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Root [STATUS UPDATE 6/6/15, See OP] BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.4 v2

I have searched everywhere for a root option for this phone until I gave up and tried to get a custom rom and ran into this post, you guys are the best it works like a charm and the root was really easy good flipping job ;) Please note if you are having problems your are not following the directions it is very easy they did all the hard work!!!
 
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That's so awesome to hear. I no longer regret getting this phone. I got it accepting the sad fate that it'd never have a root, much less a custom ROM. Btw, I reset back to the stock T-Mobile ROM. I just wanted to test and report back if it worked on the Family Mobile ZMAX.
was wondering can I use buttermilk Rom android 4.4.4 if I took the zte zmax android update b13
 
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Lately I had messed up my phone while having root and I believe those phones had android 4.4.2 and it was doing fine with the root but once I got this new phone android 4.4.4 , once I root it, I wasn't able to talk on the phone, like my side was mute while I was able to hear who ever I call, so is there a way to fix or help out this issue?
 
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Lately I had messed up my phone while having root and I believe those phones had android 4.4.2 and it was doing fine with the root but once I got this new phone android 4.4.4 , once I root it, I wasn't able to talk on the phone, like my side was mute while I was able to hear who ever I call, so is there a way to fix or help out this issue?
Im guessing your phone had been updated to the b33 or b13 firmware. If so then you have to flash the old b06 or b22 modem depending on what firmware was on your phone. Otherwise, you'll have all kinds of problems when you flash a new ROM.


Does anyone has BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.2 v2.0 .zip?
There is no V2 4.4.2 zip. V1 is 4.4.2 and V2 is 4.4.4 and that's all there is.


There's nothing wrong with the link in the OP...
You misunderstood his question. He was asking for a ROM that doesn't exist since there isn't any V2 4.4.2 zip for Butternoob.
 
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The way we look at it, people using the ROM shouldn't need any hand holding. Users that can find the ROM download link on their own are more likely to do the due diligence and search for solutions to minor problems before asking for help. If you find the broken os community on google+ and read the pinned post it will explain everything.
 
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The way we look at it, people using the ROM shouldn't need any hand holding. Users that can find the ROM download link on their own are more likely to do the due diligence and search for solutions to minor problems before asking for help. If you find the broken os community on google+ and read the pinned post it will explain everything.
Thanks guys..I googled it and for some reason everything that came up sent me to dead links..just found them on Google + though..Thanks for pointing me the right direction :)
 
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Hello,
I don't know if this has already been asked but i cant hear or talk to people from my phone. I can make calls and its able to go through, but i am unable to hear them and they are unable to hear me.
Iv tried to change the Access Point Name to the MetroPCS one via internet and customer service, and have also reset my phone and had them reset my service.
I would like to keep this for my phone, but seems like i will have to change to stock.
If you guys could please help me, that would be great.

David
 
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PLEASE SEE MY POST ABOUT THE STATUS OF BUTTERNOOB BY CLICKING THIS


PLEASE READ NEW FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS

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Disclaimer:

I am not responsible for any bricks. By flashing this you understand that no one involved with the making of this Rom is responsible for a brick. However, if two nations go to war, that's okay, because they will destroy themselves and their people will worship me, THE BUTTAHLORD OF BUTTERNOOBIA!!!

I mean uhh... No, very bad thing, no countries should not go to war *cough* destroy yourselves *cough*

PLEASE READ ENTIRE THREAD BEFORE FLASHING

Okay past the joking, this is a stock, rooted KitKat ROM for the ZTE ZMAX. The deodexed version would not boot, so this is odexed. However, this version is free of any King Related apps and I've also removed the little bit of crapware in the device.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Removal of All King Related Apps
Pre-Rooted
Clear of Bloatware
Added SuperSU
Removed crappy ZTE/Metro/TMO apps
Overall Clean experience

HOW TO FLASH (NEW INSTRUCTIONS):

1. Place ZIP on SD Card
2. Reboot Into TWRP
3. NANDROID (DO NOT SKIP THIS FOR YOUR SAKE)
4. Don't factory reset the normal way, go to wipe > advanced wipe and click "dalvik cache", "data", "cache" and "system". If you don't, you run the risk of getting an updater-script error (not from the zip, it's a bug in some TWRP builds).
5. New Step: Reboot recovery (in the recovery menu). It will ask if you want to install su, press do not install.
5. Flash the ROM
6. Reboot and rep Butternoob!

BUGS:

Free and clear, you tell me!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Butternoob has been confirmed to work on all variants of the ZTE ZMAX by at least two people on each variant. THIS IS NOT SUPERBUTTER! For those that don't know, Superbutter will be a heavily modified custom rom. Butternoob was designed to be a stock, clean experience with solid performance. I may add tweaks, but you won't find a lot beyond the stock experience.​

CREDITS:

-XDA User Mazer.One for the Bootanimation. I made some edits to his and don't take credit for the original work.
-JCase for helping us get root
-Hroark13 for helping me fix the wifi issue in the updater-script
-ZTE Because I have to... They are banished from ButterNoobia though...
-Masterchief87 for the 4.4.4 base and boot.img

ENJOY, REPORT BUGS, FEEL FREE TO USE AS A BASE AND GIVE PROPER PERMISSIONS!

Changelog:
V2:
-Updated to Android 4.4.4 base
-Replaced Google Launcher with Apex
--Advice on Apex: Go into menu > apex settings > drawer settings > drawer animation > circle to enable Lollipop-style animation for the drawer opening!
-Fixed SuperUser (All binaries updated)
-Fixed Gapps Force Closes
- New Wallpaper, taste of the SuperButter :)
-All bugs are squashed

V1:
-Initial Release
-Android 4.4.2
-Removed T-Mobile Apps
-Removed ZTE Apps (i.e. music, file manager, etc.)

DOWNLOAD:

BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.4 v2.0
md5: E44F1F84B47D3C4401DA522D0A7494F5
BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.2 v1.0
md5: 092cee0504d07fa4decde02d2206a2b7

SCREENSHOTS:
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People have asked what my PayPal email is for donations, it is mkallen6family@gmail.com . Never required but always appreciated, I'll give 100% regardless :)
Is it supposed to take long to load after installing and rebooting?
 
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