yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rusell:
Not sure if u mean this one or?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Wait do you have the heating issue?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Was probably just an adware he downloaded by accident while looking at porn sites
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rusell:
I guess ??

Maybe if you goto your apps and scroll were it says disable you will find the app you got rid of
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
No, there where other users with this problem as well so I know I'm not crazy...

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It was the one that you took that screen shot of I think but I remember the app being named some thing else, might have been tripping....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ClockworkImpulse:
Joining the Party!

Hey guys! So, my Nexus 5 bit the dust and bought this phone as a quick replacement. Gotta say really enjoying it. Minus the no root thing. I helped with getting root going on the HTC desire 610 and created a ROM for it, so I'll help with my limited expertise to get this phone set up with root, maybe even a stock, minimal ROM with some cherry picked stuff down the line. I'll let you guys know if I get any farther than we are already.

Cheers.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Alright *rubs hands together* some udpates for those interested.

I ran the "RootMyValet.apk" root method as advised, used both the temp root and permaroot methods, and neither worked. When I tried to run the temp root, though, I got an interesting little tidbit that someone could fool with if they so choose. When I run the "Roothandler" script, I get the following:

shell@draconis:/ $ cd /data/local/tmp

shell@draconis:/data/local/tmp $ ./roothandler

ro.build.product=draconis

ro.build.id=KVT49L

setsockopt() failed: Bad address.

this device is not supported.

kallsyms_addresses search failed.

1|shell@draconis:/data/local/tmp $

It's flagging our device as "Not supported", so if someone could go in and edit the script to override this, then maybe we could rerun it for the heck of it to see if it's a go or not. That's not my expertise, though, so I'm going to leave that to the ones more versed in that field than I.

As far as the permaroot (manual installation method). When I press the "Push SU Binary" button in the Root My Valet app, nothing happens, it literally just says "Starting Binary Push..." and doesn't do anything else. That's not good or bad in my opinion; it didn't flat out reject me, but it didn't respond beyond the message above, either. Tried it like 10 times, reboots and all. Again, I read like 25 pages of discussion on Android Forums in reference to this method, and there was constant talk about having to recompile the app over and over and over again to get anything beyond temproot. Ultimately, even after everybody else had given up hope, he managed to root the device successfully (just a bit of inspiration for those who might need it). But on a more serious matter, the source code for the app is on Github on that page. Again, like someone said, making some tweaks and compiling the app for testing wouldn't hurt.

Lastly, before anybody discovers it, please add "Motochopper" to the list of "doesn't work" root methods. It was reported to work on multiple devices, and it doesn't work on this one.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Dennis21220:
Happy Easter everyone!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
OK now I have no idea what caused the heating I trying my best to make the phone heat again be its not happing and I think I dont get that werid apk from a porn site....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Understand that heating issues are multifaceted. Your phone is bound to overheat if you're running AAA android titles on an SD400 processor. I also wonder if you close you apps, as the back ground process can cause heating. Personally, I've never had the problem, and an APK with such a small print and no running process is likely not the culprit. Don't push the phone to its limits if you don't want it to heat up! ??
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Just now I was playing GTA: SA for 30mins and then dead trigger 1 on maxed graphics with 15 apps running in the background with bluetooth and WiFi on and still did not heat up to 190F° and start lagging something other then that caused the lagging...but whatever triggers it im not really sure it all I really what to found out what could make my phone do this... https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-gILDzs5fkbd0NfYi1uMEh6dGs/edit?usp=docslist_api and then all of the CPU core's drop to 300mhz...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Dennis21220:
Check this out! Possible root? Maybe not? What do you guys think? Hope I'm not wasting everyone's time with this.

http://www.unleashedprepaids.com/thread-9424-post-78587.html#pid78587
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Looks promising, but is FTM this phone's download mode? That's the problem with that one that I have and would need clarification on
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] templefugate:
Hi guys, new here with a few quick questions; I have a T-Mobile locked Z970 and travel a lot. I carry a T-Mobile as primary phone and when on road I carry a Windows AT&T Go phone. I would like to switch to an AT&T or preferably an Verizon based SIM, prepaid with low data. One thought that came to me was if I could re-flash this phone with an AT&T ROM for the same model, or at lest an unlock GSM ROM for this model. Does anyone know if this is possible? And how and where I would get the ROM? Also, if this is not an option, does anyone know of a source to get an unlock code for it?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] monark88:
Verizon is CDMA, no sim cards, so you can't convert a phone with a sim card to work on a CDMA network(Verizon).

We haven't even achieved root for this phone, let alone any type of ROMs whatsoever, not even a stock Rom, sir.

What you are trying to do is technically unachievable, and what parts are achievable have yet to be accomplished, as you see with a bit of reading...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] templefugate:
Unlocking or re-flashing ROM

Thanks for your quick reply. On the CDMA issue; My Sister was with Virgin Mobile, on the Sprint CDMA network. I believe all her phones with VM were CDMA. She recently got a new VM phone from WalMart. This was a WalMart branded Data-Done Right, VM partnered plan exclusively for WalMart. WalMart does it's own research before they go to a company like VM with an offer. They must have found that they could buy GSM phones at cheaper prices and convert them over for use on the new VM for WM service. I opened one of the 3 phones my daughters and sister have; either the HTC 510 or the LG Triumph had a GSM slot with a white SIM in the slot. So apparently there is a workaround. And yes I'm sure it's a SIM slot as all my phones have been GSM, so I know the difference between the SIM and MicroSD slots.

Temple
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thegrim11:
That method doesn't work. Its a general ADB method but I've manipulated that method for 4 days and couldn't get it to work.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
This post is earlier in this thread... Scars and I have been working back and forth.... Someone can try it but I believe the consensus is that the phone can't be found in ftm

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Verizon DOES use sim on some models.. Problem is they would never let you activate an imei outside of Verizon's range... Sprint does the same thing on certain models.. The Lg g2 is an example I just activated one for my boss on metro after it being a sprint phone it does take some doing though.. On this phone without root access and access to the build.Prop and certain menus it's a no go
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Root/ROMs are irrelevant when it comes to carrier locking/unlocking.

If your ZMAX is paid off, T-Mobile should unlock it for you as long as you've used it for a time (40 days I think, but don't hold me to that). T-Mobile and AT&T both use band 4, and the ZMAX also supports band 2, which AT&T also uses in some regions. So you may or may not get LTE with AT&T depending on where you go, but you'll always have HSPA+.

Sometimes you can use Verizon phones on T-Mobile or AT&T networks because aside from having GSM for the data, they have GSM radios in addition to the CDMA radios, so they can be used outside the USA/Canada (these would be advertised as a "world phone"). The reverse is not true - you won't be able to use a non-Verizon phone on Verizon's network. Even phones that are physically compatible (like the iPhone or Nexus 6) won't work on Verizon unless you bought it from Verizon (or with a VZW plan) because they block IMEIs that they didn't sell themselves.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Vyrus69:
There is FTM mode and then there is also a download mode. To put it in download you have to boot up holding both up and down volume buttons as well as power button. The screen stays black bit the led light is red to let you know its in download mode.

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] totlth:
I've played with that mode some. But each time I did, it was a PITA getting the phone to reboot. How did you get out of that mode?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Now the he mentioned it I did come across DL mode once or twice when playing with button combos, I just held the power button until the phone rebooted
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xIP-:
this thread seems to have been dead all day.

I was just wondering if anyone else was having sdcard problems?

Idk what happened but i restarted my phone and it corrupted all my sdcard files
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
I'm all good over here. What kind ofnSD Card do you have?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xIP-:
Just a standard microSD card. 32 GB.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
It could very well be the brand of the SD Card. I usually try to stick to a Samsung or Sandisk (Among other top name brands). Cheap or no-namebrand SDs are cheap for a reason lol. That's not to say that all are bad at all. I've owned a couple of generics in the past and they worked great, but I've equally owned a generic that went corrupt.

If you can spare it, bite the bullet, save the $25 bucks and watch out for a sale on Samsungs. They have no problem shelling out 32GB SDHC Class 10s on Amazon at bargain bin prices just to unload some overstock. Lots of Android sites report them on a regular basis!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Got my Walmart sandisk 64 for $35 class 10
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] csaket:
I thought this phone was limited to a max of 32GB
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] imattmodz:
It will technically work with 64gb or even higher however, using higher than the recommended capacity may impact your battery life and possibly cause the phones performance to be less than optimal.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] arche179:
First time poster, long time follower.

Something to think about:

I "work" at MetroPCS as a sales associate and do some IT stuff at the store.

I have brought this bootloader unlock issue to a regional metropcs rep, citing this forum, and pointing comments like -

"this phone has potential"

"no boot loader unlock, no buying this phone"

I've mentioned that they are losing lots in sales due to this. he said he'll bring it up in his next meeting at corporate.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Yes unless I get either root threw exploit or an unlocked boot loader I won't be buying another zte, I didn't think about it much when I got it figured that because previous zte came with unlocked and of towelroot it wouldn't be a problem, but since its locked down I won't be purchasing and more zte devices. If this gets fixed I will think about it otherwise I will get the next nexus probably when it comes out.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
Me too! Thought it would be a wonderful phone to play with. It is still good for the price, but I just got used to be able to do so much on the phone coming from a nexus 4. Thanks to everyone trying to work on this phone!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] 13roomshh:
off topic blutooth

Anyone have a good Bluetooth headset.. I am using Samsung hm3300..does not work well at all.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
I have a cheap Motorola and it works well. I am not sure if the model, but it was $40 at Fry's
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] kardeef:
The GPS on my ZMAX quit sending info to my apps.The apps like Maps, Google Earth and the one I use a lot Digi Hud (Speed odometer broke). I DL some GPS trouble shooting apps and it shows that it is on but its not sending any info,its not even sending garbage . Any help would be appreciated . I've tried cycling the GPS and phone off and on ,even shutting it completely off and turning it back on . Thanx :)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] voidcomp:
Got tired of waiting, picked up a LG G2 going on Ebay - $190 new, bootloader and carrier unlocked, easily rooted. I had a Nexus 5 and consider the G2 slightly better, up there with a S5. http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G2-Lates...sh=item27f252e421&afepn=5337259887&rmvSB=true
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
A SGS 5 is a bad phone to compare to just saying, I mean the SoC and camera are high end however the software is what gets the sgs5...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
Sgs5 is a great phone. Better than this and G2.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
It's a bad comparison because that is a top end phone. Compared to the zmax, of course it is way better because the zmax is a lower mid tier phone.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
Ahh gotcha. I misinterpreted his post.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
Software has no effect on the s5 what so ever, that has absolutely no bearing being that you can just flash cm12 if your not a fan of touchwiz which most people aren't.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
The problem with that is not everybody would be able to flash. The point was a lot of people did not like the software installed when it came out of the box. It is a great phone hardware wise, but a lot of people were also turned off by the crappy android touchwiz that Samsung had in it.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
It's not exactly way better when you put in all the factors there are things to consider the Z's -battery life -screen size -value -speed( I did research on this http://www.androidpit.com/forum/637569/samsung-galaxy-s5-galaxy-s5-android-lollipop-update-issues

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/4...ery-drain-app-overheating-issues-and-more.htm

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/380305-galaxy-s5-needs-more-ram.html

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...ung-galaxy-s5-freezing-lag-camera-issues.html)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] web3221:
motorola hx600

Motorola hx600, 6 hours of talk time, best I have ever had, slicker than snail snot, I even put my jawbone in a drawer, never to be used AGAIN. There is none better, be sure and use the ear loops, they work better than the in ear pieces, if outside working or moving around all day long :) 60 dollars retail, but can be had for 25 to 30 dollars.

ACTUAL 6 hours of TALK time, not Battery life :D

I am patiently waiting for root as well, will keep praying, and will donate if and when it happens for zmax z970 , thanks for the efforts guys, and one person in particular
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] voidcomp:
I was comparing the G2 to the S5.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
So you guys are already quitting on finding a method to root or some sort of exploit? Just taking a wild guess since everyone is buying a different phone. Lol.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
I know and really it could go both ways...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
No, it can't. S5 >> G2
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Sigh... You really do not get what I'm saying to you do you? Given ALL the Factors there (in is situation there no absolute victor the ZTE z max has some considerable thing's about it ARE better then the SGS 5 and visa versa LG G2 to SGS 5 and or ZTE Z max to LG G2, I study hardware and software ALOT I know what I'm talking about....)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
S5>Z970<G2 BAM! Theory concluded.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
No one is quitting, there is a lot of behind the scenes work going on, though. There's no sense in flooding the thread with information and breadcrumbs of info for someone to come back and be like "ME WANT ROOT, YOU FIND ROOT?" lol. I've talked to a number of the devs just to learn and its far from idle under the hood. Note that everybody that left has not been within the spectrum of people who have been discussing code and linux stuff, they are just general users like you and I who decided to make the switch.

It's worth noting that while I'm patiently awaiting root, and learning some knowledge for GP with the code, I too will be switching up my primary phone in about a month or so. I want the Galaxy S6 Edge, but I've been a part of XDA long enough to know that you never buy preordered/day one releases from big time manufacturers with hugely anticipated releases. They are typically plagued with problems that the OEM will secretly fix with a new batch of devices in 30-60 days. They even with the Nexus 5 and the volume buttons I think. That doesn't mean I'm not going to dedicate time to helping and contributing what I can, and I'm not selling the ZMAX, it just won't be my daily driver. I love the phone, it serves its purpose magnificently, and the community of people behind the phone (minus trolls) is by far one of the best I've been a part of on XDA.

It may seem easy, I've even done it once, but don't lose hope guys!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] voidcomp:
They match pretty closely on spec's surprisingly though the S5 still has the edge.

In my books that advantage isn't worth 3x the cost however.

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-S5,LG-G2/phones/8202,7969
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
Much rather have the S5.

To each his own.

Sent from my SM-N910T
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] voidcomp:
It would be safe to say the general public would take 3 G2's over 1 S5 in a heartbeat and probably notice little difference in user experience.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
Cool.

Sent from my SM-N910T
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] StonerSteve420:
The LG G2 is way better than the S5 my girlfriends friend has one and her bf has the note 4 and they both like the G2 (Especially with the 5.0.2 update) over their own devices. Obviously the Note 4 is way better but the S5 bows down to the older G2
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] rfunderburk39:
Not to lead this any further off topic, I've had a g2, they have a known issue with black lines (experienced this after first charge) and dead spots on the top third of the screen (experienced after a few months on second phone). The dead spots are possibly due to the location of the volume and power buttons. Other than those issues great phone.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Don't get me wrong for right now and the price the zmax outbeats every other phone on thecmarket, just need to figure out this root
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
As far as quitting... No I haven't quit. I posted before I'm about to be a first time father.. Any dev that picks this up has some of the foot work done for him.. between working 12 hour days and preparing for a child I don't have the time or energy at the end of a day to sit down and learn java... Using the first exploit I listed a few pages back I believe we could obtain root.. All you guys need to do is find someone willing to try them debug a friendly method and put them in app for... As jcase has said before family time is important and between sketchscarz and I there have been quite a few hours dumped into this phone... I'm still here watching willing to give input into the areas I have knowledge...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
No your formula is flawed cleary it's G2^Z970π×√mc²(SGS 5)÷su< ⅝ⁿ~not found+chmod_xbin 777-pie_root(~3400mA2)²=×°°°Z970=><SGS 5=><LG G2²²²«½\℅ continued...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ubigred:
My nephew bought the Zmax (high school kid). I advised against it since he likes to modify his phone. Now, he's all upset.

So hopefully root gets achieved. If not, this will teach him a lesson lol

Sent from my SM-N910T
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] skinlab:
Even without root, this phone is awesome. I had an LG L9 for the longest.. I unlocked the bootloader +root. Dual core 1ghz. Screen cracked so, I got the Alcatel fierce 2. OMG what a pos. I'm a welder, my eyesight has gone to shat. I went for the largest screened phone metro had. I got the Zmax. I happen to love this phone more than any other I have had. Internal memory is 16gig. I came from phones with 1gig internal. I'm happy. Root is cool but, I really don't care if it comes. I will sport this phone regardless...

My opinion only....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] KingApex:
root

I'm trying hard to but can y'all make it into a apk

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Could you tell me how to without computer or turn it into a apk because I don't have computer access you know
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Go to a frenidz house or the local library and use one of their computers...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
Oh ho ho. Touché.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] lkchrono:
That's my exact situation and feelings. I was not a fan of my L9 and bought the ZMax to replace it. I love it with or without root because honestly there isn't much I would change. All the same though, keep up the hard work guys, it's appreciated.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
Poot doesn't work. Nothing works. My sorrows go out to all in my/our current predicament. And my anger to zte for locking the boot loader. Does anyone know who is working on our problem?:confused:

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Yea same. Mine is a hand-me-down from my mom after she dropped it and broke the screen. It replaced my one touch fierce. But the thing that surprises me is that the top half is the screen is smashed and it still has touch support and no bleeding. Would anyone by chance know how to DIY replace the screen? YouTube search results come back negative containing only methods for that of the boost max. Ugh. Great phone.

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Thx dude. I had heard that you can screenshot but never really pursued it.

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Right.

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Ya, companies really need to take into account that locking a phone down for whatever reason damages their rep. The hot s$@% companies on their high horses make theirs a small challenge for devs. Personally I think that was a stupid decision on zte's part. The phone is awesome but with no root...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] TecheTag:
You can find a lcd frame replacement Screen on Amazon or ebay for 50 dollars... All you have to do is switch out the motherboard and other internal parts be careful when switching the volume button not to crack the ribbon because then you have to spend 35 dollars on a new volume ribbon

Zmax