Hi there,
I finally got around to try unlocking my axon/root/custom rom and ran into problems right in the beginning.
I'm using the Axon Toolkit 1.1.1 (that should fully work with A2017G) and followed the steps to unlock the bootloader (as afaik fastboot isn't working on the G-Variant before unlock/TWRP).
So I chose option 6-unlock, MiFlash launches and I have to select the folder with the files to flash, following the instructions of the toolkit.
For the record - I'm on MM B08.
The unlock files the AxonToolkit offers are in a folder 'A2017U_FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL' containing a fastboot.img.
Can I use these files or are they only for the A2017U (as the name would suggest)??
My first thought is 'No', but then if the Toolkit is supposed to fully support the A2017G?
There is a also another downloadable file from a different thread called 'TWRP_UnlockBootloader_by_DrakenFX.zip' (by DrakenFX for Generic Device/Other), which sounds more like it, BUT:
This one is normally flashed with TWRP, not MiFlash.
In this thread one would use tenfar's signed (but containing a bug) version of TWRP to install that file BEFORE the bootloader is unlocked.
I'm however keen to jump the flawed version and
- unlock first
- flash TWRP
- flash above fastboot enabler
- flash modem/custom rom (RR) etc.
So could someone please confirm:
With a 2017G (6.0MM B08) is it possible to
- Unlock the bootloader first without using tenfar's 3.0.2 TWRP?
- Which Unlock file should I use? The first one? Or can I use the generic (second) one with MiFlash or TWRP only?
- If that works, did you simply go Advanced Options<Flash boot/bootloader/modem/recovery<choose recovery partition<select C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\twrp\twrp-3.1.0-ailsa_ii.img with the Toolkit? (or did you e.g. have to install adb 1.4.2 first to get twrp on the device via adb)
Thanks a lot for the help everyone - I know there are a lot of Guides out there, unfortunately (and I was reading through the whole threads for all of them) it gets more confusing with each one, as they all do things slightly differently, for slightly different versions, etc.
The Toolkit seems like a great start to simplify things a lot, but there is no step-by-step guide how to exactly use it for the 2017G (using what files).
The guide using the toolkit for the A2017G uses it in command line mode - that didn't work for me. Not sure if it's using an older version, but as soon as I start the tool with a command line, it kills the existing process and comes up with the dialog (I'm also on Win7 32-bit, using 32-bit MiFlash)...
@Whoooo?
This guide is suited for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379
There are some steps that could be simplified, but there are all OK.
Personally I think A2017G is not working well with MiFlash (several problems: difficulty to recognize the phone, MiFlash software is touchy,
many versions, need time window in EDL mode, receive hello packet error etc...). The above guide did not mention MiFlash neither.
Do not use Qualcomm bulk drivers that gives you Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 for use with MiFlash.
Recommendation: Use Zadig (http://zadig.akeo.ie/) to have WinUSB driver for QUSB_BULK. So probably you need to uninstall the driver first ("adb reboot edl", then start Windows
device manager, Uninstall and delete the driver Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008). Unplug and replug the phone, it will appear under unknown device QUSB_BULK.
Run zadig to install driver (select the WinUSB driver) => the phone will appear OK under USB peripheral:
it will be able to receive command from axon7tool in EDL mode.
To answer your questions:
>With a 2017G (6.0MM B08) is it possible to
>- Unlock the bootloader first without using tenfar's 3.0.2 TWRP?
Yes you can do that, before installing TWRP. You can also as in the guide, install TWRP first, then unlock bootloader.
Note: if you choose to unlock the bootloader first, then you can directly install latest TWRP 3.1.1-0 (unsigned) without the need to install the signed tenfar's TWRP first as with locked bootloader, then upgrade TWRP to 3.1.1-0.
The guide is applicable for any version of MM up to V1.0.0B11.
>- Which Unlock file should I use? The first one? Or can I use the generic (second) one with MiFlash or TWRP only?
If you follow the above mentioned guide, you do not need any of these files.
>- If that works, did you simply go Advanced Options<Flash boot/bootloader/modem/recovery<choose recovery partition<select C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\twrp\twrp-3.1.0-ailsa_ii.img with the Toolkit? (or did you e.g. have to install adb 1.4.2 first to get twrp on the device via adb)
You want to install TWRP? Follow the mentioned guide.
My own remarks on top of the guide :
Part A) step 15): Go to Device Manager on your pc and verify your Axon 7 is listed as "QUSB_BULK".
You should see the phone correctly installed thanks to Zadig and not unknown device with yellow cross.
Steps 16 to 19 could be skipped (since you can have full ROM image to restore boot/recovery if needed: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547).
Step 20) In command, type "axon7tool -w recovery": this means you should have in the directory the file recovery.bin which is exact copy of twrp_rec_tenfar.img.
Attention to enable file extension display in Windows.
Part B) steps 1 to 13 could be skipped and replaced by:
Boot into TWRP : either "adb reboot recovery" or Power + Vol Up.
Inside TWRP, flash TWRP_UnlockBootloaderPackage_by_DrakenFX.zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307343
to enable fastboot (this patch aboot and fastboot so fastboot command to unlock bootloader will be accepterd).
Then follow steps 14 to 18.
Note: if you do not enter TWRP immediately in step 17) after unlock procedure, maybe you will boot to system (Android),
and probably password asked, cancel, boot to TWRP and format data (ext4fs): Power + Volume Up (or if you can boot to system, type command "adb reboot recovery").
Note: important: in TWRP do not allow system modifications. If you allow system modifications and not flash no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
or not flash SuperSU 2.79 immediately, you will get in trouble at boot.
Now update TWRP (if not yet done): boot in to TWRP, Install, Image, choose latest TWRP 3.1.1-0 taken from
https://eu.dl.twrp.me/ailsa_ii/
File twrp-3.1.1-0-ailsa_ii.img
md5 94018d5d92a89657ccd0420a0464859b
then check "boot partition".
Reboot to recovery and check that TWRP is the latest.
Done. Now with unlocked bootloader and TWRP latest version, you can do anything with the phone
(backup/restore, install latest stock Marshmallow or Nougat with TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/stock-rom-a2017g-twrp-flashable-images-t3599069,
flash SuperSU2.79 for root, install custon ROM with TWRP...).
dnlilas said:
@Whoooo?
This guide is suited for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-install-twrp-unlock-bl-flash-t3517379
There are some steps that could be simplified, but there are all OK.
Personally I think A2017G is not working well with MiFlash (several problems: difficulty to recognize the phone, MiFlash software is touchy,
many versions, need time window in EDL mode, receive hello packet error etc...). The above guide did not mention MiFlash neither.
Do not use Qualcomm bulk drivers that gives you Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 for use with MiFlash.
Recommendation: Use Zadig (http://zadig.akeo.ie/) to have WinUSB driver for QUSB_BULK. So probably you need to uninstall the driver first ("adb reboot edl", then start Windows
device manager, Uninstall and delete the driver Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008). Unplug and replug the phone, it will appear under unknown device QUSB_BULK.
Run zadig to install driver (select the WinUSB driver) => the phone will appear OK under USB peripheral:
it will be able to receive command from axon7tool in EDL mode.
To answer your questions:
>With a 2017G (6.0MM B08) is it possible to
>- Unlock the bootloader first without using tenfar's 3.0.2 TWRP?
Yes you can do that, before installing TWRP. You can also as in the guide, install TWRP first, then unlock bootloader.
Note: if you choose to unlock the bootloader first, then you can directly install latest TWRP 3.1.1-0 (unsigned) without the need to install the signed tenfar's TWRP first as with locked bootloader, then upgrade TWRP to 3.1.1-0.
The guide is applicable for any version of MM up to V1.0.0B11.
>- Which Unlock file should I use? The first one? Or can I use the generic (second) one with MiFlash or TWRP only?
If you follow the above mentioned guide, you do not need any of these files.
>- If that works, did you simply go Advanced Options<Flash boot/bootloader/modem/recovery<choose recovery partition<select C:\Axon7Development\Axon7Toolkit\twrp\twrp-3.1.0-ailsa_ii.img with the Toolkit? (or did you e.g. have to install adb 1.4.2 first to get twrp on the device via adb)
You want to install TWRP? Follow the mentioned guide.
My own remarks on top of the guide :
Part A) step 15): Go to Device Manager on your pc and verify your Axon 7 is listed as "QUSB_BULK".
You should see the phone correctly installed thanks to Zadig and not unknown device with yellow cross.
Steps 16 to 19 could be skipped (since you can have full ROM image to restore boot/recovery if needed: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547).
Step 20) In command, type "axon7tool -w recovery": this means you should have in the directory the file recovery.bin which is exact copy of twrp_rec_tenfar.img.
Attention to enable file extension display in Windows.
Part B) steps 1 to 13 could be skipped and replaced by:
Boot into TWRP : either "adb reboot recovery" or Power + Vol Up.
Inside TWRP, flash TWRP_UnlockBootloaderPackage_by_DrakenFX.zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307343
to enable fastboot (this patch aboot and fastboot so fastboot command to unlock bootloader will be accepterd).
Then follow steps 14 to 18.
Note: if you do not enter TWRP immediately in step 17) after unlock procedure, maybe you will boot to system (Android),
and probably password asked, cancel, boot to TWRP and format data (ext4fs): Power + Volume Up (or if you can boot to system, type command "adb reboot recovery").
Note: important: in TWRP do not allow system modifications. If you allow system modifications and not flash no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
or not flash SuperSU 2.79 immediately, you will get in trouble at boot.
Now update TWRP (if not yet done): boot in to TWRP, Install, Image, choose latest TWRP 3.1.1-0 taken from
https://eu.dl.twrp.me/ailsa_ii/
File twrp-3.1.1-0-ailsa_ii.img
md5 94018d5d92a89657ccd0420a0464859b
then check "boot partition".
Reboot to recovery and check that TWRP is the latest.
Done. Now with unlocked bootloader and TWRP latest version, you can do anything with the phone
(backup/restore, install latest stock Marshmallow or Nougat with TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/stock-rom-a2017g-twrp-flashable-images-t3599069,
flash SuperSU2.79 for root, install custon ROM with TWRP...).
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What?? Zadig drivers never worked for me on MiFlash. Also if you restart the EDL mode (vol up+dn+power) if you do something and it fails, it will probably work. I've been using MiFlash a lot on A2017G and don't have all those problems you mentioned
Using Controllerboy's guide would be better though, true
Hi there,
And thanks a lot both of you!
I think that pins down my problem:
- I cannot use Controllerboy's guide as the linked axontool works only on Win64 and the Toolkit for Win32 doesn't support command line...
- I managed to get the QUSB_Bulk driver installed, but MiFlash needs Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008?? Can anyone confirm this? And how do I get these back again?
- Still not sure if the 'A2017U_FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL' is the right file to flash - I noticed the trial Toolkit (v1.2) has a different one?
So I either now need a guide to use the newest Toolkit version, or get MiFlash running with the right file (starting with the Unlock)...
Whoooo? said:
Hi there,
And thanks a lot both of you!
I think that pins down my problem:
- I cannot use Controllerboy's guide as the linked axontool works only on Win64 and the Toolkit for Win32 doesn't support command line...
- I managed to get the QUSB_Bulk driver installed, but MiFlash needs Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008?? Can anyone confirm this? And how do I get these back again?
- Still not sure if the 'A2017U_FASTBOOT_UNLOCK_EDL' is the right file to flash - I noticed the trial Toolkit (v1.2) has a different one?
So I either now need a guide to use the newest Toolkit version, or get MiFlash running with the right file (starting with the Unlock)...
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Did you mean that you run Windows 32-bit so you can't use axon7toolkit (64-bit)?
To get back Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 needed for MiFlash, in EDL mode, in Windows device manager, uninstall the driver QUSB_BULK and check option delete the driver. Unplug and replug the phone, then under unknown device QUSB_BULK install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver from Qualcom bulk driver (qcser.inf).
dnlilas said:
Did you mean that you run Windows 32-bit so you can't use axon7toolkit (64-bit)?
To get back Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 needed for MiFlash, in EDL mode, in Windows device manager, uninstall the driver QUSB_BULK and check option delete the driver. Unplug and replug the phone, then under unknown device QUSB_BULK install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver from Qualcom bulk driver (qcser.inf).
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Hi there,
Yes, the version you linked doesn't work on Win 32 - hence I#m using this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
Unfortunately it doesn't seem to support command line.
I reinstalled the Qualcomm drivers - MiFlash now detects the phone, but when I try to select the package it first complains 'cannot find script', then it shows an error 'cannot receive hello package' and times out after trying to reset the status... aaargh
Whoooo? said:
Hi there,
Yes, the version you linked doesn't work on Win 32 - hence I#m using this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
Unfortunately it doesn't seem to support command line.
I reinstalled the Qualcomm drivers - MiFlash now detects the phone, but when I try to select the package it first complains 'cannot find script', then it shows an error 'cannot receive hello package' and times out after trying to reset the status... aaargh
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For MIFlash problems, I already mentioned. I cannot even get MiFlash to recognize my phone, while similar tool like Qualcom Qfil/QPST can without problem.
You said "the version you linked doesn't work on Win 32" : I did not understand. Which one, axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe ? This is command line tool only.
dnlilas said:
For MIFlash problems, I already mentioned. I cannot even get MiFlash to recognize my phone, while similar tool like Qualcom Qfil/QPST can without problem.
You said "the version you linked doesn't work on Win 32" : I did not understand. Which one, axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe ? This is command line tool only.
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Hi there,
Yes, that's (one of) my problem(s), the axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe doesn't work (even in command line) on Win 7 32-bit. At least for me...
EDIT:
Aaaaaargh: MiFlash, 'Run as Admin' and the fastboot package flashed successful.... no problems by the looks of it.
Also no idea how to check if the bootloader is really unlocked...
OK I did not realize that you are running Windows 7 32-bit, this is why axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe (64-bit) of course could not be run.
I think the best for you is manage to find out a computer running Windows 64-bit and use axon7tool-1.5-win64.exe (EDL mode, QUSB_BULK WinUSB driver) to install TWRP (tenfar). Once TWRP installed, you can then use your Windows 7 32-bit to unlock bootloader, upgrade TWRP, flash stock ROM, flash custom ROM etc... all using TWRP as I mentioned previously.
OK, got it (I think I will post a guide here soon, clarifying some things) -
I now hav unlocked bootloader and TWRP 3.1.
Question, with dm-verity, do I swipe to 'allow modifications' before flashing e.g. RR? Or do I flash a non-stock kernel first (or does RR use a different one)? And if, which one?
Sorry for the stupid question, I haven't read up on dm-verity before...
https://twrp.me/devices/zteaxon7.html
Long story short,
I tried unofficial unlocking method to try to unlock my bootloader, which resulted in boot loop.
Oem unlock-go gave me remote unlock not allowed error.
Yes, before flashing i did all the steps correctly,
Allow oem unlock : CHECKED
usb Debugging : CHECKED
sign out mi account : CHECKED
DRIVERS correctly installed
After flashing original appsboot file, my device is working good.
Note: Also when my device was in boot loop, miflash could not detect my device, and the device manager was showing Qualcom diagnostic port 9008 or something
So please someone point me to the direction i must take, Do i need to wait for patched appsboot file for this version or something ??
If you install the rom with fastboot (MiFlash)? (Without lock option, only clean)...
I install miui10 and i have unlock bootloader (but i unlock it before official)... Equally i need to reinstall recovery in each reboot haha.
Qualcomm diagnostic? Mmm i use this to use QPST to use MiFlash need other driver...to use MiFlash i use it: Qualcomm HD-USB Qdloader 9008 (or is the same?)
My phone has no OS. Factory reset is unavailable to my knowledge (attempted volume up and power).
I can go into fastboot and TWRP, but I can't seem to install the stock OS nor Lineage OS. In fastbootmode, I see the following
Product name - AILSA_II
Variant - MTP eMMC
Bootloader version -
Baseband Version -
Serial Number 9e28c2da
Secure Boot - enabled
Device State - unlocked
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I cannot use ADB commands. My phone isn't listed under ADB devices. EDL does not work. However in Fastboot mode, MiFlash recognizes a device 9e28c2da. Whenever I try to flash a full EDL however, miflash brings up errors saying it cannot find script and it cannot find file.
When attempting to install in TWRP, I get the respective errors "Invalid zip file format!" for "A2017U_B19-NOUGAT_FULL-EDL.zip" when I try to install the stock. When I try to install Lineage, I get "E3004L This package is for device: ailsa_ii,axon7; this device is ."
I am able to successful install A7LOSv1_UniversalBootStack.zip as well as the UniversalBootstack by DrakenFX. I then install OreoModem.zip after that, but the phone won't let me install any OS afterwards.
Am I trying to install the wrong arrangement of files? What can I do to get an OS back on my phone?
Firstly it sounds like the drivers need an update.
Try updating the USB drivers and try Zadig drivers as well.
Your PC/laptop should see your phone as ...
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008"
In the device manager on Windows. If you are using Miflash it should see it as Com 4 or similar.
Make sure you have the correct Edl package for your phone eg: A2017G, A2017U or A2017.
Extract the Edl package using WinZip or Winrar and take note of the folder name and location.
Boot your phone into Edl mode, via button, adb command or using the Edl tool by @djkuz
Open Miflash tap refresh, if it sees com4 or similar you are good to go.
Tap the browse button and pick the Edl package location on your PC/laptop and then tap flash.
The flash will take a few minutes and when done you will get a green flash success.
Unplug your phone and press and hold the power button till it boots.
Hope this helps
If you get stuck,
I have an Edl help page here >
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/bad-flash-help-page-axon-7-t3839700
There are many others on XDA too
Hello everyone,
I want to install LineageOS 15.1 on my ZTE Axon 7 (A2017G) (from official stock rom) and I'm really struggling... I tried five times and my phone end in DFU mode everytime (hopefully there is this tuto https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-axon-7-universal-unbrick-t3814413 ). Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong ? I really don't understand... Here is my steps:
1) I unlock my bootloader with Axon7Toolkit
2) I install and update TWRP
3) I full wipe my device
4) I flash A2017G_OreoModem.zip and A2017UV2.1.0B20v01_Bootstack_by_DrakenFX.zip (from https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=270519)
5) I flash the last nigthly from https://download.lineageos.org/axon7
6) I reboot my phone
And after that my phone is bricked (dfu), when I boot I have the message "Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly."...
Thanks in advance for your help !
@st3ph31: If you are getting the unlocked bootloader message then you are not in DFU, it is a standard message if you're unlocked. But if you're sure you're in DFU, you can use the DFU MultiDL tool to switch to EDL. The link is here on the A7 subforum, search for it. From EDL you can can flash whatever.
If you read the Los 15 and Los 16 threads
DM Verity enforcing is one fix via twrp or ADB
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@st3ph31: If you are getting the unlocked bootloader message then you are not in DFU, it is a standard message if you're unlocked. But if you're sure you're in DFU, you can use the DFU MultiDL tool to switch to EDL. The link is here on the A7 subforum, search for it. From EDL you can can flash whatever.
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I think I'm in DFU because when I plug my phone to my PC, it appears as "Handset Diagnostic Interface (DFU)" and I can't get away from this except with the DFU MultiDL Tool! My question is: how can I properly install LineageOS 15.1 without brick my phone ?
@st3ph31: OK, I only mentioned that because both DFU and EDL have a black screen, the device will appear to be turned off. If there is any text on the screen then you are in neither of those modes.
Don't use the LOS bootstack, very simple. LOS bootstack doesn't support accessing EDL via the hardware buttons, instead you will get DFU. @Oki released a B12 bootstack, you can still run LOS with that installed. It has to be flashed via EDL.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007731
DFU isn't always bad
Eg: DFU will show on your windows device if its not in Edl mode properly, Edl has been locked in some instances and will not connect as it should.
If you can boot into FTM?
FTM is with phone off, press and hold Vol down and Power till it boots to FTM.
If so use @djkuz Edl tool and see if you can unlock Edl or get to to boot to Edl.
You can flash via Edl if you follow the instructions exactly.
Hope this helps
st3ph31 said:
Hello everyone,
I want to install LineageOS 15.1 on my ZTE Axon 7 (A2017G) (from official stock rom) and I'm really struggling... I tried five times and my phone end in DFU mode everytime (hopefully there is this tuto https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-axon-7-universal-unbrick-t3814413 ). Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong ? I really don't understand... Here is my steps:
1) I unlock my bootloader with Axon7Toolkit
2) I install and update TWRP
3) I full wipe my device
4) I flash A2017G_OreoModem.zip and A2017UV2.1.0B20v01_Bootstack_by_DrakenFX.zip (from https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=270519)
5) I flash the last nigthly from https://download.lineageos.org/axon7
6) I reboot my phone
And after that my phone is bricked (dfu), when I boot I have the message "Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly."...
Thanks in advance for your help !
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I don't think you mentioned /vendor at all. If you follow LOS instructions, you'll see that you are lacking the vendor partition. Use the zip provided there (flash once, after recovery reboot flash again) then install orden's TWRP.
If you end up in DFU just use MultiDL and install a recovery again, or just get into Fastboot with the 5 second screen and install the recovery from there. I usually have to do that with my U. Try Oki's recovery with ADB support