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[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerolianis:
My ZTE Backup & Restore experience wasn't that perfect ...

yes, the majority of apps will recover nicely including its data. However beware of restoring any of the standard google apps, as you might end up in an error loop, saying that some google service had failed. Somehow this happened to me and could ony be solved by doing another factory reset. Grrrr ...

Apart from that, I noticed that ZTE Backup nicely saved all WIFI accounts in their data/../wifi directory (including passwords encoded but unencrypted!), but it failed to restore the settings, so I needed to reenter all networks manually :(

The new version B10 is based on the same kernel as latest incarnation of B08, I did not explore differences to great detail. A few setting options were added, as somebody mentioned here before.

I also noticed some new notification icons (for printer service, for GPS.. ).

Nice .... but: the problems reported in this forum seem to persist.

And so, my GPS still isn't working either
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dr. Mitsos:
Hey guys i just received my ZTE Blade S6. I did not had much time with it to say if GPS and Tethering work correctly. When i check these out i will inform you. Btw im on B07.

But the main reason i write to you is for a different matter. I think that blade 6 desperately needs CM12. I opened a thread on the official CM forum (too bad i cant provide the exact link since i am a junior member). Just head over there and give a heads up.

Remove the spaces when you enter it on the URL bar.

http: //forum.cyanogenmod.org/ topic/106506-request-zte-blade-s6/
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Good that ZTE is releasing what look like fairly regular updates. Two in the last couple of weeks. Would be good to get double-tap to wake.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] thomnow:
Agreed double-tap would be great! I upgraded last night (anyone doing this remember to use the backup app). I've seen better battery life, much more stable. Everything seems to be much quicker!

Cheers,

Tom
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nsam1:
Tethering on Three (UK) more info

Hi Folks,

Further to previous info, I've just purchased a pay-as-you nano SIM for the nework EE. Interestingly tethering works perfectly for this SIM. This is very confusing. I have checked the APN settings and they are mostly the same as for the Three SIM.

I think I will try and contact Three technical support today and ask what they think. Ideally, I'd like to find another 4G phone and try my Three SIM in there.

I will post again today if I make any headway...

Cheers,

NSam
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] wavenator:
Using adb i booted the device into bootloader - adb reboot-bootloader

then it's been recognized with fastboot devices.

I've tried - fastboot oem unlock but i get :

fastboot.exe oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.002s

I get this type of error for any command i try with fastboot.

Is there any other way you think about to unlock the bootloader?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] woahnelly:
Interesting - so maybe not a phone / ROM problem then. Do let us know how it goes with 3. Did you ever check your nano sim in old phone and did tethering still work? That's the one thing I've yet to try but will do so tonight. Edit - tried it - still works in old phone.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdjePatatje:
I followed the link and downloaded the update file. When trying to install I get the,
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
This new update really does seem to improve battery life. I was getting just over a day and now it's nearer two days. And I think I'm using the phone the same as I was. But I have lost signal a couple of times. Both times it came back with a reboot.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdjePatatje:
More +
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pogba:
It seems that the tethering issue is specifically happening with Three from everything that has been said on here and other websites. ZTE have been pretty useless...the uk technical support said it is too new to give me any..technical support and told me to email zte...got a few replies asking for information and then no more replies after I told them my problem and info about a week ago. I really hope it is as simple as changing a setting within the APN section as I have just taken out a new contract with three and I really liked this phone (before i sent it back)
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nsam1:
Here here.

I had a conversation with Three today. They were helpful but ultimately there is nothing they can do. I will return the phone tomorrow. I think I will shell out a bit more and order a one to 1. Real shame.

For others interested, the status is this:

4G on on Blade S6 works well - phone is fine to browse etc. at 4G. Tethering does not work from blade S6, at all. Can connect, get IP address, but packets not routed beyond phone. Same SIM in other phones work fine with tethering.

A different 4G SIM (EE) works fine in blade S6 *including tethering*. Three dont support the phone. ZTE dont support the phone in the UK. All updates (up to B...10) don't solve the problem. Just seems like an incompatibility between Blade S6 and Three (UK). I hope I am able to return the phone and get a refund.

Best of luck for anyone else in this situation in the future.

Nsam
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] marus2:
If you won't have a luck with money refund, try sold your phone to someone who don't care about tethering .

I personally doubt you persuade seller he sold you faulty phone...
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pogba:
If it has been purchased through any of the amazon sellers such as WMicrouk then it should be fine. I purchased mine through them and have sent it back already. Just waiting for my refund now. Personally I feel Amazons protection was definitely worth missing out on saving around £10 or so.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Bateman:
Does the B10 update fix the exchange push notification for new mails problem?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] GmbH-Audi:
zte

Pozz

jel ti treba jos jedan zte blade s6?? Dolazim za BG 25 marta

prodajem ga za 200 usd Pozz
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] sandruman:
I've A blade s6 with asian rom like your! It is possible or not to flash eur version? Tnx ;)
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kamaxito:
Hello,

I am new to the forum and I have this terminal.

I have a problem with whatsapp, when I receive a voice message and reproduce the screen goes black and the sound output from the front speaker.

This occurs in the B08 version and the B10 with Whatsapp 2.12.5 and 2.12.12 (last).

I have restored the phone to factory settings and not resolved.

I need the B05 version to test and see if this works.

Thank You.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] weeeckles@googlemail.com:
yeh I bought one on ebay £169.99 arrived in three days buy dhl the seller was yigounet I had no problems with the seller and it arrived a head of time by dhl free of charge. I dont know how to root it but the upgrade was easy to 5.0.2 from zte web site
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
I bought an S6 from the same eBay seller. I paid extra for express delivery and it arrived the next day, posted in the UK. Must admit, I'm very pleased with this phone....for the price it's amazing.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Uriens:
Same glitch for me on B10.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdjePatatje:
Forced update worked
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kamaxito:
Hello!!

I need the version B05 or B07.

Please, any?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdjePatatje:
Push mail and notification work fine for me on Exchange, office365 and Gmail using the B10 version
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Bateman:
Thanks.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] aouni_tahech:
I'm happy to hear that the new B10 ROM has better battery life.

Only 2 missing things for me which prevent the phone from being perfect are:

1- Double tap to wake

2- Root

It's still the best phone for the money, but with the above two features, it will be the bestest best :laugh:

And btw, I got mine for 220$ with free shipping from gearbest. They always post discount codes. Check chinaphonearena.com/forum/

They have a section for several Chinese websites, including gearbest, in which they post discount codes on many items.

Cheers.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kostas74:
+1. I'd love too those two functions...
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Let's hope we get double-tap to wake with a firmware update. Are you listening ZTE?

In the meantime, apps like Auto Screen On Off are useful. Sleeps the phone using the proximity sensor...so goes off in pocket or face down on table and on again when you pick it up.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gullwing-x:
Love my new ZTE Blade S6. I third these features. Hope we can root it soon and install custom ROMS (MiFavor is quite average, the stock apps are really awkward and I'm flirting with the idea of MIUI :P )

Also, does anyone know where I can find screen protectors and cases for this device? Thanks!! :)
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
I'm using the Google Now launcher and it works well. You'll need to reboot after changing launchers. Seems the only major flaw with the phone is the lack of tethering if you're on 3 network in the UK. Tethering seems to work fine on all other networks, but perhaps that will be corrected in a firmware update which ZTE seem to be releasing fairly regularly. Up to B10 now.

Screen protectors are certainly for sale on Amazon UK and eBay UK, but cases are still hard to find. eBay and amazon have some generic flip cases and pouches, but the only clip on back covers I've seen are at MobileFun UK, and they're on preorder.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] amchandr:
Both hard and silicone cases are available in aliexpress.com
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] aouni_tahech:
I'm quite impressed with some of the stock pre-installed apps. The Backup app is awesome! It's doing a great job in bringing back my apps/sms/wifi etc.. and data after each firmware update. It even works better than Titanium Backup on my LG G3. TB doesn't always successfully restore app data (for specific apps).

So this is really a great app, and I can't find anything missing based on my experience with TB. It works without root!

I also like Mi-Pop app. It's handy and provides easy way to press the back button without taking too much space on the screen.

I hope that we get root soon. I miss xposed!

Double tap to wake is very handy based on my experience with the LG G3.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pogba:
I have already returned my s6 and got a refund however i have been sent another one by accident. I cheekily opened it and took it to a three store and as expected there was absolutely nothing they could do regarding tethering after putting in the correct apn settings. Such a shame.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
What do ZTE say about it? Could it be fixed with a firmware update?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pogba:
ZTE have been absolutely USELESS. UK technical support said they could not give me any advice, told me to email zte and after exchanging a few emails between them where they wanted to know details about my phone etc...they just never replied back after i told them the issue and that was probably 3 weeks ago. I asked the UK technical support if they could tell me hypothetically if it could be fixed with a firmware update and they just would not comment.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Surely they must know it could be a big problem for them when the phone "officially" lands in the UK with a non-Asian software build. Tethering is why people use 3!
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pogba:
I know right! I mean they have already been advertising this phone for a month or two on their uk facebook page...surely they must have realised by now that tethering does not work on one of the main UK networks. Once someone eventually picks this phone up from me I will definitely consider buying the uk version after someone can confirm tethering works on three. This phone really is awesome and a few days away from it from when i sent mine back made me realise :( .....The new version b10 is pretty good. The phone no longer over heats at all and battery life has definitely improved.

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Literally just got this email from ZTE...maybe they saw my comments lol!

Dear Valued ZTE Customer,

Thanks for contacting ZTE.

We suggest you to update the phone to B13 version. This is the link where you can download the update package:

http://www.ztedevice.com/support/smart_phone/10eac5ab-7cc1-4db6-96ae-6ae2536e320e.html

Should there be further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best Regards,,

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That is actually version b10.....maybe b13 is coming soon? Thanks for getting my hopes up ZTE!
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
I tested Tethering on T-Mobile.AT/A1 and T-Mobile.DE and it worked just fine.

I have tested it with the initial build installed on my Asian ZTE Blade S6 I've ordered over AliExpress B08 and B09 and B10.

I guess it muss be an issue with your device and doesn't apply to all ZTE Blade S6.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Looks like it's just an issue with the 3 network in the UK. I'm on Vodafone UK and tethering is ok.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
I can try with 3.AT here in Vienna if you like. But last time i used 3.AT or 3.IT it didn't worked with tether since they blocked it somehow.

I wil try and report back since I have for many countries many SIM cards :D
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AdjePatatje:
I can confirm that tethering works just fine in The Netherlands on KPN and T-Mobile. Worked on Asian version 08 09 and now 10.

The 10 version is absolutely great because of extra languages.

I have had both cheap chinaphones and expensive iPhones....but am really impressed with this ZTE. Frequent updates and great phone. Excellent camera, gps and compass. And great standard apps.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] aouni_tahech:
Yup same results here. Looks like the bootloader is locked?

Is there a way to unlock it? Why would ZTE lock it?

Most Chinese phone come pre rooted anyway, so I don't see why ZTE isn't giving us the freedom to at least root the phone.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
Sicne we are many people we can start a petition or write ZTE on Facebook to let us decicde to unlock the bootloader and may void warranty.

I mean the phone itself is perfect ..feels good in the hand, the performance is great, good EMMC memory I really like it..just missing the root and control over my device.

Here is a onging one for ZTE Zmax

https://www.change.org/p/zte-usa-and-zte-china-bootloader-unlock-for-zte-zmax-phone
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kingnappa:
One of the program that get my Blade S6 particulary hot is Chrome, can you confirm that too?

BTw I'm a little tired of these upgrade that wipe all your phone, even if this phone have a backup system. When are they going to activate OTA updates?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
I've posted a question about the 3 UK tethering issue on the ZTE UK Facebook Page. You never know, they may look at it!
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] aouni_tahech:
I started a petition to unlock the ZTE BLade S6 bootloader. If you're interested to participate, please chech the link below:

http://xdaforums.com/zte-blade/general/petition-to-zte-to-unlock-bootloader-t3062981
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Signed. Let's hope!
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerolianis:
Skype notifications fail to appear

Since update to B10, Skype notifications are not displayed on my ZTE handset anymore.

Although the Skype task is active, new messages will only be retrieved when opening the client.

Can anyone confirm ?

cheers

Ger
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
I have investigated some aspects of rooting the ZTE Blade S6.

I found interesting things like different "ADB Single and Compisite Connectors" and ZTE Diagnostic Interface which reports directly as serial COM interface to the OS. Whereas it also have a Diagnostic Interface reporting to be COM5 sometimes COM6 with different USB IDs.

Someone also went through some rooting ideas?I've tried the rooting method of LG Flex 2 and I reached the point of send_command which worked for the first entry but then stops repsonding.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MACADMY:
Notifications

Hello

Since upgrading to B10 I am no longer getting visual notifications when the phone is locked. Is anyone else having this problem.

Thanks
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
If you mean the LED pulsing light, it's still working ok for me on B10.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kostas74:
Mine working as well. No problem whatsoever with B10.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MACADMY:
Hello again

What I mean is that if my phone is sitting locked, and I get a text or email. I get a notification sound but nothing on the screen to swipe away or double click on.

Maybe something hasn't installed properly after the update.

Thanks again for the replies.

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Hello

I'm probably out of my depth here but, When I first got my galaxy s3 About 2 years ago I was on the 3 network in the UK. And when I tried to tether I got a message telling me that 3 blocked it on all devices at their end, I thought so you would buy another sim from them.

I don't suppose this helps but I thought I would just mention it.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikoss123:
lost in languages

Hi guys now i receive my new blade s6 but i cant find greek language.With a quick search here i learn that i will need the b10 but my phone has the b07 and says that is the latest version.How i can update it so i have the greek language ?

Thanks in advance
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Sure. Go to http://www.ztedevice.com/support/smart_phone/10eac5ab-7cc1-4db6-96ae-6ae2536e320e.html

Choose Downloads

Download and unzip.

You should have two files - update.zip and a pdf file.

Follow the instruction in the pdf file.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Uriens:
You may try to disable and re-enable the new "Breath light" option under "Settings-Display".
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MACADMY:
Hello

I just tried that. The breath light works OK, but I don't get a notification I can double click or swipe away.

Thanks
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] loiboy:
Reboots

Hello all.

I was wondering if anyone is having reboot issues on B10. My phone reboots by itself a couple times a day, I've tried wiping it and clearing the cache but have had no luck. Think I might end up returning it .

Thanks.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerolianis:
No, with B10 I didn't notice that behaviour. Did you try resetting & reinstalling B10 and testing without any additional application installed?

Btw, I sent mine back for replacement because of malfunctioning GPS.

cheers,

Ger
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
I wonder about the quality spreadspectrum of the deives.

Mine has no flaws so far - maybe there is a range that has serious issues while others don't have.

I properly get 3D fix on GPS, the led is also working fine when i receive messages on Telegram, Whatsapp etc. also the Notificatons are there - no reboots :D

With normal use i can go 2 days without charging, no temp. issues when using Firefox Beta, chrome Beta or Chrome on this phone.

The only problem i have - no root :)
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
The same here. Everything working well and no reboots or glitches. Really loving this phone and still get a kick (little) out of people thinking it's an iPhone 6 :)
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lightwars:
I think so, if no one will come up with another result.

I looked around to find something, but nothing worked out until now. My opinion is, that is it because ZTE used a Qualcomm chipset. So Qualcomm has his own bootloaders and than the oem, ZTE here, contribute theirselves bootloader to the chain.

This is just a guess, cause before ZTE used Mediatek chipsets very often.

There is a possibility that something like this "unlocking-motorola-bootloader" will do, when the bootloader is reverse engineered. So someone talented out here?

Another chance could be the QPST program from Qualcomm to flash a new recovery, which will allow us to flash super su.

But I'm not aware of what will happen with that devices, maybe it hard bricked, when the bootloader is locked or it will do. Don't know for sure.

Have anyone an insight view, what the different modes do, in which the blade s6 can be booted?

Hold volume up and power -> Recovery obviously.

Hold volume down and power -> FTM (field test mode)

Hold volume up and volume down and power -> device is connected with an comport

From recovery choose fastboot -> fastboot mode, who had known this. :p

From field test mode you can get into another stage, where sdcard, storage and more will be mount at the pc, but not recognized, cause format is not known by windows.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
I used the time to post on facebook to point them to the petitions:

https://www.change.org/p/zte-usa-and-zte-china-bootloader-unlock-for-zte-zmax-phone

http://xdaforums.com/zte-blade/general/petition-to-zte-to-unlock-bootloader-t3062981

We should combine the force here instead of make it per phone why not speak in generell to open and unlock the bootloader for all the devices?

It makes no sense to devide since it affects all of us didn't it?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gullwing-x:
I have the same issue. What he means is that before the update, when we had a new notification, the screen would light up and show the notification for a few seconds. Now, we just get a sound and the led lights up (no screen wake. If the phone's in silent mode we just have to guess there's a new notification only from the breath light). How do we fix that? Thanks
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
I've done the update and the screen on my S6 still lights up when a notification is received then sleeps again after a few seconds. That's as well as the LED pulsing and a notification sound.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MACADMY:
Now that is strange I thought I was going mad. I have downgraded firmware version twice and gone back to the latest and still no joy. I have ended up putting on an app that does the job, but it isnt perfect. I would realy like the actual firmware to do the job. It isn't anything to do with the leather case setting is it? Anyone any clues

Thanks
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Anything to do with Settings > Sound and Notification > Interruptions ?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MACADMY:
I'm sure I've tried all the settings loads of times. I spent so much time trying I gave up in the end.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lwang9:
Chang.org is useless.
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ioglnx:
This post was useless.. are you able to suggest something more useful than change.org or your useless comment?
[ZTE Blade S6 Guides, News, & Discussion] iainmann:
Useful post. I've signed.

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Anyone managed to find any cases for the S6 yet? I know MobileFun still has them for pre-order.