yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
You have already flashed TWRP recovery if you booted into it. Next step after booting into TWRP is to flash the SuperSU zip file.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Distant1:
How to do that sry I'm pretty new to all this stuff
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Distant1:
Is there anyway to get Adobe flash now that we have root?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
I use class 11.1.1 I think official flash fir androik apk, it just still won't work in chrome you need to install a different browser like dolphin, or install aosp browser by uninstalling browser.proxy.apk in system then installing aosp for kitkat Google it its on xda that's what I use
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ETPHEROES:
lifesaver

Dear lord, Kevin my boy you are a life saver. Cheers to you sir :good::laugh:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Distant1:
Hi guys is there any way to reset phone from pc via sub cord my phone died last night n now it won't turn on when I hold power button the red light just blinks n it vibrates if it boot to turn on but it just repeats the cycle as long as I hold power button down it won't boot into recovery or nothing): had anyone else experienced this?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Meekplague:
Sounds similar to something that happened to mine I just held the power button for about 20 seconds and it booted up
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Distant1:
I've tried also combinations with the volume to):
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
My wife's phone did that after the fota update. It is a defect in the battery. Plug your phone in and let it sit there for about 10 minutes. It will auto boot on its own. Or it will show you the critical error screen for the battery.

We had insurance on hers. So she was in luck. The down side. Her phone was sim unlocked. We got the replacement and they said we can't get the sim unlock until she has owned it for 90 days now.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ahgahg:
Does anyone know how to enable VoltE on this Custom rom?

http://androidforums.com/threads/st...e-op-butternoob-stock-4-4-4-v2.919084/page-11

I flashed the 4.4.4 version with Band 12 on it.

Everytime I make a call, my LTE signal status switches to 4G.

Your response will be appreciated

Thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] MyAndroidStuuff:
Rooted Z970 MetroPcs

I achieved root! Use Kingroot & KingUser.. Alternate between the two apk's. It gonna fail a few.....a few times. So have patience . u may also have to download the desktop version. Here's what y'all do......

*** Download the apks from Kingroot.com

***Download SuperSu by Chainfire. Lemme just give much respect and love to Chainfire for his talents.

*** Download Update-SuperSu v.2.46 from Chainfire

*** Start with either apk

*** After each and every attempt that fails, go into ur settings and clear the data (data only) for which ever apk u attempted with

Took me awhile and I did eventually try with the Kingroot desktop version. U will get root....I know cause I have.

@@ AFTER ACHIEVING ROOT & BEFORE U REBOOT U MUST UNINSTALL KINGROOT@@

I obtained root once and problem ms getting root to stick because the su was written by KingRoot. Something complex beyond my capabilities of explaining. Good luck!!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] MyAndroidStuuff:
Root achieved!!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] kardeef:
As for johnb380 , want to ask how that crow taste cause us unknowledgeable people did achieve root ... WOOT !!! ;)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow775:
ZTE Zmax custom roms?

I just rooted my ZTE zmax is there any custom roms for I've been looking everywhere and can't find one.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
http://androidforums.com/threads/cm12-1-unofficial-rc2.919662/

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And we have butternoob, its a stock ROM...http://androidforums.com/threads/status-update-6-6-15-see-op-butternoob-stock-4-4-4-v2.919084/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow775:
ZTE Zmax can't transfer to SD card

I've been trying to transfer apps/games to the SD card but option does not appear. My phone is rooted I tried the kitkat SD fix app that did not work, it says failed to modify file. Then I tried manual still nothing anyone know how to fix this
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
Xposed with the KitKat SD Card Full Access module.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] johnb380:
Lmao it feels great and congratulations on root I still have my Zte I just use it to download movies for my PS3. I use my One+1 for daily driver device and believe me its a real good choice of phones.

It took awhile but you guys finally got it.

Good job. I knew it would happen eventually just not when I was around since no one knew what they were doing. I'm glad you guys found someone that was technical enough to figure it out!

Hit me up on the One+1 forums I'll be running [MENTION=3685904]ak[/MENTION] kernel and SlimSaber or maybe Ak kernel with [MENTION=2332422]temasek[/MENTION] rom!

[MENTION=3556013]johnb380[/MENTION]
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] radio16:
zte zmax

-Well im rooted, and have ceremoniuosluy deleted all metro pcs stuff (including the pay for hotspot deal they install) and anything else I didn't want and it has stayed gone. funny thing about that part is, that as soon as I deleted it all and rebooted I now have mobile hotspot. YAAAAAAAAAAYYY!! the other thing I did was install a custom font and custom boot image and cleaned up the system its running super fast now( well as fast as it will go,, but im happy). not really fond of the ballistic glass screen I put on it though - have to press a bit harder than usual. Battery life is really , really good 1 charge will do for me for up to 2 days, that's with you tube and maybe watching a 1 hour movie or two. NICE MACHINE -- NOW ZTE UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL DEVELOPERS THAT HAD A HAND IN GETTING ROOT FOR THIS DEVICE, AND TO ALL DEVELOPERS WORKING ON EVEN MORE FUN STUFF( WHATEVER THAT MAY BE)!!!!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] prophetjinn:
Curious, which apk did you remove to enable hotspot?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
You don't need to remove an apk to enable native hotspot on our phones (I can only verify on the metro version). You just need to add "dun" to your APN settings. In the APN type field. Then you should have your hotspot working for free. It's especially useful when your on a unlimited data plan and you can tether your gaming console to your phone as well. It's pretty sweet especially when you don't have an easily accessible internet connection or none at all. :)

I'm uploading a few screen captures of my APN settings for your reference.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
What about once you use up the 6 or 7GB that comes with the unlimited plan? Does doing this hide your tethering usage without the need for a user agent switcher?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
My plan is true unlimited so I'm not limited to any full speed data restrictions so I can't completely verify that it doesn't count data towards your limit. I've had a few phones in the past with a set data limit though and my data usage was tracked I never used a user agent switcher though :p. After using my allotted data it was normally slowed to 2g speeds. It's basically glorified dial up internet at that point and is painfully slow lol. I've been using tethering that way since I got my zmax about four months ago and Metro PCS hasn't caught that i using the tethering service at all. $5 isn't a lot to add to my plan, I'm just cheap :p. Im pretty certain it is tracked though. I've used about 13 gigs of data and probably about 3 gigs is from tethering my laptop.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Okay, have you used the method you described above to tether to a gaming console? If so were you able to play online matches? If so was this before metropcs started including tethering in their $40, $50, & $60 plans?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
Yeah, that's what I use when I travel and want to do some gaming. I am able to pay online just fine the only issue I run into it's trying to download games, dlc, and sometimes updates depending on the game. Haven't figured out how to fix that yet lol. I'm on the $50 unlimited plan and my plan doesn't include tethering but online play works without a major problem.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Hey I missed the audio mod, was wondering what page and how to raise he max volume from 18,20 what file it was located thanks in advance
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] drewonion:
I have the Z987 Cricket version rooted. My phone is similar the Z Max. I think we use the same recovery.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Is the Z987 a zte zmax too? If so you should use dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system of=/sdcard/systembak.img

Do the same for boot.img, and recovery just replace system with,boot,recovery, and any other partitions you think you might need incase you try a different rom, I didn't know cricket sold the zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] drewonion:
It's the ZTE Grand X Max plus. The Z max helped with the rooting and twrp.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Print your dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name folder and your folder with dev/block/ the mmcblk0p 1-35 or so

I am just curious if we have the same partition table

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I had the grand max plus before zmax, I liked it better to be honest had a better battery life, dropped it in the toilet by accident, got replacement for zmax cause they didn't have any grand max plus left.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
I'm on the $50 unlimited plan too and mine comes with 6GB of tethering now.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
How do you use so much data when they throttle you after 5 gb on the fifty plan I thought
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
A few months ago MetroPCS introduced a limited time promotion where they reduced the price of their unlimited plan from $60 to $50 as long as your phone was a MetroPCS phone. Phones brought from other carriers were not eligible. Anyway I found out about this and switched from the $60 unlimited plan to the $50 promotional unlimited plan because it is the exact same plan for $10 cheaper. They have since discontinued the offer but anyone who switched to that plan while it was still being offered gets to keep it as long as they don't change their plan. For example if I was to temporarily switch to the $40 plan because I was short on money I wouldn't be able to get the unlimited plan for $50 again but as long as I keep it I get the discounted price.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
Hmm that's really weird. That doesn't show up in my account anywhere and in able to still use it. I guess they just haven't caught me yet is my best guess lol.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
There's a twenty dollar rebate from ZTE good till July 3 on zmax and crickets grand zmax + Net 79.99 and 149.99 after rebate:

http://ztechamps.com/

Cheers
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] radio16:
Zte zmax ?hotspot?

There is no need to do that- I removed the metro pcs hotspot and then all of a sudden I was up and running,, hmmm go figure ,eh? maybe both ways will work.

BTW T-MOBILE AND METRO PCS HAVE OFFICIALLY PUT THE ZTE ZMAX BACK ON THE MARKET:

T-Mobile, today sent out a memo to staff informing them that the ZTE ZMAX was going back on sale following a brief absence. Just over 10 days ago, the device was removed from stock. And, for a while, we weren’t 100% sure why, until it was revealed that it was customers trying to remove the non-removable battery which caused the concern.

Now, the phone is back, and T-Mobile and ZTE have worked things out. But staff have to make it clear to customers that they should not remove the battery, or attempt to.

” On Wednesday April 15, we temporarily suspended sales of the ZTE ZMAX to investigate a potential battery problem. That investigation (led by ZTE) found that the problem resulted from a very small number of customers attempting to remove the non-removable ZMAX back and battery. As a result, we are resuming sales of the ZMAX immediately. Going forward, inform customers considering the ZMAX that the back and battery are not removable (as stated on the original back cover cling), and attempts to do so can result in injury and will void device warranty.

Action Steps:

•Resume selling the ZTE ZMAX device and return all corresponding collateral to the sales floor

•Inform customers who are interested or intend on purchasing the ZTE ZMAX that the back and battery are not removable, and the device should only be opened by an authorized service technician.

With the ZMAX being one of T-Mobile’s best-selling devices, it’s great to see that logic and reason has prevailed. And it’s available again, from right now. I’ll update the story when/if I got more context on the reversal.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
So it looks like you copied and pasted an old article here. They started selling the zmax again over a month ago.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Hey does this work on ps3 and if so could you give me directions on how you got it to work. I'm stuck getting throttled speeds(100kbps) on ps3 but get 10mbps on my tablet

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What console are you tethering. Are you getting throttled speeds when tethering the console.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
I've used it on my PS4 without any throttling at all. I keep the tethering as an open network though. Have you tried that yet?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Scan you tell me step by step how you set it up starting from the very beginning. Pleas and thank you.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sniper849:
Open your apps in your phone and open mobile hotspot. Then go to mobile hotspot settings. Tap on configure mobile hotspot. Leave all the options the same except change security from wpa2 psk to open then tap save. After it saves it will take you back to the previous screen. Just check the box on the first option to enable the hotspot. Then go on your PlayStation and go to settings, and into the network connections and connect to the hotspot using the wireless option. Select automatic for all the settings and it should connect. After that you should be good to go. It may not pass a connection test for psn but you will still have access to play online. I'm working on finding a way to fix that but for now at least online multiplayer works.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
So is there a legit way of rooting the z970 yet? And i need some help, for some reason my cam and flashlight dont work. I can care less for the flashlight but the cam is strange, when i try to open the cam app it says it cant connect due to security policies or it is being used by other apps. Any help with rooting and/or cam would be greatly appreciated
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
How did you do it? root and all
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
If your camera and led flash aren't working then you may want to do a factory reset first and see if it works after that. If it still doesn't work then you should see about getting your phone replaced before you root.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
Honestly I care more for rooting it right now to install lollipop or just delete metro apps. So any root help? And already tried a reset
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] klobster:
[MENTION=4610662]therealduckie[/MENTION] Did you give up on this thread? Why did you not update the front page? Might as well delete it if it's going this way, or at least update and freeze.

Anyone know how to format the recovery partition? I'm getting artifacts on reimaging sometimes.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
The only way to do it would be with a flashable zip. You would need to use the format command. To format system I use this command.

format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system", "0");

obviously this command wouldn't work without some modification though. "ext4" is the file system for the system partition and "EMMC" is the type of partition but both of these entries would probably have to be changed to something else. Obviously you would have to change the path as well.

Doing this would require that you have a firm grasp of how to make flashable zips.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
Nvrmind finally rooted with masterchief instructions on androidforums
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
I'm glad you got it but I don't remember posting a root guide since there are already a few.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
He hasn't given up he's been recovering from a major surgery...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ottisdwood:
How can I apply the SD card patch? I can only mount system in twrp. Maybe a zip or something I can do?right now I can not even change the name of files on the SD card. Any help is appreciated

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ohnoitsthatguy:
Thanks. Achieved root in less than 30 mins

just wanted to say thanks.

i was too scared to root my phone when root was initially found.

came back here and the other android fourm site to see if there was any progress in making it easier.

kingroot, md5checksum, twrp-mod, and benchmark app. is all you needed.

achieved temp root with kingroot on the 2nd attempt.

installed twrp.

installed butternoob.

installed that twrp switcher somebody posted.

installed xposed.

reverted back with the restore.zip

done and done. no errors.

with root i was able to install adaway, enable usb-otg (32gb otg-usb works!...stickmount by chainfire....16gb otg usb also worked).

now who and how do i send my money to?

oh and i had the t-mobile version. kitkat v4.4.2

installed the mpcs butternoob v2 v4.4.4.

worked. no problems.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sirphilk:
Bought Zmax at Walmart for $111

Hi, Not sure if this has been mentioned before (hard to get through 300+ pages to find out) but Walmart has the Zmax for $111 (It's under the Walmart Family Mobile, but I put my T-Mobile SIM in it and it works great). I'm not sure they have it in all stores at that price. But they did in mine (Pittsburg, California) even though they are listed at Walmart online for $198. At that price this phone is a great deal.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ohnoitsthatguy:
Blocking ota updates

i read in another zmax thread that you had to disable OTA updates. somebody said to disable SystemUpdateService.

after i did that, my phone wouldn't enter deep sleep. downloaded a wakelock detector app and noticed that SystemUpdateService wouldnt let the phone go to sleep.

TL;DR: how do i disable OTA updates?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
Does this method work for 4.4.2? I had a metropcs zmax a few days ago on 4.4.4 and kingo worked fine on the first run and i was rooted and running cm12, not i have a tmobile on 4.4.2 and for the life of me i cant get it to work, always fails and ive tried loading the ram and everything else suggested down to the t. In need of help here guys....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Meekplague:
Anyone have mpcs stock ROM?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Hammerdroid:
So the op says no root is possible. Yall are saying it is. Is it available for metro? Is it sticking? And where's the TUT? Lol... Help please.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] stinkbud:
This thread is basically the only zmax presence on xda. Unfortunately it's not getting much love here and a dedicated subgroup is unlikely. Check the zmax forum at android forums. Most of us are there by now. You can find everything you need there from tutorials to roms including cm12.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] garrett69:
Successfully rooted
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Stock ROMs are on android forums like everything else
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] NexusS4gFreak:
What kinda case do you guys have or screen protector?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Development is booming on the zmax

For everyone that's wondering (or just flat out doesn't know), development is freaking booming on the ZMAX. We currently have Butternoob (4.4.4 stock), Blisspop, Candy5, SlimROM, CM12.1 and AICP (all Lollipop), custom recovery by Hroark13 is updated regularly to make sure it's up to date, and I'm actually booted into Ubuntu right now downloading the CM11 source to build some KK based ROMs, and I'm working on some custom kernels, all without the bootloader unlock (by the way, anybody heard from Jcase on that????) We have switcher zips that will allow you to get R/W system permissions, and some other really great stuff all on AndroidForums.com. I've been an XDA user for years but they flat out don't (and won't) support us as a device even though development is going bananas at this point. I would implore you to go over to AndroidForums, skip the way it looks (for those that care), navigate to the ZMAX sub-forum and go bananas.

I also want to throw out that with the exception of a Superuser bug in one or two, ALL Roms are bug free (virtually). Everything from Bluetooth to LTE works fine.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
One click root available?

Sent from my SM-N910T
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
No.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] trukenx:
YES... AND No

There is no One Click method to get Full Root with System Write Access but if you want SUPERUSER and to be able to rum most ROOT apps, ,,, THERE IS A ONE CLICK METHOD.... ... you might have to CLICK IT A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT TAKES

its KINGROOT
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
I hate to be the one that brings this up but has ANYONE heard ANYTHING from JCase with the bootloader unlock?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
That train has passed. Give it up

Sent from my SM-N910T
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] f20062e:
Finally....

I was able to get my hands on one of these. Not to bad. I have had a successful temporary as well as stable perm root. I replaced my recovery with a custom one and now am looking for roms. My zmax has v.4.4.4 on it instead of the 4.4.2.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] psyfer5:
Check out Android Forums. People are doing great things with this phone over there.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] f20062e:
New rom tried out

I just replaced the stock rom with ButterNoob...Its not bad
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] psyfer5:
Butternoob is my go to. I keep a nandroid configured how I like, so it's a quick flash if I get in trouble. Self proclaimed and demonstrated Noob.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] f20062e:
ya, i tried that......before i flashed i made a backup with twrp and then proceed to wipe and flash....the butternoob v2 was not liked by twrp and failed to flash so i was like great. then i went to restore the blackup just to find out that it couldnt validate the backup ither so essentialy i was soft bricked. I had to install the sdk and use abd to push butternoob onto the phone using sideload inorder to get mine to work....still cant edit system files even with root on butternoob tho.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
did anyone find out how to unbrick this device
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
Can I get a link to what you have been reading I'm off today and maybe I can pull some useful info from it myself.