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Hi all,
Recently got myself a Ulefone Armor 2. The device is not too bad so far. I switched to it after cracking my Power2's screen multiple times. It comes with a stupidly basic Android 7. So I just wanted to start a thread to see if anyone's got their hands on it and started hacking around. See the bookmarks below for all things customisation.
I've edited this first post multiple times to reflect the recent developments. Some people got root & Magisk working see links after my first remarks:
About the latest Software Update (aka 20180224_s21v57c2k_gq_fp or S21 GQ3037LF2 Ulefone V12 20171009-Update 20180224):
alpsayin said:
Nope, it's not the same. Something is fundamentally off with this ROM. Accessibility services get turned off automatically every time screen goes off. Half the background apps are killed every time screen stays off for a minute too. I've already reverted back to what I had before. I suggest stay away from this build.
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If you've updated your phone to latest ROM use the below instructions to revert back but use https://www.needrom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/S21_GQ3037LF2_Ulefone_V12_20171009.zip instead of the latest one:
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First remarks:
-Some people and I are having problems with USB-C headphone adapter (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/ulefone-armor-2-t3684566/post74367962#post74367962)
-Device bluetooth volume level is separate from the headset's volume. (EDIT: fixed with recent ROM update)
-Adaptive brightness might be a tad bit aggressive in my opinion so I switched it off. (EDIT: less aggressive with recent ROM update)
-Android Pay does NOT work. It says device is not verified (which is sad, I really wanted this to work). (EDIT: works now with also recent ROM update).
-Camera button launches a camera app if you press for 5 seconds only. Useful to trigger underwater.
-SOS button needs 5 seconds push to start calling emergency contacts, but even then it causes a lot of pocket dialling.
-PTT button only works inside the Zello app. Kinda wish these buttons could be reassigned for other things (EDIT: see this reply https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74451451&postcount=78).
-Generally buttons are easy to push, i change the volume every time I put the phone in my pocket, then again i might just need to get used to having a brick with 4g.
-Speakers are not great, but it's indeed waterproof. Took it into shower and gave it a good abuse.
-Fingerprint sensor is a bit annoying at times but I believe this might be because I was sent a phone with improperly attached screen protector. (EDIT: it was the badly aligned screen protector)
-Power menu doesn't have the shortcut to the power saving mode that I like so much
-Be gentle with your USB-C cap, mine broke. It's still waterproof, but now it's pretty easy to lose the cap.
-If you wanna save some serious battery, disable Google App data backup (App backup&restore).
-Sports mode in battery settings will make the phone "snappier" probably at the expense of battery life.
BOOKMARKS:
ROM Stuff (some need TWRP)
See this reply for instructions to update to recent ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74294320&postcount=31
TWRP Flashable Stock ROM with Magisk Root (Android Pay working, Buttons disabled, needs opengapps)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74749806&postcount=174
Restore or write IMEI numbers:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74450547&postcount=76
TWRP
See these replies for root and TWRP (v1, legacy):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74399450&postcount=60
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74429860&postcount=68
See these replies for TWRP without OTG and root (v2, now also legacy):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74488885&postcount=96
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74490010&postcount=97
English TWRP in zip and img formats, also something about Forced Encryption (v3, but also follow instructions from v2)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75544568&postcount=281
Magisk and Root
Summary of SuperSU, Magisk, Xposed and Android Pay compatibilities:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74580626&postcount=135
Magisk Installation (legacy, but use it for instructions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74472235&postcount=89
Latest Magisk (permissive, hidelist persists, allowing module installation, yay!):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75803660&postcount=299
Re-flashing STOCK ROM and/or updating Magisk while keeping data (requires TWRP)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75064226&postcount=223
Audio Issues
Fix for Armor 2 Bluetooth Disconnect Issue
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75461843&postcount=279
Audio not routing through or unstable USB-C headphone jack?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/ulefone-armor-2-t3684566/post74621805#post74621805
Tweaks (Buttons, Persistent Notifications)
How to disable default PTT & SOS functions and replace functionalities (requires ROOT):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74445439&postcount=72
How to get rid of Persistent NFC notification
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75049379&postcount=216
Fingerprint scanner is NOT SECURE
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75796254&postcount=297
Credits: @sumec100 @djvinniev77 @enzovic @Sebastl @jemmini (? from 4pda.ru) @TuksOID @sargon__
Have you had any software issues and can you assign anything else other than emergency contacts to the SOS button? I have an LG X Power with a cracked screen and have been looking into this phone because the doogee s60 and bv8000 pro both show problems and I don't feel like spending 600 for a cat s60 or s41
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Wish there was a way I could disable the sos button on my doogee s60
Hi,
i got mine a week ago, and i think this phone is really great so far. Only thing i'm missing is a way to root it, i have tried everything i could find, but nothing has worked so far.
Tommy
I really wanted to like this phone, but Bluetooth is essencial to me, and I cant keep a Bluetooth audio connection constant with out disconnects and connects randomly, is very frustrating, I was expecting a better quality of the audio of the internal speaker when making calls, the holes of the back speaker one is a dummy the is no sound from it, and battery is good but not so good for the capacity, I was expecting more, and the camera is really sub par with a slow auto focus. I why didn't they make the screws of the sim compartment flush with case, was so simple.
fluis70 said:
I really wanted to like this phone, but Bluetooth is essencial to me, and I cant keep a Bluetooth audio connection constant with out disconnects and connects randomly, is very frustrating, I was expecting a better quality of the audio of the internal speaker when making calls, the holes of the back speaker one is a dummy the is no sound from it, and battery is good but not so good for the capacity, I was expecting more, and the camera is really sub par with a slow auto focus. I why didn't they make the screws of the sim compartment flush with case, was so simple.
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I just tested the Bluetooth on a speaker, i had no issues with it. As for the battery, there is a lot of settings you can tweak, and turn off all of the Google draining apps. I have installed Greenify too.
Camera is not the best, but it does the job. We get what we pay for, and for that price i cannot expect to get a better phone, that probably would survive a nuclear war lol
tmiland said:
I just tested the Bluetooth on a speaker, i had no issues with it. As for the battery, there is a lot of settings you can tweak, and turn off all of the Google draining apps. I have installed Greenify too.
Camera is not the best, but it does the job. We get what we pay for, and for that price i cannot expect to get a better phone, that probably would survive a nuclear war lol
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I'm glad that you having a better experience with Bluetooth, I do hope that I can solve my problems with it.
I also just bought an Armor 2, and I also want to be able to configure the ptt and sos buttons in a better way. I hope people who know about this give us a hand. regards
I can assign emergency contacts to SOS button. Multiple ones in fact; if first person doesn't answer automatically calls the next one and so on. I was just curious to give them other functionalities, such as launching apps.
tony442 said:
Have you had any software issues and can you assign anything else other than emergency contacts to the SOS button? I have an LG X Power with a cracked screen and have been looking into this phone because the doogee s60 and bv8000 pro both show problems and I don't feel like spending 600 for a cat s60 or s41
Sent from my LG-K450 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Did anyone manage to get Android Pay working? Android Pay doesn't verify the android, I was really looking forward to being able to use it...
I just got mine, love it for the price but unfortunately didn't read about android pay. I just tried and yep, no good to add payment cards. If you have a banking app that accepts card integration, it works that way, so it's just android pay/Google security.
Now, has anyone tried downloading the latest official ROM from needrom? They cite one from 10/9, I tried to install after ensuring the device is properly detected and the process fails. Something about Brom incompatible.
Not sure if anyone here has had successes with flashing MediaTek based devices, any tips?
djvinniev77 said:
I just got mine, love it for the price but unfortunately didn't read about android pay. I just tried and yep, no good to add payment cards. If you have a banking app that accepts card integration, it works that way, so it's just android pay/Google security.
Now, has anyone tried downloading the latest official ROM from needrom? They cite one from 10/9, I tried to install after ensuring the device is properly detected and the process fails. Something about Brom incompatible.
Not sure if anyone here has had successes with flashing MediaTek based devices, any tips?
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Well, I was using a ulefone power 2 before this one. SP Flash tool version >5 works great. You just need to make sure device is fully powered off and connect usb cable. It might get into a bootloop, but if you start the flashing process while it's off it will get off of the bootloop and flash it. Hopefully at least.
I am using TSB, Santander, and nationwide. I guess none of them has card integration?
I'm searching a custom-Rom (lineageOS) for Armor 2. This Link ( rootmygalaxy[dot]net/lineage-os-15-for-ulefone-armor-2/) says "download it", but I can't found the Rom.
If I would self-compile it. Where I can find the driver for Armor 2?
With regards to android pay, I emailed ulefone support and they noted that they are working on it, need to get the keys to fix. They asked for device IMEI and will try to make the update via OTA. You can email them from their website. Looking at 3 weeks but I'm not counting on it. At least someone replied right away.
djvinniev77 said:
I just got mine, love it for the price but unfortunately didn't read about android pay. I just tried and yep, no good to add payment cards. If you have a banking app that accepts card integration, it works that way, so it's just android pay/Google security.
Now, has anyone tried downloading the latest official ROM from needrom? They cite one from 10/9, I tried to install after ensuring the device is properly detected and the process fails. Something about Brom incompatible.
Not sure if anyone here has had successes with flashing MediaTek based devices, any tips?
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i installed the last room (nedroom) yesterday and was ok ok, i had a problem with connecting the usb (did not want to run the download process), helped "volume up" ON , the phone off, and then connect the usb to the pc and when I started process the "volume up" OFF , it started Mint 18.2 cinnamon 64-bit, SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1728_Linux - run as root , the MTKxxxx driver setting, for linux is here on XDA.
I would also be happy for recovery and root for armor 2.
with greetings of sumec.
sumec100 said:
i installed the last room (nedroom) yesterday and was ok ok, i had a problem with connecting the usb (did not want to run the download process), helped "volume up" ON , the phone off, and then connect the usb to the pc and when I started process the "volume up" OFF , it started Mint 18.2 cinnamon 64-bit, SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1728_Linux - run as root , the MTKxxxx driver setting, for linux is here on XDA.
I would also be happy for recovery and root for armor 2.
with greetings of sumec.
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Nice. Did you wipe everything or was it an in place update that retained your data?
djvinniev77 said:
Nice. Did you wipe everything or was it an in place update that retained your data?
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I deleted everything like a new phone. If you have a backup date so when you start offering a recovery from a backup or as a new phone. Every update to rom through flashtool makes full wipe data, so it's a good root and recovery.
Is there any way of disabling that wretched camera button ? I am fed up with clicking noises from my pocket as it takes shots, and deleting them all afterwards....
Gnubi said:
Wish there was a way I could disable the sos button on my doogee s60
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I use the APP "Button Mapper" Ver: 0.54 Free
You can reconfigure PTT and SOS buttons to open your desired Apps.
You can also disable operation with the Lock-screen
My actual configuration for PTT button is:
Short press: Nothing,
Long press WhatsApp,
Double press: switch between DND, Vibrate and Outdoor sound mode
and for SOS:
Short press: Nothing,
Long press: PayPal
Double press: Shazam
wilkofife said:
Is there any way of disabling that wretched camera button ? I am fed up with clicking noises from my pocket as it takes shots, and deleting them all afterwards....
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Camera button requires pro version, but I can live without it :good:
I noticed today that my USB-C to headphone jack cable is not working. Anyone else had that problem?
Also, ButtonMapper works great but sometimes it causes a soft reboot...
New Amazfit Verge US/Global/International 3.2.0.20 Firmware bug
Don't update to this version as double tap to wake the screen doesn't work.
Seems to affect to original US watches only
Same think for me . Can i make a downgrade to 3.2.0.13
Amazfit engineers clearly do not even do basic testing before releasing.
I have found so many bugs and reported so many but it's really pointless - they do not seem to have the S/W engineering skills to fix or test any fixes.
As a Stratos user, the last good firmware was 2.3.5.0 - every release since just added more bugs!
The message here is that just do not update without a VERY good reason, as there is a very good chance, the newer release will be worst than previous.
AFAIK, it affects to original US watch users only, those CN watch users who flashed the US/Global/International firmware are not facing this bug.
I'm 99% sure the issue is related to the bootloader, they used the Chinese one, which is known to have this issue (from users report on my ROM) on original US watches.
If anyone interested with already unlocked bootloader, just let me know to test a fix.
Meanwhile, don't update if you mind double tap to wake and wait for an official fix from Huami.
You can send an email to Huami support, to inform them about this bug on their latest firmware: [email protected]
OK, but DTTW is the smalest problem. I dosent use this
3.2.0.24 is in the huami forum. The problem ist that you dosent recive this in europa if they dont like
Saratoga79 said:
AFAIK, it affects to original US watch users only, those CN watch users who flashed the US/Global/International firmware are not facing this bug.
I'm 99% sure the issue is related to the bootloader, they used the Chinese one, which is known to have this issue (from users report on my ROM) on original US watches.
If anyone interested with already unlocked bootloader, just let me know to test a fix.
Meanwhile, don't update if you mind double tap to wake and wait for an official fix from Huami.
You can send an email to Huami support, to inform them about this bug on their latest firmware: [email protected]
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Thanks for the email
I also hope they create English forum like Xiaomi has.
time bug in 3.2.0.20
hello,
hello, my watch verge with Firmware 3.2.0.20 have any Bugs,
Big Problem : time in standby mode is wrong on Display !!! 1 hour difference !!!
best regards
videojochen said:
hello,
hello, my watch verge with Firmware 3.2.0.20 have any Bugs,
Big Problem : time in standby mode is wrong on Display !!! 1 hour difference !!!
best regards
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Yes, this happens due to a time change last night. Just reboot the watch and it will synchronize the times.
Saratoga79 said:
If anyone interested with already unlocked bootloader, just let me know to test a fix.
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I'm interesting to test a fix
I use 1811 global version.
Nono. These 1hour Problem exist longer that summer time. Sometimes it happend, dont now why.
Tha battery drain in *.22 is hard. >15% a day with nothing as wearing the watch.
Ringtone issue.
The problem exists with the old update and the new update - 3.2.0.20
On inactive display - on incoming call - sounds bad. When the active (lighted) display - when incoming call - rings normally. There is a ringing problem when the display is off.
kkeonline said:
I'm interesting to test a fix
I use 1811 global version.
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It doesn't seem to work so... Let's wait for an update this week.
Saratoga79 said:
It doesn't seem to work so... Let's wait for an update this week.
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OK, thank bro.
3.2.1.0 firmware available
New firmware 3.2.1.0 available. Solves two-touch screen unlock issues.
Not tested yet.
Bug fixed on latest 3.2.1.0 version.
Just received the update 3.2.1.0 and it work
I'm having a problem with Update 3.2.1.0, the continuous HR on the clock this function, and the sleep monitor also on the clock this works, but when synchronizing with the cell phone, in the AmazFit Watch application, does not show the data of the continuous HR nor sleep data. I've done the Factory Reset and still continues with this problem. What may be happening.
Wat i noticed. With some internal watchfaces it feels like a battery drain.
With Neon or "inutest Thing" im round about 15-20% a day. With a digital from amazftwatchface im around 8% a day.
sstsbg said:
Ringtone issue.
The problem exists with the old update and the new update - 3.2.0.20
On inactive display - on incoming call - sounds bad. When the active (lighted) display - when incoming call - rings normally. There is a ringing problem when the display is off.
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Have you solved this? I thought i was the only one! Even the notification ring sounds bad sometimes
laffsj said:
I'm having a problem with Update 3.2.1.0, the continuous HR on the clock this function, and the sleep monitor also on the clock this works, but when synchronizing with the cell phone, in the AmazFit Watch application, does not show the data of the continuous HR nor sleep data. I've done the Factory Reset and still continues with this problem. What may be happening.
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I saw the same. After every unpair or reset of watch probably all yours activities is counting from that day when you pair it again or resetted. Yours old activities is saving in Watch App and watch, but when you did reset or unpair that day is not saved. I saw that after few reset and unpair. I can't understand why, but probably this is must be.
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Hexxer said:
Wat i noticed. With some internal watchfaces it feels like a battery drain.
With Neon or "inutest Thing" im round about 15-20% a day. With a digital from amazftwatchface im around 8% a day.
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When i talked with Amazfit support they siad me watch face don't having any effect to battery life, a little bit strange cos my battery drained faster as usualy with "spiked" watch face only. When i bought watch i could don't charge battery about 4 days, now after latest update i must charge battery after alsmost 2 - 3 days. Amazfit support explaining that as my changed usuage, my changed settings and ect. But these all things wasn't changed at all. With the same activity, settings before i update to latest version battery i could not to charge about 4 days.
My Stratos 3 is currently running 4.2.2.0 firmware.
Today Amazfit app has notified me a new firmware available: 4.2.2.1, but when I choose to upgrade, the watch looks for latest version and says it's on the latest.
Is there any way to force the discovery? I'm currently facing problems to sync sport activities between the watch and the Amazfit App and I'd like to test the new firmware to see it solves those problems.
factory reset, it worked for me
Johny70 said:
factory reset, it worked for me
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Hi Johny, did you do anything else? I have done already like 10 factory resets, and the only thing I get after the incredibly fast firmware download is "Coudn't download updates, try again", and if try again, "Current version is up to date", once and once again
I'm losing my nerves with this watch, it works really bad
I'm in the same problem... I did 3 favtiry resets without any result. After a factory reset wath download firmware but appears a download error and stops... My watch version is A1929.
Another stranger thing is inthe amazfit app apeears a message to download the lastest version everytime.:crying:
Make sure watch can connect to Wi-Fi properly, otherwise it won't download the update. You can connect it in the settings on watch (of course).
Thanks for your reply.
The download finishes to 100% but when it try to install appear the download fail message... The wifi connection is on, and it seems to download all the firmware.
It can be a servet fail or similar. But it download to the 100%, I don't understand... I try 4 times factory reset and delete amazfit app to in mobile with same result.
If you know how to use adb, you can try this:
1. Connect the watch to the computer using USB
2. Make sure you have a file named "update.zip" on watch's internal storage after it reaches 100% downloading
3. Check if adb is working with:
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adb devices
4. If it does, try to start the update with this other command:
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adb reboot update
It was very very weird.
When I was at home, my watch always told me it was on the latest version, but when I tried again far from home, it detected the new version (but I didn't have a Wifi around to download).
I then used my mobile Wifi tethering but I received an error on OTAUpdate module.
I did a Factory reset and I downloaded and installed it perfectly.
Really weird indeed... I was able to update also by tethering, wifi at home or office didn't work, so thanks for your help
Hi.
Finally I can update, I explain the steps I have done.
1-factory reset
2-pair the phone with amazfit app.
3- select the update in the amazfit app ( not the stratos, because if you select in ther fails)
4- put password wifi and update.
The most extrange thing is because the same steps I done 6 or 7 times before, with the same wifi connection.
Luck!
no need in factory reset, there was a bad file pushed to the OTA. it was replaced, everything should work out of the box.
I'm still not able to update but that looks like different issue.
When I try to enter wifi password in Amazfit app, press tick mark on keyboard it does nothing. On phone keyboard closing, window to enter password still there with password entered (no ok or other button) and Stratos 3 still waiting for password.
Maybe that is some incompatibility with Android 10 in Nokia 8.1?
Same issue.. Disappointed with this watch
Same issue here. The updated worked for 4.2.2.0 after many attempts but not the 4.2.2.1. I tried using the watch directly or the app.
Also, the watch quality is poor. GPS doesn't work properly for running even if trying different GPS combinations (GLONASS, GALILEU,)
I had the Amazfit Pace and it was great comparing with this one.. Really disappointed.
Really, so it suffers the same flaw as GTR/GTS? Another Huami failure?
lfom said:
Really, so it suffers the same flaw as GTR/GTS? Another Huami failure?
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Yes.. Just saw other pages about GTR / GTS. Exactly the same.
It takes a long time to get signal and I even had a run of app. 7 km that the watch recognized as about 13 km.
Doesn't seem like an easy and quick fix either..
I'm about to action the warranty..
leugim1 said:
Yes.. Just saw other pages about GTR / GTS. Exactly the same.
It takes a long time to get signal and I even had a run of app. 7 km that the watch recognized as about 13 km.
Doesn't seem like an easy and quick fix either..
I'm about to action the warranty..
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just got mine i can definitly say there's nothing to do with GTR (sent it back)... accruacy is very good on this watch.
winni21 said:
just got mine i can definitly say there's nothing to do with GTR (sent it back)... accruacy is very good on this watch.
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What is the firmware version you have running?
How many times did you try?
I'm 4.2.2.1 got it upgrade first time I boot.
Tried 2 or 3 times accuracy is good. GPS+Galileo (I'm french)
But I'm facing some bugs (due to early fw) the time of my workout it 1 hour sooner in amazfit app (if I do it at 15h00 it's displayed at 14h in amazfit app) in the watch it's ok.
I had also to disable "workout synced notification" because it was never stopping to send notification)
Last think I've noticed some notification are double sent: ex Gmail
But has I said the watch was first only in English French language came with latest fw. Some of you have those bugs?
winni21 said:
I'm 4.2.2.1 got it upgrade first time I boot.
Tried 2 or 3 times accuracy is good. GPS+Galileo (I'm french)
But I'm facing some bugs (due to early fw) the time of my workout it 1 hour sooner in amazfit app (if I do it at 15h00 it's displayed at 14h in amazfit app) in the watch it's ok.
I had also to disable "workout synced notification" because it was never stopping to send notification)
Last think I've noticed some notification are double sent: ex Gmail
But has I said the watch was first only in English French language came with latest fw. Some of you have those bugs?
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Yes, working good, but same bugs (French too)
- Receiving notifications twice
- Sync notification cannot stop
Good to know!
For those who want a view of GPS tracking, here is a screenshot:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cb72otiBWY5XsrLSA
Has anyone tried Android Auto on Realme GT??
Does it not work at all or do you get black screen and stutters?
If it's the latter, turn on 'keep display on while charging' option and it will stop doing that.
App is not crashing at all. But when i connect the usb cable to the car this appears.
Try installing the latest beta released 2 days ago. It allegedly fixed some car connections which have been broken.
Otherwise try getting global rom if possible.
Do you have a apk for the beta?
Do you have a photo of working android auto on global rom so i would not waste effort on converting chinese to global.
I got mine from apkmirror.
Is this global or Chinese version?
mucitel1 said:
PJI got mine from apkmirror. View attachment 5381009
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mucitel1 said:
I got mine from apkmirror. View attachment 5381009
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Got it working. Worth the Conversation For CN to Global.
Nice, so going from CN to Global ROM solved the problem? I'm on CN and Android Auto isn't working for me either - not sure if it's a head unit or phone issue at this point.
HoTsHoT89 said:
Nice, so going from CN to Global ROM solved the problem? I'm on CN and Android Auto isn't working for me either - not sure if it's a head unit or phone issue at this point.
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Global version has its own issues too. It freezes if the screen is locked. You have to turn on keep screen on while charging option.
It's the CN rom. I've been there a couple of days ago. The android auto is totally usable on Global rom the head unit screen flickers sometimes but I'm sure android auto will fix that on there future updates.
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Global version has its own issues too. It freezes if the screen is locked. You have to turn on keep screen on while charging option.
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Thanks. AA has been a real pain so far and the new beta didn't solve things either. I usually have my phone screen on when AA is on, but I'll hold off going to Global ROM for now.
Gien97 said:
It's the CN rom. I've been there a couple of days ago. The android auto is totally usable on Global rom the head unit screen flickers sometimes but I'm sure android auto will fix that on there future updates.
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I have extreme flickers, to the point I could get an epilepsy looking at it. That is if it works at all, most of the time the head unit stays black completely and unresponsive to touches.
Gien97 said:
It's the CN rom. I've been there a couple of days ago. The android auto is totally usable on Global rom the head unit screen flickers sometimes but I'm sure android auto will fix that on there future updates.
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Appreciate the feedback. Not sure what is causing the issue at this point for the CN ROM but so far I have no issues with anything else, just AA.
I'm not sure but i think its Baidu and Breeno. Because they wont let you use ok "Hey Google" function on the CN rom.
Try reaching Imacaber1 He converts CN to Global via TeamViewer idk if it's free.
Just an update - side loading the latest version of Android Auto now spits out an error where it says the app is not preinstalled.
I assume global ROM has AA right out of the box?
Global version has AA pre-installed yes.
Mine is working but had a roadblock that if phone got locked, car screen was frozen, got a tip and added my car as a trusted device and it resolved freezing issue. There is another option to turn off fingerprint icon display which may help too.
Realme Q3 Pro 5G also suffers from the same problem.
Hello Everyone,
Well to start, after update Sony Xperia 1 III (QX BC-52) to latest system update build number 61.1.A.9.128 I noticed the following couple of problems:
1) When I am in an area where the network coverage is weak, when the phone does not use 3g 4g but only the 2g network, it sometimes happens that the phone cannot make calls as if there is no signal, and also a message for a missed call arrives, or when I someone calls the phone starts ringing and stops after a second, as if someone just called me and hung up.
2) When the mobile data is turned on (wi-fi turned off) and after that it enters the following applications, there is a problem with the interruption of the internet.
1 Music player - play song with max volume level
2.Facebook - start video with sound on max volume level
3. Instagram - start video with sound on max volume level
4 Youtube - start video with sound on max volume level
5. Viber video call
As I wrote at the beginning, I noticed these bugs after the software update. I have been trying to solve this problem for a week in the following ways:
- software reinstallation via Xperia Companion,
- restoring to factory settings,
- resetting network settings, returning apn parameters to factory values,
- despite all that, I took a new sim card, but the problem was still not solved.
After a week of trying to solve this problem, last night I was able to see exactly how this problem occurs, that is, what needs to be done to make this bug appear, and also what needs to be done to prevent this bug from appearing and what the problem is let me know if I do things to fix this problem. This software bug was confirmed by a few more people after the latest system update on a couple of forums (xda developers and reddit xperia. I post this problem on this two sites and get answer.
If you need I can record video and show this bug?
All that needs to be done to detect this bug is the following:
Launch one of the apps I listed above and do the following:
Press the volume up button to the maximum volume level or press and hold once. After that, click a few more times, but you don't have to, and then reduce it by one click or a couple of clicks and repeat this several times. AFTER THAT THE 3G, 4G ICON DISAPPEARS FOR A SECOND, APPEARS AGAIN AND DISAPPEARS AGAIN AND SO MANY TIMES UNTIL WE REDUCE THE VOLUME TO A LITTLE MORE THAN HALF. AT THAT MOMENT WHEN THE 4G ICON DISAPPEARS, DATA TRANSMISSION IS TERMINATED AND THEN THE INTERNET DOESN'T WORK.
I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST TIME WHEN I WAS TALKING ON VIBER ON A VIDEO CALL AND NOT KNOWING WHEN I VOLUME UP ALL THE WAY THE VIDEO CALL CUT OFF, AND THE SAME WHEN I WAS WATCHING A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND WHEN I VOLUME IT TO THE MAXIMUM VOLUME LEVEL IN A VERTICAL POSITION THE 4G ICON DISAPPEARS, AND IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION IT PUTS OUT THE MESSAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN THERE IS NO INTERNET CONNECTION, AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT WRITES BACK ONLINE. THIS KIND OF NONSENSE AFFECTS THE USER EXPERIENCE A LOT. IMAGINE WHEN YOU ARE WATCHING A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND EVERY MOMENT YOUR MOBILE DATA CUT OFF AND DURING A VIDEO CONVERSATION ON VIBER, YOUR VIDEO IS INTERRUPTED. I NOTICED THESE COUPLE OF BUGS, FOUND IN WHICH SITUATIONS THEY APPEAR AND WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT THEM FROM OCCURRING, BUT IN TURNS, SOME OTHER PROBLEM ARISES.
IMAGINE WHEN YOU ARE WATCHING A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND EVERY MOMENT YOUR MOBILE DATA TURN OFF AND DURING A VIDEO CONVERSATION ON VIBER, YOUR VIDEO IS INTERRUPTED. I NOTICED THESE COUPLE OF BUGS, FOUND IN WHICH SITUATIONS THEY APPEAR AND WHAT TO DO TO PREVENT THEM FROM OCCURRING, BUT IN THIS CASE SOME OTHER PROBLEM ARISES. IF YOU SET THE VOLUME ON MAX LEVEL THIS BUG WILL TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE DATA EVERY SECOND, BUT IF YOU SET VOLUME LEVEL ON THE MIDDLE OR LITTLE HIGHER THIS BUG WILL BE GONE.
SONY XPERIA TEAM, I HAVE FOUND THIS BUG, AND RESEARCHED AND SHOW HOW IT AFFECTS THE USER EXPERIENCE, AND IT'S UP TO YOU TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PHONE COSTS OVER 1000E AND I THINK IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT SUCH PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING. OTHERWISE, I AM A LONG-TERM SONY USER SINCE THE AGE OF SONY ERICSSON. THANKS A LOT
This sounds like a flaw in RF shielding or power stability. The OS should have hacks to avoid triggering conditions of common defects - stuff like making sure variable digital clocks don't align with the radio signals and pulses of power consumption don't overlap to an overload.
If yours is uncommon you might need a warranty replacement.
My US model has a lot of weird radio, touchscreen, and fingerprint glitches that haven't been completely fixed in updates. Good luck.
XQ-BC72 61.1.A.9.219 have fixed mobile data bug
evaokay said:
XQ-BC72 61.1.A.9.219 have fixed mobile data bug
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Im debating if I should go back to stock since Evolution Gsi aren't being updated. I may start building them
bountyman334 said:
Im debating if I should go back to stock since Evolution Gsi aren't being updated. I may start building them
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Yes please Make a Evolution GSI for the Xperia 1 III
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Yes please Make a Evolution GSI for the Xperia 1 III
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There is one but it's not being maintained.
21.3 GB folder on MEGA
17 files and 16 subfolders
mega.nz
bountyman334 said:
There is one but it's not being maintained.
21.3 GB folder on MEGA
17 files and 16 subfolders
mega.nz
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But I want it to updated daily. No choice but to builf
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XQ-BC72 61.1.A.9.219 have fixed mobile data bug
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I've just wanted to ask about the new update all I have to do is to wait for the EEA customized
LaceeWearsPrada said:
I've just wanted to ask about the new update all I have to do is to wait for the EEA customized
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Xperia 1 III: 61.1.A.9.219
This system software update features
Android security patch level: July 1st, 2022
One thing with this latest version is that magisk doesn't play nice. I think Google got johnwu to give up the back door to his method. I mean that using the Kirisakura_Sagami_S_2.0 kernel will cause you to bootloop. Until u reflash using new flasher to save your data
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One thing with this latest version is that magisk doesn't play nice. I think Google got johnwu to give up the back door to his method. I mean that using the Kirisakura_Sagami_S_2.0 kernel will cause you to bootloop. Until u reflash using new flasher to save your data
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Which magisk you use ? I am on latest fw .219 and magisk 25.2 just works fine.
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Which magisk you use ? I am on latest fw .219 and magisk 25.2 just works fine.
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Yep Magisk 25.2 app and 25.2 (25200) Magisk install...just saw this and updated myself just to get the infinite Xperia Boot Animation
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Yep Magisk 25.2 app and 25.2 (25200) Magisk install...just saw this and updated myself just to get the infinite Xperia Boot Animation
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Patch your boot.img with magisk 25.2 i did it to and works fine
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Patch your boot.img with magisk 25.2 i did it to and works fine
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no your using stock kernel. I was using Sagami. now on evo11
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One thing with this latest version is that magisk doesn't play nice. I think Google got johnwu to give up the back door to his method. I mean that using the Kirisakura_Sagami_S_2.0 kernel will cause you to bootloop. Until u reflash using new flasher to save your data
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Both statements are incorrect. There's no backdoor that magisk is using. Magisk requires bootloader unlock, there's no backdoor needed.
Kernel works also fine on latest firmware on my end.
After updating my Sony Xperia 1 III to the latest software version build number 61.1.A.9.219 all the problems or bugs that I wrote in this post that I published here on XDA developers are resolved. No more problems with mobile data, no more interruptions during phone calls. Sony team, thank you very much for solving these problems that existed in the previous version of the software in the shortest possible time. Thanks to all the people who gave their suggestions on how to solve the problems here.