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[Blade General] zMILWAUKEE:
Yeah Cricket has been making it real hard to root any of their phones. I also have the Stylo 2, and they had lg remove the entire bootloader and stock recovery, how the hell that was possible is beyond me. Get used to this trend in Android, it's not just Cricket, allot of flagships are doing what they can to get rid of the ability to root, cause if we root we have control not them, and the manufacturers are making way to much in terms of ad revenue to allow us to have total control. My Blade X Max will sometimes randomly download apps and games without my permission, that's how they ( manufacturers ) make the money they do, we are basically walking billboards for them. So unless enough people get together and complain about the blatent abuse of the GPL Linux has laid out, it will never change, open source my ass, try getting the real source code for this phone, won't happen. I downloaded the source for the max x 2 and dug into the files, wasn't even the full code, and had junk files from dead devices. The Android world is not what it's supposed to be, get used to it.
[Blade General] pauljulian:
Indeed...

Next time around, going to buy a pre-unlocked device (hell, even our local Walmart Super-aircraft hangar sells 'em), and just have the device ported over... if the vendor (Cricket, Metro, whomever) won't do it, they don't need my business... I'm a write-off from years back with Verizon, and, although my credit rating is much better these days, I worked for a Sprint call-center, and they sucketh verily and forsooth, and I don't know much about AT&T proper, or many other vendors...

But there are some vendors that are generally pretty hip, if a bit expensive, and I'm looking into seeing if, even if this is a vendor-branded device, there's a way, or just a straight-up trade for a device I can work with... Cricket's Android Nougat flavor is buggy as hell, and this is just kinda silly.

<sigh>

What the hell...

"Oh, Brave new world that hath such people in it.."
[Blade General] justlovejoy:
Wow are you serious? No root method? I'm going to have to sell this phone? WTF I just liked it.
[Blade General] pauljulian:
Well, apparently the bootloader's crippled, as Cricket seems to have insisted things be removed from ZTE's source code...

But, I'm wondering (though I might just be talking out my butt), if the code module could be extracted from ZMax Pro, as that's apparently its non-Cricket branded twin...

My coding chops are limited to old XBASE and a bit of Delphi/FPC, so I'm not the guy to do it, but am I in the ballpark with my idea?
[Blade General] justlovejoy:
Never really messed with the bootloader. I've always been developing from code tho. Haven't tinkled too much in about a year but need a laptop power cord before I can try anything. Bootloader isn't always a root blocker. It's more of a custom rom blocker if memory hasn't been affected by times changing
[Blade General] pauljulian:
Well, again, my chops are decades old, and tend to involve xBASE and Delphi coding, and I know very little about C/C++ and Java, and plead ignorance of what Cricket has insisted on having crippled in the source, and I lean on the expertise of devs here and elsewhere for that reason...

Just that it's one helluva device, or would be if it could be at least rooted.... I just don't know how... :laugh:
[Blade General] justlovejoy:
Facts!

That's what the kids say today, lol. It's a beauty. Had to get mine swapped out for another due to the fingerprint reader and camera being intermittent between reboots. Not much I can say wrong about this device. Waiting on the key to the mailbox for my laptop charger still. Can't promise anything yet but I'm hopeful that our resources will get us started, even if it's just a long list of what doesn't work. Lmfao
[Blade General] ozz200127:
Is there anything we can do to this phone? Any thing
[Blade General] josh2020glacier:
Yes I have z982 and would like a forums section
[Blade General] revjamescarver:
Bootloader and recovery

First off they can't remove the bootloader as android WON'T boot without it, and recovery is needed for factory resets. Cricket has never been helpful about supporting their phones, but of you do a search you can find out how to get into the recovery. (And it's the ZTE Blade ZMax, not X Max, X Max is just crickets version of the Blade ZMax)

To get into recovery you can go to this link for instructions

http://www.hardreset.info/devices/zte/zte-blade-x-max-z983/recovery-mode/
[Blade General] pauljulian:
Have always been able to get into the stock recovery, and the download mode... those are not the issues, friend....

Whatever Cricket specified be done to their stock ROM by ZTE, we're blocked from doing those things that would enable us to actually use legit apps that we paid real money for.

I don't care about any sort of custom ROM, as these days, I really don't have the time to **** with it... But I've been an Android user for years... I've no problem rooting a device, given a workable method, and at least nutshell instructions, and doing a few things, as a user... As long as there is a way to get back to Square 1, should I screw up, I'm not afraid to explore, and, again, I believe in supporting good developers... If an app does what I want it to, I buy it, as long as it doesn't break the bank... in that case, I uninstall and find something better or cheaper...

But Cricket, in their either paranoia, or control freak attitude has been progressively making their devices less and less possible to do what we bought them for, unless we happen to be Cricket employees, sworn to secrecy regarding those codes beneath and behind the *# ones that really don't do much, at least not the ones we need to use, such as the menu option for "unlock" which doesn't without other input...
[Blade General] pauljulian:
... and just to say that I know that "unlock" and "root" are two different things... was just an example.
[Blade General] revjamescarver:
I'm not sure how you would root that particular phone, but I'm sure there is a way, or will be once the phone is out there longer, being without root access is a pain in the a**
[Blade General] pauljulian:
When I originally started the thread, yep... I know the thing's not been out long... like since May (and I know crap all about the "Z" model used by other vendors... Obviously there's a drastic difference in the firmware, though...)...

Given time, I'm certain someone will work it out... There's a gentleman on another thread that seems to be working on it, and I'm going under the thing of "no news is good news" :laugh:

I've no doubt there's a way... I did a short stint at a call-center for Sprint, and there are always ways... It's a matter of having the right set of input codes, to get to the means to do the real deal...

I really dig the phone, although Cricket's flavor of Nougat isn't the most stable in the world... but, with the legal and legit apps I bought and continue to support, that's less of an issue.

It's frustrating when a company knows what a pain in the ass it is without allowing the user to administer it as really needs be... and they still refuse to permit it... I get that turning it into a paperweight can get tedious, but, given the means to get it back to factory standard in a reasonably simple way without sending it in, or buying another is just what I would see as normal... It's my own fault if I haven't backed up my data, but, if I somehow hose the firmware, just give me a means to get back to the start... It worked with their edition of the the Alcatel Idol 3... the Idol 4 (6055U)... I just gave the hell up.
[Blade General] pauljulian:
I don't mean to freak out anyone that "Holy Cr*p! Someone's doing something"

.... But I'm just wondering if anyone's doing something.... ?
[Blade General] adambomb_13:
It's not going to happen my best advice to you is get another phone. I have the z982 the z981,982,983 all of them are unrootable ZTE had a bad hack a few years back that almost shut them down root was giving full access to those phones through apps. I hate this phone and can't wait to get a new one. Never again will I buy ZTE
[Blade General] pauljulian:
Well, for damned sure I'm sick of Cricket's control freak practice...

But it seems there are too many vendors that undercut legitimate developers whose products require root access...

I don't really need a custom ROM, but I bought Apps2SD Pro, Titanium and some others because I found them to be well-written, well-designed, and they did what I needed them for... But, since I can't root this otherwise pretty cool device, I've basically wasted my $$... I'll get another device at some time, preferably from a vendor that is less paranoid about users actually using their devices to their potential, but for right now?

This is one of the most stupid situations I've found myself... A device that is capable of being a laptop replacement, but the vendor only insists on our using them as they dictate...

So, is disgust an applicable word?

... mind you, not at those among us who were suckered into buying a hip but crippled device.

(although I've the idea that those who actually work for Cricket but are sworn to secrecy by potential lawsuits and loss of employment actually have an idea as to whatever *# commands actually go deep enough to do what's needed)

But I have no issues with those such as I that found a really hip little machine, yet have found ourselves locked away from its potential...

My issues are with the control-freak assholes that set the policies for the companies we pay entirely too much to remain in necessary communication.
[Blade General] dfc0117:
Yeah, I got mine from Metro PCS and I get the same issue trying to root. I had accidentally deleted some important files like an ass and hadn't backed them up. I tried all of those B.S. recovery apps (they only recover stuff that hasn't been deleted) and the only way to get those files is if my phone is rooted. Any new ideas yet?
[Blade General] justlovejoy:
Sorry I'm not replying with answers but more questions. What important files? Like system stuff bloat, apps, notification sounds or just files like resume, tax info, borderline porn?

Ok. Used the p word so...

I've recovered whole data backups using terminal via Linux. Took a while sorting thru it all but Google may help if you tag team it with Linux terminal commands for recovering deleted files.

Best of everything getting back what you lost.
[Blade General] George_Jetson:
Well Uni Android tool supports the z982 and z983 but it costs $50

I'm wondering what happens if i use that and the firehose protocol, in edl mode to flash the MPCS rom to it instead of cricket crap.

then it could have TWRP and Root

It's the exact same hardware platform, so it should work...
[Blade General] Thisguyahstyloguy:
Alittle off topic...

Hello everyone,

I Just wanted to give my thanks to the brave few who have taken the time to try to root the ZTE blade Max X whatever pro. I have been checking in every now and again to see how everything's going and.

I'm not very red Savoy.I just want to want to use hot-spot. A large amount of the tec lingo is confusing and it all seems confusing, I know this **** is complicated but I am counting on Ya. I can't afford to Buy a rootable phone, I can't even afford hot spot.

Best of luck.
[Blade General] WickerMan365:
Z983

Can anybody hook me up with a clean copy of the firmware?
[Blade General] DaHandyman:
Z983

I have the Cricket Z983 long enough that I picked up the unlock code from Cricket. After using that, will I be able to root it? And if so, what would be the best way to do it?
[Blade General] zMILWAUKEE:
The unlock code you have is to use another carriers sim card on the phone, has nothing to do with rooting the phone. Cricket blocked out any access to the bootloader, hence no way of rooting at all and we all pretty much gave up.
[Blade General] DaHandyman:
Thank you. Since I posted this, the phone has died forever.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] yemkey:
appreciating your contribution on rooting G920AUCU6EQCF latest June 2017
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] Vicar in a Tutu:
Has anyone got RAW file output working yet? Perhaps with a custom ROM if necessary?

I don't own the device, but thinking of buying, and RAW (.dng) photos would be the last push over the edge for me to buy it.

I'm currently using a OnePlus One, with Camera FV-5 app for RAW photos.

Not impressed with the announced price of the OP5, particularly when I can get the very similar specced Mi 6 for over £100 less.
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] sMaxMania:
RAW capturing in Android requires Camera2 API. That's not available in the official Global (8.2.2.0) ROM.

Xiaomi.eu rom should have it though, or at least so they write in the second post of their 7.6.8/10 weekly release (can't post links), and it just might be possible to enable it in the global ROM too, provided you have root.
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] ahmed khairy:
Can we have a6000 notification bar on our a7000 ?

Is there any way to do that please ? :)

Cause I love the notification bar of a6000 much more ours!
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] tanish2k09:
Use vibe lite rom.

I won't give link. Search for it in roms section.
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] ahmed khairy:
Unfortunately this rom has a bug, it doesn't desplay notifications from play store or google on lockscreen, otherwise the rom is really great .. if u know a solution for that it would be great!
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] tanish2k09:
Which ROM?

Every vibe ROM has per-app notification customisation... Check attachment.
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] ahmed khairy:
I'm talking about vibe ui lite 3.5 by HDHR

Is there a best version ?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackmi22:
What do you think?

Has anyone ever been able to successfully connect with EAP (RADIUS) in an enterprise environment? Perhaps any apps that could assist in the matter? I have a I Fire Stick 2 (non-rooted).
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitant:
This should work

https://github.com/nitantsoni/Enterprise-Wi-Fi/releases/download/1.1.1/WPA2-Enterprise-AndroidTV-FireTV-debug.apk
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] jbond001:
Hi everyone,

I have I-mate PDA2K, and i was trying to upgrade to the original ROM release 1.40.176, but i got a connection error in the process, and now I'm stuck with the grey screen USB v2.06:(

The hard reset doesn't work; MaUpgradeUt_noID says: "ERROR 150: ROM UPGRADE UTILITY ERROR"; Wizard's mtty says: "USB port cannot open", other ROMs also say: "ERROR 101: CONNECTION ERROR".

Any ideas, or is it the end?

P.S.: i'm running Vista, and i won't be able to try the update on the XP system for another month
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] meccax5:
I am running megarom and have moderate usage.. Barely videos or games.. Majority texting and email. But by 3 pm everyday I am down to 20% and have to charge. I have provided screens of my GSAM stats. Can anyone help please?

https://ibb.co/hfMbq5

https://ibb.co/d1H5iQ
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] enigmaco:
Thinking its an issue with android 7.1.1, I had issues with my Nexus 6P and think 7.1.2 helped with that. I'm on my 2nd battery and had this phone for only 2 months brand new. Wish it wasn't an issue I love this phone other than the battery drain.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n_tachy:
Hi all,

I hope you guys can help me. I'm trying out the Fulmics ROM on my LG G3 (D855) and I like it, but when I call anyone, that person can not see my number, instead they see "Private number".

Firstly, I've already checked the Caller ID settings with my carrier (Optus - Australia), and there is no issue there; it is turned on by default.

Secondly, I did not have this problem using the stock ROM - my number appeared as usual on the other person's phone whenever I made a call.

Lastly, I saved my number in the Contacts section of my phone under "ME" in the hope that this would solve the problem, but it hasn't worked.

When I try to access the "Additional settings" in the "Call settings" section, it gives me an error every time, saying, "Service unavailable". When I hit OK, it shows the additional settings, but "Caller ID" is greyed out and it says "Loading settings", which it never actually does - it stays greyed out regardless of how long I leave the phone in that part of the menu.

I don't know if it's a problem with the SIM, or if I've made an error with the settings, or if it is a permissions issue. I would appreciate some help with the problem.

Thank you,

Nick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00286:
I love to have that error of yours LOL.

Try using this app to fix your SIM Meta info.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gnufabio.simeditor

Needs ROOT and Xposed.

PS: I never had this issue but I heard people use this to fix it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naagdevta:
Maybe that's a cool feature of your rom (i would love this if i had this feature) ☺️
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n_tachy:
Thanks for your help.

I tried using the app you suggested but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I installed Xposed and have root access as well; I enabled the module in Xposed and added my phone number. It all worked but didn't have any effect when I made calls - it still says "Private number" on the other end.

The same issue still persists when I try to access the "Call settings" - "Caller ID" is still greyed out and says "Loading settings".

Thanks again for the advice though. I'll keep trying to find a solution and post it here if I do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00286:
Sorry to hear that, hope you find a solution to your problem. Take a look in your settings app as well, the guy who made your ROM might have added something there.

And since you said it, I've checked my call settings and it is greyed out too (screenshot attached). Maybe my carrier doesn't want me to change it. Who knows..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n_tachy:
Thanks again. I'll keep searching the settings in case I find the problem. Strangely, the "Call waiting" option is not greyed out on my phone, just the Caller ID option.

P.S. Sorry I can't attach a screen-shot because the forum rules won't permit me to do so until I've posted at least 10 times.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rzracer2:
Hello all, I just ordered 950U and really want to enable AT&T VOLTE, WiFi calling ect. I see the thread about changing different carriers but confused if the U can be changed to an A. If there a guild to this if it can be done? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Honor 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] suhel28:
Hi

Since cloning of App by default is limited to o my few app we would require a third party app cloner. However, one of the user Mishaal Rehman on XDA has shared​ a method with which cloning of app can be done without a third party application.

Refer the tutorial here

Part 1 : https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-clone-any-application-with-emuis-app-twin-feature-no-root/

Part 2 : https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-use-emuis-app-twin-feature-on-any-launcher/

I've tried it and it works :laugh:
[Honor 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] PalakMi:
That's great, :)
[Honor 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] shashank1320:
Have tried this on 6X in the day when original tutorial was published a worked great.
[Honor 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] zona.dos:
good .

I own, honor 6x bln-l24c567b360

android 7, emui 5.0

does not bring the App Twin function of EMUI-

How do I have two whatsapp?

thanks and excuse the language use translator,

The tutorial does not work for me
[Honor 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] shashank1320:
Fid you mean tutorial doesn't add WhatsApp or intact this feature itself altogether? If this feature is not available in setting then try this

https://xdaforums.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-enable-app-twin-feature-emui-5-0-t3691166
[General Questions and Answers] BLscHaWK:
I'm using a Galaxy SII but as you know, it is pretty old for today. Now the question is:

-Is there any phone like SII which have that much big DEV Com.m for today? I want to customize every little detail to my pleasure. Is that possible like old days?:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Flippy498:
The thread got closed since there already is a phone recommendation thread. Please use that one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] V0idst4r:
Today my entertaimment kit finally arrived and since I've been using the S-View Flip Cover that it came with. I've noticed a problem though, Samsung Themes keeps repeating a notification and it's getting pretty annoying. Sure I could go to notification settings and uncheck allow notifications but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] V0idst4r:
Resolved, problem with the NFC tag.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZelsoYT:
I am looking on building my own android ROM and kernel for the tab s but i am having trouble finding the source code to download
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bonuzzz:
http://opensource.samsung.com
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kitcostantino:
Okay guys. As you all know, you can't paint aluminum. Spending a bit of time on Oakley forum, it dawned on me that you can duracoat or cerakote a phone. I have a gold a 2017u that is begging for a refinish. I hate gold, but love this phone. Just curious whether anyone has attempted such or if I will be the first monkey launched into space. Just had my X metal XX refinished and would love the gold to be gone. If we had a hardware modding section, I'd post there. Lol.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 7th1rt3en:
What about the antenna bands? Fingerprint reader? What about the plastic speaker covers? Most people, including me, are going to tell you that it's just not worth it. This is especially true if it's just for a color change and not to cover scratches. I actually just bought a gold A7 because I think they look nicer in a case than the grey ones do. I'm normally one for subdued colors but in this case the color of the phone is just an accent color. If you do it, pick a color that isn't offered to make it interesting and post the pictures here.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Choose an username...:
Lol I can't count how many times I've been tempted to take a piece of sandpaper and at least get rid of the gold finish...

The good thing about the construction of this thing is that once you take it apart, only the FP reader and the camera lens remain there. I guess you can get the lens out with a little bit of pressure and take that gold ring off. The reader has a piece of what seems to be tape upon it, but you may as well leave it there. and having the two antenna lines of another color may even look nice

I really want to see the final product...
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kitcostantino:
I'm torn between durabake and duracoat aerosol. I'm fairly confident that powered off, the 200 degrees f would not melt anything plastic on the phone. I wish I knew more about temperature tolerances. Also. I'm torn between primary red and nwu blue. The aerosol kit doesn't require baking, so likely that is a safer option. ;)

Update: duracoat aerosol ordered.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 7th1rt3en:
Wait, you are dissembling the phone right? I vote blue but it's too late.
[ZTE Axon 7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kitcostantino:
lol. yes. and i ordered the nwu blue. ;)