UMIDIGI F1 Play

[InTheY2K]

Thanks for the explanation.

In other words, there is no getting back to root without wiping the phone and reinstalling/setting up everything from scratch?

I'll pass then.

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[mrmazak]

Thanks for the explanation.

In other words, there is no getting back to root without wiping the phone and reinstalling/setting up everything from scratch?

I'll pass then.

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Choose your own, but that is not quite what I am said.

Well, if the bootloader is getting relocked, then yes, that forced locking step , most likely will trying force a wipe. HUM, which might be what is causing the bootloop.

. ok , im off the download the update so i can read the updater-script.

--- nothing special in the script.
;(

 

[InTheY2K]

Choose your own, but that is not quite what I am said.

Well, if the bootloader is getting relocked, then yes, that forced locking step , most likely will trying force a wipe. HUM, which might be what is causing the bootloop.

. ok , im off the download the update so i can read the updater-script.

Alright, I checked again and take back everything.

In the developer settings the switch "OEM unlock" is disabled and says bootloader is unlocked. Therefore I rebooted the phone and the splash screen still shows the warning message that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted.

I'll push the modded boot.img again and see if that works.

EDIT: IT DID! Hooray! As easy as 1, 2, 3... Indeed the bootloader unlock was left untouched by the OTA update. I managed to flash the patched boot.img again, and back I have my root access. Yay!

Now I can try to change the WiFi settings according to the recommendation of @BZ0RG

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Can you report if geo-tagging is working ? I'm not able to have it with stock camera [emoji848].

CONFIRMED! I just shot a photo with geo-tagging enabled, and Google photos shows me my location on the map.

Try to backup saved WiFi networks with another device using Swift Backup, then restore on F1 (require root).

Didn't work. I backed up the WiFi connection from my old Samsung Galaxy S4, which is able to connect to the hidden network, and restored it onto my F1 Play. But alas, it behaves the same way as if I entered the details manually. Shows the network but does not connect to it.

 

[convolution]

Was on sale at Amazon for 20% off for Prime Day. Bought another one, returning it again at the old price for my first order. $239 CAD no tax for phone with 5000 maH and 6 GB RAM. No brainer.

 

[BZ0RG]

Didn't work. I backed up the WiFi connection from my old Samsung Galaxy S4, which is able to connect to the hidden network, and restored it onto my F1 Play. But alas, it behaves the same way as if I entered the details manually. Shows the network but does not connect to it.

Sorry to hear this ??
Worked for me with a WPA2-TKIP hidden SSID WiFi.

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Can someone share the new camera package please ?

 

[InTheY2K]

Sorry to hear this ?
Worked for me with a WPA2-TKIP hidden SSID WiFi.

But does the F1 Play connect to that network, too? Saving it does work for me. The device also recognizes when the network is in reach and tries to connect, but seems to give up after a while.

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Can someone share the new camera package please ?

Do you need an apk or will a .tar.gz do as well (backed up with Titanium)?

 

[BZ0RG]

Yes, flawlessly !
I restored the settings as previously said, and every time I turn on WiFi it does connect to the network asap.

Do you need an apk or will a .tar.gz do as well (backed up with Titanium)?

APK would be easier to deal with, choose the easiest method for you ??

 

[InTheY2K]

Yes, flawlessly !
I restored the settings as previously said, and every time I turn on WiFi it does connect to the network asap.



APK would be easier to deal with, choose the easiest method for you [emoji1303]

This is the apk but zipped (as it was 115MB when I exported it as apk).You need to unzip it first.


Tell me when you have it, so I can delete it from my drive.

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[d1876j]

Anyone tried the dual sim mod?

 

[BZ0RG]

Tell me when you have it, so I can delete it from my drive.

Many thanks! ?
Sadly, it is not working without the last OTA update ? will try to push package manually to system...

 

[Coffee Freak]

Sorry if this sounds a little nooby but does this device support Substratum theming? I love the phone but not all the bright white theme. Just can't see going to the trouble of rooting it if I can't change that. If a rom came out I liked then I can see it but not yet if it can't be themed. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[d1876j]

Sorry if this sounds a little nooby but does this device support Substratum theming? I love the phone but not all the bright white theme. Just can't see going to the trouble of rooting it if I can't change that. If a rom came out I liked then I can see it but not yet if it can't be themed. Thanks in advance for any input.

It can't be themed google block pie unless you root the device

 

[Coffee Freak]

It can't be themed google block pie unless you root the device

Thanks, but some devices running Pie still won't theme rooted. What I am trying to find out has anyone who rooted this device successfully themed?

 

[Coffee Freak]

Well, since nobody knew, I bit the bullet and rooted the phone. Tried Substratum. It doesn't work on this device. The firmware isn't stock enough I guess. So in my opinion it's a good device but what's the point of rooting if you can't mod it. Maybe custom ROMs in the future but right now it's a waste of time. I have been buying Umidigi devices for 3 years now. They never get security patch updates or major os updates just minor bug fixes. When they get to be a year out of date on the security patch I give them to my kids. Shame, because they are good solid hardware.

 

[convolution]

Anyone having settings force closing when you insert an sd card and try to click on "storage" in settings?

I'm trying to install a 128 Gb Samsung EVO sd card in the phone...

 

[BZ0RG]

Maybe custom ROMs in the future but right now it's a waste of time.

GSI ROMs are available, you may have to deal with backing up and restoring IMEI beforehand.
Ask umidigi advanced user about what is currently (/not) working ?

 

[Coffee Freak]

GSI ROMs are available, you may have to deal with backing up and restoring IMEI beforehand.
Ask umidigi advanced user about what is currently (/not) working ?

I have read through the threads on the GSI roms. Maybe some day but some of the features, hot spot, Verizon I need right now. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[PunkJax]

GSI ROMs are available, you may have to deal with backing up and restoring IMEI beforehand.
Ask umidigi advanced user about what is currently (/not) working ?

You don't lose your IMEI as long as you properly read the instructions on how to use SP Flash Tool (their translation on the app itself is weird and the "obvious selection" in English is the wrong option and deletes your IMEI). Regardless, you should make a copy of your IMEI or take a pic of it when you get a new phone.

I WOULD still look into ways of backing up stuff because unlocking the bootloader factory resets the phone.

From what I hear, GSI ROMs generally have issues with VoWifi and VoLTE. There may be ways to get around this, but I am not too familiar at the moment. Will have to do some tests when I get the chance next month.

 

[d1876j]

Someone can test GSI Android Q and give us some feedback

 

[zironia]

Someone can test GSI Android Q and give us some feedback

I tried installing it but it wouldn't boot past the logo.