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Meizu M2 (meizu-mblu2)

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Meizu M2
Meizu M2
Meizu M2
Manufacturer Meizu
Name M2
Codename meizu-mblu2
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset MediaTek MT6735
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP2
Display 720 x 1280 IPS LCD
Storage 16 GB
Memory 2 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (Flyme OS) 5.1 (Flyme 4.5)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (Flyme OS)
postmarketOS
Category archived
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.18.119
Device package device-meizu-mblu2
Kernel package linux-meizu-mblu2
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Partial
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Bootloader Unlocking

The device has to be with unlocked bootloader. Locked bootloader may be unlocked with a Flyme 6.2.2.0G: http://flymeos.com/firmwarelist?modelId=18&type=1

for the international phone(don't know about chinese) version using amonet: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-unbrick-unlock-amonet-for-meizu-m2.3945812/.

Recovery Mode

  • Turn the device off (or restart also works)
  • Hold Volume Up and Power button
  • Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release Power button
  • Keep holding Volume Up until you get to recovery.

Installation

  • Install Orangefox recovery:

https://orangefox.download/device/mblu2

Tested UIs

  • Weston - works
  • Mate - works
  • xfce4 - boots(panels, cursor are displayed even cursor moves for some time but after some time freezes and reboots) (including msm-fb-refresher and disabling CONFIG_ANDROID_LOW_MEMORY_KILLER in config didn't work.)

WiFi

USB Internet

Follow USB Internet page

See also