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[Device Reviews and Information] wolfgart:
guys we need to investigate if we have any method to reflash partitions using some PC Tool . Qfil ? or other if you know
[Device Reviews and Information] cris2d2:
What was showing in the Root area (where you pick your model)? I'm sorry if I'm off topic (I have Meizu Pro 7 Standard Global) but I am just curious if, for Meizu 16, it's showing like my phone or not. For my phone it displays two long sets of numbers and letters, no name, no model. I applied for both of them a few days ago but I didn't receive root yet. I am on latest Global ROM, I didn't try China Factory ROM (it's downloading now) but I really don't know if China Factory ROM could even be installed on my model...

The screenshot shows the two sets of characters.
[Device Reviews and Information] wolfgart:
just arrived my 16th at home . Global 8GB Black .

my Video Unboxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B04bJ_R91U4&t=3s

my Photo Unboxing

https://imgur.com/a/xl8tRqN
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Found some tools online with support for 16th, but scared of trying it.

https://spflashtool.com/

miracle box...
[Device Reviews and Information] satmaster:
Spflashtool is a bulshitt..it's 4 mediatek cpu devices
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
You are on global rom, there is no support for root for that firmware.

You have to flash chinese version and then you will have 16th in dropdown menu for model. For global it is empty.

O, now i see. Meizu Pro 7 Standard Global - how it can be rooted, try to check here.

http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-46186-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Thanks for the info
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
I felt good when i unboxed it. It was just the way i imagined it... And still is. What a beauty. I waited almost 2 months to get my hands on white global.
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
If anybody has problems with whatsapp not showing notifications like me:

Root needed.

Xposed needed.

App settings needed.

In app setting i checked resident and it keeps whatsapp in memory (allow runing in background from default flyme settings did not help).

Now my whatsapp notifications arrive immediately.
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
Miracle is that u were afraid and didn't try to use it on your qualcomm chipset lol phew

There is a bunch of tools to work with qualcomm, we need to wait for a method's release. The dev should mention which tool he used or is prefered due to bt flash archive type and mb some other details. Don't run in front of the train guys.

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btw, have u installed xposed already? Tried out magisk?

I'd suggest adding this info + manual to the thread if you are into it, will let ppl have first ideas at least.
[Device Reviews and Information] cris2d2:
I can't install any Chinese ROM on Meizu Pro 7 Global (MTK platform only phone), I tried many versions, from Factory to Beta, but it's not allowed (giving some error about being too old).

So, I don't have my phone model listed in that dropdown menu, but it's not empty either (as you can see in my screenshot posted on original thread), showing two long sets of random characters. But if you say it must show a real model name, it's clear to me that root will never work because of Global ROM.

Prior to the latest ROM release for my phone model, root was acquired very easy, only by enabling root in Settings (a hidden setting, though). Now, in the latest release, ROOT2.0 became standard and it needs chinese authorization.

Anyway, thanks for your response.
[Device Reviews and Information] Fanshtorm:
Hi, guys! What do you think, will there ever be a root for global rom?

Do you know anyone who is working on it, If someone is working at all?
[Device Reviews and Information] clown1986:
delete
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
It's chinese, they use qq and no bull**** :) and no english I guess lol

Anyway, why is he a liar, mate?

Also, there are pretty many other brainy programmers and engineers, so, have to wait for someone to find a solution. Fatboot is not the best one tho
[Device Reviews and Information] aladdiniii:
I have the Chinese version of the 16th. I selected my phone from the menu, but it keep saying to select the phone ?!

I am getting notifications from Google Hangouts, Messenger and Facebook Messenger and it's synching well with my fitbit delivering all notifications and allowing me to answer sms and calls. My biggest gripe is the phone decides when it wants to update my Google Play apps and when to just keep downloads pending. Also when I search for something using Google Assistant, sometimes I takes a while for the search results to become clickable
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
Has anyone tried to install xposed/magisk yet?
[Device Reviews and Information] RaiLRaZ:
I'm also interested in this. Has anyone installed magisk after rooting the chinese firmware? Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] wolfgart:
https://reameizu.com/chinese-develo...ader-unlock-of-meizu-16th-and-meizu-16thplus/

Great news !!!!
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Check firmware version in settings, about and report back. We will find the problem...

Google play update stuck or pending (cant remember...) - Open stock download (from home screen - default meizu download app, then setting and uncheck download over WLAN only.

Will explore Google Assistant problem...
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Installed xposed, it was easy. Downloaded xposed installer from xda :

[OFFICIAL] Xposed for Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat/Oreo [v90-beta3, 2018/01/29]

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

Direct file download:

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4393082&d=1516301692

Framework version to install is for OREO 8.1 - v90-beta3.

Rebooted and it works.

Did not try magisk, remember something it needs TWRP???
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Since the introduction of TWRP is complicated, please wait a little more until I release the tool without asking a question, as long as it is easy (introduction of TWRP and creation of tools) is easy except for me We have already released it by the developer. "We are reporting that we will focus on distributing the tools. In other words, we can only "wait now"

Waiting. When this comes out there will be no stoping...
[Device Reviews and Information] aladdiniii:
Already had that done but didn't seem to make much difference

For firmware, I am looking in Settings > About Phone

There is Baseband version, is this it?
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
bootlodader unloacked

Chinese developers have successfully unlocked Meizu 16th's Bootloader

https://reameizu.com/chinese-develo...ader-unlock-of-meizu-16th-and-meizu-16thplus/

hopefully we will soon have complete control.

edit- did not realize that the info is already posted....
[Device Reviews and Information] clown1986:
China Weibo 神奇的小东啊 announced its failure
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
they showed proofs? link it here if u want+can share. we want to understand how so
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
Always on display

Anyone know how I can get the Samsung like "world clock" on the "Always On Display" on my Meizu 16th Global? Is there an app which can do this?
[Device Reviews and Information] meizu16th-user:
Build Number...
[Device Reviews and Information] BajinganTengik:
I'm really interested on 16th but on the same time really worry about it's development. Despite the NFC, the hardware is beast with notchless design. If until December 12 still no sign of development, I'll pass this and get Mix 2s instead.
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
mix 2s is much less interesting investment of your $.

If we get the bootloader unlock method, there is no problem with flyme development, just flash a custom firmware and that's all. This way 16th can be almost perfect.

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and I'm more than sure we will get one sooner or later. It's all about time only, someone able will do this.
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
notification LED?

Is this a known bug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyhwuemIat8 ?
[Device Reviews and Information] BajinganTengik:
My very first Android was Meizu M9 back to 2012. It only last a year before i gave it to my wife because it stucked on gingerbread while ICS was really buggy. Then i moved to Xiaomi Mi3 and it still going strong till now with Android Pie. Don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to be negative, but the question is how do we unlocked 16th while Meizu itself do not give official method to do that? Released on August, and till date no sign of bold development?
[Device Reviews and Information] artemrool:
Hey guys, any news regarding the bootloader unlock?
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
I'm not trying to offend you, but it seems that you are not much into android engineering.

There always was and is a way to unlock a bootloader for any android device, all it takes is to solve the security system that is blocking the access.

Many, lots of other devices were unlocked, including all of samsung's which have a good defensive system.

If you had never such an experience, try reading through xda forums or just google. To unlock a bootloader you will need special firmware files that were modified accordingly (that's why we are waiting for someone to do this); when you flash it you also get a custom bootloader which let's you install things directly into the system, modifying whatever you like. One of things you will be able to do - is flashing custom firmware, like lineage os that runs android 9.1 . Then just keep it updated and voila - you have anything android can offer you running on top hardware.
[Device Reviews and Information] BajinganTengik:
To be honest, i'm not that lacked about information how android development runs. That i said, i'm still running 5 years old device of the EOL Lollipop Xiaomi Mi3 and running Pie on top of it.

Back to 16th development, i hope i'm wrong though, but what bugged me the most is i don't wanna Huawei case happened. No official unlocking and you have to pay $55 to unlock bootloader from a random guy in China. That said, i'll wait till Dec 12, if still no bold sign of development then I'll pass this beautiful beast.
[Device Reviews and Information] BajinganTengik:
https://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/help/meizu-note8-unlock-brush-party-rec-t3869089

Just out 1 hour ago. It said has same method for 16th, but has to create different TWRP. Original developer didn't mention it on his Weibo account whether this method also works for 16th or not.

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4308167108806362
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
well then, I'm not sure I understand your case. If you know what to do, why you have to pay a random dude such a price to do things you are able to do yourself?

And, well, I'm not a big specialist of android market, especially chinese, so what I want to say is that all the android phones I've ever used had a locked bootloader. It's simply a question of google license at first, then a question of security for your data and all. Never met a phone with twrp from the box it even sounds rediculous to me right now o_O but oh well, you never know what else exists in this world untill you find it.

Still waiting for a unlocker, yeah... Not so impatiently anymore tho
[Device Reviews and Information] aladdiniii:
7.1.1.3A
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
I am on the global rom. I enabled the developer options (tapping on build no) and I see the option (toggle) for bootloader unlock.

I did not attempt to go any further as I do not have experience in doing so.

I am wondering if anyone has tried it?

Also I see android 9 is possible in 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ4tDP3Sp0w. Real?
[Device Reviews and Information] Fanshtorm:
16 and 16th are two different devices!
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
yes, I know- just hoping that if it is possible with 16, should not be too long for 16th....
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
There was a link to the news that someone (I think that chinese guy) flashed Lineage OS that is running android 9 to 16th and had no critical errors. So, yes, it is possible, and it will be even better when someone unlocks it and OS devs would be able to optimize their product for us.

And, yes, ppl were trying to unblock the bootloader with built in options that weren't visually cut off somewhy, but it never worked, simple as that.
[Device Reviews and Information] painterKDM:
Do you lose LTE band 20 if you switch from global to China ROM(and option to root)?
[Device Reviews and Information] sostrova:
Te LTE band 20 are hardware. Changing the ROM doesn't change that.

Enviado do meu A0001 através do Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
how to check if the rear dual camera is working?

I got my 16th (8GB/128GB) with global ROM.

I cannot see the 20 MP rear camera working in any mode or under any zoom condition.

Also, I do not see the advertised AI options in the camera.

Hardware info apps are only detecting the 12 MP rear camera and the front 20MP camera. The 20 MP camera in the dual camera module is not detected separately. I used devcheck

1. How do I check if the both the rear cameras are working?

2. Are the AI features for the camera only included in the Chinese ROM? This appears to be indeed the case

Chinese Rom

Global Rom

What a shame!

3. Could someone please share the camera apk from the chinese ROM?

3. Has anyone checked the hardware spec of the cameras included in the global version of the device?
[Device Reviews and Information] wolfgart:
any news guys about Bootloader Unlock ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Songine:
There is a meizu official app for installing Gapp on Chinese version

http://app.meizu.com/apps/public/detail?package_name=com.howie.gserverinstall
[Device Reviews and Information] Songine:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al8m0AD5Jk54iTNJuPjCx3v-czym
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
I believe the same one is in meizu app store too. Any one tried that?

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thanks but this does not install.
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
I didn't read about the camera AI, but i have that "pro" options in camera menu, it's called "manual" in my laguage tho. There I can turn on 20mp mode (called HD, has a number "20" on icon). So, I guess it works but only (?) in manual mode.
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
Click on "advertised" in my post where I have linked the info on AI. Its also there as an option in the chinese ROM.

Finally, as I said, the hardware info apps I have tried do not detect the 20M rear camera. Not sure if this is detected in other dual camera phones?

Edit- the tapping the 20M on the pro mode indeed fires up the 20M camera.

With this setting one can cover the 20M camera (top camera) to check.

This however works only when the aspect ratio of the photo is set to 4:3. I had set it to 16:9 and the 20M option was not showing up. Hence could not see the 20M setting.
[Device Reviews and Information] RaiLRaZ:
Is it possible to install magisk in this way?

I don't own this device yet, and I'm not an expert, but I'm wondering if it's possible to install magisk in this way:

Download the latest update.zip firmware from here: https://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-174.html#3

extract 'boot.img' from the zip and place it inside the internal storage

Install Magisk Manager, click install, select Patch Boot Image file and select the 'boot.img' from the storage and patch it.

It will generate 'patched_boot.img' in the download folder. Rename it in boot.img and overwrite it inside the update.zip file

Flash the update.zip in the recovery and reboot.

...Forget about it, I didn't think about the bootloader which needs to be unlocked in order to boot a patched boot.img! :D
[Device Reviews and Information] painterKDM:
Is there anything major in the china Flyme 7.1.1.3A update to make me switch from current no-root global ?
[Device Reviews and Information] LaurensBER:
Has anyone tried a ported GCAM? Does it work?

If it does I'm seriously considering this phone, the camera hardware beats the Xiaomi Mi 8 but it seems that the Meizu software is lacking a bit.
[Device Reviews and Information] zhengbo0409:
It work partly .（such as need to zoom in to capture）. first install the gservice then install bsg gcam.
[Device Reviews and Information] LaurensBER:
Thanks!

Could you elaborate a bit more on that? What works, what doesn't. What do you mean with you need to zoom in to capture?

Is there any other resource I can follow for the latest on Meizu's development and modding? It seems that XDA developers is not very active.
[Device Reviews and Information] jam_27:
always on display bug

I noticed (on my Meizu 16th Global - non rooted) that if I play a video on YouTube and close the app. A volume icon appears on the "always on display" which does not go away until I restart.

I have got lockscreen music switched on, but toggling it off does not fix this.

I this is a bug or am I doing something incorrectly?
[Device Reviews and Information] RaiLRaZ:
viper4android compatibility

Hi guys, has any of you tried to install viper4android?

The version you can find here doesn't require magisk and works pretty well on my xiaomi mi mix2s:

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651

Let me know your feedback!:good:
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
Hey there! Some ppl on 4pda.ru tried/use a mod of GCAM, and they found out that it loses vs stcok camera in photo quality

Here is an example to explore urself: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=905401&view=findpost&p=79520843

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i think i've heard of this bug. but never seen a solution
[Device Reviews and Information] shiinto:
I have noticed that I am able to change the default browser properly (which was a major pain in the previous cn version) in 7.1.1.3A.

Aside from that, I feel like the system runs a little bit smoother in general, but thats just bias.

Since I am comparing to the previous cn version, and not the globalm, that might be not applicable to you.

I have rooted the 7.1.1.3A successfully and use blokada (non-root) for blocking ads and communications to meizu servers.
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
did they improve the gesture control (navigation gestures)? like does it take less time to switch to open processes selection? or is it still all the same?
[Device Reviews and Information] shiinto:
I have not noticed any increase there. Although I have to say, I was able to open processes selection and switch apps swiftly with the mback/gesture control from the start (before and after update).
[Device Reviews and Information] migmeil:
some news of root in international version ??, and of twrp?
[Device Reviews and Information] artemrool:
This thread is so useless :(
[Device Reviews and Information] BajinganTengik:
The only Chinese developer that successfully unlocked meizu 16 was gave up with this device. He said he doesn't have much time. He gave his works to other developer though. You can check his Weibo about it

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4311434114099198

Even previous version, the Meizu 15 unable to unlocked yet. No future. :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] tarsonis666:
So it seems no big news to this and and most likely will not not be.

I have the 16th 8Gb Global since 2 month. The device itself is super great the OS is a total damn f0ck1ng rip off garbage mess.

Here the main list of basic bugs:

- color range mess with app switcher / chrome /

firefox and any grafhic related app

- auto brightness is a joke. Jumps around and in a completely dark room nothing happens. Useless

- bad jumpy network

- display don't light up on push messages (not all apps but most ofl

- no vibration with muted ringtone (stupid China devs...)

- with headphones wired you don't get any ringtone through headphones but still through phone speakers.. (again big fail Meizu)

- app list in settings crashes

- massive battery drain with airplane and "super" battery saving mode - over night around 6 - 10%

Completely forget about AOD I get less then 10 hours usage with it... (No gamer or such)

- a lot of small UI bugs

So I'm waiting for a fix or root solution to get rid of flyme till next month otherwise I sell this crap. I wonder how you guys come along with this bug machine? It doesnt seems to bother any here?
[Device Reviews and Information] artemrool:
None of those occurre/bothering me, except for Aod which eats up a lot of battery - turned it off at the very beginning.
[Device Reviews and Information] deleater:
Neither have I most of these.

- no vibration with muted ringtone (stupid China devs...) -- r u sure u did set vibro on in settings?

- massive battery drain... -- check the details of battery usage, I've noticed major increase of battery drain for the last few days. Statistics shows that google play services use over 25%. Didn't work on solution yet, but turned all of play services except play store for now.

Also try playing with battery saving settings / schedule turn off / sleep mode and so on. Some say it works fine without any turned on, I've seen ppl say only 2-3% of a charge is being used during a night.

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You mean that this thread is about rooting the phone and installing gapps on a chinese version doesn't let you know how to? It does, if you didn't notice.

If it doesn't serve as a satisfaction to your wants, make another one, a better one, you are free to do so.
[Device Reviews and Information] tarsonis666:
You speaking for the Global version? Since I found some people with Global versions with the same bugs that returned the phone immediately, also confirmed on the meizah forum, it's not just on my device. .

Dude it seems you want to help. Trust me its like I told you. Vibrations is on. This obviously the first one should check. Seems you consider to speak with a dumb person.

That makes me doubt your experience. The battery usage data is corrupted and already a confirmed bug by Meizu. Did you never notice after charging that the display battery status is completely nonsense. It doesnt change after charging and it doesnt represent the real usage. Check the forum.. I done intensive testing and this phone doesnt take a 20 hour usage with my setup and behaving worse than my iPhone. Thought iPhone got the worse battery handling on the market but this meizah is worse.. And again we speak of the Global version here?

If you are using the GV which I hardly believe what bugs you have? The color profil mess for example or the vibration thingy? What is your user profil (gamer, socialer or business) and how long does your battery keeps up?

I made a vid for the forum showing the color profil mess but I'm not allowed to post it bc of forum restrictions for new users...