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Hi
i am always wondering why there is no Android ROM for this device?
isnt the HW nearly the same as within the nexus one?
i love the style of the HD2 but i also want to use android :/
i thought i could only be weeks to get android running on this phone, but it seems noone alse wants to?
why?
tia
have you search the forum yet before posting as this has been mentioned many times in the past
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=578575
personally I couldn't care less if they get it working. why buy a porsche and fit a ferrari engine?
lol, so fun, i scroled 2cm down and i found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=634070
man, plz search by urself first :/
Good afternoon everyone. I'm a total (and I mean TOTAL) novice and haven't a clue about hardware, software or firmware, so please be kind.
I bought a ZUK Z2 Pro off Ebay. I like it. It looks nice, it's pretty fast, the battery lasts ages, it's a good size in the palm of your hand and it's got loads of storage.
However, I live in the UK and it's come with this 1.9.104 ST version of ZUI which I believe is some custom ROM installed by resellers to make it compatible for international markets. It's terrible and doesn't do half of what the phone's supposed to do. What's worse, I believe there'll never be any updates on it, so it's likely to be extreme vulnerable from a security point of view. I want to be able to customise the phone so I get the type of functionality I used to get with my OnePlus One.
I'm not interested in becoming a programmer and I don't want to have to keep wiping my phone every time some new ROM comes along, but I just want a ROM that's not going to crash and at least alerts me when I've missed a call (which doesn't happen with the crappy ROM I have now). I want to get an update to Nougat when that comes to the Z2, but it looks like I won't be able to do that either given I don't get any OTA update notifications.
I'll need the Play Store integrated too, of course. Any advice or recommendations for a version that I can use, is in English and will deliver some updates when I need to get them?
Thanks in advance.
boygav said:
Good afternoon everyone. I'm a total (and I mean TOTAL) novice and haven't a clue about hardware, software or firmware, so please be kind.
I bought a ZUK Z2 Pro off Ebay. I like it. It looks nice, it's pretty fast, the battery lasts ages, it's a good size in the palm of your hand and it's got loads of storage.
However, I live in the UK and it's come with this 1.9.104 ST version of ZUI which I believe is some custom ROM installed by resellers to make it compatible for international markets. It's terrible and doesn't do half of what the phone's supposed to do. What's worse, I believe there'll never be any updates on it, so it's likely to be extreme vulnerable from a security point of view. I want to be able to customise the phone so I get the type of functionality I used to get with my OnePlus One.
I'm not interested in becoming a programmer and I don't want to have to keep wiping my phone every time some new ROM comes along, but I just want a ROM that's not going to crash and at least alerts me when I've missed a call (which doesn't happen with the crappy ROM I have now). I want to get an update to Nougat when that comes to the Z2, but it looks like I won't be able to do that either given I don't get any OTA update notifications.
I'll need the Play Store integrated too, of course. Any advice or recommendations for a version that I can use, is in English and will deliver some updates when I need to get them?
Thanks in advance.
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Use the cm Rom from Emmaus, on zukfans.eu. It's very stable. At the moment only the vibration isn't working.
MacLaughlin said:
Use the cm Rom from Emmaus, on zukfans.eu. It's very stable. At the moment only the vibration isn't working.
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Thanks Mac - which version am I looking for?
Much obliged.
boygav said:
Thanks Mac - which version am I looking for?
Much obliged.
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The last one. Don't know the date for sure. Just hit up the forum and you will find it.
boygav said:
Thanks Mac - which version am I looking for?
Much obliged.
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This one - https://emmaus.pro/?dir=Zuk Z2 Pro/CM13
Thanks guys - this is very helpful.
One more daft question for the experts: given the review of the regular ZUK Z2 (ie: not the Pro that I've got) I've read today on Trusted Reviews, which highlighted the same problems I have, is there any real issue with installing the regular official up-to-date version of ZUI from ZUK themselves, and then selecting English as a language?
If I did so, I presume that means I won't have the Google Play Store integrated? Assuming that's the case, is there a way round it?
Thanks again, and apologies if all of this is blindingly obvious to you guys. As I say, I'm pretty much a babe in the woods about this stuff (I once tried installing Oxygen OS on my OnePlus One and failed to the extent I just threw it in a cupboard and bought a new phone).
boygav said:
Thanks guys - this is very helpful.
One more daft question for the experts: given the review of the regular ZUK Z2 (ie: not the Pro that I've got) I've read today on Trusted Reviews, which highlighted the same problems I have, is there any real issue with installing the regular official up-to-date version of ZUI from ZUK themselves, and then selecting English as a language?
If I did so, I presume that means I won't have the Google Play Store integrated? Assuming that's the case, is there a way round it?
Thanks again, and apologies if all of this is blindingly obvious to you guys. As I say, I'm pretty much a babe in the woods about this stuff (I once tried installing Oxygen OS on my OnePlus One and failed to the extent I just threw it in a cupboard and bought a new phone).
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If you want to stick to zui, you could also head to zukfans.eu, there is a global rom with multilanguage and integrated Google play services
So, since November, is there a better suggestion for a stable, updateable ROM for ZUK2 PRO?
I find it very difficult to find one that is not broken. And I don't mind minor broken stuff like vibration, but things like camera or not being able to call, that's important.
I was collaborating with the one from Edgrr000 and emmaus in https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-lineageos-wip-t3551507 but it looks like it is abandoned now.
delawen said:
So, since November, is there a better suggestion for a stable, updateable ROM for ZUK2 PRO?
I find it very difficult to find one that is not broken. And I don't mind minor broken stuff like vibration, but things like camera or not being able to call, that's important.
I was collaborating with the one from Edgrr000 and emmaus in https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-lineageos-wip-t3551507 but it looks like it is abandoned now.
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thank god i'm not the only one finding that a €300+ device should just work and nothing else
Feel free to use the Stock rom. Everything work as it should do.
Or use at least this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/z2-pro-miui-8-touch-drivers-support-t3520833
As the first post says, I am also a novice and dont understand terms like flashing, rooting, TWRP, Qfil etc (I know I m dumb).
I had bought a zuk z2 pro, still on its way, from a supplier who installed a multilanguage custom rom. I tried to read threads here and on the zukfans eu and honestly I m getting more confused...some say stock rom is the best, others mention cyanogenmod etc.....All I need is the english language and google play...does that mean stock rom is enough? will it update automatically to nougat 7?...and another important question...how am I going to remove the custom rom to the stock rom? would that be safe? thanks
Stock ROM is Chinese and had some English translation. A load of things are still Chinese. So far I'm happy with mokee 7.1. A good translation and almost no Chinese stuff
just got mine today with global rom and android 6.0. The gallery app crashed all the time so i flashed it with stock rom and android 7.0. the stock rom has to much chinese for me so looking for a new rom. whats the best and most stable out there at this date?
after this very good tutorial, I finally got myself out of this zuk-whatever-it-is-OS... and I love Mokee.
running MK60.1-z2pro-170403-RELEASE.zip with ease and smile, and I do not think a sec to switch back to ZUI.
tnx, think i'll do that. can't get contacts from gmail to dialer or change launcher. i'll try mokee before i downgrade the phone to a musicplayer
@boygav, i suggest zui v2.3.044 ST very smooth, stable and fully functional...just root and remove chinese apps and u r good to go... I can guidde u if u need assistance
I recommend you the Mokee 7.1.1.
Everything work great (but no u-health and u-touch).
I made a tutorial to install this ROM from the beginning
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/how-to/howto-install-mokee-7-1-1-unofficial-t3582686
ROM page :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/rom-share-lr-team-zuk-z2row-z2-pro-t3567710
Why not use easily official download site?!
https://download.mokeedev.com/?device=z2pro
Every time up2date and no need to uplaod anywhere!
When I installed my Mokee, there was no Official Mokee version.
So now you can installed the nightly one from official download. But I don't know if everything works well like the unofficial.
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@boygav, i suggest zui v2.3.044 ST very smooth, stable and fully functional...just root and remove chinese apps and u r good to go... I can guidde u if u need assistance
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Apologies for the delay guys. Nick - I may well take you up on your offer. The security on this ROM is pretty hopeless - I was being spammed really badly with pop-ups the other day there (and it was nothing I'd downloaded or installed either - my browsing history is pretty spotless, I like to think). Seemed the phone had just installed something overnight.
If you have an absolute idiot's guide to installing this and what the hell rooting actually involves, I'd be most grateful.
Many thanks.
Hey everybody! I rooted so many devices in my life, like Asus, Motorola, etc, but this is my first Samsung device, and I want to know: root is a good idea on Galaxy A9 Pro? I know that I can't acess knox and Samsung Pay again with root, but I don't care, I mean: The performance and battery continuous the same thing? Thanks!
A9pro root is possible.. TWRP also is present. But only 1 custom rom is there. No dev support for A9pro otherwise. So better stay stock if you can. As far as battery life is concerned, go with Package Disabler Pro for better results.
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A9pro root is possible.. TWRP also is present. But only 1 custom rom is there. No dev support for A9pro otherwise. So better stay stock if you can. As far as battery life is concerned, go with Package Disabler Pro for better results.
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Totally agree with you mate.
As you`ve mentioned actually there is no development for this beast. And Sammy has also almost zero support for this device (not even Nougat update yet. still on MM!) Though I`ve rooted my device (usually as I always do with every devices). But obviously with stock MM.
BTW, I`ve searched a lot in web, but can`t find any device like this one, which has a great XDA support. Have you any idea ?
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Totally agree with you mate.
As you`ve mentioned actually there is no development for this beast. Though I`ve rooted my device (usually as I always do with every devices). But obviously with stock.
BTW, I`ve searched a lot in web, but can`t find any device like this one, which has a great XDA support. Have you any idea ?
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Mi Max Prime is a good option. Actually the battery of MiMax is lasting longer than a9pro in all stock.
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Totally agree with you mate.
As you`ve mentioned actually there is no development for this beast. And Sammy has also almost zero support for this device (not even Nougat update yet. still on MM!) Though I`ve rooted my device (usually as I always do with every devices). But obviously with stock MM.
BTW, I`ve searched a lot in web, but can`t find any device like this one, which has a great XDA support. Have you any idea ?
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M8, you have rooted haven't you. After rooting, what changes have you made? Care to share please...
(Also, oneplus 3t is a good option as far as dev support is concerned, but battery only 3400mah)
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M8, you have rooted haven't you. After rooting, what changes have you made? Care to share please...
(Also, oneplus 3t is a good option as far as dev support is concerned, but battery only 3400mah)
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Thanks mate for your sharing.
Mi Max Prime is a good phone, but the only issue is Hybrid Sim. Can`t use it with Dusl sim and SD card. I need dual sim with dedicated memory slot.
OP3T is alsao a very good choice. But battery is only 3400mah (as you`ve mentioned). I`ve read somewhere in web that OP5 is comming (though I think it`ll be more expensive). I think getting a device according to need is really very hard.
Now come to your point - after rooting I`ve installed Xposed with some modules, audio mod, S8 launcher, Xwidget app etc. Searching some ported S8 apps (theme centre, clock package, gallery etc) for installing. I`ve tried S8 Themestore app, but it`s not working. This is my setup for my A9 Pro right now. It would be very nice if there is a ported working AOD app of S7/S8 (like A7 - 2017, C9 Pro). Though it`s not possible right now. Coz there is no custom kernel/ Rom released for our A9 Pro yet. As it is a kernel related feature, this app is not ported by any Dev yet. I think it`s an excellent device, but there is no development for this device. That`s why I`m thinking to switch over to other device. But can`t find any device aqccording to my need yet.
True. Aod would be nice. Have tried playstore alternatives but those don't work as good as s7/s8 aod. + battery drain. Even nougat won't bring aod to us. Sad.
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True. Aod would be nice. Have tried playstore alternatives but those don't work as good as s7/s8 aod. + battery drain. Even nougat won't bring aod to us. Sad.
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You`re right mate.I`ve tried many customization app from PS. But almost each app has the common issue - that is battery drain. That`s why it`s always better to have this type of custozation app as rom - native.
BTW, have you any idea about when our A9 pro will get official Nougat ? Or whether it`ll get or not ?
A5 already has got, but A9 pro not yet.
Really confusing Sammy. :silly:
Was about to talk on nougat. It's such policies of samsung that makes me mad. A5 gets it first not a9pro. (A7 too now)
Did you happen to use substratum theming? Any idea? Will it work now that you are rooted?
Regarding dual sim issues of mi max, go for 128gb prime & use dual sims. I used to do that.
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Was about to talk on nougat. It's such policies of samsung that makes me mad. A5 gets it first not a9pro. (A7 too now)
Did you happen to use substratum theming? Any idea? Will it work now that you are rooted?
Regarding dual sim issues of mi max, go for 128gb prime & use dual sims. I used to do that.
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Well said mate. :good:
Undoubtedly sam`s policies are very strange and it can make anybody mad.
A5, A7 has got official android N and good XDA supports too. I `don`t know why ? May be these are the most popular devices in A Series. Really sometimes I feel very disapoint about A9 pro. There is no development atall, even after a year !
BTW, do you have Mi Max Prime still now ?
If so, as an user, what is your feedback about this one ? Is it really a good substitute of A9 pro ? Would you share your feedback/personal experiences with me ? I think it`s better to use PM instead of this thread.
And for Substratum theming - I think it`s a theme engine based on CM, and we can`t use it in TW-based rom (may be I`m wrong). I`ve to studdy about this. But really it`s a good thing for our A9 pro, if We can use it.
Hey Guys!
I am in a bit of pickle with both phones and i need your advise which is valuable to me as you guys are already using one of the both devices, so guys which one you suggest me to buy K20 or K20 Pro and i know K20 Pro have SD855.
P.S also tell me how are the both phones development wise (Custom roms etc)
Thanks
Buy one of them...
We don't know what you need, so maybe some more info? I use phone mostly to call, send SMS, WhatsApp, gps, browser and with stock miui it's just fine, after some mods and with custom ROM it's great. PPSSPP and fpse is working on high without hiccups
I suggest you buy the best phone that you can afford, whichever it is.
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I suggest you buy the best phone that you can afford, whichever it is.
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Affording isn't a factor for me so
yaro666 said:
Buy one of them...
We don't know what you need, so maybe some more info? I use phone mostly to call, send SMS, WhatsApp, gps, browser and with stock miui it's just fine, after some mods and with custom ROM it's great. PPSSPP and fpse is working on high without hiccups
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I need new roms that's why i asked about development LOL i also use my phone for all those things you mentioned and more
Get pro, more roms, more power. If price has no difference for you don't bother
Go with pro.
Better Phone over all, the white is gorgeous, many, MANY more ROMs, Kernels and TWRPS (even ORIGINAL Orange Fox). Only get the T if you really like the phone and can't by any mean get the Pro.
Neither is worth it. Buy Oneplus 7 Pro. Much better devices with better community. I made a mistake by purchasing the Mi9T.
I recently made the switch from the 8 Pro to the Z Fold 2. While I love Samsung's hardware, I find their UI to be appalling in many regards and try to make it more stock Android using themes and what not than anything else.
I also installed OP's Android 11 beta while on the 8 Pro and loved it. I know it's a point of contention for many people, but it's a fresh new look and I dig it. One thing that I particularly loved was the dialer app. I loved everything about it and was wondering if it's possible now, or will be possible in the future to install it as an apk as we are able to install Google's dialer as an apk right now?
Thank you all!
Hate to be the one digging up dead threads, but did you ever figure this out? I have a similar issue and really want to find out the solution. I found this thread that might be helpful, but I haven't tested it yet.