Meizu m2 note unofficial firmware. We reflash the Meizu M2 Note smartphone. Well, let's continue

1. Always update the device firmware when the battery charge is sufficient (at least 20%)!
2. Firmware update is recommended (not required) to be performed with the "Clear Data" option checked to avoid software errors during subsequent use of the smartphone after the update!
Note: “Clear Data” means deleting current settings, phone book entries, messages, notes, mail accounts, as well as installed third-party software. This does not affect data such as music, videos, photos and other files stored in the smartphone’s memory. Please take care to create backup copies of the necessary information in advance.

MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF DATA) is possible from the settings of your MEIZU smartphone. To do this, go to the Settings menu of your smartphone, then About phone - Memory - Backup. Click the big MAKE BACKUP button and select the data you need to save. In order to save your backup to your Computer, find the Backup folder in your smartphone’s File Manager and save its entire contents. More detailed step by step. You can restore the backup in the same Settings section, even on a different MEIZU smartphone model!

3. Downgrading the firmware version (rolling back to an earlier one) MUST be done with data clearing (“Clear Data”).
4. If you received ROOT access on your smartphone before updating, then when updating the firmware, you must check the “Clear data” option. Otherwise, application error messages and other system errors may appear after the update. If you have not opened ROOT access on your smartphone, do not take this point into account.
5. If, as a result of updating the firmware, crashes of programs and other errors are observed, it is recommended to update the firmware again, making sure to check the “Clear Data” option.
6. If, after flashing the firmware, the device reboots cyclically or error messages about individual applications appear (force close), try flashing the smartphone again or resetting the data (check “Clear data” in the flashing window)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE UPDATE

IMPORTANT! DURING THE PROCESS OF UPDATING YOUR SMARTPHONE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF OR RESET THE DEVICE! WAIT FOR THE UPDATE PROCESS TO BE COMPLETE!
A reboot is allowed only after completing the smartphone update process, during the first boot of the device, during “APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION”, if the optimization has been frozen in one place for 5 minutes or more.

LIST OF CHANGES:

Added a "Screen Recording" switch. Added the ability to mute sound when creating a screen recording
Added support for H.265 format in FLV files
Improved system translation
The following elements have been optimized: status bar font size, network speed display and silent mode icon
Optimized notification for battery levels below 10%
Fixed a bug that sometimes caused an unexpected reboot
Fixed a bug where the phone would turn on sound after a reboot in silent mode
Fixed a bug where the brightness adjustment slider in the notification shade overlapped with the third row icons

Safety

Added a security scanner to detect malicious QR codes. Path: Security - Settings - Security Scanner
Added Flyme secure keyboard to protect your information
Added high data usage warning to help manage mobile data
Strategy optimized automatic cleaning unnecessary files, allowing you to avoid conflicts in multitasking mode
Updated antivirus database and the volume of the module was reduced to increase the efficiency of virus scanning

Battery Manager

Automatically enable performance mode in games to speed up your phone

Synchronization with owner

Improved efficiency of analyzing the user's work and sleep schedule

Optimized the update speed of the RECENTS folder

Optimized rules for switching between previous and next letters
The preview of attached files has been optimized: now you can easily find out their contents
The way of loading images has been optimized. To make efficient use of data, images are displayed on the details page

Fixed flash issue when entering panorama mode

Reduced connection time to wireless networks
Optimized the display order of wireless networks
Third Party Applications
Optimized compatibility with third-party applications
Fixed a bug where fingerprints were not recognized by PayPal.

Check whether your smartphone is certified in Russia and whether the update is suitable for installation on it, using IMEI1 (Settings - About phone):

Messages about unstable operation of your smartphone with firmware should be left in the BUG REPORTS section of our forum!

Buying Meizu smartphone, users often receive a non-Russified device with a dozen unknown Chinese applications. Today we will tell you how to install international firmware with Russian language using the Meizu M2 Note as an example.

Meizu smartphone firmware

Firmware for Meizu comes in five types: Unicom (U) and China Mobile (C) - operator versions intended for China, YunOS (Y) - version developed jointly with Alibaba also for the Chinese market, Universal (A) - universal firmware suitable for all countries, it can be installed instead of all the previous ones, and finally International (I) - the international version, it is with this firmware that Meizu smartphones are officially supplied to the markets of Russia and Ukraine.

As you understand, the last option interests us. The international firmware contains Russian and Ukrainian languages, Google services are installed out of the box and there is no pre-installed Chinese software. But here’s the problem - if you “roll” it instead of any other version, we will get the “Firmware corrupt” error. From our instructions you will learn what steps you need to take to prevent this from happening.

The whole process can be divided into 3 stages:

Install A firmware via Recovery;
We obtain root rights and change the ID using a special script;
Install the firmware via Recovery.

Looking ahead, I want to say that fulfilling the second point will be the most difficult. In general, I won’t bore you any longer, let’s get started!

1. Installing A firmware

9. Go down and click on “System privileges”.

10. Check the box next to “Accept” and click “OK”.

11. Enter the password for your Flyme account and click on “OK” again.

13. Now you need to download 3 files from our website and transfer them to Meizu in the root folder:

SuperSU APK | Download
Terminal Emulator for Android APK | Download
Script file "Chid.sh" | Download

14. Open file manager“Documents” and run the installation of SuperSU and Terminal Emulator for Android one by one.

The system will warn you that the ability to install applications from unknown sources is blocked by default. Simply click on “Settings” and you will enable this option.

Then just click on “Install”.

15. So we installed 2 new applications that we will need to run the “Chid.sh” script.

16. We go to SuperSU and see a notification about the need to update the SU binary file. Click “Continue”.

17. On the next tab, select “Normal”.

19. The installation process will begin. Wait a bit, it lasts about a minute.

20. At the end you will receive a message that the process completed successfully. Click OK.

If the message “Installation failed” appears on the screen, then try again.

21. Now open Terminal Emulator and after the dollar sign type:

And press "Enter".

22. A Superuser prompt will appear. Grant root access to the application by clicking on "Grant".

23. Remember about the file “Chid.sh”? It should be located in the root folder on your smartphone. If everything is so, then enter in the terminal emulator.

In this article you will learn how to reflash a Meizu smartphone from the Chinese version to the international one.

Buyers who have purchased a smartphone from Meizu very often face the problem of a lack of Russification of the interface, and at the same time with a bunch of unnecessary Chinese applications.

Therefore, today we will tell you how to Russify your smartphone and install international firmware on it.

So, before you start flashing your device, you need to find out what firmware is installed on your smartphone, since there are five types of firmware on Meizu smartphones:

Unicom (U)– a firmware version that is intended for users of the Chinese state, due to the availability of only the Chinese language.
China Mobile (C)– operator version of the firmware, which is also intended for users of the Chinese state, since only the Chinese language is available.
YunOS (Y) – this version The firmware was produced jointly with the Internet giant Alibaba, it is also intended for users of the Chinese state.
Universal (A)– a universal version of the firmware, which is suitable for all countries of the world, due to the availability of almost all languages, including Russian, English and Ukrainian.
International (I)– the most suitable firmware version, it is with this firmware that all smartphones and tablets from Meizu are supplied to the territory of Russia and Ukraine.

Of course, that we are interested in the International firmware version (I). Because it is in this firmware that everything is worked out to the smallest particles regarding Russification.

It is worth noting, what if you want to try to reflash the firmware version from YunOS (Y) to International (I), That you won't be able to do this, in connection with which you will receive the error “Firmware corrupt”.

But don't be discouraged, because now we will tell you how to get around this error and finally completely Russify your smartphone.

How to install International (I) firmware?

So, let's break it down step by step to understand the entire firmware procedure:

Install the Universal (A) firmware via Recovery
We obtain the necessary ROOT rights and special access, and also change the ID using a special script
Install the International (I) firmware via Recovery

I would like to warn you, which is the hardest of all, here is second point.

STEP 1. Install the Universal firmware (A)

First of all, you need to download the official current firmware version Universal (A), and this can be done at official "Update.zip"
"Recovery"
"Recovery" "Recovery".

and then press the button "Start"

STEP 2. We obtain the necessary ROOT rights and special access, and also change the ID using a special script

Let's summarize briefly. So, at the first point, we installed the Universal (A) firmware on your Meizu smartphone. Due to this, you may notice that the welcome screen now appears when you start your phone.

Well, let's continue!

Here we need to choose "English (United States)", then press the button "Next".

Now you need to connect to your wireless point Wi-Fi access to continue the procedure, press the button "OK".

After this, you need to find your network WLAN, and then connect to it by simply entering the password in the appropriate field.

It is advisable to immediately log into your service account Flyme, so as not to do this in the future, since you can completely forget about it.

Of course, if you do not have an account on the Flyme service, then you need to immediately register it by simply clicking on the button "Register".

Now you need to fill in all the necessary fields to register for the service Flyme.

After registration is successful, you will be offered automatic data synchronization with other services, but you can skip this, just click on the button "Skip", and then "Next".

Now all you have to do is press the button "Complete", after which you will have an account on the Flyme service.

Well, we figured out the registration on the Flyme service, now our task is to get ROOT rights and special access.

So, for this you need to go to "Personalization"
Here you need to select a subsection "Accounts"

After which, you need to click on the item "My Flyme"

Since we previously logged into our account, we can watch it, but we need to click on it

After this you will be taken to the section "User Center", in which you need to scroll down and then enter the subsection "System Privileges"

Here you need to check the box next to the inscription "Accept", then press "OK"

The system will ask for the password for your Flyme account, so you need to enter it and then click again "OK"

Now after your smartphone reboots, you will receive the necessary ROOT rights and special access

Well, it's time to load necessary files, which will subsequently need to be transferred to the root folder of your smartphone.

APK applications SuperSU– you can download from here
APK applications Terminal Emulator for Android– you can download from here
Special script "Chid.sh"- you can download from here

After you have downloaded these files and transferred them to the root folder of your smartphone, you need to open the file manager and go to the folder "Documents" and then run the files one by one "SuperSU" And "Terminal Emulator for Android".

Default, for security purposes, the system will warn you that you are opening an unknown file, which, first of all, may be malicious, but we know that it is virus-free, so we click on the inscription "Settings".

Here we click on the inscription "Install".

Now you have two necessary applications installed on your smartphone that will allow you to open the script "Chid.sh".
After this you need to run the program SuperSU, when it starts you will see a pop-up notification that there is an update to the SU binary file, so you need to click "Continue."

Here we select the mode "Normal"

Now you will be asked to grant rights to the program itself, for which you must click on the inscription "Allow".

After this, the installation process will begin, you just have to wait about 2-3 minutes.

When the installation is complete, you will receive a message about successful installation, for which click "OK."

If the installation did not complete correctly, then you will receive a message saying "Installation failed". In this case, you need to try this procedure again.

Now you need to run the program Terminal Emulator, and after the icon «$» enter value "su" and then press "Enter".

You will receive a rights request "superuser", for which you need to click on the inscription "Grant."

So, now we need to run the script itself "chid.sh", for which you simply enter the value in the Terminal Emulator application "sh /sdcard/chid.sh".

After you have entered the command, you need to click the button "Enter", then the device will reboot with the already changed ID.

STEP 3. Install the International (I) firmware via Recovery

Now you need to download the official current firmware version International (I), and this can be done at official Meizu website. The name of the firmware will be like this "Update.zip", of course you want to rename it, but doing this is strictly prohibited, and you also cannot unzip this file.
After the firmware has downloaded, you need to turn off the phone.
Now, when the phone is completely turned off, you must press and hold the power button together with the volume up button. this must be done before the phone starts, after startup, you can release them.
You probably noticed that you found yourself in some unknown black menu, and this menu is called "Recovery".
After this, you need to connect your smartphone to your computer or laptop using the USB interface.
Your PC should recognize your smartphone as "Recovery", you need to transfer the same firmware to the device "Recovery".

Now an image with clouds on a blue background should appear on your smartphone, where you you need to tick two boxes and then press the button "Start", after that the device will start flashing.

During the process of installing the firmware on your smartphone, you may notice that the Flyme firmware will be checked first, and only then the installation of the firmware itself will begin, here you just have to remain calm and patient.

After the installation of the International (I) firmware is completed, your smartphone will reboot. Now you can see what the smartphone interface looks like without any Chinese garbage.

To summarize, we would like to note that installing and flashing other versions on a Meizu smartphone is not particularly difficult, so even a beginner can figure it out.

Video: Meizu M2 Note - making an international version from the Chinese version, changing the ID and firmware

Meizu's smartphones are increasingly gaining popularity in the global market. Their devices are in incredible demand. In Android smartphones, you often have to change the firmware. This is explained by the fact that operating system Android does not prohibit the user from performing various manipulations with shell software, so inexperienced users can harm their device. Therefore, knowledge of how to reflash Meizu smartphones will be useful to many. From the very beginning, I would like to say that the Meizu M2 Note's firmware can be changed very easily compared to 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 Meiza M2 changes quite quickly. This may be due to the fact that the devices of the Chinese company have the Flyme shell on board.

You can reflash smartphones in a couple of ways: with or without a computer. The steps for these two methods will be very similar, so it will be equally easy both when flashing through the device itself and when using a PC.

Download the firmware from the official website

The most secure system firmware is available on the manufacturer's website. To download the firmware file, simply 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 Meizu.

When you find and download official version firmware to your smartphone, a file called “Update.zip” will be downloaded; as the name suggests, the file is in zip format. It cannot be opened, much less modified in any 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 start the smartphone in Recovery mode

The next thing we need to do is launch Recovery Mode on the phone. To launch this mode on Meizu smartphones, you need to turn off the device and press the volume up button and the power button on the smartphone.

To control and navigate through the Recovery Mod menu, use the volume rocker; to select the desired section, press the power button as if it were “ Enter".

"System upgrade", then select “ Clear data".

Note: During flashing, all data from the smartphone’s memory will be deleted, so you should worry about the safety of information important to you in advance. The best way prevent data loss - make a backup copy.

After manipulations in recovery, the smartphone will install the firmware itself and automatically reboot. There are rare cases of failures, but this can happen if the file was downloaded damaged, or you somehow changed it. In this case, you need to download the file again and repeat all the steps.

Using a computer

With installation new version The computer can help you with the firmware. The steps will be similar to the previous instructions. Please note that you will not transfer the file to the root folder of your smartphone, but first to your computer, and then to your phone.

Download firmware

As in the first method, you should download the firmware file from the manufacturer’s official website. For some reason, the vast majority of users take software from pirated sites, and then end up with “bricks”, or at least lost time and nerves.

When choosing software, you should pay attention to the type of firmware, because there are 5 types. There are only three available for Meizu: a Chinese version, one universal version and an international version. You need the international version, since it has Russian and Ukrainian languages immediately available 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 the file name and extension

Before you transfer required file to your smartphone, be sure to make sure that the file name is “Update.zip” and that the file is in zip format. If you transfer a file to the device that does not meet these criteria, it may result in an error. The firmware may not be installed correctly or may not be found at all. After which the smartphone may be inoperable forever.

Connecting your phone in Recovery mode

As always, you will need to enable Recovery Mod. Only unlike the first method, after launch engineering menu need to connect mobile device to a 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 into it.

Before you reflash Meiza M2 Note, be sure to do backup copy your files and settings. Often, when flashing, people forget about this, and after it, the lost data cannot be restored.

Firmware

After you have entered recovery, you need to click on “ "System upgrade", then select “ Clear data" and the "OK" button.If you did everything correctly, then your smartphone should receive an updated software version. Reflashing has a positive effect on the operation of the phone, because as you use it, you download many applications to the device that affect the system in one way or another. Some files can have a negative impact on the system, and even after deleting them, the device will slow down a little.

After you flash your Meiza M2 Note, don’t rush to install hundreds of applications on it. If you do this, you will achieve new firmware to the same condition as it was on yours old version. Use your smartphone wisely and don't demand more from it than it can handle.

On this moment There are 4 firmware modifications for Meizu M2 Note:

International (I) - version for the international market. It is not installed on Chinese versions of phones, it gives a “corrupt” error.
Universal (A)— global version, almost ideal for everyone. There is little Chinese stuff, and what is there can be removed without any problems. Installed on Unicom, China Mobile and International versions.
Unicom (U) - version (produced for the island part of China (Hong Kong), updated with firmware in the update.zip format with the letter value "U" and "A".
China Mobile (C) - version sold domestically (mainland China), updated with firmware from the operator, or universal firmware.

You can find out the installed firmware version in Settings -> About phone -> Firmware version. Versions “A”, “C” and “U” lack services from Google and contain “Chinese software”. “I” already has Google services pre-installed and does not have “Chinese software”. Google services you can install it yourself. Using the AppCenter application store integrated into the firmware, you need to install Google app Installer.

IN latest updates In software versions of smartphones other than “I”, Meizu has removed support for many languages, including Russian. In this way, the company is trying to combat illegal trafficking of its products. Since on Chinese market the cost of smartphones is much lower, many people prefer to buy there. But there were craftsmen who returned the Russian language to the Chinese versions of the firmware.

If your firmware version is “A”, “C” or “U” and you have updated to Flyme OS 4.5.4A, then the Russian language will not be available on your smartphone. We will try to return it, and also remove unused Chinese software. First, use your smartphone and install the necessary drivers on your PC. PC drivers are stored in the smartphone's memory. In order to download them you need to connect your smartphone in CD-Rom mode. Before installing drivers, disable verification digital signature on Windows.

Download and unzip this archive to the root of the disk. Run start.bat and select the required script. After each reboot we check the result. The archive contains 6 scripts:

1. Installing the SuperSU application (superuser) 2. Checking superuser rights 3. Removing unused Chinese applications 4. Russification of the firmware 5. Backup system partition(system.img) to the phone memory 6. Restoring/recording an image of the system partition (system.img) from the phone memory

For Russification you need to run the first four scripts. Russification is carried out by substitution system files from international version firmware. At the end of the process, the missing languages are restored on the smartphone and the pre-installed Chinese software is removed. I checked this entire procedure on Meizu M2 Note versions M571.

If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.

Upd. The FlymeLocalizationPro program has appeared, which Russifies Meizu smartphones in automatic mode. You can download the latest version of the application on Google Play, the official website or on my Ya.Disk.

For Russification you will need:

installed SuperSu application;
installed FlymeLocalizationPro application;
Internet access.

Russification using the FlymeLocalizationPro application:

launch the FlymeLocalizationPro application;
select the required Meizu smartphone;
choose installed firmware smartphone;
Click on the button to check Root access;
click on the Download Russification button and wait for the files to download;
Once the files are downloaded, you must click on the Russify smartphone button;
allow SuperSu rights for the FlymeLocalizationPro application;
after flashing the Russification files, the smartphone will automatically reboot;
Select the Russian language in the settings and reboot the smartphone.