White Pimp
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When rooting the ZMAX that I had, I had to use this command in order for Kingroot to achieve root itself.
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Root ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) root discussion
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When rooting the ZMAX that I had, I had to use this command in order for Kingroot to achieve root itself.
White Pimp
Newbie
This is the original post from Hroark13 that I followed:
This was found by me, I can not believe it was this easy
To turn off nand / system write protection on the ZTE ZMAX and maybe other phones
WORKS ON
ZTE ZMAX 2 (unlocked (LEO) Z955a)
ZTE ZMAX
ZTE CONCORD 2
ZTE Grand x3
ZTE Grand S Pro n9835
ZTE Prestige N9132
ZTE Grand X Max + on Cricket Wireless
ZTE Zinger
DOES NOT WORK ON
ZTE WHIRL 1
ZTE WHIRL 2
ZTE ZMAX 2 (Z958 (LOL) ATT GO)
ZTE Warp Elite
ZTE Max+ n9521
You should use this before you use your rooting utility, like Kingo Root
run this command in adb shell or terminal
reboot disemmcwp
to re-enable write protection issue this command
reboot emmcwpenab
Masterchief87
Android Expert
Yes I know.
Also, just because Kingroot didn't work the first time you used it doesn't mean that you needed to use the reboot disemmcwp command before it would work. When we first became able to root the zmax you would have to sometimes run kingroot dozens of times before it would work.
Also, just because Kingroot didn't work the first time you used it doesn't mean that you needed to use the reboot disemmcwp command before it would work. When we first became able to root the zmax you would have to sometimes run kingroot dozens of times before it would work.
anubis2048
Android Enthusiast
So, doing this would allow KingRoot to root the phone? Or just take a step forward to help rooting it?
Meh, good enough for me, I will try to root that way. I will post results if it ends up working for me.
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UPDATE
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Didn't work. 771 people requested research though.
Also, did you guys notice you can unlock the bootloader in the developers menu? I don't know if that would help any of you at all, but you can.
Meh, good enough for me, I will try to root that way. I will post results if it ends up working for me.
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Didn't work. 771 people requested research though.
Also, did you guys notice you can unlock the bootloader in the developers menu? I don't know if that would help any of you at all, but you can.
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Masterchief87
Android Expert
Kingroot isn't even attempting to root the zmax pro right now. I just tried less than an hour ago and it said root strategy unavailable.
JayBondzeWell
Android Enthusiast
I find this phone interesting. It has a root folder that specifically tells you that it cannot be accessed until the phone is rooted. I used root explorer and saw the folder. Any testers needed. I'm available for it seems the method we might have to try will be similar to getting Samsung Galaxy s5 on 5.1.1 rooted.
White Pimp
Newbie
MasterChief, what is your experience with Kingroot and the number of requests they typically need before working on root for a device? Or is that just a gimmick on their part?
Masterchief87
Android Expert
I don't really know. They seem to already have made at least one attempt to find a root exploit. When I first got the phone it would try to root until 30 or 40 different people tried and failed. For a while it wouldn't even try, then after a couple hundred requests it started letting you try to root again which was probably them testing a different exploit. Now after that one didn't work it once again isn't even letting you try. Honestly there is no way to know how much work they will put into rooting this phone.
White Pimp
Newbie
Yeah. I expect this to be the go to phone for new MetroPCS customers, and it enticed me into the upgrade. It really IS an impressive device for $99. I suspect we'll see the requests go up significantly over time. Hopefully, it will spur the Kingroot devs into overdrive ;-)
That doesnt unlock the bootloader. Its Google's way of covering their butt if you do something wrong. All that clicking it does is acknowledge that you know the risks and are willing to allow whatever method the manufacturer uses to unlock the bootloader.
Masterchief87
Android Expert
Actually sometimes that is exactly what it does. It all depends on the device.
True, although Id argue any device that unlocks that easily was never truly locked.
My point is that that is an Android menu. It is a generic acknowledgement that you are willing to allow your device to be unlocked. It doesnt actually unlock anything itself, it justs allows the phone to be unlocked. Its up to the OEM to then set the unlock procedure. It can be as easily as there is no procedure, or a long detailed process.
My point is that that is an Android menu. It is a generic acknowledgement that you are willing to allow your device to be unlocked. It doesnt actually unlock anything itself, it justs allows the phone to be unlocked. Its up to the OEM to then set the unlock procedure. It can be as easily as there is no procedure, or a long detailed process.
Elix9000
Well-Known Member
I hope zte begins to take the Motorola route and they give you the code to unlock the bootloader. Thats what I missed after my moto e (2nd gen) broke
Djoec3683
Well-Known Member
We don't even know that this device's bootloader is locked at all, I'd say chances are that it's not.
Elix9000
Well-Known Member
My mistake, well we know it has either system write protection or bootloader. I need to get a replacement anyway
anubis2048
Android Enthusiast
I agree with what White Pimp said earlier, this IS the goto phone for MetroPCS customers, other phones around the same price just can't compete with what ZTE offers.
And honestly, I like the idea of KingRoot taking a stab at finding an exploit for the phone, but at the same time, once they root the phone and I can get custom bootloader, I'm going to install the standard supersu binaries, KingRoot is known for incompatibilities and other quirks. But that's for another topic. Over 800 people have requested now, that should be enough...
And honestly, I like the idea of KingRoot taking a stab at finding an exploit for the phone, but at the same time, once they root the phone and I can get custom bootloader, I'm going to install the standard supersu binaries, KingRoot is known for incompatibilities and other quirks. But that's for another topic. Over 800 people have requested now, that should be enough...
5318008
Well-Known Member
If we can ever gain root with KingRoot, there's always the possibility that something like this KingRoot to SU script might work to switch over to the normal SU and get rid of KingRoot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/replace-kingroot-supersu-t3339950
arkansawdave74
Android Enthusiast
That's true. On the Zmax, on the most recent metro build I had to grant Terminal root for the command to work. Worked on the customs normal, though.
arkansawdave74
Android Enthusiast
Just came to see how it's going. I don't usually buy a phone until after its rooted. I was thinking of getting a 1+1 next week, but I'm tempted to wait. I sure like the Zmax Pro.
NotSoBrown
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