yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
No I meant after everything's done, if this has worked for him.

I never asked, is there any danger of bricking the device?
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
If you do everything as described, there is 0% chance of bricking your device. I unlocked my bootloader the first day this method was available (in Russian). I translated the guide to English. But, as always, try at your own risk
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
Until now, it is safe with no any problem to the phone whatever you failed or pass the initial step by dump out the data from phone into a txt file; from the steps, I think even the unlock process is failed won't make the phone brick, and that's what I'm going to try after I submit the txt file to the one, I'll update it whatever the phone is dead or alive.

And yes, there are some risks if you attempt to submit the file to someone who able to access/hack it; but consider Meizu is not a very public brand and different models has different unlock ways, even with different Flyme versions, so I don't think it is worthy to hack such small market; instead, I think one way or the others, always someone figure out someway to break it, the man just got the first shot, maybe just for fun or just showing off or for some sort of noble purposes, and we set the phone free to delete unnecessary apps which more danger than unlocking.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Pressing Vol+ and Vol- doesnt work for me
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
Not sure what your meaning of doesn't work.

The phone need not to be boot up, it's a step for USB 9008 communication, if you already install the driver, press Vol+ and Vol- then plug-in USB cable between the phone and PC, it should be detected and show up in USB port as the step 4.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
I had to also press the power button.

I'm getting this error:
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
Why you press power button while it doesn't mentioned in the instruction? just off the phone and then press Vol+ and Vol-, it's a combination key to makes the phone communicating with PC through USB at same protocol.
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
Try to redownload package. Also, check if you have 16th because 16, 16X, 16s etc. won't work
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
I do have the 16th. And without pressing the power + vol+ + vol- nothing was happening.

Everytime I begin from scratch, I get that error.
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
Fully power off your device. Then press Vol+ and Vol- at the same time, connect USB cable. Execute the command as soon as possible
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
If you connect USB cable to the phone, just let it power off, then press both Vol+ and Vol-, and plug-in USB cable to PC, the phone will do nothing, but PC will detect it and show it from USB 9008 device.

If you encountered the failure or error, unplug the USB cable from PC, press the phone power button again( it might takes 10 seconds or more at this situation ) till your phone wake up, then turn it off and redo the step should be OK.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
I'm still getting the same error when I run this:

[MENTION=8614333]VantuzProper[/MENTION], I was checking the 4pda.ru thread about 16th and I saw that you had the same problem
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
I supposed you already pass through the step 5 >> QSaharaServer.exe -p \\.\COM11 -s 13: prog_firehose_ddr.elf

Then you should know the COM11 in this command need to be revised to the correct USB port you had, did you also change the COM port in Step 6? >> fh_loader.exe --port=\\.\COM11 --noprompt
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
I was getting different problem, after getting the files
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Of course I changed the com port to the correct one and passed through step 5.

Do I need to change something in the devices settings?

Or do I need to flash the chinese rom?
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
And I checked again, I do have the 16th
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
That's strange, if the step 5 is passed and the PC screen shown [ File transferred successfully 20:47:34: Sahara protocol completed ], it should be no problem to go through step 6.

Meanwhile, there is another thread created for unlock Meizu 16 series, the method is the same but the one provide unlock.bat directly, I'll test it few days later.

https://xdaforums.com/meizu-16s/how-to/guide-to-unlock-meizu-16-series-t4008217
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
this doesn't work for me either, this is essentially Vandoz's way.

I get this right before it shows the error:

I even sent fastrpl a mail asking for guidance but all I got was an Automatic Reply

I'll ask again, do I need to flash the chinese rom first?
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
I unlocked my phone on 7.3.0.0G, some users unlocked on RU ROMs
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Mine is still 7.1 do you think that's the root of my issues?

EDIT: That didn't help either. Do I need to register at Flyme?
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Finally managed to unlock. That error wasn't a real issue after all. Where can I find twrp for this model?

And where can I look for some compatible roms?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
Could you share what mistake was? it might help to people who is trying to do this.

As regarding to TWRP, suggested you check the links below:

https://www.cyanogenmods.org/how-to-root-meizu-16th-and-install-twrp-recovery/

Stock ROMs are also listed and sticked in 4PDA discussion thread, you should able to find it, everything are fixed except fingerprint.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
There was no mistake, only that authentication error.

What about custom roms?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=961552&st=960#entry90949224

On the top of the thread, you'll see a item like спойлер + ( Android 9 ), click it and the stock ROMs should be seen; for sure you may check the item спойлер + ( Android 10 ) but stock ROM still unstable.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Don't I need to be registered at the forum?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
No, it's free, just click it and it will bring you to the link, be sure download the right file name.

BTW, I'm still waiting for the files to unlock bootloader, so I'm not sure whether it is working or not as I still no chance to try it, just let you know where the sources came from.
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Tried to install TWRP and even though in CMD i'm getting success, the device still has the original Meizu recovery.

And I also flashed Havoc OS through fastboot and now I'm stuck in bootloop.

I suppose I have to something about Verity mode.

EDIT: TWRP works now but requires a password

EDIT 2: Had to format the data in order to get rid of the encryption. Flashed Havoc OS but it's stuck on first load.

EDIT 3: Flashed 3 different roms, they're all stuck at first load

EDIT 4: Had to reflash Flyme7.3 and TWRP again in order for the device to work. File system's encrypted again though. [MENTION=8614333]VantuzProper[/MENTION] do you know the password for the file system decryption?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ashili:
I'm not sure about this; but there is a no-verity-opt-encrypt tool seems developed to this issue;

https://www.androidinfotech.com/no-verity-opt-encrypt-versions/

Yet, as I stated before, I'm still not getting here, wait for unlock bootloader.
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
BEFORE FIRST BOOT you MUST flash Magisk and no encrypt patch. AFTER first boot you can install gapps
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
So, I flash TWRP through fastboot, then boot at recovery, flash no-verity and Magisk, and then flash the custom rom?

Do you have links for the right no-verity patch and for Havoc OS?
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
Wipe data and system, flash custom ROM, then flash Magisk and no encrypt patch (available on 4pda), reboot, reboot to recovery after first boot, wipe data, flash gapps, reboot
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
So, my Redmi K20 Pro has been shipped out of China. Also, my Meizu 16th, which has broken back glass and bent frame, is slowly breaking apart. So, I will be able to experiment as long as my screen doesn't fall out from my phone
[Device Reviews and Information] foumfo:
Do you have links for the right edition of Havoc os and gapps?
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
It's on 4pda
[Device Reviews and Information] Lord Melkor:
I am still waiting for BL.bin and flash.bin. But im not sure for unlock. Because all source on 4pda and i have no idea for Russian and translate works badly
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
I can try to translate, but my English is faaaar from perfect
[Device Reviews and Information] Lord Melkor:
My firmware is 8.19.11.11 daily(16th Global device). Do i have a chance to unlock bootloader?
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
Bootloader unlocks on any firmware
[Device Reviews and Information] Lord Melkor:
Thanks. What is this warning

Внимание! Если у вас разлочен загрузчик, то вообще ни в коем случае не ставить и не обновляться на версии Flyme 8 вышедшие позднее 6 ноября. Крайняя рабочая Daily: 8.9.11.6. Версии, вышедшие 8 ноября и после этой даты, блокируют загрузчик и превращают разлоченный девайс в кирпич! Но если вы стали жертвой безответственности Meizu - в шапке есть 2 инструкции по восстановлению девайса, разлочка загрузчика после этого обычно остаётся.

Для прошивки 8.0A появился кастом с патчами, чтобы загрузчик не заблокировало.

Если вы хотите самостоятельно пропатчить какую-либо из прошивок Flyme 8 для безопасной установки, то информация о проделанных действиях есть в этом же посте.
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
If you try to install any firmware newer than 8.9.11.6 Daily, it will lock your bootloader. The trouble is in the install script, so you can unlock bootloader on any version
[Device Reviews and Information] gaduaxe:
I see the links for TWRP on Meizu 16 series but it's baidu link - I cant download it

Can anyone post easier link download?:

https://github.com/sukanka/MEIZU16S_unlock_tutorial/wiki/Flash-TWRP#flash-twrp
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
I reuploaded recovery for 16th from 4pda to OneDrive. Here's the link https://jxjjxy-my.sharepoint.com/:u...xHqUyD2OXRDHQBA6VP21KR0-Fk6Lqa7f_fDw?e=2crtkw
[Device Reviews and Information] ozo1ozo:
can you please help me to change my device from China to global?
[Device Reviews and Information] niteshmc:
Does anyone know how to go back to G firmware from A? When I try to do that from the stock recovery, I'm getting an error that says "security patch outdated". Essentially, how to downgrade to an older rom version? A has a more recent security update compared to G.
[Device Reviews and Information] tarsonis666:
Since flyme 8 global won't appear in this decade and I have some annoying bugs I wanted to try out the Chinese firmware. Before I switch the firmware it would help to know the following.

1. I'm using the Google and the Meizu backup. Does anyone know if the Meizu cloud does restore the memos from the global to the chinese version of the app?

2. Since one needs to sideload the Google stuff does the restore function by Google still work? Is Google able to restore all apps with its database on the Chinese firmware?

3. And last question. If the Chinese flyme 8 firmware is a total mess, can I go back to the flyme 7 global firmware afterwards since I read that a firmware downgrade isn't possible?

Sorry for that many question but the flyme forum is rubbish and I couldnt find an answer to these questions.

Happy new year to all of ya
[Device Reviews and Information] flipp0:
I am using Meizu 16T. It was not possible for me to downgrade from Flyme 8 china to Flyme 7 china. You will probably face the same problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] tankshakur:
is it still worth to buy a global 16th? i have sent some emails to the meizu service.. i will tell you when they answer my question about global updates.

if they will not update it, isn't there any way to flash the device and install custom roms? are there any good clean roms?
[Device Reviews and Information] tarsonis666:
OK, thanks a lot. That's risky then and good to know. Do you have any idea/experience about my question 1 and 2 with the Chinese firmware? The Google and Meizu cloud backup stuff?
[Device Reviews and Information] flipp0:
Unfortunately, I have no idea. I always do a clean installation and install everything again manually when I upgrade/reset my phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] tankshakur:
Hi! I am looking for a turorial to flash a meizu 16th and install a clean android rom. Can you recommend some? Maybe some links to 4pda, which i could translate with google? I am sure that you gained some experience with that :)

I would be glad.

Hope you are happy with your new K20!

Peace
[Device Reviews and Information] VantuzProper:
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, format data, reboot to TWRP, wipe system, flash GSI image and Magisk
[Device Reviews and Information] tankshakur:
Hello everyone,

i bought a Meizu 16th now in global version and have some questions:

1. Can i install the chinese version on it without unlocking bootloader, so that i can have all chinese updates?

2. Is it possible to reinstall the global version after installing the chinese one?

3. What is the difference between the global and international version?

Thank you in advice.

PS: I have read that Meizu will block the bootloader unlock method on facebook.

You can find the chinese article on: (can't post link)

reameizu.com

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thank you Mr. -hoped you can send me a more detailed tutorial...
[Device Reviews and Information] tankshakur:
Nvm.. just sold the meizu 16th phone. Greets
[Device Reviews and Information] BranMakMorn:
Deleted.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mr.Vag:
Hi guys.

So... There is any way go back to global Rom?

Im ready to flash Chinese rom but im thinking about anti roll back......

Still no way to rollback?

Thnx in advice!! :)
[Device Reviews and Information] jvukosav:
Installing Mokee Rom, magisk and stuff encrypts my /data partition and Mokee rom inifity boots...

Any suggestions?

I tried many twrps and im kinda ****faced right now... :D
[Device Reviews and Information] Avelanche24:
How to check if root is successful

My 16th didn't restart after clicking Root button in that app.

Not sure if it was successful.
[Device Reviews and Information] DON2003:
I use a QC 3.0 charger with it but it only got 5v2a charging rate like other normal charger. does it need the charger from Meizu to achieve faster charging like 18w or 24w? my other SOC 845 charged at 18w with the same charger, can anyone share charging experience?
[Device Reviews and Information] DON2003:
I made a big mistake, can anyone help?

I tried to update from 7.3.0.0G to 8.0.0.0 cn, when done downloading on the phone, I just click the update.zip file and it update and seems all ok, it boot to flyme 8 after the update and I setup without nothing abnormal, it even ask for my fingerprint setup, the only thing is signing in Flyme account it wont accept mine after few tries (it was all ok with my flyme account sign in before), it said not properly sign out of a unknown account with some numbers, I just skip the sign in process and all was done then I notice setting missing lots of things, no even update and security has only location setting and nothing inside, I thought rebooting but same and rebooting sometime runs flyme 8 features demo then desktop, same missing lots of things, but it can call and sms, try to download and run update.zip back to flyme 7 and it wont run update.zip, try to boot to recovery wont enter, can only enter fastboot mode, try QFIL and it connects but non of the stock rom compatible with QFIL, last resource is to ask here if anyone can backup a copy of Meizu 16th rom vis QFIL so I can try restore it using QFIL, or is there anyone experience same and know what to do? pls help, many thanks in advance
[Device Reviews and Information] DON2003:
can anyone help me pls
[Device Reviews and Information] ExCx:
Same here. I did everything as instructed in first post. Switched to Chinese rom, filled out the form in Flyme, waited a few days. Then I opened the Root software and the button is enabled. When I push it this screen comes up:

[IMG="Screenshot"]https://g1ljrq.am.files.1drv.com/y4mlmbt2AUJOulcranXGN-as3dc75QdqgGzpU1mB_nkBsZMjrVKPWm4aUp6RTjoghhFEeATTs1wtQSuxW2oRgX-U5icO3f0qCr-3niWfaqVKY0m-HWw5osrguXWFAOMphTiFSApRnnXZkgCHcLQBBT1PNC-cIFiYUIhBS7Ryeo_KL0iz3t2Rz8U2Z9OwExVo4clA2gYEEyaNXXlb_9lXlbYbQ?width=330&height=660&cropmode=none[/IMG]

I translated and it says here they approved my root submission. But when I boot into fastboot mode, it still writes "unrooted and locked".

Tried "fastboot flashing unlock" in powershell but it says "Flashing Unlock is not allowed". What am I supposed to do? I am a developer myself but this low level stuff totally beats me.

And yeah, I saw the paid option here but I don't have any money really and I think I have come so close. What's the problem here?

Damn, all I wanted was to install Google AR Services on this machine so I can build AR apps on my phone. Now there's Chinese apps and notifications everywhere... Reached for your help guys. :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] ExCx:
Ok, I got it now. Definitely there's this option in the Settings where you finalize the root process.
[Device Reviews and Information] ExCx:
For anyone getting "Encryption Unsuccesful" error. You must switch data partition to EXT4.

reboot to twrp -> click wipe -> select only data partition -> click repair or change -> click ext4
[Device Reviews and Information] Bazooka39:
Great tips. I installed play services on meizu x8 with your guide. Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] painterKDM:
I got rid of this phone months ago and bought Lenovo z6 pro instead. Anyway,without having read all threads, could you not use this method in link to root 16thhttps://forum.hovatek.com/thread-31476.html. .Just get Magisk manager to patch stock boot.img and in QFIL/Partition Manager/manage partitions select the patched boot.img. This would be a simple method to get root be it without no Twrp for flashing custom Ron.
[Device Reviews and Information] MORADESSA:
I noticed the android 10 is available now for meizu devices

Am i have to switch to china firmware to be able to install the the new update?
[Device Reviews and Information] MORADESSA:
Can i ask what was your mistake

Is it not possible to upgrade from global to China rom

Because im going to do that

Is it risky?

What is the right way to do! Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] MORADESSA:
Please help me im upgrading from global to china firmware

What is the order of flash

Can i just flash the new china flyme 8.1 android 10

Over the global flyme 7.3 android 8

The device is new i dont want to take a risk
[Device Reviews and Information] mynameis123:
Installing custom ROM

Anyone still installing custom ROM on this beautiful device that seems to be ignored by developers and by MEIZU? I have the Global version and has not received the update to Flyme 8.2 (Android 10), still stuck with Flyme 7.3 (Android 8.1). Is there another Android 10 ROM made specifically for the Meizu 16th somewhere? I really would prefer a clean Android experience but Pixel Experience ROM are not making images for this lovely device and neither are Lineage OS which is really disappointing given the specs of this phone.

And do we still need to pay the $15 to get the boot loader unlocked? No free way of doing it for this phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] oneboiwithRosy:
there is unofficial los and official crdroid tho, and yes you need to unlock bootloader with the paid method
[Device Reviews and Information] 20madi64:
Call back from
[Device Reviews and Information] sev7en:
I got mine weeks ago and... it's with the latest FlyMe 8 b3 with Android 10 onboard. Very great UI.
[Device Reviews and Information] filzaw80:
Will anyone send a guide on how to update Meizu 16th to Flyme os 8? I am rather new and I can't find a guide on how to do it :)
[Device Reviews and Information] badreligion:
Do you have a link for those two custom roms? Have you tried them already and can share your experience?
[Device Reviews and Information] mrvasaldo:
you download from flyme telegram page the firmware 8.1.5A, a big zip file to the root folder of your phone.

if you have created a flyme account, disconnect it

power off

boot by pressing volume up+power butttons.

you follow instructions on first post of this thread.

dosconnecting flyme account os to prevent some issues after tiu upgrade.

it works on mine, even the install of google services.

root os not Working, i can clock on root button but my phone didn't reboot.

i reboot it but no change
[Device Reviews and Information] tarsonis666:
After a really hard and bumpy road to unlock and Flyme 8.1A on the 16th I'm still having problems.

After a reboot I get the message by flyme:

"There is an internal problem with your device. Contact you manufacture for details"

After getting into TWRP I always got asked about the "system read-only" even if I tick the box and I think this is related to my general problem. I followed this tutorial on 4pda exactly steps by step and with the same files.

After installing TWRP has issues with the files system. The internal storage is 0MB. I had to do this before I installed flyme OS 8.1.

Wipe - change file system to etx2 and then back to EXT4. After that I could see the sdcard and copy files on it. Now after OS is installed entering TWRP I get the same issue with the file system.

Anyone more experienced can share what may go wrong? And can I just update the OS through flyme or do I have to do it always through TWRP with Meizu to keep

TWRP and the recovery state?
[Device Reviews and Information] mac231us:
Where did you get it from? Is it the global version (understand post is over a year old now but taking the chance) Thanks

Hello sev7en

Two other questions if you could answer I'd appreciate it (and maybe anyone else could answer): Does the Meizu 16 plus (and the 16) have double tap to wake, and does it support volte? Assuming you Sev7en got the Meizu 16 Plus and not the smaller 16-If you still have the device, well and good-otherwise would appreciate your response (sent also a conversation private message) on where you got this from, etc.
[Device Reviews and Information] mac231us:
anyone have a 16 Plus model? Global (if it exists) or China model? Support Volte and dt2w? Also are the bands indeed different from China model to global model (reported but from what I have seen no one really has one or it was not released)-with region and SIm detection do the bands become available or are they changed in the nvram? Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
I will also keep an eye for any news regarding custom recovery, cool case and tempered glass or protective film...
[Device Reviews and Information] fatjoez:
I am sending phone back for refund.

No root or firmware updates waste of time
[Device Reviews and Information] wolfgart:
https://reameizu.com/the-developer-successfully-installed-lineage-os-16-on-meizu-16th/

Bye Bye

:D:D:D:D:D:D :cool:
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
Have you checked if your battery management software is putting the app from which you need notifications from, to sleep?

Btw, has anyone here had this bug with the sim card?
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
This is great news.
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Currenty investigating whats app notifications not working. Will post update.

That looks like a bad SIM card to me. Check with other phone that card and some other SIM with 16th..
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
Well, I didn't use it at all, tho gotta check, ty!

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Yeah, news are great, can't wait! :fingers-crossed: