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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
No, wait for the OTA.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] me.home:
@ rikin93

do you know if zte is planning the 6gb/128gb top version for europe?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
No.

We should be hearing about the bootloader unlock soon in the EU, they are discussing/meeting about it with R&D and risk departments soon.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Updated main post.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
So, you (and some others?) already got the OTA?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Southerncrosser:
Thank you Rikin93 for you Great Work and Support the European Version with Information
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
It should arrive for everyone soon and make your device a lot more stable
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
Well, I don't have one yet since there's still no news on the grey version on amazon (let alone any other site).. but still, good to see updates coming, even if they're lacking a few important things still.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Looks like he is part of the Beta Team or something similar.

[MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION]

Will they be providing update.zip the same way they did with B02?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] klinggalaxy:
I also would like to express my gratitude Rikin93!

As I did not receive b02 via OTA I would very much appreciate the option to manually apply the b03 update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
I hope so, but they told me this one will be an OTA, it was a 150mb update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
The stock is coming, just up to the seller to decide now to list it i believe.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Hope someone can capture the OTA then, I'm interested in the camera app fixes probably will work with others Axon 7's

Thank you for the info.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
No worries, like i updated the 60fps wont come to the EU version now as they tested it and said there is no difference between the 30fps and 60fps, same on USA device.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Well at least some improvements will have compare to the USA :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
That's what they said on the German facebook page as well, but I kind of doubt that amazon would just keep sitting on significant stock when they have preorders to fulfill.

edit: Haha, just checked amazon.de and they actually have the golden one in stock. Still nothing about the gray one :/
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Perru:
how to capture ota update?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] billy_boolean:
copying file after downloading and before restart :)

I think you need root access to copy it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeySee:
Can someone share the download link? Latest version 03
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chris2810:
> Camera 1080p@60fps - They have tested this and it is not better than the 30fps, there is no difference, same on the USA version so they have decided not to add the 60fps in.

I don't get this, how is there no difference? 60fps is smoother than 30fps, I hope they change their mind.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Great news dynamic lock screen is coming in EU version.

Hope not very long time until receive it.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sander:
Does that mean we get a lockscreen without the bell?

Verstuurd vanaf mijn A0001 met Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
"Dynamic Lockscreen - Coming soon."

Nothing about in this release.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sander:
But. Dynamic Lockscreen = Lockscreen without bell?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
Don't think so. I'm fairly sure the US version already has it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] CikiT:
I can't share any videos on facebook messenger, do someome else noticed something like this? I'm still on b02, after uploading video, messenger shuting down. I'm not able to open app, reinstalling app is only way to go.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Loucasus:
I tried to upload a video on Messenger and I have thé same bug as you. I don't know if it's from the axon or gril messenger.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
I'm afraid it has nothing to do with the notification issue with the bell.

It's totally independent from dynamic lock screen feature and ZTE has to resolve in different way.

Dynamic lock screen feature only meaning every time unlock the device you get different backgrounds image through lock screen.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
Apparently this was going OTA on Tuesday? It's now Thursday and I'm glad I didn't hold my breath...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Itll come soon, think their doing some last minute testings to make sure its perfect dont worry!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Just got confirmation that they expect to release it tomorrow!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
I've worked in IT for 37 years so I know what release dates are like ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Oh dear. We'll all have our iPhone 7's before the OTA is released[emoji12]
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuklid:
Maybe iphone 8....before Ota or the Grey one in Europe as we know about IT release dates an zte release date
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
Hopefully we've all got more sense than to buy crApple ;) :p
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Doc Moody:
I hope they let you unlock the bootloader. Even if that means we loose warranty. I'd rather run AOSP / CM + Root + Xposed than have warranty. But thanks for the info.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] deluxxx:
Still no OTA :crying:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Its coming tomorrow! watch that update button on your phone!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
Will ZTE even discuss releasing an aosp build? The hardware is great, but this Software is a big let down.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
Releasing an update on a friday?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] billy_boolean:
Never update a friday...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cpkwong:
Will Hong Kong version of A2017G get this OTA update also?

Thx
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Would you be able to capture the OTA link and share please,??
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkores:
I have a sneaking suspicion that since the B03 update will be released for the EU tomorrow the MR update for the US will be released next week as well since B02 was released about a week later from when B20 was released.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
No sign yet. Pressing the equivalent of F5.....
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Looks like some issues with the prompt message :/

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but i dont think its coming today, Monday hopefully.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Blast!!! Will have to find something else to do then. Like working.!!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Haha but trust me the wait for this fix will be 100% worth it and bring your phone to great software condition :D can actually listen to music properly scroll facebook better camera and good videos!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Excellent!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
Colour me unsurprised ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
Honestly, with a phone whose release got delayed by two months or so, that should work out of the box. Actually, that should work out of the box regardless of whether the release got delayed.

But I suppose at least they're working on it. Still, there's lot of room for improvement on the software and communication side with ZTE :/
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Yes, but then again software is an iterative process. If there was a requirement (rather than a wish) that all software was perfect first time around, nothing would ever be released......
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
True, but.. come on. I understand camera optimization or certain edge cases etc, but a phone that is released in a state where freaking Facebook and Youtube aren't working properly? Ignoring Google Play Services, Gmail and Google Maps, those are literally the two most downloaded apps on Android smartphones.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Sure, I don't like the interface. But the only real issue I have is YouTube sound sync. It's an annoyance but even though I watch a fair bit, not enough to get that excited about (in my opinion)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
I don't do Facebook, but Youtube works fine for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikej73:
Well it's tomorrow and I am still on B01.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Starvirus:
sounds almost like the bootloader unlock will be included ^^
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Really? When you're listening on the phone speakers?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordRuyn:
the device I just got that has the B02 update has no issues with youtube. I have tested it with both the speakers and headphones.

I have not tested the Facebook app, 'cause I am one of the few people in the world that hate facebook.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Are you sure the YouTube sound and video are aligned. If so you maybe the only person who has that. Watch a video of someone talking
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
AV is synced fine on mine through the speakers, but then again, I'm on the US model (A2017U). AV-sync might just be an issue with the European model.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordRuyn:
That's how I tested it, with more than one video, and it's in sync as far as I can tell.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Maybe the last US update cured it so it's only an issue for us Europeans!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] deluxxx:
Day 83433 still no Ota ;(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
He did say they thought it might be tomorrow now
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] djona12:
It was supposed to be Friday. But it seems that due to an issue, it wasn't available. Don't expect it to be released on a saturday or a sunday, it will never happen.

That puts the update to monday if all is well.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] edlover666:
Bad Work from ZTE. In Germany many People start to send the Phone back. They wait many Weeks for this Phone and then such Problems with the Software?!?!? ZTE loose many new buyers that want ZTE give a Chance on this hard Market.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apolionl:
[MENTION=1404910]edlover666[/MENTION] , Where did you get this information? I will get my axon 7 this week, so i really was hoping not to repeat the US story :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Update released via OTA go grab it now!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
So many people here complaining. Yes, the software is not perfect (although hopefully that will be improved today by the update). And yes euro users can't yet unlock the boatloader. But this is a great phone, with a great screen, great sound and great build quality.

So perhaps ignore the complainers and see what you think.....

---------- Post added at 06:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 AM ----------

Downloading now.....! Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] edlover666:
From Friends,colleagues, Amazon Rezensions and Info from Mediamarkt Hotline. Many People are dissatisfied and send it back during refund policy.

Yes i hope the B03 make all better. My Axon 7 come from Otto.de and i hope i have with B03 a new good Phone.

Do the Update B03 come for all at the same time or part for part?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
For those who complain - why are their voices always louder? And returning items in the cool off period? That is nothing unusual.

Try checking for the OTA - you will see if it is available for you. Settings / Updates
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
B03 will and has made the phone up to standard!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
The download notes say there is a new setting 'clean lock screen' in settings power manager. It's not there???? Or am I being an idiot?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cpkwong:
My HK version also received B03 update

153MB
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] deluxxx:
Got it too, nice!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] edlover666:
Yes, first Persons in Germany became the Update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
The new software update just appeared in my device.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shiboby:
does the update allow bootloader unlock?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
As you can see from the description.. No.

It wasn't supposed to bring that feature at this update.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chris2810:
I read too many complains about the phone, and almost bought OP3 but I'm glad I didn't. Hope they will continue working on updates :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tupirujp:
What's new on the update ? Screen shots please I just order the phone again ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Check main post, ive put the features/issues been fixed.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Just finished the upgrade.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
YouTube sync fixed!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
I did say it in the main post, and did say many times to wait for this update before doing anything hasty :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
I know - so many complainers!!!!

What about the 'clean lock screen' in the release notes? It's not there?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Ill check once my apps optimised, seeing that i already updated and still had a 30mb update again today something must have been added!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] deluxxx:
apparently he is closing unsused apps when exiting lockscreen, there is a popup with an information which ones he closed. Maybe its that?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
One tips is if you want to have double tap to sleep from lock screen you should install glimpse notification and enable it through app setting.

So since already installed 3D next launcher(also nova prime support plenty of gestures as alternative launcher) and having other gestures such double tap to sleep from home screen or swipe down to expand notification I'm just perfect.

Unfortunately next lock screen(witch is my favorite lock screen replacement) doesn't support glimpse notification double tap to sleep from lock screen and have to deal with that horrible ZTE lock screen with very limited functionality and no any kind customization and the very annoying Bell on notification.

So now either have the full customized next lock screen but without double tap to sleep from lock screen or with stock ZTE lock screen with very poor functionality and zero customization but having double tap to sleep from lock screen through glimpses notification app.

Hope ZTE change all that with feature update.

Also bring dynamic lock screen as US version.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Looks like my 30mb update was for the added 1080p@60fps video recording¬!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Not had that kind of update so far.

How did you get it?

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Lol, i had a previous B03 update, now i got the new one, looks like between the time i got it and public they added bit more stuff so i got the bit more stuff.

Check in your camera, go to video and then settings see if its got 1080p 60fps.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
So, what does the "clean lockscreen" option do?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Yep I do have 60fps 1080p recording.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
When you have high battery consuming apps running, you will get a notification to end the app.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
I still don't see this option!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Check the original post, ive updated it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Ah ok, thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Catalana:
Did the European version have issues with the 'back-up account' being greyed out. I am wondering if they are going to fix that in the US version?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
Oh, I thought it would maybe be a useful feature...

With the grey version being shipped any day now, they have about 30 days to adress the notification bell. If they can't fix something that nearly every single review has pointed out as an annoyance and that many people complain about, I won't trust them.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
I guess you cant trust them then. They have nothing to "fix". It works as its supposed to. It is part of their OS as a feature and to them they have been hearing only good things about it. Unless the majority emails them about it being an issue then only they will take action.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
They do have something to fix. It may be working as ZTE intended it to be working, but many customers and reviewers aren't happy with it. If they were smart, they would make it optional. It's something that in all likelihood would take minimal effort and would make using the device more pleasant to quite a few of their customers. If they aren't aware of that by now, they must be utterly clueless. Seriously. It's been in so many reviews. "Bypassing the notification bell" is one of the most active threads in the Axon 7 area on XDA and it's been repeatedly brought up on the ZTE USA community forums.

I mean, for ****'s sake, the notification controls from the Google Music App, Spotify and from any Podcast app are hidden behind the notification bell. That's absurd and there is no way they have been hearing only good things about it. No way.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] edlover666:
No feature.... in Germany we name this>>> Disaster<<< :P
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sander:
I don't want to be to harsh to you since I really appreciate the information on the updates, so please don't take it personal. But as the person before me pointed out. Please let your friends/colleagues have a look at a few reviews. Every one of them points it out as a annoyance. Some think it might be useful for people who would like this feature, but none of them would use the feature themselves. Also, there already is an option for this in Android.

I don't think many people are emailing or complaining directly because there is so much written and said about this stupid bell that everyone thinks they'll make it optional in a future update very soon.

So again, nothing personal, but maybe you can talk to the guys over there. I guess I'll be sending an email in the mean time.

Thanks for your information on the updates! It was really accurate.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Ive already talking to them about this as i did not like it personally but they said the response theyve heard has been generally positive so they wont do anything. Best thing for you guys to do is come together and send them emails to their support about this or tweet them etc. Sadly, i cant do much more than i already have. I dont work for ZTE i just have a good contact.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] deluxxx:
Lets me think about who they asked for opinions then. Maybe only the development team which invented that bell? Maybe its a chinese thing to hide notifications under a bell? How the hell could someone find this helpful?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
ZTE just need to read and watch several YouTube reviewer with first or after one week of impressions and will see that EVERYONE get annoying from that "feature " with notification behind bell.

They should make it optional and not being out of the box like current situation.

Hope not being very long time also bring dynamic lock screen.

I really missed that feature as I do like getting new background image every time unlock the device.

I've already using 500 firepaper very long time with every android device for home screen several refresh background image per day but I want lock screen having that option too.

Sent from my iPad Air 2
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
They will discuss it.

The dynamic lockscreen will come soon, hopefully in the next update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
Thanks.

Can this be an end to the complaining on this issue in this thread - as [MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION] has said, he has no control over ZTE and if we want to make our views known, then perhaps we should all make sure that we write to ZTE to express our views and point out all the negative reviews of the bell issue. Arguing about it here (when we all agree on it!!!!) is not going to do anything other than clog up the thread!!!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rikin93:
Thanks apd! Exactly what im trying to get across...Noone emails/contacts ZTE so they dont know about how the users feel. Dont expect them to watch every video review in the world or read every video. Let them know via email or social media.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordRuyn:
Actually, most PR firms and companies ask reviewers for a link to their review. I know for a fact that they read/watch most of them.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kidnova:
The ZTE dev team is well aware that the bell is one of the top complaints by customers. It's been one of the primary discussion points on the official forums for a long time. I have no doubt they will offer a solution in a future release, most likely by making the bell optional.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
I agree. No harm in xda members emailing them to remind them how much we dislike it, rather than people just complaining about it here!!!

In the meantime, Next Lockscreen is quite a good work around.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kidnova:
Certainly, the squeaky wheel gets the grease after all. I tested Next Lock Screen on my current phone while I await delivery of my wife's A7 on Wednesday, but I just find 3rd party lock screens to be unwieldy unless you're willing to give up the security of the system lock.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] apd:
You can still use fingerprint unlock no problem with Next.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kidnova:
Yeah, I'll test that out on the A7.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikej73:
well i didn't get an update notification but it was there when i update checked manually. updating now, apparently it needs to optimize 160 of my apps lol.