Root [Closed] Speculation - Root Method for ZTE ZMAX

CYCONUMNUM · Mar 27, 2015

Cyco Myco Nelson
please give the developing community access to unlock the bootloader for the Z970 zmax.

that alone will double your sales....where ever the phone is available ...globally

Yesterday at 02:20

ZTE USA
Hi, the bootloader is not available currently. Please stay tuned for further information on updates. You can also check with the carrier as they request/ approve the updates.

Yesterday at 14:26 · Sent from Web

Cyco Myco Nelson
Has the subject been considered at all?

Yesterday at 15:29

ZTE USA
The topic is recognized. However, this phone is a one designed for the carrier, and sold directly to the carrier. Something like this has to be approved by them. Thanks!

46 minutes ago · Sent from Web

Cyco Myco Nelson
Thank you for the reply...it is very much appreciated....take care

CYCONUMNUM · Mar 27, 2015

That was from Facebook..via personal message...

I just realized that neither my name or avatar are likely to be taken seriously......poop

skinlab · Mar 28, 2015

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59734525

Dude seems like he is getting pretty close.

skinlab · Mar 28, 2015

According to: https://plus.google.com/app/basic/communities/106249882026636369150
They only need 30 more signatures and ZTE will unlock the bootloader on the Zmax.

SeemsLegit · Mar 28, 2015

skinlab said:
According to: https://plus.google.com/app/basic/communities/106249882026636369150
They only need 30 more signatures and ZTE will unlock the bootloader on the Zmax.

When clicking the link, It gives me a 404 error.

skinlab · Mar 28, 2015

SeemsLegit said:
When clicking the link, It gives me a 404 error.

That's weird. I clicked the link and it took me right there. Try again.

SeemsLegit · Mar 28, 2015

skinlab said:
That's weird. I clicked the link and it took me right there. Try again.

Ah, must not work on PC or something. Worked on my phone ^.^

SeemsLegit · Mar 28, 2015

I got some members from my site to sign it for me, i think we can get the last of the signatures by tomorrow at the latest

skinlab · Mar 28, 2015

SeemsLegit said:
I got some members from my site to sign it for me, i think we can get the last of the signatures by tomorrow at the latest

I signed. I'm not going to get my hopes up. Hell, they don't even know if ZTE will unlock it. They are basing it off of ZTE releasing the kernel source.

SeemsLegit · Mar 28, 2015

skinlab said:
I signed. I'm not going to get my hopes up. Hell, they don't even know if ZTE will unlock it. They are basing it off of ZTE releasing the kernel source.

Yeah, I never get my hopes up too high when it comes to petitions, anyone can make a petition but it doesnt mean they'll always agree to it.

But doesn't hurt to be enthusiastic.

Can't wait for this thing to be rooted though, this phone would be 10 times better with it.

skinlab · Mar 28, 2015

SeemsLegit said:
Yeah, I never get my hopes up too high when it comes to petitions, anyone can make a petition but it doesnt mean they'll always agree to it.

But doesn't hurt to be enthusiastic.

Can't wait for this thing to be rooted though, this phone would be 10 times better with it.

Hell yeah I hope the petition does the trick.
I like this phone much better than the fierce 2.

Masterchief87 · Mar 28, 2015

It'd be nice. Since the stock Rom is pretty much stock android I'd be happy with root & custom recovery. No root is all that kept me from buying one.

CYCONUMNUM · Mar 29, 2015

according to the ZTE Rep thou....it's up to METRO PCS weather or not the information is released...

EarlyMon · Mar 29, 2015

Kernel source is required to be released by ZTE.

Unlocking the bootloader requires carrier permission for carrier phones.

skinlab · Mar 29, 2015

Not to be a buzzkill but, I don't see metro releasing anything. Well, releasing anything without dollar signs. But then again, Tmo bought Metro. Tmo is selling phones with unlocked bootloaders. According to many folks on the Note 4 root thread.
Don't hold me to that. I do not know if that is factual.

ghet2rockuu · Mar 29, 2015

ROOT IS ALMOST DONE PEOPLE RELAX !!!!!!!!! DONT BELIVE ME HED OVER TO XDA WE HAVE SOME PEOPLE ALMOST COMPLETE

SeemsLegit · Mar 29, 2015

skinlab said:
Not to be a buzzkill but, I don't see metro releasing anything. Well, releasing anything without dollar signs. But then again, Tmo bought Metro. Tmo is selling phones with unlocked bootloaders. According to many folks on the Note 4 root thread.
Don't hold me to that. I do not know if that is factual.

I might sound stupid but could a regular employee unlock the bootloader? because i know two people who have jobs at metro, and if they could then i could talk them into unlocking it for me or something. (well at least teaching me how)

I don't know the process, so lol sorry if i sound ********

scary alien · Mar 29, 2015

No, a regular employee would not have the ability to unlock a bootloader (assuming / providing there is not already a standard bootloader unlocking process like there are for some devices (i.e., "fastboot oem unlock", etc.)).

EarlyMon · Mar 29, 2015

ZTE has to give the unlock to the carrier, then the carrier to you.

It is never going to happen with either ZTE or Metro.

Never.

But they will pass the buck back and forth.

Masterchief87 · Mar 29, 2015

EarlyMon said:
ZTE has to give the unlock to the carrier, then the carrier to you.

It is never going to happen with either ZTE or Metro.

Never.

But they will pass the buck back and forth.

I think the locked bootloader has more to do with ZTE than T-Metro. I have a Samsung Galaxy Avant which, like the zmax, is a phone that other carriers don't have but it comes with an unlocked bootloader.

nrok · Apr 1, 2015

ghet2rockuu said:
ROOT IS ALMOST DONE PEOPLE RELAX !!!!!!!!! DONT BELIVE ME HED OVER TO XDA WE HAVE SOME PEOPLE ALMOST COMPLETE

Thanks!!

CYCONUMNUM · Apr 1, 2015

ROOT probably would've been achieved last month if some LAME TROLLS did'nt drive away the DEV's working on it......man....i don't get...here the lamers would've gotten taken care of immediately ...or at least it seemed as it would......i was thinking ...."MAN...WHERE'S SCARYALIEN ?!?!?!?!!? these dummies gotta GO!!"....lol ...forgot i was at XDA ...

some good news ShabbyPenguin might be in on the action .

SO!!!...EYES FINGERS TOES ALL CROSSED!!!

scary alien · Apr 2, 2015

You're in good hands if Shabby is involved

.

CYCONUMNUM · Apr 2, 2015

IF!!!!!......I hope ..they're going over all kinds of angles......but,Shabby hasn't made a peep for 2 pages.....I certainly hope the thread picks up interest.....

The ZMAX certainly deserves more attention then the Optimus F6 attracted......

If only ZTE took it's customers concerns in mind with more respect......they're starting to make Huawei look good....

Again!!!!....ALL TOGETHER EVERYONE!!!!...lol...EYES, FINGERS, AND TOES!!!! ALL CROSSED TOGETHER!!!!!...lol......

infinitelyno · Apr 6, 2015

Not holding my breath but bump anyways.

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