[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Victor13f:
Official Oreo has finally been leaked thanks to [MENTION=5492451]NFound[/MENTION] and since I've been extensively testing it this thread will be to teach you how to install it and to tell you what works and what doesn't.

Special THANK YOU to [MENTION=5492451]NFound[/MENTION], [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION], [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION], [MENTION=319057]Oki[/MENTION], [MENTION=5564873]WesTD[/MENTION] and to everyone else who has helped with the development of the Axon 7 and with this thread​

How to unlock the bootloader?

Follow this guide https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-easily-t3704595 by [MENTION=249968]WestTD[/MENTION]

Unlocked bootloader message removal:

Have not found a working method yet.

Always backup your intSD before flashing ROMs and other TWRPs (Recoveries)​

Stock user, need to install TWRP?

Flash TWRP 3.2.1-0 https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673791459329066789 by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

If you already have TWRP installed, any version will do since the ROM will replace it with TWRP 3.2.1-6 after installation.

Installation:

Download: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818222786056032764 (I hope this is allowed now, please forgive me if the links is still not allowed by XDA)

Move the .ZIP into your internal memory as you would by moving any other file into your phone through USB.

Boot into TWRP: adb reboot recovery or by turning the phone off and pressing VolUp+Power

Do a full backup!

Wipe to perform a clean install. Recommended.

Press Install

Select the .ZIP

Install with TWRP only! During installation it will be asked which modem you want to install. In my case this was the A2017G but that might not be yours. Please select correctly.

Wipe Cache and Dalvik Do not reboot yet if you want to root.

Rooting Download and install Magisk V16.4 or V16.0 exactly as you just installed the ROM.

Flash the safetynet fix linked below.

Wipe Cache and Dalvik

Reboot

Edit: Changing partitions to ext4 might be necessary for some non-stock users on f2fs.. Still updating

What's not working and how to fix it:

Magisk doesn't pass Safetynet? (ctsProfile: False). Download and flash https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207489292 Thank you [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

Google play store shows as uncertified? The .ZIP above from [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] fixes this as well. Your device is now certified.

How do I disable force encryption? Go to post #63 by [MENTION=3044858]DrakenFX[/MENTION]

Bad battery life? Flash Jojoc V2.1 or V3.1 module within Magisk or via TWRP V3.2 : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754476535 V2.1 : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820457 by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

AdAway cannot install hosts file: Open Magisk -> Settings and select Systemless hosts.

Daydream is not working? Check post #23 B12 Thread by [MENTION=3756725]kountry83[/MENTION] Download: Daydream.zip

How do I enable or disable the Navigation bar?: Check thread [A2017G][TWRP-ZIP]NAVIGATION BAR Enabler/Disabler by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] or Direct Link download for aroma installer

How do I remove the carrier label and center the clock on the status bar? Check thread [PATCH][A2017X V1.3.0B01] Remove Carrier & Center Clock by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] Download: A2017X_V1.3.0B01_carrier&clock

Remove carrier label only: Check post #342 by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] Download: A2017X_V1.3.0B01_carrierremover

Need modems, boot or bootstack? Download below by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

Modems:

ZTE_A2017X_Oreo_V1.30B01_Gmodem

ZTE_A2017X_Oreo_V1.30B01_Umodem

ZTE_A2017X_Oreo_V1.30B01_CNmodem

Boot:

A2017X-O_beta-B01-boot

Bootstack: twrp 3.2.1.6 included

ZTE_A2017X_V1.3.0B01_OREO_BootStack_twrp3216

What's working:

Pretty much everything other than what I wrote above it seems. The ROM is very fast and stable, my phone feels considerably snappier than it did on stock Nougat and there doesn't seem to be many bugs at all. Only thing I've noticed is the battery life doesn't seem to be great but that could just be some installed apps or my phone. Fixed by Jojoc V3.2 by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]. Link above.

Testing Camera...

Working HDR+ Patch by [MENTION=5492451]NFound[/MENTION]: : HDR+ for v1.3.0 B01

GCAM: GCAM

Flashed an older version of that HDR+ Patch by [MENTION=5492451]NFound[/MENTION] and does your Magisk not pass the safetynet anymore? Flash this safetynet fix by [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]: A2017X-V1.30B01_safetynet_fix_HDR

Dual Sims: Fully working

I'll continue updating the thread according to your feedback and my testing.