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[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] tokenpoke:
Wanam is Samsung galaxy devices only
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] master_odyssues:
I try all three methods for temp root but always failed -tryed about 20 times and no luck.:crying:
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] maabx:
OK...I used the DisableService app as follows to block the OTA updates. Apparently the updates are happening via the Google Services Framework. Credit to Abukee at androidforums...

1.Root required

2.Open Play Store & install DisableService

3.Open DisableService then click on System

4.Scroll down to Google Play services and click on it

5.Scroll down to SystemUpdateService & uncheck the box

6.Exit DisableService & RESTART DEVICE & ENJOY

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OK I found the xposed framework and is is now installed.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] a1cwright:
Tears, of JOY.. well up in my eyes... this comprehensive guide and collective information worked for me.

The Benchmark App is probably the additional missing culprit in starting, but albeit, the moment it worked.. i just took my time and read each step and pretty much Copy , Paste and "enter" from there.

So, who can i buy a cup of coffee!!!!!

Seriously, I Would like to at least Donate a dollar or two to Something .. even if its a charity, in the love the moment!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Lol go buy urself a beer because this method is a bit nerve wracking for many users, celebrate and congrats :)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Try using a benchmark app to bog system memory
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
bootloop help

ok so here my problem. i just tried rooting my phone with this guide yesterday. im not new to rooting but am not advanced either. ive searched multiple forums since yesterday with no exact answer on how to fix or IF its fixable. i got to step the delete kinguser step it would not allow me to delete the app. so i unplugged my phone and did a factory reset now im in a bootloop. is this fixable if not than i am not mad just tired of searchng.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] maabx:
I don't know if this will help you, but check out the following post...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60744376&postcount=2426
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
that was the first thing i tried. you need root, which i do not have.. thank you anyway.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
best bet is to just install TWRP recovery and flash my stock, rooted rom, cuts out a lot of the work.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Even through adb?? If you managed to set the back door it should persist as /system shouldn't be touched
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Can you tell me how to instal twrp then lol.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Install the twrp.apk from android forums
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
I cant imstuck ina bootloop remember
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
If you have ftm you see if you have root privileges in shell, if so

Exit shell push recovery.img this should be twrp recover.img to data/local/tmp/recovery.img

Then enter adb shell again

Grant su

Then use dd com!and to over right your current recovery

With

dd if=/data/local/tmp/recovery.img of=_/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

Then type reboot recovery in shell, you should now be in twrp recovery flash butternoob or what ever ROM and be happy, if you can try to get into recovery by holding power plus volume up to boot into recovery.

Sent from my Z970

root@draconis:/ # id

uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0

simple root guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3110178
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
I dont have root
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Then as of now your cooked...none of the commands we can give will work without root access...

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The Command your looking to run to break the boot loop is

rm -r /cache/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Will this work without root.

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chreehasensimac:~ chree_hansen$ adb shell

shell@draconis:/ $ rm -r /cache/

rm failed for /cache/, Permission denied

255|shell@draconis:/ $
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
No as I said without root your nuked
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
thats what i thought. so will there ever be a way to fix this phone if not it goes with the other and off to metro i go...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Based on what I've seen zte HAS plenty if tools for issues of this sort with other phones....I'm assuming something could be developed or made to work with our model...the big issue is you need a factory firmware to make any of them work
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Ok so your saying you dont know if it will be fixable in the near future. I will just buy another phone if it cant be fixed within the week.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
That's probably your best bet.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Thanks bro
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
on step eleven my output is

Last login: Thu May 21 20:23:08 on ttys000

chreehasensimac:~ chree_hansen$ adb shell

shell@draconis:/ $ su

root@draconis:/ # getprop ro.build.fingerprint

zte/P892T57_MPCS/draconis:4.4.4/KTU84P/20150414.115848.21363:user/release-keys

root@draconis:/ # setprop persist.sys.k P892T57

root@draconis:/ # getprop persist.sys.k

P892T57

root@draconis:/ # cd /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/

ry of=/sdcard/recovery.img <

32768+0 records in

32768+0 records out

16777216 bytes transferred in 3.685 secs (4552840 bytes/sec)

root@draconis:/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name # dd if=boot of=recovery

32768+0 records in

32768+0 records out

16777216 bytes transferred in 2.057 secs (8156157 bytes/sec)

root@draconis:/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name # reboot recovery

chreehasensimac:~ chree_hansen$ adb shell

shell@draconis:/ $ id

uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1004(input),1007(log),1009(mount),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats) context=u:r:shell:s0

what did i do wrong? Also I don't have root.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
I'm seeing where u r typing, but I confused at your error... This looks jumbled together and I can read it fine but can't make sense of it to help you
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
On step 11 of the perma-root process my output is.

uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1004(input),1007(log),1009(mount),1011(adb) ,1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin) ,3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats) context=u:r:shell:s0

NOT

uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:shell:s0
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
zte/P892T57_MPCS/draconis:4.4.4/KTU84P/20150414.115848.21363:user/release-keys

root@draconis:/ # setprop persist.sys.k P892T57

root@draconis:/ # getprop persist.sys.k

P892T57

Your problem is there.... Your setprop is supposed to be

P892T57_MPCS
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Ok so do I just start over since I I don't root.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
Yep

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It'd be easier for you to just download the TWRP APK [MENTION=2250339]HRoark[/MENTION] made for the zmax get temp root and install the app then grab the butternoobv2 Rom ave follow the instructions to flash..
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Ok so this is what I should do. And thanks so much for you and everyone else that's helped with this device.

1.get temp root using Kingsport

2.install TWRP apk

3.flash butternoob Rom

I'm not new to rooting just haven't used adb much.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Spot on. Thx [MENTION=6545437]xtremeasure[/MENTION], didn't even think to tell him to do that, much easier.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] umesh.nishad93:
Thank you for post to disable google services.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
No problem... It's easy to help when the brick pms have died down lol
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Did we find a way to fix bricks yet. Just to clarify.

1. I got to step 9 of perma-root process. It said to delete Kinguser. I could not delete, force stop, or disable it. I decided to unplug my phone from adb and do a factory reset from setting.

2. I'm now stuck in a bootloop with access to FTM and adb. I do not have root anymore.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
No sir I'll make a post when we have something
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
Thank you. You guys are awesome.

And so I may learn a little more.

The only way yo fix a hard brick(which is what i have correct). Is to have access to the bootloader?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Someone said they had a vibrate when booting and stuck on the boot img, they said they hit volume up or down like three times and it kept vibrating and finally went into android is, idk if you can't get into ftm with volume down + power and use shell or twrp recovery your probably f*Ed, if you even get normal recovery you might be able to DL an ota and try to flash it that's new territory though this is another reason get twrp don't **** around until you have a backup on it

Sent from my Z970

root@draconis:/ # id

uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0

simple root guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3110178
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] xtremeasure:
I wouldn't flash an ota even after a factory restore.... [MENTION=2233713]fire3element[/MENTION] tried that when he couldn't get root after a factory restore and it took out his boot.img.. He hit dfu mode with no shell access and was stuck with a stock recovery

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Best advice to give to those that have bricked is either warranty the phone or sit and wait

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No a hard brick is hardware related you are soft bricked...as far as the bootloader unlock goes its going to depend on how the unlock works.... I'm going to grab an external SD tonight and see if I can't pull the files needed to get a flash program working if I do it'll be the answer if I don't we are going to need one that's model specific
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
I was just saying that if they get into a normal recovery some how they could try it because they have nothing to lose at this point

Sent from my Z970

root@draconis:/ # id

uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0

simple root guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3110178
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
Here's my guide on how to fix a brick in case something goes wrong...

http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-fix-a-softbrick.919712/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] WindsReq:
loading ram

I can't seem to get past the part where I have to run a bunch of apps. Anyone have ideas?
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
You mean when trying to get temp root with kingroot?

If so just download 7 different launchers from the play store and run them all at the same time. Make sure you on the system launcher(will just say "launcher" when you hit the home button) and run kingroot do not leave kingroot will it is trying to root.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] lacidious:
Tried everything. Including the antutu option. Nothing working. The one the mine isn't doing is kingroot is not rebooting my system. It just goes all the way through and fails ...no reboot. Don't know if that has anything to do with it. So I just manually reboot ...but no love.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] DroidisLINUX:
Keep trying unless you have another apk that does it

Sent from my Z970

root@draconis:/ # id

uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0

simple root guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3110178
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] volcomleader:
If your talking about temp root. Which in sure you are. The phone doesn't have to reboot to get temp root. Try this even if you already have.

1. Uninstall kingroot

2. turn off phone, then turn back on. (Do not reboot)

3. download and install kingroot 4.1 (the English version)

4. download several launchers from the plays store.

5. run all launchers at same time. (Just keep pressing home and switch from launcher to launcher)

6. Switch to system launcher.

7. Run kingroot do not close the app or let the screen timeout.(make sure its set to never in display settings)

8.it should go something like this after you press root.

0%-16% in 3 seconds

16%-70% 5 minutes( % can slightly vary on this part)

70%-100% 3 seconds.

9. Download rootchecker to check root

Your Phone may or may not reboot.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] web3221:
thank-you and tmobile business LOGIC,do not get it

:confused:I appreciate all you folks all you are doing to achieve unlocking boot loader for permanent root to the z970, well, PLEASEEEE, keep up the good work, I pray for this every day, and am willing to pay for the permanent root. as I do not even come close to understanding the codes you are sharing, sorry I am a bit ignorant in these areas, I LOOK forward to a solution, thanks for your diligent work to solve all our needs for this great phone.

FYI: read yesterday tmo pulled the phone from the shelves, because of a manufacturing infringement, with another company, I know no details, and yet, I have a direct contact with tmo corporate, and maybe he can enlighten me on this problem, also will discuss with him, the boot loader unlock problem, zmax told me it could be done, however, tmobile was the problem and would allow it. since I have been with tmobile for 15 years, I am looking for a more caring provider, I love them and hate them, there customer service used to be the best on the planet, but not any more......SUCH A SHAMEFUL ATTITUDE FROM US THAT MADE THEM WHERE THEY ARE TODAY, customer service is not about Tmobile, it is about THERE CUSTOMERS. why do you think all there competitors are attacking them for business, please grow up tmobile, keep the prices low, and caress your customers, instead of trying to running over them, trust me the business will come, so get over yourselves, and take over the wireless market

take care

web and bm2

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not sure this makes sense, I am old and not as bright as I was in my youth, I did try though :p

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well I edited the post above cause it made no sense, bear with me please, I am not good at posting on forums, sorry, and take care
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] LochRaven:
Thank you so much! I recently rooted my device following your instructions and everything went well until I tried installed the Xposed framework using the recovery method. :o

I'm having a bit of a hard time following the instructions, however; where can I find the TWRP recovery image?

Nevermind, I see that you linked to it in one of your posts. Thanks, again! I didn't need it though. I went into FTM mode, then held the power button and my phone rebooted normally. Before it kept rebooting.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mcandre:
Zmax on T-mobile 4.4.2.

Succeeded once, but couldn't install TWRP.

Then always failed to obtain TempRoot with latest Kingroot.

Says that no root strategies available.

As you understand, can't install TWRP.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] qwikphix:
got root

thanks for writing this up.

I used this method, but instead of running a crazy amount of apps, i just ran one other besides kingroot, antutu benchmark....it stressed the cpu enough for the exploit to take.

i had to do it about 7 times, but it worked.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Fortis4Eva:
Hi I'm new to most of this but am technically competent :) I have root on my ZTE ZMAX I have ZTE ZMAX TWRP NEW VERSION 2.8.6.0 installed but I can't get SUPERSU to work I have KINGUSER instead. What can I do to get SUPERSU to work and also can I flash roms with it as is? Oh and I flashed SUPERSU
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] shadow775:
Can't write to Sd card

I need some help, I rooted my ZTE Z max but I can't transfer apps/games to the card the move to Sd card option is not there? I used the SD fix but it failed unable to change xml file please help
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] countryboy092782:
Rooted Without Issue

Achieved temp. root through Kingroot long enough to install TWRP. After rebooting root was lost. Flashed Chainfire's 2.49 update and had perma-root. Downloaded the restore and switcher .zip files from (I apologize for forgetting the dev. who made those .zip files) androidforums.com and have had zero problems modding my system.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Lol I made em(I'm no dev though)?

I'm glad it all is going well for you.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] countryboy092782:
Yeah, SLIGHTLY different from the norm of things I've played around with but, nevertheless everything was going great... That is until I managed to delete the os off the phone... right along with the nandroid I had on there as well. Anyone know where to get the stock ROM from? lol!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
How did you delete the os? If you have the boot.img and twrp switched out for system rw, twrp will give you a "no os installed" warning. This is a false alarm. Unless you actually remember deleting the os. Try booting your phone both normally and with the power & volume up combo and see if you can get into android.

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If you really do need a stock rom I got you though. http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/921272/
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] countryboy092782:
Alright the truth is, it is my ex-girlfriend's phone. While trying to teach this woman the slightly different operations to modding her system, she managed to place an "X" in the box next to System when wiping Dalvik, Cache, etc... even though I clearly instructed her not to do so. Thank you for the download. I guess the old saying still goes... "You can't fix stupid", can ya?! lol!
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Stupid is forever lol
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] lonely_driver:
thanks for the info:)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] countryboy092782:
Master chief, I seriously appreciate all the help but, I was wondering if you may possibly be able to help me figure out why I'm having such terrible freeze and lag issues on the PAC ROM 5.1? Also i seems as if I keep running into a flash limit on the switcher.zip's in whatever ROM I've decided to flash at the moment. Like, when I've already flashed the switcher.zip 4, 5, or more times, it gets to where it just won't flash and switch any longer. And yes, I make sure I'm flashing the proper one with the right ROM. Have others tried and had the same results? If so and it was fixed... Please do tell! Always been a huge fan of PAC on my personal phones throughout the past years and I understand this one is unofficial, just didn't know if you've heard of anything similar or not? I really don't see going any other direction as far as ROM's go so, even just a finger pointing me in a questionably right direction would be helpful.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
Instructions in the OP should probably be updated since we have that apk that will flash TWRP... it's as easy as "use Kingroot to get temp root, install & run the TWRP install apk, delete all Kingroot apps, boot into TWRP, flash SuperSU, reboot" now. No adb commands, no PC needed.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
Trying to load up the ram never made a difference for me either.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] belladonna27:
Edited : rooted !!!

Thanks for this
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] mingolianbeef:
I'll make sure I do that, thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] vanessaem:
Hello folks,

I did some light cleaning by removing the nasty little disagreement by some individuals that was basically derailing the thread. No one has time for that. Please be a bit more respectful to one another and please no trolling of this thread or recommending alternative devices. That's not what this thread is about and it's off topic.

Regards...
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Masterchief87:
The adb/terminal commands definitely aren't needed anymore but I think that they still do serve a purpose. I used the twrp method myself but the commands shown in this guide can also be used for other things. Reading this guide and being able to use it as a reference has helped to expand my knowledge of adb & terminal commands.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick300:
Like said before be careful when using commands lines to root your device. There's just too many lines to follow with this method, plus one of the commands lines put the original recovery file somewhere else, so you are screwed if you want to reset to factory settings. Cheers! :)
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Blazillion:
Is it really this simple?

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And plus where do i get the twrp app? Is it on the playstore
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Telyx:
It is with the T-Mobile ZMAX and most MetroPCS ZMAXes (some reports indicate newer ones have an OS update that seems to resist Kingroot). There is a link for the TWRP installer apk in the second post in this thread.
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] joses444:
This method could work with ZTE Z830?It has the same specifications, except the ram 1gb
[ZTE ZMAX Guides, News, & Discussion] Drivensoul88:
EASIEST WAY TO ROOT the ZTE-ZMAX

[How to Root the ZTE Z MAX!!!] And [how to get System R/W!!!!!!] [ZTEZMAX ROM's and how to install them][Update! xposed on lollipop!!!]

•First download kingroot.apk here http://www.kingroot.net/

•then download the super su app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu

•then download http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-zmax-twrp-new-version-2-8-6-0.918537/ (after you get root hit install recovery)

•then fill the back ground up with apps and stuff,

•then run king root then you should see Super SU crash as soon as that happens go to TWPR and hit "install recovery" then hit "reboot recovery" and you will be given the option to install super SU go head and install it...﻿

•bam your rooted!!!﻿

•to fox the Super SU update flash this via TWPR http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053﻿

•(How to get system R/W) READ this;) if you do not you will fuk up your phone http://androidforums.com/threads/all-roms-flashable-zips-for-system-r-w-updated-6-28-15.919330/

﻿ROMS:

[CM 12.1!!!!]

http://androidforums.com/threads/cm12-1-unofficial-rc5.919662/

﻿[butternoob its a stock de-bloated ROM]

http://androidforums.com/threads/status-update-6-6-15-see-op-butternoob-stock-4-4-4-v2.919084/

[Carbon/PACman] (scroll down)

http://androidforums.com/threads/pac-rom-pa-carbon-interest.924238/

[Candy 5]

http://androidforums.com/threads/candy5-for-zte-zmax.926281/﻿

[Bliss pop]

http://androidforums.com/threads/blisspop-5-1-1-for-zte-zmax.927996/

•HOW To install ROMS>>>>>>> http://highonandroid.com/android-ro...om-rom-using-twrp-recovery-failproof-method/﻿

[How to get xposed on lollipop]Yes if you use the CM 12.1 RC5+ and this zip right here http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3388327&d=1435865354 and then this apk right here http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440﻿