yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Blade General] SuperBrolySSJ:
No because you need a TWRP recovery thats specific to the blade z max and we don't have one. And plus just going in and checking OEM unlock won't work, all that does is enable the bootloader to be unlocked, not actually unlock the bootloader itself
[Blade General] dhart62:
Has anyone tried Dr fone? I've used it for other purposes as well as devices but I saw itnd thought i'd share.

https://drfone.wondershare.com/root/root-zte-zmax.html
[Blade General] Atownpanther:
Did you try it
[Blade General] dhart62:
I don't have a zte zmax. I just saw that they supported the zte and thought I would share the link. A friend of mine does but haven't seen him yet to try. I have used doctor Fone on Samsung devices before.
[Blade General] Mehhish:
I tried dr.fone just now, it takes ages trying to do something with the phone and root, but then it says "Phone not supported".
[Blade General] EvilMedz:
System update...

I just received a system update for my Zte... Its about 550mb in size but I haven't downloaded it as yet... Could this update file be of any use or aid in your exploits to find a rooting method for our Zte zmax phones?
[Blade General] SaschaElble:
Same here, I wont update without an answer. Also would like to know what it even updates it to. I read its just security patches...
[Blade General] ghet2rockuu:
this phone is dead .. never be root im going back to my stylo 3
[Blade General] Zhono:
I installed the update as soon as it popped up on my phone yesterday. I've given up on rooting this phone; selling it to my mother in a few days. I was hoping the update might be to a newer version of Android. Can confirm; it was not. Still on 7.1.1. Security date bumped up to Feb 5th, 2018. Don't know if anything else changed, haven't noticed anything different. My wifi MAC address changed it seems, as I had to re-login to xfinitywifi(they track authorization by MAC).

Other version numbers in the About section for comparison, if anyone wants it:

Baseband: Z982H01

Kernel: 3.18.31

Build number: Z982_MPCSV1.0.0.B20
[Blade General] dobber53:
Thank you for your effort!

Good luck and will be keeping an eye out.
[Blade General] Topfrog:
Found this tutorial on how to unlock any ZTE bootloader

www dot getdroidtips dot com forward slash unlock-bootloader-zte forward slash let you know if it works..or if anyone has success ..
[Blade General] cogelon:
You can do it!!!

Whomever post the root for this phone will get free pizzas and wings and a 2-liter sent to a location of their choosing with my cc I'm dead serious u would deserve it:good::cool:
[Blade General] Topfrog:
Root zte blade z982..Found this on another website for ZTE blade z982

First I'd get it unlocked thru MetroPCS..either wait 90 days or use a unlock service.. root worked on my z982.. this phone is awesome rooted.. so fast so much potential. Here's what I used.. ZTE Blade Zmax z982(Root)

This method works on my ZTE blade Z. Please let me know if this works on to your device too.

This guide is technically for all ZTE phones. ZTE phones are quite friendly with developers (but still can’t hit the level of Google and HTC).

Checklist:

Unlock your phone. Go to “developer option” ---- “unlock OEM”

Download TWRP and ADB tool

Install ZTE driver on computer. Yes, you would need a computer for this

How to root:

Restart your phone to bootloader (“volume down” + “battery”)

Open up your adb tool and rename TWRP as “recovery”. Drag it into the ADB toolkit and input the following command: “fastboot flash recovery recovery.img”. When finished, type “fastboot reboot” then reboot into system

Transfer SuperSU into phone’s internal memory, find the suitable SuperSU version ( SuperSU V2.64 and SuperSU V2.79)

Switch off your phone. Then press “volume up +power button..wait to let go of both buttons right after zte screen disappears takes precision timing..to get into recovery mode took me a few times..enter recovery mode

Install SuperSU by sliding it right in

Reboot, and you are all set
[Blade General] ghet2rockuu:
fake!!
[Blade General] Mesamesa:
Really hope someone figures this root out. My zte is so sluggish. It feels like a cheap fake phone from China. I was so upset I cracked my phone screen. So now I own a potato.. pls hurry
[Blade General] ghet2rockuu:
yea mines to lol im just going back n get stylo plus 3 again
[Blade General] gaoqi7:
Fake!!!
[Blade General] 1nf1n1t3:
Actual Root method

The zmax pro has officially been rooted you guys. Permanent not temp. Everyone claimed it couldn't be done but it has. There is proof out there finally. Both here and on Android forums. Just look for posts more recent like this year. I'm not yanking your chain I couldn't believe it myself. Seeing as the z982 is nearly the same device we should be able to Root this one as well with some tweaking.
[Blade General] Degurney:
Come on then

1nf1n1t3 > come on then... paste some links with the proof. :)
[Blade General] dfc0117:
Any Updates?

It's now April 2018....

Any updates on rooting this phone?
[Blade General] Renfro82:
Any luck with with this root yet thanks?
[Blade General] ghet2rockuu:
give up its not gnna happen
[Blade General] exs.advocate:
Yeah, I assume so myself. Wished I had looked it up before buying this cellphone. Should have gone with the Stylo 3 like I bought for my daughter. we almost traded to until she learned there's no root for this one yet :D Complete bummer on this one. Maybe someday somebody will give 2 phlucks and make this happen nut I'm not really counting on it. I think no1 is just good enough to be able to pull it off is all.
[Blade General] coolbeans2016:
development

Bad decision just for camera. I realize how bad the Stylo 3 "STOCK" camera is, but currently on Lineage 14.1 (Stylo 2 is getting LIneage 15.1 Orea) and with Magisk am able to load the Google phone's framework & fix the camera with Pixel 2 camera software!!! Were currently only experienceing a NFC difficulty (which will be fixed) but that is easily disabled! If you want a phone with these specs &/or better for less than this phone costs then even a Stylo 2 would be ideal. Also there is a RR Rom available for both. Currectly having 64bit ROM being made with 64bit TWRP!!!

Drop the Z man..... just broken.

zach

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If you wanna snag it. When phone gives you a notice of update. Get pc ready with a logcat, if download is already downloaded delete it. Reset if you have to. Start phone up with logcat running and let it down load the update.

Then go to the logcat, it will be long and you will have to try a bunch of google addresses (maybe other http 1's), but eventually you will enter one in your browser and a download request will pop up. Click OK and you will download the update intended for the device. & yes, sometimes this is the only way root can be achieved. Being as large as 550MB it's prolly not a full rom, but it's zipped so it will be damned near close and contain necessary files.........

FYI

zach
[Blade General] Zhono:
Actually, I already sold my zte last month and bought a stylo 3 plus on offer up. Some guys wife lost her $1000 iPhone at McDonald's, so he bought her the stylo as a temp phone. Same day, McDonald's called them up and said they found the phone. So I managed to snag the stylo, brand new in the box for $80. I can't use the custom roms, as for whatever reason they break my wifi and no one seems to know why. I just have stock and Magisk, with no plans of switching, at least until there is an Oreo build available. Hopefully 64-bit. I miss the dual camera for the simulated bokeh, which was really quite decent. But the stylo is using the camera2 api properly, so I get full manual control and raw photos in Camera FV-5 and also full manual plus LOG video in Filmic Pro. None of that was available on the ZTE. I think I'll be sticking with the stylo until such time as I'm in a position to get back to a Galaxy S7. Or possibly pick up an iPhone 7 plus, strictly as a dedicated camera. Not an apple fan, but the iPhone cameras and the available software to go with them has always managed to impress me. And the 7 plus has the dual cameras and does the bokeh/portrait mode stuff pretty well. That, and filmic pro is originally an iPhone app, so has the most/best features on that platform. But I'm definitely done with ZTE devices. I've owned a ton of them and I've regretted every single one.
[Blade General] littlefoxy12345:
Can you help me finding verification and support for this? I'm willing to do whatever I have to to root my z982 and any help that you could offer I'd be glad to reimburse you for.
[Blade General] 1nf1n1t3:
Root is possible

There is hope for this device. The zmax pro was in he same boat for quite a long time but the device was finally rooted this year. Not just temp Root either. Just a little Google searching and you will find it. Any devs out here willing to take a crack at the blade zmax can use what was done on the zmax pro as a basic road map.
[Blade General] Makaveli315:
LMAO!

​

hahaha​

I work for metroPCS and I deal with scum like you each and every day. You get what you pay for, you want to have a nice phone like the rest of us? then go buy ur self a phone for over $500 ... we don't care. you all are such crybabies and so ignorant. its funny to me. Only criminals are the low life cheap ignorant scum of the earth customers such as you!
[Blade General] ghet2rockuu:
fuk you and metro pcs . that zte phone is a pos just like trump tryn to save that pos company the stylo 3 + is a cheap phone and is 100% better the zte !! so fuk you and your baseless facts pos
[Blade General] JonnyW710:
What store you work at? I would love to come in and have you speak to me like this.
[Blade General] trimking87:
**Has anyone else verified this works on the ZTE Blade Zmax? Just one confirm does not make me feel better about attempting this method
[Blade General] ricbaez:
No, the bootloader is locked, you can try to access it with ADB or via recovery etc but you can't reach it.
[Blade General] trimking87:
Not even if I unlock developer options and clicked unlock boot loader, then also tapping on model number and unlocking the Easter egg for this phone?

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Not even if I unlock the boot loader through developer options, and unlocking the Easter egg through the model number?
[Blade General] ricbaez:
No
[Blade General] trimking87:
I think I got it! But there's no way for me to send the screenshot to you. I successfully patched the boot loader image
[Blade General] ricbaez:
How did you do it?
[Blade General] chata816:
Did you really? Please share we are all waiting with anticipation.
[Blade General] trimking87:
Listen y'all, this form website is a pain in the ass to try to communicate with add me on Facebook Darryl Brooks III, but the thing is, I did successfully patched the bootloader image, I just have no idea what to do next. So I just gave up. Now I have a patched boot image and I'm scared to download or restart cause idk what will happen and this is my only phone.
[Blade General] JonnyW710:
My Stylo 3 plus is a monster for a budget phone.
[Blade General] chata816:
I tried looking for u on Facebook but I don't know which one u are so add me Jessica Gonzales from Kansas City Missouri so we can discuss further ?
[Blade General] ricbaez:
Well if your boot is patched then the only step next is to flash and test it. But for that we need a custom recovery and to have a recovery we need to oem unlock the bootloader. I've heard the zmax pro was able to use uni Android tools but as of now it may not work for this phone.
[Blade General] trimking87:
Ok, so if you unlock developer options, you have a bubble to click that says unlock oem bootloader. I have that checked. As far as a custom recovery they all say you must have Root access to use(catch 22) but I used twrp and magisk to patch the bootloader image. But when I send my phone into recovery mode, twrp does not come up, only my oem recovery. And this my only phone so I'm not willing to keep tempting fate. JESSICA, there are multiple account with your name in Kansas City, but I should be the only one in crestview, Florida. I may regret this later,but I would like Root for this phone to be discovered. So anyone with questions on my process feel free to text me 1-850-465-6824
[Blade General] ricbaez:
How did you flash TWRP?? I understand how you patched the image through magisk, but I don't think we can make much use of it without a way to use twrp or the bootloader
[Blade General] JonnyW710:
Anyone have the stock recovery.img?
[Blade General] teders22:
You should not talk to people like that modderater should delete your post cause your wrong for thing Android is a version of Linux and open source and they paid for the phone should be able to do what ever they want to there phone or whatever else they bought but just talk nice and for all the other rude comments I'll probably get for this post thank you to shows your iq
[Blade General] ricbaez:
I'm afraid not. Without root there's no way for us to access the root files. I actually saw one guy access them for the blade x max (without root) but I'm not sure what he did.
[Blade General] Zagnutty:
So I take it we still don't have root for the z982? Ugh...wish I had the time to try.
[Blade General] JonnyW710:
You should be able to dump it using powershell commands from your computer. Then you can send the stock recovery.img to a team at TWRP who will build a custom recovery for it.
[Blade General] ricbaez:
I've attempted to pull it actually.. Either I was using the wrong command or it's not possible without root permissions. I have a spare zmax blade and I really want to dump the rom, but even if we have a twrp, how would we flash it? We don't have access to the bootloader
[Blade General] ricbaez:
Ok so here's an update. It looks like adb can pull files from the root directory without having root. I attached the boot animation (located in /system/media) as an example. Now I need to find the directory for the boot.img and recovery.img, can anyone chime in?
[Blade General] popetiier:
Zte blade z max z982

the root for metro pcs blade max z982 works...... use kingo root.
[Blade General] ricbaez:
Thats not true, kingo root isn't compatible with the phone
[Blade General] GWARslave119:
when did this happen? last time i tried it couldnt root it. I still have the phone but its not my main anymore, got something a lot better and inexpensive.
[Blade General] exs.advocate:
No root? Still nothing?

Is this just sadly goes to be a bust for rooting the metropcs zte blade z max z982? I've already used the carrier unlock after 90days via the metropcs preinstalled app. Can't believe with the affordable price and capabilities of this cellphone there hasn't been anyone able to root it. I know I couldn't ever on my own I just can't believe with all these guys boasting they can root this or that and everthing in-between can't handle this one. Should've bought a stylo 3 instead.
[Blade General] willyinpr4u:
Go with the Stylus 4, just came out. Awesome little device.
[Blade General] ricbaez:
Stylo 4 plus isn't easy to unlock the bootloader. Stylo 3 plus is better, has a good development community, stable 64bit LOS ROM with hopes of Oreo ROM, glad I ditched the Blade
[Blade General] Crow Boy:
Is it rootable yet ?
[Blade General] ricbaez:
No and it will probably never be rooted as long as the bootloader is locked.
[Blade General] LE_ZTE3232:
I need HELP .. ROOTING . . MY FONE PLEASE?
[Blade General] skunk.head12:
I have an Idea but it's mad

I mean the pixel 2 xl comes with a data transfer from phone to phone wouldnt we be able to use that to transfer files or am I just a noob and I'm off ??

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It's a method you use but it includes I wanna say the computer and you have to fill the kill manager app on the phone with her I didn't know how to do so it won't like kill the apps while your trying to run multiple pretty much you want the phone to lag enough to the point where in gliches out it's confusing there was a forum on it
[Blade General] GWARslave119:
Not quite following what you mean, but do you have the link to the thread? I rarely use the phone but if I can root it, I'd like to do it just to do it.
[Blade General] djc619:
No bill!

I switched over from Metro to Cricket and now have unlimited 4G Hotspot! Me and my two daughters go through the 8gb Hotspot data from Metro in a couple of days. I switched over to Cricket because the Metro 4g lte service in my area sucked. Since then I have had unlimited Hotspot at 4g lte! It always shows 0MB used every month while my regular data is close to 200GB. I believe it has to do with the APN but regardless why it works all I know is that Cricket can't monitor my Hotspot usage! I've had it work for almost a year now. Thank you Cricket!
[Blade General] dopey2missy:
You do?! Well nice going Mr.CustomerUNsatisfaction!!! You just made me change from a loyal devoted MetroPCS supporter and customer to an ANTI one!!! Way to go ass!
[Blade General] digital81:
Let me guess, you work at one of the ones on S. Salina St. right? Is your vendor id still active? How is your Subaru doing?
[Blade General] theGeeko61@gmail.com:
Does TWRP for ZTE Blade Apex 2 work?

On TeamWin website (https://twrp.me/zte/ztebladeapex2.html) a version of TWRP is offered for the ZTE Blade Apex 2. There is no download specifically for the ZTE ZBlade (Z982). Does this matter?

Others have suggested that one could produce their own copy from the source code.

What did the author have in mind?
[Blade General] :
you need programmer file, I only know 3 device already has its programmer tool.

ZTE Axon 7 (axon7),

ZTE Axon 7 mini (tulip),

ZTE Trek 2 (jasmine),

ZTE ZMAX Pro (urd),

just be something, after android nougat the bootloader is not locked, to flash twrp you need the programmer file
[Blade General] Pbsipher1:
if i do not have a cpu could u use another android in its place like mini usb to type c or vice versa i do own a type c cable that is type c on both ends always wondered why i had that. or if i dont have a cpu is there a way to use xbox 360 as my cpu. ive looked everywhere for info and come up short
[Blade General] xxMoon:
I got the z982 rooted using uni and magical. Issue is I still don't have system re permissions. I've been able to port a version of twrp but none of the partitions mount. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VaIxJMJpQsdY2jdmRiaztfUWQhbCbS0w/view?usp=drivesdk
[Blade General] Brian9285:
Hey could you give me instructions how you did that? Thanks.

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Could you share how the steps to how you got root?
[Blade General] #Starlord37#:
Try putting your phone into engineering mod. Reset it and hold down the 2 volume buttons it will boot up but the screen will remain blank and the little circle at the bottom will light up?
[Blade General] xxMoon:
This page is hs. http://androidbiits.com/root-metropcs-zte-blade-z-max-z982-easily/

Anyways, I'll be posting a guide later today. It is unfortunately pay to play though....:crying::crying::crying:

You have to use uni Android tool to flash the images.
[Blade General] xxMoon:
Here is a working guide.

https://xdaforums.com/zte-blade/general/root-guide-zte-blade-z-max-z982-t3893323
[Blade General] Unssin:
Lol think again just refer to this link : https://community.zteusa.com/discus...oader-and-install-twrp-100-with-proofs#latest and root your phone/z982 in minutes.

Is free too.
[Blade General] Matthew702:
Hey just a heads up.. I'm able to get r/w access in cmd. Adb shell
[Blade General] Carlosilva1997:
Donde consigo boot img rootear z982
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
SELinux doesnt like those encroachments is it knox too? fuse mounting dandy
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
As a freelancer for Metro, and many other endeavors.. not to mention. I notice if they are as ignorant as that guy, IMMEDIATELY when I walk in the store, cause I've worked for Sprint T-Mobile Metro Verizon, Cricket, Comcast, DELL & TESLA with ELON. I guarantee this dude heard about the XDA University from and eager customer tha5t was inquisitive and fasc9inated, and treated him the same way he's treating the XDA fraternity. <3

This kind of dude will screw a customer and they wouldn't think twice about it.... SD cards, cases, DOWNGRADES, not to mention giving grandma an s22. DUDE. BIG BUTTONS LOUD SPEAKER. SHE DONT SURF THE WAVES OF THE HIGH SEAS INTERNET... past this point I'm ranting,,, but just to point out a bad apple... someone that is ignorant to the fact of the research and study here, and definitely harboring their own. PEACE. I'm listening to GOJIRA. Tried kingoroot on 982 but she's still turning her wheels and not goin anywhere. I WILL PREVAIL MWAH
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
I have the TWRP to the Z982. Was it the Z982 or the LG Stylo G that I saw FTP on? Just gotta l
[Blade General] xxMoon:
By what I've found, if you want a persistent RW for the system partition, you have to edit the ztecfg image. In a hex editor there should be a line in there about bootmode. You have to change it to bootmode 3.
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
metropcs zte zmax is rootable
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
I successfully patched my boot image in magisk.

I also sucessfully patched my recovery image in magisk as well.

Can someone point me in the right direction?
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
I got the boot.img from the z982 patched with magisk. Bootloader isnt unlocked but oem unlock is enabled. Can someone please point me in the right direction?
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
where is the ztecfg img?
[Blade General] xxMoon:
It's not in the stock firmware images, it's on the devices. dev/block/by-name/*.
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
Ive been just programming the **** out of like 8 or 9 phones here in my living room they all have different linux distros in userland and termux>. tryingf to seperate processes so that memory doersnt affect others cpompression.. but after tyhe root dude im gunna send you apic here fo all of them mining

.. super tired rn but i m totally here just give a second to get back to you guys
[Blade General] sketchscarz:
Mind letting me know the process?
[Blade General] xxMoon:
Install qfil. Install edl drivers, disable driver signature check, download b20 firmware with the xml included. Somewhere on these forums some user dread, dead something posted the proper firehose file find and download that. ....Patch the boot.img with magisk, Flash the patched boot qith, Boot the phone, adb shell out the ztecfg image, make changes to ztecfg, adb shell in the ztecfg file. Reboot profit.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] skimminstones:
On my Nexus 6p when plugged in it would say in the screen "charging rapidly" or simply "charging" if not using a fast charger.

My mate 9 didn't come with a UK 3 pin plug so I've bought a Huawei one but this phone only seems to state "charging"

Is that normal for this phone or when using a fast charger should it give me an indication it's charging rapidly?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] portlandbear:
If you use the Mate 9 charger, and the Mate 9 USB cable, it should say "Supercharging" on the Lockscreen
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] skimminstones:
Thanks, guess i bought the wrong charger then
[Moto Z2 Force  Themes, Apps, and Mods] vibraniumdroid:
TURBO PERFORMANCE​

This is a mod made that mainly modifies the /system and /data partition, it is aimed at drastically improving performance, battery life, and network speed. Currently, it causes a bootloop on NCP ROM so flash at your own risk.

Instructions

Currently, there is no uninstall method, This is experimental so make sure you do a FULL nandroid before installing

Download file

Flash through TWRP or Flashfire

Reboot

Enjoy

Requirements

Android 5.0+ (In case you wanted to use this for older devices)

A brain

Change log:

V2

Initial public release

Credits:

Me for extra build prop tweaks and modifications

Sohamsen for mod base​