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Root ZTE Zmax Pro Official Root Discussion

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Guys. I noticed something on the b20 update. Under System updates is this option to update from the storage card. This is on the zmax pro. Any input? Sorry. Amature here. But it seems like everyones trying to do what I Imagine can be achieved here for flashing Firmware. Can yiu just create an package and apply it? Like go to android sdk kit....create a ROM and flash it with this utility built in?
 

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UnKyle said:
Guys. I noticed something on the b20 update. Under System updates is this option to update from the storage card. This is on the zmax pro. Any input? Sorry. Amature here. But it seems like everyones trying to do what I Imagine can be achieved here for flashing Firmware. Can yiu just create an package and apply it? Like go to android sdk kit....create a ROM and flash it with this utility built in?
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we cannot do it that way! we need zte official signing key. which we don't have if im not mistaking. not trying to be an ass but don't you think we would of tried this already if we could?
 
brandonlee199966 said:
we cannot do it that way! we need zte official signing key. which we don't have if im not mistaking. not trying to be an ass but don't you think we would of tried this already if we could?
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Well. I didnt remember seeing that option in b04 update. And alot of the earlier preamble suggested people were refusing to update to increase the possibility of root to my understanding that new updates kinda close the doors of these processes here. I assumed if an applicable rom was created that maybe the manual method of update satisfies that requirement...
 
UnKyle said:
Well. I didnt remember seeing that option in b04 update. And alot of the earlier preamble suggested people were refusing to update to increase the possibility of root to my understanding that new updates kinda close the doors of these processes here. I assumed if an applicable rom was created that maybe the manual method of update satisfies that requirement.. the signing portion that is.
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UnKyle said:
Well. I didnt remember seeing that option in b04 update. And alot of the earlier preamble suggested people were refusing to update to increase the possibility of root to my understanding that new updates kinda close the doors of these processes here. I assumed if an applicable rom was created that maybe the manual method of update satisfies that requirement...
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1. Update packages from OEMs are signed with private keys. Keys we do not and will almost never have access to unless we work at ZTE (Metro/ Tmobile if they self sign instead of just distributing)
2. The option was always there.
3. If it's simple and in plain sight, you can assume we have already tried it.
 
Greysworld007 said:
Metro pcs will replace the zmaxpro on Aug 28th. They will now sell the blade zmax. If you want nougat report your phone stolen and use the insurance to get it for 50 bucks lol.
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My phone stopped charging a few days ago... I have to have the cable at the right angle for it to charge.. I was planning on getting a new phone anyways. So the 'new' zmax blade doesn't bother me that much.
However it's basically the same phone with a larger battery and dual cameras...
 
Greysworld007 said:
Yeah your right. I did get the phone for free anyway lol. Can't expect anymore outta them.
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Grr..

thekingsteven said:
My phone stopped charging a few days ago... I have to have the cable at the right angle for it to charge.. I was planning on getting a new phone anyways. So the 'new' zmax blade doesn't bother me that much.
However it's basically the same phone with a larger battery and dual cameras...
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If you're willing just grab a Oneplus 3 used. Or if you want new. Moto G5.
 
$50 for insurance claim? I just sold my Zmax for over $100 on eBay. Only took two weeks to sell it, but with everything included, being unlocked and almost pristine, it was a steal. Just in time too, now that the legit same uglier version will sell for $130. Now a NIB Zmax Pro is worth $50 tops. Shame....
And WTF is up with the Max blade? It looks like a poo that fell into a panini press! Sure hope that bigger battery doesn't split cases open after a month ;)
 
GarnetSunset said:
Grr..


If you're willing just grab a Oneplus 3 used. Or if you want new. Moto G5.
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The OnePlus 3 and G5 have smaller screens, smaller battery capacity, and cameras aren't as many megapixels as the new ZTE Blade Z. Those would be horrible alternatives for my needs.
 
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