The rapid spread of smartphones, which has already become the famous company MEIZU, continues today. But the models of past years do not lose their attractiveness, which is facilitated by the support of the relevance of the software part of the manufacturer's devices by releasing regular updates to the Flyme proprietary Android shell. And the developers of custom OS options are not sitting idly by. Let's consider the possibilities of interacting with the system software of the balanced and very popular Meizu M2 Mini model - the firmware of the device.
Keeping the Flyme operating system of the phone in question up to date, you don't have to worry about the performance of all modern Android applications - the proprietary MEIZU shell demonstrates stability and wide functionality, and also has a number of advantages over other solutions. In addition, the M2 Mini smartphone is one of the latest variants released by Meizu, which can be unlocked by the bootloader, which makes it feasible to install custom firmware.
Whatever the result, that is, the version of Android installed in the device after carrying out the manipulations described below, is not the goal, you should take into account:
All operations described in this material are performed by the user at their own peril and risk. The author of the article and the administration of the resource site are not responsible for the possible negative consequences of following the instructions and the lack of the desired result!
Before reflashing any Android device, you should take some time to prepare for the operation - install the necessary components and applications on the PC, as well as get all the necessary files. A correctly conducted preparatory stage predetermines the success of the procedure, and also ensures the smooth flow of all processes and their effectiveness.
Drivers and operating modes
Even if a personal computer will not be used to manipulate the Meizu M2 Mini (the methodology of separate methods for reinstalling Android allows this), before interfering with the software part of the smartphone, you should check whether the drivers for the device are installed in the existing PC. In the event of unforeseen situations during operations or later, this will allow you to quickly correct errors and restore the model's performance.
There are usually no problems with the installation of components for pairing Meizu M2 Mini and a PC - a set of drivers is integrated into any official smartphone firmware, but just in case, the package with the necessary files is available for download at the link:
To install all the necessary components, the most correct way would be the following:
- In order to avoid problems when installing components for pairing a PC and the device in question, before further manipulations, you must deactivate the driver digital signature verification in Windows. To this end, follow one of the instructions provided in the article at the following link:
- Turn on the mode on the device "USB debugging"... Its activation may be required, for example, when receiving root rights.
- Connect your smartphone to PC and open "Device Manager".
Install if there is no driver for the device "Android Composite ADB Interface" manually from the catalog obtained from the link above, or from the built-in CD-disk.
To activate the virtual CD, slide the notification curtain down on the phone screen, select "Connected as ...."and then check the option "Built-in CD-ROM",
which will eventually open access to all the files you need from your PC.
- After completing the above, turn off the device and start it in recovery mode. To do this, hold down the keys simultaneously "Volume +" and "Nutrition" until the logo appears on the screen "MEIZU"followed by the button "Turning on" should be released.
After loading the recovery environment, the device screen will look like in the photo above (2). Connect M2 Mini to PC. As a result of the correct identification of the device in recovery mode by the computer, in "Explorer" Windows drive should appear Recovery.
Exit the recovery and start the device in normal mode by tapping on the button "Restart".
Meizu M2 Mini versions, firmware download
MEIZU usually divides its own devices into several versions, depending on which market - Chinese or international - they are intended for, there is also a gradation according to Chinese telecom operators. As for the M2 Mini model, there are as many as seven (!) Possible options - devices are characterized by different hardware identifiers and, accordingly, are equipped with different firmware with indices I / G, A, U, C, Q, M, ABOUT.
Without delving into the differences between the system software for the M2 Mini, we note that for operation by Russian-speaking users, shells with the index "G" and it is the installation of such firmware that, in most cases, is the purpose of manipulating the device.
Let's conditionally divide all M2 Mini into "Chinese" and "international". The simplest method to find out which version has fallen into the hands of the user is to launch the smartphone in recovery mode. If the points of the recovery environment are written in English (1) - the device is "international", if there are hieroglyphs (2) - "Chinese".
In the first case, there should be no problems with installing G-versions of the OS into the device, but if you have a "Chinese" M2 Mini, you may need to change the device identifier before installing a system with Russian language and other advantages. The firmware of a smartphone with any index for the "international" version of the system is described in "Method 2" below in the article.
It is best to download the software for the device in question from the official website. Links to pages containing software packages:
All files used in the process of carrying out the procedures from the examples below in the article can be downloaded from the links located in the description of the manipulation methods.
Superuser Privileges
In general, root rights are not required for the firmware and further trouble-free operation of Meizu M2 Mini. But when changing the identifier, creating a full-fledged backup and other manipulations, you cannot do without special privileges. Obtaining Superuser rights on the device in question is not difficult and can be done in two ways.
The official method for obtaining root rights
Meizu provides its smartphone users with the ability to root without resorting to third-party tools, i.e. officially. The only thing that needs to be done in advance is to register a Flyme account and log into the account from the phone.
The method works only on Flyme 4 and Flyme 6, for the 5th version of the proprietary MEIZU OS the following is not applicable!
Getting root rights through KingRoot
The second effective way to equip Meise M2 Mini with root rights is to use the KingRoot tool. The tool successfully allows you to root the model on any firmware and does not require a Meizu account.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
Backing up information
Since deleting all data from the phone's memory during the firmware process is almost a prerequisite for the successful functioning of the system in the future, before interfering with the software part, it is necessary to save all the information that may be needed later in a backup copy. Creating a backup can be done by one of several methods.
It should be noted that the developers of the proprietary Android shell Flyme, under which all Meizu devices work, have provided ample opportunities in their system for creating full-fledged backups of user information. The tool is available to all owners of M2 Mini and works quite effectively, so its use can be recommended in the first place.
Ideally, you should use a microSD card installed in your smartphone to save a backup.
Subsequently, it is easy to restore everything that was deleted, acting by analogy with creating a backup, but after starting the tool, select the backup copy and click "Reestablish".
Firmware
After preparation, you can proceed to the firmware of the device. As with almost any Android device, the Meizu M2 Mini system software can be reinstalled using several methods. The first method of manipulation from the ones presented below will suit almost all users of the device, the second will come in handy for owners of copies intended for sale in China, and the third should be contacted if there is a desire to change the official Flyme OS to a third-party solution - custom.
Method 1: Factory Recovery Environment
The simplest and most acceptable way to reinstall, update and rollback the FlymeOS version for owners of the "international" Meizu M2 Mini is to use the "native" recovery pre-installed by the manufacturer in each device. The example below installs the official Android shell Flyme OS version 6.2.0.0G, - the last one at the time of creating the material.
- Be sure to charge your M2 Mini battery to at least 80%. Upload file "Update.zip"containing the system software for installation and, NOT RENAMING it, put the package in the root of your internal storage. If the device does not boot into Android, proceed to the next step without copying the package.
- Run Meiza M2 Mini in recovery environment mode. How to get into recovery is described above in the article. If the firmware file was not copied to the phone memory earlier, connect the device to the USB port of the PC and transfer "Update.zip" to a removable disk Recoverydefined in "Explorer".
- As you can see, there are only two options on the Meizu factory recovery screen - we set a mark in the checkbox near "System upgrade"... Concerning "Clear Data" - functions of clearing memory from all data before installing the system, it is also recommended to check the box here.
When the Flyme version is rolled back to an earlier version than the one installed in the smartphone, the clearing of the sections is required! When updating, it is done at the request of the user, but, again, it is recommended!
- Click the button "Start", which will call the procedure for first checking the file with the software, and then installing it. Processes are filled with progress bars and do not require user intervention.
- When the files are transferred to the desired partitions, the phone will reboot into the recovery environment. Click the button "Restart".
- The first system startup after installing the system software takes longer than usual. The initialization procedure is characterized by the longest duration, accompanied by an inscription on the screen with a percentage counter - Application Optimization.
- The completion of the Flyme installation process can be considered the appearance of the shell screen with the choice of the interface language. Determine the basic parameters of the system.
- A reinstalled and / or updated system can be used!
Additionally. Google services in FlymeOS
The policy of the developers of the proprietary Android shell FlymeOS, which runs Meizu smartphones, does not imply the initial integration of Google services and applications into the firmware. In other words, by reinstalling the official Android on the Meizu M2 Mini "cleanly", the user will discover the absence of the usual features after starting the system. However, it will not be difficult to correct the situation. Please do the following.
Method 2: Installing G-firmware on "Chinese" apparatus
As mentioned above, the abundance of M2 Mini versions can serve as some obstacle in the process of installing international firmware containing Russian. If the need to reinstall the OS arises on a device with a preinstalled system characterized by an index other than "G"most likely, you will need to change the hardware identifier in advance.
This manipulation in the example below is performed on a device running firmware 4.5.4.2A, on other assemblies the functionality of the method is not guaranteed!
- Install FlymeOS 4.5.4.2Afollowing the recommendations from "Method 1" above in the article. The fact that there are hieroglyphs in the description of the recovery options should not be confusing - the meaning of the actions performed as a result of calling the functions is the same as in the example above!
- Download the archive containing everything you need to change the device ID - specialized script.Android Apps Kinguser, BETA-SuperSU-v2.49, BusyBox and Terminal.
After receiving the package, unpack it, and place the resulting directory in the internal memory of Meizu M2 Mini. File "Chid.sh" copy to the root of the internal file storage.
- Get root rights. You can do this in one of the ways described at the beginning of the article, but the easiest way is to go the following way:
- Install the app BusyBox Installer and run it.
Grant Superuser privileges upon request, wait for the component to finish loading "Smart Install"then press "Installation" and await the completion of equipping the device with console utilities.
- The last tool on the list that you need to change the MEIZU M2 Mini ID is "Terminal emulator"... Run the file "Terminal_1.0.70.apk", wait until the installation of the tool is complete and run it.
- Write su in the terminal and then press "Enter" on the virtual keyboard. Grant the program Superuser rights by clicking "Allow" in the appeared request window.
- Run the command with the following syntax: sh /sdcard/chid.sh in Terminal. You will get the result almost instantly - in the process of executing the script commands, the console answers confirming the success of the operation appear: "Now you have intl phone id \u003d 57851402", "Now you have intl model id \u003d M81H", "Now you have intl id string \u003d international_of".
- Reboot your smartphone. This completes the change of the hardware ID of Meizu M2 Mini.
After completing the above steps, the manipulations to change the identifier, Meizu M2 Mini "turns" into an international model M81H on which you can install firmware with indices G and I any versions. OS installation is carried out by following the instructions Method 1: Factory Recovery Environmentdescribed above in this material.
Method 3: Custom firmware
In the case when the proprietary Flyme shell does not satisfy the user by any criteria, modified unofficial versions of the OS come to the rescue, of which a rather large number has been released for the device in question. These solutions completely transform the software appearance of the smartphone, and also allow you to get the 6th and 7th Android on the Meise M2 Mini.
A custom installation requires a few steps and a fairly extensive set of tools. All manipulations according to the instructions below are performed on Meizu M2 Mini with FlymeOS installed 4.5.4.2A... Download the software of this version from the link available in the description "Method 2" and install "Method 1" of this material, and then proceed to the implementation of the following, having previously studied the instructions from start to finish and weighing your own strengths and capabilities, and also fully understanding what you have to do!
All tools and files used in the example below are taken from the folder obtained as a result of unzipping the package "UNLOCK_BOOT.rar" , we will not return to this question!
Step 1: unlock the bootloader
Before you can install a modified recovery, and then a different from the official firmware, you need to unlock the bootloader (bootloader) of the device. To complete the procedure on Meizu M2 Mini, follow the step by step following instruction.
Attention! In the process of unlocking the bootloader, all data contained in the internal memory of the device will be destroyed! Preliminary backup is required!
- Make sure you have ADB drivers on your system. For this:
- Install Android ADB Key app by running the file "Adb + key.exe"
and following the instructions of the installer.
- Follow steps 2-5 of the instruction "Method 2: Installing G-firmware on "Chinese" devices "described above in this material. That is, get root rights, install "SuperSU", "BusyBox" and "Terminal".
- Place the file "Unlock_bootloader.sh" to the root of MEIZU M2 Mini internal memory.
- Run on your smartphone Terminal Emulator and run the su command. Grant the facility root rights.
- Enter the command sh /sdcard/unlock_bootloader.sh into the console and click "Enter" on the virtual keyboard. The result of the command execution should be a terminal response as in the screenshot below (2). If the picture matches, the operation completed successfully.
- Return to Windows and copy the directory "ADB_Fastboot" to the root of the disk "C:", then open the resulting folder.
- While holding down the key "Shift" on the keyboard, right-click on a free area of \u200b\u200bthe directory "ADB_Fastboot"... In the context menu that appears, select the option "Open command window".
- Executing the previous point will bring up the Windows console. Connect the M2 Mini to the USB port, if disconnected, and write the adb reboot bootloader command in the console. Confirm execution with the key "Enter" on keyboard.
The device will start to reboot into the mode "Fastboot", as a result of which his screen will turn black, and an inscription in small print will appear below "FASTBOOT Mode ...".
IMPORTANT! Do not disconnect the phone from the PC during this and subsequent unlocking steps and do not close the command line!
- In the console write the command fastboot oem unlock and press "Enter".
- After executing the command, a warning about the risks of unlocking the bootloader will appear on the device screen. Confirmation of the intention to unlock the bootloader is the impact on the key "Volume +" smartphone. Refusal to perform manipulation - "Volume-".
- Press the volume up button and wait 5-10 seconds until the mode selection menu appears on the screen. Despite the fact that the bootloader is already unlocked, at this step, the smartphone stops responding to keystrokes. This is a standard situation, hold the button "Nutrition" until the device turns off.
- Call the factory recovery by holding down the keys at the same time "Volume +" and "Nutrition" on a device that is cyclically rebooted as a result of the above actions. In the recovery environment, without changing anything, tap on the button "Start"... The smartphone will display an error message - a missing package with system software. Click on "Restart".
- Now Flyme will boot normally, but since during the unlocking process, a factory reset was performed, you will have to re-configure the initial shell and then re-enable the mode "USB Debbuging" to take the next step towards installing a custom OS in the Meise M2 Mini.
Step 2: Installing the modified recovery
Almost all custom Android skins are installed through modified recovery. The best solution for most devices today is TeamWin Recovery (TWRP), and for Meizu M2 Mini there is a perfectly functioning environment assembly, we will install it.
After the first launch of the environment, for convenience, select the Russian-language interface, and then slide the switch "Allow changes" to modify the system partition to the right. Everything is ready for further work with TWRP and the installation of unofficial firmware.
Step 3: Install custom OS
After the Meizu M2 Mini bootloader is unlocked and the device is equipped with a modified recovery environment, installing custom OS and replacing one such solution with any other is a matter of several minutes. The whole procedure is performed as a whole by a standard method, which is described in detail in the following material.
As an example, below is the installation of one of the most popular custom skins for the M2 Mini, developed by Xiaomi, probably the main competitor of Meizu in the Android device market. The OS is called MIUI and is ported to the device in question by several development teams and individual enthusiastic users. On the whole, almost all variants function very well on the device.
The rapid distribution and growing popularity of smartphones from the Chinese brand Meizu are associated not only with an excellent price / performance ratio, but also with the presence of the proprietary operating system FlymeOS based on Android in the devices, under which all the manufacturer's devices work. Let's consider how this OS is updated, reinstalled and replaced with custom firmware on one of the most popular models from Meizu - the M2 Note smartphone.
Before proceeding to the procedure for reinstalling the system software, it should be noted that the process of updating and reinstalling the firmware on Meizu devices is one of the safest and easiest in comparison with Android devices of other brands.
There is some risk of damage to the software part only when installing modified solutions from third-party developers. In this case, one should not forget about the following.
The owner of the smartphone independently decides on carrying out certain procedures with the device and is also independently responsible for the results and consequences! The site administration and the author of the article are not responsible for the possible negative consequences of user actions!
Until the moment when the procedure for installing the system software in Meizu M2 Note is started, you should find out what firmware is installed in the device and determine the ultimate goal of manipulating the device, that is, the version of the system that will be installed.
At the moment, there are such firmwares for Meizu M2 Notes:
- G (Global) - software installed by the manufacturer in smartphones intended for sale on the international market. Software with the G index is the best solution for users of the Russian-speaking region, since in addition to the appropriate localization, the firmware is not replete with Chinese applications and services that are unnecessary in most cases, and can also be equipped with Google programs.
- I (International) is the old designation for the Global firmware, which was used to classify software based on the outdated and practically unused Flyme OS 4.
- A (Universal) is a universal type of system software that can be found in M2 Note devices intended for both the international and Chinese markets. Depending on the version, it may not be characterized by the presence of Russian localization, there are Chinese services and applications.
- U (Unicom), C (China Mobile) - types of system for users living and using Meizu smartphones in the island part of China (U) and inside the rest of the PRC (C). There is no Russian language, like Google services / applications, the system is replete with Chinese services and applications.
To determine the type and version of the operating system installed on the device, do the following.
Where to get firmware
The manufacturer Meizu provides the ability to download firmware from its own official resources. To get the latest FlymeOS packages for M2 Note, you can use the following links:
All packages and tools used in the examples below are available for download from the links that can be found in the corresponding instructions in this material.
Training
Correct preparation predetermines the success of almost any event, and the process of installing software in Meizu M2 Note is no exception. To achieve the desired results, do the following.
Drivers
As for pairing Meizu M2 Note with a computer, the phone usually does not provide its users with any problems with this issue. The drivers necessary for interaction between the device and the PC are integrated into the factory firmware and are most often installed automatically.
If the automatic installation of the necessary components is not performed, you should use the virtual CD-disk built into the device's memory, which contains the installer.
In case M2 Note does not load into Android, and the use of the built-in SD is impossible, the contents of the latter can be downloaded from the link:
Flyme account
By purchasing a Meizu device that operates under the Flyme proprietary shell, you can count on the opportunity to take advantage of a fairly developed ecosystem of applications and services created by the smartphone developer. The firmware requires a Flyme account.
Note that registering an account and entering it into the phone greatly simplifies obtaining root rights, as well as creating a backup copy of user data. This will be discussed below, but in general we can say that a Flyme account is necessary for every owner of a device. You can register an account directly from your smartphone, but, for example, on Chinese versions of FlymeOS, this can be difficult. Therefore, it will be most correct to carry out the process of creating an account from a PC.
- Open the page for registering a new account by clicking on the link:
- Fill in the field for entering the phone number by selecting the country code from the drop-down list, and entering the numbers manually. Then press "Click to pass" and perform a simple task "You are not a robot." After that, the button becomes active. "Register now", press it.
- We are waiting for an SMS with a verification code,
which we enter in the appropriate field on the page of the next registration step, and then click "NEXT".
- The next step is to come up with and enter in the field "Password" password for the account, and then click "SUBMIT".
- The profile management page will open, where you can set a meaningful nickname and avatar (1), change your password (2), add an email address (3) and security questions to restore access (4).
- We set the account name (Account Name), which will be needed to enter on the smartphone:
Please note that as a result of the manipulation, we get a login to access the Flyme account of the form [email protected], which is both a login and an email in the Meizu ecosystem.
- On the smartphone, open the device settings and go to the item "Flyme account" ("Flyme Account") section "Account" ("Account"). Next, click Login / Register ("Login / Register"), then enter the Account Name (upper field) and password (lower field) specified during registration. Push "Log in" ("INPUT").
- This completes the creation of an account.
Backup
When flashing any device, a situation arises when all data contained in its memory, including user information (contacts, photos and videos, installed applications, etc.), will be deleted is a standard and quite common case.
To prevent the loss of important information, you must back it up. As for Meizu M2 Note, creating a backup can be done in various ways. For example, you can use one of the ways to save information before flashing Android devices from the article:
In addition, the manufacturer created a good tool for backing up important data of the user of Meizu smartphones without using third-party tools. Using the capabilities of the Fly account, you can fully or partially save a copy of almost all your data, including system settings, installed applications, contacts, messages, call history, calendar data, photos.
Additionally. Synchronization with the Meizu cloud.
In addition to creating a local backup, Meizu allows you to synchronize basic user data with its own cloud service, and, if necessary, restore information by simply logging into your Fly-account. To carry out continuous automatic synchronization, do the following.
Getting root rights
To perform serious manipulations with the system software of Meizu M2 Note, you need Superuser rights. For the owners of the device in question, who have registered a Flyme account, the procedure does not provide any difficulties and is carried out by the following official method.
Additionally. In the event that the use of the Flyme account and the official method of obtaining root rights is impossible for any reason, you can use the KingRoot application. Manipulations through the program carried out in order to obtain Superuser rights are described in the material:
Replacing an identifier
When switching from software versions intended for use in China to Global firmware, you will need to change the hardware identifier. By following the steps below, the "Chinese" Meizu M2 Note turns into a "European" device, in which you can install software containing Russian, Google services and other advantages.
- Make sure that the device has Superuser rights.
- Install the Terminal Emulator for Android application in one of the following ways:
- Download the archive containing a special script to change the Meizu M2 Note identifier.
- Unpack the package with the script and place the file chid.sh to the root of the smartphone's internal memory.
- Launch "Terminal emulator"... We write the su command and press "Enter" on the virtual keyboard.
We give the application root-rights - button "Allow" in the request window and "Still Allow" in the warning window.
- The result of executing the command above should be the change of the $ symbol to # in the input line of the terminal commands. We write the command sh /sdcard/chid.sh and click "Enter"... After that, the device will restart automatically and start with a new identifier.
- To verify that everything went well, you must complete the above two steps again. If the identifier is suitable for installing the global version of the OS, the terminal will display a corresponding notification.
Firmware
Below are two possible ways to install, update and rollback to an earlier version of the official FlymeOS in Meizu M2 Note, as well as instructions for installing modified (custom) solutions. Before performing the manipulations, you should study the instructions for the selected method from start to finish and prepare everything you need.
Method 1: Factory recovery
This official method of installing the system is the most preferable from the point of view of safety of use. Using this method, you can update FlymeOS, as well as rollback to earlier versions. In addition, the method can be an effective solution if the device does not boot into Android.
In the example below, the FlymeOS 5.1.6.0G version is installed on a device with FlymeOS 5.1.6.0A and a previously changed identifier.
- Download the system software package. The archive used in the example is available for download at the link:
- Without renaming, copy the file update.zip to the root of the internal memory of the device.
- Boot into the recovery. To do this, on the off Meizu M2 Note, hold down the volume up button and, while holding it, press the power key. After vibration "Turning on" let go, and "Volume +" hold until the screen appears as in the photo below.
- In the event that the update package was not copied to the internal memory of the device before entering the recovery, you can connect the smartphone in recovery mode to the PC with a USB cable and transfer the file with the system to the device memory without loading into Android. With this connection option, the smartphone is detected by the computer as a removable disk Recovery with a capacity of 1.5 GB, into which you need to copy the package "Update.zip"
- We set a mark in the paragraph "Clear data"that involves cleaning up data.
If you update the version and use a package with the same type of firmware to install as the one already installed, you do not need to clean up, but in general, this operation is highly recommended.
- Push the button "Start"... This will start the procedure for checking the software package, and then start the process of installing it.
- We are waiting for the installation of the new version of Flaim to finish, after which the smartphone will automatically reboot into the updated system. You just need to wait for the installed components to initialize.
- It remains to carry out the initial configuration of the shell, if the data was cleared,
Method 2: Built-in update installer
This method of installing system software in Meizu M2 Note is the simplest possible. In general, it can be recommended for updating the FlymeOS version on fully functional smartphones.
When using the method, all the data contained in the smartphone is saved, unless otherwise specified by the user before starting the update installation. In the example below, the official FlymeOS 6.1.0.0G firmware is installed over the 5.1.6.0G version installed in the first way.
Method 3: custom firmware
The technical characteristics of Meizu M2 Not allow third-party developers to create, and device owners to install and use very functional versions of system software, which are based on modern versions of Android, including 7.1 Nougat. The use of such solutions allows you to get the latest software without waiting for the developer to release an update to the official FlymeOS shell (it is likely that this will not happen at all, because the model in question is not the most recent).
For Meizu M2 Note, many modified operating systems have been released, based on the solutions of such well-known development teams as CyanogenMod, Lineage, MIUI Team, as well as ordinary enthusiastic users. All such solutions are installed in the same way and require the following steps for their installation. Follow the instructions carefully!
Unlocking the bootloader
Before it becomes possible to install modified recovery and custom firmware into Meise M2 Notes, the device bootloader must be unlocked. It is assumed that before the procedure, FlymeOS 6 is installed on the device and root rights have been obtained. If this is not the case, you should follow the steps of one of the system installation methods described above.
As a tool for unlocking the Meizu M2 Note bootloader, an almost universal flasher for MTK devices SP FlashTool is used, as well as a set of specially prepared image files. The archive with everything you need is downloaded from the link:
If you have no experience with SP FlashTool, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the material describing the basic concepts and goals of the procedures performed through the application.
Meizu smartphones are gaining popularity in the global market more and more rapidly. Their devices are in incredible demand. In Android smartphones, you often have to change the firmware. This is explained by the fact that the Android operating system does not prohibit the user from performing various manipulations with the software shell, so inexperienced users can harm their device. Therefore, the knowledge of how to reflash Meise's smartphones will be useful to many. From the very beginning, I want to say that the Meizu M2 Note firmware changes very easily in comparison with other Android smartphones. You will receive instructions on how to do this below.
I would like to say right away that the firmware on the Meise M2 is changing quite quickly. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the devices of the Chinese company have a Flyme shell on board.
You can reflash smartphones in a couple of ways: with and without a computer. The actions for these two methods will be very similar, therefore it will be equally easy both when flashing through the device itself, and when using a PC.
Download firmware from the official website
The most secure system firmware is available on the manufacturer's website. To download the firmware file, just go to the official Meizu website and find the latest firmware version for your phone model. After downloading the file, you need to upload it to the root folder of your smartphone.
There is no guarantee that you will be able to install everything, and that the firmware will work properly. But as practice shows, even those who have never done this can reflash devices from Meise.
When you find and download the official firmware version to your smartphone, a file named “Update.zip” will be downloaded to you, as the name implies, the file is in zip format. It cannot be opened, much less altered in some way. You don't need to do anything with it, it will install the firmware for you, the main thing is not to interfere with it.
We launch the smartphone in Recovery mode
The next thing we need to do is launch Recavery Mode on the phone. To launch this mode on Meizu smartphones, turn off the device and press the volume up button and the power button of the smartphone.
To control and navigate the Recovery Mod menu, use the volume rocker, to select the desired section, press the power button, as if it were " Enter ".
System upgrade "and then choose “ Clear data ".
Note: During the flashing, all data from the smartphone's memory will be deleted, so you should worry about the safety of important information in advance. The best way to prevent data loss is to back up.
After manipulations in the recovery, the smartphone will install the firmware itself and automatically reboot. There are rare cases of failures, but this can happen if the file has been downloaded damaged, or you have somehow changed it. In this case, you need to download the file again and repeat all the steps.
Using a computer
A computer can help you install the new firmware version. Actions will be similar to the previous instructions. Please note that you will not upload the file to the root folder of the smartphone, but first to the computer, and then to the phone.
Download Firmware
As in the first method, the firmware file should be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website. For some reason, the overwhelming majority of users take software from pirated sites, and then receive "bricks", or, at least, lost time and nerves.
When choosing software, you should pay attention to the type of firmware, because they are of 5 types. There are only three available for Meise: Chinese, one universal and international version. You need an international version, as Russian and Ukrainian languages \u200b\u200bare immediately available in it and Google services are immediately available. Do not mix up the files, if you install the Chinese version, it will be extremely difficult to understand it.
Checking file name and extension
Before transferring the desired file to your smartphone, be sure to check that the file name is “Update.zip” and that the file is in zip format. Transferring a file to the machine that does not meet these criteria may result in an error. The firmware may not install correctly or it may not be found at all. After which the smartphone may be inoperative forever.
Connecting the phone in Recovery mode
As always, you will need to enable Recovery Mod. Only in contrast to the first method, after starting the engineering menu, you need to connect the mobile device to the computer via a USB cable. The computer will recognize your device and show you the folder “ Recovery "in" My Computer ", you need to transfer the firmware file to it.
Before reflashing Meise M2 Note, be sure to back up your files and settings. Often, when reflashing, they forget about it, and after it the lost data cannot be restored.
Firmware
After you have entered the recovery, you need to click on " System upgrade "and then choose “ Clear data "and the" OK "buttonIf you did everything correctly, then your smartphone should receive an updated software version. Re-flashing has a positive effect on the phone's operation, because as you use it, you download a lot of applications to the device that affect the system in one way or another. Some files can negatively affect the system and even after they are deleted, the device will slow down a little.
After you reflash your Meise M2 Note, do not rush to install hundreds of applications on it. If you do this, you will bring the new firmware to the same state as on your old version. Use your smartphone wisely and don't demand more from it than it can.
For this year I was very pleased with my phone, the only thing I wanted was a better camera (although it sometimes gave a good result when using third-party software), otherwise it was an excellent and inexpensive device.
I was happy literally every day of using it - a powerful battery, a beautiful and bright screen, a lot of space for applications (the microSD card was gathering dust around).
A year has passed and the time has come for the child to give the phone in a better way, so I decided to buy myself something newer, preferably inexpensive and good, and give Meizu.
I chose for a long time, oh .. I digress from our topic, in general, I bought myself a new one, and Meizu M2 Note decided to reflash to an international firmware to get a Russian interface.
The flashing slowly took several days. And I decided to describe the pitfalls that I encountered when reflashing, which will save you time if you suddenly have questions.
1. Very important! Alarm, attention!
Save, write down your Flyme account password!
Without this password, you won't be able to root your phone quickly and easily.
A year ago, I wrote down my password and imagine my surprise when now I enter the password, and it does not work! I tried and so and so, in no way, does not fit. I started to restore, it doesn't work, I started reading manuals and forums.
For example, a person bought a phone, gave it to his daughter, and she put something on, put a password on the phone. I forgot the password, the phone cannot be unlocked! You need a fly password, but you don't have one.
Another story, a person bought a used Meise, wanted to change it, and without a password for a fly account, you can't even make a hard reset! Some people sent photos of their phones, boxes, scans of receipts and store guarantees, and only after that, within two weeks, the Chinese sent a link to change their password.
I repeat, the password for the Flyme account is very important, save it and enter a real, working mail for password recovery.
I managed to recover the password via mail, not the first time and had to tinker, but everything is in order, it worked out.
2. I copied all the necessary information to the computer and made a hard reset of the phone.
3. International firmware is not installed by default on the Chinese version of the phone, in order to "cheat" the firmware we need to change the identifier (ID) of our device.
- attention is important -
On the latest version of the Chinese firmware (at the time of the firmware it was 5.1.10.0a), I could not rearrange the official international Flyme firmware 5.1.10.0G.
I even installed the newest test version of Flyme 5.6.10.18a, went through the steps to get the root, change the ID, update to G. It did not work, I tried another version. But everything was useless, when upgrading to the international version, the Firmware corrupt error got out.
How do you defeat Firmware corrupt Meizu?
I got an idea, what if not to upgrade the version of the Chinese firmware, but to lower it.
4. I installed Flyme 5.1.4.0a version, it was installed without problems (with Meizu firmware).
In order to install the Meizu firmware, we either download the firmware to the root of the phone's disk or do it according to the second method, I did this, it seemed to me easier.
5. Steps for installing a new firmware, or rather an old one, in general, how to install a different version of Flyme (let's call this point 5 and make sub-points):
5.1. We turn off the phone.
5.2. Press the volume up and power button and hold it until the phone starts up, then you can release the buttons.
5.3. We connect the phone to the computer via a USB cable.
5.4. A new Recovery disk will appear in the computer, copy the archive file with the update.zip firmware directly into it
5.5. After the update.zip file is completely copied, check both items - System upgrade and Clear data and the right button to start the process.
5.6. If the firmware verification process is successful, then the firmware starts and it takes about 20 minutes.
After flashing, select English, connect Wi-Fi, enter your Flyme account and continue the process of preparing to install the international version of Flyme.
6. We need to activate the root rights on the phone, it's a pity I did not save the screenshots step by step as I did, but there is nothing complicated there, turn on the checkbox in the settings and reboot.
7. Download files from the archive to the phone -
8. Install SuperSU (eu.chainfire.supersu.apk)
The system will warn you that the ability to install applications from unknown sources is blocked by default.
You just need to click on "Settings" and then Install.
9. Install Terminal Emulator for Android (jackpal.androidterm.apk)
These programs can be found in the market, but if you are too lazy to install and enter the market (after all, it is not in the Chinese firmware by default), you can simply install from apk.
10. Launch SuperSU, the program will ask several questions, the first answer is CONTINUE, the second is NORMAL, then Allow. SuperSu is set in about a minute.
At the end of the installation, there should be a message OK and REBOOT, click OK, but if Installation failed, then try the installation again. I had this and the second time it was delivered successfully.
11. Run Terminal Emulator and write in the console
sh /sdcard/chid.sh
If there is an error and the file was not found, try the command
| sh / storage / emulated / 0 / chid.sh |
sh /storage/emulated/0/chid.sh
When the chid.sh script is executed, the lines will flash and the phone will reboot.
13. A file with the system information of the phone - proinfo.img should appear in the root of the phone, it is advisable to save it somewhere else, you may need it sometime in the future.
14. If everything went well and the phone ID has changed, then we start flashing the international version G, according to the instructions from paragraph 5.
The official version of Flyme 5.1.10.0G, I downloaded from.
The international G version was successfully installed and I enjoyed the updated Meizu M2 Note.
By the way, in version 5.1.10.0G there are no Google services, but they are very easy to put there, I think you will figure it out after such a flashing process, it will be easy
Posted: 29/04/2017
If for some reason you cannot log into your Flyme account, then you need to reset your password if you have access to email or unlink your account from your phone.
