Category: ZUK

It is irrational, but the fact is that a year after buying a mobile device, the user wants to change it to a more modern one, where Android is newer and has more functionality. However, the user forgets about the ability to flash the Android smartphone on their own. In this article we will tell how to reflash ZUK Z2 Rio Edition.

Yes, why update the firmware on Android? You thought, after all, I’m so good

There are many reasons for reflashing:

1. The mobile device does not turn on;
2. The phone often reboots for no apparent reason;
3. It is necessary to restore to its previous state. For example, after unsuccessful firmware;
4. You are an enthusiast and want to install the latest firmware.

Flashing ZUK Z2 Rio Edition

We will perform the firmware using ZYKUFlasher – This is a free universal program for flashing devices based on the Android operating system. It supports many companies and models of smartphones and tablets. Processors Qualcomm, MTK (Mediatek), Exynos and others. There is protection against “bricking”, I already checked for myself when using the left firmware errors begin to pour in. In general, the utility is useful for both beginners and pros.

Instructions for ZYKUFlasher from official site will give you the opportunity to update the firmware on Android or restore the smartphone from a brick state if it freezes when loading or does not turn on.

Download firmware for ZUK Z2 Rio Edition

On our site you can find and download official firmware versions for free:

• Cyanogenmod – The author recommends as one of the best solutions.
• MIUI  from version 8
• TWRP
• Deodex (modified by users)
• AOSP Extended 6.7 and later / earlier versions
• Hydrogen OS
• LineageOS  from version 15.1 and higher
• Resurrection remix – offers excellent customization of the appearance of the operating system no worse than Cyanogen
• Flyme OS from version 6 and above
• Odex (factory)

And also update your gadget to:

• Android 11
• Android 10 Q
• Android 9.0 Pie
• 8.0 Oreo
• 7.0 Nougat
• 6.0 Marshmallow 

All archives have a file downloadlist.txt, in which you can see links to everything listed on the firmware page for your device model. Attention, some firmware versions may be different (since the latest version may not always be compatible with your device)

You can download downloadlist.txt separately along with the firmware checker.

If you are interested in firmware for a model that is not presented here, write to us through the page order firmware and we will post it in our Telegram channel and send a link to your mail (if you specify it).

How to root ZUK Z2 Rio Edition

Soon I will post a separate article for those who need to get root rights, but for now I recommend considering two options for universal and free programs. I used the first of them, following the manual from the official website of the program and I was able to get root myself.

1. Rootkhp pro, the last version 3.1 (at the time of writing);
   
2. ZYKURoot – similar to the first program in functionality, the last version 2.5 (at the time of writing);