Where's our Nougat update ZTE??

[xRogerxC]

Update 6/21/2017: OTA update to Android 7.1.1 is out, and I received the OTA and installed it around 10 pm CST. Working great so far!! I like to think that my writing this post here on XDA finally caught the attention of ZTE, so they decided to get the update out ASAP lol. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


Getting a Nougat update for the Axon 7 mini seems to be too much of a challenge for ZTE. As most of you know, ZTE has been running a closed Beta test of Android Nougat for our device. Three months is a pretty long Beta test, and it seems to me that ZTE may be experiencing some problems. I am not part of the Beta, I was in the hospital and didn't find out about it until sign ups were over. Is there anyone who's running the Beta right now that could give us an update? Feel free to PM me, and I can pass any updated info along to those of us not in the Beta, as I don't want anyone who does pass the info along to get in trouble for violating an NDA. Thanks!

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[lllWHALEYlll]

I messaged ZTE on twitter about a week ago asking if they plan on releasing nougat or if not to unlock the bootloader if they planned on no longer supporting the device and this is the reply I got.

The Axon 7 Mini is still supported, and we've confirmed than an update will be released soon. We appreciate your continued patience. At this time, we are unable to provide assistance to unlock the bootloader of this device.

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Now my definition of soon may be different from theirs but I got this message last Tuesday I hope this helps in some way.

 

[xRogerxC]

I messaged ZTE on twitter about a week ago asking if they plan on releasing nougat or if not to unlock the bootloader if they planned on no longer supporting the device and this is the reply I got.

The Axon 7 Mini is still supported, and we've confirmed than an update will be released soon. We appreciate your continued patience. At this time, we are unable to provide assistance to unlock the bootloader of this device.

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Now my definition of soon may be different from theirs but I got this message last Tuesday I hope this helps in some way.

Thanks for the info, hopefully the update will be here soon!

I have received information about the beta via a couple of PM's from active beta testers. Looks like they are currently testing 7.1.1 with the June security patch. The software is said to be running good, but has a couple unspecified bugs that need to be corrected. All sources indicate that the update should be releasing very soon, but no confirmed release date yet. I wi6add further information as I receive it.

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[CreepaY]

Hi, I'm in the beta test and wrote you a pm ?

 

[maestromony]

Hi, I'm in the beta test and wrote you a pm ?

Hi, can u write beta-firmware version?
I'm not betatester, but i got 7.1.1 OTA.

 

[CreepaY]

Hi, can u write beta-firmware version?
I'm not betatester, but i got 7.1.1 OTA.

It's also android 7.1.1. build number is B2017GV1.2.0B09

Maybe beta test is over ?

 

[maestromony]

It's also android 7.1.1. build number is B2017GV1.2.0B09

Same version. Interesting...

 

[acejavelin]

Android Headlines is reporting the roll-out of 7.1.1 is starting... anyone seeing it, still showing "Your software is up to date" here in US?

https://www.androidheadlines.com/20...gins-getting-android-7-1-1-nougat-update.html

 

[xRogerxC]

Same version. Interesting...

That's just weird. According to the beta testers, that build was sent to them shortly after the beta began, and still has some software bugs. I would have thought that ZTE would at least have one more update to the firmware prior to launch.

I guess we'll see if ZTE just ignored the bugs to get the update out. Apparently the OTA is supposed to be available, but I'm not seeing it yet (Missouri). Anyone here in the US been able to update yet?

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[r3xx3r]

I am downloading the 7.1.1 update now! I have the Axon 7 Mini on T-Mobile in the US. I will post more info as soon as it finishes. Very excited to see it says it adds T-Mo Wi-Fi calling support.

 

[eddie873]

I got the update last night but this morning after turning on the T-Mobile wi-fi calling it messed up my cellular radio. Keeps turning on/off. Connects then disconnects. Anyone else having this problem?
Looks like I may have to reset the phone. ?

 

[ayoub.hariri.20]

I got the update last night but this morning after turning on the T-Mobile wi-fi calling it messed up my cellular radio. Keeps turning on/off. Connects then disconnects. Anyone else having this problem?
Looks like I may have to reset the phone. ?

Can u share with us some screenshots of the nougat experience on the mini?

 

[r3xx3r]

So far the update is great! before the update if I enabled VoLTE I was unable to receive texts. The update fixed that. Wi-Fi calling works great. Here are some screenshots of the updated Settings menu.

 

[ayoub.hariri.20]

So far the update is great! before the update if I enabled VoLTE I was unable to receive texts. The update fixed that. Wi-Fi calling works great. Here are some screenshots of the updated Settings menu.

Is it possible to set a custom dpi?

 

[eddie873]

So I reset my phone and that didn't fix my problem. I messed around with all the WiFi & WiFi calling settings and cellular data settings with none of them fixing my problem. I then turned on the developers options and for some reason that fixed my cellular from turning on and off.
That fixed my issue if anyone has the same problem.

 

[r3xx3r]

Is it possible to set a custom dpi?

not exactly. They have 2 options in the Display settings, 1 for Font size with Small, Default, Large, and Largest options, and another for Display size with Small, Default, and Large options. Those screenshots were taken with both set to Small

 

[ayoub.hariri.20]

not exactly. They have 2 options in the Display settings, 1 for Font size with Small, Default, Large, and Largest options, and another for Display size with Small, Default, and Large options. Those screenshots were taken with both set to Small

Okay thanks man

 

[acejavelin]

My son's got it this morning finally... Update took a while, probably close to 40 minutes start to finish, including the "Android is upgrading" portion after full boot. That must be an N thing, it rebuild cache on the fly or something. So far so good, no issues or problems yet.

We don't have T-Mobile here, use H2O (an AT&T MVNO) and so far no issues with radios or connection.

TBH, the more I play with this device the more I like it... the UI isn't too bad, one thing that gets me is the modified "Home" menu and you can't easily switch launchers without uninstalling one, but that is for another thread if I ever decide to pursue it.

 

[JoeGatto]

not exactly. They have 2 options in the Display settings, 1 for Font size with Small, Default, Large, and Largest options, and another for Display size with Small, Default, and Large options. Those screenshots were taken with both set to Small

Actually, it's in the Developer Settings. I saw it under "smallest width," if I'm not mistaken.

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So, after I installed the update, I had connection problems. Everything had trouble using data. I reset and it's fine. And I must say, I'm impressed. It feels smoother and faster than before. I'm happy they finally released it.

 

[Robnw]

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-7-1-1-is-now-rolling-out-to-the-zte-axon-7-mini/

I checked for an update tonight after reading this article and am now downloading what I presume is 7.1.1.