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[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Hi. Been waiting a while to post this, and playing around based on what I see, but I the last change I made to my phone hasn't worked out too well and I don't think I have enough of a grip on the process. I am an ex-computer 3rd level tech support so I have reasonable skills around computers etc.

I bought an Axon 7 (A2017G) in Germany but it got flooded one day when it went down the toilet pan, literally. So I replaced it with a 128 Gb model from China, not really thinking about the software versions. Of course it came with A2017, and more importantly, no ability got OTA upgrades from Android 6.

So recently I've been having some battery life issues so I've changed the battery.

Following guides here, I've managed to get it onto a newer A2017 version and it has taken an OTA upgrade to Android 7. The build number is B13. The boot loader is still unlocked. But it's not very stable and Google Play service has now stopped, and I can't be doing with the unreliability. And tbh although it worked, I can't remember exactly which guide or what steps I followed to do it.

So I want to put it onto a stock G version, which I think seems to be possible, based on stuff I've read here. I don't think I need root going forwards (once this is done) and I'm looking for the simplest method. Unfortunately, due to the length of time it's been live, this forum really is information-overload and I've been reading for two days now and made loads of notes but I'm not really very clear about what I need to do.

I'm quite happy to find and read the right guides but would be really grateful if someone could take a few minutes to just tell me exactly which bits are essential to be upgraded and what steps I do need to follow. If I am confused I can come back with any queries.

I'd be happy to root the phone if it's felt that is a really useful thing but I'm not really a "power user" and I'm OK with standard.

Also I'm assuming any upgrade would receive any future Android releases OTA (if there are any for this phone), but if not that's not too vital.

Thanks in advance...

Geoff
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
But regarding your situation: You have an A2017 with A2017G firmware, right? Can you tell us your firmware version?

Would you be fine with Chinese firmware (MiFavor 5.2, B17) or prefer stock+ (G B01/B02, U B12)?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Thanks for the quick response, really appreciated.

The firmware is still A2017 version AFAIK, but I don't know where to check. If I go to the boot loader screen it says ZTE/P996A03_N/ailsa_ii and on the next line 7.1.1/NMF26V/20170912.013327

I'm thinking I'd do the change from A2017 to A2017G to get round the annoying junk which came with the Chinese version, and also avoid the Google Play Services problem I came across. It may not be do-able but I thought I'd read it was.

I guess in addition to telling me the steps, telling me exactly which file versions to use would help a lot. I promise to keep notes! :)

I don't mind which firmware, so long as it works reliably and so long as I can preferably put a G version on it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
of course it's doable, the thing is that you'll need to unlock the bootloader in order to.

If you had trouble with Play Services then it's most probably on chinese firmware, finding out would be as easy as going to Settings, then About phone
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
The boot loader is still unlocked from when I managed to do the previous upgrade. That took me quite some hours, and it was more by luck than judgement that I got a result. This time I want to better understand what I'm doing.

Not sure what I'm looking at for the firmware, isn't it the versions I quoted above? But the menus (mostly) are in Chinese at start up, and I had to load Google Play and Play Services from the ZTEYR store so I'm pretty sure it is on Chinese firmware.

So if it is, do I just need to upgrade the firmware then the ROM (is that the terminology?). If so which versions would I use?

Ta

Geoff

EDIT I missed the kernel version - which is 3.18.31
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
OK so I've spent more time reading. I'm coming to the conclusion that I don't need TWRP and I don't need to update my Chinese bootloader, does that sound about right?

Is it right that all I need to do is

- find a G firmware zip file <<< may have incorrect terminology here, would appreciate a pointer to a valid download as I have many but not sure they are the right type of file

- put it on an SD card named as update.zip

- boot into recovery mode

- choose "apply update from SD card"

And, assuming I have used a stock version, will it then update to the latest version (hopefully Oreo) once it's started?

Do I need to do any formats or wipes anywhere in the process? I already have a backup of my stuff, done with AXON7Toolkit.

And can you recommend a version of firmware to go to, or does it not really matter as it'll update itself anyway?

UPDATE: MiFavor UI is v5.0
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
OK, so there is no real short easy answer to this.

I've used the updates from ZTE since I've had the phone until I soft bricked it.

Zte offer updates similar to this.

Eg: B06 to B08 or B08 to B09 and B09 to B12

The update has to be done in stages.

Some updates you can copy to the internal SD card then go settings > system > update, your phone should detect the updates and tap install.

Some Zip files can be done the same way after changing the file name to update.zip or Ota.zip depending on the instructions.

Some zip files have the update within the Zip so it needs to be extracted.

Make sure you have the correct version software and correct version for your phone.

After the update is done all the data etc will be still in place unless you reset your phone.

All I can say is research, research, research.

Btw if your bootloader is unlocked some updates will fail.

I hope this helps :)

PS: you can use the method you described as well, just follow the instructions carefully.

In most cases there is no need to wipe or format unless you are using a custom ROM etc.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Excellent, thanks.

Going back a post or two - I re-installed Google Play services but still have problems. Before a reboot it appears in the list of apps, and Play opens, but the sidebar comes straight in and behind there is a message "Error while retrieving information from server [RH-01]" . After a reboot it is no longer in the list of Apps (even when expanded to include System apps), and Play just opens and closes real quick.

So I found a thread which led me look in Settings in Play Store at the Play Protect Certification, which says the device is not certified. So I downloaded the related app and ran it, which gave me a code which I put in web page then entered the stuff into my phone but still no joy. I suspect this is causing the Play problem and I think it'd be due to trying to use Google product on a Chinese firmware (again I'm not sure my terminology is right - I mean whatever the software is which throws up the initial boot screen).

So I think I need to get off the Chinese firmware at the same time as going to a G version, and I'm even less clear on how to replace the firmware than the rest of the process - what files and how it's done.

Going back to the more recent post (Syberclone), as I have already wiped my phone I'm not concerned about keeping data. I understand about doing this is steps - I hadn't thought of doing it that way but it seems very sensible.

I found a post by Raystef66 with loads of links to software - including A2017X_B15_Universal_Bootloader.zip. Does this replace the Chinese firmware and would it work with all zipfiles? How would I apply it? (I was using Axon7ToolKit the other day and that looks quite impressive).

I am still confused over the different types of files and the naming conventions but it's slowly making more sense. Appreciate all advice.

Thanks

Geoff
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
Personally I use Edl packages much easier imo.

I use Miflash or Edl tool by [MENTION=6330152]djkuz[/MENTION]

I have a bad flash help page that explains the process.

The bootstacks etc are mainly for custom ROMs, if you are just looking a factory firmware, Edl's are much easier to install without worrying about bootstacks, twrp etc.

My last Edl update was from Nougat (Chinese Rom)

To Oreo A2017G I had to factory reset after the install though.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Thatnks. Today I've done a fwe more hours reading, literally. This is taking all my time!!

Anyway I decided to follow your advice and found a full EDL of Oreo, which I applied. (ZTE_A2017V3.0.0B17) and the phone is still working, and I've not lost my apps.

However I still have the problem that Play Services won't run. I've upgraded it, followed a few troubleshooting guides, used different versions ( - should I be using the 64 bit one??) but still no joy. If I could only get that going I'd stick with the Chinese firmware. It is looking to me like it can't sync, though whether that's a cause or an outcome I'm not sure. Not unexpectedly, a number of apps will not run as a result.

I haven't done a factory reset yet, I thought I'd ask here first to see if that is likely to fix it or whether anyone has any better ideas.

Despite the time this is taking I'm enjoying learning and am grateful to you all for the responses.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
The play store link "device not certified" will happen when you change a ROM from its original.

So I have an A2017G, when I run any other ROM it will show "device not certified" because the link between the phone and the software isnt in sync.

When I was running the beta Oreo from the Chinese my device always had this issue and NFC does not either usually.

There is a play store app version which will work as it should however the certified is still a problem without a work around.

When I installed the G version Oreo to my device the certification is back.

I'm miss some of the Chinese ROM animations tho.

Anyway I hope this helps :)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
I am using an A2017 ROM on an A2017. I've not changed anything else. Maybe I need to update the boot stuff (firmware?).

What I'm seeing is that Play Services always needs to be manually enabled, and seems to drop out and require re-installation sometimes. So I have an apk on my internal memory for quick access.

I'm not sure that the "device not certified" is a cause or effect really.

So I have an apk on my internal memory for quick access. It's the latest non-beta 64bit version for Android 8 - should I try a specific one, e.g. is there likely to be a specific one which matches the ROM? (An older non 64 bit one seemed to give much the same problem)

I'd put up with the problem except I can't run some Google stuff at all (Play Store for instance), and some other stuff is compromised (e.g. I can't get into Waze on my usual ID, I'm guessing Play Services plays a part in authorizing). And I can't install some stuff I'd like.

And I'd still be interested to know which bits require upgrade to go to a G version, if it is do-able and would run trouble free.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
There was a play store app that worked on most ROMs.

You are on Oreo now yes?

There was a link on one of the Android pie ROMs that I used, it worked fine.

If you are still having issues you can use an app called Yalp that works like the play store.

I've used it on custom ROMs when the play store app refuses to work.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Yes, Oreo now.

I've put YALP on and that looks pretty good. I now seem to have most things working, and those that aren't I can probably live without.

I use a network tool called FING which reports my phone details, and I think it's incorrect but it's saying in one place it's a A2017U which I don't think is right. But now I am more comfortable with EDL and stuff I'm going to continue to fix this properly but the urgency is now not there. I was thinking if I couldn't fix this I might have to buy a new phone on black Friday!! So thanks for your help.

I'm still not really quite sure why I get Chinese characters at start up and what files I need to change to out a G firmware on, if that is what is wrong, and if it's do-able. I think if I knew how to do that then I could put on a G firmware and matching ROM and I'd be in business!!

The same page offered me F-DROID which seems to offer a whole load of different free apps. Maybe they don't have ads? Anyway I'll have a look.

Anyway, again - thanks!! :)

Geoff
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
Geoff I'm glad I could help :)

I was running the Chinese Oreo on my phone and after selecting English in setting some parts of the ROM were still in Chinese, even some notifications.

I converted to the A2017G Oreo update when it was released.

I miss some of the features in the Chinese ROM tho.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
So... without wishing to prolong this... your phone was Chinese (as mine was) and you are now running a Global version and all you upgraded was the ROM? And are you able to use the Play Store and you don't have any issues running apps I - and can you run, say, Google Maps?). Is your bootloader still unlocked and if so is the menu at boot time still in Chinese?

Or have you upgraded something other than the ROM?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
I actually have an Axon 7 A2017G here in Australia.

I soft bricked it when I accidentally made a mistake flashing a ROM.

I searched for a suitable stock firmware but I could only flash the Chinese Oreo Beta. It had to be modified to run on my device until the Oreo package for my A2017G had been uploaded.

I've now running the proper software for this phone.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
Thanks.

Another couple of hours and I have made a Major breakthrough! I went back over all my notes and checked what i'd done and one thing I hadn't remembered doing was setting the Pay Store to Autorun. So using the Mi-Assistant I have done this, and most of the stuff which wasn't working now is. I am still working on why OK Google won't work, but the list of things I might have to live without is now quite short!! :) The one major benefit is that my battery life seems to be greatly increased. Boot time is also much quicker which is a bonus but not critical.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
Nice, yes battery life is improved, actually the Chinese Oreo Beta has a better battery life than my current Oreo.

I could get up to 4 days out of the Chinese ROM, my current ROM can manage just over 3 days at best.

I have battery saver mode on but not ultra battery saver.

I hope this has been a good learning experience for you?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] GeoffUK:
"I hope this has been a good learning experience for you?"

For sure it has. Back in the days when I was 3rd level computer techie, the best learning came from other experts and from being thrown in the deep end, rather than what they taught you in the classroom!
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Syberclone:
It certainly has, everyday is a learning experience.

I've been into computers and smart phones for a few years now, I'd never call myself an expert tho.

Some people are surprised by the knowledge I have but there is a lot more people in the world way clueier than I am.

I normally beta test software on PCs and phones before the general public get it.

Anyway I enjoy helping others, its good to share the knowledge for future generations.

:)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] karidiprashanth:
you can use the below method to fix the google apps crash fix.

Remove your google account from settings-> accounts

Disable and clear all the cache and data for all google apps(settings-> apps->show system apps)

Restart the phone(make sure playstore is disabled not uninstalled. if you get only uninstall option, then you can just clear the space)

Go to settings and enable all the google related apps ( show system apps)

add google account -> settings-> accounts

it should work now. if not repeat the steps carefully
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] disflipissofresh:
does anybody have the sedna radio for htc nike? because i was crusing through some thread and i read that sedna radio work, but cant find it! help:(
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development] Valvarin:
...

Why do u want to have the Sedna Radio Rom?

This is only for testings at the Moment, not for the puplic.

But u can use this Radio... look for the full rom in the Kaiser

Thread... extract it from a Sedna Full Rom. Mod it to Niki

and u have it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jaime albino:
Hello guys i'm trying to find a Custom rom for my ZU C6843, it's really difficult to find a good rom for this version because it's a Brazilian model, but i hope to find one because my current rom is crapy, it slows down the phone and it's almost impossible to use it when it gets hot, i already checked it out and it's not a hardware problem, i would like to know the difference between this model and the others, and if i can flash others model's rom, like 6833's or 6802's rom, thank you for your time.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] mona356:
I feel like my fingerprint unlock got slower ...i was using latest MIUI...I like stock Android and some customization...but after flashing PE Pie version it is too slow on unlocking while screen is off...

Any solution for it yet or is it normal for Pie roms?:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayush Sharma4275:
Can anyone port pie rom for Micromax e481...

If yes then plz port a pie room for my device.....

Plz.... I really need it.....
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Gourcuff14:
Hello. I have a MXQPRO which has a rockchip in it, a RK3228A. I have lifted the mobo and heatsink to check but cannot see an image attachment on here :( Is anyone please able to help me root this box. It's currently running out the box fimware, 7.1 android. It's a bare minimal box with 1GB ram and 8GB storage. I'm wondering if I can do anything fancy with it. I'd like it rooted, TWRP possibly and another faster, possibly better ROM on it. I see https://www.atvxperience.com but don't know if it's something it can run. The computer I'm using is running Windows 10. Thank you x :)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] KevMetal:
It comes prerooted . Just install any root apk and you will see root works ..just install supersu from Playstore but if you do that Netflix apk will stop working ...there is no custom firmware so pointless to flash twrp
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Gourcuff14:
Hello KevMetal the device says root undetected when opening SuperSU. I tried Magisk manager too but that was showing the zip as not being installed even after I tried to manually patch the latest 17.3 on the site. Can I do anything with this box? It is bare minimum resources but its still not bad and could be even better with a better ROM possibly. I have booted into recovery via the pinhole reset button at boot but nothing goes through I only saw joy at the clear cache option. The atv link I posted above says the latest build supports rockchips can I get on that ROM ? Thanks x :)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] KevMetal:
install mix explorer file manager ..open it and open "root' section ..you will see a pop screen with strange Chinese lettering ( THAT IS SU PROMPT) figure out which side is "yes' and any other apk like sd maid ( to boost & manage device) ..in mixplorer you can modify "system" like deleting bloat etc ...

magisk is impossible because boot.img is rooted from factory ..so patched ...so no magisk ...i was able to flash an old twrp for Rockchip3229 via flashfire but it's pointless cos it breaks Netflix and we have no custom rom

there is NO the cool Amlogic based roms in atv link will run on our crappy Rockchip based boxes ...I have the 2GB + 8GB Rockchip RK3229 ...So I guess a little bettrr than yours ...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Gourcuff14:
Hello KevMetal. I installed MiXplorer 6.29.20. I did not receive a prompt message when clicking on root it just showed me the section with many files within. Can I install root required apps? I haven't tried SD maid yet.

:( twrp is such an easy tool. Thank you for the explanation. I did try obtain files via seller or sellers but not many can help. One did send over links for RK3229.

1,firmware flash tools and drivers on Windows .

link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bU_K2I1AIPoJO6kqBPENLAC8wXTxWDEk

2, firmware of mxqpro rk3229 1+8

link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ACOUGb1XlNTgRtOAaxEDdAIfME6fPoxC

The box is running 7.1 out the box like I said above. Is that any better? Or is it same stock image. I'm confused I would have liked to try different ROMs :( atv looks good.

Is there anything I could do to this box? By the way thank you for your help I didn't think I would get much of a response having searched google and got pretty much nothing :( x
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] KevMetal:
np problem . but i explained to you . the soc ( system on chip ) is the processor . we have the cheapest, less common , 0 developer chip ..ROckchip ( budget Chinese)

of course the ATV looks great but it is a custom but made for an Amlogic chip ...being able to port that to our device would be like saying you are waiting someone to put ios from apple on your Huawei ...just not gonna happen

if mixplorer is opening root and you can see files there and select or copy or paste there YOU HAVE ROOT ..ROOT=access to root filesystem

i will check the firmware but if it is links from manufacturer it is probably just stock in case you need to restore ....so the same but i will look

*i just looked __its the same as stock__it is just in case you need to factory restore your box cos it won't boot so its pointless

just install any apks you want by copy pasting them direct into /system/priv-app folder and delete the ones you don't need to boost your system ..sd maid is great for cleaning you cache and optimising system but you can forget getting something on the level of atv but at least you can delete the Chinese apks or sysyem apks bloat using mixplorer

just focus your attention on getting kodi running well and just leave twrp cos it won't be useful to you .......i mean what do you wanna do with it ? why is it so useful for a tv box ...i will sesrch for the twrp recovery.img i flashed but remember after flashing it and updating "root" supersu your netflix apk won't work anymore so is it really worth it ? for what just to backup up to sd ? personally i would just focus on making box boot direct to kodi ...remove all bloat .with mix root exploree..load kodi to max with plugins and that's the best you gonna get

you are one of 10 guys with this box and nobody will develop custom roms for it .:p sorry bro

---------- Post added at 11:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 PM ----------

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rk3288-devices

look here for recovery or to boot linux from sd card ...but again what will you gain ?

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rk3288-devices/17987-new-3288-ez-root-tool

but you better make DAMN sure you have Rockchip3228 & not 3229 .....

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rockchip-based-tv-players/rk3229-devices

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=723460&st=100