yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Xev_10177:
Alright. I'm panicking. I followed the steps to flash recovery TWRP, and that worked perfectly. Decided to try to root the phone (MHA-L29C567B167) and once I rebooted, everything went to hell. Play Store force closes, many times it won't even open, and I can't access Developer Options in Settings either. It just freezes. As if that wasn't bad enough, I can't allow Untrusted Sources since I can't access Developer Options. :confused::crying:

Edit: I can boot into recovery. TWRP is still working so I guess not all hope is lost...? It's just that the ROM is stupidly buggy. Any way I can flash back to stock? If so, how?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] gm007:
Flash public and hw_data zips in twrp from here https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/how-to/mha-l29c567b167-update-usa-version-t3561355/post71201445

Public first and you may get some errors don't worry it will flash.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ante0:
And wipe dalvik/art cache and cache in TWRP while you're at it :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Xev_10177:
Flashing public and hw_data zips helped with buggy Settings app, but Play Store still force closes every time I try to download or update something. Also wiped dalvik/art cache and cache. Should I do a "factory data reset" and start all over again?

Edit: I also tried reinstalling Play Store by downloading the apk and forcing a reinstall, but that didn't solve the Play Store issue.

Should I flash this Boot.img for C567B167 or am I misunderstanding the use for those boot.img? -- https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/development/stock-boot-img-library-t3573312
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Hello!

I want to introduce my first custom kernel for the ZTE Axon 7. This is based of several sources, I cherry-picked commits to make improvements to the stock LOS kernel. I'm not a developer, but i really like to port stuff over :).

We'll have two kernels one based off LOS sources and will try to have updated with each and every commit that is submitted and the other one will be Stock ZTE sources based. If you want to request for specific features, let me know and i'll do my best to bring them over.

Special Features:

BLX (Battery Longevity eXtender) added, check Post#2 for instructions.

Updated to lastest LOS Stock Kernel

Added a few governors like: lionfish / despair / darkness / blu_active / wheatley / ironactive and bioshock

added a few IO Schedulers: Tripndroid / Zen / SioPlus / VR

Kcal Color Control driver

USB Fast Charge

SafetyNet Patch (Bypass bootloader unlocked check)

Dynamic Fsync control

a little Overclock

Motorola Quickwake

Extended battery charge time from 30s to 100s

and manny other small fixes (you can check the commits in the sources)

Download

Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you use this and brick your device or if your device blows up, implodes, flames start shooting from it or it kills your neighbor's dog. Flash at your own risk. I am not responsible.... It was the other guy... I swear....

Latest STOCK Release: AX7Kernel-STOCK-R9

Known issues:

02.13.2017 - CPU Freq don't always stick, known issue caused by other drivers. Phone will eventually set your frequencies, dont' panic.

Special Thanks to:

jcadduono

franciscofranco

bedalus

lord_boeffla

flar2

sultanxda

...and many others from whom i cherry pick commits... Sorry if I forgot to mention anyone!

XDA:DevDB Information

AX7Kernel, Kernel for the ZTE Axon 7

Contributors

jimbo77

Source Code: https://github.com/Jimbo77

Kernel Special Features:

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: R9

Stable Release Date: 2017-03-16

Created 2017-03-17

Last Updated 2017-03-22
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Reserved

How to Bypass SafetyNet bootloader and/or root checks

* If comming from a clean flash of ROM or GAPS only do the following:

Magisk Approach

Flash the UnSu file from HERE

Flash my latest Kernel

Flash the latest Magisk from this thread:

Donwload Magisk Manager from the Playstore

Enable Magisk Hide in Magisk Manager

Profit, SafetyNet Checks will pass, all green!

SuperSU Approach

Flash the UnSu file from HERE

Flash my latest Kernel

Flash the latest SuperSU from this thread:

Donwload RootSwitch APP from HERE

Unpack the zip and install the apk inside it

Open Root Switch and disable root

Profit! SafetyNet checks will all be green!

Battery Life Extender (BLX) feature

In order to configure the cap you'll have to navigate to:

/sys/class/misc/batterylifeextender/charging_cap_level

edit the file and put the cap you want the battery to charge to, i won't recommend setting a cap lower than 90% cause then the phone could abruptely stop a fast charging cycle and damage your battery. If you want to have your phone charging to 100% just put 100 in the file and close it. No need to reboot, just plug and unplug your charger.

On a side note, this value will be set at 97% after every boot. So you'll need to manually change it back to 100.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Link will still redirect to R7 , androidfilehost is conducting a server maintenance. Once completed I'll upload R8 to the usual file location! :)

EDIT: STOCK R8 has been uploaded. Again, keep in mind this release is not fully compatible with 7.1.1 it breaks NFC, until we get an updated source it will remain as is.

Happy Flashing!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Sorry, no download file as of 4:49PDT
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Yeah i'm sorry, i had to take it down. Forgot to add the exfat module and that breaks SDCard support. Will work on this tomorrow morning and will reupload then. For now R7 is there :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
So this is a kernel for the stock firmware?? I have b19 unfortunately so I can't test, 1 thing I surely want you to add on the b19 version if you make one, aside from all these cool features is f2fs support :( please make it happen.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
This works for the B19, only issue is that it breaks NFC. Other than that it works great
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
I'll give it a try as well as freeza kernel, let's see about f2fs
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
F2fs is not yet included. I'll see about it this weekend or next week :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
Dang it >_> then freeza is my only solution for now

In case if you're interested about why I'm asking for f2fs, I am doing so to dualboot my stock b19 using [MENTION=1900568]sbr[/MENTION] method , unfortunately stock is ext4 and secondary can't be f2fs because it takes part in data, both either have to be f2fs or ext4

it's a bit complicated >_>
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] osmosizzz:
Why is f2fs so important to people. Back in the day, yes, it was an improvement in speed. Now, with today's storage speeds, it's performance is negligible yet people still demand for it. Doesn't it just complaints things now?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nfsmw_gr:
Exactly what I was thinking too.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Feeling the same. It won't hurt to have support tough. I'll try to add it but I'm afraid it could break the anykernel aprox ah since the support needs to be added Ramdisk wise and for that I'll need to move away from the current kernel approach.

I'll take a look at the lazy flasher scripts from jcadduono to check if I can patch whatever Ramdisk user has
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Finished the R8 build... It was a PITA to fix find the fix for SDCARD issue (it was kinda silly what was breaking it lol). Also updated WLAN driver to CAF LA.UM.5.5.r1-03800-8x96.0 version published yesterday and fixed the damn NFC in 7.1.1 builds (this most likely break NFC in 7.0 builds). I'm sorry if you are still in 7.0 and need NFC, move on! :)..

I'll push the update once android file host is out of maintenance (around 30 mins from now).

As to F2FS i have enabled the driver in the kernel and stock ramdisk supports data as F2FS so i'm assuming it should work. Although i don't use so if it doesn't i won't fix it

EDIT: LINK IS UP!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
I'm not sure if I'm just blind, but I cannot find the link anywhere

EDIT: The file is there, found it in AFH over LOS version's thread. It's here: link removed

EDIT 2: Ok apparently it's in OP and I am blind...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
LOL. That's what I was gonna say haha I'm glad you find it
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] pookachee:
sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but, where can i find the stock kernel that comes with the phone?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Download the bootstack of the firmware you have and flash it.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484/page53
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nujackk:
So does the stock version suffer from video playback issue like freeza's kernal?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
I never had a playback issue. What's the issue about?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nujackk:
Sorry any video or live shots recorded look like they go fine, but upon playback get just a black screen.

Don't do video much but like the live shots.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
I think that's the issue that existed in the previews mm builds but with 7.1.1 we don't have that issue
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] every_one:
there is a vpn bug
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
What's the bug ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] every_one:
if active vpn the phone freeze with the stock kernel no problem
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] *mj13*:
Pull a log for the dev
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] d.cortez:
i concur with this finding; my phone would attept to connect and then power off. upon reboot the VPN profile was deleted. tried the other kernel specifically for the Stock ROM and i couldn't connect to my VPN(s), but the phone didn't reboot. only stock kernel works with VPN.... since i need VPN for work, i've had to stick with the stock kernel. hope a fix is found soon.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
Can you pull a LOG please? Also, did that happen with WiFi or Mobile Data?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] d.cortez:
i can certainly get a LOG for you, but it would be late next week. (i'm traveling with a client & i'm using the VPN all day to connect to different apps/servers). maybe someone else can pull in the interim. believe me, i want to help, timing isn't good right now.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] themostunique:
Does this kernel works on A2017G? Or only on A2017U?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
[MENTION=5271838]themostunique[/MENTION]

Can confirm that it works on A2017G with B19 (from U model), did not try with G software though.

---------- Post added at 11:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:07 AM ----------

I'm no expert unfortunately, but connecting with my university's VPN using Cisco app (I have no idea how to do it manually) works fine for me.

Tell me what to do, I'll help if I can

EDIT: Tested on both Wi-Fi and LTE, no freezes for me
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Erahgon:
I use OpenVPN Connect and I don't have this issue at all.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ro_bro:
Hello, I'm getting jittery bluetooth connection at times with different apps (pocketcast, google play music, spotify) with my car audio. Is this happening to anyone else?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] d.cortez:
just a point of clarification on my issue with VPN and the Kernel: i'm not using a VPN app, i'm configuring VPN within the Settings app, e,g,, Settings->More->VPN. i did not try and haven't ever used a VPN app for VPN access. good to know that VPN connectivity via a VPN app might work.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Erahgon:
I'll run a test with the VPN under settings. Any particular config you want me to check?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] d.cortez:
Nothing special, I simply setup a L2TP/IPSec VPN with a preshared key, encryption, MS-CHAP v2 protocol and vpn server address. Next I tried to connect and during that process my phone would power off. When I rebooted the phone the VPN entry was no longer present (or not visible to me).
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] warBeard_actual:
If I understood this correctly, your STOCK R8 version is the latest stock kernel from B19? Just wanted to clarify.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Erahgon:
After testing, I can confirm that there is an issue with setting up a VPN under settings.

L2tp/IPSEC, with PSK. Phone freezes, blanks out (doesn't appear to fully shut down). Need to press and hold the power button to restart. Upon restart, the VPN entry disappears.

Here is the logcat: http://pastebin.com/8r6FHshS

Although I think there is very little, if any, information pertinent to the VPN crash. I can't seem to pull the "kmsg", nor "last_kmsg", nor a "dmesg".

Also, [MENTION=992355]cortez.i[/MENTION] have you tried VPN on a stock B19 A2017U ROM (no root, no Magisk, no custom kernel)?

Hope this helps.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] d.cortez:
yes, i tried and successfully connected to VPN using stock B19 a2017U ROM with SuperSU and stock B19 kernel.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
I'll take a look at the VPN issues you are reporting. I'll try to connect to my company's VPN which use a IPSEC approach. Meanwhile, R9 is up.

Updated to lastest B19 ZTE source changes.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
I encountered a strange issue on R9:

Kernel Adiutor was unable to show frequency statistics for big cluster and CPU 3 was shown as constantly offline.

I checked with CPU-Z which showed something similar. I ran Geekbench to check this and there was a significant drop in scores from about 1700/4000 to 1400/2300ish.

I reflashed R8 and everything seems normal again.

EDIT: Ok it seems like only the stats are back to normal, multicore score is still way below what's normal, so it might be an issue on my end. Will inspect this further and see if this is really related to your kernel
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] themostunique:
I am on B19 (from U model) but do you need to flash the modem for the G model after installing this kernel?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nfsmw_gr:
I think not.

At least I didn't flash the modem.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
I took a closer look at the issue I mentioned above.

I did the following on my A2017G after doing a full wipe and a fresh installation of B19:

1. I opened Kernel Adiutor app and checked if cpu stats for big cluster were available

2. Ran Geekbench

3. Ran Antutu

I did not change any settings. Here are my results, I threw in BeastMode Kernel vB31 in for reference:

Stock B19:

- Cpu stats available and looking normal

- Geekbench 1755 Singlecore, 4197 Multicore

- Antutu 155816 (second run 149870)

AX7Kernel R8:

- Cpu stats available

- Geekbench 1764 SC, 3314 MC

- Antutu 149107 (second run 146558)

AX7Kernel R9:

- Cpu stats available (huh, I am confused)

- Geekbench 1775 SC, 3314 MC

- Antutu 148 913

BeastMode Kernel vR31:

- Cpu stats available

- Geekbench 1755 SC, 4214 MC

- Antutu 148381

So it looks like it was me who did something wrong. Although I wonder why there is such a difference in multicore score.

EDIT: Okay, apparently the culprit for the initial performance loss was Kernel Adiutor. Sorry for wasting your time and cluttering this thread ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
Hey there, it's been a week but no f2fs support >_> when are we going to get f2fs support? hope soon enough :) Also can you provide max cpu oc values?? Can't see them anywhere here >_>
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
Max overclock values are 2265 MHz for big cluster, 1728 MHz for little cluster and 684 MHz for GPU.

Clean flash on data formated as f2fs resulted in failed boot for me, but changing the partition to f2fs after setting up on ext4 booted successfully. Didn't test this on the long term though.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
The difference between the OP3 and the OP3T storage performance ISN'T negligible. it even has a noticeable effect on daily usage :) I couple that with a good I/O scheduler like zen or noop (instead of bad stock ones like cfq >_>) and I'll be just fine :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
I need your help since you tested both kernels :)

1.what partitions have you formatted from ext4 to f2fs with beastmod/A7x? I am testing Beastmod currently and it can't boot when I format cache to f2fs, only data can be f2fs, but whatevs, cache doesn't need to be f2fs anyways , but I am curious, can you format cache to f2fs with beastmod or a7x without issues?

2. which is better for daily usage? I can't determine, the device is superfast on most situations @_@

3. have you noticed the annoyoing navbar after flashing beastmod? or this is a thing I missed from stock boot.img :confused:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
1. If I remember correctly cache in F2FS does not work on AX7Kernel. Did not try that on BeastMode. I only had data on F2FS for testing.

2. I personally did not see any real changes in usage to be honest, not even in benchmarks so I'm back on ext4. I'm running B19 with AX7 R9 on A2017G. For me AX7 had better performance and battery life than BeastMode.

3. I did not have any such problems. Navbar should be part of the ROM, not kernel as far as I know. In stock B19 it appears when swiping up from the bottom and it can be hidden again.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
Yeah the navbar is part of the B19 firmware though I didn't notice before flashing x) but how to disable it though?

Good for you, unfortunately I've faced a problem WITH BOTH A7X AND BEASTMODjust recently, when I changed data to f2fs I had HUGE troubles with Supersu, right of the bat when I flash supersu v79 stable (latest version) it tells me "ramdisk restore failed, aborting"

I reboot, supersu works for a brief moments and then it tells me no supersu binary installed, I searched for supersu and f2fs related issues and I found something similar with OP3 https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/help/supersu-support-f2fs-t3432535

[MENTION=3130027]jimbo77[/MENTION] any ideas on how to fix that?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Borias:
[MENTION=6079682]Sebastian Fox[/MENTION]

No idea how to permanently disabling it, it doesn't really bother me as I keep it hidden.

There is this incompatibility with su and F2FS, you're right. No chance to get this working on a clean ROM as it is a known issue, but I found a way:

1 Set up a rooted stock rom with installed SuperSU on ext4

2 backup data (remember to do it to USB otg, SD card or move the file to PC as during partition changing internal storage is wiped)

3 change to F2FS

4 restore data

This worked for me, took me a whole day to figure this out
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Ghostface009:
You saved my life.... Thank you so much man

as for performance difference it was a noticeable gap for me (not in everyday usage I just tested it with androbench, the phone is fast regardless of the situation) , esp. for random iops, the drop was minor in read speeds for a huge increase in writes, so it's a win situation for me ^_^
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jimbo77:
I wanted to share some interesting news with you. I was able to compile a Kernel that works for both AOSP based ROMS and STOCK B19 ROMS :). Merely a coincidence i was found that my latest builds are so alike that they can be cross flashed with the only inconvenience of Wifi not working on either ROM depending on the config files of each kernel.

So i've decided to combine both kernels into a single one based off LOS Sources with ZTE changes added on top, how cool is that huh?. I'll be closing down this thread so you can go to the only AX7 kernel thread (which now corresponds to LOS based roms) and follow any update from there.

MODS: feel free to close this thread if needed in the future i'll ask it to be reopened :)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ndmand:
Hi,

I want to buy an HTC 10 through eBay or Amazon to save money. I don't want an international version because I understand that it can't use AT&T or Cricket LTE networks. The eBay and Amazon ads hardly ever say whether the phone for sale is a U.S. version or international version. Can anyone tell me how to identify the U.S. version of the phone, whether by UPC, model number or whatever?

Thanks

Ndmand
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Tarima:
You might be able to find out from htc using the info you mentioned. They have a live chat, you could find out in a couple mins.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] xunholyx:
Get a close up photo of the back. US models in small lettering on the bottom say "Model: 2PS6500" International will say "2PS6200"

You could also ask for the IMEI (you should do this anyway to make sure the phone isn't blacklisted), and check it with ESN Checker which you can find here.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ndmand:
Thank You Both,

That's good advice. I am almost certain I saw one that was the htc2ps6500 version.

Ndmand
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] slyyke:
[MENTION=3114224]hisee[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6417885]Eliminater[/MENTION]

Gentlemen,

I am really looking forward to trying out this rom.

I noticed [MENTION=3114224]hisee[/MENTION] had this issue so i am trying to bring it to your attention to [MENTION=6417885]Eliminater[/MENTION] . It seems i dont have permission to post on the rom itself :( . Perhaps an XDA admin can help me with this?

Anyways he was having this issue:

""

1) Take a nandroid backup

3) Full wipe (system,data,cache)

5) Install Recovery.

6) Reboot OP3 in recovery

7) Install Firmware & Modem

8) Install last Rom by Eliminater

9) Install last ARM64 7.1 nano Open GApps

10) Reboot OP3 in system

but after reboot it always going to recovery

even poweroff also rebotting and opening recovery only""

I was also getting the same issue.

I solved this issue by downloading the latest toolkit here: https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/development/toolkit-oneplus-3-toolkit-unlock-t3398799

Then i ran it and flashed stock recovery, boot into fastboot mode, then flash the latest twrp with the toolkit. I then also pushed the disable DM verify zip from the toolkit. After a few reboots it let me into recovery "TWRP Recovery 3.0.4-1 by [MENTION=5672995]jcadduono[/MENTION]" .

Finally i was able to

1)Flash firmware/modem

2)Flash latests RR rom zip

3)Flash the opengapps pico

4) Reboot into system and start playing with the rom :)

Hope this helps anyone who ran into the same issue [MENTION=3114224]hisee[/MENTION] and I had.

Perhaps it has something to do with the 3.0.4-0 twrp that is listed on the main page [MENTION=6417885]Eliminater[/MENTION] ?