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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
APN workaround for those who happen to have any sort of spare GSM SIM:

It seems that the "+" symbol to add an APN does not show up when using a CDMA SIM, but it does when using a GSM SIM. So, I removed my Verizon SIM, popped a TMO SIM into SIM1, went to Dual SIM Settings > Mobile Networks (at the bottom) > Access Point Names > hit "+" to add an APN. I then turned off my screen, removed my TMO SIM, replaced with my Verizon SIM, let the phone connect to the network, and then filled in the still-open "Add APN" screen with Verizon APN settings (specifically the postpaid MMS URL), and hit Save. When I backed out, the APN screen was empty, but I hit back again, re-selected Access Point Names, and it displayed the preset APNs, but also displayed the APN that I added, and it even allows me to edit it. It also seems to survive reboots, but probably won't survive if you choose "Reset to Default" in the APN settings.

EDIT: It seems the APN you choose gets re-set after you remove and reinsert your SIM, but the custom saved APN is still there, just have to select it again.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] cbkcc1:
Makes sense.

Yesterday I noticed the 12345 Banner while on the Metro with no service underground.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
With my Axon coming next week and being on Verizon. Im confused. Can you guys send MMS or not woth or without messing with APN settings
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] cbkcc1:
Just sent an MMS via my Verizon/Pageplus number just fine, other party got it and the SMS.

*haven't altered any settings whatsoever
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] PoLoMoTo:
Does this fix sending MMS? Or was that even an issue?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Haven't been able to test yet. I can do some tests later on tonight, if nobody else does.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
For those of us without a GSM sim card laying around...how would we trigger the manual addition of an APN? MMS is not working with either TracFone VZW APN, even though everything else is.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Welp, guess that answers that question!

Might be able to get to the menu via one of shortcut-generating apps like Shortcut Master (Lite). I'll try and see if that works.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
So I downloaded Shortcut Master (thank you), and after some looking around, it looks promising but still nothing solid.

Basically, after you edit the APN, which it seems the shortcut unlocks the ability to do that- but when you do that and save it, it disappears from the choices within the APN screen in settings. I changed the name to Verizon to make sure I picked the right one and it there is a total of 5 items on that screen instead of 6. If we can find a way to make that stick, this method could work.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
After you launch Shortcut Master, hit menu in the top-right corner, then App Explorer (might throw some errors, just hit Yes). I tried looking under com.android.settings, and there are some shortcuts to APN-related things, but nothing that opens the "New APN" creation menu. I might have overlooked something though.

Bonus:

I see a package titled "com.zte.presstouch", formal name "Force touch". Wonder if it's actually functional.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] PoLoMoTo:
But does MMS work with your trick? Or does it just look like it stuck?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
That Force Touch menu is active and has a huge menu of stuff. This should be posted somewhere under Apps and tips or something. People will want this. Maybe it'll fix the difficult-to-use DTTW. Good find.

On the APN thing...nothing is working yet.

EDIT: It DOES make the Double-tap-to-wake feature much, much more responsive and quick. The option for this is in the features option within the Force Touch menu.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Yes, adding this APN does indeed fix MMS (both sending and receiving) for Verizon!

---------- Post added at 03:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:25 PM ----------

I don't have the time to experiment with it, make a topic about it, and explain it all to everyone, so if you could do that, that'd be great :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sacwoo:
I have tried this multiple times with a t-mobile sim but everytime I complete your steps, the newly created APN only appears when I put back in the t-mobile sim, any ideas on an important step I am missing? I put in the t-mobile sim, go into the apn settings, click the plus to ass an apn, then change the sim card to the verizon sim, continue to complete the apn settings, then save. Back out to the dual sim settings menu and enter the apn settings and the newly created apn doesn't appear.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Make sure you change the MCC and MNC. When you hit the + with TMO SIM inserted, it uses TMO's values, 310 and 260. You need to manually change to Verizon's, 311 and 480. That might be what's needed to make it show up under the right SIM.

My full APN settings with working Verizon MMS are:

Name: VZW
APN: VZWINTERNET
MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 311
MNC: 480
APN Type: default,dun,mms,supl
APN Protocol & APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
everything else: None or Not Set
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] PoLoMoTo:
Awesome that was most of my concern, I can find a GSM sim, just wanted to make sure it would work
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sacwoo:
Boom, Brilliant Xtermmin!

The MMC and MNC were the issues, showed up first try.

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Awesome! That's one issue down. :good:

For the other issue (123456/roaming), we will probably require root, if not more extensive modification. (looked at some radio logcats when I force CDMA-only, but it's mostly all over my head)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sacwoo:
One thing I thought that was odd, when using Network Signal Info, it lists my Network Operator as "Verizon Wireless / Mid-Tex Cellular" My location is Indiana so not sure where this comes from. When I do the same thing on my S7 Edge, it says "Verizon Wireless / Verizon Wireless" Maybe this is where the roaming is coming from on CDMA because it doesn't see it as Verizon.

Also Look at how good my signal is but it only shows one bar in my status bar, does this happen to anyone else?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xgerryx:
I am still on the TracFone APN that was loaded onto the phone when I got it, but I also have that Mid-Tex Cellular label. I looked it up and it seems to be connected to the IMSI or IMEI somehow. They are a SIM operator it seems. I don't know if I would read into that too much.

As far as the signal bar, I have worse signal in the app thanyou but full bars in status bar. I would go by Speedtest more than service bars though, personally.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
Axon 7 on Verizon

Hello everyone. Created an account here just to chime in. Got my grey Axon 7 in today around 2pm, took my Verizon micro sim out of my galaxy s4, cut it, put it in the Axon 7, and have been using it since!

The good:

I can send and receive calls, SMS, and MMS. Have not lost signal once. Have not needed a reboot. Have not modified any APN settings. Cell service is at least as good as my old phone. My wife has an S4 still and at one point hers switched to 3G, but my Axon stayed on LTE all day. Verizon banner always present. It's been about 9hrs. Oh, and this phone is AWESOME. Buy one. Now.

The not so good:

The phone firmware update screen has popped up probably half a dozen times, even though it is up to stress. And I cannot use data while on a call.

Would like to be able to use data on a call... But that's really the only thing bothering me. Maybe one day.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Yeah, I've been getting those update pop-ups as well. And I'm not sure if it's just me, but that pop-up caused my screen to turn on as well. (When I left my phone sitting on my desk, the screen would suddenly turn on even if I was not getting a call or email or notification, and when I unlocked my screen, the update notification would come up)

To stop that, I went into Settings > Apps > ... > Show system > scrolled down to System Updates, and disabled it. No longer receive the pop-up. My screen did turn itself on once, but maybe I forgot to force close the System Updates app after disabling it. I've since rebooted and the screen hasn't randomly turned itself on again yet. Nevermind, screen still seems to randomly turn on, but doesn't seem to happen as often (been an hour and a half, hasn't popped back on yet).

Unfortunately, data when on a call depends on Verizon approving the device for their network and giving ZTE keys to Verizon's VoLTE kingdom.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] KyJelly69:
My phone is connected perfectly to Verizon. No roaming or other issues. I did allow roaming data in settings. I had an iPhone 5c (it was a backup) I took the sim out if and it works great. I haven't tested volte.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
Mine seems to only do it maybe once or twice when I first connect to Verizon. So, for example, after I turn airplane mode off. Or a right after I turned my phone on. It did it once this morning, and hasn't done it again. It's been about 5 hours. I have not disabled the system updates.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gumbyx84:
I looked through the thread but I'm still a bit lost. Have you guys been able to get your phones work on Verizon minus VoLTE? If so, how stable is it and what did you have to do to get it to work? I see some posts say it worked after messing around with the phone (like the SIM swap to access APN settings) but others that say it worked out of the box without an issue. I'm hopefully going to be able to get a new phone in a few weeks and I'm leaning towards the Axon 7 but if I can't use it on Verizon I'll have to hold off on it until I can switch carriers.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
As I mentioned in my last post, I haven't made any modifications to mine. Put an activated Verizon sim card in, and it just worked. The quirks I have noticed so far:

1. When on 3g data, the carrier is listed as "123456" instead of Verizon, and it thinks it's roaming. All functionality still works however.

2. When you send a group text, all parties receive the message, but their replies come back as individual messages.

3. The phone's update screen pops up at least once after connecting to Verizon's network. For me it's usually just once, the first time it connects after powering up.

4. VoLTE doesn't work.

I have never lost service, or had to reboot. Into and out of airplane mode, or on and off Wi-Fi is fine. Sending and receiving mms works fine, even while connected to Wi-Fi (the phone connects to LTE to send it retrieve the message, then disconnects and remains on Wi-Fi the whole time).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
Turns out this is not Verizon-specific. This is a feature which is not available on the default messenger application on the Axon 7. I installed Google messenger and disabled the built-in messenger app to remedy this. Bummer it's not a feature on the stock app in this day and age...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] crs353:
Has anyone here had an issue after setting your correct apn for verzion ( im using straight talk verizon ) that when you enable wifi you can not get LTE to work again until you reboot? I have LTE working just fine for 30 mins but as soon as I turn wifi on and then back off I have no data. I checked and it does not seem to be leaving the apn I have selected.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
No issue here. You might want to try enabling data roaming in Settings > Dual-SIM Settings > Mobile Networks, as it might have something to do with the roaming shenanigans.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] crs353:
Yea I gave that a try last night and as far as I could tell it did not make a difference. I will Try again and Let you know for sure. Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
Well, I have received my Axon 7 and I am impressed. Love the phone. Battery life is amazing, I know it's only day one but I love it so far. I didn't mess with any APN settings, just out of the box I installed my sim and went through the setup. I did factory reset from settings after I set up the Device. Went through the setup again and I was up and running.

I'm using it on my Verizon unlimited plan without any major issues. I do have the R next to my signal and I don't have data when I'm on a call. That's the only 2 things which haven't bothered me yet.

I've seen the update screen a few time so i disabled system update. Haven't seen it since after a reboot and 12 hours of use.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Dtdean:
I've had my phone since Friday, and the only noticeable problems so far have been that my signal shows as if it's roaming. I still have LTE coverage though... The only other problem is that LTE cuts off when I'm on Wi-Fi, and it occasionally requires a reboot to get back on LTE. The phone is great though, and I love everything about it so far.

I do find it very frustrating that I can't seem to find a clear answer on whether Verizon is going to support CDMA on this phone... It's causing me to contemplate switching my plan over to AT&T.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] jaseman:
I gave up on Verizon. My contract ends on 9/1/16 so I already went pre-paid on AT&T. Works great on AT&T. Tired of Verizon.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
CDMA works on the Axon 7, that's how we're able to place voice calls.

Verizon's approval is only needed for VoLTE and to use the A7 to activate new SIM cards.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Dtdean:
Interesting, I'll admit my knowledge on mobile standards are minimal at best. So, would you say the constant roaming indicator is a software issue on ZTE's part rather than an issue with Verizon's lack of support?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Yeah, the roaming indicator is definitely a ZTE issue. I looked at a radio logcat when I forced my phone to CDMA-only mode. These lines repeat multiple times in various orders in the span of a few seconds after I turn my radio on (and sporadically afterwards):

TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='null' phoneId=0 property='gsm.operator.alpha' defaultVal='' prop=
TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='31000' phoneId=0 property='gsm.sim.operator.numeric' defaultVal='' prop=31000
TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='Verizon Wireless' phoneId=0 property='gsm.sim.operator.alpha' defaultVal='' prop=Verizon Wireless
TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='123456' phoneId=0 property='gsm.operator.numeric' defaultVal='' prop=123456
TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='123456' phoneId=0 property='gsm.operator.alpha' defaultVal='' prop=123456
TelephonyManager: getTelephonyProperty: return propVal='true' phoneId=0 property='gsm.operator.isroaming' defaultVal='null' prop=true,false

Some of this stuff is a bit over my head, so I'm speculating a bit.

"31000" is commonly seen when a Verizon LTE phone is forced into CDMA-only mode, so that's normal.

The issue lies with the bottom 3. "gsm.operator.numeric" and "gsm.operator.alpha" seem to be responsible for the carrier banner and mcc-mnc null-ish values that appear in the "Phone Info" secret menu. Why it doesn't use the "gsm.sim.*" values for everything, I have no clue. And I'm guessing that the phone uses the mcc-mcn from "gsm.operator.numeric" (and not "gsm.sim.operator.numeric") to determine if the device is roaming.

There's a way to fix the display issue with root (although I haven't tested it on the Axon 7 yet, since I'm waiting for a factory ROM), but this underlying problem would still be present.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Dtdean:
This in particular makes sense. This occasionally pops up on my phone whenever I'm at home on Wi-Fi. For whatever reason LTE seems to cut out when I'm on Wi-Fi at home. I don't know if that's normal behavior that I just never noticed before, but it requires me to reboot my phone outside of Wi-Fi in order to see LTE is running again.

I'm not sure what to make of all this new information... It's all way beyond me. Thanks for breaking it down for me though!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] markwebb:
Like others, it works but sometimes I can't connect after jumping from WIFI and have to reboot. No VOLTE of course.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sacwoo:
How did you disable the ZTE messenger app? It's greyed out for me and I'm not rooted.

I'm using Textra and MMS works fine for me without any modifications. (Although I did some in an earlier thread, those were removed upon unlocking my bootloader)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
I didn't disable it. It's actually greyed out for me too. I just changed my default SMS app to Google Messenger and I don't get notifications on the ZTE messenger app, so it's fine for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
Mine is disabled. All Stock not rooted
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celticchrys:
This is a bit of a bummer. My normal carrier is AT&T, but I travel often to an area with only Verizon coverage, so I'd like to get a Verizon prepaid SIM with a low plan for those trips. However, I do not have any pre-existing Verizon LTE phone to activate a SIM in. The only Verizon phones I have access to are old sim-free flip phones.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
You could borrow a friend's Verizon phone to get the SIM activated and then put it in the Axon. Or you might be able to find a friendly Verizon rep that would activate the new SIM in one of their display phones. I've heard of folks doing that before.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Pick up a cheap Verizon Prepaid phone from a big-box store (Verizon Moto E2 is $30 at WalMart). They come with a SIM card pre-installed. Just activate it in the prepaid phone and then move it over to the A7 (use Slot 1). Then you can just keep the prepaid phone in a drawer, and next time you go on a trip, you can buy the Verizon Prepaid SIM pack and activate it in that prepaid phone.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] An Droid:
If you're using an alternate launcher, it seems the stock apps can't be disabled.

However, just run the 'Stock Android' launcher temporarily and disable the stock apps you want to disable (for me, it was messenger, email, calendar, and clock). Once disabled, return to your preferred launcher.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sacwoo:
Thanks so much! I was able to get them disabled with your tip!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDB_2YvYuK0

Hat tip to whoever made this video. This is pretty much exactly what I'm experiencing as well (although I did the APN fix as well, just to be on the safe side).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ultrasoul:
don't see a "sprint comparability" thread. can someone with an axon 7 help to see if their MEID/ ESN clear the RingPlus (Sprint MVNO) ESN checker: https://my.ringplus.net/device_validation_requests/new

Much appreciated
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
No the Axon 7 is not found by this tool in it's database. But, it still may work if you put an already activated SIM in...the Axon isn't in Verizon's IMEI database either and it still works regardless...you just cant activate a new SIM with it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ultrasoul:
Unfortunately, Sprint handles activation differently from Verizon.

Even though Axon 7 IMEI's are not in Verizon's system, you can still use Axon 7 on Verizon network with an already-activated SIM from a different Verizon device.

Sprint is a different beast even though they are also CDMA. For Sprint, the SIM card is paired with a phone's MEID ESN. Therefore, IMEI's must be explicitly whitelisted in Sprint's IMEI database to even use it on their network. Can't just pull an already-activated Sprint SIM from a different phone :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] flyer_andy:
I was noting on YouTube a guy who was able to get LTE on Sprint with the Axon 7...not sure if EvDO or 1X worked but he did seem to get LTE data as long as the SIM was in the proper place for CDMA (slot 1).

https://youtu.be/ADkNh3jCAyc

But in any case hopefully the Axon will get fully approved for both Verizon and Sprint soon and then you can use it worry free!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ultrasoul:
Thanks for sharing. Looks like he couldn't get calling/ texting to work as the Sprint SIM he got from a different phone could not activate on the Sprint network which confirms what I said earlier about how Sprint implements their CDMA provisioning differently from Verizon.

As for data, unfortunately he didn't demo if Sprint data truly worked by pulling up a website. I don't know if the youtube reviewer realizes that having an LTE logo doesn't mean anything lol :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] melvinator:
I have been using the phone for 5 days on verizon and tmobile. I have turned data roaming on both lines have verizon on sim1 and tmobile sim 2. verizon i use for talk and text and tmobile for data.

I have traveled to atlanta and tampa bay area over the course of the past few days with no issues. I also use the stock messenger app and disabled updates.

Its a solid daily driver for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Flemdog:
Working but roaming.

Using on Verizon for 2 weeks now. Works as well as my last 4glte phone 45 download 30 upload on LTE. Voice calls are fine only setting changed was enable data on roaming so that LTE turns back on after leaving Wi-Fi. Phone is always in roaming though.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] 777300ER:
VZW works for me as well but LTE does not reconnect after disconnecting from wifi. Anyone else having this issue?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gedster314:
SoCal, Oxnard here.

Just activated a Boom (verizon mvno) on a Moto-E Verizon phone. Then tranfered the sim over to sim slot 1 of my Axon7. I did get it to work, phone and data. But the idea was to have the Boom sim for phone and sms on slot 1 and my ATT unlimited data sim in slot 2. I am having issues getting data to work on the ATT sim with the Verizon data turned off. It seems that I can't have LTE on sim slot 2 with tethering if I have the Verizon sim in slot 1. I'm at work and only only had lunch to play with it. I'll read all 11 pages and play again tonight and see if Ican figure it out.

I know the phone works great with a MetroPCS Sim and using my ATT sim for data. I'll probably go back to just using a pay as you go Lyca sim for calls and sms and my ATT unlimited data sim for data. It would be nice to have Verizon coverage for calls and sms.

Edit

Got home, gave it a few reboots and Verizon is working fine and I have LTE on ATT now. The signal for both seem low. I'll use a while and see how it goes. It's my first CDMA/GSM phone. Been using regular dual sim GSM phones for a while. Now if I could get RingPlus on it, that would be cool. Love the idea of being able to have access to all the carriers.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] tolymatev:
No issue like that here. I've had my Axon for good 2 weeks. Only once or twice i had to turn on and off my airplane mode to get my lte back. Very solid for me. All original settings and out of the box settings.

I did do a factory reset within the settings and set up the phone as soon as it came out of the box. Then slid my sim and the bars showed. I still rebooted the device and no issues since.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Turn on Data When Roaming.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] 777300ER:
Fixed it. Thank you.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] anselmo884:
Is anyone else having issues with the My Verizon app? More specifically the data widget?

Edit: Now the widget starting working after ignoring it for a day and a half
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] gw819:
Yes the data widget will not work for me either... I can access my account info from the app but it was misleading the first time I opened the app, asking me to buy a phone or something lol.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] The_Big_Guy:
Delete.