yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Awesome, i'll sent You the Link to the Folder in One or Two Minuten (Minuten lol) :highfive:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Sleepless Night again! Just managed to get ARCore, ARStickers and so on finally working. W.i.P is the Ambient Service from the Pixels and of course the Audio. Thanks to jigs4wkiller for testing! When You read this Mate, Check the Play Store for this APPs, I can just download and use them out of there on My Axon 7 using My GApps. Would be nice to know if it works also for You...

AWESOME!!! :victory:

Submitted the Thread and the Patch to the XDA Portal the first Time. Hope I'm worthy! :angel:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] alien0101:
Just wanted to understand what is bootstack and can I flash bootstack via TWRP??
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Xzeven:
A Bootstack basically lays out the partitions on the phones ROM. It tells TWRP where it can install parts of Android. After install, it tells your phone where to find Android and how to boot into it.

Each major version of Android usually has different partition and boot requirements.

For the Axon, we can can install the bootstack directly from TWRP. (that's also why you need to do a full shutdown after flashing it. So the bootloader can start correctly and tell TWRP the correct partition and boot layout. )
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Thanks for Your friendly and extended Help, much appreciated! And i love Your Invader Zim Profile Picture :laugh:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Xzeven:
Thanks, always happy to help. And I love your Patch too :highfive:

Together with AEX, I've had the best combination of performance, battery speed, Wifi and even sound (internal and BT) of any ROM/Kernel/Patch combo in the past :good:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Really glad to hear this! Makes Me very proud when People are facing the Details behind the Features! :angel:

Hope You will also enjoy the upcoming Patches. Think i'm going to release a fresh Version after getting the Audio Fixed again :fingers-crossed:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Updated the first Post (Intro)

Added Changelog (Link on Post #3)

Added Screenshots to Dev: DB

Uploaded a new Closed Alpha Test

Stay tuned for more!:cowboy:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] *mj13*:
Hi, the change log shows the .3 version but the download available is still .2, is that correct?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Oh just Me again :silly: You're absolutely right!

18.3 means 3rd Month of 2018. I'm focusing on the first of each Month to release new Versions. Or in other Words 1 Patch all 4 Weeks. That takes the stress a bit away and ensures enough Testing Time.

Like said some Posts before is the next Version coming very soon. I'm actually running a Stable Alpha Release with new Audio Base and it sounds just awesome. The AR Core and AR Sticker Support is just the Cherry on the Top. This is going to be a great Release!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Alright. I fixed the missing Audio Input with the new Audio System. So far so good. Still no Output Audio. That's next!

Think we are good to go with the new Patch as Public Beta after that! Think it will come this Friday, so stay tuned Folks!

Lot of cool new Things to explore and the Audio Quality will be outstanding cause based on pure Oreo! YEHA!

EDIT: Output is also fixed now. More Edits will come with the next Release. Left is Root (Magisk & SuperSU Update). The Snap App Collection makes also still Trouble even after the Changes i did. Dunno why they are not existing on /data/app after flashing. Maybe has anyone a Idea?

EDIT2: Updated the Thread and started the Upload. Time to say Goodnight, and happy flashing!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Xzeven:
Great work thanks. Gonna test it out for the day. :)

Just one tiny request: Could you add the version number to your flash files - just to avoid any mixups? (e.g. SNAPPATCH-18.3.zip / SNAPPATCH-Beta18.3.zip/ etc)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
For me 18.3 is not working on the AospExtended 8.1 (20180225-axon7-Weekly) version, It always get stuck at the boot logo. the older 18.2 patch worked fine.

I tried disabling some of the options and trying different configuration but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Thanks for all work done so far!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Will add a Number later! No Problem :)

Sorry to hear that. I can just say that the first Boot takes longer on this Version. Is that maybe the Problem? It could also be a Encryption or Root Problem. Was Your device encrypted before flashing? Would also help if You Tell Me which Options You've selected (Root Methode for Example)

For Me is AEX just working flawless with the new Patch. Uploaded the same Version i use on My A2017G...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
No device encryption etc, I send the install log soon :)

Here you go:

https://pastebin.com/tRgzBBm7

mount: mounting /dev/block/sda2 on /cache failed: Device or resource busy

Edit 2:

My install order:

- Wipe Cache, System, Internal, Data > Reboot

- Install ROM and afterwards patch (Without GAPPS)

- Still logs are complaining about /cache /data

https://pastebin.com/kaTx5XpB

- TWRP 3.2.1-7 by NFOUND

- Universal B35 O Bootstack
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Thanks for the Log! As far as i can see is on Line 22 and 26 the first Problem which shouldn't be there. It tells Me that Your Device is still handling Operations from a Previous flash. Have You tried to Reboot the Recovery before flashing the Patch like on the Instructions said? I faced that issue a long time ago and was the Reason for the extra Step in the Instructions, but that it causes Bootloops is new to Me. I will take a look again on the Log, maybe can i find anything else.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
It's quite strange to be honnest, I will give it a few more tries and keep creating logs, would you mind sharing the options you select?

Edit: I did a extra reboot to recovery but i'm still not able to boot the system.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
I see You flashed the Kernel. Have You tried it without? That's the only difference i face to my setup. I will download and flash the Patch from Drive again to make sure it hasn't uploaded a deleted Version from My PC. Would be good to get also feedback from Others :fingers-crossed:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Without kernel:

The boot animation stopped again, I wait a bit more but flashing without any gapps should give you a fast boot normally.

Edit: First patreon member for real!

I did some more testing and just to be sure I tried 18.2 once more = System boots

Do you know how I can alteast give you a dmesg (boot log), there must be a difference.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
I'll never forget You! Thanks a lot! :angel:

Just finished the Download some Minutes ago, need the Phone right now but i make a clean flash asap and let You know when i find something! Hope we get that quickly fixed for You! Don't mind about more Logs for now, the Recovery Log was giving the Hint. It seems to be the Data Partition.

Btw. Which TWRP are You using?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
TWRP 3.2.1-7 by NFOUND

What format do you use for the data partition F2FS?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
I'm using EXT4, what are You using? Your Recovery should be fine. Just flashed again using the zip from Google Drive on the 24th 2 AEX Build and it booted quick and fine. I'm searching My Logs next and share My Options with You

Edit: It disappeared. Strange, but another User was also missing his log some days ago. Nevermind, i just changed from the Preset Settings to:

-Kernel Disabled

-Magisk Beta

-Sony Assist Pack

So i guess it isn't a ZIP/Patch Problem. You told Me You are using the right Recovery and Bootstack. Same AEX. That cuts it pretty much to the Filesystem/Partition.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
My data partition is F2FS as TWRP makes that default for android 8+, each time I format DATA it changes it back to F2FS!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
That is strange, can You give it another try with EXT4? I know the Hellskernel is Supporting it, but it seems like something isn't right with /data on Your Device. Like said first could it be a encryption Problem. I remeber Magisk had issues with F2FS on the previous Version. Maybe is it still not fully fixed or it is a new Problem which appears just in combination with special System/Kernel Configs.

A good way to go could be to Change the Filesystem from F2FS to EXT4 followed by a Full Wipe. Reboot Recovery and check the Filesystem again. If it does not stick is it for sure a Recovery Problem which belongs to Nfounds Thread. If not should the Patch just work fine with EXT4. That should be it. Fingers Crossed :fingers-crossed:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Don't know if it's /data the previous snappatch works fine. /ext4 sadly gives the same problem.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Have You tried skipping Root or used SuperSU? I'm really sorry that You still have trouble with it! I would like to get more feedback from Others too to determinate if it's a major Problem or Setup Specific. I can imagine it comes from the Kernel and/or Magisk (Screwing up /data and/or the encryption) but since i haven't seen any Problems with it am i out of knowledge now...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I tried it with as few options as possible so yes also without root, and for the note V18.2 works and I saved the log file from 18.2 here:

https://pastebin.com/k5Mc9WaX
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Raenzen:
After some dirty flashing without success, I tried your version 18.3 with a clean flash. Sadly it makes no difference at all.

A2017G

twrp nfound 3.2.1-5

ext4 + decrypted data

B32 bootstack

wipe via twrp

rom (rr 8.1 nfound 20180225)

no gapps

reboot recovery

snappatch config:

-basic wipe

-system default animation

-snap prop

-top/ bottom

-magisk stable (can't flash snappatch 8.2 and 8.3 without selected root method)

-system default infos

-system default sound pack + all

-system default ui + dpi

-snap system + audio enabled

-no assist pack + no apps

script succeeded: result was [1.00]

twrp

-wipe cache/dalvik

-reboot system

no fluid boot animation

total freeze after 4 minutes of booting

stopped it after 10 minutes

Don't know how to provide a booting log.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
You are having the same issue as me then, lets figure this out :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Raenzen:
Have done a bit further testing:

I can imagine there are many problems with Aroma. I tried another setup with Hellsgate kernel enabled. While flashing gapps the script cancelled and returned back to twrp on it's own. I flashed Hellsgate separately and snappatch flashes fine again with disabled kernel option. In the end it doesn't boot either. So I have to select hellsgate kernel disabled and magisk stable enabled, otherwise snappatch doesn't even flash. If I don't select Magisk to be flashed, the script freezes most times already while patching the build.prop.

Right now I'm back to 18.2.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I tried all kinds of stuff but it indeed never boots, the boot animation keeps lagging etc until it freezes after few min.

Edit: OpenGapps provides 8.1 gapps now :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Well, If You read the Instructions and the Hints within the Patch will You know why it freezes. TWRP is having Issues with AROMA when the Device gets hot. The Patch flashs always just fine even with Freezed Display. The Open GApps Scripts exits from Time to Time. That does also Happen on the Official non AROMA GApps. Just start another flash and it passes. Abouf the Bootloop...

I made the Patch with AROMA to let People choose what to flash. I don't want to force anyone to anything when there are alternatives available. Same for Problems. The smartest moove would be for now to go without Hellsgate. It looks like that it haves Problem with the Snap Magisk. Also a way could be to go with SuperSU for now when You prefer the Kernel. I'm not sure but have You Guys ever disabled FRP? I did this after Updating My Bootstack to Oreo and like said is everything working fine Here...

Still waiting for more Feedback to figure Out l what exactly the Problem is. :angel:

Edit: Pretty sure this works for everyone for now;

-Full Wipe

-Flash ROM

-Latest Hellsgate

-Latest Magisk

-Reboot to Recovery (To End Operations and set Changes)

-Flash Patch (Without Root or Kernel)

-Profit

Edit2: I will record a Video and Upload it to YouTube. Maybe does it Help more as My broken english here...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] achilles912:
After install 18.3 i getting error "inside error. contact with provider of rom". I tired fresh install without patch and error is gone.

From options i checked only audio
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
That's normal, no Worries! It has something to do with the Device Protection Services i just enabled. It says You should Contact Your OEM, which would be Sony in this Case. At least has it booted. So besides the Audio System, what have You used too? Magisk? Kernel? After 2 People have issues Booting would that be interesting to know...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I'm going to create a backup of my current working nice stable system and then test it out, but I still have my doubts :( are you also on the latest TWRP from nfound?

Edit: Tried the steps you provided and same issue, no fluid boot animation and freezes after a while. Is there anything I can do more to troubleshoot this?|

Edit 2: Flash System > Flash kernel > Flash root > Reboot to system (Succes) > Reboot to recovery > Flash patch > Reboot to system (Succes) > Message popups: "A vendor image mismatch has been detected, typically this means your vendor image is out of date. Please ensure your vendor image matches OPM1.171019.011" > Reboot > Clear Cache + Data boot again > and it freezes at boot again :)

Edit 3: Few seconds after the vendor image message android freezes.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Thanks for further Testing! What i really Wonder about is why it says that the Vendor Image isn't ok. We are not using Images, Vendor is placed under /system/Vendor. I push files with the Patch in it but i'll guess this is a new Oreo Message which comes from changing Vendor Files after Android has already started. It shouldn't be the Problem.

I just have 2 doubts left after checking the Patch over an over again. First, like said already: Magisk/Kernel/Storage Issues OR the latest build.prop Changes are causing the Bootloop. That should be easy to Check Out by excluding the matching Options in AROMA which are;

-Prop Injection = Custom (Which searchs for the prop File on the internal storage instead of using the Internal

Patch One. No File placed = No Changes)

-Root / Magisk = Disabled (Or SuperSU. Since Magisk could screw Up the Storage in theory)

The Other Thing is where this comes from. Im guessing Not everyone has this Problem. Otherwise would it not Work for Me and the Thread would be filled with sad People having the same Issues

To clear Out what could be different on My Device:

-Bootstack B35 from Nfound (AEX Thread)

-Twrp from Nfound (The Custom One)

-Disabled FRP (Factory Rest Protection)

-Formatted Data (Not just wiped)

-Using EXT4 on all Partitions (Except Userdata. I can confirm F2FS isn't the Bad Boy)

-Used the AEX Oreo from the 24th of the last Month

-Used Stock Kernel and Hells (Both working Here with Magisk)

I Made also a Video but the File was corrupted after saving it (Note 4 RR). Hope i can manage to make a Video later today which gets saved. I think You flash it right but maybe is there a difference in My Steps which we Miss Here...

Such Problems never happend before, sorry again for that! I'm really looking forward to solve them!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fabro91:
I followed the procedure and it works but I had some forced closed of Google apps.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] willybarca:
How could i uninstall the patch?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I send you some logs and it seems that android is doing some signature checks to the modified added vendor files, I added the snap.prop from 18.3 to 18.2 and flashed and the system boots just fine. System wise 18.3 is a big step forward if I check what it adds to the system. I don't know why it works for some and why it doesn't work for me and the other person and of-course 18.2 works just fine. 18.3 works as well after I boot the system without the patch and patch it afterwards but after a few seconds the phone freezes. So there must be something in the patch that is causing it for me and perhaps a few others!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Sure it were the Google Apps? Only FC's we should currently have are with the SONY Apps. More Infos would be great!

Wipe and flash the ROM again!? :rolleyes:

I'm still searching on them. Besides denied access to sda9 which is the data Partition is there nothing strange on this Logs. I'm 99% sure it is Your Encryption. Without the Patch is Your OS using the defualt first Boot Flags, with the Patch is this changed, which seems to fail. This isn't a Patch Issue, that is caused by a screwed up data Partition. Only Solution is to Format Data, think i said this before but i'm not sure if You really did this... I can imagine this is the only Difference between My Device Your Devices. Sad no one is giving Feedback to prove that, pretty sure a lot of People are running 18.3 right now...

Attached a Screenshot, Video is also incoming...

EDIT: [MENTION=1401527]fabro91[/MENTION] got it also running, so what does this mean!? :rolleyes: Maybe am i on the wrong Rails... Wish i could get Your Devices in My Hand :(
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
In all my testing so far I always fully formatted the data partition, even switched it a few times to ext4 and f2fs. I have a few years experience with TWRP :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
I'm really out of knowledge what it else could be. The are no striking Events in the Logs, and it can't be possible that it Works on One Axon 7 but not on the Other. There is only One major Difference in the Axon 7's, and this are the Force Touch 128/6Gb Models, compared to the Standard 64/4Gb Versions. But even that can't be the Point since we are using unified Builds A2017X...

Edit: Please don't think i mean You do anything wrong! I am glad that You're that active with helping Me to find the Issue, but we have to check up a List of Things to be sure (Even if it sounds Noobish).

So even not flashing the Kernel and/or Magisk hasn't helped? When it's not that and not the Prop is there not much left..
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
What about watching me doing it? I can setup a live-stream or something this will make things easy!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Edited My Post. Sorry when the Communication feels a bit tough, wish i could explain Myself better in English... :angel:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Edited My previous Post. Sorry when the Communication feels a bit tough, wish i could explain Myself better in English... :angel:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I can talk german, do you have Discord? I'm happy to invite you for a small chat and a VIP live-stream of my cool Axon 7!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fabro91:
I haven't formatted data, just wiped.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
I don't have Discord, but it could help when Your German is better as My English :laugh: A Video Call would be a great Way to see what Your Device does, but i'm not sure if this Helps more as logs...

Have You ever used the "EDL Tool" for the Axon 7? (The Batch File Tool)

I would at least give it a try when You have the Time, possible that it fixes it for You if You haven't done it before. I added this step now also to the Instructions :fingers-crossed:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Hi Miustone, Yes I use EDL Flash Tool quite often to flash recovery etc. I just used EDL + MIflash to go back to 7.1.1 just for testing etc and I don't encounter any issues using the device and or stock recovery:rolleyes:

And I tried it yesterday , I flashed the device back to stock and then builded my way back to Android 8, Installed TWRP by nfound, His universal B32 latest bootloader etc but encountered the same issue again after installing your latest patch on LOS 15.1 and or RR-O-v6.0.0-20180225-axon7-Weekly. The latest build.prop (18.3) is also the reason I get that vendor message each boot.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Glad You're aware of it... Have You also disabled FRP with this Tool?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Disabling the FRP is the only thing I didn't do yet!

Edit: Now I did testing again!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Fingers Crossed. It

could

absolutely be a Reason for Mailfunctions :fingers-crossed: And it is one of the only differences of our Devices like it seems...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
I wish I had better news, sadly still not booting.:rolleyes:

Tip: I would remove the OpenGAPPS from the patch or add micro, nano etc let us choose what gapps we wan't but adding more would make the patch so big in size:(

Okay so 18.2 works even ON LOS 15.1 by nfound there was one person already with the same issue and so far no one else has reported anything of a not working system, so I hope someone will report there experiences soon.

The sad thing is as long as I can't get it to work there is a big change I can't test anything more after version 18.2 as for now I fear al upcoming patches will make my device un-bootable. If you have any more suggestions or idea's let me know.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] achilles912:
Where I can find B35 by NFound? I have G version.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Here it is:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820558
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fabro91:
Ok i'll try and tell you
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] achilles912:
It is A2017X_BootStack_B32_O but you talking about B35 by NFound and I just asking ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TerrorToetje:
Sorry that was my typo mistake it's indeed B32 :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Miustone:
Alright, after reading the Posts and the Logs again can i point it out to 3 last Things. /snap/system OR /snap/root/busybox OR /snap/root/initd

If You guys could remove them one by one (Before flashing, clean wipe each time) should it boot at the end. That are the last 3 Parts which are flashed by default and which could cause the Strange Issues. I will fix this asap when we face what it is! Sad i can't replicate the Issue... I'm counting on You!

[MENTION=6205005]TerrorToetje[/MENTION]: Numbers everywhere on this Forums. Can happen ^^