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Root ZTE Zmax Pro Official Root Discussion

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loonycgb2 said:
Using the quadrooter exploits no, but maybe another exploit could be possible.
The quad rooter specific exploit i used causes a buffer overflow that kills the security and temporarily hands off root to any user.
But once it requests su root via the second hand su file it restarts the kernel service and causes the phone to reboot.
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That can be changed with some source editing. Pushing a very tiny executable like the su binary, then chrooting it should be a short enough time to get it done if we can prevent su being called until absolutely necessary.
 
SapphireEx said:
That can be changed with some source editing. Pushing a very tiny executable like the su binary, then chrooting it should be a short enough time to get it done if we can prevent su being called until absolutely necessary.
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I attempted not calling on su so fast and letting time go by, but it ends the same soon as any new process starts from the kernel level.

I assumed the ram fills to quick and the kernel has a check for it. I do plan on purchasing the phone soon enough to continue testing, just need to raise the funds as i would love to see how much this phone can put out.
 
Hello all,

First off I've been watching you guys work for a while. I'm always amazed at the collective knowledge you have. I am a complete novice when Linux is involved, however, I am eagerly awaiting root myself. I fear it's not in the cards though... That having been said, I have a question.

If the temp root method does indeed lead us to permanent root, would it matter what kernel version we are on? I ask as I've stuck to 08 in hopes an exploit is found but would love to get rid of the screen pixel issue during games /graphically intensive apps. I do understand that if temp root gets us nowhere and I update then an exploit is discovered I'm likely screwed but I feel from the tone of the forum and lengths that have already been gone to, that a simple exploit isn't to be found and a hardware root will be the most logical method. So I guess I'm asking a question with no real answer. Everything in me says stay with 08 and cross my fingers lol and I feel that will be the consensus view from you all.


Anyway love to see the hard work put in by you guys!
 
Mota4Twenty said:
Hello all,

First off I've been watching you guys work for a while. I'm always amazed at the collective knowledge you have. I am a complete novice when Linux is involved, however, I am eagerly awaiting root myself. I fear it's not in the cards though... That having been said, I have a question.

If the temp root method does indeed lead us to permanent root, would it matter what kernel version we are on? I ask as I've stuck to 08 in hopes an exploit is found but would love to get rid of the screen pixel issue during games /graphically intensive apps. I do understand that if temp root gets us nowhere and I update then an exploit is discovered I'm likely screwed but I feel from the tone of the forum and lengths that have already been gone to, that a simple exploit isn't to be found and a hardware root will be the most logical method. So I guess I'm asking a question with no real answer. Everything in me says stay with 08 and cross my fingers lol and I feel that will be the consensus view from you all.


Anyway love to see the hard work put in by you guys!
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I've been desperately trying to get the latest Android update as this thread is never going to progress, after I blocked the update once it doesn't seem to ever come back, so good luck with that.
 
Ethorbit said:
I've been desperately trying to get the latest Android update as this thread is never going to progress, after I blocked the update once it doesn't seem to ever come back, so good luck with that.
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Try a factory reset then update. I did the same thing when i had 08 and disabled the system update apk.
 
Hey everyone... New to this group but I've been on XDA for a long time. Would love to gain root on this phone. I'm more then willing to be a tester for anyone who may have a theory. Don't mind a brick for the cause. Thank you to everyone dedicating time to getting working root.
 
DyMedoG said:
Hey everyone... New to this group but I've been on XDA for a long time. Would love to gain root on this phone. I'm more then willing to be a tester for anyone who may have a theory. Don't mind a brick for the cause. Thank you to everyone dedicating time to getting working root.
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I'm gonna see about creating an mbn with qpst and see if we can get anywhere...It might be awhile since I have to run Windows in a virtual machine e but hopefully u can create one so we can get twrp
 
loonycgb2 said:
Using the quadrooter exploits no, but maybe another exploit could be possible.

The quad rooter specific exploit i used causes a buffer overflow that kills the security and temporarily hands off root to any user.

But once it requests su root via the second hand su file it restarts the kernel service and causes the phone to reboot.
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Try a recovery from a samsung and then flash a creat d zte rom from there. Just saying it's possible.
 
In order to get temp root I used SRSroot. But of course soon as you acquire root and remount the partition the phone restarts. I've tried all kinds of shit to no avail. If you want to try for yourself go to the srsroot website. The website will say that download of the tool is blocked, however they ****ed up when the coded the website. If you hit the "News" tab at the top, the "Download" tab will reappear. Im running on B014 or w.e. someone with 08 PLEASE try it.
Is there a way for us to downgrade back to 08?
 
armandop_ said:
Let's face it, we are never going to get root on this phone, and even if we did there would be absolutely zero custom roms
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If we did get root, why would there be zero custom roms?

We dont need an unlocked boot loader to use custom roms and custom rom builds are easier then you think.

Its just building a new device tree from scratch thats a bitch.
 
I just posted because I don't want this thread to die, but even if we get root how will we be able to restore from a soft brick? Do we even have a original stock room zip?


loonycgb2 said:
If we did get root, why would there be zero custom roms?
We dont need an unlocked boot loader to use custom roms and custom rom builds are easier then you think.
Its just building a new device tree from scratch thats a bitch.
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armandop_ said:
Let's face it, we are never going to get root on this phone, and even if we did there would be absolutely zero custom roms
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first never say never xD, i
armandop_ said:
I just posted because I don't want this thread to die, but even if we get root how will we be able to restore from a soft brick? Do we even have a original stock room zip?
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with root we will be able to backup every stock partition and create a twrp flashable stock rom zip..
 
Hi guys, been following this thread for a couple months and I have a few questions. (btw I've never messed with this kind of stuff before but have always wanted to)
#1: Like I said new to this so I'm wondering, why are the phone manufacturers against us having root access?
#2: What are some good resources to learn more about all this? I know a bit about Linux and some programming.( I'd say I'm a 'novice hobbyist')
 
technomancer420 said:
Hi guys, been following this thread for a couple months and I have a few questions. (btw I've never messed with this kind of stuff before but have always wanted to)
#1: Like I said new to this so I'm wondering, why are the phone manufacturers against us having root access?
#2: What are some good resources to learn more about all this? I know a bit about Linux and some programming.( I'd say I'm a 'novice hobbyist')
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They are not against us personally having root.

Reasons would be:
-exploits for malicious attacks
-using phone on another carrier
-using apps not meant for the phone
-losing the need for a support department

As far as learning to work with android would be to get more knowledge on java coding and how linux works from the kernel
 
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