ZTE released stable Android 8.0 Oreo update build B20 for US variant Axon 7 A2017U. This is a SD Card Package update, so users will not get this Oreo update via OTA (over the air). Released on October 12, 2018, the B20 (A2017UV2.1.0B20) Android 8.0 Oreo update zip file download available at ZTE website, which you can flash manually very easily.
Since this is the major software upgrade, which upgrades Axon 7 from ZTE’s MiFavor skin to ZTE’s Stock+ Android build, all data you have on the phone will lose, so back up all important data, including photos and videos. The installation is rather a simple process and does not require a computer. All you need to follow the instruction below.
We have already seen Android 8.0 Oreo beta (MiFavor 5.2) for ZTE Axon 7 back in January 2018, but due to various issues, including the recent ban from United States, it took several months to release a stable Oreo update. The stable Oreo update zip file build A2017UV2.1.0B20 can be downloaded from the link below and flash manually.
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How to Install Stock Android 8.0 Oreo Stable Update on ZTE Axon 7U
Requirements :
– This update will factory reset your device, so backup all data (contacts, apps, photos, video, music, etc)
– Requires SD card with 2.5GB storage free
– Minimum 50% battery charge remaining on the phone
Enable USB debugging & OEM Unlock
– Go to phone Settings > About Phone and tap on build number seven times (until you see ‘you are now a developer’ dialogue)
– Go back to Settings > Developer Options > and turn on USB debugging and OEM Unlock
Installation Instruction
1. Go to this page and download the A2017UV2.1.0B20_SD.zip file to your PC or download directly from this link. Transfer the file to your phone’s root of SD card.
2. Delete your Google account from Axon 7 (Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Menu (top right corner of the screen) >Remove Account)
4. Turn off the phone and boot into Recovery. (Press and hold Power + Volume Up buttons until you see a menu with Recovery mode option).
5. In Recovery menu, go to ‘Apply update from SD card’ (use Volume button) option and select it using Power button.
6. Now, select A2017UV2.1.0B20_SD.zip file (you just saved on SD card) using Volume button and select it using the Power button.
Note: If you get an error message, ensure you are deleted your Google account from phone (see step 2).
7. Software update now starts. Wait until you see “Install from the SD card complete” and then reboot your phone (go to reboot system now using Volume button and select it using Power button).
Your Axon 7 will restart into Android 8.0 Oreo. Setup your new OS and enjoy new features of Android 8.0 Oreo. (Source – ZTE).
