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?
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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?
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RSD is fine. I think sbf flash is for Linux.
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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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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)
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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.
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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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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!
I get the message failed to boot 0x1000 Entering NVFLASH RECOVERY MODE.
I had installed Cyanogen Mod 2.3.4 and didn't like it at all and tried to flash the sbf to 2.3.3 . Now that I am reading it seems like a dumb move.
This message comes up when I turn it on and disappears quickly to remain at a black screen.
Is there anything I can do?
ghostdog662 said:
I get the message failed to boot 0x1000 Entering NVFLASH RECOVERY MODE.
I had installed Cyanogen Mod 2.3.4 and didn't like it at all and tried to flash the sbf to 2.3.3 . Now that I am reading it seems like a dumb move.
This message comes up when I turn it on and disappears quickly to remain at a black screen.
Is there anything I can do?
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Yes, it was a dumb move. You should have read all the warnings that said NOT to sbf flash after bootloader unlock.
Anyway, now you need to SBF flash 2.3.4 with pudding and you should be good to go.
How can I flash sbf 2.3.4 if RSD Lite doesn't show anything? Or should I be using a different program like fastboot?
Do I just redownload the 2.3.4 cyanogen and install with the program you suggest? I am unsure how this will work because the computer doesn't beep or anything like that when I connect it.
Thanks for your help.
We don't have the program to nvflash our devices. You can try to get motorola to replace it but but otherwise i believe you're screwed
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So which is it ?
ghostdog662 said:
So which is it ?
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the only two sbf's that are safe to flash for people who installed the OTA update to gingerbread is the 2.3.4 sbf and the pudding sbf.
any others have the possibility of hard bricking your device, and nvidia hasn't released the nvflash program; therefor we're stuck at this step. no way to recovery from it.
What about these people I read about hacking up a usb cable ?
ghostdog662 said:
What about these people I read about hacking up a usb cable ?
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That is to rsd flash without a battery, in case you flash when your battery is too low and the phone dies mid flash
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I have another battery that I can use and a friend has an Atrix I can stick the battery in to charge up. Does that improve the chances?
ghostdog662 said:
I have another battery that I can use and a friend has an Atrix I can stick the battery in to charge up. Does that improve the chances?
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We don't have the program to NVflash an atrix. If you can get into rsdlite mode to flash an sbf you can fix it, but if
nvflash is your only option then you are hard bricked
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So what are people doing these days withe effed Atrix's?
ghostdog662 said:
So what are people doing these days withe effed Atrix's?
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Using then for spare parts I'd guess
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I guess I'll try my luck with Motorola.
I sent my phone in for repair and they sent me a new one. Took the full 7 working days after they received it but I am happy. No more rooting / messing with this until nvflash is working.
ghostdog662 said:
I sent my phone in for repair and they sent me a new one. Took the full 7 working days after they received it but I am happy. No more rooting / messing with this until nvflash is working.
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Nvflash may never be released...
Rooting should never give you any problems. Unlocking the bootloader and putting on a custom rom just requires some reading and more reading beforehand but isn't too hard if you follow the instructions.
I just picked up a X2 off of CL and it seems to have a partial root (if there is such a thing). It has SuperUser on it but no CWM recovery installed. Where do I go from here? I have tried to do a factory reset and the SU remains there. I would like to get the thing fully rooted with some custom recovery/ROM awesomeness....
There is no such thing. If it has SU then its probably rooted. Look for an app that says system recovery. If you wiped then it probably gone. It needs to be reinstalled. It installs like an APK with options to install recovery and a recovery mode and a charge mode. The recovery can be found in DEV section with any of the rooting guides.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
There is no such thing. If it has SU then its probably rooted. Look for an app that says system recovery. If you wiped then it probably gone. It needs to be reinstalled. It installs like an APK with options to install recovery and a recovery mode and a charge mode. The recovery can be found in DEV section with any of the rooting guides.
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Superuser gets killed if your phone got an over the air (OTA) update from Verizon. Easy to fix, all you need to do is SBF to 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 and use the one click root method to root then install boot strap recovery if you want to install a custom ROM.
Search the development X2 forum for the SBF Tutorial. It will explain step by step instructions.
L2_n19h7m4r3 said:
Superuser gets killed if your phone got an over the air (OTA) update from Verizon. Easy to fix, all you need to do is SBF to 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 and use the one click root method to root then install boot strap recovery if you want to install a custom ROM.
Search the development X2 forum for the SBF Tutorial. It will explain step by step instructions.
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He speaks the truth. Worked for me
Recommend starting on SBF 2.3.4 and use the OneClickRoot to root it afterwards. Just make sure that after flashing stock 2.3.4 to set the phone from Charge Only to PC Sync and allow debugging (Settings -> Applications -> Development) so OneClick can see your phone.
Recommend installing System Recovery afterwards. System Recovery lets you boot into a CWM recovery mode, and of course, flash unsigned .zips (ROMS) Note: Just a heads up, you can't boot into the tweaked System Recovery unless the USB is plugged in the AC outlet or a car charger. I found that... as a minor speed bumping when getting it to work.
If you are unsure how to use the SBF with RSDLite let us know and we will help you run through that.
SBF 2.3.3 then one click root
I would start off with the SBF for 2.3.3 and then the one click root. The leaked version of 2.3.4 has battery issues still as far as I know.
There is an official 2.3.4, not just the "leaked" Soak Test version.
AtLemacks said:
There is an official 2.3.4, not just the "leaked" Soak Test version.
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now that you bring that up, let's say the OTA has a few minor fixes. Would the people who SBF'd get the latest version via the OTA?
AtLemacks said:
There is an official 2.3.4, not just the "leaked" Soak Test version.
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That is good to know I SBF to the leaked version and then ended up flashing back to 2.3.3. I must of missed the oficcial 2.3.4 sbf. Can you let me know what link that was in? I would like to try the new eclipse at some time soon and would like to have the official sbf and not the leaked version. Thanks for the correction.
Thanks everyone!
Off to SBF something!
Travisdroidx2 said:
That is good to know I SBF to the leaked version and then ended up flashing back to 2.3.3. I must of missed the oficcial 2.3.4 sbf. Can you let me know what link that was in? I would like to try the new eclipse at some time soon and would like to have the official sbf and not the leaked version. Thanks for the correction.
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+1 Bc EVERY link I have found seems to be expired...
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huskerstylee said:
+1 Bc EVERY link I have found seems to be expired...
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Let me know if you cant find it, I can upload it for you.
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RagingCain said:
Let me know if you cant find it, I can upload it for you.
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I would really appreciate it boss
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huskerstylee said:
I would really appreciate it boss
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According to them this is the unofficial "official" SBF release of unmodified 2.3.4.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/01/droidx2-2-3-4-sbf-released-guess-we-know-what-the-soak-test-is/
This is the XDA Forums Source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284679
Ok... just SBF'd my X2 and did a factory reset in the recovery (to be able to activate). SU is still there.
eth3rton said:
Ok... just SBF'd my X2 and did a factory reset in the recovery (to be able to activate). SU is still there.
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Try one more factory reset after you flash. That has happened to me before but goes away after the second factory reset.
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