yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] laucupan:
a newbie guide..

hi sorry to bother u guys. been using axon 7 2017u for 1 month before i lost it. n just recently found a great deal but its for 2017 (china version)

been meaning to root n try a few custom rom, but got lost in the option.

so i alredy tried to run the toolkit. choose the variant n the google version.

my axon is stil stock.china version n running miu 5.n android 7.1.1

01. i instal the driver n it works. but when i tried to test adb n fastboot it failed at fastboot. i read somewhere in this forum that zte already remove fastboot at the new 7.1.1 android? so should i lower my android to 6.0 to get fastboot before i flash to other custom rom?

02. tried to back up data n it works. trying to backup the partition but it need an unlocked bootloader n twrp. i tried to flash twrp but it need to an unlocked bootloader. when i tried to unlocked the bootloader it said that i need to backup 1st in case of smt happened.so its like a circle.. so which one should i do 1st? unlocked my bootloader? then flash twrp? if god forbids i messed the step in opening that bootloader n flashing twrp how can i get back to stock? using the option 11? is there any file i should have beforehand just in case?

03. also when instaling new room which one should i flash 1st? the rom then bootloader n then modem? or should it be modem, bootloader n then rom?also what is the difference between bootloader n bootstack? which 1 should i instal 1st? or should i just instal 1? or both?

sorry for all the question. just dont wanna brick the phone so making sure the step 1st.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ramnkc:
folks, what is the latest adb driver to use? I tried pressing 1 to install driver but my windows 10 64 bit just having issues recognizing them... i tried download latest oem adb version and its doesn't seem to install it and i navigate to the C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\drivers\ADB and it did no t update the driver its self as well... i'm stucked, please help.

Ok, i managed to get all the driver installed... i'm not sure what is going on but these are the steps i did to get things moving

1. Uninstall Axon7toolkit

2. Make sure my virus scan/spyware detector tools all turn off (for windows 10 user you need to turn the windows defender off via GPEDIT.MSC as it will keep turn on ever you have disable it)

3. Delete your old files (Axon7toolkit)

4. Reinstall Axon7toolkit again

5. After the installation -> right click on the Axon7toolkit icon and run it as administrator. (just in case)

Then Boom ! Everything starting to move ! Download agent started to download all the files (recoveries/supersu and etc)

So i guest is the windows defender is the culprit as i thought i had it turn off. Anyway hope my steps above helps !
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lsulliva:
Thanks for the SW and guide bkores.

I got this warning [IMG="trojans warning"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/eh5qw14xegcil0n/Capture.PNG?dl=0[/IMG] and wonder if I should worry about that?

Also I had a pop up login for mediaplex.com as well???

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[IMG="mediaplex"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/yzmorux8kszvavx/Capture%202.PNG?dl=0[/IMG]

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Hitman also found a Trojan

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lg46zj1bfr8k9ze/Capture3.PNG?dl=0
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] amphi66:
Come on guys, this has been addressed several times by [MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] -- individually and in the OP:

"You may need to disable your antivirus as the EXE file may get quarantined or removed due to "malware". This is because of the BAT to EXE compiler used and is a false positive. More information available here: https://superuser.com/questions/1117...es-are-viruses (read the answer)"
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] wolly6973:
Having issues with Win 8.1 and installing the Qualcomm Driver. Anyone have a workaround or idea to fix?

[Device Install Log]
OS Version = 6.3.9600
Service Pack = 0.0
Suite = 0x0100
ProductType = 1
Architecture = amd64

[BeginLog]
sto: {DRIVERSTORE IMPORT VALIDATE} 12:14:17.172
sig: {_VERIFY_FILE_SIGNATURE} 12:14:17.203
sig: Key = qcser.inf
sig: FilePath = C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp\{584eaa06-d453-6b46-8978-181fc5f89575}\qcser.inf
sig: Catalog = C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp\{584eaa06-d453-6b46-8978-181fc5f89575}\qcser.cat
! sig: Verifying file against specific (valid) catalog failed! (0xe0000244)
! sig: Error 0xe0000244: The software was tested for compliance with Windows Logo requirements on a different version of Windows, and may not be compatible with this version.
sig: {_VERIFY_FILE_SIGNATURE exit(0xe0000244)} 12:14:17.219
sig: {_VERIFY_FILE_SIGNATURE} 12:14:17.219
sig: Key = qcser.inf
sig: FilePath = C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp\{584eaa06-d453-6b46-8978-181fc5f89575}\qcser.inf
sig: Catalog = C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\Temp\{584eaa06-d453-6b46-8978-181fc5f89575}\qcser.cat
! sig: Verifying file against specific (valid) catalog failed! (0xe0000244)
! sig: Error 0xe0000244: The software was tested for compliance with Windows Logo requirements on a different version of Windows, and may not be compatible with this version.
sig: {_VERIFY_FILE_SIGNATURE exit(0xe0000244)} 12:14:17.219
!!! sig: An unexpected error occurred while validating driver package. Catalog = qcser.cat, Error = 0xE0000244
!!! sig: Driver package is considered unsigned, and Code Integrity is enforced.
!!! sig: Driver package failed signature validation. Error = 0xE0000244
sto: {DRIVERSTORE IMPORT VALIDATE: exit(0xe0000244)} 12:14:17.250
!!! sig: Driver package failed signature verification. Error = 0xE0000244
!!! sto: Failed to import driver package into Driver Store. Error = 0xE0000244
sto: {Stage Driver Package: exit(0xe0000244)} 12:14:17.250
sto: {Setup Import Driver Package - exit (0xe0000244)} 12:14:17.250
!!! inf: Failed to import driver package into driver store
!!! inf: Error 0xe0000244: The software was tested for compliance with Windows Logo requirements on a different version of Windows, and may not be compatible with this version.
<<< Section end 2017/12/10 12:14:17.391
<<< [Exit status: FAILURE(0xe0000244)]
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] brian117:
Looking forward to the Magisk support! Have been loving this toolkit since it's first release. Hope to see the next version soon.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] C2015_Fan:
Please help me, when I try to unlock the bootloadert everything seems fine at first and I can even flash the file in MiFlash and it's successful BUT the bootloader is still locked actually......
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] noremacyug:
so, i've been out of the game a long time. i was looking to unlock, root and flash the AICP rom. i downloaded the axon7toolkit which appears to have successfully unlocked the bootloader and has managed to instal twrp. it seemingly installed SU as well, at least i don't recall any errors. however, now when i boot the phone it gets stuck at a screen with the last line saying something about it will continue boot if no button is pressed for 5 seconds. that would be fine, but it ultimately never boots and just sits there. i can still get to twrp and what not, i just need to know how to proceed.

thanks guys and sorry for my ignorance.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] noremacyug:
edit - nevermind, got it. simply reran the tool kit and it took. give me a few minutes though. i'm sure ill screw something else up and need some assistance.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] MoresM:
Hi!

First off, thanks for your hard work.

I'm attempting to revert back to full stock from unlocked and rooted LOS 14.1 official, because I want to sell my A2017G.

Option 11 (Restore to stock/Recover from hardbrick (EDL)) in the toolkit works up until the following message:

MiFlash will now be launched. Follow the instructions on the toolkit's screen.

When I press 'OK', the Axon7Toolkit shuts down and MiFlash is not launched. (It is most definitely installed, as I can open it manually.)

I have tried this on two different PCs (W7 64bit and W8.1 64bit) with the same results. Reboots/reinstalls do not help.

Can someone tell me how I should proceed?

(PS: I initially used [MENTION=4464865]Controllerboy[/MENTION]'s guide to unlock, install LOS and root. However I did not feel comfortable enough to reverse the process as I did not fully understand every step that was taken in the guide.)

EDIT:

If I select option 7 (unlock bootloader), MiFlash launches fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] 2CanSan:
The message is due to the unlocked bootloader. If you have the ACIP ROM on your phone just hit a volume button when msg appears, select restart in recovery, wipe - install. Should be good to go.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Mario Reyes:
How do I unlock bootloader
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SirErik:
Dumb question

I have quite a dumb question before trying that toolkit which seems to be awesome.

I just want to get Root access with SuperSU (no mods, no roms, just want to stay with the base thing but using apps that need root access). Will the toolkit allow me to do only that without downgrading or having to wipe the phone off?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Soyunamortz:
Yes you can ...

That's my case , I'm on stock B32

Rooted Whit magisk and some modules
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Soyunamortz:
So I'm stock roted on B32 ...

What's the steps to go back to 100 stock ?

Do I just relock the boatloader ? That would wipe everything ?

And boot the phone ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Choose an username...:
Never lock the bootloader if you are not 100% stock. Or you'll have to take your phone apart
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SirErik:
When I tried root it says that I need to unlock the bootloader but if I do that, it will wipe my phone! Then is says to do a backup. My phone 64 gb is almost full... doing a 55 gb back up and then restoring it will take too long!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fahambnd:
When I install custom ZIPs, it flashes them but then gets stuck on "flashing",with nothing happening in twrp. and im given error 20 in twrp. Help appreciated...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] noremacyug:
Thanks. I ended up getting it fixed and have already flashed a couple roms and ultimately have returned to stock and locked the bootloader. I want stability over all and the custom roms had some issues.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] CHANCEM!:
Unlock bootloader

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:svetius:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kleeanlins:
Do I need to unlock bootloader, enable root and lock bootloader again? Or just go directly to root?

I just want to stay in stock rooted.

Thanks in advance.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lafester:
Can't do either one.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lafester:
Sounds like you are locked.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alien0101:
So what is the soluttion for this?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lafester:
Unlock
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alien0101:
Any tutorial to unlock it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] lafester:
Use the toolkit
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alien0101:
toolkit gives errors related to popup ,wget etc
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] eyelost:
I have a S8 encrusted with the SamPWND root and the Xposed stuff I found interesting wasn't compatible. I just got the Axon7 someone gave me back in working order and this was the first root I ran across and well, what the hell...

Anyways kinda curious about Xposed frameworks and it's compatibility with the root structure.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] 8eaker:
Removed stupid question :o

Thanks for the toolkit btw
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] gigiyuli:
Root zte
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] farukkahveci:
hi everybody how can i enable diag port wtih adb command ?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Cryptodiver:
Hi everyone,

I am a complete newbie in the field of android devices and especially the rooting process. So I was reading the thread for quite some pages now and as far as I have read, my model and current Android build seems to be supported by the tool. That's good news because a lot of sites I found stated that the A2017G cannot be rooted :( I currently own an Axon 7 A2017G (Nougat 7.1.1 B08) and absolutely love it. I now want to root it so I can grant superuser permissions to the Automate app to perform certain actions (Enable/Disable WiFi, cellular data, GPS, etc.).

Before proceeding, I still have a few questions, however...

1. In the OP, 3 features are stated as "Coming soon" (Magisk root, Unroot, and Remove ZTE bloatware).
[MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION]: Any idea when this will roughly be?

2. I saw a review about Magisk on YouTube, stating that certain banking apps do not run on rooted devices and that Magisk can hide root access from them. Because I use mobile banking regularly, it is important to me that things work once my device is rooted. Can I use Magisk on my Axon 7 once it is rooted? Are there any guides on how to set things up?

3. How does rooting work with antivirus apps (like Bitdefender) when my device is rooted? Any drawbacks here?

4. Any recommendations on whether or not to flash a custom ROM? Lineage OS appears to be the one to go, any others that you Axon 7 users like in particular?

5. Last but not least, maybe the dumbest question... Where can I download the toolkit??? Can't find anything in this thread.........

Thanks a lot in advance for your replies guys and of course special thanks to [MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION]! From what I have read you must have put quite a lot of work into that tool :good:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BaamAlex:
Can i flash fastboot with this toolkit? If I want to sell the phone and close the bootloader, I can't do that because fastboot is missing
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Mart Son:
The toolkit doesn't recognize the EDL mode on my Axon7 A2017G. When using MiFlash the phone is recognized and I can flash anything I want. Tried removing and re-installing the toolkit, but it does not work. I am using win10 64bit to get fastboot working, already unlocked since day one. Also I can only enter edl by adb reboot edl. Push-button combination does not work. Not a big problem but do you have any hints?

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] volo5:
Hi, I do this on my new A2017G.

Everything works well.

Only a 5Second delay on booting the phone hurts me.

Is there a way to get rid of this?

Thanks for your great work
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] melobyrro:
Device not rooted.

2017u bootloader is unlocked running lineage os, from toolkit in pc, i select root option, it goes thru the process and says root was successful, but once phone reboots, i launch superSU and says it isnt rooted, help?

EDIT: tried again several times and is rooted now
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] dimitrakhs1:
Amazing job my friend,but it's not working for me because i got this,probably:https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-4th-category-brick-repair-manual-t3585898 .So my device is unrecognizable from your tool,either.Any ideas how i will skip the surgery?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nathanzachary:
Will this application work for unlocking the bootloader on B35? I've tried the other methods that I've seen and can't get them to work. I was just trying to install TWRP and LineageOS 14.1. Can't get to any of those parts though, since I can't unlock the bootloader.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] brian117:
I truly hope this app hasn't been abandoned! This was the best, most usable thing for the Axon 7 that cured a LOT of problems. [MENTION=7658623]bkores[/MENTION] Thanks for your work on this app and hope you still have interest in keeping it current. This app has saved a lot of time and problems for myself and the whole community. :highfive:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TEXASMADE1978:
If it won't work with B35, you can always revert back to B32. Just download it from the ZTE Support site ↓↓

https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7#support

If you are attempting to downgrade to an older ROM through the recovery menu, keep in mind that it will erase all data on the internal storage, thus make sure you backup the data first.

Furthermore, you need to enable the OEM unlock in the developer menu before you can flash the older ROM through the recovery menu.

Also, the update.zip file is found within the main zip file that you download, thus if you simply rename the file you downloaded instead of extracting the update.zip file from it, you will always get an error when trying to flash it.

Good luck whichever route you choose.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nathanzachary:
Thanks for the help. I actually got it to work on B35 by flashing the boot stack. It also seems like the biggest problem I was having was due to using a Windows VM. I didn't have any hosts with Windows installed as the primary OS, so I had to borrow a friend's computer to get it to work. :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] kleeanlins:
Hello.

What do you mean by "flashing bootstack"?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] nathanzachary:
If you take a look at this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/unofficial-lineageos-14-1-zte-axon-7-t3545679

under the "Download" section, you'll see this link:

"Universal Bootloader and Modem packages for A2017, A2017G, and A2017U"

If you click that link, you'll be taken to the following download page:

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=148464

You'll need to flash the correct modem AND the "A2017X_B15_Universal_Bootloader.zip" file. Those two components together comprise the "boot stack", and will allow you to unlock the bootloader & install a custom ROM.

Hope that information helps.

Cheers,

Nathan Zachary
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] NulledRoot:
it seems like it dosnt work with users that have a space in their user. use double quotes to fix this like "%userprofile%/desktop"
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Jazkade:
I am not blaming anyone! Just help solving this! https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/help/axon-7-a2017g-brick-t3747965
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Jazkade:
What the actual fvc*.

After I unlocked the bootloader, I get a message "To start android enter your password" even though it was a stock system with no password.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Nanastacey65:
I will agree on that. I always seem to get a great phone, that I love. Then I always seem to muck something up. I am also a newbie on the inside of the phone. I am forever calling my son to fix it, I understand that almost always, it is just easier to fix it than trying to teach someone how to do. Well I am putting on my big girl panties and going to learn for myself. I want to say thanks to everyone for helping me make it happen. I am enjoying and learning a lot.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] christoophat:
Hello there,

Picked up an A2017G w/ MM 0B11 over the weekend, wanting to update to Nougat but stay "stockish" but with root & debloat as much as possible.

Read thru this entire thread, started carefully to go thru the process. Using the tool to attempt backup results in zero byte files. Saw this:

The adb restore apps+data option did not work on my device.

Unfortunately, this is a ROM issue as some ROMs have broken backup managers. There is no other way to restore the backup through the adb way, however there is a way to restore a backup on the device. This method requires an unlocked bootloader and root. It also requires a paid app.

1) Download Titanium Backup from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...TitaniumBackup

2) Download the Pro key. It costs $5.99 US but the app itself is extremely worth it (from my experience) : https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ackupPro&hl=en

3) Open up the app on your device. You should get a Superuser request popup. Tap `Grant`.

Already own TB, so installed, however since phone isn't rooted yet, TB will not work in this process.:confused: So how can I backup the phone before moving forward?

thanks !

Update: Was able to get past this after going back into bootloader mode manually then into fastboot and was able to back up apps, not not partitions (0 bytes) .Made it up to root, now stuck on "more than one device/emulator". It was in fastboot mode when I attempted root. (#10)

LOL...welcome to my self help post. I realized I needed to disable the write protect before getting root. Got this phone unlocked, TWRPed & rooted. MANY THANKS to bkores !!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] mbk.2k3:
So folks, I'll list everything I did in order since I got this phone before posting my question:

1. Bought it second hand, it was bone stock, unrooted, locked bootloader running on B15.

2. I installed TWRP, unlocked bootloader, rooted. Kept the original ROM.

3. I upgraded to Stock B32 via OTA upgrade. This made me lose my root, and seemingly also lost TWRP (?). However bootloader remains unlocked.

4. So current status of my phone is: stock B32, A2017U, unrooted, unlocked bootloader.

So my question:

I'd like to relock my bootloader so I can use Android Pay and download latest version of Netflix. Is it straight forward with this tool or do I need to do some prep work first?

Do I still have TWRP hidden somewhere or is it lost after I OTA upgraded to B32?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Filozof71:
Just flash TWRP once again.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] mbk.2k3:
I don't really care for TWRP though.....

Do I need it in order to relock the bootloader? Would this toolkit not work?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] jnapier10:
Hey people

My Axon screen has gone squiffy and I need to get it back to Axon. However my bootloader is open and im rocking LOS14 , i used this toolkit to unlock which was fantastic.

Are there any issues I should be aware of or a specific sequence to follow? I know there was mention of B19 being a brick issue on some threads.

Many thanks!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Nicz14:
Miflash is not launching when I try to fix brick (option 11), after it says "MiFlash will now be launched. Follow the instructions on the toolkit's screen." nothing happens.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] zolo111:
I'm getting this error message when trying to run Axon7Toolkit: "windows cannot find c:\users\user\appdata\local\Temp\afolder\Toolkit.exe, make sure you typed the name correctly..etc"

I can browse the folder and toolkit.exe is available in that location.

I tried on 2 machines running windows 10 X64, same error message, windows defender already disabled. Any tips?

Thanks!