bricked atrix - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I think i bricked my atrix i tried using a app to revert the theme to stock and now all it does is flash the red light then power off. I think i know how to fix it using to flash that sbf file sence i was a dumb *** and didnt backup my phone befor installing ginger and using a app to remove it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072&highlight=flash+sbf

bal3wolf said:
I think i bricked my atrix i tried using a app to revert the theme to stock and now all it does is flash the red light then power off. I think i know how to fix it using to flash that sbf file sence i was a dumb *** and didnt backup my phone befor installing ginger and using a app to remove it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072&highlight=flash+sbf
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correct follow that with the 1.8.3 SBF or 1.2.6 and OTA update it

Got it all updated using the update tools.

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fail to update by OTA~!!!help!

Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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First of all post in right section or everyone is gonna be pissed!
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eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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doesnt belong in the dev thread but anyway i would rsd back just to make sure you have a clean install
TechnoNeto said:
doesnt belong in the dev thread but anyway i would rsd back just to make sure you have a clean install
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Do not rsd!
Once you have tried ota, rsd-ing might lead to hard brick.
Please don't give random advises.
Post in q& a section and someone will be able To help you.
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ceo.mtcl said:
First of all post in right section or everyone is gonna be pissed!
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lol be of some help or else youll just bump his tread!
ceo.mtcl said:
Do not rsd!
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why not hes not on gb yet hes still on stock
if u dont rsd plug your phone in and do it through the usb
random advices? your lucky i already recieved a warning from the mod
TechnoNeto said:
why not hes not on gb yet hes still on stock
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He tried ota. You do not know if he updated and is stuck or not.
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TechnoNeto said:
lol be of some help or else youll just bump his tread!
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I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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ceo.mtcl said:
I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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well if he can boot into 4.1.83 then doing the rsd will be fine if hes in some sort of brick he may want to flash the gb sbf
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Moving to the Q & A Section.
ceo.mtcl said:
I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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once i run to the install, it will just run 3/1, and then stop, i need to put out the bettery and restart the cell phone, and it back to 1.83 OS, and it show a message:"fail to update" !!
PS: sorry to pst into wrong area, but i really want ot update to 4.5.91~!!
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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See this thread.
This should fix all of your issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
eeww said:
once i run to the install, it will just run 3/1, and then stop, i need to put out the bettery and restart the cell phone, and it back to 1.83 OS, and it show a message:"fail to update" !!
PS: sorry to pst into wrong area, but i really want ot update to 4.5.91~!!
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well if you are certain you are on 4.1.83 try putting the apk back if that doesnt work try using rsd to flash either the gb or stock sbf back if u want a rom from one of the devs i have a detailed guide(video) on how to do so
I can help, BUT FIRST I NEED TO KNOW.....
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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These are some need to know questions before I or anyone else can assist you in your problem.
1) What version are you on!??? 1.2.6, 1.5.7, 1.8.3, 2.3.4??
2) Have you ever unlocked your bootloader?? <---- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW!!!
IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN FLASHING A .SBF WILL RESULT IN A HARDBRICK.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN THE ONLY WAY TO GET A FRESH INSTALL IS USING A .SBF
ClearFire said:
These are some need to know questions before I or anyone else can assist you in your problem.
1) What version are you on!??? 1.2.6, 1.5.7, 1.8.3, 2.3.4??
2) Have you ever unlocked your bootloader?? <---- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW!!!
IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN FLASHING A .SBF WILL RESULT IN A HARDBRICK.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN THE ONLY WAY TO GET A FRESH INSTALL IS USING A .SBF
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I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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eeww said:
I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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Try flashing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
Make sure you have a FULL battery
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eeww said:
I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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OK well this is gonna be easy,
Flash the 1.2.6 ATT US found HERE and upgrade via WiFi updater to 1.5.7 then 1.8.3 then to 2.3.4.
To use RSDlite (or for further details look HERE);
Charge to FULL battery <---- IMPORTANT
Start up the RSDlite program
Turn off phone, Remove SD-card, Remove SIM card and turn back on holding the power button and volume up key until it says "Starting RSD protocol support"
Plug your phone into the usb port and RSDlite should say "Status: Connected…"
Load the 1.2.6 SBF in the RSD and click start.
May take from 5-10 minutes Do NOT pull battery during this time or unplug until it says 100% complete
If you have any other questions please ask here or shoot me a message. Happy Flashing!!
Thx all of you guys, i will try it tonight(in hong kong right [email protected]@so hot!) Hope will be success to 4.5.91!!
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ClearFire said:
OK well this is gonna be easy,
Flash the 1.2.6 ATT US found HERE and upgrade via WiFi updater to 1.5.7 then 1.8.3 then to 2.3.4.
To use RSDlite (or for further details look HERE);
Charge to FULL battery <---- IMPORTANT
Start up the RSDlite program
Turn off phone, Remove SD-card, Remove SIM card and turn back on holding the power button and volume up key until it says "Starting RSD protocol support"
Plug your phone into the usb port and RSDlite should say "Status: Connected…"
Load the 1.2.6 SBF in the RSD and click start.
May take from 5-10 minutes Do NOT pull battery during this time or unplug until it says 100% complete
If you have any other questions please ask here or shoot me a message. Happy Flashing!!
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its work~!!! thx a lot, but one more question if i only change the BOOTANIMATION, will it also effect the OTA can not be install??
Your Welcome!
eeww said:
its work~!!! thx a lot, but one more question if i only change the BOOTANIMATION, will it also effect the OTA can not be install??
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That I cannot be a 100% on as I used to install a fresh SBF before an upgrade. But now that we have custom ROM's I do not worry about those things anymore
I would assume yes, just to be on the safe side, and if you do change the boot animation just backup the original so if you do have problems upgrading OTA then you can simply put it back.
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[Q] Please Help

I had an atrix that was rooted. All was working well with the stock rom running (Bell). It then rebooted itself all of the sudden and now its stuck at the moto logo scree with the error "Boot error 2; starting RSD."
I did the research and tried the hard reset (power and vol. down). Tried to do the Motorola update but it doesn't connect to any computer via its usb. Tried putting the appropriate .zip on a micro sd. PLEASE HELP
Try the pudding.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
anyone?????
pukemon said:
Try the pudding.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
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This.
10char
Do you have any recovery installed? And check the pudding thread that may be can be helpful
This happened to me when i tried to install CWM using rom manager when i didnt have my bootloader unlocked. You can flash the SBF and restore that way. Or you can flash the pudding zip using rsd lite and it will return you to stock but w/ easy set up for root and unlocking bootloader. Pudding is really easy. Check out the thread. Basically just download the file and flash it using RSD lite. Problem will be solved.
I fixed it the long way. Telstra SBF flash then unlock and away I went. Still can't install gobstopper said bad file regardless of how many times I have download it.
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I've been having the same problem on alien and homebase. Should I do a complete wipe? Where to start? Sorry for the noobnish, i've been gone for a while and don't want to fubar my phone.
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I couldn't even get into recovery. I just flashed tge sbf. I had no other option I could figure out. Try pudding first.
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[Q] Is my brick recoverable?

I get the message failed to boot 0x1000 Entering NVFLASH RECOVERY MODE.
I had installed Cyanogen Mod 2.3.4 and didn't like it at all and tried to flash the sbf to 2.3.3 . Now that I am reading it seems like a dumb move.
This message comes up when I turn it on and disappears quickly to remain at a black screen.
Is there anything I can do?
ghostdog662 said:
I get the message failed to boot 0x1000 Entering NVFLASH RECOVERY MODE.
I had installed Cyanogen Mod 2.3.4 and didn't like it at all and tried to flash the sbf to 2.3.3 . Now that I am reading it seems like a dumb move.
This message comes up when I turn it on and disappears quickly to remain at a black screen.
Is there anything I can do?
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Yes, it was a dumb move. You should have read all the warnings that said NOT to sbf flash after bootloader unlock.
Anyway, now you need to SBF flash 2.3.4 with pudding and you should be good to go.
How can I flash sbf 2.3.4 if RSD Lite doesn't show anything? Or should I be using a different program like fastboot?
Do I just redownload the 2.3.4 cyanogen and install with the program you suggest? I am unsure how this will work because the computer doesn't beep or anything like that when I connect it.
Thanks for your help.
We don't have the program to nvflash our devices. You can try to get motorola to replace it but but otherwise i believe you're screwed
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So which is it ?
ghostdog662 said:
So which is it ?
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the only two sbf's that are safe to flash for people who installed the OTA update to gingerbread is the 2.3.4 sbf and the pudding sbf.
any others have the possibility of hard bricking your device, and nvidia hasn't released the nvflash program; therefor we're stuck at this step. no way to recovery from it.
What about these people I read about hacking up a usb cable ?
ghostdog662 said:
What about these people I read about hacking up a usb cable ?
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That is to rsd flash without a battery, in case you flash when your battery is too low and the phone dies mid flash
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I have another battery that I can use and a friend has an Atrix I can stick the battery in to charge up. Does that improve the chances?
ghostdog662 said:
I have another battery that I can use and a friend has an Atrix I can stick the battery in to charge up. Does that improve the chances?
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We don't have the program to NVflash an atrix. If you can get into rsdlite mode to flash an sbf you can fix it, but if
nvflash is your only option then you are hard bricked
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So what are people doing these days withe effed Atrix's?
ghostdog662 said:
So what are people doing these days withe effed Atrix's?
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Using then for spare parts I'd guess
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I guess I'll try my luck with Motorola.
I sent my phone in for repair and they sent me a new one. Took the full 7 working days after they received it but I am happy. No more rooting / messing with this until nvflash is working.
ghostdog662 said:
I sent my phone in for repair and they sent me a new one. Took the full 7 working days after they received it but I am happy. No more rooting / messing with this until nvflash is working.
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Nvflash may never be released...
Rooting should never give you any problems. Unlocking the bootloader and putting on a custom rom just requires some reading and more reading beforehand but isn't too hard if you follow the instructions.

(Obsolete)(Not for the OTA update) go from any 2.3.4 to any 2.3.5 (412) based rom

This is not for the OTA, this is for the prior cheesecaked build
####BACKUP your current system with BSR before doing anything!####
1. SBF or nand restore to stock 2.3.4 (if on completely unmodified and fully bloated stock 2.3.4 skip to step 2)
2. Apply 2.3.5 (412 build) in stock recovery after placing on external sd card root and renaming update.zip (reboot phone and hold down volume, press down arrow until you see android recovery, press up volume button, when on next screen press both volume buttons at same time. Wipe cache and flash update.zip)
3. Root using zergrush (with phone unpluged unzip and open zergrush program....make sure unknown sources in applications is checked and that debuggung is checkmarked. I also checkmark stay awake as zergrush recommends setting screen timeout for ten minutes. Connect your phone and then check it is connected as charge only. Hit spacebar and then the phone will reboot after the zerglings lol find a way in and your rooted)
***Rootkeeper has caused issues with some roms aborting install.***
4. Install & then boot into bootstrap
5. Wipe data, cache and dalvik
6. Flash 2.3.5 based custom rom from removable sd card & reboot when done.
http://www.mediafire.com/?nt4ixu5hx55t9cu RSD Lite 5.4.4
http://depositfiles.com/files/spvcfjb4w 2.3.4 SBF
(Outdated build)http://depositfiles.com/files/95u3zw9k6 2.3.5 update (412 build) Eclipse 2.1 and GingerBread Phone 7 are based off this build
Zergrush V3 is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=784296&stc=1&d=1321435888
Boot Strap Recovery http://www.mediafire.com/?k4ooqa7keblzqso and install from root of sd after rooting phone with zergrush.
They are the actual links the devs made.
(Outdated but works)http://eclipserom.com/mods/click.php?id=84 look here for nitro's direct Eclipse 2.1 download.
Outdated but works)http://www.mediafire.com/?ngv8aeq1745wrqn
peper's direct GingerBread Phone 7 download
Rootkeeper has caused some failed Eclipse 2.X.X installs. This method is the safest bet.
For icing on the cake here is the SBF Tutorial link if you dont know how to SBF http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1175300
Thanks this will help many including myself. Had to sbf 2 times last night and no luck. However I was using rootkeeper. I will try again tonight with zergrush.
There are now a newer set of updates to 2.3.5 to be applied over... if your gonna do it might as well do a full set..
I would put at the very beginning of the post to do a backup. People should know, but you know how that goes. lol
mastafunk said:
There are now a newer set of updates to 2.3.5 to be applied over... if your gonna do it might as well do a full set..
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I know you can update via cheese cake to newer versions. I know Eclipse is off of the linked 2.3.5 which is 412 and I believe pepper's is the same. Please correct me if I am wrong.
There might be unknown issues if everyone starts flashing roms desinged for one build over other updates....is that what your refering to? Am I wrong about this?
Changed Eclipse link to Nitro's 2.0.2 12-15-11
Thanks a lot for posting this!
Eclipse 1.3 RC
mine keeps getting stuck at zegruths rooting method on "waiting for device" it has gotten farther than that before but only to "dsomething has been started"
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You have the usb debugging checked and it connected as charge only?
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Bump for changes
from my X2 with 2.0.1 probably while driving down the road with my knee at the helm
Also make sure u have unknown sources allowed in managage applications b4 u start this root method
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Kevin3328 said:
Also make sure u have unknown sources allowed in managage applications b4 u start this root method
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OP updated with more rooting instructions Thanks for the suggestion Kevin3328
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OP updated with more rooting instructions Thanks for the suggestion Kevin3328
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Bump....eclipse 2.0.3 link added 2.0.2 link removed
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Fixed bad bootstrap link
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Glad this got stickied, it's a good help
Im trying to help a friend with his droid x2. We rooted it with dooms v4 zergrush before doing anything else, hadnt seen this tutorial yet. When trying to update to 2.3.5 it aborts, last line said E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip. Do we need to unroot to do this then root again? I did this because for eclipse rom it sais it needs rooted gingerbread, but step 3 of install is to root, so it confused me, I chose to root it first.
I tried unrooting and starting over, still wont work. Its wierd that it the OP it sais to do a BSR backup before starting but then step 4 sais to install bootstrap, Ill assume BSR is BootStrapRecovery, so if you need to have it to backup before starting why would you need to install it? Im a bit confused here. I have 2 rooted, unlocked bootloader x10s with MIUI so Im not a newbie but this is frustrating.
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Im trying to help a friend with his droid x2. We rooted it with dooms v4 zergrush before doing anything else, hadnt seen this tutorial yet. When trying to update to 2.3.5 it aborts, last line said E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip. Do we need to unroot to do this then root again? I did this because for eclipse rom it sais it needs rooted gingerbread, but step 3 of install is to root, so it confused me, I chose to root it first.
I tried unrooting and starting over, still wont work. Its wierd that it the OP it sais to do a BSR backup before starting but then step 4 sais to install bootstrap, Ill assume BSR is BootStrapRecovery, so if you need to have it to backup before starting why would you need to install it? Im a bit confused here. I have 2 rooted, unlocked bootloader x10s with MIUI so Im not a newbie but this is frustrating.
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I have never used V4 zerg...use v3 as in instructions. You dont need to unroot. Are you flashing the 412 buil update in android stock recovery? After you install the 412 update you will need to reroot....DONT USE ROOTKEEPER...If you fallow the instructionas as wrote you will have no issues that also includes using the mentioned rooting program as well.
I would suggest at this point SBF and start from step one and/or unroot 2.3.4 and start from step one using everything in the OP as instructed to the T.
If you cant get it your not following the instructions.
Bugly Astard said:
Im trying to help a friend with his droid x2. We rooted it with dooms v4 zergrush before doing anything else, hadnt seen this tutorial yet. When trying to update to 2.3.5 it aborts, last line said E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip. Do we need to unroot to do this then root again? I did this because for eclipse rom it sais it needs rooted gingerbread, but step 3 of install is to root, so it confused me, I chose to root it first.
I tried unrooting and starting over, still wont work. Its wierd that it the OP it sais to do a BSR backup before starting but then step 4 sais to install bootstrap, Ill assume BSR is BootStrapRecovery, so if you need to have it to backup before starting why would you need to install it? Im a bit confused here. I have 2 rooted, unlocked bootloader x10s with MIUI so Im not a newbie but this is frustrating.
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The last time I tried this it would not work once rooted. Had to sbf, apply the update, then root.
BrianKLV said:
The last time I tried this it would not work once rooted. Had to sbf, apply the update, then root.
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Which is how the directions say to do it althoughit does work if your rooted on stock...completely stock no unbloating done. Ota updates need the bloat to install correctly
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[Q] Unroot back to stock using RSDLite

Hi,
Could someone please help me? I'm trying to get back to full stock (well as close to it as possible) to either eliminate my problem or send back under warranty...my problem is detailed in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500220&page=3# ...basically my Atrix just will mot stop randomly rebooting/locking up with the screen off (needing a batter pull).
I have tried running RSDLite 5.6 in exactly the same way I unlocked the bootloader but nothing seemed to happen...RSDLite went all the way to 100% but all my phone did was reboot normally. Weird thing was, I didn't get a reboot for nearly 24 hours....and then they started again, quite regularly. Did I do something wrong? I though that SBFing it through RSD would just reflash completely back to stock.
Also, in case I cannot get rid of this REALLY annoying problem, I want to hide the 'unlocked' text at boot ...how would I go about doing that?
Thanks,
Mark
Anyone?
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Are you using the correct SBF file?
markdjj said:
Anyone?
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How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
If you're trying to go back to stock then you have to find the official SBF. It sounds like you're using the same files that you used to unlock it in the first place.
markdjj said:
How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Please don't spread misinformation. Using RSD does not automatically result in a brick. I have used it numerous times flashing Official (AT&T) SBF builds and I am still using the same phone.
With that said, it is not recommended to use RSD (which I agree) but it can be used with caution and some knowledge/research in tow.
One precaution, do not flash previous builds (SBF).
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Ok, thanks for the info, just come back to this after being away...I have done a bit of research on fruitcake but I haven't been able to find too much...where can I find the latest?

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