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[GUIDE] How to root the ZTE Score M

Finally got my girlfriends zte score m rooted thank you for the guide and all the help you offered. you guys are awesome XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
 
corbryant said:
Thanks! We're still downloading the same ZIP file in this thread I'm assuming?
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corbryant said:
Welp, downloaded the new zip and got started. Got allllll the way to the last 3 commands, and got an error... <sigh>

$ /system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin
/system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin
link_image[1934]: 5571 missing essential tablesCANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
$

Is this something happening as a result of all the crap I've already tried throughout all of this?
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same zip just follow the directions in the OP.

on the link_image error, just install superuser from the Play Store. ;)
 
PlayfulGod said:
same zip just follow the directions in the OP.

on the link_image error, just install superuser from the Play Store. ;)
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OH! Gotcha! I didn't realize what was going on there for a sec. So that line just installs whatever is in the system/xbin folder?

Okay, so I've installed Superuser from the Play store and had no issues there.

I opened terminal on the Score and typed "su" and got a prompt for root/superuser access and an option to grant/deny it. Before I got an access denied error, I think.

It's rooted, hey?
 
corbryant said:
OH! Gotcha! I didn't realize what was going on there for a sec. So that line just installs whatever is in the system/xbin folder?

Okay, so I've installed Superuser from the Play store and had no issues there.

I opened terminal on the Score and typed "su" and got a prompt for root/superuser access and an option to grant/deny it. Before I got an access denied error, I think.

It's rooted, hey?
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Appears to be so:thumbup:
Download this(handy app) if no root it will let you know;)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
 
Yup! That did it. It asked me to grant root rights and then checked for elevated root priv, and went on to the setup. That's just friggin' awesome! The Score-M is rooted!

Someone said something about rooting being a disaster waiting to happen w/o a recovery, so I'm messing with CWM for the Cricket Score, and the page I'm looking at says only to copy the recovery.img to the root of the sd-card and run "flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img"

When I do this, i just get "flash_image: not found" which I don't get. I did use "su" in the terminal before doing the flash_image command.

How to Flash the ClockworkMod Recovery for the Cricket ZTE Score (X500) - TheUnlockrTheUnlockr
 
16. type:
Code: 
/system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin

i'm stuck @ this one cmd says;
link_image[19341]: 1735 missing essential tablesCANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
is there something i miss?
 
corbryant said:
Yup! That did it. It asked me to grant root rights and then checked for elevated root priv, and went on to the setup. That's just friggin' awesome! The Score-M is rooted!

Someone said something about rooting being a disaster waiting to happen w/o a recovery, so I'm messing with CWM for the Cricket Score, and the page I'm looking at says only to copy the recovery.img to the root of the sd-card and run "flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img"

When I do this, i just get "flash_image: not found" which I don't get. I did use "su" in the terminal before doing the flash_image command.

How to Flash the ClockworkMod Recovery for the Cricket ZTE Score (X500) - TheUnlockrTheUnlockr
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I posted a thread on how to do that along with all the files needed too ;)
 
All right, i got the ZTE Score M about two months ago, and since then i have been trying to root it.
Super one click didnt work, then i came upon this.
Everything is fine until i get to typing the commands in the command prompt in step 5.
When i type adb shell, it says adb: permission denied.
This may be a problem with my personal computer, but if it is i havent been able to find it.
Please help?
 
Yondaime58 said:
All right, i got the ZTE Score M about two months ago, and since then i have been trying to root it.
Super one click didnt work, then i came upon this.
Everything is fine until i get to typing the commands in the command prompt in step 5.
When i type adb shell, it says adb: permission denied.
This may be a problem with my personal computer, but if it is i havent been able to find it.
Please help?
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Hi Yondaime58 and welcome to Android Forums:)
Uninstall the drivers and the root files and clear out all the temp files on your computer. Then when you download the files again make sure your antivirus is disabled(none of the files will harm your computer but sometimes downloading them with antivirus on corrupt them).
USB debugging is on correct:confused:
We need to get your device recognized as an ADB device.
Try the drivers from here:https://www.box.com/shared/ff658b0ab177ab4e3097
 
Yondaime58 said:
It recognized my device after doing what you said, and it is in usb debugging mode
still no results tho.
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It shows your phone in device manager as an ADB device:confused:
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Just copy and paste from the OP once you are in CMD prompt
 
And when i run it and type adb shell it says adb denied. What am i doing wrong how do i know if adb is picking my phone up?
 


is there an alternative method to rooting the score M(etroPCS) after the backdoor patch has been sent to the phone?

i called ZTE to demand root access to my phone, they said.. no can do, youre on your own.. look on the internet, so here I am lol

i have tried EVERYTHING UNDER THE MOON to root this phone, nothing works for the metroPCS score M x500.

sync_agent is NO WHERE to be found in the filesystem on the phone
however, i do see a file called SYNC in the same folder sync_agent is supposed to be

any help appreciated.. trying to learn how to hack the phone myself, but limited basic, bootloader basics have i found on the subject.

:(




 
i get a $ after ADB SHELL too... never saw #prompt..

i have FULL ADBridge control of the phone, just NO ROOT privledges at all

i can reboot the phone into fastboot/recovery, but it just sits at the android logo
waiting for me to type in something spectacular, i guess.. the only way to get out
of this state is to unplug the battery...

this phone is VERY NICELY LOCKED by the carrier and/or manufacturer (ZTE).
thanks, ZTE for the UNrootable Score M
 
kennydoesit said:
i get a $ after ADB SHELL too... never saw #prompt..

i have FULL ADBridge control of the phone, just NO ROOT privledges at all

i can reboot the phone into fastboot/recovery, but it just sits at the android logo
waiting for me to type in something spectacular, i guess.. the only way to get out
of this state is to unplug the battery...

this phone is VERY NICELY LOCKED by the carrier and/or manufacturer (ZTE).
thanks, ZTE for the UNrootable Score M
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This is a cricket method of rooting the score but i have metro pcs and it worked for me all it does is force the su binary into the correct place for you using the two apks jus click on the link and follow the instructions and i promise you a rooted ZTE Score M. . .
Easy root (No Computer Needed) for the Cricket Score (X500)
 
kennydoesit said:
i get a $ after ADB SHELL too... never saw #prompt..

i have FULL ADBridge control of the phone, just NO ROOT privledges at all

i can reboot the phone into fastboot/recovery, but it just sits at the android logo
waiting for me to type in something spectacular, i guess.. the only way to get out
of this state is to unplug the battery...

this phone is VERY NICELY LOCKED by the carrier and/or manufacturer (ZTE).
thanks, ZTE for the UNrootable Score M
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try this it worked for me and yes its a cricket method but i too have metro pcs and it worked (:
Easy root (No Computer Needed) for the Cricket Score (X500)
 
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