Root ZTE Zmax Pro Official Root Discussion

rellik232 · Nov 16, 2017

There is a compiled version of dirtycow, it's for lg v20 I think, I tried it couldn't copy files to ready only partitions.

PattyBear9210 said:
could you give a link to a guide of how use dirty cow im still on the first version of the z981 thank you for any help

ZMAX4EVER · Nov 19, 2017

I thought we were close to root? Was it just more talk?

morencestephan7 · Nov 19, 2017

rellik232 said:
There is a compiled version of dirtycow, it's for lg v20 I think, I tried it couldn't copy files to ready only partitions.

I'VE. TRIED. EVERYTHING!!!!
CAN. YOU. OR. SOMEBODY. HELP!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!

messi2050 · Nov 20, 2017

ZMAX4EVER said:
I thought we were close to root? Was it just more talk?

Yes

PattyBear9210 · Nov 21, 2017

Hey any of you on the b14 version have a stock recovery? I couldn't help my self staring at the blade all night at work I upgraded to it an I have a stock recovery this could be the tipping point for all of us

Sapphiress · Nov 22, 2017

Now that's a tipping point. However this is all. i'm just offering proof.
Something no one else has been able to do... *cough* *cough*

bcrichster · Nov 22, 2017

Sapphiress said:
Now that's a tipping point. However this is all. i'm just offering proof.
Something no one else has been able to do... *cough* *cough*

Nice job!
Is this full or temp Root?

Sapphiress · Nov 22, 2017

It's temporary for now. With dm-verity disabled we're working on disabling SELinux so that changes aren't reset on reboot. Then onto su binary and unlocking the bootloader. SapphireEX will release when it's done and he's ready. I don't claim responsibility for the exploit. My fiance(SapphireEX) is the one who developed it. However it's confirmed to work on B08, B14 and B20. Doesn't seem to work all too well for B21 so blueborne still seems to be the best route for that.

So theres your update everyone. Now i'm back to abyss. I'll try not to get this account banned

edit: freaking w key.

SapphireEx · Nov 22, 2017

Current issues right now is getting the correct context. With applypatch able to overwrite any file/ partition now, I can get the contexts I need. I disables DM-Verity a long time ago, so the only thing left to do is to set SELinux to permissive. Won't be difficult.

The users in my discord server should already have the latest installer+ root shell capability.

bcrichster · Nov 22, 2017

SapphireEx said:
Current issues right now is getting the correct context. With applypatch able to overwrite any file/ partition now, I can get the contexts I need. I disables DM-Verity a long time ago, so the only thing left to do is to set SELinux to permissive. Won't be difficult.

The users in my discord server should already have the latest installer+ root shell capability.

Still, nice job!
Kernel switch or perm script? Actually, don't tell me in forum. ZTE been stalking all of us here

Sapphiress · Nov 22, 2017

messi2050 said:
I tested recowpatch as sapphire suggested on b20 and it didn't work

Because you actually have to modify it. It's called development not use other people's code exactly.

SapphireEx · Nov 22, 2017

rellik232 said:
I have tried dirtycow, it seems it is patched for z982 b14

ZMAX4EVER said:
I thought we were close to root? Was it just more talk?

1. Dirtycow is working on B08 and below.
2. Recowvery is working on B20 and below.
3. My exploit works on B20 and below. With moderate success on B21 via a modified applypatch.
4. Join our discord if you want to see actual progress.
5. Not hush root at all. The exploit is unstable and unfinished due to SELinux still enforcing, preventing u:r:init:s0 and u:r:kernel:s0. When I'm done, I'll release it publically. The members of my discord already have the alpha and beta releases, and every person on B20 or below have a working root shell.

Considering the amount of drama, bullshit, and idiots lurking around on AF, I'd rather not waste my time here.

Also; I'm still waiting for proof Loony. You know, the thing my fiance posted showing a root shell. I'll wait.

SirMicBic · Nov 23, 2017

Can someone send me a link on discord please!

dontpanicbobby · Nov 23, 2017

So was it \rooted? I'm clueless.

Sapphiress · Nov 23, 2017

We have a temporary rootshell. Until we get sepermissive the context is still a small issue

dontpanicbobby · Nov 23, 2017

Hmm... I almost understood that.

So rooting let's you remove OEM apps? If someone did answer me way back I missed it. What is root really good for?

Sapphiress · Nov 23, 2017

If you're familiar with IT.

root is a the Linux equivalent of your Windows "Administrator account". Root allows you access to files you normally wouldn't be able to access. In this specific application(getting root access on an android phone). The uses are virtually unlimited. This will allow us to flash a custom recovery, custom ROMs, custom kernels, remove bloatware, overclock the processor, etc.

tl;dr It unlocks a shitload of features that the manufacture has locked out of the system.

Unforgiven · Nov 23, 2017

dontpanicbobby said:
Hmm... I almost understood that.

So rooting let's you remove OEM apps? If someone did answer me way back I missed it. What is root really good for?

Administrative control over your phone. Control which apps are system apps. Control which apps can communicate with the interwebs. Modify the hosts file for ad blocking. Things like that off the top of my head.

Sapphiress · Nov 23, 2017

^ Way better at explaining in layman terms than I. Props.

SirMicBic · Nov 23, 2017

can someone please pm me a link to the discord link to unlock the zte zmax pro.....PLEASE

dontpanicbobby · Nov 23, 2017

Overclocking! That I've done, but it was a PocketPC. I begin to understand...

Sapphiress · Nov 23, 2017

I will send you a link when I get to it. We're not "unlocking" the phone. If you want to unlock your phone keep your service for 6 months and press the unlock button.

SirMicBic · Nov 23, 2017

Sapphiress said:
I will send you a link when I get to it. We're not 'unlocking' the phone. If you want to unlock your phone keep your service for 6 months and press the unlock button.

my phone is already unlocked. im waiting and want to help to root the phone

Sapphiress · Nov 23, 2017

Ask me if you want an invite to the discord server, I'll get around to sending links tomorrow.

DO NOT ASK UNLESS YOUR AF ACCOUNT IS AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OLD. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS IF YOU'RE A RECOGNIZED DEVELOPER.

messi2050 · Nov 23, 2017

Sapphiress said:
Because you actually have to modify it. It's called development not use other people's code exactly.

The main purpose of this script is to use ditycow exploit to modify the boot.img and set selinux to permissive, that's not happening as the locked bootloader revert that change on boot so is not working

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