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[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
Add me go ahead come into chat

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Come view the stream now I got video on

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Chmod 777 is the highest. Do it to all directories involved in this process.

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I really do appreciate everyone engagement it is truly amazing to see the manual root process take place. The collaboration and testing innovations are almost a must within a community to successfully perform the actions needed to get something like this done. Thank you all this is exciting.

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We need to get playfulGod and the folks from unleashed prepaids in here.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
I just wish I could dual boot Linux and Windows or a cheap Linux laptop so I could help.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
Only a few steps left.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
I have a job for you. Trust in me. Go to slax.org download and burn the iso. Then boot from the CD or DVD you just burnt. After you have successfully booted into slax, connect your phone. Try every which way to copy the files to the coveted directories. Report to me your output through the browser in slax. You may also come to my stream @ twitch.tv/sketchscarz to collaborate full surround sound and video.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
Only problem I have windows 8.1 so I'm not sure about uefi and my laptop.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
So do we have root for this zte zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
It won't matter. Just do it like Nike.

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Please review the last 5 pages of code I have exemplified.

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C:\Users\MatrixEnterprise\Desktop\ADB>adb install Superuser.apk

2741 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.070s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Success
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
Lol also my phone at 9 percent
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Im sorry but ive read the last 7 pages and i dont really get whats going on. Can someone please give me a brief descripion in what's going on?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
We are trying to root the phone.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Yes couldn't you tell? Just by seeing all that command line code ADB this and chmod/xbin, SU, old_root new_root, mount -r/w that?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
He said brief? Can't get much briefer than that.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Any progress?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] valve timing:
I'm sure the devs and members working on our device will post progress a lot of the code they have been posting is the current progress made Mr. Lee
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Progress since when? An hour an a half ago since you last asked? This phone was released half a freaking year ago, and you're expecting hourly updates? What if the dev(s) have to sleep, go to work, or take a fricking crap? Maybe play with their kids or catch up on "The Walking Dead" before the final episode.

Jeez...:rolleyes:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] kardeef:
We are about 99% of the way to root if we are not there yet, I believe we have root now but we need to make sure these idea's work and are tested. We have to see which method of using Linux works and what and is easiest to use. I know what is posted so far might be to technical for a lot of people to understand. Please if you don't understand the techniques of the last 5 or 6 pages please be patient once we figure out the "dirty" way to root this phone I am sure one of use will post a clean and easy to follow guide on how to root your phone and thanks to all you who have posted all of these methods !! To say my Linux is rusty would be a understatement , haven't messed with it in over 25 yes but I'm doing a lot of reading and its starting to come back to me, I don't want to make posts about questions about Linux I can look up my self :)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
Okay so after trying all of your methods these are my results.

I was able to push the files su, busybox, and superuser to the directory /data/local/tmp I verified that the files are there through adb I used chmod 777 with no errors. I did this using mtp as it is the only mode which the phone is properly recognized. However I still can not get the files moved to /system/bin. The phone restricts any operations in recovery mode and in download mode. I fell like we are on to something and I am going to try again using a different Linux installation. If there is any input anyone has to offer I am open to try them let me know.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lightfeather:
Super excited about the level of interest and activity to get root! So much so that I discovered today that XDA has a daily thanks limit. I was throwing thanks around so willy nilly over the last few pages that I hit the eight thanks a day wall! So here's a manual THANKS for all your efforts. I <3 you guys! :D
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyconumnum:
soooo intense ...i practically made some popcorn just to read all the steps...i got as far as pushing su, supersuser, and busybox .....then.....decided to wait till things were setup for a dirty install....cause i looked ahead and saw all the linux part and had to stop...i'm too inept to attempt it and will more than likely brick my phone somehow ..

so.....GO TEAM ZMAX GOOO!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS FAR............WOOOO!!!!! :good::good::good::good::good:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
I think I he is sleeping I looked at has post and it looks like he been up for along time doing this....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Krista904:
If you don't want to do a dual boot you can make a live Linux usb and just change boot order to boot from usb.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] rfunderburk39:
Has anyone with T-Mobile and the latest update having issues sending and receiving text? Requiring the phone to be rebooted or airplane mode toggled on/off?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
[MENTION=4610662]therealduckie[/MENTION] Did you used to mod over on the cricket users forum for the m886 mercury? If so then that's where I recognize you.

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Also. Has anyone tried to copy the GBA info from thisdevice to see if the original manufacturer left any info at base on elevated user priviledges and what exact user had those elevated priviledges to begin with?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] StonerSteve420:
https://youtu.be/U4tyT-noOaA

I know this isn't for our phone but maybe this can help. Hopefully it does
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
yeah that definitely won't work its for haweui and its from 2013..i do not have a PC but this looks legit.... http://androidxda.com/download-hw-onekeydownload-tool
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] StonerSteve420:
But I didn't know if the adb commands would work. Finding the bootloader number than putting the OEM bootloader unlock (bootloader number) would work.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
Please see the first post for these 2 answers:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
I should have listened to you guys. I tried the root for the gs7 and phoned my brick.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
For real? Damn man.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
Have you tried anything to unbrick the phone? Perhaps something can be learned from it. We are like the blind trying to find our way in the dark but it's fun honestly. I've read all if this thread and the one before it every single post and I'll continue to read because it's interesting messing with this phone.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] JTC3:
You guys think ZTE will do 5.0 for this device? It would be an awesome compensation for root imo :cyclops:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Ra.burt86:
You turned a brick into a phone?? Please, post a guide!

Just kidding, sorry if you truly bricked your phone. :(
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
Geesus. Read what I posted more carefully. Lol. But no. I wouldn't be capable of doing something that idiotic. I have my own area of expertise on here. It just isn't rooting. Once the time comes and we have root. I'll start doing my part for the community. My skill are within rebuilding the factory software. I'm just a tinkerer. that's all.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/

I read this and it seems that while jcase was able to get root it seems that there really was no point to it with out boot loader unlock. So it makes perfect sense on why he said it would be useless for us. Also I believe that we all need to be aiming for a way to unlock the boot loader if we want to achieve perm root.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
that tool dont work ive tried it already

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here is a list of all the root programs and apps to try to root this zmax but they all failed! :(

1.kingo root

2.srsroot

3.framaroot

4.vroot/iroot boot the same

5.zergRush RootD

6.unlock root pro

7.Root Master apk

8.z4root apk

9.g2root

10.zdsrooter

11.Universal Androot apk

12.RootGenius

13.giefroot

14.mt7 root

15.kingroot

16.sunshine root apk

17.cydia impactor
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] biledigger:
Ok. Prime example of why you would want an unlocked bootloader. LG phones are severely annoying about this. I myself like to modify my rom sector. Delete junkware and such. And move updated apks into it for a smoother more streamlined rom. Now lets say I took my lg phone which has a locked bootloader and added the new update of chrome into the bootsector. I reboot my device giddy as a little school boy.... BAM!..... Security lockdown. This device has been tampered with. Please flasg a complete factory os backup to repair this issue. Oh s%$t!!! This phone just came out.... we don't have the tools to flash this yet. Wtf do I do?. Just an example. This can also come about from just modifying pre-existing system files as well. It just depends on how the oem setup the device. Now tell me? Do you want to hop right on in with [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] root while unaware of what this phone has setup on it. And without some proprietary means of restoration?

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There are those of us that dip their toes in the water and those of us who dive in.... my dumbass tends to do a bellyflop.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
I saw a root method that you needed to turn your phone on in safe mode, has anyone tried any or all of the newer methods in safemode giefroot I believe was it, it is a root exploit that runs from computer, the giefroot also can be made or changed to add devices the op says to post your kernel information and he will try to add your device, this might be useful. Any one????
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
QUOTE=DroidisLINUX;59428669]I saw a root method that you needed to turn your phone on in safe mode, has anyone tried any or all of the newer methods in safemode giefroot I believe was it, it is a root exploit that runs from computer, the giefroot also can be made or changed to add devices the op says to post your kernel information and he will try to add your device, this might be useful. Any one????

to prove it didnt work here is a pic
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Thanks, we could all ask him to add our device or try if we get the kernel info he might try, at least we might get a new Dev helping us
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
I posted this before but no body payed attention to it in the other threat buy I think this could help make a flash able recovery with that band up date we got a while back, http://android.clients.google.com/pa...B16_to_B20.zip

With this http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3200763&d=1425844235

Or this https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-gILDzs5fkbWUFXRWQyZm9uN00/edit?usp=docslist_api
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Hello. I have been following this thread. Yes I'm not a developer but I would love to help. I'm currently learning development by self teaching and this is off topic. But I have a zte zmax and stumbled upon this thread. Well the last thread. And moved to this one. I'm sorry that I may be noobish but I'm will to contribute time and effort to the project. Thank you.

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Moon83:
Curious what speeds y'all pulling. Here's mine in Orlando:cool:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] BigDaddyE40:
No but my 4G and LTE has been acting up a lot lately. Not working, timing out and my WiFi has been disconnecting randomly, forcing me to reboot to fix any one of these problems.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] rfunderburk39:
My girlfriend has the phone and my brother. Both are having texting problems
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] graysooner:
I have other T-Mobile devices besides this phone with some texting problems. So not just ZTE zmax problem.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] rfunderburk39:
Potentially a tmo system issue
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesthegreat88:
Yes I know that. However with uefi you have to change settings. I've not done that before.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
I have noticed that a lot sometime it just disconnects out if nowhere...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
ZTE usb linux install scripts with vendor ID

Really freaky with usb connection. The same mechanism hiding root also makes sd card invisible to linux (mint 16.0 and 17.1) as well as XP Vista and win8. Had to use internal file manager to copy pics to phone and to card and then remove card to external usb reader.

Thinking the LINUX usb install scripts would be helpful as heres the info:

# for android device

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", MODE="0666"

Heres the usb ADD Rules :

#

# udev rules file

# mtp add

#

############################################################################

ACTION!="add", GOTO="mtp_add_end"

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############################################################################

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0244", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0245", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0246", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0247", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

#u950 u985

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0287", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

#n9500 n9100 n861

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0279", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0216", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0306", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

#V985

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0343", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0418", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0321", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0322", RUN+="/usr/bin/mtpfs-smart.sh add"

############################################################################

############################################################################

LABEL="mtp_add_end"

############################################################################

Great work all. Hope this helps

Cheers , Tom
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Sticky
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
We just need to find where the filesystem is mounted and seen. It may not have the capability since it is set as read only. This may require a low level hook bat to infiltrate the security of the filesystem

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I would say that if any of you are experiencing anomolies within the OS, to perform a hard rest with VOL UP + power. Back up your data first!

Going back to work see yall later.

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Chmod 777 -R the destination directories in terminal from a relative directory.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
What linux version do i need to to dual boot with my windows 7 pc for zte zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Try Ubuntu using live boot from usb you create a usb disk image and boot it live from startup in bios of computer say first boot device usb, then you can use it with out messing up your comp, or you can download and run from inside windows and install it this keeps windows boot instead of changing to grub, this is prefty off the subject, google Ubuntu usb live, or dual boot windows and ubuntu
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Ok thanks or i could press f10 on my pc to select the device to boot up on
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rusell:
Sadly I have a very low end computer (7 years old) So Ubuntu lags very badly and doesn't boot up in some cases. I will try on my work computer tomorrow.

Rusell
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xIP-:
hi there everyone. I've been watching this thread for awhileI skimming through ) and I can see we are close to achieving root. It seems we need someone with linux? or whats the problem right now? I currently have a PC running backtrack 5 r3 and one on windows 8.1 (pretty decent, could install ubuntu via a VM. Problem is, im not anywhere near an expert in yhe android field. I could install ubuntu and do things but id need step by step instructions. Im not entirely a noob though. I could pick it up fast. I just want to get root done as soon as we can!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
Linux distro info

From the installer:

How to use linux driver for ZTE device

1.Copy the package to your system. Be sure of logining with root account in terminal.

2.run the command cd ../the package directory

3 chmod 777 install uninstall

4 for install, run:

./install

5 for uninstall, run:

./uninstall

note:

the driver can support these distributions:

Ubuntu: 11.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04

Fedora: 15,16,17,18,19

uninstall file has a copy under the dir /opt.You can find it and run to uninstall our sofeware.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
What package?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
Man, just wait and stop asking.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Why? Everything being said by any Dev here is hypothetical, just because they got su into data/local/tmp does not mean we have root, for all of you that think they did realize the boot loader is locked, system is mounted as read only with a fuse mount, this means that it is mounted twice one time as read only and a second time on the fuse to make sure it stays read only, with out jcase exploit simply pushing su to data/local/tmp will not give us root, we need a real exploit found in the kernel or 4.4.2 android version like the ones posted earlier in the forum the mock location exploit I believe, or a ftm or download mode exploit. I see they are trying in download mode to move files and in older phones this worked, but it seems they have blocked this or we would have root already you can keep trying, but with out a real exploit I don't see this happening
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
I agree somewhat unless full open ource privileges have been verified as allocated and tested not working.

I have two database development degrees and work for Dell, but thats not saying much.

Moving forward, I would agree that the sophistication of a low level privilege exploit is not a bad idea.

I have a couple system I will be deploying the open source licenses on. Give me a minute to rest the mind and come back fresh.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
yea we cant ask ppl get butt hurt
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
I was able to install super user from /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk from Adb terminal

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Instead of focusing your energies on asking questions we've already answered, try reading. It's a new thing ya know! :)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xIP-:
So then how close exactly are we then?

also, thank you for your effort. I know its not entirely finished yet but you've managed to get us from nowhere to somewhere! i myself and lots of others appriciate it!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Shlickwilly:
Please please please...just read his posts he has explained over and over what he is doing. Don't be lazy. Read and google if you don't understand. Stop expecting hard working people do every for you.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
Superuser installed, uid 10138.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Can you please please please stop being so rude
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
Stop asking where they are and read.

It's best if you do not understand it to not post so that they can actually discuss it and hammer out the details.

Impatience will make them leave.

Don't any of you DARE repeat what happened before and run off another set of devs and intelligent parties.

Let them work.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Dennis21220:
Well said!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] valve timing:
In sketchyscarz we trust let's just all be patient and wait unless we have something to contribute guys/gals included parties
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Ok sorry but all i want to know is what did they accomplish so far. Thats all i what to know ive read eveything in this forum but i cant comprehend Reading that well . Reading was my worst subject in high school. Ive graduated high school.im sorry im bugging you guys so much. I just want to get in the action too?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] voidcomp:
You've been warned about your impatience before. No excuse. Just wait and stop asking, you'll certainly comprehend the sentence 'YES, WE HAVE ROOT! when/if that happens.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Ok thanks for your help sir NOT! "so ****ing rude" and im not making up excuses
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] sketchscarz:
It's quite alright inquiring minds are select. However they need to be asking the right questions and researching before they do.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
If you can't understand, just wait for them to finish and write the apk. You won't be able to comprehend the instructions anyway.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] brandonlee96:
Your funny lol (NOT)!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
IKR!