Root [Merit] Complete ZTE Merit Guide: Root, Flash Recovery and Install New ROM (with links)

[CaitlinCatone]

I'm back!! lol okay quick question since I already rooted my merit and still have the su files and everything still in the correct place on my computer, can I plug in another merit and just repeat the process?

 

[kingmt]

Yes but there's a easier way now.

androidforums.com/merit-all-things-root/634235-release-easiest-merit-root-method-update-zip-no-adb-needed.html

 

[restech]

Hey first post. I used krystals method to root an flash. after the flash I don't get an audible when i receive txt messages.? I tried messing w/ the settings etc. even reflashed. Still nothing. Not even a vibrate. I get a visual but nothing else. I apologize if this has been addressed already. Any help?

 

[restech]

I had the same issue as nickdazell. Stuck on rethink splash screen. After the 3 button reboot salute i was able to reflash w/ one.three and my merit came into it. Running fine now except for a minor audible notification glitch.

 

[hieuster]

So I successfully rooted my z990g, but how do I get the phone to use other sim cards? It's currently locked to one network.

Thanks!

 

[kingmt]

For notifications that is adjusted at the text screen.

Hieuster
You don't have to root the phone to swop SIM cards. The phones are not locked to a network. All you have to do is put the SIM card in & setup your APN settings for it. The best way is to get on WiFi & get the Tweaker app. It will do the rest for you.

 

[hieuster]

For notifications that is adjusted at the text screen.

Hieuster
You don't have to root the phone to swop SIM cards. The phones are not locked to a network. All you have to do is put the SIM card in & setup your APN settings for it. The best way is to get on WiFi & get the Tweaker app. It will do the rest for you.

I tried, but on the lock screen it says "Phone is SIM Service Provider locked." When I unlock the screen it's just a black screen that says "SIM invalid" and a button for "Emergency call." I don't know what to do. Thanks.

 

[kingmt]

Is this a ST or Net10 phone? Who's SIM are you trying to use?

I just went & got a Net10 phone yesterday, put a ST SIM in it, & set up the correct APN. From the home screen push menu go to System settings/Wirless & Networks/Mobile Networks/Access Point Names/ then push menu. Select New APN & enter the new APN settings.

Did you try Tweaker?

 

[kingmt]

Is this a AT&T phone?

 

[hieuster]

Is this a ST or Net10 phone? Who's SIM are you trying to use?

I just went & got a Net10 phone yesterday, put a ST SIM in it, & set up the correct APN. From the home screen push menu go to System settings/Wirless & Networks/Mobile Networks/Access Point Names/ then push menu. Select New APN & enter the new APN settings.

Did you try Tweaker?

Is this a AT&T phone?

I don't know if it's a ST or Net10. I believe it is an AT&T phone. I want to use a T-Mobile sim card for it, but it's not working. When I put the T-Mobile sim card in, it doesn't give me an option of going into the home screen to update the APN, therefore I can't access the Tweaker app. It's just a black screen that says invalid SIM.

 

[kingmt]

I don't know anything about T-Mobile. I think they run on the same technology but it could be a different frequency.

I don't know maybe there CS could be of help.

 

[jcase]

At least mention the original researchers that you based your work on. I spent hours auditing this device (one I do not own), at least say "Root exploit provided by jcase" or something. Yes I know you linked to my original thread, but come on. I'm getting tired of it seeing my work show up under the names of other people.

 

[valueforvalue]

Don't sweat it jcase when she re posted this the steps got all screwed up. Your original method was concise and clear. This repost has caused a lot of issues for people. Keep up the good work man and thanks again for allowing us root on these low end phones. All your hard work helped me out emmensily!

 

[jcase]

Don't sweat it jcase when she re posted this the steps got all screwed up. Your original method was concise and clear. This repost has caused a lot of issues for people. Keep up the good work man and thanks again for allowing us root on these low end phones. All your hard work helped me out emmensily!

I'm not stressing I just get irritated, but at least she linked back. Half of the reposts don't link or mention, and some ask for donations.

Always willing to hit a device without root, doesnt matter if low end or not. Just ask

 

[valueforvalue]

I'm not stressing I just get irritated, but at least she linked back. Half of the reposts don't link or mention, and some ask for donations.

Always willing to hit a device without root, doesnt matter if low end or not. Just ask

Yeah it's hard to control what other people do. Giving proper credit is just a matter of common courtesy, which a lot of people tend to lack it would seem. That's alright though, the people that really appreciate root on the avail/merit all know that you posted the original.

 

[kingmt]

Thanks jcase. This phone would suck without root.

If you really want to help with another root I just bought my wife a LGL35G I don't think anyone has done anything with it yet. One Click tries but fails. I can't even get my adb to find it.

 

[stayboogy]

I'm not stressing I just get irritated, but at least she linked back. Half of the reposts don't link or mention, and some ask for donations.

Always willing to hit a device without root, doesnt matter if low end or not. Just ask

yeah, we know you're the man jcase!!!! if it wasn't for you none of this other stuff would be possible.

this thread should have been shut down a long time ago. if you look many posts back i've mentioned this more than once. it was a waste of time, especially all the people who couldn't follow her directions.

and why they wanted to follow hers instead of yours i have no idea. i was rooted in less than 5 minutes following your directions and i didn't have one problem. but of course, i do know how to tie my shoes too LOL

 

[napalm6283]

http://androidforums.com/introducti...ot-cwm-rom-no-pc-needed-root.html#post5383436

The best root method for zte merit with no pc needed. Worth a look..

 

[mwwmdw]

this is a great way of doing i rooted my merit from my phone easly...and just installed the speedfreak rom its pretty great...

 

[mwwmdw]

this is the site i used do it right no problems

 

[crystalevans]

Flash Recovery

 

[Buzz2043]

Moderator edit:

Please reference jcase's thread here:

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

for information about rooting your ZTE Merit.

I dont understand why all the step by steps was removed from here?
This thread was the only one I could understand and get to work for me and the link in the quote is only for rooting not flashing the custom rom you could have at least gave a link to a descent flash rom tut or even left the parts of this tut for flashing rom alone.