31 August 2016
Meizu’s Flyme OS has received yet another update for the compatible devices. The latest update Flyme 5.1.8.0G brings a lot of changes. In the past few hours, the update has been made available to a number of devices including Pro 5, MX5, MX4 Pro, M2, M2 Note, and M1 Note. However, Meizu MX4 owners have to wait for little as the firmware is still under development and will be released in late August.
In case one doesn’t know, Flyme OS is a stock and aftermarket firmware developed by Meizu for the smartphones based on the Android operating system. Some of the key features are completely redesigned apps, one-handed usability and performance optimizations.
The Flyme 5.1.8.0G is not yet available Over The Air so, anyone wants to do the manual installation should head to the manufacturer’s site and download the single file. To start the automatic update process, copy this file to your smartphone’s storage and open it with the “Documents” application.
Here’s a complete changelog of the Flyme 5.1.8.0G –
- Removed Google Mobile Services (GMS) from the system. (Users can install them from Hot Apps or App Store.)
- Added a feature to take screenshots long. (Long press the volume key and power buttonssupport notes m1, m2 notes, PRO MX4, MX5 and PRO5)
- Added to Weather app.
- Added Hot Apps.
- Added App Store.
- Optimized the Setup Wizard.
- Optimized the home screen layout.
- Improved the system translations.
- Added multiwindow support for more apps.
- Fixed a WhatsApp message receiving Which failure occurred When theapplication was running in the background. (Three solutionsare available: a. Clear the App date; b. Remove the user data When updating the firmware; or c. Go to Security> Power> Settings and disable "No launch standby When linked.")
- Fixed an issue where Google Play Games could not function properly.
- Fixed an issue where the account signup screen was displayed in Chinese.
- Fixed the inaccurate battery percentage displayed When the phone was being charged.
- Fixed an overheating issue Which occurred When the phone was being charged.
- Fixed an issue where a received notification message would disappear When the user pulled down the notification bar afterun locking the device.
- Lock screen
- Corrected a lock screen error Caused by third-party apps.
- Fixed a failure to dismiss an alarm from the Lock screen.
- Added a feature to allow accidental touch rejection When the screen is locked waken up.
- Reduced the time to launch the camera from theLock screen.
- Adjusted the unlock prompt at the bottom of the Lock screen So THAT it will be hidden When an album cover art is shown on thescreen.
Settings
Added a configuration option to display largericons on the Home screen.Communications
- He added a "title" field to contact information.
- Added a new feature to copy a number by tapping and holding a call log.
Gallery
- Added a feature for users to save an edited photo as a new image.
Setup Wizard
- Optimized the language setting, network setting and Flyme account signup / login screens.
Room
- Improved the photo taking experience and increased At the processing speed.
- The Meizu Pro 5 isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu M2 isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu MX5 isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu M2 Note isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu M1 Note isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu MX4 Pro isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Meizu MX4 isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
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