A friend of mine has just purchased the Atrix through Bell. I'm a Galaxy S user, but I've been trying to read up a little on the Atrix to help him out. I have 2 quick questions.
1) What is going on with all the Do-Not-Install-On-Bell-Atrix I'm seeing with all the Development threads? I'm sorry if this has been asked 100 times, but are there any ROM's that are compatible with the Bell Atrix?
2) If there are Bell Atrix ROMs, before flashing I'd like to know if there are any recovery methods for bricked devices or flashing gone wrong? Always good to have a backup plan I've found these 2 from the [REF], any advice on which you prefer?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966405
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Any other words of wisdom you'd like to share with a new Atrix user?
Thanks!
Actually..if your friend follows this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070076 then he can actually install most of the same pseudo-roms everyone else can (as well as themes). So essentially there hasn't been much need for Bell specific roms (or other international specific) as of yet.
Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
For unlocking, I've seen multiple Bell posts confirming that IHOP (international house of pudding works).
I'm on my phone so I don't have the link handy, but its in the dev section...
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guitar_east said:
Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
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First of all, welcome to the community of freedom and awesomeness. LOL.
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
I don't/can't remember off top of my head if there was anything else I did besides everything explained in Pudding section, but I can confirm that those steps work.
Also, those steps mentioned in the link you provided also looks very similar and should also work.
I think I have those forums bookmarked somewhere on any of my computer, will look it up and see if I can find, I will update this post. Besides, Pudding method works. If you want to try, go ahead.
Cheers!!!
creativedevil said:
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
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It came with stock 2.2.2, and updated with the OTA last week to the 2.3.4
I'll try the IHOP steps and put together a guide for Bell users if all goes well, thanks!
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
h33t said:
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you. I'll give it a shot and post my results
step by step
Hey guy, i'm on bell and this is what i did and i have had no problems.
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Just make sure you use the right kernel for the rom.
Well, managed to get rooted, bootloader unlocked, booted into recovery, and flashed Gobstopper 2.3.4 with the fixes. It worked good. Then I figured I'd try CM7...
Didn't work out
Gave me a build.prop error. So I wiped the cache, dalvik, erased data, and did a restore (glad I did that backup).
Now, I seem to be stuck in a boot loop. Luckily, I can still access fastboot, and the recovery and such. I'll try flashing the original IHOP file again in RSD lite
* edit - that worked!
The YouTube video worked perfectly, with the exception of explianing how to root. A user posted that in this very thread, so I guess theres no need to write a guide since those video's are good.
Thanks to all who helped!
I followed external instructions titled "How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2 easily" (sorry, can't link) to attempt to root my brand new Samsung Galaxy S2 on Sprint in the US. And while everything seemed to work, the phone now has No Service. Just a big old circle with a slash through it, no matter how many times I reboot or how long the battery is out of the phone.
I am fairly inexperienced with rooting phones... I've flashed a few roms to an old Droid X, but that's about it. I'd love if someone more advanced would advise me on the right steps here so I can avoid bricking this further. I'd like to come out of this unexpected situation with a successful root, but beggars can't be choosers; I'd be happy to just undo this and get the phone back to working order.
Thank you!
Dude if it's a sprint device (Epic 4G) then u dun goofed, the firmwares and kernels in this forum are not going to work on it. Look for the Epic 4G forum for firmware to reflash the device.
Thank you. I reposted on the Epic 4G Touch Q&A board.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
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Nevermind Thanks... I found a really simple tutorial. Sorry for the dumb question...
Hi All,
Just got my newest toy and am wondering as the titles asks... Is there specific instructions to Root and specific ROMS for flashing to the GT-P7500R (Rogers Canada) 10.1 4G Tab?
Id hate to brick on my first day... Lol...
Thanks in advance...
Link please for others that stumble on this post like myself.
They're practically the same. Root.zip via CWM.
If you want more info, this is the thread for instructions of rooting the Rogers GT 10.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20810723&postcount=8
I am trying to find the files and procedures necessary to root my gs2 with android 2.3.6 gingerbread. I also would like to flash a new rom 4.0.5 at the least if not better. I would appreciate any guidance since I am a new user and new to rooting and flashing. I have rooted my Motorola atrix hd but cant figure out how to flash it either. If you could help me with the Samsung gs2 that would be great. Thank you.
Newrooter1216
This link might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
However, I suggest you read all stickies @development forum 1st.
Wing2468 said:
This link might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
However, I suggest you read all stickies @development forum 1st.
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Thank you very much.