Ok now I've been asking all over this forum and can't seem to get a straight answer I was intrested. In unlocking my bl but was scared didn't wanna brick my good phone so I used my spare atrix with a slightly cracked screen now im unlocked and running on 4.1.26 the problem im having is not sure how to safley update to gb without losing my unlock Wat im trying to do is flash to alien but not sure if I can on 1.26 im confused really confused please help
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jimmerz0823 said:
Ok now I've been asking all over this forum and can't seem to get a straight answer I was intrested. In unlocking my bl but was scared didn't wanna brick my good phone so I used my spare atrix with a slightly cracked screen now im unlocked and running on 4.1.26 the problem im having is not sure how to safley update to gb without losing my unlock Wat im trying to do is flash to alien but not sure if I can on 1.26 im confused really confused please help
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Basically below are the two threads will help you understand what you need to do.
Basic requirements to load/upgrade your phone to any ROM are Unlocked Bootloader and CMW installed on your phone.
Good Luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
jimmerz0823 said:
Ok now I've been asking all over this forum and can't seem to get a straight answer I was intrested. In unlocking my bl but was scared didn't wanna brick my good phone so I used my spare atrix with a slightly cracked screen now im unlocked and running on 4.1.26 the problem im having is not sure how to safley update to gb without losing my unlock Wat im trying to do is flash to alien but not sure if I can on 1.26 im confused really confused please help
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The main thing to stay away from is the OTA update as this will create the potential for a hard brick. Now since you're unlocked, just load a custom recovery for the dev forum and install a ROM of your choice!
Thanku I wasn't sure if I could use these roms on this 1.26 build so I can go straight to gb from 1.26 ?
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Downgrading is usually the problem. Especially from 4,5.91. You should be good.
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You cannot re lock your boot loader once it has been unlocked.
If I were you, I would just OTA and unlock yer bootloader / root again if needed. Cause in all honesty you won't wanna go back to froyo from gingerbread. And if you want to you can just use a fruitcake. I did the OTA cause I knew I'd love it and there are always alternate ways back, unless you are a flashaholic and can't stand being on more than one ROM for more than 2 days. Then maaaaybe wanna stay away from OTA haha.
I don't think you should go OTA, just flash recovery then install whatever you want. Do everything through recovery / moto-fastboot and there's almost 0 chance of bricking
Remember to update your radio too
I may have to return my ATRIX due to Let'sTalk horrible customer service, but I was wondering if there is anyway to re-lock the Bootloader, or to hide the fact that it says, Unlocked. Thank you in advanced
Also, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section, as this is urgent to me and I have yet to see any otherpost relating this topic.
There is another topic like this.
No you can't re-lock and no you can't "hide" the unlock wording. Sorry.
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Assume you installed 2.3 using CWM, if that is the case, you can flash the stock 1.8.3. Because the bootloader is not compatible with the unlocked phones, it won't show the "unlocked" text when you turn on the phone. I have tried it when I was trying to get rid if the unlocked text.
The down side is, you won't be able to flash custom ROM until you flash a compatible bootloader.
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But downgrading will hard brick the phone.be very very carefully.
Reflash To Stock
Unfortunately, there is no way to relock a bootloader. Hence all of the warnings when you committed
but, if you use 4.5.91 the software at the address below should reinstall the newest stock software...
direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSelect.asp?country=USA&language=ENS
be careful because Im not sure how motorola update will react to an unlocked bootloader. Ask around...do so at your own risk.
If you want to try a harder, albeit, safer method, and you are sure that you do not have a phone running 4.1.5.91, you can restore your phone to a factory SBF with this process:
briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-system-boot-file-sbf-leaked
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY TO RESTORE A 4.5.91 system to stock with RSD LITE.
To go to any of the blue webaddresses above, copy-paste them into your browser. Sorry, but I am not allowed to post links yet.
I wonder why nobody has created a CWM downgrade for US Atrixes. NFHimself made one for Bell or international users to go to 2.2.2 Bell and it works really well. Pretty much every partition is replaced. Great for masking that your boot loader is unlocked. Someone should probably do that for ATT to make downgrading less risky than flashing an sbf again...
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But downgrading will hard brick the phone.be very very carefully.
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The downgrading and hard brick problem stems from using the OTA update, so you won't hard brick if for example you upgraded with KP's 4.5.91.
You also should be able to flash the 4.5.91 SBF. You just can't downgrade. There are other threads about this.
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maledyris said:
I wonder why nobody has created a CWM downgrade for US Atrixes. NFHimself made one for Bell or international users to go to 2.2.2 Bell and it works really well. Pretty much every partition is replaced. Great for masking that your boot loader is unlocked. Someone should probably do that for ATT to make downgrading less risky than flashing an sbf again...
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The reason the fruitcakes were created and deemed safe by the devs were because it didn't touch the BL, which people believe to be the culprit behind the hard bricks. NFhimself was brave enough to testing flashing the BL via cwm in his gobstopper on international phones, but I don't think any other devs are willing to risk hard bricking their phones by testing that theory on US phones.
There also isn't enough "reward" for doing so because if people want to downgrade they can use a fruitcake. The only gain is to get rid of the "unlock" text. But if you were really that concerned about it despite reading all the warnings of this will void you warranty, you shouldn't have unlocked in the first place.
maledyris said:
I wonder why nobody has created a CWM downgrade for US Atrixes. NFHimself made one for Bell or international users to go to 2.2.2 Bell and it works really well. Pretty much every partition is replaced. Great for masking that your boot loader is unlocked. Someone should probably do that for ATT to make downgrading less risky than flashing an sbf again...
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Hi,
One of the reasons I did up a default CWM of 2.2.2 is to have a means of doing a reset after trying all ATT/ORANGE/TELSTRA/MOVIESTAR/etc firmwares out there which may have side effects or accumulated side effects. Hence the inclusion of the stock bootloader and radio and a write of the extra partitions to clean up whatever mix and match leftovers are in there from the various carriers. The other big one is just to be able to get a Bell OTA applied when it comes out, it will probably be similar to the leak, but best to be safe.
This is more of a Bell/Intl issue as ATT folks tend to run just ATT firmware or flash just boot and system via CWM/fastboot and don't have the same issues as flashing a sbf file.
Both the stock 2.2.2 and leaked ap20 OTA bootloaders from Bell are safe to flash after IHOP, this is not the case with ATT bootloaders and may be the case for any included in a sbf file. Finding out the hard way is not an option.
Cheers!
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Assume you installed 2.3 using CWM, if that is the case, you can flash the stock 1.8.3. Because the bootloader is not compatible with the unlocked phones, it won't show the "unlocked" text when you turn on the phone. I have tried it when I was trying to get rid if the unlocked text.
The down side is, you won't be able to flash custom ROM until you flash a compatible bootloader.
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Say I unlocked it at 1.8.3 should I go down to 1.5.7? Is that safe?
moto helper update relocked mine flashed it to 4.5.91 and i had to reunlock and root agin i thought i was getting a driver update not ota.I was on rom homebase + extras but my win 7 64 bit wasent seeing my phone so i reinstalled drivers and updated drivers and updated moto helper and in the process flashed my phone to stock that pissed me off had to start over..I rebooted the phone several times and never seen unlocked on boot tried to fastboot into android recovery and got the triangle im all good now back on homebase ext4 just thought id share that you realy can relock at least it dont say unlocked i beleve its locked
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and no you can't "hide" the unlock wording. Sorry.
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Err...............yes you can!
care to share how?
Scolis said:
care to share how?
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Read the thread from the start. It's already been said!
CaelanT said:
Read the thread from the start. It's already been said!
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Trying this today. Seems like my vibrator motor quit working. Phone is 6 months old I should be under the year warranty or so right?
leperkuan said:
Trying this today. Seems like my vibrator motor quit working. Phone is 6 months old I should be under the year warranty or so right?
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When I was at school 6 months < 1 year so yes!
This is where you need to look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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When I was at school 6 months < 1 year so yes!
This is where you need to look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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Lol well I wasn't sure it had a one year warranty. Found out my vibrator does work. Just sometimes doesn't on cm7. Weird. Well I may try this anyways. Tired of custom Roms.
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leperkuan said:
Found out my vibrator does work.
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Think you should go to another site other than XDA with this. Something in the XXX domain should work for you. Too much information for me! LOL................
assuming it is still in warranty
hard brick the phone and return it
just tell them you was doing a software update and your kid unplugged the phone while doing so
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dont be scared.
If you take your time to read all of the material that you need to know to unlock your bootloader it is easier than anything.
Just spend a couple of days reading and by the third day (MAX!) you should know everything you need to know in order to unlock your BL.
Once that is done, then flashing ROMS/Kernels is a easy process; all you have to do is reboot into recovery and then flash the ROM which is in the .zip file.
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash ROMS and Kernels, however the process involves ADB and fastboot in use with the command prompt but all the instructions are quite clear.
blackangel104 said:
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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Search pudding in the development and read that thread carefully. Its not hard. And read ahead as you do it just so you know what or not what to do.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
blackangel104 said:
I'm on 1.8.3, rooted, and webtop modded...I really need to update but I don't flash anything because I don't want to brick...I searched here but everyone is talking about unlocked boatloaders.....someone please help me update!!!!!!!!!!!
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I suggest reading the noobie guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 . It'll basically teach you about everything you need to know with all of the relevant links.
One suggestion, before unlocking the bootloader go to 2.3.4/4.5.91 first.
The reason I suggest this is that is the following. About the one way you have any real likelyhood of hard bricking your phone is to go backwards from 2.3.4 to 1.8.3 after having the bootloader unlocked. So safest is to get comfortable with the 2.3.4 so you are certain there is no need to go back, then unlock.
It really is not that difficult. Read the threads a few times so that you are certain you have the game plan down.
Ok but first do I update using ota or another method since I've modded my webtop?
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If you use the OTA method of upgrading, I believe this rooting method will work on Atrix. You could then have root access back without unlocking your bootloader.
hey, just wanting to clarify things before i start messing around with flashing. I want to install a custom rom, so ive read guides on rooting and installing recovery, as well as unlocking the bootloader. now i just want to know, if i am rooted and have recovery installed, do i also need to unlock the bootloaders to flash a new rom in recovery, or is that enough to do it. thanks for any feedback
-edit: i noticed looking at the custom roms, it specifies in the topic whether it is for a locked or unlocked bootloader.. so im guessing i just have to choose whether i want to unlock it or lock it depending on the rom i want
That is enough you don't need to unlock bl just be sure to flash a Rom for locked bl
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Hi There
I have an xperia ray that is rooted and with unlocked bootloader.
I realsise that it has not been possible in the past to re-lock the bootloader, un-root and return to stock as installing an OTA update will brick the device?
Is there now a way to get this done?
The phone is now in the possesion of my wife and it is constantly nagging her to update, and she is in turn nagging me.
Any information is appreciated.
Please ask in the ask thread, so you don't nag us too.. ;-) jk. Please search first. There's a thread bout that too.. You just have to find it here.
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