I have the att/motorola 2.3.4 OTA 4.4.91
Webtop version -1.2.0-110
kernel [email protected]#2 (stock kernel)
Bootloader unlocked
Root
CWM installed
I dont have any custom ROMs this is a pretty stock OTA from july 22nd,except for the BL unlocked and the root and CWM.
I want to enable the Webtop feature but I would preffer not having to flash 2.3.4 via RSD lite.
Is there a script or apk files that I can use to enable this without having to flash and go to a deodexed ROM?
I used to do it with 4.1.83 but withthis newer version I dont know how to.
Can anyone point me in the right direction maybe a link please.???
Enable WebTop
Hello,
Sorry, i dont really understand your question. If you have the OTA 2.3.4 release, it should have WebTop included. If this is not the case you can install it via CWM. Just search THIS thread.
If you are talking about enabling WebTop via HDMI hack, you can search THIS thread. If you are not familiar with adb, there is a flashable CWM version on post #25.
If all else fails, be sure to check out KennethPenn's Alien Build 2 Rom. It includes WebTop, WebTop over HDMI, plus additional speed and optimization features build in. It can be installed via CWM and there is a no data wipe and a data wipe version. If you do end up going this route, I HIGHLY recommend the data wipe version for safety plus the cleanest install to ensure all the features are included.
Hope this helps, and if it did, don't be afraid to take two seconds to hit the "Thanks" button!
hey thanks What I ended up doing was the webtop hack and it was acting up so I flashed some zip via CWM and now its working on GB thanks for answering tho.
I can now use my phone the way I used to with Gingerblur 4.5 which is nice.
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Been very busy with work recently and haven't been able to keep pace with whats going on around here.
My atrix is essentially all stock with the exception of having done the webtop mod (no-root method)...will I need to undo that to properly do the update or can i just install the update (which loses the webtop mod as i understand it) and then redo the mod as updated for 4.1.57?
You will have to undo the MOD. the update will download and start, but will fail when checking the existing file system.
You will need root to undo the MOD, but you can unroot and then update if you like, you just won't be able to get the Webtop back without root. The "without root" method doesn't work on 4.1.57 because the script obtained temp root which can no longer be accomplished on stock 4.1.57.
I have a rooted Atrix on stock Gingerbread (I updated via OTA, the same for any previous updates.)
I rooted using the preinstall method, it worked fine.
Here are my questions:
I want to flash a custom ROM. Maybe Ninja. Is this possible when I updated OTA instead of flashing with an unlocked bootloader?
What are the steps required for flashing and still keeping all my data? I'm concerned about application data, camera roll, sms (I use Go-SMS), etc.
Is there a way I can make a "mirror" backup with all my data, so I can recover from it once flashing? (Is this nandroid?)
Once flashing a ROM, would flashing another rom or updating to a newer version require me to wipe my data and start over again?
I know ROM Manager recently supported the Atrix. Should this be my application of choice for CWM?
Pretty much, I want to flash a custom ROM and get all my **** back lol. I also want to be able to upgrade in the future while still keeping my data.
Sorry for being a n00b, this is my first android phone, and I'm loving it so far.
Thanks guys!
silentecho13 said:
I have a rooted Atrix on stock Gingerbread (I updated via OTA, the same for any previous updates.)
I rooted using the preinstall method, it worked fine.
Here are my questions:
I want to flash a custom ROM. Maybe Ninja. Is this possible when I updated OTA instead of flashing with an unlocked bootloader?
What are the steps required for flashing and still keeping all my data? I'm concerned about application data, camera roll, sms (I use Go-SMS), etc.
Is there a way I can make a "mirror" backup with all my data, so I can recover from it once flashing? (Is this nandroid?)
Once flashing a ROM, would flashing another rom or updating to a newer version require me to wipe my data and start over again?
I know ROM Manager recently supported the Atrix. Should this be my application of choice for CWM?
Pretty much, I want to flash a custom ROM and get all my **** back lol. I also want to be able to upgrade in the future while still keeping my data.
Sorry for being a n00b, this is my first android phone, and I'm loving it so far.
Thanks guys!
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You must unlock bootloader if you want custom ROMs.
If you updated to 2.3.4 OTA flashing pudding sbf will semi hard brick your phone. But it's ok. You can recover by repeating the fastboot commands in the Pudding thread instructions. Or just follow instructions here:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
From there on you will need to flash unlocked CWM recovery.
From there on flashing custom roms is the easiest thing ever.
Do we go from step 1, even though it says to go to 13 when you're on 2.3?
blackalice said:
Do we go from step 1, even though it says to go to 13 when you're on 2.3?
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Nope. You need to start at step 1.
Make sure to install the drivers before doing RSD flash. x64 windows drivers here.
And to download the correct version of pudding for your phone from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
So wait, the phone somewhat bricks and then needs to be recovered if we updated via OTA?
(Flashing pudding atleast)
silentecho13 said:
So wait, the phone somewhat bricks and then needs to be recovered if we updated via OTA?
(Flashing pudding atleast)
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It's really just an extra step, don't think of it as bricking. You'll likely get a 0x1000 failed to boot. Then you go abck into fastboot mode and re run the oem unlock commands.
As for data, you gotta buy titanium backup pro (free is fine, but then you have to manually ok each app you restore). Use this to back up your Apps.
Then I use my back up pro to back up my texts, mms, other stuff.
back up, install rom, restore.
Hmmmm ok, thanks!
Downloading those two to backup now.
I'm wondering if I should just wait for CM7 or not now haha.
silentecho13 said:
Hmmmm ok, thanks!
Downloading those two to backup now.
I'm wondering if I should just wait for CM7 or not now haha.
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You will still to have to do it after CM7 gets released. Better do it now and get it out of the way while you have the urge.
I am sure once you unlock, you won't be able to resist the temptation of trying custom roms
Just wanted to say, I followed all steps to the letter and unlocked my bootloader with no problems at all. So not everybody gets the 0x0001 type erorrs, either way though as they've stated, you can recover from it with fastboot so it's all good
silentecho13 said:
I have a rooted Atrix on stock Gingerbread (I updated via OTA, the same for any previous updates.)
I rooted using the preinstall method, it worked fine.
Here are my questions:
I want to flash a custom ROM. Maybe Ninja. Is this possible when I updated OTA instead of flashing with an unlocked bootloader?
What are the steps required for flashing and still keeping all my data? I'm concerned about application data, camera roll, sms (I use Go-SMS), etc.
Is there a way I can make a "mirror" backup with all my data, so I can recover from it once flashing? (Is this nandroid?)
Once flashing a ROM, would flashing another rom or updating to a newer version require me to wipe my data and start over again?
I know ROM Manager recently supported the Atrix. Should this be my application of choice for CWM?
Pretty much, I want to flash a custom ROM and get all my **** back lol. I also want to be able to upgrade in the future while still keeping my data.
Sorry for being a n00b, this is my first android phone, and I'm loving it so far.
Thanks guys!
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backup using titanium.
unlock using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 which is safer than sbf.
use rom manager to flash CWM. then do a nandroid backup (to create mirror image).
flash new rom (follow a guide)
restore apps using titanium.
Hey everyone, I am new to the rooting world however I have only experienced good things. I decided to root my thunderbolt using TB Autoroot+htc sync last night(had the original stock froyo, was going to installed cyanogen mod 7) and was successful. Unfortunately, I then installed the leaked 2.3.4 RUU GB which rerooted my TB before I installed the cm7(wanted to try the RUU out, bad idea lol). I was wondering if all or any of these are possible (dont care about losing data, just don't want to brick, ie avoiding command lines if possible):
1. root the phone while maintaining the leaked 2.3.4 RUU, just as was done for FROYO? Original reason for rooting was to remove the bloatware apps, but not having custom roms would be ok at this point if that is this is the only option. I know there is the revolution method to root, however will that work on the leaked 2.3.4 RUU?
2. root the tb with my current 2.3.4 RUU and install the BAMF 2.3.4/sense 3.0 GB build, or some other custom 2.3.4 rom?
A tutorial or walk through would be great! I know there are some out there, however I am looking for one specifically for those that have the leaked 2.3.4 RUU on the thunderbolt.
Also, can someone explain the difference in features of the GB builds that have been out for some time(customs) vs the RUU by verizon? I'm not talking about the physical aspects or the apps that come with, but more in terms of installing/switching between them. I know I need to root in order to install the custom roms, but assuming i can root the 2.3.4 RUU, will I be able to install any other 2.3.4 rom such as BAMF or cyanogen without problems? I have heard that you just arent allowed to go backwards, ie back to Froyo one you update to GB, but I should be able to install any 2.3.4 GB ROM once rooted via the bootloader(power+volume down) True?
Any help would be great! Thanks!
Yes you can. Just use revolutionary to root the new GB build. Here is a video tutorial for you.
Well, here comes your first less than pleasant reply...
Pretty much everything you wanted to know is posted in my thread stickied in the Q&A section. That's also where this post is going to end up. Please check my thread on basic noob questions, search before posting, and post in the correct forum.
Ota update after root
I just got this thunderbolt replacement in the mail. I noticed OTA was trying to update so I hurried and pulled the battery to intterupt the update since it was in the version I needed to be to ROOT. Ok I went ahead and ROOTED the phone then updated my RADIO (wich by the way is a big difference without it, it wont stay in 4g) ok so I think im good to go when I see the phone is trying to do a FIRMWARE update again, I dont know if this will ruin my root or phone so Im in airplane mode till I find out what to do. I dont know how to turn off automatic update and I dont want to mess up my root or phone. WHAT DO I DO PLEASE HELP!!!
Jeovanny said:
I just got this thunderbolt replacement in the mail. I noticed OTA was trying to update so I hurried and pulled the battery to intterupt the update since it was in the version I needed to be to ROOT. Ok I went ahead and ROOTED the phone then updated my RADIO (wich by the way is a big difference without it, it wont stay in 4g) ok so I think im good to go when I see the phone is trying to do a FIRMWARE update again, I dont know if this will ruin my root or phone so Im in airplane mode till I find out what to do. I dont know how to turn off automatic update and I dont want to mess up my root or phone. WHAT DO I DO PLEASE HELP!!!
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If you are rooted, just use a program like root explorer to search for a file called otacerts.zip and rename it to otacerts.bak
When you open root explorer, make sure to put it into write mode. look at the top left side of the program and press on the mount r/w option
Cant find rom
I want to flash rom but I cant find it in my sd card through rom manager and also through recovery any suggestions its in the root of the phone highest directory
Jeovanny said:
I want to flash rom but I cant find it in my sd card through rom manager and also through recovery any suggestions its in the root of the phone highest directory
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If you used your phone to download a rom, its in the "download" folder, move it to the root of sd card
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Root Error
I am trying to Root my Thunderbolt but keep getting the following error:
Failed to get Root!
I am using revolutionary.
I have installed, made sure their was a connection, and then removed HTC Sync.
I downloaded and installed Android USB Drivers.
I selected USB Debugging
Thunderbolt Info:
HBOOT 1.04.000
Android 2.3.4
ROM Ver 2.11.605.9
What am I missing and where can I get it? Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks in advance...
I've never rooted but I believe you need to downgrade. Revolutionary does not work with the latest OTA. There are several posts around that explain how to downgrade to the previous OTA (link below). Then you should be able to use the revolutionary method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401959
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Yes you need to downgrade to 2.11.605.5 then use reveloutionary
ok I got a question that needs a straight answer. I have a atrix4G from bell its on stock without root or anything. I have a lapdock coming in the mail!
What i would like to know is can i use the phone with the lapdock after i rooted and de-bloatware it??
even if i dont de-bloatware it can i use the phone rooted with the lapdock or will that be a problem. I just have some apps i want that need root
if i can is there anything that i need to do that is different then the normal root procedure?
thanks in advance and sorry if this sounds like a dumb question.
Root isnt a problem, but some of the moto system apps are needed.
Can I get rid of blur? And still use lapdock?
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yes you can as long as you are running stock rom/kernel underneath
if you managed to delete your webtop you can install Rom Manager, install ClockworkMod Recovery within rom manager, and flash the appropriate version of webtop (find it in the fruitcakes thread in the developer section).
2 weeks ago i bought the Xt910 GSM (Italy), updated to 2.3.6 with OTA and 2 days ago i rooted it with this guide: http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr-root/how-to-root-your-droid-razr-android-2-3-66-12-173/
i come from a ZTE Blade, where I installed clockwork recovery. I'd like to install recovery on the Xt910 as well, do a backup of the system and then start installing custom roms. But I am a total noob to RAZR and I couldn't find any sticky/thread to clear my doubts:
what is the difference between bootmenu, bootstrap and safestrap? what do i want to install to make a backup of the system and then start installing custom ICS/JB roms?
If I want to install Bootmenu, I'd follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955 but it says "You have to be on ICS 4.0.4 to follow this Guide", and I am 2.3.6. how do I update to ICS before installing Bootmenu?
I was thinking to keep the original rom on 1st system and install the custom rom on 2nd system (if i correctly understood). thanks ahead for the answers
edit: damn posted in the wrong section -_- sorry I had so many opened tabs and didn't check..
If you want to flash the KeXec JB Roms, you have to use Safestrap XT910.
If you want to flash regular ICS Custom Roms you should use BootMenu.
Unfortunately on Safestrap XT910 I can only boot KeXec Roms. Regular Roms won't boot for me.
You find an How to for both Recovery's in Dev Section. BM is sticked and for Safestrap you have to look a bit.
BTW: KeXec is an Bootloader-Bypass to run Custom Kernels on our locked RazR.
You can easy switch between these 2 Recovery's. Just uninstall the one you don't need and install the other.
Safestrap: Open App in Non Safe Side and hit the uninstall Button.
BM: Is shown in the Safestrap How to
Sent from my KeXec XT910
thanks for the clear answer. I think this is the Safestrap's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30569963
I think I will go for BM, but as you said I can change my mind quite easily I have one question remaining:
I'd like to: make a backup of my system -> install OTA ICS -> make another backup -> install custom ROMs.
But how do i make the first backup if I am on 2.3.6 (with root) and both BM and SS require ICS?
Flash the EU Fastbootfiles for ICS. You don't need an GB Backup, because you can't restore it anyway after ICS. No way back to GB :thumbdown:
Sent from my KeXec XT910
Thank you again. I succesfully installed ICS first with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747800 (using RSD Lite 5.7), then i updated the ROM with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755764 (I wiped data between ICS and update installation).
Now I will proceed installing BootMenu, making a backup copy and then start installing ustom roms