HISTORY OF FLYME OS

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2016-09-23 22:01

Edited by sathishkumar at 2016-09-23 19:45

                                                                                 FLYME OS ( custom android os created by meizu )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Flyme OS is a stock and aftermarket firmware developed by Meizu for smartphones based on the Android operating system. Some of its key features are completely redesigned apps, one-handed usability and performance optimizations. The current version of Flyme OS features distinguished flat design, various optimizations for performance. Flyme OS also has a feature called mBack, which is specific for Meizu smartphones. It allows easier navigation using only one physical button without on-screen navigation buttons. The back button function is implemented by tapping the physical button, while the home button function is used by pressing the physical button. The overview of recent application, which is on regular Android devices usually triggered by touching or tapping a dedicated button, can be viewed by swiping upwards from beneath the display.

                                                                    The initial version, Flyme OS 1.0 based on Android 4.0.3 was released for the Meizu MX on June 12, 2012 and later for the Meizu M9. It was praised by critics for its simple yet beautiful interface design.

                                                                     Flyme OS 2.0 was released later in 2012 together with the Meizu MX2. It brought improved cloud services and build-in root support, among other improvements.

                                                                     Flyme OS 3.0 was released together with the Meizu MX3 and later for the Meizu MX2. It was one of the first Android firmwares to integrate a flat UI. Since Flyme OS 3.0, Dirac HD Sound is integrated, bringing an improved audio experience through a certain number of ear and headphones.

                                                                     The successor of Flyme OS 3.0, Flyme OS 4.0 was released in 2014, initially for the Meizu MX4. It was the first Flyme OS firmware to be made available on non-Meizu devices. Eventually, it was officially released for devices from Samsung, Sony, LG and HTC. Fans also ported it to other devices, including the OnePlus One. The current version of Flyme OS, Flyme OS 4.5, is based on Android Lollipop and comes standard with the Meizu m2, Meizu m2 note and Meizu MX5. It was also made available for the Meizu MX4, Meizu MX4 Pro and Meizu m1 note.

                                                                      The current version of Flyme OS is Flyme 5 based on either Android Lollipop or Android Marshmallow depending on the device. For Meizu devices, Flyme OS uses different editions for international devices ("G" release) and mainland Chinese devices ("A" release).

Flyme OS has a dedicated website and forum. It has also been ported by the community to other devices as well.