yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Well hopefully. Cross our fingers cuz this is for 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 I think...

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] StonerSteve420:
Who is going to try this. I have a metro version which is on 4.4.4 which I'm sure you already know so I can't do anything lol
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] monark88:
This is already an APK. From June of last year. ZTE is notorious for patching kernels. I'm going to try, but in the mean time, don't get so excited.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783750

Good luck

EDIT: just as a sidenote.... jcase developed that one as well ;) maybe the previous thread should have shown some humility
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
https://plus.google.com/105855773732882713268/posts/TcW53LVB1Fg is this a bug?? I think it is.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Yeah me too. Its a gift and a curse. Ugh haha I think that maybe they will try it?

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
I will try it...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Awesome!! In glad that we have someone! Haha why did we pick the phone company that is stubborn..

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
yeah why, and the weird thing is they put all this security for the thing but they do not have good up date support for the damn thing it dose not make sense to me.???
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Yeah. I think its because they want to be Satan haha... You have the T-Mobile version if the phone right

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
yes sir...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] StonerSteve420:
They do that to keep us buying. I'm so ready for the magical day this phone is given the ability to display it's full raw powa!!!!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] monark88:
Failed. The kernel has been patched even on my ZTE which is running 4.3 with their custom kernel. If it is a known exploit released pre-phone launch it won't work.

ZTE had some poor chinese fellow locked up searching and patching all these.. and he did a good great job.

[IMG="y u no"]http://s14.postimg.org/qcd3pp141/60249670.jpg[/IMG]

Several programs will stop responding though. The system will become unstable. Root Checker stops working, SuperSU won't launch. Any subsequent preinstalled app running after that will be force closed.

Close though.. That's the most action I've had out of an exploit yet.

By the way, I don't have a zMax. I have a ZTE Quartz z797c which is a phablet as well (similar-ish specs). I have a feeling if we get root for zMax, the Quartz will achieve it from the same exploit.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DarthJaylen9189:
Awesome sauce. I think I am the youngest member in the thread. I will research the rooting if previous phones by ZTE and report back. :rolleyes:

Sent from my Z970
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_yeet:
Damn them and there evil ways!!!!

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dose Towel root work for your phone? Your phone a Qualcomm snapdragon 200 and its running android jelly bean that's weird ass combinetion.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] monark88:
No... Towelroot falls flat on it's face. I'm telling you: If my phone gets rooted, the zMax gets rooted, and vice versa. My phone doesn't have the user-base the zMax does(which still isn't much, but it's more)

so yeah they've patched all known exploits.. But maybe not all vulnerabilities. :D

[MENTION=6501802]DarthJaylen9189[/MENTION] you could save time by not researching past exploits these phones are different than the past.

ZTE started doing contract work according to carrier specifications, which means lockdown for us... until that fateful day.

I'm looking into the ASEC vulnerability still, rewriting the script from that Xperia z2 root to pull up our service menu, that's where it falls short at each pause it never pulls it up.
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] would know better, but i'm sure i saw on his twitter where they've patched this exploit, even had patches 4 months BEFORE it was released.

It's an old exploit...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Make sure to try it with phone in safe mode it might help who knows anything to get root, and the bounty would be yours.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] King Ice:
Hi hopes for all the work that's going and much appreciation for everyone's positive input and contributions. Just wanted to say thanks if it hasn't been said already.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] skinlab:
I've been playing with Drozer. You all should look it up. Tons of information for the people willing to learn. It's not the cure all but, it's a start.. Search for drozer tutorials on Google.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyconumnum:
I got a sorta stupid question.....using the Windows emulator for android and loading a Linux based image....is there anyway that it could possibly give close to root access?

If it even works with the ZMAX.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
No because it's all virtual..... The machine is sandboxed outside of your actual operating os
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Huawei p8 max looks like I might upgrade might have to see if its rootable when I comes, sorry for off topic.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyconumnum:
k...i sorta thought so...but i was wondering if it was a really really really slight possibility ...too bad you can't dual boot slax or puppy to get root access...but that would also require an open bootloader also....

only reason that came to mind is because i used fedora to recover files off of a HD that windows refused to boot from or even recognize....

thanx for answering
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Vyrus69:
Well Tmobile just sent a release to all employees both Tmobile and MetroPCS that they will suspend selling the Zmax beginning today, so all active inventory must be pulled off of the shelf and sent back.

I wonder what happenned between Tmobile and ZTE, maybe tmobile asked for a bootloader unlock and they refused so because the companies didn't want to work together I'm not sure.

But I do wonder now what will happen with the in-flux almost done 4.4.4 update for the Tmobile variant, and I wonder when it will be pushed out.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] JAWheat411:
As long as we keep working on rooting and development we are good. This phone and mine, the ZTE warp sync, are to good of phones to lose interest.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
This sounds more like an issue with the phone, not the relationship. It is way too early for it to be "end of life".

Anyone hearing of malfunctions or other hardware issues?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] skinlab:
I haven't had the first issue with mine.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] stinkbud:
I occasionally get fc of Contacts when calls come in and when I use the people widget. Also there are about two or three unanticipated phone reboots a day. This happened with two different Zmax phones for me.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
Hmm. So qhat . ate they going to update and resell? Oh and thanks for all the hard work. Even if its a trip to Neverland I know you guys will get it.

Good job.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
Telling them to put the phones in the lock-up in the back means they are likely going to be sent back to the manufacturer. Updates would not be pulled from the floor that permanently.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
I've had bad screens in 2 zmax the 2nd one they wanted me to RMA the device to Texas would take up to a month to recieve a replacement, didn't even bother, just kept the one with the faulty display.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/10/featured-review-zte-zmax-t-mobile-usa.html

JCW • 37 minutes ago

I strongly suspect it has to do with the legalities between ZTE and Vringo.

Vringo holds a number of telecom patents related to most phones and equipment ZTE is selling. Vringo has taken them to court dozens of times and Vringo now has numerous injunctions in place to prevent ZTE from selling the phones in many countries. ZTE looses the patent hearings in just about every country but they refuse to give up or pay their fair share to the patent holding company.

Anywho, there is a lot of info about the cases - if you're curious, search "Vringo and ZTE". The drama in the court papers is more than enough to make a movie.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
Did that message come directly from corporate? I have a friend who is a regional manager for metro corporate. I will see if I can get some info.

Never mind, the above post answers my questions. Now, what to do about an unsupported phone? My son's is only 3 months old. Who is responsible for long term support? Warranty replacements? This could get interesting.....
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mussio:
Yeah I have a faulty screen also.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
Both mine and my son's have bright spots about 1/4 way up the screen from the bottom. Mine can only be seen at high brightness, but my son's is very evident.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Ranger1189:
Still available on the website.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
I am not sure that means anything. If you order it, they can just cancel and refund your money.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
Mine is noticeable mostly on a white screen at higher brightness, same area about a 1/4 way up from the bottom, runs the length of the display, and they want me to RMA it to Texas and go a month without a phone, I use my phone for work, like I mean I literally use my phone for work as in I can't work without, why should I be liable as an end user who paid for the device to either go out and spend more money buying another device, or go without my device for a month when its there responsibility due to there low quality manufacturing standards, I get that its a low cost device but does that mean that it should be a broken low cost device?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
I have contacts at about 3 stores here in Orlando. I will touch base with them tomorrow and see if they know the reason behind the pull.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] steventechno:
Mine just formed the same issue. It's from carrying it in your pockets, and the pressure bending the back of the LCD frame where the backlight reflects. ways to prevent this is to either just have it in a hoodie pocket (or any loose pockets) or get a holster case, and carry it like a BOSS..

On a side note, This phone can run debian without Root. I have it running on mine right now.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
Out of stock at Walmart.com

Out of stock at Walmart for the family mobile version. 4.8 of 5 on reviews .
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] steventechno:
Glad I snagged one whlie I did. =D It's a bummer because I know some who'd like this phone, but not that it's discontinued, they'd have to look elsewhere.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rust02945:
Zte Zmax z970

I just bought this yesterday from metropcs ghetto store, out the door for 120$ and thats IN California!

I found some sort of bug, trying to tether with a portable hotspot from settings causes instacrash.

however setting apn type to dun allowed me to tether from the pull down menu....

I GET FREE TETHERING ON THE METROPCS VERSION BY ADDING DUN TO THE APN TYPE!!!!

so theres that.

Root and Cyanogenmod would be dope on this device, its really snappy.

another issue i noticed was that after 2 days of being on it ran out of ram, bogging slightly down, after a restart its fine.

oh and the Mtp protocol is broken.... windows times out when transferring or reading sd card contents....

Happy hunting Devs
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
My son's was like that out of the box. I usually carry mine in my shirt pocket. I have put it in my back pocket, but I always take it out when I sit or bend down.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] klobster:
Mtp only records current state at connection; you are probably trying to read new files.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
How did you get Debian running on your phone?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Yes what you running debain from, chrooted environment should be denied because we don't have su, please post more info
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] therealduckie:
It's a noroot version on the play store - just search for "Debian Noroot"

I'd link it, but the name of the app has a swear word in it that the filter here doesn't like.

More on the ZTE pull from shelves, including a picture of the notice: http://www.tmonews.com/2015/04/t-mobile-suspends-sales-of-zte-zmax-just-7-months-after-launch/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/04/hands-on-with-the-p8-huaweis-latest-attempt-to-win-over-the-west/Huawei: Company Introduces Its P8 and P8max Smartphones The P8max is a 6.8-inch device expanding on the 5.2-inch P8. The company says the larger smartphone will yield approximately two days of battery life. The devices have not been given release dates."]Huawei: Company Introduces Its P8 and P8max Smartphones The P8max is a 6.8-inch device expanding on the 5.2-inch P8. The company says the larger smartphone will yield approximately two days of battery life. The devices have not been given release dates.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Vyrus69:
Download an app called Greenify and turn on Auto Hibernation, you'll never run into the ram issues again.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] steventechno:
Gimp Inkscape

There's a program on play store called "Gimp Inkscape" and it's been working fine for me. Just download it, run it let it install, and voila. Debian up and running. You must use Aptitude to get more programs like Libreoffice, iceweasel and what not.

Screenshot after changing settings to my liking https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...30-h467-no/Screenshot_2015-04-15-21-29-07.png

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Wow. that's definitely not good. =\
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
how do u add dun will i have to make a new apn?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
didnt work 4 me
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mynewdaze:
Why the ZMAX is being pulled for now

The reason is people are idiots. Check out the article on mobile.pcmag
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] ghet2rockuu:
i dont think thas the reason because there are plenty of phones w.o removable batteries and there sales wore not haulted do to it lol look at the damn iphone lol
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Vyrus69:
“According to sources close to ZTE, T-Mobile had to suspend sales because customers were trying to remove the non-removable batteries on the phones. Obviously, that’s dangerous. The back cover is clipped on but not glued on, and people like this guy are using “a knife and a small screwdriver” to lever it off, potentially puncturing the battery cell and hurting themselves in the process.”

The back cover isn't glued down, so simple fix, ADVISE CUSTOMERS BATTERY IS NOT REMOVABLE!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
If people hurt themselves, the the problem is self solving! They will only do it once!

Damned nanny society and litigious fruitcakes who think someone else is responsible for their stupidity.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Yeah but it opens the door for lawsuits.... We know how that works out... Not that I disagree with your statement...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Lesharoturbo:
Oh, I know.

I was just venting.

I work on high voltage DC cand AC power. We have stickers that tell people to not be stupid and open the cabinet. It can kill you! A sticker on the back should solve the issue.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] steventechno:
My phone has a sticker on the back that says Battery is not removable (I never removed it out of laziness), Sometimes though, sellers will remove it and the customers won't get the hint.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] willard18:
Idk if this helps anyone but I am able to see what is in the folders that usually give permission denied In adb???
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
OK so I have the wallieworld family mobile. I just got a message that I get 500 mb free internet starting on the 19th.

Anyone else?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
OK so tmobileers, I updated the T-Mobile widget on the pulldown menu, then clicked it. It brought me to a page that consisted primarily on me giving T-Mobile permission to collect data free of charge and data.

Is there a major system flaw we haven't found????
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
the US eagle app

Well the one thing lost in last forum was the Metro phone having an American eagle app that was "quote" identified as providing battery/ power saving . O K and unidentifiable.

Well today in paying bill the local metro gal said phone was recalled due to apps that were fine in China but not legal here. So as illogical as anything else.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Rust02945:
Hmmm.... so what do I do?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] klobster:
Iunno, unplug it and plug it back in? Find an app that streams your sd card over wifi?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
What is this nonsense?

http://www.phonearena.com/news/ZTE-...ustomers-try-to-hack-into-the-battery_id68387
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] imattmodz:
The only reason I would think someone would go into the phone like that would be to attempt jtagging it.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
That would depend on if the phone had a spot to head out of the battery compartment..... I may have to break mind down and see what i can find...

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Not to mention I only see this being a problem if a large number of the phones user base did something to it... They aren't going to yank the phone for 3 people taking of the back cover...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Yeah it had to have been back to back offenders for them to halt sales
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Even still I see it being kind of a tough **** type of situation... So maybe they're trying to keep us from getting at something... But this phone selling at the price it does it kind draws a certain type of user base if you catch my drift...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Shlickwilly:
They're still selling the Walmart family zmax and also the Univision versions . I personally don't believe for one second tmobile did this because of a battery problem more likely it has to do with sale they're releasing new phones and they want to sell the new phones I was in Walmart and they were taking down all the old phone displays and replacing them. This is definitely a sales driven decision and not hardware. The phones are still available at Walmart
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] imhumanoid:
Well, they did indeed remove the ZTE Zmax from the displays/sale rack at a MetroPCS store in Saint Petersburg Florida. I haven't been to a Walmart yet to see if they are gone there as well.

One thing I noticed, at the MetroPCS store they are still selling cases for the ZTE Zmax.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
I still think it's about the boot loader unlock that zte won't give to T-Mobile. They're firing back where it hurts and that is in sales for zte. Isn't the zmax one of the few zte branded phones sold here in the US? If it was made specific for T-Mobile, that would mean that the unlock decision should be with them. That zte wouldn't give it to them might have made them mad. That is my dream, that T-Mobile is fighting for us. Ahahahahaha
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Problem would be is I assume since zte was contracted T-Mobile would have paid upfront for the devices... But I could be wrong..
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jugjug:
But the thing is that with the contract, there should be customer support by zte for T-Mobile.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
Hey [MENTION=3953573]mingolianbeef[/MENTION], today I took off the back, the volume keys are attached to the back no harm done. But with this battery issue I can't change the screen or what? I took out a few of the screws but I'm still unsure as to how it comes apart.

BTW I also heart that there may be stuff on the device that's legal in China but not here. Honestly I think the battery thing is a cover up. They may just make it better then resell
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Now what you do with your device is your choice. Regardless, you can find a replacement online. In order to change screens, yes you have to remove the battery to do so.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Has nothing to do with sellability... And on top of that it's more money for either.. You voided warranty taking it apart part 300-400 for a new phone
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] jjrx3:
maybe people wanted to replace their screens.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhuPnfOvAvY
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
What's the difference why they discontinued it, everyone's a conspiracy theorist, I keep getting the notifications on my phone popup thinking it might be something of importance or maybe something of value, fact is its off the shelves, discontinued, over, done with. Move on.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] klobster:
Hi [MENTION=4568488]Djoec1983[/MENTION] I have nothing of importance to say, but here is a notification for your phone!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
Your awesome man! Congrats.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Exconvict:
So I've gotten this in red led mode twice. Second time tried fastboot OEM unlock and it just sat there. Gonna keep trying...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Djoec1983:
So it doesn't actually show your device as being connected via adb? Looks like a blank space in the picture.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Exconvict:
No but it shows that its seeing the phone in that specific mode.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Instead of oem_unlock try fastboot flash boot.img with no .IMG it should say choose a boot.img if you don't specify one. If it says that try fastboot flash system with no image, if that works pull your system.img should be able to with adb or fastboot remount it on a loop in Linux, and add su, and SuperSU in system xbin and use

fastboot flash system system.img

Might get root
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] thereal_antiHackmasta:
Try fastboot oem_unlock_token
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Ra.burt86:
How tricky would it be to modify the battery to make it removable?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] TecheTag:
It's not hard to remove the battery on this phone

Zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Ra.burt86:
Thanks for that. I've always personally appreciated being able to remove my battery from my phones. This is the first device I've owned where "I can't". I remember trying to remove the back plate once without immediate ease so I did not even proceed.

I'll open her up a little latter to investigate.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] TecheTag:
The back of the phone is held on by clips... The top and bottom of the back un clips easier... Once you get them un clipped put some in it to hold it open and work your way around the sides of the back

Zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] doubtingthomas:
ZTE US link to T Mobile

Kind of funny that ZTE US site "buy now" button takes you to T Mobile where the S6 and HTC One are featured with HTC's "uh Oh" customer service.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] AknUlla:
Umm what is this sec flaw guys plz help