Metro PCS Zmax Pro Software Update Z981v1.0.0B12?

[ben7337]

So I see people posting firmware ending in B07 and B04 for the T-mobile variant, the Metro version came with B08, but I just randomly decided to check for a software update on a whim and found b12 is available for my phone, it's a 368MB download so not a tiny update. Does anyone know anything about it? Afraid to flash without knowing what to expect, but I'm sick of the phone softbooting 1-2 times a week and charging to 80-85% overnight then stopping sometimes, so if there's anything in this update that might fix that then I'm curious to flash it and see what I get.

 

[5318008]

Just adding a side note, I'm using my Metro Zmax Pro with a T-Mobile SIM and I have the same update available. Good news for people who have unlocked theirs to use on other carriers and were worried they wouldn't see updates.

 

[Krlypumaa]

Right now Im pulling both... It may take long but lets see whats different...

 

[tube517]

I got an update as well. MetroPCS

 

[yknujssab]

Should we wait to update?

 

[tube517]

I'm going to flash it. No root available anyways so hopefully it fixes some things.

 

[clayfromnj]

Downloaded fine for me, but won't install. When I tap "INSTALL" button, it just goes back to "About phone". Oh well...

 

[Chris420stone]

It won't let you install if you have your sd card formated for storage

 

[clayfromnj]

PITA, but it's working now. Thanks!

 

[5318008]

I have a SD card formatted for storage and it let me install fine, FWIW

 

[5318008]

Still on the same system version so not sure what changed, just bug fixes I guess? Pretty big update though if it's just bug fixes.

 

[MigDaMusicMan]

Still on the same system version so not sure what changed, just bug fixes I guess? Pretty big update though if it's just bug fixes.

It adds video calling too I've heard, I can't confirm, I'll update when I get to school tomorrow, I need the WiFi

 

[jhgfrtu]

It adds video calling too I've heard, I can't confirm, I'll update when I get to school tomorrow, I need the WiFi

Yes video calling and some bug fixes plus a security patch is what I've notice from this 368Mb update.

 

[tube517]

I think advanced text messaging was also added.

For those of you who had the LG G Stylo (Metro/Tmo version) they added video calling and advanced text messaging at the same time. I just checked the stock texting app and saw some things that look like advanced text messaging (Show your typing status and the larger picture capability.

 

[Krlypumaa]

Nothing major but we have video call... It activated some background zte.apks new framworks.. tha can support nougat 7.0.1 but we dont have it yet... Will check fastboot tonight...

 

[PlanoGuy]

I had to migrate everything from the SD to internal before it would update for me. I see now the option to upgrade from SD card - didn't notice that before

 

[tube517]

So far, I see:

- Video Calling
-Advanced text messaging in stock texting app (Larger pictures/videos can be sent. Shows your typing status)
- Shortcut to Voice messaging for the stock texting app
- New emojis in stock texting app. (I've never seen this before)
- Storage Card Update setting: Copy update package to storage card for system updates (Never saw this before)
- Screen glitch fix
- November 2016 security patch

 

[tube517]

 

[tube517]

 

[Spec2nirvash]

I'll try downloading it, hopefully it lets me without service on it. Would be nice if this update patches connection issues, but I'm not holding out any hopes

 

[MigDaMusicMan]

I'll try downloading it, hopefully it lets me without service on it. Would be nice if this update patches connection issues, but I'm not holding out any hopes

Mine doesn't seem to be having connection issues anymore, fingers crossed

 

[Spec2nirvash]

Mine doesn't seem to be having connection issues anymore, fingers crossed

Please keep us posted on that. I would rather NOT have to send my device out for a software flash (which is all they usually do anyway)....

Only problem now is I have to buy an unlock for my zmax, I switched carriers over the weekend [emoji52]

 

[Elix9000]

I cant get it to install the updater crashes when I tap install

 

[MigDaMusicMan]

Please keep us posted on that. I would rather NOT have to send my device out for a software flash (which is all they usually do anyway)....

Only problem now is I have to buy an unlock for my zmax, I switched carriers over the weekend [emoji52]

Well I'm heading home from school now, and I'm glad to report that I haven't had a single disconnect. Granted it's only been about 6 hours but I used to have disconnects like every half hour so I'm calling it good. I also haven't had anymore screen flicker and multitouch issues

 

[Spec2nirvash]

Well I'm heading home from school now, and I'm glad to report that I haven't had a single disconnect. Granted it's only been about 6 hours but I used to have disconnects like every half hour so I'm calling it good. I also haven't had anymore screen flicker and multitouch issues

Just got home myself. Update was available, just ran it. Only way for me to test it is to buy unlock code... Got a big FYou after trying to put a T-Mobile SIM in. Greeeeat.

But yeah if you went 6 hours without a network freeze, that may have fixed it. In my case, 6 hours would have been 2-3 airplane mode toggles to keep going.

I'll report back in a few days when I get SIM unlocked. WTF why do we have to pay for unlock when TMO owns Metro.... Lame