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[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] OzBoy1:
Ok read through the tread and got a little lost. So I purchased my Axon 7 in sunny downtown Australia (oz!) a week ago. Not having root is killing me! hahaha.

I have upgraded to nougat 7.1.1 and have model no: ZTE A2017G,, build no: ZTE A2017GV1.2.0B04. Have tried the toolkit and this is what I have experinced.

1. ADB and FastTest Boot: Phone boots up which indicates that the boot loader is not unlocked.

2. Tried back up. I get toast notifications on the phone that it is backing up but no files are put into the backup folder on the computer.

3. Went to launch bootloader unlock (option 6) but it said it was going to wipe all my data and with no back up I didn't want to do that.

Went through the thread again and I am not sure if toolkit can actually unlock my bootloader, I read that I might need to downgrade to Android 6, unnlock the bootloader and then upgrade to 7.1.1 again...is that right? Or am I on the wrong track altogether.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

PS: Love the phone my Note 4 died and I got this from JB's for $550, fantastic value!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] thjoca3:
So I flashed B19 from (B25) in edl mode, and it works and all, I had drakens boot for nougat on there before hand, trying to go to straight stock, but when it boots I still get the little splash page before the rom boots up, not sure if that is normal or not, bootloader is still unlocked., when I try to re-lock the bootloader.... it seems to brick after pushing the files in twrp, even though I think everything is stock.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] chrisrodsa210:
I tried using the toolkit too, but it brings up TWRP. And then the phone bricked. Had to flash B19 again in EDL with MiFlash. Then I booted into the bootloader and used the fastboot command "fastboot oem lock,"

I know you need to be completely stock before you lock the bootloader, so the toolkit bringing up TWRP messed something up and sounds like that could be your problem as well. IDK, and not to sure. But I just did it my way and it worked fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Hi there, can anyone confirm that this is working (without fullydowngrading to B19) and provide me detailed steps? Thx!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Anyone ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Hi sorry for the late reply.

The backup thing is a known bug. The backup should be in the "bin" folder.

You do not need to downgrade at all for the BL unlock.

Hope that helps.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Thank you for reporting this. I have removed the twrp part for the next version.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] wolfpack:
Ok, so I have gotten a new mainboard in my phone, does that change whether or not I can root the phone or am I still screwed :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
If you're not afraid to risk it go ahead and try
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] OzBoy1:
Ok well that did not go according to plan. I will try and let you know all the problems I encountered. I hope it helps.

So I did the back up and found the file in the "bin" folder so I proceeded.

1. First step to unlock bootloader. This seemed to go well. Messages from toolkit advising bootloader was unlocked.

2. Couple of things to note here. Firstly the bootloader did not delete my data, however I could no longer unlock my phone. It would not accept the pin code (have to use pin code after reboot). Aaaarrrggg, oh well onwards we go.

3. Tried to install TWRP however kept getting message failed.

4. Tried to restore backup but couldn't access the screen as it was locked so couldn't restore backup.

5. Factory reset, YEAH back into phone.

6. Restore backup goes through the operation but no restore of information passed to phone. Aaaarrrggg again!

Rebuilt phone from scratch.

While doing the above I took a screenshot of the bootloader (attached) as it didn't seem right to me. Toolkit says bootloader is unlocked etc but have a look at the screenshot.

I also tried to install TWRP using just adb but when the phone is edl mode it seems to loose contact with the computer and wouldn't allow me to install it this way either.

I hope the above helps and if you need anything else just post here (I will come back and check) or send me a message.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
That's because you didn't let the toolkit actually unlock the bootloader after flashing the package in miflash. Flashing the package only ALLOWS the bootloader to be unlocked, but it still has to be unlocked.

Since you're already in the bootloader you can just execute in command prompt

fastboot oem unlock
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alxla:
I bought a used Axon 7 A2017. Settings-->About phone reports model ZTE A2017U. I'm unsure of the history of updates on this device. TWRP is already installed. I received the phone running Android 6.0.1. I want to upgrade to Nougat. How do I do it using this tool?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Use the restore stock option for A2017 and then just update.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alxla:
Will it have GApps afterwards?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] OzBoy1:
Thanks, knew it would be something stupid I had done or not done. Will have another go in a couple of days. Thanks again appreciate all your help.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] wolfpack:
Without knowing for sure I wont risk bricking it again.

Thanks for all your help!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] farreltj:
bro...did u solve ur problem

im facing this problem too when install in windows 10 64bit creator edition
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TopWargamer:
I unfortunately did not. I just upgraded to the OnePlus 5 so I stopped caring about Axon 7 root stuff. That phone is such an issue when it comes to modding.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jules_bike:
Hi i have the A2017 on stock running the latest build 19. I'd like to get rid of some of the Chinese text and also get Google assistant. Using this tool can I move to a stock firmware u or g which then will still get OTA updates? Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
[MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] Is this true and confirmed for B25 also? The method you provide in the FAQ section is stable?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alxla:
Can I update to the latest US software using this tool from Android 6.0.1?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Yes and it is I tested it myself
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jdgesmlls:
You can use the restore to stock option to 7.1.1 B19 which will wipe out your device and install it fresh. The only way to get to 7.1.1 B25 is OTA. Do you have an A2017U or a different variant?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Take a look at the 2nd post HERE. You can update to B25 quickly, pretty straight forward and directly. Good luck
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alxla:
I updated to B19 then OTA to B25. But now I have "no service" in the notification bar and can't place or receive calls...? Does anyone know how to fix that or what caused it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Are you sure you had service in B19? Take a look at the thread above (#447). The Update involves flashing BOTH a B25 BootStack (including updated modem) & the B25 system ROM. Good luck

EDIT: I am done. Not a good plan to hijack on the thread for this fine, well-needed tool!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Thanks man,

Maybe I'm just to stupid but I'm not able to find a way to flash with provided Miflash in your toolkit, check my screenshot... I can only choose foldersw and even when I unzip the FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL.zip in a folder and choose it, Miflash states "couldn't find script" error msg...

Can you please explain me how to do it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Ignore the error msg, it's normal. You just need to click flash.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Ok, that means I unzip the zip-file to a folder, then choose that folder and click on flash?

Then after that I do the normal unlock procedure with you tool?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Yep and then do the unlock but skip the miflash steps
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
I'm very sorry to bother you again... but it just won't flash...

When I connect the device in normal MTP state it doesn't show up at all (nor in any other USB state) and when I connect it in Factory test mode (EDL it is I guess) it shows up after pressing refresh but not as I see it in other screenshots (no information shown at device for example where others have com5 there) and when I press flash first time it shows up some error msg then it just happens nothing when I click again...

I'm on win 10 pro 64-bit edition if that matters, USB debugging and OEM bootloader unlock activated... also ADB Backup from your toolkit is orking properly...

Any suggestions? Thank you very much!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Are you in EDL mode? You had to do adb reboot edl in command prompt
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Thanks mate, now did it from proper EDL mode and it worked flawlessly :good:

Is there any way to get rid of the bootloader unlocked warning splash screen at boot?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Nope
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Uninfallible:
balloon.exe

balloon.exe is the file in question, is it a .bat? What did you use to wrap it in to an exe?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Yes it is a bat and I used Advanced BAT to EXE Converter Pro
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Just for you information:

Microsoft's built in Antivirus in Win10 also treated axon7toolkit.exe as a threat today and moved it in quarantine... But I just made an exception for it as I know that it happens quite often with self-compiled scripts
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Yeah I don't have the knowledge to create a virus anyway
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Wendigogo:
Hello World,

I'm just having an Axon 7 and I want to mod it a little (white apps on Amoled screens make my eyes bleeding ...). So I'm trying your toolkit to install twrp and got a little question here.

After installing your Toolkit I tried the first option to check adb and fastboot but my device only restart on system. I guess I have to unlock my bootloader first right?

Can I do that directly from your app? Will this erase all my datas (on some device it will and on others not)?

Well it's more that just a question but all are related. ;)

Enjoy!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Dude....
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
[MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION]

Hi,

bothering you another time...

I made an Apps & Data adb backup with your tool and got a 2GBs backup.ab file... that's alright :good:

then I tried to restore it with unlocked bl, on both rooted and unrooted B25 and B19 build... the restore menu shows up, restore process begins correctly showing all the apk file names one after the other on the phone restore menu and after a long time restoring it finishes... but then not a single app can be found on the phone... what am I doing wrong??
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
[MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION]

As I saw the restore issue was mentioned before me also, is there smth known to you about this issue? Could there be another way to restore the data?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
I think Titatium Backup can restore

ab files, but it needs root.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Wendigogo:
Thanks for your answer, it was really helpful. :p

So here is my most important question : unlocking the bootloader will make a factory reset (and /data/media cleaning)?

Enjoy!

PS : I could unlock / lock bootloader on my previous Oppo devices without factory reset.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jdgesmlls:
Just an FYI, Windows Defender took some aggressive actions this morning when opening the toolkit and quarantined the Axon7Toolkit.exe.

This appears to be different than the virus detection discussed earlier.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
Worked like a a charm.

For others like [MENTION=1437831]OzBoy1[/MENTION] : Here is how to do it with Titanium Backup:

- Once finished rooting, insert the “backup.ab” package from bin Folder in Axon7toolkit on your sdcard

- Hit the menu button (Use Mi-Pop and set one of the 4 pop-up buttons to menu button if it doesn't show up) and look for “Extract from ADB backup” option. This will prompt you to search for the file. Use a file manager that you installed and navigate to the directory and select the backup.ab file.

- Now restore it like as if the backup was made with Titanium Backup.

You’re Done!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] meeteong:
2017 V1.1.0B16 7.11 Nougat ROM (Chinese Version).

I was on MM 0B13 ROM and I was able to unlock Boot loader using this tool.. I then flashed stock ROM (AXON天机7 ZTE A2017 SD卡7.1回退6.0专用升级包(全网通版)328400B1110ZTE_A2017V1.1.0B11) using the stock recovery and SD card.After that I was able to get OTA update to 7.1.1 B016 ROM.

But, now when I select Option 1, ADB Fast Boot Test, the phone boots and then test failed - ADB Device not connected. As far as i know my Bootloader is still unlocked.

Can anyone help? Is this normal?

Thanks. I want to install TWRP, root and get custom ROM. I am afraid to proceed if it fail;ed and my phone get bricked.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
I don't know for Chinese Version but in latest B25 for A2017U fastboot was removed. There is a zip file in FAQ for B25 to restore fastboot support through flashing it in MiFlash... But I don't know if it'll work for A2017 also...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] meeteong:
Thank you for your help. I will try flashing that zip file and see if I can get fastboot back.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jdgesmlls:
Based on the error you're reporting, ADB is not working. I would try a manual test of ADB before flashing any files that you are unsure are for your specific variant.

It could be possible that USB debugging or some other setting was reverted from the OTA. If your trying to avoid bricking, flashing a file you are not 100% sure about is never a good idea.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] meeteong:
Thank you for your advise. I will not do it then. I will stick to stock ROM for this time. Thanks again.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kitcostantino:
using a2017u which was on Nougat B19. tried a couple of times to run command 6 [unlock bootloader] and ended up getting this error:

i dont know what im doing wrong.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kitcostantino:
nevermind!! woot woot! victory!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nope00:
Hi, I find it nowhere so I ask, is this toolkit work with full stock axon 7 2017g with nugat b02. I want root twrp recovery and unlock bl for custom roms. Thanks for answering.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kodrnusa:
Yes it will. Just follow the guidelines.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Choose an username...:
uuhh...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dtowngs4g:
I'm on B19 now. Did you have to take any special steps to unlock?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kitcostantino:
are you on b19 MM or b19 N?

i used the toolkit from b19 N. and the supplied instructions.

the only special steps were caused by me not refreshing the miflash software and not being patient.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dtowngs4g:
B19 nougat.

Thanks. I will be trying the toolkit.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Garzhad:
Okay so im only 2017u B25. Trying to unlock bootloader. But miflash displays nothing. Theres no devices listed, I cant flash crap, already restarted this and that, reinstalled drivers, everything, nothing shows up which means I cant flash the phone. What the heck do i do?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] robertaramar:
Hi, I wanted to unlock another Axon7 today and suddenly found my Windows 10 PC telling me that the axon7toolkit.exe is a threat "Trojan:Win32/Fuery.B!cl"

I am a bit confused as I have used this particular installation for my latest Axon7 unlocking without any issues.

Is there a signature in the EXE that causes a false-positive?

Anybody else seen this?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kodrnusa:
I had rhis also on my windows 7 with avast free. You must disable antivirus and unlock the phone
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] robertaramar:
Yes, that's what I did, and I'm still alive :) Everything went fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BrianFX:
First time owner of a brand new A2017U as of today (o/t - just upgraded from a Note 4, the Axon 7 is simply awesome!!).

Performed all OTA updates, now on B25 and looking to root, researching it brought me here. :)

edit - I didn't notice you included the proper Win 10 64-bit driver in your toolkit. I attempted to install the driver from a different thread, but that thread didn't list theirs as the 32-bit driver, thus that one wouldn't install for me (but gave no error either, leading me to mistakenly think it had installed). Once I realised the 32-bit issue, I then googled & found another Qualcomm 64-bit driver that installed fine, but didn't work with MiFlash. Then I finally stumbled upon the driver you included that worked with MiFlash (took quite a bit of head wringing to figure this all out).

Just to help anyone else who might get make the same mistake I did, it would be helpful to specifically mention in the FAQ and/or miflash instructions.txt that the 64-bit Qualcomm driver is included in the 'Axon7Toolkit\drivers\Qualcomm\' subdirectory of your toolkit installation.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Garzhad:
I'm in the same boat as you, albeit with Win7 64-bit, same problems.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BrianFX:
C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\drivers\Qualcomm\qcser.inf is the proper 64-bit driver. Did you install that one? That one worked for me.

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A2017U on B25. Just flashed the fastboot access restore. Followed your above instructions. I now receive the error screen, "Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader. If no key pressed: Your device will boot in 5 seconds" (it then freezes if no key is pressed and won't boot...) I can get into TWRP and that's it. Suggestions?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] stoodup:
Hey guys, great work! Thank you all!

I'd like to confirm that I installed and used this toolkit on my Thinkpad X230 running Windows 10 Pro X64 and I was able to unlock, install TWRP and installed a different ROM. I have a Chinese version of the phone A2017, and I have A2017U ROM(B19) installed running two sims without any issues. Have not tried root yet but I think I will live without it, disabling apps that I don't need is good enough.

One question though, I was prompt about the B25 update after flashing to B19, update downloaded but failed to update, I understand it is expected since my phone is a A2017 and the update was for A2017U. It would be great if someone can give me some instructions on how to get the latest update or even MiFaour 5.X in the future, cheers.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] archtan:
For ZTE only or all devices?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] williamcjj:
hey so what am i suppose to do in the mean time? I did everything right up until this point and it says boot failed when I tried to root. Also I some how cannot restore data, I put in the right password and nothing happens when I press the button on my phone, but n=that is not as urgent as rooting it, thanks.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] celoxocis:
First off thanks for this amazing tool!

I'm on A2017U B29.

I'm on B29 (Marshmallow) and want to restore/return to stock or upgrade straight to Nougat via MiFlash.

Am i right to assume that i can't simply mishflash to the Nougat B19?

I will have to return to stock B29 and upgrade via the inbuild ZTE "update"?

Because i've tried using Miflash and the B19 Nougat package and i get

"cannot receive hello packet miflash is trying to reset status" when i hit flash.

Tried rebooting and everything. I'm now going back to B29 stock and try to upgrade using the inbuild zte update.

Update:

I tried again this time with the B29 marshmallow package.

Same issue. See screenshot.

Update2:

Okay after reinstalling the drivers and rebooting my pc.

I was able to flash B29 via MiFlash and i even flashed B19_N.

After the initial first setup of B19. (Just so much that i could check developer options for OEM unlock).

I restarted into the bootloader to install TWRP.

But now after i have installed TWRP via fastboot and run a backup.

When i want to boot into the system. The phone hangs at the splashscreen and nothing. It wont proceed to boot into the system.

No matter if i hit a button or not.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Hangoverr:
in same boat as you. Same issue with B19.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] celoxocis:
i have the exact same issue on B19.

Is there something missing from the instructions?

Anyone got past this issue and can shed some light onto this?

update:

i think i figured it out.

I let the toolkit install the twrp and when twrp entered it disabled dm-verity and disabled forced encryption.

after that my phone stopped freezing at the splash screen.

(reminder: don't install twrp old school. let the toolkit do it for you and wait for the script to finish)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Hangoverr:
came here to post the same.. found similar manual steps in TWRP

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-zte-axon-7-t3515715
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] celoxocis:
I also experienced the "enter password to boot Android" issue. I formated data in TWRP but keep in mind that works only in read-only mode.

While for unknown reason I kept getting it even after formatting data which was F2FS. I switched to EXT4 and the message was gone.

UFS is so fast the difference between EXT4 and F2FS is barely noticeable.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Then new package is in the FAQ post
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] williamcjj:
what is the FAQ post? I couldn't seem to find it, also what would I do if I were to find this new package? I'm not very familiar with this kind of stuff and was merely following the pretty user friendly toolkit.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] williamcjj:
nevermind i got it, thanks.

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ok i got everything to work, and can press the root option without failing, but it doesnt root successfully, it always tell me unable to mount storage