So,just got my atrix and it is already on 1.8.3. Does that mean I should go ahead,unlock bootloader,root,flash cwm, then 2.3.4?
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I definitely would recommend rooting it and installing Cupcake. I just got a MyTouch 4G a couple of weeks ago and I can't wait to root it (I just haven't had time yet). I'm so sick of all the crap that T-Mobile put on it. In addition, I think that's the key to getting better battery life out of it (though this is my first Android device so I'm not sure about that yet).
You can it all depends on what you want i wouldnt unlock it unless you are more
than just a normal user or it really wont mean much to you unless you like flashing.
Xenocyde said:
You can it all depends on what you want i wouldnt unlock it unless you are more
than just a normal user or it really wont mean much to you unless you like flashing.
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Im way more than a normal user lol. And plus I want the newer moto launched. So,its safe to proceed with that proccess?
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Yes , prior to doing ANY thing I would reflash 1.2.6 ota to 1.8.3
Then RSD pudding ( unlock for atrix )
Then install CWM ( Clock work mod )
then install Kenneth Beta #4 rom for gingerbread with is a stock rom with
root and a dedoxed system ( faster ).
Now I have seen some pple that had issues with using RSD , And Fastboot
its simple just read ,read and read.
post if you need helping installing anything i will see if i can type you though it
There are two fastboots use the right fastboot for the right files
one is for bigger files which is moto-fastboot and
the other is for smaller files which is fastboot.
ONLY use RSD for a RADIO AND OR The pudding file
once you have CWM please use it.
READ WARNINGS ON USING RSD.
Links
UNLOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
Gingerbread by kenneth
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385
Xenocyde said:
Yes , prior to doing ANY thing I would reflash 1.2.6 ota to 1.8.3
Then RSD pudding ( unlock for atrix )
Then install CWM ( Clock work mod )
then install Kenneth Beta #4 rom for gingerbread with is a stock rom with
root and a dedoxed system ( faster ).
Now I have seen some pple that had issues with using RSD , And Fastboot
its simple just read ,read and read.
post if you need helping installing anything i will see if i can type you though it
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Im already on 1.8.3 though
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You can still flash the unlock now but I like to be safe and start out on a FRESH
start so you dont start having issues.
Sometimes NOT always you get small problems because of a past OS
that had stuff on it. FLashing back to the start and starting over insures you wont
have issues ( at lease you you can prevent )
Try flashing the unlock and then cwm then the new build it may work but
if you are having issues with something you may have to go though the whole
process again trying to save you a head ake.
you ask around or even look around alot safer starting from a fresh start
p.s. I am warning you because of my issues i had we live and learn sharing the smarts!
Xenocyde said:
You can still flash the unlock now but I like to be safe and start out on a FRESH
start so you dont start having issues.
Sometimes NOT always you get small problems because of a past OS
that had stuff on it. FLashing back to the start and starting over insures you wont
have issues ( at lease you you can prevent )
Try flashing the unlock and then cwm then the new build it may work but
if you are having issues with something you may have to go though the whole
process again trying to save you a head ake.
you ask around or even look around alot safer starting from a fresh start
p.s. I am warning you because of my issues i had we live and learn sharing the smarts!
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Lol ok ill start fresh. But can you give me a link to unlock the bootloader? Ive seen too many threads on it
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Just be safe and don't use sbf's after the unlock and stick with fruitcakes (posted in the dev section)
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BBock9 said:
Just be safe and don't use sbf's after the unlock and stick with fruitcakes (posted in the dev section)
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Yes good advise dont use RSD after gingerbread unless installing a radio
And I did give you a link to all three
look in post above bud. but just for you!
Links
UNLOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1136261
CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138541
Gingerbread by kenneth
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1159385
OK so I'm stuck on some messed up 2.3.4 build. How can I get back to, 1.8.3 safely?
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Use cwm and flash a fruitcake to it check in dev section. They have a 1.8.3 flushable zip that is safe.
Again read read and reread before flashing anything
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Hi guys;
I want to update my Atrix, but I don't know what path to take?
a) Through the OTA 4.5.91...
b) Unlocking the bootloader, and then upgrading to GingerBread via Custom Roms...
I really need your help, because I am a newby in this whole area...
Right now I am runnig:
4.1.57 ATT
Android Version: 2.2.1
Build Number: GingerBlur 2.5
Your still on 57?
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yeah I am on 4.1.57
Why don't you at least update to 1.83. We've ben on .83 for months now.
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And what then?
artemalek said:
And what then?
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Depends what you want to do with your phone. If you like testing out custom roms and stuff then go the way of unlocking the bootloader and flashing one of the custom GB roms. If you want a stock phone with some minor root modifications then flash ota and root. Just beaware if you do the ota build you cannot flash back to froyo (not sure why anyone would but just to warn you)
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can you refeer me to the posts where I can unlock the BL and then install a custom Rom
Yeah I am on 4.1.83 and Android 2.2.2.
I want to upgrade as well. Everything is stock currently.
I want to be able to do Cynogen later so I think I need to unlock and flash a custom rom.
So I am like the op and need to know where to go. There is so much argument and misinformation on this forum my head hurts. Just read for an hour and am more confused.
All I know is i dont want to do the OTA update lol!
HOwever I downloaded it already and my phone keeps asking me to install it...
DOes anyone know how to remove that?
Well, first, I suggest you do NOT flash the OTA update.
I recommend that you use the Pudding file in the Development sub-forum to unlock your device. There are video and text guides floating around how to unlock.
If you're not wanting to try out any ROMs yet, I suggest Kenneth's ROM. It's the OTA update, except without the risk of hard bricking if you ever need to flash down.
If you are all feeling adventurous, you could flash an Overclock kernel (I recommend Faux's 1.1GHz OC). You can also flash Ninja ROM v0.4.5. It's super fast.
@mercilus if you freeze the FOTA app in Titanium Backup, I think that stops it.
Here's the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1167373
@artemalek I see that you're on 1.5.7, that means you have an AT&T branded device. You'll need to flash the AT&T version of Pudding for your unlock.
Sinful Animosity said:
Well, first, I suggest you do NOT flash the OTA update.
I recommend that you use the Pudding file in the Development sub-forum to unlock your device. There are video and text guides floating around how to unlock.
If you're not wanting to try out any ROMs yet, I suggest Kenneth's ROM. It's the OTA update, except without the risk of hard bricking if you ever need to flash down.
If you are all feeling adventurous, you could flash an Overclock kernel (I recommend Faux's 1.1GHz OC). You can also flash Ninja ROM v0.4.5. It's super fast.
@mercilus if you freeze the FOTA app in Titanium Backup, I think that stops it.
Here's the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1167373
@artemalek I see that you're on 1.5.7, that means you have an AT&T branded device. You'll need to flash the AT&T version of Pudding for your unlock.
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Your link seems to be broken. Thanks for the recommendations on roms!
@Sinful
I have it rooted... Can you give me step by step guide! Do I need first to upgrade to 4.1.83 or I can do it from 4.1.57???
mercilus said:
Your link seems to be broken. Thanks for the recommendations on roms!
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D'oh! Will fix that immediately! Thanks for that!
artemalek said:
@Sinful
I have it rooted... Can you give me step by step guide! Do I need first to upgrade to 4.1.83 or I can do it from 4.1.57???
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Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02N4p9vEg0
Here's a text guide: http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
It doesn't matter about the Firmware version. The guy in the video is on 1.5.7 and unlocks it.
Sinful Animosity said:
Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02N4p9vEg0
Here's a text guide: http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
It doesn't matter about the Firmware version. The guy in the video is on 1.5.7 and unlocks it.
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On the text version, the directions say "RSD Lite 5.3.1 or sbf_flash [Download if Atrix is Froyo]"
Im on 2.2.2 so that means I should use sbf flash instead of rsd?
mercilus said:
On the text version, the directions say "RSD Lite 5.3.1 or sbf_flash [Download if Atrix is Froyo]"
Im on 2.2.2 so that means I should use sbf flash instead of rsd?
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RSD is fine. I think sbf flash is for Linux.
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Sinful Animosity said:
RSD is fine. I think sbf flash is for Linux.
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I just followed the directions and RSD said it failed and gave me an error. I accidently hit show phone and it erased the error message but it was something about error at restarting.
Now my phone wont turn on? When I hit the power button/hold it all I get is blank screen.
It doesnt try to turn on or anything?
Did i mess up the phone permanently? crap... just what i was trying to avoid..
any advice?
How full was your battery? And if your phone was hard bricked, you'd be seeing an error.
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Sinful Animosity said:
How full was your battery? And if your phone was hard bricked, you'd be seeing an error.
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Battery was at like 80% when I last looked. So it was more when I started, and I did not leave the phone watched the whole process up til the point where it wont turn on anymore. So I doubt it lost all that battery in that brief 5 minute time.
Its been plugged in since still and no response from power button.
Everything was completely stock when I started.
Update: I just noticed when I take out my battery and plug in the charger I do get a green light as long as battery is out. When I put it in and plug in I get no lights. Not sure if thats helpful or means anything... (Just noticed its only with the USB charger I get the green light and not AC charger. The battery must be out)
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
Moving to Q & A section
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.
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button!
ok so im confused. i just got my photon and i have unlocked it and rooted it and got cwm on it fine. but now i need to update to 198-7 for jokers rom, now im not sure where to find the sbf's and do i just go straight to 198-7 from my 154-5??? "as these are based on 198-7 you need to have sbf'ed 198-7 first (it doesnt flash updated radio)" and i just flash with rsd? like i had to for root on the unlocked boot loader? and finaly where do i get the sfb? thanks for all the help. im just new to photons.
thanks
You need to install RSD LITE and flash to 198-7 before applying the jokers locked 4g via bootstrap.
Read everything in this thread first for info on doing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
Then since the links are dead you can get the files from
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
Before flashing make sure your battery is greater than 50percent full. 100percent is better.
There is a quick instruction list I posted earlier for someone with a bricked phone. Dont care to rewrite it so here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412153
So read , read read, copy and paste **** in a cheat sheat document and dont skip any steps... Good luck and know if you messup and you think the phone could be bricked you can always flash back via RSD lite... Long as you have plenty of battery.
Just thought i should say- im that fool with the bricked phone haha this worked perfect but i did get an error about "BD" or something at the end, i dont remember the exact error but i ignored it and sure enough it worked just fine!
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Joker's ROMs are based on 198_7, so you will need to flash it. ShabbyPenguin's holylivingfuck site has the 198_7 ROM. I flashed 198_7 first before unlocking, so I'm not sure, but I'm guessing the 198_7 ROM will re-lock the bootloader in which case you will have to unlock again.
It will also unroot the phone.
Yep flashing the sbf with rsd lite will restore the stock bootloader.
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Good to hear you got it back.. The phone is a bit more resilient than we think.
It is nice to have a fallback incase something doesnt work right.. Start using titanium backup for quick restorations or partial restorations and you wont lose anything text conversations etc..
TheChronicDroid said:
Just thought i should say- im that fool with the bricked phone haha this worked perfect but i did get an error about "BD" or something at the end, i dont remember the exact error but i ignored it and sure enough it worked just fine!
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The reason for flashing 198-7 is to ensure everything non-flashable is up to date and to know you have read enough to save your self in an emergency. Sbf's are our master reflashes that fix screw ups. It is possible to flash joker roms on 198-6(latest ota) but i want people to have a consistent experience along with the tools to fix problems already in place.
It may not be as easy as other phones but we are working on that.
Also the dev section has a great sticky by loki with links and instructions to nearly everything
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Makes sense. I thought it was to do with the deodexing of 198-7. Good to hear more into it from the man himself.
jokersax11 said:
The reason for flashing 198-7 is to ensure everything non-flashable is up to date and to know you have read enough to save your self in an emergency. Sbf's are our master reflashes that fix screw ups. It is possible to flash joker roms on 198-6(latest ota) but i want people to have a consistent experience along with the tools to fix problems already in place.
It may not be as easy as other phones but we are working on that.
Also the dev section has a great sticky by loki with links and instructions to nearly everything
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thanks for all the replys guys. i might do this later. it just takes so long you have to have a long time when you know you wont use your phone. haha =) thanks for the help guys.
OK now I'm confused,
I'm on 198-6
Rooted via torpedo
Installed bootstrap apk
Wiped all user data
Wiped dalvic cache x3
Installed skinny4g
Rebooted wiped dalvic cache x3
installed black out theme
I'm thinking skinny4g is deoxidized because i have flashed multiple themes?
Haven't had a hiccup or reboot yet
Running smooth
Am i missing something???
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Reason he would like everyone on a standard platform is for control over the testing.. Rhetorics but 198_6 may have force close and 198_7 may not. No need to diagnose problems that aren't on the approved platform..
He is not saying you cannot use 198_6 but it makes it easier if everyone use 198_7 for testing his rom's.
ttkyles said:
OK now I'm confused,
I'm on 198-6
Rooted via torpedo
Installed bootstrap apk
Wiped all user data
Wiped dalvic cache x3
Installed skinny4g
Rebooted wiped dalvic cache x3
installed black out theme
I'm thinking skinny4g is deoxidized because i have flashed multiple themes?
Haven't had a hiccup or reboot yet
Running smooth
Am i missing something???
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ScottieRotten said:
Reason he would like everyone on a standard platform is for control over the testing.. Rhetorics but 198_6 may have force close and 198_7 may not. No need to diagnose problems that aren't on the approved platform..
He is not saying you cannot use 198_6 but it makes it easier if everyone use 198_7 for testing his rom's.
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Oh OK
So 198-7 wont become available OTA from Motorola?
And [email protected]## links for 198-7 are dead.
Ooooops mad bad Opera mobile downloads fine
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ttkyles said:
Oh OK
So 198-7 wont become available OTA from Motorola?
And [email protected]## links for 198-7 are dead.
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Links just worked for me.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
6bowmans said:
Links just worked for me.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
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Yea thanks just swiched to Opera
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I'm sorry if the answers to my question have been answered but I can't find them after searching for a few days.
I need to send my Atrix in for a repair or replacement. It is unlocked and rooted running Turl's CM9 right now. Obviously I can't send it back as is, so how should I go about everything?
Flash an SBF, flash a fruitcake rom, or something else that I haven't stumbled upon?
The only threads I could find are from a year ago and so much has changed since then. I just want to be sure I go about this the correct way. And should I go through ATT or Motorola? I know my phone is still under warranty with both.
Thanks for any help! It is much appreciated!
"Always have an exit strategy"
You can flash a fruitcake but the "unlocked" text will remain so you can hope for the best.
Or you can try an SBF (Disclaimer: at your own risk).
How long have you had it? Usually if you have had it for more than 30 days AT&T won't help but if you are still under "warranty" with them I would try AT&T first.
If you can't find a way to return your phone back to stock you can try Motorola, they might just overlook the modifications you have done.... or they might charge you a service fee...... or they might just send the phone back to you. It really depends on who ever is processing your claim and the mood they're in.
Also, please don't start multiple threads on the same topic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549599
scarbutt11 said:
I'm sorry if the answers to my question have been answered but I can't find them after searching for a few days.
I need to send my Atrix in for a repair or replacement. It is unlocked and rooted running Turl's CM9 right now. Obviously I can't send it back as is, so how should I go about everything?
Flash an SBF, flash a fruitcake rom, or something else that I haven't stumbled upon?
The only threads I could find are from a year ago and so much has changed since then. I just want to be sure I go about this the correct way. And should I go through ATT or Motorola? I know my phone is still under warranty with both.
Thanks for any help! It is much appreciated!
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OK thanks. I had read that if I use the Motorola Software Update tool it will erase the "unlocked" text. I don't know how true that is though.
And sorry about the multiple threads, its just annoying not being able to use half my keyboard in portrait. Just was hoping for some quick answers.
Thanks again for the quick response
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I had restored a few times to stock.
I do that:
Reboot in fastboot mode and fastboot - w, fastboot erase system, fastboot erase cache, fastboot erase preinstall.
Turn phone off and pull out sim card and sd card.
Reboot in rsd mode (olding vol+ at boot) and flash your sbf with rsd lite.
That's all.
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LeroyVold said:
I had restored a few times to stock.
I do that:
Reboot in fastboot mode and fastboot - w, fastboot erase system, fastboot erase cache, fastboot erase preinstall.
Turn phone off and pull out sim card and sd card.
Reboot in rsd mode (olding vol+ at boot) and flash your sbf with rsd lite.
That's all.
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Ok, you don't happen to have a stock sbf file? I can't find one anywhere.
Also, why is it that we shouldn't flash sbf files? It seems that people have success with them but everyone keeps saying not to do that. But I can't find a stock flashable zip and the fruitcake links are dead so sbf seems to be my last resort.
I'm just stuck scratching my head because of all this confusion?
scarbutt11 said:
Ok, you don't happen to have a stock sbf file? I can't find one anywhere.
Also, why is it that we shouldn't flash sbf files? It seems that people have success with them but everyone keeps saying not to do that. But I can't find a stock flashable zip and the fruitcake links are dead so sbf seems to be my last resort.
I'm just stuck scratching my head because of all this confusion?
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Look in the firmware superthread, in the last pages someone have a link in his sign to a page of many stock sbf files. I found there my updated one.
I always got succes with rsd lite but only with a full wipe with fastboot before it say "pass" at the end. Otherwaise it say to 'manually reboot'.
Don't know why people say "do not use sbf", probably there is a reason, but i think it is the only way to remove the 'Unlocked'
Here links to froyo sbf
and to GingerBread sbf
also you need to delete any folder about apps that need root to work and su folder and anything that presume you have rooted your phone
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Depending on what build you are currently on you do not want to "downgrade". So if you are on a Gingerbread build (4.5.91 or 4.5.141) do not flash the Froyo SBF. And probably if you are on the 4.5.141 build (2.3.6), it is not recommended to flash the ".91" build. That is where the issues can occur.
I have also used RSD Lite to flash back to stock (a few times) but always use caution. So, for @scarbutt11, do you happen to remember what build you were on before you unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom ROM?
LeroyVold said:
Look in the firmware superthread, in the last pages someone have a link in his sign to a page of many stock sbf files. I found there my updated one.
I always got succes with rsd lite but only with a full wipe with fastboot before it say "pass" at the end. Otherwaise it say to 'manually reboot'.
Don't know why people say "do not use sbf", probably there is a reason, but i think it is the only way to remove the 'Unlocked'
Here links to froyo sbf
and to GingerBread sbf
also you need to delete any folder about apps that need root to work and su folder and anything that presume you have rooted your phone
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Yeah, I was running stock 4.5.91/2.3.4. I'm on a cm9 build now. I'm not sure if that will matter at all for flashing back to GB? I know I tried cm7 to see if it was just cm9 causing the problems, but it seems it is hardware related.
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Yeah, it depends on what "Official" build you were last on. Since you were on "4.5.91" then I would just use that SBF. Like someone else mentioned, it is possible to use RSD Lite, just use caution.
scarbutt11 said:
Yeah, I was running stock 4.5.91/2.3.4. I'm on a cm9 build now. I'm not sure if that will matter at all for flashing back to GB? I know I tried cm7 to see if it was just cm9 causing the problems, but it seems it is hardware related.
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Thanks so much for the help. I'll go ahead and give it a shot. I'll let y'all know the outcome.
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Took a little pulling of my hair while I waited but fastboot wipe and then flashing the stock sbf worked like a charm. I am back on stock GB, the unlocked text is gone and now I can hopefully get my phone fixed or replaced.
Thank you so much @live4nyy and @LeroyVold!!! Without you guys I would have been still scratching my head. I owe you both big time
No problem man, i need to do the same.
my touchscreen is more and more often unresponsive, so i'm flashing my stock sbf as i write.
Finally got a chance to swing by the AT&T store. They replaced the phone no problem thanks again guys!
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i need to do the same. im sending this phone in and already got my new atrix sitting here.
Freaking Motorola phones, they break without you even touching them. I gotta figure out how to send mine to att as well.
u need to do a write up in here of how u did it. it might be redudant to some but to others like myself, it will be like having my hand held doing a scary process...your guidance as having it done yourself would help...with a how to..
scarbutt11 said:
Finally got a chance to swing by the AT&T store. They replaced the phone no problem thanks again guys!
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Free or did you have to pay?
LeroyVold said:
I had restored a few times to stock.
I do that:
Reboot in fastboot mode and fastboot - w, fastboot erase system, fastboot erase cache, fastboot erase preinstall.
Turn phone off and pull out sim card and sd card.
Reboot in rsd mode (olding vol+ at boot) and flash your sbf with rsd lite.
That's all.
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this isnt working for me. and i need to send my phone in within a day.
Atrix_Owner said:
Free or did you have to pay?
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For free, I bought the phone through them less than a year ago. All I said was that the screen was unresponsive and they looked at it for less than 10 minutes and then said they would replace it for me.
jahizen said:
u need to do a write up in here of how u did it. it might be redudant to some but to others like myself, it will be like having my hand held doing a scary process...your guidance as having it done yourself would help...with a how to..
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Thats not a bad idea. I have never done one before but now that I'm thinking about it I am sure there are others that need to do what I just did. I will try to write one up in the next few days. Thanks for the idea!
live4nyy said:
Depending on what build you are currently on you do not want to "downgrade". So if you are on a Gingerbread build (4.5.91 or 4.5.141) do not flash the Froyo SBF. And probably if you are on the 4.5.141 build (2.3.6), it is not recommended to flash the ".91" build. That is where the issues can occur.
I have also used RSD Lite to flash back to stock (a few times) but always use caution. So, for @scarbutt11, do you happen to remember what build you were on before you unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom ROM?
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hello i guess you could help me with a doubt i have..i used to be on stock 4.5.141 Gb 2.3.6 atrix 4g..im new on this things..and i installed succesfully cm7.2 but its not stable as i expected..i wanna go back to stock rom but im not sure what to do...i tried to go back using CWM restore...¨yes i made my backup before everything¨ but the restore didnt work...its stuck on moto booting logo..then i had to install again cm7 but the ba2tf wich its a bit more stable but not enough comparing to stock i had.. then my question its...
should i flash my phone with sbf 4.5.141?? or what do you recommend me..i dont wanna make a downgrade just be at 4.5.141 again
thanks
Im really scared. I have an atrix rooted and unlocked. I had neutrino 2.7gt on it and due to being buggy I chose to flash ee, but did so as an update. It worked but then I had to format my sd card and re flash the addons and when i did i got stuck in a bootloop. so i tried to get into android recovery mode and now I just have a blank screen please help me.
Try flash a SBF Rom via RSD Lite. Take care, you must be careful. This is not a hard brick, so there is a solution. Tell me when you do it
How do i do that
This exact same thing happened to me with the blank recovery screen and boot loop, what I did to fix it was wiping my recovery via fast boot then flashed neutrino2.7 again using rom racer. It turned out that notorious posted a bad link to the rom that resulted in this.
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italosnt said:
Try flash a SBF Rom via RSD Lite. Take care, you must be careful. This is not a hard brick, so there is a solution. Tell me when you do it
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Do not flash SBF after unlock. Ignore this post and 'unthank'!
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LOL
Of course you can flash a sbf after unlock. I got this SAME problem. Solved it flashing a SBF rom and got that problem that don't recognize soft buttons. Solved this new one with a fix found here, at XDA Forum!
CaelanT said:
Do not flash SBF after unlock. Ignore this post and 'unthank'!
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Its recommended not to sbf flash, but seeing as you offered no alternative method, perhaps you should delete your post. I also have used sbf flash to recover from a soft brick and confirm it works. You will need the last firmware you use for stock.
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Don't forget to wipe all you can . You can find Stock SBF Versions and how to do it easily here
If you're not comfortable with rsd you can use fastboot as well.
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The same thing happened to me. I used fast boot and erased the recovery in fast boot and then fast boot flashed cwm recovery using the zip. File from their website
I used the instructions from the second post on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1564363
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italosnt said:
Of course you can flash a sbf after unlock. I got this SAME problem. Solved it flashing a SBF rom and got that problem that don't recognize soft buttons. Solved this new one with a fix found here, at XDA Forum!
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Sass86 said:
Its recommended not to sbf flash, but seeing as you offered no alternative method, perhaps you should delete your post. I also have used sbf flash to recover from a soft brick and confirm it works. You will need the last firmware you use for stock.
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Both of you:
Just because you flashed a SBF after unlock and didn't hard brick does not mean it's OK to do it. There are warnings all over the forums about flashing a SBF after unlock. You should NOT flash a SBF, plain and simple.
I won't delete my post. My post stands, The post prior to it recommends flashing a SBF. I need offer no alternative to tell the OP that this is bad advice!
CaelanT said:
Both of you:
Just because you flashed a SBF after unlock and didn't hard brick does not mean it's OK to do it. There are warnings all over the forums about flashing a SBF after unlock. You should NOT flash a SBF, plain and simple.
I won't delete my post. My post stands, The post prior to it recommends flashing a SBF. I need offer no alternative to tell the OP that this is bad advice!
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Warnings against unlocking bootloaders.. did you stop at those warnings? Warnings about flashing custom ROMs, did you heed to those warnings as well? The only reason they SUGGESTED not to use rsd is because it runs the most risk! Your phone loses connection from your computer, you get hard bricked. Phone loses power during flash, hard bricked. Cwm is the quickest and safest (as is fastbooting) but doesn't mean you can't use rsd. Stop being a troll.
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Sass86 said:
Warnings against unlocking bootloaders.. did you stop at those warnings? Warnings about flashing custom ROMs, did you heed to those warnings as well? The only reason they SUGGESTED not to use rsd is because it runs the most risk! Your phone loses connection from your computer, you get hard bricked. Phone loses power during flash, hard bricked. Cwm is the quickest and safest (as is fastbooting) but doesn't mean you can't use rsd. Stop being a troll.
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I never said you can't use a SBF! They didn't suggest it is bad advice, I did! You basically agreed with me, so what's your point?
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CaelanT said:
I never said you can't use a SBF! They didn't suggest it is bad advice, I did! You basically agreed with me, so what's your point?
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I said: "Try flash a SBF Rom via RSD Lite. Take care, you must be careful. This is not a hard brick, so there is a solution"
You said: "Do not flash SBF after unlock"
It's a bad advice, i know it. Do you see another way to solve it? Or do you prefer a phone soft bricked than try to solve it? If there is a better way to do.. i don't know it, so tell me. Sorry but we're trying to help him/her, he/she doesn't know what to do. Please stop say you're right or wrong, that i'm right or wrong... it doesn't matter . Please post a solution, we will thank you