The update also includes new features and improvements

May 1, 2017 07:41 GMT  ·  By

In March, ZTE Axon 7 was among the first non-Google smartphones to officially receive the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, which also included WiFi calling for T-Mobile subscribers. Now, ZTE has rolled out an update that includes some new features and bug fixes.

ZTE’s update to Axon 7 brings the latest B25 build and includes several changes and new features. As expected, the update also comes with improvements, optimizations, and bug fixes. Specifically, following the update, Axon 7 smartphones will also feature Night Mode setting.

This setting allows Axon 7 to reduce the brightness of the screen at night, so that users don’t experience eyestrain and would be more comfortable when looking at the screen. Another feature introduced by the update is support for 256GB microSD cards, so that users can add more memory to the already available 64GB of internal storage. ZTE recommends users to remove the SD card from the phone, prior to software updates in order to avoid potential interruptions.

The update brings a feature for disabling some stock apps

Moreover, the update brings the ability to disable some stock apps, so that they wouldn’t take up resources when not in use. Through the latest update, ZTE is also bringing improvements to device stability and security, together with performance enhancements and other fixes.

The “Do Not Disturb” function was optimized and ZTE also fixed several WiFi calling issues. During the software update that Axon 7 received in March, ZTE introduced WiFi calling on T-Mobile, allowing users to send and receive text messages or calls over WiFi.

ZTE’s Axon 7 has been somewhat popular on the market, especially since the device packs very appealing specs for an affordable price. Axon 7 is known to be the cheapest Daydream-ready smartphone in the US, with a price tag of about $400. It boasts a 20MP rear camera with dual image stabilization and features Qualcomm’s SD820 chipset, with a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen and 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, together with 4GB of RAM inside. Battery capacity reaches 3,250mAh.