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Hi,
I´m on 14.1.3.0 firmware with my HDX 8.9 LTE. I rooted the device. Installed Nova Launcher, Xposed Framework, HDX Module, Safestrap, a.s.o.
Now I´m on it to clean up the device from all "kindle" and "amazon" soft. Has anyone an idea which system apps have to be on the device that i can use my services from google (gmail, calender, sync, a.s.o.). Maybe there is a list of it?
The best for me is an Gapps Rom for 14.1.3.0, but i don´t think this is available here?
Cheers
maluc said:
Hi,
I´m on 14.1.3.0 firmware with my HDX 8.9 LTE. I rooted the device. Installed Nova Launcher, Xposed Framework, HDX Module, Safestrap, a.s.o.
Now I´m on it to clean up the device from all "kindle" and "amazon" soft. Has anyone an idea which system apps have to be on the device that i can use my services from google (gmail, calender, sync, a.s.o.). Maybe there is a list of it?
The best for me is an Gapps Rom for 14.1.3.0, but i don´t think this is available here?
Cheers
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You are playing with fire removing amazon apps from stock os. Before nexus and other roms came along I ran with a configuration similar to yours (no safestrap) and identified various amazon components that were annoying and/or aggressively ran in the background consuming resources. Many could be frozen but there were often unforeseen consequences. I had a couple scares with bootlooping and failure to boot that I was fortunate to recover from. Many 'kindle' components are baked into Fire OS and can't be easily removed/disabled.
My suggestion is to install a different rom. Nexus is very stable and gives a clean android experience. CM11/12 are great as well. Given you are on 1.3.0 I would suggest ditching Safestrap in favor of native twrp opening many more doors and, perhaps most importantly, a solid path to recovery should things go wrong. Although this is probably obvious, all remnants of Fire OS are removed with a different rom (aside from low level stuff you don't care about).
As a bonus you don't have to mess around with intalling Gapps with any of the roms currently available; it's already built in
Thanks for your really forthcoming infos. On Nexus i haven't got support for my mobile Internet (3g/LTE), right?
When i install CM11/12 i need to upgrade from 3.1.0 to 3.2.3 but i habe absolutely no idea how? I do habe a stock 3.2.3 but this is a .bin file - how do i flash this? Or can i flash the New Rom.ZIP in twrp anyway?
maluc said:
Thanks for your really forthcoming infos. On Nexus i haven't got support for my mobile Internet (3g/LTE), right?
When i install CM11/12 i need to upgrade from 3.1.0 to 3.2.3 but i habe absolutely no idea how? I do habe a stock 3.2.3 but this is a .bin file - how do i flash this? Or can i flash the New Rom.ZIP in twrp anyway?
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To the best of my knowledge there is no explicit mobile support with nexus. If you need reliable 3g/lte then your best bet is to stick with stock until confirmed working 100% in CM11/12.
The 3.2.3 bootloader update posted here is flashable from within twrp or using a utility like flashify. However, I believe it assumes twrp (or cwm) is your primary recovery. I have no idea if it would work using flashify with stock recovery and safestrap. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable can comment on this. You might want to send a PM to ggow.
Set the 3.2.3 .bin file aside for now; you don't need it.
Last I knew (from this post) you had safestrap installed. Is that still the case? You really want to get safestrap out of the picture unless there is a good reason for retaining it. Make sure you know the correct procedure for uninstalling safestrap and restoring your preferred rom.
If you already have twrp installed *and* known good backup of your current system then you could move forward with the 3.2.3 bootloader update and then install CM11 which I believe works with a locked bootloader (recognizing it may not fully support 3g/lte). I believe the current CM12 builds do required an unlocked bootloader. You can unlock but it is not always a straight forward process.
removed safestrap, backed up my device and flashed Nexus. Works perfect...only LTE is Missing
I think I try CM11 next. Thanks for your support!
maluc said:
removed safestrap, backed up my device and flashed Nexus. Works perfect...only LTE is Missing
I think I try CM11 next. Thanks for your support!
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There's an "unofficial" release of Nexus in the original thread with LTE compiled and it works quite well, alternatively CM11 LTE works great (on my Apollo) i'm sending and receiving SMS, haven't really tried calls yet but have used Facebook messenger to make and receive VOIP calls
EDIT: My bad, it's actually on Magic Beanz http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59043532&postcount=73 which I would recommend over Nexus anyway (as long as you can get TWRP going).
Hi all.
We present Revolution 15s Pure Edition, developed by TeaMSpaiN Custom ROM based on version 5.8 EUI 15s.
What is different about this version ?. Well, that is designed for those who want to experience the Ecosystem EUI, with all its features. Only they have been eliminated all applications that have not been translated into English by LeEco, since only work with account LeTV in China.
Therefore, with stock Browser, the original Launcher, programs like data management, battery management, Theme Store, Wallpapers, etc.
Features:
- Debloteada.
- Rooteada.
- Busybox.
- Gapps with full synchronization.
- Mail and Gmail LeEco full synchronization with Exchange.
- Multilanguage (single main language, available OTA upgrade for spanish Settings).
Downloads links, captures and more information into the blog, http://revolutionlemax2.blogspot.com.es/
Enjoy¡¡¡
thank you for this rom! I just updated to the .15s via OTA, how do I put twrp on it and flash this rom? I see instruction for twrp for the 14s but not 15s. Please guide me.
xterminater07 said:
thank you for this rom! I just updated to the .15s via OTA, how do I put twrp on it and flash this rom? I see instruction for twrp for the 14s but not 15s. Please guide me.
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Into the blog it´s a tutorial.
This for install a TWRP: http://revolutionlemax2.blogspot.com.es/search?updated-max=2016-05-29T03:11:00-07:00&max-results=7
And this to download TWRP for EUI 5.8: http://revolutionlemax2.blogspot.com.es/2016/07/twrp-302-para-nueva-stock-rom-eui-5815s.html
the site is in spanish unfortunately, I can use google to translate, but do I need to root the device first, then put twrp, then flash?
Hi xterminater07,
As for any other ROM, you have to install a custom recovery as a first thing. There are usually 2 custom recoveries : TWRP and CWM. The x820 only has TWRP (as far as I know of course). So you have to "flash" TWRP before you can install your ROM.
Be cautious : some of the TWRP provided in the links may give you a weird result
Just take the one in the link from the OP and flash it... it should work I guess.
Then reboot into recovery (hold power and volume up while rebooting).
Once rebooted, just follow the on-screen options to install.
Regards.
NexusPenguin said:
Hi xterminater07,
As for any other ROM, you have to install a custom recovery as a first thing. There are usually 2 custom recoveries : TWRP and CWM. The x820 only has TWRP (as far as I know of course). So you have to "flash" TWRP before you can install your ROM.
Be cautious : some of the TWRP provided in the links may give you a weird result
Just take the one in the link from the OP and flash it... it should work I guess.
Then reboot into recovery (hold power and volume up while rebooting).
Once rebooted, just follow the on-screen options to install.
Regards.
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thank you for the respond nexuspenguin, so flashing the twrp as mentioned would root the device as well? I have delt with prior android devices and you have to do a one click root, then put twrp. I didn't see a root method mentioned by the OP that's why I want to know what is the right steps to do lol...
Hi,
Nope : install TWRP first, root afterwards.
If you install a pre-rooted ROM no need to root.
If not, rooting is quite simple : download latest supersu.zip, transfer it to your phones storage, reboot into recovery (TWRP now !) flash the downloaded .zip... and reboot. You're done
Why use "all-in-one" programs when it's so easy to do it manually ?
Regards.
FRED
P.S. : I flashed the TeamSPAIN 15S that is also given as 100% rooted. But I found out it is not. So, despite what's advertised you may have to install SuperSU again.
Theres two version of teamspain, which one is the "best" and closest to the stock one as possible without any bugs? Also both seems to say spanish focused but english language should be no issue right?
xterminater07 said:
Theres two version of teamspain, which one is the "best" and closest to the stock one as possible without any bugs? Also both seems to say spanish focused but english language should be no issue right?
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Hi,
I would advise the other version as this one will leave some bloatware from LeTV... unless, of course, you want it
Without any bugs ? You are aware that there's no such thing as a bugfree system, are you
Kidding apart, I am using the other version and I found no bugs after 1 and 1/2 days of use.
Be advised that there's also a third version from Cuoco92 that isn't advertised here (yet) but that you can download on AFH.
All three are very close to stock.
And I must say that I find the EUI quite nice to use even though not as snappy as other ROM's that are much closer to AOSP.
Regards.
nexuspenguin, I did see the cuoco92 latest version on afh. Is that version similar to this and what are the differences? Also can you write the steps on how to put twrp and supersu for this phone in english? I don't want to translate by machine to english and screw up my phone somewhere :\
NexusPenguin said:
Hi,
I would advise the other version as this one will leave some bloatware from LeTV... unless, of course, you want it
Without any bugs ? You are aware that there's no such thing as a bugfree system, are you
Kidding apart, I am using the other version and I found no bugs after 1 and 1/2 days of use.
Be advised that there's also a third version from Cuoco92 that isn't advertised here (yet) but that you can download on AFH.
All three are very close to stock.
And I must say that I find the EUI quite nice to use even though not as snappy as other ROM's that are much closer to AOSP.
Regards.
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Is Sound, microphone, Bluetooth and infrared working? Im currently on TeamSpains Cm13 Version and these are some of the Problems i have.
Is it okay to go from cm13 to this Rom? Or is it a dumb idea as I Do not have any benefits?
STEVE_MARS said:
Hi all.
We present Revolution 15s Pure Edition, developed by TeaMSpaiN Custom ROM based on version 5.8 EUI 15s.
What is different about this version ?. Well, that is designed for those who want to experience the Ecosystem EUI, with all its features. Only they have been eliminated all applications that have not been translated into English by LeEco, since only work with account LeTV in China.
Therefore, with stock Browser, the original Launcher, programs like data management, battery management, Theme Store, Wallpapers, etc.
Features:
- Debloteada.
- Rooteada.
- Busybox.
- Gapps with full synchronization.
- Mail and Gmail LeEco full synchronization with Exchange.
- Multilanguage (single main language, available OTA upgrade for spanish Settings).
Downloads links, captures and more information into the blog, http://revolutionlemax2.blogspot.com.es/
Enjoy¡¡¡
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installing 15S Pure will have English option ? will continue to get OTA Updates from LeEco ?
10x
Gil
I just flashed this rom over my stock rom but I seem to lose the System Update app icon on the home screen and can't find it anywhere. Can you show me how to put it back steve_mars or how to update from OTA without that app?
All Custom ROM are modified and OTA can´t work.
And if you rooted phone and/or install TWRP, OTA don´t work either.
Oh so we will just have to wait for someone to put a rooted image of the OTA files or the next version then?
Hello All, I have a problem. I just flash this rom on my x820 but i goot a bootloop after the install all is ok but the phone always reboot maybe someone can help me ?
I have the same problem. I use fastboot and command "fastboot -w" and after that boot normally.
I have the same problem. @rzapsko , you did thar after the install?!
After the bootloop, you juat connected in fastboot mode as run that line to erase data?!
Thank you.
Hello, thank for the answer but can you describe all the procedure? you mean that after running the install and all done you have to open cmd and run fastboot command ?
(sorry for my english) Instal adb drivers. Unzip TWRP from link. Run command line (cmd) and go to this folder. You can use command "CD.." and "CD <folder name>" to change folder. Turn on phone to fastboot mode (power and vol-). Connect to PC. Write in cmd fasboot -w.
http://adbdriver.com/
mega:///#!DlIAEaYB!Dy5AfzWjO3O2XUOwM2wbTLEGnA9ZOO2W70znuW9LGiI
After a lot of attempts I still can only run the official Samsung 4.0.4 (P7500XXLQ8/IMM76D.XWLP6) or any other localisation. When I attempt to flash another rom the only one that works so far is the AOSP version 5.1.1 from aosp-5.1.1-p4-20160305.zip. After that I can install open-gapps but Google Play Services keeps crashing.
The reason I want to install another ROM is that my wife uses the tablet for Youtube only and Youtube stopped working on this specific version; confirmed by other users as well, I read on several forums. The trick would be to return to an older version of Google Play Services and prevent it from updating, but I hate such a suggestion.
I have tried all sorts of GT-P7500 (p4) downloads, with both TWRP and CWM but get stuck at this point. I tried installing newer versions of TWRP but that fails also; tried to increase system or even re-partition, but that didn't work as well.
Despite all the step by step instructions I can't get this working on my specific tablet. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get a newer version working WITH Google apps of which Youtube is the most important.
Kind regards,
Arjen
arjen_van_der_meer said:
After a lot of attempts I still can only run the official Samsung 4.0.4 (P7500XXLQ8/IMM76D.XWLP6) or any other localisation. When I attempt to flash another rom the only one that works so far is the AOSP version 5.1.1 from aosp-5.1.1-p4-20160305.zip. After that I can install open-gapps but Google Play Services keeps crashing.
The reason I want to install another ROM is that my wife uses the tablet for Youtube only and Youtube stopped working on this specific version; confirmed by other users as well, I read on several forums. The trick would be to return to an older version of Google Play Services and prevent it from updating, but I hate such a suggestion.
I have tried all sorts of GT-P7500 (p4) downloads, with both TWRP and CWM but get stuck at this point. I tried installing newer versions of TWRP but that fails also; tried to increase system or even re-partition, but that didn't work as well.
Despite all the step by step instructions I can't get this working on my specific tablet. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get a newer version working WITH Google apps of which Youtube is the most important.
Kind regards,
Arjen
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Have a look at this thread. I have been using it on my P7500 for a couple of weeks now with no problem.
This worked!
viktak said:
Have a look at this thread. I have been using it on my P7500 for a couple of weeks now with no problem.
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Thanks a lot. This is the first set of instructions I found that did the job without any errors. My wife can watch Youtube on her somewhat older GT-P7500 again and I can move on to another "interesting project".
Kind regards,
Arjen
Here is the new B356 EMUI 5.0.1 modified LRS Rom for Honor Note 8
Boot_Insecure_B356_Fix-adb_dm-verity-v3.img (Thanks to Franzroy from Mate 8 Forum,he make the Kernel for us.)
Debloated All China Apps and unnecessary Huawei Apps
Delete Themes (You can Download online)
Root with Magisk
Busybox
Adblocking Adaway
Rootexplorer
Smaler Icons
Disabled Chinaservice in Video and Musicplayer
Integrated Googleapps Playstore,Contact and Calendar sync
Add Xiaomi Mi Browser-can delete in system/priv-app/Browser
ROM OS Version: 7.0 Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.1.18
Based On: B356/ Edison AL10
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created :02.Juni 2017
Last Updated :20.Nov.2017
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader
Twrp installed
Installation Instructions:
You must be at least B352 Nougat and not works from Android 6.0 B017/B022/B029 etc...
Boot to recovery
Wipe all,Data with "yes" Dalvik Cache,Cache,Cust,System,Internal Memory,Data
Install Rom (Takes about 5 min)
Reboot (2 min)
The Phone Reboots 2 Time at the first Reboot,this is normal.
Dirty flash I have not tried!
Downloads:
LRS Rom B350 v1.0
LSR Rom B353 v2.0
LSR Rom B356 v2.5.0
Boot_Insecure_B353_Fix-adb_dm-verity-v3.img Thanks to Franzroy from Mate 8 Forum
SuperSUv2.82-forEmiu_5.zip
Twrp 3.0.2-0
or
TWRP 3.1.0-3
TWRP 3.1.1-1 use for B353 and B356
Many Thanks goes to:
Boot_Insecure_Fix-adb_dm-verity-v3.img from Franzroy Mate 8 Forum
Mother of Adblocking
Chainfire´s Supersu and Tecalote for create the Supersu zip to working for Emui 5
YashdSaraf´s Busybox
Sorry for my bad English!
I have created earlier for Lg or HTC devices Roms Lg G Pro2 and Lg G Pad 8.3 AND HTC Droid DNA
I have always used the name LRS and will continue to use LRS for my Roms
Now I have tried to Honor / Huawei and it works.
If you find a bug, just post it.(Except with the full HD resolution)
Have fun with the Rom.
Warning!
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,etc...
Please do some research if you have any concerns about
features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are
choosing to make these modifications
Removed Apps in System/app:
BaiduInput_for_Huawei, HwTrustSpace,
BasicDreams, HwVideoEditor,
FindMyPhone, LatinIME,
HiBoard, talkback,
HwMagazine, UserDictionaryProvider,
HwSpeechService, WatchSync,
HwTrustAgent
Removed Apps in priv-app:
HwChrService, PicoTts,
HwIntelligent, Tag,
HwPhoneService
Download Removed Apps from app and priv-app
The file is flashable,flash in Twrp
Download
Download update_data_full_all_cn_B350.zip
Here is the Rest from removed Apps in data,flash in Twrp
Download
Download System,Cust,Boot,Recovery
You can with this Procedur back to Stock.B350
Use Minimal ADB Setup Download
Download the img Files and unpack it,i packed with 7zip.
Copy the Files in your ADB/Fastboot Folder.
Reboot into Bootloader
Use CMD with the Commands:
fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
fastboot flash cust CUST.img
fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
fastboot reboot
Download
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I will try it very soon after unlocking the bootloader and instaling TWRP.
I can always get back to stock, right?(how to do so? will it work from the hisuite ?)
this is exactly what I need
thank you so much
just a question: this is a systemless root, right?
what's the difference between the 2 versions of TWRP?
Yes you can back to Stock.
Install B332 via Twrp and make the B350 ota again,or Backup your Stockrom in Trwp before flash this Rom!
Yes systemless root.
Twrp is newer and older version,the newer version can all Backup the older not
adnansarraj1 said:
I will try it very soon after unlocking the bootloader and instaling TWRP.
I can always get back to stock, right?(how to do so? will it work from the hisuite ?)
this is exactly what I need
thank you so much
just a question: this is a systemless root, right?
what's the difference between the 2 versions of TWRP?
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Or you can flash the System,Cust,Recovery and Boot img from the B350 via fastboot to go back to Stock.
You can use this Procedur only with unlocked Bootloader!
Insdruction coming soon.
i add the removed apps from system and data in the second post to downoad.Flash in Twrp.
add all the img file to flash via fastboot to go back to stock.
Hi letschky,
Just installed this and looking around, so far so good
Whatsapp and the ability to add user accounts both working (both important to me).
I'll play around for a few days and report any bugs/issues if I find any.
Also no need to apologize for your bad English........ It's a hell of a lot better than my Austrian/German
Danke schoen mein freund.
tiggrr1 said:
Hi letschky,
Just installed this and looking around, so far so good
Whatsapp and the ability to add user accounts both working (both important to me).
I'll play around for a few days and report any bugs/issues if I find any.
Also no need to apologize for your bad English........ It's a hell of a lot better than my Austrian/German
Danke schoen mein freund.
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Ok,good to hear.
Thank you for testing
sorryone question, you know if with this rom i can re-use fly gps or other fake gps with pokemon go?..sorry but with last update honor have created some great problem
crissyx said:
sorryone question, you know if with this rom i can re-use fly gps or other fake gps with pokemon go?..sorry but with last update honor have created some great problem
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Do you mean,works this rom with Pokemon go?
letschky said:
Do you mean,works this rom with Pokemon go?
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yes, with b350 honor have change something that create problem with fake gps or other type of similar apps.
if you try to use you see on pokemon go..impossible to find location
crissyx said:
yes, with b350 honor have change something that create problem with fake gps or other type of similar apps.
if you try to use you see on pokemon go..impossible to find location
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Do you have give permissions in settings?
letschky said:
Do you have give permissions in settings?
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of course.. the problem was only in firmware, something was change, ad not only with Honor.
I'm going to unlock bootloader Tomorrow, if possible can you test fake gps or other apps similar with your roms to see if ther's not the same problem.
Thank's
Hi! For me your rom is a good rom! only please, its possible to reinsert a logo 3g 4g H+....? and...I forgot a question: i have uninstalled Yellow pages, the yellow pages are all in Chinese language and are useless. and i have uninstalled huawei home launcher because it's very invasive and i have installed nova launcher, the best for me. after this modify, for me this device is perfect, stable and very fast! excuse me for bad english but I don't know this language. I studied English twenty years ago for only 3 years at school .... help meeee
Nice ROM! But there are no Google apps installed. Also whatsapp notifications don't work. When i open Whatsapp i only get all the messagers. Did I do something wrong? On the first boot i had a screen with Chinese and the word GOOGLE in the middle.
I did have it freeze on me a couple of times and refuse to open a couple of games (Boom Beach and Clash of Clans).
I did a full factory reset on Sunday evening and have not as yet had any other problems, Whatsapp is working fine for me, also 3 different google accounts running fine on my phone too :good:
I also can't not open tradetracker, zanox and partners.webmasterplan links. Everytime i get error ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
Oké i installed the rom again and now all the Google apps are installed. I think something went wrong on the first install. I'm going to test Whatsapp notifications now.
I still have problems with tradetracker, zanox, webmasterplan and linksynergy links. Everytime i get this error ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED on every browser (chrome, firefox ect.). Anyone know how to fix this? Because i use this for my work
I have the same problem ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. Why? Whithout this problema rom is perfetto.
sbrazzo said:
I have the same problem ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. Why? Whithout this problema rom is perfetto.
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The problem was the hosts file in system/ect. I used the app Adaway and downloaded the latest hosts file. The problem is gone now
Whatsapp notifications also work now, no need to freeze phone manager anymore. Nice rom letschky!
INTRODUCTION
I posted my configuration before inside a couple of threads. After that, I have received a lot of questions about the same issues. I have also been asked to create a thread so newbies could have an easy way of having an Oreo system up and running in the Axon 7. So I am doing it. Newbies will have an easy entry point to the world of custom Oreo ROMs and a single point to clarify any question. We have a healthy and active Axon 7 scene here at XDA. This guide provides a path to have a custom Oreo system with the latest features available for this device requiring a minimum effort. It applies to any of the 3 Axon 7 flavors: A2017 (China), A2017G (Europe) and A2017U (Americas) with any memory and storage capacity. At this time there are 3 groups of ROMs depending on the Bootstack and GSI support:
1. B32+B10 ROMs use the reliable Nougat bootstack. They are very stable and battery efficient. On the other hand, none of them support dual SIM or HDR+ camera. However they support HDR and Camera2 API.
2. B12 without GSI support ROMs use the Oreo beta B12 bootstack. Full support for Camera2 API and HDR+ but very poor battery performance and stability issues.
3. B12 with GSI support ROMs also use the same Oreo beta B12 bootstack. They also require a separated vendor partition. They share the same benefits and limitations of the previous group. So far they are experimental and the Treble ROMs don't support yet all the Axon 7 Hardware when using them along with a GSI image. They are examples of a Work-In-Progress that is yet to be finished.
WHAT THE HECK IS TREBLE AND GSI?
Since Oreo, all the new devices must have a separated vendor partition to fulfill Google's Treble project requirements. This way the OS is structured in two parts:
1. Treble ROM: includes all the device drivers and vendor related files in the vendor and boot partitions. The Treble ROM is owned and updated by the device vendor or a custom ROM developer.
2. Generic System Image (GSI): Includes the Android OS, it is controlled by Google and allow generic and frequent security and system feature updates directly from Google. It uses the system partition.
So far, custom Android distributions such as LineageOS, Resurrection Remix, AOKP, Dirty Unicorns, AEX, etc... had to create specific ROMs for each supported device. This was painful and it all was depending on the willingness of a developer to maintain a version for each device. Thanks to Treble project, now Android distributions just release a single GSI able to be installed in any device using a Treble ROM. This way they can properly maintain all the devices with a single GSI image by focusing on frequent updates of a single GSI. These custom distributions will also deliver the security and feature updates by Google. So a fully Treble ROM for the Axon 7 will open the door to virtually all the Android distribution out there.
@NFound in the AEX ROM thread) is the only one working in developing a Treble ROM for our device. He has released some incomplete Treble ROMs coupled with non-generic system images. Others like @Kranoner in the Hellsgate Kernel thread or @OrdenKrieger in the LineageOS 15.1 are building and kindly sharing unofficial releases of several custom Oreo 8.1 ROMs that are used in the EDL packages below.
@Victor13f has also created guides on how to install the leaked Stock Oreo 8.0 Beta B12 ROM. I really advise to upgrade to any of the current Oreo ROMs since the current unofficial releases work way better than the previous Nougat versions. The custom AOSP Oreo 8.1 ROMs offer a wider spectrum for tweaking for better performance and battery. Custom kernels are adding full featured and optimized drivers for custom ROMs. They support almost everything, including backported drivers from the latest Linux 4.xx official kernel sources.
BACKUP:
Please note that a dirty flash won't work when coming from any non Treblerized Axon 7 (Axon 7 without the vendor partition). So, if you want to keep your information, then you should do a backup of your data before continuing with this guide. You can use the file manager to move your Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos, etc... from your internal storage to an external SD card. You can upload them to a cloud service such as Google Drive, One Drive, MEGA, DropBox, etc. Or use the USB connection to move your information to your PC.
DEVICE UNLOCK:
Unlocking your bootloader will trigger a factory reset, and will delete the internal storage along with all the information in your phone. If your Axon 7 bootloader is still locked, you have to follow this guide before proceeding to the rest of this guide. It works for Marshmallow and Nougat stock phones. Please use that thread to ask any question related to unlocking your device.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING, THIS GUIDE WILL WIPE ALL THE DATA IN YOUR DEVICE, INCLUDING THE INTERNAL STORAGE.
IT REQUIRES YOUR DEVICE TO BE UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE COULD BE BRICKED.
!!! Whatever you do, it is at your own risk !!!
In case you get stuck at any point in this guide, do not panic! There is a straightforward way to go back to stock. Just follow this Unbrick/Restore guide. I've tried to make things as easier as possible for everyone, specially newbies not used to deal with the Axon 7. So, I have created stable custom EDL packages. In order to reduce the risk and complexity, this one Stop ROM Shop performs all the following actions in a single flash:
- installs TWRP custom recovery
- installs my customized Bootstack
- removes unlocked bootloader annoying warning message.
- installs custom Oreo ROM.
- installs google apps.
- installs custom kernel.
- installs magisk root
- creates vendor partition to treblerize your phone, this way it will be futureproof.
- formats vendor partition as ext4 filesystem to complete the previous task.
- And the guide also helps you to format data and cache as f2fs in case you haven't done it already. It provides better battery, performance and extends the lifespan of the internal flash.
I provide here 2 basic EDL package options. Both of them include the vendor partition so you won't have to perform any additional formatting and backup when upgrading to treble roms. Both options are this way future proof, just choose one of them:
OPTION 1: B32+B10 based EDL Package if you prefer stability. It includes:
- N+O custom Bootstack (B32+B10)
- TWRP 3.2.1-7 recovery by NFound
- Resurrection Remix Oreo 6.0.0 2018.05.11 ROM By Kranoner
- Google apps (ARM64, 8.1, micro)
- HellsGate v3.0 Kernel by Kranoner
- Magisk root 16.7
OPTION 2: B12 based EDL Package If you require dual SIM or full support for HDR+ camera apps. It includes:
- O custom Bootstack (B12)
- TWRP 3.2.2 recovery
- AEX 5.7 20180711 ROM by NFound
- Google apps (ARM64, 8.1, micro)
- HellsGate X12 GClang Kernel by Kranoner
- Magisk root 16.7
Once you had chosen your preferred option then proceed with these steps:
Download and Un7zip the chosen package to a folder in your computer, ensuring there are no errors. I have an A2017U, so the American modem is the package default. If you have an A2017 or A2017G just copy your modem firmware, from the corresponding provided modem subfolder, to the main folder. Just overwrite the default American modem file.
Install MiFlash in your PC. It includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC drivers, nonetheless you can always install the latest Qualcomm drivers.
Enter EDL mode using one of the following options:
by pressing VolUp+VolDn+Power until the power led flashes briefly
Installing a terminal app and typing reboot edl at the app prompt.
connecting your phone to your PC and typing adb reboot edl at your computer's command prompt.
While your phone is completely off, press VolUp+VolDn while connecting your phone to your PC.
If you haven't done yet, it's time to connect your phone to your computer.
Open MiFlash in your computer.
Click Browse button and select the folder you created with the firmware files.
Click Refresh button and your device will appear listed as virtual COM port.
Click Flash button and wait for a few minutes until it finishes. Note the bottom options are not applicable.
Wait a few seconds until the boot animation begins and press again VolUp+Power until the phone vibrates to enter again into recovery. Go to Advanced > Terminal and now type: reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
Press VolUp+Power until the phone vibrates to enter into recovery, then release both buttons. Go to Advanced > Terminal and type: reboot disemmcwp
Wait a few seconds until the boot animation begins and press again VolUp+Power until the phone vibrates to enter again into recovery for a 3rd time. To ensure everything is clean you should format the DATA partition, including internal storage. Go to settings and ensure "Use rm -rf instead of formatting" option is not selected. Then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Data partition and tap on Repair_or_Change_File_System button and then on Change_File_System button. Select F2FS and confirm action. Do the same to apply F2FS to the Cache Partition. Now, from the main menu > Wipe, select and clean dalvik.
NOTE: If you receive an error while formatting data, then go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Data partition and tap on Repair_or_Change_File_System button and then on Change_File_System button. Format DATA as EXT4 first and, without leaving TWRP do it again as F2FS. That will fix the issue.
Go to main menu and reboot system.
Complete the setup process so you can continue with the rest of the customizations not included in the basic package:
SOUND EXPERIENCE:
The following steps will provide you with Dolby ATMOS and Viper4Audio pre-processors along with the HiFi DAC output. Please note that the activation of these features will drain your battery faster since both will use your CPU. Nonetheless the benefits are evident. if you want to fully enjoy the audio capabilities of the Axon 7 you should go ahead and use them. The steps are:
Download Mixer_AK4490.zip and Dolby-Oreo.zip to your phone.
Open Magisk Manager app, go to the Download section and Download (do not install yet) Ainur Sauron, Viper4Android FX and Audio Modification Library.
Reboot to recovery the same way you did during System installation, press install, navigate to /sdcard/MagiskManager folder and install Ainur Sauron, Viper4Android (I prefer 2.5.0.5 and traditional interface, however it is all up your personal preference) and Audio Modification Library zip files in that order. Do not reboot after flashing these files, just navigate now to the /sdcard/Download folder and flash Dolby-Oreo.zip and Mixer_AK4490.zip
SCREEN COLOR ENHANCEMENT:
Download and install KCAL Color Calibration/enhancement app. I only modify the Saturation to 62 to get amazing vibrant colors from this AMOLED screen, nonetheless this is a very personal configuration. At the end this has to please your own eyes. . This app optional since Kernel Adiutor and EX Kernel Manager apps can also configure Qualcomm SoC Color Control.
AVOID BATTERY DEGRADATION:
Install Battery charge Limit [ROOT] app. Open it and set Limit charge to 85% and recharge below 79%. Do you want to avoid your battery to wear as the time go by? do not miss this guide to understand why this step is so important for the health of your device.
BETTER CAMERA:
+ Snap Camera App
I am using, and heavily recommend the paid version of Snap Camera HDR. It supports Camera2 API with full manual and HDR support. Find recommended settings here.
Testing now GCAM v4.0. Nonetheless so far I am just starting testing.
Bacon Camera is another Camera I am now actively testing.
The next level of this guide will provide with instructions on how to change recovery, ROM, kernels and all the details and options you have. It is late today so I'll finish it later.
Hope it helps. I will be updating this guide in the future as soon my configuration changes or I find new technologies, apps or patches. If you know about a better option just post your suggestions!
Thanks and credits go to @NFound, @Kranoner, @Infy_AsiX, @roisuke, @Skrem339, @djkuz and you too for bringing up issues and valuable solutions.
Yes! I almost pm'd you like 3 times to ask if you would do exactly this. By far, I am not a noob, but honestly, i can finally take the plunge now knowing i have a place to look back and proper steps. I still have yet to flash TWRP 3.1.1-7 because of the [no bet removing inscription] bit on that thread, but reading over it like a dozen times, im fairly confident the only thing that will not work correctly on my a2017u is removing the warning that my bootloader is unlocked. Correct me if Im wrong on that one. Thank you, @Oki. Many thanks, brother.
kitcostantino said:
Yes! I almost pm'd you like 3 times to ask if you would do exactly this. By far, I am not a noob, but honestly, i can finally take the plunge now knowing i have a place to look back and proper steps. I still have yet to flash TWRP 3.1.1-7 because of the [no bet removing inscription] bit on that thread, but reading over it like a dozen times, im fairly confident the only thing that will not work correctly on my a2017u is removing the warning that my bootloader is unlocked. Correct me if Im wrong on that one. Thank you, @Oki. Many thanks, brother.
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Removing the message at boot is easy. If you already have TWRP Exclusive v3.2.1-7 and the aforementioned bootloader, then you just have to boot TWRP Advanced menu > More > Del inscription. Easy, Isn't it? It works in my A2017U so It should work for you too.
Oki said:
Removing the message at boot is easy. If you already have TWRP Exclusive v3.2.1-7 and the aforementioned bootloader, then you just have to boot TWRP Advanced menu > More > Del inscription. Easy, Isn't it? It works in my A2017U so It should work for you too.
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This was actually why:
NFound said:
TWRP Exclusive™
For "U" models pacth cleaning inscriptions bootloader NO BET!
Warning! "Del Inscription" - only for A2017 and A2017G !!!
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^^^^^^^^This was actually why I thought it didn't work. Honestly, I don't mind the warning. I just had to ascertain if that was the only issue. Nfound had already confirmed it worked on a2017u. And removing that warning hasn't ever mattered to me that much.)
kitcostantino said:
This was actually why:
^^^^^^^^This was actually why I thought it didn't work. Honestly, I don't mind the warning. I just had to ascertain if that was the only issue. Nfound had already confirmed it worked on a2017u. And removing that warning hasn't ever mattered to me that much.)
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Well NFound just tried to say that his solution was not tested at that time in an A2017U. Actually the 2017U is unbrickable thanks to the hardware EDL mode of the Qualcomm SOC.
By the way, I have updated the OP. Now it matches my current configuration. I have also mentioned my current testing efforts in the battery and camera areas.
Regards
Hi. Any fix for Dual Sim? I read through XDA and it seems dual sim is still not fixed. I am getting tired with nougat ROMs but without dual sim I have to stick with it...
@kitcostantino, there's also another method to get rid of that startup message that might work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74445757
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v5.4 ROM, HELLSGATE Kernel, Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.3
Hello,
just a little question: Does this guide work on the Axon 7 2017G too? The RR Oreo Rom are for the 2017U....
Thx
Dave_XDA said:
Hello,
just a little question: Does this guide work on the Axon 7 2017G too? The RR Oreo Rom are for the 2017U....
Thx
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Yes, the guide is valid for any Axon 7 flavor: Chinese, Euro and Americas.
marcdw said:
@kitcostantino, there's also another method to get rid of that startup message that might work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74445757
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v5.4 ROM, HELLSGATE Kernel, Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.3
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It is actually the same method. TWRP flashes that aboot image when selecting the option I mentioned. I still see the TWRP method a lot better since it doesn't require any extra download. You can see all the images and add-ons when exploring the filesystem while in TWRP Exclusive.
Thx for your answer.
I got this Axon 7 from my brother with the AEX Oreo Rom install'd. I wanne try out the RR Oreo because i use'd the RR on my old ASUS Phone.
Do i need to install the Bootloader you linke'd in your guide or can i install the RR Oreo with a clean install over the AEX Oreo Rom?
Thx again
Dave_XDA said:
Thx for your answer.
I got this Axon 7 from my brother with the AEX Oreo Rom install'd. I wanne try out the RR Oreo because i use'd the RR on my old ASUS Phone.
Do i need to install the Bootloader you linke'd in your guide or can i install the RR Oreo with a clean install over the AEX Oreo Rom?
Thx again
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There is no problem as long you have an Oreo Bootloader. Since you are already running a custom Oreo ROM it means you already have a valid bootloader. Thus, you only need to flash the RR-O ROM. Should you find any problem you can just flash the latest bootloader I link in the OP or go back to AEX. It is important to do a clean install when switching Oreo flavors, as you plan, otherwise you will face problems.
Thanks for this. Been running stock since I got the phone, but missing the old phone days where I used to flash something new like once a week. Gonna try this out tonight I think. Really appreciate the concise directions
Are there known issues in returning to B35 Stock, should the RR(O) prove unsatisfactory?
amphi66 said:
Are there known issues in returning to B35 Stock, should the RR(O) prove unsatisfactory?
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No issues, you can always go back to B35.
Oki said:
It is actually the same method. TWRP flashes that aboot image when selecting the option I mentioned. I still see the TWRP method a lot better since it doesn't require any extra download. You can see all the images and add-ons when exploring the filesystem while in TWRP Exclusive.
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Thanks for the info.
Never used/explored TWRP Exclusive's extras really. In my environment I might break something [emoji39] but cool that everything is there.
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v5.4 ROM, HELLSGATE Kernel, Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.3
How long does the first boot after flashing the bootloader take? I don't seem to get past the ZTE powered by android screen.
Never mind. Just hold Power + Volume Up at boot.
Thanks !! Oreo AND RR together !!
I will flash it tomorrow on my A2017G !!
(maybe you should write the A2017G compatibility on the first page because this :
RR-O-v6.0.0-20180422-axon7-Unofficial.zip
for the ZTE Axon 7(2017U), by Kranoner
on androidfilehost almost made me missed it )
EDIT : Does this ROM+kernel have the dualsim problem ?
Oki said:
Removing the message at boot is easy. If you already have TWRP Exclusive v3.2.1-7 and the aforementioned bootloader, then you just have to boot TWRP Advanced menu > More > Del inscription. Easy, Isn't it? It works in my A2017U so It should work for you too.
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After doing this, I can't unlock my phone after restart by entering password. On A2017U and AEX Oreo latest. Any1 had this issue?
If anyone does, here's the fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/to-remove-screen-unlock-pattern-t3768575
ashishv said:
After doing this, I can't unlock my phone after restart by entering password. On A2017U and AEX Oreo latest. Any1 had this issue?
If anyone does, here's the fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/to-remove-screen-unlock-pattern-t3768575
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What have you really done my friend? This guide requires a complete cleanup so it is impossible that you had any locksettings after a clean install. If you follow all the steps and follow the guide then you shouldn't have any problem.
The lock settings get corrupted after migrating to f2fs, and you can also find that problem when dirty flashing some roms or kernels. For that reason, to take care of that step, in the f2fs migration link, there is a link to a very detailed way to cleanup the lock settings. You can find that guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-access-locked-axon-7-how-to-t3525403 but, it shouldn't happen when following the steps of this guide. By the way, this guide requires RR Oreo ROM, and you mention you are using AEX Oreo...