Gingerblur Q's - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just got an Atrix!!! and might I say that it is impressive especially coming from an iPhone 3gs. Anyways, I'm thinking about installing Gingerblur, but I have a few questions at hand. Is a root required to install Gingerblur? My guess is that it is, but I just want to make sure. Also, if I root 1.83 with gingerbreak will it immediately be compatible with Gingerblur? In other words, is Gingerblur compatible with 1.83, or do I need to flash to earlier 1.57 or earlier? Sorry for all these questions. Coming from iOS, I am a complete newbie at android, but I seem to like it so far

ethantarheels123 said:
I just got an Atrix!!! and might I say that it is impressive especially coming from an iPhone 3gs. Anyways, I'm thinking about installing Gingerblur, but I have a few questions at hand. Is a root required to install Gingerblur? My guess is that it is, but I just want to make sure. Also, if I root 1.83 with gingerbreak will it immediately be compatible with Gingerblur? In other words, is Gingerblur compatible with 1.83, or do I need to flash to earlier 1.57 or earlier? Sorry for all these questions. Coming from iOS, I am a complete newbie at android, but I seem to like it so far
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Yea, he kind of already answers all of your questions...

To actually answer your questions:
1. You must be rooted to install these "ROMs" like Gingerblur and such.
2. GingerBlur IS currently compatible with 1.8.3, which can be rooted with Gingerbreak.
3. After rooting, enable sideloading (I used GladEnable) and then install Tenfar's Recovery. (All these things can be found if you browse the dev forum)
4. Maybe make a backup of your phone as is while in Tenfar's. Then you use that to flash the Gingerblur ROM.
This is just a basic outline of what you do...make SURE you read directions for ALLLLLLL of these things thoroughly before you do anything.

ethantarheels123 said:
I just got an Atrix!!! and might I say that it is impressive especially coming from an iPhone 3gs. Anyways, I'm thinking about installing Gingerblur, but I have a few questions at hand. Is a root required to install Gingerblur? My guess is that it is, but I just want to make sure. Also, if I root 1.83 with gingerbreak will it immediately be compatible with Gingerblur? In other words, is Gingerblur compatible with 1.83, or do I need to flash to earlier 1.57 or earlier? Sorry for all these questions. Coming from iOS, I am a complete newbie at android, but I seem to like it so far
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Go here -------> GingerBlur Thread -----------------> READ ------------> Maybe go here ---------------> Noob guide from GingerBlur thread ----------> Follow instructions!

ok, lol. I just kinda guessed but good to know! Thanks guys!

Noob!
Hi I am a NOOB!
I am unable to post in the Gingerblur Forum as I'm a NOOB lol!
I have a question....
Can Orange UK Atrix Owners install Gingerblur?
There is a Big warning in the Gingerblur Thread warning Bell Atrix Owners not to download but i don't see anything about Orange UK Owners?
I have tried to search but can't find anything specific.
Thanks
James

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[Q] Update ATRIX to latest 1.8.3 on GreyBlur

Hi,
I have greyblur 2.0 installed on my ATRIX and not sure what is the process of installing latest 1.8.3 on this phone. I checked on system Updates and it is not showing any updates. I am assuming it is due to the fact that I have Greyblur.
I beleive I have to go back to factory default, update all ATT updates and install GreyBlur but I am looking for exact process on how to do it. I looked at Greyblur installation guide but it does not mention goging back to original--> Update --> Greyblur..
Any help ?
What are you on right now?
I got the notification while on GreyBlur during 4.1.83 beta.
I used this thread to update my rom and firmware!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063618
[Guide]Motorola Atrix Complete AT&T Rooting and Flashing Guide
CaelanT said:
[Guide]Motorola Atrix Complete AT&T Rooting and Flashing Guide
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Mine is better NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
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Mine is better NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
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Well that was a totally pointless post! Grats on bumping your post count.
Some people have had issues with still getting the reminder for the OTA update after flashing the 4.1.83 sbf over 4.1.57.
The way to ensure it is a clean install is to flash back to 4.1.26, then update with the 4.1.57 sbf, then OTA to 4.1.83................or flash 4.1.57 sbf, then OTA to 4.1.83.
CaelanT said:
Well that was a totally pointless post! Grats on bumping your post count.
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Way to be an asshole for no reason. I already provided a perfectly sound example on how to take care of the problem and felt like "having fun". I personally find it refreshing when people show some sort of personality on forums instead of just plain old answers.
Furthermore, I don't care about my post count and its pretty retarded of people who do. Don't try to pretend like you know why I post what I post. Your assumption is insulting at best.

[Q] overwhelmed!

I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
charbo187 said:
I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
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The last 2 links are the only ones you need to concentrate on. Since you have Froyo update 2.2.2 AlphaRevX is the only option you have to unlock your phone so that you can ultimately install CM 7.
First you need to follow the AlphaRevX thread to gain S-OFF (security off) on your Aria. Just a note, in these 2 threads, you need to remember that an Aria = HTC Liberty.
After you run AlphaRevX, then you will follow the steps that attn1 outlined in the 2nd post to install ClockworkMod recovery which will allow you to ultimately flash CM 7.
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
charbo187 said:
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
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Well at least you have:
1. Updated your Aria to the latest Froyo 2.2.2 (without bricking it)
2. Found this site and forum.and asked some questions
Depending on your technical level, I would read through those 2 threads. I know several of the posts had step by step instructions. They may be too technical, but it should at least help you narrow down what to google and search for to help you learn and gain some knowledge on how to procede.
I just followed this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14861791&postcount=84
If you don't already have ADB:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
zedbra said:
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
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Excellent!!! Thanks for the input and support. The Aria is still a great little phone.
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
charbo187 said:
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
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Might want to replace the launcher with Launcher Pro. It is 2x smoother than the default ADWLauncher.
Other than that, go and have fun with your rooted phone! Just make sure to nandroid backup before you make any drastic changes.
Finally, light at the end of the tunnel. I was beginning to lose hope about my 2.2.2 Aria. Can't wait to get started.

Seven2099 Guide

New to android and the forms and looking into some info on seven guide. I would post on that page but since im new I can't so I thought I would start here. It shows that Canadian Atrix (OLYLA 0.37.4)is supported, now I have 2.2.2 OLYLA 0.37.23 as a build number. Since my build number is newer can I not use any of the methods posted on his guide. I alreadyhave it rooted with gingerbreak but I was looking to deodex the systm and run grey blur on the phone.
Thanks
Some roms are for the att version only I would go post on one of the roms you want and ask. The developer should be able to point you in the right way.
AT&T ATRIX - VERSION 2.3.4 ROOTED BL UNLOCKED
I know that done roms won't work on bell. Grayblur works adter flashing the smb. I just don't know if my build is supported or not
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cgallagher said:
I know that done roms won't work on bell. Grayblur works adter flashing the smb. I just don't know if my build is supported or not
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Bell firmwares are not supported. You can run greyblur on the Frech SBF (2.1.1). It's very easy to get greyblur on a Bell Atrix, unfortunately it means flashing another SBF. It's not such a big deal anymore though because we have a method of getting back to stock Bell if need be. My advice: follow Seven's guide and flash greyblur or gingerblur on your phone. It's much smoother and I found a significant increase in battery life. If you don't like it, you can always find the guide in the general section that explains how to get back to Bell's firmware. It's all very straightforward if you follow the guides to a T. We are lucky to have such helpful members in the Atrix community!
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Bell firmwares are not supported. You can run greyblur on the Frech SBF (2.1.1). It's very easy to get greyblur on a Bell Atrix, unfortunately it means flashing another SBF. It's not such a big deal anymore though because we have a method of getting back to stock Bell if need be. My advice: follow Seven's guide and flash greyblur or gingerblur on your phone. It's much smoother and I found a significant increase in battery life. If you don't like it, you can always find the guide in the general section that explains how to get back to Bell's firmware. It's all very straightforward if you follow the guides to a T. We are lucky to have such helpful members in the Atrix community!
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Were is this guide you are talking about to revert back, do you have a link to it. My main thing is the guide from sever says the canadian atrix on build 0.37.4 is supported and im on a higher build 0.37.24. Can I still flash the french sbf to the phone to run greyblur ?
Thanks

[Q] Alka-Seltzer Needed

Where do I go from here?????
I am a newbie and so far have been lucky enough to not brick my phone, but I feel I'm getting in over my head now.
I have read & eaten about as much Gingerbread, froyo, & pudding that I can handle. Here is what I have and what I want to have.
HAVE: Att MB 860 Atrix , rooted, unlocked, 2.2.2, 4.1.83, gingerblur 4.5.
WANT : Stock Gingerbread or if not possible then any good proven mod.
Have NOT installed pudding....at least I don't think I have.
Have installed Tenfar's Recovery, but not sure if it is up to date.
Need step by step instructions to install Gingergread...
Any help will be appreciated!!!
Thanks & sorry If I've left out any needed info.
ragtag58 said:
Where do I go from here?????
I am a newbie and so far have been lucky enough to not brick my phone, but I feel I'm getting in over my head now.
I have read & eaten about as much Gingerbread, froyo, & pudding that I can handle. Here is what I have and what I want to have.
HAVE: Att MB 860 Atrix , rooted, unlocked, 2.2.2, 4.1.83, gingerblur 4.5.
WANT : Stock Gingerbread or if not possible then any good proven mod.
Have NOT installed pudding....at least I don't think I have.
Have installed Tenfar's Recovery, but not sure if it is up to date.
Need step by step instructions to install Gingergread...
Any help will be appreciated!!!
Thanks & sorry If I've left out any needed info.
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Well if you want to go to gingerbread then 1st thing 1st is
lets do pudding
Open rsd lite make sure its 5.3.1 version.
Put phone in rsd and use pudding.
LINK:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Once you flash pudding.
lets check to make sure you have updated CWM (clockworkmod)
LINK:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
FYI You have to use fastboot to install this if you need help ask.
I have typed a guide and there is one on here somewhere.
After you install CWM download Kennethpenns Gingerbread beta. ( REALLY STABLE) I use this daily as i use my phone for work.
LINK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385
Has Preinstalled Root. Works great.
Mods are op. look around.
Please post if you need help.
183_pudding.rar??? Is this the file I need?
Yes, The 1.8.3 pudding.
do you have a msg-er I can walk you thur it.
Xenocyde said:
Yes, The 1.8.3 pudding.
do you have a msg-er I can walk you thur it.
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It will be a while.... Got a slow connection for the download. Google talk- jjseifert
ragtag58 said:
Where do I go from here?????
I am a newbie and so far have been lucky enough to not brick my phone, but I feel I'm getting in over my head now.
I have read & eaten about as much Gingerbread, froyo, & pudding that I can handle. Here is what I have and what I want to have.
HAVE: Att MB 860 Atrix , rooted, unlocked, 2.2.2, 4.1.83, gingerblur 4.5.
WANT : Stock Gingerbread or if not possible then any good proven mod.
Have NOT installed pudding....at least I don't think I have.
Have installed Tenfar's Recovery, but not sure if it is up to date.
Need step by step instructions to install Gingergread...
Any help will be appreciated!!!
Thanks & sorry If I've left out any needed info.
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try my guide its a detailed video not to discredit anyothers just some people like visual spoken guides. : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179506

[Q] So I'm STILL using a 2011 GladiAtrix 3 rom... FINALLY want a new ROM

Hey guys,
So I am running an ancient rom, GladiAtrix 3 rom with version 2.2.2 of Android. I finally want to flash a new rom, for example Olympus Gold Edition 2.3.6, with Blur so I can retain Webtop. However, it has been so long and all I read on these stickies when I'm trying to relearn are warnings for not hard bricking your Atrix and I am farily confident it doesn't apply to me because I am still not even on 2.3.4 and don't plan on going back to Android 1.8.3. But can someone just confirm for me really quick before I go about flashing if I need to worry about the hard bricking situation?
(All I gotta do is just backup, and follow the installation steps? Or should I factory reset, stock rom flash, THEN flash the new Olympus ROM?)
Thanks in advanced for stoppin by!
Regards,
If you're unlocked, just flash the ROM in recovery mode. Simple.
Edit: You might have to factory reset first, but only try that if the ROM doesn't work! Make a backup.
nerfman100 said:
If you're unlocked, just flash the ROM in recovery mode. Simple.
Edit: You might have to factory reset first, but only try that if the ROM doesn't work! Make a backup.
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Factory resetting's on my list! Thanks for the reply! It's been so long since I played w my Atrix and I totally forgot all the old school methods of unlocking and I can't remember (been a year a half) whether or not I did... but I am reading now that it should say "unlocked" on the motorola bootup but mine doesnt show. Although, I am able to enter CWM for sure... so I have no idea whether or not I'm unlocked, everyone's answers are both yes and no so it's confusing me
Is it safe for me to just run the automated unlocker script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 anyways, as well as being on 2.2.2? (This of course after factory resetting) Thanks so much in advanced!
EDIT: This is my last question sorryyy then I can start my new ROM flashing!!! woohoo
Being an old member who's obviously done this kind of thing before (even if forever ago), I'd think you would know already that questions go in the Q&A section.
ravilov said:
Being an old member who's obviously done this kind of thing before (even if forever ago), I'd think you would know already that questions go in the Q&A section.
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Way ahead of you bro. Check this out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1872657
Posted, no replies, even bumped it and waited 2.5 weeks. What do you expect? Haha, but do you have the answer to my final question?
Hope that satisfies your answer ^___^ It's easy to see why some people prefer the general vs the other parts of the forums. No answer after 3 weeks vs an answer within the hour bahahaha.
Flash new recovery, wipe, flash new zip...
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