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ZTE Z740 (Radiant)

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revoracer3

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Anyone know anything about rooting this phone?

It seems like a fast and well built phone. Im very impressed for the 100.00 price tag.

I just purchased today at best buy, I searched and searched, I haven't even found a form devoted to it yet.


Thank you
 
You can use Framaroot located at the XDA website. As a new member it won't let me post links, etc. Just Google Framaroot, and you will find it. Make sure 'unknown sources' is checked in Settings/Security.

When it opens up, choose the Gandalf exploit. I used this method yesterday on a friend's Radiant, and worked flawlessly. Hope this helps.
 
Thanks mabry. Worked fine for me on ZTE 740 Radiant with the latest version of Framaroot using the Gandalf exploit. I installed the Pro version from google play after the free version was successful. I did unmount my SD card before i ran Framaroot if that matters and put a check in Security "unknown sources" in settings. Hope this helps
 
What does rooting it mean? Also does anyone know where I can buy a phone case for this phone that isn't a large strap
 
Hello all


Any chance we can have a forum created for ZTE Radiant for AT&T GO no-contract


I have created a CWM recovery for it and would like to make and thread.


Thank you for any help you can provide


hK.
 
also with said CWM recovery file, i can just put on sd card and tell it to update from external storage and it should run yes?
 
capncurly said:
also with said CWM recovery file, i can just put on sd card and tell it to update from external storage and it should run yes?
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i am still working on the cwm, but close to being done


once I am done I will provide download link and write up some instructions
 
yeah i can boot it to the recovery mode where i can wipe cache etc. i've been trying to put zip files on my sd card and having it restore from there but it hasn't worked. i've tried the adb stuff but my phone isn't recognized by my computer when plugged into usb. and i didn't dl clockworkmod before i did all this. basically i did it the least smart way lol. can i use just the sd card?
 
capncurly said:
yeah i can boot it to the recovery mode where i can wipe cache etc. i've been trying to put zip files on my sd card and having it restore from there but it hasn't worked. i've tried the adb stuff but my phone isn't recognized by my computer when plugged into usb. and i didn't dl clockworkmod before i did all this. basically i did it the least smart way lol. can i use just the sd card?
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I have to test a few things, but I am working on a de-brick guide and should be done soon
 
capncurly said:
yeah i can boot it to the recovery mode where i can wipe cache etc. i've been trying to put zip files on my sd card and having it restore from there but it hasn't worked. i've tried the adb stuff but my phone isn't recognized by my computer when plugged into usb. and i didn't dl clockworkmod before i did all this. basically i did it the least smart way lol. can i use just the sd card?
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try my un-brick guide and let me know how it works

http://androidforums.com/zte/828110-zte-radiant-developer-tools-cwm-unbrick-others.html
 
start
>devices and printers
>>android
>>>hardware tab
>>>>(android device selected) properties
>>>>>change settings
>>>>>>update driver
>>>>>>>browse computer
>>>>>>>>unzipped folder\Drivers\64bit\WIN7
>>>>>>>>>next
msg: windows could not find driver software for your device
 
capncurly said:
start
>devices and printers
>>android
>>>hardware tab
>>>>(android device selected) properties
>>>>>change settings
>>>>>>update driver
>>>>>>>browse computer
>>>>>>>>unzipped folder\Drivers\64bit\WIN7
>>>>>>>>>next
msg: windows could not find driver software for your device
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i added a video on how to do it, let me know if that helps

any other issues post them in my thread
 
capncurly said:
start
>devices and printers
>>android
>>>hardware tab
>>>>(android device selected) properties
>>>>>change settings
>>>>>>update driver
>>>>>>>browse computer
>>>>>>>>unzipped folder\Drivers\64bit\WIN7
>>>>>>>>>next
msg: windows could not find driver software for your device
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did it work ?
 
hroark13 said:
did it work ?
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i am going to assume that it worked, because if it did not, you would be asking questions

So even though you have not thanked me for helping you un-brick your phone - your welcome

FYI not responding to my question, not leaving any feedback on the stuff I made, and not giving any thanks, is not a good way to encourage developers to work on this phone

It does not seem like any one is interested in this phone, so I am going to halt working on the Cyanogen Mod ROM I am working on
 
I just wanted to say that I just bought this phone today to replace my contract HTC with broken glass ($200 to fix!) and I have to say it's a great deal for the price ($75 at BB). I already have a large Android tablet, so I don't need a super-duper giant phone. Anyway, I thank you for the work you've already put into this and will definitely appreciate anything else you do. CM would be awesome!
 
hroark13 said:
i am going to assume that it worked, because if it did not, you would be asking questions

so even though you have not thanked me for helping you un-brick your phone - your welcome

fyi not responding to my question, not leaving any feedback on the stuff i made, and not giving any thanks, is not a good way to encourage developers to work on this phone

it does not seem like any one is interested in this phone, so i am going to halt working on the cyanogen mod rom i am working on
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i am very interested in your work, in fact i have completed the rooting process.. .everything went flawlessly. Please do not stop on the cyanogen mod..not that many people have this phone ...i have this go phone and it has potential please if not for the sake of the masses but for me ... Do not stop what you are doing.. Infact i am looking forward to your cyanogen mod build ... This is exactly why i am on this forum.. My name is alex.. Lets start something!!!
 
hey didn't mean to offend been busy with school and haven't tried to unbrick sorrrry. i do appreciate the help just haven't tried again.
apologies again

hroark13 said:
i am going to assume that it worked, because if it did not, you would be asking questions

So even though you have not thanked me for helping you un-brick your phone - your welcome

FYI not responding to my question, not leaving any feedback on the stuff I made, and not giving any thanks, is not a good way to encourage developers to work on this phone

It does not seem like any one is interested in this phone, so I am going to halt working on the Cyanogen Mod ROM I am working on
Click to expand...
 
I'm having a helluva problem rooting this phone, I downloaded framaroot versions 5.1, 5.2, 9.0. Used Ganadolf (I think that's the name?) and it just kept shutting down on me.

So I'm at a loss. I'm confused, without the root I can't use CWM, right?

I am having some problems. Maybe someone can give me some guidance?

Thank you,
 
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