Just moved from the xperia x1 scene where I felt like a pro with windows mobile, to the atrix/adroid deleopment scene and don't know anything anymore....
After some research I came up with these threads, but do not know which order I should read/follow. I will try to order them myself as best as possible. If I mess up, please fix me. Thanks.
My phones info (just bought it an hour ago from AT&T (America))
Model: MB860
Android 2.2.2
Baseband: N_01.77.15P
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-00007-g527fe10
"a bunch of random letters/numbers"
SMP PREEMPT Mon 4 14:54:15 PDT 2011
Build: OLYFR_U4_1.8.3
Order of threads from top to bottom
Noob tutorial to base all threads from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
First I need to unlock the bootloader to install unlocked SBF files
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
However, I don't have gingerbread (2.3) so I guess I will follow all the steps...
The noob guide then guides me to CWM stuff.
After the bootloader is unlocked, I need to install a CWM for recovery and Custom ROM installs. The NOOB guide recommends:
ROMRacer's CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
OR
Tenfar's Updated Bootstrap CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138541
However: THIS IS THE CONFUSING PART. The noob guide says I need---
"unlocked bootloader, be rooted and be on Android 2.3.4 (firmware version 4.5.91), before attempting to flash any CWM."
I think that the unlock guide just unlocks the bootloader...but that's it. I don't think it actually roots anything, and does not upgrade android to 2.3.4... All that second guide does was unlock the bootloader.
So now I look at these two threads....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
..and get confused.
I thought that SBF files were only for backup in case of brick....not for rooting
The noob guide also does not explain how to update android to 2.3.4
In total, I am stuck in the middle of the process. I unlocked the bootloader, but do not know how to root the device or update android to 2.3.4. I am so confused about those two threads...
I THINK I should do this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
seeing that the other thread is about firmware.
After I somehow root the device, I think I should then download the first thing from the firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
...which updates android?????
Then to the CWM??????
Then to Kernels/ROMS???
But that SBF thread is complicated on its own.....
Ugh...
So I think it goes:
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Unlock the bootloader
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Do something here...idk...there are many things to download.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Download the first firmeware there to update to android 2.3.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
Then download one of the CWM's and install
then move onto kernals/ROMs
Anyone?????????????
You don't need root to flash a rom. After unlocking, put romracers cwm on. Copy the Rom you want to the SD card, and flash from cwm. You don't even have to boot into the os.
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Yeah, most of the ROMs also include Root for you. So, unlock boot loader, flash ROM Racers CWM Recovery and then flash a ROM. Sorry for any confusion on my part, ill look over my guide later and maybe clarify some parts.
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Thanks swift
I have a problem, however.
I updated OTA to 4.5.91, and then used RSD 5.3.1 to unlock the bootloader using:
ATT ONLY - Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares (Pudding).
I then get this error-
SVF: 105:1:2
Failed to boot 0x1000
No OS detected, going to RSD mode in 5 seconds
"The gives a list of avaiable modes."
Starting Fastboot protocol support
I updated my phone to the official gingerbread update, and installed the Window 7 drivers and latest RSD.
SO I then just continued with the fastbooting cmd's, and unlocked the phone.
When I fastboot rebooted the phone, it was stuck at the dual core screen with the word unlocked on top.
I pulled out the battery, and I dont know how to get into fastboot protocol mode to install a CWM, it only goes to RSD protocol.
What should I do?
I just found out that you hold down power and volume down to get into fastboot, and then volume up to get into protocal.
I will try to instal a CWM to see if it works using fastboot, and then a ROM. It told me that there was no OS before, so that make sense.
I am a little skeptical though because I have not rooted or updated to 2.3.4, liek your guide says, but I see no other way....
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Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
I got root using the /preinstall method with those 2 .bat files posted yesterday.
From page 30-35 is the guidance I followed from mramirezusa.
Other than that we are in the same boat.. I read puddings will flash relatively safely.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159950&page=30
cthomas5714 said:
Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
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Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader? yes use pudding
cthomas5714 said:
Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
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hey man first things first. dont panic, you are not stuck. this is temporary at best, in the mean while theres plenty of stuff you can do, sbf is not safe to begin with. so actually be gladd you only got to use RSD one time
first things first, get yourselfed unlocked, pudding will do the trick. once after pudding, you never have to touch RSD
Once you are done with pudding go ahead and get tenfars unlocked cwm
once you are done with that you are free to flash pretty much all the roms, as usually custom roms, or fruit cakes dont have bl, only the rest
enjoy
Okay guys, thanks for your help. but let me get this clear, i do not have a unlocked bootloader, im a pudding virgin. I can simply rsd the 1.83 with pudding and thats it? No worries no nothing?
cthomas5714 said:
Okay guys, thanks for your help. but let me get this clear, i do not have a unlocked bootloader, im a pudding virgin. I can simply rsd the 1.83 with pudding and thats it? No worries no nothing?
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Yes but you still can't use any other sbf. I'd use the raw pudding sbf, unlock, then use CWM from here on out. No more rsd
Sorry about that. There is just the unlock and then the unlock packaged with 1.8.3. The one that has has been causing bricks from my understanding is the packaged one. Be sure you flash just the unlock.
Anyone know what exactly will be erased from /data after flashing the unlock? Also I don't want to restore backed up files that will conflict with new ones. Any guidance on this is appreciated.
snudmusk said:
Sorry about that. There is just the unlock and then the unlock packaged with 1.8.3. The one that has has been causing bricks from my understanding is the packaged one. Be sure you flash just the unlock.
Anyone know what exactly will be erased from /data after flashing the unlock? Also I don't want to restore backed up files that will conflict with new ones. Any guidance on this is appreciated.
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All user data is wiped when unlocking. The 1.8.3 sbf with pudding is safe to flash but i recommend just using pudding and then CWM and ditch rsd.
jruweaver said:
All user data is wiped when unlocking. The 1.8.3 sbf with pudding is safe to flash but i recommend just using pudding and then CWM and ditch rsd.
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Agree, just use the pudding only sbf. to unlock , then preinstall to get root.
Make sure to have 50 or so battery so you don't run into the trouble I had with battery being to low to fastboot. Also once you flash pudding you wont be able to boot the phone, don't panic just follow steps to fastboot oem unlock and phone will boot fine afterwards.
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woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
cthomas5714 said:
woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
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Which did you flash? Pudding or 1.8.3 with pudding?
Try connecting your phone to pc select fastboot and finish the pudding instructions (fastboot oem unlock)
It might boot then.
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Here is what I did.
1. If you were to update to the OTA 4.5.91. Or already on the OTA 4.5.91 you can still unlock your bootloader.
2. Flash pudding only SBF so you can unlock the bootloader. http://diamantephoto.com/fastboot.rar direct link. Flash this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1136261 Original Post about pudding.
It will go to a text only 14 option screen and say something like boot failed 0x1000. Don't freak out and tell me you bricked you phone blah blah blah. You still have to unlock the bootloader by choosing fastboot from your phone and connecting it to the computer via usb. Make sure you have ADB with fastboot tools installed on you computer.
Open command prompt from you computer and type fastboot oem unlock. It'll display warning about voiding warranty and a unique device id. Type again fastboot oem unlock ############. The # are the unique device numbers. Don't type # it wont work. The instructions are posted on the pudding thread if you would like to read more about it.
Then type fastboot reboot to reboot. Unlock should be displayed on top left of screen and it'll take 5 long mins to boot up.
3.Then you need to install CWM and root.
You'll find instructions in the developers form. But if your lazy here is the CWM link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138541 follow the instructions or every time you reboot you will loose CWM. For root there are two available for gingerbread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1140110 I used this one and got root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138204 I hear this works too.. Haven't tested read the post if you want to use this method.
As always don't blame me for bricking if you happen to do so. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. these are the steps I took to unlock and everything works great. Absolutely no problems with my phone after wards.
One thing unlocking your bootloader will format/erase data. Basically a factory data reset so make sure you backup everything with titanium or you favorite app. I would not restore system apps as i've had a few problems with email and motoblur force closes.
Is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
five3zero said:
Is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes.
Follow the instructions listed on here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15023030
The 3rd post has the instructions I followed.
If you have problems be sure to read through the thread as someone else has most likely already had the same issue.
This worked for me.
cthomas5714 said:
woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
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Just do: fastboot oem unlock (or whatever tthe code is)
Them: fastboot reboot
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Hello everyone. I am new to the world of android, but I'm a quick enough learner. Here is my specific problem:
I have an AT&T Atrix 4g. It is currently superuser rooted. It is currently running Android ROM 2.3.4.
Shortly after rooting the device, I downloaded ROM Manager and successfully installed through the application Clockwork Recovery. I tried to select the option to back up the current ROM (the stock android) on my SD card.. however, during the load screen, I got an error message stating
"Failed to boot 2
Starting RSD protocol support"
So doing some research, I came upon the conclusion that the reason I can't backup or really do anything with ROMs is that I needed an unlocked bootloader.
I went to Atrix4ghacks and followed the instructions on how to unlock bootloader and install permanent recovery.
This is the critical part: When I entered into the command prompt "fastboot oem unlock", instead of proceeding normally I got the return message:
"OEM unlock is not implemented"
Again, did a google search and read that Android 2.3.4 on Atrix 4g does NOT allow unlocked bootloaders.
So, the questions that I have that result from this are:
1.) Can someone here confirm that, in fact, I am unable to unlock the bootloader on my phone?
2.) If so, is there a viable workaround that is both reasonably safe and not overly complicated? Please note that I have no backup in case something goes wrong, leading me to
3.) Is there a way to backup my stock 2.3.4 ROM without an unlocked bootloader?
4.) Can I revert safely to an older android version that supports unlocked bootloaders?
5.) Can you actually install new ROMs without an unlocked bootloader?
6.) Am I totally screwed?
HUGE THANKS to anyone who actually bothered reading this, and even more thanks to anyone who can answer/point me in the right direction. Much appreciated!!!
thats becouse u havent flashed yet the bootloader ill give a post related to this and esay way to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and you CANT go back to 2.2 or 2.3 u can hard brick your phone
tufo430 said:
thats becouse u havent flashed yet the bootloader ill give a post related to this and esay way to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and you CANT go back to 2.2 or 2.3 u can hard brick your phone
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Thanks a ton for that link. I'm sorry to ask once again, but I'm very wary of possibly bricking my phone... so I must ask: Is your solution possible with 2.3.4? Or will the phone softbrick?
If you did the Over The Air (OTA) update to 2.3.4 then yes your phone will softbrick after flashing the bootloader. Re-enter fastboot and issue the unlock commands and everything will be fine when you reboot.
Hi Everybody,
I know there's a lot of "failed to boot 2" around, but it seems like most people can still start their phones, but just can't get into cwm. I can't boot at all, always get failed to boot 2, starting rsd.
My phone was 4.1.52.mb860.att.en.us, running 2.2 Froyo, and I'm not sure about its hacking history (bought in HK, pre-rooted). I did successfully use rsd lite to flash a new radio when i first got the phone, but nothing else until today. I tried to install cwm through rom manager, but my phone must be locked, and now I can't boot at all.
I tried flashing the unlocker only pudding (ATT ONLY - Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares). It completed fairly quickly (the guide said it would take a while), and rebooted me right back to "failed to boot 2". I'm worried about flashing a full sbf or doing anything else for fear of hard bricking. Any advice on what to do next? Flash the sbf, try the automated unlocker, etc?
Thanks a ton
Try the moto-Fastboot unlock command then flash an sbf with pudding preinstalled.
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just follow this guide. start from 13 if you've already flashed unlocker.
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
once thats done you can get cwm installed, and back up your phone before installing any custom roms/firmware.
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Alright, I tried again following the briefmobile guide and it's all fixed. I guess I just needed that extra boost of confidence. Thanks again!
Hi my friends, i am o owner of a superb smartphone motorola atrix 4g but i have a problem. I can't unlock bootloader. I try many things and i soft brick few times my phone. I read all the forums and posts but dont working. The phone had system version 45.31.0.mb860.retail.en.fr
android version 2.3.4
kernel version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
build number 4.5.2A-74_ole-31.
I am not a newbie but i dont know what is wrong.
The phone has a stock rom, and i rooted with the pete's root... and working, after that i try to flash cwm recovery with CWM and i broke my android recovery. When i want to enter in recovery say failed to boot 2. After that i install new rom with motorola updater and the phone enter now in stock recovery but it is like i buy from store. But is still rooted. I read on the forum and i realize the bootloader is locked, and after that i try all the metod to unlock bootloader. In fastboot said oem unlock is not implemented and after i read on the forum about pudding i try to flash a file.sbf with rsd lite and the phone said: sec_exception: febe 35 35. I dont understand why. Please help me. My id messenger on yahoo is cgamberea. Thanks in advance!
Hi guys,
Just now got a new Atrix 4G off Amazon. It's an AT&T unlocked one. I am totally confused with all the processes posted here about unlocking the boot loader and stuff. I used to be a Defy user, but rooting and installing ROMs in Defy were a bit simpler than this.
Model - MB860
System - 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android version - 2.3.6
Kernel - 2.6.32.9
I want to flash either MIUI or Cyanogenmod. Should I unlock the bootloader first or root first. Can anybody help me out, pointing the right links? I couldn't find any guide for 2.3.6. and I don't want to brick my device.
Thanks a ton in advance
Wolvish
Whenever getting my Atrix replaced by Best Buy Mobile, I find these steps easier to follow in lesser words:
1. download ROM of choice and place it on the internal memory card
2. use automatic boot loader script
3. flash Romracer's recovery via command prompt
4. flash ROM
5. profit!
It's just easier to do this vs. rooting the phone/stock ROM first, finding that install-recovery.sh crap, and then doing the process to unlock the bootloader/flashing custom ROMs.
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Read the threads you think don't cover 2.3.6. They have recent comments so you should assume people commenting might be on 2.3.6. I was on the same version as you and I'm unlocked and running CM10. The titles of the methods aren't updated but they still work (some of them) for yours. The threads god into amazing detail about how you do it, but make sure you read the comments too because those are more up to date than the original post. And if you say it's unlocked already then why would you unlock it again? If you boot up your phone and it says unlocked in the upper right corner when the motorola symbol is up then you are past the hard part. After that just get a custom recovery (Romracers) and flash your ROM
TotalBS said:
Read the threads you think don't cover 2.3.6. They have recent comments so you should assume people commenting might be on 2.3.6. I was on the same version as you and I'm unlocked and running CM10. The titles of the methods aren't updated but they still work (some of them) for yours. The threads god into amazing detail about how you do it, but make sure you read the comments too because those are more up to date than the original post. And if you say it's unlocked already then why would you unlock it again? If you boot up your phone and it says unlocked in the upper right corner when the motorola symbol is up then you are past the hard part. After that just get a custom recovery (Romracers) and flash your ROM
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It does not show 'unlocked' during boot up. It's unlocked from AT&T (working with my SIM card). Isn't that different from a unlocked bootloader? So I should do that pudding thing next? BTW what is automatic boot loader script?
I read that downgrading from 4.5.141 is causing hardbrick, that's why I'm scared..
Deggy said:
1. download ROM of choice and place it on the internal memory card
2. use automatic boot loader script
3. flash Romracer's recovery via command prompt
4. flash ROM
5. profit!
It's just easier to do this vs. rooting the phone/stock ROM first, finding that install-recovery.sh crap, and then doing the process to unlock the bootloader/flashing custom ROMs.
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Can I do this for any ROM? I'm pretty much satisfied with MIUI, not going to try anything else.
Yes any ROM. Read the sticky in the Atrix general forum. The noob guide one.
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WolVish said:
It does not show 'unlocked' during boot up. It's unlocked from AT&T (working with my SIM card). Isn't that different from a unlocked bootloader?
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Yes, two completely different things.
AT&T has absolutely nothing to do with your bootloader. You need to deal with that yourself. And yes, you need pudding for that.
Can I use this method instead?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
It's the same exact thing.