Root ZTE ZMAX TWRP NEW VERSION 2.8.6.0

rczrider · Nov 21, 2015

I've successfully temp rooted using Kingroot, but when I try to install TWRP via the APK, I get a "Failure" message along the lines of:

Error running exec(). Command; [su, -c, ./data/data/com.eclipse.android.razr.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh] Working Directory: null Environment: null

I've tried rebooting (and re-rooting using Kingroot), no dice. I've uninstalled the TWRP installer, re-downloaded it, re-installed it, no dice. I feel like I'm missing something obvious. Thoughts?

EDIT: Never mind. Apparently the solution is to just keep trying. I eventually got it to install (no idea what I did differently, if anything), and even got the "success" notification. Rebooting into recovery took me to stock, not TWRP, so I rebooted and tried it again. It worked after that.

CodingHazard · Dec 8, 2015

rczrider said:
I've successfully temp rooted using Kingroot, but when I try to install TWRP via the APK, I get a "Failure" message along the lines of:

Error running exec(). Command; [su, -c, ./data/data/com.eclipse.android.razr.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh] Working Directory: null Environment: null

I've tried rebooting (and re-rooting using Kingroot), no dice. I've uninstalled the TWRP installer, re-downloaded it, re-installed it, no dice. I feel like I'm missing something obvious. Thoughts?

EDIT: Never mind. Apparently the solution is to just keep trying. I eventually got it to install (no idea what I did differently, if anything), and even got the "success" notification. Rebooting into recovery took me to stock, not TWRP, so I rebooted and tried it again. It worked after that.

Hello can you help me. I installed TWRP on my non rooted ZTE Zmax but I want to go back to stock recovery to be able to install the OTA updates. Would you be able to help me?

rczrider · Dec 9, 2015

CodingHazard said:
Hello can you help me. I installed TWRP on my non rooted ZTE Zmax but I want to go back to stock recovery to be able to install the OTA updates. Would you be able to help me?

I can't, sorry. I'm not very familiar with this phone, just found it used cheap and picked it up as an alarm clock and backup.

big%boy%big · Dec 9, 2015

rczrider said:
I can't, sorry. I'm not very familiar with this phone, just found it used cheap and picked it up as an alarm clock and backup.

Have you installed SuperSU yet?

John Ferraro · Jan 14, 2016

So after rooting with Kingroot, I Installed TWRP then went to flash TWRP and I got this error message;

FAILURE
Error running exec(). Command: [su,-c,./data/data/com.eclipse.android.razr.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh]
Working directory: null environment: null
What exactly does this mean, and what steps do i need to take to fix this, so I can flash and use TWRP correctly. Please and thank you in advance

DroidisLinux · Jan 15, 2016

John Ferraro said:
So after rooting with Kingroot, I Installed TWRP then went to flash TWRP and I got this error message;

FAILURE
Error running exec(). Command: [su,-c,./data/data/com.eclipse.android.razr.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh]
Working directory: null environment: null
What exactly does this mean, and what steps do i need to take to fix this, so I can flash and use TWRP correctly. Please and thank you in advance

Most likely your temp root didn't stick, because that message only appears if your not tmp rooted, restart the steps from begging to get tmp root, then grant super user permissions to twrp installer then flash twrp img. And then uninstall king root and reboot.

Masterchief87 · Jan 15, 2016

I've been told that the new versions of kingroot (which are needed to root the b13 and b33 firmware versions) disable root access after gaining temp root, which seems kind of stupid to me. Anyways you need to enable root access in kingroot's settings. After that you should be able to flash twrp.

big%boy%big · Jan 15, 2016

Masterchief87 said:
I've been told that the new versions of kingroot (which are needed to root the b13 and b33 firmware versions) disable root access after gaining temp root, which seems kind of stupid to me. Anyways you need to enable root access in kingroot's settings. After that you should be able to flash twrp.

Roger that!

John Ferraro · Jan 15, 2016

Awesome. I'll try that now . Thank you guys for the quick replies. Greatly appreciate that. I'll report back

tnomtlaw · Jan 24, 2016

I know it's not the right forum but can this be used on the N9521(Boost Max plus)?No root or recovery yet!Again I apologize but after endless searching this is the only place I could turn to!

bcrichster · Jan 24, 2016

tnomtlaw said:
I know it's not the right forum but can this be used on the N9521(Boost Max plus)?No root or recovery yet!Again I apologize but after endless searching this is the only place I could turn to!

Hey bro! How ya been?! Here's the issue: if there's no Root, then the recovery is useless since ZTE disabled access to Fastboot, Bootloader without Root. Ur gonna need Root anyways to identify/locate the by-name and partitions to compare with the other device. If it's identical then you're good.. But you'll not get partition info without Root to begin with. Achieve Root and you can go from there.. Is the Max+ KK or LP?

big%boy%big · Jan 24, 2016

tnomtlaw said:
I know it's not the right forum but can this be used on the N9521(Boost Max plus)?No root or recovery yet!Again I apologize but after endless searching this is the only place I could turn to!

Even if rooting and flashing TWRP was possible on that device, there may not be any SWITCHER and RESTORE files specific to your device to take full advantage of write access on it.

Then again, if your adventurous and want to try out a set of these files yourself (after successfully rooting, installing TWRP and doing a full nandroid backup in case of a soft brick, of course), then have at it. Just check your software version, search through the forum that pertains to it and have fun with it. Who knows, it might just work and we can add it to the list of other ZTE devices LOL.

Just saying...

tnomtlaw · Jan 24, 2016

bcrichster said:
Hey bro! How ya been?! Here's the issue: if there's no Root, then the recovery is useless since ZTE disabled access to Fastboot, Bootloader without Root. Ur gonna need Root anyways to identify/locate the by-name and partitions to compare with the other device. If it's identical then you're good.. But you'll not get partition info without Root to begin with. Achieve Root and you can go from there.. Is the Max+ KK or LP?

What's up b? My Sync was stolen right when I was checking out the 5.1Roms.My N9521 is Lollipop 5.1

bcrichster · Jan 24, 2016

Stolen when checking out ROMs.. How?! Were ya at a library or something..??

tnomtlaw · Jan 24, 2016

bcrichster said:
Stolen when checking out ROMs.. How?! Were ya at a library or something..??

No I had been checking out the roms ported from max,ie:aicp,bliss pop,brokenos,etc.I left my phone charging in the dining room while jogging with the team.When I returned no phone.I had Boost Stylo but bricked it.So I am starting over with boost max plus.Greetings everyone.All help appreciated!

big%boy%big · Jan 24, 2016

tnomtlaw said:
No I had been checking out the roms ported from max,ie:aicp,bliss pop,brokenos,etc.I left my phone charging in the dining room while jogging with the team.When I returned no phone.I had Boost Stylo but bricked it.So I am starting over with boost max plus.Greetings everyone.All help appreciated!

That sucks, dude!! D-X

carib909 · Feb 20, 2016

Masterchief87 said:
I'll upload a twrp backup of the system and boot partitions and send you a link.
I have the MetroPCS 4.4.4 version also
Edit: I've finished uploading the backup and, I've added a link in post#2 of this thread so that it will be easy to find for anyone who may need it.

At least I got the phone rooted. Now I am confused. First, Post #2 above doesn't have any links, ??? Second, Can someone post a comprehensive step by step process including the links to the files that should be installed in the correct order please? I followed up to the Android System Recovery Screen in TWRP, but the instructions say to use the back button to get to System etc. The back button doesn't do anything. Now, you are saying we should have or do a backup of the system and boot partitions using TWRP? How is that done? the instructions say to click the install button on the TWRP main screen, but there is no INSTALL button???
I tried installing the SU file but got errors saying "failed to verify whole-file package and E-signature verification failed, package corrupt, Installation aborted. ( I deleted and re-downloaded the file twice with the same result.

thePlayfulgod · Jun 15, 2016

I had twrp recovery, but I factory reset my phone, bricked it ...cleared the cache then
got it booting...now i can't get twrp back working twrp says: UNABLE TO INSTALL TWRP
ALREADY INSTALLED OR SOMETHING IS WRONG. Can i reinstall my stock recovery, then TWRP again?

If so, how?

thePlayfulgod · Jun 15, 2016

Zmax z970..4.4.4 metroPcs, i got tired of the update software notification and downloaded and it hung into recovery
....which was only a black screen

Zte z987 cricket · Jun 22, 2016

I need help rooting my ZTE z987 from cricket running 4.4.4...... please help

Masterchief87 · Jun 22, 2016

Check your pm

Zte z987 cricket · Jun 25, 2016

Still can't download ad and open. https://www.mediafire.com/?smsymhdzvp6qj55

Masterchief87 · Jun 25, 2016

Zte z987 cricket said:
Still can't download ad and open. https://www.mediafire.com/?smsymhdzvp6qj55

It works fine for me. Are you using an ad blocker?

Zte z987 cricket · Jun 25, 2016

No not using ad blocker....what does it look like after its downloaded.?

Zte z987 cricket · Jun 25, 2016

It keeps saying link is outdated

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