How install latest oreo firmware on LG Q8 2017 EU variant model
READ: I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis caused by you following these directions.
YOU are choosing to make these modificiations, and if you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Sorry for my English but I'm not a native speaker
Introduction
The South Korean variants of our LG Q8 (X800K and X800L) have long since received the update to the Android Oreo, unfortunately the European variant of the LG Q8 (H970) has not received the same attention from LG in fact despite being like the other variants of devices suitable for running android Oreo, the European firmware is stopped at android Nougat and there seems to be no news about a possible update.
Having the same hardware I wondered if the updated firmware in Oreo of the South Korean variants could work on the European variant, and indeed it is, so I present a guide on how to bypass the model check and flash the updated South Korean firmware to Oreo on our Q8 H970.
Installation
Before starting save all your data and get the latest firmware released for our variant and installs the lg drivers.
Being a new user I can't insert the link, but looking for "H97010d_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0326.kdz" on Google you should find the download.
1) Put your phone in download mode:
Press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds to turn off the device.
Portable with USB cable to PC or laptop.
Then click on Volume up and insert the USB cable into the device.
Release the Volume Up button when the Download Mode appears.
2) Search and download "LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi" and "LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_3_23.msi" and install them.
3) Search and download "LGUP_DualMode" unzip it and follow the instructions to start it contained in the readme file inside.
4) Search and download "X800L20j_00_0426.kdz" which is the latest Oreo firmware released today for the X800L variant of our Q8.
5) Start LGUP in the screen that appears select "PARTITION DL" and under "BIN" select the firmware you downloaded in step 4 then click start.
Wait until the end and don't disconnect the phone, it will reboot by itself once or twice and eventually it will come to the initial setup screen where you can select your language.
Congratulations you are now on Oreo firmware and your H970 has been converted to X800L!
Problems
- Some strings of Korean text not translated
- The search for firmware OTA updates does not seem to work well
- The second clock in the lock screen always indicates the time zone of South Korea even if no time zones have been set to be displayed
Downloads
- Soon as possible
Features
I did not find any official changelog, but from what I have seen so far there have been improvements to the camera, in general the system seems more fluid and there have been improvements in the interface.
Thanks a lot for putting up this guide!
Since the X800L Oreo firmware works as you mention almost flawlessly on the Q8 H970, I really don't understand why there is no official Oreo release for this device. LG being LG I guess...
I'm currently still ok with Nougat, although it does begin to show its age on the Q8. Still secretly hoping for an official Oreo release for it, it really is an underrated, feature-packed device.
I wonder if it's going to work on LG V34 Isai beat AU japan version since it also has the same hardware with LG Q8.
Update: I saw a video someone from Vietnam converted his LG V10 pro (docomo Japanese version) into x800l, I tried to do the same as my V34 Isai beat is the same hardware model but I ended up with bricked device, can't boot up to the home screen nor being powered off. It's on with the blank screen and can't find any unbrick information anywhere but that's ok lol
I'm sorry for the brick :crying: the v34 isai seems to be slightly different from ours as it doesn't have the barometer and has the wifi battery recharge, about the v10 actually the procedure should be successful as identical to ours that I know of.
The V34 looks more like a V20 than ours so maybe you can try a crossflash with a V20 firmware instead of the X800L firmware.
However it looks like a softbrick and to recover your v34 you can try following these two paths:
First try to enter download mode with the same procedure described in the other post.
Then:
1) If connecting it to the PC is recognized by LGUP try to use LG Bridge to force the restoration of the original firmware.
2) If LGUP does not recognize it you can try flashing the original firmware using UPPERCUT instead of LGUP recovering the original firmware from LG Bridge
UPPERCUT find it by looking here on xda.
If LG Brigde does not detect the phone, it is possible to trace the precise model from the logs and download the firmware directly from the LG servers.
(there is an interesting discussion right here on xda)
Forgive me but I can't put direct links because of the xda rules.
Update us if you can fix it this way.
I hope I have helped you!
Thanks for the answer and information that V34 is kinda different hardware with Q8. I watched a Vietnamese did converting his V20 pro (mini) to x800L which V20 mini pro has the same hardware with V34, and beside the FM radio I cant find any difference from the specs lists with Q8
But that's just my bad and intendedly to gambling by flashing another firmware
As I flashed x800, the phone couldnt boot up but I really could get it into download mode and detected by LGUP. LG Bridge couldn't detect the phone maybe because the contract between LG & AU to limit the device repair only by AU, just a guess.
And because LGUP still worked, and nowhere to find original AU V34 rom and no one on earth has (unless au factory), I ended up to flash Q8 european firmware.
It's just the same can't boot up and the worse part the download mode doesn't work anymore, PC can't detect anything.
From the information I dig, the only way to get into download mode is through access point pin on the motherboard. Since no one has the stock rom, I think this is just unrepairable. :laugh:
Hello. I asked the Italian LG Customer Service if the Q8 2017 is going to receive the Oreo update. The answer was to be expected. They do not know. So it seems that given the fact that this phone was only sold officially in Italy and UK, they do not care. If anyone with some knowledge could port the korean software, that will be our only chance.
Has there been any new development on this topic?
Tested?
Hi,
everyone tested this solution on LG Q8 2017 and can give a review?
Thanks a lot
Geniodelmare said:
Hi,
everyone tested this solution on LG Q8 2017 and can give a review?
Thanks a lot
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It's fine. Can't get the FM radio to work though, plus the minor problems mentioned in the first post.
This version doesn't have my language anymore. From non-Asian languages there are English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
What's the battery like, and can it run GCam?
LKLK78 said:
It's fine. Can't get the FM radio to work though, plus the minor problems mentioned in the first post.
This version doesn't have my language anymore. From non-Asian languages there are English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
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Hello, is German language available, did You solve the FM Radio problem ? Thank You for replying !
Downgrade , restore h970 firmware
Hello,
hi, I upgraded to oreo, everything ok.
I prefer the original firmware, I tried to restore it but IMEI null displays me and Mobile Network is disabled.
Do you know What is the correct procedure to return to the origilane h970 firmware ??
thank you very much
@Mobius said:
How install latest oreo firmware on LG Q8 2017 EU variant model
READ: I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis caused by you following these directions.
YOU are choosing to make these modificiations, and if you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Sorry for my English but I'm not a native speaker
Introduction
The South Korean variants of our LG Q8 (X800K and X800L) have long since received the update to the Android Oreo, unfortunately the European variant of the LG Q8 (H970) has not received the same attention from LG in fact despite being like the other variants of devices suitable for running android Oreo, the European firmware is stopped at android Nougat and there seems to be no news about a possible update.
Having the same hardware I wondered if the updated firmware in Oreo of the South Korean variants could work on the European variant, and indeed it is, so I present a guide on how to bypass the model check and flash the updated South Korean firmware to Oreo on our Q8 H970.
Installation
Before starting save all your data and get the latest firmware released for our variant and installs the lg drivers.
Being a new user I can't insert the link, but looking for "H97010d_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0326.kdz" on Google you should find the download.
1) Put your phone in download mode:
Press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds to turn off the device.
Portable with USB cable to PC or laptop.
Then click on Volume up and insert the USB cable into the device.
Release the Volume Up button when the Download Mode appears.
2) Search and download "LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi" and "LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_3_23.msi" and install them.
3) Search and download "LGUP_DualMode" unzip it and follow the instructions to start it contained in the readme file inside.
4) Search and download "X800L20j_00_0426.kdz" which is the latest Oreo firmware released today for the X800L variant of our Q8.
5) Start LGUP in the screen that appears select "PARTITION DL" and under "BIN" select the firmware you downloaded in step 4 then click start.
Wait until the end and don't disconnect the phone, it will reboot by itself once or twice and eventually it will come to the initial setup screen where you can select your language.
Congratulations you are now on Oreo firmware and your H970 has been converted to X800L!
Problems
- Some strings of Korean text not translated
- The search for firmware OTA updates does not seem to work well
- The second clock in the lock screen always indicates the time zone of South Korea even if no time zones have been set to be displayed
Downloads
- Soon as possible
Features
I did not find any official changelog, but from what I have seen so far there have been improvements to the camera, in general the system seems more fluid and there have been improvements in the interface.
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Lg q8 2018 (lmq815l)
I apologize for replying on wrong thread but this is the closest post I can ask for help. I can't seem to go into recovery and fastboot mode. Whenever I tried using the adb commands (adb reboot fastboot & adb reboot recovery) my phone just restarts. I can't even find a proper flashing tool to flash the stock rom because of all the msm they supports, mine is not one of them (msm8953) thus the flashing tool can't communicate with my device. I'm not an expert with this so I ask for help.
I was planning on rooting my phone with magisk but I can't find the boot.img in the stock ROM (.kdz) that I downloaded. PLEASE HELP :crying: :crying:
@Mobius said:
How install latest oreo firmware on LG Q8 2017 EU variant model
READ: I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis caused by you following these directions.
YOU are choosing to make these modificiations, and if you point your finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Sorry for my English but I'm not a native speaker
Introduction
The South Korean variants of our LG Q8 (X800K and X800L) have long since received the update to the Android Oreo, unfortunately the European variant of the LG Q8 (H970) has not received the same attention from LG in fact despite being like the other variants of devices suitable for running android Oreo, the European firmware is stopped at android Nougat and there seems to be no news about a possible update.
Having the same hardware I wondered if the updated firmware in Oreo of the South Korean variants could work on the European variant, and indeed it is, so I present a guide on how to bypass the model check and flash the updated South Korean firmware to Oreo on our Q8 H970.
Installation
Before starting save all your data and get the latest firmware released for our variant and installs the lg drivers.
Being a new user I can't insert the link, but looking for "H97010d_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0326.kdz" on Google you should find the download.
1) Put your phone in download mode:
Press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds to turn off the device.
Portable with USB cable to PC or laptop.
Then click on Volume up and insert the USB cable into the device.
Release the Volume Up button when the Download Mode appears.
2) Search and download "LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi" and "LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_3_23.msi" and install them.
3) Search and download "LGUP_DualMode" unzip it and follow the instructions to start it contained in the readme file inside.
4) Search and download "X800L20j_00_0426.kdz" which is the latest Oreo firmware released today for the X800L variant of our Q8.
5) Start LGUP in the screen that appears select "PARTITION DL" and under "BIN" select the firmware you downloaded in step 4 then click start.
Wait until the end and don't disconnect the phone, it will reboot by itself once or twice and eventually it will come to the initial setup screen where you can select your language.
Congratulations you are now on Oreo firmware and your H970 has been converted to X800L!
Problems
- Some strings of Korean text not translated
- The search for firmware OTA updates does not seem to work well
- The second clock in the lock screen always indicates the time zone of South Korea even if no time zones have been set to be displayed
Downloads
- Soon as possible
Features
I did not find any official changelog, but from what I have seen so far there have been improvements to the camera, in general the system seems more fluid and there have been improvements in the interface.
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Hi, I have been using X800L for 1.8 year. Recently the rear camera resolution went down to 5 mp and the front camera resolution is showing 16 mp. I want to flash twrp an then custom rom but I am not able to unlock bootloader. Can you kindly help me? Also can I convert X800l to H970?
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hello
I have an open EU g2 and after using several custom roms i wanted to revert back to stock.
I used the LG IMEI tool and it told me that the phone is an open EU version . The download link for the firmware they suggested is for 80220C .
Yet, i see that there are open EU firmwares available for D or even F
is there anything that the F firmware brings ? Performance improvements etc ? Or should i stick to the C one as recommended by LG ?
This brings me to ask a few questions :
1. Since it's an open eu phone, shouldn't they all have the same software versions? I understand for carrier or country specific phones to have different firmware versions depending on the development speed etc, but why would Open EU d802 phones have different firmwares ? Note that if i use the default C one ... OTA says there are no updates available.
2. I see most custom roms are based on the 20F versions. Makes me wonder if it's because it's the latest one ... or if it brings any improvements ( even small ones )
So what do you say ... should i use C or F ? Any reason why ?
thanks guys
i searched the web for a changelog, nothing.
seems that lg does not give changelogs
perhaps someone knows the difference and has some advice on which one to use
1. I don't know, connect your phone to your PC and check for updates maybe like that. Sometimes those firmwares are with specific bug fixes for one country and probably also with other small bugfixes but sometimes its like country limited even if its open eu,
2.I think that 20F might be the latest,Stablest software version but I am not sure about it.
My advice is to just stay normal on stock and or check with your imei checker and maybe use that firmware.
Since the bugfixes are probably not a big list or noticeable for the average phone user it isn't so Important for small version differences or you gotta be an hardcore Fan.
I suggest to maybe look for custom roms which are using stock as base but only flash that stuff if you have the basic knowledge about flashing and can read carefully
Well here's my two cents:
The C and D versions are the second kitkat upgrade for different regions. They SHOULD be equal, and both of these stock images have certain bug fixes as the "fake" bluetooth drain in battery stats, fixed headset hissing issue and added knock code.
The F version, I believe, is a bugfix for 20D. 20D had issues with VoIP such as skype and Viber which would not function properly. 20F has not been pushed out to all users of 20D.
If you intend on keeping your device, flash 20F IMO. BUT
An important note: If you plan on SELLING your device, then flash 20C which is the one linked to your IMEI. Because you won't be able to get updates if your current software version doesn't match the one LG has linked with your IMEI.
vPro97 said:
Well here's my two cents:
The C and D versions are the second kitkat upgrade for different regions. They SHOULD be equal, and both of these stock images have certain bug fixes as the "fake" bluetooth drain in battery stats, fixed headset hissing issue and added knock code.
The F version, I believe, is a bugfix for 20D. 20D had issues with VoIP such as skype and Viber which would not function properly. 20F has not been pushed out to all users of 20D.
If you intend on keeping your device, flash 20F IMO. BUT
An important note: If you plan on SELLING your device, then flash 20C which is the one linked to your IMEI. Because you won't be able to get updates if your current software version doesn't match the one LG has linked with your IMEI.
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thanks mate. i will flash 20F
regarding to the last thing you said ... yes i figured that the official software is the one that should be used when sending the phone to waranty or selling it
more than that ,... i found something interesting . I flashed several firmwares and ALL OF THEM made te status in download mode as "ROOTED" even though i was not rooted.
The only way to display unrooted in download mode is to flash the 20C firmware for my device. So it is obvious that this is the "correct" firmware for this particular phone.
Hello
Now, the stock rom is 5.1.1 and there was an error or issue with shareit app and i had to full wiped the phone with twrp custom recovery and after that, the phone's rom has been broken or just has a problem which says, there is no OS installed.
So, i had to download 5.0.1 after a lot of search with a good link and after introduce it to ODIN, there is a problem which that is also says:
sw check fail aboot fused error
So, i've read the same threads and saw something like cannot go back to older version.
So, is there any roms links (direct links) as official with persian supports language to download with 5.1.1 version? i've seen the sammobile info about the country and found nothing about the country and persian language.
It should be useful for the others which they have the same issue in future.
Any helps would be great, i've been fixing this issue about 8 hours by now! Just needs a guide or help about a direct link of official rom for Note 4 N910P
I don't believe the stock Sprint N910P firmware ever supported Farsi by default.
My recommendations:
1) Download the latest OK1 firmware and install with Odin (Samsung doesn't allow you to go back to 5.0.1 ) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/stock-tar-odin-flashable-t3250864
2) Download a Farsi keyboard (it won't change the OS, but since you appear fluent in English, it should allow you to send texts and messages in Farsi - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boloorian.android.farsikeyboard&hl=en
I know there is a huge desire to buy Sprint phones for International use because their price on the secondary market is far lower than other models in the same family. However, if native language support is important to you, I would steer clear in the future. An International version will have a far wider language library installed.
I have a Zenfone 3 Z012DE and I do not know what firmware to install, since I have seen different models in the roms and otas uploaded to the forum, I do not know how to check the correct model to which my equipment corresponds
Is possible update to Nougat?, not link for my Firmware of my model ...
Edit: ZE552KL (Asus Z012DE)
Thanks
First off, as a new user I am unable to supply you the link directly to the page but I can direct you to where you would find your update:
If you search in Google "Zenfone 3 Z012DE" (Without quotation marks obviously) then the first link should be an Asus page. Once the page opens, you will see a bunch of gallery pictures of your device, near the top right under the search bar you should see Support, click it. Then, go to Driver & Tools, select Android as your OS and a few boxes should appear. On the second box, you will see the latest Nougat update for your device (WW-14.2020.1706.53). If you notice in your screenshot, your software code starts with WW, only download firmwares that start with WW off Asus support page since those are the only ones that will work with your devices. Unfortunately, if your phone works the same way as mine, your build indicates the date 09/09/2016 which means the latest update may not work because it will refuse to update on a build that is older than 01/20/2017 (I think that's the exact date) in which case you will have to download and upgrade each version at a time until you get to the lastest firmware.
To install the updates, copy them over to an SD card from a PC or download it through your phone and make sure you know where to find it on the SD card, boot into recovery and hit update from SD card.
Necrodaemon said:
I have a Zenfone 3 Z012DE and I do not know what firmware to install, since I have seen different models in the roms and otas uploaded to the forum, I do not know how to check the correct model to which my equipment corresponds
Is possible update to Nougat?, not link for my Firmware of my model ...
Edit: ZE552KL (Asus Z012DE)
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Flash WW_13.20.10.152 first.
After flashing, update your device to WW_14.2015.1701.8/ WW_14.2015.1701.13
After upgrading to Nougat, flash the new WW_14.2020.1706.53 firmware.
P.S: These update files can be found on ASUS' website.
Hope this helps
SaktisWRXSTi said:
Flash WW_13.20.10.152 first.
After flashing, update your device to WW_14.2015.1701.8/ WW_14.2015.1701.13
After upgrading to Nougat, flash the new WW_14.2020.1706.53 firmware.
P.S: These update files can be found on ASUS' website.
Hope this helps
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Thanks, for me worked this way and flashed last ww nougat.
Receveid yesterday z012de, luckily ww version with android 6.0.1 version not upgradable online.
SaktisWRXSTi said:
Flash WW_13.20.10.152 first.
After flashing, update your device to WW_14.2015.1701.8/ WW_14.2015.1701.13
After upgrading to Nougat, flash the new WW_14.2020.1706.53 firmware.
P.S: These update files can be found on ASUS' website.
Hope this helps
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Good afternoon, I can install firmware ww15 (Android 8) ASUS_Z012DE?
At the moment I have the firmware WW_13.20.10.152.
Do I have to install the firmware WW_14.2015.1701.8 and then the WW_14.2020.1706.53?
Or can I move from the WW_13.20.10.152 firmware directly to WW-15.0410.1712.31 or WW-15.0410.1801.40?
helder3678 said:
Good afternoon, I can install firmware ww15 (Android 8) ASUS_Z012DE?
At the moment I have the firmware WW_13.20.10.152.
Do I have to install the firmware WW_14.2015.1701.8 and then the WW_14.2020.1706.53?
Or can I move from the WW_13.20.10.152 firmware directly to WW-15.0410.1712.31 or WW-15.0410.1801.40?
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I have similar question. I can install firmware ww15 (Android 8) ASUS_Z012DE?
At the moment I have the firmware WW_14.2020.1709.68. I tried upgrade to WW_14.2020.1711.75, to WW_14.2020.1711.79, to WW_14.2020.1711.85 but don't work. installation aborted. What should i do?
I have recently bought a gold-coloured ZTE Axon 7 Mini through Amazon. It is a brand new and factory unlocked device. It is currently running Android 6.0.1 with 1st November 2016 security patch. The OTA update doesn't work, gives a network unavailable error all the time. I am planning to manual update it. But I don't know where to find the right update file and what version is the compatible one for the device I own. Please, any help is appreciated regarding this. Direct to me official link where I can download the right file for the device. If any of you can give me the exact file name and link, it would be really helpful. Thanks in advance. Please do find the device details below and feel free to ask if you need any other specific details about the device. Also is there a difference between gold model and grey model? They have separate SKU numbers: SKU: A7S121 (Gray) / A7S122 (Gold). And when I go to the grey product page (https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/), I find a nougat update zip download link under support tab, but on the gold product page (https://www.zteusa.com/zte-axon-7-mini-gold#) I don't find any update zip file under the support tab. Does that mean only grey model has update zip and that file is not meant for gold model?!?
My device details:
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 6.0.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: November 1, 2016
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.0.0B16
8) Build Time: Tue Nov 8 17:05:24 CST 2016
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.0
Well, I didn't have the patience to wait until I get a reply from one of you guys. So this is what I did.
I went to this link: https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/
Downloaded the update file from the support section: Axon 7 Mini SD Card Package Update (B12 - Android N)
Unzipped and had a look at build prop file to check if this is the software zip that is compatible with my device. Even though I couldn't completely confirm it, I didn't find any information that said, it isn't. So far so good.
Renamed the file as update.zip and dropped the file into the root directory of the memory card.
In settings, navigated to update section, found the update zip file install option, clicked install and followed instructions. Device rebooted, updated and rebooted, all within five minutes.
Shut down the device, reboot recovery and reset the device and booted again.
On registering the device and completing the login process, proceeded to About section in settings and confirmed that the update was successful and complete. It indeed is!
System Details (After Update):
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 7.1.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: June 1, 2017
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1.c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.2.0B12
8) Build Time: Mon Jun 5 22:56:10 CST 2017
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.2
So if someone has a similar device and want to update, you can go ahead and follow this method. It works.
Please note that this update will erase data. So make a backup before updating.
Rider: Can anyone explain if there is any difference between gold and grey models? The SKU is different. Also, I have found the price of grey significantly higher than the gold version across various stores of various countries. There could be something!
prmbasheer said:
Well, I didn't have the patience to wait until I get a reply from one of you guys. So this is what I did.
I went to this link: https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/
Downloaded the update file from the support section: Axon 7 Mini SD Card Package Update (B12 - Android N)
Unzipped and had a look at build prop file to check if this is the software zip that is compatible with my device. Even though I couldn't completely confirm it, I didn't find any information that said, it isn't. So far so good.
Renamed the file as update.zip and dropped the file into the root directory of the memory card.
In settings, navigated to update section, found the update zip file install option, clicked install and followed instructions. Device rebooted, updated and rebooted, all within five minutes.
Shut down the device, reboot recovery and reset the device and booted again.
On registering the device and completing the login process, proceeded to About section in settings and confirmed that the update was successful and complete. It indeed is!
System Details (After Update):
1) Model: ZTE Axon 7 Mini
2) Model Number: ZTE B2017G
3) Android Version: 7.1.1
4) Android Security Patch Level: June 1, 2017
5) Baseband Version: TA.2.1.c1-00101-8976_GEN_PACK
6) Kernel Version: 3.10.84
7) Build Number: ZTE B2017G_USAV1.2.0B12
8) Build Time: Mon Jun 5 22:56:10 CST 2017
9) MiFavor UI Version: 4.2
So if someone has a similar device and want to update, you can go ahead and follow this method. It works.
Please note that this update will erase data. So make a backup before updating.
Rider: Can anyone explain if there is any difference between gold and grey models? The SKU is different. Also, I have found the price of grey significantly higher than the gold version across various stores of various countries. There could be something!
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That update is fine for your phone, but you are missing the security patch from September 1, 2017 which would bring the build up to B14. It was an OTA update but I don't know if it's available anywhere since the OTA updates haven't been working.
My understanding is that there is no difference between the gold and the grey except for the color. I think the difference in the price reflects the fact that the grey has more demand and/or less supply.
qzjxk said:
That update is fine for your phone, but ......
Thank you, for the reply.
Yes, you are absolutely right. The update I have installed is not the latest. But the latest available update from their site (https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7mini/) for this device is only the one with 1 June 2017 security patch. I was aware of this when I downloaded and updated. I couldn't find the latest update file anywhere on the internet. This page (https://community.zteusa.com/discussion/51249/software-update-axon-7-mini-b2017g-now-on-b14) has information about the B14 update but I see no mention of downloadable file in the forum. Probably that is only an OTA update and they have not made the file available to the public. But the problem with OTA update is that the ZTE servers seem to be completely broken and no OTA updates can be carried out currently. So, for the time being, I am stuck with B12 version. I will keep searching for a way to get B14. If any of you guys know a way, please do share with me. However, I am happy that at least I was able to get my device run Android 7.1.1 with 1 June 2017 security patch.
Info on Android 7.1.1 Update: I haven't noticed any cosmetic changes in the device after the update except some changes in the settings structure. I am not aware of any performance improvements too since I updated only yesterday and yet to install applications and use it regularly. But I am not so much worried about performance since this is my secondary device and will be only light using it. However, I would love to see a good battery performance so that my charging cycle for the secondary device is not as active as my primary device.
Rider: Is anyone aware of a 1) successful root, 2) TWRP, 3) Good & stable custom ROMs for this device running Android 7.1.1?
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After little more searching, I came across this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538
This thread has the B14 version of Android 7.1.1 but it is in three files (Boot stack, System and boot, Recovery), not as a single file. Plus it requires TWRP for installation. I am yet to deep dive and figure out how to do this. Maybe I will try it out tonight. Any suggestions welcome.
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After little more searching, I came across this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538
This thread has the B14 version of Android 7.1.1 but it is in three files (Boot stack, System and boot, Recovery), not as a single file. Plus it requires TWRP for installation. I am yet to deep dive and figure out how to do this. Maybe I will try it out tonight. Any suggestions welcome.
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I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting installation, as I see other people have had problems. There are other threads in the Axon 7 mini section for TWRP and custom ROMs. With those I also suggest reading the entire thread before flashing.
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I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting ...
Yes, absolutely. I am not in a rush to do it. The update to Android 7.1.1 was good enough for me. I can live without the 1 September/November 2017 security patch. Probably the ZTE servers might wake up once ZTE sets right the issues it has with USA authorities currently. So fir the time being I am going to pass this incremental update and wait and see if it happens through OTA.
That apart, I am afraid I am noticing sound quality deterioration after updating from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7.1.1. The speakers sound less loud now. More than the speakers, I notice significant degrade in quality and volume of sound through 3.5mm jack. The set of songs I listened to before upgrade sounded louder, better and more punchier. Is it for real or is it just me?
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Hello, I am trying to find recent update file for Axon 7 mini EU version. I am using B09 build from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933 now, because OTA updates are disabled. Does anyone have update.zip B12 or higher version? Thanks in advance for help.
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qzjxk said:
I suggest reading that entire thread before attempting ...
Yes, absolutely. I am not in a rush to do it. The update to Android 7.1.1 was good enough for me. I can live without the 1 September/November 2017 security patch. Probably the ZTE servers might wake up once ZTE sets right the issues it has with USA authorities currently. So fir the time being I am going to pass this incremental update and wait and see if it happens through OTA.
That apart, I am afraid I am noticing sound quality deterioration after updating from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7.1.1. The speakers sound less loud now. More than the speakers, I notice significant degrade in quality and volume of sound through 3.5mm jack. The set of songs I listened to before upgrade sounded louder, better and more punchier. Is it for real or is it just me?
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Hey, I have the official file that updates the Axon 7 Mini to the latest security patch. You have to rename the file to update.zip and then install via Recovery. For some reason it won't detect the update via Settings > Update.
At first I thought I had the wrong file but it turns out that in order to patch via Recovery you have to first enable Developer Settings, then enable USB debugging and Enable OEM Unlock. Once you've completed these steps make sure you have the update.zip on an SD card.
The option Enable OEM Unlock does NOT unlock the bootloader. It just allows for the update to apply.
Boot into recovery by turning off the phone then turning on with POWER and VOLUME UP. Then apply update via SD CARD. It does take at least 10 minutes so DO NOT think it got stuck and reboot the phone during the update. It does NOT wipe the device so all settings and files remain.
The original filename is B2017G-US-v1.2.0-b14-ota-from-b12.zip
Here is a link to the file: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AseCxOaqPUb6hVW5SADVg7nEM6vT
Good luck!
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prmbasheer said:
Hey, I have the official file that updates the Axon 7 Mini to the latest security patch. You have to rename the file to update.zip and then install via Recovery. For some reason it won't detect the update via Settings > Update.
Here is a link to the file: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AseCxOaqPUb6hVW5SADVg7nEM6vT
Good luck!
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Thanks so much for this. May I know where you sourced this file from? Just wanted to make sure this is 100% compatible with my device.
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unlocked01 said:
Thanks so much for this. May I know where you sourced this file from? Just wanted to make sure this is 100% compatible with my device.
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I can't seem to locate the site I got it from. Ask I know is I knew ZTE servers were shut down and I did hours of research to find the files before buying this phone for my aunt. As long as you have the US version of the Axon 7 Mini it will work with my instructions. Non official files or incompatible files will just fail instead of updating.
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prmbasheer said:
I can't seem to locate the site I got it from. Ask I know is I knew ZTE servers were shut down and I did hours of research to find the files before buying this phone for my aunt. As long as you have the US version of the Axon 7 Mini it will work with my instructions. Non official files or incompatible files will just fail instead of updating.
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I took your advice, followed your instructions and updated the device with the update zip provided by you. Updated without any errors. It is the right package as you said. Took 15 minutes. Thanks so much.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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Using the US version of the software could be dangerous. The US phones have different product numbers (this is not the model number) so the update may refuse to install even. Since ZTE's download sites are down and finding the software anywhere else is very frustrating your best bet would be to flash TWRP and use the stock EU files from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/firmware-stock-firmware-t3696538. The stock recovery link does not work but who needs stock recovery anyway? Plus you can backup the stock recovery with EDL tool before you flash TWRP.
So even if I had the exact same model, would I not be able to use the files provided in this thread as there might be some other differences for EU models? How can I distinguish between EU and US models if they have the exact same model :/
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So even if I had the exact same model, would I not be able to use the files provided in this thread as there might be some other differences for EU models? How can I distinguish between EU and US models if they have the exact same model :/
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Mine is a USA factory unlocked model and the SKU is A7S122. Model is ZTE B2017G and build number during purchase is ZTE B2017G_USAV1.0.0B16. You could use a combination of this information to distinguish models of different regions. The zip files you find in this thread are for USA models. Even if you try to update, the update won't go through. It will show error.
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I have the same model that you have, all the same except for the fact that it's not the usa model, but it's from europe, and i am stuck with android 6.0.1, should i try to update anyway?, And after the latest update you have done by the link that this guy gave you after you said the sound been bad, it got better or still bad? Thanks for the help.
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After all the updates, I did a factory reset and started fresh. It works flawlessly. The battery is bad, used to be bad in the previous build too. The sound from the stereo speakers and the headphone jack are all good. No drop in quality as I first thought.
Just an update in case you haven't checked in a while: The OTA servers ought to be back up and running now, so automatic updates will probably start going through again.
Hello LG fans,
There is an old thread with a similar title, but since it is inactive I started this one. For certain reasons I got this G4 phone only few days ago. The model number on the box and under-battery tag as well as in settings showed F500 (just F500 without any suffix S, L, or K). It came with Android 5.1, and everything was working well. Online search showed that F500X phones can be officially updated to Nougat 7.0, but the phone OTA update said no update was available.
As per LG website, I installed LG Bridge to get the updates. It identified the phone as F500K and found two updates. First it installed 6.0 Marshmallow and then 7.0 Nougat software version F500K30c. Also the model no changed to F500K in settings. I think this probably means it is is a refurbished phone
The Installation was successful, but it installed a Korea Telecom version with some Korean stuff. I uninstalled or disabled all the Korean bloat I could without root, but there are still a few things remaining, and some Korean language here and there.
In general, I’m quite satisfied with the phone. The only thing I wish to get rid of is the KT Wifi manager app which is all in Korean, and I don’t know what it does or which settings to select. It is a system app, and I can’t uninstall or disable it, but my wifi and data networks seem to be working fine, so no complaints. I’ve seen several people here and elsewhere complaining about network issues, boot loops and bricks, but so far I haven’t experienced any. I hope it stays this way :fingers-crossed:
I was wondering about the other variants F500S and F500L, do they also have Korean bloat and is it more or less than F500K? I have read somewhere that these three firmware variants can be interchangeably installed. Is this the case, and if so, is it advisable to install another variant? I have been reading about this phone, but this is my first time to use an LG phones, and I have no experience with their software and tools, so any help, ideas or suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
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Hello LG fans,
There is an old thread with a similar title, but since it is inactive I started this one. For certain reasons I got this G4 phone only few days ago. The model number on the box and under-battery tag as well as in settings showed F500 (just F500 without any suffix S, L, or K). It came with Android 5.1, and everything was working well. Online search showed that F500X phones can be officially updated to Nougat 7.0, but the phone OTA update said no update was available.
As per LG website, I installed LG Bridge to get the updates. It identified the phone as F500K and found two updates. First it installed 6.0 Marshmallow and then 7.0 Nougat software version F500K30c. Also the model no changed to F500K in settings. I think this probably means it is is a refurbished phone
The Installation was successful, but it installed a Korea Telecom version with some Korean stuff. I uninstalled or disabled all the Korean bloat I could without root, but there are still a few things remaining, and some Korean language here and there.
In general, I’m quite satisfied with the phone. The only thing I wish to get rid of is the KT Wifi manager app which is all in Korean, and I don’t know what it does or which settings to select. It is a system app, and I can’t uninstall or disable it, but my wifi and data networks seem to be working fine, so no complaints. I’ve seen several people here and elsewhere complaining about network issues, boot loops and bricks, but so far I haven’t experienced any. I hope it stays this way :fingers-crossed:
I was wondering about the other variants F500S and F500L, do they also have Korean bloat and is it more or less than F500K? I have read somewhere that these three firmware variants can be interchangeably installed. Is this the case, and if so, is it advisable to install another variant? I have been reading about this phone, but this is my first time to use an LG phones, and I have no experience with their software and tools, so any help, ideas or suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
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You could
downgrade to MM,
backup with SALT (CRUCIAL important),
unlock by UsU ,
extract with SALT: system ,modem and boot partitions from a f500 kdz,
root and debloat or (if you like to) install a custom ROM
Check the UsU and SALT threads (you can find both in my signature)
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You could
downgrade to MM,
backup with SALT (CRUCIAL important),
unlock by UsU ,
extract with SALT: system ,modem and boot partitions from a f500 kdz,
root and debloat or (if you like to) install a custom ROM
Check the UsU and SALT threads (you can find both in my signature)
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA Labs
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Thank you @steadfasterX for your reply,
It's quite an honor the Guru himself was the first to reply to my post. I have seen many of your posts and replies in the forum before, and now looked at some of the stuff in your signature. Pretty impressive work. I definitely need to spend some time learning about them particularly SALT and FWUL, as I have also started learning and using Linux lately. How come FWUL is not shown on distrowatch?
For the time being, I was thinking to stick to stock Nougat 7.0 as it's a fairly recent OS, and the phone is fine even with the remaining little Korean stuff. My main dissatisfaction really is with the mysterious kt wifi manager app which is all in Korean and has some settings which I don't know what they are. If just replacing the current Nougat 7.0 with another variant S or L is actually possible, and these variants don't have a similar app, this would be great.
I have been searching for information about these S/L/K firmware variant differences but couldn't find much. I hope other S & L phone owners could tell us about their phones. The only thing I could find so far is that each is for a different carrier in Korea, and that they can be interchangeably installed as per a Reddit post. I don't know how reliable this information is!
From a purely technical perspective for G4 F500 , is it possible to flash another F500 variant using LGUP, or is this something that shouldn't be done? I have seen many people getting in trouble for flashing wrong firmware. If this is safe to do, do I need to do any preparation work like downgrading to MM first, and should this be done as an upgrade or a refurbish? For what it's worth, my ARB value is 0.
Thanks
steadfasterX said:
You could
downgrade to MM,
backup with SALT (CRUCIAL important),
unlock by UsU ,
extract with SALT: system ,modem and boot partitions from a f500 kdz,
root and debloat or (if you like to) install a custom ROM
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Hi Sfx,
1. to downgrade to MM... use uppercut, right? I'm using latest 20u for F500l is OK for UsU?
2. after backing up with SALT, can I revert back anytime after unlock and with new custom ROM?
3. after rooting, do I install twrp and load custom ROM? and can I extract 30b Nougat's modem from KDZ to use with the custom ROM?
thanks so much in advance for answering...:angel:
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How come FWUL is not shown on distrowatch?
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Because they are ignorant and/or just arrogant enough to ignore my requests. I even offered to pay advertisements as this should be (according to their website) a way to get listed instant. but nothing. Even not on the waiting list..
Gold Mix said:
From a purely technical perspective for G4 F500 , is it possible to flash another F500 variant using LGUP, or is this something that shouldn't be done?
I have seen many people getting in trouble for flashing wrong firmware. If this is safe to do, do I need to do any preparation work like downgrading to MM first, and should this be done as an upgrade or a refurbish?
For what it's worth, my ARB value is 0.
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ok so one thing first. the most important one: Ensure you keep your ARB at 0. This is crucial important. So never ever flash anything (including QFIL restore files!!!) where you are not 10000% sure it wouldn't increase your ARB.
If you are about to flash a KDZ then check that file with SALT first (simply press extract and it will display the ARB). If you flash anything else.. well ensure that the files offered have that information listed and hope and pray its not wrong (e.g. there are QFIL files around which are labeled for a ARB 0 model but contain ARB2 files..). Never heard about a wrong labeled KDZ file but who knows.
The second important thing is (maybe its even the first): before doing anything, do a full backup with SALT (basic is fine) and (!!) move that to a secure place! (I saw so many ppl who lost their backup through several ways).
So when going on through the UsU process you will have 2 SALT backups: the one before downgrading to MM and another one after you downgraded to MM (tbh the more important one). If you can keep them both.
so about flashing other variants: yes it IS technically possible to even flash e.g. h815 ROMs to a F500 and so converting it that way! but never try that with h811 KDZs or others..
anyways yea you could flash other F500 variants without fear (just carrier bloat is different) as long as you follow the above advises.
cooledi said:
Hi Sfx,
1. to downgrade to MM... use uppercut, right? I'm using latest 20u for F500l is OK for UsU?
2. after backing up with SALT, can I revert back anytime after unlock and with new custom ROM?
3. after rooting, do I install twrp and load custom ROM? and can I extract 30b Nougat's modem from KDZ to use with the custom ROM?
thanks so much in advance for answering...:angel:
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1. I dunno the latest MM F500 version but "20u" sounds good. Can't help in the downgrade process but there are plenty of guides here in the G4 forums.
2. dunno that you mean here.. but if you wanna know if you can stay on STOCK after UsU'ing yea sure. flashing UsU does not require to go for a custom ROM. It just gives you the freedom to do so.
3. if you follow the UsU guide you will have TWRP already and that's the place where you install a custom ROM if you like. Sure extract the 30b modem and flash it in fastboot should work fine (after UsU).
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1. I dunno the latest MM F500 version but "20u" sounds good. Can't help in the downgrade process but there are plenty of guides here in the G4 forums.
2. dunno that you mean here.. but if you wanna know if you can stay on STOCK after UsU'ing yea sure. flashing UsU does not require to go for a custom ROM. It just gives you the freedom to do so.
3. if you follow the UsU guide you will have TWRP already and that's the place where you install a custom ROM if you like. Sure extract the 30b modem and flash it in fastboot should work fine (after UsU).
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Thanks sfx, I'm now on MM and ready to get SALTed I want to flash AEX v6.7 But there are two offerings H811 and H815, and my F500L in SALT say GPT compatibility is H811 /ARB0, so do I flash H811 version of AEX?? If so, is there a H811_UsU_baseband_flash-in-twrp I need to flash as well? thz
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Thanks sfx, I'm now on MM and ready to get SALTed I want to flash AEX v6.7 But there are two offerings H811 and H815, and my F500L in SALT say GPT compatibility is H811 /ARB0, so do I flash H811 version of AEX?? If so, is there a H811_UsU_baseband_flash-in-twrp I need to flash as well? thz
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if you would flash h811 on yours you will increase your ARB so do NOT flash that.
Use a h815 based ROM even when SALT compat shows different. your partition layout is somehow weird..
for non-UsU ROMs flash the f500(!!) baseband package once
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You could
downgrade to MM,
backup with SALT (CRUCIAL important),
unlock by UsU ,
->> extract with SALT: system ,modem and " boot partitions from a f500 kdz, "
root and debloat or (if you like to) install a custom ROM
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If I wanna go back to stock, what boot partitions should I extract from the f500 kdz image?
so namely I need to flash;
system.img
modem.img
do I need modemst1 & modemst2.img? what else do I need to flash?
thx!
cooledi said:
If I wanna go back to stock, what boot partitions should I extract from the f500 kdz image?
so namely I need to flash;
system.img
modem.img
do I need modemst1 & modemst2.img? what else do I need to flash?
thx!
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system, boot, modem
nothing else
Pls i had f500s please can someone help withbsome detail process of rooting this phone.i am currently on stock rom android 5.1.its my first time usong lg g4 .i used sumsang and i had no problems around sumsung but lg g4 is a whole new level. I dont understand the UsU terms and SALT.pls help i need root pls.
please i need you help.
Pls i had f500s .i am currently on stock rom android 5.1.its my first time using lg g4 .i used sumsang and i had no problems around sumsung but lg g4 is a whole new level. I dont understand the UsU terms and SALT.pls help i need root pls