yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] nanosp:
Ok, got confirmation that this will soon be EOL and a replacement codenamed "Chrome" will be on sale before the holidays. Anyone who still wants this one should act quickly imo!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] weimingzhe:
" if you uninstall browser.proxy from system app" ----Could you please let me know how to do this? Is rooting required to do this? Thanks!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
If you just want to install the aosp browser get Vanilla Browser from the play store. Its the same thing
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] J.Tichi:
Hey, Folks,

I got very annoying message in my rooted ZTE ZMAX (stock ...b22 ROM t-mobile)

Network with limited service found. Do you want to initiate network search?

I have manual mobile network selection enabled, and I do not want to switch to automatic, as signal is patchy, and phone will often go roaming, and then sit there for a long time (behaviour familiar to Wind Mobile Canada customers, eh? :) )

Can anyone suggest what do I have to edit in the system in order to get rid of that message.

I hope it is some configuration file like build.prop where one can change the value of a variable.

Thanks a lot in advance!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Vivjen:
Did anyone recovered the phone with non-booting recovery and endless bootanimation (sometimes)? Is it possible to flash it now? Before the break I had Unable to mount /System error in TWRP
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Can you get root access in adb shell?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] nowayjose420:
root

So kingroot doesn't work with B13?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] wuvio:
I had 4.4.4 update from last week, phone is just bought two weeks ago, unrooted. But ever since the update, my phone has been having radom reboot at least 7 times a day, in which all cases , I am not using the cellphone at that time. I tried factory reset, but can't goo back to 4.4.2 any more. Was hoping this update bring band 12, but now is too annoying to have it even in the pocket.

Is there any one have any idea, any app that could monitor and detect the problem ? Plan to return, but already lost original receipt. And there is no warranty info in the box, where should I call for help
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tluers087:
Im running an unofficial cm12.1 and it works well but snapchat does not use up all of the space given. There is just a black spot on the bottom of the screen maybe where the home and back buttons would go on a different phone. Is there any way that I could force snapchat to use that space by messing with its settings using a file manager?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
No its a problem with the device tree used to compile cm12.1 and every other cm based ROM for the zmax. Broken OS is the only ROM that does not have this issue.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tluers087:
Much appreciated
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Deleted
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
It does as long as king root is the newest version. 4.5.2 I believe is the version number.

Edit- Here's the link to the guide for you. Happy rooting [emoji1] http://androidforums.com/index.php?posts/7136085

Thanks MC for correcting my version number
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Kingroot 4.5.2 is the one you need.

Whether you download it from the kingroot website or the kingroot thread here on xda that is the version you'll get.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] guytalluto:
rooted w/Kingroot; must have wifi on and connected to a broadband internet connection. Kingroot will not work through MPS network.

4.4.4 Kitkat w/ B13
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] nowayjose420:
Thanks I rooted it now n it works great but idk if I can write this here but how can you get xposed installer to work? I'm using carbon ROM 5.1 also adaway isn't working anyone having problems with that app?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Trey_2260:
Just wanted to say How Happy I am...

With my Rooted Draconis Running CM12.1!!! :svetius:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DyMiC:
HELP!

Was trying to root. Went to update SuperSU Binary, phone rebooted, and is now stuck in bootloop. Cannot access Recovery/FTM Mode, have tried. Am I bricked? Please tell me I'm not! There must be fix!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Well if you can't get to twrp or ftm then your only hope is adb shell. Have you ever used adb shell before?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DyMiC:
Yes.

::EDIT:: I got into FTM. Where do I go from there?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
If you can get root access in adb shell then I can help you. Do you know how to use adb shell?

Edit: What root method were you using?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DyMiC:
I actually found a script that rebooted the phone directly into Android OS from FTM. It fixed my problem, so my phone is back up and running.

But, my new problem is that I can't obtain Permanent Root. I rooted with Kingroot, success, but no System R/W privileges. I've tried following directions on the forum, found script that will let me obtain TEMPORARY R/W and managed to remove all the Metro PCS bloat. But, as soon as I restart my phone, System R/W Privileges are gone.

I really want to update this thing to a 5.1 ROM. I feel so archaic being on KitKat.

Thanks in advance for your help, Masterchief.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] X-weApon-X:
I have a question about how to do a system restore on this device, the built in factory reset didn't work. There seems to be no "Download Mode" or my Device's OS is bricked, so all I can get into is the default recovery. I've tried updating through the SD card but it gave me an error, maybe the restore file I tried was bad, I'm downloading another right now. It's possible my SDcard had errors, I just fixed that. One thing I noticed is that there is no SIM card in the phone, and one thing I found out with my Samsungs is that they would not boot unless I had a card inserted. I'll try that too.

I got used to working on Samsungs, I was hoping it would be as easy as that has become for me.

(edit) actually my SDcard was in much worse shape than I thought, it was showing only 14gb available out of 64gb! I'll try to flash it again after CHKDSK has run in full and I copy the FW files back to it.

(Edit 2) After trying about 4 different recovery files, none of them worked. I found Download mode and a tool but it was made for the "ZTE Open". What do I have to do to restore this to factory, is there no way to restore the FW at all?

Basically here is my problem: 1) Can't restore the FW without toggling off the sig verification 2) Can't install a recovery rom through the default recovery 3) No Field Test Mode is available so I cant use ABD. 4) Download mode works, but there is no tool like Odin for that particular ZTE device. If anyone knows a solution that would be great.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lourde:
Does anyone know how to get r/w so that I can move apps to the microSD? It's twice the size of the system memory but I can't really put anything there besides my... Special folder. Seems like a waste.

Trying with Titanium or any App2sd that I've tried just tells me there's insufficient space. Tons of microSD and a third of the internal open and it's never sufficient.

Running hroark's unofficial Carbon 5.1.1, 20150624-0630
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] cell2011:
Zte max tmobile

If i bought one of these for T mo can i use my existing att sim and set up the apns?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lourde:
THINK so, but you might not get 4G LTE.

Going off of http://www.willmyphonework.net/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] yetti4520:
having a problem

i don't know if i shuld post this here or not so i appologize in advance. i'm not sure where to post this but i need some help i have a stock zmax and it boot loop on it's own at random times i've tried everything i can think of and nothing will make it stop any help would be great.....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] r1l_Alex_™:
To Everyone Involved

Special thanks to hroark13

Special thanks to Masterchief87

Special thanks to jcase

Special thanks to DroidisLINUX

Thank you to everyone!!! Putting up names here in a few!!!

Lots Of Good information!!!!

My wife has this Device= New Temp project !!! Going to get a Rom on it and a theme or 2 for her!!! Need a break from My Cm13 Dev builds...

Im in the process of Rooting/Recovery/SU etc etc.... Will Run everything on this B13 tonight.... :fingers-crossed:

Studied this Device!!! The Research of endless information from you guys is priceless !!! Ive been researching for the last week endless,,, getting scripts together for this process... Forum after Forum, Guide after Guide, Thread after thread, Source After Scouce, Researching.... Reading.... Learning.... I have more Devices On Recoveries,running Custom Roms. Etc Etc Etc , then I can fill a room with no issues other then good old alpha,beta Development!!! Reseach, Study and Do it Again and Again... Mostly be patience !!! Alot of mistakes I've read about were serious user error....

With the tools from eveyone of you, everythings ready this should go smoothly !!!:good::good::good: If not I have everything ready just in case!!!

I just want to say"""" Thank You"""" to all the Dev's & Testers, involved in this Project... I know Late nights, issues, Stupid people, Etc, are more than enough for anyone... Keep the passion in what you do!!! I do!!!

Thank You!!!! I wish I wrote a executable Script for Those Thank You Buttons!!!! Cant say enough about you guys.!!! Donate buttons ready? :highfive::good::good::good::good:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] carib909:
Rooting ZTE ZEMAX Z90 MetroPCS

Please list the exact steps.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] swoletan:
you sure?

I have root checkcer pro and it says root verified and all that aftger doing it multiple times but the bottom line it's not even temp root, are you sure you can actually do anything with your "root access" or is it just a fluke that somehow the thing thinks it's rooted on the pro edition (the one I have anyeay) and you just don't want to admit that it isn't working and requires some parroting from some better hackers than us with adb and all that and the most recent posts are all too old to work on 4.4.4? Just a thought? Congrates if you are right but i got excited the first few times it said congrats your device is rooted,,,,,yippy skippy but affter a reboot it wasn't and before it wouldn't do anything that root would allow my hundreds of $s of root apps to do...

Any thoughts? what version are you running as i said im on 4.4.4

thianks and good luck bro
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] umoefoe:
Root zte max z970

Kingroot. Looking custom recovery.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
To root and install custom recovery, go here:

http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-instructions-for-4-4-4-build-b13-4-4-2-build-b33.967646/

To summarize:

Download KingRoot, the TWRP installer apk, and the SuperSu-update zip to your phone.

Install the TWRP installer APK (DO NOT run it yet).

Run KingRoot and let it get you temp root. When it does, enable Root Permissions in its Settings.

Run the TWRP installer APK. When it gives you the Success message, UNINSTALL KINGROOT and any other apps it installs (Purify, etc.).

Reboot into recovery (TWRP), then install the SuperSU update zip.

Reboot system.

To get r/w in System, you need to download the appropriate Switcher and Restore zips from here:

http://androidforums.com/threads/flashable-zips-for-system-r-w-updated-7-20-15.919330/

Make sure they match your ROM and OS version.

To get r/w, flash the Switcher zip in TWRP, then reboot to recovery (actually will boot Android since the bootloader and recovery have been flashed to each other's partitions).

To put things back to normal, reboot normally (which will boot TWRP), then install the Restore zip, then reboot System. TWRP will claim you have no OS installed (not true); go ahead with the install and then reboot System.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jaytx81:
Sim unlocked Metro Pcs Zmax won't recognize a Q link wireless (Sprint) simCard

Just a quick question everyone.. I got the unlock code from Metro today for my zte Imax so my brother could use it with the Q link ( Obama) sim that came in the worthless device that he was sent. I popped the sim in and booted device, plugged the code in and successfully unlocked the sim. But when I tried to make a test call I got the msg that my sim wasn't recognized.. I figured it may have been something I needed to change in network settings but when it scanned for all providers it only gave the 2 options for Tmobile and metro pcs. The sim works in the Obama phone so I know it's still working.. Any ideas on how to fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.. The Zmax is rooted btw and busybox is working just fine if that makes a difference..
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Even with a sim and unlocked you need to add the prl I think or edit the network providers you can edit network providers we did this to get free WiFi tether I don't know much I just copied a tutorial how to get free WiFi tether that's probably were you should start looking, find out where to edit network providers and use the one you need going to take some research and time but you should be able to do it,

Trying a rom that is cm build might also make it easier, if you get away from the 2 builds made for this device, metro, and T-Mobile, and try one of the cm builds you will probably have an easier time using that sim vard
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] CosmicTacoCat:
Not sure if this is the right place to ask...

Hey guys. My phone was recently dropped into a toilet. I took it apart and sprayed it with a can of air and let it sit to finish drying. Later i tested it and everything worked except I couldn't play audio at all. The music players I had all said the files were not supported (MP3s). YouTube wouldn't play any videos either. Anything related to sound will not work at all.

Does any one have a clue of what is happening here?

I already did a factory reset, flashed the stock ROM, and Flashed Blisspop. Nothing I've tried made a dent in the issue.... :crying:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] X-weApon-X:
You might have to call assurance wireless to set that up- they are basically sprint. And, I can't find the sim card in mine, do you have to disassemble them to get to it? Also you might have to restore the zmax for it to be unlocked.

Sent from my Sophone i6 Plus using the XDA app
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rockwolf76:
Zmax rooted

I have found a way to permanently root the ZTE ZMAX, and it is actually easy to do with no PC involved. If anyone is still interested, feel free to reply to this message.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
If you read my post #3541 above, you'll see we already have permanent root (have had for about a year). The post you quoted hasn't been updated in quite a while.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jimc2355:
jimc2355

Was able to get my metro pcs zte zmax rooted today! Yahoo. Used Kingroot for Android version 4.1 downloaded onto my laptop and installed on the phone. worked the first time.:):)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] BobTheBuilderV2:
New Update

Received a notification that an update is available for phone. I was wondering do you guys know what the update contains ?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] djvc:
I rooted my Phone

Empty, cause i didn't read the last post and nobody updated the first post.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
It contains stuff that will brick your phone if it is rooted.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Hey anyone got the rom from zmax 2 we could use it to upgrade our phone, specs are almost the same,

And I think they run the newest Android version
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
It won't work the zmax 2 has the snapdragon 410 which is a completely different chip than the snapdragon 400 in the original zmax. Also, as far as I know the zmax 2 is still on lollipop, while the zmax has CM13 and BrokenOS marshmallow(which was just updated yesterday).
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Anotomous52:
Help : I Temporarily rooted my ZTE zmax and installed twrp recovery but after the root wore off I tried to reset the xmax using the twrp recovery but it wiped my whole os so when ever I try to turn it on it boots into twrp recovery and I have no root anymore any fix?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] BobTheBuilderV2:
You know any way to make the notification go away ? It's annoying
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Do you have the MetroPCS zmax, or do you have the T-Mobile version?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] BobTheBuilderV2:
MetroPCS
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Reallionare:
Hello, have anyone had a problem with there Zmax not recognizing the sim card? I stop using it for a few months now when I put my sim card in it just say no sim , have tried 2 more different sim cards....Thanks ahead.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] martin7265:
ZTE zmaz z970

is this for the zte zmax z970 from metropcs?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] LlamaPandaUnicorn:
So I have a quick question. My headphones are having a problem with calls when I answer or when I connect during a call. In order to get the other caller to here me through the headset I have to unplug it from the aux jack and plug them back in. Even if I answer the phone with my head logins already in I have to unplug and plug them back on for the other caller to hear me. Has anyone run into this problem before? Is my phone just a faulty ZTE or can I fix this problem?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex_Barreto0626:
Hi, I'm new here and also new with the phone, its been like a month since i bought it from metro pcs, and i have a problem with the battery, it says that at 72% is full and it stops charging, somebody knows how to recalibrate it? Or it may be a problem of the charger? It all happened after one whole day without charging it and it was off, if someone have the same problem or knows how to fix it, I'll appreciate the help, thanks.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] JjFuTx:
Hard reset it
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Jingbadguy:
wow... just went through every post in the old thread and all in this one.... Looks like this phone is totally getting the short end and its an enourmose shame that zte saw fit to lock the bootloader ecentually killing this phone. I dont own one myself but I am currently taking one for a test drive as Im repairing it for its owner.

Here is my problem...

Customer handed me his phone (ZTE Z970) and explains how no ones able to help him even his local metro store where after looking into the phone ended up bringing it back to him informing him that they culdnt do anything. And i DONT mean that they wouldnt... but that they were incapable. Even if it was under warenty they could do nothing to fix the phone short of replacing it,

Now the phone works... Maybe slow due to its issue, but in all fairness it works. But theres no way whatsoever to access settings on it. When one tries the settings page is hijacked with (im almost positive) a fake android error screen claiming that firmware needs to be updated. A few other aspects of the phone are being taken over as well, such as being unable to create a new google account on the device. (im currently awaiting the customer to come back over to the house so we can try to recover his google login so I can procede with access again as I spaced and forgot about it and i had just done a recovery on it. (poor guy had his google account made for him by a niece, neither of which know the login but ill cross that bridge when i get to it.

For now let me get back to the problem...

I isolated the source of the problem after having deleted about 20 apps from the device by using file browser and the convienient uninstall from home option... What was left was (drum roll.....) you guessed it, an app titled "Adult Video" Wouldnt you know it... So having looked a little deeper I realize that this app no only is hyjacking his system settings but other parts of the phone and on top of that it has given itself administrative rights preventing me from deleting it. Cant even create another admin account.

Anyone have any suggestion as to a way to remove this evil app without harming the rest of the phone? I can at least access recovery mode so hopefully thats enough. Id like to do it the beter way and re flash the stock firmware but from what ive read, still no option for this i guess.

Any suggestion would be appriciated and thanks again.

ps : at the moment i am locked on the google lock till the customer gets here and we can try to recover his password that he doesnt know so I dont have access to google play store.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] iancc86:
Soooo. Obviously you can't get on the play store... You don't really need it though. Try this

https://apkbucket.net/apk/malwarebytes-anti-malware/org.malwarebytes.antimalware/

Hope it helps.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Jingbadguy:
I was planning on giving that obe a try too... Been using them for years with pc.

I just dont know if its capable of removing something with admin rights though but ill look into thqt while i wait... Cause unless theres a bypass for google lock im at the mercy of waiting for the customer.

Thanks though mate. Malwarebytes will be a good final step in cleaning his phone for saure so i dont accedently miss something. These things have a tendency of self replicating when deleted. At least on pc.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] iancc86:
Sounds like a trojan and malwarebytes is awesome at removing them on android.

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You mean you can't even get into the phone?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Jingbadguy:
I was able to get into the phone. Deleted likev20 crap apps mostly the customers attempt at fixing... Most were security type apps like du cleaber and crap. And cw cleaner etc.... And a bunch of other redundant apps that didnt need to be there to begin with.

I even managed to make my way into recovery mode and cleared cache and did factory reset. But at no point was i able to access settings.

And since i did a factory restore im on the wonderful google lock till i get back with the customer.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jorgesonch:
i install that updatem and my phone stuck into andoid, i try anithign to do, but my amax still in andoid screen, can yo help me please? thank you

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can you help me? my zmax is bricked
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] SnookerPhil:
I'd love to know. Please explain in full detail as I've never rooted before and am willing to try with this phone. Thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Msjoannalynn:
I'm interested on how you were able to root the zte zmax pro. I have the Z981 model from metro
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] peejack12:
Please that would be great!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] willie david:
Yo
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xman0980:
SO I have TWRP 2.8.6.0 installed, and using Resurrection-Remix 7.1.1 Unofficial (5.8.x). For some reason I cant get root anymore. Tried installing SuperSU (SR2-SuperSU-v2.82-SR2-20170808115921), says it installs, but doesnt pop up. Tried Magisk 13.1 and 13.3 and they both fail to install. Tried terminal emulator to check. Type su. error. How do I get root now? Do I need to update my TWRP? If so, which version do I use?

NVMD. I dunno what the hell happened from yesterday to today. Yesterday I was able to receive incoming calls. Now it shows VoLTE and I can't receive calls.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] roodson:
I can't root my phone

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I can't root my phone