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[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Skorpion96:
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[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] snocat_trf:
I dont know what moving apps has to do with rooting it? i can not get it to work on straight talk with data, i can use the phone and messaging but any apps will not work unless on wifi.

how do we crack this phone?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
What you're talking about has even less to do with rooting. On most Android devices today you need to root and use some tool to be able to move apps around. For this phone though ZTE modified Android to be able to move apps by itself. That's what the person I was responding to wanted the root for, and I provided a possible solution for them. For what you want, you need to unlock the phone from the carrier(most likely AT&T) which does not require root, and is a totally separate topic.

I have no other information on how to root this phone other than what I posted about possible serial connections. I have no real experience doing something like this without some sort of guide to follow or something at least started by someone else(For example I was able to fiddle with the Vita webkit exploit, but I had no deal in finding or creating that, and even then couldn't really do anything).
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] bngo16:
With Straight Talk, they use a different APN for their data. To fix this:

1. Setting>Mobile Network> Access Point Names

2. Click on the "3 vertical dots" to open up the menu and click on "New APN"

3. Click on "Name" and type in "tfdata" (without the quotes). Nothing else needs to be changed, so leave everything else blank.

4. Click on the "3 vertical dots" again and "Save" the configuration

5. Then it show up as an entry on the APNs list, so just select it to activate.

6. Wait a few minutes and test out the data to see if it works.

It's been while since I left Straight Talk, so I think this is how you fix that data configuration. If Straight Talk ever changes their APN setting and you need to reconfigure it using their new APN for data then google "unlockit nz" and click on the first link (sorry I can't post the link because I'm a new user and it won't let me)It's a website that has all the mobile configurations for a lot of different configurations for different networks. Hope this helps.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] whoz_durty:
Please someone figure this out, im still looking lol
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
I cannot believe how difficult this phone is being. I've tried several methods since I've purchased it months ago, even to the point of having to fight of some pretty nasty malware because I was desperate enough to try the shiftier root methods out there. Even that method using the SDK didn't work. Framaroot, SRS Root, King Root, Kingo Root, nothing works.

Is the Z812 unrootable? Is that even possible?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
I'd say it might be unrootable with current methods. Some mainstream phones are when they're first released, but those get broken because large profit can be made from finding the exploits. For a phone like this, the profit would probably be very little or non-existent(in terms of a bounty put out either by a company or by crowdfunding). I'd say it's likely that a root will exist in the future, I'm not sure that there's any generic root exploit that works on 5.1.1, but if there is someone should be able to port that to this phone.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] walkingonair82@gmail.com:
Zte z812 I have been trying for months no luck I would have already got a new phone but bugs the crap out of me that it won't work hopefully someone can crack it root would work once unlock bootloader but nothing works so far
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jomi1311:
root

well I made it to the bootloader by highlighting the reboot to bootloader but it shows the android with a triangle and exclamation point any ideas on what to do
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
I would love to be able to root it. I've been trying every method from this thread.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mightaswell~csc~:
I think that /system is write protected... I tried to flash the new supersu systemless beta but it failed signature verification and I'm not sure how to turn it off on this phone I'm doing all I can without access to the bootloader... I miss having root

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how did you get to download mode? Mine just boots when I select bootloader if I could get there I could throw a recovery on there to atleast flash a root
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mightaswell~csc~:
yeah but I remember back in the day I had to do it with my Samsung captivate... But I can't do a custom recovery without bootloader access
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mightaswell~csc~:
Yeah I'm done trying for now I tried porting a safestrap, tried a buffer overflow exploit that did it for the zmax and every lollipop exploit I could find all I need is access to the bootloader damn it X.x
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
It can be, but it hasn't happened (yet?) on this phone.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
I wouldn't know how to check for security patches (and finding out what actually goes into an ota update is already a Sisyphean ordeal), but I have noticed that the update added more obnoxious bloatware to my device. Bloatware that I'd be able to remove if I didn't waste money on this absolute trash of a phone!
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mightaswell~csc~:
Maybe we'll be lucky and an exploit will work with the ota gonna try it when I hey off work
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
no dice

no luck with all of the rooter apps with the ota (srs root, kingo root, king root, super root, one click root)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
If we unlock the bootloader it should be possible to boot a custom recovery image(and flash, but booting is safer) and flash a root that way.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] mavenroot89:
im getting this phone soon any luck? come on devs please figure this out ill be glad to be a tester

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even if we only get root that would be a mega plus +++ anybody able to get a apk or exploit or somthing that i can test soon or that anybody that already has the phone can try there is many user of this model as i can see

i am aware this link im posting is for a different model but ....worth a shot???

i take no credit!!!! and if i broke a rule i apologize.

androidforums(com)/threads/three-step-no-pc-required-root-recovery-rom-guide-zte-awe-only.870990

of course put .com lol just trying to help
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
I've read that over several times, and I'm still not sure what Curtis1973 is talking about. His guide on how to root that phone literally begin with "root the phone", before then adding two additional steps that I'm not entirely sure what they accomplish.

But putting my snark aside for a moment, part of his Step 1 includes sideloading something called "RomasterSU" which looks like a modified (therefore probably more unsafe) KingoRoot/King Root, which we've already established doesn't work. I mean, I probably could take a whack at it, but I've had to wipe this phone so many times due to shifty root programs that I'm just not comfortable trying it again unless it's something that we all can confirm works.

As a side note, among the list of root attempts that reliably don't work, I can confirm we can add geohot's "Towelroot" to the list
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
I tried it and it didn't work. The program updates itself to be called iRoot which is actually in English, but doesn't root the phone.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] fugeeohu:
when i typed adb reboot bootloader the phone just rebooted

when i typed adb reboot bootloader the phone just rebooted, didn't erase itself and unlock the bootloader
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
Does anyone know why SRSRoot is showtelling false success? I did achieve a failure on it (as in it said the device failed to root), and the new kingroot 4.62 beta seems to take longer to proclaim failure.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] fugeeohu:
phone just reboots to system when i try to boot to bootloader

The phone shows up in adb devices but is listed as offline I typed `adb reboot bootloader` and the phone just reboots to system, it doesn't ask me if I wanna unlock the bootloader So what does that mean? Success or failure? If I boot the phone into recovery mode with the power and vol buttons recovery comes up and lets me select bootloader but when I do the phone reboots to system
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte35120:
possible break through

I think I have found the bootloader, I will need to do more research to confirm. I believe it is the FTM mode, which is done similar to the recovery mode, except it is volume down instead.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
FTM is in a fairly normal OS environment from what I found earlier, it doesn't have a GUI but has an ADB (non-root) shell and an open Serial port(not sure what can actually be done with this).
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte35120:
idea

this might might be a good place to start https://sites.google.com/site/zteopenfirmware/download-mode
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
Good find.

Unfortunately, the ZTE z812 doesn't have a removable battery. This is why the SIM card slot is outside of the battery housing (but still underneath the back cover), unlike standard (read: not bull****) phones that tend to have it underneath the battery.

Having said that, I may take a swing at this, but I'd be lying if I said I was optimistic about this method.

EDIT: After picking through that particular guide, it appears that it's not only for a completely different phone, but a completely different operation system as well.

I've been doing some nosing around with FTM mode and the adb commands and so far all I've discovered is six different ways to reboot the phone. This is really turning into a nightmare.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte35120:
leave it to zte to make a device that does not work the way it should. what I was noticing from the ftm mode is that there is a way to make a backup and from there we might be able to make modifications to the rom dump. this is just a thought
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
That's the thing, I upgraded from the ZTE z740, which was incredibly easy to root. In fact, the only reason why I stuck with ZTE was because that z740 was the most reliable smartphone I've ever owned. I only replaced it because more and more apps are dropping support for pre-KK devices, and I figured jumping to Lollipop would make things last just a little longer. I had no idea this would turn out to be so bonkers. I'm not sure if it's ZTE's fault or Android 5.1's fault.

I'm going to see if it's possible to downgrade this device to 5.0 or 4.4. Perhaps then it would be possible to root this. If a solution doesn't come along by the time I have the funds to just get a new phone, I'm taking this down to the local range. It's a shame, because I love everything else about this phone, but they really crammed it full of bloatware, and it's getting really difficult to update apps because of it. Just to rub salt on the would, one of the bloatware apps is for Uber, which I can't even get in my state.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] whiteboo:
Here are the USB_DRIVER files from the phone. Took me a while to notice the stupid thing and I haven't found a hint of it anywhere. You can't download it off Android SDK either.

Here's the virus scan if you're worried: VirusTotal
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte35120:
the problem with downgrading is that 5.1 is the initial stock version of our phone. I don't believe that we could downgrade without rooting
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] freshice2009:
Zte Maven Z812

I tried too root my Zte Maven and its still didn't work ! using this method ! Have anyone rooted the At&t Zte Maven Z812 ???
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
dfu mode

i have verified that the DFU mode can be entered by pressing power, volume up and volume down when the device is off. the red inidicator light will come on and the screen will be blank. I noticed that windows will detect it on a com port. how to access it is the real question
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
What I found (copied from an eariler post): "The first diagnostic mode(I'll call it DFU since that's what Windows calls it) responds with the same data whenever a keystroke is sent to it at baud 115200, so it is receiving"

I'm not sure if it's of any real use or not.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] jdrbrn:
I have no clue; All I know is that it sends back the same data whenever it receives a keystroke
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Magnum_Enforcer:
Thread cleaned.

I'll just leave this right here:

Forum rule #10. Help others if you can.

If you see posts from others where you can help out, please do so. This place exists because people are helping each other, and even if you are relatively new to the matter, there's probably quite a few people with less experience than you, who could benefit from what you've learned. Don't be shy.

If you aren't going to be helpful to others, don't waste your time by posting.

Cheers

Magnum_Enforcer

FSM
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
in stock recovery theirs a option to sideload files using adb, iv tried a few files but only gotten to failed verify whole-file signature or wrong footer
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] godkillerz223:
Yeah sideload maybe no use with stock recovery
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
what about using qpst to flash recovery, when i have my phone in dfu mode its shows COM port 10 download mode
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] godkillerz223:
Cant get drivers to install properly on win10 qpst just reboots my phone, might look further into that after holidays maybe something we might be able to use
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] xx_iamxanderman_xx:
Hey I think I might be able to use the QPST however, I don't know what recovery to flash. Could anyone tell me? If I figure it out I'll post the steps.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] xx_iamxanderman_xx:
This phone does not seem to have fastboot mode. Fastboot would be needed to unlock the bootloader. I have tried every button combination I can think of and tried 'Reboot to bootloader' from recovery, yet the phone just reboots into its normal Android state, FTM, DFU mode, or recovery. I am beginning to wonder about jtagging this phone, that may be the only way to achieve root access.

Also I have been able to achieve an ADB shell with r/o access, therefor ADB is accessible.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
Unfortunately no it doesn't. It happens when you keep kingroot installed without root.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
Hey guys just got this phone for Christmas, actually I'm pretty happy with the phone other than root, luckily I am a Linux software developer. I am pretty experienced with doing this type of work, a quick review of my XDA profile should be enough proof for you guys to trust me on this so you don't think I am just blowing smoke.

The problem I have right now is I live in a new location where we just put our new home and there is no DSL or cable isps willing to give me service.

I planned to use this phone tethered or in hot spot mode for internet, but after activating my straight talk service the zte firmware seems to restrict modifying the APN settings, therefore the setting for hotspot can't be activated because it thinks I'm not an at&t customer..

So I am just letting you guys know you have someone onboard for rooting the zte maven. Just please don't rush me because I will have to borrow someone else's internet for a couple days to actually set down and exploit the current firmware, create custom recovery, and then finally IF successful root and possibly even custom Roms.. But again please be patient and don't take it as a promise but as of this moment it has a priority on my to-do list ;) thanks guys
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Number 6:
I look forward to root this phone cost me 17.99 on cyber Monday and its very impressive for a back up or a EDC I can't wait currently using H2O so no sim issues solid performance.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
If you need a tester, I'm your man.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
if I could just get past the signature verification.........
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
Have you tried to create a signed zip file for recovery mode to install the su binary to /system ?

If that's all we need this won't be too difficult.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
I have tried a few signed files, however they fail
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
OK let me get to a PC on stable internet and I will tear apart an official update.zip and remove all files, modify the recovery script, add su, repack, resign, and test.

If you want to be of great help post direct links to the firmware update.zip for the z812, if you can't that's OK I'll find it when I get to a workstation so I can set down and do some work. Thanks
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
the last update was strictly an ota update, I never found a way to download it.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
It doesn't have to be the latest just needs to be an official firmware for the device, I can do the rest.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] ins0mniac:
Thanks GOD! Welcome aboard SIR. I'm soooooo happy & excited to see your post! No rush, take your time. Just don't forget us lol :P. Happy holiday & Happy New Year :)
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
I have emailed zte to see if I can have a copy of the offical update. lets see what happenes
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
AT&T handles the updates.

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You have to unlock the bootloader before you can root the device.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
Not necessarily, you have to unlock the boot loader when changing boot variables such as an unofficial ROM or recovery, flashing root alone just requires write permission to the /system partition.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
That depends on how the bootloader is written.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] linuxsociety:
OK
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
Has anyone tried loading clockwork recovery then trying to load a rom via sdcard?

Here is a link on how to load recovery tool. It says it should work on any ZTE phone. http://click.xda-developers.com/api...w to root your ZTE Android device | ZTE Blade
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
No access to said bootloader means no unfortunately.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] ins0mniac:
Not an expert guys, but I think it is necessary to have a custom kernel for effective root in android 5.1 & above! Again, not an expert.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
That finally being said. One would need the kernal source code and be able and willing to look for a vulnerability in the code. So far we do not have either.

Sent from my P01MA
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
Im a newbie. How do I get the phone to show up on command prompt. I can get it to show up in explore but it isnt marked as a drive. Says Z812. I go to command prompt for vista and through Android Studio and cant find my phone. trying to load a custom recovery but I cant even find my phone on command prompt? I can get to sideload mode and still cant find my phone on command prompt to sideload anything? Please excuse me sounding ignorant because I am about this. If I install a sd card can I load anything from there?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
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[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
download adb tools and place a copy of cmd inside the folder, run cmd as administrator and type adb devices and your phone should show up, and to get in to sideload in this phone you have to be in recovery, make sure yo have enabled usb debugging
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] :
Zte maven root

Iv err tried every root app I can find for the zte maven anybody have any luck rooting it yet
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] frostbyte71901:
no yet. if we can get past the signature verification we could add it to the stock recovery. a custom kernel would only be needed if we were trying to flash a custom recovery with the bootloader locked.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
Thanks. I actually by accident figured out some adb commands last night. I found my phone and tried sideloading from recovery but phone said I had to have adb version 1.0.32. Android studio I got has 1.0.31. I will update tomorrow and try again. I am going to try and load the clockworkmod for the Blade. Probably a bad idea but I got to try. I did get the device monitor to see my phone online and I can upload files to the phone. Don't know what I could do with that though?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
cant install nothing with a lock boot-loader and id only try a cwm or twrp thats for the board msm8916, iv seen a few online but no way of flashing, iv tried using qpst, phone shows up download mode but haven't been able to do much with it so far. my thoughts are to wait till a ota update with the rights keys then mod the update. i remember the nook hd using bootable CWM image off the sd card, this idea is just a long shot and i dont really think it will work but just a thought
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] 10252:
The phone has a NAND lock, its hardware locked. Nothing you try will make the phone root. Unless you find a way to bypass the NAND lock you cant load and do anything.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
on at&t web site it shows a update Software Version: Z812V1.0.0B19. mine phone is running software version: Z812V1.0.0B15 but i cant get my phone to download it......what software is everyone else running
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
Mine says build z812V1.0.0B15.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
does your have working network, i haven't set mine up yet, never got around to buying a pay as you go card
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
Mine says build Z812V1.0.0B19
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
did you update it ? and if do how, the kernel in B15 is different than B19
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] loner.:
OTA update over a week ago.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
ill keep trying to get the update, do you know if it stores it on the phone or sd card be for it installs
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] DroidModSquad:
I am on Z812V1.0.0B19
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
I'm on the 0B15 so it seems the update isn't universal yet. Have either of you activated go phone SIM?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Scrythe:
Are you talking about the APN settings? What network do you have?

EDIT: I am also on Z812V1.0.0B19
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
I'm on the go phone network.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Flimfl@m:
I just updated to b19. It added more bloatware that I disabled. I checked storage and it now only uses 4.11gb instead of 4.2gb for system files. Phone also seems to run faster and my home button works now as soon as I touch it instead of touching it 3 or more times to get a reaction. I hope someone can figure out how to root this phone. It would be awesome without all the bloatware.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Jakky567:
I haven't myself. Perhaps it's just a bit delayed then for everyone else.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] yuhas92:
as soon as i install linux back on my laptop ill see if i can make a sdcard based ClockworkMod as shown here http://linux-sunxi.org/CWM_on_a_SDCard
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] DeathWarrior:
Zte 812

Having the same issue finding appellate files for rooting zte z812
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] Xorith:
So reading through, it looks like this phone had root - but no longer does due to an OTA update?

Really want to strip the bloat...
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] AngelBalderas97:
Someone could spend the file to update my phone? I do not get the update