We’ve seen the ZTE Axon 7 Mini at the IFA 2016 a few weeks ago as the souped down version of the Axon 7. Before the official launch, we told you about ZTE providing bootloader unlock for the Axon 7 and Axon Pro. It’s not a surprising move since the flagship phone, the Axon 7, is now available in the US and Europe.
That’s good news already but fans of ZTE may be more excited to know that the unlocked bootloader version will soon get CyanogenMod support. Nothing is final and ready yet but ZTE is said to be working now with Cyanogen devs for the official ROM support. This doesn’t mean though the Axon 7 will run CyanogenMod as default but the Chinese OEM will only offer support and hardware to Cyanogen.
This partnership only means that OEMs and ROM developers can definitely work together. Within the Android community, it’s important that developers and manufacturers team up to deliver only the best products, services, and experiences to the mobile consumers.
The Axon 7 is ZTE’s latest flagship that comes with great specs and yet with affordable pricing. With this official CyanogenMod support for Axon 7, we’re not sure if the Axon 7 Mini and Axon Pro are also included. Perhaps just a few tweaks in the code here and there, the unlocked bootloader version will also run on the said devices.
VIA: XDA
Does this mean unlocking the bootloader won’t void the warranty ?
I doubt it, and I don’t blame ZTE at all. While it’s nearly impossible to hard-brick a device through bootloader unlocking/ROM flashing, it’s extremely common for first-timers to THINK they hard-bricked their device when they’ve really soft-bricked it. That means they’ll open an unwarranted warranty claim. That means ZTE wasting resources addressing issues they shouldn’t be addressing. That means ZTE eventually stopping their awesome Passport 2.0 warranty program.
That’s bad for everyone.
Yes, but voiding the warranty includes not being able to get a new device for hardware defects… I’m perfectly fine with them changing the warranty for rooted phones, but I would like to not be out $400 if the phone’s hardware fails (excluding if I caused it)
I agree. ZTE has a community website for suggestions (how much they actually take in, IDK -it seems like some input gets through b/c they are unlocking it). Anyhow, you should speak you opinion.. I think you make a very fair and valid point..
I sometimes stick my feet in my mouth when trying to say something I’m passionate about or not all that knowledgeable about (which in this case I know some but not not enough to not to sound like a jackass).
Like my need to ramble, over explain things, and offer to much info (it just takes over & I can’t stop, HELP, lol)..
Looks like it is officially unofficial. But I’m still super happy nonetheless. Let’s hope they expand this to e.g. Axon 7 mini.