Root [Guide] How To Root Your ZMAX & List of ROMs

[1libby]

Can I get some info on how to root my Samsung 6 edge.I tried king root on my Samsung 4 tablet but ended up in installing it. Thank you.

 

[master odysues]

Can I get some info on how to root my Samsung 6 edge.I tried king root on my Samsung 4 tablet but ended up in installing it. Thank you.

You are in the wrong forum dude find the forum for your device first of all . tap on Android device and look for your device

 

[1libby]

Thank you I was not sure where to locate that info.

 

[Rust02945]

Thank you for this guide, but I can't download kingroot chrome won't allow me to the site because of suspected malware, do you guys have a mirror?

 

[ravenslight]

Thank you for this guide, but I can't download kingroot chrome won't allow me to the site because of suspected malware, do you guys have a mirror?

http://kingroot.net/wap/download

If it doesn't let u there, turn off ur security apps and/or temporarily download a different browser

 

[master odysues]

http://kingroot.net/wap/download

If it doesn't let u there, turn off ur security apps and/or temporarily download a different browser

Us the stock browser

 

[DroidJames2670]

is this method still working for 4.4.4

 

[ravenslight]

is this method still working for 4.4.4

Depends on ur build version

 

[master odysues]

@EarlyMon I want to request a change of ownership of this thread to @Masterchief87

 

[Mikestony]

@EarlyMon I want to request a change of ownership of this thread to @Masterchief87

Got it, so @Masterchief87 , if you got a bunch of notifications about your posts getting copied etc, that was me.
Let me know if I fudged it up in any way, thanks

 

[Masterchief87]

OP under reconstruction. Added complete root guide, complete ROM listing, and flashing instructions

 

[Chrisr407]

Root Guide
(ALL FIRMWARE VERSIONS)

Spoiler

Because the ZMAX has a write protected system partition, Kingroot can only get you Temporary Root. Temporary Root is root that only lasts until you reboot the phone and is then lost. In order to get permanent root that isn't lost when you reboot or reset the phone, we need to install TWRP and use it to flash SuperSU.

[1] Download and install the newest version of Kingroot
from: http://goo.gl/uaUIs2

[2] Download and install ZTE ZMAX TWRP Recovery 2.8.6.0
from: http://goo.gl/0FsViN

[3] Download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
from: http://goo.gl/vcjCwb

[4] Open and run Kingroot (might not work the first time)
If Kingroot succeeds then skip to step 6

[5] If Kingroot fails, go to app drawer, long press on Kingroot icon and drag it to the top of your screen where it says "app info." Then clear cache and data for Kingroot, turn the phone off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Repeat steps 4 & 5 as many times as necessary.

[6] Open ZTE ZMAX TWRP Recovery 2.8.6.0 and click "Install Recovery" and grant root access. You should then see a popup that says "success." Once you have TWRP installed you never will need Kingroot again.

[7] Go back to app drawer and uninstall Kingroot and Purify.

[8] To reboot into TWRP, power off the phone, then press and hold the power and volume up buttons until you feel the phone vibrate, then let go of the power button while continuing to hold the volume up button for approximately ten more seconds.

[9] Once you are in TWRP recovery, tap the "Backup" button and select System, Data, and Boot (select SD card as backup location if you have one) and swipe to make the backup.

[10] Go back to the main screen in TWRP, press the "Install" button, navigate to the Download folder on your internal storage, tap on "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip", and then swipe to install.

[11] Reboot System and enjoy.

MAKE NEW BACKUPS REGULARLY

Custom ROMs

Spoiler

KitKat ROMs:
Butternoob(Based on Stock ROM): http://goo.gl/cbqCrP
PAC-ROM(4.4.4): goo.gl/NCYTAs

Lollipop ROMs:
AICP(5.1.1): goo.gl/2APSAK
Blisspoop(5.1.1): goo.gl/16qFRb
BrokenOS(5.1.1): goo.gl/8mPSAK
Candy5(5.1.1): goo.gl/mi7lZm
Cyanogenmod12.1 RC5(5.1.1): goo.gl/AouWRf
Cyanogenmod12.1 RC6(5.1.1): goo.gl/ycQ5Fa
Carbon ROM(5.1.1): http://goo.gl/a6PSAK
PAC-ROM(5.1.1): goo.gl/6eUGqw
Resurrection Remix(5.1.1): goo.gl/kzmN5a
SlimROM(5.0.2): goo.gl/VeO4O7
Synthetic-OS(5.1.1)(Based on AICP): goo.gl/GpT4H9

Most Stable and Most Up To Date Rom:
BrokenOS (IMHO this is the best ROM we have)

ROMs With Stagefright Fixes:
BrokenOS
Candy5
Cyanogenmod12.1 RC6
Resurrection Remix
Synthetic-OS

Stock ROMs:
MetroPCS Stock(4.4.4)(pre-rooted): goo.gl/C9kRZa
MetroPCS &T-Mobile Factory Stock(unrooted): goo.gl/hautSt

How To Flash A Custom Rom

Spoiler

Download ROM and GApps(Google apps package)
Reboot to recovery
Make a backup of your current system configuration
Wipe System, Data, Cache, and Dalvik-Cache
Flash ROM first then flash GApps
Reboot System

Dont u have to flash a switcher and all that so you don't brick ur phone? Your instructions make it seem way easier to install a Rom then the stuff i was reading the last time i was on here. Did they make it to where you don't have to flash all these switchers and shit now? Thanks in advance.

 

[Masterchief87]

Dont u have to flash a switcher and all that so you don't brick ur phone? Your instructions make it seem way easier to install a Rom then the stuff i was reading the last time i was on here. Did they make it to where you don't have to flash all these switchers and shit now? Thanks in advance.

You only need a switcher if you want to delete system apps or convert user apps to system apps or do anything else that requires the ability to modify system files while booted in android. If you don't use switchers it really is as simple as flashing a ROM on any other device. Switchers are optional not mandatory.

 

[rczrider]

Friend gave me a ZTE ZMAX that was previously used on Walmart Family Mobile. Model is Z970, it's on 4.4.4, and the build number is Z970V1.0.0B33.

I can assume, then, that everything in the OP will work for my phone? I'm not new to rooting, TWRP, or flashing ROMs, but every phone is different. I'd like to throw LP on the phone, but I don't want to brick it. I assume that once I have root - then recovery via TWRP - I can just flash an LP ROM? No need to update the bootloader or anything like that? Or is that the point of the "boot switcher" (this one is new to me)? And I can switch between KK and LP ROMs all day long (as opposed to some other phones where once you upgrade, you're stuck there)?

TIA!

 

[WindXforce]

Friend gave me a ZTE ZMAX that was previously used on Walmart Family Mobile. Model is Z970, it's on 4.4.4, and the build number is Z970V1.0.0B33.

I can assume, then, that everything in the OP will work for my phone? I'm not new to rooting, TWRP, or flashing ROMs, but every phone is different. I'd like to throw LP on the phone, but I don't want to brick it. I assume that once I have root - then recovery via TWRP - I can just flash an LP ROM? No need to update the bootloader or anything like that? Or is that the point of the "boot switcher" (this one is new to me)? And I can switch between KK and LP ROMs all day long (as opposed to some other phones where once you upgrade, you're stuck there)?

TIA!

After you flash LP you need to flash the B22 Modem Firmware. About switch between KK and LP you can do this with Backup and Restore.
Take a look here http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-instructions-for-4-4-4-build-b13-4-4-2-build-b33.967646/

 

[rczrider]

After you flash LP you need to flash the B22 Modem Firmware. About switch between KK and LP you can do this with Backup and Restore.
Take a look here http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-instructions-for-4-4-4-build-b13-4-4-2-build-b33.967646/

Thanks for the response! I've successfully installed TWRP And SuperSU, so I'm good there.

By "Backup and Restore", do you just mean TWRP nandroid backups? It sounds like I just need to flash the correct modem in conjunction with the ROM (eg. B33 for KK and B22 for LP). Yes? Does having the wrong modem (KK vs LP modems, I don't mean MetroPCS vs TMO) brick the phone?

 

[WindXforce]

all you need

Thanks for the response! I've successfully installed TWRP And SuperSU, so I'm good there.

By "Backup and Restore", do you just mean TWRP nandroid backups? It sounds like I just need to flash the correct modem in conjunction with the ROM (eg. B33 for KK and B22 for LP). Yes? Does having the wrong modem (KK vs LP modems, I don't mean MetroPCS vs TMO) brick the phone?

What i mean with backup and restore is to make a backup of your stock KK and restore it any time you want the same with LP, like that you can switch roms. For LP you need to flash B22, for KK whichever you want, and nope you won't brick your phone. please take a look the link and read. Good Luck

 

[Masterchief87]

You can also just download the stock ROM and keep it stored on your SD card. You can use it to go back to unrooted stock, you can use it to update from b06 b10 b12 or b22 to b13 or b33, or you can flash it along with SuperSU to have a rooted stock ROM. I have tested both of them and they are both 100% pure stock.

 

[KefkaPalazzo92]

Hey mastercief87 if ur reading this cause i seen people having a volume/sound issue so i hope u add this resource on the list

http://androidforums.com/threads/dolby-atmos.972685/

 

[thatyoshi]

In your guys' opinion, which one of these ROMs is the most stable? I have cm12.1 rc5 which works fine but only problem is xposed framework and adaway don't seem to work.

 

[bcrichster]

In your guys' opinion, which one of these ROMs is the most stable? I have cm12.1 rc5 which works fine but only problem is xposed framework and adaway don't seem to work.

Deleted. I was incorrect and my attitude was not warranted. [emoji12]

 

[arkansawdave74]

I've got respect for you @bcrichster, plus I like you, so I gonna try to keep this respectful.

1. There isn't a stock for this phone above 4.4.4. If you want lollipop, you have to to use custom.

2. There isn't a custom rom I've ever heard of that let's you do 1/20 of what Xposed does.

3. Xposed is NOT just for Stock and has NO such warning. Gravitybox does however. Is it possible you've gotten the two confused?

I use Gravitybox with customs all the time btw. It's usually fine as long you don't cause conflicts with other settings, or if you're using an over-sensitive ROM. I only use Gravitybox at a minimum though.

@thatyoshi... Check out Resurrection Remix. I've intentionally tried to break it by running LOTS of Xposed Modules at once. I don't think it CAN be broken by Xposed. I couldn't even make it a little buggy with almost 20 modules at once! Adaway works, too.

 

[bcrichster]

I've got respect for you @bcrichster, plus I like you, so I gonna try real hard to keep this respectful.

1. There isn't a stock for this phone above 4.4.4. If you want lollipop, you have to to use custom.

2. There isn't a custom rom I've ever heard of that let's you do 1/20 of what Xposed does.

3. Xposed is NOT just for Stock and has NO such warning. Gravitybox does however. Is it possible you've gotten the two confused?

Please double check before jumping all over someone's case for wanting to customize their own phone the way they want. I use Gravitybox with customs all the time btw. It's usually fine as long you don't cause conflicts with other settings, or if you're using an over-sensitive ROM.

@thatyoshi... Check out Resurrection Remix. I've intentionally tried to break it by running LOTS of Xposed Modules at once. I don't think it CAN be broken by Xposed. I couldn't even make it a little buggy with almost 20 modules at once! Adaway works, too.

Actually @arkansawdave74 .. You may be correct about my mixing up GB with Xposed.. [emoji33] So then I apologize to @thatyoshi for jumping so hard. My bad, I've just had many ppl lately have me try to troubleshoot their custom ROMs vs Xposed and I vented wrongly. I retract what I said to thatyoshi. Ty- for calling me out & redirecting me.. [emoji28]

 

[arkansawdave74]

I'm very relieved I didn't upset you, @bcrichster. I have no doubt you could make a mess of me any day if you wanted.

 

[arkansawdave74]

Plus, I've been respecting your words and opinions since before I ever flashed my first ROM on the Awe or even posted a post in the forums.