yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Pope75:
I cant seem to root this thing for nothin. Ive only been able to root one phone, which is my Huawei. Which now sits in a drawer with a broken screen and charging port. I dont have any problems rooting tablets though. Got a whole drawer full of rooted tablet guts, from the Viking Pro to the LG G Pad, which are all for sale if anyone feels interested. But next to my old Grand Prime this Axon 7 is my favorite. I dont know if im doin somethin wrong, and im kinda new to this, but king root has not adapted to my model of phone yet and when I read through everything you guys post on these forums, I feel like im as worthless as an ashtray on a motorcycle. Can someone help my dumb a** find a simplified way of getting this Axon 7 rooted!?!? I also have a pc if that helps. My pc thinks im stupid to. It straight out asked me if i was retarded. Ive never had anyy devices do that. Someone please help!!!!!!!:eek:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kaplah:
Ok... stupid question. How do I download the toolkit and not have it wiped out by either chrome... edge... or my AV?

I downloaded it 6 months ago and unlocked my phone to try out various ROMS. After finding too many bugs I've gone back to stock and would like to relock the bootloader. Unfortunately I'm smacking into an issue pulling this off. The copy of this utility I downloaded seems to have been wiped out by AV, and when I try to re-download it I can't.

I'm starting to think the only way to get the darn file is to download it on my phone and copy it to my PC via a USB cable. Barring getting the toolkit to download, what's the process to relock the bootloader manually?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] daaper:
Uncheck:

"Safe Browsing

Protects you and your device from dangerous sites"

in the advanced settings in Chrome and it will let you download the file.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kg3:
I am running stock A2017G 7.1.1. I have selected 1 to instal drivers then Y to test. The phone reboots normally i.e. doesnt go into fastboot. The toolkit states to use the 'miflash instructions' to get fastboot . Where are the 'miflash instructions'?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Dunka:
It's been years since I have unlocked/flashed my phones.

I just recently updated to the official Oreo from ZTE.

My question is will this tool still work with the new firmware?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] les_paulde:
I have the same problem, as phone just reboots normally during the test. I'm on A2017G, running A2017GV1.2.0B12 and would like to start running LOS15.1. Any hints would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] les_paulde:
So I figured out that I am able to boot into EDL mode, and therefore could restore fastboot via option 7 (unlock bootloader) in the toolkit. Before I commit, I would like to be sure that it's safe to do so, even on my version of A2017G, now running A2017GV1.2.0B10 (as I saw support for this version in the app's changelog, and thus did an SD card downgrade of my ROM)? Would that open up the way for unlocking the bootloader, installing TWRP and subsequently, LOS15.1?

Many thanks for any help, can't wait to get my Axon7 onto LOS :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] les_paulde:
Nevermind, I found out that for the official release of LOS15.1, the TWRP in the toolkit is too old, so it's best to use it only for unlocking the bootloader, which it does beautifully, even with fastboot not working initially (as the toolkit will flash this first). For me Oki's method worked a treat to get LOS running after unlocking the bootloader
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] vahid-749:
I've updated TWRP to install LOS 15.1 (flashed new TWRP with current TWRP) but when i try to enter TWRP the LED blinks two times with red color (with more brightness than usual) and the phone turns off.

can anyone help me? what should I do?

p.s:my phone is encrypted (i don't know how, i never use that option).
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MacNavy:
no
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Axon7User:
I just follwed the steps up to step 4 (unlock bootloader). After flashing the bootloader the phone restarted. The ZTE Logo is now green instead of blue and the phone is not starting. If I press the power button for a while it will restart and vibrate for a short moment. Power btn + loudness up or loudness down does the same thing. The phone is also not recognized by the pc.

What can I do now?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ravi_mytouch:
Hi, I have the 2017U on B35 version. Please can anyone let me know, if the root kit still works on the Android 7 version. Thanks much.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fanta110:
How to unlock A2017G V1.3.0B02? Toolkit not working with stock Android 8.0, update needed. After flashing unlock package in EDL mode, phone stays in bricked mode with green ZTE logo. Only full EDL package flashing fixed brick.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] rezzzo:
You have to rollback to Marshmallow, for example b10, flashing the rom with a sdcard in the recovery. Then you can unlock.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Markovo:
Where I can download the b10 ROM in that case?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] drahtwurst:
what happened to the developer? is there still support for this tool? it just ****ed up my fon the same way as described here and here.

there is no flashing from recovery possible because this green zte logo state is the only thing the fon is doing anymore. i suppose it is EDL mode. no recovery mode as far as i can see possible. there is no device in device manager seen.

when pressing vol up+ vol down+power for more then 10 sec the screen goes black. here the win7x64 pc will see "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" in device manager.

in this mode it is possible using the old 2016 miflash to flash fastboot mode, but this is the step to brick the device in EDL mode.

flashing B10 does not work.

now i am stuck here. no normal or other than EDL boot possible. only black screen or EDL/green logo.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] EBeatFLA:
Only reason to use this tool is to unlock bootloader. No one uses this for EDL. Either use MiFlash or the EDL tool by djkuz.

Holding the buttons down to get black screen is EDL mode. Seeing Qualomm in the device manager means it's ready for EDL. Just don't use this tool, use DJkuz tool to flash whatever EDL package you are trying.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] drahtwurst:
thats exactly what i tried. the included miflash introduced "green ZTE, no booting" mode after this.

good to know! what mode is "green ZTE, no booting" called?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] EBeatFLA:
No idea. I've heard of it happening to others, and also happened to me once. Probably a bootstack mismatch of some sort. Only way out was to EDL.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Predatorhaze:
Use edltool and flash some bootstacks and twrp
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] cr1key:
Is this still the best/safest/easiest method to unlock the bootloader? Some comments here make we wary, but those problems may be a result of the many other functions the tool performs.

I have a A2017G build B09. Don't have easy access to a Windows box though, would prefer a Linux method.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Scottanle:
Root my phone
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] teji007:
Compatility with Oreo Rom

Sir, is thisTool compatible with Axon 7 U model with official Oreo Rom installed?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] aalmans:
Axon 7 restore to stock failed - green ZTE logo stuck

Hi,

I have used the toolbox's Restore to Stock option with MiFLash to restore to A2017G_B10_FULL_EDL. All seemed fine and it started MiFlash. I copied the text from clipboard and did a Refresh and Flash. It showed the device and the Flash mentioned a success. This did not take very long though. Maybe 15 seconds.

When my phone rebooted it is now stuck at a screen with a green ZTE logo (normally this is blue) and the text: Powered by Android. No combination of power and volume buttons work to get out of this. I have tried draining the battery but when i try to boot it it returns to the same green ZTE logo.

Any ideas?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
I would use MiFlash by itself instead of through the this Toolkit. Use 01-04-2016 (1st April 2016) version of MiFlash, and try flashing your EDL through there. Make sure before you boot, you do a factory reset through the stock recovery.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] aalmans:
Thanks for the suggestion but i am not even able to boot into anything and the phone is also not recognized as device in Windows?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
Drain the battery, and then plug the phone into the computer whilst holding both volume buttons at the same time. This will boot you into EDL Mode. You can check Device Manager > Ports and see if it shows up as either DFU or Qualcomm EDL 9008.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] aalmans:
Thanks. Tried that but no luck so far. Are you sure you can even press both volume buttons at the same time? It feels like you can either press up or down but not at the same time. Or do you mean the volume button and power button?

Anyway, when i tried to hold the volume buttons when plugging in the phone i end up with the green logo all the time and the device manager does not show anything in the Ports section...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
Yes, you can press both volume buttons at the same time. Your buttons might be a bit jammed.

If you cannot boot into EDL or your phone doesn't show up in Device Manager no matter what, you'll have to do the testpoint procedure which involves opening up the phone.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-dfu-unbrick-guide-disassembly-t3731152

I would recommend checking again if your phone shows up in Device Manager. Even if it shows DFU or USB Device, it's recoverable using the DFU Tool, and you won't have to open up the phone.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/salesmultidla2017-tool-to-unblick-dfu-t3854229
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bibodamowang:
Can you hlep me root to my ZTE Axon 7S?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] aalmans:
Awesome. I was able to restore my Axon7 to stock this way.

I first created an EDL cable manually by using this link:

https://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html

I plugged it in while the battery was drained and left it in there for 8 seconds before removing. The Axon7 then no longer showed the green ZTE logo but instead showed the red light blinking. I charged the battery a bit and then all of a sudden it was recognized as a device in Windows again.

Next was flashing the stock B10 rom with the MiFlash version you suggested!

Thanks a bunch. So happy to get my Axon7 back to life!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dbekan%5:
Hey there,

I unlocked and installed twrp with the toolkit. So far everything is running. The system is B12 Nougat for the G modell. But when I'am rooting with the toolkit I only get a bootloop. Anyway the toolkit says that the flash was sucessfull. So i tryed to flash another version of supersu but no change. I also tryed magisk 19.1 but then the system doesn't even start up - I takes my dircetly in the recovery.

Can someone gibe me a advice?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] schueyisking:
ignore

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hope someone can help here - i think ever since the major windows update windows 10 won't recognise the phone, it just says

i installed the toolkit, and that can't see the device either, even after reinstalling USB drivers.

what has happened to my phone! if i can't connect to it i can't even update it or anything :(

Whenever i plugged it into laptop it would usually come up with the USB options, to charge, or to transfer files etc. Doesn't do it anymore.

i have been running the oreo B01 update for almost a year now with no issues until now. and want to update to B02/B04 but can't even get past the first hurdle!

ZTE A2017GV1.3.0B01

please help

i've tried:

- different USB ports

- in developer options, (yes debugging is enabled) - changing different USB options manually. No effect.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] mr_reaper:
I just ordered the axon 7s the 128gb/6gb variant. This tool will work for that varoant right? Dobt see any info on this one
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
No. This forum is for the Axon 7.

The Axon 7s doesn't have any support for unlockable bootloader, and the Axon 7 tools don't work on it.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TALENTCRAZY:
Hi all, I`m on B04 Oreo a2017G (8.0).

Can I use the toolkit? Should I go back to Nougat?

I`m trying to install Lineage OS 15.1, and it`s my first time doing this.

I`m complettly noob, sorry.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
The toolkit doesn't work at all on Oreo. You have to downgrade to Nougat.

You can use the Axon 7 EDL Tool from djkuz to downgrade, and then use the Toolkit or the EDL Tool to unlock the bootloader.

Make sure to enable 'OEM Unlocking' and 'USB Debugging' in Developer options on the phone before you unlock.

After the bootloader is unlocked (you should see a message appear everytime you boot the phone), you can follow the steps in the LineageOS 15 thread, and flash the bootstack (aka bootloader), modem, zip and GApps/Magisk.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] longo213:
I can't even download it as both Chrome and Windows Security claim it is infected by Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SaFF3T:
Virus detected confirmed. Infected by Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] evaristocofla:
need help

greetings can someone help plz? , im on adroid 7.1 stock ota update and trying to root , first install the drivers then the option 2. the test ,while im there its said (pic attached) try to boot into bootloader manually . allready try but it just do a normal reboot , what are the miflash instructions? what should i do / search /reed ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] waldemar:
Yay! Long journey, but now success: I'm back to a stock ROM on my A2017U - started on the B19 7.1.1 variant, now OTA to B35. That's the TL;DR version.

Tip in case someone else is trying to get back to stock with a locked bootloader. Even though I bought an EDL cable and tried many many keypress combinations, what worked for me was a standard USB C cable, pressing and holding Vol- & Power, letting go of power when ZTE logo came on, and then letting go of Vol- when the unit was in FTMode. The trick, though, was to then unlock the bootloader first (#7 in the current version), reboot etc., get the Axon 7 back into FTMode, and then I successfully locked it with miFlash.

The long story: I was given this Axon 7 by my son. He had it extensively modded with TWRP etc. I wanted to go back to stock to make sure everything was stable (my NFC reading was very haphazard, and that was a major reason I wanted to try an Android phone). He thought going stock might help, and it has. But I've had about 30 frustrating hands-on hours of adb, miFlash, Axon7Toolkit, all sorts of instructions. Went from the TWRP/modded ROM to B35 to B20 (don't like Oreo, may try again) and then to B19, because I read that for locking the bootloader I needed to be on B19. As I said, tried all sorts of things, always had the intellectual frustration of not being able to get bootloader locked. Well, that's done now.

Does anyone have a strong argument for why B20/Oreo is better than B35/Nougat?

Thanks, all, for the wealth of information here, and of course BKORES for providing this tool in the first place.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] cho9736:
when i tried to flash twrp it said error: cannot load 'C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\twrp\' .

My axon 7 already unlocked. How can I fix that?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dnlilas:
Hello [MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] and all,

For bootloader partition aboot (flashed with emmc_appsboot.mbn), there is a difference between Marshmallow (MM) and Nougat (N) version

(directories FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL_MM and FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL_N). fastboot partition (fbop) flashed with fastboot.img is the same

in both Marshmallow and Nougat.

Questions:

1) What happens if one mistakenly flashes MM version of emmc_appsboot.mbn to a Nougat version phone?

2) emmc_appsboot.mbn and fastboot for MM were taken as far as I know from A2017 (Chinese) B20 which allows fastboot and unlock/lock bootloader.

What is the source of emmc_appsboot.mbn for Nougat version FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL_N\emmc_appsboot.mbn ?

Thank you.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] willia1979:
:cyclops:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] afef:
please guys , who already do those steps on his phone zte axon 7 a2017 g version oreo and please anyone who can tell me if i can 't use those instructions for my phone can i downgrading from oreo to marshmallow without unloack bootloader !!

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your phone unloacked is a 2017 g version oreo or marshmallow !

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Hi please my phone is " zte axon 7 a2017g"version oreo(8.0.0) b03 , can i downgrading to marshmallow or naugat without unloack bootloader

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Hi , tell me please , am on your situation now , my phone a2017 g ,version is oreo b03 , did u downgrading without unloack bootloader !!

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My phone zte axon 7 a2017g , version oreo b03 ,can i use your instructions and this tool to downgrading from oreo to marshmallow without unloack bootloader !

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am in your situation "axon 7 a2017g" version oreo b03 ,if Your axon 7 is oreo version please tell me how u unloack your bootloader or if i can downgrading to marshmallow aand use this tool without unloack bootloader!

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can i do your instructions with my phone"zte axon 7 a2017g" version oreo to downgrading from oreo to marshmallow without unloack bootloader ! and if u can tell me with more details how i can do that without unloack bootloader !
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] afef:
hi guys ;

My phone is zte axon 7 a 2017 g , version oreo b03 :anyone can help me and tell me if i can downgrade from oreo to marshmallow wthout unloack bootloader , without break up the phone
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kidbetin:
[/COLOR]hi,

i bricked my axon 7 2017g using this tool.

now i get a blank screen with flashing red light.

my pc recognise it but everytime i tried to flash i get error.

13:06:03: INFO: Trying to store 'patch5.xml' in string table

13:06:03: DEBUG: ==================================================================================

13:06:03: DEBUG: ==================================================================================

13:06:03: INFO: Looking for file 'patch5.xml'

13:06:03: DEBUG: 1. Calling stat(D:\Axon7_EDL_Tool_TREBLE\flash\full\patch5.xml')

13:06:03: DEBUG: 2. Calling fopen('D:\Axon7_EDL_Tool_TREBLE\flash\full\patch5.xml') with AccessMode='rb'

13:06:03: DEBUG: Trying get filesize, calling fseek()

13:06:03: DEBUG: Found 'D:\Axon7_EDL_Tool_TREBLE\flash\full\patch5.xml' (6263 bytes)

13:06:03: DEBUG: 2. Calling fopen('D:\Axon7_EDL_Tool_TREBLE\flash\full\patch5.xml') with AccessMode='r'

13:06:03: DEBUG: Trying get filesize, calling fseek()

13:06:03: DEBUG: User set ZLPAWAREHOST to 1

13:06:03: INFO: User wants to talk to port '\\.\COM3'

13:06:03: {ERROR: OpenPort:5198 Failed to open com port '\\.\COM3'

any help is much appreciated
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Boristheliar:
How can I use the axon7toolkit to reinstall the stock firmware that I backed up using the toolkit? It doesn't seem to work.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] WavyDroid:
MD5 =

f8ef99bb52cc8d7cffaaed21487f80cb

??
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
You seriously don't know what an md5 is? Its the file hash of a successful download.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MATTHEWLONG:
Thanks for a great piece of work guys!.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] thirtyseconds:
I try to root my A2017 on B19 with this tool and root doesn't work :( Supersu says that su binaries are not installed.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
I need specifics. What was going on during the process? Did the toolkit give you any errors or something didn't work at some point? If so at which points? And of course the obvious is your bootloader unlocked?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] thirtyseconds:
Off course my bootloader is unlocked. Supersu zip (SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815) install correctly but after reboot (twice reboot) su app says that su binaries isn't install. Someone told me that I should format data partition as ext4.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
[MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] did you still need the ZTE driver package from the stock ROM? I just got my refurb phone from ZTE support.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Curious: what Android Rev was it returned in (B29, B15, B19)? And what Baseband radio? Most 7.1.1 seem to be .2.0.c1.9-00090......., but some are reported as .2.0.c1.9-00095........ Thx
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Nope! In case you didn't look at my changelog, I solved the MiFlash issue with an EARLIER VERSION of MiFlash!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] WavyDroid:
I do know, that is why I asked you to confirm the MD5 of the file hosted on a third party site!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
Yes the md5 is correct. And its obviously your first time on xda, since AndroidFileHost is a trusted file hosting site on xda and almost every developer uses it.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
Ah. I don't read things so there's that.

BTW, if I'm on b19 would anything this does to unlock revert my baseband to a lower version? The reason I ask is if there are any downgrading steps I'd still want the latest baseband. Also, on stock Rom is the only current option for root supersu? Once they went China I'm skeptical.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bkores:
There is no downgrading used for the bootloader unlock option which means you'll still be on the same build. As for root it does utilize supersu.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jawz101:
I can't recall what b29 was but those two are b15 (7.0) and b19 (7.1.1) respectively
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Interesting. I used EDL to flash the B19 full (7.1.1), but have the 090 version