ZTE Nubia Z7 Max - Marshmellow "destroys" battery - ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini

Hello! Last week I purchased a Z7 Max from Efox. It came with stock Android 6 and worked very good out of the box. But I had to realize, that the battery seems to be VERY poor. Even after a few cycles of loading... What means very poor?: for testing I stopped every app, service, wifi, mobile, gps - all. After 8 hours without doing anything the battery was
35% !! WTF. Who needs a mobile like this.
I found a lot of threads which described the same behaviour after upgrading to Marshmellow with different devices (but found no one complaining the Z7 Max...).
Does anyone else have the same problems and hopefully has solved it?
Thank you in advance - Wolfgang

There is no stock Android 6.0 rom for the Z7 max as far as I am aware. What is the displayed version in the settings? Last official version is 3.86.

You should try to clear caches from recovery, or factory reset the device, then test it once more.

I have a z7 max which I haven't used for more than 8 months. I just started using it again since unofficial cm13 and Rr are out. The battery life is very poor, I can't remember how it was before but in my case my battery drops from 15% to 1%. When I connect a charger the phone states 5% right away.
I think in my case it's a bad battery but after reading this I'm considering installing latest stock rom for testing.

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Sorry for my late reply to your answers - I was on a trip for a week.
Well - with Android 6 , this was a misreading by me. Sorry. It had 5.1.1 with Software 3.9.6. Now I did a full wipe and "up"grade to 3.8.6. Sadly this had no battery-effect at all. The only progress was, that the bad behaviour at every reboot to update all apps (took about 5-10 Minutes!) is over.
I guess it's a hardware-defect and I will send it back to eFox. Very sad about this - I like this phone really.
Thanks for your replies (sorry for bad english...)

3.9.6 is probably the UI version (User Interface), of the last official firmware :
3.8.6 is indeed the last stock OTA (over the air) firmware update : it's a lollipop (5.1) android update.
So you probably reflashed the same android firmware on the device.

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[Q] About VN ROM 14.1 and battery draining from badly phone heating up.

I installed VN ROM 13.1 some 4 months ago.It was great a really great ROM.So , on August 22 2014 , I flashed the new update 14.1. The thing is that I am xda user since 3 years but I recently signed up here and its hard for me to post on certain forum , because of newbie status.
The thing I want to tell is that after updating to new version 14.1 my phone was heating up badly and my battery status dropped.The screen time is only 2 hours 30 minutes.But I guess it will improve.So as being a newbie user but not a status.
I have a question.That can I update to official samsung rom, because I guess I have different kernel , I don't know, the picture of my phone detail is as follows with my antutu benchmark status.Please tell me that with my this kernel can i update to samsung official firmware??
MY PHONE STATUS OF VN-ROM 14.1 is as follows. Since the phone is heating up badly and my battery is draining , I want another ROM , or I need an update from VN -ROM team itself. THANK YOU.
P.S : I cannot post this in VN ROM thread because of newbie status
Sincerely, Awan K Shrestha

Highest OS build for S7-303u (Tmobile branded Springboard)?

Howdy all!
What is the highest OS build rom that is availble for the Springboard/303? Is it as high as 4.4? Maybe even 5? I have looked but cant find a conclusive post on what is a good and stable build for this tablet. I am running 4.01 huewei image right now.
Thank you!
For the unbranded S7 it was 4.03.
I don't whether custom roms can be flashed, but these range up to 4.4 only. The late roms of Zyr3x, the last dev, who got banned on XDA for selling his roms, had severe issues, there wasn't anything useful since spring 2014. So check the old threads for hints and links, which still work.
Any suggestions for a 4.4 rom? I searched through the forums and didn't find any that seemed to apply.
Anything up to May 2014. I'm not sure, but didn't Kitkat start with 4.3.x? In May/June Zyr3x began releasing CM11s based on a new source, which would self-destruct after a couple of reboots. I never found any evidence that these roms were working longer than a couple of days for anyone,so it was not my fault, that this happened with any new version, and an early CM12 by the same dev. With CM11 even with the smallest possible GAPPS there was only 1 to 3 MB free mem on the tiny (350MB) system partition. This was probably the cause for instability.
But I'm not sure whether you could use any of these roms on the Springboard. The free S7 has no locked bootloader, probably you first have to unlock that on the Springboard. If possible.
I'm using the 4.4.4 released from zy3ex. Some time (not often) reboot and loses something in the data partition, usually some app config.
The bluetooth has problems.
Anyway I'm satisfied.

Flyme 7 based on Android 8 Oreo is coming

Flyme 7 Coming to Older Phones Like Meizu PRO 5.. to see click here :fingers-crossed:
It's good news, currently only 4.7% of mobile phones have Oreo.
The trouble is until Flyme gets stable
And if there are new drivers maybe someone (@faust93) is able to port it to Resurrection Remix 6, which is still in beta on most phones
You just have to wait and all the pieces are put together
They just released the Meizu 15 with Android 7.1.2. and Flyme OS 7, does not even come with Oreo.
I'm very disappointed!
Meizu is one year behind in the design and software of its mobile phones. They pass the fashions without offering anything.
I expected them to catch up, but nothing. He's going to win a bad name forever.
They will end up putting the sign closed for vacations, which we already know what it means.
Above, they do not pay Google for having Google Play well. The International Version is a fake, they aren't Certified
And they also have blocked the bootloader so you can not install any ROM (there are none in the Meizu Pro 6, Pro 7).
My next mobile will not be a Meizu is clear. In 2015, they competed with Xiaomi, I thought that they would get over them but they have chosen very bad strategies, such as making several versions (China, the International), moving away from Google, problems with apps, very similar designs for all their phones, prices that are too high compared to the competition , many software failures in Flyme, without Android updates ...
Luckily I have it with RR and Android 7.1.2 (in 3G and without finger print but this does not matter at all). And I'm happy with him !!
You do not need another Android if you have it well customized (Substratum, Exposed, Magisk Manager ..).
But it would be cool to have RR with Oreo..
Flyme 7 is out since 22.04.18 and IS NOT BASED on Oreo
It's again based on Nougat 7.0
I've tried 7.8.4.22 A, not soo bad, some little bugs with camera and other things but overall 's good
in 2022 i bet they are going to have oreo
or meizu will die
Meizu has disappointed me so much that I bought another mobile (not from Meizu). I have endured so much thanks to the Faust93 ROM but I could not do it anymore, it was a little on a whim, more than other things
Meizu was downgrading ever since 2015 and their strategy to focus on the Chinese market with dozens of new devices every year led to abandoning all their previous flagships and lack of focus on software updates. Obviously providing regular up-to-date upgrades does not bring in too much revenue compared to the new devices ranging from budget to flagships that bring in millions. This fact showed their real face - hunt for money rather than for creating an outstanding product and attracting even more customers. Pro 5 is my first Meizu phone and is definitely the last one. Even with running RR 7.1.2 and fully and smoothly functioning hardware, I do really lack fingerprint option and I don't like having any sacrifices on the device. which once used to be a flagship and still has pretty powerful insides to date. I like trying different roms and flashing firmware, but for the testing purposes, not because I am forced to in order to have more or less up-to-date Android version and properly working Google Services and Play Store. This is just ridiculous and disgusting.
Did someone tried flyme 7, this version 7.8.5.8?
hi everybody.
I'm surfing the internet.
https://www.getdroidtips.com/flyme-os-7-meizu-pro-5/
I came across this site.
I downloaded and installed the Meizu pro5 Flyme 7.0.2.0A from the https://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-23.html#3 link provided on the site. I got backup of my phone. I've installed wipe cache. And it works.
I wanted to share it with you.
Notes:
- I had a flyme 6.3 rom.
- I installed vipe cache from the first installation. sim network did not work. vipe cache cleaning and installed all functions worked.
-Flyme has added facial recognition and works very nicely.
- Press the power button. I installed the version uplink type. As described in the first link. (https://www.getdroidtips.com/flyme-os-7-meizu-pro-5/)
-I've been using it for two days. very nice. Flyme7 is the original system board and stable.
- Before loading, change the ro.product.locale = zh-CN line in the zip file (update.zip/system/build.prop) to -> ro.product.locale = en-US.
- Bad news - I use English. Problems can occur in other languages.
The pro5 really got android 8.0!?
Maybe I should (after switching to the global version a year ago) back to the chinese roms...
Are the google apps all working? Incl. contacts etc?
Thanks already for the update!
pro 5 now is with oreo??
i´m speechless lol
Unfortunately nope, Oreo was only a dream for us
kanaxe said:
hi everybody.
I'm surfing the internet.
https://www.getdroidtips.com/flyme-os-7-meizu-pro-5/
I came across this site.
I downloaded and installed the Meizu pro5 Flyme 7.0.2.0A from the https://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-23.html#3 link provided on the site. I got backup of my phone. I've installed wipe cache. And it works.
I wanted to share it with you.
Notes:
- I had a flyme 6.3 rom.
- I installed vipe cache from the first installation. sim network did not work. vipe cache cleaning and installed all functions worked.
-Flyme has added facial recognition and works very nicely.
- Press the power button. I installed the version uplink type. As described in the first link. (https://www.getdroidtips.com/flyme-os-7-meizu-pro-5/)
-I've been using it for two days. very nice. Flyme7 is the original system board and stable.
- Before loading, change the ro.product.locale = zh-CN line in the zip file (update.zip/system/build.prop) to -> ro.product.locale = en-US.
- Bad news - I use English. Problems can occur in other languages.
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can i use this as daily driver? any bugs etc?
Mollic said:
can i use this as daily driver? any bugs etc?
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U can use it as daily rom, it's almost near to perfection. But it's not new, it's 2018.08.10 so 3 months old.
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Hi all,
Since it seems there are not updates coming for the global version of pro5 anymore I am considering to switch to the Chinese ROM.
Is it possible to install the latest Chinese version to a GLOBAL Pro5?
If it is a more complex process, do you have instructions a link that shows how to do it?
Thanks a lot!
Jan
badreligion said:
Hi all,
Since it seems there are not updates coming for the global version of pro5 anymore I am considering to switch to the Chinese ROM.
Is it possible to install the latest Chinese version to a GLOBAL Pro5?
If it is a more complex process, do you have instructions a link that shows how to do it?
Thanks a lot!
Jan
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i think you have to change the product label to chinese ( i tried without doing so and i failed miserably )
it's depend on what recovery you use to update, stock or TWRP. If with TWRP, you need to replace bootloader and recovery in zip to be unlocked bootloader and custom recovery.

New Relame 3 pro - Few queries - Please help

Hi All
Just got it delivered now.
First impressions - Not so snappy UI Coming from custom OS on previous phone, so it will take some time to get used to.
Disappointed with Selfie cam. Back cam looks good. Very initial impressions though.
Software version is A.16 out of the box.
1) I checked for update but it shows this is already the latest version. Does it takes time to get the update on new phones?
Will I get incremental updates to A.17, then 18 and so on or directly the latest one?
2) Generic tweaks to debloat Color os - Hot apps, hot games, music app etc. Please suggest or link me to correct thread?
3) Any settings tweaks to make the UI more snappy and and debloat further.
No plans to use custom os for new months initially. Will eventually move to custom os if color os 7 also disappoints.
Go to realme community and download realme 3 pro latest software update. It comes with dark mode
Ota update will not come?
Shall I directly upgrade to A.20 or incrementally?
How is battery life and standby drain on A.20?
saurav_k said:
Ota update will not come?
Shall I directly upgrade to A.20 or incrementally?
How is battery life and standby drain on A.20?
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if you dont unlock bootloader then ota updates will be received
Haven't unlocked bootloader. That's why I am asking. Does it takes time to get OTA updates? Using the phone for 2 days now. Running on A.16. still no update.
Anyone facing front camera portrait not working after unlock bootloader. I flashed stock ROM again , relocked bootloader but still not working

Question Poco M4 Pro won't update

Got a Poco M4 Pro 4G about a week ago, after initial set up stock rom updated to 13.0.1 (SKEEUXM). I see there are newer versions but several days later no update is available?
I am desperately looking to update or even downgrade due to a poor light sensor performance - in low ambient light and with auto brightness enabled the screen gets way too dark (sensor goes to 0 lux, when in reality it is not that dark). In a well lit environment it works adequately. Someone mentioned in another forum that after updating, they got rid of the issue.
That (V13.0.1.0.SKEEUXM) is currently the most up-to-date Android 12 firmware for the EEA. I think you could switch back to Android 11 (and a more recent firmware update) manually by unlocking the bootloader and flashing a fastboot package, but it's pretty hands on. Otherwise all you can do is wait for Xiaomi to update their A12 firmware.
Thanks mate, that means my updater is working fine then. I am tempted to go down to android 11 and a more recent firmware really, the sensor is acting terribly on the current one but it's still blind hope that would resolve it.
aricooperdavis said:
That (V13.0.1.0.SKEEUXM) is currently the most up-to-date Android 12 firmware for the EEA. I think you could switch back to Android 11 (and a more recent firmware update) manually by unlocking the bootloader and flashing a fastboot package, but it's pretty hands on. Otherwise all you can do is wait for Xiaomi to update their A12 firmware.
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No , it is not true. The last update for EEA is
V13.0.10 RKEEUXM...
Sorry i didnt see. Yes you are right. With Android 12.

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