[Q] NOOB< Need help to unlock BL Atrix 4G - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

First of all I did search for and did find a lot of info about unlocking my BL, But thats just it theres so much, just didn't really understand which one..lol
Obviously I have the Motorola Atrix 4G, lol..good old Florida AT&T my build is OLYFR_U4_1.8.3 Android 2.2.2 And yes it is rooted..
Could someone plllllzzz..list a step by step on how to unlock my bootloader, and how to install Gingerbread 2.3.4 i think it is...thx sooooo much as I'm sure you guys have a lot of other stuff to work on....I would be most gratefull

go to android developer section for atrix 4g---use international pudding thread.
you can find it and for gb upgrade their is video posted in general section.
hope this helps.

mojo7 said:
First of all I did search for and did find a lot of info about unlocking my BL, But thats just it theres so much, just didn't really understand which one..lol
Obviously I have the Motorola Atrix 4G, lol..good old Florida AT&T my build is OLYFR_U4_1.8.3 Android 2.2.2 And yes it is rooted..
Could someone plllllzzz..list a step by step on how to unlock my bootloader, and how to install Gingerbread 2.3.4 i think it is...thx sooooo much as I'm sure you guys have a lot of other stuff to work on....I would be most gratefull
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heres my guide will take you from a to z stock to 2.3.4 boot loader unlock the whole deal! if u see anyone with a similar thread or question be so kind to post it on there thread because there is now a video. hope this helps pm me if any issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179506

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[Q] Somebody plz help...ATRIX ME860 wants to have a gingerbread

Hi all
I am a little bit confused?
I got my gf (girlfriend) a motorola atrix from website called PANAMOZ when it arrived I found out it was ME860 (HKTW) not MB860 (ATT 4G)
Some of the stuff was in chinese like keyboard etc etc.
I was going to get her a SGS II same as what I have but she said it was too big for her.
Now the problem I have got is it is running android 2.2.2 and my SGS II is on android 2.3.4
How can I get the motorola atrix ME860 on android 2.3.4?
Do I root it, sbf it via RSD lite, unlock bootloader (if so how),fastboot vol up vol down, etc etc.
I have been reading for 2 days on xda forum and I think I am going to go crazy!
My last moto was the wings! and with my nokia's, HTC, iphones, Blackberry's and Samsung's I have not had any problems updating to latest official or un-official firmware.
So all I would like is some help and support for you guys to get the atrix ME860(HKTW) on gingerbread 2.3.3 or 2.3.4
She is not interested in all types of mods or flashing custom roms every other week!
Just a stable phone that won't let her down and yet be SMART.
Thank you in advance for all your help-advice-tutorials-link
PS
I have been reading about using RSD and putting on 1.2.6 then root but when I try that, RSD lite just says fail. When I try the HKTW sbf (4.0.500) it does work but it gives me android 2.2.2 froyo on chinese firmware.
I live in UK and don't mind installing US, UK, EU firmware/sbf as long as my gf can use it and not have chinese rubbish on it.
Its knowing how to do this and in what order I need to do this. I have managed to root it using gingerbreak 1.20apk
Thanks for your help guys n gals
wrong section little n00bie
Go to Q&A
arwany said:
wrong section little n00bie
go to q&a
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thanks for your input
i put on on q&a section b4 dev,
the more help ppl can give one another the better, don't you think...
jtheproducer said:
thanks for your input
i put on on q&a section b4 dev,
the more help ppl can give one another the better, don't you think...
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No because this is the dev forum. It is not for questions. Please read the rules before you post. Dev forum is for devs and people who help test out their devs.
kshiuan said:
No because this is the dev forum. It is not for questions. Please read the rules before you post. Dev forum is for devs and people who help test out their devs.
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K thanks for that m8.
for a guy with 6 posts and a thanks meter on zero after being a member since 2009, you should probably not show attitude to more accustomed members who know what they are talking about. this is clearly the wrong section, regardless of the reasoning for why you'd like it here.
I would go to settings menu>about>systemupdates and see if it will update first. Trying to get into rooting and unlocking right now would take longer..... meaning longer more complicated process.
An infraction was given to the OP to remind them to not create question threads in the developer forums. Hopefully this will prevent them and others from doing so in the future.

Is There a Step by Step Unlocking Guide for Bell Users?

Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
For unlocking, I've seen multiple Bell posts confirming that IHOP (international house of pudding works).
I'm on my phone so I don't have the link handy, but its in the dev section...
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guitar_east said:
Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
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First of all, welcome to the community of freedom and awesomeness. LOL.
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
I don't/can't remember off top of my head if there was anything else I did besides everything explained in Pudding section, but I can confirm that those steps work.
Also, those steps mentioned in the link you provided also looks very similar and should also work.
I think I have those forums bookmarked somewhere on any of my computer, will look it up and see if I can find, I will update this post. Besides, Pudding method works. If you want to try, go ahead.
Cheers!!!
creativedevil said:
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
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It came with stock 2.2.2, and updated with the OTA last week to the 2.3.4
I'll try the IHOP steps and put together a guide for Bell users if all goes well, thanks!
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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EDIT:
I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
h33t said:
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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EDIT:
I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you. I'll give it a shot and post my results
step by step
Hey guy, i'm on bell and this is what i did and i have had no problems.
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Just make sure you use the right kernel for the rom.
Well, managed to get rooted, bootloader unlocked, booted into recovery, and flashed Gobstopper 2.3.4 with the fixes. It worked good. Then I figured I'd try CM7...
Didn't work out
Gave me a build.prop error. So I wiped the cache, dalvik, erased data, and did a restore (glad I did that backup).
Now, I seem to be stuck in a boot loop. Luckily, I can still access fastboot, and the recovery and such. I'll try flashing the original IHOP file again in RSD lite
* edit - that worked!
The YouTube video worked perfectly, with the exception of explianing how to root. A user posted that in this very thread, so I guess theres no need to write a guide since those video's are good.
Thanks to all who helped!

List of Noob's questions

Dear XDA-members,
I am a noob atrix 4g user and I have much questions. I think answers will be useful for all newbies.
1)How can I update my atrix 4g ( now Android 2.2.2 and unlocked bootloader) to latest version?
2)Can I use over air update just from settings to update or not?
3)Are there any other safe ways to upgrade or flash a custom ROM?
4)Are there any guides for noobs?
5)What I should never do if I don't want to get bricked?
6)I am interested in any information about atrix 4g, Android , hardware and etc.
elnurmen said:
Dear XDA-members,
I am a noob atrix 4g user and I have much questions. I think answers will be useful for all newbies.
1)How can I update my atrix 4g ( now Android 2.2.2 and unlocked bootloader) to latest version?
2)Can I use over air update just from settings to update or not?
3)Are there any other safe ways to upgrade or flash a custom ROM?
4)Are there any guides for noobs?
5)What I should never do if I don't want to get bricked?
6)I am interested in any information about atrix 4g, Android , hardware and etc.
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1 & 2. You could probably update by going in settings but I'm not sure if its safe to. Ask someone who knows or you'll brick your device
3. I use clockworkmod recovery and its pretty safe as long as you follow dev instructions
4. Check this thread out its for noob atrix users. It has all the information you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
5. If you don't follow instructions
6. Again check noob guide and use search in xda to find more stuff

[Q] Currently using gingerbread, unlocking bootloader

Hello,
I have a Motorolla Atrix 4G purchased from Bell. The phone was updated to Gingerbread 2.3.6 already.
I have rooted the phone following this guide http://androidadvices.com/root-motorola-atrix-4g-45141-gingerbread-236-firmware/
Using the moto-fastboot files from here http://www.android-advice.com/file-downloads.php?filename=Atrix_Root_Files
I'm trying to unlock the bootloader so I can ultimately install CM7, but my understanding from this forum sticky http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408 is that I can't do this without bricking the phone, since I had already done the official gingerbread update.
So if I'm correct, I need to follow this guide... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
Except that guide and the warning sticky are referring to 2.3.4, not 2.3.6...
Could someone please lend me some knowledgeable input and/or guidance on this? Greatly appreciated, and thank you for your time.
Solved my own question. Phone is unlocked and functioning.
To anyone else who might be helped by this, that guide I posted DOES work for 2.3.6 on Bell... Even says so approx. 13 pages into the discussion (took me awhile to find it).
Just like to thank this community for existing, and all the effort and time you guys spend to not only develop, but to help others by publishing these great resources.

Help Please : 2.3.6 -- 4.5.145 Bootloader unlock and Root HELP

Hi everyone,
I'm a complete noob when it comes to this stuff. Recently, my phone has been running really slow, and I remembered people saying that rooting and flashing custom roms will help increase the efficiency of the phone. I've been looking through tons of threads and countless google searches trying to find a tested and working method for BL unlock and root for a stock MB860 on Android 2.3.6 -- 4.5.145. Yet I haven't found anything. Can I get some suggestions/help? Thanks.
PS - I plan on getting the SGS4, but till I see some actual benchmarks/comparisons between the two chipsets that they phone is shipping with, I'll have to rely on my Atrix 4G. And right now, as I said earlier in the post, it's acting extremely sluggish in every sense of the word.
-Pat
check this out yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
robyn402 said:
check this out yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
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Wow thanks. Everyone posting on there says it's real easy to use. Unfortunately no one has system version 4.5.145 like I do. I'm not sure how important that actually is but I have read that version does matter. But it is nice to see people have used it successfully used it with 2.3.6. I posted on that thread and am waiting for a response. Thanks again.

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