yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Meizu MX] peter.majercik:
how happy are you with this phone?

do you think there is a point to replace SGS4 for MEIZU MX4?

would you do that? reasons?

thank you.
[Meizu MX] yakaman:
I just replaced my GS3 with the MX4 and I'm pretty happy with it.

But I guess it's a different thing with a GS4, which is still quite up to date.

The Meizu firmware is still quite buggy and battery life is far from perfect.

+1 for a Cyanogenmod port for the MX4, please :)
[Meizu MX] peter.majercik:
so probably not a best deal to change from SGS4 to MX4

what about 4G - LTE connection?

does it work?
[Meizu MX] crucius:
Here in Portugal works flawlessly!

I'm very happy about this thing, but I wished battery life to be better. And there are some bugs here and there.

By the way, someone knows how to delete all homescreen except the main one? I have 2, even though the A one is empty.
[Meizu MX] Sekmeth:
What about 800 Mhz band?

No chinese phone supports it.

Will that be a problem in the future?
[Meizu MX] sagorap:
I have rooted MX4 its pretty easy, so how can we unroot the device ? :)
[Meizu MX] dannejanne:
Flash firmware will unroot the phone. Place an update.zip firmware on root of storage and then turn off phone. Press volume up + power and hold and it will boot to recovery where you can either flash new firmware of reset it. Both will unroot the phone.
[Meizu MX] nevrozel:
I couldn't find a way. I am using nova launcher anyway. Too many limitations with the default one.

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Rooting and flashing test and stable firmwares is easier than on a Nexus, which is by itself quite amazing.

You root from the phone's settings! You flash zip files and firmware by just placing them on the SD Card and click on them from the stock file browser. Is that easy!

I have been using the phone for the past 2 days and I am quite impressed. I have used most flagship phones from the past years and this one still impresses.

Battery life is way better than on the Nexus 5. I get around 4-5 SOT with no power saving modes active. Flyme OS 4 has evolved since launch. They basically upload a stable update every single month and test firmwares weekly.

I have also installed xposed and tweaked the status bar a little bit.

The smart touch features are the best out there, you can basically use the device one handed and I have small hands.

For any other questions please ask me.

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The english community is here.

http://meizufans.eu/forum/category-meizu-mx4
[Meizu MX] Rebeluch:
Hi!

I have a few question about Meizu MX4.

I want to buy this phone.

Has it good firmware suport?

Is it have unlocked bootloader, knox?
[Meizu MX] divxfan:
No,Flyme is sucks & BL is locked
[Meizu MX] franckrem:
flyme 4

Hi there thanks for this post, What is the last version of flyme got update OTA? Are there still bug with common app like instagram, facebook, playstore and games?
[Meizu MX] Rampis1411:
MX 4

Using it for a week Flyme 4.2.2.1A no bugs been detected. Happy with it. But as I do not like flyme OS I am using L Luncher. And can't whait for Lolipop ROM in march to be relised for Meizu MX4. What is your thoughts about it?
[Meizu MX] franckrem:
I did not received my mx4 yet but I'm really eager to see it and use it. Is the L launcher let you use an app drawer? Why do you hate flyme? Is your device lagy like other people are saying?
[Meizu MX] usernameforonereason:
Meizu MX 4 32 GB gold

Hello, I got a serious problem.

When I try to start my Meizu it shows me the orange bootanimation and then nothing happens.

I can't find anything in the internet. Can someone please help me out! Please tell me anything, what could work.

Is it true that I do have to install a new flyme version? Or could this be broken?
[Meizu MX] invictos:
Ive been playing around with the phone for few days, the first serious issue here is the battery life, its beyond dumb, i dont know if its the android version or the Flyme version but it drains for like 40% over night without even touching it, have in mind that the phone is brand new. Ive been looking around in other forums about this specific issue and some people clam that is some sort of bug and others never had battery issue. Can you guys share some expiriance, if you have it did you fix it and if yes how. I really like everything else about the phone havent noticed major bugs or lag.
[Meizu MX] nevrozel:
Battery life is pretty good on this phone. You should reflash and clean with the latest firmware.

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Have you heard anything about lollipop being released in March?
[Meizu MX] robertsu:
Is anyne tested 5.0 Lollipop already? If you paste this in google: "Upgrade/Update Meizu Mx4 to 5.0 Lollipop" you will find a link with how to do that. It's not some very familiar site for those things but I don't want to play with that 1st :) hehe
[Meizu MX] nevrozel:
I don't think lollipop update is here. Nothing official at least.
[Meizu MX] strider4283:
meizu is doing great job with the flyme os support. Every 15 days a new version or beta.... for now...

So I don't like flyme os and I use nova launcher. But the support is serious, and there is less bugs now with 4.2.2.1i than when I received my phone....

All is not ****ty in flyme os. The theme system is correct, the parameters are clear, and a lot of options like ko/s when your connected....but of course it needs to be improved...

Meizu is following the good path....
[Meizu MX] ChewyLV:
Well.. Long time was looking forward to Meizu phones (got a little touch on their first build known as Mx2) Thus far I'm surprised by its performance and tidy Os. Works flawlessly, no lags, obviously there are some things that I would like to see in future and there are some little bugs which I bet will be gone after some time. As meizu puts lots of effort into their custom Os. All thru if u are looking for something to flash with different ROM this is not way to go. Either if u are kinda like me, and love simplicity and easy to use Os (I would say iOS style), this will be best way to go.
[Meizu MX] robertsu:
Why I can't install 3rd party sms software? Original is ok too but I want to try and I can't set it as default messenger, just nothing happen when I try to do that
[Meizu MX] nevrozel:
It should work, I have done it. Just go into settings, accessibility and there you have an option to change the default sms app.
[Meizu MX] Cyclops_Navi:
Meizu MX 4 Bend

Found this Meizu on you tube.Its bend. LOL

www youtube com/watch?v=c1Zke-9dFag

New user here cant post outside link LOL
[Meizu MX] stoli.kamil1:
Where can I download new and OFFICIAL International version to MX4? My ver. is 4.1.7I and I from poland ^_^

Wysłane z mojego MX4 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Meizu MX] nevrozel:
Try here http://meizufans.eu/
[Meizu MX] PafcioPjay:
You must downgrade to 4.0.4l then update to last 4.2.6a.
[Meizu MX] choppertriker:
any custom rom for mx4 ?

miui v6 ... stock android ...

can´t find anythink
[Meizu MX] olegusss:
Bootloader locked.

No custom's ROM

Meizu and Mediatek not unlock kernel source and bootloader.

such policy of manufacturer
[Meizu MX] vaskaz:
4pda

hello neighbour)

as I see 4pda has much more useful information on this device)
[Meizu MX] MMX4:
Hello

Happened to notice that when the screen is off (the phone is locked) in silence, if you put your ear to the back of the phone near the camera, and then heard the crackle and noise can be heard .. sometimes barely audible sounds of the sometimes very loud clicks. But it is necessary to include the screen, the sound disappears. What could it be? processor, or is it abnormal:confused:?Could check on their machines have such or not?

Thank you for earlier. sorry for bad english
[Meizu MX] rootcid:
So i got my MX4. Its quite nice. Some of you may know me im a developer and i get a lot of phones. This is actually my first MTK phone and my first chinese flagship.

I got this phone for two reasons - debugging my apps and because of the 5:3 aspect ratio of the screen. The super thin bezel is grand. I would have preferred a smaller screen though because this is definitely a six inch device. Not usually my cup of tea.

And yet i am charmed. Even the flyme os is an unexpected treat, with some nifty features and clearly a product of superior developers. Good lads.

I am especially impressed with the sheduled power on/off available in the latest flyme. Awesome, i hope that makes it into whatever roms we have to look forward to. And the kernel too seems full of interesting stuff. Pity its all locked, but that remains to be seen.

Apparently we shall also receive a lollipop update, which would be great, but i for one am content to use the phone as is. I have a U version device updated ota to 4.2.2.2U.

The downsides at the moment: the rather annoying home app which doesnt have a dedicated app drawer and the inexplicable lack of a settings shortcut in the task bar.

Ill keep you updated.

One thing - cant seem to get other keyboards to stick.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Glad to see here man!

I recommend you to use the "A" (universal) versions of Flyme because the "U" has some things from the Unicom company.

You have to set permisions in the "Security" Flyme app to the keyboard you want to use to avoid that the flyme stock keyboard appears
[Meizu MX] rootcid:
Ah i see! Its also possible to force it by freezing the stock keyboard.

I just removed most of the china unicom stuff, but still have 130 apps (with around 10 of my own including google apps).

Tinkering further...
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Yes, that option is 100% accurate xD
[Meizu MX] rootcid:
Im thinking of flashing Flyme OS 4.2.8.2A 3B but cant find any english language changelogs. Any clue as to the changes from 4.2.2.2?

Theres a copy on yandex disk if anyone else wants it: https://yadi.sk/d/my4ZZqjWg2KwV

Theres also another copy here on mega, though im not certain its the same version of the beta: http://meizufans.eu/forum/thread-leak-flyme-os-4-2-8-2a-for-mx4
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Now I have the 4.2.8.1, I think the 4.2.8.2 leaked is just an unfinished 4.2.8.2 stable that will be released the next tuesday
[Meizu MX] rootcid:
Any noticable changes?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Not much, a little reduction of battery life, a control to manage the screen color temperature, a new option in "security" flyme app and I think that nothing more.
[Meizu MX] rootcid:
Ooh i like the color temp thing. But its a bit strange that the home app picker is gone, had to freeze flyme home. Silly volume button only changing media volume incall is fixed as well, that good. Also english strings are much much better.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
This is the color temp:

Yes.. English strings are much better, in Spanish most of the strings were cut and it couldnt be seen, so I had to modify Settings.apk and translate correctly to spanish [emoji35]
[Meizu MX] ahmetkings:
Where the language files in the ROM ?

I highly sought but could not find the file which is :(
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Language files? I dont know what you mean, I have translated parts of Flyme by modifyng the strings of the main apks.

SystemUI.apk, framework-res.apk and Settings.apk contains most of the strings

What do you want to do?
[Meizu MX] ahmetkings:
4.0.4.2I I want to add to the 4.0.4.2I ROM version in Turkish language I could not find the language a kind of plug-in ROM :(
[Meizu MX] iicc:
So you want to put Turkish language in the Meizu? There is not a unique file which contains all the languages. The translations are all located inside the System apks. So if you want to translate Flyme, you have to modify the strings of at least this 3 apks:

SystemUI, Framework-res and Settings.

I can help you if you dont know to do this, but I advice you that this is A LOT of work
[Meizu MX] acbc2k:
I'm also waiting for a custom ROM for this phone. The Flyme OS sucks! Buggy and full of grammar errors. Laggy also.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
I recommend you to put the latest firmwares, some errors are now solved
[Meizu MX] shange:
Does anyone get MX4 (FW 4.2.8.1A) to work with Android Wear App ? The app says " Notifications stopped syncing" . A reboot on both LG G Watch R and phone results to same issue after 15minutes.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Do yo have set the smartwatch app into the Meizu Security app, power saving?
[Meizu MX] gyittoo:
Thanks xdadevelopers

:cyclops::cyclops::cyclops: Thanks

For IT Thanks u so much xdadevelopers
[Meizu MX] punkmonkey1984:
iicc you can still use my extended flyme icons that I posted on meizufans ( I remember you got banned from something small) . If you want the link let me know.
[Meizu MX] shange:
Yes. Android Wear application is allowed to run in standby , in power saving setting. Still doesnt solve the problem.

How about Bluetooth. Is it always on ? Cant find any settings for BT except for "discoverable" and on/off.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
No.. My ip is blocked. I know to evade this but if you can give the link it would be great. Thanks

And if you have it blocked in the multitask?

Like this

I have no idea, I dont use bluetooth
[Meizu MX] shange:
There is no lock above my Android wear icon. What does this mean and should the lock be there?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
So the icon of the android wear app dont appears in the multitask? To put the lock you have to press the icon some seconds.
[Meizu MX] shange:
Thanks, what does this mean? Will the locked apps never get killed by OS?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Yes, they remain opened all the time
[Meizu MX] shange:
Thanks but it didn't solve it. Still disconnecting watch :(
[Meizu MX] iicc:
And if you make it as a system app?
[Meizu MX] shange:
How do I do that?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
You need to have installed a root explorer like "root browser". Now go to /data/app and search the android wear app. Copy the apk and paste it in /system/app. You have to select it and set this permisions: rw-r--r-- (or 0644, is the same)

Finally reboot and you will have it as a system app ;)
[Meizu MX] shange:
Thanks, I will try.

Do you know if its harmful for OS if i remove the stock browser in 4.2.8.2a ?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
It doesnt matter.

I have almost 40 system apps erased with no problem
[Meizu MX] shange:
Anyone knows how to change the clock on lockscreen? Fw 4.2.8.2a.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
You have to install an external lockscreen app, like this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmcm.locker
[Meizu MX] punkmonkey1984:
Its here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/dmsvaz4szghyxlj/icons29_5_15.zip
[Meizu MX] shange:
Next question regarding 4.2.8.2a. Stock Alarm clock is always silent no matter if sound is on/off or DND on/off. No sound or vibration when alarm is triggered.

Anyone have this problem?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Have you erased the Flyme weather app?
[Meizu MX] shange:
Yes, it's removed. Is that the reason? Lol
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Yes xD

The weather app has dependences with the alarm app
[Meizu MX] shange:
Lol damn. Anyone got a link to stock flyme weather app?
[Meizu MX] punkmonkey1984:
Pull it from the update.zip
[Meizu MX] iicc:
I have uploaded it, from the 4.2.8.2A Update.zip that I have in my phone https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1WZs_VfDdzYUmdXQzVQT0pfejQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
[Meizu MX] shange:
Thanks! Very kindly

Edit: problem solved!
[Meizu MX] acbc2k:
Anyone encountered MX4 shutting down when battery at 20%? After turning it back on, battery now is 1%? Version is Flyme OS 4.2.8.2I.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Have you calibrated the battery?
[Meizu MX] acbc2k:
How to calibrate it?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
-Download completely until the terminal is turned off.

-Charge at 100% and leave it some time charging at 100%

-Unplug it.

As soon as possible after unplugging, delete the file baterystats.bin located in: /data/system (not in sdcard/data/system) and restart the phone.

In Google Play there are also applications to calibrate the battery (such as Battery calibration), it is equally valid to do so than the other as explained above.
[Meizu MX] yumengley:
Ubuntu on MX4

Hello,

I want to install Ubuntu on my MX4

Any of you have a guide?

Thank!
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Now it is not possible to install Ubuntu on a regular MX4
[Meizu MX] shange:
How is the voice call sound quality for your Mx4? Im using 4.2.8.2a and the sound during voice call sounds like im far away from phone. (Like im in a jar).

U guys have the same issue? Can it be hardware issue?
[Meizu MX] DaniReal:
And the opposite (pass Ubuntu Phone to Android)?

Thanks!
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Maybe http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=61558536
[Meizu MX] S3lmis:
Thanks! It was quite annoying to use my Galaxy S2 as an alarm.
[Meizu MX] Claimmore:
Should I buy MX4 over Xiaomi Mi3?

I found a store that sells MX4 for less than 190euro included shipping,root,googpleplay,luxurious case and screenprotector.And the same store sells xiaomi mi3 with the same stuff as above for 190euro.
[Meizu MX] supercowz:
Link ?

Envoyé de mon X98 Air 3G(C8J7) en utilisant Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] Claimmore:
Just search them from fastcardtech.com
[Meizu MX] supercowz:
Oh lol this site is full of ****t and lies

So much bad review about it....

Envoyé de mon X98 Air 3G(C8J7) en utilisant Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] Claimmore:
Fct is bad.no support when faulty device like I had.I wont purchase them
[Meizu MX] iicc:
In aliexpress, lots of resellers sells it less than 200 euro

Enviado desde mi MX5 mediante Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] Claimmore:
Ok,should I buy Meizu MX4 pro 16gb for 250usd or mx4 pro 32gb for 280usd?
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Better Meizu MX5 16gb 320$ [emoji14]

Enviado desde mi MX5 mediante Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] Claimmore:
don't think have that much money for a chinese phone.250usd is like 220euros.And you can get a honor 6 for 300 euro.
[Meizu MX] FrAsErTaG:
Hi People

I am progressing in getting Ubuntu working on a standard MX4 (non ubuntu edition)

I need to know a few things, from a ubuntu edition device only please

Including

the outcome of a "df"

and also

the outcome of

adb shell getprop

If you could please help that would be awesome

Original Post: https://meizufans.eu/forum/topic/2435/recovery?page=1

If you have doubts, please just look over my comments on XDA ;)

P.S. I have finally risen from the dead on XDA
[Meizu MX] artlov:
I don't have Ubuntu anymore - flashed FlymeOS on it, but I have some asked printouts, taked before flashing.

df:

Filesystem Type Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/disk/by-partlabel/system ext4 2.0G 1.6G 417M 79% /
udev devtmpfs 944M 4.0K 944M 1% /dev
tmpfs tmpfs 190M 552K 189M 1% /run
/dev/disk/by-partlabel/userdata ext4 12G 735M 11G 7% /home
/dev/loop0 ext4 170M 168M 0 100% /etc/gps.conf
none tmpfs 4.0K 0 4.0K 0% /android
tmpfs tmpfs 947M 4.0K 947M 1% /etc/fstab
tmpfs tmpfs 947M 1.4M 945M 1% /var/lib/lxc/android/rootfs
/dev/disk/by-partlabel/cache ext4 677M 6.1M 622M 1% /android/cache
none tmpfs 4.0K 0 4.0K 0% /sys/fs/cgroup
tmpfs tmpfs 947M 76K 947M 1% /tmp
none tmpfs 5.0M 0 5.0M 0% /run/lock
none tmpfs 947M 108K 947M 1% /run/shm
none tmpfs 100M 0 100M 0% /run/user
cgmfs tmpfs 100K 0 100K 0% /run/cgmanager/fs
tmpfs tmpfs 947M 0 947M 0% /media
tmpfs tmpfs 947M 4.0K 947M 1% /var/lib/sudo
tmpfs tmpfs 190M 44K 190M 1% /run/user/32011
tmpfs tmpfs 190M 0 190M 0% /run/user/0

getvar:

c:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 32000000
(bootloader) partition-type:userdata: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:cache: 2c000000
(bootloader) partition-type:cache: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 81000000
(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:expdb: a60000
(bootloader) partition-type:expdb: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:custom: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:custom: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:logo: 800000
(bootloader) partition-type:logo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:para: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:para: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:secro: 600000
(bootloader) partition-type:secro: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:lk: 60000
(bootloader) partition-type:lk: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:seccfg: 40000
(bootloader) partition-type:seccfg: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:protect2: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect2: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:protect1: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect1: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:nvram: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:nvram: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:proinfo: 300000
(bootloader) partition-type:proinfo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:preloader: 40000
(bootloader) partition-type:preloader: raw data
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: arale
(bootloader) version: 0.5
all: Done!!
finished. total time: 0.077s
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Hi [MENTION=1786311]FrAsErTaG[/MENTION], :) can I ask you something related with this?

Why your mx4 doesnt bricks when you erase the Meizu recovery? I mean, I know so many people that have flashed the cofface cwm recovery with flashify and 100% of the devices bricked.

But your mx4 not. And on the other forum I see now other person who had flashed it and it is not bricked :confused:

I believe 100% in you but, how can be this? Has cofface changed the recovery? Do you know if cofface have uploaded the repositories of this recovery to anywhere?

Thanks :good:
[Meizu MX] FrAsErTaG:
Thanks heaps mate.

Looking at the getvar, am I correct in thinking that you have unlocked fastboot? I am denied running anything via fastboot....

except the command fastboot boot recovery.img but it eventually times out.

it appears that your partition layout is different, so I am making the assumption that I will need to flash via MTK tools rather then the ubuntu recovery...

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I am not sure the reason behind this.

Strangely enough, I must "flash" the ubuntu rom to the phone using flashify and do the reboot as that completes and I get the ubuntu recovery, however after I have exited that recovery and rebooted the phone, if I issue a adb reboot recovery or power off the phone and enter the recovery with vol up + power I will land in the flyme recovery.
[Meizu MX] artlov:
Yes, MX4 Ubuntu edition is unlocked from the box. It's the reason why it's possible to flash it. My model is M461/16GB, if it make sense.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
Good news for MX4 Ubuntu owners!

xen0n is porting CM12.1 to this device.

You can see the progress here: https://github.com/xen0n/android_device_meizu_arale

https://github.com/xen0n/local_manifests_arale

To install on standard MX4 we would need to repartition the phone, system of MX4 Ubuntu is too big. I dont know if this would be possible
[Meizu MX] richish:
So the owners of flyme versions MX4 wont be able to get CM?:confused:

:crying::crying::crying:
[Meizu MX] slowsunset:
instruction of unlocking bl is now working with mx4 only. It will published later by author. No questions, stay tuned.
[Meizu MX] iicc:
[emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji15]
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakkooran:
Hi friends,How i can place home button shortcut on status bar?Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fgth90:
On original quicksettings, dunno.

With 3rd app, possible.

Google for an app that can put shortcuts in notification panel.

Add a shorcut/activity/"your home launcher"=>home activity.

That's one way to succeed.

One app I use is Power toggles from here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&hl=fr

Another solution is to install all in one gestures from here

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures&hl=fr_FR

Here you can set what you want in screen edges that you choose yourself.

I use it from ages, really great application.

Reply me if what I say is not clear enough. :D

Good luck

Franky
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakkooran:
Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the useful information Sir.I installed it but i get another quick toggle window below the original one.