<![CDATA[Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband]]>Hi UBPorts Community,

Having experienced lots of signal issues recently with my Pro5, I decided to give it a go and the following looks promising:

Procedure:

  1. Download from XDA (latest to date: https://forum.xda-developers.com/meizu-pro-5/development/meizu-pro5-baseband-21-12-2017-t3727070)
    Extract the file /system/vendor/firmware/modem.bin and transfer it to your Pro5 (for instance to /home/phablet/Downloads)

  2. Open terminal or SSH to your Pro5 and run the following commands:
    sudo -i
    mount -o remount,rw /
    cp /var/lib/lxc/android/system.img /home/phablet
    cd /home/phablet
    mkdir system
    mount -o loop system.img system
    cd system/vendor/firmware/
    rm modem.bin
    cp /home/phablet/Downloads/modem.bin ./
    chmod 644 modem.bin
    cd /home/phablet
    umount system
    mv /var/lib/lxc/android/system.img /var/lib/lxc/android/system.img.old
    cp system.img /var/lib/lxc/android/

  3. Reboot

Here are the results on my spare original Pro5 Ubuntu Edition still running the latest Canonical OTA-15 behind a badly broken screen:

BEFORE:
phablet@ubuntu-phablet:~$ /usr/share/ofono/scripts/list-modems | grep Revision
Revision = S333_M86_20151002_CHNOPEN_MZ024
Revision = S333_M86_20151002_CHNOPEN_MZ024

AFTER:
phablet@ubuntu-phablet:~$ /usr/share/ofono/scripts/list-modems | grep Revision
Revision = S333_M86_20171221_CHNOPEN_MZt04
Revision = S333_M86_20171221_CHNOPEN_MZt04

I will try later on my day to day Pro5 on UBPorts r3 over the week end but let me know if anyone improves signal, especially if traveling in Europe 🙂

Peace,
Tera

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/topic/929/update-meizu-pro-5-basebandRSS for NodeThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:06:20 GMTFri, 26 Jan 2018 15:09:30 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:43:27 GMT]]>Hi All,

It has been a while with no update here on my side, i do not consider the Pro5 usable anymore, especially professionally, and currently testing a Fairphone 2 and a Nexus 5 for which the signal is definitively better.

In parallel, when time allows, i have slowly started looking into re-building Halium on Android 7.1 for Meizu Pro5... do not hesitate to ping if you are working on something similar 🙂

Peace,
Tera

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7757https://forums.ubports.com/post/7757Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:43:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:05:43 GMT]]>I had a disastrous week in London, unable to perform calls unless de-activating data (took me a while to figure that one out) and dropping back to 2G indoor between others...

Reading more online, i noticed that XDA thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/meizu-pro-5/development/meizu-pro5-baseband-17-08-2017-t3667799 mentioning better signal with this firmware version:

Revision = S333_M86_20161109_CHNOPEN_MZ041

So to summarize, i'm now trying the following:

  1. Updated rils from http://xep.8800.org/pro5/ flyme6_ril.zip (well, how to check their versions?)
  2. Modem version above from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73866639&postcount=7

As i personally swim in unknown water, it would be great to know how to build that android lxc image from scracth, i could only find this interesting deck online: https://elinux.org/images/c/cf/Ubuntu_Touch_Internals_1.pdf

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7195https://forums.ubports.com/post/7195Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:05:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:02:57 GMT]]>@aenima Yeah, the 700 and 800 are not supported on LTE as well. Well, it must be a hardware fault then, cos I don't see how could the same software run on same type/product/hardware has such a huge difference. Clearly Meizu let slip some devices through Q. Control.

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7135https://forums.ubports.com/post/7135Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:02:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Wed, 07 Feb 2018 07:05:19 GMT]]>mine is a TD-LTE (ubuntu edition) and it's not hell too 😉 . The main problem is the 4g frequence of 700 or 800Mhz used in France and not supported by the pro5 (is it the case for the LTE too?)

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7127https://forums.ubports.com/post/7127Wed, 07 Feb 2018 07:05:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:50:56 GMT]]>Mine is a TD-LTE too, it has its problems but it's not "hell".

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7112https://forums.ubports.com/post/7112Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:50:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:57:18 GMT]]>@mihael so probably is the Meizu Quality control very bad as clearly some devices are ok and some not 🙂

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7106https://forums.ubports.com/post/7106Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:57:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:46:45 GMT]]>I have the TD-LTE and it's not that bad.

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7100https://forums.ubports.com/post/7100Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:46:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:23:35 GMT]]>@tera there are 2 or more hadware types of Pro 5. LTE and TD-LTE.
LTE (International) I have now, gives me no trouble, but when I had TD-LTE, it was a hell. Service always denied, unregistered, no matter what I did with it. Even on Flyme it was problematic. So it might not be just a software (ril), but most likely the modem itself. I read somewhere that those TD-LTE has some other, cheaper component (modem, some other chip or whatever) and it was designed for China network, so that's why is problematic outside of China. I'm not sure if that's true though.
I hope I'm wrong and this bug can be solved for you guys.

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7092https://forums.ubports.com/post/7092Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:23:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:53:39 GMT]]>@hendrixxx Thanks, I will try that.

I still had to toggle flight mode to get a signal on my way to work this morning. 😞

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7088https://forums.ubports.com/post/7088Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:53:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:40:46 GMT]]>@halucigenia

You can monitor mobile signal strength with following way..

Open terminal
$ cd /usr/share/ofono/scripts/
$ watch -n 1 './list-modems | grep Strength'

Bigger numbers = better signal.

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7084https://forums.ubports.com/post/7084Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:26:40 GMT]]>I went ahead and updated all ril from the flyme6 archive provided by @Stefano, will report if any improvements...

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7064https://forums.ubports.com/post/7064Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:26:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:26:37 GMT]]>I followed the instructions in the OP
/usr/share/ofono/scripts/list-modems | grep Revision
now gives
Revision = S333_M86_20171221_CHNOPEN_MZt04
Revision = S333_M86_20171221_CHNOPEN_MZt04
The first time I ran that I thought it had hung - you have to be patient.

I live in a fairly remote area in a house with thick stone walls so getting a mobile signal has always been a challenge. However, recently I have noticed that I get a better 4G signal from a 4G router that I have that provides faster internet for me than my telephone landline broadband, so I was hoping to get better reception on my phone too, especially after upgrading it.

After the reboot I still couldn't get reliable reception from my study at home, but I never have using any of my UT devices, so that's not an issue. However, even if I switch flight mode off and back on again to get a signal at the window where I usually can get a signal I got no signal.

Outside where I usually get a strong signal I had to reboot again before I got a signal at all.

I just hope that it makes the reception better in general when there is a strong signal.
Time will tell I will report back with my findings.

Are there any apps or command line tools to check 3g/4g signal strength?

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7045https://forums.ubports.com/post/7045Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:26:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sat, 03 Feb 2018 10:35:49 GMT]]>I have to agree with @Mitu after a week usage, it feels more stable at home but definitively not better while travelling 😞

]]>https://forums.ubports.com/post/7041https://forums.ubports.com/post/7041Sat, 03 Feb 2018 10:35:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:26:28 GMT]]>
  • Wi-fi: not improved - battery still won't hold a day with both wi-fi and mobile data on.
    • ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6994https://forums.ubports.com/post/6994Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:26:28 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:14:15 GMT]]>Update for my TD-LTE Pro 5 after a few days of testing:

    • Reliability: partially improved - 4G signals seems to be present more often and connection drops in the city are less frequent. However it still isn't prefect - I have just saw the "Rejected" note in the message indicator and had to turn on and off the airplane mode - sometimes I still have to do it as well to regain the Internet connection.
    • Battery life: improved - phone did manage to live for 2 days with the data connection on. It was impossible before. I think that still some significant drops exist, but they don't have to be related to the modem.

    I'll try testing the wi-fi now to check whether the battery drain is acceptable.

    What is still to be tested is the radio signal at the remote areas but I haven't moved away from the city recently. So far I think this radio should definitely be included in the future Ubports updates.

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6991https://forums.ubports.com/post/6991Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:14:15 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:52:32 GMT]]>@tera Hi, Do you know if this would work or is available for the mx4. I'm having similar issues especially on wifi. My results from running the script above give
    Revision = MOLY.LR9.W1421.MD.LWTG.MP.V6.P11, 2014/09/10 10:16
    Thanks

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6990https://forums.ubports.com/post/6990Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:52:32 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:49:13 GMT]]>@tera Actually I don't know much about the details, I just know that bluetooth is a big issue with Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Touch... There are many threads about it, since Canonical days... It just doesn't work for calls with bluetooth headsets - that have a microphone as well, not just speakers.

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6984https://forums.ubports.com/post/6984Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:49:13 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:55:34 GMT]]>Quick update after 3 days with updated Pro5 Baseband:

    1. Overall mobile data and calls feel more smooth so far
    2. Battery consumption seems to have improved as well
    3. Wifi connection appears much more stable than previously

    @mihael I do not use Bluetooth but would you know which firmware is that (maybe from @Stefano list)?

    @Stefano Thanks, i might give it a go when i have some spare time in the next weeks...

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6982https://forums.ubports.com/post/6982Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:55:34 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:19:07 GMT]]>@tera Here link text are more Ril's if you want to try them. Those are from Resurection Remix 7.1 Android.

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6956https://forums.ubports.com/post/6956Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:19:07 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:32:12 GMT]]>@tera is there anything like this for bluetooth? 🙂

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6955https://forums.ubports.com/post/6955Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:32:12 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:36:40 GMT]]>@tera Oh, beautiful, I was so waiting for these instructions!!! Thank you!

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6952https://forums.ubports.com/post/6952Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:36:40 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:24:23 GMT]]>I have both model and had similar experience overall, though i do not use the TD-LTE daily anymore.

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6951https://forums.ubports.com/post/6951Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:24:23 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:49:50 GMT]]>WOW, you're GENIUS!!! 🙂

    It changed. Let's see if it does correct anything for me unluckily having the TD-LTE device...

    Thanks!

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6948https://forums.ubports.com/post/6948Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:49:50 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to Update Meizu Pro 5 Baseband on Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:14:33 GMT]]>Just updated my Pro5 UBPorts r3 and looking good so far!!
    Let's see in the next days...

    ]]>    https://forums.ubports.com/post/6945https://forums.ubports.com/post/6945Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:14:33 GMT