yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Let me fix that link for you http://support.zte.com.cn/support/n... ZTE V768 GingerBread kernel(2.6.x) …

It doesn't seem to be a rom but it looks like we found the Linux Kernel Source Code ::)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xekarthik5@gmail.com:
problem help me

hey i rooted my ZTE ...after rooting i uninstalled the default contact app in the phone because i installed contact+ app in i didn't need both but what happened now i can't add any new contacts nd if i add my backup contact it's not showing in my new contact+ app....i also tied to my google services to sd card i u able to move it but now i get a error message saying google services is stop working force close it .what shall i do ....can i upgrade my os from 2.3 to somewhere to 4.2

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hey i rooted my ZTE ...after rooting i uninstalled the default contact app in the phone because i installed contact+ app in i didn't need both but what happened now i can't add any new contacts nd if i add my backup contact it's not showing in my new contact+ app....i also tied to my google services to sd card i u able to move it but now i get a error message saying google services is stop working force close it .what shall i do ....can i upgrade my os from 2.3 to somewhere to 4.2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] JustGalaxyS345:
No you cant upgrade to Jellybean because there are no custom roms out yet as of now they might be devolping but you cant :silly:

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For the guys that rooted their phones, can you by any chance get me the boot animation if you can please it would help me a lot :highfive:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DuhCiphered:
Not sure if this is the boot ani your looking for but I attached the one from mine. It's the tracphone boot ani.

I finally got my zte midnight rooted thanks to the cydia impactor/telnet method now I'm hoping to find a custom recovery and ROM. Any progress being made in that direction?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pcrack05:
not working

I did every single step and did it twice....once with no factory reset then one with a reset and still no root access...i have the same phone and build as you and it didn't work...any help...thanks...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tullysdad:
Need help with partitioning

I rooted my Concorde a while back, but did not partition my SD card ahead of time. I'm now having the same issues with running out of memory/space with very few apps actually installed.

I understand that partitioning the SD card should alleviate this problem.

However, I don't want to lose all of the information I currently have stored on my SD card. I've read some on backing up the SD card, but the instructions were not real thorough.

Could anyone assist me in backing up/partitioning/then copying everything back to the card?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] new2android55:
updating

Newbie here and I was able to root the ZTE V768. The phone is not being used on cell and I use it as a home wifi phone. I am trying to install the cox tv connect application but I can't because the android version is too old. Is there a way to update the OS? It looks like no but I want to be sure. If it can be updated can someone point me to instructions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] yurais:
Will this method work for the z768g ?

am looking for a way to root this phone and ionstall a system backup from the v768, just to get rid of the tracfone stuff/restrictions for simlock
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] XxForsakenxX:
I'm also currently looking for an apk root method that will work with the ZTE z768g (midnight). Kingoroot supposedly works for it but it uses a pc method. It sucks for me because i dont have access to a pc currently lol.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] robreyes2025@gmail.com:
Zte concord ****ed up... Need help

SOS!!!

Hello guys... i have a ZTE Concord from T-Mobile... i rooted it so i can get rid of bloatware and i accidentally deleted a part of the Android ROM and i cant save my contacts or take pictures but i can go to a web browser and the playstore. I really need that phone because i don't have money to buy another one.

I need a STOCK ROM and a FLASHING TOOL or some CUSTOM RECOVERY... Please anybody help ASAP﻿
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mary F:
THANK YOU

Thanks very much!

I have been wanting to take a hammer to this phone due to the very low internal memory. I think all is well now and the only part I got hung up on was "where do I get the update.zip file"? Yes, I truly am a NOOB. Finally I saw the attachment at the bottom, asked the Internet how I use a QR code, installed a free app from the play store, took a picture of the code off my of computer screen, and then I was up and running.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrao:
Would this work on the Z730? Concord 2 from Metro PCS?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Joemaldo51:
Nice tutorial!

Hi fathertomany, I'm trying to work on a ZTE Concord (factory reset and rooting) and your tutor and files are excellent for my purpose. The problem this cell phone has is that when is set to recovery the home button is inactive (no light on it, no response). and therefore I cannot activate the recovery menu. Also has a lock screen code that is impossible for me to deal with. I have tried all I can find and nothing seems to work. Please help! Thanks buddy!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LastDeuS:
Guy thanks for this tutorial I'm about to start and try it out but Currently what I'm experiencing with this phone is

RANDOM REBOOTS every hour or so nothing like boot loop

A factory reset only fixes the issue for a few days and then it comes back

SO basically if I make the apps install into the sd card would prevent this problem from reappearing???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] JustGalaxyS345:
NIce!

Lol Im late but I got my boot ani I have the T-Mobile one Thanks tho! Getting an Htc One soon tho...:cowboy:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] orgking8:
works fine

I have rooted 3 so far must use chainsDD superuser if b19
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] samuel1003:
Ineed a custom recovery for this phone, i will donate 50 if somebody help me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mikeunivers:
It works perfect, thank you, now a rom would be perfect.

tracfone v768g build v1.0.0b03
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] concorduser:
when i did it i flashed the rooted firmware and then accedently rooted the concord by installing superuser and supersu.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] newslettermakeman:
I'll be making one soon... soon
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I don't see why that would honestly effect this because I got my phone in February and it should have the newest software. You got something new in December and I got mine was 2 Months later. Curious, is your phone plugged into the computer? Your phone should NOT be plugged into the computer. I would like to get that video of you doing this. That would help out tremendously, at this point. again, you may think that you are stuck at the green android but he stays there for a while before the android with the triangle pops up( with a "!" in the triangle).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] iamhdr:
Just so you're clear, I'm not sure the update is the problem. I'm just speculating.

I also tried rebooting into recovery with adb using the command "adb reboot recovery" on a Windows 7 computer and got the white box screen (which I assume is download mode:confused:) I also tried rebooting with the volume and power button with USB debugging both on and off and didn't have any luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
OK I will upload a video to youtube and post a link when I get the chance. Also my phone is not plugged into a computer.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Have you tried a factory reset?

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
No I haven't. I will try that and hopefully come back in like an hour

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I am happy to confirm that after a factory reset my phone was able to boot into recovery mode and install the update. Thank you very much! :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
My build is v768v1.0.0b08
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
VERY GLAD to hear!!!!! :good::cyclops:

It appears, so far, that the update doesn't matter. Although, a FACTORY RESET, might be necessary. I was already factory because of the boot-loop. Now, we need someone to confirm that the boot-loop fix works or doesn't work? If it doesn't, that might be because of the update. :(:eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
My build is v768v1.0.0b08

bcool96 build is/was V768V1.0.0B19

I DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS TO DO WITH ROOTING THE PHONE BUT I JUST TRIED TO SOFTWARE UPDATE AND IT SAID, "THE DEVICE IS UPDATE TO DATE:confused:"??:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
NOOB Question. LMAO. Is your Build still the same?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Yes it is
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rabid Flasher:
Works!!!!!!

This definitely works and now the only thing left is to get some roms...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Don't forget TWRP. For that we need an unlocked bootloader and someone who is willing to port TWRP.

ANY TAKERS???:eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Nemuril:
I've followed the steps up to number 7. I see no "YES" option in the menu, just "update.zip". I selected that and continued, but it doesn't appear that the root in working. Can anyone point out what might be wrong?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Go to the play store then download superuser, busybox, root checker and link2sd.

Superuser allows root permissions to your device. Busybox adds more capabilities. Root checker checks whether your phone is rooted or not. Link2sd moves apps to your sd card to free up space, INCLUDING system apps that can be safely moved
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
superSU or Superuser will work. you need one of these to have the privileges. after selecting update.zip and installing you need to install One of the supers. then check root with root checker.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Thanks for the help. LMAO. That is perfectly correct. Link2sd allows you to move and uninstall what you want. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU UNINSTALL WITH IT THOUGH.

Don't forget to partition an sd card to gain more system memory.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Nemuril:
Ah, after installing Superuser it is indeed rooted. Wow! I can't thank you enough.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Click the thank you button. I was fortunate on this. I will answer questions or help with bugs as long as it is feasible. I do have a donate button but it is a passion of mine. I would love to reach a 100 thanks!!!

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
One thing bigger than any, that I suggest, would be to install AVAST on your phone and install the anti-theft as ROOTED!! It protects against lose or theft by enabling a lot of options, such as: lock phone, siren "this phone is lost or stolen". and locate. this app does so much more and you can get it for your computer. I have been using this app, FREE OF CHARGE FOR HOME USERS, Since 2001 and have NEVER gotten a virus. It is the best ever and it's free!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] iamhdr:
it worked

I just did the factory reset & it worked! Thanks a lot!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obelisk429:
didn't work for me

I got into recovery fine, I installed the update.zip, no problem. But supersu won't install its binaries and rootchecker says I'm not rooted. I followed all of the instructions, can anyone help?

Edit: I'm also a complete noob as this is my first android phone, so it could be something obvious to everyone else that I just didn't pick up on.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I had problems with supersu too. Try installing superuser instead

Probably best to uninstall supersu if u havent already
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obelisk429:
Oh wow, that did it. Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Yes, once you install one, the old one stops working, if it was, so uninstall it.

One more thing. HAS EVERYONE HAD TO FACTORY RESET?

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obelisk429:
I actually didn't have to factory reset, it worked and I still have all of my apps/data/settings and whatnot.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
What is your phone Andriod Version and Build. We need to keep track of this. There might be bugs with certain builds?

Menu-->Settings-->About Phone

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brose111:
Great Job!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Obelisk429:
If you were asking me, my version is 2.3.7, and the build is V768V1.0.0B08
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Sorry. I should have been More clear. I am asking you and everyone that has rooted.

2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B08 = NO FACTORY RESET NEEDED??

2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B19 = FACTORY RESET NEEDED??

2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B20 = FACTORY RESET NEEDED??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
We're gonna need to find someone with the same model as me to test it out

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imthewillieg:
Awesome! thank you so very much. this works
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Right? I have not heard of anyone else who has had to factory reset so that is most likely the deal.:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] iamhdr:
My build number is V768V1.0.0B20 and I needed a factory reset.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Update*

I am attempting to flash clockworkmods recovery image to my phone through adb but it returns an error: "flash_image: not found". Or something like that. I may need to update adb. Messaged clockworkmod and asked for an official release. Hope to get a response soon. We need THAT backup option.

I believe that the recovery.img for the merit should work just fine but adb is at fault for not flashing it and reporting the error. My device is found and I can do everything else.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lambclay:
WiFi Error issue after Root

I followed all the rooting instructions (which were incredibly easy to follow, BTW!), but I am now finding I am encountering the "WiFi - Error" issue when I boot into the rooted version. I did a factory reset and WiFi is back, but I have retried the rooting process outlined above three times with no success in resolving the WiFi issue.

Here is the info on my particular setup:

Model #ZTE V708

Android Version: 2.3.7

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7+ (zte-kernel@droid#1

Build Number V768V1.0.0B08

Any ideas?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
First thing I noticed is we are 768 not 708. Typo? B08 needs no factory reset but work either way. Wi-Fi issue? Did you install SuperUser? Before or after does not matter on your build. The Wi-Fi issue needs more explanation.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
Edit: Never mind. I uninstalled SuperSU and installed superuser. It works!! Apparently its a problem with SuperSU.

Thanks a ton for your help, fathertomany!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I wouldn't try to flash the ZTE merit version if I were you. I tried using the stock recovery to flash a ZTE merit Clockwork Recovery MOD .zip file and found I couldn't boot into recovery after I flashed it. I pulled the battery and turned it back on. The phone started up just fine. Then I tried to reboot into recovery using terminal to see if recovory would work that way. Then, as ironic as it is, Clockwork Recovery Mod SOFT BRICKED my phone. I found myself stuck on the green android infinately. >:( I'm trying to fix it, as my computer can still connect with my computer through ADB in some way.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I am not speaking about the zip file. I used a version of the zip file made by Jcase, who is on this site, for the merit to root the concord. I am thinking that the version of the recovery.img that I need to flash through ADB, from the merit might work. I have been trying to research this but get VERY LITTLE time on my computer due to having seven children. Dang that's a lot, right? Lol

ADB has an error that will not even let me flash the image to the phone.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Yeah that's a lot of kids. Anyway, I'm afraid I'm done with the Concord for now since I don't have a working device anymore... Unless I find a fix that is. I'll still reply to any info I already know though.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Try to use ADB to return device back to normal boot. Might be stuck in fast boot. How did you get ADB to allow a flash of a zip? You could try and search for CWM recovery.img for the merit and flash that. The zip should have NEVER been able to flash as it is a TEMPORARY install to gain root.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I didn't use ADB to flash the zip file, but it is possible.

THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN FROM THE ANDROID FLASHING GUIDE

ROM Flashing

Obtain a ROM of your choice, and note the location on your computer.

reboot your device into fastboot mode via one of the following options.

adb reboot bootloader (requires USB debugging to be turned on).

power off the device then back on with 'vol up' + power button.

Wipe your device.

fastboot -w

Update your ROM.

fastboot update </path/to/your/RomFile.zip>

Your phone will update and automatically reboot into the new ROM.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

As for what you said i can do to fix my device, I'm afraid one computer is being picky, while another doesn't install my phones drivers at all, but my old crappy one just detects it for a second. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. If I can get my computer to detect it properly I will try it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
You said that you got it rooted. What did you do next. Be specific.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I downloaded a ZTE Merit Clockwork Recovery Mod and tried to flash the zip file while booted into recovery. My phone succesfully booted up one last time then after I tried to reboot into recovery using terminal my phone just got stuck at the green android every time I attempted to boot it up

[Edit] I forgot to mention that the recovery didn't work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
That is your problem. The zip should NOT have been flashed! Google "ZTE Merit recovery.img". Download it and try to flash the recovery.img from ADB, NOT the phone.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I can't try that because I can't get ADB to detect my phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Well then... All that I can say is, keep the phone and when we get more devs involved then we will find a way to fix it.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Or, you can mail it to me to try different things. If I can recover it, you can get it back.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Thanks but I'll just wait it out. I have another phone I can use for now anyway
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Ok. Just don't give up on it yet. What is your other phone?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Samsung galaxy S.

[Edit] Actually its my brothers old phone. I'm just borrowing it for now. Just saying in case you were wondering why I would chose the Concord over the vibrant.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brut7:
fathertomany

To add to the database. My phone did not require a factory restore, everything went exactly as per your directions for me.

Heres my phones specs:

ZTE V768 from T-Mobile

Android Version 2.3.7

Kernel Version 2.6.35.7+ zte-kernel@droid #6 (I think it needs a new kernel to do swap but I'm new to all this).

Build number V768V1.0.0B19

When I check for update it says latest version and it did do an update once when I first got it a couple weeks ago.

Thanks Again,

b7
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elteacher0223:
I resolved mine

1. TAKE BATTERY OUT AND PUT IT BACK

2. PRESS UP VOLUME+ POWER BUTTON FOR 10 SECOND

3. CONNECT USB CABLE AND IT WILL ASK FOR DRIVERS OR INSTALL AUTOMATICALLY

4. DOWNLOAD THE (Android.rar) AND EXTRACT IT TO YOUR C: HARD DRIVE

5. OPEN THE COMAND PROMPT TERMINAL (CMD) AND TIPE ¨cd android¨

6. THEN TIPE: ¨fastboot -w¨ AND WILL ERASE USERDATA AND CACHE

7. WHEN IT FINISHES TIPE: ¨fastboot reboot¨ and your devices will boot normally!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
What is this for? The guy was trying to get into recovery.

Would this work if you flashed the wrong recovery and now the phone won't boot?

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Thankfully my phone and my computer can see each other with the .RAR file. I tried to flash the ZTE merit Clockwork Recovery MOD but I end up getting this in a command prompt:

sending 'recovery' (4668 KB)... OKAY

writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: image is not a boot image)

That also happens when I try to flash other img files.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Try this one

cwm-recovery-for-the-zte-merit/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
I tried it earlier today before you posted it and it didn't work. Also my computer can only interact with my phone if I use fastboot from the RAR file in an earlier post. Commands like "ADB reboot" doesn't work but commands like "fastboot reboot" do work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Type in help in that and it will list the available commands.

It should be possible to flash when it's in fastboot. I am gonna go to #TWRP and see if some one will help find the bootloader on my phone so that we can work on getting it unlocked and a new port of Twrp RECOVERY for our phones. ROM manager could flash Cwm if there was an official release, but sadly they have not contacted me back.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmasfumao:
I haave a concord and when installing an OTA update the phone sorta got locked. Now all i can see when i turn it on is "This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software" Kinda stupid knowing it was an OTA // I cant get into recovery. when I try, before it ets into the triangle, it reboots back to that screen!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
More info is needed. Were you rooted? Did you flash anything after rooting?what is your build? What did you do before the update? Etc...

After a simple google search with your quoted error, I found this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 .

It might work for both soft bricked phones. If it does let me know on here.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Nice job on the root! Something as simple as that can do it haha anyways I'll help dev on this device. You can reach me via pm here but IRC would be best: Freenode @ #Contingency

The difficult part is going to be trying to come up with a custom kernel.