How can I simply root gingerbread on ATRIX? Method that doesn't require unlocked bootloader
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Just search for it there are threads about this.
I'm sure gingerbreak works but I'm not 100% sure.
ChumleyEX said:
Just search for it there are threads about this.
I'm sure gingerbreak works but I'm not 100% sure.
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Gingerbreak does not work.
You must use the Preinstall method found here.
biggins1870 said:
Gingerbreak does not work.
You must use the Preinstall method found here.
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hmm, that unlocks the bootloader, and I would preffer not to do that just yet, just in case i might need warranty.
and i would probably loose everything on the phone, since i can't use titanium backup.
nekrosoft13 said:
hmm, that unlocks the bootloader, and I would preffer not to do that just yet, just in case i might need warranty.
and i would probably loose everything on the phone, since i can't use titanium backup.
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Preinstall does not need the boot loader unlocked. That is the method I used and worked perfectly fine. Its when you flash new kernels and such that you need the bootloader unlocked, that's the info I've gotten . I'm stock with only root right now. Use the moto-fastboot the flash the preinstall.img.
SGTShark said:
Preinstall does not need the boot loader unlocked. That is the method I used and worked perfectly fine. Its when you flash new kernels and such that you need the bootloader unlocked, that's the info I've gotten . I'm stock with only root right now. Use the moto-fastboot the flash the preinstall.img.
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SGTShark is correct. Preinstall does not unlock the bootloader. I rooted my phone using that method and I an not unlocked.
biggins1870 said:
You must use the Preinstall method found here.
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+1, preinstall worked fine for me with OTA update.
nekrosoft13 said:
How can I simply root gingerbread on ATRIX? Method that doesn't require unlocked bootloader
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use gingerbreak...here are two different methods..
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
and this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
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so i'm about to install 4.5.91 in a few hours.. gonna backup lots of data first..
im trying to avoid bootloader unlocking for the meanwhile cause of the warranty issue and the fact u cannot re-lock.
anyway i just grabbed ATT-2.3.4_Pudding_preroot.rar and ill flash it over the gladiatrix 1.8.3 i have currently on the device (will it work?)
later i intend to use the preroot method and root and of course.. install a recovery BUT.. since the new recovery needs an unlocked bootloader.. ill use the previous one with the battery charging hack
so.. what do you think guys? will it work?
p0xer said:
so i'm about to install 4.5.91 in a few hours.. gonna backup lots of data first..
im trying to avoid bootloader unlocking for the meanwhile cause of the warranty issue and the fact u cannot re-lock.
anyway i just grabbed ATT-2.3.4_Pudding_preroot.rar and ill flash it over the gladiatrix 1.8.3 i have currently on the device (will it work?)
later i intend to use the preroot method and root and of course.. install a recovery BUT.. since the new recovery needs an unlocked bootloader.. ill use the previous one with the battery charging hack
so.. what do you think guys? will it work?
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I would assume the att-2.3.4_pudding_preroot already is preunlocked (hence the pudding) which defeats your purpose?
Also, what would the purposed of the old plugged in Recovery? It won't install any of the new ROMs and I don't think the nandroid back up really works that well.
not quite.. its just have the "pudding" in it.. you'll have to perform an unlock with fastboot to void warranty.
p0xer said:
not quite.. its just have the "pudding" in it.. you'll have to perform an unlock with fastboot to void warranty.
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Ok, so the other question - point of the old recovery? Just to help you wipe data/cache/batterystats?
The old recovery will still save him... You shouldn't need to be unlocked to do that.
Mgamerz said:
The old recovery will still save him... You shouldn't need to be unlocked to do that.
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save him from what and how? other than wiping data... he can't flash anything that can save him...
Indeed I think he can backup with old tenfar's recovery. The problem is that the sfb he wants to flash is the incorrect one, you can't use the prerooted without unlock the BL at least for the version I know. In other hand The update process is kinda complicated without unlocking the BL, if you do it OTA you will also update the BL and that one can't be unlocked now also could leave you bricked if flash back to 1.8.3.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
gives stock 2.3.4 without touching bootloader.
you should be able to use preinstall method to root then i think.
He needs to unlock the BL to flash kennp image files.
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Kelvin0007 said:
He needs to unlock the BL to flash kennp image files.
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yeah my bad.
I am using a Motorola Atrix with 4.5.91 build. I rooted my Atrix without unlocking the bootloader which is why I am getting a (Failed to boot 2 Starting in RSD Mode) message when i try to use Rom Manager to back up my current Rom. Do I have to unroot my Atrix in order to unlock it and if so how do I unroot it.
You have to unlock your bootloader n root your phone. Search the topics
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My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
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No it doesn't matter...
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Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
I am using a Motorola Atrix with 4.5.91 build. I rooted my Atrix without unlocking the bootloader which is why I am getting a (Failed to boot 2 Starting in RSD Mode) message when i try to use Rom Manager to back up my current Rom. Do I have to unroot my Atrix in order to unlock it and if so how do I unroot it.
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try to follow the order and see if its worked. any particular reason why you need not to follow the order?
Sousuke_Kira_Alexein said:
My question was does it have to be done in that certain order. Unlock Bootloader then root.
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mramirezusa's auto scripts really help on this. Here's the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
Hi all, i rooted my phone (2.3.4 MB860) and when I try to get in recovery mod and make backup I cant, I get error. Tried other root program, and still got the same.
manyelski said:
Hi all, i rooted my phone (2.3.4 MB860) and when I try to get in recovery mod and make backup I cant, I get error. Tried other root program, and still got the same.
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Need unlocked bootloader to backup.
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Shoud I root with a diffrent program ( Oneclickroot 2.3.3 is ok ?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
manyelski said:
Shoud I root with a diffrent program ( Oneclickroot 2.3.3 is ok ?)
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Root does not equal unlocked bootloader. Read the important information in every thread before you attempt to use what they post. Else, you wind up looking like an idiot, like you do now. Now if you want to do nandroid, follow the link in the post above and unlock your bootloader.
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Can I unlock my bootloader, after my phone was rooted ? Or should I unroot it, unlock the bootloader and than root it again ?
Rooting your phone, and unlocking bootloader are 2 different things.
Rooting is for your ROM, while unlocking bootloader is for your phone...
well after letting the phone be out for a little while and giving the devs some time to work their magic. which is the best root method to date in your opinion? only reason for this is cause ive seen a lot of people having trouble with certain ways and i just dont wana make my phone a $600 paper weight lol. thanks!
Try zedomax method its fully reversible and doesn't flash a bootloader.
fastmikey1969 said:
Try zedomax method its fully reversible and doesn't flash a bootloader.
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well i wanted the best way to be able to flash roms. root, unlock bootloader, and flash recovery.
jsonger121 said:
well i wanted the best way to be able to flash roms. root, unlock bootloader, and flash recovery.
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Easiest way by far is just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader. Flash TWRP and then wipe (if you don't mind losing data) and flash any rooted rom. This will let you nandroid your current build and most times you can flash any stock rom over your current and not lose your data (nandroid first.) One-click roots and such I have never trusted...easier to just flash a rooted rom.
1 click root
bhint15 said:
Easiest way by far is just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader. Flash TWRP and then wipe (if you don't mind losing data) and flash any rooted rom. This will let you nandroid your current build and most times you can flash any stock rom over your current and not lose your data (nandroid first.) One-click roots and such I have never trusted...easier to just flash a rooted rom.
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never really thought about doing it like that but thanks for the input. gonna check it out for sure!
Zedomax
Use Zedomax, I have seen some posts with people haveing troubles with the automated one, then when your all done rooting, and unlocking the bootloader, load "goo manager" from play store, that will put TWRP on the phone for you.
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
Los Altos said:
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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yeah this is without a doubt the easiest method available ...i did it and first try for me it fully rooted unlocked and flashed twerp
Los Altos said:
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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ditto. havent tried the other root but this is the easiest method I have ever tried.
Regawmod method is the easiest I've ever used. he also has video tutorials in the post on how to root using his method.
Heyi @cybojenix
Can this be used directly or can this be ported for Moto E so that we can Root without Unlocking the Bootloader?
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-root-motorola-razr-i-without-unlocking-the-bootloader/
afaik this method got blocked
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afaik this method got blocked
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But we can use you "Historical" adb pull /system and putting SuperSU and flashing trick without unlocking bootloader right??
5hubh4m said:
But we can use you "Historical" adb pull /system and putting SuperSU and flashing trick without unlocking bootloader right??
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no
5hubh4m said:
But we can use you "Historical" adb pull /system and putting SuperSU and flashing trick without unlocking bootloader right??
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Just clearing up what cybojenix said by no, he means no you have to unlock your bootloader first, all current root methods for the Moto E require you to unlock your bootloader.
shimp208 said:
Just clearing up what cybojenix said by no, he means no you have to unlock your bootloader first, all current root methods for the Moto E require you to unlock your bootloader.
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Can't we modify the the stock firmware's system.IMG file and flash that?
If the signature remains intact then we can flash it as stock firmware upgrade.
I know the post above meant the same thing or something similar.
Yet if we can do something like this...
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I will lock my device and try it with the twrp method, as that will give better results..
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SArnab©® said:
Can't we modify the the stock firmware's system.IMG file and flash that?
If the signature remains intact then we can flash it as stock firmware upgrade.
I know the post above meant the same thing or something similar.
Yet if we can do something like this...
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If you modify the system.img file, you would have to unpack the archive to modify and when you pack it again, signature will change! hence No it cannot be done
deej_roamer said:
If you modify the system.img file, you would have to unpack the archive to modify and when you pack it again, signature will change! hence No it cannot be done
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Thats what I meant to say that if there is any way to modify without losing the signature.
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Thats what I meant to say that if there is any way to modify without losing the signature.
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Id would be great if there was, but sadly there isn't one!