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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bafangul:
I currently have bootloader unlocked, TWRP 3.0.4-1 and root with SuperSu and am on stock B29. I obviously was unable to OTA update. I tried to flash your Modded B29 per instruction on the page you provided, but am getting a Zip signature verification failed error. The Modded B29 is on the external SD and I tried both named as is and changed to update.zip. Same error. I was hoping that I would be able to install your Modded B29 and then OTA update to N and keep bootloader unlock and hopefully TWRP as well. Is my thought process wrong? On the noobish side of the spectrum so please communicate as if you were talking to a 5 year old. Thanks in advance. (And I know I should probably wait for the TWRP flashable zip, but I'm an idiot and apparently like to brick devices.)

Update:

I decided to bypass the Zip verification and then was successful in installing the modded B29.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
I finally got twrp and a ungimped fastboot on B15. Twas not a easy process. Not sure it's the best way but here is what I did. Not very detailed but there are threads around the forum that explain it better.

1: Download axon7tool

2: Use it to flash twrp (I was already unlocked but still had to use this sense my fastboot was gimped)

3: Once in TWRP, I upgraded it to the latest via flash image.

4: Rebooted into new TWRP, and then flashed "TWRP_UnlockBootloaderPackage_by_DrakenFX". This contains fastboot from B20 which works just fine.

5: Flashed A2017U_Nougat_Bootloader+ModemFix2.

Note, you might also need a tool called zadig to install the correct driver for EDL Mode. Zadig link
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] `SBR`:
hope you're able to Boot it, i have installed the TWRP in B!5 but can't boot it..

may be i haven't tried the A2017U_Nougat_Bootloader+ModemFix2.

one question, are you able to root it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
Yes and yes :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bornlivedie:
is there a way to check what version of the bootloader we have installed?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] `SBR`:
Thanks B15 Rooted with SuperSu2.79 Stable version
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
can I use the manual update method for nougat via stock recovery and sdcard over the top of an already updated to nougat phone? I think something might have gone wrong with my update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
I wouldn't. B15 patches files, its not a full OTA install. So if you have modified anything in system, I would go back to full B29, then update to B15.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
I'll probably just factory default
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] judsonzhao:
After download finished, phone reboot to TWRP. umm.. Guess unlocked booloader has something to do with it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
ya, you can't update from official update with unlocked bootloader
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Wrong.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
Stock update is expecting a stock recovery. You can not install B15 via twrp, as it patches files which twrp does not support.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] judsonzhao:
That seem to be a reasonable reason. So I need to get back to stock recovery I guess. Thank you!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
not if it hasn't been modified
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
You can update to B15 unlocked. As long as System is unmodified and you are using stock recovery.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
You know, all of this has been discussed several times already in this very thread.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwilensky:
Has anyone tested unlocking the bootloader and gaining root access after upgrading via the OTA to stock Nougat? If so, how did it go? What process did you follow?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] azpatterson3:
https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484

Worked well for me.

Used this to install TWRP. Already had unlocked bootloader but can do that too

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Anyone tried to update a EU/G model? I mean with [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION] 's separated N bootstack for the G and with the US B15 stocksystem?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mischa_martin:
It probably wont work on A2017G N bootstack as it showed incompatibility with the newest LineageOS build and freezas kernel.

But im currently running B15 on my A2017G using B15 system and boot found herehttps://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68873482&postcount=2 B15 universal bootstack by [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4911249]Unjustified Dev[/MENTION] and A2017G modem found here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=148464

Everything seems fine to me.

Even dualsim settings which refused to work with A2017G's modem in B29.

Good luck,

Martin
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] kaplaey2:
Maybe people asked maybe not... Does anybody know when the upgrade is scheduled for the Chinese version?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jUsT2eXy:
Hi guys. I'm an Axon newbie and trying to help a friend. Is the A2017G update available yet? I've tried looking on XDA and Google but can't find anything.

Thanks in advanced for your assistance :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] naparama:
Unlikely. Probably need to wait a month or so.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Thank you,

need to flash bootloader and modem with TWRP?

Edit: Ok got it working! Running fine. Cheers
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshmanapandian:
I'm using Chinese version of ZTE axon 7 (A2017). I didn't receive any updates till now. When will I get nougat update?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tolymatev:
When it's available. Pretty sure no one in here knows
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ingerulol:
Also the international A2017G version didn`t receive any updates ... Still on MM 6.0.1 . Nice phone
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] techfreak243:
i keep getting verification failed. any help?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] vyurdin:
I want to switch to Los on nougat but im unable to. i have stock recovery and wont let me flash anything. i went to check if oem unlock is active but its greyed out.

never mind, I was able to flash twrp via command prompt.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fuzz_33594:
It does have power management, but if you go to settings>pwr mgmt>fast battery drain apps>found fast battery drain apps you will get a toast with three options, one of which is Do not clean.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Yes I tried the ROM. It still has some type of power management. Even though I shut everything off. The app I use still gets killed off. In LOS the ROM doesn't kill my app like ZTE does.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] srussell1979:
What app is it?

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Does anyone know how to unlock bootloader loader and get root with ZTE Axon 7, running N?

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US
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakshmanapandian:
Can I manually update the nougat update package of A2017U model to my device which is A2017?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] itsxiao:
As you can see by this long thread, it's probably better you didn't get it so fast. Numerous bugs and instability issues..
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] nigelnkj:
You can download the update packages thru zte support page

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Pretty much the same hardware but I wouldn't recommend it
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] musicdjm:
There is no update yet from ZTE for Nougat for the A2017G

At this time the Nougat roms are not for other models, most have even put checks in place to make sure you dont attempt to install on other versions of the phone. Looks like in the last few days there has been a few who have had success using Drakens files (thefiqs says hes been successful)
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Check posts

#215

#219

Btw I just realised QC doesn't work for me somehow. Anyone else?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sinekm1:
My device is a2017g now a2017u nougat. Just flash b29 drakenfx stock zip. (Not rollback zip) .after flash unjustdev s bootloaderx for nougat and flash unjustdev s modem for g variant and flash drakenfx stock nougat zip and flash supersu. I have done a factory reset. Now I have a fully working phone with nougat and a2017u version... I can feel the sound difference. Louder and clearer.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] yosef019:
any one tryed this with chinise model?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Don't try. As far as I know the universal bootloader strictly for the U and G model not the 2017.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfini:
Can you please tell me where can I find all these zips? Is there a thread that has these altogether ? I can't find it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sinekm1:
You can find bootloaderx and modem in official lineage page thanks to unjistifeddev and drakenfx. B29 stock zip you can request from drakenfx
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Here and the stocksystem here

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862701861
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfini:
Thanks but what about Drakenfx's B29 stock zip that I have to flash first? As I understand is different from B29 rollback zip. Where can I find it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough.

I've wiped Dalvik/Cache/Data/System just in case.

Flashed

A2017X_B15_Universal_Bootloader.zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298930589

A2017G_N_Modem.zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298930583 and

A2017UV1.1.0B15_systemstock_by_DrakenFX.zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862701861
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] morfini:
Thank you very much for the clarification. So, there isn't a need to flash b29 base to flash all these? You can do it directly from B10?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
I'm not sure you need to be on B29, but I was on BadBoyz based on B29. It takes just a minute to update first.

ZTE_A2017U.B29_StockSystem_by_DrakenFX.zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312968873555009511
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfbreak:
Unlocked Bootloader is needed for this right? Im new to ZTE but i guess theres no root for locked Bootloader.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] raw2000j:
im just mad in car doesnt show tracks or artist anymore tried every player and spotify i hope they fix this
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fuzz_33594:
You need stock recovery for OTAs. Unlocked bootloader does not prevent OTA update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] z45123qqq:
It makes me think that rooting is not worth it anymore. Once another update comes through you have to flash stock recovery and then go through the same process hoping that your phone does not go haywire. I have not rooted so far and my battery life is still over three days with just using greenify. If there was a real simple process I would move forward but at this point I will use the phone without root.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Well that's not really true. Draken usually has a flashable up within a day.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] mariusfl0rian:
Welcome to the ZTE family. I had your rom on my Xperia Z3 :) and yes, you need an unlocked bootloader. And yes, there is no root for locked Bootloader.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tolymatev:
There is root for locked bootloader on B29. Not sure about B15
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] HypostaticOnion:
If you're like me, stock updates don't matter unless you're planning on running completely stock+root. I tend to run custom ROMs and thus having to worry about locked bootloaders and stock recovery isn't anything I do. If you're one to run completely stock+root, then I would say root may not be for you anymore.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] z45123qqq:
I actually like the stock rom but I do like to Root just to use Root Explorer and Titanium Etc. The issue is do I want to risk a bricked device when Custom ROMS are not my thing but I do like use the root based apps. If anybody can stare me to a very simplify Root but no unlock bootloader procedure I would be willing to try I just want to make sure my phone does not get bricked. I have read through many of the procedures but when I read users saying this worked but that did not worked it make me a little nervous. Thanks Again
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Choobilsky:
I followed darkcrafter3's Complete Guide for unlock, root, twrp, lineage to install RR on my device. It worked perfect, no issues.

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To be precise: you don't need to go the steps in chapter 1. Follow chapter 2 and you get a rooted device with Twrp installed within few minutes

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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] BritSwedeGuy:
LineageOS is more and more sounding like the way to go...

https://www.reddit.com/r/Axon7/comments/5sk5wi/nougat_update_available_nowus_model/

"Beta Tester here. There are a lot of features in stock Nougat that have been made inaccessible. System UI Tuner has been made unavailable if you didn't already have it turned on for example. I could provide a list from the official forums but I think that's covered by the NDA. There are also issues with Daydream. For one thing, a lot of apps drift to the left over time. Also, the power button is NOT disabled. Only the long press actions are disabled, so if the strap is moved off of the power button for any reason, the screen turns off. Also, by default some notifications are allowed while in daydream, if you don't remove the strap almost immediately when one comes through, the phone will hard reset. Also, I recommend not using Ultra Power Savings mode. It seems to actually use more power for some people. Battery performance in general has improved so much it's not really needed anyways."
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] p_shad0w:
Hope DrakenFX makes his usual packages for this so we can test it out. I don't want to go back to stock in order to the OTA to try it out to be honest.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kevinkuensken:
My word
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fuilares:
Somebody can post Photo samples after update?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
OK, anyone have a clue on how to get TWRP back on this build? Fastboot seems to not be accepting any commands. Guessing we might have to flash a older build to get a functioning fastboot? B29 or B20?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] -Duir-:
I don't have link to the FOTA server, but I uploaded the package to AFH if you want to download it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] B4oE:
For those of you who have an unlocked bootloader and/or are rooted and want to try out the new Nougat update, give [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION] some time to do his thing. Do not create a bunch of threads or send him messages asking when it will be done. If you are that anxious to try it out, then look up how to go back to stock in order to get the newest update. Otherwise, please... be patient. [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION] has never let us down. He will get it done as soon as he can.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Yeah, the current OTA isn't full package but a good one to update from B29 to B15 N. But is a good start.

:good: hehehehe, you know me :D , soon have the Flashable zips for it and if you or anyone is using LineageOS will easy to use ZTE MIFavor.

Flashable System+Boot coming up soon , bostack is already uploaded and can be found in the Lineage thread. :highfive:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
If I want to try the ZTE nougat ROM. Do I need to flash bootstack again. Or can I flash your ROM once it's released. I am currently on LineageOS 14.1.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
Only ROM, no need for bootstack :good:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cms062407:
Ohhhhh, patiently awaiting your upload. I am soooooo tempted to go from LOS to B29 and upgrade...lol, but, I'm sure I'll just be disappointed with it anyway...and end up going back to LOS.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] SargantLex:
Lmao
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
I think for Daydream users, it is worth it over LineageOS... For now.

1: Less blurry head movement

2: Power button semi fixed. I left 3D mode to accept a permission, power button was still pressed down, and guess what? Yep phone rebooted. So do not leave 3D mode unless you remove your phone from the headset first.

3: Some VR apps like VR Kart Sprints (and quiet a few others) actually works ok on stock. On LineageOS they currently are not opening in daydream mode.

But in time I am sure LineageOS will sort the few problems out and be the better solution. Drift is still a problem on stock or LineageOS. Games with lots of movement, I find myself having to reset the screen every 30-45 seconds. Also some are saying it drifts to the left, some say right. For me it is right on either rom. Does your location effect which direction it drifts (earths magnetic field)? And to note, I have tried various fixes to fix the problem to no avail. Calibrating in maps did not help, turning off other blue-tooth devices around my home, uses device only location, etc...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] QuantumFluxx:
Would someone kindly check the security menu to see if the internal storage can be encrypted? This feature was absent on MM.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] baconboy:
Updated! Yay! But where did this star in the notification menu come from and how do I get rid of it?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Snaptraks:
I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet, and I'm looking to update to B15 nougat, and I'm wondering if it's possible to downgrade back to MM (with this: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70892373&postcount=327 ) if I plan to unlock my bootloader in the future. Did anyone try that, or is willing to give it a shot? Thank you!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] zivan56:
This is the one I got: https://dl1.ztems.com/zxmdmp/downlo...ges/US/ZTE/ZTE A2017U/84934/B29_TO_B15-NEW.up

ETA to download is over a day, though...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeutonJon78:
Thanks...so many people downloaded already and no on pulled the link. I wanted to look through the update first before doing it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] aPexalpha:
Hopefully the Chinese one isn't too far behind. Since this will be MiFlavoured I hope a Chinese version of the lineageOS will become available soon. But this is promising for ZTE! Finally try Daydream!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokenok:
Can anyone check if ZTE implemented Camera2API ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] messi2050:
is fastboot mode is still there after the update ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
if you have already unlocked your bootloader it should stay unlocked. If you have not then it has been reported that you can not unlock after updating.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
So how is the camera? Is it improved?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
Maybe you can reflash a version of the firmware where you can such as B20?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Snaptraks:
I am wondering too if it is something possible.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwilensky:
To confirm: If I am stock, I should be able to download this and upgrade as if it was an OTA install...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] KyJelly69:
no. your bootloader must be unlocked first
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwilensky:
Thanks! I thought that was the case, but the OTA is going so slowly, I was hoping that I could DL the file and run the update.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tele_jas:
......Ugh......

I reverted back to stock and started the upgrade process... It's been downloading now for almost 4 hours! I'm at 88% now, so probably another hour and I'll be able to start the process. My wifi isn't that slow, but must be slowed down at the server or something?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] chanter100:
Only @ 33% and been dl for 1-2 hours... Bouncing from .33 KB/s to 200 KB/s.. I also have super fast internet/wifi..
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Lol. We will probably get the ZAD .04 before you guys get your OTA.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafester:
Went back to los for now. Installing twrp and then trying to root was just taking far too long.

Will wait for the proper flashable .zips to be made before playing with stock 7.0.

Notes:

MiFavor still sucks

Don't bother trying to use tennear's tool for twrp, use tenfar's tool instead.

After flashing latest su I could not boot and did not try to boot before flashing it so I have no idea what was causing it. Could be I just needed to wait longer for boot.

Restoring los backup from twrp worked fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tele_jas:
After almost 6 hours of downloading, the update failed! Ugh...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] G3nov3c:
Is anyone having issues not being able to download it via data instead of over WiFi?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeutonJon78:
That's not true. This is for the ZTE Nougat release. The OTAs will work with bootloader locked. Lineage needs the bootloader unlocked.

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The DL is 1.8 GB...not sure you'd want to do that over data.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] G3nov3c:
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The DL is 1.8 GB...not sure you'd want to do that over data.[/QUOTE]

I'm on verizon with my grandfather'd unlimited data. I was just wondering if it's possible because of where i am i don't have access to good Internet.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stojshic:
[MENTION=5735083]G3nov3c[/MENTION]

I tried, and it ain't possible, so I had to wait to get home to get to WiFi... And now, over 3 hours later, still downloading... Super slow downloading speed...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gpz1100:
In other words, this is just an update (patches system files), rather than a full firmware image archive. I think we can expect the fully image in a few weeks/months on zte's site.

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Download of the update is awfully slow, use the android filehost link elsewhere in this thread. Downloaded in about 3 minutes.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwilensky:
Just finished installing the OTA update (stock) and the notifications say "Contents Hidden" when I have a secure lock screen. Anyone else see this? I have tried to locate a setting to change it, but haven't had any luck.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LuneTech:
can someone please tell me how to get rid of twrp? Whenever I try to install Nougat it boots into TWRP.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jwilensky:
Double tap power button to launch the camera is not working. Anyone see a way to enable that feature?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] gpz1100:
Verizon service still works?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ProFragger:
I thought going stock was not possible from LineageOS because it used the Nougat bootstack... Has this changed? Thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Takenover83:
Just need to flash the full B29 update from ZTE. Simple as that.