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Root ZTE ZMAX Pro (Z981) root discussion

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RAIDER W said:
I Have A Lovely Bridge Overlooking The Water That I Would Love To Sell You... :cool:
That's a simple little 59MB script that is used to unlock the A7..
  1. http://www.stechguide.com/unlock-bootloader-of-zte-axon-7/
They could modify that script on their lunch break to work on the MaxPro and release it tomorrow in an update..
It would not effect One Thing with either the PCS or T-Mobile variant..
Except give us the ability to remove those carrier's bloatware.. maybe that is the force behind not modifying the existing script maybe not.. but they certainly CAN give us the same option without much effort.. they just don't want to.. that's why it's the OnePlus 3T for me.. I'd rather give OnePlus my $400.00 than give it to ZTE for the Axon 7 on principal alone. :mad:
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looking at the updater script, it looks like it has the same exact partition layout (/dev/bootdevice/by-name) all they'd have to to do is replace the system,recovery,and boot files in the zip. not sure how hard that would be. but im positive we'll start getting somewhere by keeping on blowing up their chat services for a way to unlock the bootloader. if it worked for htc why wouldnt it work for zte. we just have to be persistent.
 
DMedina559 said:
looking at the updater script, it looks like it has the same exact partition layout (/dev/bootdevice/by-name) all they'd have to to do is replace the system,recovery,and boot files in the zip. not sure how hard that would be. but im positive we'll start getting somewhere by keeping on blowing up their chat services for a way to unlock the bootloader. if it worked for htc why wouldnt it work for zte. we just have to be persistent.
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+1 for this
 
RAIDER W said:
So Messi.. (School Aside..) have you pretty much exhausted all your options of trying to come up with a delivery system for your TWRP / Root until this Bootloader can be unlocked by ZTE?
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I tried almost everything and every workaround (according to my knowledge ) with no luck.. , I'm facing a similar situation on the lg stylo 2 where lg has removed fastboot after some new ota updates on this device also those who still on old builds (who still have access to fastboot) and already flashed twrp cannot make any modification coz of the locked bootloader so a bootloader unlock will be a must to make modification or just wait for the king root team to crack it up & then i will try to make it permanent root...
 
Jon Greenwood said:
Master signing key for .apks:

'f:ATt|7[)+G+7s1Tg8UH5!s0nM=(dtnL?b{HhCycN3]17/iAMckC8s3#-T?;79

Some other key i don't know what for:

9F66F83871BDD4F77C872861C111E
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Bro if u own metro stores seems like ur are only hope talk to ur representative at zte USA u could get more done being a multiple metro PCs store owner than the average Joe hell u already have keys for some things
 
Jon Greenwood said:
Master signing key for .apks:

'f:ATt|7[)+G+7s1Tg8UH5!s0nM=(dtnL?b{HhCycN3]17/iAMckC8s3#-T?;79

Some other key i don't know what for:

9F66F83871BDD4F77C872861C111E
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Very interesting, I didn't realize that they let local stores add bloat as well. What sort of thing would the retail location add to a phone? Have you used it? If you have, does the app get installed in the system or user partition? If you have that key, would you be able to get something together with supersu or something and sign to install it to the system side of things?

Seems like that would be too simple though, they have to have thought of that...
 
on facebook in the ztemax pro page.. someone says they unlocked the phone.. not sure if its true though... just sharing what i found on the facebook group..
 

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DMedina559 said:
Here's another conversation I had with their email support this time

ZTE: Dear valued ZTE Customer
Thank you for contacting ZTE.
We really apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.
We are really sorry to inform you that rooting the device will void the manufacturer's warranty on the device.
Being the manufacturer's we do not support rooting.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Best Regards!
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No big surprise there. That's the official line from most people (maybe they changed HTC but the customer base between zte and htc have a vast chasm between them). I imagine it's a fine line to walk with the company. I mean there are angry customers who want to root, but then there are many devices that will undoubtedly be bricked the second a method is available. We may be relatively intelligent on here, but once a method becomes available, then the results show up in google, there will me many, inexperienced people trying to modify. Not just ZTE but every manufacturer. In their minds, it's just safer to have no root than pay to fix devices. They also have requirements thrust on them for security so things like android pay stay secure. if you're rooted, and a bad actor had access, they could man in the middle android pay or almost anything else. Even Verizon checks for root before allowing you to watch drm content.

Obviously it's not a huge problem now but if everyone was rooted it could be. I want root, just being devils advocate
 
DMedina559 said:
I think he means carrier unlock not bootloader unlock
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Yeah I think that's what it is . It even references the Metro Unlock app. He paid for carrier unlock that then worked right through the Metro ware. I use it every three months when the unlock is free and then generally get another phone lol.
 
enesha said:
No big surprise there. That's the official line from most people (maybe they changed HTC but the customer base between zte and htc have a vast chasm between them). I imagine it's a fine line to walk with the company. I mean there are angry customers who want to root, but then there are many devices that will undoubtedly be bricked the second a method is available. We may be relatively intelligent on here, but once a method becomes available, then the results show up in google, there will me many, inexperienced people trying to modify. Not just ZTE but every manufacturer. In their minds, it's just safer to have no root than pay to fix devices. They also have requirements thrust on them for security so things like android pay stay secure. if you're rooted, and a bad actor had access, they could man in the middle android pay or almost anything else. Even Verizon checks for root before allowing you to watch drm content.

Obviously it's not a huge problem now but if everyone was rooted it could be. I want root, just being devils advocate
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That's why these companies say root or mods will void warranty. That should be enough. IMO it should be optional. The warranty void warning is there. Wanna brick your phone by chance? That's on you......idk
 
enesha said:
They also have requirements thrust on them for security so things like android pay stay secure. if you're rooted, and a bad actor had access, they could man in the middle android pay or almost anything else.
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That's why those apps like Android pay stop working when rooted (and possibly with an unlocked bootloader) by using the safetynet api. And people who root their phones almost always know the risk of modifying the system software
 
Has anyone tried modding and flashing the the axon fastboot SSL? It sounded promising but no report.. I got what raider is trying to accomplish which might work.. the message is more for the tmo devs that hear us and tryin not to listen. If I can somehow email tmo CEO directly we might get somewhere. All I have is his Twitter and I think he's currently at CES with other companies to show off their plans for 2017 devices..
 
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lambo352 said:
Has anyone tried modding and flashing the the axon fastboot SSL? It sounded promising but no report.. I got what raider is trying to accomplish which might work.. the message is more for the tmo devs that hear us and tryin not to listen. If I can somehow email tmo CEO directly we might get somewhere. All I have is his Twitter and I think he's currently at CES with other companies to show off their plans for 2017 devices..
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It has boot.img patch etc. Where to begin on modding it?
 
Does anyone know if this phone is vulnerable by way of ASEC exploit? I believe ZTE Concord 2 got root and CWM plus system write protect was bypassed I believe by switching boot and recovery in each other's spot. That way booting from recovery partition bypassed write protect. Google it please. Sorry if it's a waste
 
cyanidekid said:
Does anyone know if this phone is vulnerable by way of ASEC exploit? I believe ZTE Concord 2 got root and CWM plus system write protect was bypassed I believe by switching boot and recovery in each other's spot. That way booting from recovery partition bypassed write protect. Google it please. Sorry if it's a waste
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Umm.. No. That was the Original Zmax (draconis).. The Concord2 got Root via Kingo.Root.. Easier to achieve SuperSu changeout
 
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