This firmware update package for the ZTE Zmax Po z981 smartphone is basically for MetroPCS variants. If yours is T-Mobile, please be patient as we’ll do our best to get that for you.
As with most ZTE firmware files, this update is to be flashed from stock recovery. Find instructions immediately after the download options below.
Download Options
File Name: update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B12.zip
Size: 368 MB
Android Version: 6.0
Firmware – Download (GoogleDrive) or Dropbox
File Name: update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B14.zip
Size: 101 MB
Android Version: 6.0
Firmware – Download (GoogleDrive) or Dropbox
Also Download ZTE Phones Official USB Drivers from here if needed!
How to flash
- Download any of the firmware packages above
- Copy to the root of your z981 smartphone storage
- Reboot to stock recovery
- Flashing should begin automatically. If it doesn’t, select install update from sdcard.
- Wait for the flashing process to complete
- Reboot to system.
- Done
29 Comments
did not work. kept getting an error in \”sideload packages.zip (status 8)\”. idk, maybe I\’m doing something wrong.
Which of the packages did you try to flash?
Both of them, Had to \”install from sdcard\”.
The instructions say \’install from sdcard\’. Installing via sideload, from other recovery or otherwise won\’t work.
ok, just so we\’re on the same page. I downloaded both files. The file extension saved as \”.up\” not \”.zip\” (update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B12.zip.up) for some reason, so I changed them to zip. I copied them to the root of my sdcard. I then rebooted into phone\’s recovery, not a custom recovery. Next, I chose \”install from SDcard\”, and chose the \”update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B12.zip\”. Some sort of process initiated, and on the verification process, I would get the \”sideload/packages.zip (status 8)\” error. Thanks in advance.
I don\’t think the files downloaded properly, else it would have saved in the correct extension. I\’ll advice that you download again, maybe with a different browser and ensure that it downloads as .zip, not the one you\’d have to rename.
If you get same error trying to flash it, then let me know.
ok, tried it again from a different PC and different OS and different browsers (firefox, Chrome, Opera). The file still downloads withe .up extension.
I\’ve just confirmed it for myself. update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B14.zip file was mistakenly renamed to update_P895T20_MPCS_B08_to_B14.up. Sorry \’bout that.
In which case, the first file should download and flash just fine on your device.
Currently, what is the version or build number of your phone\’s software?
It is still using the .up extension. It may have something to do with google not being able to scan it.
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I am getting the same \” filename.zip.up\”
I have read the comments before downloading, but I have not tried installing it yet..
anyone know if it\’s possible to clean install a fresh stock rom yet?
I can see the issues all of you are having with the .Zip.up. what you have to do is set Wondows to view file extensions and change the file extension to only sat .Zip and not .Zip.up. that is the issue. I had files I had to fix the extension to use as well. This is the major issue. The file is right, the extension was purposely done like this so there is no confusion with virus scans. Just go into Windows explorer, hit the view tab, click show file extensions (it\’s a check box), click on the file with the needed extension change, and delete the .Up part of the extension. Hit yes on the upcoming window warning about the file change, and it should work fine from there. Do tell how it works. Hopefully this helps others understand!
that did not work, I initially tried that.
The file extension issue has been fixed and the file re-uploaded. You might have to re-download the fixed file.
Just tried it again; it is still trying to download \”.zip.up\”. I took a screenshot but there seems to be no way to upload it on this thread. Can you upload and link them via dropbox? I have a feeling that this is a google issue and not a \”You\” issue.
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hi guys .. di it too extension .UP
i need to flash this phone . can u solve it please
Try downloading from the Dropbox links.
does not let me download it sends me to something else and does not download
When you click on the download link you will be redirected to an exit page. On that page click Go to link, to download firmware.
I have problems to do the flashing I could explain how to have it why my pc does not recognize my phone help !!
I wanted to know if this is useful in case my phone stays in the PCS subway logo and well I think it is flashing what someone needs can help me.
Yes, it will restore your phone. If you have further issues just do a factory reset on the phone via recovery mode.
My build is upgraded to b21 . But I intend to downgrade my phone as it won\’t detect 3g nor 4g signals. I detect it is a weak signal.
I will first try a hard reset.
But in case that does not work, will this update package work for me?
My phone is network unlocked and I am using it with a different carrier in Nigeria
Downgrading with update.zip packages usually fails. You need a firmware flash-able via PC.
And do we have any for max pro? I have not found one.
Or is there a way of rewriting this update.zip package to be flashable through PC?
facing the same problem
its just an update not the real software
HOLA el archivo firmware para qualcomm para flashear por pc como hago para descargarlo.. gracias