yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] singhvishvendra:
Try it but i think rr is not best as jaguar because jaguar based on AOSP/slim source which is far better then lineage.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] leosnake347:
what is AOSP/slim source? i only know how to flash custom roms using tutorials. i have no idea what are you talking about.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] singhvishvendra:
Then try both you will use them for 1 day you will understand which is good for you...i am not taking favor of any rom..i feel that's why i shared my opinion with you

In simple word aosp gives you pure android experience which is provided in Nexus devices.

And

Slim rom goal is to offer users a slimmed down but still feature rich alternative to other android operating systems.

And initially if you are going to try Jaguar rom you may feel some problem so read complete first page
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] leosnake347:
so far, after i booted the rom, im conected to my wifi, but i dont have internet. on my other smartphone is with internet and working.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] singhvishvendra:
Delete crash.sh file using es file explorer or other root browser net will work..or read mentioned details

After deleting crash.sh internet work

but for smooth feel uninstall capitalportallogin apk

Using system app uninstaller or root browser
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Avan7:
Hows battery life for you with Jaguar?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] singhvishvendra:
It depends on usage ..i am heavy user means i play games, wifi always on,and volte using,games

Sot 6 hour.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Avan7:
Hmm, not bad at all! I mean especially if you're playing games , so! I guess I could give it another try. I tried other roms because once I got a battery drain of around 15% by doing nothing, but perhaps it was a matter of battery calibration or something like that.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] G7495x:
Please compare Jaguar and Resurrection Remix
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Jevi06:
rr has more customization
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] GenLan4:
I'm 38 years old, my job is informatic engineer and development is my life since commodore 64 times, when I started programming sprites with basic.

Even is my comparison is on another forum, I think will be a good thing give an eye for a newbie user that wants a first look, don't you know? ;)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] palgaurav00196:
where can i find crash.sh file.?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] singhvishvendra:
System/etc/crash.sh
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dcoolguy:
Is it work buying for INR 11K? The amazon reviews seem pretty bad.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] palgaurav00196:
There is no crash.sh in system/etc instead there is a file named crashdod.sh are they both the same?

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Amazon reviews are based on stock UI which is bad in my opinion also..so if you are gonna use it with a custom ROM I think it is pretty good for 11k also its compact size is an added bonus for those who wants a phone with small form factor.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] coolkillermax:
No Automatic lock screen time features

Hi All,

Just use this New phone about a week found that has issue that Stock ROM 6.0 did not have setting to set Automatic lock screen time... Is it Stock Nougat have that features ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] hp5942:
You will not regret this device trust me. 64Gb storage, 4Gb ram and SD 820 is like a steal deal at 11K. I wish I had got a deal like this earlier (I got 32Gb variant at 12K)

ZUI is not that bad as reviews say. I don't know why reviews are that bad, I am loving my device and everyone I show it like it too. It is ok for most users who don't care about stock experience
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] siva-kumar:
I would think so. I just got it at 15k (64GB) variant 10 days back. So, seeing this at 11k makes me feel horrible.

The features behind the curtain (hardware, ...) is all excellent. But the ones that people see first, like the UI (not so attractive - they should have gone with Nougat stock and not ZUI, IMO) and camera (sucks in low light) is bad. Hence most bad reviews.

I have unlocked the bootloader and have been playing with some custom ROMs (my main reason to buy this - had a Lenovo X3 before - no custom ROM at all - Well Mokee is there, but not dedicated to X3 Indian version).

It will surely run whatever apps you can throw at it - good hardware.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] palgaurav00196:
Same here I also got it for 11k(32GB variant) one month back.:crying:

and as for the UI whether you like it or not depends on the person's preference as for me I like stock UI more
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] guyton100:
can someone please tell me any good modified stock rom with xposed framework or any marshmallow custom rom with utouch features? I don't know why but somehow there are no MM roms in xda? why xda is banning threads?

please pm me if links or description to other roms not allowed.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] abhimanyu.singh:
Beauty is arriving very shortly. And that too for just 11k INR.:laugh:
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] SCYTHERBLAKE:
Hey guys try cosmic os 7.1.2 its so dawm cool and really great performance and simple and clean ui aosp based with pixel launcher and if u guys need superb Audio quality then install v4x+beats audio + dolby atmos.zip it will run without installing drivers of v4x and also u cn use cm audiofx
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] ajay1313:
aicp rom, any reviews?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] sohilj23:
What about temperature ? My phone gets too hot recently and I think it's mostly because of the weather and it's too hot to use, It forces me to stop using it for a while !! Stock Rom 2.5.334 ( I used the latest updated as well and that is worse ... )

Do you have any idea on which Rom the phone doesn't get too hot while it keeps its performance ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] kulin ban:
what is the first original factory ROM in ZUK Z2 when it released in june 2016

ZUI 1.9 ??
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] saumis84:
Vipor OS(by Ankit Jain) seems to be quite stable, fast & bug free.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] DD Thang:
Which is ur favorite and why?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Bfmv9451:
Right now I'm using official Aex and its my favorite too . I finally found the ROM that suits me and my z2 . I've been looking for a Aosp based high customization ROM with volte working and Aex have all that features.

And I really didn't wanted to try another lineage based ROM because they lag on scrolling.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] palgaurav00196:
+1
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] ashiskar:
AEX

AEX is the best..as its like pure android experience with minimal extension/customization..no lags like any Typical Lineage OS... Better than AICP as it lags in scrolling especially when u do Social networking & Browsing..great battery life..great gaming..no heating whatsoever.. beast unlocked in this ROM..go for it without much thinking..
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
Check my post in the Jaguar kernel thread.

I've only tried AEX. AEX + Jaguar = WIN, don't plan to change unless something comes up. Fast, no bugs, no heat, u touch works. The only issue that I see so far is that the signal fluctuates sometimes, which apparently is present on most roms.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] GenLan4:
Signal fluctuations are caused by baseband version that is updated only when you update with qfil and zui. Anyway, You can resolve flashing a new baseband with no problems from twrp, search in du thread first post(sorry to advice other forum, but I've solved only in that way). Please pay attention at red message in twrp just in case, someone bricked with that method(for me worked like a charm)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
I could not find what you suggested, I would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction!
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] GenLan4:
.

1) Download baseband here: h t t p s : / / w w w . androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=172515

2) Put it in your phone, reboot in twrp

3) make a full backup

4) install the zip AND BE CAREFULL THAT ALL GOES OK AND NO RED MESSAGES APPEAR. Just in case, prepare yourself with a qfil update from scratch.

5) if all goes well reboot and test.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] ravi_Dora:
Volte issue

VOLTE in India is Not working Unable to Call, Please help...:(
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
I'm a newbie, just got my Zuk Z2 and everybody here has his/hers opinion on a best ROM. Which is good, but I have no time to try it all out?

I'd definitely choose Nougat: which 3 custom ROMs are best in terms of daily use, good SoT, no bugs, stable, smooth, good camera (not laggy)...? AEX with EAS? (if yes, 4.4, 4.5 or 5.0?) Not to combine kernels from different ROMs? Simple decision.

Hack, I'd love to install Oreo, but I can see it's still in very beta and really usable. So, which Nougat and why? :)

I am really thankful for you help! ;)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] deanstatham:
Any ROM would be good. AEX official with stock rom, lineage, jaguar etc. You can also find ROMs in zukfans.eu
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
^ Thank you, I know where to find ROMs, just don't have time to try them all, that's why I kindly ask for a hint which Nougat ROM to choose. One which is polished, no bugs, FC, but fluid, working, for daily use? And still *evolving* (maybe to Oreo?), not ROM which has reached EOL (end of line).

One day would like to switch to Android O on Zuk! :)

So, out of you who have tried multiple ROMs and kernels, which one?

What do you think of this: AEX ROM 4.6 with EAS support + Jaguar kernel?

AEX would be from Sept 23rd, and which Jaguar kernel would be most suitable? People mentioned this is numerous threads as best working. Keep in mind I'm a total n00b.

Really thankful for additional info! ;)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Danoz88:
No it doesn't make sense. Why you choose a rom with eas support but flash on top of it a kernel with no eas support? Wheres the logic? :laugh:

If you want to use jaguar kernel flash the official aex.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
^ Thank you very much. I don't know a fraction of what you do, this is what I saw in a thread:
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] adil786ali63:
You don't know fraction of what bro?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
That was my reply to [MENTION=7344175]Danoz88[/MENTION] ;)

I was looking for a ROM, and saw your advice. What's better: AEX 4.5 with no EAS and Jaguar kernel or AEX 4.6 with EAS and its kernel?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] adil786ali63:
Aex 4.5 isn't that stable... Go with Aex 4.4 24july build... Flash the new camera blobs and then jaguar kernel September build... Result will be super smooth and stable rom... AEX 4.6 is going to be updated shortly... So wait for it .. And use the above mentioned build for a while :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
Thank you very much! That was what I needed - simple and informative what to do best with ROMs and mods available today. Great, man! [emoji3]

P. S.

Where to find new camera blobs? [emoji5]
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] adil786ali63:
https://xdaforums.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development/update-simple-update-blobs-t3655017

Go to this thread bro :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
^ Thank you very much! :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] eteles:
4.6 build is out... Is it more stable than 4.4 july build yet?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dr_mgrocks27:
Lineage os is awesome. I am using it and it comes with so many customizations which can't be seen on any flagship unrooted phone also
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
AEX 4.6 + Heliox August beta

Played Bullet Force for 45 minutes.

Telegram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Firefox, XDA running simultaneously.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
Personally I don't care about updates or any of that, flawless performance, excellent battery life. --- stock AEX 4.4, always ended up having issues with other setups.

Recentswypo and the audio mod are a must.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dastan4eva:
What audio mod and what's recent swypo[emoji848]
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dastan4eva:
Try my setup : citrus caf tangerine ( one by miju ) + Helios . Use greenify as well aggressive doze . Am getting flawless performance and battery life
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
Which build of Heliox?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dastan4eva:
The one on thread op . Is there newer .?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
Figured you were using the beta build like most. Thanks tho

Well, the new build is up now.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Rockfella:
Android One

Hey

Any way to install the new Android One on ZUK 2 Plus?

Regards.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] saurav_k:
Ordered z2 plus 64gb for 7.84k

Hoping for some guidance and suggestions from all of you regarding the best setup.

I have basic exp of custom roms usage/installation (using lineage 14.1 on moto g1) but all these different kernels, mods (baseband, audio, cmaera blobs etc), root, safetynet, eas, caf etc discussed above confuses me a bit but I am ready to dig deep and learn.

My main concern with this device is battery backup and heating issue.

Plz suggest the coolest (literally) setup with 6+ sot battery life

Although, I am willing to experiment and learn but finding much time these days is difficult for me (hectic work schedule). So, hoping for help and answers to some silly questions even if discussed elsewhere on xda.

Will receive the phone by friday most likely

Cheers

My typical usage as daily driver will involve:

- hours of video streaming (youtube mostly)

- some gaming although i dont play games much now as using a 1gb rom phone, but after getting a new phone want to try some

- browsing, fb, whatsapp,

- multiple email clients (work + personal)

- calling

- multiple banking and wallet apps

- gps, cab apps

- dual sim (planning to take jio) + vodafone

- occasional torrenting and movies/tv series watching

- bluetooth speaker connectivity

I Don't care too much about camera, video calling.

I have paid versions of poweramp and nova launcher.

Plz suggest suitable stable setup for me.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
My usage is very similar to yours. I suggest you try AEX 4.6 with Heliox latest kernel. I'm using AEX rn with Greenify installed and Agressive Doze enabled. You might want to go to Battery Optimisation and "Not Optimize" apps like WhatsApp and other social media apps you'd want to receive notifs from or want to run in the background; as the agressive doze kinda delays the notifs. This will get you a better SOT.

Not really necessary, but if you want a better experience while consuming media, just download the Dolby Module from Magisk. This is my pretty much my set up. Hope this helps. :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] saurav_k:
Thanks. Will ask you more details on these once I get my device and get some time to install these. I am sure will need help in the installation process :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
Np. Just pm ;)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] manishsoni7689:
I have gone through this thread, and I found it very helpful. I am at official RR right now, which is discontinued now. Which custom ROM should I go for now. My top priority is stability as I don't change ROMs very frequently. Second priority is Camera and battery life.

Kernel suggestions are also welcome.

Thanks in advance.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
AEX is the Z2 go-to ROM.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] aariss:
I dun like aex 4.6

Sometimes click item in notif but it didn't redirect to open the app itself

Mokee is still 7.1.2 nightly

Only 6.0.1 is release
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Jagan17:
Which is the best stable rom as of now?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
AEX 4.4 july
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] vatstarun18:
which rom is best Jaguar or AEX ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] PrashantBK:
Stock kernel?

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Citrus CAF TANGERINE is stable. Been on it for weeks now. I find it's stock kernel smoother.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
Stock
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
ZUI 2.5 or 3.1 are better than AEX 4.4? :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
My man, you are really overthinking it. I understand you haven't done this before but still.

One thing that is a must to understand with custom rims is that everyone has a slightly different experience.

You have try out a few different roms to compare them, get used to the idea... You haven't got a clue yet as to what a rom has to offer yet, it's the little things... Backup your apps using titanium backup pro so you don't have to install each app when you switch

I just returned to 4.4 from 4.6, but thus time i flashed the the last July 4.4, while before I was on the AospExtended-v4.4-z2_plus-20170715-1316-OFFICIAL.zip. There is this one bug that I have on the last one - when I wake the screen the brightness goes up and down for no reason and I don't see any other visible improvements.

My recommendation is this:

On zui you lose the root capability, don't you? Flash 4.4 from the 15th of July. Flash magsik. Flash shox. Flash divine beats and the force close fix. Install adaway and subscribe to Steven blacks alternative hosts. iYTBP YouTube mod with background playback. Recentswypo for switching between apps w the button like on zui. Spotify dogfood (if you're in Europe / USA).

Also Naptime, I used to get NINE HOURS of sot before I upgraded, I don't know how I achieved that as people seem to be happy with 6 but I shouldn't have upgraded, my Accu battery sot projection was stuck on 8h 45min based on weeks upon weeks of usage. Right now Accu battery projects 7 (but only 1 day of usage).. still better than the rest.

Fast performance, superb audio quality, no ads anywhere, ever. You can't have that on zui.

That is my setup.

Jaguar also is not a bad option. Not so many rom customizations as with AEX but dev is cool and is actively working on the rom = incremental updates and it will get to Oreo at some point. He actually gives a **** about not letting his users use a half baked rom as compared to AEX.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
[MENTION=6259197]dibt359[/MENTION]:

Thank you for the kind and very informative response, I really appreciate it. And for a hint not to be afraid of experimenting. I'll follow your steps. Just one thing.

I'm on indian stock ZUI 2.0 with unlocked bootloader, rooted, TWRP installed. Before moving to AEX do I have to upgrade to ZUI 2.5, as most of people wrote? Due to baseband drives, etc.

On the other hand, when I do Wipe, those drivers are somehow preserved? ;)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
The only difference between me and you is that I am a few months ahead of you and that a few years ago, I had another phone that I customized. I am no expert by any means.

If you have read that, you should probably do it. I haven't done that and I notice that my reception fluctuates sometimes for no reason. I looked it up briefly and that's when I encountered the topic of baseband but I haven't attempted doing anything. Never had issues with reception while on a call though.

Perhaps that's the reason they recommend that...

My understanding is that there are different partitions and whatnot, and just as TWRP is persistent, the baseband is as well, but most custom ROMs don't tend to include baseband, while Zui obviously does.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] owim:
^ Thank you for very much for this kind reply! Very nice of you. Thank you for your time, as well. :)
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Kiranbhand1:
1) flash AEX 4.6 ROM + Gapps+Magisk 14.3 for best ever results and undoubtedly most customizable ROM, you will never switch it again (writing this after trying Jaguar, AICP, RR). Don't install any kernel. The stock kernel of rom is intended to use the hardware resources to the best.

2) You are on 2.5 firmware no need to do anything, just flash AEX after unlocking bootloader and installing TWRP If you are plane to buy a Jio Volte sim.

3) Jaguar has deep sleep problems, and no customizations at all.(No recommendation from my side)

5) After installing the rom go to magisk manager, in download section search for dolby atmos for lenovo a7000 install it from there. You will get louder and crisp sound.

6) Stick with the original baseband, those who tried to tinker with it, who are facing this issue of fluctuations.

7) if you flash magisk on AEX you will get Rooted. Rooting with magisk on AEX Rom does not impact your usage of banking, cab, wallet apps, official email app etc?

8) Don't change to ext4. Not needed at all.

9) Use Greenify app for best battery Life.

If you need any type of help performing above steps, just ask.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] dibt359:
In my experience: AEX 4.4 stock = 8, up to 9h of SOT. All other ROMs, AEX versions, custom kernels = 6... 7h of SOT, at best.

Go around the threads, no one is talking about 7+ hours of sot. But it's always about the latest 'improvements'. "New version, this, that, 0.2 second magical improvement with the latest update, but the camera app crashes, blah, BLAH". No thanks. :cool:
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] saurav_k:
Thanks. Can you help me with my doubts / queries mentioned above if I want to install aex 4.4. Kiran above has replied with the high level steps but he suggested 4.6. any different steps need to be followed for 4.4? Also help me identify the best compatible kernel and it's version for aex 4.4

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@Kiranbhand1 - Thanks for your detailed reply. Really helpful. Any different steps If I go for AEX 4.4 with Jaguar kernel?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Omkar Modgi:
1) first install ROM and Gapps, reboot to system setup the phone (Google account, fingerprint etc.) Then again go to recovery and flash kernel wipe cache/dalvik cache.

2) Don't know about jio volte, I'm not using it

4) 20/8 version of AOSGP-X with 13aug Jaguar kernel.

6) I'm not facing any network fluctuations issue on aosgp x. Using Stock baseband

7)If you want root flash supersu zip file after flashing gapps.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] 465swa:
I will recommend rom based on CAF , for bloat free experience nd beast in terms of performance nd obviously respectable SOT .. regarding kernel , I'm currently with heliox nd recommend da same
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Kiranbhand1:
I think you'll definitely gonna be disappointed if you flash 4.4 it has wifi and hotspot bugs, and so many small bugs. Why would have developer updated the ROM to 4.6 in the first place, those who are claiming 8 hrs and 9hrs SOT are absolutely rubbish claims. I have used all versions of AEX, the stability and reliance and battery life AEX 4.6 have no other versions had.

P.S: Strictly don't use custom kernels. If you don't understand why i am saying this Google it.

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@saurav_k Since you are new user, one advice, always check thanks count of the member or Junior or senior member before trusting him and his answers.