Ok,first I'd like to thank those of you (devs) and others who work hard and post all the how to's and guides for people like me just getting into modding. I had an iphone and jailbroke each one. I had my atrix rooted on 4.1.57 with gingerblur and wanted to update to 2.3.4 so I flashed edible pudding 1.8.3 sbf and unlock my bootloader.....but now I can't seem to root 1.8.3 or sideload. Not sure if I should sbf 2.3.4 or what. I have gingerbreak.apk in my ext sd and tried gladroot but no luck and I'm not sure which way to go at this point. Sorry for the noob questions but I've looked before the last resort.....which is asking. Thanks for any help.
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Hey guys
Super-n00b question, did my searching, but was not able to find a distinct and crystal clear answer for this which has already caused me one hard brick.
I hardbricked about a week ago going from the OTA gingerbread (installed using update from update.zip with CWM) back to 1.8.3 with RSD Lite.
Got my new ATRIX, and it was on 1.8.3 with locked bootloader, obviously.
I unlocked the BL, and just flashed pudding again to get the update for the ram fix or whatever.
I installed kennethpenn's 4.5.91 gingerbread CWM flushable zip, and have been running that.
I want to go back to stock 1.8.3 so I can start from 100% clean.
GOING FROM kennethpenns 4.5.91 GingerAtrix with unlocked bootlkader, can I use RSD lite and flash stock 1.8.3 back onto my phone with out running the risk of hardbricking?
Responses with direct and distinct answers would be wonderful, as I have not been able to find any by searching the forums.
Thanks in advance
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Yes, you can rsd back to 1.8.3.
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yes, I have done it more then a few times.
ok awesome thank you guys for the quick and reliable responses!
Although this is my first post, I have been reading hundreds of threads on this site for months now...
I know this post should be in the developer-related forums but being a newbie I am not allowed to post in that section.
My question is can that SBF be flashed over GingerBlur...here is what I am running with a LOCKED bootloader.
Version.4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android 2.2.2
Baseband N_01.77.15P
Kernel 2.63.9-00007-g527fe10
Build GingerBlur 4
Please respond ASAP I just OTA Gingerbread onto my girlfriend's Atrix because she doesn't want to fool around with all this and am DYING to get my hands on a rooted, unlocked Gingerbread Atrix!
At least if you want an unlock bootloader the only option so far for an AT&T unit is flashing pudding no matter what version you have (1.83 or 2.3.4/4.5.91)
cwburns32 said:
Although this is my first post, I have been reading hundreds of threads on this site for months now...
I know this post should be in the developer-related forums but being a newbie I am not allowed to post in that section.
My question is can that SBF be flashed over GingerBlur...here is what I am running with a LOCKED bootloader.
Version.4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android 2.2.2
Baseband N_01.77.15P
Kernel 2.63.9-00007-g527fe10
Build GingerBlur 4
Please respond ASAP I just OTA Gingerbread onto my girlfriend's Atrix because she doesn't want to fool around with all this and am DYING to get my hands on a rooted, unlocked Gingerbread Atrix!
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Seems like this question is asked a lot and I want to know the "straight" answer too. Would downgrading to deodexed 1.8.3 via recovery from Gingerblur be enough in order to flash SBF gingerbread and unlock? Or should I SBF back to an old AT&T version and update to 1.8.3 before going to Gingerbread? Thanks.
LivingChampion said:
Seems like this question is asked a lot and I want to know the "straight" answer too. Would downgrading to deodexed 1.8.3 via recovery from Gingerblur be enough in order to flash SBF gingerbread and unlock? Or should I SBF back to an old AT&T version and update to 1.8.3 before going to Gingerbread? Thanks.
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I'd use this SBF to flash GB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
LivingChampion said:
Seems like this question is asked a lot and I want to know the "straight" answer too. Would downgrading to deodexed 1.8.3 via recovery from Gingerblur be enough in order to flash SBF gingerbread and unlock? Or should I SBF back to an old AT&T version and update to 1.8.3 before going to Gingerbread? Thanks.
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Exactly!! And can it be done over GingerBlur or CherryBlur as I have seen asked on here for the past day or so consistently with no concrete answers.
cwburns32 said:
Exactly!! And can it be done over GingerBlur or CherryBlur as I have seen asked on here for the past day or so consistently with no concrete answers.
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If you're on 1.8.3 (I don't care what P-ROM you have installed), you can simply flash the above SBF to obtain GB w/o the consequence of not being able to revert to 1.8.3
mpalatsi said:
If you're on 1.8.3 (I don't care what P-ROM you have installed), you can simply flash the above SBF to obtain GB w/o the consequence of not being able to revert to 1.8.3
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Cheers duude. Just outta curiosity how do you like Ninja Speed Freak v4.5?
cwburns32 said:
Cheers duude. Just outta curiosity how do you like Ninja Speed Freak v4.5?
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Love it. It's clean, quick, and reliable.
So, using that link will it unlock the bootloader too? P-ROM would be gingerblur correct? I am sorry, I am kind of new to the Atrix scene. Gingerblur was really simple, but the rest is kind of out of my league at the moment.
LivingChampion said:
So, using that link will it unlock the bootloader too? P-ROM would be gingerblur correct? I am sorry, I am kind of new to the Atrix scene. Gingerblur was really simple, but the rest is kind of out of my league at the moment.
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That's right, it will unlock your bootloader if you were on 1.8.3.
Make sure you have a full battery before flashing!
Charged that baby all night, today was the day I got Gingerbread. I just wanted to make sure everything is in order before flashing.
Just finished installing it, holy crap. Every app is saved. It seems I'm still rooting too. How do I tell if I'm unlocked?
edit: Ah, nevermind I'm not rooted. Guess thats something I'm going to have to do now.
I just recently purchased a Bell Motorola Atrix and am interested in rooting it, installing CMW and installing a Custom ROM. I'm a bit worried because some of these tutorials specifically mention "AT&T" and not "International" or "Bell". Is it possible to root and install CMW and ROMs on a Bell Atrix? If so can you send me a link to the appropriate thread (tutorial for rooting/CWM/ROMs). Also, is it possible install the Alien ROM found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186537 on a Bell Motorola Atrix?
Thank you!
p.s. Any software unlocking method out there that I can do myself that doesn't require $$?
responding to your PM now
I am also curious. I've had an Atrix for a month now, still stock fw.
I am dying to get gingerbread on this thing after seeing the AT&T version get it.
I've scoured the forums many times without a surefire solution
Once you unlock the bootloader using international ihop pudding you can flash anything you want. Just make sure you have the right international kernel and any rom will boot. This is a bell atrix and I've been on alien, cherryblur, picherry, and cm7. Cheers.
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I am JUST realizing now that Bell IHOP isn't some other carrier from another country..
"IHOP" threw me off. IHOP = international house of pudding.
I seriously though it was some other carrier. Ugh.
rewen said:
I am JUST realizing now that Bell IHOP isn't some other carrier from another country..
"IHOP" threw me off. IHOP = international house of pudding.
I seriously though it was some other carrier. Ugh.
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I'm going to be honest, I don't know what you're talking about :$
Hey guys, i've been working on my atrix and i'm currently a bit stumped. In this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204 thread for fastboot rooting, it asks you to input "fastboot flash preinstall preinstall.img". I don't have this preinstall.img, I found one from the post above but it's under AT&T only, some help would be great. Thank you
Don't need that step. If my pm suggestion works let the community know.
So I have officially unlocked the bootloader using IHOP and now i'm a bit confused as to my next step. Y2Whisper says that I can skip the rooting because it's included in the Alien ROM. So I thought to install CWM here but it tells you to "Remove install_recovery.sh" which I attempted but could not do since I do not have superuser permissions since I am not rooted. I assume I cannot install the Alien ROM without CWM. Some help would be really appreciated, thank you.
p.s. What CWM should I install? I've always used the one that came with ROM Manager, is that one compatible?
EDIT: Attempted to flash this CWM , seemed like it went okay but when I enter recovery i get a "E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command"
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dont be scared.
If you take your time to read all of the material that you need to know to unlock your bootloader it is easier than anything.
Just spend a couple of days reading and by the third day (MAX!) you should know everything you need to know in order to unlock your BL.
Once that is done, then flashing ROMS/Kernels is a easy process; all you have to do is reboot into recovery and then flash the ROM which is in the .zip file.
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash ROMS and Kernels, however the process involves ADB and fastboot in use with the command prompt but all the instructions are quite clear.
blackangel104 said:
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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Search pudding in the development and read that thread carefully. Its not hard. And read ahead as you do it just so you know what or not what to do.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
blackangel104 said:
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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I suggest reading the noobie guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 . It'll basically teach you about everything you need to know with all of the relevant links.
One suggestion, before unlocking the bootloader go to 2.3.4/4.5.91 first.
The reason I suggest this is that is the following. About the one way you have any real likelyhood of hard bricking your phone is to go backwards from 2.3.4 to 1.8.3 after having the bootloader unlocked. So safest is to get comfortable with the 2.3.4 so you are certain there is no need to go back, then unlock.
It really is not that difficult. Read the threads a few times so that you are certain you have the game plan down.
Ok but first do I update using ota or another method since I've modded my webtop?
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If you use the OTA method of upgrading, I believe this rooting method will work on Atrix. You could then have root access back without unlocking your bootloader.
Okay so here it is. I deleted the stock apps from my atrix on 2.2.2 with bell and tried to upgrade to gingerbread. I think this is why it has been failing each time I try. I have downloaded the 2.2.2 gobstopper as well as RSD lite and Ihop. I am reasonably confident that I can navigate through all of these in order to get back to 2.2.2 and then OTA to 2.3. What I am unsure of though is where or not I actually need to unlock my bootloader and what will happen after I do so. I have heard rumours of a few bricked phones and that's scaring the **** out of me. If someone could just give me an assist here it would be much appreciated.
Just realized I don't know how to flash the Gobstopper in the first place :S
Can't u just use RSDlite to flash a stock froyo .sbf and then OTA up to gingerbread?
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