yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] sancho777:
i have this rom for 1 day now and cannot confirm any of these issues. GPS, SD-Card... all working like a charm. Very fluid and battery saving rom. Best original rom since 1.82!
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] abyssq:
How did you install the rom? Did you use the official recovery or TWRP? Is it safe to start the install with TWRP recovery and 2.03 rom? How is the bluetooth on the new rom?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] sancho777:
i used the official Nubia updater tool 2.0. with the 3.1 update file. the update file cannot be flashed through recovery.

it will complete wipe your internal sd and also replace any custom recovery with the stock one.

after that you should reinstall the latest twrp for z7mini. its multi language.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] abyssq:
Perfect. Thank you.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] teldasur:
It's wise to remove sd card and sim card no ?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
That is correct.

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I don't know if anyone is interested, but here is a post on the Nubia forum about how to install the Xposed framework on the z7 mini. This is for Android 5.0 or higher.

All files below are on Mega for those who can't access baidu.

This is the first file that is listed.

This is the second file listed.

This is the last file listed.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
CM12 to latest official - best way?

Hi - a bit of advice please from anyone - I'm looking ahead to possible new official ROM and maybe then CM12/12.1 with merged partitions?

I'm running Smartdigi CM12 5.0.2 ROM at the moment - V2 that uses the ext SD card as main memory. Before this I had changed size of partition for more space for apps so is different to official setup before latest merged partition ROM.

I am thinking I will need to do the following to get to latest official ROM?

1. Change current ROM to official 1.76?

2. Use updater tool to get to 1.82?

3. Update to latest beta or upcoming official with merged partitions?

4. Maybe then install CM12 merged?

Probably missed something else out....?

Does anyone know if this will work or is correct - will the official/beta ROM merge a previously changed partition?

Thanks in advance!
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
It works, don't forget to backup your internal SD as it will be wiped.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] munyukmambu:
thanks for mentioning the xposed framework.

I have tried the xposed following the post in bbs forum using google translate.

but none of the modules I have installed seems to be working...

have you tried the official version of xposed?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
I haven't had the time to try it yet, so I'm not sure. Although, my guess is that not all modules may work.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Hi Nubia fans,

I own a Nubia Z7 Mini (2/16) and I would like to ask you for a recommendation with regard to the best ROM.

What am I looking for?

- stability

- merged partitions.

I am currently using V1.62 official and while it's stable and working well, I am extremely annoyed about the fact that app space is very restricted due to the partitioning of the ROM.

Is there any stable ROM available for the Nubia? Or will there soon be one?

If not: Is there any reliable how-to on the net that gives me the steps to manually change partition sizes?

THANKS for your info!!

regards,

Alex
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
Alex if you don't want to change to latest ROM's such as stock, Cuoco92 or CM12.1 (which I recommend you do) you can still manually change your partition size as I have done. If you search on Androidiani for Cuoco92 page, there is a step by step guide and software there to change your partition that allows you to install more apps. I changed mine to 5GB and was fine. Otherwise if you install latest ROM's you have even more space.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Hi Gemini72,

thanks for your reply,

I finally installed v5G3.01 from smartdigi which is based on the 3.0.1 official. While it seems to be a really good ROM at first sight, the partitioning has remained the same (only 2GB for apps). I would like to install the 3.0.1 official, which (it seems) has the new partition table. But unfortunately I can't get the official nubia updater 2.0 to work with neither of my 2 windows PCs. It just won't connect, there is always the red exclamation mark which means there is no connection.

Is there any special trick to make it work? Driver don't install successfully, which is the root cause.

Moreover, the partitions only sum up to 8GB (2+6 roughly), while the internal memory is 16GB.

Easiest thing might be to get at least 5GB for Apps with the help of your how-to. I believe it should work for any ROM with the old partition sizes ?

regards,

Alex
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
Not sure about that Alex be very careful trying use old programs to repartition new ROM's. As you may brick your phone. When you updated to 3.01 did you first update to 1.82? If you did not I understand that the update to 3.01 (or 2.03) will not work. The merging of the partitions happens through the Nubia update software via PC which is probably why you can't see the merge partition yet. When I had official ROM prior to CM12 say I used the drivers on the androidiani website although there a several versions out there. Suggest you get the PC link working first and then redo. Complete uninstall the drivers and reboot pc before any new install.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Hi,

thanks for your input!

Yes, it seems the only way to get the new partition scheme is to apply an update using the Nubia update tools on a PC.

Which drivers do I need for that? I have installed the "zte_handset_usb_driver.exe", but to no avail.

Thanks!

regards,

Alexander
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
I will check this evening and get back to you.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Thanks a lot :)

BTW: This "ZTE driver .exe" seems to be virus ... so no wonder the phone was not detected. It would be great if I could get a link to drivers that work with the nubia update tool.

regards,

Alexander
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
Try this - I used this to repartition and with the Nubia Updater.

https://mega.co.nz/#!KQAT1J7Q!xSy3IFCF24HHzNapWItQzH3b-QXwyZl4qvSHpLENY5U

Works on my Win7 32bit fine.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Thanks!

Now the "Android Sooner Single ADB interface" gets properly installed and I am able to create an ADB shell with my device. However, there is still the red exclamation mark when i try to update the firmware - that applies to Nubia update tool 1.5.9 and 2.0.0 ...

I will go on trying ...

regards,

Alex
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Are there still updated builds of cm12(.1) with the old partition?

Or have they stopped developing that and moved on to the new partitions.

Otherwise I might switch to it soon, as I hear cm12(.1) is getting quite stable now(!?) for daily use.

But if you do a factory reset, won't it wipe the whole new partition and thus all data, including data wich would be on your "internal sd" with the old partition and thus not wiped?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
Hi again ...

The good news is that I have finally managed to have a green tick on the updater tool, so i start flashing my 3.0.1 stock rom. However, after 2-3 secs, I get get an error message in red letters on the lower end of the update-tool screen,

containing some chinese signs and twice the word "modem" ...

Do I have to flash to some intermediary version (1.8.2?) to flash the 3.0.1 or can I do this immediately? I am currently on the 1.6.2 version.

Thanks for any hints ...

Alex
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
You've definitely got to update to 1.82 before you can update to 3.01. 1.82 is available from needrom

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Also you must remove sim and any ext sd card and also back up you internal sd card as this wine wiped when repartitioned
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] vladi178:
You better go for update from 1.82 to 2.03 first. When I tryed to update from 1.82 to 3.01 I got this "modem" message also.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
I Yes I agree I did same and had no issues
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] renard01:
All,

thanks a lot for your quick and great help! I made it finally and i am enjoying a whoping 10,5GB of app space :) :) :)

regards,

Alex
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
So is it worth going to lollipop beta? How stable is it?

I have repartion the memory already in kitkat, can I still go to lollipop?

And last question can the heads up notification be disabled via xposed on this phone as it can be on others?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] CartmanX88:
Same question here, is it stable?? And most important, do people using 2 SIM have the same issue than previous rom with SMS sent with the other card instead of the choosen one??
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Gemini72:
I am using CM12.1 with both sim cards in regular use on calls, 3g data and texts. So far I have had no problems. This is my daily ROM and have used for business and personal use over last 2 weeks. Battery life is not as good as CM12 last version but expect it to improve with new versions.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
So cm12 with new partition is better?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
What about stock lollipop beta or Cuaco?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] CartmanX88:
Thanks for answering. CM12.1 is based on the 3.01 version? I would preferer stay on stock roms so i guess if there is no issue with CM12.1 it should be the same with 3.01 stock rom??
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
I was just looking in the androidiani forum in the lollipop thread by Cuoco92 and I saw that he has a flashable ZIP file. Could you just flash that zip through recovery, because from what I read here flashing required a flash tool on a win pc. Has anyone tried it?

Also I asked this before but I have done a repartition in kitkat, will this affect my ability to go to lollipop since it does a merging of the memory areas?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
You need to install official 3.0 first, with the PC tool.

It will wipe the internel sd card as it rearranges the partition.

It doesn't matter if you already did a repartition yourself on KitKat, I had that too and it installed just fine.

After installing 3.0 you can install TWRP recovery from a tool and then flash Cuoco in TWRP.

He also has a very detailed guide posted on his Facebook on how to upgrade.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mightymaki:
Don't forget, you can only install Lollipop using the Nubia tool from a stock rom, i.e. if you're on anything custom, it won't recognise your phone. There is a slightly modded stock rom on Needrom that will work though as this is how I did before installing Cuoco92.

As mentioned above, it reformats the partitions regardless, giving one a huge amount of space for everything.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Aha so...

1. Flash stock kitkat rom

2. Use tool to flash stock beta lollipop

3. Install TWRP

4. Install custom lollipop

How is the battery time on lollipop? Also is xposed working, I don't think I want heads up notification [emoji4] better to get notifications just as an icon in the notification bar.

I think I will try this out tomorrow, I'm actually happy with kitkat but want to give lollipop a chance. But if I recall correctly once you flash lollipop you can't go back to kitkat because of the memory merging in lollipop.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Lollipop has standard Heads up notification already.

Battery is fine, not extremely long but not short neither.

Xposed does work recently on 5.1.1.

You can go back to Kitkat, but will have to flash stock 1.82 using the PC tool again, sich reformats your phone to its old partition.

But if you'd tried Lollipop you problably stay on it. ;)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
What do you mean standard heads up, do you refer to the annoying pop up window for doesn't go away [emoji23] yeah I don't want that, that's why I want to use the xposed module that removes heads up notification and have the kitkat notification instead [emoji4]
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Oh you want them disabled? ;)

You can in CM12.1, aswell as an xposed module to re-add the notification ticker.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] teldasur:
How do you manage to install exposed? I can't install the framework ? Ty
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Its a special thread for xposed 5.1.

You need to flash the framework as a .zip trough TWRP, and after that install the xposed apk.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] teldasur:
Ahhhh OK. I'll search this thread. Thx
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Its this one:

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/super-alpha-posted-permission-xposed-t3072979

Flash the arm zip.

Then use xposed.apk from the other mentioned thread in its OP.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
have you try "ambient display" module?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
No, im using an app called Acdisplay wich is a lockscreen alternative but does the same, waking your device up when a notification comes in.

But it should work just fine.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
Yes, I'm using acdisplay also... I would like to try ambient display .. thanks again.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] teldasur:
Bootlooping for me when I install xprivacy...
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
What?

Cm12.1?

Install the older version of cm12 first, let it boot and then flash cm12.1 above it.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] teldasur:
Sry xposed module was making my phone bootloop
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
Here a list on working module.

xprivacy seems to be work.

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/discussion-xposed-modules-5-1-lolipop-t3075257

Do you sure to have installed the correct one?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
I tried installing the Nubia tool but it failed, it is version 2.0 from Cuoco92 Androidiani page.... Is that the latest version of the tool?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Yes, it should be fine. Try downloading it again perhaps
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
I got the tool to install and it recognizes my phone, even though I'm on Couco92 rom and custom TWRP recovery, how do I install when I press browse our doesn't recognize the rar/zip-files from official 3.01.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
Have You open both ports?

You have also to extract de rar file
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Wish stock version should I be on before using the tool to get to stock 3.01 and where can I get it?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Stock 1.82, or atleast stock 1.82 based perhaps.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
I don't know if I'm stupid or what but I do Google search for 1.82 and I don't get any good hits. The hits I do get go to pages I don't recognize.

Hmm maybe it is because I changed the radios that it isn't working, because I am on a stock based 1.82 Cuoco92 rom
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
Theres a compilation of all rhe files you need on Needrom.

That should help.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Ok I got lollipop now, I'm on cuoco rom. I have three problems...

1. Where can I configure my accounts for example what to sync (contacts, calender, etc)

Edit: Go to people (contact list), click settings - advance - account.

2. Swiftkey crashes, I can't uninstallet either.

Edit: Got an update for a new version that fixed the crashes.

3. Battery consumption seem higher, granted its to early to tell.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Regarding xposed I followed the links posted previously and tried to install the xposed-sdk22 but when I did it complained that it expected the xposed-sdk21 so installed that instead and then the app, now when I start the xposed app it says I have not installed the framework or that I haven't rebooted... I obviously done both, does anyone have any idea what could be the problem.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
Have you again the cuoco ROM? If yes the xposed is not fully compatibile.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
I do have it again, I see, shame. Thank you.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] synzeus:
Or you can setup a nubia account and only then it will display all acounts under Accounts.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
Hi,

i'm a new z7 mini owner,

phone came with 1.82 rom by cuoso, it is a second hand unit..

attached picture is my storage table,

i'm trying to understand is it re-partitioned or not?

i want to experiment miui 6 rom, may i flash over this rom with twrp?

also may i flash lollipop rom by cuoco over it?

thanks..
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] voetbalremco:
It is not partition ready for Lollipop right now
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
is there any risk about flashing miui?

double checking everything cause it seems quite complicated on nubia, as i'm coming from xiaomi and it was so easy about rom things..

thanks..
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Depends what you want to do... but I don't think there is any risk more than usually which is a minimum risk if you follow the steps correctly.

If you want to go från KK to Lollipop you need to use the nubia pc tool, when you flash via the tool the memory is going to be partitionend. This is the reason why you can't flash directly via custom recovery between KK/Lollipop or vice versa. To be able to use the tool you need to be on stock rom or stock based rom (Couco rom) with the following versions 1.82, 2.03 or 3.01.

For example if you going to lollipop...

You are on 1.82

Flash stock 3.01 via tool

Flash custom recovery TWRP

Flash what ever lollipop custom rom you want

Or if you are just going to stay on KK you just flash via your current custom recovery.

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Hmmm how does the nubia account work, do I need to give it access to all my other accounts (passwords)? If that is the case no thanks :)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] AGelu:
My previous phone was an Xiaomi also and I like Miui too ! But :

- Miui version for Z7 mini is for one sim only .

- It's far away from stabilty of the Xiaomi devices versions.

- be carefull when you return from Miui to another rom. You may need to install again the modem - if you need a two sim phone.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
Hi AGelu, thanks..

one sim is ok for me as i never need second one..

installed (5.5.22) last night without a problem and after half day usage;

- it's very fast and smooth,

- no stability issues yet,

- gps, bluetooth, etc. working flawlessly,

- double tap awake working..

- the only drawback is screen rotating on lockscreen :P

- battery seems ok..
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
my last miui try was a bootloop

i guess it is not compatible with an updated phone with united partition
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yiphoming:
it has a united partition version.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
do you have a link ?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yiphoming:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1jGGLlQm
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
thanks but baidu is not working for me : /

edit: after hours of downloading i finally have it and yes this version works for people who did the lollipop update
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
Where did you find the 5.5.22? Is it based off the newest update of 3.01? Thanks!
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
no, it's based on 1.82 if i'm not wrong;

"Build number: NX507J_CNCommon_V1.82"

link;

en.miui.com/download-260.html
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
this one will not work with lolipop updates...
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] amnon_c:
restoring stock partitions of z7 mini

hi, i updated my phone to lollipop and noticed that the calendar doesn't syncronize with my google account no matter how i try.

i rolled back to 1.80 version but not the phone is unstable and now i can't also use it's WIFI and BLUETOOTH.

i would like to ask how can i rollback to the stock partition division to my phone so it would work proparly.

thanx!!!!!
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Why didn't you just use an other calendar app?

Didn't you go back via the Nubia tool? I thought that redid the partition.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] amnon_c:
about nubia tools

i didn't know about any tools and i hope i didn't damage my phone by just installing an earlier version.

i tried a few calendars but none of them worked.

now i have 1.8 version with android 4.4.4. how can i use this nubia tool or any other tool to repartition it back to stock version?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
This is it for m,erged partition,. right?

The full 3d should be this :

http://www.miui.com/thread-2554690-1-1.html
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] amnon_c:
merged partition

i think so, after i updated to android 5, the partiotion is merged and when i installed the 4.4.4 again - wifi and bluetooth doesn't work.

how can i un-merge the partition back to the way it was originaly?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Okay so this is how I understand it... If you want to go to lollipop you have to use the tool, using the tool will format and partition/merge the memory. You have to use this to be able to use the stock lollipop rom.

So if you didn't use the tool I wonder if you really have a merged partition.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] amnon_c:
not exactly....

i want to un-merge the partition so it will work with android 4.4.4 again.

i don't want at this point to use the lollipop.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
yes it is for merged partition

the other one on en.mui.com download section will not boot on merged partition.

right now i found this miui version pretty stable, smooth and of course a lot better than ****ty nubia UI

I used WLAN, 3G, 4G, bluetooth (car and mi band), music

the bug i found are :

1: when i take a picture and click the thumbnail of that picture, it will not open it :/ it will slide right and automatically slide left ... Need to open the picture with the gallery.

2: i disabled the camera sound, but there is still the shutter sound

I was also surprised to see more than just 3 languages (unfortunatelly, no french)

ps: i use only ONE sim card, so i don't know if dualsim is working on it

i didn't try recording a video and using the GPS, but i will do it today .
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Leo_83:
Yes but have you really merged if you didn't use the tool? I'm not sure if that is the case.

But if you say is merged then it probably is, you can always check on the phone.

And I would have guessed using the tool to go back to KK would repartition the memory again.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
can u pls check if there is italian language?

Thanks. :)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
no italian

that are the languages :

but you can use morelocale2 to translate a big part of the rom...

or maybe use jbart to create your own multilang rom (i did it once, it worked better than morelocale2... but i'm not sure if this works for miui6)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] lelepanz:
Thanks again.

When u want, can u pls take some screens. :)

Is it based on Lollipop android?

Thanks again.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
no, it is still kitkat based... but miui always had a lot of feature that android copied years later...

for screenshot just search for some miui6 video that should show you how it looks like ;)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
can't download from baidu, got error message;

http://pan.baidu.com/error/404.html

can anybody upload another server?

thanks..
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] alain57:
am i the only one where the miui6 OTA is not working ?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] AGelu:
Even on Xiaomi devices some update cannot be done via OTA or is done with delay . Into this case try to update via recovery .
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] endia:
ota worked for me but had battery and random shut down problems,

installed whole rom again via recovery, hoping to fix..