yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
You need two things.

An unlocked bootloader.

Then custom recovery.

Here is the thread for unlocking your bootloader

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514

Here is the thread for custom recovery

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-zte-axon-7-t3515715.

After that follow instructions in OP

This ROM is well worth it. My device seems extremely responsive when opening and closing apps, navigating through the UI is wonderful. Memory management is better as well.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Nicz14:
OP from unlocking the bootloader thread said "This is for A2017U (North America) and A2017 (China) models only! Do not attempt this on A2017G." Will it work with a2017g?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
Oh, I'm not sure. :(I have the U variant.

If that thread says no g, then listen to the op.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Kingo64:
The op is outdated. The G variant is fine and has the exact same bugs that the U variant has.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Nicz14:
Thanks for the info. I'll try getting this ROM to run on my device soon.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BritSwedeGuy:
Only one change this week?

https://download.lineageos.org/axon7/changes/1494236108/

"Fix duplicated OMX.qcom.audio.decoder.aac entry

There are duplcated aac audio decoder entry in the OMX table.

This fixes:

E OMXMaster: A component of name 'OMX.qcom.audio.decoder.aac' already exists, ignoring this one."
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dprimic:
New version is out!!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ssirK:
Check here : https://www.cmxlog.com/14.1/axon7/

mainly Jelly was added since last week
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BritSwedeGuy:
The Jelly Browser seems like quite an improvement.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] HansWursT619:
Did the last two builds change something about the fingerprint sensor?

It only works sporadically for me now. Learning new fingerprints is also a pain, rarely will the finger be detected.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] deepasadish:
in this rom, can the android soft (back, apps, recent) buttons be mapped to the capacitive buttons (and then completely hide them) in the front? thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Pastinakel:
You can disable the on screen nav bar in the buttons menu in settings.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Agent_no1:
Clean it with a semi-wet towel. It should help. Had that from time to time and it always helped. :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kevinmcmurtrie:
The rejection buzz is FAST. It feels like it's randomly rejecting before my finger fully lands on the sensor.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
Fyi if you are on the B25 Bootstack because you installed DrakenFX's new bootstack like I did, you'll get an error trying to install LOS until the LineageOS installer recognizes/requires the latest bootstack.

To workaround you can edit the LOS zip here

META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script

assert(axon7.verify_trustzone("TZ.BF.4.0.1-00315") == "1");

Change the

00315 to 00325

Repack the zip file and it'll install

It's the B25 Trustzone version. UnjustifiedDev added a check to the installer to make sure you're flashing LineageOS on a nougat bootstack but it's still checking for the first Nougat bootstack ZTE gave us.

If you're not on the B25 bootstack yet, ignore this. I assume Unjustified or one of the other maintainers will eventually incorporate the changes and have everyone update their bootstack. I just like to jump the gun.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DarkManX4lf:
I've been having an issue with my SD card. I have a Samsung Evo+ 256gb micro SD and it's been working well from my Note 7 to Axon 7 until recently. Lately when I reboot my phone, an Android notification comes up saying checking SD card for errors and it takes like 5 minutes to do so. When it finishes, sometimes the card will work and I can access it and it's files sometimes it won't and I have to reboot.

I tried reformatting the card and it works smoothly for a day and then it starts with this "checking for errors" messages upon boot up. I thought it was the card itself so I bought another Samsung Evo select 256gb card yesterday and it worked. I reboot the phone to wipe cache/dalvik and after rebooting I get the checking for errors message again.

It also happens when I eject the arcade via Android settings and remount the card.

Any idea if this is an issue with phone or LOS?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] RainofOranges:
Out of curiosity, what benefits does the B25 bootstack provide? Why should I update my bootstack to it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DarkManX4lf:
I might be wrong but I updates the device radio. Which could mean optimization of signal etc.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Igorperrotta:
Hi, I looked through a lot of tutorials and they all are different in unlocking my bootloader and installing twrp, there is a good and updated way to do it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] user7743:
Awaiting the arrival of my A7 and been doing plenty of reading. I thought similar. There seem to be multiple paths and somewhat confusing (and seemingly outdated information). The community seems really active and helpful which is really heartening. A few key "stickies" that are kept up to date may go a long way to helping those new here get their feet wet.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SantiHurtado:
Imo the best and easiest way to do it is with ADB and Fastboot. That's how I did it and it took like 2min at most
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] hjjiang:
for installing the bootstack, did you just flash this?

A2017UV1.1.0B25_bootstack_by_DrakenFX.zip and clear cache?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
Yeah. I didn't clear cache, though.

I'd still wait to see what unjustified dev does because he probably packages up something smarter if there's some other junk that needs to be done a right way. I just edit that file since I joined the gun.

The bootstack stuff is code in the actual hardware chips... more or less. If your phone is a cake, Android is the frosting and bootstack stuff is somewhere below that layer. Like firmware code that is in the Bluetooth/GPS/cell radios, security stuff, etc.

Some of it is probably firmware stuff ZTE gets from Qualcomm to fix low-level security issues or hardware bugs.

Basically, clearing cache is wiping off some frosting. No need to if you're updating something at a lower level.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] spacemanvt:
I am getting some crazy behavior with my phone since i installed the latest nightly. It will boot up for about 5 minutes and then the battery will drop randomly to zero and the phone will turn off. then i will turn it on again and the battery will show at 50% then show as 1% and turn off.

I rolled back to the previous 0501 weekly and its doing the same thing... what the hell is going on???
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sourbear:
So running this weeks latest LOS and still have the issue where the in-call loudspeaker volume is ridiculously too low until I turn off my screen and turn it back on. Then the loudspeaker raises volume to where it should be and stays that way until I get a notification. Then it goes back down to too low. There's definitely some conflict and bugs in the sound/audio.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Erahgon:
Looks like it could be a battery issue!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] spacemanvt:
lol really? thats helpful :D

so i tested more and as soon as i unplug the phone, the battery drops to zero... weirdest **** ever.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] andy01q:
[MENTION=5008886]spacemanvt[/MENTION]: I had sth similar on official 7.1.1 build (G-Version).

I turned the phone off and let it charge for 40 hours and then everything was back to normal.

Charging 8 hours (which should usually be more than enough to go 0->100%) was not sufficient.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] spacemanvt:
why would that fix the problem?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] andy01q:
I assume it's a problem with the SD card; does it work well on your Note 7.

While the specs for the Axon 7 say up to 128GB it could potentially work up to 2TB.

I think big SD cards over 200GB are still a bit experimental and have similar problems to very cheap SSDs. Maybe just backup your data and work with 128GB for now.

PS: This posts hints to a problem with big SD cards in conjunction with the original B02 Rom: https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/rom-kernel-stock-7-1-1-b02-based-a2017g-t3592470 maybe there's some more to it.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Erahgon:
Lol I should've been more clear. I meant it could be an issue with the physical battery. At the end of their lives batteries often act weird and appear to go from charged to discharged fairly quickly.

Try flashing a stock ROM and see if the problem persists.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] andy01q:
I don't know why that fixed the problem. Maybe the battery controller needed some time to readjust?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] spacemanvt:
I literally charged the phone up to 100% and then unplugged and watched it drop 1% per second..... :eek:

i flashed the blisspop rom and lineage nightlies
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] andy01q:
Again: That is what happened to me.

More precise on what I believe happened: I believe that when updating my phone the controller got a wrong info on the maximum voltage that the battery should have, so when the battery was at 1% the phone thought it was full and decided to highly tune down the charge rate in order not to overcharge the battery. So when I started the phone it dropped right back down to 0% and switched off.

When I charged to 2% the phone realized, that this is actually higher than it previously thought was max, so it set the new maximum to this new value, but still decided to charge super slowly from there on.

I can't guarantee that charging your phone for 40 hours will fix this, maybe it's another issue after all with just similar symptoms.

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I voted (here: https://jira.lineageos.org/browse/BUGBASH-284 ). What can I do to financially support a bounty?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kevinmcmurtrie:
The bulk charge from 0% to 75% isn't anything fancier than current limiting to prevent some kind of overload. The only thing that needs some software help is the high voltage top-off that provides a fast charge in the 75% to 100% region.

It sounds more like a failed battery. As the internal resistance increases, the battery appears to be charged and discharged earlier. The charge current isn't very high so the top-off timer starts sooner. The discharge current doesn't keep up with the phone's use so the voltage browns-out sooner.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dwnoel:
Hello,

since last nightly build (lineage-14.1-20170508-nightly-axon7-signed.zip), I m experiencing an issue with Macrodroid that now fails to detect the trigger (app launched/closed). I try to double check permissions; also export/uninstall/re-install/import but no luck...

Everything was just fine with the 4 previous builds !?

does someone got same (kind of) issue ?

Edit: solved. Was a problem in macrodroid app
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] EasyTiger6x13:
Is anyone else getting speaker crackle whenever the phone vibrate or rings? Every time my phone vibrates it sounds like my speakers are crackling, doesn't matter if my phone is on vibrate or not.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DarkManX4lf:
I thought it was an issue with the SD card but it happens on the second card as well. However I think I fixed the problem. I formatted the card again but this time in LOS. It's working fine so far.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] thinkbig12:
I'm really tempted to try this ROM after reading so many good things about it. One thing I must have is the dedicated hifi DAC working to listen to my headphones. I bought this phone for its audio prowess and cannot afford to lose that feature.

I've read audio was all jacked up initially in LOS. It sounds like the on board speakers are working correctly in stereo now which I don't really care that much about. I'm more concerned that the dedicated DAC is working for the headphones 100%.

Can anyone confirm if the hifi DAC is working in the most recent builds of LOS?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
Yes, hi-fi Dac is default for all roms not based on mifavor AFAIK. In my car and qc 25 absolutely sounds like hi-fi.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] wuziq:
qc 25?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SammyK300:
Hi guys

Picked up the Axon 7 last week as my secondary device

Haven't put a custom rom on a phone in around 2 years but decided to give this a go the day after I bought it

Really happy with the ROM so far, big thanks to the dev for their hard work

Sorry if I've missed it, but just curious if there's a recommend Kernel I should install?

I've got a A2017G if it matters

Cheers
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] thinkbig12:
I second this. What is this? Does that mean it's just using the standard audio chip to make hi fidelity sound? Or is it actually using the dedicated audio chip that was added to this phone?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] FadeFx:
I guess he referes to the bose quiet comfort 25 headphones...

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
Lol, exactly! Qc 25= Bose quiet comfort 25. ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] spacemanvt:
did you charge it for 40 hours with the phone on or off?

I have been charging it for about 30 and its still showing a very low charge
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
Is Netflix not available in the Play Store for anyone else? If I go to it via the web it says it's not compatible with my device.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Snaptraks:
I see the same issue, even though it is currently installed on my device (A2017U, latest LOS). Going through the Settings -> Applications -> Netflix -> Application source lists the Play Store, and clicking on it directs me to the store page where it mentions that my device is not compatible with this version of the app.

I installed LOS just when it became official, restored all my apps from the setup wizard (which included Netflix) and never did a factory reset since. Would that mean that the first official LOS was compatible with Netflix but something changed eventually?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sauerkraut17:
I wonder if Netflix no longer works on uncertified devices or those with unlocked bootloader's and/or root?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nfsmw_gr:
Wonder if magisk hide can fix this like pokemon go.

EDIT: Just downloaded it on my Axon, it opens up just fine.

But I didn't log in because I haven't ever used it.

I'm on RR with magisk v12 flashed, it's not Pure Lineage I know but it is Lineage based so I guess it should work on stock Lineage as well?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] JohnOrion:
Small addition or oversight on screenshots?

I noticed after taking a screen shot that if you choose to open the screen shot from the notifications menu it will only have the "share" icon at the bottom of the screen. If you open the screen shot in the gallery you have an edit, share, and delete icon. The notification has a delete .. but if you click on it to view it in gallery you can no longer delete it unless you close it and open gallery itself and open the file that way so you have the delete icon in the bottom again. I'm running the latest AICP but I was told that this is the standard way of operation in LOS.

It just seems like a small oversight

If you click to view the screen shot from the notifications here

https://ibb.co/midZgQ

You will get an image with only a share icon so if you view from here you cant delete

https://ibb.co/caZUFk

But if you go to gallery and find the screenshot you do have the option to delete it

https://ibb.co/gOciak

So if I did a screenshot by mistake and wanted to delete it but wanted to see it "fully" i cant click on the notification to see it fully and then choose to delete it without closing it and opening gallery itself
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] brian117:
Any possible way to implement WiFi Calling to this OS?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] therock11:
I also can open and stream on Netflix with RR latest release using Magisk
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] RushPL:
I found conflicting answers about wifi calling and volte. If I have T-Mobile USA, will I get wifi calling and volte with this ROM?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Snaptraks:
https://www.xda-developers.com/netflix-app-currently-unavailable-for-rootedunlocked-users/

This explains it!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SantiHurtado:
I have Magisk Root with the hide function and it works normally
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ygb7:
Hello,

I just purchased a brand new Axon 7 (A2017U). The phone upgraded via OTA to B25 (Build number A2017UV1.1.0B25).

Here are my Questions:

1 - How can I root the phone

WITHOUT

losing OTA updates? I am reading thru this thread. However, there are 256 pages.

I would greatly appreciate some pointing me to page with the latest confirmed & verified procedures that will not brick my phone

.

2 - How to Install TWRP? Been reading some scary threads about some versions of TWRP bricking the Axon 7 phone. So, again,

I would greatly appreciate some pointing me to page with the latest confirmed & verified TWRP procedures that will not brick my phone

. What is the best confirmed & verified TWRP version for Axon 7?

3 - Finally, if the phone does get bricked attempting to root & flash TWRP.

I would greatly appreciate some pointing me to page with the latest confirmed & verified procedures that I can use to restore my phone to Axon 7 Stock image.

.

Please no insults. These are reasonable questions. I am currently reading thru the appropriate XDA forum for Axon 7 & will eventually figure this out. However, a little kindness to speed up my research by pointing to latest & greatest verified procedures for BUILD B25 (Build number A2017UV1.1.0B25) helps a lot.

Thanks in advance.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SammyK300:
Hi guys, does anyone use on screen keys?

Having the captive keys disabled doesn't seem to stick after a reboot.

Any suggestions?

Cheers
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sauerkraut17:
1. You'll need TWRP first, then just flash SuperSU or magisk 10.2. having TWRP will stop OTA updates though as you'll need stock recovery for those.

2. Use the edl method it's super easy, thread is sticky'd in this section.

3. Edl method can fix a brick and restore to stock that is OTA capable.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ygb7:
Thanks.

I assume this is the thread you mention [EDL][A2017/A2017U] Emergency DL Mode TWRP + Unlock + Upgrade.

Can you flash Back to ZTE Stock B19 (on ZTE Web site) if necessary after you have have tried the edl method to to TWRP, Unlock & Upgrade?

Just in case of brick.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
From what I understand, the reason why Unjustified Dev didn't include Wi-Fi calling was because AT&T doesn't allow Wi-Fi calling from any non AT&T phones. (Verizon and ATT need to be reinvented)

Because of this. It was disabled. I also think it has to do with the official status of this lineage build. I think I read somewhere in these forums about Wi-Fi calling requiring an "OFFICIALLY" Label.

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Yes! I flashed the b29 package to go all the way back to marshmallow. I like going back that far to verify OTA works properly.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ygb7:
I successfully installed LineageOS by Flashing B25 back to B19. Thanks for your help.

I do not get USB when I connect to my PC. The USB-C cable is pulled in. However, no Quick Shade drop down notification on phone that USB is connected. Can not transfer files or sync music.

Did I miss flashing an important zip file?

Everything else seems to be working so far. I am performing thorough test now.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] WesTD:
Turn off usb debugging and turn on again. it will be ok
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] zolo111:
Thanks a lot for the great work, been using it for a day on my U phone; love it.

When trying to send files from my tab s2 running stock via es file explorer pro to the same app in my axon 7 I get this error message:

"Privacy guard active: es file explorer will not be able to access personal data"

When I click this message, it takes me to the privacy guard's menu for this app, I enabled everything, but still the same problem. I don't see "allow storage access" there though.

Under system => Apps => App permissions, both phone & storage access are enabled for es file explorer pro.

I disabled privacy guard, rebooted, same issue.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Igorperrotta:
Anyone can recommend a guide to unluck bootloader + twrp in the lateset nougat update?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ygb7:
Thank you that worked.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BritSwedeGuy:
lineage-14.1-20170515-nightly-axon7-signed.zip is up
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] user7743:
When the phone is locked, is there a way to disable to long power key press that brings the power menu up (power off, restart etc)?

I've had a couple of occurrences where the phone has rebooted in my pocket because of this but I can't seem to find any way to turn it off.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ChazzMatt:
This is "OFFICIAL" Lineage. Not sure what thread you are reading. ;)

[OFFICIAL]LineageOS 14.1 for ZTE Axon 7 by Unjustified Dev
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MrWilsonxD:
I really thought there were three levels of official lol.. "Official" obviously being the official maintainer.. "unofficial", like sultanxda's awesome lineage builds.. And something inbetween "officially".

I'm looking around the forums for an example, but of course now I can't find officially at all. :victory: ?

I recall seeing officially and official builds of cyanogenmod as being two distinct things when I had my note 4.. I could be confusing it with something else. I was leaning for the first time about roms when I had my note 4.. But here's the last thing unjustified dev told me about Wi-Fi calling..

"I can probably enable the config for it. But as before att doesn't allow it so I highly doubt it would work even if I did. I may have misunderstood the response from ZTE , but it does seem like BYOD don't get to support it officially or unofficially unlike tmo and vzw. With Google it's different of course they can probably get certifications ZTE can't."