Root ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) root discussion

[Savazz90]

bootimg.exe? it opens a command window with the unpack-zte-bin and unpack-boot.img

 

[Savazz90]

 

[Savazz90]

or pull them from ADB

 

[Savazz90]

now im stuck

 

[Elgindelta]

Isn't 4k a dev option? Btw, just kingo'd unlocked, open bootloader, USB enabled, unknown sources...90% and steady

 

[Elix9000]

Isn't 4k a dev option? Btw, just kingo'd unlocked, open bootloader, USB enabled, unknown sources...90% and steady

wait You rooted or just got really close?

 

[jay16509]

I just tried. Got to 90% and failed. Figured I'd give it a shot.

 

[Elgindelta]

wait You rooted or just got really close?

the same 90% everyone gets ATM

 

[EliiphasLevi7414]

Hey Messi have you heared of the Dirty Cow exploit that came about recently? It has been shown to root android devices. Just thought I would bring this to your attention. There is a github for the source code.

Dirty Cow Exploit is basically a privillege escalation exploit that can effect android devices from 1.0 to 6.0.1

 

[EliiphasLevi7414]

I truly think there may be something to look at in this Dirty Cow Exploit, but I leave that to the reverse engineers. Im just a tech guy into Linux and Android ethical hacking thought you might want to know about it if you don't already.

 

[RAIDER W]

the Dirty Cow leaves. I want to know about it.

That Cow Has Long Since Left The Pasture...

 

[nino44]

I truly think there may be something to look at in this Dirty Cow Exploit, but I leave that to the reverse engineers. Im just a tech guy into Linux and Android ethical hacking thought you might want to know about it if you don't already.

He already knows about it.

 

[viperdink]

A little Help guys;

Try total commander by ghisler in playstore.

Plug ins

 

[Zte z987 cricket]

Zte z987 cricketThis Topic's Starter
I tried to recover my phone and SD card after it got wiped with my laptop it didn't work.. but during the process it's roots my ZTE z988 cricket phone it's called Dr. Fone. Here's the link................ Mmmmmm https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-data-recovery.html?pro=app

 

[RAIDER W]

Zte z987 cricketThis Topic's Starter
I tried to recover my phone and SD card after it got wiped with my laptop it didn't work.. but during the process it's roots my ZTE z988 cricket phone it's called Dr. Fone. Here's the link................ Mmmmmm https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-data-recovery.html?pro=app

I'm Calling You Out On This Statement.. And This Link..
I went up and down that list in the ZTE section.. and not only did I not see your ZTE Grand Max X2 listed.. but I seen nothing under the ZTE section supporting Marshmellow 6.0.1.. which is what your device is running..

I ask you sir.. before anyone Blindly spends $29.97 at this website trying to obtain root access....

Show Proof.. and Prove.. Me.. Wrong..
Thank You.

 

[VerbosE]

Sorry I've been busy. I can't believe you guys are still stuck . Deploy Linux to write to system. Do not run it out of the SD card. Do not run it with the SD card used as internal storage.

 

[asianrocker]

Sorry I've been busy. I can't believe you guys are still stuck . Deploy Linux to write to system. Do not run it out of the SD card. Do not run it with the SD card used as internal storage.

What does it even mean? LOL.

 

[messi2050]

Lol where is my comment xD

 

[scary alien]

Lol where is my comment xD

It was removed by another mod...

In fact, I'm heavily leaning towards splitting-off the various posts from this this thread that do not directly relate to rooting this device. If this happens, you guys will likely see a "donate device" thread and some place for all of the other posts.

I've been trying to not be too strict, but I'm sure that new folks that visit this thread are a bit confused.

Stay tuned and I'll post links to any new threads I make as a result of this "restructuring" like we did for the tethering posts.

 

[xlegitimate]

It was removed by another mod...

In fact, I'm heavily leaning towards splitting-off the various posts from this this thread that do not directly relate to rooting this device. If this happens, you guys will likely see a "donate device" thread and some place for all of the other posts.

I've been trying to not be too strict, but I'm sure that new folks that visit this thread are a bit confused.

Stay tuned and I'll post links to any new threads I make as a result of this "restructuring" like we did for the tethering posts.

you've been trying to "not" for so long but it isn't your fault. I've been following this thread since day one and it's out of hand now. please remove all irrelevant posts. And Messi, I PM'd you in regards of donating, please get back to me.

 

[scary alien]

Thanks, @xlegitimate...don't want to be (too) overbearing .

Anyway, the process has started--here's the first thread:

ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) "off topic" root discussion​

Things will still be flux as the evening progresses (and I gotta eat some turkey at some point in time, too ) [Happy Thanksgiving to all, by the way]

edit: and:

ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) "device donation" root discussion​

and (from before):

ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) tethering discussion​

 

[EliiphasLevi7414]

Plug ins

I see some potentional in the plug-ins from total commander but you would still most likely need root to perform some of the actions total commander's plugins need to find root to begin with wouldn't you? (I am not a reverse engineer, just asking questions here) I think the plugin that allows you to execute java code and a few others would be helpful perhaps but I am still wondering whether root would be needed to begin with to capture root. I am about to install this and see what I can figure out.

 

[Androidfreakster6621]

Ok so i think I found a way to flash a custom ROM or stock rom idk....but you guys can try just keep me updated and let me know if it works......

Step one: open settings and click about phone.

Step two:click on the build version six times or until it says access to developer options.

Step three:hit the back button and you will see a new option (developer options) in your setting menu

Step four:Click OEM unlocker to unlock bootloader

Hopefully a stock rom or previous rom can be flashed.....hope this helps guys

 

[str8upx]

Ok so i think I found a way to flash a custom ROM or stock rom idk....but you guys can try just keep me updated and let me know if it works......

Step one: open settings and click about phone.

Step two:click on the build version six times or until it says access to developer options.

Step three:hit the back button and you will see a new option (developer options) in your setting menu

Step four:Click OEM unlocker to unlock bootloader

Hopefully a stock rom or previous rom can be flashed.....hope this helps guys

Genius!

 

[Androidfreakster6621]

Genius!

Please if you discover a root option share with me...


Thanks and good luck