On this page we will not describe the pros and cons of this Android devices, we really look forward to your feedback about the device. Here you can find and download custom original firmware, official version firmware MIUI v4, MIUI v5 android from our site site, and you can also see video instructions for installing the firmware for ZTE Grand Memo and leave a review.
To download the firmware for the phone ZTE Grand Memo with Android 7.0 Nougat (Nougat), Android 6.0 Marshmallow (aka Android M or Marshmallow) or Android 5.0 Lollipop (Lollipop), you need to read the page in full and find the link. There are also firmware Android KitKat 4.4.x (Kitkat) and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Jelly Bean), as well as older versions, but we do not recommend downloading them, due to the fact that it is outdated software. The fifth version of Android has stepped far ahead of its predecessors, not to mention versions 6 and 7, worked out to the smallest detail. Below you will find an overview of the latest android versions and you can compare them.
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Firmware available: In stock.
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Installation instructions
- Click on the download link, choosing the firmware you need
- Download Android M firmware - we checked you, honestly M is Marshmallow, follow the second link
- Download the file with firmware and application
- Run application file
- Select the required firmware version
- Follow the instructions from the file archive
Video on firmware ZTE Grand Memo
Device price
The price in local currency depends on the dollar exchange rate.
useful links
Getting root rights on ZTE Grand Memo
If you wish to receive root rights I recommend that you use the program Rootkhp for computer is one of the new programs with a large database of supported Android smartphones and tablets. The program only works with Windows control, for systems of the Linux and Mac OS family, it is recommended to use emulators.
You can download the program for free from the official website Rootkhp.pro which is easily found through Google.
How to unlock pattern
Removing a forgotten pattern, regardless of its complexity, has ceased to be a global problem even for a simple user who is not familiar with protection mechanisms operating system Android and its loopholes. Not so long ago, we came across a program to unlock the pattern key Gaigunlock (Gaigunlosk). Step-by-step instruction in Russian and the description of the program is published at the link above.
Official android firmware 4.1 [stock ROM file] -
ZTE custom firmware -
If a custom or official firmware on ZTE, then create a topic on the forum, in the section, our specialists will promptly and free of charge help, incl. with backup and manuals. Just do not forget to write a review about your smartphone - this is extremely important. Firmware for ZTE Grand Memo will also appear on this page. Please note that this ZTE model requires an individual ROM file, so you should not try firmware files from other devices.
What are custom firmware (firmware)?
- CM - CyanogenMod
- lineageOS
- paranoid android
- OmniROM
- Temasek's
- AICP (Android Ice Cold Project)
- RR (Resurrection Remix)
- MK(MoKee)
- flymeOS
- Bliss
- crDroid
- Illusion ROMS
- Pacman ROM
Problems and disadvantages of a smartphone from ZTE and how to fix them?
- If Grand Memo does not turn on, for example, see White screen, hangs on the screen saver, or the notification indicator only blinks at all (possibly after charging).
- If it freezes when updating / freezes when turned on (requires flashing, 100%)
- Not charging (usually, hardware problems)
- Can't see sim card
- The camera does not work (for the most part, hardware problems)
- Sensor not working (depending on the situation)
Hard Reset for ZTE Grand Memo
Instructions how to do hard reset on ZTE Grand Memo (factory reset). We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual guide, which is called on Android. . 
Reset codes (open the dialer and enter them).
- *2767*3855#
- *#*#7780#*#*
- *#*#7378423#*#*
Hard Reset via Recovery
- Turn off the device-> go to Recovery
- "wipe data/factory reset"
- "yes - delete all user data" -> "Reboot System"
How to enter Recovery?
- hold and hold Vol (-) [volume down], or Vol (+) [volume up] and the power button (Power)
- a menu with the Android logo will appear. That's it, you are in Recovery!
Reset settings on ZTE Grand Memo can be done in a very simple way:
- Settings->Backup & Reset
- Reset settings (at the very bottom)
How to reset pattern
How to reset graphic key if you have forgotten it and now you cannot unlock your ZTE smartphone. On the Grand Memo model, the key or PIN code can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock by resetting the settings, the lock code will be deleted and disabled.
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At CES 2013, Chinese manufacturer ZTE unveiled its new smartphone(or rather tablet phone) Grand Memo. After long and somewhat scandalous discussions of the hardware stuffing, the simplest of the declared variants of the device went on sale in our area. Meet.
Features ZTE Grand Memo
| Name | ZTE Grand Memo |
| CPU | Qualcomm APQ8064 (Snapdragon S4 Pro, quad-core, 4xCortex-A15 1.7GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
| Operating system | Android OS 4.1.2 JB |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Inner memory | 16GB |
| Expansion slots | TF card, support flash card up to 32GB |
| Screen | 5.7 inches, 1280x720px, IPS |
| Sensor type | OGS, 10 points |
| Net | WCDMA/GSM |
| Frequencies | 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz |
| Number of sim cards | 1 |
| Wireless connection | WiFi 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS |
| Camera | Rear 12.6Mpx, auto focus, LED backlight, shooting 1080p video. Front 0.9Mpx. |
| Radio | Yes, with wired headset |
| Sound | Built-in speakers (including Dolby), built-in microphone |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, compass. |
| Battery | fixed at 3200mA/h |
| Dimensions | 159.9mm x 82.6mm x 8.5mm |
Packaging (package set ZTE Grand Memo N5)
The packaging design is rather strict and minimalistic. Inside is the phone itself, a charger and a headset with spare ear pads.
The headset is made quite well, but it often falls out of my ears at the slightest pull on the not-so-long wire. The sound is clear and very loud.
Display and appearance
The display is made according to IPS technology, its brightness is at its best even in bright light, viewing angles are standardly good for displays of this type.
The size of the device does not allow one-handed operation, it is impossible to reach all corners of the screen with your thumb while holding the device in your hand (at least in mine). But given the screen size, this is not surprising and expected. The official website stated special abilities for one-handed control, but I did not find them. Although if we are to be quite picky, then the size of the frames could be smaller.
Screen resolution 1280×720, i.e. “just” HD, with a pixel density of 257 (this is the figure stated on the manufacturer's website, but AnTuTu Benchmark in the device information shows 320 dpi). None of these numbers are anything out of the ordinary, but for day-to-day work it's enough. The image looks great, graininess is not visible at all.
It feels like the screen is covered with an oleophobic coating, because the prints from it disappear immediately after putting the smart in your pocket. Regarding coatings, such as Gorilla Glass, there is no information anywhere. Of course, I did not try to scratch the screen, but for 2 weeks of use, not a single scratch appeared on the screen.
On the front side of the smartphone, on the right in the upper part of the smartphone, there is a 0.9MP camera, almost in the middle is led indicator, which will light up for missed calls, unread messages, when the battery level is low or when the battery is being charged. Next to it is a proximity sensor.
Below are the standard touch buttons"Back", "Home" and "Menu".
At the top end there is a power button and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The volume rocker is located on the right side of the smartphone.
On the left side there are slots for a SIM card and memory cards covered with plastic covers that easily open and rotate for easy access. On the same side, at the bottom, there is a microUSB connector, which is not covered by anything.
Nothing on the bottom but a microphone hole.
On top of the back of the device is a camera that protrudes quite a lot from the lid. At the bottom is a fairly large speaker with Dolby Digital Plus.
Case material - glossy plastic. After 2 weeks of use, a few small scratches appeared on the back cover at the bottom. When bending, no squeaks are heard. Several different back cover colors have been announced: white, black, blue and purple (which is exactly what I got).
Photo and video
The ZTE Grand Memo smartphone has a 12.6MP main camera with LED flash (although 13MP is written on the camera itself) and a 0.9MP front camera. When shooting, you can choose the size of pictures, adjust the white balance, ISO, sharpness, saturation, etc. It is possible to use built-in effects and filters. In addition, there is a function of continuous high-speed shooting, panoramic shooting, a smile detection function. There is the possibility of shooting in HDR mode. While blurry images are visible at the highest settings, on specialized forums it is advised to reduce the quality of images to 8MP. Perhaps this is a software bug and it will be fixed in new firmware.
Photo Shooting Examples
Video shooting example
Smartphone performance ZTE Grand Memo
The smartphone has a quad-core Qualcomm processor APQ8064 operating at 1.5 GHz and GPU Adreno 320 volume random access memory- 2 GB. With such characteristics, the brakes in games, videos, and even more so in the OS interface simply cannot exist! The results in various benchmarks show consistently high results, at the level of top-end devices from other vendors.
AnTuTu
quadrant
Nenamark
Battery and autonomy
The smartphone has a fairly capacious 3200mAh battery. And for this, at everyday use it is enough for 2 days of use in the mode: calls + constant wifi + sometimes 3G + music and books in transport.
The strange thing for me was the power charger with such a battery: only 300mA. The next incomprehensible point related to the battery is its charging after full discharge. The smartphone completely refuses to turn on for about 1.5 hours after putting it on charge. My samsung galaxy S after complete discharge and switching on “on the wire”, it was possible to turn it on after 5 minutes.
Standard software and firmware MIUI
The device uses a proprietary MiFavor shell installed on top of the operating system Google Android 4.1.2. An update to 4.2 is expected.
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Home screen and application list
Everything here is more or less standard. There is another inconvenience caused by the size of the screen - to scroll through the screens to the right / to the left, you need to stretch your finger almost from edge to edge, which is not always possible. There are no settings responsible for the paging area. Although, it is worth noting that I did not see them at all on any firmware with which I worked.
Also, the standard launcher does not support the rotation of the home screen and the list of applications in landscape orientation, which is very strange, given the size of the screen.
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There are only 4 themes in the delivery.
It is assumed that the shell allows you to control Grand Memo with one hand, but I did not find anything other than such a “feint” in the caller. The keyboard can be pushed to one of the edges of the screen for easier access to it with the thumb of the hand that holds the smartphone. But, due to its rather large size, such an action leads to the fact that the upper part of the phone begins to seriously outweigh in the hand.
The dialer supports both portrait and landscape orientation. Although in landscape orientation there is no Russian language on the buttons.
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The firmware contains an excellent program for creating backups, which seriously helped me in my experiments with firmware.
AT standard firmware there are a few more apps added by ZTE that are worth checking out.
Task Manager. From it, you can close the background process, view system settings, including memory usage and other data.
Quite a solid audio player, very similar to my favorite CyanogenMod Apollo. There is work with playlists, playback by artist and album.
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After a week of using the default shell, I got the urge to try something else. Unfortunately, CyanogenMod, which is familiar to me, is not yet available for this device. Therefore, it was downloaded and, after a couple of hours of experiments with the bootloader, MIUI version 3.9.6 was installed. After the standard shell from ZTE, MIUI looks very bright, maybe even a little “cartoonish”, but this does not prevent this shell from conquering more and more new users, including me!
Lock screen:
Desktop setup:
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The firmware also contains a proprietary utility for Reserve copy And she does her job well too. She does not understand backups from the stock firmware.