Okay so here it is. I deleted the stock apps from my atrix on 2.2.2 with bell and tried to upgrade to gingerbread. I think this is why it has been failing each time I try. I have downloaded the 2.2.2 gobstopper as well as RSD lite and Ihop. I am reasonably confident that I can navigate through all of these in order to get back to 2.2.2 and then OTA to 2.3. What I am unsure of though is where or not I actually need to unlock my bootloader and what will happen after I do so. I have heard rumours of a few bricked phones and that's scaring the **** out of me. If someone could just give me an assist here it would be much appreciated.
Just realized I don't know how to flash the Gobstopper in the first place :S
Can't u just use RSDlite to flash a stock froyo .sbf and then OTA up to gingerbread?
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Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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toddran1 said:
Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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It's ironic because the official motorola OTA is the one that is giving everyone trouble. That is this one.
If you want to get gingerbread safely you will first need to install 2.3.4 with an unlocked bootloader, follow these directions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142674
You can now flash roms if you performed that successfully, I would recommend this one since it is safe and great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385
Cheers, pm me if you need help
The stock ota is safe if your not unlocked or anything.
But the stock ota motor has put something to prevent your from going to older sbf. The version kenneth has made is perfect. And still gives u stock rom with extras
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O ok thanks so sounds like kens version is the best way to go
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I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
toddran1 said:
Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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You can brick your device if you are not on 1.83 before you flash gingerbread on your atrix....at least that is what I understand from it. You can't go from 1.26 to gingerbread, you have to go from 1.83 right to gingerbread. And you have to unlock your bootloader otherwise you might screw something up.
PS. Please check your grammar man. Unless you're from like France, take the time and type things the right way.
Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
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nope! its out in an SBF file I believe. As of right now, you will have to root your device and install 1.83 before you can flash gingerbread on it...I haven't installed a rom on here in like a months so I've been outta the loop I guess
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You can brick your device if you are not on 1.83 before you flash gingerbread on your atrix....at least that is what I understand from it. You can't go from 1.26 to gingerbread, you have to go from 1.83 right to gingerbread. And you have to unlock your bootloader otherwise you might screw something up.
PS. Please check your grammar man. Unless you're from like France, take the time and type things the right way.
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It wont load at all with 1.2.6 but that's not what is causing bricks going from 2.3.4 to any older sbf with the stock ota is causing the bricks. Kenneth build you can go back,and is safe to use.
Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
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No, its not out yet keep checking you updates wont be too much longer
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Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
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Motorola has given no date for GB release. End of July is only speculation.
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I am currently waiting on the official Gingerbread to be released rather than flashing the custom 2.3.4 build that's floating around XDA. I'm basically wondering if, when the official Gingerbread is released, will the unlocking option be available in the update or will I have to do something else to actually unlock the bootloader? If it isn't an option that Motorola will provide, will it be easy after the update or should I update it now?
Lastly, I am using GingerBlur 4.5, so I'm assuming I will have to flash back to 4.1.8.3 to get the official update? I'm VERY worried about hard bricking my phone so what do I want to avoid (and why do I want to avoid so and so)??
Thanks for the help.
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I am currently waiting on the official Gingerbread to be released rather than flashing the custom 2.3.4 build that's floating around XDA. I'm basically wondering if, when the official Gingerbread is released, will the unlocking option be available in the update or will I have to do something else to actually unlock the bootloader? If it isn't an option that Motorola will provide, will it be easy after the update or should I update it now?
Lastly, I am using GingerBlur 4.5, so I'm assuming I will have to flash back to 4.1.8.3 to get the official update? I'm VERY worried about hard bricking my phone so what do I want to avoid (and why do I want to avoid so and so)??
Thanks for the help.
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First part I'm not sure but you can unlock later. Second yes sbf to stock for updates
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Bootloader for the official ota 4.5.91 update floating around the forums does not allow you to unlock it. At least not officially. You can still use pudding sbf to unlock. Check pudding thread.
Also updating to the official ota update 4.5.91 posted here you cannot SBF back to an old 4.1.26, .57, or .83 SBF or you will hard brick. This means don't flash anything besides the bootloader pudding sbf with RSD lite.
Chances are we already have gingerbread for AT&T Atrix but we will find out soon enough.
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You will probably need to SBF back to 4.1.83 to install the update, but u should be notified about the update when its available, unless you froze updater 2.2.1 with titanium backup.
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This thread might help clarify regarding the locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158428
Unlock it right now with pudding and flash lastest 2.3.4 with CWM. After that you are going to ask yourself: why didn't I do that before?
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Hey guys
Super-n00b question, did my searching, but was not able to find a distinct and crystal clear answer for this which has already caused me one hard brick.
I hardbricked about a week ago going from the OTA gingerbread (installed using update from update.zip with CWM) back to 1.8.3 with RSD Lite.
Got my new ATRIX, and it was on 1.8.3 with locked bootloader, obviously.
I unlocked the BL, and just flashed pudding again to get the update for the ram fix or whatever.
I installed kennethpenn's 4.5.91 gingerbread CWM flushable zip, and have been running that.
I want to go back to stock 1.8.3 so I can start from 100% clean.
GOING FROM kennethpenns 4.5.91 GingerAtrix with unlocked bootlkader, can I use RSD lite and flash stock 1.8.3 back onto my phone with out running the risk of hardbricking?
Responses with direct and distinct answers would be wonderful, as I have not been able to find any by searching the forums.
Thanks in advance
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Yes, you can rsd back to 1.8.3.
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yes, I have done it more then a few times.
ok awesome thank you guys for the quick and reliable responses!
I am getting a new phone and i need to restore my Atrix 4G to stock. I am on Alien Build #4 and i want to be able to restore my phone back to the stock AT&T rom. I am unlocked and have cwm running. Do I have to use fruit cakes or sbf??? And if so, which one?
Fruit Cakes... Not sure which one though... Read on them and see what you need. SBF has a higher chance of bricking your Atrix.
Look on the official Motorola site. There is an official software updater which will return you to stock, even relocking your bootloader (or at least gets rid of the locked words on boot).
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If your on Gingerbread (2.3.4) then you can't SBF down to 2.2.2, you'll get a HARD brick. You must SBF the stock Gingerbread for Atrix. Download this and SBF it to your atrix http://www.filesonic.com/file/15073...signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz. The firmware is locked to At&t so a T-Mobile sim (for example) won't work. Again, once you flash this or any Gingerbread you cannot downgrade to 2.2.2. Don't try. I've tried. I got a new Atrix. Lmao.
The title says the answer, can i? Tutorial? Or a SBF image to flash?
Any way to Brick the cell?
Thanks.
Flash the Froyo SBF and you'll be in the possession of a very expensive brick! At this point, if you really want to put Froyo on your phone, you'll have to find the Froyo fruitcake and flash it via CWM Recovery. This is the only safe way to do it, no ifs, ands, or buts.
Exactly! Do the Fruitcake method, or you could easily brick.
Going backwards is not easy like say Samsung phones, because Motorola was built with basically "1 way firmware". Fine for the average user, but so not "XDA power user friendly"...
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The title says the answer, can i? Tutorial? Or a SBF image to flash?
Any way to Brick the cell?
Thanks.
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Why do you want to downgrade out of curiousity?
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I know bumping an old thread is inappropriate but I'm in the same boat.
After 9 months of use, my atrix turned barely functional and in order to get the warranty fix I deserve I need to get rid of that Unlocked logo.
I heard that if I flash a Froyo SBF on my atrix it wont do any harm (Brick) because my bootloader was unlocked on stock froyo too.
What is your opinion about that, XDA?