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So, C432B176 is out, but looks like the changelog is old. Does anyone have any other version to share? Maybe @duraaraa? Please see official changelog below:
This update adds 6x zoom for clearer long distance photos, optimizes notification display in the notification panel, and improves system performance and stability.
[What's new]
Added 6x zoom, which enables you to take clearer photos from a distance.
Added notifications in the status bar when verification is needed for public Wi-Fi.
[Optimizations]
Optimized display in the status bar, which now displays notifications in a clearer way.
Deleted unnecessary prompts.
Integrated the latest carrier parameters for a better network experience.
Improved device security with Google security patches.
[Update notes]
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. The system will restart after the update. This will take about 5 minutes.
3. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
dmorales023 said:
So, C432B176 is out, but looks like the changelog is old. Does anyone have any other version to share? Maybe @duraaraa? Please see official changelog below:
This update adds 6x zoom for clearer long distance photos, optimizes notification display in the notification panel, and improves system performance and stability.
[What's new]
Added 6x zoom, which enables you to take clearer photos from a distance.
Added notifications in the status bar when verification is needed for public Wi-Fi.
[Optimizations]
Optimized display in the status bar, which now displays notifications in a clearer way.
Deleted unnecessary prompts.
Integrated the latest carrier parameters for a better network experience.
Improved device security with Google security patches.
[Update notes]
1. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating.
2. The system will restart after the update. This will take about 5 minutes.
3. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the Huawei customer service hotline or visit an authorized Huawei service center for assistance.
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FYI that forumer have been banned so no point tagging him LOL,
I tried installing this with Firmware Finder but it crashes after 5% when I attempt the install (power volume up) from micro sd... The update from the EMUI app doesn't appear.
btblue said:
I tried installing this with Firmware Finder but it crashes after 5% when I attempt the install (power volume up) from micro sd... The update from the EMUI app doesn't appear.
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Updates for Mate 9 can not be installed from mocroSD (except two offline full ROMs)
You must use "install via system update" function in FF. But so new OTA doesn't approved to install.
New update for C185B172 on Firmware finder.
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New update for C185B172 on Firmware finder.
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That is the version I used until switch to Alexa USA beta.
It's good update, but security is February not March. Also kernel build is a little older. Now finally everybody can install using FF maybe. Anybody has done?
TohirSodiqov said:
That is the version I used until switch to Alexa USA beta.
It's good update, but security is February not March. Also kernel build is a little older. Now finally everybody can install using FF maybe. Anybody has done?
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As you can see paying money won't make you any happier,you are switching from firmware to other
I prefer to wait for an ota stable release for free
Between huawei are not slow pushing the updates.
gm007 said:
As you can see paying money won't make you any happier,you are switching from firmware to other
I prefer to wait for an ota stable release for free
Between huawei are not slow pushing the updates.
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For me, no. Beta is very fun. Trying new features first, I enjoy it. But I think Huawei very slow with update. I mean make update authentication. Post to FF but waiting so long for authentication failed, so I make my choice to pay money and try many things faster.
Anyway many update coming now. So I want to know what's next! For you already very nice battery life but for me I hope for more optimised.
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New update for C185B172 on Firmware finder.
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B172 in FF for the Porsche Edition as well.
Which region is this update for ? US or some where else ?
vikramdhani said:
Which region is this update for ? US or some where else ?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/regions-mate-9-region-codes-t3555086
Is there anyone use this rom from updating by OTA (stock system updater app, not Frimware Finder or FunkkyHuawei)?
-Sniper- said:
Is there anyone use this rom from updating by OTA (stock system updater app, not Frimware Finder or FunkkyHuawei)?
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I don't think that you can update by OTA, if you try to update with firmware finder it says that its not signed.
gm007 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/regions-mate-9-region-codes-t3555086
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Thanks for your help
Funky Huawei - download OK
indy1369 said:
Funky Huawei - download OK
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Fine here as well......what about dialer and settings? ....are both apps working. In my case after installing and just wiping cache, both apps were closing immediatel. After a factory reste everything is working fine.
The same, setting a dialer error. Wipe cache a factory reset and all OK
Has anyone tried again to update with FF? Maybe they signed it
Found that the device (L09 and L29) is not certified in Google Play, but the update in Google play still runs OK.
im using A2017G running Nougat and the daydream app is incompatible !
its normal that we are not daydream ready or there's something wrong ?
help please , I've just bought the axon 7 vr headset
update to 7.1.1
How do you update to 7.1.1? When I check system update it says I am using the latest Nougat ROM for my Axon 7.
pincakez said:
im using A2017G running Nougat and the daydream app is incompatible !
its normal that we are not daydream ready or there's something wrong ?
help please , I've just bought the axon 7 vr headset
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You bought the ZTE VR headset ? Where'd you find it !?
tboy2000 said:
How do you update to 7.1.1? When I check system update it says I am using the latest Nougat ROM for my Axon 7.
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Lol ZTE in a nutshell. Search for a B01 zip on one of the update threads. Put it in the internal storage, then go to Updates, and it should appear there. Touch on Update. It should reboot and maybe it'll tell you it failed, but disregard that, it didn't. After that put the language in English (I think it has something to do with the ota distribution) and go to Updates. The B02 ota should appear. B01 is 2.x GB and B02 is ~350 mb
I just put my zte axon 7 in my BoboVR Z4. I think the display is too small as I can see the sides of the black bezel if I look properly. Such a shame. I may need to return it and get a 5.7" phone.
tboy2000 said:
I just put my zte axon 7 in my BoboVR Z4. I think the display is too small as I can see the sides of the black bezel if I look properly. Such a shame. I may need to return it and get a 5.7" phone.
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well can't you return the vr?? or sell it for that matter
Hi I just bought axon 7 it's running mi favor 4. How do I update the phone. I tried updating it by updating in setting but it says your phone is up to date.
Needs to be manually updated via SD card with apropriate zip file but do your research first. It must be on B10 or B11 MM before updating to N.
A2017G latest N is B08.
tboy2000 said:
I just put my zte axon 7 in my BoboVR Z4. I think the display is too small as I can see the sides of the black bezel if I look properly. Such a shame. I may need to return it and get a 5.7" phone.
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you need prope QR code, configure our own on internet somewhere not sure
which site it was. but it can be adjusted fine tuned.
Where can I find the full firmware version of EMUI 4.1 for the US version? I want to rollback from EMUI 5.0. Thanks.
I found it here, under downloads there's an official rollback package with instructions in english. I also used it to go back to stock after I flashed N from firmware finder and it woked just fine.
http://consumer.huawei.com/it/support/tablets/mediapad-m3-8/
By the way, why are you rolling back? N makes this tablet 10 times better. I'm on M now and I can hardly stand it.
MarkMRL said:
I found it here, under downloads there's an official rollback package with instructions in english. I also used it to go back to stock after I flashed N from firmware finder and it woked just fine.
http://consumer.huawei.com/it/support/tablets/mediapad-m3-8/
By the way, why are you rolling back? N makes this tablet 10 times better. I'm on M now and I can hardly stand it.
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The rollback files are for the BTV-DL09. Are they compatible with the BTV-W09 U.S. Wifi only version?
I am having several issues with Nougat. Bluetooth and Wi-fi are not as stable, I preferred the lower 1900X1200 resolution which doesn't work with Nougat and I have a couple of favorite apps that do not work with Nougat. I also just noticed the navigation button does not work if you have the navigation bar active. With the old version it worked.
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The rollback files are for the BTV-DL09. Are they compatible with the BTV-W09 U.S. Wifi only version?
I am having several issues with Nougat. Bluetooth and Wi-fi are not as stable, I preferred the lower 1900X1200 resolution which doesn't work with Nougat and I have a couple of favorite apps that do not work with Nougat. I also just noticed the navigation button does not work if you have the navigation bar active. With the old version it worked.
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Sorry, I thought the us version was also lte like the eu version. In this case I honestly don't know, you could just try and see what happens. I'm pretty sure you can't brick you install a bad package the system won't let you (just like it won't let me install some update packages from firmware finder, I tried).
Also, you could try to contact the official support, in the release notes it says that you can roll back by contacting them.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are working fine after doing a factory reset. And forcing 1200x1920 resolution and 320dpi have resolved many of the issues I was having with the update. Apps now display in tablet mode. Dice Player no longer works, but MS Player and BS player work fine. I'm not a fan of the recent apps view in Nougat, but maybe it will grow on me.
MarkMRL said:
I found it here, under downloads there's an official rollback package with instructions in english. I also used it to go back to stock after I flashed N from firmware finder and it woked just fine.
http://consumer.huawei.com/it/support/tablets/mediapad-m3-8/
By the way, why are you rolling back? N makes this tablet 10 times better. I'm on M now and I can hardly stand it.
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I bought today the M3 ,Model number CPN-L09, EMUI 5.1 Android version 7.0 and
I want to go back to marshmallow ,I press and hold Volume Up,Volume Down and power button
after a few moments I get the error << Update failed>>.I follow the instructions putting the update.app on the sd card.The problem comes because my model is CPN and not BTV-DL09?
Any idea?. The build number is CPN-L09C100B012.
Thanks in advance
MarkMRL said:
I found it here, under downloads there's an official rollback package with instructions in english. I also used it to go back to stock after I flashed N from firmware finder and it woked just fine.
http://consumer.huawei.com/it/support/tablets/mediapad-m3-8/
By the way, why are you rolling back? N makes this tablet 10 times better. I'm on M now and I can hardly stand it.
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Has anyone ever found official rollback (Nougat to Marshmallow) files for US (C128) or Asian versions?
The above is for European (C100).
Thanks.
Hi,
I just received my A2017G from Gear Best a week ago to replace my crappy Asus Zenfone 3. So far the Axon 7 has out performed the Zenfone 3 in a number of important areas and I mostly like it. However, it is still on Android 6.0.1 with B11. That is nearly a year old now but I cannot find any OTA updates. I had found the B05 update on ZTE's site, is that safe to install? Any show stopping problems or bugs with that? Is there a newer and/or better one? I do not want to screw up my brand new phone that is bought to replace a screwed up Zenfone 3 which had bad updates and Asus not fixing the bugs their updates introduced. In the past, I had phones and tablets being turned to crap after updates so I am weary about applying any updates.
Is it possible to install the A2017U firmware onto my A2017G phone without root? I do not want to root as I had bricked a brand new phone in the past by rooting.
alvinlwh said:
Hi,
I just received my A2017G from Gear Best a week ago to replace my crappy Asus Zenfone 3. So far the Axon 7 has out performed the Zenfone 3 in a number of important areas and I mostly like it. However, it is still on Android 6.0.1 with B11. That is nearly a year old now but I cannot find any OTA updates. I had found the B05 update on ZTE's site, is that safe to install? Any show stopping problems or bugs with that? Is there a newer and/or better one? I do not want to screw up my brand new phone that is bought to replace a screwed up Zenfone 3 which had bad updates and Asus not fixing the bugs their updates introduced. In the past, I had phones and tablets being turned to crap after updates so I am weary about applying any updates.
Is it possible to install the A2017U firmware onto my A2017G phone without root? I do not want to root as I had bricked a brand new phone in the past by rooting.
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Look, you should have no problem updating via official channels. If anything does happen, simply with a 4gb SD card you can fix it. And if it bricks you can use MiFlash most of the time, so don't worry about official updates. The risky part is TWRP and that kind of thing, though basically that's what we are here for...
ZTE's OTAs are hopelessly broken, they only work if you are on certain locales and system versions, but fortunately they made a pretty okay update system.
Before doing anything, check that your phone is an A2017G by looking at the back. If it's from GearBest it should be an A2017G, but many times people bought an A2017 with A2017G firmware and lost the signal while updating with an A2017G package.
The latest version is B09 for the A2017G. It's from Sweden but it works on any G.
DO NOT INSTALL A2017U or A2017 UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE SIGNAL AND MAYBE YOUR IMEIS.
There is a special method to install U firmware on the G but it involves modifying zips and unlocking the bootloader.
For the A2017G B09 update, simply go to raystef66's Download center and download the B09 update zip. Then just put it on the root of the internal storage and go to Updates, and it should pop up as an OTA
For the future: If you download one of these update zips from ZTE, you will get a zip with a bunch of numbers as the name. The actual zip that you want is inside that zip, and it's called update.zip.
What Raystef66 does is get that zip, unpack it, rename it to something understandable, and upload it to androidfilehost. So you're better off geting your updates from there
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Look, you should have no problem updating via official channels. If anything does happen, simply with a 4gb SD card you can fix it. And if it bricks you can use MiFlash most of the time, so don't worry about official updates. The risky part is TWRP and that kind of thing, though basically that's what we are here for...
ZTE's OTAs are hopelessly broken, they only work if you are on certain locales and system versions, but fortunately they made a pretty okay update system.
Before doing anything, check that your phone is an A2017G by looking at the back. If it's from GearBest it should be an A2017G, but many times people bought an A2017 with A2017G firmware and lost the signal while updating with an A2017G package.
The latest version is B09 for the A2017G. It's from Sweden but it works on any G.
DO NOT INSTALL A2017U or A2017 UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE SIGNAL AND MAYBE YOUR IMEIS.
There is a special method to install U firmware on the G but it involves modifying zips and unlocking the bootloader.
For the A2017G B09 update, simply go to raystef66's Download center and download the B09 update zip. Then just put it on the root of the internal storage and go to Updates, and it should pop up as an OTA
For the future: If you download one of these update zips from ZTE, you will get a zip with a bunch of numbers as the name. The actual zip that you want is inside that zip, and it's called update.zip.
What Raystef66 does is get that zip, unpack it, rename it to something understandable, and upload it to androidfilehost. So you're better off geting your updates from there
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Thanks for such a detailed answer. I can confirm that mine is the A2017g version as it says so both on the back and on the box.
Is there any major problems with the B09 update? The reason I am very weary about updates is Asus broke the Bluetooth, camera focus and even the phone's charging with their updates and did not fix it for months. This is the reason I got the ZTE Axon 7 and I do not wish to break it as it is functioning perfectly at the moment.
alvinlwh said:
Thanks for such a detailed answer. I can confirm that mine is the A2017g version as it says so both on the back and on the box.
Is there any major problems with the B09 update? The reason I am very weary about updates is Asus broke the Bluetooth, camera focus and even the phone's charging with their updates and did not fix it for months. This is the reason I got the ZTE Axon 7 and I do not wish to break it as it is functioning perfectly at the moment.
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That happened with the first 3 Nougat versions. B01 was somewhat okay, B02 broke a couple things, and B03 fixed those but destroyed Google services. Ever since B03 we've been mostly bug-free, and they weren't too slow to fix stuff anyways
I've run B04 B08 and now B09 and to be honest, not seen a real difference between them, all stable. Phone works good. I did have to fix my APN settings a little after the B08 update but that's easy.
Nougat B09 wifi issue
ello everyone, my name is John, live in Romania. I own an axon7, A2017G from Gearbest, just updated from MMB11 to Nougat, B09, using info from here, thanks. One problem though, onMM it would connect at 866 mbs to my 5GHz network, and test just below 400mbs. On Nougat, it connects at 433mbs and tests around 260 mbs. No change tot the router, not even restart. Do you know how to correct this? Maybe older version of N? Have a nice day. Your help here is invaluable...
Maybe check settings for location as different countries have a different range of channels etc.
Nougat B09 wifi issue
RobboW said:
Maybe check settings for location as different countries have a different range of channels etc.
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Hello,
What do you mean? Like regional settings (language)? There are no location related options in wifi settings... Maybe I could find some settings in hidden menu, but I don`t know how to access that... In developer options, I couldn`t find anything related.
Have a great day
ciumurel said:
Hello,
What do you mean? Like regional settings (language)? There are no location related options in wifi settings... Maybe I could find some settings in hidden menu, but I don`t know how to access that... In developer options, I couldn`t find anything related.
Have a great day
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Nah, I think it's a known problem. Maybe make a thread about this, I remember that there were some people talking about this before
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That happened with the first 3 Nougat versions. B01 was somewhat okay, B02 broke a couple things, and B03 fixed those but destroyed Google services. Ever since B03 we've been mostly bug-free, and they weren't too slow to fix stuff anyways
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Thanks a lot! Just updated to B09, everything seems fine at the moment. Took no more than 30 minutes from starting download to finishing. Very easily done. Just need to relearn all the differences, luckily I only had this phone for a week now only.
Anyone tried Pokemon Go with B09?
A2017G wifi issue on Nougat
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Nah, I think it's a known problem. Maybe make a thread about this, I remember that there were some people talking about this before
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Yeah, I already tried 3 versions of Nougat, B06, B08, B09 and it is the same on all if them. If i flashed MM B11 again, then it would connect at 866mbs again. I have sent an email to zte support... Anyway, now I am on B09 N, but it seems phone is a little warm all the time...has anyone else experienced that?
Thanks for answer, have an interesting day.
Different between Nugat B09 and B11
Hi everyone,
anyone know what are different or feature updated on Nugat B09 comparing B11?
Thanks
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ciumurel said:
Yeah, I already tried 3 versions of Nougat, B06, B08, B09 and it is the same on all if them. If i flashed MM B11 again, then it would connect at 866mbs again. I have sent an email to zte support... Anyway, now I am on B09 N, but it seems phone is a little warm all the time...has anyone else experienced that?
Thanks for answer, have an interesting day.
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forgot to wait any reply from ZTE, I have done it once with ZTE support through the website but no one reply my email
chartchair said:
Hi everyone,
anyone know what are different or feature updated on Nugat B09 comparing B11?
Thanks
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forgot to wait any reply from ZTE, I have done it once with ZTE support through the website but no one reply my email
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Basically the differences are Nougat, improved camera with RAW, Daydream, and maybe some more stuff but i don't remember.
I can't live without the double tap on Recents and I believe performance is better on Nougat, but aside from that and security patches MM is still okay
Oreo seems to be confirmed.
https://phandroid.com/2017/12/18/zte-axon-7-android-8-0-oreo-update-confirmed/
Envoyé de mon ZTE A2017G en utilisant Tapatalk
@ ciumurel,
Hi, 260 mbs and 866 mbs are the same speed actually, so there is no need to worry about the sideload speed. Thanks!
Axon 7 A2017G
Hello William, thanks for the answer.
I reversed to MM B11 now, but there is a problem in the mi favor launcher, when accessing google apps folder, the launcher crashes and after 3 crashes it resests all view and icons? Why?
I will flash Nougat, I live in Romania...which variant should I flash, the B05 which is for Romania, on ZTE support page, or B09 (Sweden)?
Thanks have a great day and happy holidays.
ciumurel said:
Hello William, thanks for the answer.
I reversed to MM B11 now, but there is a problem in the mi favor launcher, when accessing google apps folder, the launcher crashes and after 3 crashes it resests all view and icons? Why?
I will flash Nougat, I live in Romania...which variant should I flash, the B05 which is for Romania, on ZTE support page, or B09 (Sweden)?
Thanks have a great day and happy holidays.
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Salut ciumurel!
I'm using the Swedish B09 with digi.mobil and I have no network connectivity issues whatsoever.
Hello rzarechta,
I am also using axon 7 on digimobil...do you have a 5GHz wifi network? On mine, it connects at 866mbs and scores around 350 mbs in speedtest, on MMB11 but on Nougat, it connects at 433mbs and only scores around 250mbs. Do you have some advice, an alternative for the gallery apk, for the axon? It is horrible, does not show which albums are on sd card and which on phone storage...I also don't like google photos...
Thank you very much for helping.
Hello.,
I use this as gallery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.ladybugs.fourto
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I have recently bought a gold-coloured ZTE Axon 7 Mini through Amazon. It is a brand new and factory unlocked device. It is currently running Android 6.0.1 with 1st November 2016 security patch. The OTA update doesn't work, gives a network unavailable error all the time. I am planning to manual update it. But I don't know where to find the right update file and what version is the compatible one for the device I own. Please, any help is appreciated regarding this. Direct to me official link where I can download the right file for the device. If any of you can give me the exact file name and link, it would be really helpful. Thanks in advance. Please do find the device details below and feel free to ask if you need any other specific details about the device. Also is there a difference between gold model and grey model? They have separate SKU numbers: SKU: A7S121 (Gray) / A7S122 (Gold). And when I go to the grey product page (https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/), I find a nougat update zip download link under support tab, but on the gold product page (https://www.zteusa.com/zte-axon-7-mini-gold#) I don't find any update zip file under the support tab. Does that mean only grey model has update zip and that file is not meant for gold model?!?
My device details:
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 6.0.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: November 1, 2016
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.0.0B16
8) Build Time: Tue Nov 8 17:05:24 CST 2016
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.0
Well, I didn't have the patience to wait until I get a reply from one of you guys. So this is what I did.
I went to this link: https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/
Downloaded the update file from the support section: Axon 7 Mini SD Card Package Update (B12 - Android N)
Unzipped and had a look at build prop file to check if this is the software zip that is compatible with my device. Even though I couldn't completely confirm it, I didn't find any information that said, it isn't. So far so good.
Renamed the file as update.zip and dropped the file into the root directory of the memory card.
In settings, navigated to update section, found the update zip file install option, clicked install and followed instructions. Device rebooted, updated and rebooted, all within five minutes.
Shut down the device, reboot recovery and reset the device and booted again.
On registering the device and completing the login process, proceeded to About section in settings and confirmed that the update was successful and complete. It indeed is!
System Details (After Update):
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 7.1.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: June 1, 2017
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1.c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.2.0B12
8) Build Time: Mon Jun 5 22:56:10 CST 2017
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.2
So if someone has a similar device and want to update, you can go ahead and follow this method. It works.
Please note that this update will erase data. So make a backup before updating.
Rider: Can anyone explain if there is any difference between gold and grey models? The SKU is different. Also, I have found the price of grey significantly higher than the gold version across various stores of various countries. There could be something!
prmbasheer said:
Well, I didn't have the patience to wait until I get a reply from one of you guys. So this is what I did.
I went to this link: https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/
Downloaded the update file from the support section: Axon 7 Mini SD Card Package Update (B12 - Android N)
Unzipped and had a look at build prop file to check if this is the software zip that is compatible with my device. Even though I couldn't completely confirm it, I didn't find any information that said, it isn't. So far so good.
Renamed the file as update.zip and dropped the file into the root directory of the memory card.
In settings, navigated to update section, found the update zip file install option, clicked install and followed instructions. Device rebooted, updated and rebooted, all within five minutes.
Shut down the device, reboot recovery and reset the device and booted again.
On registering the device and completing the login process, proceeded to About section in settings and confirmed that the update was successful and complete. It indeed is!
System Details (After Update):
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 7.1.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: June 1, 2017
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1.c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.2.0B12
8) Build Time: Mon Jun 5 22:56:10 CST 2017
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.2
So if someone has a similar device and want to update, you can go ahead and follow this method. It works.
Please note that this update will erase data. So make a backup before updating.
Rider: Can anyone explain if there is any difference between gold and grey models? The SKU is different. Also, I have found the price of grey significantly higher than the gold version across various stores of various countries. There could be something!
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That update is fine for your phone, but you are missing the security patch from September 1, 2017 which would bring the build up to B14. It was an OTA update but I don't know if it's available anywhere since the OTA updates haven't been working.
My understanding is that there is no difference between the gold and the grey except for the color. I think the difference in the price reflects the fact that the grey has more demand and/or less supply.
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That update is fine for your phone, but ......
Thank you, for the reply.
Yes, you are absolutely right. The update I have installed is not the latest. But the latest available update from their site (https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/) for this device is only the one with 1 June 2017 security patch. I was aware of this when I downloaded and updated. I couldn't find the latest update file anywhere on the internet. This page (https://community.zteusa.com/discussion/51249/software-update-axon-7-mini-b2017g-now-on-b14) has information about the B14 update but I see no mention of downloadable file in the forum. Probably that is only an OTA update and they have not made the file available to the public. But the problem with OTA update is that the ZTE servers seem to be completely broken and no OTA updates can be carried out currently. So, for the time being, I am stuck with B12 version. I will keep searching for a way to get B14. If any of you guys know a way, please do share with me. However, I am happy that at least I was able to get my device run Android 7.1.1 with 1 June 2017 security patch.
Info on Android 7.1.1 Update: I haven't noticed any cosmetic changes in the device after the update except some changes in the settings structure. I am not aware of any performance improvements too since I updated only yesterday and yet to install applications and use it regularly. But I am not so much worried about performance since this is my secondary device and will be only light using it. However, I would love to see a good battery performance so that my charging cycle for the secondary device is not as active as my primary device.
Rider: Is anyone aware of a 1) successful root, 2) TWRP, 3) Good & stable custom ROMs for this device running Android 7.1.1?
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After little more searching, I came across this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538
This thread has the B14 version of Android 7.1.1 but it is in three files (Boot stack, System and boot, Recovery), not as a single file. Plus it requires TWRP for installation. I am yet to deep dive and figure out how to do this. Maybe I will try it out tonight. Any suggestions welcome.
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After little more searching, I came across this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538
This thread has the B14 version of Android 7.1.1 but it is in three files (Boot stack, System and boot, Recovery), not as a single file. Plus it requires TWRP for installation. I am yet to deep dive and figure out how to do this. Maybe I will try it out tonight. Any suggestions welcome.
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I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting installation, as I see other people have had problems. There are other threads in the Axon 7 mini section for TWRP and custom ROMs. With those I also suggest reading the entire thread before flashing.
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I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting ...
Yes, absolutely. I am not in a rush to do it. The update to Android 7.1.1 was good enough for me. I can live without the 1 September/November 2017 security patch. Probably the ZTE servers might wake up once ZTE sets right the issues it has with USA authorities currently. So fir the time being I am going to pass this incremental update and wait and see if it happens through OTA.
That apart, I am afraid I am noticing sound quality deterioration after updating from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7.1.1. The speakers sound less loud now. More than the speakers, I notice significant degrade in quality and volume of sound through 3.5mm jack. The set of songs I listened to before upgrade sounded louder, better and more punchier. Is it for real or is it just me?
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Hello, I am trying to find recent update file for Axon 7 mini EU version. I am using B09 build from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933 now, because OTA updates are disabled. Does anyone have update.zip B12 or higher version? Thanks in advance for help.
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qzjxk said:
I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting ...
Yes, absolutely. I am not in a rush to do it. The update to Android 7.1.1 was good enough for me. I can live without the 1 September/November 2017 security patch. Probably the ZTE servers might wake up once ZTE sets right the issues it has with USA authorities currently. So fir the time being I am going to pass this incremental update and wait and see if it happens through OTA.
That apart, I am afraid I am noticing sound quality deterioration after updating from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7.1.1. The speakers sound less loud now. More than the speakers, I notice significant degrade in quality and volume of sound through 3.5mm jack. The set of songs I listened to before upgrade sounded louder, better and more punchier. Is it for real or is it just me?
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Hey, I have the official file that updates the Axon 7 Mini to the latest security patch. You have to rename the file to update.zip and then install via Recovery. For some reason it won't detect the update via Settings > Update.
At first I thought I had the wrong file but it turns out that in order to patch via Recovery you have to first enable Developer Settings, then enable USB debugging and Enable OEM Unlock. Once you've completed these steps make sure you have the update.zip on an SD card.
The option Enable OEM Unlock does NOT unlock the bootloader. It just allows for the update to apply.
Boot into recovery by turning off the phone then turning on with POWER and VOLUME UP. Then apply update via SD CARD. It does take at least 10 minutes so DO NOT think it got stuck and reboot the phone during the update. It does NOT wipe the device so all settings and files remain.
The original filename is B2017G-US-v1.2.0-b14-ota-from-b12.zip
Here is a link to the file: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AseCxOaqPUb6hVW5SADVg7nEM6vT
Good luck!
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prmbasheer said:
Hey, I have the official file that updates the Axon 7 Mini to the latest security patch. You have to rename the file to update.zip and then install via Recovery. For some reason it won't detect the update via Settings > Update.
Here is a link to the file: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AseCxOaqPUb6hVW5SADVg7nEM6vT
Good luck!
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Thanks so much for this. May I know where you sourced this file from? Just wanted to make sure this is 100% compatible with my device.
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unlocked01 said:
Thanks so much for this. May I know where you sourced this file from? Just wanted to make sure this is 100% compatible with my device.
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I can't seem to locate the site I got it from. Ask I know is I knew ZTE servers were shut down and I did hours of research to find the files before buying this phone for my aunt. As long as you have the US version of the Axon 7 Mini it will work with my instructions. Non official files or incompatible files will just fail instead of updating.
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prmbasheer said:
I can't seem to locate the site I got it from. Ask I know is I knew ZTE servers were shut down and I did hours of research to find the files before buying this phone for my aunt. As long as you have the US version of the Axon 7 Mini it will work with my instructions. Non official files or incompatible files will just fail instead of updating.
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I took your advice, followed your instructions and updated the device with the update zip provided by you. Updated without any errors. It is the right package as you said. Took 15 minutes. Thanks so much.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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Using the US version of the software could be dangerous. The US phones have different product numbers (this is not the model number) so the update may refuse to install even. Since ZTE's download sites are down and finding the software anywhere else is very frustrating your best bet would be to flash TWRP and use the stock EU files from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538. The stock recovery link does not work but who needs stock recovery anyway? Plus you can backup the stock recovery with EDL tool before you flash TWRP.
So even if I had the exact same model, would I not be able to use the files provided in this thread as there might be some other differences for EU models? How can I distinguish between EU and US models if they have the exact same model :/
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So even if I had the exact same model, would I not be able to use the files provided in this thread as there might be some other differences for EU models? How can I distinguish between EU and US models if they have the exact same model :/
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Mine is a USA factory unlocked model and the SKU is A7S122. Model is ZTE B2017G and build number during purchase is ZTE B2017G_USAV1.0.0B16. You could use a combination of this information to distinguish models of different regions. The zip files you find in this thread are for USA models. Even if you try to update, the update won't go through. It will show error.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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After all the updates, I did a factory reset and started fresh. It works flawlessly. The battery is bad, used to be bad in the previous build too. The sound from the stereo speakers and the headphone jack are all good. No drop in quality as I first thought.
Just an update in case you haven't checked in a while: The OTA servers ought to be back up and running now, so automatic updates will probably start going through again.