yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] meteoras82:
My zte grand s ii is rooted and got stuck on zte logo boot,it rebooted itself after and got stuck on zte logo forever. I am able to go into recovery mode but i dont have custom recovery installed i also dont have a backup of my stock rom or any kind of backup. I am clueless about flashing so i will really need a step by step instruction. I also tried resseting my phone back to factory settings but nothing happened. I also read some threads about flashing recovery using adb and fastboot but since im a noob on android i turned off (I dont know if you need it)usb debugging mode before this all happened and i dont know what to do now. I need help.
[Device Reviews and Information] Simmessa:
For anybody out there interested in this smartphone / phablet here's a video review!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDOt75bb2M4

See ya!
[Device Reviews and Information] raffael90:
flashed firmware b09 2 days ago..

battery life seems improving...

user experience improved as well..

nice phone...never regret buying this phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] MCarek:
Hi,how you did it? Uploaded the file on sd card and then via recovery mode? What about google apps is it need to be installed too?
[Device Reviews and Information] raffael90:
yeah...just put the update n gapps at the sd card..via cwm‚ just installd the update n gapps..then u should be done..

ive already tried the b09 from zte chinese forum‚but their setting in chinese‚no english version..

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if u can go to recovery then it should be fine...just download the update n gapps..put it in ur external sd card..go to recovery‚install the update n then gapps..if u dont know how to install the update..jusco already have the mthod of doing that.just search his thread.
[Device Reviews and Information] MCarek:
Thanks raffael, I did it 2 days ago and phone works fine but there are only two languages (english, chinese). It´s ok, english is fine I´ll wait for czech if anyone make multilanguage rom. What makes me worry is that after installing new rom the phone have lost SUser rights or is it only in my phone? What is more improvement - recovery is in english = very nice!! Battery holds longer, auto brightness seems to be more sensitive, everything works good so far:good:
[Device Reviews and Information] raffael90:
its ok...yeah,i noticed the battery very much improved than b08...u have to installd SU after installing this update..

hope u enjoy the new update as i do..it is a really nice phone..cheers...
[Device Reviews and Information] MCarek:
You mean install it from google play store or via the *.exe file at the first time before installing jozco´s rom B08 because I have tried both ways but unsuccessfully :(, SU from play store is installed ok but if I run it note appears about You don´t have a Binary something for your version of Android and bye bye:(:(. I´ll make some screenshots and put them in. If I do via *.exe file nothing happen and I´m doing it exactly by jozco´s manual. Otherwise I´m enjoying the phone best purchase I´ve ever made :good:

Edit: I have uploaded some screenshots of my surface. On first two pictures you can see no SU, on 3rd is app from google play, on 4th is installed SU app and on the 5th is the result. But if I want re-root my device via *.exe file nothing happen. I don´t know where is the issue.
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Yes, you can go to page43, #422 and latter, here is tutorial by jozco313:
[Device Reviews and Information] ahorntaler:
Hi 5KKKKK,

I think the solution you demonstrate is not so bad, but it's not a global solution. My question is addressed to the developper team. For such a good rom it would be a chance to get well known in all countries of the world. It could be a blueprint for all MIUI ROMs. I'm from Germany, but there are fans of Grand S2 on the whole world and I don't think that translation table has to be generated for each ROM again.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gadosagi:
MF3.0

Hi,

Any news about the MF3.0 release?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Redline974:
MIUI V5 4.9.21 Multilang is available for download

http://www.needrom.com/download/zte-grand-s2-miui-v5-4-8-24/

#NEWS 4.9.21 Optimized Kernel Stability, Optimized Charge, Reduce Battery Drain, Improve Performances, Repair Gloves Mode, Update Camera APP
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
I hope that soon, personally I like MF UI
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
I hope that soon, I personally like MF UI
[Device Reviews and Information] alexeei:
I also like MF UI, but may be anyone know, how to change photo in the dialer to full screen (without use other apps)? I hate this small circle photos :mad: I think, that need decompile phone.apk, change something and recompile it again, but may be anyone know more how to do it?
[Device Reviews and Information] Xrunner87:
Some serious bugs had been found the time the developer team wanted to realease the internal test rom last Friday. So they delaied the release time and they are tring to fix the bugs. Here is the declaration of the delay. http://www.myzte.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=193551

They also had announced that they would allowed the internal test team to admit more people to test roms.
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Hi, I got a MF3.0 beta , but it is not stable, So, if you want to flash it , please make sure you can tolerate those problems may occur. And I am not responsible for any damages to your device

Download link: yunpan.cn/Q7Cj5sUZhDcEH Code: d67b

btw, official said they tried to release a MF3.0 beta before 1/10
[Device Reviews and Information] Gadosagi:
MF3.0

Thanks for the link, what major bugs did you find in the beta ROM?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
No obvious problems found, but some users had a few strange problems that I haven't. I recommend to clear internal SD card, wipe data, wipe cache before you flash it. And gestures are removed

some users said they root failed, but I haven't tried yet.

I rooted successfully, but reboot froze in the first time, about 10 minutes latter I reboot again, it toke 5 minutes to go into system

Then I switched ART, reboot time was about 20 minutes
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
Thanks!

Good ROM, no major bugs,root and custom recovery install without problems but impossible install GAPPS dont space in system partition.

Any method to install manually? With root explorer o something?

Can i remove any apps from system?
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
Well deleting some system apps, is possible install PA module pico gapps ...

Gapps works!
[Device Reviews and Information] martas.vavra:
MUIU V6

Hello i found new ROM MIUI V6 http://xdaforums.com/android/general/rommiui-v6-anrdroid-4-4-zte-grand-s-ii-t2887055

anyone tried it?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
well, hasz said it's most likely to be MIUI5, maybe it is just a theme...

Update, 4.9.26 by gtbluesky

Changelogs:

1. Add: Center clock on status bar(settings--notifications bar setting)

2. Fixed: Breathing light color setting

4.9.26 by hasz

Changelogs:

1. Fixed Search
[Device Reviews and Information] SilenceR_RND:
Some MIUI by hasz update issues (Antutu v5.1)

Hi!

Can anybody check antutu scores with last MIUI rom by hasz?

Noticed strange things - every new update dramatically decreases antutu scores:

4.8.29 - 40105

4.9.5 - about 38500

4.9.19 - 35387

What is the matter?

4.9.26 - 37043
[Device Reviews and Information] MCarek:
Hi, I can confirm, before 4.9.5 I had better score, now with 4.9.19 it' s 37608. I haven't tried the newest update yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
MF3.0 beta 1

Download：http://yunpan.cn/cgJDIvI26fS3a Code: 5988
[Device Reviews and Information] carths81:
High speed link for latest miui gtbluesky and hasz?
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
App Camera crashes all time ... [emoji22]
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Mine works fine, but online music and alarm clock FC
[Device Reviews and Information] PaulTT:
Same for me... I replaced it with the camera from 4.3 and it is working. Anyway, it's a nice graphical exercise, but in terms of usabillity is far from stable. The calendar widget is almost a blank square, when you try to see the addressees from an e-mail the app crashes, camera is force closing, the power mode does not seem to work, you cannot set 2G only from the mobile network menu as it states it is an incorrect mode, and on top of everything, after spendig one hour to install everything and set things up, when everything was ready and working ok.. I tried to restart the phone. Since then I got com.android.phone crashes continuously. Tried to delete data ( between the crashes.. lost another 20 minutes) but it didn't help. Not even a factory reset did not make it work again. I'm back to B11. But, as I said before, it looks very nice ( looks a lot like Miui... )
[Device Reviews and Information] DedPehto:
hasz 4.9.26

Hello! Does abyone have a quicklink for hasz 4.9.26? Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] chetbiz:
MIUI 4.8.15 by hasz best ROM! :)
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
Please, somebody can share B12 ROM from MyZTE.cn ?? Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Original download link: http://yunpan.cn/cgwzrWHdbAN4T

Code: d287
[Device Reviews and Information] fnixuz:
SO is there an official 4.4 kitkat rom? And if no does anyone know if theres going to be one eventually and when? I am using miui rom, but would really prefer to use offiacial one..
[Device Reviews and Information] SoulGraphicsBrand:
B12 rom is 4.3
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Official 4.4 rom, all are beta versions :

1. Stable: MF2.3.11 , doanload link: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gd5UsCz Code: ap3z

2. Instable: MF3.0, download link: http://yunpan.cn/cgJDIvI26fS3a Code: 5988

And official have a new roadmap
[Device Reviews and Information] lolo1607:
screen doesn't work

hi. i bought a new screen on alibaba. i unmount all my phone and assemble it on the new screen. but the touch screen doesn't work. the phone starts, but the screen doesn't respond under my finger, so i cant use it. someone has already change the touchscreen?

thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] krispin:
Hangouts mic problem

Hi, I am on last Redline´s MIUI version and wanted to make a call and videocall throught hangouts, but no succes. I see and hear everything, but other side can´t hear me. Can anybody test it for me??? Thanks. Skype is functioning well.
[Device Reviews and Information] krispin:
OMTP to CTIA adapter

I bought adapter, but still I am unable to use SE MH650c headphone. It is not detected by phone w/o OMTP/CTIA adapter. Any clues? Original headphones working well. I ve tried original ZTE headphones in my Asus T100 and with that adapter they working well. SE headphones without adapter too. :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] fnixuz:
Official 4.4 roms are beta versions, so do you think will it ever be official stable not beta version release. Any time soon maybe? Hasz miui rom is quite stable, but I dont like it. It does have alot of bugs aswell: Battery meter gets stuck at same number for awhile, it crashes alot, sometimes starts lagging.

I like the phone itself, but its ridiculus and anoying that they cant put a proper software in it for awhile now. Starting to think that it is worth paying more for a better brands like samsung, lg or sony, just so you wont have to waste time on stupid thing like a proper, lastest rom in it.
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Surely, if you have enough money, you should buy those famous brands. This phone have some little problems so they give a reasonable low price. I have make considerations and comparisons before I bought it so I won't complain on it or regret for my choice

And I don't know when the official stable 4.4 rom will come, maybe in November, I think
[Device Reviews and Information] oroamarillo:
Mifavour

Can you help? I can not install roms Mifavour. always aborts installation from recovery. What are the next steps? thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
You need to unzip the file, then install the resulting zip file
[Device Reviews and Information] oroamarillo:
solved Thanks: Bueno:
[Device Reviews and Information] PaulTT:
You have the option of using the 4.3, B11, which works flawlessly. It's a proper software... From operational point of view there is nothing more you can do in a 4.4 firmware...
[Device Reviews and Information] fnixuz:
I supose so. But the interface is very sucky on 4.3 and you want to have newest soft. Its funny, but before I bought the phone I made comparisons myself and the hardware on this phone is amazing. I didnt even think about the software, cause I thought its the last thing that could be wrong. But having this phone for awhile now I must say I changed my mind, soft is the most important thing. Next time I am going to buy something like nexus.
[Device Reviews and Information] PaulTT:
I usually don't want the newest firmware just because it's newer. I always choose the version that works best at that moment. The interfaces of 4.3 and 4.4 (except for the one with Mi Favor 3.0 which looks and feel excellent - but is unstable) are identical. Mi Favor 3.0 is available also for the 4.3 firmware but it is not stable aswell. You have the possibility to use the B11 until the stable 4.4 will be out. If you do not like the interface just change the launcher ( I don't like it either and I'm using Holo Launcher HD).
[Device Reviews and Information] carths81:
Where i can download the latest official B12? In the link before i can't because i don understand chinese. A new link please?

I tried OTA update from b11 -> b12 but don't find any official update.
[Device Reviews and Information] PaulTT:
Translate the page with Google Translate which is doing a really great job. That's how we all use the chinese forums.
[Device Reviews and Information] jozco313:
Hi folks ,i have a small problem , my last miui firmware was a little annoying , i got some wifi , bt , network problems. I tried the new MIfavour 3.0 beta firmware , it´s quite good , but i can´t install a few apps from playstore like PayPal or the local Mcdonald´s app , when i try it to install like an apk it only says app not installed. I really don´t know what should i do , it seems the apps are not supported but they worked well on MIUI , thank you for help :)
[Device Reviews and Information] krispin:
I remember, I had similar problem longer time ago on my HOX and no solution...?. What problems did you have with MIUI exactly?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
CM11

CM 11(4.4.4) by hasz comes

Because he have no kitkat source code, it's difficult to fix bugs.

NOT working:

1. camera

2. flashlight

3. HALL

4. some unknown bugs, and test score on antutu is very low, but some users said it's smooth

Others work fine, WIFI, call, MMS, WIFI hotspot, USB mass storage, GPS, FM, 2/3/4G..........

And it's not for daily use, if you want to test it , you can download from: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWnvL9q code: enhn

Original link: http://www.592zn.com/thread-341702-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Hi guys,

after 2 years of lurking the forum, it's the first time I have to submit a request, as I can't find much info around about this great device.

I'm really interested in buying it but a bit concerned about usability due to it's big size, and I wonder if it's stock MFUI or the custom roms you are using implement some kind of one hand optimization or split screen, like I saw in the NubiaUI on the Z7 max/mini. (as you can see in the attached img )

I think that especially the One Hand mode could be really effective on a 5.5'' screen in all those situations where you simply can't use two hands (like on metro\bus or while smoking ^^; )

Thanks a lot, i think you are doing a great work on this less known but great device :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
We have no One Hand Mode but Split Screen, and split screen can do same with one hand mode. all Apps , including user Apps, support split screen. MF have many human functions
[Device Reviews and Information] chetbiz:
One Hand Mode

Of course you have one hand optimization and its working very well, I`m with hasz miui rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Thanks both of you, it's great! I'm more and more persuaded buying it. :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] carths81:
Anyone can tell me how root b11 or b12 official rom? I must use root tools 4.3? I tried the root tools v2 but with official b11 dont work! I have lost cmw english recovery
[Device Reviews and Information] RAWSOME:
It does work with the chinese root tool. You need to make sure the driver is correctly recognized by your computer. I put the official B11 on right it after I got the phone a couple of days ago. You may need to click on root twice. It first puts the phone in a sleep mode and if I remember right I didn't have the drivers right at the first attempt. You may need to do it a couple of times and then you can also get the recovery again.

I will try that Mifavor 3.0 rom that was released today now hope it won't brick my phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] carths81:
I installed on pc the driver inside b11 rom using connection mode - install drivers. On my pc they are installed and named Zte handest usb drivers. Are the correct drivers?

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Link with MANY rom for s291. Some download are slow others speed are better.

http://pan.baidu.com/share/home?uk=286160524#category/type=0
[Device Reviews and Information] RAWSOME:
yes and when you are in your device manager on your computer it is all recognized? Make sure that it is. Then for me during the root process it was recognized as another device and I had to wait for windows to install drivers again. After that it finally worked, phone went into sleep, then a bit after that rebooted.

I updated to 4.4 Mifavor 3.0 - it is too chinese and the camera doesn't work. Does anyone know how I can downgrade again? When I flash the official B11 again it won't work. What can I do? :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] carths81:
thanks rawsome now it works rooted. When i root and phone go in sleep mode in pc is missing zte adb device (driver missing, but when phone is on all phone drivers are installed ok).

Someone has a speed link for the latest MIUI hasz and gtbluesky roms?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Online music FC , sometimes alarm clock and launcher FC , Mf 3.0 works fine on my phone

If you want to downgrade, you should use chinese or official recovery to install official B11 , upzip the file first, wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition, do a clean installion
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Here

h t t p : / / w w w.miui.com/download-245.html
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Philz_touch_cwm6_cn [Chinese recovery]

Philz_touch_cwm6_cn, port from http://www.myzte.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=197067&extra=page=1&filter=author&orderby=dateline , by 时代的导航者

Support flashing official 3.0, other roms haven't been tested, but it should work. If Script validation failed, you can delete it（attached png）

Working:

1. ADB command

2. Install zip from internal/external SD card

3. Backup&Restore

4. Mount SD card

5. Some other common functions

Installions:

Install via Chinese recovery or bootloader mode

Download link: http://yunpan.cn/cgWSg6ZIIqS7a Code:9564

Some users said it do not support MIUI ota update
[Device Reviews and Information] RAWSOME:
Thanks!! I flashed stock recovery from there it was possible to downgrade back to b11. From the CWM EN recovery it seems like it wasn't possible. The new recovery that you have posted is it possible to flash it via fastboot flash recovery recovery-new.img ?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
Sorry,I don't know, I haven't tested it. It said flash via Chinese recovery or bootloader, you'd better flash via Chinese recovery.
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Ok, I just ordered my Grand S II, hope it will be a good choice.

Inviato dal mio ST25i utilizzando Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] MCarek:
You will be satisfied, don't worry. It's amazing phone:thumbup:
[Device Reviews and Information] jozco313:
Hi, folks.

I just tested the CM 11 on our device and the performance is just amazing, it feels really fast like nexus with stock android. Everything is fine, no FC, the ram consumption is a way better, I have more than 50% ram free all the time, on MIUI or MFUI is this impossible. I hope that the camera will be fixed soon, and then I would use it daily.

BTW.

There is a new miui release 4.10.10 : http://www.miui.com/download-245.html
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
hasz said it's difficult to fix camera with 4.3 source code, and he have no experience. So it will take some time.

MF 3.0 beta 2 will come out soon today
[Device Reviews and Information] raja4sure:
I am currently working on camera module for CM11 at the moment with some help from one of XDA's finest developers.

Keeping fingers crossed. Let's see what happens.
[Device Reviews and Information] alexeei:
What about battery life on the CM11, is it same as on stock firmware or better/worse?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5KKKKK:
That's great, waiting for good news:)

Now MF3.0 beta 2 released, so many many optimizations

Download link: http://yunpan.cn/cgbvpVAnnfg2N Code: 983a
[Device Reviews and Information] jozco313:
I would say it is the same or just a little bit better.
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
I've seen that is out the last MIUI 4.10.10 by hasz

the page is the same I already linked, it seems to be updated on the go

http://www.miui.com/download-245.html

If you have speed problems downloading it, I placed it on a server i own for torrent seeding, it has high band and I can use it to share other roms by the time they come out.

Here:

http://datserver.no-ip.org:9001/shared/ZTE_S291/
[Device Reviews and Information] Xrunner87:
The new MF3.0.3 has just been released last night. But I have some problems when changing the saving location from internal storage to external SD card. The camera FCed and media storage FCed too.
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Bad news, I'm not getting my Grand SII anymore, at least for now.

The seller I ordered from is known for testing devices before shipping and today he emailed me that he was sending me the last one in stock but it had some problem during testing, so he is not shipping it to me and proposed for alternative model or refund money. He also said that not sure if and when the ZTE come back in stock and that probably it will cost more.

I can buy it by other sellers, but for some reasons i'd prefer not, so I'm really thinking about get back the money and remain in standby for a while :(

See you soon in case I will be able to lay hands on a Grand SII in the future, bye guys.
[Device Reviews and Information] martas.vavra:
What is your shop?
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Flosmall
[Device Reviews and Information] martas.vavra:
Try to look to other eShops, for exapmle Tmallbox. :) Dont be affraid ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] mc.god:
Do they have the custom fee insurance like Flosmall and do they test devices before shipping?

but sorry guys, I think this is kinda off-topic, so reply me via PM ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] SilenceR_RND:
Preferred network type

Hi!

Using MIUI 4.10.10 by Hasz.

After phone reboots, preferred network type changes to "WCDMA preferred" automatically

So, for using 4G, I must change preferred network type manually in options menu (or engineering mode) each time after reboot.

Is there any way to set "LTE\WCDMA" mode automatically?
[Device Reviews and Information] sergoven:
confirm. the same thing. using a script program intelli3g together with wsm tools. but not always 4g is triggered.
[Device Reviews and Information] ahorntaler:
On my Grand SII it's always on "WCDMA preferred" and if I change, after reboot it it always returns to "WCDMA preferred". I'd like to change it to "TD-SCDMA, GSM/WCDMA and LTE". Is there config file where I can change it permanently?