Hey guys quick question.
I am on Kennenths 4.5 beta of gingerblur using r1 of Faux's kernel. Recently I have been experiencing screen problems like it's not getting enough power so I want to flash back to complete stock 2.2.
I have an unlocked bootloader as well.
So to do this. Can I use RSD Lite and the 1.8.3 sbf and just flash that? Or is there a seperate way. I am not on the OTA update of 2.3.4
Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190502
There is a sbf there that WILL NOT BRICK you if you flash via RSD Lite. It just flashes you back to Stock GB like it just came right OOB. I softbricked yesterday trying to manually deodex and I flashed that sbf back to stock GB.
Prior flash I was rooted, BL unlocked and running faux's kernel. After I flashed it which took a while, it went back to stock GB where I then had to reroot, unlock the BL and install the kernel again for OCing.
This is the ONLY sbf without pudding that is official from MOTO that will not brick you when you flash via RSD.
I'm not on gingerbread nor do I want to be. I want to go back to stock 2.2
Tejh said:
I'm not on gingerbread nor do I want to be. I want to go back to stock 2.2
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just use fruitcake...it's much safer then RSD...it's flashable via CWM...download that file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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Sorry if this is a newb question or has been answered else where...
But I am rooted and running greyblur on the 1.57... Can I just OTA install 1.83 (its available) or do I have to do it some other way because of my "custom" ROM.
excuse my ignorance, I just got the atrix coming from N1 and I am still learning about this whole developing scene as the bootloader is encrypted and not quite as flexible as what I'm used to.
Thanks so much!
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No, I don't think it will let you update unless you undo your rom or you can flash back to stock.
Here is a guide for flashing the sbf:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
ownedbycurry said:
No, I don't think it will let you update unless you undo your rom or you can flash back to stock.
Here is a guide for flashing the sbf:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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so does this mean also that I cant install the 1.83 OTA update either if I'm on 1.57 rooted and using GladiAtrix2?....please correct me if there's any of the steps below that I'm about to do is wrong:
1. flash 1.26 sbf
2. OTA update to 1.83
3. use gingerbreak to gain root
I want to use gingerblur that's why I wanna know if the above steps will remove gladiatrix2 rom so that I can update to 1.83 and install gingerblur
just skip the first step and flash the 1.8.3 SBF
Yes I think you can just flash the 1.83 sbf and then use gingerbreak to root.
is there any difference between the sbf 1.83 and the OTA 1.83?
I have no data to back this up, only my opinion-------I Flashed the SBF 1.83 to my brothers atrix as well as my own at the exact same time, since then the OTA has been released. I was having issues with Gingerblur 3.0 so i flashed back to 1.26 then OTA updated back up to 1.83. No more than 30 minutes ago my brother came by and in a side by side comparison (IMO) the menu scrolling is smoother and the overall transitions to other applications is more fluid. I mainly noticed this with the speed test app loading. My OTA 1.83 popped right up and faded into the test screen perfectly. My bros seemed to stutter. These phones are both bone stock besides gingerbreak. One with OTA and one with Flash SBF. If your Atrix is mainly still stock and your dont mind setting your phone up again(ive done it at least 20 times now) then give it a shot and see what you think. Like i said, This is just my opinion, I am Flashing my bros back to 1.26 the trying the OTA method to see if i can replicate results.
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I have no data to back this up, only my opinion-------I Flashed the SBF 1.83 to my brothers atrix as well as my own at the exact same time, since then the OTA has been released. I was having issues with Gingerblur 3.0 so i flashed back to 1.26 then OTA updated back up to 1.83. No more than 30 minutes ago my brother came by and in a side by side comparison (IMO) the menu scrolling is smoother and the overall transitions to other applications is more fluid. I mainly noticed this with the speed test app loading. My OTA 1.83 popped right up and faded into the test screen perfectly. My bros seemed to stutter. These phones are both bone stock besides gingerbreak. One with OTA and one with Flash SBF. If your Atrix is mainly still stock and your dont mind setting your phone up again(ive done it at least 20 times now) then give it a shot and see what you think. Like i said, This is just my opinion, I am Flashing my bros back to 1.26 the trying the OTA method to see if i can replicate results.
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thanks for that dirtburgler, I'll flash back to 1.26 tonight then OTA to 1.83 then use gingerbreak
I'm sorry if somebody already posted that, i swear I had a look
I have a SIM unlocked AT&T MB860 Atrix with gingerblur 4.5, and I would like to try some real gingerbread goods, which means bootloader unlock and 2.3.4 HKTW.
Do I have to flash back to 1.8.3 stock sbf before actually unlocking and installing gingerbread? I heard people saying is not safe to flash sbf for SIM-Unlocked Atrix because it can cause Wi-Fi problems, is it still the case?
Second problem: I had my phone rooted, but now I don't have an external micro SD card, so I wouldn't be able to root with gingerbreak-similar methods, is this a deal breaker or there is another way to complete the process all the way through?
Thanks a lot
As a general rule, it's best to flash back to stock before flashing anything else. Because Gingerblur requires Tenfar's recovery to run, I believe this will be the best way to do this. If someone else could chime in about the SIM-unlock/wifi issue, that would be great.
As for the rooting method on 2.3.4 HKTW, it works by installing a ZIP through recovery. In my own experience, it only seems to read external SD cards. If you can make it read the internal somehow, then you should be able to root.
i was on GingerBlur 3.1 (rooted via GladRoot), and did the following over the weekend
- flashed the unlocker SBF (still on 1.8.3)
- flashed the new CWM onto the phone via fastboot
- flashed GingerBlur 4.5 using that CWM, just for a few days
- flashed the 2.3.4 IMG using the Windows x64 guide in the general forum.
ran into no problems, and the GB build was already rooted when it booted up.
dLo GSR said:
i was on GingerBlur 3.1 (rooted via GladRoot), and did the following over the weekend
- flashed the unlocker SBF (still on 1.8.3)
- flashed the new CWM onto the phone via fastboot
- flashed GingerBlur 4.5 using that CWM, just for a few days
- flashed the 2.3.4 IMG using the Windows x64 guide in the general forum.
ran into no problems, and the GB build was already rooted when it booted up.
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Good to know, thanks!
Did you clear data or anything like that after flashing?
jwhited said:
Good to know, thanks!
Did you clear data or anything like that after flashing?
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oh, right, forgot. i did do the fastboot -w beforehand.
i have simunlocked atrix as well, it makes no difference.
I went from Greyblur straight to GB with no issues.
Thanks guys
This is worth a try
If I wanted to return to the stock ROM after flashing 2.3.4, all I have to do is RSDLite flash 1.8.3 back correct and then restore using CWM?
kshiuan said:
If I wanted to return to the stock ROM after flashing 2.3.4, all I have to do is RSDLite flash 1.8.3 back correct and then restore using CWM?
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I just did this tonight, and for some reason, I had some problems flashing the 1.8.3 SBF directly. So I downloaded the 1.2.6 (shipping) firmware and just did the updates.
I'm new to the whole modding scene so I have a few questions before I unlock my bootloader, install Ken's Gingerbread, etc.:
- I'm currently on Gingerblur 4.5. To get back to "stock" (which is the starting point in the "[VIDEO] How to upgrade to Gingerbread" thread), I have to find .83 and SBF lite down to it, root, and then follow the video? Or can I just do it now without reverting back to stock (Gingerblur 4.5 does have webtop enabled FYI)?
- How do I make a backup image so if I want to revert back to stock I can easily do this? Is this done via CWM? Or are these backup images easily found in the forums?
- After doing the [VIDEO] thread as mentioned above, if I want to install another custom ROM will I have to do this process all over again or can I just enter CWM, select a .zip, and it will wipe everything and install it?
Thanks for the help.
Kaaji1359 said:
I'm new to the whole modding scene so I have a few questions before I unlock my bootloader, install Ken's Gingerbread, etc.:
- I'm currently on Gingerblur 4.5. To get back to "stock" (which is the starting point in the "[VIDEO] How to upgrade to Gingerbread" thread), I have to find .83 and SBF lite down to it, root, and then follow the video? Or can I just do it now without reverting back to stock (Gingerblur 4.5 does have webtop enabled FYI)?
You might as well flash the 1.83 .sbf just to be safe. You'll be wiping everything when you upgrade to gingerbread anyways.
- How do I make a backup image so if I want to revert back to stock I can easily do this? Is this done via CWM? Or are these backup images easily found in the forums?
By "backup" image I assume you mean "method to get back to 1.83". This is easily found in the forums. Infact, here is a link that contains the files needed to go back to 1.83:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
- After doing the [VIDEO] thread as mentioned above, if I want to install another custom ROM will I have to do this process all over again or can I just enter CWM, select a .zip, and it will wipe everything and install it?
You won't be "selecting a zip" in cwm, as most of the installing of roms is done in something called "Fastboot", but yes, it is that easy. You will just be going into fastboot and it will wipe everything and install it. You don't go back to 1.83 ever again (unless you want to). You can switch from rom to rom to rom very easily.
Thanks for the help.
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I hope this helped. If you need more help feel free to pm me (I just got into the modding scene a few weeks ago, but I've picked it up pretty quickly! )
Thanks a bunch!
Just to followup:
- By backup image I meant if I want to revert back to "stock" Gingerbread (.91). I doubt I'll ever want to flash back to .83 Froyo. Or can this "backup" process be completed using Fastboot and Ken's Gingerbread ROM found on the forums?
Hmm, is this where I find the .83 SBF: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
I'm assuming I download the FULL, not the SERVICE??
And why does it say at the top that all are unlocked?
Kaaji1359 said:
Thanks a bunch!
Just to followup:
- By backup image I meant if I want to revert back to "stock" Gingerbread (.91). I doubt I'll ever want to flash back to .83 Froyo. Or can this "backup" process be completed using Fastboot and Ken's Gingerbread ROM found on the forums?
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To revert back to stock you simply use fastboot commands with the stock system.img and boot.img files in ken's gingerbread rom found on the forums.
Regarding your 2nd post check pm.
Just chat via pm from now on (unless you want other people to answer of course)
i got my Atrix yesterday and immediately ota updated to 2.3.4, unlocked, fastboot "flashed?" my recovery with cwm, and installed alien. i winged it. thank god i'm not bricked. i had to use fastboot to flash my recovery twice, but since then i've been trying to get UOT to cook something that actually works and cwm seems stable now.
the question is, if i flash a rom based on 1.8.3 will that brick my device? or does the brick only happen if you go back to an unlocked rom? hmm..
anyway, thanks for all the hard work devs! keep it coming =D
edit: i did actually unlock first then update.
you will hard brick your phone if you go back to 1.8.3 after installing the OTA 2.3.4
why do you want to go back to 1.8.3?
i don't! i'm worried about flashing a custom rom based on 1.8.3 by accident not knowing that's what its based on
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i don't! i'm worried about flashing a custom rom based on 1.8.3 by accident not knowing that's what its based on
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Right now, most roms are flashed via CWM, which shouldnt touch your bootloader. The bricking occures because the official SBF files include an older bootloader which is now seen as an invalid version thanks to the burnt fuse. I dont want to say its impossible, but your not likely to hard brick through CWM. Just dont ever touch RSD/SBFs again and you should be set.
Not to mention, most of the Froyo based roms were made for the old CWM and probably dont work right on the unlocked version of CWM.
If you do decide to go back to Froyo for whatever reason, look for the fruitcake thread. That has CWM flashable firmwares without bootloaders in them, so there's no chance of a hard brick compared to SBFs.
Nevermind mispost
that's basically what i wanted to know. cheers!
ok hi guys i just installed R-9 2.3.4 ROM system version 4.5.91 on my atrix and i want it back to stock does this apply to my atrix even i'm using this aftermarket fireware?
i mean how can i get my motorola atrix back to stock from a aftermarket fireware?
Thanx
You can't. Mwahahhahaha.
I voided my warranty.
Fruit cake back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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Flash a full SBF file (not service), if you have one.
I know this is NOT RECOMMENDED, but here in Brazilian forums there are a lot of posts from users who got back to stock 2.2.2 rom simply by flashing a full SBF rom thru RSD Lite. Some of them reported boot loop which was easily solved by performing a full wipe. There are NOT a single one report of hard brick. Anyway, if you decide to flash a SBF, do it assuming your own risk.
Ops, forgot to mention. DON´T FLASH A SBF FILE IF YOUR ATRIX IS AT&T, you could hard brick it.