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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
OK I am rooted and have twrp installed. Do I have to download adb before starting the unlock process?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Ok I am trying to unlock bootloader. My device is seen when in twrp2 and commands work as well. When I boot into bootloader my device is not seen anymore. I try fastboot devices and nothing comes up. When I try to oem unlock it sits there on waiting and nothing happens. I am rooted and have TWRP installed. Can anyone offer up some help?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
This is what I get when trying to do a backup in adb.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morabu:
i am stuck at the same spot as you
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] djkuz:
Wrong command!

Try this:

adb shell dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/fbop of=/sdcard/fbop_lock.img

you entered adb shell dd if= /.............

unnecessary space after =
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
What about in fastboot adb doesn't see my device. It see it when I am in recovery but does not see device in download mode.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Install Google USB driver while you are in fastboot. This solved for me.

https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
How do you install it? I dont see a exe file,
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morabu:
i can see my phone in adb. the commands are not doing anything though.

sometimes it says "no such file or directory". sometimes it shows the list of commands, like in the picture a couple posts back.

there are no files that show up in my folder though. so, i guess i'm stuck trying to backup my fastboot img.

i'm confused
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kripler7:
Use this exe file to install the google usb drivers. I was stuck at the same spot as you and this file worked for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Ok I installed this but fastboot still does not see my device.:crying:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] djkuz:
fastboot does not support ADB commands

You must switch on in developer settings debug over USB
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Finally got it unlocked. Thanks for everyones help. I had to change my device in device manager to adb device. Once I did that while in bootloader mode everything worked!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morabu:
i am still stuck at step 6. Specifically fastboot backup.

i can see my phone in ADB and in fastboot. when i run the commands it will either say no such file exists, or it will bring up a command list.

it is not making me backup files. am i missing a simple assumed step thats not posted or something? can someone help?

if not, is backing up the fastboot NEEDED? or can i go ahead without doing this?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morabu:
guys i am STILL stuck here: PLEASE HELP!

6- Type the following

* BACK-UP AND PULL CURRENT FASTBOOT IMAGE

Code:

adb shell dd if= /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/fbop of=/sdcard/fbop_lock.img

adb pull /sdcard/fbop_lock.img

i can't get this to work. sometimes it says file doesn't exist. other times it just brings up a list of cammands. do i enter each line like posted above?

or separately like this?

adb shell dd if= /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/fbop

of=/sdcard/fbop_lock.img

adb pull /sdcard/fbop_lock.img

alternatively, do i NEED to back up the fastboot. or can i skip it and just flash the file and proceed?

lastly, my phone is seen in adb and fastboot. someone mentioned it being seen as adb in device manager. i see it as "ZTE Handset ADB Interface" is this correct?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcus.linkenbach:
Your question has already been answered in #292
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morabu:
that did it. figured it was something on my end.

i was trying that with using my devices unique i.d. in place of the /by-name/ area. it has been sorted.

thank you
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Androidluv:
I'm on B29, A2017U. Have been unable to unlock, and failing miserably trying to root and install twrp.

Is there a way to go back from B29 to one of the builds that's more root friendly?

Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
You have TWRP install using tenfar tool?

or to you updated using my B29 Bootstack + StockSystem files?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Androidluv:
Draken, I came over from Samsung, have had Samsung devices from the beginning. So rooting was easy....just launch Odin, install twrp....done!

Needless to say....I have been constantly failing attempting to root the A2017U. And in answer to your question, no, I do not have twrp installed.

Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
It isn't the easiest device. (the Nexus are no question) But the gist of it, was I used Tenfars tool (after making sure the COM port corresponded correctly) and I used it to unblock my bootloader and install TWRP. Then I flashed SuperSU 2.68 in TWRP, went to adb on my PC and initialized "adb reboot emmcwpenab" (literally disables emmc write protection, allowing changes to the system directory)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Androidluv:
I'm pretty sure it's something I'm doing wrong.

When I type adb edl, the axon screen goes black.

I basically need an entire step by step how to on this.

Am I supposed to expand the zip files?

The more I've tried the more confused I get.

And because of the com port thing, I can't do this on my notebook.

Sorry if I'm sounding like a whiner.

Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
If you mean the ROMs, they are left alone and flashed as .zips and so is SuperSU. Otherwise I have no idea off the top of my head which zips you are referring to. The COM port is software based. It refers to the USB port. You check this in Device Manager and make sure it matches. Start > Run > devmgmt.msc
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
And yes, the screen is black, the phone appears off, in EDL mode. You will see a brief red flash of the Notification LED after the command
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Good__Guy:
Hello

i have question.

I have a2017G B05 version and i want to flash it with cyanogenmod 13.

Can i follow This guide? to flash twpr and then to CM13

Or i have to do something else because i have b05 version.

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] peramikic:
It should still work in theory, but there is a uncertain yet real probability that you might hard brick your G version when flashing TWRP with tenfars tool. Some G variants just don't take that flashing well and there is no way to go to EDL mode using HW keys afterwards. Essentially do this only if you take the risk or can exchange the phone with retailer. I have no idea if anybody tried this recently on the B05 release either
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rzombi3:
I flashed TWRP successfully on A2017G B06. Regarding the boot.img, I didn't try since I don't want to risk it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Controllerboy:
Meh.... I really, REALLY want to unlock the bootloader on mine (A2017G B03) but I just can't afford to buy another phone if this one would fail on me...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rzombi3:
Just tried the method provided by [MENTION=1150948]Starvirus[/MENTION] and it worked :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Good__Guy:
Aha. I won't take a risk yet... Is there any info on flashing b05 version
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iancort:
Plzzzz Help me!!!1 after following the above instructions...............when restarted the phone im stuck at a "plz enter password screen" whats the password??? and how do i fix this.......i flashed twrp first and everything was fine but i didnt have root.....so i went back and flash the boot image and ended up at this.......i do have the backups but not sure how tp restore it.....plz help
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rzombi3:
Click on cancel and format data in TWRP.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] *mj13*:
Don't post the same question in multiple threads.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] rungcIT:
Hi all from Italy, I got my A2017 4/128 fw B07 from a Chinese website , rooted it but no twrp yet and now I would need a big help, step by step if possible I do appreciate it, on how to :

* flashing twrp ( img or zip)

* firmware upgrade ( B0xx by B0xx or jumping from B0xx to latest B013 directly)

* fw B013 starts with multinational languages or Chinese language ( how to get to setting in order to change it because of their idioms)

* fw B013 has G.Play installed or how to have it

I know that is to much meat on fire but it's a big help for all that guy that like this gun :D
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] le_cactus:
Method?

Hi,

Which method is that?

TIA,

Cheerz,

/Cacti
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rzombi3:
Follow the link on the bottom of the first post. ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] le_cactus:
Thanks. But I'm on B5.

Cheerz,

/Cacti

Verstuurd vanaf mijn ZTE A2017G met Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyb3rzombi3:
Well, I am on A2017G B06 and it worked perfectly fine. Of course that's no guarantee it will work on B05.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
I didn't test it, but some users in the german android forum said, that it didn't worked for them on B05!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] _phk_:
Hi guys I'm trying to use starvirus method on my A2017g b03 for days, but I'm unable to dump my image with axon7backup.

I had some problems with the Qualcomm driver. In device manager there was the yellow attention mark and code 52. I followed some guide how to install unsigned drivers and the attention mark disappeared.however if I go to the driver settings I still see code 52. What's different to the driver name compared to tenfar 'S screen shot of device manager: I have to go to driver settings to see the current Com port number.

With axon7backup.exe -p 4 -d I only get the horse is dead error.

Anyone can help please?

EDIT: Ok I was finally able to do the axon7backup.exe stuff. I had to start Windows 7 with F8 and disable driver signature check.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadsvads:
Since I don't know where to start here (And I don't really know what's with all the B03 and whatnot, I guess they're build numbers - seems like I have B06, I don't know how relevant that is, though) I'll just ask here - can someone point to where to get the direction to root my phone? I'm coming from a HTC One M8 with AICP rom and really loved all the customization - and I'm especially missing titanium backup. I skimmed this post a bit and a lot of you guys with the A2017G seemed to have some problems doing it, so I wanna be sure since the device is brand new xD

If this is the wrong place to ask, please delete or move my post, but in my experience, XDA always helped me out with my rooting troubles

[IMG="device data" height="500"]http://i.imgur.com/j7M6JFQ.jpg[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] banishedmonk:
does this work with build number A2017UV1.0.0B29 i keep getting the error when trying to backup the boot image
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gecko702:
B29 here also ive done so many things here ive just reverted back to stock i had wifi issues recovery asking for password etc. im back to normal ill just wait till maybe we get an all in one tool ^^
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thohac:
delete
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] moccor:
Does unlocking the bootloader void the 2year warranty on this phone?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mihione:
The method on the first comment is good for the china edition?I dont want to lose system or modem like the guy in the comments :D

So can somebody write me a proper way to unlock china version?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gpz1100:
I've been trying to make sense of the bl unlocked process (as it applies to the US version). Seems the process relies on getting a custom recovery installed. With the unlocked bootloader and twrp, will the stock OS still pull ota's but fail during installation, or not pull them at all? What if the stock recovery (from say the B20 firmware file) and/or stock fastboot is restored?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JP_93:
Hey guys, I'm getting my A2017G tomorrow and want to unlock my bootloader and flash TWRP. Am I right in thinking that I should be ok if I follow Starfire's method but I have a risk of ending up in DFU mode with Tenfars tool?

Also I have adb and fastboot on Mac, can I use Starfire's method on it or should I still use a PC?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
OTAs will download normally, but will not install if you have a modified device (TWRP recovery, systemless root, modified system) except for unlocked bootloader (at this moment, none of the OTA updates have done checks/changes that look at the bootloader status). You need to be complete stock (besides bootloader) to apply OTAs. If all you did was install TWRP recovery, then you can simply re-flash the stock recovery for your ROM version (IE: If you're on B29, flash the B29 stock recovery, not the B20 stock recovery) and then apply the OTA update normally.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gpz1100:
Thanks for clearing this up. I recall similar behavior on an older first gen moto g. Device was bootloader unlocked, rooted, but otherwise mostly stock. Modified the update script to disable all the checks and just left the actual flashing part - firmware (modem/other partitions) and /system patching. It even worked in twrp w/out having to flash the stock recovery.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] banishedmonk:
im assuming that .b29 users are screwed since theres no answer?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
No answer to what? B29 can be bootloader unlocked. Just follow the guide in the OP.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] CobraKolibry:
I'm going to get my A7 (A2017G) later this day, and want to unlock the bootloader right away (as I did with all my phones so far)

I'm not sure which version it'll ship with, but can you by any means confirm if Starvirus's method works with a later version too? I've read about relocking on B05, my friend says he has B05 as latest, so I'm unsure.

Or is it worth the hussle at all? I'd feel better that way.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mallez:
I unlocked my A2017G B06 this week usingStarvirus's method. Used newest axon7backup.exe from "Axon 7 root without bootloader unlocked" thread, twrp-3.0.2-2 from TWRP Thread and TWRP_UnlockBootloaderPackage_by_DrakenFX.zip. Worked without any problem.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] martku:
[MENTION=2983678]mallez[/MENTION] Did you apply the Starvirus's method to an A2017G B06?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mallez:
Yes A2017G B06. Sorry, forgot to mention it.

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] martku:
I am just wondering why in the thread http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204 it says the European model will be bricked...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] talentisnothing:
I have axon 7 chinese version b13, how to unlock bootloader? pls help me!!^^
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] martku:
[MENTION=7902699]talentisnothing[/MENTION]: use this http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204, for your model it should be working.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] talentisnothing:
I forgot backup stock recovery, root suscess and i have TWRP recovery but when my phone reboot, cant boot to system, screen stop at AXON logo with many wallpapers...

sor my english so bad^^!! Pls help me^^
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] *mj13*:
Never quote the opening post, you see how long it is?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] talentisnothing:
My axon cant boot to system, stop at logo!! How can fix? pls help me^^
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MetalinatoR:
Cant get to fastboot

Hi,

I've been searching for a long time about this problem. Even if i send the adb reboot bootloader command to my phone , it reboots and gets stuck at logo. Key combination also gives the same result (Volume down + Lock).

I had a HTC ONE M7 before AXON 7 and i never had a problem like this.

If someone mentioned this and solved this problem , please be kind enough to redirect me there :). If it is not solved , then i'm in your care again :).

My build number is --> A2017GV1.0.0B04

Thanks in advance.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Killerdog:
Hi,

i just have mine and it already on B06 (A2017G) but i can't download anything in this f*****g host server.

can somebody make a mirror or PM me the tools needed for unlock my phone.

thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] simrim1:
Hi. A not so much off topic question. I am part of a Axon Mini community. We are also trying to find out a way to unlock bootloader on our devices (A2015/A2016). Is there a similar way to do this on our device. We don't see fbop partition/mountpoint on our deveice though. I can send a full list of partitions if required. Thx in advance.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] FuzzyDunlop9:
Once I've unlocked the bootloader and gotten twrp/rooted I'll be able to flash the unofficial cm13 for axon 7. Please forgive me, I'm a big noob.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oki:
Even using this method, Safety net helper detects the unlock and Android Pay no longer works. It detects a CTS profile mismatch. :(

It works again when locking again the bootloader.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pavanrevathi:
Does this work for B08? And if not how would I go to B03?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Controllerboy:
I don't know if this works for those versions since I use a different process to unlock the bootloader.

Downgrading from any version is very easy. You download the b03 full zip from https://mega.nz/#F!kYtRAJjJ!5tD1zPpo0nw2tJwhANA9pQ!tNsQhD5Y.

Unzip that file and put the update.zip found inside on the root of the sd card. Go to your settings and select "updates". It will find it and downgrade without a fuss.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
Guys - Couple of follow up/clarifying questions, please help:

1. Has anyone tried this method on Axon 7 Enhanced for the US (6gb RAM) model? Can you confirm if this works?

2. What's the different between this method and flashing the 20B stock zip to do a BL unlock?

3. To relock the Bootloader, especially following this method, is backing up the "boot.img" the same as backing up the "fastboot image" as described in this tutorial? If not, what is the difference? How can I back up the boot.img as well?

4. Can we root without the BL lock? Since the CM ROM hasn't been updated, any way?

Thanks in advance and thank for your great work [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION]!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Anthonyderrik:
Build # vs android version

This might be a dumb question but I'm pretty inexperienced. I don't yet have this device. I ordered one and I'm waiting for it to arrive. If the build is b27, for example, and I update from marshmallow to nougat, will the build # change? If so, and I can go back to b27, will I also revert back to marshmallow?

One last thing, if I am successful, can someone point me to the proper method of rooting the phone after I unlock the bootloader?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ronj1986:
Can anyone tell me how to lock my bootloader. I already have it unlocked and the "fastboot oem lock" command isn't locking it for me.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cincibluer6:
Any reason why adb works fine when booted but once I get into recovery it's no longer listed as an available device?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emilicious:
Does this work for B15?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] troy5890:
Does this same unlocking bootloader process work with stock B29 with a locked bootloader ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shotgun4:
Id also like to know this
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Has anyone a link / guide for re-locking? I know it is somewhere around but not sure, where. Cheers

nvm was my fault, just found under back to stock

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/newbies-guide-to-unlocking-rooting-axon-t3496234
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drackyen:
Starting from completely stock 7.1.1 B19 - locked bootloader, no TWRP.

Followed this guide to get TWRP (tenfar's signed version)

Followed this post's OP to unlock the bootloader. It succeeded in unlocking, but when rebooting to system I got a bootloop stuck on the ZTE logo.

Updated TWRP to the latest official, then flashed bootstack / stock system / root from here and everything's working.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] musicman5844:
Lol new here this process is very different to what I've done with other devices I haven't tried it yet then reason why I don't read good like with understanding. Could someone post step by step instructions thanks usa>> axon 7 2017u
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] musicman5844:
Does someone have the 5 steps to unlocking bootloader 2017u on drive please
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gaijin1%:
Now there is a new bootloader unlock listed at the Axon7tool thread. https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108

I could unlock the bootloader with the Axon7tool on my A2017G with Android 7.1.1 b02.

After that I installed the LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1.1 closer to Android stock than the mess ZTE threw at us)

With it I have everything I wanted.

★Daydream (not available on lower than Android 7.1)

★Ability to turn off the lock screen (Security - Screen lock - None)

★Live wallpaper

★Root

▪ Multiple user support

That is the order to do it. With the Axon7tool you can unlock your bootloader and it will install the Recovery (TWRP for Axon 7) used to flash LineageOS. Thread here:

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/unofficial-lineageos-14-1-zte-axon-7-t3545679
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] FifthAxiom:
Great! Thank you. But I'm a little confused. You mentioned to flash fastboot_unlock.img but didn't provide a link to that file. Maybe I just missed something but I really like to know which fastboot_unlock.img you used to unlock the device.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, found it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dennyl:
System version

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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] afef:
please u can tell me if u have tested on phone oeo version !

for use use it on my phone zte axon 7 a 2017 g , version oreo b03 !
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blessingme:
I installed Stock B10 as at right now. I have tried tenfar way with TWRP. I got stalked !!! TWRP asking for OS, "OS is not installed" That's why I changed back to Stock Recovery B10.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
YEAH BUDDY! Worked like a charm, unlocked bootloader on stock B20 boot image! You guys rock!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] runderekrun:
Amazing stuff!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xtermmin:
Now to wait and see how this method will play out with the soon-to-be-released OTA...

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
Ok so to update this, twrp works, but won't let me flash anything that modifies system.img. Supersu freezes and phone shuts down in middle of flash. Cannot get root at all :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
Use SuperSU 2.65
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
Worked perfect, woo!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blessingme:
Im in TWRP but asking for Password!!! MOUNT DECRYPT DATA. ENTER PASSWORD. intern storage (0MB )i can boot into MIFavor4.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
Hit cancel and then wipe internal and data
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] blessingme:
Th:good:anks now it works. This is awesome!!! Bootloader is unlocked!!! But NO OS INSTALLED!!!! Please help me for the last Hurdle!! AXON ZTE 7 CHINA MODEL

Axon ZTE 7 6 GB Ram @ 128 Intern + Sandisk 200 GB MicroSDXC Ultra Disk