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

[JustJoanie]

i never felt that rock. Sorry i don't know you well enough to get my feelings hurt.

anyway just wanted to pay it forward. Glad you got it.

lol

 

[Marikafaye]

Glad to hear you got it rooted !!! However now I can't wait to hear if you are able to free up internal memory - Me personally, it was a no go - I have discovered that the ability to insert an sd card in these phones is useless - Rooted or not, the phone won't allow you to utilize the sd card . . . .

lol

 

[JustJoanie]

Glad to hear you got it rooted !!! However now I can't wait to hear if you are able to free up internal memory - Me personally, it was a no go - I have discovered that the ability to insert an sd card in these phones is useless - Rooted or not, the phone won't allow you to utilize the sd card . . . .

Hmmmmmmmm I haven't tried yet but I sure hope I am able to move programs to the SD card...That is the whole point of rooting lol We shall see!

 

[mcbold]

king,

I've installed the su file without difficulty (get a response stating the size of the file that was pushed, along with elapsed time- file is 22364 bytes). When I install Superuser then open it all I get is a "What's new" screen. After moving through this screen Superuser does not ask for permissions, and there are no apps listed under its app tab.

Once, as I was installing Superuser from Google play it opened automatically, apps were listed under the tab and I could navigate by swiping to the permissions page. However, the screen was frozen and I could do no more.

Seems like everything is working up to the Superuser install point.

Joanie, I can't check the box you mentioned- automatically unchecks itself.

 

[mcbold]

One other thought- after the final reboot does it matter if the USB cable is still connected? I'm pretty sure I've tried it both ways though.

 

[mcbold]

Under the Superuser info tab there is a listing named "su binary vlegacy(0)"
On the next line is this: -rwxr-xr-x root shell /system/bin/su

There is an option to "check for updates", and when I do this it goes through the process until Superuser tries to gain root access to install the new binary, but fails at that point.

I don't know if any of that is useful or not.

 

[kingmt]

If you used the binary linked in these forms it should say su binary v3.0.3.2

You don't have the su file pushed. The updated version is 3.1.1 but it won't work with the version of Superuser that comes on the one.three ROM so don't update if your switching until after you update Superuser.

 

[conqr]

So i'm quite frustrated that i can't create a thread, due to "NEW MEMBER" -- anyways ill get right to my question, Noticed on this website's forum there isnt a specific root guide for the gophone zte z990 avail model.

I'm trying to root my phone that i just purchased last week. Been looking everywhere online for a decent guide without the clutter of "you need to understand these terms" and "blah blah blah"

Look just simply tell me, Before I root my phone do I need to download a specific program, then punch in a sequence of numbers to root the device or do I need to download a program to my pc, apply USB/Unknown in my settings on my phone. Then move the file/program to my phone? If so where?

If I need to download a program, which one would best be suited for the task to do it. I don't need a list of different programs.

Then onces it's rooted and i've been allowed full access to my phone what programs should i stray from uninstalling(removing) from my phone, most likely system apps.

Thanks for your time in reading my rant -- hopefully someone has the time to respond a solution.

 

[kingmt]

http://androidforums.com/avail-all-...oot-flash-recovery-install-new-rom-links.html

 

[kingmt]

I have 68 apps & 60% internal free.

 

[JustJoanie]

I'm have 68 apps & 60% internal free.

Which do I download.....

Rom Manager ( ClockWorkMod)

or


ClockWork Mod Launcher

 

[kingmt]

Try this link.

 

[jb_for_all]

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you. As I was able to root following this forum. Could not figure it out for Jcase as it was not wrote out like this forum was. And as I hit errors i would see how yall fixed um. Good show!

 

[Russ71]

So i'm quite frustrated that i can't create a thread, due to "NEW MEMBER" -- anyways ill get right to my question, Noticed on this website's forum there isnt a specific root guide for the gophone zte z990 avail model.

I'm trying to root my phone that i just purchased last week. Been looking everywhere online for a decent guide without the clutter of "you need to understand these terms" and "blah blah blah"

Look just simply tell me, Before I root my phone do I need to download a specific program, then punch in a sequence of numbers to root the device or do I need to download a program to my pc, apply USB/Unknown in my settings on my phone. Then move the file/program to my phone? If so where?

If I need to download a program, which one would best be suited for the task to do it. I don't need a list of different programs.

Then onces it's rooted and i've been allowed full access to my phone what programs should i stray from uninstalling(removing) from my phone, most likely system apps.

Thanks for your time in reading my rant -- hopefully someone has the time to respond a solution.

The Avail z990 roots with zip files, all internal. No computer neccessary. There is a thread about rooting the Avail z990. Its old. Most of the threads lately have been about issues with rooting the Merit z990g. They are similar but not identical. Follow the z990 threads and you will be successful. The threads start in January and were worded so even a sub-noob could understand them. Its where I started reading and I was a sub-noob. Ask questions if you need. Good luck.

 

[JustJoanie]

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you. As I was able to root following this forum. Could not figure it out for Jcase as it was not wrote out like this forum was. And as I hit errors i would see how yall fixed um. Good show!

Awesome !!

 

[JustJoanie]

Try this link.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh here I go again ....


Have the link downloaded to desktop, if you don't mind me asking, now what do I do?

 

[redfield88]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh here I go again ....


Have the link downloaded to desktop, if you don't mind me asking, now what do I do?

Flashing recovery is pretty simple.

Step 1. Unzip Recovery.zip, It only contains one file "Recovery.img"
Step 2. Put your phone into USB Mass Storage mode.
Step 3. Place Recovery.img onto the root of your sd card. (Go to My Computer, Select your z990g and paste Recovery.img)
Remember to turn off USB Mass Storage and put your phone back into USB Debug Mode.

Step 4. Start -> Run -> cmd
Step 5. adb shell
Step 6. press enter
Step 7. su
Step 8. press enter
Step 9. flash_image recovery /sdcard/Recovery.img
Step 10. press enter
Step 11. reboot recovery
Step 12. press enter

Your z990g will now reboot and go into recovery mode.

Walla. CWM Recovery Installed. You can now make a nandroid backup of your z990g.

 

[JustJoanie]

Flashing recovery is pretty simple.

Step 1. Unzip Recovery.zip, It only contains one file "Recovery.img"
Step 2. Put your phone into USB Mass Storage mode.
Step 3. Place Recovery.img onto the root of your sd card. (Go to My Computer, Select your z990g and paste Recovery.img)
Remember to turn off USB Mass Storage and put your phone back into USB Debug Mode.

Step 4. Start -> Run -> cmd
Step 5. adb shell
Step 6. press enter
Step 7. su
Step 8. press enter
Step 9. flash_image recovery /sdcard/Recovery.img
Step 10. press enter
Step 11. reboot recovery
Step 12. press enter

Your z990g will now reboot and go into recovery mode.

Walla. CWM Recovery Installed. You can now make a nandroid backup of your z990g.

After typing in last command now have on my phone screen:

clockworkmod recovery v5.0.2.0
use volume keys to highlight and h ( would the h mean hold? )

My selections are:

reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
mounts and storage
advanced
power off

( Just want to be sure of EXACTLY what to do)

 

[redfield88]

After typing in last command now have on my phone screen:

clockworkmod recovery v5.0.2.0
use volume keys to highlight and h ( would the h mean hold? )

My selections are:

reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
mounts and storage
advanced
power off

( Just want to be sure of EXACTLY what to do)

To be perfectly honest, your options are slightly different than mine. Not sure if it's just because we may perhaps have different versions install. Anyways, My menu is setup like this:

- reboot system now
- apply update from sdcard
- wipe data/factory reset
- whipe cache partition
- BACKUP AND RESTORE (Not in caps, just wanted it to stand out in the post)
- mounts and storage
- advanced
- power off

Edit: We have same versions installed so your menu should be the same as mine. Select "back up and restore" by highlighting it. Hit the "home" key(Center silver key, has house on it). You'll now see:

- BACKUP (Again not in caps)
- Restore
- Advanced Restore

"Backup" should be highlighted already, if not highlight it and hit your "home" key and it'll begin to backup. This proccess can take ten minutes or even longer depending on how many apps you have. So don't be alarmed, Let the process finish and then reboot your phone. On your SD card there is now a backup of your entire system.

 

[JustJoanie]

To be perfectly honest, your options are slightly different than mine. Not sure if it's just because we may perhaps have different versions install. Anyways, My menu is setup like this:

- reboot system now
- apply update from sdcard
- wipe data/factory reset
- whipe cache partition
- BACKUP AND RESTORE (Not in caps, just wanted it to stand out in the post)
- mounts and storage
- advanced
- power off

Edit: We have same versions installed so your menu should be the same as mine. Select "back up and restore" by highlighting it. Hit the "home" key(Center silver key, has house on it). You'll now see:

- BACKUP (Again not in caps)
- Restore
- Advanced Restore

"Backup" should be highlighted already, if not highlight it and hit your "home" key and it'll begin to backup. This proccess can take ten minutes or even longer depending on how many apps you have. So don't be alarmed, Let the process finish and then reboot your phone. On your SD card there is now a backup of your entire system.

Thank you so much, Yes mine has the exact same options yours has, for some reason I overlooked a few of them when typing (and i'm not blonde !! lol )

It is now, backing up Thanks again

I have a 32G sdcard installed, I've read I should do a partition, what are your thoughts? Also, how do I now remove some of the factory installed programs? And do you suggest a new rom or leaving it as stock?

 

[redfield88]

Thank you so much, Yes mine has the exact same options yours has, for some reason I overlooked a few of them when typing (and i'm not blonde !! lol )

It is now, backing up Thanks again

I have a 32G sdcard installed, I've read I should do a partition, what are your thoughts? Also, how do I now remove some of the factory installed programs? And do you suggest a new rom or leaving it as stock?

I've not yet attempted the partitioning myself, I understand the process but until I do it I won't bother pretending I know everything about it. Basically what the partition does is allows you to move the app links to the sd card; tricking the phone into thinking it's "internal memory" when it's not. This process is most commonly performed by Link2SD. However, the partitioning can be performed from Recovery mode.

Onto removing system apps. There's a lot of apps out there, I personally use "Rom Toolbox", It's many root applications all in one. From there you would go into -> Apps Manager. The tool itself is pretty easy to use. This guy did a pretty good list of safely removable system apps:
http://androidforums.com/avail-all-things-root/594225-no-need-new-rom-space-performance.html

 

[JustJoanie]

I've not yet attempted the partitioning myself, I understand the process but until I do it I won't bother pretending I know everything about it. Basically what the partition does is allows you to move the app links to the sd card; tricking the phone into thinking it's "internal memory" when it's not. This process is most commonly performed by Link2SD. However, the partitioning can be performed from Recovery mode.

Onto removing system apps. There's a lot of apps out there, I personally use "Rom Toolbox", It's many root applications all in one. From there you would go into -> Apps Manager. The tool itself is pretty easy to use. This guy did a pretty good list of safely removable system apps:
http://androidforums.com/avail-all-things-root/594225-no-need-new-rom-space-performance.html

Thank you so much and I appreciate your time and patience walking me through these steps.

I notice there is no clockworkmod icon listed anywhere, this is probably a stupid question but how do I bring the program up if I ever need it?

 

[kingmt]

The stick ROM works better on the Merit. one.three will make the Dialer break or severe lag if you turn blue tooth on. If you run the stock ROM don't delete the two music apps if you remove the record one it breaks the Dialer.

To get to recovery push power then immediately menu+power & hold until it boots up. It take 5 second.

I think link2SD will partition & it is the best way to remove most apps. Don't do updates remove & reinstall after link2SD is set up. You will need to go into the settings & set in go external. DON'T DELETE THE MUSIC APP.

 

[JustJoanie]

The stick ROM works better on the Merit. one.three will make the Dialer break or severe lag if you turn blue tooth on. If you run the stock ROM don't delete the two music apps if you remove the record one it breaks the Dialer.

To get to recovery push power then immediately menu+power & hold until it boots up. It take 5 second.

I think link2SD will partition & it is the best way to remove most apps. Don't do updates remove & reinstall after link2SD is set up. You will need to go into the settings & set in go external. DON'T DELETE THE MUSIC APP.

I will keep my Rom installed.
So, Link2SD is the only other program I will need to be able to partition and remove apps?

You said go into settings and set go external, I do this through Link2SD program, correct?

I have uninstalled both my music apps like you said.... JUST KIDDING!! DO NOT DELETE MUSIC APP

 

[redfield88]

Thank you so much and I appreciate your time and patience walking me through these steps.

I notice there is no clockworkmod icon listed anywhere, this is probably a stupid question but how do I bring the program up if I ever need it?

The ClockworkMod you flashed is nothing more than a better Recovery mode for your phone. If you ever need to get into it all you need to do is hook your phone to your PC with USB Debugging and follow these steps:

1. abd shell
2. press enter
3. su
4. press enter
5. reboot recovery
6. press enter

You can also download a terminal emulator app for your phone and just do:

1. su
2. press enter
3. reboot recovery
4. press enter

Like kingmt said, Don't remove Music.apk and most certainly don't remove Email.apk both will break other apps.