Whats a quick way to root my atrix?? Some people say super one click..others say ginger break which I've never heard of....help
So I says to her I says..
Well that depends on what version of the firmware you are on. If you are still on the original 1.26 then you should follow the instructions in the Gladroot post in dev forums. If you are on 1.56 then you should do the OTA update to 1.83 and then use gingerbreak.
Don't use super one-click it installs another version of busybox and makes a mess of things. Plus it only works on 1.26.
Don't use SuperOneClick.
Gingerbreak is fine on 4.1.57 or 4.1.83 if you don't mind your internal sdcard being wiped. (You can always back it up before though).
Gingerbreak
GladRoot works with 4.1.26, 4.1.57, and 4.1.83 which will work fine if you haven't already updated.
GladRoot
CaelanT said:
Don't use SuperOneClick.
Gingerbreak is fine on 4.1.57 or 4.1.83 if you don't mind your internal sdcard being wiped. (You can always back it up before though).
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GladRoot works with 4.1.26, 4.1.57, and 4.1.83 which will work fine if you haven't already updated.
GladRoot
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What if the phone comes with 4.1.83, can I still use ginger break?
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blackangel104 said:
What if the phone comes with 4.1.83, can I still use ginger break?
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Yes, Gingerbreak will work. Just copy anything from your internal sdcard you don't want to lose to your PC, then copy it back afterwards.
CaelanT said:
Yes, Gingerbreak will work. Just copy anything from your internal sdcard you don't want to lose to your PC, then copy it back afterwards.
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sweet, thanks dude
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Okay, I'm currently flashing the original 1.2.6 SBF to my atrix, to clear it out. Then to my knowledge, to root the 1.8.3 update or whatever it is called I need to plainly update it to the latest update then use Gingerbreak? I tried Gingerbreak, on a flashed SBF of 1.8.3 and that didn't work. It stayed on the window where it said it was currently executing the thing. Am I right? Is there any other way to root the latest update?
btw I used the exe shortcut to get gingerbreak.
Use GladRoot. It works with the new update promise.
updated and rooted with GingerBreak
I updated to 4.1.83 and rooted without problem with GingerBreak. As it was warned, the process deleted the files from the SD internal card. So it's good to make a backup before.
Was rooted off of gladroot, now i flashed all the way back to factory and lost everything so i could update to the new update. That is what im running on now without a root. I just ordered a SD card from amazon. Is that the only way i can root my Atrix? I need an SD card right? or is there another way? Gladroot only seems to be for the last update. Thanks
GladRoot works just fine with the latest update as long as you are not running any mods. You will have to SBF back, gladroot, update, retain root.
WiredPirate said:
GladRoot works just fine with the latest update as long as you are not running any mods. You will have to SBF back, gladroot, update, retain root.
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Ok ill see if there is one now, thanks again man! learning more abouto the android everyday lol.. comin from an iphone.
I feel your pain lol. I just came from an Iphone last week as well. Im pretty sure I read somewhere that you need an SD card to root though... Let me try and find that...
Okay, So specifically, if you use Gingerbreak (I can't account for anything else, all I've used so far lol), it specifically says you cannot jailbreak... gingerbreak (grr) without an sd card.
On the bright side? Best buy in my area (nationwide too?) has a microsd 8 gb for 11 dollars
Thats a good deal on the 8gb, wish there was a BB close to me.
Flash back to stock 1.26, use gladroot (just search the forum for it), update to 1.57, update to 1.83 and then run afterupdate.bat and you will be rooted on 1.83. Then just backup with titanium backup.
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Hi,
Firstly, I am a noob when it comes to "messing" with Android (Rom, root, etc.)
My Atirx is running Android 2.2.1, system version 4.1.26
It's from AT&T US, unlocked and rooted.
I got a system message to update to 4.1.57
At some point it just downloaded the update for me and now keeps asking me to install.
I will install of course but before that, I have a few questions:
1) Will it unroot the phone?
2) Will it re-lock the phone?
3) Will I then get the 1.83 update?
If I can simply click "Install" and everything will be alright - great. if not, what do I need to do?
Thanks!
It will unroot your phone you will not lose unlock and yes you will be prompted for 1.83. Now if you want to retain root you need to root using gladroot and do not run "afterupdate.bat" until you have updated all the way to 1.83. hope that helps
But thats just my 2 cents
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Another option is to just let it update normally then run gingerbreak. It will re-root the phone and install SU. The above method will work just the same, and both require about the same amount of time and effort.
Also with gingerbreak a lot of users have reported complete wipe of their phone after using it. So if gingerbreak is the route you take make sure to backup everything.
But thats just my 2 cents
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drock212 said:
Also with gingerbreak a lot of users have reported complete wipe of their phone after using it. So if gingerbreak is the route you take make sure to backup everything.
But thats just my 2 cents
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To clarify, Gingerbreak does not wipe the phone, it wipes the internal SDCard.
I would update OTA to 4.1.83, then Gingerbreak for root, then Gladenable for sideloading, and install Tenfars CWM.
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ok, now you really lost me
is there somewhere I can find a "for dummies" guide on how to get my phone to 1.83 with all my data + keeping it rooted and unlocked, along with download links to whichever tools I will need?
Thanks!
There is. Will post link when I get home unless someone else does first.
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Atrix Rooting & Flashing Guide
Gingerbreak
Gladenabler
Nothing simpler?
Now that seems scary.
I want to keep the phone without custom ROMs for now
Can't I just use the auto system updates to get up to 1.83 and then root with SOC or GladRoot?
Thanks, and sorry for being difficult. I just REALLY dont wanna mess up the phone
mickeycohen said:
Now that seems scary.
I want to keep the phone without custom ROMs for now
Can't I just use the auto system updates to get up to 1.83 and then root with SOC or GladRoot?
Thanks, and sorry for being difficult. I just REALLY dont wanna mess up the phone
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You sure can.
OTA to 4.1.83, then use Gingerbreak to root.
Alternatively, if you want to use Gladroot so you don't wipe your internal SDCard, (which you can back up anyway by copy/paste everything on your internal SDCard to your PC, then just copy/paste it all back after), then you will have to start the Gladroot process before updating to 4.1.83 per the instructions.
DO NOT use SuperOneClick..............it doesn't work with 4.1.57 or 4.1.83.
OK, I have downloaded GingerBreak from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Now this might sound stupid, but is this system update for Gingerbread?
Do I need to download drivers for the device?
One last thing, what should I use to backup and restore my data? (and will it also backup apps, games, etc.)
Phone is updated and not rooted
OK, funny story.
I set an alaram clock for this morning and when I woke up and tapped the phone for snooze, I tapped "Install Now" on the new version pop-up...
So I updated all the way to 1.83 and now my phone is not rooted and I cannot use Backup Root.
Back to my previous questions, how should I backup my data, applications and applications data?
Do I need any special drivers etc in order to use GingerBreak?
Oh, and SuperUser is installed. Should I uninstall it first?
The phone is not GingerBread. Is it still ok to run GingerBreak?
Thanks
mickeycohen said:
OK, I have downloaded GingerBreak from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Now this might sound stupid, but is this system update for Gingerbread?
Do I need to download drivers for the device?
One last thing, what should I use to backup and restore my data? (and will it also backup apps, games, etc.)
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Look at the bottom of the OP from my Gingerbreak link. There is a link to a Gingerbreak.exe which you run on your computer while your phone is connected wuth USB Debugging On. This will install Gingerbreak on your phone and you will see it in your application list from where you can run the app and get root.
We do not have Gingerbread yet. We are still on Froyo.
Download Motohelper from Motorola and all the required drivers should install when you connect your phone to your PC after that.
Backup your internal sdcard using copy/paste, then copy and paste everything back after you use Gingerbreak.
Hey, there seems to be a few of us(or maybe it's just me) confused about how we can root after the new update.
I just wanted to know if there was a confirmed safe way to restore root.
Thanks
Update:
Thanks to superkev. Manual way works. I can also confirm it also.
Also remember to keep your phone awake (ie. not in the locked screen)
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I tried the manual instructions from here: http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
Step 6 failed for me, possibly because I had used this method to root 2.3.4. The rest of it went perfectly. I think the 2.3.6 update changed the permissions of the su binary, so these instructions just reset that to what they're supposed to be. I am rooted again!
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I can't seem to find any root information on bell atrix 2.3.6 either.
saw some unconfirmed reports that superoneclick worked, but it doesn't work for me just sits at "Failed to set prot mask"
and then "WaitforDevice" forever...
if anyone has legit root info for the bell atrix 2.3.6 posting it would be greatly appreciated.
All I want is to install it! But im in usa so I need someone to make a fruitcake of it for me. Oh and I have also read super one click is supposedly working for some.
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I've got super one click working but superuser keeps denying all my root permissions without giving me a prompt.
DANGER!
So I tried SuperOneClick 2.3.1 and got my Bell Atrix 2.3.6 rooted.... all seemed good and Root Checker told me I was rooted. Light Flow got Super User permission and I thought I was gold!
Then my phone started freezing up and rebooting. Now I can't use the phone because it is crashing every 30 seconds. I would say avoid SuperOneClick (at least this version) for now!!
Oh, and SuperOneClick won't unroot my device so I'm kind of stuck. I would rather not reset my device and have to reinstall all my apps (which are backed up with Titanium Back-up, but which of course needs root to work...).
I'm just trying GingerBreak to unroot so we'll see how that goes.....
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... OK... so GingerBreak unrooted my phone but it is still completely hooped and the crashing woes continue... anyone with a solution on which system files I might be able to replace to fix this?!?!?
Aaaarrrg!
I tried wit Pete's first and it failed but super one click worked right from the first attempt. Before doing that though, I did a factory reset and started from scratch. Then I restored my apps only with TB. All is OK except that in market my apps list is empty with a message saying that my purchased apps will appear here. I have read that it is a known problem, but not necessarily with this update or because of rooting. In my experience super one click has otherwise been OK. Hope that helps. Don't have a solution for you except maybe trying to do a factory reset first if you are able to and then try again.
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Hey thanks. Yes, I ended up having to do a reset from the boot menu (power+vol down) and do an 'Android Recovery' which apparently wipes the system files and reinstalls the OS. My TB backups are still sitting on the internal SD but I am hesitant to re-root so I can reinstall TB and restore... what build of SuperOneClick did you use?
I tried with SuperOneClick 2.3.1.0 (latest). It says that it worked, but even after rebooting, my apps are being denied root access.
UPDATE:
I tried the manual instructions from here: http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
Step 6 failed for me, possibly because I had used this method to root 2.3.4. The rest of it went perfectly. I think the 2.3.6 update changed the permissions of the su binary, so these instructions just reset that to what they're supposed to be. I am rooted again!
I just updated to 2.3.6 and used the Briefmobile method to root and can also confirm that it is working. I had previously used this method to do 2.3.4 and had no issues on 2.3.6. Cheers
I might caution those who are not on AT&T about using the "manual" root method from BriefMobile. It was built with AT&T 2.3.4 files. Flashing the root.img in fastboot flashes those files to your /preinstall folder possibly hosing your Bell specific files. This has in the past, and possibly could in the future cause issues when trying to install future updates.
For those of you who have done it, can you look in /preinstall/md5 and see if you have att files?
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superoneclick 2.3.1.0
this works flawlessly and on first attempt. so easy!
gingerbreak 1.2 didn't work this time, but it was useful to me for unrooting.
just make sure you do that before installing the update, and follow the superoneclick instructions.
too early to comment on battery life, and other than the keyboard I don't notice any aesthetic changes.
bell atrix
Remember to flash back the original preinstall image to avoid update issues.
Cheers!
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For those of you who have done it, can you look in /preinstall/md5 and see if you have att files?
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That directory does contain some ATT and Cingular files. However, I used this method to root 2.3.4 and it didn't prevent me from installing the 2.3.6 update. I'm hoping I won't have any trouble going to ICS (fingers crossed that such a thing will even happen!)
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That directory does contain some ATT and Cingular files. However, I used this method to root 2.3.4 and it didn't prevent me from installing the 2.3.6 update. I'm hoping I won't have any trouble going to ICS (fingers crossed that such a thing will even happen!)
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Good deal. I had to help a few revert that folder when updating from 2.2.2 to 2.3.4 due to missing the gameloft stuff, but if it didn't effect your update that's good news.
Just in case, here's the 2.3.6 Bell stock preinstall.img to flash via moto-fastboot (thanks to NFHimself's new Gobstopper): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C098P9IV
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I used the manual way to root with the 2.3.6 update but TB is saying it can't can't gain root access and su keeps fc'ing on me. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? I also tried the superone click method but during the exe install on my pc it keeps stopping saying i don't have an internet connection????
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I also tried the superone click method but during the exe install on my pc it keeps stopping saying i don't have an internet connection????
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that's weird. you definitely don't need internet access to perform the root (i was offline), provided you have superoneclick and phone drivers installed i'd say. does the driver check feature complain about it too?
Yeah, i thought it was strange too. It doesn't give me that error with the driver check, only when it is going through the install process of the exe.
Sometimes you need to treat your phone like a computer when it starts acting weird, save yourself some hassle and just do a format/factory reset and start fresh.
i used Doomlord's Rooting Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1319653 it worked in 30 sec
Link to the exact Superoneclick you used? I tried the Doomloader link but it's broken.
is there an one click root 2.3.6 for the atrix? I tried the 2 programes but none of them seemed to work?
Same question here, thanks
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
works for me with a locked bootloader.
There's also a voodoo root method that saves root before the update and restores root after the update.
gnahc79 said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
works for me with a locked bootloader.
There's also a voodoo root method that saves root before the update and restores root after the update.
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ok so now I screwed up and I am getting
svf 108 1:2
failted to boot 3
You got a failed to boot 3 using the fastboot preinstall method?? At which step did you get the error
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Ok, I'm on 2.3.4 and rooted using the instructions from brief mobile. I don't believe I have an unlocked bootloader. The only things I have done to the phone were original script from here for rooting (not one click), and then a modified version of it after the first Atrix update which had a before update and after update script to run.
Then, when upgrading to 2.3.4, I used the brief mobile/fastboot method to root it.
So, am I correct in thinking that to update the phone now I need to:
1. Download the update installer from Motorolla and update the phone to 2.3.6? (am I right that I the OTA update won't work or could cause a problem????)
2. Follow the instructions at Brief Mobile to root the phone.
Is this right, or should I wait a while before upgrading for things to be sorted out? The message popping up is irritating, but I can live with it if it avoids bricking my phone or having other problems.
Thanks
[Q] rooting help on 2.3.6
what is the proper way to root without unlocking the bootloader on 2.3.6 att?
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
It still works
hdblab said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
It still works
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Root 2.3.6 one click
can someone upload a script or program that is one click root (not unlock) att atrix using 2.3.6?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505900
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502735
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500819
The preinstall method is real easy. If that is too challenging then maybe you should wait for someone to volunteer to provide a 1-click/batch script on their own rather than requesting(demanding) it.
sillyshyme said:
can someone upload a script or program that is one click root (not unlock) att atrix using 2.3.6?
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I tried that before and I got soft booted.
Try again by using the instructions from the "Android-advice" website.
http://www.android-advice.com/2012/root-the-motorola-atrix-4g-running-4-5-141/
Note: In those instructions specifically, it is important clarify that the phone should be in "fastboot" before entering in commands. Basically, do "step 6" before "step 4".
sillyshyme said:
I tried that before and I got soft booted.
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do you need to undo the root on 2.3.4 before you upgrade to 2.3.6?
przemeknzb said:
do you need to undo the root on 2.3.4 before you upgrade to 2.3.6?
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yes
btw, before you unroot 2.3.4. can you check if you have su, dosu and superuser.apk in /system/preinstall/ ? I'm not sure if I had those files when I was on 2.3.4, but I see them now on 2.3.6. I only removed the su related files as listed in the link when I was on 2.3.4, never removed su, dosu, etc from system/preinstall...guess it's not necessary for the 2.3.6 OTA to be successful on a locked bootloader.
I just rooted my Atrix after the OTA to 2.3.6 using this method. Worked perfect.
http://androidadvices.com/root-motorola-atrix-4g-45141-gingerbread-236-firmware/2/
no not had any of those files
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Ok, I'm on 2.3.4 and rooted using the instructions from brief mobile. I don't believe I have an unlocked bootloader. The only things I have done to the phone were original script from here for rooting (not one click), and then a modified version of it after the first Atrix update which had a before update and after update script to run.
Then, when upgrading to 2.3.4, I used the brief mobile/fastboot method to root it.
So, am I correct in thinking that to update the phone now I need to:
1. Download the update installer from Motorolla and update the phone to 2.3.6? (am I right that I the OTA update won't work or could cause a problem????)
2. Follow the instructions at Brief Mobile to root the phone.
Is this right, or should I wait a while before upgrading for things to be sorted out? The message popping up is irritating, but I can live with it if it avoids bricking my phone or having other problems.
Thanks
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1) unroot 2.3.4 first:
http://androidforums.com/atrix-4g-all-things-root/423259-best-way-unroot.html
2) apply the 2.3.6 OTA update
3) redo the fastboot preinstall root method
btw before you unroot 2.3.4 can you check to see if you have su, dosu and superuser.apk in /system/preinstall? I see it now in 2.3.6 and am not sure if I had it there back when I was on 2.3.4
I didn't unroot before updating to 2.3.6 and now I can't get it to work. I keep getting the error "cp: write error: No space left on device", what should I do now?
Thanks.
sillyshyme said:
is there an one click root 2.3.6 for the atrix? I tried the 2 programes but none of them seemed to work?
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what i did ...
UPDATE FROM STOCK 4.2.91 UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER AND ROOTED ATRIX 4G
try using OTA keeper from the market , before trying the OTA update , this is what i did
1 ) i unlocked my atrix 4g (2.3.4 all stock) with AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2 and rooted with PetesMotorolaRootTools_v1.07 after that i installed CWM recovery
2 ) Make a Full backup of you rom using CWM and Titaniumbackup (never is enough)
3 ) MANY people say that using RSD LITE is not good , i just take the risk , because anyways the touch of my atrix is not doing good so i will be sending it to warranty soon anyways , i take the risk , i flash my atrix with RSD Lite 5.5 and this sbf
1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf
i don´t know any other people but i did not loose any data or apps from my atrix it was everything there , unlocked sign erased , CWM recovery partition erased , ROOT was there it is like everything go back to stock ... almost everything my data part was untoched.
4 ) download from the market OTA Root Keeper make a backup of your root and then press unroot temp
5 ) with that done I started to download and install the OTA update
6 ) after this point the phonewill reboot to stock recovery mode and start to upgrade it took almost 10 min to do the update after finishing copying files, it restarted 2 times on the moto logo then started booting , it take a longtime to pass the att boot image be patience mine took almost 5 min after that the phonestarted with everything loaded my apps , photos videos etc.
I think this could be a workaround (it work for me) for updating to .141 , also the baseband was updated to N_01.77.37P_usa_att
The only thing that was untoched was the webtop part , it stays on WT 1.2, ireally don´t use it , but i think if im already on 2.3.6 i can RDS the full SBF to get Webtop upgraded also the kernel say 2.6.32.9 is that the correct kernel for 2.3.6 i read that kernel is for a Froyo sbf not pretty sure
The thing now is , i wanna try installing CWM recovery and see if im already "unlocked" and try fruitcakes to downgrade 2.3.4 but i am not pretty sure about this i think i will get a brick
Also , you can try investigate to downgrade of wait for a generous dev to take out of the oven the fruitcake for 2.3.6 and try the method above
I TAKE no responsibility with this mini-tuto for anything that could happen to your atrix it on you own do this , i take the risk and it works !!!
thanks everyone