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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] jpde:
I think the bigger question is if A2017U roms will work on A2017G but retain the correct LTE bands. From what I can tell, the bootloader on the A2017G can be unlocked, but without proper ROM support, that's not worth much.

I'm not too optimistic about ZTE fixing things either, btw, seeing how B03 introduced useless and badly implemented features like the 'Clean Lockscreen'.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] soldier1:
I have a US phone and i'm using it in the UK . . 4G Works a treat , better than the native UK phone i returned !

From what i've read , the ROMS ( U and G ) are NOT interchangeable.. Altho i am certainly NOT 100% sure.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
If that's true, it's amazing news. I don't get #HYPED yet, but if this seems to be true, I'm an even happier customer.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] aPexalpha:
AOSP or Cyanogen with the official camera app.

That is the only thing that keeps me from switching to AOSP roms on most phones. The standard camera app or the buggy ports that ruin your camera experience.

I have to say though... MiFavor is not MyFavor atm. Jeez the Chinese ROM has so much crap and bs.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Gachmuret:
Well EU version was confirmed to work on US device except for modem, that had to be reflashed from US one so it should work vice-versa also except for modem.

Edit: that's the thread http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/info-successfully-flashed-a2017g-b02-to-t3451817/page1
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] DrakenFX:
yeah you just need to Flash System + Boot from what ever version you want to try.

i was in B20 and flash system+boot only to check B03 :D then just restore my b20 backup to get back to my thing.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Updated the main post with some great news.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] weustenbakker:
Thats epic news.

I probably have to flash back to stock then?

I'm onA2017G B02 ROOT/NoBootloader unlock now.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] mischa_martin:
We actually already flashed A2017U aboot (bootloader) on A2017G to unlock its bootloader and it worked just fine.

So chances are pretty good that boot and system are bootable too on A2017G. Maybe radio won't work but if we talk about Cyanogenmod or something like that it would be a small change in code or vendor blobs. :)

PS

Im currently using a Xperia Z2 but plan on buying the A2017G.

We have the same case with the Z2 with the USA and International Model.

Most Roms are for the international Version and usa Model Users just have to replace some files in system to get Radio working. (These files are universal and work on almost every rom)

Regards,

mischa_martin
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] TeutonJon78:
What's the EU process going to be? Because the US process is currently closed because they are changing it and haven't announced what they are changing it to yet (AFAIK).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Cesaragus:
Source?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Any updates :)? I also would like to know if there's an update coming, because of the security patches which are a bit outdated.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Well first will come the bootloader unlock, itll be an OTA file which can be requested, they are doing some final testing on it and will unlock the bootloader without losing your data apparently!

After that i assume they will release the normal build updates. They already know about the issues.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Great to have someone like you around :)

I come from OnePlus for the last three years, but the communication was 'not that great' to be nice.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
I'm really on the fence with this phone. It's the ROM support/bootloader stuff on the European version that's keeping me from buying it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Cesaragus:
I'm waiting so bad for this. This would make the phone 100% desirable for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Guys please send me 2,000 PM's if this bootloader unlock for the europe model is out ans works! Then I will just run to the next local market and grab that device :P

And maybe you will hear from me again while developing some ROMs ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
Seems like the unlocking is a sure thing but i'll PM you no questions ! Been following [MENTION=4933230]jejecule[/MENTION] crDroid on the Oppo Find 7 for almost a year before getting the Axon 7 and it's probalby the rom i enjoyed the most over all the rom i tested on devices i owned.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Oh, AOKP is a very awesome ROM too. Do you know it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
Yeah but on an older device, the Xperia T. However, it has probably changed a lot since i last used this rom... It was running KitKat at the time !
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
I'm running it on my Xperia L right now. I built it and published it, it's version MM. Very stable, smooth, fast and a lot of feature!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
Well, if you ever get the Axon 7 and publish any custom ROM i will probably try it ! Given the bootloader gets unlocked as stated.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
[MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION]

As you are the one with the good contacts.

Could you clarify if VoLTE will become available as an feature in the upcoming updates?

I'm on B03 and used the search feature to search for "VoLTE". It will show it as found as " VoLTE voice calling" but when you click it, to jump to Settings->More it is not available. I just verified with an A2017U user that the option is available in the US version.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Okay, so i am setting up the official bootloader unlock now :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Great news!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Theyve sent me the instructions, just waiting for the OTA now :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Are you the first one? If not, where to apply? Or am I late for the party already.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MSF Jarvis:
You're always late dude :p

#offtopicshiz
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
I am the first one, if everything goes smoothly for me they say you guys can request it following a smooth test on my end :).

Installing their OTA at the moment :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Great! I'm excited.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Well my apps are optimising looks like i havent lost any apps/data :o

Still need to install the superuser zip they sent me via email.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Wow. This is really great. Awesome. Really looking forward, saves a lot of time and I miss TWRP and root, so let it be fast lol :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Having a problem in recovery with Applying zip from SDcard, will let you know how it goes later.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
What kind of problem? And what recovery do you have?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Its the MiFavor recovery at the moment, when going to the Apply update from SDcard option it doesnt work, theyre sorting it out.

I can do it by adb when i get home but better for u guys for them to sort this.

Ive checked the zip theyve sent me and there is a Superuser file in there :D so guessing this is the last step to get root, then you guys can flash a twrp recovery if you want to etc.

But propz to ZTE for not losing my data thus far!

Am very happy now.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Idiot me forgot to enable OEM unlocking in dev options lololol
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Lololo. Noob (jk)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Yesssssssssssssss rooted and supersu works :d
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] kodrnusa:
Great news. What about the waranty? Because of EU laws they can't dissmis our waranty with the bootloader unlock, for hardware errors.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Correct :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] kodrnusa:
So, the warranty stays, and the updates will still come for the phone? What about the tool to convert back to stock if we want (like odin for Samsung to flash stock image)? Will this also be available for users. Because right now we can't get back to stock without using xda developers tools and thats wery anoying.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
From my discussions with them what i know is the warranty is staying. There will be updates for the phone but rooted people wont get them from the way it works, from what i understand. They will release rooted versions of their updated roms. Im trying to get them to sort this out in a much quicker/efficient way. They release FULL IMAGES for EU so you can always go back to the version you want and will be stock. And currently you can get back to stock if you flash/use their full image that they release on their websites.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Wow, Warranty and a rooted phone = win. It would also be really great to have rooted images to flash right away. That would be the best thing a company ever did lol.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Yes trying to get them to release them at the same time as updates, but dont count on it thats just asking for too much and i dont expect them to as well haha.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Wow, thanks for testing bro :)

Please let us know when there are any news or new updates!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] kodrnusa:
Thanks [MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION] And please remind your contact at zte about software bugs [double tap to wake, trusted places force closes, proximity sensor wakes the phone during phone calls, so does the fingerprint sensor, removable/addable toggles, cammera low light performance, no myvoice on eu model, when on wifi 4g icon still appeares...] thank you again for all your help
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
Sieving through this mess of comments, I understand that ZTE is working with rikin93 to make sure that it all works? And rikin93 now has an unlocked bootloader and all that good stuff?

It's a bit tough if you have to go through several pages of comments without a clue as to what's going on. But if it becomes possible to run CM on the European version of this phone, I'm almost certainly going to buy one. All I then need is for CM14 to really start being a thing.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Ill keep the main post updated, been slacking on that haha
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Everything mentioned I have already sent mail to ZTE Germany and the mail link provided by rikin93 so all of you should sent them and telling them to improve all things bothers us.

They are not reading XDA every day so the only way user to be listening is via email or social media pressure.

I've already received response from them that will be forwarded to the ZTE developer software team.

"Dear Valued ZTE Customer,

Thanks for contacting ZTE.

We greatly appreciate your letter describing with the valuable feedback.

Should there be further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

"Hello Alex

thank you for your hints to make the Axon 7 much better then it is. We will forward your mail to our developers, they will decide which changes make sense for an update.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Sandro Schmidt

ZTE Kundenbetreuung"
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Yes keep emailing them, especially with the low light/camera issues they want some detailed information!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
Any update on the VoLTE missing from the A2017G version?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Can they even improve it? With this sensor?

They know the problem, low-light is the worst I've ever seen in a flagship phone, so it could improve.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
Of course they can. It all depends on the skill of their camera developer team.

Keep complaining. It is the only way to make sure it slides up on their priority list of fixing issues.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] kodrnusa:
I've send them email too. But did not get any anwser from them. Hope they Will fix some things, because I love this phone :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
They need some kind of bugs thread, so they can read it easily.

And yeah, the camera guys in China aren't experienced enough. Known problem, sadly.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
Yes I know. Kinda ironic. Considering they are one of those nations who can't live without taking pictures everything they pass.

I can live with the camera because when I want to take serious pictures I take out my Canon EOS. No smartphone can ever keep up with that.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Well I have to admit that I'm not optimistic about huge improvements on low light performance that struggling a lot.

All of Chinese OEM don't have the experience and knowledge of imaging/photo processing and struggling a lot on software department.

Despite having very good and capable hardware camera sensors the ability is from the software development witch is much less capable than Korean manufacturers(LG,Samsung).

Even HTC with HTC 10 manage very good performance almost identical to Korean manufacturers at all condition.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
[MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION] What's ZTE's emailaddress? I still need to email for the unlock ota thingy (according to the OP) but I'm not sure which email to use.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] djona12:
You need to wait. There isn't any official contact information yet. It's still in the trial stage.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Yeah I know. I guess we see it here or on the community.

Shouldn't take any longer :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
This is pretty exciting. I get the impression that ZTE is very customer friendly, working with community members because a few nutjobs like us want an unlockable bootloader and all that. That does say something about the company.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
I think they're just able to do this. Because of the small community. A company like OnePlus cannot do this, they're grown too big.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] DarkFantasy6:
So would a Cyanogenmod Build even run on the A2017G with Unlock? I need a new phone and the Axon 7 is on top of my list. Im in Germany. Would a cyanogenmod build run on the eu version with unlock or is there another difference?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
I think we do need a new CM version. There's currently only a CyanogenMod for the US version, and there are a few significant differences. Mostly in the modem. But I'm pretty sure that once this bootloader stuff is all said and done, it shouldn't take too long before a CM for the A2017G pops up.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
It will work on the G version.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
Including all the network stuff?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Unjustified Dev:
All the network stuff is modem specific you will never need to change your modem.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MaxRink:
u wanna upload the OTA for "early adopters" :devil:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Can't it'll brick your phones wait for the official release when they ready
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Gachmuret:
[MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION] Which version of supersu did come with the OTA? Can it be updated to latest version if it isn't already?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MaxRink:
Im p Sure i /could/ find a way to make it work [emoji14]

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
I'm pretty sure it'll brick your phone as it's an OTA unique to your phone
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
2.78
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Vezo82:
Hi guys,

I have a problem with vibration tones. When typing the speaker makes a cracking sound. Same goes for incoming messages. When i enter the settings of the keyboard, i can change the miliseconds so the cracking is gone. However its still there with incoming messages.

Is this a problem of my phone or more people have problems with it? Maybe its a software related issue.

Greetings,

Martijn
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] LenAsh:
Please create a question in the Q and A thread on your topic. This is unrelated to this thread topic...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] sk0o:
Man I can't wait to receive a new update with the possibility to (easy) root my axon and have AdAway, Greenify etc..
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Phangan:
Is the bootloader unlock really coming to europe?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Yes they have given it to me to trial and it is working perfectly!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Me too! I want it so bad.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] rikin93:
Remember when the new update comes it can take them up to 2 weeks to get a root working :) But i suggest waiting for it on B04 release since this update will make the bell optional.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] S0wL:
Do you have any idea when this update, B04, be available, approximately ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Woohoo, great!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Getting rid of the bell sounds nice.

Do you know any other features/improvements that come with this update?

Maybe better low light performance? :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
When the bootloader is unlocked, it simply stays unlocked, right, even if we update it later on?

Although I'll probably just end up installing CyanogenMod on it. Unless ZTE is really fast with bringing Nougat to the Axon 7, maybe. I really need that multiwindow ****. I use it all the time on my Note 3.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Anybody knows any news from Android Nougat release for the Axon 7?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bonk3rzzz:
Hi everyone, just wanted to drop a thanks to [MENTION=7558918]rikin93[/MENTION] for his work in getting the Axon 7 EU owners some joy. Keep up the good work and looking forward to EU bootloader unlock coming to fruition soon :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MSF Jarvis:
Let's just wait for a bootloader unlock to reach everyone before we start asking them about Nougat :o
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] edda123:
Any information to enable software buttons? This functionality is holding my purchase back. I have the OnePlus 3 ordered (delivery 4th November), if the Axon 7 gets navbar I'm going Axon.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
But even with onscreen buttons, the old menu buttons will stay alive, isn't it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
There will probably be an option to disable the capacitive buttons in the menus.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
Even if that doesn't happen in an official update, there will probably be some sort of mod that does this. Once the bootloader is unlocked, people should start developing all sorts of ROMs and mods and stuff.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
Don't get too excited :p It's not going to be like the OP3.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] apd:
Yes indeed
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] MagicSeeker:
The Chinese version has on screen buttons. But keep in mind, this it's an Amoled display. It will get burnt with on screen buttons.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
This is a good point. I don't think burn-in is the biggest issue with AMOLED ever, but it is still an issue. I have a Note 3 myself, and under specific circumstances you can notice that the top (where the status bar usually is) is just a little bit brighter than the rest of the screen.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] DrakenFX:
Even with the Chinese software the captive buttons are active and On-screen are disable,

Before you ask i have the U variant and i have flash the Chinese software to check out the differences.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] celoxocis:
I agree.

Ever since I switched to smartphones with AMOLEDs, never have I had burn-ins!

I only know of one person that had burns in and he left his phone in recovery mode overnight on max display setting. So unless you leave your screen on with max settings running a static image for 9+ hours you won't have any issue's with on-screen-buttons.

Coming from AMOLED phones Note-1>Note-2->Oppo-R7S->Axon-7

(1st T-Mobil G1, 2nd Motorola Droid 4 XT894 were TFT)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] RedWave31:
Furthermore, all modern AMOLEDs should use pixel-shifting, especially at today's resolutions (link)

- The image "moves" around in circles, effectively not displaying the same pixel at the same place, thus dividing per 4 the time a single pixel is lit for a static image

- I'm not entirely sure if this technology is applied to mobile phones tho

- My old Galaxy S2 has status bar burn-in, but after almost 4 years of use, it's only a slight discoloration you can barely notice (and only on really plain images with screen testing software).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] bacomino:
So am I... ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SgtIcetea:
Any updates? It has been a few days again and this is really stopping me from buying it so far
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Hilpas:
Update would be nice, I have to know if I should cancle the oneplus 3 order :p
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Phangan:
so sad i broke mine (i can see a faint crack underscreen) i tought i could fix it so i did open it up. i think its the display itself ... too bad there is no more stock
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] prohexa:
I'm in the exact same situation! I've already placed an order for the Oneplus 3, and I need to know if I should cancel the order and get an Axon 7 instead...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Guys, cancel that order :D

We already have an unofficial way to unlock the bootloader, Official is coming.

There are pretty good chances that we will get good development for this beauty device :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Hilpas:
I somehow doubt that the community will become very big
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Amanoo:
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The community doesn't have to be big. Just big enough to spawn one or two CyanogenMod versions.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] keessonnema:
I've talked with some devs about it.

They told me if I fix the bringup (device tree, need sources etc) they 'could' build a rom for the Axon 7.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Is it possible for you to fix that?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SgtIcetea:
As far as I see it you guys (and I aswell) should stick with the OP3. ZTE is only making false promises and it's possible and probably likely that there will be one CM version at max and probably in 1 or 2 years from now no one is gonna develop anything for this device...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Lorenz15:
Guys, we already have CM for this device. There are a lot of bugs right now but I think they are fixable. ZTE is not making false promises, they care about us(users). They already gave us an official way to unlock the US model, EU model is coming next!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] daedren:

 I'm on B03 here (European), STILL no update, STILL no Nougat, STILL yes bell, STILL no CM...! 


I guess all we need is a little patience and faith on our hard working developers and on ZTE.

I came late to the scene, only had 1 smartphone before the Axon 7. My last was an LG-L90.

Never have been so happy with a phone.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] SgtIcetea:
Nothing has happened in the last few weeks for EU users...