[Q] Crazy screen - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need help with my screen.... Wen I touch on the left, the right icons activate, when I touch the right, the ledt icons activate. When I touch haptic home, the haptic back activates and vice-versa....

So we can help you better, what ROM or firmware are you running and are you rooted with an unlocked bootloader?
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Voelker45 said:
So we can help you better, what ROM or firmware are you running and are you rooted with an unlocked bootloader?
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Unlocked bootloader, running gobstopper 2.3.4, att radio, and edgan's oc kernel.
This is my second installation.... It started that when I came from gobstopper 2.2.2 and I flashed CWM.img, then I installed from internal SD gobstopper 2.3.4 again. I wanted to check if the Bell update was available for my phone, and since it wasn't, I flashed back to what I had....

ratatouille said:
Unlocked bootloader, running gobstopper 2.3.4, att radio, and edgan's oc kernel.
This is my second installation.... It started that when I came from gobstopper 2.2.2 and I flashed CWM.img, then I installed from internal SD gobstopper 2.3.4 again. I wanted to check if the Bell update was available for my phone, and since it wasn't, I flashed back to what I had....
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Have you tried a different ROM to make sure it isn't a hardware issue?
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I have the same problem when I restore my stock 2.2 backup.
I read on another topic that it's bc a file didn't get restored correctly and the poster was kind enough to attach the file.
Search for that thread I guess..

Maybe a gingerbread ROM might do the trick. But as of right know, I think its a hardware problem.
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I can confirm that when I had this issue the screen would start working again just fine with a Gingerbread ROM.
I had this issue again the other day and I had no touch response whatsoever in 2.2. Pretty fun bug :S

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[Q] Away for a long time; which ROM?

I've been away on holiday for a short time and boy....development has sure moved fast
quick few questions:
1. I'm on gingerblur, do I need to SBF back to stock to flash new custom ROMs?
2. Regarding above question....I need to unlock the bootloader first using the unlocking package on briefmobile or the pudding thread if I can find it right?
3. Which Gingerbread based ROM seems to run the most bug free/useable as a daily driver right now?
thanks!
I like KennethPenn's ROM. Running smoothly, so far. I haven't had it on long enough to make a definitive comment, but it is stable and fast.
carlharsch said:
I like KennethPenn's ROM. Running smoothly, so far. I haven't had it on long enough to make a definitive comment, but it is stable and fast.
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I have had it since he released and I think its a great build quick and seems like moto has fixed some things that needed to be fixed.I like the gui.
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Xenocyde said:
I have had it since he released and I think its a great build quick and seems like moto has fixed some things that needed to be fixed.I like the gui.
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Is it already rooted if I may ask?
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droid_does said:
Is it already rooted if I may ask?
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its not rooted, you are going to have to flash back to 1.8.3, make sure you use the full build and not just the OTA update, unlock the bootloader, flash 2.3.4 then root. make sure you flash this build from ken theres reports of hard bricking if you use other sources.
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its not rooted, you are going to have to flash back to 1.8.3, make sure you use the full build and not just the OTA update, unlock the bootloader, flash 2.3.4 then root. make sure you flash this build from ken theres reports of hard bricking if you use other sources.
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so first I SBF back to 1.8.3
root
unlock BL
flash 2.3.4 (which one? HKTW? or the one linked above?)
The new build is fully rooted thanks to kenneth. Everything seems to work.
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droid_does said:
so first I SBF back to 1.8.3
root
unlock BL
flash 2.3.4 (which one? HKTW? or the one linked above?)
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Flash the one in the link above by Kennethpenn. The HKTW one will give you battery life issues and a non-working fingerprint scanner, while other sources could result in a hard brick if you ever want to downgrade. You'll need the unlocked bootloader version of CWM to flash it, not the existing charge mode one. You dont need root to install it, and I believe that particular version of 2.3.4 is already rooted. So,
unlock BL
flash cwm
flash Kennethpenn's 2.3.4.

[Q] Random Rebooting After Rooting

After rooting my Thunderbolt I'm having the random reboot issue. I've read several threads using google, but none really specify a fix. I haven't done anything to the phone since rooting it, so my radio/rom are still the same. Phone rebooted three times yesterday during casual usage.
Any ideas?
Menu, setting, about phone, baseband version. What's it say on there under baseband version?
Do you know how to use ADB?
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1.16.00.0402w_1
Yes. Well, however much one gets familiarized by rooting.
Seems like we found the problem to your reboots. Flash the newest radio.
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?1240-RADIO-LEAK-New-MR2-Release-Radio-1.39.00.0627r
Be sure your rom supports the radio most new gb bamf and CM7 mr2 version support the radio. Flash rom in recovery then radio. The radio can not be flashed in recovery. Using adb type in adb reboot bootloader and go into fastboot and install it.
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Seems like we found the problem to your reboots. Flash the newest radio.
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?1240-RADIO-LEAK-New-MR2-Release-Radio-1.39.00.0627r
Be sure your rom supports the radio most new gb bamf and CM7 mr2 version support the radio. Flash rom in recovery then radio. The radio can not be flashed in recovery. Using adb type in adb reboot bootloader and go into fastboot and install it.
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Ah, I see. Is this the "MR2" radio? And, is it only the new OTA update that will brick your phone if you flash it over a rooted phone?
I've been looking through roms trying to find the closest thing to what I have now. When I make up my mind I'll flash a new rom and then upgrade the radio.
I'll post my results.
Thank you for your help.
Do you want to froyo (android 2.2) or gingerbread (2.3)? The new radio i linked doesn't brick phones. Its an official radio not a leaked radio which caused the bricks a while back.
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I've had trouble deciding. Part of me wants to stick to Froyo because I'm not sure what Gingerbread really does. Are there any glaring differences that make it worth upgrading to GB?
GB offers more eye candy and bragging rights to say you're rocking the latest android OS. Otherwise, no real benefits over froyo. Some ppl say froyo roms have slightly better battery life, but that is debatable.
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Bricks are result of user error or hardware. Period. You will not brick from flashing a radio unless you screw it up.
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ILMF said:
Bricks are result of user error or hardware. Period. You will not brick from flashing a radio unless you screw it up.
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I read somewhere that if you flash the leaked OTA update over a rooted TB it would brick it. Not sure if the page was reliable or if things have changed since then.
Dont flash the whole ota update. Most developers will include the update into there custom rom minus the radio. The latest ota mainly addressed the reboot issue and horrible battery life.
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Dont flash the whole ota update. Most developers will include the update into there custom rom minus the radio. The latest ota mainly addressed the reboot issue and horrible battery life.
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Will do.
I appreciate everyone's input. I will probably flash in the next day or so.
I'll follow up with how things turn out.
Flashed the new BAMF Sense 3.0 RC4.9 last night along with the new radio that was recommended. So far so good. No random reboots although I haven't been in a spot in town where the radio alternates between 3G/4G yet like before. I'll be able to fully test at that point.
Sweet ROM so far!
Thanks to all for the valuable info.

[Q] How can I update to 2.3.4 gingerbread??

Hey, so i just traded my xperia play for an Atrix and have been reading all the guides ever since.
I am also wondering how can i check if the device has an unlocked bootloader.
It is rooted if that helps.
Model #: MB860 , Baseband Version: N_01.92.00R ,
Motorola Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.54.0 , Build #: OLYEM_U4_2.1.1
Alright, so my main questions are: How can i get android 2.3.4 on my device?
Can i flash the AT&T sbf even if my phone is not from at&t?
I can answer one question for ya.
If your bootloader is unlocked it will say unlocked in the top left corner on the motorola dual core boot screen.
Other than that Im not to sure on how to go about getting GB on there.
Edit: Brainfart moment, Once you unlock your bootloader you can flash a custom rom and flash Faux123's unified kernal for all carriers. You will have to set your apns up manually but thats not hard.
Go the the pudding sticky in the dev forum to get your bootloader unlocked.
If your still unsure after that, come back here and Post your questions.
if bootloader is unlocked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261 read that install rsd lite the x64 drivers and the sbf flasher heres the unlocker for bell http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
wait so i cant just flash the AT&T sbf file?
and my phone is not from bell, i actually dont know what country its from...
sharms115 said:
wait so i cant just flash the AT&T sbf file?
and my phone is not from bell, i actually dont know what country its from...
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for rogers im not sure which
Dirtburgler said:
I can answer one question for ya.
If your bootloader is unlocked it will say unlocked in the top left corner on the motorola dual core boot screen.
Other than that Im not to sure on how to go about getting GB on there.
Edit: Brainfart moment, Once you unlock your bootloader you can flash a custom rom and flash Faux123's unified kernal for all carriers. You will have to set your apns up manually but thats not hard.
Go the the pudding sticky in the dev forum to get your bootloader unlocked.
If your still unsure after that, come back here and Post your questions.
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alright so i think my atrix is a retail france version (System version is: Version.4.2.11.MB860.Retail.en.FR)?
so after unlocking the bootloader what should i do to get a simple stock-like gingerbread rom?
After that you have to get romracers cwm installed to install roms and kernels. You can install any rom of your choice, you just have to flash the unified kernel by faux123 each time you change roms.
Sorry id give you links but im using my phone, both links are in the dev forum.
Your radio will stay the same
Just read everything twice and its a piece of cake. Theoretically of course
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Dirtburgler said:
After that you have to get romracers cwm installed to install roms and kernels. You can install any rom of your choice, you just have to flash the unified kernel by faux123 each time you change roms.
Sorry id give you links but im using my phone, both links are in the dev forum.
Your radio will stay the same
Just read everything twice and its a piece of cake. Theoretically of course
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alright awesome, i will try it after my soccer tourney tomorrow morning and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help!
Dirtburgler said:
After that you have to get romracers cwm installed to install roms and kernels. You can install any rom of your choice, you just have to flash the unified kernel by faux123 each time you change roms.
Sorry id give you links but im using my phone, both links are in the dev forum.
Your radio will stay the same
Just read everything twice and its a piece of cake. Theoretically of course
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hey so ive unlocked the bootloader, rooted, installed romracers cwm, and installed the stock-like Homebase rom (v1.4).
After installing homebase my phone started heating up alot and the battery started draining really fast, so...
I just have a few more questions:
How can i check where my atrix is from (is it an At&t one, a bell one or and international one)
Can i installed AT&T roms? (i just have to flash faux's kernel after right?)
is there any other rom that is available that is as stock as possible, a stock rom that i can flash without loosing cwm and root?

[q] just wondering ...

Hey guys, im just wondering, if you flash a rom for the amaze do you have to flash a custom kernel? also is there anyway to install a different keyboard like the ics keyboard from the market on stock o/s? i downloaded it but i cant figure out how to enable it!
also one more thing is it possible to brick this phone? came from the g2x and it was pretty much impossible to brick that phone. The only phone i've ever gotten bricked was the SGS i9000M from bell canada because its SD card died due to flashing roms
Kernel depends on the rom. Some require a custom kernel the must be flashed separate, others will work with the stock kernel. Any phone is brickable, some are more resilient then others, I don't think I've seen anyone claiming to have bricked an amaze yet. As far as the keyboard: menu> settings> language and keyboard> hope this helps..
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squish099 said:
Kernel depends on the rom. Some require a custom kernel the must be flashed separate, others will work with the stock kernel. Any phone is brickable, some are more resilient then others, I don't think I've seen anyone claiming to have bricked an amaze yet. As far as the keyboard: menu> settings> language and keyboard> hope this helps..
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I believe its the other way around. The rom depends on the kernel.
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ed116 said:
Hey guys, im just wondering, if you flash a rom for the amaze do you have to flash a custom kernel? also is there anyway to install a different keyboard like the ics keyboard from the market on stock o/s? i downloaded it but i cant figure out how to enable it!
also one more thing is it possible to brick this phone? came from the g2x and it was pretty much impossible to brick that phone. The only phone i've ever gotten bricked was the SGS i9000M from bell canada because its SD card died due to flashing roms
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You don't have to flash the custom kernel but it depends on the kernel itself.
If you flash a stock rom then no. But you'll be stuck with a secured kernel.
If you want ICS or Sense 3.5 then you'll need the kernel.
Yes. Settings > Language and keyboard and check away.
Not yet. We don't have s-off so we can't flash hboots or radios. That's the number #1 cause of bricks.
Binary100100 said:
You don't have to flash the custom kernel but it depends on the kernel itself.
If you flash a stock rom then no. But you'll be stuck with a secured kernel.
If you want ICS or Sense 3.5 then you'll need the kernel.
Yes. Settings > Language and keyboard and check away.
Not yet. We don't have s-off so we can't flash hboots or radios. That's the number #1 cause of bricks.
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i checked the ICS keyboard, but its only showing me the HTC keyboard :/ very weird. I am on stock Telus ROM, also when iwent to the bootloader unlock or w.e on HTCDev, and it doesnt show, the phone is unlocked on WIND HOme but i dont know .. anyways thanks for the quick prompt responses guys
ed116 said:
i checked the ICS keyboard, but its only showing me the HTC keyboard :/ very weird. I am on stock Telus ROM, also when iwent to the bootloader unlock or w.e on HTCDev, and it doesnt show, the phone is unlocked on WIND HOme but i dont know .. anyways thanks for the quick prompt responses guys
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when checking the ics keyboard you have to go anywhere where you're able to type, long press on the screen and tap input method then choose the keyboard.
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tried that didnt work! what i had to do was install go keyboard and click the switch to go keyboard but i chose ICS Keyboard, wow, its so smooth on this phone! on my g2x, it didnt work correctly the multitouch, also it was quite laggy, on the amaze though its soooo nice :3

{locked} Stock Roms Bootstrap Flashable

I will try to compile bootstrap flashable stock roms for all builds here. Should be used for returning to stock after flashing any other locked rom or if you made system changes with the rom tool box or any other similar app and are not sure how to return.
Standard If You Brick Your Phone I Am Not Responsible.
Instructions
- BACK UP YOUR DATA. THIS WILL WIPE THE DATA PARTITION!!!!!!!
- Place zip in internal storage
- Flash via Bootstrap
This does not contain any bootloaders, kernels or cdrom images just the system partition.
After Flashing if you want to remove root use the Photon-Torpedo Direct Method's root cleaner function.
Photon
2.3.5. Photon 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
Electrify
2.3.5. Electrify 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0
Thanks. It works nicely.
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works
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.
What if I flash over 198_7?
I prefer only stock?
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If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
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diomsidney said:
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.
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Glad it helped.
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mof9336 said:
If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
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Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
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Thanks for this! I know my girl will very much appreciate it lol.
Before I had really got into flashing ROMs, I had her device and updated it to the first Moto Soak test. I had also made some minor tweaks/customizations that I wasn't able to reverse either lol. Now that this is available, I can FINALLY bring her completely back to stock 2.3.5!
When I get around to it, I'll let ya'll know how it turns out
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matriX1218 said:
Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
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I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.
mof9336 said:
I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.
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Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
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matriX1218 said:
Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
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If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.
mof9336 said:
If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.
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It was so simple answer... thanks. Now I understand...
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So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?
Airwolf79 said:
So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?
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If your running 2.3.4. 198_7 or lower and flash this you may have connection problems.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.
Airwolf79 said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.
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MOF 2.3.5.ish is based on 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12 but the modules have been replaced to work with a 2.3.4. kernel. So if you have a 2.3.4. kernel and flash this you will have connesction issues. I will be posting a stock 198_7 or 198_6 stock rom soon.
Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.
Airwolf79 said:
Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.
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Correct. Are you able to Unlock?
I want to unlock, but I'm still trying to learn how to do it on a Mac. There's not a lot of info out there, and I can't brick this phone cuz I need it for work, so I just wanna make sure I know enough before I tackle it.
I am on locked 254_13 with 2.3.5. I just want to know can i install custom rom after installing this one or any other way to get unlocked ...
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