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[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] seities:
I read somewhere about this, but since forgotten about the link (it's a google search). I think what made a difference for Kingsroot to work was turning off "wifi optimization" under "advanced" (press menu to get to it) in WiFi settings. I tried several times without luck, but after I switch off the wifi optimization, it worked immediately, and subsequently as well. I never loaded up the RAM or anything, and the unit was just factory reset. I am not sure why it works, but I'm surprised that not that many posts seem to talk about it.

also in the guide, it talks about how after kingsroot, it must be removed before booting into twrp. the problem is that if it is removed, the temp root was gone and you can't boot into twrp without root permission. not sure if there's a workaround or how essential it is to remove kingroot, but i didn't remove kingroot and booted into twrp and flashed the supersu zip file. worked.

On a different note: I've rooted and cleaned up the system folder with the two very nice boot/recovery swap zip files (very thankful for these. worked very well and much easier than commandline).

After loading up with facebook messenger among other apps, it appears that both video and audio recording within fb messenger doesn't work. The permission of the microphone or something rather had popped up. I can't use voice input either, where I remember that I could before I did the zip swap. Google Search says can't get microphone permissions. Reset the phone and still the same. Does anyone else have this problem?

update: turns out it's the fb messenger messing up the microphone and holding it up. removing messenger and reboot seems to do it. I reinstalled factory firmware, re-rooted (again, wifi optimization off and success on the first try; leaving kingroot installed or twrp won't even boot into recovery without permission, installed supersu just fine and remove kingroot after booting into system). That's a big circle just for one app's problem. Wondering if other people are also having problems with fb messenger's audio recording/voice messaging feature? Thanks.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Telyx:
TWRP doesn't need root permission. If it's installed, it will boot. I uninstalled Kingroot and its associated apps before booting to TWRP to flash SuperSU and TWRP booted with no problem.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] DroidisLINUX:
Yea you need to just get tmp root, for su permissions and install twrp recovery made for our device hroak13 made it, you can find it on Androidforums and then once twrp recovery apk is installed use it to install twrp recovery then, you can uninstall kingroot, so you don't need it once you have installed twrp recovery then you can reboot into recovery and you can install your SuperSU.zip and reboot
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Chasoreins:
KingRoot

Why is it bloody impossible to achieve a temporary root with KingRoot?

Ive tried more god dam times than I can count!

How did you manage to get it?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Well the game has changed since this thread was made and it hasnt been updated in a while. There are two possible reasons why kingroot is not working for you. It could be because maybe you are using the outdated version of kingroot that is in the first post or it could be because your zmax has been updated to prevent root. Check your build number in system settings - about phone. If your phone is the T-Mobile/Univision/Walmart Family Mobile version(I've been told all three have the exact same firmware) only the firmware versions with a build number that ends with B22 or lower can be successfully rooted. If your build number ends with b33 and you manage to get temp root and install twrp it could brick your phone because the b33 update adds a security check to the bootloader that does not allow the phone to boot if the software has been modified. If your phone is the MetroPCS variant any firmware version with a build number ending with b10 b12 or b13 can't be rooted with kingroot and likely has the same security check in case you should somehow manage to get root. As far as the MetroPCS version goes, only firmware versions with a build number of b06 or lower can be rooted. Personally the only two firmware versions I am 100% certain can be rooted are b06 and b22. If your phone has one of those two build numbers(b06 or b22) then you probably just need to use the newest version of kingroot. If your build number ends with b10, b12, b13, or b33 then you are out of luck I am afraid.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] bamx2:
Will this root method work with the ATT Gophone ZTE Zmax 2 ( ZTE X958 has Lollipop) . I want to remove the bloatware ? - Thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
It most likely will not work. You'll need to wait and see if the zmax 2 ever even gets root & twrp.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] cxoakes:
Unroot

I rooted my phone using Masterchief's guide. Worked perfectly, even got kingroot on first try! I just received the software update for band 12. My question is can I install the update safely without bricking it. I know I will lose root, probably forever, but band 12 functionality is more important to me at the moment.

Do I flash the stock recovery then install? Do I unroot through supersu, then flash stock, then install.?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Vivjen:
Does CWM exist for Zmax? I have got "Unable mount /system" error. Now I need to format /System partition, but TWRP have no such function at all(
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] psyfer5:
Try advanced wipe.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Vivjen:
I have got the problem this way. Nothing to clean more now. After rebooting phone ZTE ZMAX powered by Android logo and dark screen then (green-red-green-red LED is flashing now). Sometimes I see endless BlissPop bootanimation as well
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Under advanced wipe you just need to wipe system. In case you were wondering, wiping system in twrp is the exact same as the format system option in cwm. It completely erases the partition and lays out a new ext4 file system just like cwm does.

Now you say you can't mount system in twrp, that sounds like you have flashed a switcher so that you could have system rw. You need to flash the restore zip then reboot recovery before trying to do anything else with twrp.

It also wouldn't hurt to install a ROM that isn't blisspop.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] cgigate:
kingroot 4.5.2 not working with B33 version
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] DroidisLINUX:
I was wondering if anyone had tried it did take me about 4 hours to get b22 rooted but if your already rooted with custom recovery I don't think you can update, I think it requires stock recovery to update so I wouldn't know cause I am not going to update mine
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Drazun:
Guys i know its a bit off topic but i could really use some help. i have never rooted my phone and i got an update notification. i updated and now the phone wont go past the ZTE screen. Tried to clear cache and wipe data and nothing helped. Anyone have this problem yet?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] veerock1990:
ZTE ZMAX for cricket warning

I can appreciate root...being a developer myself and understanding that without unlocking the boot loader root can be such a pain...here's the problem with kingroot. I attempted the root method listed by the XDA devs...I've followed these guys through all my phones\rooting needs...after using the method above...with the latest kingroot. Twrp recovery and the cmd on my PC..I BRICKED two phones immediately.. In fact immediately after king root went to reboot my phone it was bricked...now the reason behind the bricking of my device might be BC of simple incompatibility.. Or something else...now I WAS able to root my zmax in my own way...I'm fresh out of school..and I believe I can conform root to a one click method..but I lack certain things to tie it together SAFELY..BC a bricked phone is useless..I expect to have a root method by mid-November..I give my props to the devs on XDA..and hopefully I can help users find

What they're looking for soon enough..happy rooting!! Be careful

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Hold down power+vol

At the bios screen click vol down till u get to the last option..select it..let it scan..reboot..should fix ur problem..if not...its bricked
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] bfldworker:
Is it at all possible to flash TWRP via ADB like a lot of different phones if the boot loader is unlocked without root?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Drazun:
anyone have b33 stock firmware i can flash to my phone?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Not with the zmax.

No.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] bfldworker:
ROOT ACHIEVED FOR B13!

Here is a Video I just made of my ZTE ZMAX running 4.4.4 Build B13 being rooted by the latest Kingroot. Sorry about the Audio the phone I used to record this is a crappy LG L70. And I am talking a lot.

https://youtu.be/zv_Fix5bcz4
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Thanks for making the video so that we can all see it for ourselves because it almost sounds too good to be true. Thanks for the shoutout also. I'm glad you were finally able to root your zmax.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] bfldworker:
No problem. I didn't believe it when it happened, I ran it twice to make sure I wasn't seeing things.

And thank you to whomever found the exoit.

And again thank you MC
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] DroidisLINUX:
Yea I'm one of those guys that has T-Mobile, and am stubborn so I kept T-Mobile even though it was 4.4.2 now I can root it on 4.4.4 and get band 12 for tmobiles version of Android. Thanks guys

Been happy with my zmax since I rooted with jcase method, broke one zmax, got a replacement, rooted it again, used hroark13 kernel editor to symlink a few folders, so that I could have sdcard be my internal and swapped for the emmc so I never have to worry about low memory, added the overclocking from one of the posts so I have been very happy with all the zte zmax forums, wish xda wasn't such a *****
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] bfldworker:
Just to put it out there, we have full root for the Z970 (ZMAX), We are able to install a custom romvwith everything working. So in a work we got this phone on lockdown.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] cgigate:
I do have B33 update file

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finally I rooted the latest version B33 and installed TWRP
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] sycoguy:
When i try to install the zte zmax twrp recovery 2.8.6.0 i am getting a failure... It says simply:

Failure

error running exec(). Command: [su, -c, . /data/data/ com.eclipse.android.razr.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh] Working directory:null Environment: null... I am temp rooted with kingroot... any help?

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Never mind that... Restarted and tried it a few more times and success... B13 now rootable...
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Don't forget if you want to install a custom ROM you need the b06 modem
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Äptiva:
So I just bought this phone today and I'm already seeing a lot of issues with root. Mine came with 5.1 out of the box which most people are saying kingroot does not work while a few are saying it does. I'm no rookie with rooting, but I will say even kingroot 4.6.2 doesn't have any effect. I can't get temp root to install twrp to permaroot. Would something like ADB being enabled help?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Then you don't have the zmax(z970). If your phone came with lollipop 5.1 then you have the zmax2 which is a completely different device.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Äptiva:
Sorry I should have read closer. I actually have the Z987 Grand X Max+
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] spamnrice:
Hi can you explain to me how you did this. Ive tried many unsuccessful ways to make my sd card the internal and my brain is fried. thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] guillermopi:
Hello, to root ZTE Z970 ZMAX need to download kingroot then you follow the steps and have root, download and then install TWRP recovery download 2.46zip SuperSU restart in recovery mode and then look for the zip you downloaded and install and reboot're ready root.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Telyx:
After you run the TWRP install apk (successfully), BEFORE you reboot into recovery, go to your Settings/Apps screen and uninstall KingRoot and any of its related files, THEN reboot into TWRP to flash the SuperSU update zip.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] iamconscious8:
I can't find my device on TRWP ZTE ZMAX.

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I have kingroot, but it only temporarily root zte zmax
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Telyx:
First post here:

http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-zmax-twrp-new-version-2-8-6-0.918537/
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Read the first post
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] ednello:
Hello everbody! Thanks for you help.

I read firts post buut too late..

I make root to my zmax but with another guide, and i dont delete kingroot and no one of apps that you say. So , i have root(root checker says so) but i cant delete system apps, i cant copy files in sd card, i cant move apps to sdcard .... I cant do anything ! So please help me, i have unroot or o just do this guide ? ?? Or i cant do anything now for ever for got root?.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] helterkelter:
OK my daughter has a zte zmax 2 z958 AT&T and I've tried every one click root method available including every version of kingroot and NOTHING WORKS! This has been driving me crazy because I'm not a noob to all this, but trying to root this phone is like trying to get into Fort Knox! Is there any other way to do this?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] lingrapher:
how did you get it to work? I am having the same error message.

Thanks
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] sycoguy:
I don't remember but it was something simple... I bricked my phone a while back so I can't play with it and tell you now... lol...
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] NoPieForU:
Is there any way to root a T-Mobile / Android 4.4.4 b33 (I'm guessing that's still the latest OTA update) ZTE ZMAX Z970, yet? I'm currently on a rooted Android 4.4.2 b22, but one of my biggest issues with it is that every time I try to create a VPN connection, I get a TUN failed! I've read that this was an issue and/or broken in 4.4.2. This is a definate problem for me. Any advice?
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Blu8:
You can root any Zmax with kingroot
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] NoPieForU:
So I update flashed Masterchief87's T-MOBILE-Z970V1.0.0B33-STOCK.zip rom and left the TWRP 2.8.6.0 recovery, but now when the damn thing boots, I get a "This phone is locked due to an unauthorized flash.. yadda yadda. I don't want to flash the stock recovery and take a chance on that message still coming up and really be stuck there. As it stands now, I can get back into TWRP, but nothing else!

Some help would be great!

I've tried to flash a backup back (that I had whilst on b22, I don't have the b22 stock rom though), and also BN_Stock_444_v2 (Butternoob), but I still get that damned screen! Argh!

Amazingly, I finally got it sorted out after many attempts and a few adb sideloads. Thanks.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Masterchief87:
Maybe you could give more details since you are only the second person I have seen report having this problem and the b33 rom has been used hundreds of times by zmax users all over.
[ZTE ZMAX Questions & Answers] Jonathan. malphurs:
question

Would like to know if any of u are having trouble keeping the max enhancement update? Seems like ever 4 or 5 days I have to reinstall update and flash su zip again. Can anyone please help?
[HTC Typhoon] wizardragon:
I just put a version of this on my Wizard and its a breath of fresh air.

A friend with a Typhoon has asked if there is a version of WM6 for it too.

Any ideas?
[HTC Typhoon] wizardragon:
Still waiting
[HTC Typhoon] FLORINOX:
http://www.geocities.com/gggbitonti
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michaeldmanning:
Running a stock Nexus 6 w 5.1 lmy47d on T-Mobile in case it matters. At some point over the last couple weeks it seems that Photos has been updated (or at least the gallery view part of it) so that photos I've edited replace the original photo instead of showing up as a new image. That's in Photos, where selecting the edited photo gives me the option to view the original by clicking a little button.

When I'm trying to post an image on fb or text it to someone, however, I can only see the original image with no way to find the edited version. Needless to say the various folders and navigation options for locating images were already confusing, but this really messes me up. Is there a way to turn this "helpful" feature off? Why can't photos just all be there? Why are edited images no longer stored under On Device? Where is everything.......?

Arggggh.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
very simple solution.. use a different gallery app. photos i dont use, but i do use the aosp gallery app.
[General Questions and Answers] luvrboiklique:
Can anyone help me I've been trying to get the twrp recovery image for my y330 but only 0% success and I really want to flash in a new rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Here is much faster alternative to the current Odin Tar that is hanging around. Not to diss anyone but putting an important file on a server that makes you pay for high speed access is LAME. This took over 3 hours to download from that server...

This takes you back to: G920AUCU1AOCE, Wipes everything! Like a new phone

Here it is on AFH.com

Fast for every one!

G920AUCU1AOCE_CL4351102_QB4488924_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.zip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Latest Odin for this file....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
How to use!

Load Samsung Mobile Drivers

Connect Phone while in download mode (Hold Power, Home and Volume down to get there)

Unzip Odin to desktop

Unzip Odin Tar from post #1 to desktop

Open Odin

Select AP and load Odin Tar

Wait a few seconds (depending on PC Speed)

Hit Start then wait until its done.

Do NOT touch the phone while this is in process!

When completed phone will reboot to recovery, do some "stuff" then boot up fresh like out of the box new!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
More coolness to come at a later time ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
Maybe a very cool ROM from you, somehow. :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Im hoping to get my hands on an AT&T variant to build with. Someone lent me a Verizon variant for the weekend. I made a Stock rooted and a CleanROM from it.

Check out CleanROM for Verizon: [ROM][5/17/15] - CleanROM 1.0 -★| Clean! | Smooth! | Stable! | Legendary! |★-

Thats what I plan to make here!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
That's a lot of files removed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tibere86:
Can't wait :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] bobloadmire:
Noice. I assume it trips Knox?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Wrong assumption.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikekelso421:
I CANT STAND when people upload files to those stupid "pay" sites. I mean come on. We have media fire, google drive, 4shared etc. There's no need for that garbage. Thank you for this!!!

Does the Verizon variant having custom recovery/bootstrap available??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
They are trying to make money. Thats all. We all want money. But yeah, if you want to share something then dont do it that way.

I beleive the AT& variant should be able to use FlashFire as long as you got root.

FlashFire is here: http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433

IM starting to build a ROM from AT&T Odin now. corssing my fingers :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikekelso421:
I've never used mobile odin. But I like to think of myself as pretty damn tech savy. I'm sure I can figure it out. Hopefully when my AT&T S6 comes on monday, it'll be rootable. If not I'll be returning it. Lol hopefully AT&T didn't decide to patch the root exploit yet. Can't wait to see what you whip up for us. ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] bobloadmire:
Noice
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
Meaning, flashing your hella debloated rom through Odin? that would be cool. Odin will be our new recovery. lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
It is. I just handed one back to an AT&T Rep after I made two ROMS for you guys! :good:

Stay tuned!

Ahhh, That is doable actually... But FlashFire works a treat!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Here are is Stock Rooted ROM for ATT: [ROM][5/17/155][ATT] Stock Rooted G920A-UCU1AOCE [MENTION=222524]first[/MENTION]! [MENTION=2901613]FlashFire[/MENTION]!

Here is CleanROM 1.0 for ATT: [ROM][5/17/15][ATT] - CleanROM 1.0 -★| Clean! | Smooth! | Stable! | Legendary! |★-

Enjoy folks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Wasuhz:
Returning to stock

I rooted with PingPong root, I am just wanting to return to stock / unrooted so I can get the newest OTA update. Will running this allow me to do so? If not, any idea how I could do that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikekelso421:
Running the .tar file from the OP with Odin will make your device 100% stock with NO root. Then you'll be OTA safe. ☺
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Agreed!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tbird57:
can you use this root with the new update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
This is a stock Odin thread. Not a root thread. Not sure what you mean.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tbird57:
sorry I posted in the wrong one.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Ha! its Ok, I have done that many times, lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] boomerod:
Used the AP.tar...seems to have went through fine, rebooted and nothing was wiped (expected a wiped phone). Then tried the OTA and it failed. Since no wipe, root was still installed...it's been a long time since I used Odin so I must have forgot it does not wipe?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
On AT&T I believe you need to use all TAR files. I could be wrong.

I only have limited access to AT&T phone so some one with more experience with it could chime in?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tbird57:
You have to use all 4 files from the zip

AP,BL,CP,CSC

I would uncheck auto reboot in the settings too,press the volume down button and the power button at the same time to get out of download mode. all this info is found in the Q&A section of S6 forum
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] boomerod:
Thanks. I'll try that. Just FYI, the post after the Odin download says just the AP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tbird57:
Let us know if you got it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] _Dennis_:
I've done it with just AP and CSC, nothing I do touches bootloader or modem. It works great, and I figure saves a bit of time and write cycles lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] boomerod:
Yep, worked with all files used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] benbailey84:
How long did it take for you to run all 4 files through odin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] boomerod:
About 10 mins maybe
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] benbailey84:
Yeah I was using the wrong version. It wasn't showing any progress at first. Downloaded 3.10.5 and BAM!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] NizzleFish98:
Is this official?

I've flashed a "stock" ATT GS6 firmware with Odin and had nothing but issues. To start I had no data whatsoever, there was no A-Z button in the app drawer, and when the E2 ATT update came along the phone refused to install the new firmware? Does this stock firmware exhibit any of those? Just want to avoid the same mistake.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Could that firmware you flashed have been mislabeled? That sounds like the characteristics of, I think, an int'l version (no alpha sort in app drawer)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] NizzleFish98:
I only followed the directions in the post. Possibly incorrect instructions? Could you give some specific instructions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notjoken958:
Thank you Scott. I definitely needed this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] phishie:
This is correct. I tried to do just AP on an AT&T S6 and it did not return me to stock. Had to do as above and it worked. I'd recommend updating the original instructions post so others don't also do what I did (trying with just AP).