yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
NEW OTA BUILD IS READY :cowboy:

crDroidAndroid-9.0-20190910-axon7-v5.8

If you're running crDroid you should be notified or you can go into crDroid about settings to download the latest....

changelog :

- Initial crDroid 5.8 release

- sec. patches 2019.09.05

- Improved network signal

- Completely rebase code

- Updated Launcher

- Fixed some Launcher issues

- Updated screen recorder

- Updated translations

https://crdroid.net/axon7​
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Gachmuret:
There are over the air updates now for crDroid? Great news!

Thx [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] , time has come for me to move on from your ViperOS to this one of yours :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] fleity:
great rom, feels really good so far

I have one issue though I tried switching back / recents using your Soft key reverse switch (twrp and magisk) because I actually would like to have back on the left side but it didn't work (although the twrp aroma installer offered it as second option?)

Is there another switch I have to set in the rom in order to switch softkeys? [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

---

I read through your post and what the change needed to be made and ended up editing the kl file myself through adb. I had to do it in recovery mode though which felt weird, but worked in the end.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] leo22498:
You need to mount vendor and system before flash
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TorqueSsS:
Or who knows, maybe we'll get a Q ROM someday?

On this topic, any news on any possible Q release? Or is it technically not worth it, given how few A7s are in circulation?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] LDL707:
Just installed it and everything seems to be working, except connecting it to my computer via USB.

I can access it via ADB, but I can't see it on Windows Explorer.

Windows reports that the driver isn't working correctly. I've tried reinstalling, and it doesn't help.

Any ideas?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] crazyazz:
Did you try manually choosing the MTB USB device driver? I have to do this. Then windows detects as AXON 7
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bluenote73:
My favorite Bluetooth earpiece on stock varied volume separately from the phone. But now the volumes are linked. Does anyone know how to change this please?

Edit: this setting is called absolute volume and it's in developer options
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] LDL707:
I did and it didn't work.

Strangely, when I added the pixelarity module for Magisk, it seems to fixed the problem. Windows sees it (although it thinks it's a Pixel).

Does anybody know if the full disk encryption is working?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] ThEmAnDaNgAmEn:
unlock bootloader

hi im new on this, can anyone point me the right direction to unlock the bootloader for my axon 7 2017u, in on 7.1.1 b35, i never change anything so it would be the first time, i want to try these rom so i can give a second life for my phone
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] BaamAlex:
Try this.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108

After unlocking the bootloader you should create a vendor partition on your device. It is required for this rom.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] deads2323:
Poderiam me informar porque não tô conseguindo enviar SMS? Alguém está com o mesmo problema?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] theredbobcat:
Automatic Power On/Off

This is the only feature I miss from the stock ROM that hasn't been included. Has anyone figured out how to get it on crDroid? I can implement the automatic shutdown with a few automation apps/modules but nothing I've found can replicate the automated boot at a specific time.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] runninghamster:
I don't believe this feature exists on any custom ROM.

You can probably set up Tasker to do this, but if you want it integrated into the system, only the stock rom can give you that functionality.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sasori2020:
I am facing exact the same issue.

could you let knoe how to have it fixed?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
There is a bug with this rom, it is unable to use wifi when the SSID is hidden.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Pastinakel:
I can connect to hidden ssid with this rom
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
I had to revert to Lineage 15.1 for hidden ssid wifi to work, seems all the custom roms after it give me the issue. I will wait for Lineage 17.1 to mature since this phone is now a backup since I upgraded to the s20+ for 5g.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bluenote73:
I have two little annoyances I would like to fix, maybe somebody else has encountered these?

Almost every time I leave the phone on charge overnight, it's frozen in the morning, red charging light stays on even when it's unplugged. I have to hard-reset.

Other one is, often, launching some from a notification (happened w/google photos this morning) launches a black screen. I can task-switch and it shows the window title but inside is all black. If I then go and launch google photos from the app drawer, it still comes up blank black. I have to kill the app then launch again.

Any suggestions?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
NEW CRDROID BUILD 2020.06.17

Download on SourceForge crDroidAndroid-9.0-20200617-axon7-v5.12

Since my work on MI9 and Axon7 Q, except possible releases on sec. updates, no more request-builds will be made for axon7 crDroid :eek:

changelog :

====================

17-06-2020

====================

- Updated Sec.Patches June 2020

NOTE : still for some reason on a clean flash homescreen apps can being modified. Though Dirty flash will leave your homescreen apps untouched
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] p221t:
to connect the hidden wifi network you have to allow this in the settings: Add network - Advanced options - Hidden network - "Yes"
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] p221t:
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[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TorqueSsS:
[MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION]

Did you remove the vertical recents style in this build? Or maybe it bugged?

I've flashed it twice yesterday for some audio tests and once cleanly today and noticed it's missing. Swapping between Quickstep and AOSP( rebooting afterwards ofc) in crDroid's settings does basically nothing, it defaults to the AOSP style I guess.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] p221t:
there is no bug with Quick Step recents on 20200617 build. It is working for me and it is switchable to AOSP style in crDroid settings
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TorqueSsS:
Well, then there might be something wrong with my device.

I am trying to pinpoint what though. The ROM was installed using TWRP 3.2.1-8 Nfound, Universal Bootstack v2, gapps stock from yesterday. Phone has been (afaik) completely wiped. I have one concern though.

Every ROM guide prompts to wipe cache, system, vendor & data to ensure no shenanigans.

I've never seen a vendor option in TWRP's menu, but since I used OKI's tool to split a 512MB vendor partition at the end of the "SYSTEM" partition, I always thought that wiping the system partition also wipes the vendor. Is this true or have I been

But seeing as the phone became more and more unstable the more flashes I've done, I can't help but wonder if there's something that remains unwiped and is getting dirty flashed over causing some issues.

Today for example, besides the "Recents" issue I also get an unending "Camera has stopped" pop up, although the app works if I open it. I get the notification even after a reboot and it's just popping up constantly.

Any ideas of what could cause this?

I'm thinking either pure bad luck or some corrupted zips on the SD card. I'll download fresh copies see how that goes, but in the meantime I'd appreciate some guidance from someone who maybe encountered the same issues.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
Just use this TWRP_3.2.1-8_axon7-TREBLE, wipe system, vendor, data, cache/dalvik and start clean and fresh ;)

Note: also try to put vendor partition in data, take 800mb. I've been using it all the time. When tried on system 512mb I encountered some bootloops and booting into fastboot, and forced to resize, so never going to use that as a starter anymore...just saying...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] TorqueSsS:
Ah I see, so I was actually using the wrong recovery and not wiping the vendor at all, right? So that's what may have caused my issues.

I'll try right away, thanks for the prompt answer.

LATER EDIT: I've tried with the treble recovery, same symptoms after restart.

One pecuiliar note. Pixel Launcher appears as an update in store but when attempting to do so, I receive an error.

I'll now try to reposition the vendor partition as you advised, maybe it solves something.

I'm also starting to think gapps might do something?

LATER LATER EDIT: I've managed to find the culprit, or at least the solution.

I used Titanium backup and deleted Pixelbridge and after a reboot, Pixel launcher came back and along with it the quickstep recents style. Gee this was a rollercoaster. Also, the camera no longer stops so hooray here as well? Although it's to early to celebrate.

But what a weird clash this was...
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] achillesphazd:
I have the second issue and its a serious problem for me when I want to quickly reply to something or view a news article, etc. What could be done to resolve it?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bluenote73:
I have not tested this yet but I was thinking that maybe messing around with crdroid theme settings might be related. I'm gonna see about disabling as much of that as possible.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
Nice, thank you for pointing that out!!!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] JE73:
tried a few times t install crdroid but no success

Hello all,

I have tried to install crdroid on my old Axon 7 with no success. After following the steps and trying to restart it will not turn back on.

Would anyone be able to write specifics about steps to successfully install this rom?

Thank you in advance.

J
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
It took me a lot of trial and error to unbrick the the Axon 7 because TWRP was hanging when it would load, hold all three buttons until it powers up...just keep trying as it can be very frustrating.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] JE73:
Thanks for the response. I was able to get back to oreo stock (Nougat edl) then install oreo stock from sd card . I would like to try this rom but I don't seem to make it work.

Thanks

J
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
Oh well that is your problem as ZTE's stock Oreo rom is a buggy mess and it's missing components that causes issues with flashing custom roms from what I have read and it corrupted my bootloader. Downgrade to ZTE's stock android 7 then try going custom rom. The Axon7 Toolkit can help you with that if you run into issues, it uses the XiaoMi recovery tool to achieve this.

Install twrp-3.3.1-0-ailsa_ii.img as your TWRP version using the Axon7 Toolkit, in the Axon7 Toolkit find where the TWRP .img file is (its an older version) and replace it with twrp-3.3.1-0-ailsa_ii.img (you will have to rename this .img file to the old version file name since the tool is hard-coded to the older TWRP file name. (If I did not do this step the old TWRP it installs bricked my phone as it would hang at start up.)

Once you boot into TWRP and run format to wipe the encrypted file system else you will be prompted for a password you do not have. Then go back and wipe each partition.

Next install in order:

1) vendor_creation_tool.zip (this will reboot the phone and perform its tasks then you can get back into normal TWRP for the next steps)

2) A2017U_OreoModem.zip

3) A2017x_LineageOS15.1_UniversalBootstack_v2_by_DrakenFX.zip < this will downgrade TWRP but don't worry about it you can boot back into TWRP later to re-install twrp-3.3.1-0-ailsa_ii.img)

4) crDroidAndroid-9.0-20200617-axon7-v5.12.zip

5) Magisk-v20.4.zip (optional)

6) open_gapps-arm64-9.0-stock-20200621.zip
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] JE73:
You are a blessing! Thanks for the quick response. I will try as soon as possible!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] JE73:
Nope, it didnt work. after 5 tries the phone keeps telling me the device is corrupted. And it keeps restarting
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] DonCatoli:
Took me well over 30 tries, custom roming the axon 7 is like no other device. It is a find skill you need to keep re-trying until it works...I only pulled it off after I got my new phone and was willing to take bigger risks on it.

Never buy a ZTE phone again :)
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Evomod:
First of all, thank you [MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] for this ROM.

I have had several tries (and lost hours) to finally installing the latest version of this ROM. Mostly there was the same problem as for some other guys "Error 7".

For me I was going the steps as described from [MENTION=7738319]DonCatoli[/MENTION] ... (for me it was for the A2017G)

0) Install TWRP 3.4.0-0 using fastboot (use 'the internet' on how to use fastboot)

1) Wipe cache, system, data, dalvik

2) vendor_creation_tool.zip, install in TWRP to get the vendor

3) ZTE_A2017GV1.3.0B04_BootStack_by_raystef66.zip, install in TWRP for the bootstack + modem!

4) crDroidAndroid-9.0, install the ROM in TWRP

5) OpenGapps, download your preference one and install in TWRP

6) Magisk v19.3, install in TWRP

7) Wipe dalvik & ART cache

8) Reboot and Setup your Phone

Hope this will help someone else to save some time :P
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SkaboXD:
Hello, Smart Charging feature is broken on this release for me, it worked before on May SP. Not a big problem but just reporting. I don't use ZTE Axon 7 anymore, I just wanted to help.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Endism:
for back O recent

for back|o|recent

Flash this from Recovery and only use the button reverse option.

it's gonna be OK

"A2017X_aroma_Pie_CombiFix_v3.1_by_raystef66.zip"

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5013699&d=1588861103
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
Yup working fine.

Or use this one : A2017X_softkey_reverse_DF!NR
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Whoooo?:
Random MAC address on wifi on/off

Hi all,

I installed this yesterday and the MAC address changes every time I re-enable Wifi (Preview of a v10 feature?)...

I however didn't find any option to disable the MAC randomizer for eg my home network.

Any help would be really appreciated, re-configuring my router 3x a day isn't fun... :)

Thanks all!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
Working fine on latest 06.17 build - checked on clean flash.

Checked myself on a clean 6.17 build and MAC stays fixed after reboot or by enable/disabling it.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] achillesphazd:
What are good kernels to use with this ROM to maximize battery life?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Whoooo?:
Hi there and thanks a lot for the quick reply! :)

That's weird, I checked and I'm definitely on the latest 6.17 build as well (installed as per posts above, however formatting data didn't format data/media).

A simple Wifi on/off changes the MAC.

It looks like the SELinux bug they reported in the lineage thread

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/develo...zte-axon-7-t3800214/post77915524#post77915524

But that should be fixed - unless there was some leftover from my previous Nougat install?

Does anyone know if adding a mac in /persist/wifimac2.dat really fixes the issue?

EDIT:

Doesn't seem to read either wifimac.dat or wifimac2.dat - I changed both to the original (device) Mac and it is still gnerating random Macs...

(should I use one of the random ones instead of the original?)

Interestingly wifimac.dat and wifimac2.dat used a slightly different format:

wifimac.dat was 'wifiaddr:0xAA 0x...'

wifimac2.dat was 'wifiaddr: 0xaa 0x...'

Thanks again!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
NEW CRDROID BUILD 2020.07.22

Download on SourceForge crDroidAndroid-9.0-20200722-axon7-v5.12

Since my work on MI9 and Axon7 Q, except possible releases on sec. updates, no more request-builds will be made for axon7 crDroid :eek:

changelog :

====================

22-07-2020

====================

- Updated Sec.Patches July 2020

NOTE : still for some reason on a clean flash homescreen apps can being modified. Though Dirty flash will leave your homescreen apps untouched
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] waltibaba:
Black screen systemUI crash loop

I finally managed to test every one of my new rom changes, and found the cause.

If you enable Battery Bar, SystemUI goes into a crash loop, on any version of this and RR that I have tried!
[MENTION=5334294]raystef66[/MENTION] is there anything I can do for you to solve this issue? Is it even within your scope or is this a crDroid issue?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
I've tested and no issues on my device. Even tested now on MI9 10.0 crDroid and working flawless.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] Archebalt:
Good day, have problem with gpay. In security - trust it says that "platform - actual; Manufactor (sorry, translating from rus ver.) - old"

There was comments, that gpay works fine on this one, so i'm thinking that I've done something wrong.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sashamsuper:
Sound and DAC. 48Khz.

When using Poweramp, listening on hires output is impossible, because dvc have to be turned off due to low Volume when dvc is on. In other cases, the frequency is set at 48 kHz. Accordingly, in terms of using Dac for the firmware, there are big questions. Maybe someone has a different experience?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] apoha:
You cannot get Hi-Res output from any onf Android 9.0 &10.0 Roms. Even poweramp is reporting Hi-Res when DVC is ON, it is not real. The audio output is capped to 48Khz by audiopath in the ROM. I retested this rom 3 days ago but got same result.

This is the reason I cannot upgrade from moded Stock Oreo.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sashamsuper:
answer

I have big doubts about the destriction in the latest versions of Android(Google High-Resolution Audio, no link for junior) . I rather think about the lack of support from ZTE and the unwillingness to present this information in the firmware description.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] apoha:
The problem is for "Axon 7" custom roms; other official or custom Android 9+ roms for other phones have proper Hi-res output, such as my OnePlus 5 has Android 10 and Hi-Res working as intended.

I think the problem is caused by audio drivers/paths on vendor partition.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sashamsuper:
As a result, we can only assume. I think the current problem is raising the audio volume when the DVC is on. I doubt Poweramp is reporting the wrong 192 kHz frequency. There are audio tag errors in CatLog but it is not clear how to interpret them.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] apoha:
this is what you get on Android 9+ on Axon 7 :

This is what you get after removing Dolby on Oreo:
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] sashamsuper:
This is significant and sad. Interesting graphics using mods, such as AINUR NARSIL, for its part, is not yet available to make them.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SkaboXD:
I just want to thank you for providing 1 year support of crDroid ROM for this device, it really means a lot, thank you!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] mohitomish:
Issue resolved
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] blackpac:
I don't know if it's a Rom specific or not but found 2 bugs

* SIM 2 data activated but not working

* SMS can't be sent from SIM 2 while SIM 1 is engaged in a call
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] raystef66:
NEW CRDROID BUILD 2020.08.14

Download on SourceForge crDroidAndroid-9.0-20200814-axon7-v5.12

Since my work on MI9 and Axon7 Q, except possible releases on sec. updates, no more request-builds will be made for axon7 crDroid :eek:

changelog :

====================

14-08-2020

====================

- Updated Sec.Patches August 2020

- Added Signature Spoofing Patch

NOTE : still for some reason on a clean flash homescreen apps can being modified. Though Dirty flash will leave your homescreen apps untouched
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] samwichse:
Dirty flashed the update from the previous build and everything is working just as well as before. Love me some sweet, sweet security patches :)

It's also amazing how much less buggy this rom is than the releases ZTE put out themselves ??? I was about ready to get rid of this thing before loading this ROM... secretly wishing the hardware would die so I could just but a new phone. Now it's pretty much perfect!
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] rn777:
It's realy perfect. Thank's a lot.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] randomUsername1:
CRDROID BUILD 2020.08.14 - Changing volume does not work.

NEW CRDROID BUILD 2020.08.14 - This is really great, THANK YOU, this is the best ROM no doubt.

But I cannot change the volume with the latest update...

- Cannot change it using the hardware buttons (nothing happens). Volume panel on the slide does not show up either. Literally nothing happens.

- Cannot change it via the settings (you can slide the slider, but nothing happens; the sound stays the same).

- Would love to provide a logcat, but don't know how...

Dirty flashed.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] SkaboXD:
Try clean flash. I always do clean flash to avoid additional bugs as much as possible.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] randomUsername1:
What about your apps - wouldn't you have to reinstall them each time?

(At the moment I've dirty flashed an older update, which works fine... except for the Rotation; not sure how to use Rotate on Android 9 with the Axon 7).
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] afigienas:
NFC doesnt properly work. can not read passport, while with stock 8.0 it works fine.
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] LDL707:
My phone is running crDroid 9.0-20200514. My phone has full disk encryption enabled.

Yesterday, Google Play Services decided it doesn't want to play nice anymore. I tried all the standard tips of uninstalling Google Play updates, and wiping the Google Play cache, etc. but that hasn't fixed it.

I though updating to the latest 9.0-20200814 might help, but I'm not entirely clear on how to do that. If I boot into TWRP, it can't mount my data, because it doesn't think my password is right (even though I'm certain that it is.)

Is there any way to flash the update on an encrypted phone? Or do I have to backup, wipe, and refresh everything?
[ZTE Axon 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Deve] bluenote73:
I never get the option to mount vendor partition in TWRP, like there's no "vendor" option in the list although there is a "persist" option I don't recognize. Otherwise, absolutely everything works fine, and even flashing works but I guess only if the mount happens in the script? (I'm guessing). Does anybody know how to fix this? Thx.