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Finding out the name of patch automatically sent to phone?

Hi everyone,
I have just purchased a Vodafone-branded Magic/Sapphire. Android prompts me to install an 4.2 MB large update called "Android Update 1.5" with this message:
Please install this update from Google. It contains a security fix.
Now, what really confuses me is that Android 1.5 is already installed - at least according to the settings menu, where this information is shown:
Model number: HTC Magic
Firmware version: 1.5
Kernel version: 2.6.27-00392-g8312baf [email protected] #72
Build number: CRB17
Accordingly, I have three questions:
The phone says that the update as already been downloaded (most likely in the background), but not yet installed. Is it possible, using a terminal program/shell-prompt, to browse the phone's filesystem and check the filename of the update before you install it on an un-rooted phone? If so, where do I look for the update package?
Why does the phone want to install an Android 1.5-update? According to the phone Android 1.5 is already installed?
Can someone please tell me what the 4.2 MB update does? I have been googling for Android OTA Update "4.2 MB", but it seems that nothing is known about this update anywhere (there are, however, other updates within the 4 MB-range but none of them are precisely 4.2 MB in size).
I'd very much appreciate any help to sort this out (moderators, I hope I havn't created this thread in the wrong subforum; if I have, I apologize).

1. Run ddms/logcat to see the URL of the update.
2. 1.5 is the OS version.
3. It's most probably a security patch (of 1.5).

Its CRC1 and already "leaked"

Amon_RA said:
1. Run ddms/logcat to see the URL of the update.
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Thank you. I'll do it as soon as the phone is fully charged again (as the manual says the battery will perform at its best after completing a few full charge/recharge cycles, I don't want to disturb it - pseudo-science, I know ).
Is the ddms/logcat stored locally on the Magic/Sapphire by default, or is it just part of the SDK-package?

maxisma said:
Its CRC1 and already "leaked"
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Woah, one step at a time mister . I'm a total Android-newbie (although trying to catch up browsing various forums).
What is "CRC1"?
Will installing this patch prevent me to root the phone at some later stage?
Is there a proper changelog available somewhere?

Focusyn said:
Woah, one step at a time mister . I'm a total Android-newbie (although trying to catch up browsing various forums).
What is "CRC1"?
Will installing this patch prevent me to root the phone at some later stage?
Is there a proper changelog available somewhere?
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It's security updates. I'd recommend getting the update from here (xda) rather than attempting to install it from the carrier.

6.0 Rolling Out For Canadian [Wind] XT1527!

Just got the notification now. Anybody interested? If so, a quick link, or a step by step on what's needed to pull this in for distro to all!?!? I have not dl'd yet, as I'm sure that's the first section to start with! :fingers-crossed:

I insteresa this update but unfortunately I have no knowledge to make a master eso.Espero help us forgiveness for my English so bad

I would like to try but my computer its broken

DSchwarz47 said:
I would like to try but my computer its broken
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You would like to try what? What I was stating was my Moto E has an update available to 6.0 MM. I have not downloaded it as of yet, cause I am aware there's something you need to do first in order to capture the download for redistribution. From what I understand you cannot use an already downloaded and installed OEM~OTA update for redistribution...
A little guidance from the seniors would be EXTREMELY appreciated, as this is my first thread ever... I'm looking at you squid2 lolz

i am waiting for the 7th when Telus said they would roll it out.
Not sure how they make the uploaded Firmware archives either..
No matter how many time i asked i either got ignored or hammered with some weird advice (English issue?)
And i meant the one that we all use uploaded to Mega etc.
Who is making them and with what?
Apparently no one knows and what concerns me even more is a little thing called security.
I asked so uhhh why are we not using hashes to verify the firmware ?
It's complete insanity to check hashes on some dumb app and not your OS ..that just blows me away LOL

I'm interested in putting this on my Sprint phone (XT1526). CM13 won't detect my Canadian SIM.

24.51.39.en.CA
That's the fsent. Will upload in a few hrs.
Does anyone know if I'll be able /aloud to post a AFH link here on this thread I started?

Marshmallow v6.0 24.65.39 Telus XT1527 downloading now..
someone already ripped it into a standard package.
So OP you are in luck someone did the work for you :good:
I am downloading this one but there is one for Rogers too..
XT1527_SURNIA_RETCA-TELUS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
http://www.filefactory.com/file/10v...0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
Source + Rogers version etc:
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=2

lenigma1too said:
24.51.39.en.CA
That's the fsent. Will upload in a few hrs.
Does anyone know if I'll be able /aloud to post a AFH link here on this thread I started?
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You were right
BUILD REQUEST INFO:
SW Version: surnia_retca-user 6.0 MPI24.65-39 25 release-keysM8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
MBM Version: 80.20
Modem Version: M8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
FSG Version: FSG-8916-02.61
Build Fingerprint: motorola/surnia_retca/surnia_umts:6.0/MPI24.65-39/25:user/release-keys
VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:
System Version: 24.51.39.surnia_retca.retca.en.CA
Model number: Moto E
Android Version: 6.0
Baseband Version: M8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
Build Number: MPI24.65-39
Build Date: Thu Jan 28 14:25:13 CST 2016
OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:
Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_b_telus_v1.1.nvm
Blur Version: Blur_Version.24.51.39.surnia_retca.retca.en.CA
Version when read from CPV: surnia_retca-user 6.0 MPI24.65-39 25 release-keys

I tried installing the Rogers firmware but stuck on boot animation. Help?
EDIT: I think I fixed it. Installed squid kernel r16.

xpmule said:
You were right
BUILD REQUEST INFO:
SW Version: surnia_retca-user 6.0 MPI24.65-39 25 release-keysM8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
MBM Version: 80.20
Modem Version: M8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
FSG Version: FSG-8916-02.61
Build Fingerprint: motorola/surnia_retca/surnia_umts:6.0/MPI24.65-39/25:user/release-keys
VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:
System Version: 24.51.39.surnia_retca.retca.en.CA
Model number: Moto E
Android Version: 6.0
Baseband Version: M8916_2020629.41.03.21.51R
Build Number: MPI24.65-39
Build Date: Thu Jan 28 14:25:13 CST 2016
OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:
Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_b_telus_v1.1.nvm
Blur Version: Blur_Version.24.51.39.surnia_retca.retca.en.CA
Version when read from CPV: surnia_retca-user 6.0 MPI24.65-39 25 release-keys
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Could you please lend a fellow Ontarian brother a hand, and tell me where the OTA file actually is? I've had the damn thing for a week now, and I can't seem to find it anywhere to capture it! I would love to actually install this OTA...
I do appreciate your help in finding somebody who had done the work already. However the OTA that I have waiting on this phone is a slightly different one. the numbers are different 24.51.39.... my educated guess is going to be it is slightly smaller because it contains no Rogers or Telus bloatware. Wind Mobile does not have a single app installed on this phone right outta the box, So I would like to capture it before I send it off to be installed.
I have read many of your posts across multiple threads, and you are obviously quite knowledgeable -> especially in the coding Department!

Are you sure it's going to install?
Once you Root it or various other custom changes the updates will not install.
It checks if you were tampering with the phone and will deny the update.. even if you can download it.
Thanks for the kind words but i am not sure off hand unless i search around.
One thing you try doing is search online etc with the words Blur, Update, Zip, Location
Or if you have a file manager with root you can search for it.
The benefit of the full packages available is they just install on any phone with no checks.
It's also not an update but the full installer.
So i think it's possible you may download an update with patches.
So it will see what you had before and patch those files.
Which could make saving & using the update again later problematic
..especially if you root !
If you upload it publicly we can check and see if it's a full install or a patch by looking at updater-script probably.
If i were you i would keep tabs on the Firmware repositories to see if the Wind package gets uploaded.
Then you will have a full install you can use coming from most others and with the security checks removed.
If you have something that can search your system files installed you can try searching for something that
will probably have Blur in the file name and be a flashable zip file.
If you have TWRP installed i think you can just load that and look around with the Built-In File Manager.
I am eating lunch so i might look on the web soon and check back here.. good luck.
Sorry i have not done it before so maybe someone who has can speak up or you can find one of their topics here.

The OTA update file is in the device main memory in data/data/com.motorola.ccc.ota/app_download

Thanks hedimahf i will save that for future reference.
Also lenigma1too i am pretty sure if you rooted your phone then you can not install that update.
Those type of updates are risky for us that customize our phones.. be careful.. make plans to fix it ahead of time
Unless my phone was stock (not rooted) with the default recovery and an original factory locked bootloader
i myself would not even attempt to install the update.
Google it and see the many people talking about BootLoop problems
I bet there is also little difference between Wind, Rogers or Telus aside from a couple small APK's and the Modem data stuff.
If all three have the same radio band support then i wouldn't worry too much about which one to use.
Although you may end up struggling to get your phone calls and text's etc working again if you switch like that.
The Telus one i tried just had 1 extra APK the "My Telus" app and a shortcut to it on the phone.. i uninstalled it with ease.
Other than that i did not see ANY other app's installed that were not standard on the USA/EU retail versions etc
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Oh and the BootLogo was like on Lollipop but slightly more blue.
And the Boot animation was new too.. Marshmallow Telus has "Stitches World" video.
The default wallpapers and the collection of them were like on Lollipop too.
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My point was the Telus firmware only had "branding" with that one app.
Otherwise the word Telus does not show up anywhere really.
Also i tend to compare packages so i am keeping my eye out so i can see what is different.
If you want i can PM you if i run across Wind version.

Can this be insstalled on a stock 5.1 xt1528? if so how? thanks

abispac said:
Can this be insstalled on a stock 5.1 xt1528? if so how? thanks
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I don't think you understood what this topic was about.
He was asking how to capture an OTA update.
Didi you read what was said?

The needed flashing method?
xpmule said:
Marshmallow v6.0 24.65.39 Telus XT1527 downloading now..
someone already ripped it into a standard package.
So OP you are in luck someone did the work for you :good:
I am downloading this one but there is one for Rogers too..
XT1527_SURNIA_RETCA-TELUS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
/file/10vpb6d09x43/XT1527_SURNIA_RETCA-TELUS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
Source + Rogers version etc:
/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=2
Can those compiled zip files in filefactory website be installed using TWRP recovery or are they created to be installed using desktop ADB software only?
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hedimahf said:
xpmule said:
Marshmallow v6.0 24.65.39 Telus XT1527 downloading now..
someone already ripped it into a standard package.
So OP you are in luck someone did the work for you :good:
I am downloading this one but there is one for Rogers too..
XT1527_SURNIA_RETCA-TELUS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
/file/10vpb6d09x43/XT1527_SURNIA_RETCA-TELUS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid14_subsidy-TELUS_CFC.xml.zip
Source + Rogers version etc:
/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=2
Can those compiled zip files in filefactory website be installed using TWRP recovery or are they created to be installed using desktop ADB software only?
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They are intended to used with RSDLite or ADB.
They are found on the big Firmware topic(s) here. (first post over there for links)
You should check out the discussion going on for help with that on those topics for best information.
Putting Firmware from on model onto another may break your ability to make phone calls
and then you would have to try and fix it somehow and it starts to get complicated.
Which is why those other topics are so valuable.. good luck.
I repeat the 2 zip's mentioned are NOT flashable-zip's. (they are just a normal zip file for storage)
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A new OTA rolled out for many users.
I found it in root /cache
I am working on restoring my phone to stock and applying it.
I don't see anyone making a non-sign firmware package so..
EDIT:
I got it installed now.. it says Patch Level DEC 1st 2016 (instead of February)
System version version 24.71.4
I guess i have to re-apply a ton of changes now

Still stuck on Android 6.01 with no OTA update

Had my A2017G for a few months, but still stuck on v1.0.0b06 with no available OTA updates.
Will I manually have to flash it to a android 7 version then will I be able to receive OTA?
Any guidance is much appreciated.

It really depends on where your device is from. That build may very well be the most up-to-date build released. Check the ZTE support site to be sure.
If you want to go to nougat right away, I'd suggest manually installing the German update zip / installing the leaked 7.1.1 B01 zip floating around. Afterwards, you'll receive the OTA prompt for the 7.1.1 B02 build.

Jacques101 said:
Had my A2017G for a few months, but still stuck on v1.0.0b06 with no available OTA updates.
Will I manually have to flash it to a android 7 version then will I be able to receive OTA?
Any guidance is much appreciated.
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Yes, you need to download nougat image from ztedevices then push it to SD card and update to nougat will be available via system updater.

oleung4 said:
It really depends on where your device is from. That build may very well be the most up-to-date build released. Check the ZTE support site to be sure.
If you want to go to nougat right away, I'd suggest manually installing the German update zip / installing the leaked 7.1.1 B01 zip floating around. Afterwards, you'll receive the OTA prompt for the 7.1.1 B02 build.
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I'm in the UK, and had no update since getting the handset.
So I won't need a build 10 to do the update to nougat?
Many thanks

Jacques101 said:
I'm in the UK, and had no update since getting the handset.
So I won't need a build 10 to do the update to nougat?
Many thanks
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I forgot if it's required. But no harm in doing the updates incrementally. The German support page has the B10 update, as well as the 7.0 update. Then the 7.1.1 B01 leak can be found around here. These of course are all for the A2017G variant.
If you intend to unlock your bootloader, I'd suggest doing so before upgrading to nougat.

oleung4 said:
I forgot if it's required. But no harm in doing the updates incrementally. The German support page has the B10 update, as well as the 7.0 update. Then the 7.1.1 B01 leak can be found around here. These of course are all for the A2017G variant.
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Thanks. I'll give that a try when I'm home. Is this becoming stuck on certain software versions common on the A7?
Also in hoping in the future OTA works normally. Apart from this, the phone is solid all-around.
Many thanks

I have one german version... live in argentina, and otas comes really fast... the same day that someone post some info here...
I manually update to 7.0, then manualy to 7.11 b1, then ota notifies me that b02 is relased, so manual update dont break otas...
I have a full stock phone, locked bl and nothing changed

pelelademadera said:
I manually update to 7.0, then manualy to 7.11 b1, then ota notifies me that b02 is relased, so manual update dont break otas...
I have a full stock phone, locked bl and nothing changed
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Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.

Jacques101 said:
Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.
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There is a full 7.1.1 B02 somewhere that you can also use. Just use the MiFlash flasher thing, it shouldn't go bad if you're using the stock flasher

Jacques101 said:
Thanks for the piece of mind, I'll replicate your methodology and hope for the best.
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This is the full ota for V1.2.0B01: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767151720
I'd suggest you manually update to V1.0.0B10 and then to V1.2.0B01.
You can find t he V1.0.0B10 on the ztemobile.de page: http://www.ztemobile.de/support/downloads/?product_id=2100 (Software Update B10)
I'd skip going to Nougat 7.0 first. Just upgrade directly to 7.1.1 with the full ota I posted.
Copy both of the files onto your sd card. They will then appear in the Updater (Settings -> Updates). Just run the upgrade from there.
Be aware! As previously stated by @oleung4 unlock your bootloader before upgrading. I unlocked mine on B06.

sToRm1nG said:
This is the full ota for V1.2.0B01: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767151720
I'd suggest you manually update to V1.0.0B10 and then to V1.2.0B01.
You can find t he V1.0.0B10 on the ztemobile.de page: http://www.ztemobile.de/support/downloads/?product_id=2100 (Software Update B10)
I'd skip going to Nougat 7.0 first. Just upgrade directly to 7.1.1 with the full ota I posted.
Copy both of the files onto your sd card. They will then appear in the Updater (Settings -> Updates). Just run the upgrade from there.
Be aware! As previously stated by @oleung4 unlock your bootloader before upgrading. I unlocked mine on B06.
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Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?

Jacques101 said:
Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?
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It gets more complicated starting with (afaik) V1.0.0B11. If you want the easy way I'd suggest you do it before you upgrade past B10, I would even say do it before upgrading from B06.

Bootloader unlock
Jacques101 said:
Thanks for your help, I'll update the thread in the next day or two about my progress.
Is the bootloader difficult to unlock past B06 in that case?
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I unlocked mine without too much problem from B08 using the windows 1.1.1 toolkit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
I did get into a lot of trouble when I relocked it, so just avoid that.
Good luck

I've put the German image file on a USB and connected via an OTG cable, no joy......
I have V.1.0.0B11

If I were you I'll stuck with the latest marshmallow update. Nothing against nougat but MiFavor's version is sucks.

hollandnigel said:
I've put the German image file on a USB and connected via an OTG cable, no joy......
I have V.1.0.0B11
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First: Check that you didn't put the zip with the buncha numbers. If you open the zip you should find an update.zip and a pdf or something, and you have to use the update.zip inside. NOT directly the one with the numbers!
Second: Your phone probably won't find the file on the OTG, if so just copy the file from the OTG to the root of the internal storage

Ah....
I unzipped it.....

Okay so still no joy, neither of the files would update
"System Update Failed"
Attached screenshots if anyone can help ??

hollandnigel said:
Okay so still no joy, neither of the files would update
"System Update Failed"
Attached screenshots if anyone can help ??
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You almost brick the phone. Tell me a couple of things:
-What's the model? Turn it around and look below the Dolby Atmos symbol, it should be etched there. Either A2017 or G or U.
-I see that your software is of the A2017G. You probably have an A2017.
-What's the version that you downloaded? If it is for another version you can lose the IMEIs.

I have a similar issue. I have an A2017G. I had LOS on and am trying to go back to stock. I can get MM B10 or B11 to load, but N B01 won't flash within Android and if I force it from within recovery, the phone won't boot. anyone any smart ideas?

US Tablet User - Can I get to Nougat?

Hi all, I'm a US user with W09 and would like to get it to Nougat - I have read the entire "Update to EMUI 5.0" thread and there appeared to be several possible routes, but most were regarding the European version.
I have a US Wi-Fi model and have no allegiance in keeping it a US one, if there's a way to remove the regional aspect to gain access to the update (BETA or otherwise).
I would greatly appreciate if someone who has some experience with or is very confident of the correct path would shed some light for me.
Thank you!

Have you tried update via Firmware Finder? Witch firmware version do you have now?
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33adi said:
Have you tried update via Firmware Finder? Witch firmware version do you have now?
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I've just finished reading the entire thread linked above that mentions that method a number of times, so I'm certainly familiar with it, but haven't tried it because sprinkled throughout that thread are plenty of issues encountered. Also, there's no mention of US hardware/firmware specific instructions.
I'm on W09 as mentioned in the OP - thanks for the reply!

Install Firmware Finder from Playstore and post a screenshot with firmwares that appear there.
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Install Firmware Finder from Playstore and post a screenshot with firmwares that appear there.
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I'm away from my tablet at the moment but will do later on when I get home.

We will see after that what we can do. I have updated my tablet to Nougat, but I have BTV-DL09 (4G European version).
To change region I think you have to unlock bootloader.
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33adi said:
We will see after that what we can do. I have updated my tablet to Nougat, but I have BTV-DL09 (4G European version).
To change region I think you have to unlock bootloader.
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Here's what's in firmware finder @33adi

What's the advantage to switching from US to EU roms? I unlocked, rooted, enabled 5ghz band for wifi, and now only need nougurt but much like the original poster not sure the best route.
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gaidin43 said:
What's the advantage to switching from US to EU roms? I unlocked, rooted, enabled 5ghz band for wifi, and now only need nougurt but much like the original poster not sure the best route.
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The advantage of removing the US stock rom is that the European one has a beta available that is very stable. My thread is seeking someone who's confident of the steps to 1st going European & 2nd installing nougat once there, as there was some debate of complexity to doing even that.

I've been through exactly what you are wanting to do @dutchdoggs54 . Unfortunately I can't tell you step by step how I got to where I'm at.
I was on W09128BXXX out of the box . Read the topic that you have linked in your first post and decided to do it using firmware finder to force the update to Nougat as they described. It actually went very well and Nougat worked great with the exception of Bluetooth not working.
I have to say during the upgrade when it booted into recovery and it was TWRP I was concerned. Believe it had an error but it worked and replaced TWRP as I recall with a stock recovery.
So after all that I decided I wanted my tablet branded as a BTV-W09C100B006. Below is the topic where a member thought they bricked their tablet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-m3/how-to/bricked-m3-btv-w09-t3612699
They were given directions to download the Full update package for the version I just mentioned.
This member got their tablet working again and in the process found that 5Ghz wifi is enabled on C100B006 by default.
That was the main reason I rooted my tablet.
I followed the directions knowing I force install a different version of Nougat from your link.
Downloaded the full version software and dropped it in the dload folder on my US tablet and did the upgrade.
Tablet rebooted and shortly after it rebooted again going to recovery (I tried may times to boot). Don't recall the error but after I unlocked my bootloader again it reset the tablet and I was able to access it again. I did relock the bootloader so I can see updates without any problems after that.
In the end I got what I was after. My tablet shows as a BTV-W09C100B006 and can check for updates.
5Ghz wifi is enabled by default. As I said I relocked the bootloader so I'm not rooted. Overall it's works so well I'll wait for Nougat to get released and then do the official upgrade. After the scare of booting to recovery it was worth every nervous minute of it.

Try to talk to OP from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/...-root-t3374068
Maybe he can make this app available to Mediapad M3, then changing OEMINFO will be easy.
I posted a question there.

No luck
Ok, so I tried following @Samavb's great instructions and guidance in the other thread last night. Made it all the way to the point where he says to install 009 from the Huawei website - got it downloaded and loaded up on the tablet only to find that it wouldn't install because the 009 file on the website is BTV-DL09 not the BTV-W09 version a US tablet would need.
So I got frustrated and tried installing the B301 build that appeared on firmware finder when I was on the W09-006 build...this was nougat and was cool but no keyboard and the play store wouldn't install anything, so I was forced to revert back to 006.
So, long story short, hours of work have confirmed that there doesn't appear to be a way to get a US tablet to fully functional Nougat at the moment. If there was a 009 or 010 build like Samavb mentions for the US model, maybe it would work, but those aren't anywhere to be found - firmware finder, russian site he mentions or otherwise.
So, I'll happily sit on 006 and wait for a US OTA update. That is unless anyone can tell me exactly how to make this US model into a European model.

Same boat as original poster. US w09 on build c128b003. Firmware finder just finds the same version. Anyone know when there might be a us version update released. I thought it was supposed to be may so have been waiting patiently.....but may is over.

dr_pepper said:
Same boat as original poster. US w09 on build c128b003. Firmware finder just finds the same version. Anyone know when there might be a us version update released. I thought it was supposed to be may so have been waiting patiently.....but may is over.
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In Firmware Finder select the menu in the top left corner. (3 bars)
Right below your model number, select change model and enter BTV-W09C100 and then search.
You should see B301 and it's a full OTA. However, as I understand it this is just a beta/test release.
Only issue I had with it, bluetooth didn't work. Seeing as how I don't use it, didn't bother me.
I highly recommend you fall back to the other topic about forcing the upgrade to Nougat.
Only difference from my tablet and yours. I was on C128B002. I had already rooted and couldn't get that update.

Also US 64gb version here and hoping for an update to Nougat and EM5. Would love to see it!
Huawei have been quite attentive for updates in other markets which is great. Too bad the non-LTE version in US doesn't get the same love.
Buying this tablet was a roll of the dice for me, banking on the hope that Huawei would be attentive to software updates (for all markets) and custom ROMs could serve as back up/enjoyment. This tablet has solid hardware and with another launcher it is decent.
Sadly, my experiment to try out a non-Nexus device without the latest (or close to pure) Android version is coming to an end. The last M3 sold on Swappa went for around $300.

johninsf said:
Also US 64gb version here and hoping for an update to Nougat and EM5. Would love to see it!
Huawei have been quite attentive for updates in other markets which is great. Too bad the non-LTE version in US doesn't get the same love.
Buying this tablet was a roll of the dice for me, banking on the hope that Huawei would be attentive to software updates (for all markets) and custom ROMs could serve as back up/enjoyment. This tablet has solid hardware and with another launcher it is decent.
Sadly, my experiment to try out a non-Nexus device without the latest (or close to pure) Android version is coming to an end. The last M3 sold on Swappa went for around $300.
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I just updated the firmware finder app and it now shows the full ota for nougat. It wasn't found until I updated the app.

purple lady said:
I just updated the firmware finder app and it now shows the full ota for nougat. It wasn't found until I updated the app.
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Excellent and great news! Are you in the US and have the wifi only version?

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Excellent and great news! Are you in the US and have the wifi only version?
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Yep.

Thanks Purple Lady!
Too anyone in this thread, I want to install the latest version available in Firmware Finder.
When I select download, I get 3 file choices. Which should I pick to download then what are the steps to update? Please point me to the best post to reference as there are a few.

johninsf said:
Thanks Purple Lady!
Too anyone in this thread, I want to install the latest version available in Firmware Finder.
When I select download, I get 3 file choices. Which should I pick to download then what are the steps to update? Please point me to the best post to reference as there are a few.
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from what i gather. if you're going from MM to Nougat, you need to install the Full OTA. for that, there are 2 files, you will need both of them. from there, i'm not sure.

ZTE Axon Mini 7 Firmware

Hi All
can i flash the following firmware on my ZTE Axon Mini - It was purchased from Gearbest
https://www.ztemobile.de/support/downloads/?product_id=2344
current version is 6.0
many thanks

if yours Mini is G version and you live in europe - then yes.

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if yours Mini is G version and you live in europe - then yes.
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done with the gearbest B2017G, update to 7,1,1 , but I can't go in bootloader mode to root

Diomorgan said:
done with the gearbest B2017G, update to 7,1,1 , but I can't go in bootloader mode to root
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Next time read before doing With 7.1 there is no longer bootloader mode. Downgrade to 6. Also you dont need to unlock it, there is no better ROMs for this rom. Official one is best. I tried them, so you can save time and use official one.
ALso root not working well with it. I had root but somehow i couldn't delete system apps.

Tommixoft said:
if yours Mini is G version and you live in europe - then yes.
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Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, if so, I can start another.
I recently purchased this phone (B2017G) from Gearbest as well.
It is still on 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
I have been searching for the right update file, starting with the US version, since that is where I live, but no go. The bootloader says
"E footer is wrong
"E:signature verification failed
"E: open file /cache/fota/error_code error erno = 2
'Installation aborted'
Am I right in thinking I need to find the update with the right signature? I have tried US, Austrian and Russian official ZTE updates with no success so far.. Am I on the right track?
US ZTE Support was as helpful as they could be, but were not familiar with the GearBest global variant. They sent me to the global support site, which won't let me use it, since I'm from the US, lol
Any suggestions? I'm going to try the German update from earlier in this thread after I get home tonight, by the way...

I also purchased mine from Gearbest (B2017G). I believe the phone is for the European market as it comes with a EU plug in the sealed box, but not sure for which country. I tried the firmware for the Spanish model http://www.ztedevice.com/support/detail?id=D4454D33442F45E192A95718509F4586. The update failed.

I just flashed the Nougat 7.1.1 an hour ago from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73257562&postcount=13.
It already looks promising - the phone is very cool after update. Previously the phone is always warm, even in standby. I hope the battery life is a big improvement.
If you intend to flash this zip file, make sure your phone is a European model B2017G. As posted before I got this phone from Gearbest as many others.

Hi,
Updated to 7.1.1 by OTA 3 weeks ago when i bought the phone from Amazon.
It seems that we'll get Oréo later...amazing ! thks ZTE !

It is not official that Axon 7 Mini (B2017G) will get Android 8 aka Oreo. ZTE should do the update to Oreo as this is one popular phone still.

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It is not official that Axon 7 Mini (B2017G) will get Android 8 aka Oreo. ZTE should do the update to Oreo as this is one popular phone still.
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In a chat with ZTE USA assistance last week, the tech mentioned that Oreo will be rolling out for the Axon 7 Mini in the US.

afigienas said:
Next time read before doing With 7.1 there is no longer bootloader mode. Downgrade to 6. Also you dont need to unlock it, there is no better ROMs for this rom. Official one is best. I tried them, so you can save time and use official one.
ALso root not working well with it. I had root but somehow i couldn't delete system apps.
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Once you downgraded and rooted can you upgrade back and keep the root?
Root is needed for this phone because it doesn't allow to move ANY app to SD.I sort of recovered the backup of my apps and data with Helium without root, but I need more internal space: with root you can even enable adoptable storage.
If only we can get access bootloader and flash modified boot.bin with magisk...
At the moment I can only use it as backup phone, my everyday phone LG G5 has 7gigs of whatsapp stuff that can only be internal, but most part of the 130+ apps I got are shared in the SD card.
I don't even need TWRP actually, just root to move apps to SD (or a firmware that allows it, since it's a firmware option...ZTE decision)

Flashing nougat 7.1.1 is the best thing I've done - it basically fixed the battery drain. I had to charge 3 times a day before the update. Last night the battery was only down 3%. This morning I recharged it to 93% before I left for work. At 5pm after a days normal use, it still had 55% left. It's just amazing. I think the update flashed out all the nastiest including the suspicious apps that come with the phone. I have no idea what they are - 99003, 99033, 99035 and more. I suspect they are malware although I cant be sure. They consume battery and keep the phone awake. The phone was warm even in standby.

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Flashing nougat 7.1.1 is the best thing I've done - it basically fixed the battery drain. I had to charge 3 times a day before the update. Last night the battery was only down 3%. This morning I recharged it to 93% before I left for work. At 5pm after a days normal use, it still had 55% left. It's just amazing. I think the update flashed out all the nastiest including the suspicious apps that come with the phone. I have no idea what they are - 99003, 99033, 99035 and more. I suspect they are malware although I cant be sure. They consume battery and keep the phone awake. The phone was warm even in standby.
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you mean the stock one or a custom 7.1.1 ?

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you mean the stock one or a custom 7.1.1 ?
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Stock one

Got the 7.1.1 update...
... in a round-about way. Went here http://www.ztedevice.com/support/detail?id=6CCC18CC9451416C8A01BED5174B5762#software and it downgraded my phone to a December 2016 security update.
Flashed the Russian 6.0.1, (had to use the bootloader method for both), then was able to run the Spanish update from ZTE, directly from the System updates menu after extracting the 'update.zip' file from the package and placing it in the root of the SD.
Now running 7.1.1 and happy. I can still access AT&T's US network perfectly, so I didn't destroy the usefulness of my new phone as a phone.
I may eventually put a second T-Mobile sim in it if I think I can live without the SD card's storage...
Edit: I am running a GearBest-purchased phone with 'global' firmware, meaning no official updates available. It is possible that I could have tried to use the Spanish 7.1.1 directly, but I didn't try that before taking the route I did. Just happy *something* worked!

Still no root? Even a firmware where I can patch boot.img with magisk and repack and flash?
I did it with Ulefone S8Pro, but because someone here posted the firmware and it was editable and flashable without getting errors! No TWRP, but who cares, I have adoptable storage and Is essential with those "low" internal memory phones....

A ZTE moderator on the official US site has disconfirmed my report of Oreo on Axon 7 Mini:
"sshasan Z-Community Moderator New YorkPosts: 3,409Z › admin
April 2, 2018 5:40PM
No announcements have been made at this time. If a representative has stated this, they have misspoken."
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Please disregard my earlier reporting. Although my report was accurate as far as what I had heard, the rep I chatted with was likely mistaken.