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Root [Merit] ZTE z990g Merit , Internal Space, SD card, Rooting

This is where I found it...

C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\Android\android-sdk

Also, I just thought of something, I also downloaded some files from a thread in here when I was going to try and root on my own

http://androidforums.com/avail-all-things-root/566407-root-zte-z990g-merit-avail-variant.html

So, I have those two files plus the ones you had me download, I hope this doesn't cause an issue


Actually, it would be better if you uninstalled the ASDK and re-installed it to C: It could slow down the whole process or cause other problems with it installed in your program files.

Once you do that and we finish the "assigning" you'll be ready to root.
 
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OK, assuming that you're using Windows Vista, right-click on your desktop and select "Personalize".

When the window pops up, in the upper left, select "Change desktop icons".

When THAT window pops up, check the box that says "Computer".

Then collapse all the windows and double-click "Computer on your desktop.

Double-click "C:"

Is there a folder there with SDK in it?


Yes I found a folder Android and SDK is in there
 
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Heh heh...we're tripping over responses now. I'll repeat:


Actually, it would be better if you uninstalled the ASDK and re-installed it to C: It could slow down the whole process or cause other problems with it installed in your program files. Or you could just leave things as they are and install the ASDK to C:

The ASDK sitting in your program files won't hurt anything but it won't be used either. Could always uninstall that later.

Once you do that and we finish the "assigning" you'll be ready to root.
 
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Heh heh...we're tripping over responses now. I'll repeat:


Actually, it would be better if you uninstalled the ASDK and re-installed it to C: It could slow down the whole process or cause other problems with it installed in your program files. Or you could just leave things as they are and install the ASDK to C:

The ASDK sitting in your program files won't hurt anything but it won't be used either. Could always uninstall that later.

Once you do that and we finish the "assigning" you'll be ready to root.


It is extracted to C:
 
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OK. If that other dialog box is still open, go ahead and close it. We'll start over on that part:
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• Press Win + R on your keyboard to bring up the Run dialog.
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• Once the Run box is open, type in sysdm.cpl and hit OK
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• Once you hit OK, the System Properties panel should open; click on the Advanced tab:
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• From the Advanced tab click on Environment Variables:
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• At the Environment Variables window find where it says Path under System variables, click on it, and click the Edit button:
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• When the Edit System Variable window pops up, type in C:\Android\android-sdk at the very end and hit OK:
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• After clicking OK, close out all windows.
 
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Do I type that into the box that says Variable Name Or Variable Value? Also it is supposed to delete what is already in the box? Or just add to it? (Sorry just want to make sure and not mess anything up)

Into "Variable Value". And it goes to the end of what's already in there.

Variable Name should say "path" in it.
 
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OK. Going to perform a simple test and see if you're ready to root.

Once again Press Win + R

Or you can go to Start/run.

Type CMD and hit "Enter".

In the DOS window that just popped up type CD.. (that's CD dot dot then hit enter)

Type "adb devices"

Hopefully you'll see something like:

List of devices attached
P736T_TF device

If instead you see something like "-bash: adb: command not found" then we're not quite there.

Edit: this is assuming that the all previous instructions were carried out, such as USB driver installed, USB cable connected to phone and PC, USB debugging 'checked' on the phone in "Settings/Applications/Development"
 
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C:\Users\Joanie>CD.."adb devices"
The System cannot find the path specified.

Did I type in the commands correct?

The "CD.." command and the "adb devices" are two different commands.

Type: CD.. (hit enter)

Type: adb devices ( hit enter)

That was my fault. I didn't specify "hit enter" after the "type CD.." command. I edited it into that response in case somebody else follows these instructions.
 
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Into "Variable Value". And it goes to the end of what's already in there.

Variable Name should say "path" in it.

OK. Going to perform a simple test and see if you're ready to root.

Once again Press Win + R

Or you can go to Start/run.

Type CMD and hit "Enter".

In the DOS window that just popped up type CD.. (that's CD dot dot)

Type "adb devices"

Hopefully you'll see something like:

List of devices attached
P736T_TF device

If instead you see something like "-bash: adb: command not found" then we're not quite there.

Edit: this is assuming that the all previous instructions were carried out, such as USB driver installed, USB cable connected to phone and PC, USB debugging 'checked' on the phone in "Settings/Applications/Development"


Yes USB drivers are in system folder, USB cable connected to phone and PC, USB debugging is checked
 
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Please walk me through if you don't mind? I really appreciate you time and patience with me :)

No problem at all.

You also need to install CWM (ClockWork Mod) after you root. Even if you do not want to install other ROM's on your phone, CWM is a very important utility that can provide a number of useful functions and also creates a sort of a "back door" into your phone if it crashes/gets "softbricked" at some point. Edit: A back door for you only....not "backdoor" in the hacker sense.

Root instructions coming up next.
 
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No problem at all.

You also need to install CWM (ClockWork Mod) after you root. Even if you do not want to install other ROM's on your phone, CWM is a very important utility that can provide a number of useful functions and also creates a sort of a "back door" into your phone if it crashes/gets "softbricked" at some point. Edit: A back door for you only....not "backdoor" in the hacker sense.

Root instructions coming up next.

Ok I will download it after the root
 
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You're going to enable emode's logset activity. After the next command is entered, a menu will pop up on your phone: Click the button that says "Enable". Do not exit the activity, but if you do just repeat the command again and click "Enable" but don't exit. My next entry will be the 'copy and paste' command for that. Be sure to watch your phone and hit "Enable".
 
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