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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
We're supposed to get an update in the next day or two. Hopefully that roaming issue will be addressed. I'm having an issue with an app called Invoice2go. Doesn't work while I'm on LTE . Works fine on WiFi. When on LTE, tells me "No data connection"
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] CaptainElwood:
I was having terrible LTE download speed, like 1-3mbps. I turned off smart power and in the exact same location I got 6mbps. Don't know if it's related at all but I am trying anything to speed up the terribly slow download speed.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
No issues with LTE speeds here. No issues with connection either. The only thing that bothers me is No data while on a call. Everything else is flawless
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
Screenshots attached.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] voodooman1282005:
Anyone on att with the axon 7 having issues with randomly not receiving calls and then showing a voicemail. I had this same issue with Nexus 6p so I switched phones thinking it was the phone. Att tech support was no help.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
Need help with APN/MMS

Am I tripping or are these APN settings correct? Because I still can't send MMS. :confused:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Mine are the same, although I have "dun" under APN Type as well.

You might need to disconnect from WiFi in order for it to work, since the Axon 7 does not have Verizon's "Advanced Calling" support yet (so no messaging over WiFi).

You might also want to try turning on Data Roaming. The CDMA part of the phone is stuck in Roaming mode until ZTE fixes TelephonyManager, and while MMS might go over LTE, it might need to send some sort of signal over CDMA, which is being rejected due to data roaming not being enabled.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
Tried both but still didn't work ?, oh well I guess I'll have to wait till ZTE fixes it then
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
Are you able to receive MMS? If you can receive but not send and are getting an error like "invalid destination address" or similar I've found that that can be alleviated by switching messaging clients to Google's Messenger vs. ZTE's stock app.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
Naw I can't....using hangouts rn and it tells me it sent via MMS but the other party doesn't get the pic nor do I receive them
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Try using the stock messaging app instead of Hangouts, just to see if it works.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
I'm using Textra without issues on Verizon. Didn't mess with any apn settings. Group messaging works great too
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
I tried both of your guys' suggestions but no avail, :( Why is MMS being so stubborn on my phone? Lol
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
Here's my setup.

Hope you figure it out.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
Working flawlessly here. 4g works great, mms, sms everything is great so far! I also don't show the roaming r. How many people also don't show it??
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
Pretty slow here. I'm the middle of the city too, although at work. The speeds have been pretty bad all around since I got this phone. Always have an R and don't have the ability to add manual APN settings.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SinisterXReaper:
I wish we knew what causes some of us to need to have data on roaming. My wife's phone is perfect but I need to have roaming on.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] droidrev71:
I get the "r" Anyone else that doesn't get it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
The roaming icon is intermittent...it'll come and go depending on my use patterns. If I'm only using LTE data and not often using 1X for calls it will often

not

show the roaming icon. But, if I try and make a call or if I receive a call over 1X, the roaming icon will appear again for a while. It seems to go off again after a while and will also go away if I toggle airplane mode. It's related to the CDMA side of things - i.e., if I set the phone to "LTE only" in the advanced radio settings/Phone Info the roaming icon will go away. I believe the "R" will come back if you slip into a 3G-only area as well and lose your LTE connection.

But...it doesn't have an adverse effect on anything - I've now been through a billing cycle with this phone and there's no evidence of any funny-ness on Verizon's side of things. So it's purely an annoyance and is definitely a programming issue in the Telephony settings files it seems. Hopefully ZTE will get their head out of their a&& and just allow normal CDMA functionality on this thing...it's really quite absurd that it was released with this limitation.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
For me, whenever I'm connected to LTE, I don't have a roaming icon (even if I make/receive a call, which switches the phone into CDMA mode, I don't have the R), but when I'm in a non-LTE area or force CDMA-only mode, I get the R. Hopefully this'll all be addressed soon. :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I had the r just for a few minutes when i got home and then went back to lte and stayed on lte
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] droidrev71:
Weird stuff. I am in a good LTE area and have the r constantly. Only time I can get rid of it is with the app LTE discovery. When I go into discover option and cycle my signal it'll make the r disappear. When I end the app the r comes back. Strange how some have the r and some rarely have it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
I have updated my device and it's still Roaming [emoji35]

Maybe we should start complaining about this too on their forums lol like the T-Mobile guys about wifi calling. They still haven't got their wish though.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
To add to this a little, I have the R as well, but next to my girlfriend's LG G4, she gets 4g and I am BARELY getting enough 3g speed to load a webpage. So there's that. Disappointing all around.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I get decent 4G speeds with my axon. At the house our 4G is awful and I still get LTE and no roaming
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] centerwaters:
I read most of the posts in this thread. Some reported seeing the roaming symbol and some said no.

Can this be due to the location and the bands that Verizon use in that particular area?

In areas that can pick up the Verizon 4G signal, does the notification bag show 4G?

Also.... does Verizon VoLTE or LTE wifi calling work on the Axon 7? I assume the answer is not, but doesn't hurt to ask, right? :)

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
For me, it does not show roaming when I'm connected to LTE Bands 13 or 4 (no Band 2 in my area), but does when I'm connected to CDMA. In my status bar, it displays "LTE".

No Verizon VoLTE or VoWiFi, that requires Verizon to send their Advanced Calling code/configuration to ZTE to include in an update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] chawg:
Haven't had any issues with Verizon up until today. Anyone else seeing this from time to time (look at attached image). I can't seem to get it to go back to Verizon Wireless. It's stuck on this 31000 whatever the heck that means. It's getting terrible dl speeds on it though and I cant send MMS. I've tried airplane mode and restarting the phone but it won't get back on LTE where I normally have LTE.

EDIT: Apparently I can't add an image since I'm new to the forums even though I've been a lurker ever since getting the Axon 7. Basically the image shows my Data 1 SIM showing i'm connected to "31000" even though in my APN settings I'm connected to Verizon. Anyone have a clue what this is? I wish we could get Verizon support on this phone already.....
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
EDIT: nevermind, looks like you fixed your issue.

For those curious: https://community.zteusa.com/thread/12497
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] chawg:
Sorry I wasn't sure the time of response I would get here so I asked there after posting here originally. I had no data as of yesterday and use my phone with my business ( I know I know.... why would you buy a unlocked phone that's not approved by Verizon for your business phone) so I needed to know if this was a me problem, phone problem or network problem. It appears many others have experienced very similar issues and the thread you shared helped me and got me back into LTE land. Now here's to wishing Axon 7 and Verizon would get on the same page!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] methcat:
So, I was about to claim victory here too, all, bands, fast data, etc, and then after a reboot, I got the 31000. Have been LTE switching via the apps to no avail. I did add the app everyone suggested and it seems to stick but not fix me(i did notice a couple people HaD LTE bearer, and some didn't, not sure which is right). I have something else with the app, where almost anytime I mess with them, they. Will all disappear until I reboot or fully shut down the radios. So I can't go back and reselect one... I have b27, so the new ones seem to add OK...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Can you clarify? Are you saying that you aren't able to connect to LTE at all, and only getting a 3G / CDMA connection (which displays as 31000)?

Download "Network" or "4G LTE Switch" from the Play Store. Open it and scroll down to "Set preferred network type", where it should say "LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)". There isn't really a set guide for what you have to do, but try switching into LTE-only mode, try hitting "Turn off radio" and "Turn on radio" (not Airplane Mode), maybe try "LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)", maybe turn off radio, switch to LTE-only mode, turn on radio, etc. At some point (I'm not sure what) the phone will reset its modem state, and should re-connect to Verizon LTE, and when it does, switch the network type back to LTE/GSM/CDMA auto PRL.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] methcat:
Yep, can't get back to LTE yet at all. I have both app, and tries that for about an hour last night. I do also have data roaming enabled. As far as the disappearing goes, it seems now everytime I view a particular apn, and return to the app list, they are all gone until I reset too. Stuck in 3g or less.

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OK I found my own secret recipe... I temp went back to the trackphone with LTE bearer, not sure if this had anything to do with it, but then in LTE switch I picked RSVP, which I. Hadn't before, and it jumped out of 31000 to. Some other series of numbers, that must have shook it up, because the next switch to LTE+ toggle worked. Funny, over the weekend I had the Verizon logo even on 3g, and now I think I just always get 31000 when I drop to 3g. Kinda wonder if the losing LTE just has more to do with the phone having trouble picking up LTE when the signal is low...

BTW, sorry bout the broken sentences, I'm coming off of 8 years of blackberry keyboards and text screens... Thanks guys
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Test_subj:
No luck for me. I have a similar situation where when I switch, it doesn't like to come back with any radios until a reboot. Sometimes they'll come back after several minutes, but I can't get it to pick LTE as a priority. It will connect to LTE if I set it to LTE only, but if I switch it to anything else, no LTE, and sometimes nothing at all. I don't have a RSVP option, but I have an unknown at the very bottom of the list. Maybe my PRL is messed up and forcing it to 3g even when LTE has full bars.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
Have a GSM SIM available?

Hi - I've seen my Axon 7 stabilize big time on CDMA by just putting a GSM SIM (or two, if using dual SIM) in the applicable slot and rebooting and allowing the GSM SIM to be fully recognized...and then turning the phone off and replacing the GSM SIM with the Verizon one. It doesn't matter if the GSM SIM is active or not...it can be an old one that no longer works. It seems like the Axon just needs a kick in the pants with a GSM SIM to get things working right permanently. I know not everyone has a GSM SIM lying around but a friend's will do just fine if you can get ahold of one that way.

This method seems to be the only one I've tried that stabilizes things over the longer term - my Axon has been working perfectly on VZW ever since doing this a few weeks ago when I had the 3G only issue crop up myself. I know this isn't new information as this GSM method has been floated before but I swear it works and is worth picking up a cheapo GSM SIM kit at WalMart or wherever to use in my opinion!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Test_subj:
I have Tmobile in sim2, and did for a week or so before adding the Verizon. I'll give it another try in a bit.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] emtownsend:
Thanks for the info! Do you feel comfortable that you are getting full use out of your phone with Verizon then? I keep starting and stopping when I go to purchase this phone since I am on Verizon, but after seeing how much the new Pixel will cost, the Azon 7 looks like a true winner IF I can operate on Verizon with it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
Yeah I've been happy with it...I probably wouldn't stake a moon mission on the Axon 7 operating on Verizon, but I've actually had more problems with the T-Mobile SIM in slot 2 then the Verizon SIM in slot 1. I did lose Verizon LTE once several weeks ago just like a lot of other users but I was able to correct it by putting the T-Mobile SIM in place of the Verizon one and rebooting a few times, making sure the phone sort of settled into its GSM comfort zone, so to speak...and then turned the phone off and replaced T-Mobile SIM with Verizon again and rebooted. It's been rock solid ever since, whereas the T-Mobile SIM in slot 2 seems to have intermittent VoLTE registration issues and EDGE-only service problems sometimes...though I think I got that corrected pretty well this last Sunday by using two GSM sims for a bit...but only time will tell!

But yeah if you're comfortable with the prospect of [possibly] having to do a bit of "tender loving care" with the Verizon side of things I think the Axon is a reasonably solid device...and hopefully will get better if/when ZTE gets the CDMA side of the phone working the way it should. But if you want a sure-fire easy user experience I'd still probably stick to an actual Verizon-approved phone...the Axon 7 does seem to be a bit temperamental with Verizon for many users...and it does require some patience and tenacity in my opinion.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SinisterXReaper:
Do you have to roaming indicator and have to turn on data when roaming?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
Yeah...when I did it I removed the Verizon SIM completely and just used the T-Mobile SIM in slot 1 for a few minutes, rebooting once or twice in the process...after everything gets working ok on T-Mobile and confirming that the radio is properly using LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) vs. some other mode in the Phone Info screen (mine sometimes would default to "TD-SCDMA, GSM/WCDMA and LTE," and this would have to be manually corrected or the phone rebooted a few times if I recall) then try turning it off and putting the Verizon one back in with T-Mobile in slot 2 again.

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Yes data roaming is a must. Without it I think one would intermittently lose data service...it has to do with CDMA deficiencies in the Axon's firmware I think...I don't believe it has to do with Verizon per se. Unfortunately the roaming indicator seems to be unavoidable, though it does come and go depending on usage patterns it seems.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SinisterXReaper:
I think it's case by case. My wife's axon doesn't need to have data while roaming, or any roaming indicator.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] hemirox:
Verizon Prepaid here. I have had a very pleasant experience so far with the Axon 7 on VZW. I'm in the Washington DC area, and have had comparable if not better, consistent LTE reception than my previous Nexus 5X. I do have the roaming indicator that never goes away but no issues with reception or speed.

[IMG="A2017U Speedtest"]http://www.speedtest.net/android/2265945391.png[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bossei:
Is there anyone using the dual sim with two different carriers? I have Verizon and Metropcs and just learned that metropcs sim will not work on slot 2. Verizon is my primary number so I can leave metropcs without any issues so I want to know which combinations are working for people.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
I'm using Verizon in Slot1 and T-Mobile in Slot2 fine.

MetroPCS should work in Slot2 fine. You can't simply stick in your SIM though, as MetroPCS' system requires you to provide them with the IMEI. I'm not sure of the exact process, but log into your MetroPCS account and look for something like "swap device/phone" and put in the IMEI of Slot2 (which is different from Slot1).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bossei:
Oh I see so I do have to provide that for each slot. I called them today and they said I couldn't use slot 2. I hate it when people don't know what they're talking about. I don't see that option online and I hate calling them too. Ugh
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
I'd suggest only providing them the IMEI of the second slot - it shouldn't matter that it's a dual-SIM phone...they probably won't even know the difference unless you tell them as the IMEI won't be in their system and they'll not even know what phone model it is, I'd think...though I'll admit I'm not experienced in this at all...what a stupid requirement for activation...that's just ridiculous.

Here's a link I found with someone who had a similar situation, and it sounds like giving them the second IMEI of his dual-SIM Blu phone was not a problem, though it's not perfectly clear:

http://forums.windowscentral.com/bl...e-get-their-blu-win-hd-working-metro-pcs.html

But yeah I'd be utterly shocked if there was some reason the 2nd SIM slot's IMEI wouldn't work! Geez I had no idea Metro made it so hard...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Ah, guess they don't have a way to do it online. Looks like it's over the phone or in-store only.

Next time you call them up, don't say what slot it's for, just give them the IMEI of slot2.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bossei:
Yes that worked. Just gave them the IMEI number from slot 2 and bingo works. Why can't people just say I DONT KNOW??? I almost got rid of this phone and them lol
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] nrkid9:
Has anyone confirmed the Axon 7 works with grandfather'd Verizon Wifi Tethering without root, either natively or using FoxFi? Normally on a Verizon phone it will ask me to upgrade my plan or to sign up for a hotspot subscription but the Nexus 6P and Moto X Pure didn't check the subscription status.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] willpickup:
So, to summarize, I would be safe getting this phone and using it with verizon, and if I get a data roaming indicator just ignore it? You guys aren't getting charged for roaming are you?

I'm really close to buying one of these.

Also I saw that ZTE will unlock the bootloader upon request, how do you request that, when you purchase or after?

Thanks,
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] justmattwastaken:
Will this phone ever truly be supported by Verizon? I'm reading that Verizon's 4G are 2, 4, and 13, with 13 being the main band used by Verizon. But GSMarena shows the Axon 7 as having the 2 and 4 bands, but not 13.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
It doesn't check for Tethering subscription. I have unlimited data plan on Verizon.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] nrkid9:
Nice, this may be my next phone then. How does the signal hold up since it seems like the phone is missing band 13?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
The Axon 7 USA version does have band 13 LTE, along with 850 and 1900 CDMA 1X and EvDO so you're good to go! No signal deficiencies at all.

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GSMarena shows band 13 it looks like...but only for the USA model...I believe this is correct as the A2017G model doesn't have B13 but does have 2 and 4...avoid that one for sure! The A2017U model of Axon does definitely have B13 LTE. See screenshot...and ZTE's specs confirm this as well.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] justmattwastaken:
Ah, I don't know how I missed that. I do see it now, okay, that's good news. Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
I get a good signal on Band 13. Working well on Verizon!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] refuse2bstopped:
One of the reasons I recently made the decision to leave Verizon and go back to gsm providers (T-mobile/AT&T) is because virtually all unlocked devices have gsm support from nearly all gsm providers generally when they're released. And T-mobile bringing back truly unlimited data helped also.

As a person who's chosen to dedicate to unlocked devices going forward to avoid the typical chains of unlockable bootloaders, contracts, limited data etc, I need to deal with gsm providers at this point. About three weeks in with T-MOBILE and the Axon 7 and have no regrets so far.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] choadtron11:
Where does everyone get their phone from?

Is there a certain thing to look for if I want one to use on vzw?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
Just make sure you get A2017U and it'll work on Verizon.

I got mine from Amazon. They're out of stock from Amazon them selves but someone else is selling them on Amazon overpriced.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
The phone is working great on Verizon, sans VoLTE, but the one caveat it has is whenever I get a call the caller id always shows unknown. I know this didn't happen when I first put my sim in the phone but after some time started, does anyone else have this issue or have a fix? :confused:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
I got this one from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705055
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] choadtron11:
That's where I just ordered mine, hope it's a 2017u. Came with a free charging package. Seems like a good deal.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sjcataldo13:
I tried finding in this thread without luck...is anyone using this on verizon prepaid? That's what I just switched to. Unfortunately due to my area Verizon is heads and tails most reliable service (they have a stranglehold in the town I live in) but I know one of the differences between regular and prepaid is that I get charged for roaming calls. I'd like to take a gamble on the Axon 7 and see if the bugs are tolerable enough, but obviously if I start getting charged on prepaid its a no go.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] nrkid9:
I noticed the data drops on Verizon every hour or so and I have to restart my phone to get it to connect again. It's odd and annoying, I didn't notice this at home since I was connected to WiFi. My VoLTE is disabled. Anyone else with this issue?

This is where I got mine. It is the U version
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
Try turning on data roaming; that should fix your data dropping issue. VoLTE doesn't work on the Axon 7 yet due to a lack of Verizon approval.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] nrkid9:
Doesn't roaming incur fees? I've never had to turn it on on my previous phones.