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Meizu M2 Note: Reviews, Info, Discussion, Root

Meizu will launch an updated version of the Meizu M2 Note, with a metal body, a rumoured MTK6795 processor.
Check out the latest news in this thread.
http://www.mobiletechasia.com/?p=1808
I also found a good text review of the M2 here:
http://www.gizbeat.com/9344/2gb-budget-meizu-m2-review-meizu-m2-mini-review/
Meizu has launched their M2 Note at an affordable $169 pre launch price. Specs wise, it's similar to the M1 Note with minor improvements. It will have a metal frame with a plastic body. The regular price is $163. Mod edit: Selling site link removed by @Darth
Post here for all your questions, reviews, unboxing, news and discussions on this highly anticipated phone from Meizu.
Specs
5.5" 1920x1080 IPS screen
MTK6753 Octacore Processor
2GB RAM, 16GB Storage
13MP Rear camera, 5MP Front camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop
GSM 850/900/1900/2100
WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100
FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600
3100mAh battery
FAQs:
Will this phone work in my country? <Mod edit by @Darth : Link to commercial selling site removed.>
ROMs:
Official ROM: http://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist?modelId=44&type=1
Instructions (Thank Zevral!)
zevral said:
Just in case someone messes up their Rom (like me), here is how you flash the original:
Download the newest version from here
You now have the update.zip, now connect your Meizu with your PC
Copy the update.zip to the main folder (internal) of your Meizu
Optional: you might want to do a factory reset, otherwise your gonna flash over your old install. To do a factory reset, go to settings -> about phone -> memory/storage
Reboot and press Vol+ & Power at the same time.
Choose System upgrade and press Start
Wait for it to install, you're done!
In case you're wondering how i messed it up:
i rooted and uninstalled some apps that i thought were not necessary. I somehow managed to mess up the Dialer and a few other things So be careful, you might break something by uninstalling random system apps.
A normal factory reset will not save you, i tried! The uninstalled apps are gone, you have to re-flash the rom.
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Rooting Info:
Several rooting apps for you to try rooting:
ww.mgyun.com/m/en
http://www.kingoapp.com/ (Currently works, but be careful, click here for more info)
http://www.oneclickroot.com/
Accessories
Tempered glass screen protector for $3USD:
Mod edit: Selling site link removed by @Darth

igzo panel is made by sharp, im expecting really good battery life values from this one.

Eofdred said:
igzo panel is made by sharp, im expecting really good battery life values from this one.
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Sharp's panels are really good and power efficient, hopefully it has better battery life than the M1 note.
Krystyna said:
Good phone! I can't wait to get it.
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Me too!

I now have this phone,I really like it.
But the firmware is very buggy,I hope a fw update is soon.
Notifications seem to stop once an app is not used for a while,for example if you open up Outlook to check your emails it will notify you once you get a new email,the LED notification light will flash,but if you leave it for about 12 hours then it will not notify you of any new emails,even the notification bar will not show your email.
Same with Facebook and Skype.
The phone is very light and I really like Flyme .
Also another thing I found is that scrolling up and down on a webpage is sluggush and slow,just like an Apple phone.
I have owned 3 other Meizu model phones and they all had lightening fast scrolling.

Hi i'm waiting for m2 note,it will arrive next week for sure ..someone tested xposed ?
Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk

3rd Party Launcher
Have you tried installing other launchers on the phone (Nova Launcher, Google Now Launcher etc)??? PLease also try and put widgets using the custom launcher and see if it works.. I've found out that the Lenovo K3 Note does not accept widgets using custom launchers.. some users have also reported those launcher crashing
bolinao said:
I now have this phone,I really like it.
But the firmware is very buggy,I hope a fw update is soon.
Notifications seem to stop once an app is not used for a while,for example if you open up Outlook to check your emails it will notify you once you get a new email,the LED notification light will flash,but if you leave it for about 12 hours then it will not notify you of any new emails,even the notification bar will not show your email.
Same with Facebook and Skype.
The phone is very light and I really like Flyme .
Also another thing I found is that scrolling up and down on a webpage is sluggush and slow,just like an Apple phone.
I have owned 3 other Meizu model phones and they all had lightening fast scrolling.
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how to flash custom rom
how i can flash another rom replace flyme

sunnyth said:
how i can flash another rom replace flyme
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I think you'll have to wait for ROMs to be released.

is how to overclock ?

Hello
one of my friend bought a chinese version (Flyme 4.5A) by mistake.
Google services here in Italy crash and are unusable...
Do you know if there is the possibility to flash an international firmware version?
Thanks in advance

pieri70 said:
Hello
one of my friend bought a chinese version (Flyme 4.5A) by mistake.
Google services here in Italy crash and are unusable...
Do you know if there is the possibility to flash an international firmware version?
Thanks in advance
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Hello friend.
Did You try to install google installer apk through Meizu App Center?
Install this app and You will have google services and play store. After that You can install google apps through google play.
I have same version (Flyme 4.A) and i did it that way.
I hope You can fix it.

Super!
I'll tell her about it
And any solution for chinese voices and writings?
Thanks again
p

pieri70 said:
Hello
Do you know if there is the possibility to flash an international firmware version?
Thanks in advance
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International version (I) only for international Meizus.
Universal version (A) You can install on both, International and chinesse Meizus. It is the version that is updated more frequently.
Chinesse version (U, C). From chinesse operators.
Have a good day.

And how can I know if the device is international or chinese one?
Only thing I know at moment is the firmware version (4.5A) and the origin (China web shop)
On the 4.5A there is a huge amount of chinese stuff, like google voice and many labels and guide text.
These features were not translated selecting Italian language.. Any solution?
Also, is there a repository to look for the international firmware version and is there some tool to flash it?

pieri70 said:
Super!
I'll tell her about it
And any solution for chinese voices and writings?
Thanks again
p
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Im from Spain.
I have spanish keyboard, i dont have to change anything more than choose language on options.
About voices, i need to download "google sintesi vocale" first from Google play, after that i install an app from a Htcmania forum menber @Indignao and follow instrucctions.
This is the link "http://www.htcmania.com/showpost.php?p=15931169&postcount=1"
Have a nice day.
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pieri70 said:
And how can I know if the device is international or chinese one?
Only thing I know at moment is the firmware version (4.5A) and the origin (China web shop)
On the 4.5A there is a huge amount of chinese stuff, like google voice and many labels and guide text.
These features were not translated selecting Italian language.. Any solution?
Also, is there a repository to look for the international firmware version and is there some tool to flash it?
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I think your version its like mine, you cant install International. I bought mine on china web shop too. Dont try to intall (I) firmware, follow with (A), its ok.
You can uninstall easilly all apps that remains on chinesse. There some features not translated to Spanish too.
Take a look on Spanish forums: Movilesdualsim and Htcmania. Theres lot of information about, some guides too.

I got my Meizu m2 note the other day. Living in Sweden. I'm happy about the phone overall, but one thing that bothers me is that you need to use the "security" app once in a while. Why? If I turn off the security app functions, the phone gets really slow after a while, app drawer lags, etc. Why do we need to use a security app when stock android remains fast even without it?
I really don't want this security app to kill applications etc, apps are not meant to be killed. This is a stupid feature of the phone and it seems I have to live with it, otherwise the phone gets sloooooow.

I can't wait to get it. I bought meizu phone,it's very good

I have problem with this phone and instagram/facebook. So when i wan't to uplad an video to fb or instagram it says it is not supported format. Sent that same video to my tab z and i can upload it. Tried few videos, all the same. Did latest update, hard reset, again.

CROrION said:
I have problem with this phone and instagram/facebook. So when i wan't to uplad an video to fb or instagram it says it is not supported format. Sent that same video to my tab z and i can upload it. Tried few videos, all the same. Did latest update, hard reset, again.
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Welcom to the fantastic world of bugged flyme os system.... [emoji2]
I dont complain i did order one, and i new about bugs, since i own in the past a mx4....
Envoyé de mon X98 Air 3G(C8J7) en utilisant Tapatalk

Just received my Meizu M2 Note last week. One of the best phones I've used. Moving from a Moto x 2013, and definitely liking the upgrade so far. The system seems snappy and there was an OS update waiting for download out of the box. Using with a single Nano SIM and a 32GB Micro SD. The camera is absolutely fantastic, too. Totally smokes the Moto X's (and the Moto's OV sensor is brilliant).
FYI, if you install Google Play using the 'Google Play Installer' from the Meizu App Center you need to over write the Google Play Services with a 64bit version. You have to do this manually with a '448' version. You then need to disable auto updates from within the Meizu App Center otherwise it will overwrite this 64bit version with the previous incorrect version.
So, yeah, really happy so far

EMUI Requirements Survey: Suggest the Features you would like to see in Honor Devices

Honor Hears You!
User Experience is everything: Honor strives to give the best user experience possible, with a lot of features found nowhere else, Suggest the kind of software features you would like to see in your Honor phone.
What Better way to hear from all Honor users than a Suggestion Box?
By taking the survey through the link below, you can:
Tell how Honor can make EMUI features better.
Provide suggestions for focus areas such as Gallery, Browser, Settings, Desktop etc.
Tell a feature you like on a different phone, which you would like to see replicated on your Honor device.
Help Honor to serve better by providing valuable suggestions.
You can submit your requirements with all mandatory details over here - http://bit.ly/2bV1MR1
Official FB Link goes here - https://www.facebook.com/notes/hono...ures-you-would-like-to-see-/1085439044877750/

I see it's from honor india, but will this apply to all models/regions?!

PalakMi said:
I see it's from honor india, but will this apply to all models/regions?!
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This survey is conducted by Honor India. However General feedback about EMUI and its comparison with the other OS features are welcome. Unless its regional specific feature, you can update in this form.

vsriram92 said:
This survey is conducted by Honor India. However General feedback about EMUI and its comparison with the other OS features are welcome. Unless its regional specific feature, you can update in this form.
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Ok, I got it

Quit dumping everything on a home screen. Give us a menu.
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One other thing. If you want to keep my business you better do a much better job supplying an official method of unlocking the boot loader.
The hoops I had to jump through to get the bootloader unlocked were ridiculous. I WILL NOT buy another one of your phones if I cannot easily unlock the bootloder.
I like your phones but wont go through that again.

An easily unlockable bootloader is a must, and I also think EMUI should not try to copy iOS too much, but rather stick closer to AOSP's look and feel.

You're right, huawei makes some great hardware in contrast to software. I was going to get a pixel, but now I am confused if it's worth it since the price is way higher than I expected. I think I'll get a 6p

PalakMi said:
You're right, huawei makes some great hardware in contrast to software. I was going to get a pixel, but now I am confused if it's worth it since the price is way higher than I expected. I think I'll get a 6p
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you may want to look into an HTC 10
I'm still perfectly happy with the Samsung Note 5 I got last spring, but If I had to get another phone today it would probably be the 10 because of the unlock able bootloader and great community support the phone has. The 6p is pretty much already abandon be Google

clsA said:
you may want to look into an HTC 10
I'm still perfectly happy with the Samsung Note 5 I got last spring, but If I had to get another phone today it would probably be the 10 because of the unlock able bootloader and great community support the phone has. The 6p is pretty much already abandon be Google
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Ok, I'll consider your opinion

Hemidroids said:
Quit dumping everything on a home screen. Give us a menu.
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You request will be satisfied with EMUI 5 it seems.
Check out this video. Huawei P9 with EMUI 5. Huawei P9 with EMUI 5

Include a file manager that connects to the various cloud services. This was not a problem in the past but now all decent file managers are infested by over-the-top ads. I had to uninstall both ES File Explorer and File Commander. They are literally like a virus now.

anonimo said:
Include a file manager that connects to the various cloud services. This was not a problem in the past but now all decent file managers are infested by over-the-top ads. I had to uninstall both ES File Explorer and File Commander. They are literally like a virus now.
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Solid Explorer is the best I've came across in terms of ease of navigation, nice interface and great utilities. I still haven't expired my trial period -2 weeks- so I hope I won't be flooded with ads, but it's worth it imo. No ads as of yet.

ElBerretin said:
Solid Explorer is the best I've came across in terms of ease of navigation, nice interface and great utilities. I still haven't expired my trial period -2 weeks- so I hope I won't be flooded with ads, but it's worth it imo. No ads as of yet.
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If you don't want ads just use it while you're not connected to the internet

anonimo said:
Include a file manager that connects to the various cloud services. This was not a problem in the past but now all decent file managers are infested by over-the-top ads. I had to uninstall both ES File Explorer and File Commander. They are literally like a virus now.
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Try Amaze File Manager.

anonimo said:
Include a file manager that connects to the various cloud services. This was not a problem in the past but now all decent file managers are infested by over-the-top ads. I had to uninstall both ES File Explorer and File Commander. They are literally like a virus now.
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Yes, ES file explorer is full of Ads and other unnecessary stuff

PalakMi said:
Yes, ES file explorer is full of Ads and other unnecessary stuff
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It was fine previously. But seems that they are also interested in earning money since they got enough familiarization.

vsriram92 said:
It was fine previously. But seems that they are also interested in earning money since they got enough familiarization.
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They have the right to earn money through apps, but they exaggerated in Ads

I think you people are getting off topic. An ad free file manager is not something that should be included by Honor. You people are some cheap basterds. Spend a few bucks if its that important to you.

Hemidroids said:
I think you people are getting off topic. An ad free file manager is not something that should be included by Honor. You people are some cheap basterds. Spend a few bucks if its that important to you.
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Take it easy friend , we're just giving our opinion, plus many of us can't purchase apps.

Hemidroids said:
I think you people are getting off topic. An ad free file manager is not something that should be included by Honor. You people are some cheap basterds. Spend a few bucks if its that important to you.
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Idiotic post, really. So what pre-installed apps are not for "cheap basterds"? Is the email app ok? Music player ok? Because all these can be bought for a few bucks.
What would be the difference between pre-installing these apps and pre-installing a decent file manager?

Can I get Google Assistant without root?

I tried out this guide for Marshmallow to get Google Assistant on my phone, but it looks like something's changed signature-wise in Nougat, because I get this error when I try to install the modded APK:
Code:
adb install -r Google/dist/Google.apk
3531 KB/s (48690418 bytes in 13.462s)
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES: Failed to collect certificates from /data/app/vmdl1063868361.tmp/base.apk: META-INF/CERT.SF indicates /data/app/vmdl1063868361.tmp/base.apk is signed using APK Signature Scheme v2, but no such signature was found. Signature stripped?]
I can't find a way to get around that, and I'm hoping maybe there's another method to get Google Assistant on my phone without root.
I have the H918, so I can root, but I'm going to be busy with school for the next few weeks, so I don't really want to wipe and risk bricking because I have to rush the process.

Zacharee1 said:
I tried out this guide for Marshmallow to get Google Assistant on my phone, but it looks like something's changed signature-wise in Nougat, because I get this error when I try to install the modded APK:
I can't find a way to get around that, and I'm hoping maybe there's another method to get Google Assistant on my phone without root.
I have the H918, so I can root, but I'm going to be busy with school for the next few weeks, so I don't really want to wipe and risk bricking because I have to rush the process.
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Need root. The new assistant is garbage anyway.
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs

BROKEN1981 said:
Need root. The new assistant is garbage anyway.
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It's better than Siri in everything I've compared, and it's fun to use too. I enjoy it a lot on my Note 4. Is this signature verification a new thing in Nougat, since the steps seem to work fine under Marshmallow?

Zacharee1 said:
It's better than Siri in everything I've compared, and it's fun to use too. I enjoy it a lot on my Note 4. Is this signature verification a new thing in Nougat, since the steps seem to work fine under Marshmallow?
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No it's not new because it used to do that to me on kit Kat and marshmallow if I wasn't rooted
Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

Subutek said:
No it's not new because it used to do that to me on kit Kat and marshmallow if I wasn't rooted
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I wonder why it works then... (On some devices)

Zacharee1 said:
I wonder why it works then... (On some devices)
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You might be thinking about Google now. The hot word "OK Google".
The new Google Assistant is a Pixel exclusive for now. It's garbage.
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs

BROKEN1981 said:
You might be thinking about Google now. The hot word "OK Google".
The new Google Assistant is a Pixel exclusive for now. It's garbage.
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No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.

Zacharee1 said:
No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.
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Well have fun with a sub par feature. OK Google works better. You can always use allo if you need it that badly. Or root and use the 1 click method.
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs

BROKEN1981 said:
Well have fun with a sub par feature. OK Google works better. You can always use allo if you need it that badly. Or root and use the 1 click method.
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Why do you hate it so much? Give me some real reasons instead of "it's bad." Allo doesn't include the games or the functionality. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that I'm holding off on rooting for now, so that's not gonna work.

Zacharee1 said:
No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/setup-google-assistant-one-click-root-t3494763
Since you are on Android N, no need for extra steps.
As I've told you, you can't get it with out root......root is your only option.
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/setup-google-assistant-one-click-root-t3494763
Since you are on Android N, no need for extra steps.
As I've told you, you can't get it with out root......root is your only option.
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The thread I was following indicates otherwise. I was looking for some troubleshooting possibilities or an explanation, not a deprecation of what I enjoy using.

Well, let me put it this way.... no.

The only way I know to get it is to edit the build.prop to spoof a Pixel. That, of course, requires root. It'll also break things that are LG dependent.
In the XDA newsfeed, there have been reports that some phones are not behaving well with the mod. Those same feeds report most of what you can achieve with Assistant can be done with Google Now and Allo. I can understand someone's desire to go for those things that can't be done with either Now or Allo.
For me, it doesn't yet pass the cost/benefit test. I'm keeping an eye on things, hoping a dev can incorporate Assistant within the stock ROM without losing the LG stuff. Maybe then I'll step up to the plate.

douger1957 said:
The only way I know to get it is to edit the build.prop to spoof a Pixel. That, of course, requires root. It'll also break things that are LG dependent.
In the XDA newsfeed, there have been reports that some phones are not behaving well with the mod. Those same feeds report most of what you can achieve with Assistant can be done with Google Now and Allo. I can understand someone's desire to go for those things that can't be done with either Now or Allo.
For me, it doesn't yet pass the cost/benefit test. I'm keeping an eye on things, hoping a dev can incorporate Assistant within the stock ROM without losing the LG stuff. Maybe then I'll step up to the plate.
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Well I know it's possible to do. hsbadr made Google Assistant the default on CM14.1 for the Note 4, without build.prop edits. It's also possible with the Xposed module (so once we get Xposed on Nougat, it'll be simple). It's also apparently possible with the guide I've been trying to follow, but it looks like that needs root too on Nougat for some reason.

Zacharee1 said:
Well I know it's possible to do. hsbadr made Google Assistant the default on CM14.1 for the Note 4, without build.prop edits. It's also possible with the Xposed module (so once we get Xposed on Nougat, it'll be simple). It's also apparently possible with the guide I've been trying to follow, but it looks like that needs root too on Nougat for some reason.
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So I"m wondering when you were tinkering did you remember to sign the apk when you finished?

markbencze said:
So I"m wondering when you were tinkering did you remember to sign the apk when you finished?
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Can't do that. The hack says to copy the META-INF folder from the old APK into the new one. Resigning just gives me the different signature error.

Zacharee1 said:
Can't do that. The hack says to copy the META-INF folder from the old APK into the new one. Resigning just gives me the different signature error.
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Hmm I'll have to look at this later on and see. I like assistant also

markbencze said:
Hmm I'll have to look at this later on and see. I like assistant also
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Thanks for taking the time
(I've reached my thanks limit apparently...)

Yes it's possible to add google assistant without root to LG V20.
https://beebom.com/how-enable-google-assistant-any-android-no-root/
or
http://www.xiaomitoday.com/get-google-assistant-on-marshmallow/
By now I read that google assistant is only available in USA and Germany.

[HELP THREAD] Ask any Questions [NOOB FRIENDLY]

Welcome everyone!​This thread has been created for extreme newbies/noobs and for their benefit. Not only noobs, but everyone is free to post questions and also give answers to those questions. Any type of question is allowed as long as it is related about the device. No off-topic discussions are allowed!
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!
Regards,
PoseidonKing

Hey I have a noob question - what's the point of this thread when this section is about questions?

poczynek said:
Hey I have a noob question - what's the point of this thread when this section is about questions?
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Hi
The Q/A section is for questions, sure! But newbies create individual threads for asking noob questions. Is it not better to create one single thread where noob questions can be posted? Also, every thread created by a newbie doesn't always get answered, creating garbage in the Q/A section. In such cases, I've seen some members creating duplicate threads with the same question but a different thread name. Thought it would be better to create a place where they can at least have hopes to get answers.
Hit Thanks if I Helped You!
Regards
PoseidonKing

Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.

Skebodan said:
Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.
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No, not removable. Unless you unassembled the phone...

Skebodan said:
Well I'll post here for the meantime, hopefully someone answers so i don't have to create a new thread.
Does the S8/S8+have replaceable/removable batteries?
Pull the battery, put in another. So on, so forth.
Monty informed me that all is well on the property
Thanks in advance.
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Samsung hasn't done removable batteries since the S6... and considering all the major manufacturers have made the decision to go the sealed batter route, at least on the high-end market, I don't see removable batteries coming back. :/
It's not AS bad if you plan on changing your phone every 1-2 years, BUT for those who keep their phones for 3+ years, it's a concern. However, most people seem to be on that 1-2 replacement cycle, so manufacturers go with the majority, vs the small subset of people who keep their phones for an extended period.

OK so I've had all the nexus phones since the GNex (except the 5X) and have been happily rooted and flashing ROMS, but I'm a noob as far as recent Samsung's go.
Today I impulse ordered a UK Snapdragon S8 (The device is EPIC in hand)..... What's the likelihood of root & custom roms happening? this could honestly make or break me taking delivery of the device

I presume this isn't multiuser, unless Samsung have changed approach. How do we make it so?

Good evening all,
I'm really excited about getting the S8 plus in a few weeks!! but I have a question, as I have had my brain numbed by the one for all iOS I have lost all knowledge of android and apps that are a must.
with my older android handsets i always had a file manager app that I can't remember what I used for but just know it was one first apps i installed. Anyone got and must haves for the latest android OS?
Running

Hi,guys recently got the s8plus i with like to know how much battery life gets saved by using power saving mode on is it major or less?and which one do you use,and also if using a darker theme saves more battery

andycat said:
I presume this isn't multiuser, unless Samsung have changed approach. How do we make it so?
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You can download kidsmode, which can set the phone into limited access environment for children. Also you can use Knox or use secure folder to set separate account with restricted access. But in personal device like a phone, most people carry in their pocket I don't see much demand for full multiuser setup similar to one on PC.
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running water said:
Good evening all,
I'm really excited about getting the S8 plus in a few weeks!! but I have a question, as I have had my brain numbed by the one for all iOS I have lost all knowledge of android and apps that are a must.
with my older android handsets i always had a file manager app that I can't remember what I used for but just know it was one first apps i installed. Anyone got and must haves for the latest android OS?
Running
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Phone comes preloaded with Facebook, Youtube and a whole Google set of apps. There are few file managers in Play store like ES file manager or Total Commander, but that's a personal preference. You may want to have something for backup, like Titanium, or PhoneInfo for information or 3C Toolbox for details on hardware settings etc. But IMO there is no must have APP, it all depends on your particular use and interest.

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How waterproof can it be?
It is there any method to clean the ports of the phone after sea water and sand?

Stupid questions?
Never used Android (iPhone users since day one).
Really want to move to Android while my friend wants to move to iPhone. So we can trade our phones.
She has S8 with T-Mobile (the phone is unlocked because she purchased it) and I have 7plus with Verizon.
She is willing to move to Verizon so my phone is perfect for her.
I read that her S8 can be flashed so it would work on Verizon.
Questions:
1) where can I obtain steps by steps to this procedure?
2) Functionally, is there anything Negative of flashing a TMobile to Verizon? One of my co-worker stated that you can't auto upgrade on the phone firmware down the road and there are glitches.
3) Is this the same as ROOT?
Thank you for your expertise.

After accepting the July security update from Tmobile,long pressing my home key no longer launches Google Assistant, Just Brings up Google Now. What gives?

Shutter Sound on the Unlocked Version of the Galaxy S8
Hi everyone. Noob to this forum and this is my first post.
My question is regarding the shutter sound on the camera. I have the US unlocked version of the phone (not carrier unlocked). I've made tinkers to it already (disabling permissions, etc.). But I noticed the option to turn off the camera's shutter sound is missing. Not sure if this is due to me tinkering or if the option is not even available on the unlocked version.
I went to Verizon today to play with their version, and it has the option to disable the sound.
Can anyone confirm that the stock unlocked version of the S8 indeed doesn't come with the option to turn off the shutter sound? I was going to do a hard reset to see if maybe I discabled something by accident, but would rather not go through the hassle of reconfiguring my device all over again.
Thanks in advance!

hi guys... i am really confused which phone to get. confused btw oneplus5 and S8. can you guys give your opinion on the S8 so it helps me to choose?
the only thing oneplus5 has better for me is the battery life and dual camera. how is the battery life for s8? how much screen on time are you getting with heavy usage?

Hello every one.
I own a french Galaxy S8 bought with SFR (a french carrier).
After certains phone calls (Voice mail, Customer Services) and if the other person hangs up ok google is not reconized anymore.
I tried to flash other firmware, reset the phone, unistall google, clear google data but that's not helping at all.
The only fix is to kill google app via the setting but it's stop working as soon you do a "bad" phone call.
My girlfriend's S7 have the same problem...
The only solution I found is to install newer versions that i can't find in the playstore of google app, play store and google play services taken form apkmirror. The issue is still here but I have to do more calls to trigger it. Strange fact but the last beta of the google app works worse than the previous (behave like the play store version).
I thought turning off the wifi will help because my S8 and my girlfriend S7 have this in common but it doesn't help.
I'm very perfectionist so i had search this issue from weeks but no solition found.
Sorry for my english, I'm French.
Any ideas ?
Have a nice day.

Acess root
I have a stupid and nobbie question: How to root the s8+? I dont want to install any roms, i need only to use titanium backup and sixaxis controller.

danieljin said:
I have a stupid and nobbie question: How to root the s8+? I dont want to install any roms, i need only to use titanium backup and sixaxis controller.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
Follow this guide here for steps to flash TWRP first. Follow it EXACTLY step by step and you will have no issues.
After TWRP is fully flashed correctly amd you can boot into TWRP then flash magisk v13.3 from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Again, follow all steps EXACTLY as they are posted and you should have no issues

Remove ads on 8.4 with Brevent

As the title states I setup brevent on my phone I was able to remove the lockscreen ads by 'breventing' the "Amazon Offers" system app.
One should also note the brevent takes some effort to start (needs a computer) but it stays on as long as you don't restart your phone.
Instructions:
You will have to go to settings and enable "show all apps"
Lock your phone, swipe away the ad, and voilia. no more ads.
There is a possibility that it may suck your battery... or it may improve it... I'll follow up after a few days

It is a shame that people update their phones before checking to see if they should or not. If you want to root or flash a phone, NEVER update it before researching what the updates do.

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It is a shame that people update their phones before checking to see if they should or not. If you want to root or flash a phone, NEVER update it before researching what the updates do.
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Yea but mistakes happen at times. I bought my blu to be a temp phone until the OnePlus 5 came out... Didn't expect the ads to be so annoying...

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There is a possibility that it may suck your battery... or it may improve it... I'll follow up after a few days
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Good news, the battery life is about the same. And maybe it's just my imagination but the phone seems slightly snappier.
For those of us who messed up and updated. This seems like the best option this far.
PS. If it works for you, you should probably donate to the developers of brevent (I am in no way affiliated to them but this has been a lifesaver for me)

ronaldgrn said:
Yea but mistakes happen at times. I bought my blu to be a temp phone until the OnePlus 5 came out... Didn't expect the ads to be so annoying...
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Debloater might be a simpler solution. I have not tested this one but a similar app , that I can't find the page for ,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294

mrmazak said:
Debloater might be a simpler solution. I have not tested this one but a similar app , that I can't find the page for ,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Debloater doesn't work anymore.