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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Seems ZTE lost the momentum to gain the trust and respect from EU users first with the very problematic release and availability here in Europe and second with very limited software support until now.

it is obvious that simple don't care for software development of A2017G version.

Software department is very important to smartphone this days for as much best user experience and ZTE really sucks on that.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gryx:
Keep calm guys.

ZTE pulled back the B05 update. For whatever reason. Then it is logical that the B06 has the same changes and something extra which was the reason why they pulled back the b05. We also know that Nougat will come in January. So your statements about they don't care about the European customers is just not true.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
[MENTION=5335689]MaxRink[/MENTION] can you pull the OTA update link so we can download the upate as well since it's not available to everyone. Thank you.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
No OTA, its a new shipmentbuild

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Oh, my bad. Thank you anyway.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nuridurdu27:
Ok Nougat will come at least in January for the axon 7 but do you really think the software is then well optimized? that needs some time too
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
I commend your optimism. However our comments are measured, at least mine. I have followed the US forum for a long time now and it's evident that ZTE is immensely active and engaged with the community there. We have zero ”official" updates after the B03. I don't account for the later ones as they were never officially announced or released to OTA. My phone is on B03 and it says it's up to date.

In all honesty the EU users have been extremely patient and civilized, rather mature. They've paid a higher price and still maintained decorum. The lack of a forum, communication, and updates compared to the US surely warrants impatience, considering technology moves really fast. And we've waited long enough. The release of Nougat when it happens isn't really something we should consider a favor from ZTE. They are obligated to do that considering this is their flagship. I'm honestly skeptical about that as well. Maybe it'll happen for the US by January. Additionally the questionable claims of 3250 battery capacity, daydream readiness are somethings that is starting to put ZTEs credibility in bad light.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gryx:
B05 was an OTA update, i have it. B06 is an OTA update because others already received it. Can you tell me which other brands announce their security patches? USA market is alot bigger than European market. Ok that shouldn't be a real excuse, but can you tell me any other big brand in Europe which is providing their own community forum? About Daydream, it's already been told. Daydream requires Android 7.1. Which is not available on any other phone. We have to wait to see if ZTE is keeping their promise.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
That's exactly my point :) Let's not compare with other brands. If ZTE can do it with one section of their customers it should do the same for the rest. This fragmentation is strange. I understand their ambitions in the US and that is what governs this discrimination. But I think an EU customer has equal rights to feel the treatment as unfair.

On a different note, if we have to compare with other brands let's do so with similar priced phones. I have a Oneplus 3 with a similar sized community and they don't make any such discrimination either :)

I still hope that ZTE comes through with its promise cause this is an incredible piece of hardware they've put together. When purchasing the device I was worried yet ready that support might never come. The fact that the support is there but not for one set of people is rather frustrating.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeKeiser:
I have to agree with bonk3rzzz, even if I'm still a happy european users with a B03 firmware. When you see the US support, you have to admit that we, europeans, are totally left out. Still waiting for B05 or B06, or something newer... when US users have what, B29? B30? How come?

I'd still buy a A7 even now, but more support, more love from ZTE, it would feel great.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gamer864443:
I'am looking for a new update after B05 for G Models. Somebody have a link for SD Card Update?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Next time use the search.

Here is the B05 update: http://www.ztedevice.com/support/detail?id=9824F5AD299B49D8A2EE4227CFB0DB8A
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
The number of official rom doesn't really matter.

No matter if it is 7/8/9/18 or whatever IMO

The only that's really matter is what that brings and until now ZERO point.

No new security patches,no improvements,no any kind new features( an opposite to US version that get very good treatment from ZTE)

ZTE until now really sucks to European support.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeKeiser:
The number of official ROMs or firmwares shows that at least they get something that we don't in Europe. And they brought something but since the hardware and the specifications for each country is different, what do you know?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Well after using the device almost a week with B06 I have the feeling the battery life is further improved.

That's good sign.

Let's see what B08 will bring within next couple of days.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
The flickering 4g is back on the B06 after disappearing for a few days. Pretty ridiculous.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] faz712:
had that, too, but I reinstalled the B06 update over itself and it seems to be gone. Battery also seems better (admittedly it's only day 1 on this new reinstall, but idle drain is noticably less)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
How did you reinstall? The update file is on the sdcard but the update wont get recognized anymore. I'm somehow observing high amount of battery drain. Gonna monitor it on GSAM but the flickering and battery drain have kinda started simultaneously so may not be a coincidence.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] faz712:
I just went to the update screen and the update.zip was still there, so I installed over it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
Well that's unusual. If you were already on B06 the update screen won't show the same update again.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] faz712:
that's what I thought, but I went to check it anyway (seeing that the actual zip file was still on my sd card) and it was there, and it happily installed the update over itself
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
You can just do factory reset under settings of the device and will be like clean install.

That's how I did first day after upgrade from B05.

You don't need any more B06 zip file installed either internal storage or micro sd.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
Well doesn't matter, I did manage to reinstall the B06 over B06 and the flickering 4G is still there.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
We shall wait the new B08 update coming next couple of days.

Maybe resolve the issue you are having.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
I haven't seen any news for B08. Was there any announcement for it? I think development for this phone is out of question now. Oneplus 3T has changed the scene completely and I'm sure more developers would pursue that and the Pixel instead of Axon. I just hope the stock ROM gets enough development by ZTE to resolve the basic bugs and let us survive with this phone for another year at least.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] obladi64:
Have you tried to overwrite APN value by manually? It solved the issue for many users. I also did it on B03 and issue has gone. Otherwise I roll back from B05 to B03 once and I did factory reset too during this. I had to overwrite the default APN value apart from this issue so I did it again and I have never experienced the issue again.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] faz712:
yeah mine came back, too, so I reinstalled B05 and it's all fixed now. Battery life much better, too.

link to d/l here in case you need. The one in OP is now B06
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bonk3rzzz:
Yeah i had tried overwriting the APN on B03 but that didn't work either. This issue was reported to be fixed with the release notes of B03 and still exists three versions later. I've just learnt to live with it now. Let's see what next version does.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
with that sec patch level and buildate you dont need to test, you can take it for granted.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
Yeah the app you posted only checks for the security patch level, which is jul 2016 .. so the quadrooter isn't fixed
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Diplodocus123:
Yes, it is still there.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProLen:
I now have a 4G+ rating for mobile signal. Didn't see that + before?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Seems very minor software update.

Really Disappointing.

I was hoping for major one with much more improvements and features.

Shame on ZTE!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpde:
What a freaking joke.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Unjustified Dev:
Emmc_appsboot is aboot
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
I don't think that this is an official update.. No changes and the manual inside the zip file is "ZTE confidential" ..

I don't think this version will come as an OTA update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
So there's no actually reason to get this "update:"

It's completely a joke.

Why ZTE upload "confidential" rom on their official support site being easy to anyone to download and install.

Just doesn't make sense.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] samson39:
Hm, Teleservice_zte.apk has been changed. It's some kbytes larger.

I think, they has been fixed some issues with signal reception. I can't longer see the flickering between WLAN and 4G in WLAN-mode.

This can be the new version for factory preinstallation. Someone with a bad one should test if this version fixes there reception problems.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nsane:
If this is the case, it might be worth linking this apk and making it available to those people who are complaining about poor signal? Possibly as a flashable ZIP....ideally not requiring either root or unlocked booloader.

But I am guessing that might be tricky.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
In this case someone might want to compare the b03 one thing this one.

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] keessonnema:
Exactly my thoughts!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RedWave31:
Witholding until further notice or a changelog.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Few hours ego made the update.

Don't see anything new.

I had no WiFi or call reception issue so to me is totally useless update.

Hope ZTE bring a real one software upgrade with improvements on camera low light performance,dynamic lock screen,bell notification being optional,improvements on double tap accuracy and response,further improve on battery optimization,maximizes the volume output on 3.5 port also as US version.

That's all ZTE has to bring to the device.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RedWave31:
I suspect that's a B03 that's just been renamed to B05 by mistake, or something approaching.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ItsLasher:
Kills me how many will blindly install a random file on the internet. LMAO!!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
other builddate, about two week after b03 tho.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] keessonnema:
This. What the hell :confused: Inb4 crying because it died for some magic reason.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] vizzze:
oh well, after all it was on ZTE website :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RedWave31:
Random zip file on ZTE's website that might completely destroy or wipe my phone?

[IMG="Flash all the things meme"]http://www.mememaker.net/static/images/memes/4564041.jpg[/IMG]
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ItsLasher:
No different then a hotfix from Microsoft that borks your computer or a bad repository for a Linux distro. LOL
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
From the company whose software you quite happily run on your phone? Yeah, some people are really dumb, right?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
There are definitely some modem changes in the B05 Version. So no rename mistake..
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
still no ota tho
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ItsLasher:
Its one thing to have it come on a device or an official update but something completely different to find it all their site with NO information on it or announcement and people start flashing it. Never called anyone dumb but yeah some people are really dumb and should think before they type.:good:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RedWave31:
Running Windows update (which is an OTA for desktops) with changelogs and descriptions of some kind is one thing. Downloading hotfixes with a lot of random characters off Microsoft's Website is another.

It's basically the same in here : we are JUST starting to get clues about this update by ourselves, whereas it should have been ZTE posting some kind of changelog in the first place.

- I mean, can you believe we are "reverse engineering" this zip to know what it's about? To compare changes in modem files, and look at the offset between B03 and this file?

- Are nightlies for CM13 getting enough changelogs so we can blindly flash every day (without knowing what it does - but we want the LATEST)? Sure.

- Is ZTE accustomed to this kind of behaviour, getting nightlies out? NO.

Yes, my first reaction was to download it. No, I didn't put it on my phone to test it out. Because my phone isn't backed up, because I'm not a Dev, not a noob either, AND I'm trusting "higher-end" Devs to give us a hand.

Because XDA is was still means for some about sharing, helping each others out, being patient, being careful, NOT about pressing Devs with knowledge about the EU Bootloader being unlocked every single day, complaining about withholding information and that kind of crass.

Please be courteous, patient, or just flash it out and

- be another one complaining "nothing has changed" and feel my wrath (BritSwedeGuy)

- be helpful and log any changes you might have carefully found out and receive my thanks (Keller90)

/Peace out
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] celoxocis:
Why hasn't anyone yet unpacked B03 and B05 and run a diff against the two ROMs?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nsane:
B05 is being pushed OTA.

My device received notification, despite the fact I don't even have a SIM card in it at the moment.

I am not sure whether I should go ahead and install this update. I am not rooted, but I have unlocked the bootloader.

I don't think B05 would relock it....

But still
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxRink:
can u pull the OTA-URL by any chance? Id do it myself but i havent recieved the ota yet.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] meirion72:
Interesting, no sign of it OTA for me
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Milaann57:
Bought my unit last friday at Saturn Germany, and it came already shipped with B05.......

The only thing I want now is to root it. I don't wan't to unlock the bootloader unofficially yet, as official is coming.

The question: Has someony already rooted B05 with the "no bootloader unlock" method (B03)?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Personally I don't find any benefit from rooting right now.

For ad block I'm using several months now Adguard(I'm also using it at iPad and my surface) and perform excellent with no impact on battery.

From the other hand I find the stock UI too light and smooth and not bloatawe compared to Samsung.

And rooting not gone see any improvements that i want(dynamic lock screen,camera low light improvements,double tap to wake being more accurate and responsive,notification bell bug)

That's my main software issue with Axon 7 and only officially by ZTE could improve via software update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shifuharris:
Can't wait until there is a TWRP flashable file for this. That flashing 4G indicator is annoying. I'm root with a custom recovery so I can't install until there is a flashable zip for TWRP. :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nsane:
If you are eager to get on B05, flash back to stock recovery via axon7root...flash the B05 (https://mega.nz/#F!kYtRAJjJ!5tD1zPpo0nw2tJwhANA9pQ!tNsQhD5Y) and then go back to TWRP via axon7root
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] keessonnema:
Is this update really an OTA? Strange ZTE never talked about it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shifuharris:
I tried flashing the stock recovery and run the update. When it rebooted, stock recovery fired but the update still failed. However, I didn't use axon7root to flash the recovery I just used adb commands. Is there a difference?

Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Well, how about: youtube adblock, youtube background play, Amplify, disable auto close apps from system during lockscreen, cerberus antitheft as system and many more benefits.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Adguard offers ad block at YouTube imo.

Also YouTube background play you can do via Firefox.

Not interesting other benefit as it is minor and not offering to me any advantage.

I said above witch one are my main issues.

Can be improved via root?

The answer is NO.

Talking to me I haven't done root latest 2-3 years on many smartphone as I don't find serious benefit to my need.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Well I came from a nexus that was of course rooted and Amplify was best thing ever due to poor battery life without it. Also Cerberus is a big plus in case your phone is stolen.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] celoxocis:
What app mod is the one you use for this?

The auto close sucks on Mifavor.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
You need root, the root Uninstaller to remove the system apps like Chrome, YouTube etc in order to not be closed after screen lock.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Guido83:
everyone as he wants... I can't imagine a ohone without root. need it for so many things like:

xposed (busx box as the most important module on stoxk rom)

sdmaid

adaway

aptoide (automated imstaller needs root)

better battery stats

titanium backup (a must have)

kernel adiutor

my android tools

rom settings backup

amplify

wakelock detector

file explorer with root

yout tube mod with downloader, ad-free and backhround play

just to mention some of them
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
I am on the B05 version, but the 3G/4G information still flashes up while connected to a wifi..
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Shipmate:
I'm on B05 and i am not detecting your reported problems. In fact it's running really well!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Will have to wait for the next software update until get real one(major) improvements and not minor one as with B05.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] celoxocis:
Just disable data when you are home or whenever you have WiFi access it won't happen.

It's an bug by Mifavor (crappy dev work) that doesn't properly keep focus on the WiFi when it gets weaker it "trys" to seamlessly switch to Mobil data.

It's a workaround for now until CM gets done or Mifavor ever gets better (I had to laugh at that).
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
ZTE never talk about anything of any use, a lot of fanfare before a phone is released, and then - they just hide in the bushes chortling and muttering something about "Wait until they get a load of that notification bell..."
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shifuharris:
Well that's disappointing. I guess there really isn't reason to jump through the hoops to install this update then. Anyone notice anything in this update of any significance?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Don't see anything at all.

Probably under the hood some changes that could not see in real life dealing with the device.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shifuharris:
That's what I ascertained from this thread. I flashed back to A2017U B27. The B03 seemed pretty unstable to me. Had quite a few quirky things happen that didn't happen on B27. I lost on screen navigation keys but that's fine until CM is ready. :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] obladi64:
Have you found music OK in B05? Something is not OK. I returned to B03.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] paatha13:
Not having issues through Bluetooth I'm listening music.

Same as before.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] obladi64:
I see but I meant jack rather.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bacomino:
Hello... I found an evolution : there are thumbs on the date tiles in media Explorer...

But nothing else at the moment :-\
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] obladi64:
I mean that headphone sound quality. It is ugly on B05.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Znuf:
Hi, i'll recevied my A7 monday. it's possible to use a rom from A2017U on our A2017G ?

thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] djona12:
Not right now since we have no full image of A2017U. But at the moment, i think B03 of A2017G is better than B27 of A2017U anyway (mainly for fingerprint gestion). The only upside on B27 is the launcher but 3rd party launcher are still the way to go...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RfBob:
Is someone able to supply md5 checksums?

I will attach my own once the download is finished.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Keiler90:
MD5: df3b9c2186fec35fd72a6e81d619bf53

SHA-1: 198f047c1d84da32fcc1ac643e1ad2bc769f4e45

20161012152730749.zip
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] RfBob:
Perfect. They're matching. So we can take yours as reference.

Thank you Keiler90. :good:

Update.zip :

md5: 2f02bb6f321a16c8324ba999a189ecae

sha1: 411f42e61fffc91e676495ffc2846ad49f7a3122
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
So is the OTA live ? Where are you guys from ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramunukas:
Off-topic: couple of days ago received replacement unit with B04 (?). Purchase was made on amazon.de, replacement came from Italy (with Aldinet seal on box)..

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BysAVpjI_6eVNWlUTDFzSEF1RU0
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lupedro:
why did you replacement that? just curious

mine it's b03
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramunukas:
I had issues with voice calls - very often the other person could not hear me (even in good reception areas). And there were few issues related to connection, e.g. sometimes I could not make a call (got message no cellular connection even if there were five bars - fixed only after restart). I have the new unit for a couple of days and no such issues (so far)...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Propsy:
I have the same issues! What steps did you follow to get your replacement?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramunukas:
I have initiated return procedure (via amazon order system) and provided them with reason (not working properly or smth) and short description of issues I‘m having with it. Immediately afterwards they shipped replacement for me, and I have to return the old one within 30 days after the day they accepted the return form.

By the way, my order was placed on 2/8 and I received the A7 on 15 of September.

I hope this helps.