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Finally Sony bothered to release the Lifelong app, about two weeks after the smartband was available to buy. To everybody's surprise, it's xperia exclusive...
Before I return it, can somebody with an z1 (KitKat) or z2 share the apks for testing? APK downloader fails (I have a nexus 5)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.lifelog
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.smartconnect.hostapp.ellis
Thanks.
Apparently, they are for the Z2 only at the moment.
Perhaps ask in the Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
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kingvortex said:
Apparently, they are for the Z2 only at the moment.
Perhaps ask in the Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
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To be precise they are available for any Sony xperia with 4.4. Although optimal usage is guaranteed only on the Z2. I figured I had better odds on this forum.
See full description in previous links.
All I need are the apks.
Thanks.
Yes you are correct on the compatibility. I read an article on Android Central that incorrectly stated they were for the Z2 only. I see now that they are for all Xperia devices officially on 4.4.
The Z hasn't officially got KitKat yet, therefore nobody that has a Z is able to download the apps for you.
Even though there may be people that own one of the compatible devices here, you would probably get a faster result asking on one of the forums for the devices that have KitKat. That's all I meant.
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lellobello said:
Finally Sony bothered to release the Lifelong app, about two weeks after the smartband was available to buy. To everybody's surprise, it's xperia exclusive...
Before I return it, can somebody with an z1 (KitKat) or z2 share the apks for testing? APK downloader fails (I have a nexus 5)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.lifelog
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.smartconnect.hostapp.ellis
Thanks.
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It seems that OPO users start recieving cos13 ota 1 hour ago. Any news for ZUK?
For 1+1 received COS 13 yesterday...what about ZUK ?
landov said:
For 1+1 received COS 13 yesterday...what about ZUK ?
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CM13 snapshot/stable version is available since long. try that. no idea about COS 13 though.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ham&type=snapshot
Evil Eye said:
CM13 snapshot/stable version is available since long. try that. no idea about COS 13 though.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ham&type=snapshot
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OPPO and 1+1 received cos 13 last days, so I'm sure, that zuk receive it soon.
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What was the deal when COS12 got released, did all COS-phones receive it more or less at the same time? Or is this in Zuk`s hands?
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What was the deal when COS12 got released, did all COS-phones receive it more or less at the same time? Or is this in Zuk`s hands?
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I don't remember but I'm pretty sure it's a joint effort.
Having said that I'm pretty disappointed that the ZUK Z1 (so far the latest COS flagship) is late compared to OPO.
The lack of communication from both ZUK and Cyngn is even worse. When I had the OPO the communication via their blog was good, here we are left in the middle of nowhere.....
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https://twitter.com/ZUKMobile/status/720146777697943552
"Dear ZUKers, like @veronica_Chui said, something exciting gonna happen TODAY. #KeepItSimple, wait and see "
was twittered right now .... maybe COS13 will be released today?
h0LLe said:
https://twitter.com/ZUKMobile/status/720146777697943552
"Dear ZUKers, like @veronica_Chui said, something exciting gonna happen TODAY. #KeepItSimple, wait and see "
was twittered right now .... maybe COS13 will be released today?
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There's #keepitsimple hashtag, so I doub't it'll be that.
it was retweetet like that.
Original tweet was that:
Something exciting gonna happen TODAY, for #ZukZ1 Get ready with @zukMobile and @andro4all. https://t.co/waC5OCO7Bj
Rumours about the Zuk 2 lunched next week and we still haven't had the marshmallow
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Maybe there will be something this december, as they said on zukmobile.cc blog:
ZUK Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update
We are testing the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow for ZUK Z1 phone,we will support OTA update next December.
The post on zukmobile is dated november 2015, so they are only some months late.
Maranga said:
The post on zukmobile is dated november 2015, so they are only some months late.
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Its only months too late ... #keepitsimple .. hate their marketing .. 0o
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Maybe there will be something this december, as they said on zukmobile.cc blog:
ZUK Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update
We are testing the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow for ZUK Z1 phone,we will support OTA update next December.
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I think they were referring to ZUI and not COS 13. I've never heard anything official about COS MM update........ but I can be wrong.
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As usual...too little information about anything...I was hoping ZUK will be better, after all ZUK is not some cheap $100 cell company...
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As usual...too little information about anything...I was hoping ZUK will be better, after all ZUK is not some cheap $100 cell company...
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Indeed, Zuk should not be considered some cheap cell company but the fact is that they are acting like it. They've been anouncing COS 13 for a few month now and still nothing.
About the tweet, it's just another Zuk Z1 giveaway in andro4all youtube channel sponsored by zuk.. So, not about the update we're all waiting unfortunetely..
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it was retweetet like that.
Original tweet was that:
Something exciting gonna happen TODAY, for #ZukZ1 Get ready with @zukMobile and @andro4all. https://t.co/waC5OCO7Bj
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Just a very exciting giveaway or similar (can't fully understand Spanish).
https://youtu.be/wC32vXJu_SM
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for real? they must be kidding ... thats like trolling level 5000 ... my gosh im so sick of this ZUK marketing gags..
Oh, this isn't good. I thought buying a phone officially supported by Cyanogen means getting next to nexus quick updates but I guess I was wrong. At least we have CM13 roms. My previous device was Sony Z2 and the funny thing is that even that device has been officially updated to MM and yet Z1 has not received the latest Android.
Guys...
1.MM anouncement from december its about ZUI ROM în witch case they kept their word.
2. I do not think that the tweet its about a cheap giveaway on youtube... If it is about that, it means that ZUK marketing team is full of idiots and monkeys. Hope is not so.
3. I think we will see COS 13 tonight
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Hi there,
at the moment I‘m a little bit torn between selling or keeping my Zuk Z2 Pro, because I have a few issues with some apps in combination with the Safe Center, that I‘m not sure will be resolved in the near future. Also it seems to be really silent around the device regarding the community. Especially the last point makes me a little nervous, but I don‘t know how long it usually takes from the release till there is a community.
But what I really want to know, is, if it is possible to create Custom Roms at this point in time with the unlocked bootloader, or if there is still something missing. (are the kernel sources necessary? How possible is it, that Zuk is going to release them?)
Thanks for your help!
Best regards
Tek
Okay. You said exactly the same as my opinion. I love the device but the OS is crap. I'll wait some more time.
XIAOMI will release some new phones on the end of July...
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Q. Is it possible? A. Yes.
Q. Is it possible without sources, which we don't currently have? A. Yes. But it will be difficult, and given that it appears Lenovo have no plans to launch the device or make it available to distributors outside of SE Asia, any development will almost certainly be in the Chinese / Taiwanese community - which is slightly impenetrable for most of the rest of the world.
Q. Didn't Lenovo publish all the sources for the ZUK Z1? A. Yes they did. Available here. http://developer.zuk.com
Q. Won't they do that again for the ZUK Z2? A. Doubtful, in my view. ZUK Z1 was launched internationally, but in rather disjointed fashion which led to poor sales, and the farce over CyanogenOS updates (lack of). They'd viewed it as their boutique international brand to compete with OnePlus & Xiaomi, and particularly in European / Asian markets where the Motorola & Lenovo brands are weak. I'd be pretty amazed if http://developer.zuk.com isn't left to die.
If I'm wrong and they publish sources, then I guess there'll almost certainly be quite a bit of development, as I'd guess the Z2 & Pro will eventually make it to India - the only non-Chinese market where they're still making a big push for the Z1.
It's a shame, as the ZUK Z2 Pro and Z2 are much better propositions than the Z1, and would likely sell very well if launched worldwide.
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Perhaps it's not so hopeless ...
Looking at the official ZUK forums / bbs, if I'm right ZUK are looking at either supporting or providing 'official' versions of popular ROMs for the Z2 Pro and Z2.
http://bbs.zuk.cn/z2/t117651/
People ask on this thread and others when sources will be available to 3rd parties, and there's still no answer though ...
Still, this has to be good news.
mudnightoil said:
Q. Is it possible? A. Yes.
Q. Is it possible without sources, which we don't currently have? A. Yes. But it will be difficult, and given that it appears Lenovo have no plans to launch the device or make it available to distributors outside of SE Asia, any development will almost certainly be in the Chinese / Taiwanese community - which is slightly impenetrable for most of the rest of the world.
Q. Didn't Lenovo publish all the sources for the ZUK Z1? A. Yes they did. Available here. http://developer.zuk.com
Q. Won't they do that again for the ZUK Z2? A. Doubtful, in my view. ZUK Z1 was launched internationally, but in rather disjointed fashion which led to poor sales, and the farce over CyanogenOS updates (lack of). They'd viewed it as their boutique international brand to compete with OnePlus & Xiaomi, and particularly in European / Asian markets where the Motorola & Lenovo brands are weak. I'd be pretty amazed if http://developer.zuk.com isn't left to die.
If I'm wrong and they publish sources, then I guess there'll almost certainly be quite a bit of development, as I'd guess the Z2 & Pro will eventually make it to India - the only non-Chinese market where they're still making a big push for the Z1.
It's a shame, as the ZUK Z2 Pro and Z2 are much better propositions than the Z1, and would likely sell very well if launched worldwide.
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Perhaps it's not so hopeless ...
Looking at the official ZUK forums / bbs, if I'm right ZUK are looking at either supporting or providing 'official' versions of popular ROMs for the Z2 Pro and Z2.
http://bbs.zuk.cn/z2/t117651/
People ask on this thread and others when sources will be available to 3rd parties, and there's still no answer though ...
Still, this has to be good news.
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Wow, thanks for this extensive answer!
But how is all of this different to, let‘s say, the Xiaomi Mi5? Afaik this one you can also buy only by importing it, but it has many Roms available.
Your addition seems much more hopeful and I hope that it will happen in the near future!
Best regards
Tek
I'm debating between the 128 GB versions of both phones (comparison table) and don't see why the OnePlus 3T should cost that much more. The only disadvantages I see in the Zuk are the lack of NFC (don't need) and having only one (multi-purpose) button instead of three. Anything else I'm missing?
OnePlus is officially updated by several custom rom developers while Zuk Z2 Pro is mostly dependent on few voluntary developers. Oxygen OS is more customisable than ZUI OS.
Thanks, but is there any reason to go for the OnePlus if I intend to stay with the stock ROM?
Do you want custom roms? Do you want a phone from dead company?
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Not interested in custom roms.
As for dead company, I'm currently in China for a few days and want to buy a phone. In any case I won't be able to use the warranty if something goes wrong - be it Zuk or OnePlus. Also , it seems there's a shortage of OnePlus 3T 128 GB, so that pretty much makes the decision for me. Zuk it is (unless there's something really bad about this phone that I need to be aware of).
Coming from Oneplus 3 & 3T I can't see the justification of paying the extra £200 more for them.
With Lineage CM13 using the same apps on the Z2 pro I don't notice any difference in performance. The lack of development could be an issue but in my case if a ROM works why change it?
If the next Oneplus uses a better display & Xposed for Nought comes out I might consider another Oneplus.
Is there any disadvantage to installing CM13? Coming from a Note Edge, I'm not impressed with ZUI, at least not after having the phone for a few hours.
bluegrass55 said:
Coming from Oneplus 3 & 3T I can't see the justification of paying the extra £200 more for them.
With Lineage CM13 using the same apps on the Z2 pro I don't notice any difference in performance. The lack of development could be an issue but in my case if a ROM works why change it?
If the next Oneplus uses a better display & Xposed for Nought comes out I might consider another Oneplus.
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The problem with most roms is the lack of source code available. Maybe that rom is good or maybe is plenty of malware... Who knows. Furthermore, no publishing the source code violates the GPL, but who cares, right? ?
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enyx.es said:
The problem with most roms is the lack of source code available. Maybe that rom is good or maybe is plenty of malware... Who knows. Furthermore, no publishing the source code violates the GPL, but who cares, right? ?
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I didn't know manufacturers were obliged to release source codes.
As regards malware I use Xprivacy and apart from contacts I do not have any other personal information on the device. Also I was under the impression CM based ROMs with the latest security patch which is currently 1 April 2017 was safer then stock.
Its up to you what to do or don't with your phone, but check rom threads from 3t or zuk z1 for example. What is the point of hidding the source?
If you check GPL rules you will know what code must be publish by manufacturers or anyone and which parts don't.
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I don't know what the decision of this friend will be but as a ZUK Z2 Pro user, my next phone will be Xiaomi Mi6. That is pretty sure, consider it.
I wanted to install a custom ROM but im not sure wich one is compatible with my phone because there are some Pro and some Plus but my phone does not say Pro or Plus, just Zuk Z2 (Z2131 on the box) and im a little confused.
yours is z2 plus not pro there's a forum for that phone on XDA with a lot more roms