With the recent explosion of information, I'm getting a little confused on what steps I need to take (areas to read about) in regards to getting a custom ROM.
I sit on the last version of gingerblur.
Can anyone point me to what I need to do next/Where I should read? I'm getting things confused as there seem to be different ways to go about this, with different results. Many thanks in advance.
Ditto.
I stayed stock 1.83 and downloaded latest update, from what I read ... I can no longer unlock bootloader. Would be nice to see Ken P post another n00b guide like he did with gingerblur.
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No it IS possible to unlock using 2.3 OTA as a base.
However you will soft-brick it, then have to recover. It is a bit heartstopping.
I agree the info is a bit of a mess however its basically this method with a DIFFERENT PUDDING FILE (make sure you grab the one marked for AT&T 2.3 OTA).
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
As for the softbrick, more details in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I'm not an expert but hope above helps. FWIW yeah I used the script
These are useful posts bro. Thanks
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no worries. Just DON'T PANIC when it softbricks, and immediately (before the 5 second timeout) put it into fastboot mode, then keep going with fastboot oem unlock process seems to do the trick.
At least thats what the script seemed to do. Perhaps start a new topic to clarify with someone who did 2.3OTA unlock manually to confirm.
If I flash back to stock from Gingerblur, is it preferable to go to a certain version? Should I just use 1.8.3?
And does it matter if you use Service or Full? The only thing I can find is that "Full erases all your data and service does not." I assumed that flashing back to stock would erase everything regardless.
i will admit it def. is heart stopping to softbrick, but like he said just proceed with the fastboot unlock
I unlocked 2 days ago from OTA 2.3.4 using the full 4.5.91 sbf that includes pudding and preinstall root. I flashed the sbf using rsd 5.3.1 and then got a soft brick 0x1000 no os installed. I freaked out for a moment but after running the fastboot unlock commands the phone booted up and everything was smooth sailing from there out. Good luck!
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Hey
If you are still on the 1.83 version, then I recommend this way:
1) Unlock your bootloader.
2) Install CWM.
3) Flash any 2.3.4 custom rom you desire.
Thats what I did 4 days ago, and everything went smooth, without any soft bricks, of heart failure.
I used this great tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
But, you can do it however you desire.
Hope it helped
scarpachi said:
If I flash back to stock from Gingerblur, is it preferable to go to a certain version? Should I just use 1.8.3?
And does it matter if you use Service or Full? The only thing I can find is that "Full erases all your data and service does not." I assumed that flashing back to stock would erase everything regardless.
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Can anyone provide advice on these questions? The first commenter seems to be getting all the comments/advice.
I am on latest Gingerblur, and its my understanding that I need to get back to stock first.
scar I believe thats the case. In either event it couldn't possibly hurt. All the guides and testing has been done using one of the stock variants as base. I wouldn't even attempt it using gingerblur myself
Was able to flash back to full1.83, unlock bootloader, root and add rom. Aside from my mistake of picking wrong recovery the first time (and bootlooping) everything went smooth.
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Hello all, and pardon my ignorance. I've looked through all the information on Pudding, but I'm still having a bit of a problem here...
I have the OTA 2.3.4 update for my Atrix, and I have since rooted via super user. Now, in my attempt to get a more visually appealing interface (I HATE the 2.3.4 motoblur!), I'd like to install a custom ROM. In order to do so, I have to install pudding, correct?
In my attempts to do so, I downloaded the ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root sbf. Basically... This is where I get lost. There doesn't seem to be any clear information on what to do after that.
Thank you SO MUCH for your help, and sorry if this is a super n00b question.
You need to flash it via RSD. (turn phone into RSD mode, connect to computer, open RSD, in RSD choose the SBF, then click start).
I used the automatic script found in the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
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Hello all, and pardon my ignorance. I've looked through all the information on Pudding, but I'm still having a bit of a problem here...
I have the OTA 2.3.4 update for my Atrix, and I have since rooted via super user. Now, in my attempt to get a more visually appealing interface (I HATE the 2.3.4 motoblur!), I'd like to install a custom ROM. In order to do so, I have to install pudding, correct?
In my attempts to do so, I downloaded the ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root sbf. Basically... This is where I get lost. There doesn't seem to be any clear information on what to do after that.
Thank you SO MUCH for your help, and sorry if this is a super n00b question.
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Unlocking the Bootloader
thank you mystic and sekhar.
I'm trying the automatic route, suggested by sekhar, but on step 2 where it asks you to select your version, the instructions indicate it should reboot (especially on 4.5.91, but my device never reboots. Any subsequent key strokes don't seem to change anything...
Sorry again for being such a n00b, but I'm still lost.
Thank you so much for your help.
by the way, I am in RSD mode on my Atrix.
Alright, got it working. Thanks so much everybody!
how did u get around ur problem?
All u would've had to do if already on stock 2.3.4 GB is download the unlocked and flash it through RSD no need to redownload the whole system image. For anyone else which has same problem.
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I am reviewing PUDDING information to unlock the bootloader and I have some concerns.
PUDDING Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
1. This guide posted in PUDDING says your phone must register as NS Flash Olympus and mine is registering (now) as SE Flash Olympus. Why is that? My phone "used" to register as NS Flash Olympus but no longer does and I am concern with any "issues" that may arise in RSD Lite due to that discrepancy.
Is there any way to get my phone to register back as NS Flash Olympus? Does it matter?
Guide: http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
2. I see this post regarding my situation from OTA Gingerbread (official, not the beta that was easily unlocked via the guide) to unlocking the Bootloader via PUDDING:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15953305&postcount=362
While it seems that people are getting by this fine, with my first issue I am skeptical and I also saw this thread that made me a bit more weary of the situation and hard bricking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165154
Is this something I should be concerned or worried about? The only note in that thread that concerned me was "If you managed to un-brick:" section.
System Version: 4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android Version: 2.3.4
Rooted: No
Please, save yourself time. If you just plan on being rude, flaming, etc...I don't care. I am just attempting to ensure I don't hard brick and the guides do not match exact specs in my situation. If I had a "fraction" of the time available to investigate, work, test, etc I wouldn't be here.
I used this on the official OTA and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I had the soft brick error as was to be expected, but just put the phone in fastboot mode and chose option 3 to fix it.
It did reset /data for me unfortunately, so I had to re-setup and reinstall my apps.
jkrohn said:
I used this on the official OTA and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I had the soft brick error as was to be expected, but just put the phone in fastboot mode and chose option 3 to fix it.
It did reset /data for me unfortunately, so I had to re-setup and reinstall my apps.
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Did you share the same problem as my concern #1?
Never even checked to be honest. I had used RSD to flash a few SBFs in the past though for this atrix, so I was not concerned.
Well, in short...I just used the method you posted above -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16520624&postcount=2
Worked just fine. No brick, safe and sound... I really do appreciate the extra info I somehow missed looking around for.
That's it! You just made me realize my problem. After my official update back to stock my phone comes up se flash not nf flash and it does not allow rsdlite or the moto software upgrade to see my phone when connected to pc hence I am unable to unlock again. Please post back if unlock is successful. I am betting its not while coming up se flash but maybe I am wrong.
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I bricked one Atrix already a few weeks ago, and have since gotten another...(don't wanna think about it)..
I had toyed with unlocking it, and 'rooted' using the gingerbreak method. I was then, bored, one day and installed CWM paid version(Since I had it on my Nexus One, and it popped up under 'my apps'). Out of curiosity I installed the bootloader via CWM, thinking it would fail before it broke anything..wrong.. It froze after a reboot, but after taking the battery out and back in came back up. Didn't think any more about it, and figured i'd finish the unlocking/flashing part some other time..
Meanwhile the annoying pending system update kept going off, and I inadvertently clicked download... it downloaded, so I figured might as well install and not worry about roms since with root I was able to use the google adhoc wifi apk, which is what I care about most. The install was stuck in an infinite loop. It would 'fail to load RSD', if you took the battery out it boot to android then reboot automatically for system update over and over. I tried using the RSD lite program at this point to flash back to stock rom, and ended up hard bricked...
So, forgive me for being a complete noob as I never had an issue with my nexus one. I am at 4.1.83, android 2.2.2. and baseband 1.7.15.. Which of the many tutorials and post should I follow? How safe are they? Did I brick because I had a partial 2.3.x install, and flashed back to a pre 2.3 base? I've read many post, but definitely a bit gun shy of bricking another Atrix. The phone keeps bugging me to update, and I keep hitting 'cancel'.
I'd like to unlock the boot loader for custom roms.
I'm also a heavy linux user, majority of tutorials seem to only imply windows with RSD lite? can this not be done with adb, and fastboot via linux?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I would personally go HERE Read through the entire post, then read it again. And go with the ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root
That of course is after reading and re-reading THIS post! (also linked in the post above mine.
Just my opinion.. and make sure you read and nkow what to expect!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
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That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
jmorgan6 said:
That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
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Nope, don't update. It's safer to unlock BL while you are still at 4.1.83, you just need to download the correct unlock file from the pudding thread.
Otherwise the unlocking steps are exactly the same.
The easiest steps to unlocking are here:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
From there you can flash CWM in one minute.
From there you can flash any rom via CWM in two minutes.
Good luck and don't do anything stupid.
Wow I’m really drained I’ve spent a lot of hours trying to update to gingerbread (OTA) but just can’t get anything to work.
My phone Atrix 4G currently running build OLYFR_U4_1.8.3, the phone is rooted and has the webtop hack.
What I have tried so far
I have tried to flash the spf file using RSD lite with the new gingerbread update. No luck about 10 min in the program stops and says flash failed . I tried using RSD lite to flash back to an earlier version again same problem flash fails .
I have tried the over the air update and it failed; I got the yellow triangle, when I got the yellow triangle I swiped the bottom of the screen and it said DockService.apk failed, so I searched and found numerous people saying I had to revert back to the orginal files if I did the webtop hack. I reverted back to the orginal files using super manager but now my DockService.apk, PhonePortal.apk, and DockProvider.apk all say (no install); it looks like this:
DockService.apk(no install)
I tried installing the apk files using super manager and it attempts to but fails .
I’m really at a loss here I have no idea what to try anymore this is just really kicking my butt, could someone please help me or point me in the right directions. Thank you in advance.
are you trying to unlock your bootloader? or just upgrade?
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
bamastang said:
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
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thats why I asked if he wanted to unlock the bootloader.
He can't use pudding if doesn't want to unlock
I just want to upgrade.
your best bet would be flashing back to 1.8.3 stock and then trying to upgrade
bamastang said:
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
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I saw the fruit cake thing last night, but I’m confused how to use it.
I know I see an option for fastboot when I turn the phone on holding the power and down volume button but that’s where my knowledge ends, can you tell me or point to a thread on how to Fastboot?
I haven’t heard of the pudding SBF I will look more into that now, thanks.
spitefulcheerio said:
your best bet would be flashing back to 1.8.3 stock and then trying to upgrade
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I have the spf file for 1.8.3 but when i try using RSDlite to flash back it fails??
Is there another way to flash back??
fastboot works in conjunction with the command prompt on your pc. It's much better than rsd
Anyone got any ideas on why in super manager my dockservice, portal, and dockprovider all say no install in the GUI??
Is this going to affect me in anyway?
spitefulcheerio said:
thats why I asked if he wanted to unlock the bootloader.
He can't use pudding if doesn't want to unlock
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Not true, he can flash pudding and not unlock. I hadn't unlocked for a month or so after I had pudding. It runs fine without running command line oem unlock. ^_^
I had the same problem.
I update my phone successfully only thru my PC.
Download and install automated update tool from motorola support site which will guide you through the update process. This tool will upgrade your device to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) from any previously released version.
kukupuku said:
I had the same problem.
I update my phone successfully only thru my PC.
Download and install automated update tool from motorola support site which will guide you through the update process. This tool will upgrade your device to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) from any previously released version.
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yep tried that too, when i connect my phone the program doesnt read the phone?
so its offical gotten worse now, i dont have any data???
Calls and Wifi do work though.
locke_03 said:
so its offical gotten worse now, i dont have any data???
Calls and Wifi do work though.
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I'm going to guess this has to do with my files that say (no install)
namely the phone portal one, I believe that controls data
O god let us pray
I believe I'm having the same problem as you. NOTHING WORKS to update this damn thing. I even wiped it.
Mman14 said:
I believe I'm having the same problem as you. NOTHING WORKS to update this damn thing. I even wiped it.
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Yep I wiped mine too and that didn’t do anything for me.
I ran across some good guides that may help us out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139715
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
I’m going to try this tonight.
How to unlock bootloader:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/unlock-motorola-atrix-4g-bootloader-on-froyo-gingerbread/
One last link i found, this appears to be the easiest to follow guide I have seen. He even tells you how to install and run the CWM Recovery(tenfar's) which is epic in it's own right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
After work I am determined to get this dame thing up and running, I will post my results tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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One last link i found, this appears to be the easiest to follow guide I have seen. He even tells you how to install and run the CWM Recovery(tenfar's) which is epic in it's own right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
After work I am determined to get this dame thing up and running, I will post my results tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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The guide worked perfect for me, easy to follow and straight forward. I am now updated and running the Alien Rom
im already rooted (used the old fashion command way)
i also need a good recovery (someone recommend the best one) ( i need to be able to do nan droid backups )
im going for jokers ICS rom ^.^
so please i need walk throughs that work with my version of atrix
system version = 4.5.141.mb860.att.en.us
model= mb860
android version=2.3.6
baseband = n_01.77.37p
webtop (not that i care) =wt-1.2.0-110_oly-6
kernel=2.6.32.9 [email protected] #2
build#=4.5.141
i appreciate the help!
also what is the downside to this? would i not be able to use the official ICS update?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
This is a great thread for new users. I suggest you read it thoroughly. If you have questions ask after you have read up on the process that you are asking about.
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Well I did read that ,actually if you look in my signature I already have a backflop running 2.3.4 on cm7. I am looking for what people think is best for the atrix. and the process for the new 2.3.6 update that caused some upset.
*EDIT* I'm sorry I did realize this wasn't posted from my computer
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if ur on at&t !!
the best way to unlock is to use the automatic bootloader unlocker !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=automatic
for how to do it, here's a youtube video describing the same !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc
also do some research before doing it !!
and be sure, never flash sbf files or use rsd lite after unlocking the bootloader !!!
i unlocked my bootloader using the automatic unlocker (but i was on 2.3.4[4.5.91]) !!!
Well i need to unlock that to load custom roms right?
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It has been a while since I rooted/unlocked the bootloader of my phone, but if I remember correctly, I followed similar steps as these.
Currently, I am using CWMs Touch Recovery, can be downloaded from their site, then flashed to the recovery partition using fastboot, I'm sure you know how to do this if you rooted the phone via command prompt. Do a google search, otherwise and current recovery image will do find for what you need, but read the reviews before flashing, some fail hard.
Once that is all done, you pretty much are all set, CWM Touch allows for backups to be completed, flashes to occure and wipes to happen.
I would also suggest that instead of just sticking with just jokersax, I would also suggest to check out turls, also available from jokers site. I personaly find turls to be a little more stable, and I seem to have minimal issues with turls, but everytime I see an update is available, I still jump to that one just to see what is up, then I may or may not jump back down, only because I can
After using turls and jokers ICS images, I haven't seen any downsides compared to stock, CM7, or any variants of the like, I love me my ICS. As far as official updates go, I wouldn't be too concerned about that, unless if somewhere else documented, I don't think the ATRIX will be seeing any official updates, but if something does show up, there is a script available on this site to resotre back to stock, then updates should work just fine. This tool seems to do the trick, I've used it personaly myself, got me right back to the stock moto install.
Stock ics from moto is official for q3 its on there site ^.^. But i want is sooner. Im just worried the new 2.3.6 update might of changed something
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You have to flash an SBF File to your phone Via RSDLite your phone will reboot a few times don't be scared
Then go to command prompt and type in command
fastboot oem unlock
Will give you Unique ID
Then type in
fastboot OEM unlock ############ unique ID
Then bam Unlocked bootloader
Make sure you use the correct SBF File for AT&T
And make sure you have A fastboot.exe file in your android sdk
To flash CWM flash it through the app first then flash it to your phone via Command Prompt
On command prompt type
fastboot flash recovery recovery press shift should auto correct make sure it is in the same folder as your Fastboot.exe
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thank you so much! how hard is it to reverse this? ( the boot loader unlock) say if i need to RMA it to AT&T or something...also what do you guys use as a recovery and or what do you recommend?
Once you unlock your bootloader - you cannot reverse it - its permanent... you can never re-lock it.
so no more OTA updates?
Not easily - it can be done.... Most NEW Roms are built off the OTA's and are better than the stock releases..... OTA's are not really a big deal. Biggest issue with unlocking your bootloader is that it instantly voids any/all warranties.
*sigh* i know but mine is up as far as i know and i am already two years with the phone....so im just waiting for quad cores...
i was able to return my unlocked Atrix to AT&T by flashing the stock 2.3.4 blah.blah.91 sbf. This does not re-lock it but gets rid of the Unlocked msg at boot screen
thank you ! that's what i needed to know!
so can i install a new recovery before i unlock the boot loader? which would you recommend? as i need to do a nandroid >.< , i did all this on my moto backflip...a while ago..and well....it didnt need an unlock..
ianwardell said:
*sigh* i know but mine is up as far as i know and i am already two years with the phone....so im just waiting for quad cores...
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Atrix 4G has only been out for a year a and a few days..... lol.
They gave me an upgrade ......that's odd
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Wrong Version?
I am sure you guys are trying to help out, but most are missing an important fact in his request. I noticed this because I am looking for the same answer for the same version as the OP. 2.3.6
The solutions posted so far all refer to 2.3.4 and do not work with 2.3.6. The one updated thread with a link to a site that claims to work on 2.3.6, does not list the Atrix MB860 with 2.3.6, it does list it with 2.3.4.
This does not work, it gets an dialog box error "failed to chmod file: /data/local/tmp", then another that says "failed to get shell root"
The one thread that users claim it does work with 4.5.141.MB880.ATT.en.US, but that's not an option in the script. And they don't give a clue as to what steps they followed.
EDIT: Took a leap of faith, man that turned my stomach ( this is my wife's phone, I don't want to brick it ). I can confirm that the latest link past page 85 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=automatic is valid as of 03/01/2012 and it is what I used. Followed the OP instructions and then then followed the prompts in the script. It did unlock, then I rooted and flashed CWM, option two.
Its the same as the 2.3.4 way. I figured it out an now have ics jokers rom
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