How to update Android on Lenovo Vibe Z2

How to find out the current Android version on Lenovo Vibe Z2

Before installing updates, it is recommended to check the current firmware version. It is possible that the latest Android is already installed on your phone, and an update is not required.

To view the current version you need:

Open your smartphone settings.
Go to the “About phone” section.
Find the “Android Version” item.

This section will indicate the current firmware version. At the beginning of 2021, the current OS is Android 10, but very soon Google will release the next Android 11 update.

Why update the firmware on Android

The reasons are different for everyone, the main thing is that in new firmware the manufacturer corrects bugs and shortcomings.

The problem is with the quality of the pictures, even if you have a good camera.
There is a problem with the display response, or more specifically, with the response speed.
I would like to see the new Android Pie 9.0.
I'm tired of the old version of Android and want new features and capabilities.
The smartphone does not turn on or is terribly glitchy.
The phone stopped charging.

Preparatory stage

Despite the fact that each subsequent firmware version brings a lot of new functions, after the update some smartphones are unstable. This happens when the user ignores the preparation step.

Before installing updates on the Lenovo Vibe Z2, you need to meet 2 basic requirements:

charge your smartphone at least 30%;
perform a factory reset.

And if everything is clear with the first point, then the second raises many questions for some people. Resetting to factory settings completely deletes files from the smartphone's memory. This allows you to avoid errors when installing updates.

Of course, no one wants to lose personal data, so before resetting you need to create a backup:

Open settings.
Go to the "Storage and Backups" section.
Click on the Google Drive heading.
Activate the backup.

Performing these steps will result in the backup file being uploaded to cloud storage. After updating Android, it can be restored.

If there is not enough space on Google Drive to save all the data, it is recommended to create a backup copy through the “Backup and Restore” item. The resulting file should be moved to another device (for example, a computer) during the flashing process, and after the process is completed, return it back to the phone’s memory.

If the backup has been successfully created, you can safely proceed to restoring the phone to factory settings:

Launch device settings.
Go to the "Backup and Reset" section.
Select “Reset settings”.
Click the Reset Phone button.
Confirm the operation.

Now you need to reboot your smartphone, and then proceed directly to the process of installing new firmware.

Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone. Flagship: Snapdragon 855 and 100 MP cameras

$389.99 6GB 128GB and $419.24 8GB 128GB Hello everyone! Today we’ll look at a top-end camera phone from Lenovo. I apologize in advance for the quick review, I had very little time to get acquainted with the new product, but we’ll look at the main points under the cut. In Russia, Lenovo smartphones have lost popularity, but in China they are developing and catching up with the flagships of the mobile industry. Today is a short review of the top new Lenovo Z6 Pro. Main characteristics:

Display: 6.39″, AMOLED, Full HD+ (2340×1080) Chipset: Snapdragon 855 2.84 GHz Graphics processor (video chip / GPU) Adreno 640 RAM: 6/8/12 GB LPDDR4X Built-in memory: 128/256/ 512 GB UFS 2.1 Main camera: 48 MP + 16 MP (viewing angle 125°) + 8 MP + 2 MP (ToF sensor) Front camera: 32 MP Battery: 4000 mAh, 27 W fast charging Operating time in normal mode 2 -3 days Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie (ZUI 11) Communications: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, Beidou Frequencies 2G (GSM): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G (WCDMA): 800 / 850 / 1900 MHz 4G (FDD-LTE): B1(2100) / B3(1800) / B7(2600) Security: built-in display scanner NFC fingerprints - no. On the product page in the AliExpress Lenovo Official Store they immediately come up with trump cards and compare the Z6 pro and Mi9:

Delivery from Singapore by EMS mail, quite quickly - just in time for the sale of this model. Asphalt color box:

I have the Chinese version (the global one is not ready yet class=”aligncenter” width=”800″ height=”338″[/img] I have blue light and 8 GB of RAM / 128 ROM. There is also a black and red color and version 6 /128 GB Smartphone contents:

Additional features: silicone case and protective glass (I didn’t glue it on). And an adapter for a regular USB male to connect your smartphone to your computer. 27 W charger with QC and type C connector, but Chinese plug:

3 A/5 V produces:

Fully charges in 1 hour 40 minutes. The cover is useful to prevent scratching the back glass panel:

Appearance of the Z6pro smartphone:

Screen 6.39″ OLED (19.5:9) 2340x1080 from Samsung. Very bright and juicy with a bunch of settings and eye protection mode. On top there is a 32 MP F 2.0 front camera. gorilla glass front and back. Dimensions 151x74x9 mm. The fingerprint sensor is right on the screen and works very quickly. The back has a beautiful mirror surface with shimmer:

The black version shimmers reddish:

At first I thought it would be a huge 6.39″ shovel, but no:

Not much larger than the Galaxy A8 5.6″ fits in your pocket.

Viewing angles are excellent

The screen has an oleophobic coating, fingerprints are easily erased:

The main advantage at the back is the cameras:

Total 4 sensors:

Wide-angle 125 degrees 16 MP F2.2
Main IMX586 48 MP
8 MP telephoto
Bottom 2 MP for video with eight-axis optical stabilizer and 2.9 micron pixel

Autofocus infrared. LED flash. Both camera modules have software support with AI algorithms for automatic scene selection, background blur correction and photo processing. From the ends:

There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and an IR port for controlling equipment. There is ONE speaker at the bottom, but it is loud. And a USB type C port with reverse charging. From the sides:

Everything is typical. Slot card + SIM card on the bottom left. Combined slot:

Device weight:

The teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera doesn’t really interfere:

Communication: all LTE bands are available (including band 20) - everything works in the Russian Federation. The connection works great. Radio as usual:

Android 9.0 Pie + ZUI 11 shell

The shell, in my opinion, is not for everyone. Updated to 11.0.457 and set morelocale 2 - tolerable. Let me remind you that I have the Chinese version. I installed Google Play Store myself. Languages: But the Russian keyboard and English (partially) are available in the menu: Settings: Gesture control (everything works): Installed software:

a lot of Chinese game, I would like firmware with pure android. Available to the user: And there is also a slot for a micro SD card. From the useful:

Sound settings: By the way, BT LDAC and aptX HD codecs are supported Camera settings:

AnTutu Benchmark tests

Aida

Geekbench 4

3D mark

CPU-Z

GPS
Photo from device:
16:9 and 4:3 modes available

HDR:

Options:

Macro:

Selfie:

Against the sun:

Original
Evening photos are good as expected:

Video Handheld on the go: yadi.sk/i/t-BSP_P63k8YyA From the car: yadi.sk/i/UkbSHQ5uUX053g

Conclusions. You can’t get a complete impression of the device in one day, but I will note that the smartphone has good potential: the processor and camera will be at the top for a long time. The materials of the case leave a pleasant impression. It remains to wait for the normal global firmware.

On June 7-9, the AliExpress Lenovo Official Store will have a premiere and sale of this model. Price $389.99 (regular price $499) and the first 500 customers will receive Lenovo Air TWS wireless headphones.

Discussion of Lenovo Z6 Pro on 4pda

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Methods to update Android on Lenovo Vibe Z2 phone

The Android operating system can be updated in different ways. There are both classic and alternative options. It is recommended that you review the update methods in the order in which they are presented in this material.

By air

This is the easiest and most common way to update your phone. The main condition, in addition to completing the preparatory procedures, is the presence of an Internet connection.

To install a new Android, you will need:

Go to device settings.
Go to the “About phone” section.
Select "System Update".
Click the “Update” button.

Next, the phone will automatically search for updates. If they are available for this model, you will be prompted to download the firmware file and click the “Install” button. After this, the device will reboot and will be ready for further use.

Manually through settings

This option is suitable for cases when the smartphone cannot find an update over the air. To install the latest firmware version, you will first need to download the installation file from the developer’s official website. After placing the zip file in the device memory, you need to do the following:

Open phone settings.
Go to the system update section.
Click the button with three dots, and then click on the heading “Select firmware file.”
Specify the folder where the zip file was saved.
Confirm installation of updates.

The further process will not differ from the one presented earlier in the over-the-air updates. That is, the smartphone will reboot, and after installing the firmware it will be ready for use.

Manually via Recovery Mode

This option is similar to the previous method due to the fact that the firmware file must first be downloaded to the phone. But otherwise the process will be very different, since installation will require going to the engineering menu (Recovery Mode).

To go into recovery, you need to turn off the device and hold down the power button and the top volume rocker for a few seconds. If nothing happens, you should change the combination to the power button and the bottom rocker.

Provided that everything is done correctly, the recovery menu will light up on the screen. To navigate it, use the volume buttons, and confirm the action by pressing the power button.

You need to select “Reboot system now” if you want to update over the air. The “Apply update from ADB” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the internal storage, and the “Apply update from SD card” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the memory card. Having selected the appropriate item, all that remains is to confirm the operation and wait for the process to complete.

How to flash Lenovo K920

Installation and updating can be done with your own hands using programs for firmware, free of charge, the links contain both original, that is, stock, official (not modified), and custom firmware, that is, alternative, all with instructions.

First you need to download the firmware by selecting one of the options below. Along with it in the archive is the necessary set of programs (TWRP and others).
Next, unpack the archive and find the file “instructions_rootgadget.txt“. The archive can be unpacked using any archiver (7ZIP, WinRar and others).
The firmware file contained in the zip archive must be downloaded to a memory card or smartphone memory.
For other information and sequence of actions, see the text instructions.

Lenovo K920 firmware

Choose what you like, we would recommend upgrading to the latest versions of Android.

Android Pie 9.0 is a flagship OS, one might say, but still a little unfinished. URL: yourtopfile.info/android9pie
8.0 Oreo is an excellent option, with a minimum of bugs and rich functionality, but version 9 is certainly better. URL: yourtopfile.info/android8oreo
7.0 Nougat is a stable version in all respects, it works even on low-power hardware. URL: yourtopfile.info/android7nougat
6.0 Marshmallow - versions 5 and 6 are already really old, although they were once the pinnacle of progress. But if you switch to them from versions 3 or 4, then of course the difference is very noticeable. URL: yourtopfile.info/android6
Android 10 URL: yourtopfile.info/android10
Android 11 URL: yourtopfile.info/android11