Download and install official LineageOS 14.1 on ZTE Axon 7 Mini [Android 7.1.2 Nougat]
Welcome folks! In this guide we’ll help you on, download and install official LineageOS 14.1 on ZTE Axon 7 Mini. The official LineageOS 14.1 for Axon 7 Mini is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. So if you like to install LineageOS 14.1 official Nightly on ZTE Axon 7 Mini then we are here to help you on that.
We have post our previous guide on Nexus 7 2013 using same process and same tutorial. The process to flash official LineageOS 14.1 on ZTE Axon 7 Mini is easy in fact you need to pay attentions on the instructions below. If you have a custom recovery like TWRP recovery installed on your device already then all you need to do is just flash the ROM zip from recovery along latest Lineage OS gapps and that’s it. For your ease we also mentioned the guide to install TWRP recovery on your device as well.
Note: If you are new to process then we recommend you to carefully follow the whole process in sequence.
You can also: Download the last CyanogenMod 14.1 builds
Process to install official LineageOS 14.1 ROM on ZTE Axon 7 Mini
Some pre-requisites before you begin:
- Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.
- A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, follow this guide to install it.
- Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.
- Upgrade latest USB drivers for your device on PC. Download latest ZTE USB drivers here [For a stable PC-phone connection].
Downloads section:
- Download LineageOS 14.1 ROM for ZTE Axon 7 Mini [Pick up the latest build]
- Download LineageOS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps
- Now transfer both file on your device storage.
Process to install official LineageOS 14.1 on ZTE Axon 7 Mini
- Turn off your device and reboot into TWRP recovery.
- Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash LineageOS 14.1 on your ZTE Axon 7 Mini via TWRP recovery.
Solution to a failed boot issue.
Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]
Also see: How to Enable root access for Apps on LineageOS 14.1 ROM
That’s it! If you have successfully installed the ROM on your device. Give us your feedback about Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your ZTE Axon 7 Mini and stay tuned for more updates.
