Root ZTE Zmax Pro Official Root Discussion

scary alien · Jan 14, 2017

anubis2048 said:
ADB shell runs in usermode and not kernel mode. We can't flash anything using it.

Is there not an adb sideload mode for flashing OTAs for this device? [adb sideload mode happens when the device is in the stock recovery].

I ask simply because I don't know...

lambo352 · Jan 14, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Odin is for Samsung devices only. I just hope you're using that as a generic term for flashing utility. The only tool I could think of that might work on the ZTE Zmax Pro would be the same one used for the Axon 7. Do you have the encryption keys used to sign the zips? If so please share them and I can put it in the original post for everyone to see.

Someone said before the partitions are the same between the axon 7 and the zmax pro.. is it safe to say we can try to backup one partition at a time as instructed for the tool.. then if that works, try flashing just Messi recovery? Of course if that was to work, do we lose the ability to beta test nougat?

DMedina559 · Jan 14, 2017

scary alien said:
Is there not an adb sideload mode for flashing OTAs for this device? [adb sideload mode happens when the device is in the stock recovery].

I ask simply because I don't know...

Yea there's an option in stock recovery to ADB side load, I used it to flash the b12 update

GrifterGrifts · Jan 14, 2017

anubis2048 said:
ADB shell runs in usermode and not kernel mode. We can't flash anything using it.

Adb sideload in recovery does allow flashing that's how I got b12 however again read my above posts zte has a 2048 bit key we DON'T have the private key too so we can't sign updates to flash

lambo352 · Jan 15, 2017

KingRoot 5.0.2 available on XDA as of 1/13/17

anubis2048 · Jan 15, 2017

lambo352 said:
KingRoot 5.0.2 available on XDA as of 1/13/17

Why is this marked as best answer in my thread without permission, and the fact that 5.0.2 doesn't even attempt to root the ZTE Zmax Pro... lol Hardly the "Best Answer"

Powduh · Jan 15, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Why is this marked as best answer in my thread without permission, and the fact that 5.0.2 doesn't even attempt to root the ZTE Zmax Pro... lol Hardly the "Best Answer"

Was wandering the same thing.

lambo352 · Jan 15, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Why is this marked as best answer in my thread without permission, and the fact that 5.0.2 doesn't even attempt to root the ZTE Zmax Pro... lol Hardly the "Best Answer"

LMAO.. yes.. not the best answer.. just an update..

anubis2048 · Jan 15, 2017

Still waiting on ZTE to tell me if I got accepted or not. Hope fastboot really is enabled in their development builds. @messi2050 I really hope out of everyone that you get it so you can try to root it and test out that TWRP recovery.

It's a shame that this wont be a real answer to our problems though. The beta isn't going to last forever and there is no doubt going to be people who miss it or just don't get accepted either way. I think we need to continue working towards root, even if this beta build gives us access to it.

Perhaps someone could use wireshark or some other utility to sniff traffic while their device downloads the beta update? Maybe we can get a copy of it and upload here.

scary alien · Jan 15, 2017

Just a bit of clarification and guidance for everyone:

1. The thread owner "sets" the topic for the thread--that's really the extent of "ownership"--kudos to @anubis2048 for starting this and summarizing things: something that I asked would be good to do several times to be done in the last, original thread

2. "Best Answer" is voted on by the membership...there's nothing set in stone as to what that constitutes and it is not set in stone (i.e., another post can certainly be voted as best answer); additionally, its possible that someone click the button without realizing it...

Aside from that: let me stress (yet again) to be polite, non-attacking, constructive and contribute to the thread; ask yourself before you hit "Post Reply": this is on-topic, polite, and contributing to the thread?

lambo352 · Jan 15, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Still waiting on ZTE to tell me if I got accepted or not. Hope fastboot really is enabled in their development builds. @messi2050 I really hope out of everyone that you get it so you can try to root it and test out that TWRP recovery.

It's a shame that this wont be a real answer to our problems though. The beta isn't going to last forever and there is no doubt going to be people who miss it or just don't get accepted either way. I think we need to continue working towards root, even if this beta build gives us access to it.

Perhaps someone could use wireshark or some other utility to sniff traffic while their device downloads the beta update? Maybe we can get a copy of it and upload here.

Didn't want to spoil it.. but if you look up the pics of the axon 7 nougat beta it's highly likely that we not only get fastboot but an app called ZTE root that is a native root app from ZTE. They might include it for the ability to collect logs..

jesellopez · Jan 15, 2017

Hi. Apreciated your work. But have this little problem. Everytime i try to update from B8 to B12 ota update from Sideload, stuck on 45% to 48% sometimes and gave me this error

anubis2048 · Jan 15, 2017

scary alien said:
Just a bit of clarification and guidance for everyone:

1. The thread owner "sets" the topic for the thread--that's really the extent of "ownership"--kudos to @anubis2048 for starting this and summarizing things: something that I asked would be good to do several times to be done in the last, original thread

2. "Best Answer" is voted on by the membership...there's nothing set in stone as to what that constitutes and it is not set in stone (i.e., another post can certainly be voted as best answer); additionally, its possible that someone click the button without realizing it...

Aside from that: let me stress (yet again) to be polite, non-attacking, constructive and contribute to the thread; ask yourself before you hit "Post Reply": this is on-topic, polite, and contributing to the thread?

Wasn't really attacking anyone and sorry, I didn't know that users voted on it. I thought the OP chose the "Best Answer" and that there was no vote for it.

scary alien · Jan 15, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Wasn't really attacking anyone and sorry, I didn't know that users voted on it. I thought the OP chose the "Best Answer" and that there was no vote for it.

Oh, my post wasn't direct at (or near

) you...just a general note and reminder to everyone...sorry if it came out that way--not intended at all

.

lambo352 · Jan 15, 2017

jesellopez said:
Hi. Apreciated your work. But have this little problem. Everytime i try to update from B8 to B12 ota update from Sideload, stuck on 45% to 48% sometimes and gave me this error

I just did it on my sis phone.. follow these instructions exactly as instructed
https://plus.google.com/+luigiEXE2014/posts/UJ73BstoRpg

GrifterGrifts · Jan 15, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Still waiting on ZTE to tell me if I got accepted or not. Hope fastboot really is enabled in their development builds. @messi2050 I really hope out of everyone that you get it so you can try to root it and test out that TWRP recovery.

It's a shame that this wont be a real answer to our problems though. The beta isn't going to last forever and there is no doubt going to be people who miss it or just don't get accepted either way. I think we need to continue working towards root, even if this beta build gives us access to it.

Perhaps someone could use wireshark or some other utility to sniff traffic while their device downloads the beta update? Maybe we can get a copy of it and upload here.

Messi can't sign up

GrifterGrifts · Jan 15, 2017

jesellopez said:
Hi. Apreciated your work. But have this little problem. Everytime i try to update from B8 to B12 ota update from Sideload, stuck on 45% to 48% sometimes and gave me this error

You need to enable OEM unlocking in the developer options

Charles367 · Jan 16, 2017

What Is everybody's verdict on updating. From 8 to 12 and so on??

5318008 · Jan 16, 2017

So, I thought these links might help

B12 thread
http://androidforums.com/threads/metro-pcs-zmax-pro-software-update-z981v1-0-0b12.1095384/

Nougat thread
http://androidforums.com/threads/nougat-update-for-zte-zmax-pro.1079385/

Off topic root thread
http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-zmax-pro-z981-off-topic-root-discussion.1094781/

messi2050 · Jan 16, 2017

anubis2048 said:
Still waiting on ZTE to tell me if I got accepted or not. Hope fastboot really is enabled in their development builds. @messi2050 I really hope out of everyone that you get it so you can try to root it and test out that TWRP recovery.

It's a shame that this wont be a real answer to our problems though. The beta isn't going to last forever and there is no doubt going to be people who miss it or just don't get accepted either way. I think we need to continue working towards root, even if this beta build gives us access to it.

Perhaps someone could use wireshark or some other utility to sniff traffic while their device downloads the beta update? Maybe we can get a copy of it and upload here.

i believe it will be the same way as any other ota update , we should be able to take a copy of it before flashing.

Charles367 · Jan 16, 2017

Wait can't we get that zte root app from the zip for the axon 7??

lambo352 · Jan 16, 2017

Charles367 said:
Wait can't we get that zte root app from the zip for the axon 7??

Maybe.. but I would think the nougat beta is how the fastboot for the axon7 came about.. just a theory if someone can shine a light on both..

Vyrus69 · Jan 16, 2017

lambo352 said:
Didn't want to spoil it.. but if you look up the pics of the axon 7 nougat beta it's highly likely that we not only get fastboot but an app called ZTE root that is a native root app from ZTE. They might include it for the ability to collect logs..
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This is a standard app on the ZTE phones that people beta test for them. The app does absolutely nothing in all honesty. I beta tested the original Zmax and that program was on the phone. I pulled the apk sent out to people and no one could figure it out.

Powduh · Jan 16, 2017

Vyrus69 said:
This is a standard app on the ZTE phones that people beta test for them. The app does absolutely nothing in all honesty. I beta tested the original Zmax and that program was on the phone. I pulled the apk sent out to people and no one could figure it out.

Could you send me the apk? I'll see what I can figure out

lambo352 · Jan 16, 2017

Vyrus69 said:
This is a standard app on the ZTE phones that people beta test for them. The app does absolutely nothing in all honesty. I beta tested the original Zmax and that program was on the phone. I pulled the apk sent out to people and no one could figure it out.

Can you PM me the apk as well.. lambo352@gmail.com

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