Hi all
I am a little bit confused?
I got my gf (girlfriend) a motorola atrix from website called PANAMOZ when it arrived I found out it was ME860 (HKTW) not MB860 (ATT 4G)
Some of the stuff was in chinese like keyboard etc etc.
I was going to get her a SGS II same as what I have but she said it was too big for her.
Now the problem I have got is it is running android 2.2.2 and my SGS II is on android 2.3.4
How can I get the motorola atrix ME860 on android 2.3.4?
Do I root it, sbf it via RSD lite, unlock bootloader (if so how),fastboot vol up vol down, etc etc.
I have been reading for 2 days on xda forum and I think I am going to go crazy!
My last moto was the wings! and with my nokia's, HTC, iphones, Blackberry's and Samsung's I have not had any problems updating to latest official or un-official firmware.
So all I would like is some help and support for you guys to get the atrix ME860(HKTW) on gingerbread 2.3.3 or 2.3.4
She is not interested in all types of mods or flashing custom roms every other week!
Just a stable phone that won't let her down and yet be SMART.
Thank you in advance for all your help-advice-tutorials-link
PS
I have been reading about using RSD and putting on 1.2.6 then root but when I try that, RSD lite just says fail. When I try the HKTW sbf (4.0.500) it does work but it gives me android 2.2.2 froyo on chinese firmware.
I live in UK and don't mind installing US, UK, EU firmware/sbf as long as my gf can use it and not have chinese rubbish on it.
Its knowing how to do this and in what order I need to do this. I have managed to root it using gingerbreak 1.20apk
Thanks for your help guys n gals
wrong section little n00bie
Go to Q&A
arwany said:
wrong section little n00bie
go to q&a
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thanks for your input
i put on on q&a section b4 dev,
the more help ppl can give one another the better, don't you think...
jtheproducer said:
thanks for your input
i put on on q&a section b4 dev,
the more help ppl can give one another the better, don't you think...
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No because this is the dev forum. It is not for questions. Please read the rules before you post. Dev forum is for devs and people who help test out their devs.
kshiuan said:
No because this is the dev forum. It is not for questions. Please read the rules before you post. Dev forum is for devs and people who help test out their devs.
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K thanks for that m8.
for a guy with 6 posts and a thanks meter on zero after being a member since 2009, you should probably not show attitude to more accustomed members who know what they are talking about. this is clearly the wrong section, regardless of the reasoning for why you'd like it here.
I would go to settings menu>about>systemupdates and see if it will update first. Trying to get into rooting and unlocking right now would take longer..... meaning longer more complicated process.
An infraction was given to the OP to remind them to not create question threads in the developer forums. Hopefully this will prevent them and others from doing so in the future.
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Hi there,
I'm rather new (so sorry if these are dumb questions) to all this flashing / rooting / de branding and had a few questions about it..
Well i bought the x10 on mobile network 3 (three uk) and tbh they are ****. First phone i had i debranded using the SEUS copy file method over, but since then i have had them replace the phone. i tried the same method but as SE have updated SEUS i can't get it to work... :|
So looking around i started reading up on rooting.
Firstly if i follow this guide forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907 will that debrand the phone to the generic firmware?
If that is the case will i then be able to get future updates through SEUS or not?
If i rooted the phone, would there be anyway to go back to the so called unrooted version?
And lastly, what are the other pro's and con's of rooting?
Thanks, and sorry if these are silly questions!
Spud
Hi.
They aren't silly if you don't know the answer, but considering a search of the forum and browse of the guide (which you could have posted this question on) would have given you the answers it's an annoying post.
Read the rules and browse THIS section.
i had been researching the topic for 2 days before i posted here, i understand the majority of it just not the questions posted above.
i followed the link you posted but it did not answer my main question
will that debrand the phone to the generic firmware?
If that is the case will i then be able to get future updates through SEUS or not?
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maybe im mis understanding what they say but it would be very helpful if some could tell me if it allows me to get future updates through seus
spudy12 said:
maybe im mis understanding what they say but it would be very helpful if some could tell me if it allows me to get future updates through seus
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After searching google with can I run seus after rooting, I found this thread - [Q] Questions about rooting my X10i
Total time, 30 seconds.
thankyou
sorry, just seen so many posts about it didn't know what to properly search for
pardon my ignorance
No worries, but it is frustrating to see new threads asking questions that have been answered a million times already. In future just post on an existing thread instead of starting new ones.
To answer one of your other questions - What is rooting and why should I do it?
yes i can understand that entirely being a member of other forums myself.
In future Existing Posts it is!
Thanks for that link as well, definatly explains things in more detail!
Spud
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
whitetiger2429 said:
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
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This thread belongs in Q&A. The Development forum is for development of new roms, kernels and radios, and the discussion of these developments.
Also, the answer to your question is in this sticky at the top of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
How to restore to stock.
Look at the stickies of this section. If it was a snake it would have bit you.
People are gonna be mean to you : /
I just wasnt sure if that would work so i ask and i know ppl will be mean. I always make sure to ask before doing
1. belongs in Q & A
2. you do not need to unroot and re-root to flash new radios or roms or RUU's. If you are rooted...you can do whatever you want
3. Stickied in this forum just above your post are guides to both rooting and returning to stock.
Tons of ppl have already asked just take the time to read. Reading Sucks donkey balls but if you aren't willing to read then you aren't gonna be allowed to play this game.
YEA!!! and if you ask a question in the wrong section again, mean people will track you down and beat you! cause its easier to do that than just answer a question!
Not to be rude but don't you think if it didn't work it wouldn't be stickied?
I get to leave work in 20 minutes. Yay.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
No ... Really
whitetiger2429 said:
Can someone please help me i have a rooted thunderbolt. I rooted it with the first method that came out. I havent messed with it much but im unable to flash any kind of roms or udate the radio so i thought unrooting it then rerooting it would allow me to flash roms, new radio i have the old software build radio etc. can some help me please my thunderbolt sucks ass right now i want the update software etc
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i found the same post in Q& A for the incredible so I was skeptical on the Tutorial linked but it worked ....
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
heyhey24 said:
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
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How did you learn when you had your iPhone? In most cases most people will search and read this forum time after time and then they fig, it out. So my advice is to read and search before you want to start asking questions im sure somewhere on this thread there is the anwser you are looking for. If you cant find what your looking then you need to find someone in the dev. forum and be nice and they might will help you. There is alot of really good devs out there that are willing to help you. I am a noob too that came from iphone
heyhey24 said:
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
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Yup, read a lot, search a lot, and you will have to try a lot. If you follow instructions, most of the time everything will go fine, but if it doesn't, you also need to look for the answers you will need to get back on track. You will get frustrated a lot, but the best way to learn anything is to try things yourself, and learn by your mistakes.
There are plenty of resources outside of XDA to learn about Android. There are some very good guides in the Atrix forums here also which will help you. Don't expect the devs to teach you programming. You will have to learn that yourself, but the devs will help you when you get stuck...........if, as was said, you treat them nicely!
Remember to post in the correct forums also. You will bring down the fires of hell on you if you post questions in the dev forum, themes in the general forum, etc.
lol thank you both, if its not too much can i run a scenario by you?
you may well know that gingerbread is comming to atrix [:{D>]
and i saw on the forum a build for 2.3.4 through hwk
Sooo many questions popped up in my head
1.what is hwk?
2.how would i return to 1.8.3 stock
3. what is flashing?
4.what is sbf?
and etc
do you know any threads or people who could help me?
also do you have any hacks on your atrix?
heyhey24 said:
lol thank you both, if its not too much can i run a scenario by you?
you may well know that gingerbread is comming to atrix [:{D>]
and i saw on the forum a build for 2.3.4 through hwk
Sooo many questions popped up in my head
1.what is hwk?
2.how would i return to 1.8.3 stock
3. what is flashing?
4.what is sbf?
and etc
do you know any threads or people who could help me?
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1) HKTW is a Chinese version of ginergbread more or less (i.e. Hong Kong Tai Wan), that happens to be usable on a U.S. AT&T Atrix w/ a unlocked boot loader. It's pretty buggy, since it wasn't specially designed for our device or carrier.
2, 3 & 4) To return to stock, which you will have to do if you flash any ROM before being able to OTA (Over The Air) update, you have to flash (a nice word for install) a fresh sbf. A sbf file is a original source file from Motorola that upon installing (i.e. flashing) will return your device back to stock, more or less. For instance, if you were to flash the 1.26 sbf onto your phone, it would exactly like the way you got it from the store; everything back to "normal" and stock. So before you do this you make a backup of your stuff, preferably on a external sd card. That way if you have to flash a sbf file and return to stock for what ever reason, you can re-install your stuff with minimal effort. Here is a good guide for flashing a sbf, explaining what you need and what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
and here is another for all the sbf files currently:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
I'm sure you have more questions, so ask always, and I'll try to help when & where I can.
Ok, so I'm assuming you are running a U.S. AT&T Atrix??
So the first thing you are probably going to want to do is get Root access (like getting a jail break on iphone, more or less):
- If your on 4.1.83 firmware (the most current). You can check by going to setting -> About Phone -> System Version. You will need to use Gingerbreak to Root your phone. This will most likely wipe your phone, so save what you can on your pc, ext. sd card, etc.
Instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
And Crap, my wife called and whats to grab a bite to eat... start there, and I'll edit and add to the post later.
Swiftks said:
Ok, so I'm assuming you are running a U.S. AT&T Atrix??
So the first thing you are probably going to want to do is get Root access (like getting a jail break on iphone, more or less):
- If your on 4.1.83 firmware (the most current). You can check by going to setting -> About Phone -> System Version. You will need to use Gingerbreak to Root your phone. This will most likely wipe your phone, so save what you can on your pc, ext. sd card, etc.
Instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
And Crap, my wife called and whats to grab a bite to eat... start there, and I'll edit and add to the post later.
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WOW lol thank you brb 4th of july dinner
SwiftKS,
Just wanted to say thanks. While your post doesn't help me directly, it is great to see people helping others out and not just flaming newbies. You are a credit to the community!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Sorry I haven't updated.. been working on a N00B guide that I can post and then add to, and not have to type this over & over.
Posting in the General Section.
Swiftks said:
Sorry I haven't updated.. been working on a N00B guide that I can post and then add to, and not have to type this over & over.
Posting in the General Section.
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The N00B Guide
Well i think you guys would be happy to know im now on the dark side i rooted at about 10:00 pm est yesterday
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EDIT 7-9-11
Bricked my phone edditing system folder permissions...
REGREATED ROOTING EVER SINCE
Any way to fix it its simply the phone keeps rebooting with a red light blinking and the M sign dual core stuck
Ive tried methods but they didnt work!! :'(
Check out noob guide referred to a couple posts back
heyhey24 said:
Well i think you guys would be happy to know im now on the dark side i rooted at about 10:00 pm est yesterday
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EDIT 7-9-11
Bricked my phone edditing system folder permissions...
REGREATED ROOTING EVER SINCE
Any way to fix it its simply the phone keeps rebooting with a red light blinking and the M sign dual core stuck
Ive tried methods but they didnt work!! :'(
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Pay someone bud. You arent suited for this stuff.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Fixed it on the same day lol
just didnt see that rsd noticed my phone
#teamblind ^__^
I bought my S2 with official ICS 4.0.4 in it and I wanted to try Jelly bean so I flashed XXLSJ with odin, i replaced the PDA, PHONE and CSC..
I don't like it and I want to go back to official... Can somebody give me the latest official ICS? I have been searching for hours here, found one that has only the PDA file... phone won't boot with it...
Have you tried the FIRST post of Original Android developemnet section? either way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose the one you had before and it should work out.
Regards.
Just give me the link to the latest one that can be updated with Kies.
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Just give me the link to the latest one that can be updated with Kies.
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Firstly, ever thought about saying "please" instead of just demanding? This isnt your personal tech support site, its a community of smartphone/tablet enthusiasts and developers.
Second, How do you expect anybody to be able to link you when you dont even give such basic info like what model your actual S2 device is?
Third, Rule #1 of xda rules says you should use search before creating topics as its extremely likely you topic has already been created so no need to be re-created and that is the case here. If you had searched you would find the topics that have the stock carrier roms or people linking to http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3.
In future please respect XDA and use search and have courtesy when asking for help instead of demanding it.
TheATHEiST said:
Firstly, ever thought about saying "please" instead of just demanding? This isnt your personal tech support site, its a community of smartphone/tablet enthusiasts and developers.
Second, How do you expect anybody to be able to link you when you dont even give such basic info like what model your actual S2 device is?
Third, Rule #1 of xda rules says you should use search before creating topics as its extremely likely you topic has already been created so no need to be re-created and that is the case here. If you had searched you would find the topics that have the stock carrier roms or people linking to http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3.
In future please respect XDA and use search and have courtesy when asking for help instead of demanding it.
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Thank you very much!
Hi everyone,
I'm a complete noob when it comes to this stuff. Recently, my phone has been running really slow, and I remembered people saying that rooting and flashing custom roms will help increase the efficiency of the phone. I've been looking through tons of threads and countless google searches trying to find a tested and working method for BL unlock and root for a stock MB860 on Android 2.3.6 -- 4.5.145. Yet I haven't found anything. Can I get some suggestions/help? Thanks.
PS - I plan on getting the SGS4, but till I see some actual benchmarks/comparisons between the two chipsets that they phone is shipping with, I'll have to rely on my Atrix 4G. And right now, as I said earlier in the post, it's acting extremely sluggish in every sense of the word.
-Pat
check this out yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
robyn402 said:
check this out yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
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Wow thanks. Everyone posting on there says it's real easy to use. Unfortunately no one has system version 4.5.145 like I do. I'm not sure how important that actually is but I have read that version does matter. But it is nice to see people have used it successfully used it with 2.3.6. I posted on that thread and am waiting for a response. Thanks again.