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zte zmax 2

  1. Android News

    AT&T begins updating the ZTE Zmax 2 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    If you own the ZTE Zmax 2 that was purchased from AT&T, then you can look forward to an OTA update soon. The carrier has started rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update and it should be completed in the next week or two.
  2. dogginky

    Here is the current update: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

    https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tutorial.html#!/stepbystep/id/stepbystep_KM1127815?make=ZTE&model=ZTEZ958 Just released. If your not getting the update make sure you have a active A TT sim card or borrow one. If you call them to push the update they will ask for your account and acess to your...
  3. desoto7

    ZTE ZMAX 2 Top of screen won't recognize anything.

    Please redirect me if this is in the wrong forum... Title pretty much explains it. I replaced my screen about 3 weeks ago and it was working fine until one day the top of the screen stopped recognizing everything. I've tried reboots and nothing helped. The attached picture is the "Screen Touch...
  4. C

    Hot battery, slow phone, play store stalls at 100%

    So last night my phone decided to start running super slow w/ lag. It takes forever for texts to send or come in. My battery stays hot now. I use apps like du speed booster, turbo booster, Icleaner, and clean master to help with cache, junk files, and battery temperature. Today, my phone went...
  5. rfrayer

    How to root

    Enable USB debugging Get adb (most know how) Type in this command through adb: adb reboot disemmcwp Now use the PC version of Kingo Root After that there are methods out there for replacing kinguser with suoersu (if you choose to do this be careful it may brick your phone) otherwise keep...
  6. desoto7

    Root Temporary Root - ZTE ZMAX 2 Z958

    ZTE ZMAX 2 Z958 - TEMPORARY ROOT The other day, I was surfing the web and trying to find a way to root my ZTE ZMAX 2. After looking through some forums, I came across a program called "Kingo Root". Some of you may of hear about this program, but I am just confirming that this program DOES ROOT...
  7. S

    ZTE KIS 2 MAX BEFORE IT DUAL AFTER FLASHING BECOME SINGLE

    PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME I HAVE ZTE KIS 2 MAX DUAL AFTER I FLASHING IT ONLY ONE SIM IS ACTIVE WHEN CHECK IMEI IT ONLY SHOW ME 1
  8. Lukenson Odney

    Root ZTE Zmax 2 root

    Hello, I am using a zte zmax 2 at&t and I'm trying to use hotspot which does not,it seems that at&t prevent the device from using this feature.I tried many things but I am not able to go through.Can someone help with that issue by providing me a process or any anyother app that could help ?
  9. R

    Root New root method?

    So I was browsing the internet, and I came across this: http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/10/android-phones-rooted-by-most-serious-linux-escalation-bug-ever/ pretty much, it explains how two exploits called "dirty cow" and "row hammer" can be used to get root on almost all devices over...
  10. saptech

    Phone support fast charging

    I seen a youtube video stating this phone supports fast charging. It needs a fast charging plug for the feature. The guy in the video used a LG plug, so I'm wondering will any brand/model work?
  11. Android News

    Best Buy selling the ZTE Zmax 2 for only $50

    Best Buy currently has a great deal on the ZTE Zmax 2, which its offering for only $49.99 down from its usual price of $99.99. The phone features a 5.5" display, an 8MP rear camera, and a 3,000mAh battery.
  12. Pyroman

    Any new word on rooting this phone?

    Title. I know some people have been trying to get it rooted, but nothing has come up
  13. Weston Drake Sanborn

    Who else is excited for the Zmax pro?

    I am stoked and switching to metro for it! excitddddddd
  14. C

    Phone sometimes sends each letter that I type

    I have the ZTE zmax 2. Occasionally I'll go to type a text and every letter that I type will automatically send. If I lock my phone and then unlock it will fiz the problem for a little while usually. How can I solve this? Thank you for your time.
  15. F

    Backup All partitions to microsd and PC.

    This script will require you to have the semi permanent root adb shell mentioned here: http://androidforums.com/threads/semi-permanant-root-shell.1039076/ This is required to give you permission to read the system partitions. The script Backup_all.sh should run asis on linux/mac. It will...
  16. C

    Help with reset

    I've been trying to reset my daughter's zMAX 2 phone but, it won't accept her email address I keep getting this retry dialogue: https://s31.postimg.org/5y72cvi0b/IMG_20160716_112031.jpg Is there any way to reset the phone without it asking for a previous email address?
  17. D

    Dolby Manual equalizer

    When I try to set the Dolby manual equalizer, it bounces back down. Is that normal? Thanks
  18. F

    Partitions List

    For those looking for the list of partitions: lrwxrwxrwx root root 1970-01-04 07:55 sbl1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 lrwxrwxrwx root root 1970-01-04 07:55 DDR -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 lrwxrwxrwx root root 1970-01-04 07:55 rpm -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3...
  19. P

    Root Change DPI with root?

    hi since now there is a temp root and we are able to change the DPI of the screen. does anyone know a good DPI value that we can use? since the sceen is so big sometimes letters appear too big. like in whatsapp changing the DPI should take care of that but i dont know a good dpi value for this...
  20. Granny Schexnayder

    Root Rooting

    I have a ZTE zmax 2 958 with a lollipop 5.1 I'm trying to find a root that will work can you please help me
  21. hroark13

    Root NEED TESTERS

    PLEASE TEST WHAT IS IN THIS THREAD AND REPORT BACK IN THAT THREAD http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-write-protection-for-zmax-and-other-phones.1040331/
  22. G

    Using on T-Mobile

    I use a T-Mo ZMax that has worked very well over the last 1.5 years. I just got the ZMax 2, unlocked it, and hope to use as my primary and the ZMax as backup if I can solve the below issues: 1. How do I get the hotspot to work? Is it blocked by GoPhone? 2. My phone came with firmware B12, what...
  23. hroark13

    Root Semi Permanant Root Shell

    If you get temp root with Kingo you can use adb shell to install a backdoor this was found by jcase for the ZTE ZMAX a while ago Get root with Kingo, dont reboot Make sure you have adb on you computer adb shell su setprop persist.sys.k Z958 now if the phone is rebooted you can still get...
  24. hroark13

    Root TWRP Dev

    OK, so I tried to make a TWRP for this phone. I am not sure if this will work or not, but for those who are brave, you can try it. WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Download this apk, copy it to you sd card and install it...
  25. J

    Root Marshmallow for zmax2??

    Just thought I would share this for ZTE zmax 2 users idk if its legit or not but here it is http://android-marshmallow60.net/tutorial/upgrade-update-zte-zmax-2/