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[Q] help | Moment before rooting...

Hello Everyone
i have the note 3 model n9005
And I'm on android Version 4.4.2
I read about all the knox
I wanted to ask a few questions before I do root as I had always for my previous device
* If I continue to receive software updates or do I have to do it manually ?
* If you will not have warranty in any way?
* If this matter with a build version is for root ?
* I heard something about if the bootloader unloacked and how to check it if it is locked then it is a problem
* And be careful not to install version is lower than that now because it can cause break
many thanks for the one who help or read it
best regards avihay

avihay1989 said:
Hello Everyone
i have the note 3 model n9005
And I'm on android Version 4.4.2
I read about all the knox
I wanted to ask a few questions before I do root as I had always for my previous device
* If I continue to receive software updates or do I have to do it manually ?
* If you will not have warranty in any way?
* If this matter with a build version is for root ?
* I heard something about if the bootloader unloacked and how to check it if it is locked then it is a problem
* And be careful not to install version is lower than that now because it can cause break
many thanks for the one who help or read it
best regards avihay
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1. OTA Updates generally won't work but you can usually install manually
2. Some people have gotten service others have had issues. You can get service, but you may be charged for it.
3. If you have a locked bootloader (ATT, Verizon) then you may have issues. I refuse to get a phone with a locked bootloader so I can't answer this.
4.It's based on your carrier and the version of the phone you have. T-Mobile is unlocked, some others aren't
5. The bootloader, once on 4.4.2 cannot be set back to 4.3 from what I understand, but it may be possible, I never wanted to downgrade.
Hope this helps

Thanks for your time and answers
My device does not come from the store cellular operators so that means it is not bootloader Locked?
*or any way to cheak it, i am so wanted to root my phone

[MODEM][ODIN] Samsung Galaxy S4-mini GT-I9195 (Upd. Oct. 16. - 2017)

This thread is mainly created because the previous thread by @spitya seems to be abandoned, and several users have expressed their desire that I would keep these modems in a separate thread.
It also serves the purpose that I can keep the OP updated with the desired info, instead of referring to some post buried deep in the thread.
Disclaimer:
Code:
/* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this procedure
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at us
* for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*/
The files made available here are extracted from the official Samsung Firmware made available from SamMobile website, it will save you from downloading in access of 800MB of data with average download speed of 15KB.
Mainly it will be firmware specified for the EU market, as I am located here and will be using these firmwares, if you want your specific region included, I would appreciate if you would make sure to make the files available as they become updated for your region, since I don't intend to waste time on something I am not going to be using.
Since I intend not to delete any of the files, it is also essentially a resource with all the different Modem versions released.
User Guide:
Under Windows using Odin:
Extract latest version of Odin to your computer.
Install Samsung Mobile Phone Drivers for Odin to find your device.
Boot your phone into download mode, by pressing [Volume down] + [Home] + [Power]
- Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press [Volume Up] to continue.
Open Odin
[1]Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
[2]Place the desired modem file in the [AP] slot.
[3] Go to the Options section and make sure Auto Reboot, Re-Partition and F. reset time are unmarked.
[4]Push [Start]
Once odin reports "Success..." message in the Message box, boot your phone into download mode once again and repeat step 1 - 4 once more.
Under Windows/Linux using Heimdall:
Under Windows disregard the sudo part of the command, You can use 7zip to extract the contence of the modem.
Get the latest version of Heimdall, if you are using one of the Debian derivatives you can install the distribution package heimdall-flash
Extract the modem tar.md5 file using the command
tar -xvf I9195XXUCOG1.tar.md5​
Boot your phone into download mode, by pressing [Volume down] + [Home] + [Power]
- Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press [Volume Up] to continue.
Connect your phone using a proper USB cable
See if your phone is detected using the command:
sudo heimdall detect​
Flash the modem files using the command:
sudo heimdall flash --no-reboot --MODEM NON-HLOS.bin --TZ tz.mbn --RPM rpm.mbn --verbose​
Reboot your phone into download mode once again, and flash the modem a second time.
The modem found here is only working with Samsung Galaxy S4-mini (GT-I9195), it will not work with any other variant of the S4-mini.
Weather the latest modem gives you a boost in signal is very depending on your location and provider, the best advice is to try a few different modems and select the one you feel works best in your case, how ever it is recommended to use the latest since it contains the last security fixes from Samsung.
File versioning:
Some of you might be unaware of how the Samsung versioning of the Modem is layed out, I will try to give an accurate description of what is what in the versioning.
The filename displays the version as I9195XXUCOG1, the layout of the versioning is as follows:
I9195 - Identity of the phone supported
XXUC - Identity of location [XXU] - European location (Unbranded)
O - Year of version (here 2015)
G - Month of version (here 7.th [July])
1 - Compilation number, goes from 1 - 9 and A - Z
Download section:
EU (Nordic)
Latest Modem: I9195XXUCQL2
A collection of the modems are available from AndroidFileHost

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Thanks, now is much better to find new modems!

Good job, thank you very much!
Perhaps you can consider adding Heimdall instructions to the first thread?
Cheers!

JimmyRay said:
Perhaps you can consider adding Heimdall instructions to the first thread?
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It is done

This is a convenient site for determining which modem is best for your location: https://samsung-firmware.org/de/model/GT-I9195/

hi all-one fast question:what is the difference between the 60mb version from this thread and the 900mb from the sammobile.thank

iordache_srn said:
hi all-one fast question:what is the difference between the 60mb version from this thread and the 900mb from the sammobile.thank
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Sammobile image contains full firmware, stock kernel, apps, base - everything.
This is the modem extracted from that image.
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app

M1chiel said:
This is a convenient site for determining which modem is best for your location: https://samsung-firmware.org/de/model/GT-I9195/
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Which region would you recommend for those in the US? (Using AT&T prepaid carrier)

redjamesg said:
Download section:
EU (Nordic)
Latest Modem: I9195XXUCPD1
Download from my Personal Google Drive, browse to the required location ie: GT-I9195
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A new baseband version I9195XXUCPE1 has been released for the i9195
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/73685/I9195XXUCPE1_I9195SFRCPE1_SFR
The modem .bin file is modified on 2016-05-17, compared to 2016-04-08 of the I9195XXUCPD1 modem
and the whole Stock French ROM is updated to Security Patch Level 2016-05-01.
It's nice that the device is still being in active development.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...

soseono said:
Which region would you recommend for those in the US? (Using AT&T prepaid carrier)
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Well, the hard way would be to check your exact model number (i9190, i9195, i9197, i257M)
and check at GsmArena to see the 3G & LTE Bands supported for each model
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9190, I9195, I9197, I257M
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - I9195
LTE 850 / 1800 / 2600 TD-LTE 2300 - I9197
LTE 700 / 2600 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - I257M
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and cross check that with the 3G & LTE Bands that AT&T supports...
Or you could try the easy way, just give it a try,
from my experience the I9195XXU modems are the more cross-compatible
(initially designated for Europe, but according to forum members
compatible with networks from Asia, Australia and America)
and are actively developed on top of that.
So why don't you grab the most recent I9195XXUCPE1 modem?
YMMV, and take a full backup beforehand,
but you could just grab the latest T-Mobile baseband like this one
just for peace of mind, and if the latest baseband available is not working, just install the one for T-Mobile.
(Or just reinstall the baseband of the ROM you're currently using).
I'm picking the one for T-Mobile as a safety measure cause I think that it's compatible with AT&T network
Wiki
AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM, while Verizon, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular use CDMA.
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For your convenience, you can grab just about any modem version released
from the collection of @redjamesg
Hope it helps.

McClane13 said:
A new baseband version I9195XXUCPE1 has been released for the i9195
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/73685/I9195XXUCPE1_I9195SFRCPE1_SFR
The modem .bin file is modified on 2016-05-17, compared to 2016-04-08 of the I9195XXUCPD1 modem
and the whole Stock French ROM is updated to Security Patch Level 2016-05-01.
It's nice that the device is still being in active development.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
https://wchwra.dm2301.livefilestore...KtLPgg9WA1y8/I9195XXUCPE1.tar?download&psid=1
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...[
https://wchwra.dm2301.livefilestore....ownload&psid=1 link not working :-8
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iordache_srn said:
link not working :-8
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how about this one:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar

McClane13 said:
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...
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Thanks for the heads up McClane, that one had slipped my radar, it is now live at my collection.

I9195XXUCPE1 works good.
I had I9195XXUCPA1, but I think UCPE1 has a tad better reception in my area (Germany)
Thanks for those uploads!

McClane13 said:
how about this one:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
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This is working.,.thank you

Hello, I want to root my Phone: KOT49H.I9195XXUCOD3
How can I root this Phone? Many website gave different solutions.
I hope you van help me.

iejoor4u said:
Hello, I want to root my Phone: KOT49H.I9195XXUCOD3
How can I root this Phone? Many website gave different solutions.
I hope you van help me.
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Since this is the modem thread and not the rooting thread, I will direct you to that one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
Just use TWRP instead of CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Hello and thanks for the thread and for your work
I checked on sammobile and the last modem released in Italy is I9195XXUCPB1, but the lastest at all is I9195XXUCPE1 (which is noted for France). So my question is, which one will be better choice for Italy, considering that they advice to check sammobile for the best country-based modem, but both of them are for Europe and I think France uses the same frequencies and bands as Italy?
Thank you

They both will work in france/italy/Germany/UE based, how ever the CSC instructions for the region might be altered for a specific provider, so if you are on orange and living in Italy and flash Nordic released modem, you could potentiale lose functions like the SIM tools for USSD codes regarding Secretary functions.
The baseband frequencies will always work for any EU based location, since it is the same bands beeing used throughout EU.
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app

X720 on T-Mobile

I searched but wasn't sure of the answer. I saw some say that the baseband on the 720 and 727 are the same. Will the 720 have band 12 working if I use in U.S.on T-Mobile? If not, is there a way to get it working?

I have now gone through every page of the question and answer section and have no answer. I'm now moving to the discussion section to research, but if anyone knows, please help.

You probably didn't look "every where".
X720 does not have support band 12
But there is a file you can flash to support band 12 on the x720
You have to flash the img file inside the zip file via fastboot (Assuming its unlocked)
Using the following command
Fastboot flash modem *insert zip file name here*.img
Insert the name the name of the image within the stars you see above and type .img at the end. Please dont include the *symbol when you type it out
Edit: Excuse my explanation its 2am
Edit 2: I'll upload my copy if the modem in a few minutes
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yebbey2 said:
I have now gone through every page of the question and answer section and have no answer. I'm now moving to the discussion section to research, but if anyone knows, please help.
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Please note that it says 19's but users have reported that it will flash on mostly any rom you want it on.
Works best with stock rom
Good luck
Ps not responsible for anything.
Heres the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bznz2b7ygbl0gc8/modem-5.8.019s.zip?dl=0

Thank you. I looked at several threads.I didn't see anyone confirm that they were on 720 and band 12 working. I saw people with 727 flashing 720 roms and getting band 12.....but I probably missed it somewhere. Thanks, though

yebbey2 said:
Thank you. I looked at several threads.I didn't see anyone confirm that they were on 720 and band 12 working. I saw people with 727 flashing 720 roms and getting band 12.....but I probably missed it somewhere. Thanks, though
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To be totally honest, in theory if the software is flashed correctly, you should get B12 connectivity. Same thing applies with the Galaxy s7 series. You can flash a Sprint variant to T-Mobile for full T-Mobile support, and then flash that to Verizon for full Verizon support. But the Sprint variant doesn't support Verizon's frequencies until you flash the verizon software. If the radio hardware is the same between devices, you should be able to flash a 727 ROM for T-Mobile support. I'd say give it a shot and let us know! :good:

I tried it on an x720 and it wouldn't see the sim. I had the cm13 teamsuperluminal rom on it.
I had to flash the stock rom to get it to read my sim again. Make a backup first and have a copy of the stock rom before you flash just in case.

one_self said:
I tried it on an x720 and it wouldn't see the sim. I had the cm13 teamsuperluminal rom on it.
I had to flash the stock rom to get it to read my sim again. Make a backup first and have a copy of the stock rom before you flash just in case.
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Did you have multi-sim configuration set to dsds on Build.prop?

Ascertion said:
Did you have multi-sim configuration set to dsds on Build.prop?
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Yes, it was. What should it be on instead?

one_self said:
Yes, it was. What should it be on instead?
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Interesting. Not sure what happened there. From what you're saying it looks like the x727 can be spoofed as a x720 but not the other way around. It should be dsds for multi-sim so it should have worked.

Thanks for the info. It's all for naught now. I cancelled my order bc it was going to take a month bc of Chinese New year. I went with the honor 8 bc I wanted a smaller phone. I just hope Huawei will release the source code so I can have at least a fully functional CM

A2017G Japan to A2017G European/other A2017G ROMs

Hi!
I am sorry if this has been asked here before. I'm fairly new to this kind of stuff.
So I'm a foreigner living in Japan. Due to the allure of local warranty, I decided to get the Axon 7 (A2017G JPV).
It has been months since the last Nougat update came to other A2017Gs but hasn't arrived on the A2017G JPV. So I thought, may be ZTE Japan was just taking a longer time, etc. So recently, I decided to contact customer support. And their answer was unclear at best. They were apparently still deciding if they would release a Nougat update for Axon 7.
So here's my question. Considering that my Axon 7 is also A2017G, is there a way for me to install the latest A2017G European ROM or any other A2017G Stock ROMs for that matter, without unlocking my bootloader and rooting? And get OTA updates from A2017G European? If so, can someone please kindly point me in the right direction, I'm getting a bit lost.
If that isn't possible, is there a way, to install the stock A2017G ROMs (aside from JPV) and then relock the bootloader afterwards?
Please help me. Thank you.

jjquinto said:
Hi!
I am sorry if this has been asked here before. I'm fairly new to this kind of stuff.
So I'm a foreigner living in Japan. Due to the allure of local warranty, I decided to get the Axon 7 (A2017G JPV).
It has been months since the last Nougat update came to other A2017Gs but hasn't arrived on the A2017G JPV. So I thought, may be ZTE Japan was just taking a longer time, etc. So recently, I decided to contact customer support. And their answer was unclear at best. They were apparently still deciding if they would release a Nougat update for Axon 7.
So here's my question. Considering that my Axon 7 is also A2017G, is there a way for me to install the latest A2017G European ROM or any other A2017G Stock ROMs for that matter, without unlocking my bootloader and rooting? And get OTA updates from A2017G European? If so, can someone please kindly point me in the right direction, I'm getting a bit lost.
If that isn't possible, is there a way, to install the stock A2017G ROMs (aside from JPV) and then relock the bootloader afterwards?
Please help me. Thank you.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547
Absolutely no need to root.
Enjoy.

Hamburgle4 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547
Absolutely no need to root.
Enjoy.
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Hi
Thank you for replying so quickly.
Please bear with me as I am still a bit confused.
The link you gave mo contains Factory Images for the A2017G, right? Therefore, I should just put the factory images (zip file), into the root directory of my SD Card, and update via settings (no need to unlock bootloader or root, right?)?
My A2017G (JPV) is now on A2017G JPV1.0.0B03.
Which factory image should I use?
Thank you very much.

*Deleted for apparent "madness"

Are you mad?!!! This won't work as the signature's don't match.
At best you end up with a failed update, at worst a brick...

ultramag69 said:
Are you mad?!!! This won't work as the signature's don't match.
At best you end up with a failed update, at worst a brick...
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Now I'm scared. Haha
Do you have any advice on how I should proceed with this? Thank you very much.

Hamburgle4 said:
*Deleted for safety reasons.
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Considering @ultramag69 said, do you think I should still proceed with this?

I don't think you have to the same radio firmware with all the G version out there.... If you dare to try it probably you will end up bricking your phone.... So don try. Unless you are sure can warranty claim it if it is briked

Unfortunately this region locking thing came in, sometimes it's different hardware for different regions but mostly it's to stop the grey import trade...
Due to this it is a requirement to unlock your bootloader if you want to flash other region/carrier roms, which again is a trial in itself...
If you do wish to try it, make sure you have a flashable version of your FULL stock rom, not an OTA - the difference is an OTA is a patch, usually of a few hundred Mb or so to update parts of your ROM, the full ROM is a stand-alone installation that will completely replace the current ROM.
Generally this will get you out of hot water but be aware this is also not 100% guarantee...
It will probably also delete all your data, back up first....

ultramag69 said:
Unfortunately this region locking thing came in, sometimes it's different hardware for different regions but mostly it's to stop the grey import trade...
Due to this it is a requirement to unlock your bootloader if you want to flash other region/carrier roms, which again is a trial in itself...
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What I'm confused about is he's not asking to flash A2017A/U firmware (where region locking comes into play) on his device, only another country's A2017G fw so why would he need to unlock bootloader? It's still fw for the global model if I understand correctly.

Hamburgle4 said:
What I'm confused about is he's not asking to flash A2017A/U firmware (where region locking comes into play) on his device, only another country's A2017G fw so why would he need to unlock bootloader? It's still fw for the global model if I understand correctly.
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I'm on your side - the modem file might be different, but since the hardware is the same, it should work. Maybe the modem file has improved signal stuff for Japan, but it's extremely improbable considering ZTE's craptastic devs...
Also, what could be the worst thing that could happen? Here are the possibilities:
- Works: enjoy
- Installation failed: Should fail before even changing files anyways
- Soft brick: get to recovery, download full update zip, install, wait for Nougat
- Hard brick: "I woke up this morning and it was off, doesn't boot anymore, I want a replacement"
And if the modem is too crappy you can always go back to Japan's firmware

I believe that the Japanese version is different from the other G versions, at least on the modem level. Japan uses some bands that are not used by any other country in the world, so unless ZTE Japan decided to release the G model knowing that it would have some connectivity issues on all Japanese carriers, the Japanese G model must have at least a different modem.
Bold = band is present in the global G model
KDDI: CDMA BC0 / BC6, LTE 1/11/18/41
NTT Docomo: UMTS 1/9/19, LTE 1/9/19/21/28
Softbank: UMTS 1/8/11, LTE 1/8/9/41

I kinda get what you're getting at after looking further into the models. Basing off the spec sheets, Amazon JP has the exact same A2017G TD-LTE with matching bands sold by ZTE. Whereas on the ZTE JP page, it instead matches the bands of something named Axon 7 TD-LTE JP (couldn't find model number, but sounds like OP's A2017G). This has over half the exact bands available on A2017G, additional UMTS bands 6 & 19 and one CA band.
I think someone in another thread previously mentioned about potential signal issues with the Axon 7 being sold in Spain after flashing DE fw. Looking at their spec sheet, it appears to have a few bands missing, may have additional bands, but it's hard to tell since only the frequencies are stated. Could just be anecdotal as you'd think with the greater range of frequencies, it shouldn't face those issues. Anyways this is a separate matter, and potentially an apples to oranges comparison.

Thank you all for your advice and insights.
I figured, damn all worries, and just used the recovery mode to flash the update.zip.
Lo and behold, it was updated with seemingly no issue. Even tried if my mobile data would work properly. And it did.
Thanks everyone!

jjquinto said:
Thank you all for your advice and insights.
I figured, damn all worries, and just used the recovery mode to flash the update.zip.
Lo and behold, it was updated with seemingly no issue. Even tried if my mobile data would work properly. And it did.
Thanks everyone!
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Great to hear. Also vindicates my apparent "madness" lol.

Hamburgle4 said:
Great to hear. Also vindicates my apparent "madness" lol.
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Yeah it was nonsense, they are both a2017Gs anyways
We're all a bit mad though, flashing stuff on a 400 dolar thingy...

ive got the A2017 Chinese, bought from aliexpress. Ive rooted and installed the twrp flashable B15 from @djkuz, but the nougat firmware is awful for my DoCoMo phone reception (in far regional Nagasaki). So i need a method to either flash the modem for A2017G (not sure which B# release), or wait for the next chinese firmware release and hope for the best. Any suggestions or experiences to improve my reception? Is it the modem?
Thanks for all the contributions to this thread, as it has got me in the right direction.

jjquinto said:
Thank you all for your advice and insights.
I figured, damn all worries, and just used the recovery mode to flash the update.zip.
Lo and behold, it was updated with seemingly no issue. Even tried if my mobile data would work properly. And it did.
Thanks everyone!
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Hey I know this is an old thread but I thought I would poke in and add my feedback. I also live in Japan and have the A2017G. I bought it because it was the only phone on the market at the time that [supposedly] supported Google Daydream. Later I realized that only the US version actually worked with Daydream. Later on support was added to European ROMS (when upgraded to 7.1.1). But for some reason the Japanese ROM, despite being 7.1.1 would say 'Incompatible Phone', even when installed manually. I contacted ZTE's customer service, which was terrible; all they said was "we don't know when it will be supported". This was about a year ago, so this week I just got sick of waiting, found the German firmware (A2017G-N-B10), installed it and everything works fine. The radios have no issues, and I was able to download Daydream right from the marketplace.
Thanks for everyone who contributed to this thread!

Need help updating Canadian version

Hey guys,
So i have the canadian version of the mini, with the details as follows:
model number: ZTE B2017G
android version: 6.0.1
build number: ZTE B2017G+BELLV1.0.0B06
and I cant update it, ive downloaded the nougat update file from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73257562&postcount=13
and attempted to update it in system setting from sd card, but got the message: package mismatch installation aborted.
Update didnt work from recovery either. Any ideas on how to update it, or if its even possible? Thanks!!

talha746 said:
Hey guys,
So i have the canadian version of the mini, with the details as follows:
model number: ZTE B2017G
android version: 6.0.1
build number: ZTE B2017G+BELLV1.0.0B06
and I cant update it, ive downloaded the nougat update file from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73257562&postcount=13
and attempted to update it in system setting from sd card, but got the message: package mismatch installation aborted.
Update didnt work from recovery either. Any ideas on how to update it, or if its even possible? Thanks!!
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Doesn't seem like it's updatable at this point in time.
Reached out to ZTE: No updates available. If there were to be it would be through bell/Virgin as it's specific build/firmware/model.
Reached out to Virgin, bell and PC mobile as well. If something interesting comes from it I will surely post.

parawizard said:
Doesn't seem like it's updatable at this point in time.
Reached out to ZTE: No updates available. If there were to be it would be through bell/Virgin as it's specific build/firmware/model.
Reached out to Virgin, bell and PC mobile as well. If something interesting comes from it I will surely post.
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Cool, thanks man.
Btw, is the Bell/Virgin model rootable? So we can put custom rom on it? Would it be the same roms other models would use?
I know tdm is working on one atm (https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/recovery-twrp-7-1-unofficial-t3685339)

talha746 said:
Cool, thanks man.
Btw, is the Bell/Virgin model rootable? So we can put custom rom on it? Would it be the same roms other models would use?
I know tdm is working on one atm (https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/recovery-twrp-7-1-unofficial-t3685339)
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I think it should be but I haven't tried yet as I am using this phone as my daily. Maybe if I grab another one.

I need help too with the canadian version. There is no option to activate the NFC...

lanautechdroid said:
I need help too with the canadian version. There is no option to activate the NFC...
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I don't think this version has NFC. There is no mention of it anywhere.
https://www.ztedevices.ca/axon-cat/axon7mini.html
USA version does mention it.
https://www.zteusa.com/axon7mini/

I got the Axon 7 mini from PC Mobile as well. Looks like the Canadian mini is a variant P852A15H, without NFC.
Any idea how to get rid of the carrier name at the top right? SytemUI tuner doesn't seem to activate either.
The mini is really sleek and light! Haven't had the battery issues mentioned in reviews either. Wish we could update to N though.

For what it's worth, there may be some activity behind the scenes for a minor update to the Canadian Axon 7 Mini late this month.
If this individual is to be believed, it will be bug fixes and security patches ONLY. That is, it will NOT be an upgrade to Nougat; we'll still be stuck on Marshmallow. But at least we'd end up with a security patch newer than late-2016.
https://community.zteusa.com/discussion/comment/228993/#Comment_228993

I wonder if this method will work for Canadian version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933

fy0u1 said:
I wonder if this method will work for Canadian version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933
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It's said somewhere in the ZTE section that someone tried it and bricked his phone.

zigonneux said:
if you read more posts, it's said somewhere that someone tried it and bricked his phone.
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That was after I posted here

So, are there any news on rooting+custom ROM for this device?

Security patch today
Hi,
Just got ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08 this morning ....

yergy said:
Hi,
Just got ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08 this morning ....
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Did it upgrade to Nougat? What version of Android is it on after the B08 update.

Bettaxis said:
Did it upgrade to Nougat? What version of Android is it on after the B08 update.
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No nougat, still M, only security patch february 2018. Better than nothing

yergy said:
No nougat, still M, only security patch february 2018. Better than nothing
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Confirmed. 105.67 MB download, the device stays on Marshmallow. It brings the device from the November 1, 2016 security patch to February 5, 2018.
This is the first OTA ever released for the Canadian variant. It would include fixes for some pretty high-profile vulnerabilities, such as Blueborne, Krack, and Spectre, so it's definitely welcome.

talha746 said:
I have the canadian version of the mini
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Bettaxis said:
I got the Axon 7 mini from PC Mobile as well. Looks like the Canadian mini is a variant P852A15H, without NFC.
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Can you please execute the following adb command and post your product name here?
Code:
adb devices -l
List of devices attached
... device product:P852A11 model:ZTE_B2017G device:tulip transport_id:1
The adb devices -l command lists the following properties: ro.product.name, ro.product.model and ro.product.device
Hint: I downloaded the latest ADB tool from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html#download

I just finished a live chat with a ZTE rep. I give him all informations he asked and he told me that he's submitting that info to R&D and they will get back to me within 5 - 6 business days with a package update.
My build number is ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08
I don't keep my hope very high on this, but hey you never know ...
I'll post what comes out of this ...

yergy said:
I just finished a live chat with a ZTE rep. I give him all informations he asked and he told me that he's submitting that info to R&D and they will get back to me within 5 - 6 business days with a package update.
my build number is ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08
I don't keep my hope very high on this, but hey you never know ...
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good luck with that

The Canada-specific version of the Axon 7 Mini was not sold on the open market, but rather was sold as a bundle through one of Bell Canada's affiliates. (I am aware of it being sold through Virgin Mobile and PC Mobile.) As such, it is running a customized OS that was approved by Bell Canada. The Bell Canada-specific OS has always been visually distinct from the version of the OS that shipped on open-market versions of the Axon 7 Mini; in my opinion it appears quite a bit more similar to the vanilla Android experience, with the exception of the preinstalled Bell account management apps.
Unfortunately, because the phone was bundled through Bell Canada, that means that ZTE will also be obliged to get Bell Canada's approval of any OS updates that may be offered for the phone. We've already seen, with the patch that was released earlier this year, that the OS update path being approved by Bell Canada is following a very different track from what ZTE has been offering on the open market, and I don't expect to see that change any time soon.
And it really doen't matter if ZTE's engineering department is technically capable of offering Nougat or newer for this device. They'd still have to get it cleared by Bell Canada first before they could distribute it.