A2017g bricked after bootloader relock - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

Hello everyone,
So I've read that I can re-lock the bootloadder and tried to do it.
First I have flashed b10 and flashed the su so I wont loose TWRP. I entered fastboot with adb and then I typed fasstboot oem lock, I got a message on the pc with ok.
Since then I cannot boot to the phone.
The phone shows the zte logo for 0.5 seconds but not booting and with constant red led.
Tried power + vol up, power + vol down, all three buttons, vol up + vol down and then connect to pc - nothing at all. The phone wont get past this 0.5 second zte logo.
In all connections I have listed above the phone shows in device manager as QUSB_BULK. At first it was with yellow acclamation mark and then I installed the zadig driver. Now it is connected "normally".
What can I do?
Please refer me to the right tutorial or guide me.
Thanks

I heard that it is not recommended to relock (although possible) unless strict necessity (RMA, sale...) due to risks.
This said, I suggest two methods:
Method A)
Revert back to bootloader unlocked so you will be back as before.
Your current situation with recognized QUSB_BULK driver is good.
Always have Device Manager running to monitor.
- try "adb devices" command. If device recognized: good.
- try "adb reboot bootloader" command: anything changed on screen or Device manager sound?
Then try "fastboot devices" command: if you get answer, then OK you are in fastboot mode.
And in fastboot mode you can now issue the command "fastboot oem unlock" to unload the bootloader again.
Then the phone should be back operational again as before.
Method B)
Try to get to recovery (either stock or TWRP preferably). When the phone can boot to recovery
(TWRP if possible), you are saved since with TWRP you can reflash everything.
Your current situation with recognized QUSB_BULK driver is good for (re)flashing recovery in EDL mode.
Always have Device Manager running to monitor.
- try "adb devices" command. If device recognized: good.
- try "adb reboot recovery": does it boot to recovery?
If not, then my guess is that since the bootloader is locked, unsigned TWRP (as the one you used since normally nobody should use tenfar's signed
TWRP for daily operation) is not accepted.
- so you need to reflash tenfar's signed TWRP mentioned in this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379
using EDL mode ("adb reboot edl", then "axon7tool -w recovery" etc..., with file recovery.bin = tenfar recovery).
tenfar's signed recovery is accepted even if the bootloader is locked.
- after that you should be able to boot TWRP (tenfar), by using 'adb reboot recovery', or with Power + Volume-Up: your phone is now under your control!
(reunlock, upgrade TWRP, flash ROM, root...)

dnlilas said:
I heard that it is not recommended to relock (although possible) unless strict necessity (RMA, sale...) due to risks.
This said, I suggest two methods:
Method A)
Revert back to bootloader unlocked so you will be back as before.
Your current situation with recognized QUSB_BULK driver is good.
Always have Device Manager running to monitor.
- try "adb devices" command. If device recognized: good.
- try "adb reboot bootloader" command: anything changed on screen or Device manager sound?
Then try "fastboot devices" command: if you get answer, then OK you are in fastboot mode.
And in fastboot mode you can now issue the command "fastboot oem unlock" to unload the bootloader again.
Then the phone should be back operational again as before.
Method B)
Try to get to recovery (either stock or TWRP preferably). When the phone can boot to recovery
(TWRP if possible), you are saved since with TWRP you can reflash everything.
Your current situation with recognized QUSB_BULK driver is good for (re)flashing recovery in EDL mode.
Always have Device Manager running to monitor.
- try "adb devices" command. If device recognized: good.
- try "adb reboot recovery": does it boot to recovery?
If not, then my guess is that since the bootloader is locked, unsigned TWRP (as the one you used since normally nobody should use tenfar's signed
TWRP for daily operation) is not accepted.
- so you need to reflash tenfar's signed TWRP mentioned in this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379
using EDL mode ("adb reboot edl", then "axon7tool -w recovery" etc..., with file recovery.bin = tenfar recovery).
tenfar's signed recovery is accepted even if the bootloader is locked.
- after that you should be able to boot TWRP (tenfar), by using 'adb reboot recovery', or with Power + Volume-Up: your phone is now under your control!
(reunlock, upgrade TWRP, flash ROM, root...)
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I'll try to do it but yesterday tried to go to edl or recovery in cmd no device found. Tried to flash recovery but it hangs on "waiting for device" so I don't thing I can get to these edl, recovery, fastboot status.

@ItsNewDroid
Bootloader relock could also be done with Axon 7 Toolkit https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
Other topic:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-lock-bootloader-axon-7-a2017g-b9-t3589169

dnlilas said:
@ItsNewDroid
Bootloader relock could also be done with Axon 7 Toolkit https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
Other topic:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-lock-bootloader-axon-7-a2017g-b9-t3589169
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I'll try all these guides and update with results

dnlilas said:
@ItsNewDroid
Bootloader relock could also be done with Axon 7 Toolkit https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
Other topic:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-lock-bootloader-axon-7-a2017g-b9-t3589169
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So for sure I'm doing something wrong. Can you please guide me with this tool?
Ironically you helped me unlock the bootloader and I need your assistance relocking it.
Edit: I have the 3 files backed up from the unlocking procedure they should help no?
The phone is not recognized in any adb status edl or fastboot

I don't think you can have a modified recovery partition and a locked bootloader. As I understood it, fastboot oem lock will fail or result in brick if you try to flash anything other than authorized files. Can anyone confirm that they have successfully locked their bootloader and retained TWRP?

QuantumFluxx said:
I don't think you can have a modified recovery partition and a locked bootloader. As I understood it, fastboot oem lock will fail or result in brick if you try to flash anything other than authorized files. Can anyone confirm that they have successfully locked their bootloader and retained TWRP?
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I don't want to keep twrp or anything. I want to sell the phone so all I want.t is to go back to locked stock phone.
I cannot boot to recovery or fastboot or edl. If I could I would use miflash and flash b10 and be done with it

I think that the initial problem arose when you flashed SU and tried to relock the bootloader with TWRP installed
What does Windows Device Manager show when you connect the phone to your PC?
Update: sorry bud. I totally missed that bit in your OP. DOH! Will update.
Update:
Have you seen this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/a2017g-totally-bricked-t3537990
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70948893&postcount=28
Sorry that I can't be of more help...

I think what went wrong with my device is that after flashing stock b10 I flashed su so I won't lose twrp. Now when I tried to lock the boot loader made a conflict as I could not have locked bootloader and this version of twrp (for unlocked device). Now I just need to find a way to flash stock recovery (I have a backup from the unlocking procedure) without edl or fastboot as I cannot seem to find a way to enter these states (cause I have no recovery) I'm hoping it makes sense (pretty early in the morning)

So no one can help?
I can't believe the phone is beyond repair

@ItsNewDroid
Sorry I do not have solution, just some idea.
It "seems" that you cannot boot to either system, recovery, bootloader, EDL! adb/fastboot commands are not recognized.
There is still hope since your phone is still recognized somehow as QUSB_BULK (not unknown device) with Zadig driver under USB device.
So you can try to uninstall Zadig WinUSB driver and use Qualcomm bulk drivers so that the phone appears under COM port as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
If you get 9008 then you are in EDL mode, and MiFlash could be used to flash.
Qualcomm bulk drivers, MiFlash... are available from Download center:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547
The problem is to find available "EDL packages" recognized by MiFlash to flash.
These packages could be stock recovery, signed TWRP, or full ROM (any version, MM, or Nougat).
This would allow booting to either recovery or system.
The problem is that I did not see many such packages for A2017G, but only for A2017U.
You may have to ask other members how to build such "EDL packages" (for ROM, sometimes it is called "fastboot ROM").

@dnlilas
First, let me thank you for your help. It is much appreciated.
I've uninstalled the zadig driver and installed Qualcomm driver. Now the phone shows in device manager under ports - (DFU) (COM 4) not as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
Do you know the steps to enter Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008?
Thanks again

@dnlilas
First, let me thank you for your help. It is much appreciated.
I've uninstalled the zadig driver and installed Qualcomm driver. Now the phone shows in device manager under ports - (DFU) (COM 4) not as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
Do you know the steps to enter Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008?
Thanks again
Edit:
Miflash is not recognized in any key combination.
Edit 2: So somehow I booted to fastboot. My boot loader is LOCKED!! What to do now?

ItsNewDroid said:
@dnlilas
First, let me thank you for your help. It is much appreciated.
I've uninstalled the zadig driver and installed Qualcomm driver. Now the phone shows in device manager under ports - (DFU) (COM 4) not as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
Do you know the steps to enter Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008?
Thanks again
Edit:
Miflash is not recognized in any key combination.
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Oh no, you unfortunately got the dreaded DFU (device firmware mode).
Looks like it a serious brick. Some topics and articles:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/2017g-dfu-mode-investigation-t3511191
https://community.zteusa.com/thread/14699
https://www.reddit.com/r/Axon7/comments/5oqgfj/a2017g_bricked_cannot_get_past_dfu_mode/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqF3nr3y-Eg

@dnlilas
Man there are changes!
So somehow I booted to fastboot. My boot loader is LOCKED!! What to do now?

Excellent! Try to remember how you get to this menu.
Does "adb devices" command recognized? Status "xxx recovery"?
Of does "fastboot devices" recognized? If yes => you are in fastboot mode. Then you can try to unlock (reverse lock operation) with:
"fastboot oem unlock"
It should ask on phone to erase data (like factory reset). Then say yes.
Edit: the screen capture you took is the bootloader menu (equivalent to come into with "adb reboot bootloader").
When in bootloader, I believe you can use Volume-Up and Volume-Down to navigate (to go to recovery, system, bootloader or other mode). Validate with Power button. It is important to remember how to get to this bootloader menu.

dnlilas said:
Excellent! Try to remember how you get to this menu.
Does "adb devices" command recognized? Status "xxx recovery"?
Of does "fastboot devices" recognized? If yes => you are in fastboot mode. Then you can try to unlock (reverse lock operation) with:
"fastboot oem unlock"
It should ask on phone to erase data (like factory reset). Then say yes.
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I held the 3 buttons not connected to power or pc. As soon as I felt the vibration before zte logo I let go of the vol up button and it booted to fastboot.
I dont want to unlock the bootloader I want to sell the phone ( this is the reason I came to this situation) I tried to boot to recovery from this menu but it could not.
My guess is that I have twrp recovery and as the bootloader is locked it can not boot.
I need either a twrp for LOCKED bootloader or a stock recovery.
I'm searching the forum but could not find.
You are a wizard! Every time you reply I have good news :good::laugh:

@ItsNewDroid
Download tenfar's signed TWRP here:
TWRP 3.0.2.2 (tenfar) : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862720446 (download center https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547)
Important: check md5 6eeb1a9d02470a840bc68019184d9a72
A2017G-TWRPrecovery3.0.2.2tenfar.img
to insure correct download.
Note: tenfar's signed TWRP can be flashed even with locked bootloader, using fastboot in EDL mode (bootloader mode).
Important: I believe you need to switch back to Zadig driver first so that axon7tool used below could work.
The most important thing is that "fastboot devices" command must be recognized while you are in EDL (bootloader) mode.
In the directory where resides axon7tool (axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379),
make a copy of it with the name recovery.bin:
copy A2017G-TWRPrecovery3.0.2.2tenfar.img recovery.bin
Put your phone in bootloader mode (EDL mode) as before, then verify that "fastboot devices" command is answered correctly with your device id.
If OK, then issue the command:
axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe -w recovery
If everything is OK, this will write tenfar's TWRP signed recovery and phone reboots (I believe so).
Immediately Use "Power and Volume-Up" until ZTE logo: it should then boot in recovery (TWRP, tenfar version 3.0.2-2).
Good luck to you!

dnlilas said:
@ItsNewDroid
Download tenfar's signed TWRP here:
TWRP 3.0.2.2 (tenfar) : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862720446 (download center https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547)
Important: check md5 6eeb1a9d02470a840bc68019184d9a72
A2017G-TWRPrecovery3.0.2.2tenfar.img
to insure correct download.
Note: tenfar's signed TWRP can be flashed even with locked bootloader, using fastboot in EDL mode (bootloader mode).
Important: I believe you need to switch back to Zadig driver first so that axon7tool used below could work.
The most important thing is that "fastboot devices" command must be recognized while you are in EDL (bootloader) mode.
In the directory where resides axon7tool (axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379),
make a copy of it with the name recovery.bin:
copy A2017G-TWRPrecovery3.0.2.2tenfar.img recovery.bin
Put your phone in bootloader mode (EDL mode) as before, then verify that "fastboot devices" command is answered correctly with your device id.
If OK, then issue the command:
axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe -w recovery
If everything is OK, this will write tenfar's TWRP signed recovery and phone reboots (I believe so).
Immediately Use "Power and Volume-Up" until ZTE logo: it should then boot in recovery (TWRP, tenfar version 3.0.2-2).
Good luck to you!
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So this is the new situation: adb devices phone is not recognized. Fastboot devices device IS recognized. Issuing axon7tool - w recovery I get device not connected failed to connect. Any idea?

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Need Help Unbricking!!!!!!

Hey guys! So my phone is bricked. Not sure what I did wrong. I tried out several roms and decided to stick with Exodus. When I flashed Exodus I forgot to flash Gapps and now phone stays stuck on boot screen and can't boot into recovery but can get into fastboot mode.
What I've done so far:
I've checked to makes sure bootloader is still unlocked and it is.
From fastboot I've re-flashed TWRP using the fastboot flash recovery twrp.img command and it says it flashes successfully.
However, I still remain stuck on boot screen and when I use the volume+ power button it won't boot in TWRP recovery.
Is there a fastboot firmware zip for the OnePlus 2 that I can flash via fastboot the way we could with the OnePlus One?
I've tried all three methods of unbricking described in this thread https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/
None of them have worked for me. First of all my driver does not come up as Qualcomm in device manager, it comes up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLOADER 9008." I have no idea what that's about. Secondly, when I run the Chinese recovery tool it does nothing, just sits there when I press start.
Helppppppppppp please
Try running "fastboot boot twrp.img" from fastboot.
jbw716 said:
Try running "fastboot boot twrp.img" from fastboot.
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Thanks for the reply! After some digging realized I was having some problems with my qualcomm driver and kept trying to install but stupid windows 8.1 was blocking it so I followed this guide and I am now unbricked. So for anyone who has the "Relink" instead of "Qualcomm" this is how to fix it and unbrick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64674951&postcount=46

adb device unauthorized

Hey, I'm on A2017U stock B19 bootloader unlocked,
I want to backup my stock recovery and boot using axon7tool (I want to flash twrp after that),
When I type: "adb devices" I get my device number and next to it: "unauthorized",
And when I type "adb reboot edl" I get: "error: device unauthorized."
USB debugging enabled.
What am I missing?
(also when I try to go to edl mode (vol up + vol down + power) nothing happens...)
Thanks
I think u need to be root in order to backup those files using adb and you have to have the bootloader unlocked in order to root even tho theres a thread showing how to root without bootloader unlocked
Thanks,
My bootloader is unlocked...
Is there any other way to backup stock recovery and boot before flashing twrp?
Hello, do you have the proper drivers installed for the phone usb wise and in edl mode it won't do anything, that's normal.
Hi, Thanks,
I think so, as I say, it does recognize my phone number on "adb devices" , and I successfully unlocked my bootloader using fastboot

Can't get into bootloader?

Hey guys, I've been trying to unlock my bootloader so that I can try and root my Maven 3 via Magisk. The problem is, I can't get into the bootloader. If I try to reboot to the bootloader from recovery mode, it just restarts like normal. Same thing when I try using adb commands in the cmd prompt. I am on Windows 7.
I think it could be unlocked trought EDL mode. But we need some expert help
I unlocked my phone with at&t but I think it only unlocked the SIM.
I enabled usb debugging and oem unlock, but when I issue the command (in ubuntu term)
adb reboot bootloader
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is just boots into the android system.
Any clue on what to do?
I have the same question - bootloader mode will not load when I issue "adb reboot bootloader", nor will it go into bootloader when I go into recovery mode (via POWER + VOLUME UP) and then I choose the "Bootloader" option. The phone just boots into the system. When I use "adb reboot recovery" it does go into recovery mode, and I am able to get a shell and copy files via adb just fine. I am using the latest platform-tools.
This is a ZTE Z835 (Maven 3), AT&T, carrier unlocked phone.
I don't think there is a bootloader... I have not found any fastboot-compatible mode on this device nor have I heard anyone else find one. You have FTM mode (Power + Volume Down) and EDL mode (adb reboot edl). EDL mode lets it work with QFIL, and with QFIL, you can literally dump and modify any partition on the device you want... I'm not sure what else you want. There's a new method for unlocking the bootloader https://www.xda-developers.com/unlock-bootloader-zte-phones/. I found that my devinfo partition was already unlocked, but you may need to check. I'm going to try and figure out how to create a recovery.bin partition able to be flashed in QFIL.

your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly

Hi all, I ended up with this:
"your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly"
I can access Fastboot mode but can't flash any TWRP
Any help?
I tried to install LOS with Universal Bootstack...and Axon 7 Tool open a window just for one second so I can't access the command
amus76 said:
Hi all, I ended up with this:
"your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly"
I can access Fastboot mode but can't flash any TWRP
Any help?
I tried to install LOS with Universal Bootstack...and Axon 7 Tool open a window just for one second so I can't access the command
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All right, do this:
-Put the phone in Fastboot
-Open command prompt
-Run "fastboot erase userdata"
If it doesn't work, do this:
-Set up a TWRP on your fastboot folder (rename it to "recovery.img" [BE SURE THAT YOUR PC SHOWS FILE NAME EXTENSIONS] and put it on the folder where fastboot is located)
-Open command prompt in the folder where Fastboot is located
-Run this command:
fastboot boot recovery.img
Your phone should enter TWRP. It's not installed, it just boots it once.
Then try to format data from TWRP. Right after that, use "adb push recovery.img /sdcard" to push the recovery img to your internal storage. Then go (on your twrp) to "Install" - hit "Install image", then select the recovery.img, and select "recovery" and swipe to confirm.
After it is done, install LOS again. If it is 15.1 or 16 you have to have a Vendor compatible TWRP, such as Ordenkrieger's TWRP (From LOS16 thread). Follow the instructions precisely
As soon as TWRP is flashed, i get the warning screen with : "your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly"
And no recovery then after reboot
No FTM mode and I can't enter EDL
And I have to say my device is recgnised as DFU by the PC so maybe trying the EDL cable?
amus76 said:
As soon as TWRP is flashed, i get the warning screen with : "your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly"
And no recovery then after reboot
No FTM mode and I can't enter EDL
And I have to say my device is recgnised as DFU by the PC so maybe trying the EDL cable?
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yes, an edl cable might work. Otherwise I think you can get some fastboot images and attempt to install them to the right locations
Did you do "fastboot boot recovery.img"? It shouldn't reboot the phone. TWRP should appear right after the transfer is done
If you still have access the fastboot
Enter, reboot dm-verity enforcing
Check here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/unofficial-lineageos-15-1-zte-axon-7-t3800214
Choose an username... said:
yes, an edl cable might work. Otherwise I think you can get some fastboot images and attempt to install them to the right locations
Did you do "fastboot boot recovery.img"? It shouldn't reboot the phone. TWRP should appear right after the transfer is done
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I did the fastboot boot recovery.img the phone reboot, i get the warning screen for unlocked bootloader and straight after "your device is corrupted and cannot be trusted and may not work properly" with the same style as the bootloader warninr screen.
So without a recovery I can't flash fastboot images
For those in my case:
When you get the warning screen with the red message, just push once the button power, a Linux logo will appear, and another push on the button will boot you in TWRP
I didn't manage to get the command to work : adb reboot "dm-verity enforcing", I tried Terminal in TWRP but with no luck.
Did you get access to Edl mode, via button combo or through adb?
If not can you get to the FTM screen?
I know you couldn't access these earlier, has that changed?
Also what apps do you have?
Edl tool?
Axon 7 tool kit (you did mention this)
Miflash?
Qualcomm drivers and Zadig drivers?
Syberclone said:
Did you get access to Edl mode, via button combo or through adb?
If not can you get to the FTM screen?
I know you couldn't access these earlier, has that changed?
Also what apps do you have?
Edl tool?
Axon 7 tool kit (you did mention this)
Miflash?
Qualcomm drivers and Zadig drivers?
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I didn't get access to EDL mode even through ADB, nor FTM screen. So MiFlash is useless
With Axon 7 tool, I tried to flash TWRP with no success, my phone was on DFU
Then I managed to dm-verity encrypted through ADB but the phone was not rebooting on recovery, still fastboot but the phone was not recognize by the PC
I have Qualcomm Drivers installed
Right now with Lineage, I can't acces FTM screen
I just pushed the button twice when I was with the red warninr screen and get access to TWRP (or Lineage boot screen)
Try installing the Zadig drivers and the bulk USB drivers for the axon to help detect the correct device.
Then see if the Axon tool kit will work properly.
DFU mode shows for a number of reasons.
In your windows device manager it needs to show
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" if all drivers are setup properly.
When I soft bricked mine I was trying to install Los 15.1
I had the corrupt device message you are getting.
I used all 3 apps to eventually get mine running.
I made sure all drivers were installed and up to date, I switched between the Axon tool kit, edl tool and Miflash to get my laptop to recognise.
I ran the Axon tool kit to setup adb (a few attempts before it worked)
I then ran Edl tool to get some form of Edl
Then ran Miflash (latest version) I had to try this several times too (constant error messages) it finally started the flash process but would fail (I was using the turkdev edl)
I swapped it for the B12 Edl on Raystefs page and it worked, I then had to reflash with the correct modem though.
Anyway I truly hope you get it sorted
Syberclone said:
Try installing the Zadig drivers and the bulk USB drivers for the axon to help detect the correct device.
Then see if the Axon tool kit will work properly.
DFU mode shows for a number of reasons.
In your windows device manager it needs to show
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" if all drivers are setup properly.
When I soft bricked mine I was trying to install Los 15.1
I had the corrupt device message you are getting.
I used all 3 apps to eventually get mine running.
I made sure all drivers were installed and up to date, I switched between the Axon tool kit, edl tool and Miflash to get my laptop to recognise.
I ran the Axon tool kit to setup adb (a few attempts before it worked)
I then ran Edl tool to get some form of Edl
Then ran Miflash (latest version) I had to try this several times too (constant error messages) it finally started the flash process but would fail (I was using the turkdev edl)
I swapped it for the B12 Edl on Raystefs page and it worked, I then had to reflash with the correct modem though.
Anyway I truly hope you get it sorted
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Thanks a lot, I have it sorted!
But what strange is a lot of people is facing this problem recently in a short time
amus76 said:
Thanks a lot, I have it sorted!
But what strange is a lot of people is facing this problem recently in a short time
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Can I ask how you got it fixed? I would be handy to know for others that end up in this position.
Syberclone said:
Can I ask how you got it fixed? I would be handy to know for others that end up in this position.
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Just with "dm-verity enforcing" with ADB
Then: press button power when on the red warning, a pinguin will appear and again press the power button, it will reboot on TWRP or Lineage
My fasbtoot was inefficient a part for the dm-verity enforcing, no FTM also
amus76 said:
For those in my case:
When you get the warning screen with the red message, just push once the button power, a Linux logo will appear, and another push on the button will boot you in TWRP
I didn't manage to get the command to work : adb reboot "dm-verity enforcing", I tried Terminal in TWRP but with no luck.
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I know this is an old reply, but I arrive from a google search. Sir, thanks a lot for this reply. I was stuck in your same situation and pressing the power button with the linux icon allowed me to go to TWRP. THANKS!
I get the pinguin, but if i press Power again, nothing happened. I have to wait for a while it reboots to System. I tried to hold Power while it is rebooting, but it always reboots to System. No chance to enter twrp...

Back to stock, relock bootloader problem waiting for device

Hi,
i used Miflash in edl mode to get back to stock rom. after flash and reboot I used the recovery mode to do a factory reset.
It seems to work. It shows Android Recovery, but the bootloader is still unlocked.
What mode do I need to enter to use the "fastboot oem lock" command? I always see "waiting for device" and nothing happens
When I type "adb devices" I can see the phone. I saw there is a command "fastboot devices", too. but it shows me no result.
Stevie123 said:
Hi,
i used Miflash in edl mode to get back to stock rom. after flash and reboot I used the recovery mode to do a factory reset.
It seems to work. It shows Android Recovery, but the bootloader is still unlocked.
What mode do I need to enter to use the "fastboot oem lock" command? I always see "waiting for device" and nothing happens
When I type "adb devices" I can see the phone. I saw there is a command "fastboot devices", too. but it shows me no result.
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Reboot to fastboot using
adb reboot fastboot
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Then, try to use fastboot cmd
Thanks, before I can try that I have to solve another problem.
That doesn't work. The phone isn't entering a special mode. I can choose fastboot from the bootmenu, too. But nothing happens. The phone does a restart, shows the bootmenu again and boots android after 5 seconds.
@Stevie123
You need to enable fastboot (bootloader) mode since it is disabled by ZTE, so that the selection from menu to be effective (after enabling it, in fastboot mode, your command "fastboot devices" (to check) and "fastboot oem lock" (to lock bootloader) will be accepted).
You can use Axon 7 EDL tool to unlock the bootloader.
It's already unlocked. I have to make another unlock procedure again to get access to fastboot? The EDL Tool tells me that I have to wipe and reset the phone after it. So it seems I can't keep my data and just lock the bootloader.
Either Lock or Unlock will wipe your data. And yes, the unlock procedure by Axon 7 EDL tool includes the enabling of fastboot. So you have to re-unlock if you want to relock.
I think this EDL tool doesn't work very good. It flashed something to make fastboot available, but I had a green ZTE Logo screen and this screen also had errors like white spots. The original ZTE logo is in cyan. But the fastboot worked and I could lock the phone. But I couldn't do anything else anymore. I couldn't reach Android and reflashing also didn't work. So I tried to use the EDL Tool to unlock my bootloader again. It said success, but it didn't work. It was still locked.
Well, I had to wait until the phone was empty. Luckily I could reach EDL Mode again. I used the MiFlash again to Downgrade to Android Nougat B12. I read somewhere that the fastboot is included there. So I had the right ZTE Logo back and it worked. I could leave the Bootloader locked. The final update I did with a SD Card to the lastest Android Software for Axon 7. Luckily without a brick. It's a pity that they don't offer any Updates anymore.

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