Hey everyone! New here. I just got my new ZTE Majesty from Straight Talk yesterday and I hear its a relatively new phone out on the market. But, ever since yesterday I have been trying to get this darn thing rooted, but I have had no success. I've tried Motochoper, z4Root, SRSRoot, Unlock Root and a few more I can't remember. I don't get what is up with this phone, but it seems almost impossible. It's like there is something missing. I can glitch z4Root to get it to stay for a little bit... but it's barely functional. It goes away anyway.
I am running Android 4.1.2, if that has to do with anything. If anyone needs more information to help me, please do ask. I've been at work over this for the past 26 hours and it's making my brain melt.
Thanks so much. And again, if this is in the wrong section, somebody please move it. At least that way I know I'll get more hits on this problem! =)
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I'm really sorry for bumping, but I have to try to keep this at the top and not hidden away and forgotten. I have tried a few more methods (probably more dangerous methods) that also didn't work. I have posted elsewhere about rooting this phone but I haven't found anyone who can do it. Thanks so much. I know there is someone out there who can help! =D
ZTE Majesty Z796C
For the simple face that this phone came out in Sept 2013, it's no wonder why an exploit hasn't been found. Also, to complicate things, it's running Android 4.1.2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've found, this is a particularly difficult one to crack. I found a video online but the root doesn't stick. When it reboots, it's gone. Very frustrating. If anyone has anything, please let me know. Can't stand not owning my device...
BTW, it does indeed have dual core processor at 1.2 GHz.
wrsaville said:
For the simple face that this phone came out in Sept 2013, it's no wonder why an exploit hasn't been found. Also, to complicate things, it's running Android 4.1.2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've found, this is a particularly difficult one to crack. I found a video online but the root doesn't stick. When it reboots, it's gone. Very frustrating. If anyone has anything, please let me know. Can't stand not owning my device...
BTW, it does indeed have dual core processor at 1.2 GHz.
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You're talking about that Chinese root, right? That one come's SO close. But yeah, after it restart it goes away. But I have it to where before the root process ends, it sticks... but it doesn't work properly and doesn't say your device is properly rooted. Then once you restart it, it goes away. I'm trying to keep this topic as active as I can because I know someone out there is wanting to help me =D
UPDATE: I have tried the Chinese root method, SMSRoot, OneClickRoot, Klingo Android Root, SuperOneClick, RescueRoot, Poot/Ministro, z4Root, Framaroot, and even UnlockRoot Pro (a friend of mine has it). None of them Root the phone or root it permanently. It's as if the phone removes it purposely after reboot. I even tried manually rooting and no dice. Please Obi Phone Kenobi, where's our only root?
Yeah those are all the ones I tried too. I did post this on a lot of android forums but I still can't get anyone to help. This phone is about 2 weeks old and should have a root by now. If you do find a root though, would you post it here? I've been searching since the 13 for a root XD This forum may be the only chance because, well, it's a dev forum!
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Yeah those are all the ones I tried too. I did post this on a lot of android forums but I still can't get anyone to help. This phone is about 2 weeks old and should have a root by now. If you do find a root though, would you post it here? I've been searching since the 13 for a root XD This forum may be the only chance because, well, it's a dev forum!
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I just ordered one of those phones since it is on the Verizon network and that does work in the mountains and I am going to NC from Miami, I need a good throw away, anyhow......
I like to root them. My MetroPOS GS3 is rooted and I can hot spot it on 4G LTE if I need to
Even thou this would be at 3G speed, I still want to be able to hot spot 'em
so if anyone does find a root that works.......please post it here.
Also if it can be one-clicked because I use a Macbook Pro on the road, and I don't have bootcamp/Win7 on it like my iMac here at home. (That or some way to make it work thru a Mac to root it)......thanks :fingers-crossed:
So has anyone got a good root for this yet? I've been asking around but no progress. I wish I knew the problem.
It's as if 4.1.2 intentionally rejects the root and uninstalls it upon reboot during the boot process. I tried looking up the exploit from other ZTE phones, but I believe it was fixed...
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It's as if 4.1.2 intentionally rejects the root and uninstalls it upon reboot during the boot process. I tried looking up the exploit from other ZTE phones, but I believe it was fixed...
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Yeah. That's how it seems, especially since I can get Kingo to root it and if I unplug my device from my PC right before it finishes to tell it to shut down. But it works very temporarily (like, super temporarily. Titanium Backup doesn't work and I can't install a hacked Google Play). Root checker says it is rooted, though. But only until I restart.
Any way to downgrade this to 4.0 at all?
Crazy ZTE
Wow do they really have this phone locked! I've tried everything under the sun to ROOT this device....NO GO!!!!.....Man this is kinda fun. I really do like a good challenge...
Any luck, folks? OneClick Root's website is now claiming to work on Majesty: Has anyone attempted it lately? I'm new to rooting and a bit nervous.
StarMetro said:
Any luck, folks? OneClick Root's website is now claiming to work on Majesty: Has anyone attempted it lately? I'm new to rooting and a bit nervous.
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I just tried it and it doesn't work. They trolled me lol. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it because I could have made my phone unrootable by trying so many different methods on it. I would honestly SEND my phone to a professional rooter and get them to make a method for it.
Try This
Sparkster691 said:
Hey everyone! New here. I just got my new ZTE Majesty from Straight Talk yesterday and I hear its a relatively new phone out on the market. But, ever since yesterday I have been trying to get this darn thing rooted, but I have had no success. I've tried Motochoper, z4Root, SRSRoot, Unlock Root and a few more I can't remember. I don't get what is up with this phone, but it seems almost impossible. It's like there is something missing. I can glitch z4Root to get it to stay for a little bit... but it's barely functional. It goes away anyway.
I am running Android 4.1.2, if that has to do with anything. If anyone needs more information to help me, please do ask. I've been at work over this for the past 26 hours and it's making my brain melt.
Thanks so much. And again, if this is in the wrong section, somebody please move it. At least that way I know I'll get more hits on this problem! =)
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Try This Guide! Visit My Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470487
& Hit THANKS
thedevilashish said:
Try This Guide! Visit My Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470487
& Hit THANKS
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It didn't work =( But I thanked your post anyway because I think you're the first to TRY to help! Thanks anyway...
Okay! I'will Try To Solve Your Problem
Sparkster691 said:
It didn't work =( But I thanked your post anyway because I think you're the first to TRY to help! Thanks anyway...
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Wait, I'll Be Back With A Solution! BTW, Can You Tell Me About Your CPU? ? Is It SPD, MTK Or QQSD?
thedevilashish said:
Wait, I'll Be Back With A Solution! BTW, Can You Tell Me About Your CPU? ? Is It SPD, MTK Or QQSD?
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1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8625
^ That's the only thing I could find on it too...
Try Vroot http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
It unlocks and roots though the SU is in Chinese but the prime menu are in Eng
andynroid said:
Try Vroot http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
It unlocks and roots though the SU is in Chinese but the prime menu are in Eng
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That's what we just tried, but thanks anyway =)
Just making sure I haven't missed anything about a root for OTA 4.3 MJ7 somewhere in some deep cavern of the inter webs. Can't seem to find one here, but maybe I missed it. I'd love to be able to get the 4.4 KitKat Google Now searching fixed with lib replacement, but a bit stuck until a root is released. Thanks.
Try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
Thanks, I did see that but I already did the OTA update and didn't have root prior, so that link doesn't apply to me unfortunately.
Let me know
Let me know if there is one, it seems as though im in the same boat. :/
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Just making sure I haven't missed anything about a root for OTA 4.3 MJ7 somewhere in some deep cavern of the inter webs. Can't seem to find one here, but maybe I missed it. I'd love to be able to get the 4.4 KitKat Google Now searching fixed with lib replacement, but a bit stuck until a root is released. Thanks.
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howetechnical said:
Just making sure I haven't missed anything about a root for OTA 4.3 MJ7 somewhere in some deep cavern of the inter webs. Can't seem to find one here, but maybe I missed it. I'd love to be able to get the 4.4 KitKat Google Now searching fixed with lib replacement, but a bit stuck until a root is released. Thanks.
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No root for now if you have already taken the update
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Just looking to root the most current OTA, my search so far makes me believe its not possible. Is this true or am I missing something?
Thnak you!
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
Tkun said:
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
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Yeah it really sucks. I need root to fully make use of my chromecast. A bunch of devices received screen mirroring but not the note 2. Such a sinple thing but so difficult to root. Hope we can get root soon. Thank you to anyone who is still working on this.
krazykid6911 said:
Just looking to root the most current OTA, my search so far makes me believe its not possible. Is this true or am I missing something?
Thnak you!
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Tkun said:
I'm wondering the same thing. I recently had to get a replacement phone and unfortunately it's running stock 4.4.2. First time I've ever had a phone with a bootloader that couldn't be unlocked. I would like to at least have my phone rooted. Anyone out there willing to share a root solution with us?
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No reason to make another thread about his when there is about 50 on the same topic.. search and you will find your answer of the not being a way yet
There are already several other threads related to this very topic. In the future please use search before starting a new thread.
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Thank you,
Rwilco12
I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
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I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
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I am also stuck in the same boat with my wife's phone... Wishing she let me root this a year ago... Anyone have thoughts on this?
There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
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I tried v3, with no luck. Is there a never version? Do you happen to have a link to it if there is?
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There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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Does not work.
I just want to bump this thread to see if any new information is available
use desktop kingroot. it can root OC1, but remember that you cannot downgrade to any prior to OC1. if you're going to upgrade to OF1, use this guide by muniz
Desktop kingoot works, download latest version from their website;
http://www.kingroot.net/down
Can anyone confirm this actually worked?
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
fudplayers said:
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
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Just tried to get on there, and the site is afu.
Kingroot for the pc worked and got me rooted. It's not in english so good luck but I got it.
Mistakes were made but a lesson was deff. learned.
Just started reading up on rooting and the benefits seem great, especially on this Verizon phone.
I'm wondering if there's currently a root available (guessing not or this forum would be all over it.)
Has any site/user from here stated someone working on one? Would be awesome to know.
New to rooting, hope to become more familiar, any insight would be cool! Thanks
If you take the OC1 update there is no root for it.
However if you have root there are ways post on here to keep it and get OC1.
Search the forums and read up on your options.
Sir_Eagle said:
If you take the OC1 update there is no root for it.
However if you have root there are ways post on here to keep it and get OC1.
Search the forums and read up on your options.
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Yeah I took the update... Does that mean I'll never be able to root... ever, or I just have to wait for a root to come out for the version?
Was not rooted before this.
Currently there is no way to root. There's no way to know if anyone will find a way to do it or to downgrade in order to. I'm sure some are working on it, but you just have to wait to see what happens.