yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] `SBR`:
i am not sure whether it's a systemless root or other root. But i rooted with same method and have installed Xposed using Flash Fire on top of it. everything works flawlessly :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gschot:
Downloading and preparing flash as I type, thanks!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ticotexas:
are you 2017U B27? did you experience the encryption issue with TWRP requesting a password and not giving you root access? flashing xposed does not work for me. i can't flash anything from TWRP
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gschot:
I am on 2017G B03, I do have the encryption issue with TWRP. In order to flash files with TWRP, I need to store the zip files on an SD card in the phone, from which I can access them just fine. I have read that the encryption could be fixed by doing a full wipe, but as I can manage with the SD card, and I now have my Axon set up just a little as I like it, I did not fix that yet. But I am now rooted and XPosed is running just fine, quite happy with it!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] `SBR`:
yes i'm in 2017U B27, same issue with TWRP. either use a SD Card in TWRP it will flash the files from SDcard or Use Flash Fire app by Chainfire and flash the Xposed within phone.

you need to have write protection disabled inorder to Flash the system files. once rooted using terminal type su to get root access then type reboot disemmcwp this will enable Write access to system files.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pyromaniac1:
Hi

I followed the root instructions as per the OP post. Is that systemless? So what happens if I flash xposed over that?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Znuf:
Idk if the root is systemless or not. but i flash xposed after a wile and nothing change. everything work well.

The important think to do it's to put the download files on the SD card because the main storage is crypted. and choose the external storage in TWRP.

I hope to find a way to install magisk but it's my daily phone and i can't test everything.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mokthecok:
Do the instructions in the 2nd post for installing Xposed still work if I'm on unlocked, rooted B29?

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] `SBR`:
yes it should work, i'm also B29 unlocked rooted and xposed is working well.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] theeEmperor:
Is it safe to update the SU binary?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
I did no issues
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWilsonxD:
I did as well. No issues
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Another confirmation for updating with no issues here.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawz101:
@DrakenFX, for what it's worth, I went through and downloaded every stinkin' SuperSU between 2.65 and now.. or at least a bunch of them. Since chainfire numbers his download url's I found about 12 of them. Anyways, the latest working zip I found was 2.69

The reason I did is because I wanted the latest working before the new company took over (I think they did in 2.78. Last Chainfire build was 2.76, though I think he's continued on anyways)

Anyways, Regardless of which version someone installs I go into the Play Store and disable auto updates on SuperSU. Perhaps in Titanium Backup you can detach SuperSU from the Play Store.... haven't tried that yet, though. I don't think TB will show SuperSU though. Can't remember.

changelog between 2.65 and 2.69

install successful

BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip

RC-SuperSU-v2.69-20160313161431.zip

unsuccessful

RC-SuperSU-v2.70-20160314191951.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.72-20160510112018.zip

RC-SuperSU-v2.73-20160517124156.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-20160519143731.zip

SuperSU-v2.74-2-S7QC.zip

UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.77-20160827190633.zip

SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
Interesting test, however I installed SU 2.65 per the tutorial& all was fine. The playstore wanted to update the binary which I did. I now have SU 2.78 and all operates without issue. Confusing.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawz101:
Yeah. My main goal was to get the latest one which chainfire made instead of the latest one the people he sold the rights to had made... Unless he's still in charge of his play store builds
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Abdullah_10:
Just FYI, installing xposed on the CM13 ROM causes me to freeze when I download/install a module and then reboot.

I was able to fix this issue by using the fix found here: https://github.com/rovo89/XposedBridge/issues/129
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] awdrifter:
I think I softbricked my phone. I followed this guide (http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204) and it allowed partial root (Root Checker says I have root, some root apps work but SuperSU binary update fails, can't change permission in System/Etc to make AdAway work, and Titanium Backup can't find SU.

So I tried flashing UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip in TWRP, it finished installing but my phone won't boot into the OS (I can still boot it into TWRP). So then I also tried flashing RC-SuperSU-v2.69-20160313161431.zip, it still can't boot into the OS. I have made 2 backup files according to that guide, can I just follow that guide again to fix it? Thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
You need to disable system write protection. Look at this section in the OP:

Make Root Changes Persistent after Reboot, Thank You [MENTION=418423]goalkeepr[/MENTION] for finding it

Make Root Changes Persistent after Reboot a.k.a Changing DPI, Emoji's and more
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] awdrifter:
I flashed the boot img again and now the phone is not longer bricked, so I'm not going to mess with it any further. For now I'm using AdBlock Plus instead.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] awdrifter:
Sorry to bother you, but after working a day with the phone, the ads on every app really bother me. I clicked the link in that post, it gives a warning of

http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-write-protection-for-zmax-and-other-zte-phones.1040331/

Since I'm rooted, do I have a high risk of bricking my phone if I try this? If I do brick it, is this a hard brick with no way to recovery? Thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
Works when rooted fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] goalkeepr:
Adguard is awesome and it's 50% off right now.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] awdrifter:
Were you rooted when you did the disemmcwp? Or did you root after? Thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] awdrifter:
I tried to run it, but when I run adb devices it says my device is offline.

Edit: Installed adb drivers on another PC, it worked on that one. Now I can change System/etc permission. Big thanks to [MENTION=3867776]xtermmin[/MENTION] and [MENTION=418423]goalkeepr[/MENTION].
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
Yes, I was already rooted, worked fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Whitesizzle:
b29

Having trouble making a backup before I start.

I've got a new U B29, and tenfar's method doesn't seem to work. The axon7backup just says "sengding the horse" then "device in wrong state" regardless. I don't want to modify boot and recovery before I back them up.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] J-Pod:
I had the same problem until I realized I want running CMD.exe in administrator mode.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Whitesizzle:
Hmm still doesn't work for me, even tried moving it around to various directories. Did you just use desktop?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bullet25:
There seems to be like 5 different ways to do a bootloader unlock. If I am on B29 what is the proper way for a bootloader unlock?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] parmar.saab:
Was this ever updated, as mentioned on 12/14?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stevecaboose:
I would also like to know this. All the guides assume you're on B20
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathBlimp:
same here. i have B29 and i just want to root so i can install adaway
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MATTHEWLONG:
Agree, can someone give a clear guide to root B29
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
Search, Read & Follow --CAREFULLY--.

It's been a while, but this worked great for me, starting from B29.

Goodluck
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Go to the official TWRP thread there is a zip with all the tools you need it is about as foolproof you can get, all recovery zips.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nolimit78:
Let me tell you, this is the guide that should be pinned. It gives very easy/clear instructions on what you need to do to root/flash recovery and even going back to stock. Very well written and I wish I had seen it sooner. I was going to write a clear guide on this subject only to find.. it already existed.. :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sgarrand:
Same method for Nougat?

I am on Nougat, B15 and would like to unlock the bootloader. Is it the same process?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cincibluer6:
Can someone tell me why in the F we need to do all this bs? Why is it not as simple as fastboot oem unlock like oneplus or the nexus, etc.? It's not like a normal user is gonna accidentally unlock their phone after opening up dev options, allowing oem unlock, then using fastboot.

So is there no way but flashing an additional zip to unlock it? I'm on B29 but this whole process is souring me on this phone, especially since we cannot apparently unlock on nougat. I just get FAILED when fastboot oem unlock is run (although fastboot sees the device.)

I only ask because (thank you to the poster) the above guide on this page is for windows and I don't have a machine with me right now that can do that (linux only here and there's not a lot of info on what that exe does each step.)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bornlivedie:
You can unlock while on nougat by fñashing the b20 bootloader.

Flash signed TWRP

Flash bootloader unlock zip

Unlock via fastboot

Done

Super simple and takes no more than 10 minutes
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cincibluer6:
I believe the guide that was posted (or maybe TWRP themselves) said you couldn't flash TWRP while locked. Is that not true? In any case, I suppose it's super easy to flash twrp if you're allowed to flash a custom recovery while locked (via fastboot) then flash a bootloader.zip
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bornlivedie:
You can if it's signed.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cincibluer6:
Muchas gracias friend. That is probably all I need then. I'll probably download that B20 zip and just sideload it after doing the recovery bit.

Thanks again.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thirtyseconds:
How to root US B15 ROM?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xDaDeevellopar:
Get ROM

Unlock bootloader

Get TWRP 3.0.4-1

Install SuperSU v3.79. (Don't do SR3!!! SR3 will not let B15 to boot. Idk about SR2 and just don't flash the SR su yet!)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] troy5890:
SuperSU v3.79? I thought it was 2.79
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xDaDeevellopar:
My mistake, *2.79.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] macboss:
Can someone post a mirror to ZTE_A2017U_StockB20U_by_DrakenFX.zip ? Its gone on Android File Host. Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aleks192:
Agreed. Trying to root my b15 device, and all of the filehosts are toast, none of the recoveries are available, and theres a massive mess of information all over that is inconsistent. It would be great if there would be a unified guide, because the unified guide is just not cutting it with the lacking files.

I'm on Nougat, I only really want root for greenify and casper, but that seems impossible....guess my Asus ZF2 will have to keep going for now
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] macboss:
Why are the Android File Hosts down?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyrus D.:
God I wish I saw this thread first. I thought I was doing something wrong.

So the only way to get root with Nougat is with Lineage???
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] StickMonster:
No. If you want to stay stock I recommend the Bad Boyz Magisk rom. Through Magisk manager you can hide root and/or remove all the rom customizations.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyrus D.:
Thanks. I found out that the issue with SuperSU on stock was the SR versions, the non SR versions work.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
Hi guys, sorry for cross posting, but I followed this guide: https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/complete-guide-to-unlocking-installing-t3561128 and now my phone doesn't boot. I can access TWRP, but anything I flash just reboots to a black screen after the phone telling me it's unlocked and can't be trusted.

Any ideas?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bluestudy:
Did you flash either SuperSU or the dm-verity fix after installing TWRP?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
I did not, I didn't see them in the thread.

I most recently flashed Resurrection Remix hoping that would at least boot.

But what I've done so far is do the 2nd part of the guide, and then that didn't boot, so I flashed Resurrection Remix and that didn't boot.

I'm still able to access TWRP.

If it helps any, my phone was on A2017UV1.1.0B15
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bluestudy:
My guess is that you tripped dm-verity, and it's not letting system boot. That's one I've never really dealt with, but I'm sure you can come back from. I'm not sure if you'd have to start all over again from stock and a locked bootloader, using EDL or miflash, or what, but I know there are several guys here that went through the same thing and could definitely help.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
I figured trying to get back to stock and locked bootloader would be probably the safest way to start over.

Do you happen to know any of their usernames so I can message them?

Thanks for your help!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bluestudy:
No problem at all. I can't think of anybody by name that has this problem, but if you can get in touch with DrakenFX or jcadduono, they could probably get you up and running in a matter of minutes.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
Thank you very much!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
If you have TWRP + unlock bootloader, what you can do just to boot is either flash SuperSU v2.79 or dm_verity zip file (don't have the link moment but quick search here in XDA will save you time).

I'm 100% you slide to Allow System Modifications, that's why you can't boot at all and the message about at start that normal for Unlock bootloader devices.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bluestudy:
Thanks for stepping in. I thought that might be all they needed to do, but have never ran into that problem and wasn't sure if they needed to start all over again or not. All of you devs have offered awesome support for this phone and I just hope you all know how much it's appreciated.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
Yes, very much so.

I want to happily report that I'm up and running. Here are the steps I took because I hate when people never update on their issues.

1) I only did part 2 of this guide: https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/complete-guide-to-unlocking-installing-t3561128 and was never able to boot.

2) Flashed SuperSU per direction of another member, no booting.

3) Went to the LineageOS thread and downloaded/flashed the bootloader/modem update, LOS rom file, SuperSU, wipe/davlik cache and here I am.

Thank you to everyone who helped me. I was so confused.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gpz1100:
DM-VERITY causes boot lockups

This whole dm-verity business deserves it's own thread/sticky I think.

I too got to experience this where the device would just sit at the bootloader unlocked splash screen and not boot. Flashing the full boot stack/rom in twrp would yield the same result. After a few edl sessions, the light bullb finally went on. I realized that twrp coupled with system writable (swipe to right when first starting twrp) without either dm-verity or supersu would lead to this boot halt.

I think many of us are falling into this trap because it's nature to have system writable, and many are probably not familiar with dm-verity enforcement. It's my understanding this applies only to stock roms. Non stock or rooted stock roms are already patched for dm-verity so there's no issues booting. In this thread, carefully read items #6 and #7. Reread again for clarity.

I don't plan on running any financial apps or those that require passing safetynet. In my mind, if the phone is rooted, it can't be too secure. I suppose it can with magisk, but that just seems counter intuitive. Ymmv

@DrakenFX, If one does fall into this trap, aside from flashing either supersu or dm-verity patch, what other way is there to undo the twrp change? Reflash the stock recovery or reflash system?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] choadtron:
Has anything changed in a major way from when this guide was first assembled now with the advent of Axon7Toolkit and B19?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] musicman5844:
Axon7 2017u user I think I overlooked it.. but does someone have the v4 are v4.1 audio patch zip handy . Thanks in advance
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fastjohnson:
Holy we had a near death experience. The axon was hard bricked most I could do is get it into EDL mode and the tool saved it. IDK what happened but in myflash something went wrong restoring to b29 and she bricked. Whoever made that tool you are the man. Posting on my axon 7 right now. Phewwee that was close.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pOLLYpOCKET:
Any ROMs with working Magisk/Safetynet? I like using Android Pay.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ramheer:
Hi I updated my HTC 10 earlier today to 1.90 but the quality of the sound output from the headphone Jack sounds off. I can't explain it but I use reference headphones and the sound now seems messy and confused with a slight buzzing occasionally with certain tracks I listen to and it sounds harsher. Anyone else notice any issues?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Nosferatu.:
So I went to restore a previous ROM and the phone when I go to login is asking for my PIN (as usual). My previous PIN however isn't working. What do I need to do in the future before I make a backup so this doesn't happen again? Thanks.

EDIT: My guess is the data partition being encrypted is causing a problem...it's not a big deal if I don't recover this one but for the future so I know what went wrong?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Paladin_IMS:
You'd probably have to format storage in TWRP. Then flash a rom that supports having no encryption

I'm not sure if formatting the restoring a backup with encryption will work, though.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] SacredDeviL666:
boot back into twrp recovery- advanced - file manager-data-system-delete the files with the name locksettings.adb and 2 or 3more with locksettings file name
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Nosferatu.:
:cool:

Appreciate it guys! :cool:
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] andybones:
just data/system/lockscreen.db needs to be deleted. :good:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] myk.robinson:
First off, I am fully aware that the G4 Plus does not have an NFC chip. However, I'd like to be able to use Android Pay for the rewards cards I have stored in the app.

Is there a way to "force" an app to load that the play store deems not compatible?

Thanks
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] foxdog66:
Seriously? It uses NFC to communicate with the payment terminal. Even if you could install Android pay, you wouldn't be about to communicate with the terminal.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] urushiol:
foxdog66 this is not true. OP is speaking of the reward cards. These are scanned off the screen by the cashier (barcode). This was my biggest disappointment when going to the G4. I instead installed Stocard. I ended up liking it better then android pay anyway.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] foxdog66:
Ah I see.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Tel864:
Wouldn't any app that saves rewards cards do that? I'm just asking because I use Keyring for my rewards cards and use the built-in scanner to scan my cards' barcodes into the app.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] fix-this!:
Google search for the android pay apk and install it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] xlegendaria:
I have a bunch of questions. I just received my Verizon S7 as of today, brand new of course.

1. Is it possible to flash this to a different firmware and possibly load a rom for that, I've noticed? Or is there no working rom for this verizon phone because it's from verizon? I know you can root it as well. Verizon firmware seems pretty ass so far and have noticed that it's been heating up just because I'm installing apps from the playstore although people have said it goes away eventually. Any recommendations on which firmware I should use?

2. As for the people who have rooted, how has your experience with it so far in terms of performance, battery life, and stability? I plan on rooting if's worth the trouble so I can use Adaway, Xposed Installer, and etc but mainly to improve my battery life if rooting helps with that!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] nrage23:
One answer is that you can use Odin to flash the 930U factory image and have a phone with no carrier bloatware. You will however lose Visual Voicemail and Wifi calling from Verizon. I actually have a 930U and flashed the 930V firmware with no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] freddie813:
What's everyone's preference out of the following?

Stock Verizon Firmware

Rooted Verizon Firmware

Stock Unlocked Firmware

Rooted Unlocked Firmware

I'm on rooted Verizon PF2 Firmware, but I need to revert (if possible) to PE1 and re-root in order to get the wifi provisioning fix working. I'm just trying to determine if perhaps I should change it up to something else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] xlegendaria:
That's fine with me. Does that affect my warranty at all? How has your experience been with the 930U or the 930V? Does this still count as a root or does it just flash a stock image?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] nrage23:
It does not trip knox and you can Odin back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] CVertigo1:
In my honest opinion, go to the G930U firmware and root it. Overall, the unlocked firmware is much smoother after root than the Verizon firmware is. There are fixes to add Advanced calling, WiFi calling, and Visual Voicemail. I'll have to dig them up later.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] nrage23:
If you have the fixes please post them and I will most likely go back to the U firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] CVertigo1:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68011352&postcount=36
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Adaken13:
would i be able to flash my sm-g930VL "straighttalk" to U firmware??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] aromerblz:
Yes you can.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] yonith2:
Do you have to be rooted to install the VVM and VoLTE fixes?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] CVertigo1:
Yes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Adaken13:
U firmware will still work on straighttalk right? does it uses att tower or verizon?

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Is there rom and such for the U firmware? cause all i see is the F model?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] ispoky:
This thread is very confusing to a newbie on XDA, any chance you could explain how I can flash the U firmware on my VS7?