Download and Update Havoc OS on ZTE Axon 7 with Android 8.1 Oreo

ZTE Axon 7 (axon7) launched in May 2016. The phone came out of the box with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and later upgrade to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Now you can install the Custom ROM called Havoc OS on ZTE Axon 7.

To install Havoc OS on ZTE Axon 7, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on latest TWRP Recovery. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Havoc OS on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Havoc OS.

Talking about the specifications, ZTE Axon 7 features a 5.5-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB internal memory. The camera on the ZTE Axon 7 comes with 20MP and 8MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Ion 3250 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0). It also has Fingerprint sensor on the back.

What is Havoc OS?

Havoc OS is a new Custom ROM designed on the base of Lineage OS and brings many new features that may not be present in other Custom made ROM. The ROM brings a couple of taste from the Android P with the Quick Toggles style, Android P Volume slider style, Settings UI and more. To know more read the complete Havoc OS features here.

• Download and Install Android 8.1 Oreo on ZTE Axon 7
• How to Install Lineage OS 15.1 for ZTE Axon 7 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
• ZTE Axon 7 Official Android 8.0 Oreo Update
• List of Best Custom ROM for ZTE Axon 7 [Updated]
• How To Root And Install TWRP Recovery For ZTE Axon 7

Steps to Install Havoc OS on ZTE Axon 7:

Follow this guide and download the TWRP recovery, drivers and things to start with.

Pre-Requisite:

• Supported: ZTE Axon 7 (axon7)
• Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
• Download the latest ZTE USB Drivers
• Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers [Download ADB SDK Platform Tools]
• Havoc OS zip file: Download
• Download latest Gapps file:
  • Mind The Gapps 8.1.0 Package 
  • Open Gapps 8.1.0  [Recommended]
  • Android Oreo Gapps Package
  • Gapps For LineageOS 15/15.1 
  • Micro GApps Package For Android Oreo
  • Delta Gapps with Modular Add-On

Instructions to Install

1. First of all, You need to enable the developer option and activate the OEM unlock and USB debugging.
2. Now you need to unlock the bootloader on your ZTE Axon 7.
3. Once you have unlocked, you must install the latest TWRP Recovery on ZTE Axon 7.
4. Now the guide will be easy, boot into TWRP Recovery
5. You need to Decrypt and Re-Encrypt Data Partition on ZTE Axon 7.
6. You can now take a complete backup of your ROM using TWRP Recovery.
7. Now you need Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery
8. Tap on Install option and look for the downloaded Havoc OS zip file. [Guide to install Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery]
9. Swipe to confirm the flashing.
10. Now you need to install the Android Oreo Gapps file. (TWRP -> Install -> Select Gapps zip and swipe to flash)
11. You can now reboot to enjoy Havoc OS on ZTE Axon 7 (axon7).
12. If you want to root you can either try SuperSU root or you can try Magisk root.

That’s it! I hope you have installed the Havoc OS on your device. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

Credit goes to: NFound