We all know that if you used the OTA update with an unlocked bootloader that you can no longer flash back to pre-Gingerbread SBFs. Now that we have access to the official SBF for 4.5.91, is it possible to SBF to that version without hard bricking the phone?
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DeathKoil said:
We all know that if you used the OTA update with an unlocked bootloader that you can no longer flash back to pre-Gingerbread SBFs. Now that we have access to the official SBF for 4.5.91, is it possible to SBF to that version without hard bricking the phone?
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Yes, you can use that sbf. You cannot use any lower sbfs.
Confirmation here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15910756&postcount=7
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Anyone knows if its safe to install the Official update .91 over GingerBlur 4.5? im not unlocked only rooted, and applied the p-rom on top of stock .83, do i have to remove the p-rom or its safe to just install the official update from att?
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I am currently waiting on the official Gingerbread to be released rather than flashing the custom 2.3.4 build that's floating around XDA. I'm basically wondering if, when the official Gingerbread is released, will the unlocking option be available in the update or will I have to do something else to actually unlock the bootloader? If it isn't an option that Motorola will provide, will it be easy after the update or should I update it now?
Lastly, I am using GingerBlur 4.5, so I'm assuming I will have to flash back to 4.1.8.3 to get the official update? I'm VERY worried about hard bricking my phone so what do I want to avoid (and why do I want to avoid so and so)??
Thanks for the help.
Kaaji1359 said:
I am currently waiting on the official Gingerbread to be released rather than flashing the custom 2.3.4 build that's floating around XDA. I'm basically wondering if, when the official Gingerbread is released, will the unlocking option be available in the update or will I have to do something else to actually unlock the bootloader? If it isn't an option that Motorola will provide, will it be easy after the update or should I update it now?
Lastly, I am using GingerBlur 4.5, so I'm assuming I will have to flash back to 4.1.8.3 to get the official update? I'm VERY worried about hard bricking my phone so what do I want to avoid (and why do I want to avoid so and so)??
Thanks for the help.
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First part I'm not sure but you can unlock later. Second yes sbf to stock for updates
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Bootloader for the official ota 4.5.91 update floating around the forums does not allow you to unlock it. At least not officially. You can still use pudding sbf to unlock. Check pudding thread.
Also updating to the official ota update 4.5.91 posted here you cannot SBF back to an old 4.1.26, .57, or .83 SBF or you will hard brick. This means don't flash anything besides the bootloader pudding sbf with RSD lite.
Chances are we already have gingerbread for AT&T Atrix but we will find out soon enough.
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You will probably need to SBF back to 4.1.83 to install the update, but u should be notified about the update when its available, unless you froze updater 2.2.1 with titanium backup.
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This thread might help clarify regarding the locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158428
Unlock it right now with pudding and flash lastest 2.3.4 with CWM. After that you are going to ask yourself: why didn't I do that before?
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I already have leaked at&t installed. Any reason to do the "official" upgrade?
Is it exactly the same file?
Does NOT doing the OTA mean I will lose out on future upgrades?
Will I lose UNLOCK and ROOT if I move from the leaked to the OTA?
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Which leaked version?
I would not flash the OTA. I am on KP's 4.5.91 beta 3, and have absolutely no problems.
You won't lose out on future upgrades/updates, cos the devs will more than likely post more leaked versions here in the future before AT&T releases them.
The OTA will upgrade your bootloader, preventing you from sbfing down to 2.2. But if you use Ken's rom, its the same thing except without the updated bootloader
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If you used the leaked Italy from a week or so ago it is the same as the official ota released yesterday. No difference so you should be good for future updates. DO NOT try to flash back to froyo or you will hard brick your phone unless you unlock the boot loader and use the fruity cakes pudding files.
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Hey people I really need someone here to just point me in the right direction.I've read up but its pretty confusin because noone talks about the official OTA much.
I upgraded from .83 to the 2.3.4 OTA
My bootloader is unlocked too EDIt it's Locked
I have root though.
I've read that if I went straight to OTA I'm screwed as far as using RSD
CAn I use RSD to flash a 2.3.4 ROM or stock sbf?
Will it brick my phone?
I want to just flash something other than this OTA which doesnt let me do really anything can someone at least post a link that can help me with how to flash over the OTA? please any help will be appreciated!!! thanks
sk8trix said:
Hey people I really need someone here to just point me in the right direction.I've read up but its pretty confusin because noone talks about the official OTA much.
I upgraded from .83 to the 2.3.4 OTA
My bootloader is unlocked too
I have root though.
I've read that if I went straight to OTA I'm screwed as far as using RSD
CAn I use RSD to flash a 2.3.4 ROM or stock sbf?
Will it brick my phone?
I want to just flash something other than this OTA which doesnt let me do really anything can someone at least post a link that can help me with how to flash over the OTA? please any help will be appreciated!!! thanks
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Most likely yes. Since you already have the pudding bootloader, it'll be fine. But not every rom works the same, so you gonna take extra care especially when you want to downgrade to lower versions.
I have the at&t OTA that was released a few days ago so you're saying I can use RSD to flash the 2.3.4 leak build?
EDIt my bootloader is Locked im sorry root is the onlything I have I apologize
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Most likely yes. Since you already have the pudding bootloader, it'll be fine. But not every rom works the same, so you gonna take extra care especially when you want to downgrade to lower versions.
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Well isn't what unlocked bootloaders and recovery are for? Should be able to flash your 2.3.4 alien rom and boot/shutdown and flash the faux kernel. That's if your AT&T.
Besides I hear RSD after bootloader and it's update is a big no no. Especially since many bricks posts "hhhhhheeeeelllllpppp meeee im bricked!?"
Stock OTA 2.3.4/4.5.91 AT&T with just ROOT right NO bootloader UNLOCK?
You just can RSD same 2.3.4/4.5.91 sbf so far YOU CAN NOT RSD ANY MOTO DOWNGRADE FOR EXAMPLE 1.26 1.57 1.83
If you decide to unlock your bootloader you can flash by CWM or moto-fastboot almost anything from dev for ATRIX
so the deal here is to unlock the bootloader
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I have the at&t OTA that was released a few days ago so you're saying I can use RSD to flash the 2.3.4 leak build?
EDIt my bootloader is Locked im sorry root is the onlything I have I apologize
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shuld I follow this guide?
http://forums.androidcentral.com/atrix-rooting-roms-hacks/105996-guide-ulbl-root-stock-atrix-ota-gb.html
I have an ATRIX 4G MB860 from T-Mobile UK with 2.2.2 stock Froyo with just the bootloader unlocked. I also have had it sim unlocked using the unlock code.
My Question is, would this unlocked bootloader cause any issues whenever the T-Mobile OTA upgrades come.
Would I be able to use the OTA upgrade or would I need to flash a custom ROM using CWM or something?
I hope the OTA wont brick the phone cuz the bootloader is unlocked.
Any comments?
Thanx
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shabeepk said:
I have an ATRIX 4G MB860 from T-Mobile UK with 2.2.2 stock Froyo with just the bootloader unlocked. I also have had it sim unlocked using the unlock code.
My Question is, would this unlocked bootloader cause any issues whenever the T-Mobile OTA upgrades come.
Would I be able to use the OTA upgrade or would I need to flash a custom ROM using CWM or something?
I hope the OTA wont brick the phone cuz the bootloader is unlocked.
Any comments?
Thanx
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Erm... theoretically you can.... BUT YOU SHOULDN"T....
Official 2.3.4 "burns a fuse", meaning you can't go back to 2.2.2 or you will hard brick. Official OTA 2.3.4 also comes with a new bootloader that causes problems (you will most likely have to reflash pudding to get the phone unlocked again),
ANYWAY, you can upgrade to Official 2.3.4 without flashing OTA.
Since you have unlocked your BL, you do have experience with using fastboot?
Flash CWM, and then flash the Official rom from here via moto-fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15970117#post15970117
This way, you will only flash the "boot" and "system" partitions. (It's also advisable to flash the "webtop" and "radio").
It's really the safest way to upgrade to Official rom without losing the BL unlock, burning the fuse, risking a brick, etc...
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Erm... theoretically you can.... BUT YOU SHOULDN"T....
Official 2.3.4 "burns a fuse", meaning you can't go back to 2.2.2 or you will hard brick. Official OTA 2.3.4 also comes with a new bootloader that causes problems (you will most likely have to reflash pudding to get the phone unlocked again),
ANYWAY, you can upgrade to Official 2.3.4 without flashing OTA.
Since you have unlocked your BL, you do have experience with using fastboot?
Flash CWM, and then flash the Official rom from here via moto-fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15970117#post15970117
This way, you will only flash the "boot" and "system" partitions. (It's also advisable to flash the "webtop" and "radio").
It's really the safest way to upgrade to Official rom without losing the BL unlock, burning the fuse, risking a brick, etc...
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Yes, I have experience working with fastboot
Just one more question, does it make any difference that I have T-Mobile version of the phone. Would that cause any problems? Cuz the thread you have referred to is an AT&T thread ?
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Yes, I have experience working with fastboot
Just one more question, does it make any difference that I have T-Mobile version of the phone. Would that cause any problems? Cuz the thread you have referred to is an AT&T thread ?
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If you have T-mobile - DONT flash the radio. And you will be super duper safe.
p.s. just to be safe - backup your current rom with CWM before flashing.
I still haven't rooted the phone. What method do you recommend for my T-Mobile device?
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iv been looking for help on this too!
I put gingerblur on my rooted atrix yesterday using this video
youtube.com/watch?v=MvC0C2h95BY&list=FLqfb2F1A2s4Z08JTFsWNuGg&index=4&feature=plpp_video
and ever since my homescreen button and search button dont work and i no longer have a lock screen so i want to go back to stock
my phone before i put it on gingerblur was 2.2.2 froyo on tmobile uk (unlocked device with no tmobile branding on the rear cover)
i would really apreciate it if someone could guide me how to turn it back to the software it came with or an official less buggy software please?
i checked my ota upgrade and it says i can go to ATT gingerbread but then i msure this wouldnt work in the uk with the radio update
im not sure at all what im doing with this and i wish i didnt follow the tutorial in the first place can someone help me please!
Back in July, I followed a guide on brief mobile to root and install Gingerblur ROM. Now that the Atrix got the 2.3.4 update, I downloaded it OTA on my phone and but I am hesitant to install it. It keeps reminding me to install it every 3 hours with a pop-up but a few threads in here say that you shouldn't install the OTA update?
My phone is AT&T version but my carrier is Rogers and I unlocked via. unlock code.
Any suggestions on how to update? Thanks!
I can only imagine installing the OTA over Gingerblur would cause you many problems, if it even installed in the first place. You'd have to go back to stock first.
I suggest do a sbf to 1.83 , and then do the ota update
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Javi97100 said:
I suggest do a sbf to 1.83 , and then do the ota update
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How would I revert to the previous Motorola stock 1.83 version? I completely forgot the process.
Simply by flashing the SBF for 1.8.3.