I came from the Inspire 4G to the Atrix. The Inspire 4G was my first Android phone and I just loved the rooting and custom ROMS.
I switch to the Atrix because of the FFC, Dual-Core, and 1080p camera. I thought about it and was wondering if it ever will be possible to crack the bootloader. I know there are efforts going on right now to do so and I really appreciate all the developers trying to get the bootloader cracked.
My question is, will the Atrix's bootloader ever be cracked?
I want to know so I can stay with the Atrix and be prepared for the future (Gingerbread and maybe even Honeycomb) or if I want custom ROMs just stay with the Inspire 4G?
Thanks and I hope someone knows what I mean.
Shad0w2626 said:
I came from the Inspire 4G to the Atrix. The Inspire 4G was my first Android phone and I just loved the rooting and custom ROMS.
I switch to the Atrix because of the FFC, Dual-Core, and 1080p camera. I thought about it and was wondering if it ever will be possible to crack the bootloader. I know there are efforts going on right now to do so and I really appreciate all the developers trying to get the bootloader cracked.
My question is, will the Atrix's bootloader ever be cracked?
I want to know so I can stay with the Atrix and be prepared for the future (Gingerbread and maybe even Honeycomb) or if I want custom ROMs just stay with the Inspire 4G?
Thanks and I hope someone knows what I mean.
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No one knows for sure right now.
neer2005 said:
No one knows for sure right now.
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Thanks for the quick response. And this sucks.. I'm really starting to like the Atrix but at the same time, want full root and custom ROMs.. :/
Shad0w2626 said:
Thanks for the quick response. And this sucks.. I'm really starting to like the Atrix but at the same time, want full root and custom ROMs.. :/
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We do have full root but custom ROMs is still in the works.
I think there was another thread somewhere here where someone had a thread on the Motorola forums, with a Motorola rep saying that it's not a definite, but thoughts of un-signing the bootloader are going around. I guess it didn't phase them how important that might be to some people or something.
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I think there was another thread somewhere here where someone had a thread on the Motorola forums, with a Motorola rep saying that it's not a definite, but thoughts of un-signing the bootloader are going around. I guess it didn't phase them how important that might be to some people or something.
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Here's the link:
https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/45249?start=75&tstart=0
Link doesn't seem to work.
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Hey all,
I've just got my Atrix here in Australia and im looking at potential ROMS, for obvious reasons. Coming from a Nexus One/Nexus S im used to Cyanogen.
I found this article which indicates its possible to load CM 7.1 with Android 2.3.4 - http://mobile.downloadatoz.com/tuto...d-2-3-4-gingerbread-to-motorola-atrix-4g.html
I've searched the official site, the forum here, the first ROM Sticky and Google, but have yet to find anywhere which states that the Motorola Atrix is clearly supported by Cyanogen, nor can I find a walkthrough guide, other than the above (which looks a bit dodgy)
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers from Down Under.
Ok.... it's fake.
1 there is no D-pad to press
2 there is no sprecovery. Sbf
3 notice there are no download links?
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Atrix isn't supported by Cyanogen, and I believe it's currently impossible to put a full-fledged ROM on the Atrix.
If only it was that easy though :/
The bootloader is locked on the atrix so no real roms. We are stuck with theming.
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_Dennis_ said:
Ok.... it's fake.
1 there is no D-pad to press
2 there is no sprecovery. Sbf
3 notice there are no download links?
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I take it you've never used the stock android recovery on the atrix? It says use the D-PAD in the on screen prompts. It means the volume rocker or use the touch screen.
Motorola Milestone have a locked bootloader and have CM7.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941346
until the bootloader can be unlocked or bypassed don't hold your breath on any roms showing up here. Not saying its impossible. just can't be done right now. once that happens someone will have to either port it to the atrix or someone on the team will end up supporting the atrix and create a build for it.
Wonder if its too late to trade my Atrix in for a Galaxy S II =/ - Burning right now.
FWIW, Motorola said they would unlock the bootloaders in 4Q 2011.
OSNPA said:
FWIW, Motorola said they would unlock the bootloaders in 4Q 2011.
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Interesting interpretation of the actual statement.
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Moved to proper forum.
OSNPA said:
FWIW, Motorola said they would unlock the bootloaders in 4Q 2011.
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Lol and you believe them? They said they would do it only if carrier agrees to it. I don't think Att will ever agree to it.
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g33k84 said:
Wonder if its too late to trade my Atrix in for a Galaxy S II =/ - Burning right now.
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Why?? Galaxy S2 is a massive plasticky slab lol
newter55 said:
Interesting interpretation of the actual statement.
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Yeah, my interpretation is more like: There's no way in heck it will happen before Q4 2011, and even then, don't hold your breath.
Locked bootloaders have been hacked before, lets not lose hope.....
Yeah, It would just take an year or more like the xperia x10.
bmic said:
Motorola Milestone have a locked bootloader and have CM7.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941346
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Can someone explain this to me? How is it possible for the milestone and not for the Atrix.
I have a Milestone 1. It has a locked bootloader. However, it is completely modded. I mean, you can install themes, system modifications, overclock, modified kernel, etc. If it can be done on Milestone, why couldn't it be done on Atrix?
Maybe a dev can answer this question...
joyo22 said:
I have a Milestone 1. It has a locked bootloader. However, it is completely modded. I mean, you can install themes, system modifications, overclock, modified kernel, etc. If it can be done on Milestone, why couldn't it be done on Atrix?
Maybe a dev can answer this question...
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As long as the bootloader is locked - you CANNOT change any part of the kernel... at least not on the Atrix... if it fails signature verification (which is encrpyted with an SBK) you will have yourself a nice shiny brick....
we cant do a ROM. but AOSP ROMs and Ported ROMs can still be done, just wait, the phone doesnt have enough time to get in the market properly, and all the people starts complaining about it, if you dont like it, you did you brought i the first place.
undertand that hes the first of his generation, and we need some time to learn about him!
I really liked the Sprint Lover's ROMs back in the day with my TP2. I skipped over getting an EVO 4G, so I missed out on those. Has anyone talked to Chris?
The last I knew, he moved over to iOS since he got an iPhone.
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Westfire said:
The last I knew, he moved over to iOS since he got an iPhone.
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Looks like you're right... ****...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13204635&postcount=1956
Im sure someone will pick up the torch and carry on the tradition . There always has been someone and Im sure there will be someone that does it for the EVO3D . Again give the devs some time root hasnt been out that long yet . Although I am stoked that Netarchy is already on the scene putting out kernels .
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Im sure someone will pick up the torch and carry on the tradition . There always has been someone and Im sure there will be someone that does it for the EVO3D . Again give the devs some time root hasnt been out that long yet . Although I am stoked that Netarchy is already on the scene putting out kernels .
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So, is this root fully functional, or should I wait until they fully release the unlocked bootloader? Or is there no difference?
SouthernEvo said:
Im sure someone will pick up the torch and carry on the tradition . There always has been someone and Im sure there will be someone that does it for the EVO3D . Again give the devs some time root hasnt been out that long yet . Although I am stoked that Netarchy is already on the scene putting out kernels .
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Netarchy was eager to work with kernels he was just waiting for root, i want myns team in the scene as well
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
There is a developer in the Evo 0G forum that has tried to follow in Chris's footsteps and put out a new Sprint Lover's Rom but it is no where close to being the great product that Chris put out. He was always timely with updates and included all the bling without losing the stock sprint feel. The community lost a great rom builder when Chris switched to the dark side and went iphone.
Well, that's just ****ty as all hell. I need to get into this ROM building thing. I've got some ideas for a couple good roms.
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So, is this root fully functional, or should I wait until they fully release the unlocked bootloader? Or is there no difference?
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No need to wait, we got S-off, eng. Hboot, full root and recovery. HTC's unlocked bootloader isn't needed and it'll void your warranty
SHOTS FIRED!!! From 3 Dimensions!
anti-up said:
No need to wait, we got S-off, eng. Hboot, full root and recovery. HTC's unlocked bootloader isn't needed and it'll void your warranty
SHOTS FIRED!!! From 3 Dimensions!
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If I root, do I need to flash a custom ROM to get the hotspot? I want to leave it stock, but I want to unlock the Sprint HotSpot feature.
ok, 1st off i'm used to my Evo4G so i know very little about the Photon...yet. So my question is, right now as it stands, if i get the Photon I can root it & run all the root apps & functions & still have 4G, but from the bits i read, if I unlocked the bootloader as well, Ill lose 4G, can sumone clear this up for me?
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ok, 1st off i'm used to my Evo4G so i know very little about the Photon...yet. So my question is, right now as it stands, if i get the Photon I can root it & run all the root apps & functions & still have 4G, but from the bits i read, if I unlocked the bootloader as well, Ill lose 4G, can sumone clear this up for me?
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You are correct. But you can unlock the bootloader and then lock it back up. So its like this:
Root and Unlock Bootloader
Install CWM
Install one of the only two ROMS we currently have
re-lock bootloader
Install bootstrap recovery
install updates to whichever ROM you want through bootstrap
Enjoy custom ROM with locked bootloader and 4g love
It is really just an extra step until we get the kernel source code. This is an absolute great phone and we have great people in this forum to help you out. There are quite a few guides on how to do all of this, if you want to PM me I can help you one on one get it done if need be. Other than that, hope to see you around these parts
-DJ
So could i just wait for an easier method or do you not think there will be one
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
So could i just wait for an easier method or do you not think there will be one
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I don't know, I find it pretty easy to do, and I'm not very good at adb stuff. I believe there is a one click root tool also and it only takes like 3 minutes to unlock the bootloader.
So I think the whole thing is pretty easy myself. Up to you really.
-DJ
One thing I want to ask.
This is what is keeping me from even rooting. how do I unroot? In case I return this phone?
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hayabusa1300cc said:
One thing I want to ask.
This is what is keeping me from even rooting. how do I unroot? In case I return this phone?
.: sent from Planet Photon:.
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Just flash the original sbf file through rsd lite.
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Djspinister said:
You are correct. But you can unlock the bootloader and then lock it back up. So its like this:
Root and Unlock Bootloader
Install CWM
Install one of the only two ROMS we currently have
re-lock bootloader
Install bootstrap recovery
install updates to whichever ROM you want through bootstrap
Enjoy custom ROM with locked bootloader and 4g love
It is really just an extra step until we get the kernel source code. This is an absolute great phone and we have great people in this forum to help you out. There are quite a few guides on how to do all of this, if you want to PM me I can help you one on one get it done if need be. Other than that, hope to see you around these parts
-DJ
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Thanks man, really appreciate it. I been wanting to get one & try see how i like it but i'm so used to being fully rooted, unlocked bootloader & all & running custom roms & didn't know much about it yet so I was unsure & that played a big part. But again, thanks alot!
Djspinister said:
I don't know, I find it pretty easy to do, and I'm not very good at adb stuff. I believe there is a one click root tool also and it only takes like 3 minutes to unlock the bootloader.
So I think the whole thing is pretty easy myself. Up to you really.
-DJ
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I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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I had an ogEvo as well and new to the whole bootstrap but most of this stuff just sounds complex. Really isn't a huge deal once you get your feet wet. I had the same reservations when getting the ogEVO but over time ended up doing about everything to it. Never borked it once.
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I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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Yea, it really isn't that bad, a bootstrap is more harmless than a real recovery actually. Its just like installing an app from the market really.
And on the borking the android phones. I think this is extremely hard to do because I had an OgEvo and I don't think I could have bricked that if I tried. I think Android is some of the most user friendliest software out there in my opinion. I even thought I bricked my Photon the other day, but I didn't, you always just find out it's user error 99% of the time!
At least for me it is. lol
As for the root/unlock process with the photon, I think it is very easy once you run through it a couple times. I may make a video so people aren't so scared to try it out.
-DJ
I have a motorola electrify on us cellular, i'm new to the whole rooting thing and CM7, i played on a friends phone that have CM7 and fell in love. Im wondering if someone on here can point me in the right direction on everything i need to do to get CM7 on my motorola electrify?
Thanks
Josh
on the home screen click menu>settings>about, what version of android are you running?
Gingerbread 2.3.4
ah, one of the lucky ones. first things frist. DO NOT UPDATE. now that we have taken care of that. if you go here this should take care of you. there is not a lot for the electrify in the Photon section ask over there frist. alot of the guys are on both sites but mea.
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ah, one of the lucky ones. first things frist. DO NOT UPDATE. now that we have taken care of that. if you go here this should take care of you. there is not a lot for the electrify in the Photon section ask over there frist. alot of the guys are on both sites but mea.
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Both sites?
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Guyz i just bought this phone, and it is already updated to 2.3.5...im so depressed...is there any way or can u see anything in the near future that will unlock the 2.3.5 bootloader..! bought it online..dont know how to return it back..im stuck with stock rom...i want CM9... Is there any hope..?
No Worries Needed...
well,you can be sure that in closed future you'll be able to unlock your bootloader but till that promotion you can simply root your device,install rom manager,flash clockworkmod recovery.
Start rooting your device here:http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
Feel Free to Hit My THX
Hey thanks man..u took some pressure off me..ok one more thing..is there a link or something where i could follow if some thing comes up for the bootloader, some thread already working on it ?
Of course there are...
moizsami said:
Hey thanks man..u took some pressure off me..ok one more thing..is there a link or something where i could follow if some thing comes up for the bootloader, some thread already working on it ?
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Of course there are some suitable & useful links on XDA but most unfortunately,this website is banned in my country and takes me a long time to provide you these links,I'm so sorry about that.
But----> have a look at this,where you should start:http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1223
moizsami said:
Guyz i just bought this phone, and it is already updated to 2.3.5...im so depressed...is there any way or can u see anything in the near future that will unlock the 2.3.5 bootloader..! bought it online..dont know how to return it back..im stuck with stock rom...i want CM9... Is there any hope..?
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That sux man, I got my mopho off cowboom last week and it came with 2.3.4. If its ang consolation I tried cm9 but it wasnt polished to my liking as of yet (no chrome or opera browser and multitouch games sucked)
Pretty much only thing an unlocked bootloader will allow you is custom kernels and I personally love the stock 2.3.5 kernel
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That sux man, I got my mopho off cowboom last week and it came with 2.3.4. If its ang consolation I tried cm9 but it wasnt polished to my liking as of yet (no chrome or opera browser and multitouch games sucked)
Pretty much only thing an unlocked bootloader will allow you is custom kernels and I personally love the stock 2.3.5 kernel
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still i would like it that my phone is capable of doing that stuff although if i dont use it...just makes me happy
you might want to look into using PROMS to get your modding fix until we find a way around the fuse issue. i believe proms are themed roms that run over stock.
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rsjc741 said:
you might want to look into using PROMS to get your modding fix until we find a way around the fuse issue. i believe proms are themed roms that run over stock.
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thanks man, definately gonna try one, but my question is still unanswered, i meant Is some body already working on it or some one may start working on it in the near future...?
moizsami said:
thanks man, definately gonna try one, but my question is still unanswered, i meant Is some body already working on it or some one may start working on it in the near future...?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...O] ReservedOdm, 4G, Unlocking and Downgrading
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