UMIDIGI F2 V1.0_20200106.V3.08 ROM - SPFT + OTA release

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This is the SP Flash Tool + OTA release of the

V1.0_20200106.V3.08 system software

for UMIDIGI F2

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 F2 receives 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:

• Camera Night mode + 5MP in Macro mode added
• Improved in-call sound quality
• Other minor bug fixes and system improvements
  

FOTA version: UMIDIGI_F2_V1.0_20191122_20200106-1842

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SP Flash Tool

Resources:

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

ROM: >>> UMIDIGI_F2_V1.0_20200106.V3.08.rar <<<

Extract the .rar file before use. The scatter file (MT6771_Android_scatter.txt) is inside the extracted folder, together with the other components

SPFT: SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1944.rar

VCOM driver: Windows 10 can automatically install it. Please make sure that your Windows is logged in with administrator rights and your computer has a working internet connection when first time connecting your phone.

Here's an optional solution to start the flashing process on your UMIDIGI F2 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 F2 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 storage 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_F2_V1.0_20191122_20200106-1842_update.zip <<<

It can update version 20191221 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 in the boot selector mode. It needs about 10 seconds or a little bit less if your phone was already powered off.
• Here you can move with the vol-up button and select an item with vol-down. Select Recovery.
• Your phone boots into Recovery and you see a lying android figure with an exclamation mark in red triangle on its tummy + '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 both 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 update process will start and needs a few minutes to be finished.
• After a succcessful installation, you can read the ''Install from SD card complete.'' message and the recovery 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.

Nutype

Rafael_Hongaro replied at 2020-1-14 22:20
It is sad to know that the company promised to update the pacht and then change its mind and a won ...

Where did they promise Android 10, or continuous security patches for the S3 Pro? Mind linking me?
All I have seen are rumors from random people on the internet.

From what I've read, Umidigi have never upgraded a phone to the next major OS version, and have never promised to do so.

Hammerjoe

The AI setting doesnt stick. Everytime the camera app is opened the AI is not selected.

hajile123

hi.  can you fix "screen cast" under connection preferences menu.  It wont find any streaming device like roku and fire stick.  it just keep on searching.

Oneline

Nutype

Anyone else having issues with this update? I'm holding off on installing so far.

defvs

Running that version + Magisk 20.2 no issues so far. Works great. We managed to root it on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com ... midigi-f2-t4030407/

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Hammerjoe replied at 2020-1-8 23:37
The AI setting doesnt stick. Everytime the camera app is opened the AI is not selected.

The camera app always starts in its default mode. It works the same way on all UMIDIGI phones. One tap and you can use the AI mode again.

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hajile123 replied at 2020-1-8 23:43
hi.  can you fix "screen cast" under connection preferences menu.  It wont find any streaming device ...

Hi, The screen cast feature can send the screen content of your phone to external devices (smart TV), not the screen content of other devices to your phone's screen.

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Nutype replied at 2020-1-10 05:50
Anyone else having issues with this update? I'm holding off on installing so far.

Sorry but what are you talking about? Android 10 repeatedly ask you to confirm some permissions used by apps running in the background (it's a new safety feature of Android 10), that's not related to this update, it was happening in the earlier versions too.

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Nutype replied at 2020-1-10 05:50
Anyone else having issues with this update? I'm holding off on installing so far.

There are no screen cast or permission issues if you mean that.