yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Dani551:
Source Codes

I have not seen many UMI brand phones which have released source codes, but I was wondering if you have any plans of releasing the kernel sources and/or full sources for this device.

I am looking to buy this phone, but I would like to be able to compile my own kernel and ROM for the devices I own
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] pou_gh2:
dont be waiting for nougat.i have a z3+ with nougat and in android N everything is worse than mm
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Iceman66:
The new Ulefone Gemini Pro was presented last week on MWC 2017.

http://www.stuff.tv/my/features/ulefone-gemini-pro-almost-carbon-copy-iphone-7-plus

This phone also has a X27 SoC, but it is already running Android 7.0.

So Mediatek released Nougat-drivers for X27 a few weeks ago to Ulefone.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkshade18:
This makes me sad.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Well its quite possible some dev could work some magic , bet the main boards are not too different from a reference board by mediatek , umi spec has well known components for screen and camera so possible to hack a port from same soc or even just tweak a few drivers and swap kernal ...we need a dev
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Demetris:
Are there any sources out?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Not from UMI, there are phones with mtek socs running nougat , there seems to be phones with other components the same running nougat. So the ingredients are out, problem is cooking this into a working ROM would be a big job.

I recall when mm came out my HTC had a hacked together version that worked quite well, but the source for loli was out so there was a starting point.

Linage os would clearly be the place to start , find a mtek soc based ROM an hack I guess, beyond me , but someone who understands could prob work something
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Demetris:
Not in a million years

Sent from the Island of Venus
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] demetriustobias:
I hope they release soon so we can get you a customized rom, because the original is leaving to be desired, its customization is very bad. Congratulations to all programmers who are interested in customizing a rom for our Z.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Looks like it won't be too long now till 7 beta ....
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] demetriustobias:
Waiting anxiously ....

I will take brother to come soon, I can not wait any longer. Congratulations one more time. Best of all XDA has no equal.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
And so we wait ..seems mtk are slow with drivers for nougat and we now have to wait until next month for beta 7 ROM ...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkshade18:
I don't believe the story that Mediatek is the delayer.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
The thing is android 7 isn't released for this hardware. Not even ulefone has it. They're working on it. According to their blog
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
New mm update out so that's good , and its true no x27 phone has nougat yet so clearly its mediatek holding things up and the manufacturers are waiting . I'm sure they could rush a patched up release that does not fully support the chipset but imagine the fuss if the performance took a hit in anyway . I for one am happy to wait for a good well produced nougat ..just hope they keel it current with 7.1.1 updates
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Because there's so many devices that has x27 (so far only umi z and umidigi z pro ;)
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] PyroX82:
Update directly from Umidigi via Facebook Messenger (04/18/17):

Cheers,

PyroX
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Maybe they don't support their flagship first. Or whatever they call it. It's a shame
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
There you go:

http://community.umidigi.com/thread-7485-1-1.html

For umidigi z pro looks like we have to wait because they are more intended to upgrade the old pales and the new ones and forgot ours. Logic ftw
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bencebacsi:
You can flash and run this beta on Z Pro as well, only the back cameras won't work, of course. It's just a beta testing but the final versions for the two similar models will be released on approximately the same day. The logic is quite simple: the model first released is the model first served.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Id advice you not to flash it. Since bootloader change etc. However you can easily revert back.

But to to instability and bugs. And camera libs are wrong you shouldn't flash it on Z pro
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] demetriustobias:
New Nougat Beta release for UMI Z finally came out.

http://community.umidigi.com/thread-7492-1-1.html

New Nougat Beta release for UMI Z finally came out.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bencebacsi:
It works with the same stability on Z Pro as on Z. You cannot use the back cameras and that's all. You even can flash it and make a working installation with keeping the userdata partition unflashed.

Of course, it's an early beta release, not for using as a daily driver.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I'd still not recommend to flash it due to camera that's why. I won't flash it due to my setup on phone is perfect and will be broken on nougat
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
Also they wont cover you if you brick the phone. Im waiting for the official release.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Because you can't fix the brick yourself? Also they claim if you do any update warranty will be void. So what's the point? It's not like that they can give a daumn about what you did since a simple upgrade break your phone

I haven't updated system (officially) just updated boot and system and unlocked bootloader. It's not like they will do much anyway since they probably don't afford to repair it
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Umi z pro users nougat test http://community.umidigi.com/thread-7550-1-1.html

Same info as Z version maybe some less bugs.

Use with caution! Since as said no gapps, beta some options are broken. And your warranty will be void!?

(which isn't making sense since beta is approved by umi)

If anything goes wrong it's not my fault u flash it at your own risk I only share info which [MENTION=4227464]deviantor[/MENTION] provided
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
So far, everything is good and 7.1.1 rocks guys. Will keep you all updated if any issue is found or any other news from UMIDIGI
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
R.i.p your device ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
New version of nougat released

http://community.umidigi.com/thread-7617-1-1.html

Thanks [MENTION=4227464]deviantor[/MENTION] for pointing this out.

The list of known bugs:

S-View cover feature missing

Changelog:

Updated launcher desktop layouts

wallpapersLED Notification setting fixed

Buttons settings added to the Settings menu

Gapps included

No IMEI loss after flashing
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Iceman66:
Be aware: this is a new BETA only for Z Pro, not for Z!
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Nark0tiX:
I am running this version atm, for like seven hours.

Seems a lot faster vs the Android 6.x, no lagg at all.

But when holding the camera button to record in Snapchat, it toggles the camera to zoom and get very dark. (Same in Android 6x)

Also quick charge doesn't work, besides that it is alot better.

So far so good...

Greetz..

Written on a Umi Z Pro @ Android 7.1.1(beta v.2)
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Uh oh did I forget to mention that, what have I done ?

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Quick charge not work? Did they break it great feedback though for users tell more if you find anything more
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Iceman66:
New Nougat Beta for UMI Z is expected next week.

A subforum for UMI Z Pro would be nice ;)
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Datiree:
Oh, you have seen my question and the admin answer on the UMI forum :D
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ra6o74:
Just updated my Z Pro to Beta 2 from MM, using Flash Tool in Download mode, unchecked user data only - everything went perfect: no IMEI loses, no FC, all installed apps remain intact. Seems much faster and battery friendly. Well done UMIDIGI! Waiting for final N version!
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Nark0tiX:
Does the quickcharge work for you?

PS: when I try to answer a Whatsapp message from the lockscreen I can't type anything. The keyboard shows but freezes. Little bugg I guess
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] lima002:
Can you tell me how you did it? Cus I can't do it, i connected my pro z and I don't know if the flashtool detects my mobile and I push start and he blocks
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroZorro:
How can i know it is quickcharging? Only by measuring charging time?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] TangoRomeo:
It says "charging rapidly" on the lock screen
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroZorro:
Well...it doesn't say fast-charge but it for sure feels like it, especcially klcomibg from an Samsung S4active :cyclops:
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
It only says like that for 30 min because it only fast charge for 30 min to prevent overheat and damage to battery
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Never sorry to disappoint u
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
That's because 7.11 will be launched not 7.0 as that's the version in beta test ..
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Lies

He's lying there's no 7.11 ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Well if no 7.11 then what's this ...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
7.1.1 not 7.11 ? or I'm wrong? ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
definitely 7.1.1.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
He he he ... What's the point ...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] BenEadir:
Any idea when 7.1.1 will be out of beta and released as an OTA update?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] fanfan7110:
On my pro z, the main bug of this beta 2 is at the level of the bockey of the camera. He's messing around. Sometimes one clicks on an object and the blur is only done at the right quarter of the image. Other times, it's the whole image that gets sharp, then hop! The quarter-picture becomes blurry again.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Datiree:
Last info, the SPFT Rom of Android 7 will theorically be shared today (was uploading yesterday) and the OTA will follow in the next days.

Edit : OTA delayed to this thursday because of holidays in China
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
?? Still nothing on Umidigi web site, at Rom section of Umi Z forum

Where is it please ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Datiree:
Read my yesterday edit ^^ It was delayed to thursday (china time). Theorically...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
For SPFT Version too ? Ok, let's wait for it ! Thank you
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkshade18:
OTA update has been released!

Edit1:

UMIDIGI Z.V3.02_20170601

Size: 1171.23MB

Release Date: 1-6-2017

Welcome to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat

Note: Finger print setting will be removed after update to Android 7.1.1

Edit2:

Update sucesfully installed, performance seems a lot better than it was on Android 6.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
Can you upload it for SPFT please?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
Downloading now
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
He don't get the spft file is a regular ota

And here I sit with my 6.0
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] pmartin:
Hello guys,

I have a rooted umi z and want to hold the root access. Can i update to the nougat-version?

I hope there is a help?

regards

peter
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] empedocle86:
but....where is this ota.....???? It is all so frustrating....
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Wait for it it is pushed out to different regions in different times
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Downloaded ota zip from umi site, flashed with twrp over 7.1.1 beta, all fine, reflashed super su zip after all fine with root.

Nice n easy update working smooth so far..
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] pmartin:
Hello i am on 6.0.

How can i go?

Do you think i can download the ota flash it? And reflash then with su?

I read if i flash on your way i can lose the imei, right?

regards

peter
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroZorro:
Care to share the link?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
http://community.umidigi.com/thread-11049-1-1.html

Link to update
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroZorro:
Well...now i know why i couldnt find it...it's for Z, not for the Z Pro
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Hmmm and the title of this thread is ? How strange.. Sure Z Pro not far behind...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
You can't hold root access you need to redo it since it'll update boot

It's rolling out in stages be patient

Nope if you're rooted you won't be able to

Wait for it it'll come

Nope

However Z pro can use Z version as base one replace camera needed files and modify build.prop to gain early access though because that's what's they need to do ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
To be clear if your rooted and have twrp recovery you can flash the ota downloaded from umi forum then re flash su zip and all will work fine. The ota zip flashes fine via twrp no errors or complaints at all.

Only issue I have is with google calc not being updatable as its was installed from open gapps on 7.1.1 beta before , not a real problem to be fair. Everything else working nice.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
Antutu now 98707 was 88000 they haven't put that Antutu fix back in have they?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Nark0tiX:
More reviews please! How is the battery time now? Does the camera work in 3th party apps like Snapchat? Without automatically zooming in and turning all dark?

Can't wait for z pro version.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
http://community.umidigi.com/thread-11049-1-1.html

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Battery time is really good now, but charge time is very longer I feel, just waiting for Xposed Framework for Nougat.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
I didnt loose my finger print settings on update and i feel this a little more reilable than before. I agree that charge time is slighly longer but not by much.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
No more "Mobile Anti Theft" in «Security Settings» ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] empedocle86:
Hi. I have Umidigi Z Pro and now Nougat 7.1.1 too but... I can't flash twrp recovery to install root. Z pro go on bricked mode and I have to flash rom again... Do you have the same problem? Is there a specific twrp recovery for nougat?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] chebsy:
FTA update won't install

Hi

I have a UMI Z Pro, today I got a notification that I could download 7.1.1 update. I downloaded the update and tried to install 3 times. I get a message saying the download may be corrupt, and to re download.

Has anybody else had this / is there a way of working round it such as downloading the update to my PC and installing from there ?

Thanks

Update, for some reason, when I tried again, it upgraded, thanks
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ra6o74:
Hi!

Yesterday I've downloaded 7.1.1 firmware for manual upgrade by Flash Tool. Extracted *.zip to separate folder. Than I replaced file recovery.img with TWRP (also named recovery.img) downloaded from here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=820342 (It's a Russian forum)

Here what I done:

1. Put SU...zip to my SD card

2. Turn off the phone

3.Start Flash tool, use Download only mode

4. Point where is the Scatter file.txt (It is in the folder where firmware been extracted)

5. Hit Download button in Flash Tool

6. Connect phone to the PC

7. Wait 2-3 min until it says Done

8. Disconnect phone from the computer

9. Press VOL+ and POWER until in the screen appears a very small menu, which says RECOVERY MODE, DOWNLOAD MODE, REBOOT SYSTEM - go to recovery mode (using Vol+) and select it (press Vol-)

10. Now you are in TWRP

11. Press Install button - choose SU....zip

12. Don't wipe anything just reboot system

13. After 3-5 min you must see welcoming screen

Hope that helps! Hit the THANKS BUTTON
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeconcepts:
Am i right that there is no splitscreen modus on android 7 for the umi z?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
It does support split screen, hold square down and you can select a split app, but app needs to support it
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
In developer options, you can force every app to support split screen
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeconcepts:
With square you mean the middle button ? If i hold it down i only see the running apps and can close them at once.

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I ran through developermode but cant find the option there
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Well square is bottom right on my onscreen buttons, middle is home button (circle), on nougat the fingerprint home button launches google assistant if held down. Anyway when the open apps list comes up you can choose the split there , can't explain how it just kinda works.

The developer mode does have the switch in nougat, its down the bottom, read the text descriptor for each entry and you will see it.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
It is located in the last options
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeconcepts:
Ahah I know what you mean now. I had those buttons switched off. Can't find the text descriptor for each entry but when I switched those Android buttons back on the split screen modus works with the square button.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
Guys, they are banning people who get too fuzzy about them updates on UMIDIGI forum. Got banned and created new account. Without calling names to someone i again showed my indignity to UMI and they IP ban me. They are banning everyone wich makes they opinion public asnd they dont whant people to see their mistakes.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
??? Chocking ! Should spend their time correcting their mistakes, not banning one by one the members of their community. Ridiculous.

On last version they were cheating for Antutu Benchmark, now they don't let us using our liberties...

UMIDIGI will soon fall.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
Please report UMIDIGI at the following website. They are banning everyone who is getting angry at their empty promisses. Bugs are being reported, ignored and later on deleted because their "device test does not show any problem". They need to focus on our devices, not theirs and its a shame for a company to treat their costumers like this.

http://www.supplierblacklist.com/
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Yeah I don't care about them ?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
Still, if you wanna help its just less than 5 minutes and while does not help YOU since you dont care, at least you will be helping the others. :p
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Well as you said it doesn't affect anyone
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] deviantor:
Edited post. Now the phrase has meaning.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Jalfrezi:
Nice guide ? need control few system apps need to vanish fast #HateClutter

3 random shutdowns with ota install 7.1.1 is this the norm? Is sp flashtool more reliable for installs?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Tapete2010:
SoHi, installed 7.1.1 via OTA, highly unstable, got the reboot problem, too. Could anyone point me to a guide for dummies to downgrade to 6.x? ;) Don't remember the version it came installed with, but was running well. Haven't done this for ages, am familiar with TRWP. Thx and rgds Arne
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] ra6o74:
I didn't have those reboots with 7.1.1. First try to download and re-flash rom manually with Flash Tool in Download mode.

About returning to Android 6.0 - Manually re-flash rom with Flash Tool!
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] kfasheldon:
Been using 7.1.1 since beta and not one issue , very smooth and stable
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71872264&postcount=41
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Tapete2010:
Thanks! Just realized this the UMI Z thread which also popped up searching for Z Pro. Anyway, seems need to get familiar with the SP Flash tool to get TWRP installed in the first place...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] bazabaza:
new version

http://community.umidigi.com/thread-12561-1-1.html
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
Gemini pro 7.1.1 on umi z/z pro

I have successfully installed gemini pro 7.1.1 rom on my umi z and have it run very properly, as soon as possible I will share it by opening a thread for z / z pro.:D

for the moment i can't share because i have a green tint in camera and picture , sorry .
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
You need proper lib's you should log the issue

It can be due to camera settings try a app from play store. And see if same thing happen
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
hello , i have trying others camera but it's the same thing , i don't know resolve it :confused:

i use umi z kernel and i have tested umi z pro and it's the same .when i use gemini kernel the color is good but it's very very laggy .
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
You shall log the issue. It could be bad parameters set

Although you should share the build for others to test and try look into it. Best way they can also help u find bugs (if any) your choice :)
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] dobermann24:
gemini kernel for umi z ? can you give a link about that?
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
it's not for umi z but tested to see the tint of camera before the force-close.
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Hmm how have you ported the rom?

What kernel is the base from
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
Ambient Display

you can test this https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-4/themes/flashable-ambient-display-gestures-rom-t3655198 ;)
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] plytraid:
Doesn't work on 7.1.1 ROM, even looking in Activity Launcher, doesn't exist...
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
same here :(
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] TTG TriCkSh0tZz:
Are we getting anymore updates past 7.01_20170601 ? Been awhile
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Iceman66:
I just read on XDA that Mediatek probably picks up development of the X series, like X27 again.

https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-helio-x-return-2018/

Also read that Gemini released a PDA with X27 SoC:

https://www.xda-developers.com/gemini-pda-forums-xda/

When i look at the specs of this device, i read that it is powered by "the latest version of android"

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gemini-pda-android-linux-keyboard-mobile-device-phone#/

Gemini released source code fot this device:

https://xdaforums.com/gemini-pda/development/source-code-official-bootloader-kernel-t3764344

This makes me curious, will there be source code for Android Oreo for the X27??? :confused:
[UMi Z Guides, News, & Discussion] philipped346:
hello , crossed fingers .......for the future ! :D

i have trying to port gemini pda on umi z this week but stuck on logo animation ! :(
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jullian_d:
http://kunyi.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!30484CDA412A1D29!901.entry

Found this on the net and thought a few people might be interested
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Trekvogel:
Doesn't look all that different now does it?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Demens:
Ehm? Flat upper-bar?

Whatta hell? Year 2002 called, it wants his single-color bars back.

Seems like Microsoft gave up on trying to make "professional" looks match the iPhone. Which is not good.

Edited addon: Ah, the greyish scroll bars are still there to add clutter to the today-screen and meet the user with oodles of usability.