yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Oki:
OMG!!!! I have read your first post about this 2 or 3 times and I understood the opposite!!! My fault, it was crystal clear. Anyway, thanks for your kind answer.

Next time I won't mix party and XDA. ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dcscorpio76:
Can someone please post the stock messaging app? Textra just isn't for me. Thanks! Happy New Year All!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tupirujp:
What's the average SOT on the ROM ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
Is really how you use the device, I get from 6.30 to 7 hrs
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tupirujp:
What's the set up u r using ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dgoad81:
In version 0.3, the notification/quick settings background no longer changes color according to the wallpaper. I think it's because the mifavor launcher has been removed but I'm not sure. Can someone upload the mifavor launcher apk or know how to get this functionality back. Thanks in advance.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] shia786:
I have just noticed an issue

Just tried using tethering and when I connect to it using laptop it comes up with a yellow triangle,

I am quite technicallu minded and have tried to diagnose a bit but I think it's a rim issue

I have the G variant
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Kevinkuensken:
for me tethering work with the G variant
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] shia786:
Ummmm strange, I dunno what the issue is but my GPS isn't working anymore either, I went to brokenOS and then did a restore maybe that acrewed something up, GPS was working completely fine before now it doesn't, I'll do a complete reflash, looks like an issue with restore, please ignore my previous message
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nolimit78:
So I'm having a weird issue of not being able to boot this thing. I can boot BrokenOS, I can boot HelsAx7 but I'm hanging on the bootanimation right at Axon. Anyone have any thoughts? I used the tool from *****-master to help downgrade to b20's bootloader to get it to unlock and then I updated the bootstacks via draken to b29. Wiped and all the fun stuff, can't seem to boot. Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: I also noticed that the sound that plays during the bootanimation seems to be cut short.

Edit2: Seems I can't boot Stock provided here either. Doesn't even get to the boot animation. Bootloader issue maybe?

Edit3: Seems my bootloader is wonky but I can't tell if that's a problem. The text seems to be.. smushed to one side and then wrapping over to the other.

Edit4: It seems like the "wonky" part that I'm describing is the warning about having an unlocked bootloader. When I actually go into the bootloader, where you're able to cycle through the various options, that seems fine. Fastboot too.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] reV17:
Did you force reboot it after the initial boot? Sometimes it hangs but after that it should boot
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nolimit78:
I let it hang for about 15 minutes on first boot, and then 10 on second boot.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] borijess:
Can someone post the build.prop for this ROM?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
Attached are a build.prop with the on screen nave keys enabled (NAVON) and the on screen nav keys disabled (NAVOFF) as flashable zips. They are from my downstream ROM but i don't change any of DrakenFX's tweaks. If you flash either of these you need to have system writable in TWRP to make them stick. Now obviously you could edit the build prop yourself and add it back into the zip for an easy way to add your own changes.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Kevinkuensken:
For me Not Work nonav. I flashed the zip but after reboot navbar is there
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
You need to mount system as writable in TWRP before flash as I instructed.

1. Boot into TWRP

2. Navigate to Mount

3. Uncheck "System" if it is already checked

3. Uncheck "Mount system read only"

4. Check "System"

5. Flash NAVOFF zip

6. Reboot
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Cyrus D.:
Edit: Nevermind, problem solved.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Oki:
Hi,

I have seen that Solid Explorer has a trial period and after it the app doesn't work. It was a surprise when I was testing your ROM compatibility with a hack, I found no way to access files since Solid Explorer had expired since I first dirty flashed your rom for first time so no way to install apps from the SD card. In your next release you should consider replacing Solid Explorer with another powerful file manager without trial period such as X-plore (it can browse even inside databases) or Root File Manager just to mention a couple.

Thanks for your huge contribution to the Axon 7 community.

Saludos amigo desde la costa este.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
Just an FYI in my downstream HelsAx7 Solid Explorer is uninstallable.. I work pretty close with DrakenFX on coordinating efforts since he's my upstream. If anything I consider it a sub-project of Z.A.D.MIx7 not quite it's own rom.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
[MENTION=319057]Oki[/MENTION]

Indeed , SE have a trial period and the reason why I'll make it Uninstallable with N Dmix7 release and move things around as well.

Talking about File Explorers and some other apps, Here is what I'm going to do.

Every Post / Vote count and will be taking as consideration for the Dmix7 N release.

1. Pick your favorite File Explorer and why?

2. Leave Stock Browser or Chrome?

3. Leave Android Launcher or Nova or Leave Both?

4. Leave On-screen Navigation bar as default or Disabled by default?

5. Use stock Contact/ Dialer or leave the way it is?

6. Stock Messenger or Textra as Default Messenger?

7. Anything else you guys can think off (NO DEBLOAT QUESTIONS ,that will be [MENTION=7726984]lokissmile[/MENTION] subproject ROM).
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ashishv:
1. As Oki memtioned, any free and powerful file explorer with root will be good. Except ES (lot of annoying pop up notifications).

2. Using chrome for couple of years now, no issues.

3. Leave Android Launcher and let the user choose which 3rd party launcher to install.

4. Leave On-screen Navigation bar disabled by default, those who need it can enable from build.prop. Also, since N comes with display density changer built in, Im assuming changing the density wont mess up with the nav bar layout?

5. Any.

6. Textra as Default Messenger.

7. A custom bootanimation (like pixel) would be sweet.

Thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
1. Pick your favorite File Explorer and why? Root Explorer: simple, powerful

2. Leave Stock Browser or Chrome? Stock (hate Chrome) Options available in Playstore

3. Leave Android Launcher or Nova or Leave Both? Android - Alternatives available in Playstore

4. Leave On-screen Navigation bar as default or Disabled by default? Disabled. Why duplicate buttons and can be enabled from build.prop

5. Use stock Contact/ Dialer or leave the way it is? Stock. Dialers available in Playstore. Will ZTE still use theirs as front end from UI?

6. Stock Messenger or Textra as Default Messenger? Stock. Messenger or Textra or others readily available in Playstore
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
[MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION], if you make sure the on screen nav is exposed to be flaggable in build.prop I'll continue to maintain the NAVON and NAVOFF flashable zips regardless of what is decided.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
yeah, they will be just a switch away in build.prop , so no problem there :D .....
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Cyrus D.:
1. I have problems with all of them but the latest one I bought and use is Solid Explorer despite its flaws. I believe the stock file explorer should be left in for those who don't want to pay for SE.

2. Chrome. It's better than the stock browser and if someone wants a difference browser they can just install that.

3. Both. I've used Nova Prime since 2012, but it's easy to just add from the app store meanwhile getting the stock launcher is not so straight forward, and unlike the stock browser there might be reasons to have it.

4. Disabled by default.

5. Leave it the way it is unless: 1 - You can make sure it doesn't break compatibility with ZTE voice functions involving dialing, and 2 - It actually offers a better experience.

6. Stock as default even though I personally use Textra. Same reason as with SE, not everyone wants to buy it.

7. Don't make any of them system apps, except for one launcher, to simplify customization.

Edit: I forgot to ask. Can you add "Reboot to recovery", "Soft reboot", etc, to the power menu?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tele_jas:
Can you make some of these options where we can choose them during flashing or choosing? Maybe an aroma installer? Or make a flashable "EXTRA's" file that includes the optional things?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
i'll do what i can do there, won't be done in the first release so :D

I was just literally thinking about Aroma installer , but at the same time i know there is some issues when we use aroma, but i can probably do a flashable Aroma Installer with Extras or go Full Aroma for the first or Second release, will see ;) , thank you for the suggestion [MENTION=4978109]tele_jas[/MENTION]
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
My Plan on HelsAx7 when I'm doing the deeper debloats was to repackage each one as a flashable zip. Aroma sounds like a much better option but I don't have any experience with it. If I go that route it will be after I stabilize and determine what I can strip out without breaking core features.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Oki:
My vote goes to:

1. File Explorer: Mi favorite is X-plore. It is free and has built in viewers for many file types. I can browse even inside databases. ES has trasnformed into something horrible, heavy and annoying. Root Explorer is a paid app!!! and Solid Explorer has an expiration date, so it can't bebundled with a rom when there are multible options without this annoying issue.Apps such as Scavengers File Manager are light, clean and free, with a nice material design. There are plenty of them. But please it should be available at boot after a clean or dirty flash.

2. Browser: Most of the people use Chrome. It would satisfy the vast majority.

3. App Launcher: I use the paid version of Action 3. The free version is way better than Nova and it is closer to the Pixel experience. Otherwise I'd stick to Android or Solo Launcher, a light but powerful launcher with gestures and a lot of customization options too.

4. On-screen Nav bar: No, we already have capacitive buttons and there are plenty of apps able to provide a Nav bar. I do not like redundant items to take real state off my screen.

5. Contact/ Dialer: Google Dialer and Contacts apps are better than stock ones. Is there a better free one? The caller ID of the Google dialer is amazing.

6. SMS Text app: Textra looks better, i really like it. However an app with ads is not an elegant solution for a ROM. Sorry, I am not an SMStext user so I can't provide more options.

7. Suggestions: No root please, Or at least release an option without root so we could apply different root methods. A fully SafetyNet compliant ROM would be welcome. Having developers menu and adb interface activated as default would be awesome. Having the Terminal also in would be also welcome. Extended reboot menu would be very convenient so we could reboot into recovery or bootloader from the system.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to provide our two cents to your project.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Actually I use an older (free) version of Apex Launcher. Lightweight & has even more features than Nova. Will it be Nougat compatible, tho?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] borijess:
1. Solid Explorer

2. Stock

3. Nova

4.disabled

5. Leave it

6. Textra
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] gpz1100:
I'm not sure what the goal of this rom is. Personally I prefer a stock optimized/debloated rom. To me, apps like textra and a third party launcher/file explorer may be considered bloat in itself.

IMO, stock optimized should be the way to go. Let the user install whatever stock replacement apps they wish. At the very least, allow options using aroma or similar. It's my understanding deodexing allows further theming vs odexed. The latter executes faster though.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BIGWORM:
SE Material version. Just all around...solid...file explorer. Great ui, but as others said, it's trial-based, but I bought it a long time ago. I'm not even sure what else is good outside of the older ES. =/

Chrome. As others said, a lot of people use it as stock. The Google integration and simple ui makes it top for me.

Nova.

Stock dialer. I actually prefer the stock dialer over Google. I'm currently running your latest, and I'm not even sure how to get stock back on it lol. I guess pull the apk from /system/priv-apps, put in the rom in the same folder and reboot?

Textra as default. Though it's ads-included, it's still much better than stock.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] OverMaxx:
Can i flash this ROm on A2017G phone?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Diplodocus123:
I am using this rom daily on a G Axon. I flashed it dirty an it works great. Only switching between HSDPA+ / EDGE is very slow and dual sim settings are broken.

Question: Would a clean install overwrite the modem?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] shia786:
You can flash any version of any ROM, just make sure DO NOT flash the bootstack file, if you do make sure to flash the G version of bootstack from the stock firmware thread and you will be fine
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] djona12:
Since you're asking i'll pitch in !

1. X-plore has the most feature for free.

2. No opinion on internet browser

3. Nova (but leaving stock in parallell is good too)

4. On-screen Navigation Disabled by default with the ability to activate them like we can disable them in v03

5. No opinion on dialer. Altough i like the dialer of v03.

6. Textra is the best !

7. MXPlayer for the video player (simply the best), Pulsar for the music player (since the stock player is so laggy), keep AdAway like at the moment, don't debloat ZTE locking screen "shortcut" (i actually don't know for sure if it's available on A2017U).

Thanks !
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Controllerboy:
Hi Draken

Since I've received my device back after RMA, I've been switching between CM and your ROM. If I'm allowed to give my 2cents.

1. CM File Manager

2. Chrome

3. AOSP Launcher/Nova Launcher

4. Disabled on-screen navigation bar

5. Stock Contacts/Dialer

6. Stock Messenger OR Disa Messenger (I use this for SMS + Facebook + Whatsapp)

7. Why not VLC for audio and video? I use mac, windows, android, ios, and VLC outshines everything available on any of these OS'es

Thanks for giving us the chance to give our input.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dcscorpio76:
First off, I've been using this rom for months and it's the absolute best. Excellent work [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION]

1. My favorite root explorer is Root Explorer but it's not free. I choose RE because it has an awesome and user friendly interface, it's fast, and reliable. I've been using it over every other file explorer for years.

2. I like both browsers actually. I use Chrome for downloads however.

3. I use Nova Launcher and prefer it over stock launcher but I'd like to have option of both.

4. Leave on screen nav off by default. I personally don't use them.

5. The dialer is awesome the way it is IMO.

6. I prefer the stock Messenger app or at least both because I'm not too fond of Textra.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Oki:
[MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION]

In addition, please ensure the new ROM has the following options in the fstab for the default mount of F2FS partitions:

discard,nosuid,nodev,noatime,inline_xattr,inline_data,nodiratime,nobarrier

I would like to use also inline_dentry. Current Stock ROM doesn't support it but it is now a default parameter for Linux so I hope Nougat kernel comes with this option available.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] `SBR`:
Here is my list.

1. Xplore

2. Chrome

3. AOSP Launcher/Nova Launcher

4. Disabled on-screen navigation bar

5. Google Contacts/Dialer with Google Dial in screen (not sure it's possible)

6. Stock Messenger
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
I'll consider, but no promises there.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Oki:
Thanks for that one if possible. It is a nice way to improve performance and battery life for those of us who switched to F2FS filesystem.

However there is a feature of the stock ROM I miss a lot when using Dmix7, the Smart Lock. It is an option under security settings, very useful when driving since it doesn't ask for unlock, just double tap and the system is there.

I am sure it is going to be good ROM.

Edit: Last night I replaced the ugly alarm/clock app by Timely. It is also free, small and amazingly easy to use.

Edit2: I have found the way to activate Smart Lock in Dmix7. It only requres to enable Smart Lock as a Trusted Agent under the security settings.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
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[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] khangozzy:
Hello A7 owners,

Anyone here please tell me what I need to do in details to flash this ROM on new stock A7 A2017 Chinese variant?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Chinesur:
Thank you for letting us give our opinion. I am on version G and didnt try your ROM yet (32 bits machine... I can't use axon7tool to flash TWRP).

1. ES Explorer : after disabling the popups options, it is a pleasure to deal with networks drive with it.

2. Chrome : but you may let the other "available"

3. Leave Stock launcher : users may download any of their choice

4. Disable on-screen navigation : As said, I unfortunately could not try your Rom (yet), but I am very comfortable with the physical button of my Axon 7.

5. Google dialer : looks very better

6. Stock Messenger : I am personally not a fan of Textra

7. Others : I miss privacy settings that I could find in MIUI roms : ability to protect access to specific apps with a specific PIN, and not being able to see the content of those apps when clicking on the "recent apps buttons". This last part shouldn't be that easy. I mean... it would be a interesting challenge ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Loader009:
[MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION]

Maybe enable F2FS support for mSD if possible?

I would like to get rid of any proprietary filesystem like exFAT.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Guido83:
which font is it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Kevinkuensken:
Can I install it on A2017G ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Znuf:
Wow. I have only 4 sot on my stock rom
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tele_jas:
Realistically, it's going to be 3-4 days before we "really" know how the battery is. It generally takes that long for a new ROM to "settle". I know, just when updating from one stock version to the next, it takes a few days to get a good idea of how the battery is doing.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] scoobyrln:
sick1 ty so much for this, by the way, a lil question. i tried updating my twrp to 2.2 but keeps telling me i could not find meta error eith error installing zip file, any solutions?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tasar:
Is there full root acces in this rom or is disemmcwp" needed? And is it possible to change the 4G icon for mobile data in 3G/H?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Haz3:
iFont Celtic
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokenok:
Working on Unlocked Bootloader A2017G :) , Everything is fine,
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] HansWursT619:
Great to hear this. Does it affect the headphone output limitation?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lokissmile:
Great Work it's going to be an amazing base to build off of!

Perhaps debloat TouchPal as well leaving only Google's keyboard?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] xpakage:
I did not notice it before on stock (rooted and unlocked bootloader), but I must have had a delay when using the fingerprint reader and the screen unlocking/opening. It is instant now, and so much faster, it is VERY noticeable.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
I was thinking the same think, I took out ZTE launcher and left the Android Stock , and will de-bloated little more, probably all google apps but leaving Chrome , Gmail , YouTube behind , beside those Apps I don't see what else ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] clementinox:
I saw that on this thread while debloating they were able to take out the themed lockscreen as well. Do you think the ZTE lockscreen can be removed and changed to the stock lockscreen? I could be wrong but it looks like it could be controlled by an app called ZTE Locker.

Perhaps that thread can also help you see what could also be debloated or changed.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] tele_jas:
The things I always remove, and I'm sure most people (on XDA) don't use, but I could be wrong?:

ZTE Email

ZTE Calendar

Stock Web Browser

ZTE File explorer

Some others I remove, but some people may actually use:

I remove the SMS app, I use a 3rd party SMS app (YAATA)

ZTE Music player - there's many other, better choices, out there... But this has certain benefits, I suppose.

Most of the gapps, people can download what they want from the PlayStore...I personally delete - Hangouts, Gmail, Google Books, Play Movies, Play Music (unless I have purchases), Play Books & Newsstand. I figure if I ever need them, I can just re-download them.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
Thanks, I'll take in consideration Must of them.

Now if I can create this Dark Gold theme I haven't mind that'll be awesome theme hehehe
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] `SBR`:
i'm having little delay in fingerprint swiped in this rom, but the stock rom i don't have any delay.

i dirty flashed over the B29 stock.. anyone has the issue or may be i have to do a clean flash?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] reV17:
You can get the stock lock screen. Just uninstall ZTE Locker using an app like Titanium Backup.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DrakenFX:
That's good find there, I'll give it a try. Thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] reV17:
Also if anyone wants to further enhance the look of your rom I suggest installing Android Nify if you're running xposed.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] scoobyrln:
damn i dont know why im still having trouble installing this, when i install , the zte logo comes out then shuts downs really quick. by any chance have a solution?