Gemini Android 8 Upgrade - Revision history

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‎Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2021-04-14T14:05:44Z

‎Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2021-04-14T14:02:39Z

‎Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2019-05-25T07:59:34Z

‎Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi at 13:19, 8 May 2019

2019-05-08T13:19:55Z

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2019-05-08T13:11:16Z

‎Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi: Dguidi moved page Gemini Android 8 upgrade to Gemini Android 8 Upgrade

2019-05-08T09:24:26Z

Dguidi moved page Gemini Android 8 upgrade to Gemini Android 8 Upgrade

Dguidi: Dguidi moved page Android 8 update to Gemini Android 8 upgrade

2019-05-08T09:22:50Z

Dguidi moved page Android 8 update to Gemini Android 8 upgrade

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2019-05-08T09:22:15Z

‎Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

Dguidi: /* Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27) */

2019-05-08T09:19:28Z

‎Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)

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 ==Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
-'''NOTE: Some users reported problems with Android 8.1 and it's currently suggested to use Android 7 for Gemini devices.'''
+'''NOTE: Some users reported problems with Android 8.1 and it's currently recommended to use Android 7 for Gemini devices.'''
-'''Android 8 can still be manually installed by using SP Flash Tool,  following this guide: [[Gemini Firmware]].<br />'''
+'''Android 8 can still be manually installed by using SP Flash Tool following this guide: [[Gemini Firmware]].<br />'''
 ''' '''
-<span style="color: #ff0000;">'''The following guide is deprecated and left as reference only.'''</span>
+<span style="color: #ff0000;">'''The rest of this guide is now deprecated and left as reference only.'''</span>

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 ==Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
-'''NOTE: As some users reported problems with Android 8.1, it's suggested to keep Android 7 for Gemini devices.'''
+'''NOTE: Some users reported problems with Android 8.1 and it's currently suggested to use Android 7 for Gemini devices.'''
-'''Android 8 Can be manually installed by using the following guide'''
+'''Android 8 can still be manually installed by using SP Flash Tool,  following this guide: [[Gemini Firmware]].<br />'''

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	==Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==		==Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
		+	'''NOTE: As some users reported problems with Android 8.1, it's suggested to keep Android 7 for Gemini devices.'''
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		+	'''Android 8 Can be manually installed by using the following guide'''
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	'''Please note this guide is for Gemini 4G devices only (both x25 and x27 models), not for Gemini WIFI devices.'''		'''Please note this guide is for Gemini 4G devices only (both x25 and x27 models), not for Gemini WIFI devices.'''

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 '''Please note this guide is for Gemini 4G devices only (both x25 and x27 models), not for Gemini WIFI devices.'''
-The following guide will help you to install the Android 8.1 upgrade on your Gemini 4G, both x25 and x27 model. This guide is for an Android-only Gemini firmware, a multi-boot Gemini guide will be available soon.
+The following guide will help you to install the Android 8.1 upgrade on your Gemini 4G, both x25 and x27 model. This guide is for an Android-only Gemini firmware. For multi-boot firmware, please see the [[Linux Flashing Guide]] together with the updated [https://support.planetcom.co.uk/partitionTool.html partition tool].
 If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual upgrade.
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 Please note that the Android 8.1 update might trigger a number of upgrade scripts and application updates. As a result your device might appear slower and feel hotter than usual for some time.
 ==Notes on using your Gemini with Android 8.1 ==

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 A new version should be detected, please make sure you are connected to a WIFI network.
-[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134811.png|800x400px|center|border]]
+[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134811.png|center|800x400px|border]]
-[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134815.png|800x400px|center|border]]
+[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134815.png|center|800x400px|border]]
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 If your download stops and cannot complete successfully you can complete the process manually. To do that, first tap on the square button on the soft keys (bottom right) as in the picture below to bring up the task manager.
-[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134832.png|800x400px|center|border]]
+[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134832.png|center|800x400px|border]]
 After that, close the Firmware Update by swiping it out of the list as in the following screenshot.
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 Now, run the File Manager application and look at the root folder in Internal Storage. You should see a file called ota.zip. Delete the file by selecting it with a long tap and tap and then using the Delete  action on the menu that appears when tapping on the 3 dots button as in the following screenshots.
-[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134903.png|800x400px|center|border]]
+[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134903.png|center|800x400px|border]]
-[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134906.png|800x400px|center|border]]
+[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134906.png|center|800x400px|border]]
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 Please note that the Android 8.1 update might trigger a number of upgrade scripts and application updates. As a result your device might appear slower and feel hotter than usual for some time.
 ==Known Bugs==

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−	To proceed, start by downloading the ~~upgrade archive~~ from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.	+	To proceed, start by running the Firmware Update application. Inside Settings, scroll to the bottom and tap on 'About phone'.
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190507-084800.png\|center\|800x400px\|border]]
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		+	Next, tap on the first option 'Firmware Update'.
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190507-084804.png\|center\|800x400px\|border]]
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		+	A new version should be detected, please make sure you are connected to a WIFI network.
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134811.png\|800x400px\|center\|border]]
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134815.png\|800x400px\|center\|border]]
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		+	By tapping on the Download button you will start the firmware update download. If the download completes successfully you will just need to tap on the 'Install Now' button to start the update process and then tap 'Firmware Update' to complete it. In case you have troubles downloading the update, please continue with the guide.
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		+	If your download stops and cannot complete successfully you can complete the process manually. To do that, first tap on the square button on the soft keys (bottom right) as in the picture below to bring up the task manager.
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134832.png\|800x400px\|center\|border]]
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		+	After that, close the Firmware Update by swiping it out of the list as in the following screenshot.
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		+	Now, run the File Manager application and look at the root folder in Internal Storage. You should see a file called ota.zip. Delete the file by selecting it with a long tap and tap and then using the Delete action on the menu that appears when tapping on the 3 dots button as in the following screenshots.
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134903.png\|800x400px\|center\|border]]
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		+	[[File:Screenshot_20190508-134906.png\|800x400px\|center\|border]]
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		+	After that, you can download the firmware from a different location: [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.

	You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.		You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.

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-==Android 8.1 manual update for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
+==Android 8.1 manual upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
 '''Please note this guide is for Gemini 4G devices only (both x25 and x27 models), not for Gemini WIFI devices.'''
-The following guide will help you to install the Android 8.1 update on your Gemini 4G, both x25 and x27 model. This guide is for an Android-only Gemini firmware, a multi-boot Gemini guide will be available soon.
+The following guide will help you to install the Android 8.1 upgrade on your Gemini 4G, both x25 and x27 model. This guide is for an Android-only Gemini firmware, a multi-boot Gemini guide will be available soon.
-If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual update.
+If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual upgrade.
-'''IMPORTANT INFORMATION for users in Japan on the NTT DoCoMo network: <span style="color: #ff0000;">we had some reports that the network is not detected by the Android 8 firmware. We are investigating - please wait to update your Gemini until further information is provided </span>'''
+'''IMPORTANT INFORMATION for users in Japan on the NTT DoCoMo network: <span style="color: #ff0000;">we had some reports that the network is not detected by the Android 8 firmware. We are investigating - please wait to upgrade your Gemini until further information is provided </span>'''
-To proceed, start by downloading the update archive from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.
+To proceed, start by downloading the upgrade archive from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.
 You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.