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So I've managed to find a treasure trove of firmwares for the Chinese model. Particularly interesting is that many early beta versions are available, from before release. Although there really may not be anything useful yet, I should be able to find new updates before they are released. Here is a list of all that's available. If you need any of these files, let me know. Note that anything under 1GB is most likely an OTA, though.
X100-AL10C00B057 (244MB)
X100-AL10C00B058 (280MB)
X100-AL10C00B059SP01 (224MB)
X100-AL10C00B059SP01 (298MB)
NXT-AL10C00B100 (356MB)
NXT-AL10C00B100 (1689MB)
NXT-AL10C00B100SP01 (215MB)
NXT-AL10C00B100SP02 (280MB)
NXT-AL10C00B100SP03 (283MB)
NXT-AL10C00B101 (355MB)
NXT-AL10C00B101SP06 (188MB)
NXT-AL10C00B101SP06 (1727MB)
NXT-AL10C00B101SP02 (106MB)
NXT-AL10C00B101SP02 (1631MB)
NXT-AL10C00B102 (95MB)
NXT-AL10C00B102 (1623MB)
NXT-AL10C00B102SP06 (1729MB)
NXT-AL10C00B105 (226MB)
NXT-AL10C00B106 (138MB)
NXT-AL10C00B106 (1624MB)
NXT-AL10C00B111 (251MB)
NXT-AL10C00B111 (1664MB)
NXT-AL10C00B111 (327MB)
NXT-AL10C00B112 (270MB)
NXT-AL10C00B112 (173MB)
NXT-AL10C00B112 (1643MB)
NXT-AL10C00B116 (73MB)
NXT-AL10C00B116 (1643MB)
NXT-AL10C00B121 (1662MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122 (146MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122 (1673MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP02 (1676MB)
NXT-AL10C00B123 (101MB)
NXT-AL10C00B123 (1667MB)
NXT-AL10C00B076SP02 (233MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP02 (64MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP04 (84MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP04 (1691MB)
NXT-AL10C00B128 (198MB)
NXT-AL10C00B128 (257MB)
NXT-AL10C00B129 (72MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP05 (96MB)
NXT-AL10C00B129 (257MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP06 (80MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP06 (1686MB)
NXT-AL10C00B131 (291MB)
NXT-AL10C00B129SP01 (76MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP07 (80MB)
NXT-AL10C00B131 (1674MB)
NXT-AL10C00B129SP02 (80MB)
NXT-AL10C00B129SP02 (1674MB)
NXT-AL10C00B122SP08 (73MB)
NXT-AL10C00B132 (123MB)
NXT-AL10C00B132 (307MB)
NXT-AL10C00B137 (73MB)
NXT-AL10C00B137SP02 (74MB)
NXT-AL10C00B137 (215MB)
NXT-AL10C00B137 (1674MB)
NXT-AL10C00B151 (261MB)
NXT-AL10C00B152 (215MB)
NXT-AL10C00B152 (178MB)
NXT-AL10C00B153 (178MB)
NXT-AL10C00B153 (73MB)
NXT-AL10C00B156 (78MB)
NXT-AL10C00B156 (178MB)
NXT-AL10C00B156 (1675MB)
NXT-AL10C00B163 (164MB)
Nice thread, thank you. Where did you get NXT-AL10C00B163 (164MB) ?
Is this the next OTA?
I have the Chinese 128 GB version, living in Italy, and yet didn't get this update.
nope, B163 seemed to be just an internal testing or beta version. current chinese firmware is B165, u should get it sometime in the near future via OTA (provided, of course, ure still all stock, i.e. no root, no unlocked bootloader, no custom recovery, etc.)
Hi, I am a HUAWEI MATE 8 user in China. I’ve seen from the XDA forum that you have the firmware version of Chinese MATE8 modle. Can you send me the file of NXT-AL10C00B116 (1643MB)?
I just received the b165 update. I haven't noticed anything different.
killuminati206 said:
I just received the b165 update. I haven't noticed anything different.
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Do you know how to do the update when you have root?
ghfatw said:
Do you know how to do the update when you have root?
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I'm curious about this too. I have ordered the Chinese version and plan on using the tool RayGlobe Italian Knife to switch to international rom, but I understand that if you do this you don't receive OTA so you have to flash each new software version manually. In the OTA thread each OTA file can be found but the problem is that it says that you can not be rooted when flashing it.
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If you have the right oeminfo, and it corresponds with the update, it will update manually, (hold vol up, vol down, power) dload folder .app file inside.
Had my A2017G for a few months, but still stuck on v1.0.0b06 with no available OTA updates.
Will I manually have to flash it to a android 7 version then will I be able to receive OTA?
Any guidance is much appreciated.
It really depends on where your device is from. That build may very well be the most up-to-date build released. Check the ZTE support site to be sure.
If you want to go to nougat right away, I'd suggest manually installing the German update zip / installing the leaked 7.1.1 B01 zip floating around. Afterwards, you'll receive the OTA prompt for the 7.1.1 B02 build.
Jacques101 said:
Had my A2017G for a few months, but still stuck on v1.0.0b06 with no available OTA updates.
Will I manually have to flash it to a android 7 version then will I be able to receive OTA?
Any guidance is much appreciated.
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Yes, you need to download nougat image from ztedevices then push it to SD card and update to nougat will be available via system updater.
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It really depends on where your device is from. That build may very well be the most up-to-date build released. Check the ZTE support site to be sure.
If you want to go to nougat right away, I'd suggest manually installing the German update zip / installing the leaked 7.1.1 B01 zip floating around. Afterwards, you'll receive the OTA prompt for the 7.1.1 B02 build.
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I'm in the UK, and had no update since getting the handset.
So I won't need a build 10 to do the update to nougat?
Many thanks
Jacques101 said:
I'm in the UK, and had no update since getting the handset.
So I won't need a build 10 to do the update to nougat?
Many thanks
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I forgot if it's required. But no harm in doing the updates incrementally. The German support page has the B10 update, as well as the 7.0 update. Then the 7.1.1 B01 leak can be found around here. These of course are all for the A2017G variant.
If you intend to unlock your bootloader, I'd suggest doing so before upgrading to nougat.
oleung4 said:
I forgot if it's required. But no harm in doing the updates incrementally. The German support page has the B10 update, as well as the 7.0 update. Then the 7.1.1 B01 leak can be found around here. These of course are all for the A2017G variant.
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Thanks. I'll give that a try when I'm home. Is this becoming stuck on certain software versions common on the A7?
Also in hoping in the future OTA works normally. Apart from this, the phone is solid all-around.
Many thanks
I have one german version... live in argentina, and otas comes really fast... the same day that someone post some info here...
I manually update to 7.0, then manualy to 7.11 b1, then ota notifies me that b02 is relased, so manual update dont break otas...
I have a full stock phone, locked bl and nothing changed
pelelademadera said:
I manually update to 7.0, then manualy to 7.11 b1, then ota notifies me that b02 is relased, so manual update dont break otas...
I have a full stock phone, locked bl and nothing changed
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Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.
Jacques101 said:
Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.
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There is a full 7.1.1 B02 somewhere that you can also use. Just use the MiFlash flasher thing, it shouldn't go bad if you're using the stock flasher
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Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.
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This is the full ota for V1.2.0B01: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767151720
I'd suggest you manually update to V1.0.0B10 and then to V1.2.0B01.
You can find t he V1.0.0B10 on the ztemobile.de page: http://www.ztemobile.de/support/downloads/?product_id=2100 (Software Update B10)
I'd skip going to Nougat 7.0 first. Just upgrade directly to 7.1.1 with the full ota I posted.
Copy both of the files onto your sd card. They will then appear in the Updater (Settings -> Updates). Just run the upgrade from there.
Be aware! As previously stated by @oleung4 unlock your bootloader before upgrading. I unlocked mine on B06.
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This is the full ota for V1.2.0B01: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767151720
I'd suggest you manually update to V1.0.0B10 and then to V1.2.0B01.
You can find t he V1.0.0B10 on the ztemobile.de page: http://www.ztemobile.de/support/downloads/?product_id=2100 (Software Update B10)
I'd skip going to Nougat 7.0 first. Just upgrade directly to 7.1.1 with the full ota I posted.
Copy both of the files onto your sd card. They will then appear in the Updater (Settings -> Updates). Just run the upgrade from there.
Be aware! As previously stated by @oleung4 unlock your bootloader before upgrading. I unlocked mine on B06.
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Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?
Jacques101 said:
Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?
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It gets more complicated starting with (afaik) V1.0.0B11. If you want the easy way I'd suggest you do it before you upgrade past B10, I would even say do it before upgrading from B06.
Bootloader unlock
Jacques101 said:
Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?
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I unlocked mine without too much problem from B08 using the windows 1.1.1 toolkit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
I did get into a lot of trouble when I relocked it, so just avoid that.
Good luck
I've put the German image file on a USB and connected via an OTG cable, no joy......
I have V.1.0.0B11
If I were you I'll stuck with the latest marshmallow update. Nothing against nougat but MiFavor's version is sucks.
hollandnigel said:
I've put the German image file on a USB and connected via an OTG cable, no joy......
I have V.1.0.0B11
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First: Check that you didn't put the zip with the buncha numbers. If you open the zip you should find an update.zip and a pdf or something, and you have to use the update.zip inside. NOT directly the one with the numbers!
Second: Your phone probably won't find the file on the OTG, if so just copy the file from the OTG to the root of the internal storage
Ah....
I unzipped it.....
Okay so still no joy, neither of the files would update
"System Update Failed"
Attached screenshots if anyone can help ??
hollandnigel said:
Okay so still no joy, neither of the files would update
"System Update Failed"
Attached screenshots if anyone can help ??
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You almost brick the phone. Tell me a couple of things:
-What's the model? Turn it around and look below the Dolby Atmos symbol, it should be etched there. Either A2017 or G or U.
-I see that your software is of the A2017G. You probably have an A2017.
-What's the version that you downloaded? If it is for another version you can lose the IMEIs.
I have a similar issue. I have an A2017G. I had LOS on and am trying to go back to stock. I can get MM B10 or B11 to load, but N B01 won't flash within Android and if I force it from within recovery, the phone won't boot. anyone any smart ideas?
Hello to everyone.
I would kindly ask for your help.
A friend of mine has a zenphone 5. She is experiencing various problems with the playstore synching, viber synching etc and getting errors with play services.
The phone is on android Kit Kat (4.4.2 if I recall correctly).
As I am more experienced with phones, she asked to me to have a look at it and see what can be done.
I do not want to root the phone and/or install an unofficial rom (like lineage) as I will not be the one using the phone, and my friend is completely unaware of what to do in case there is a problem with the phone.
So my best thing would be to perform a backup, then wipe all data and finally update the firmware to the latest official available version.
As I never had an asus phone before (I am more experienced in rooting/updating unofficial roms etc to sony and samsung phones) I kindly ask for your help.
The phone is a zenphone 5 T00F has a WW sku. I attach a screenshot of the firmware version. I found on asus website and downloaded the latest firmware UL-ASUS_T00F-WW-2.22.40.540-user.
How do I install it?
Also, I believe that there is also a lollipop official update for this phone? Where can I find it and how can I Install it?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanx.
Hello , you want the phone to be in stock rom , right ? @madvinegar
1) update to latest kitkat version by ota updates . Latest kitkat version is 2.22.40.540
2) if you want to update to android l then after updating to latest kitkat just place the file (rom update zip ) into internal storage ( not inside any folder just in the internal storage ) . A pop up will come just tap it the update will be done .
3) But if pop up does not come then just reboot your phone once . The latest version of lollipop which you need to download is 3.24.40.87
Alternatively you can sideload the official firmware , if you know how to :laugh: just make sure you download the rom as per your device sku
stock rom official
Boomshiva said:
Hello , you want the phone to be in stock rom , right ? @madvinegar
1) update to latest kitkat version by ota updates . Latest kitkat version is 2.22.40.540
2) if you want to update to android l then after updating to latest kitkat just place the file (rom update zip ) into internal storage ( not inside any folder just in the internal storage ) . A pop up will come just tap it the update will be done .
3) But if pop up does not come then just reboot your phone once . The latest version of lollipop which you need to download is 3.24.40.87
Alternatively you can sideload the official firmware , if you know how to :laugh: just make sure you download the rom as per your device sku
stock rom official
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Thank you so much for your kind reply!
Where can I find and downlpad the lollipop firmware 3.24.40.87?
In the asus website I can only find the latest kitkat one.
madvinegar said:
Thank you so much for your kind reply!
Where can I find and downlpad the lollipop firmware 3.24.40.87?
In the asus website I can only find the latest kitkat one.
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The link is already provided to you .
In firmware section there is all the firmware available for all sku .
Boomshiva said:
The link is already provided to you .
In firmware section there is all the firmware available for all sku .
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Yes you are right. I had to scroll further down.
One odd thing happened.
As you have seen in the screenshot I uploaded in my 1st post, the SKU of the phone seems to be WW.
So I downloaded the update for WW, but when I tried to apply it, I got an error saying that the update failed. I think the reason was that the SKU found on the phone was "CUCC". How can this be...?
In any case I am downloading now the firmware update 2.22.40.540 for CUCC and I will try again. What is the difference between CUCC and WW...?
Also, I don't see that there is a lollipop update for CUCC. Can I use the SKU of another firmware? i.e. WW?
madvinegar said:
Yes you are right. I had to scroll further down.
One odd thing happened.
As you have seen in the screenshot I uploaded in my 1st post, the SKU of the phone seems to be WW.
So I downloaded the update for WW, but when I tried to apply it, I got an error saying that the update failed. I think the reason was that the SKU found on the phone was "CUCC". How can this be...?
In any case I am downloading now the firmware update 2.22.40.540 for CUCC and I will try again. What is the difference between CUCC and WW...?
Also, I don't see that there is a lollipop update for CUCC. Can I use the SKU of another firmware? i.e. WW?
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first, you must downgrade to CN 1.14 version first then download WW 1.14 . for more information on this there is a thread created visit that . thank you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/q-asus-zenfone-sku-cucc-help-t2848605
cn sku = china units
tw sku = taiwan units
ww sku = world wide units
Boomshiva said:
first, you must downgrade to CN 1.14 version first then download WW 1.14 . for more information on this there is a thread created visit that . thank you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/q-asus-zenfone-sku-cucc-help-t2848605
cn sku = china units
tw sku = taiwan units
ww sku = world wide units
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So in my case I will have to download and install first the WW 1.14 (not the CN 1.14) since my formware now is the ASUS_T00F_WW_user_1.13.40.8_20140516_17063.
Correct?
madvinegar said:
So in my case I will have to download and install first the WW 1.14 (not the CN 1.14) since my formware now is the ASUS_T00F_WW_user_1.13.40.8_20140516_17063.
Correct?
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Yes , else the best way is to get a stock based modified rom like gecko premium, mnml rom which is lollipop rom based on official lollipop .87 firmware . Unlock bootloader flash the rom , lock the bootloader again .
Boomshiva said:
Yes , else the best way is to get a stock based modified rom like gecko premium, mnml rom which is lollipop rom based on official lollipop .87 firmware . Unlock bootloader flash the rom , lock the bootloader again .
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So, I finally managed to solve the problem and update the zenphone 5 to lollipop.
My problem was the recovery image which was either faulty and/or different version from the firmware. To be precise, the recovery was CUCC, while the firmware was WW.
So, to solve the problem I did the following:
1. Using fastboot, I flashed the latest recovery image from WW 2.22.40.540
2. Again using fastboot, I flashed the latest fastboot image from WW 2.22.40.540.
3. Then using ADB I flashed the latest firmware WW 2.22.40.540
So, after successfully flashing the latest kitkat firmware WW 2.22.40.540, then I downloaded the latest lollipop firmware WW 3.24.40.87, placed the zip file inside the internal storage of the phone and rebooted. After reboot, a notification was waiting for me to update to lollipop. I pressed OK to continue, the phone rebooted, installed the firmware, updated all android apps, and ... voila ... the phone rebooted to Android Lollipop 5.0
@Boomshiva I thank you very much for all your kind help and guidance.
madvinegar said:
So, I finally managed to solve the problem and update the zenphone 5 to lollipop.
My problem was the recovery image which was either faulty and/or different version from the firmware. To be precise, the recovery was CUCC, while the firmware was WW.
So, to solve the problem I did the fogllowing:
1. Using fastboot, I flashed the latest recovery image from WW 2.22.40.540
2. Again using fastboot, I flashed the latest fastboot image from WW 2.22.40.540.
3. Then using ADB I flashed the latest firmware WW 2.22.40.540
So, after successfully flashing the latest kitkat firmware WW 2.22.40.540, then I downloaded the latest lollipop firmware WW 3.24.40.87, placed the zip file inside the internal storage of the phone and rebooted. After reboot, a notification was waiting for me to update to lollipop. I pressed OK to continue, the phone rebooted, installed the firmware, updated all android apps, and ... voila ... the phone rebooted to Android Lollipop 5.0
@Boomshiva I thank you very much for all your kind help and guidance.
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Nice , you basically side loaded the firmware.
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Nice , you basically side loaded the firmware.
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I was trying to sideload the firmware many times, but I was getting an error.
Only after I flashed first the correct recovery image, I managed to sideload the firmware.
All is well now.
Hello
There is no international firmware for the Z17.
The vendors are putting custom ROMS with multilanguage with or without google services but they have a great inconvenience, you will not be able to receive updates by OTA.
Where to download the official Chinese firmware for the Nubia Z17?
How can it be installed? From SD, OTG ... through your recovery mode?
XoanCarlos said:
Hello
There is no international firmware for the Z17.
The vendors are putting custom ROMS with multilanguage with or without google services but they have a great inconvenience, you will not be able to receive updates by OTA.
Where to download the official Chinese firmware for the Nubia Z17?
How can it be installed? From SD, OTG ... through your recovery mode?
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The official Chinese firmware can be downloaded here : http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/42
For the installation, there is an upgrade guide in PDF format but you need a Nubia account to access it (and my Chinese knowledge is much worse than my English one)...
How can you tell that you've got a custom rom on it from the vendor?
petitbreton said:
The official Chinese firmware can be downloaded here : http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/42
For the installation, there is an upgrade guide in PDF format but you need a Nubia account to access it (and my Chinese knowledge is much worse than my English one)...
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Taken a look at the PDF file; basic steps 1) Backup information on phone 2)copy firmware zip file into the root directory of internal storage 3)update firmware 4)if there are problems, factory reset after update
Only step (3) looks a little different from other phones; basically you should go Settings - Privacy & Security - Select "Slide to unlock" to reset screen unlock to simple slide to unlock and then Settings - Firmware Update - Local Update - Select the zip file for the firmware you want to update to
Hope this helps.
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Taken a look at the PDF file; basic steps 1) Backup information on phone 2)copy firmware zip file into the root directory of internal storage 3)update firmware 4)if there are problems, factory reset after update
Only step (3) looks a little different from other phones; basically you should go Settings - Privacy & Security - Select "Slide to unlock" to reset screen unlock to simple slide to unlock and then Settings - Firmware Update - Local Update - Select the zip file for the firmware you want to update to
Hope this helps.
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Developer options should be enabled too...I remembered I read.
Enviado desde mi NX505J mediante Tapatalk
Basically we should put the official firmware on for ota updates and the possibility that they may allow Google apps?
In my Rom there is nothing related to Firmware and/or Update.
NX563J_ENCommon_V2. 39
Cheers
Thomas
tsiebold said:
In my Rom there is nothing related to Firmware and/or Update.
NX563J_ENCommon_V2. 39
Cheers
Thomas
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In your firmware there are Google services? If yes, make backup pls your firmware
Ok, but how do I do it?
Booting into recovery also does not Show anything related to upgrade. Only one is called boot into edload.
And it says System is root - 1 and Boot is root - 1.
Cheers
Thomas
tsiebold said:
Ok, but how do I do it?
Booting into recovery also does not Show anything related to upgrade. Only one is called boot into edload.
And it says System is root - 1 and Boot is root - 1.
Cheers
Thomas
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Well i checked. And i think it's impossible. Where did you buy phone? Or for which country
I bought it from cect-shop.com.
They told me that I have to wait for an international Rom from nubia, which would be APPLIED via a PC.
I do have Google Services on it. Some things are buggy.
Cheers
Thomas
tsiebold said:
I bought it from cect-shop.com.
They told me that I have to wait for an international Rom from nubia, which would be APPLIED via a PC.
I do have Google Services on it. Some things are buggy.
Cheers
Thomas
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Hey Thomas, i ordered my Phone from the cect-shop, too and it will arrive on July 11th.
Which version is your Z17? 6/64 or 6/128 ?
It is the 6/64 Version. The 8/128 was not available.
It is good Phone but needs time to get used to coming from Stock Android.
Cheers
Thomas
tsiebold said:
I bought it from cect-shop.com.
They told me that I have to wait for an international Rom from nubia, which would be APPLIED via a PC.
I do have Google Services on it. Some things are buggy.
Cheers
Thomas
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I'll write to them, they can tell me where they took it. Can you also write on your own?
petitbreton said:
The official Chinese firmware can be downloaded here : http://ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/42
For the installation, there is an upgrade guide in PDF format but you need a Nubia account to access it (and my Chinese knowledge is much worse than my English one)...
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It can only be downloaded if you have the extraction password, that it what Baidu is asking for.
You can find it also here (GeekBu...). It is the release 2.44. I didn't have a look "inside".
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.
prmbasheer said:
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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unlocked01 said:
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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unlocked01 said:
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.
Bhmg00 said:
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.