N features sony didnt mess with
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I feel its an simple upgrade of API . Everything else is similar to MM.

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drigger_one said:
Using Android Nougat on India Version
Split Screen is advantage (but not many app support however you can force them to)
Slightly more responsive ( like 5 percent)
camera is same (with an added option in manual mode)
audio is also similar
i feel battery consumption when device is used is same ( maybe doze helps when phone is in sleep but i didnt notice much improvement)
My device hanged once (in youtube app). Restarted itself after 5 mins.
Indirect access to small apps ( i never really used them)
{
Other things such as detailed (two taps to toggle) mobile data , wifi and bluetooth. Displays important things on settings , NOtification quick reply these are android N features sony didnt mess with
}
I feel its an simple upgrade of API . Everything else is similar to MM.
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Is your phone is ringing on calls? Mine doesnt ringing from the day I updated to nougat.

Yes it is.
Make sure you have applied a ringtone and its not in Do Not Disturb mode.

arokososoo said:
Is your phone is ringing on calls? Mine doesnt ringing from the day I updated to nougat.
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Mine did the same thing. After restart it is working fine now.

Can someone share the ftf?

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waseemakhtar said:
Mine did the same thing. After restart it is working fine now.
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Not working even after restarting several times

arokososoo said:
Not working even after restarting several times
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Mine working fine after update. Try clean reflash and install apps from play store NOT from backup.

IMPORTANT
[email protected] said:
Mine working fine after update. Try clean reflash and install apps from play store NOT from backup.
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HELLO PRASHAD, I HEARD YOU GET ROOT WITHOUT UNLOCKING BL? Some guy is spreading that news. Is it true?

arokososoo said:
HELLO PRASHAD, I HEARD YOU GET ROOT WITHOUT UNLOCKING BL? Some guy is spreading that news. Is it true?
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Nope, not true. With out bootloader unlock, it is impossible to root the device.
IOVYROOT will get temp root access to backup the TA Partition, but after reboot, the device loses the root access. It is only for taking backup, you can not modify the system. If you try to modify the system with temp root access, your device will be dead after reboot.

Nougat Screenshots

anyone who did the nougat update, can you post some screenshots? i am debating whether to do the upgrade or leave well enough alone. one post mentioned that th recent apps window was sub-standard. any other good and bad?

mark2573 said:
anyone who did the nougat update, can you post some screenshots? i am debating whether to do the upgrade or leave well enough alone. one post mentioned that th recent apps window was sub-standard. any other good and bad?
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Yeah, I'm curious as well..i want to know if this update is going to be worth it

I did update to Nougat. My use is very limited but I find battery timing much improved and multi window is way better.

first of all - if you're satisfied with your device as it is don't update! It (unfortunately) doesn't get any better. They removed two important features - at least for me. There are no floating apps anymore - so if you want to use the small version of (for example) the google play music player while you're browsing you will have to use the splitscreen with dramatically decreased space for your browser left. So basically this means less convenience for you. The other thing is the (absolutely) useless "recent apps" view. In the past the whole screen was used by displaying the apps as tiles - now you only see them in the (for big tablet screens) useless card view.
Sorry - i always hate it when something really good just gets abandoned and replaced by something far inferior
I also found out, that manufacturers of 10"+ Tablets are encouraged to implement the native Android N freeform mode - so why has lenovo left this out of their update? I hope it gets back on the device with a later update.
P.S.: Android 7.0 CDD states that:
Device implementations with screen size xlarge SHOULD support freeform mode.
In the parlance of this CDD, there appear to be three levels of endorsement: SHOULD, STRONLY ENCOURAGED, and MUST. SHOULD is the weakest of the three, but it is still an endorsement.

NiffStipples said:
first of all - if you're satisfied with your device as it is don't update! It (unfortunately) doesn't get any better. They removed two important features - at least for me. There are no floating apps anymore - so if you want to use the small version of (for example) the google play music player while you're browsing you will have to use the splitscreen with dramatically decreased space for your browser left. So basically this means less convenience for you. The other thing is the (absolutely) useless "recent apps" view. In the past the whole screen was used by displaying the apps as tiles - now you only see them in the (for big tablet screens) useless card view.
Sorry - i always hate it when something really good just gets abandoned and replaced by something far inferior
I also found out, that manufacturers of 10"+ Tablets are encouraged to implement the native Android N freeform mode - so why has lenovo left this out of their update? I hope it gets back on the device with a later update.
P.S.: Android 7.0 CDD states that:
Device implementations with screen size xlarge SHOULD support freeform mode.
In the parlance of this CDD, there appear to be three levels of endorsement: SHOULD, STRONLY ENCOURAGED, and MUST. SHOULD is the weakest of the three, but it is still an endorsement.
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Thanks buddy. I think I'm better off skipping this update.

Wrong, wrong, wrong
NiffStipples said:
first of all - if you're satisfied with your device as it is don't update! It (unfortunately) doesn't get any better. They removed two important features - at least for me. There are no floating apps anymore - so if you want to use the small version of (for example) the google play music player while you're browsing you will have to use the splitscreen with dramatically decreased space for your browser left. So basically this means less convenience for you. The other thing is the (absolutely) useless "recent apps" view. In the past the whole screen was used by displaying the apps as tiles - now you only see them in the (for big tablet screens) useless card view.
Sorry - i always hate it when something really good just gets abandoned and replaced by something far inferior
I also found out, that manufacturers of 10"+ Tablets are encouraged to implement the native Android N freeform mode - so why has lenovo left this out of their update? I hope it gets back on the device with a later update.
P.S.: Android 7.0 CDD states that:
Device implementations with screen size xlarge SHOULD support freeform mode.
In the parlance of this CDD, there appear to be three levels of endorsement: SHOULD, STRONLY ENCOURAGED, and MUST. SHOULD is the weakest of the three, but it is still an endorsement.
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First of all, updates are really important for android devices in general. And especially for manufacturers like Lenovo which is known to let their product outdated pretty early. Personally, I'm impressed this time they updated to Android N even before schedule, and I'm hoping they continue releasing updates not to let this amazing product die.
As for the features you talk about:
1) floating windows in freeform is natively supported in android N and just need to be enabled in developer options (one of the last entries under App category). You can install "Taskbar" app to launch all of your apps in window mode by using the native method, and resize them as you like by dragging on the bottom-right corner (which previously was not possible).
2) It is true that Task manager with tiles view was a more clean way to switch between apps on this device, but the needing of double-pressing the TAB button when alt-tabbing beween apps, always made it uneffective and uncomfortable to me. Now ALT-TAB switch between apps just flawlessly as in a standard computer. Hence, i'm really happy with that.
3) I find overall performance have gotten slightly better with the recent N update: i can notice that in the UI and in games too! other users on other threads are talking about a slightly better battery performance too, so it seems like they optimized the hardware support somehow.

morrolinux said:
First of all, updates are really important for android devices in general. And especially for manufacturers like Lenovo which is known to let their product outdated pretty early. Personally, I'm impressed this time they updated to Android N even before schedule, and I'm hoping they continue releasing updates not to let this amazing product die.
As for the features you talk about:
1) floating windows in freeform is natively supported in android N and just need to be enabled in developer options (one of the last entries under App category). You can install "Taskbar" app to launch all of your apps in window mode by using the native method, and resize them as you like by dragging on the bottom-right corner (which previously was not possible).
2) It is true that Task manager with tiles view was a more clean way to switch between apps on this device, but the needing of double-pressing the TAB button when alt-tabbing beween apps, always made it uneffective and uncomfortable to me. Now ALT-TAB switch between apps just flawlessly as in a standard computer. Hence, i'm really happy with that.
3) I find overall performance have gotten slightly better with the recent N update: i can notice that in the UI and in games too! other users on other threads are talking about a slightly better battery performance too, so it seems like they optimized the hardware support somehow.
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Thanks for the suggestion of taskbar - i've already tried it before and imho it's just not that convenient as a rom included solution. Beside the fact that you would have to use an unnecessary extra app for a native android function, it's not really intuitive in it's handling - but i have to admit, that every user will see that different depending on their needs My question is just why lenovo hasn't implemented this standard feature in a neat and handy way?
Speaking of different user needs/requirements - i've personally never used the Alt-Tab combi on my tab. In my daily use i use it most of the time in tent mode without the keyboard.
As to the performance - i didn't really noticed a change here. But in my opinion it was already really snappy before the update so maybe i can't rate that improvement. Maybe the animations between app switches got nicer but it's possible that i deactivated them before the update by myself - so nevermind

Guys, can somebody upload Noughat update otapackage?
I do not have a device but i need this to borrow graphic drivers.

After update to Nougat, battery drain in idle status doesn`t happen anymore. After a day idle, it takes only like 1-2% of battery. At least it is worth to me.

Flyme 7.2.0.0A Stable Final [ROM]

Release date : January 22 2019
This update is released as promised before chinese newyear in february 5.
[ Chinese Stable firmware 7.2.0.0A FINAL ]
[ CHANGELOG 7.2.0.0A Stable Final ]:cyclops:
Function adjustment
• System
System application is fully optimized to improve performance in key scenarios and smoother operation
Optimize application freeze policy to improve application response, black screen, flashback, etc.
Adjust the function quick call out mode, slide the personal assistant on the right screen of the desktop, swipe out the global search, and use each gesture to reduce the single point operation.
Custom Sogou input method Meizu version, support bucket map, clipboard, slide input and other shortcut functions, chat more exciting
• voice assistant
New interface interaction, new voice suspension effect, providing quick service such as making calls and enquiry routes
Optimized voice wake-up mode, full screen model support power button wake-up, non-full screen model can be awakened by long press the main button
• Intelligent screen
Increase music recognition logic to accurately identify music information while supporting fast playback
Note: The phone has installed the cool music app, you can jump to the client to play
Support to identify the mobile phone number in the picture and speed dial, easy to call without error
Access Baidu translation, support the selection of text for translation and copy the results, accurate and convenient
• phone Guardian
Automatically identify Tencent King card according to mobile phone number, support traffic monitoring, non-streamless application forbidden network, etc., so that traffic is under control
• Driving mode
Optimize interface interaction, call notification support voice playback and control, weaken video invitations and other information notifications to create a more immersive and safer driving environment
• Game mode
Specialized optimization of popular games, King Glory access to Ultra HD version, creating a more immersive and exciting game atmosphere
Automatically locks the screen brightness under the game scene, reducing the stimuli of light changes on the eyes, affecting the game progress
Path: Settings - Accessibility - Game Mode - Lock screen brightness
Access to Xunyou to speed up the fast entry and improve network stability in game mode
Path: Settings - Accessibility - Game Mode - Quick Tour
• Gallery
Expand the image capacity at any time, and support the adjustment of video cover, title and music, etc.
Problem improvement
• Compatibility
Solve the problem of WeChat instant shooting preview interface black screen
Solve the problem that the WeChat avatar application receives a new message without a prompt tone
Fix the phenomenon that the interface of WeChat part is abnormal in night mode
• Gallery
Solve the problem of flashback of the library in some scenarios
Solve the problem of clicking on the thumbnail to view the big picture and loading too long
Immediately after taking a photo, check the photos taken, and the photos show blurry phenomenon.
Fix the return to the gallery folder after setting the wallpaper in the gallery, the folder shows abnormal phenomenon
• System
Solve the problem that the red envelope prompt tone does not match the set prompt tone
Fix the problem that the alarm clock does not ring on the occasional legal working day
Fix the problem with the new notification blank in the notification bar
Fix the use of live wallpapers, some models of full-screen gesture animation will show abnormal phenomena
Fix sharing of Weibo images through smart screen, sharing page display abnormal phenomenon
Release Notes
• Pushing updates via mobile phone is a safe and efficient way to upgrade, and this update will not affect any existing data.
• The update takes about 10 minutes. Please be patient. Do not press the phone button during the update to avoid the update failure.
• The phone will restart automatically during the update. It is normal for the temperature of the whole machine to rise slightly. Do not worry.
• Please note that the actual effect of some changes may vary depending on the random type, system version or network operator.
Get It From Here
https://firmware.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/PRO6_Plus/7.2.0.0/cn/20190119042221/738536af/update.zip
Do Not Forget To Press Thanks If You Like It
Regards

Thanks Adam, in your opinion do you still think that the beta version (7.8.7.24 beta) is better than this new stable version?

Lev_Trockij said:
Thanks Adam, in your opinion do you still think that the beta version (7.8.7.24 beta) is better than this new stable version?
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Ofcourse in terms of performance and battery life.Yes.

What are available languages in "A' version of firmware?

kubas33 said:
What are available languages in "A' version of firmware?
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Chinese and English only.

Oreo?
adarshm4you said:
Chinese and English only.
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Excuse me Adam if I ask in this discussion, do you have news about the possibility that one day Oreo comes out for Meizu pro 6 plus?
Or do you already know that it will never come out?

Lev_Trockij said:
Excuse me Adam if I ask in this discussion, do you have news about the possibility that one day Oreo comes out for Meizu pro 6 plus?
Or do you already know that it will never come out?
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It will get Flyme 8 for sure.Don't expect an android update.Chances are like drawing lines on water.

adarshm4you said:
It will get Flyme 8 for sure.Don't expect an android update.Chances are like drawing lines on water.
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I don't know if I understand correctly ... so flyme 8 will not be based on Oreo?

Lev_Trockij said:
I don't know if I understand correctly ... so flyme 8 will not be based on Oreo?
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Not like that.Haha.Android 8 and above is confirmed only for 16 series now. And new 16s will come with flyme 8.So Only new model phones will get android updates not older ones.

Hello Adam,
I have installed this version and I have several issues, hope you can help me:
1. I can't install apps from Google play store while using cellular connection, only with wi-fi. I granted permission to use the data to the play store.
2. All of my purchased apps from Google are not recognized by the app and state that I have to buy the premium version.
3. My contacts in the Google account can't be synced (other info of google is synced)
When I installed this ROM I cleared the data
Thanks

the boss fan said:
Hello Adam,
I have installed this version and I have several issues, hope you can help me:
1. I can't install apps from Google play store while using cellular connection, only with wi-fi. I granted permission to use the data to the play store.
2. All of my purchased apps from Google are not recognized by the app and state that I have to buy the premium version.
3. My contacts in the Google account can't be synced (other info of google is synced)
When I installed this ROM I cleared the data
Thanks
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After installation of google services via google installer,you need to allow all permissions of google apps names starting google in settings.Only open playstore after it.Uninstall services and do install again.Hope you got what i said.

Hi Adam!
I'm confused a bit about which ROM should I use. Currently I'm on stock 7.0.1.0G.
If I'm willing to upgrade which one should I use. There are quite a few options such as: 7.2.0.0A, 7.8.7.16G, 7.8.7.24A or even 7.8.8.9A.
I can't find a out whats are the differences. For sure all of them are Nougat based. but then...
Could you please guide me which one to pick?!
Thanks!

I need the original build.prop of the rom Flyme 7.2.0.0A Stable Final. I made many changes without a proper backup. If anyone can send me a copy, thank you.

wyvern123 said:
Hi Adam!
I'm confused a bit about which ROM should I use. Currently I'm on stock 7.0.1.0G.
If I'm willing to upgrade which one should I use. There are quite a few options such as: 7.2.0.0A, 7.8.7.16G, 7.8.7.24A or even 7.8.8.9A.
I can't find a out whats are the differences. For sure all of them are Nougat based. but then...
Could you please guide me which one to pick?!
Thanks!
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Choose latest 7.2.0.0 A if your concern is about getting more stability and security patches.
Choose latest beta A if you want slight more battery backup.

geovagomes said:
I need the original build.prop of the rom Flyme 7.2.0.0A Stable Final. I made many changes without a proper backup. If anyone can send me a copy, thank you.
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Personal message me.

adarshm4you said:
Choose latest 7.2.0.0 A if your concern is about getting more stability and security patches.
Choose latest beta A if you want slight more battery backup.
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I have some issue with 7.2.0.0A. I already installed it. But when I try to login into flyme account I get a message that I'm still loged in with another account and I have to logout with that first. I bought my Phone 2nd hand and the seller told me he removed this phone from his account.
The interesting thing that if I use the 7.0.1.0G than I can login with my own without any problem.
I'm still negotiating with the seller how could és solve this.
Do you have any idea how could I overcome this issue if I can't manage IT with the seller?
Thanks!

wyvern123 said:
I have some issue with 7.2.0.0A. I already installed it. But when I try to login into flyme account I get a message that I'm still loged in with another account and I have to logout with that first. I bought my Phone 2nd hand and the seller told me he removed this phone from his account.
The interesting thing that if I use the 7.0.1.0G than I can login with my own without any problem.
I'm still negotiating with the seller how could és solve this.
Do you have any idea how could I overcome this issue if I can't manage IT with the seller?
Thanks!
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Login on flyme account using computer and change the password there. Once password changed you have to login everywhere again since all active sessions gone out.

Is there any way to install a altered ROM on this phone? If I add or delete anything from the official ROM then it states it is corrupt.
Or is it possible to install TWRP on it? I think with that maybe its possible to install some tweaked ROM.
Thanks

wyvern123 said:
Is there any way to install a altered ROM on this phone? If I add or delete anything from the official ROM then it states it is corrupt.
Or is it possible to install TWRP on it? I think with that maybe its possible to install some tweaked ROM.
Thanks
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apparently there is no custom rom, twrp, xposed. what I recommend is to enable root and delete apps and system folders. I did and I gained more ram and less use of the processor in the background. and longer battery life
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wyvern123 said:
Is there any way to install a altered ROM on this phone? If I add or delete anything from the official ROM then it states it is corrupt.
Or is it possible to install TWRP on it? I think with that maybe its possible to install some tweaked ROM.
Thanks
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Never.It's not possible.Meizu will not allow us to unlock bootloader.

Android Q Beta - All in details

All you want to know in one place about
Android Q
General info: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-android-q-beta.html | https://www.google.com/android/beta
Opt In/ Opt Out your Pixel device(s): https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices Enable OTA Updates (You will get the beta updates like usual updates)
System images: https://developer.android.com/preview/download
Official Reddit forum from Google: https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/ for Bug reporting and solutions
If you manually flashed Android Q on your device by downloading the image from developer.android.com, you won’t receive updates automatically unless that device is also opted-in to the Android Beta Program for Pixel on the Opt In URL.
Using OPT out and returning to Pie the device will be facotry reseted:
You will not be able to unenroll and revert back to a lower public release version of Android without first wiping all locally saved data on your device. You may also encounter issues restoring a backup.
You will NOT receive separate monthly security updates while on a beta build.
Update working fine from Pie. Data and settings are remain.
Rooting: https://www.xda-developers.com/root-android-q-beta-google-pixel-pixel-2/
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
Hide back Button: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-gestures-back-button/
System seems stable. Call, SMS, Network, Bluetooth, Audio working fine.
Problems / Bugs
- Laggy Camera on all Pixel devices. (I can confirm It is MUCH slower than Pie. First pic about 4-9 sec)
- Slow(er) HDR+ picture processing. New feature: Dynamic depth format for photos
- Google is deprecating the Android Beam API used to share files with NFC
- Now playing not working (For me)
- Edit button on screenshot notification NOT working
- No options to block numbers in dialer or anywhere else
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
2019. March 15.: Live wallpapers with cloud updates are broken FC in every second reported by many users
- Not working apps: https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/wiki/index: Some banking apps will not work in this beta, but Google Pay will work!
General App Compatibility Issues
Google Apps
Android System Webview (Beta users should leave the program)
Files by Google
3rd Party
AirWatch Hub
Boxer
Chase
Citrix Secure Hub
Evernote
Fate Grand Order
Firefox (non-nightly builds)
Huntington Bank
LastPass (app loads, major functionality issues)
Lloyds Bank
LinkedIn
Plex
PokemonGo
Samsung Galaxy Wear App
Syncthong
TELLO
Trials Frontier
WeChat
ZMODO Security Cameras
Other Notable Issues with Apps
Android Messages - MMS photo quality degraded
Google Photos & Dark Mode (Cannot read any text, logos are hidden)
MapMyRun will not work in the background (Q Location Permission Changes)
Improvements:
- "Always on" redesigned: https://9to5google.com/2019/03/13/android-q-aod-music/ Lift to wake, and double tap now ignores Always on display and get you directly to lock screen (if any) (This is no improvement for me)
- Much faster finger print reading
- Much faster face recognition
- Play Music lock screen wallpaper redesigned (It is just broken for me)
- New guesture: https://9to5google.com/2019/03/13/android-q-improved-multitasking-gesture/
New Features:
○ System-wide Dark Mode:
Solution 1:
- Use the Battery Saver to Enable Dark Mode.
Solution 2:
- Use ADB to Enable Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 2
- Use ADB to Disable Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 1
- Use ADB to AUTO Dark Mode in Android Q
Code:
adb shell settings put secure ui_night_mode 0
Solution 3:
Before the update set the device theme to Dark in the developer options.
The option removed in Q so you will not be able to modify it after the update.
○ Device Theming:
In the end of the Developer Settings you can find the options:
- Color
- Font
- Icon Shape​
Only a few settings. You can play around​
○ Time to read
In Settings -> Accessibility You can set the notifications timeout​
○ Sharing Shortcuts
New sharing options and redisgned interface​
○ Wi-Fi sharing via QR Code
Android Q now allows you to share your current Wi-Fi connection simply via a QR code​
○ Feature Flags in developer options
https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/comments/b0xmio/feature_flags_hidden_options_and_what_they_do/
https://9to5google.com/2019/03/14/android-q-beta-1-feature-flags/
Desktop mode:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-desktop-mode/
More from Google:
Foldables and innovative new screens
More privacy protections in Android Q
Giving users more control over location
Settings Panels
Improved peer-to-peer and internet connectivity
Wi-Fi performance mode
Camera, media, graphics
Dynamic depth format for photos
New audio and video codecs
Native MIDI API
ANGLE on Vulkan​Neural Networks API 1.2
ART performance
More to come...

eBENdre said:
All you want to know in one place about
Android Q
Problems / Bugs
- Laggy Camera on all Pixel devices. (I can confirm It is MUCH slower than Pie. First pic about 4-9 sec)
- Slow(er) HDR+ picture processing. New feature: Dynamic depth format for photos
- Google is deprecating the Android Beam API used to share files with NFC
- Now playing not working (For me)
- Edit button on screenshot notification NOT working
- No options to block numbers in dialer or anywhere else
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
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Just to help out a bit, if possible:
Camera seems to be fine on my P2XL - though I have not enabled any HDR+ or raw settings.
Now Playing is working for me, grabbed the theme song off the show I was watching last night.
Markup "edit" button can be fixed. Clear data in markup, open photos and use markup from within that; you should get a permission request. (simply going into permissions on the markup app and enabling any/all may work as well, but is untested)
In dialer/recents, tap the number, and choose block from the drop down menu. I am in the beta for the Google phone app - so that may be part of it. Dirty flash may also affect this.
Clarification only: Photos is broken in dark-mode, but only in that all options dialogs/drop-downs are white text on white background. Other than that, you can still browse photos/albums, etc.
For clarity: My device is the Pixel 2 XL and Q was installed via factory image with full wipe (no dirty flash), and I did not restore from any backups.

Camera is fine for me on 2xl. Nothing different. HDR+ works as normal so does raw DNG.

Mr Patchy Patch said:
Camera is fine for me on 2xl. Nothing different. HDR+ works as normal so does raw DNG.
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Thank you. I'm on dirty upgrade. I will reset my phone soon. I will test it again.

eBENdre said:
Thank you. I'm on dirty upgrade. I will reset my phone soon. I will test it again.
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You should check 9to5 Google they have some more adb commands for stuff like the different clocks for aod and how to use swipe left to go back

kevtrysmoddin said:
You should check 9to5 Google they have some more adb commands for stuff like the different clocks for aod and how to use swipe left to go back
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thanks, I will add more later. Swipe left already on the list btw

Much faster fingerprint?
It already feels almost instant in Pie, what can they improve?

eBENdre said:
Problems / Bugs
- Now playing not working (For me)
- No info about the charging estimated time
- Built in Screen recording in broken: FIX: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-in-screen-recording-but-its-broken-for-now/
- Android Q's Dark Mode Breaks Google Photos
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Now playing is working for me - just not displaying on the lock screen. I just got home form a birthday party, and every song the DJ played is in my NP history;
In addition to the charging time estimate, the estimate in the pull down notification area is completely off base compared to the estimated time left in Settings --> Battery;
My built in screen recording works for me, and has worked since I enabled it from the Features flags in Developer Options;
No issues with Google Photos with dark Mode. Caveat: I had dark mode enabled in Pie, and took the Q DP1 OTA over that Pie install;
I found that there is a microphone icon at the top left when selecting Panorama photo mode that I never saw before (was that introduced with Q DP1, or just a very recent Google Camera update?)
I've not noticed a discernible slowdown in the Camera app (and I always use HDR+ / Night sight for my photos), but I have noticed that when I try to view a picture / video, particularly like an MMS in Messages / Google Voice, the phone is extremely slow and laggy.

@eBENdre just got xl 2 ,prerooted,one question,if i install Q 1 will it owerwrite twrp magisk also,will there be problems maybe? Thanks
For years used htc,this is new for me.

Boskoel03 said:
@eBENdre just got xl 2 ,prerooted,one question,if i install Q 1 will it owerwrite twrp magisk also,will there be problems maybe? Thanks
For years used htc,this is new for me.
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Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:

Badger50 said:
Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:
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Huge thanks mate,and there is problem for me,as keybord not working on laptop...

You'll probably need access to a different computer - or else need to buy a cheap USB KB to use, because use of a separate computer / laptop is pretty much essential to get this working (root + Q, not to mention installing TWRP by using fastboot boot to boot TWRP, then installing TWRP from inside the booted TWRP).

Badger50 said:
Yes, it will overwrite twrp and magisk.
There are always potential problems with any update to beta builds, however, many are running Q without issues. Best advice I can give is to familiarize yourself with fastboot commands, since you'll need to install twrp again, and read, read, and read again all of the information in the Q threads so you know what to do and expect :good:
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Did it,through twrp,lost it off course,now one more question,will i be able to recive next build,like regular OTA,altough my bootloader is unlocked? Thanks once again....

Boskoel03 said:
Did it,through twrp,lost it off course,now one more question,will i be able to recive next build,like regular OTA,altough my bootloader is unlocked? Thanks once again....
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You should get the next update fine, provided your on stock recovery without root. I don't run betas personally, but my info comes from reading about others that do. As with anything android...YMMV :good::laugh:

Android Q Beta Experience
I've been on Android Q beta for almost 3 weeks now. It is used as a daily driver since I have only the one Pixel 2. I flashed the new image myself using TWRP rather than opt into the beta with Google. Other than a problem with now playing not always showing up on the screen and a slight delay when I go to the Favorites page in Phone app everything seems to work alright. I am getting roughly the same battery life as with Android Pie. Oh, and my banking app (ICICI Bank, India) is not working. It doesn't send an SMS to activate the app. I thought this might be as the phone number is shown as unknown. I understand that Vodafone in India does not show the phone number in the SIM information in Settings. I have activated dark mode and even photos and camera app work without a hitch. I have rooted with Magisk (Canary channel) and that is working without any problem.

OTOH, I've also been on Q since the day it came out (my birthday, coincidentally - love being an Ides of March baby lol).
I've had some issues crop up here and there, but nothing really serious. I was on Pie, rooted, and used the uninstall routine inside of Magisk to de-root my Taimen before taking Q, and then rooted it again with the (then latest) canary build.
What I'm hoping is that the Magisk procedure to de-root the device, take the OTA, and then before rebooting, applying the patched boot.img to the new partition will work, the same as if you're rooted on Pie and get an OTA.
Time will tell.

My notifications is coming like this only.. is this a bug?
or the clock is missing?
My device is not rooted. I'm not using any module or theme.

Clock missing - have you rebooted?

johnlgalt said:
Clock missing - have you rebooted?
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Yes I have. Atleast 2-3 times.

Wonder if it is System UI Tuner related?
You could give this a shot and see if the System UI is set to hide the clock, though the last time I actually tried to hide the clock, it didn't leave that space there....
---------- Post added at 04:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:48 PM ----------
New warning posted on the Android Beta page https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices
Caution: The current release contains significant behavior changes that affect apps in particular. The latest updates around isolated storage may cause issues with apps that access photos, videos, media, or other files stored on your device, such as when browsing or sharing in social media apps.
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I'm installing the update now, let's see just how differently this works on my Taimen.

ColorOS 13 Closed Beta

OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.03 Full Package​
Changelog​New design
Added aquatic design accent color to enhance visual comfort
The new aquatic animation is vivid, the animation is integrated into the aquatic design concept, and the style is real and flexible
Added world clock light chasing technology, based on the sun and moon orientation to simulate the real projection effect
Added home screen world clock display clock information for different time zones
Upgraded the quantum animation engine to version 4.0, added new behavior judgment, can recognize complex gestures, and optimize the interaction mode
Optimize ui levels for a clear and orderly visual experience
Optimize the animation effects and simulate the trajectory of real physical motion, the effect is natural and consistent
Optimize the responsive layout of the interface, adapt to different sizes of screens, and improve visual reading comfort
Optimize card design, classify and integrate information, and improve the speed of information acquisition
Optimize fonts, more coordinated typography, and increase legibility
Optimize the system icons, adopt the latest color system, more recognizable, and enhance the overall texture
Optimize the system illustration, integrate multiculturalism, and enrich the illustration content
Efficient and convenient
Added intelligent meeting assistant to improve the meeting network and shorthand experience, and increase notification light reminders
Added support for one-type meetings and intelligent collation of meeting minutes to improve office efficiency
Added large folders, a new desktop folder experience, one step to open the folder application, support sliding page turning
Added double-click the power button to quickly display the health code
Added Media Playback Center to optimize the control center operation experience
Add intelligent schedule management and conflict reminders to reasonably arrange personal time
Added support for one-click calendar import dingtalk schedule, one-click add mail schedule
Added support for event recognition, which can identify the current interface event and import it to the calendar with one click through the screen recognition function
Added screenshot editing support for graffiti, upgrade graffiti brush
Added support for desktop added cards, providing more personalized information display and enriching desktop playability
Upgrade sticky note graffiti, support direct marking and graffiti on the graphics, recording more efficiently
Upgrade Super Recording to version 2.0 to enhance search capabilities and support export of graphic data
personalize
Added a time screen display to provide more personalized style settings for the screen
Optimize the portrait screen display, support a variety of brushes and line colors
Security and privacy
Added a one-click automatic coding function for sharing pictures to identify and blur personal information in chat records to protect privacy and security
Added permission suggestions, intelligently recommended permissions, and improved the security of the user
Added anti-malware induction application function, support intelligent blocking of malicious pop-up windows and advertisements
Added timed elimination of clipboard content to protect personal privacy information
Optimize private vaults with advanced AES full file encryption for enhanced private file security
Health care
Added automatic switch to children's mode when using the children's space browser to protect children's health
Added children's space ambient light detection to trigger reminders
The new children's space automatically turns on the eye protection mode to protect children's vision
Added family space to view family health data and fully protect and care for family members
Performance optimization
Optimize the openness of ear return, build an ecosystem of ear return capacity, and facilitate access to tripartite applications
Gaming experience
Upgrade HyperBoost GPA Frame Stabilization Technology to version 4.0 to achieve stable frame rates in key scenarios, balancing performance and power consumption
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Flashing
You can flash it over the latest ColorOS 12.1 via local upgrade.
From OOS12, you have to go back to OOS11 and then update to ColorOS12.1 and then to ColorOS13
You can go back to old version via downgrade zips in the same way as usual from OOS12 or ColorOS12.
P.S. As usual this is closed beta version and I am not responsible for any damage to the devices and flash it at on your own risk. Also, this is not the original thread and its completely a copy of external source.

ROM for EU?

New updates will be posting here?

amutyarm said:
ROM for EU?
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This version is Chinese, and you can flash on any other build. But there will be chinese bloatwares though you can remove that via adb or other tools.

OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.04 full package​
Download links:
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https://componentota-manual-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/09/967e56ca54044e2e9f7d43284aa8d4c0.zip
https://componentota-auto-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/09/967e56ca54044e2e9f7d43284aa8d4c0.zip

OnePlus 8T ColorOS 13.0.0 F.05 full package​Download links:
https://componentota-manual-cn.allawnfs.com/component-ota/22/09/15/fc5fa115f6e44fa289c49381d80a1d18.zip
https://gauss-otacostmanual-cn.allawnfs.com/remove-6888933974dddb92c1e6549a41cd4db0/component-ota/22/09/15/fc5fa115f6e44fa289c49381d80a1d18.zip
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OnePlus 8T Downgrade Package ColorOS 12.1 C.34​Used to downgrade from ColorOS 13 to ColorOS 12.1, extracted from the official downgrade tool
Received feedback, there is a possibility of bricking, please use it with caution
https://downgradefs.coloros.com/downgrade/22/09/07/1a8d566a93ea45d5bc408a7ab62c9043.zip
Note: Though i have tried all the builds including downgrade build without bricking, please use these at your own risk and i am not responsible for any loss.

Screenshots of the latest ColorOs F.05

You can create and login to heytap ID using your email than phone number which helps to use all the security features in ColorOS. For that when asks for phone number for OTP just replace that with email ID and that does the job. But unfortunately as usual safety net does not pass so have to install all needed banking apps before migrating if need those. Also I am a nonroot user so not sure of root and magisk mods.

How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me

Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me
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If going from OOS 11 or 12, all the Google stuff will be retained if you flash ColorOS over it.

Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help medo u
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Kaykobad said:
How can I flash gapps to cos 13? pls help me
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Flashing gapps is normally done play Store apk file but I don't have any idea are u talking about gapps or Google services?