UMIDIGI Z2 V1.0_20181013 ROM - SPFT + OTA release

bencebacsi

This is the SP Flash Tool + OTA release of the

V1.0_20181013 system software

for UMIDIGI Z2 Upgraded and Special Edition

Click on the picture for an enlarged view

Flash tool operation is recommended to experienced users only. If you are not yet an experienced flash tool user, please carefully read the flash tool tutorial before proceeding, and strictly follow each instruction.

Except if an authorized or responsible expert directly asked you to do that,

never format the flash chip of your device or you instantly lose your warranty!

UMIDIGI Z2 Upgraded and Special Edition receive all updates automatically via FOTA method. You need this tool only in case of emergency (if you've bricked your phone), if you want to apply a clean install or if you want to clear all root access and custom recovery to make your phone able to receive FOTA updates again. Moreover, flashing with SPFT is the only option to repair (replace) damaged system software.

Changelog:

• Advanced Bokeh mode added
• Slippery Gesture control added (bugs present in the first version for Z2 Original fixed)
• Other minor bug fixes
  

The system will show UMIDIGI_Z2_V1.0_20180622 as Build number after this update but the real version is V1.0_20181013.

FOTA version: UMIDIGI_Z2_V1.0_20180622_20181013-1247

Please note, this version is fully compatible with the Z2 original version but without the advanced Bokeh mode

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SP Flash Tool

Resources:

Flashtool tutorial: http://bit.ly/SPFTguide

ROM: >>>>> 2018101313_g36v63c2k_kw.rar <<<<<

Extract the .rar file before use. The scatter file (MT6763_Android_scatter.txt) is inside the extracted folder, together with the other components

SPFT: SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1836.rar

VCOM driver: Windows 10 already automatically can install it (if your computer is connected to the internet) or you can use this: MTK_Driver_Auto_Installer_SP_Drivers_20160804.exe

Here's an optional solution to start the flashing process on your UMIDIGI Z2 if the standard method doesn't work.

It's especially useful if your phone is bricked or is stuck in bootloop

1. Connect your UMIDIGI Z2 to USB.

2. Start the flashing process with the Download button in the flasher app.

3. Press and keep pressed the power button of your phone until the flashing process starts (red bar appears at the bottom of the app window), then release it. In this process you have to keep the power button pressed for about 10 seconds.

4. Wait until the flashing process finishes.

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OTA (recovery) update

Manual (local) OTA update method instructions

• Copy the downloaded .zip file to the internal memory of your phone
• Go to Settings --> System --> About phone --> Wireless update
• Tap the 3-dot menu button in the top right corner and select Local Updates
• Brows for the ...update.zip file and select it
• Select INSTALL NOW, then OK in the Warning window. Your phone reboots into recovery, the update gets installed, then your phone boots into Android. Your updated system is ready to use.
  

Update file for manual OTA update: >>>>> UMIDIGI_Z2_V1.0_20180622_20181013-1247_update.zip <<<<<

It can update version 20180622_20180911 only

Optional method (in case if the manual OTA update gets stuck): Install from recovery

You need a microSD card (with at least 4GB capacity) installed in your phone!

• Copy the ...update.zip file to your SD card.
• Press and hold the volume-up and power buttons together until your phone restarts (the boot screen is displayed), then immeduately release the power button and keep only the vol-up button pressed until your phone boots into recovery. It needs about 10 seconds or a little bit less if your phone was already powered off.
• Here you can see a lying android figure with an exclamation mark in red triangle on its tummy and 'No command'.
• Press and hold the power and vol-up buttons (in this order) together, then release them to call the recovery menu. Now you can move with the volume buttons and select an item with the power button.
• Move to ‘Apply update from SD card’ and select it.
• On the next screen brows for the update file and select it. The updating process will start and needs a few minutes to be finished.
• After a succcessful installation you can read the ''Install from sdcard complete'' message and the receovery menu is available again.
• Select 'Reboot system now'. Alternatively you can perform a factory data reset here by choosing 'Wipe data/factory reset'
  

Kind request from users:
Please report any kind of new issues you experience after installing this update only if you've already flashed this ROM with SP Flash Tool in Firmware Upgrade mode. In rare cases a FOTA update can cause more or less serious malfunctions but that means only the update process went wrong, not a badly developed ROM. An updated stock ROM, especially related to the basic functions will not cause any new issues but will solve some of the existing ones.

yassineamira01

back camera is becoming 12mpx not 16 mpx  plz fixe it , and plz make all feature o camera 2 api like level-3 and full , and plz make beauty font cam

sprdy

Can I use this update on version V1.0_20180829  UMIDIGI Z2 original??  

bencebacsi

sprdy replied at 2018-10-18 00:57
Can I use this update on version V1.0_20180829  UMIDIGI Z2 original??

Yes, with SPFT you can flash it.

bencebacsi

tetrys replied at 2018-10-18 01:10
Auto-rotate screen does not work very well.

There's no such issue. If your g-sensor doesn't work correctly, go to 'Settings --> Display --> Advanced --> G-Sensor calibration', and follow the instructions.

bencebacsi

yassineamira01 replied at 2018-10-18 02:01
back camera is becoming 12mpx not 16 mpx  plz fixe it , and plz make all feature o camera 2 api like ...

Bokeh mode photos will be 8Mp pictures due to the 8Mp resolution of the secondary back camera. I've reported the 12Mp issue. That's the resolution of the One (Pro) camera. Please wait for the next update. The camera driver doesn't support further camera2 api features. You can use many third party camera apps for beauty mode, that will probably not be added.

gidynwa

bencebacsi replied at 2018-10-18 02:11
Yes, with SPFT you can flash it.

Hello, will the update come wirelessly to the original Z2? I am afraid to try to manually install it. Thank You

AMHONRA

Hello Mr. Bencebacsi

In this ROM is fixed the autofocus issue without tapping ???

Thank you

bencebacsi

gidynwa replied at 2018-10-18 21:29
Hello, will the update come wirelessly to the original Z2? I am afraid to try to manually install  ...

Hi, This version is not for the original Z2, so that will not receive it. The original Z2 will get its own update later.

bencebacsi

AMHONRA replied at 2018-10-19 01:42
Hello Mr. Bencebacsi

In this ROM is fixed the autofocus issue without tapping ???

There's no auto focus issue with this ROM. If you still have such issues after updating your phone, perform a factory data reset.