My phone currently is rooted with CM7 installed, but I've been having some connectivity issues, so I need to send it back to AT&T to get it fixed/replaced.
Is it possible to get it all the way back to stock so that they will still honor my warranty?
What is wrong with you people that refuse to search and read!? Dont just expect us to answer the same questions over and over because you are too lazy to read and too dumb to understand you voided your warranty.
I understand I voided my warranty, and I knew what I was doing when I rooted/unlocked bootloader/installed CM7. I wasn't fully expecting to be able to get it back to stock, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
It def wont hurt to search and read since this same question has been asked and answered 17 times. It does hurt to start a new thread about the same old subject.
Just rsd back to stock. If on gingerbread then use fruitcakes from samcripp
Alright, I'm sorry. You can go ahead and lock this then.
EDIT: At Shadow, I have a backup in CWM of stock. The main part I was worried about was the unlocked bootloader, but I guess that's not removable.
From what i've read, you can use rsd to flash the stock sbf and the unlocked text will be removed. There are a few posts here and also a video on youtube about relocking the ATRIX bootloader.
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Alright, thank you.
Aaronneyer said:
Alright, I'm sorry. You can go ahead and lock this then.
EDIT: At Shadow, I have a backup in CWM of stock. The main part I was worried about was the unlocked bootloader, but I guess that's not removable.
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Correct, the unlocked bootloader is going to remain unlocked (although it's possible to get rid of the unlocked message when you boot up) and use fruitcakes from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 if you're on gingerbread to go back to a stock rom. Just use intall from zip in CWM. If you're not on gingerbread use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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Correct, the unlocked bootloader is going to remain unlocked (although it's possible to get rid of the unlocked message when you boot up) and use fruitcakes from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 if you're on gingerbread to go back to a stock rom. Just use intall from zip in CWM. If you're not on gingerbread use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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So does using the fruitcakes through cwm remove the unlocked? I was under the impression that using fruitcakes was just like flashing any other .zip rom and the "unlocked" would remain.
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EzEddie said:
So does using the fruitcakes through cwm remove the unlocked? I was under the impression that using fruitcakes was just like flashing any other .zip rom and the "unlocked" would remain.
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Back when I flashed older stock versions with RSD, the unlocked would disappear. Yesterday I flashed a fruitcake for the first time, but the unlocked was still there. So something about the sbf files got rid of the unlocked text. This means that installing a fruitcake won't get rid of it, but it's definitely possible. I don't know how though, sorry. You could try flashing a 2.3.4 sbf but that's highly discourage because it causes hard bricks.
Aaronneyer said:
My phone currently is rooted with CM7 installed, but I've been having some connectivity issues, so I need to send it back to AT&T to get it fixed/replaced.
Is it possible to get it all the way back to stock so that they will still honor my warranty?
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Has any one made a safe way to flash back to 2.2 without bricking the phone ? I don't like 2.3 at all and would like to flash back till it comes out officaly and the bugs are gone.
Yes. I unlocked my AT&T Atrix to flash 2.3.4. I had no issues flashing 2.3.4 but didn't really like the ROM. I installed the (full) 1.83 SBF using RSD lite and had no issues with the downgrade.
Be sure you use the full SBF, if you use a service release you will run into issues.
I flashed the 4.1.83 SBF, but the "Unlocked" disappeared from the boot screen. I suppose that's good if you need to send your phone back for warranty service, hehe. However, I like to see that my phone is unlocked every time I reboot it so I just flashed the unlock SBF again to get it back. You just have to flash it, not go through the unlock ID and all that.
Tikerz said:
I flashed the 4.1.83 SBF, but the "Unlocked" disappeared from the boot screen. I suppose that's good if you need to send your phone back for warranty service, hehe. However, I like to see that my phone is unlocked every time I reboot it so I just flashed the unlock SBF again to get it back. You just have to flash it, not go through the unlock ID and all that.
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It's not as good as you think. The phone is still unlocked, the indicator just disappears. If you try to re-flash the unlock SBF, it won't write and you'll get a message that the phone is already unlocked.
Once unlocked, I'm pretty sure that it stays that way (unless Motorola re-locks it).
bal3wolf said:
Has any one made a safe way to flash back to 2.2 without bricking the phone ? I don't like 2.3 at all and would like to flash back till it comes out officaly and the bugs are gone.
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This is why u always backup before u flash anything.
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So I started with an official 2.2.2 firmware from Bell. I think this thread might serve 2 purposes, because I had a really hard time figure out all the steps from start to finish as they were in separate threads. So if someone starts off with stock 2.2.2 and wants to get a custom rom, that's the way I manged to do it. Second purpose of this post is for me to find out how I could return my Bell Atrix to stock OTA and what it would imply. Thanks a lot in advance for your inputs.
-I rooted with SuperOneClick
-Unlocked BL with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
-Installed Tenfar's CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
-Verified which kernel to use D00 or 1100 and dled it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
-Then I flashed Alien Rom Build #2 with Tenfar's CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186537&highlight=bell
-Then tried to do the D00 Intl kernel in CWM without rebooting, that didn't work ... so I rebooted and went directly to fastboot and installed the kernel as the instructions say in the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
-Then booted for the first time, rebooted, and flashed the ninja theme in CWM
What I want to know is if ever I wanted to go back to stock with the new GB OTA from Bell 0.37.23 what would it imply:
-Rooting is still available, but is unlocking ? and could I still unlock the APN menu.
-My BL would get relocked? What would that imply for future updates.
Also if I decided to take that route; I would
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15975211#post15975211
2) Download the new OTA and install
3) Root and unlock...
Thank you for you input,
NiK
You just install the gobstopper. There is no new bell gb OTA from my understanding. Only the new ATT gb ota.
The gobstopper puts you on full 2.2.2.
Thought the latest OTA was for GB .. oh well ... what you be the implications of going back to stock ... would that affect the unlocked BL, would it relock it, would it make future mods more difficult of impossible .... I come from iPhone world so updating a firmware would have a lot of future implications ...
yes gobstopper would put you back to stock 2.2.2 and re-lock the bootloader...so yes you would have a boring ass atrix again...the only time (personal opinion) i would ever revert back is for warranty purposes. This way they can't tell you f'ed with your phone.
and yes it would make future mods impossible....basically all the mods and stuff out there right now would be useless to you...in fact if you did want to mod your phone you would only be able to deodex and theme..with a few other tiny modifications...that aren't even supported by the dev' who made them anymore because everyone is using GB now lol...i'm not sure why anyone would want to go back except for warranty purposes or they are selling to someone who is new to android and doesn't want to hack their phone...
/rant
cheers bro =)
J-Roc said:
yes gobstopper would put you back to stock 2.2.2 and re-lock the bootloader...so yes you would have a boring ass atrix again...the only time (personal opinion) i would ever revert back is for warranty purposes. This way they can't tell you f'ed with your phone.
and yes it would make future mods impossible....basically all the mods and stuff out there right now would be useless to you...in fact if you did want to mod your phone you would only be able to deodex and theme..with a few other tiny modifications...that aren't even supported by the dev' who made them anymore because everyone is using GB now lol...i'm not sure why anyone would want to go back except for warranty purposes or they are selling to someone who is new to android and doesn't want to hack their phone...
/rant
cheers bro =)
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Hi,
That is incorrect. Once you are unlocked, you are always unlocked. You either have a bootloader that knows what unlocked means or you don't.
In this case you can always go back to IHOP to be unlocked. There is no permanent relock.
The point in going back to stock is to get OTA updates from Bell, not warranty claims because if you can get back to stock you don't need a warranty. It's when your phone is locked up that you want to use your warranty and by then it's too late.
Cheers!
Ok so once the bootloader has been unlocked, whatever happens I can't relock it even when applying an OTA upgrade that upgrades the bootloader ? That sounds like the exact opposite of what happened with iPhones or PS3s or whatever electronics that needed to be jailbroken, unlocked of whatever.
NiKTaMeR said:
Ok so once the bootloader has been unlocked, whatever happens I can't relock it even when applying an OTA upgrade that upgrades the bootloader ? That sounds like the exact opposite of what happened with iPhones or PS3s or whatever electronics that needed to be jailbroken, unlocked of whatever.
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A fuse gets blown in this case. oem lock does nothing.
What you can do is install a bootloader that doesn't know about unlocking or that that paticular fuse means it's supposed to be unlocked, So the unlocked message doesn't show up on the main screen during boot and fastboot no longer works for signed partitions. However, restoring the unlocked bootloader restores the unlock by checking the blown fuse, and oem unlock no longer has to be done.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot to everyone for your replies.
P.S NF I'm waiting to try your gobstopper 2.3.4 stupid slow upload speeds
NiKTaMeR said:
Thanks a lot to everyone for your replies.
P.S NF I'm waiting to try your gobstopper 2.3.4 stupid slow upload speeds
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My hardware broke (my touch screen is very glitchy and the "p" section of my screen doesnt work), I am going to return it for a new one, but my phone still has the "Unlocked" on the boot image and is still rooted. How to do I go back to stock without bricking my phone? I used Fruitcake, but it still seams to be rooted and well as the Unlocked message is still there. As well as how can I take out the "Unlocked" message from the boot logo? Thanks!
-I used Pudding to unlock my bootloader, and used gingerbreak to root.
Fruitcake to 1.83 then to 2.3.4 is what I think does it. Download root uninstaller from the market
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marko! said:
Fruitcake to 1.83 then to 2.3.4 is what I think does it. Download root uninstaller from the market
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When you say to 2.3.4 is that the fruitcake one aswell or OTA???
I was trying to find something on this as well with no luck.
I think he meant to install 1.8.3 and then do over the air update to 2.3.4 which I think I tried and it failed
S2K_MoZo said:
I was trying to find something on this as well with no luck.
I think he meant to install 1.8.3 and then do over the air update to 2.3.4 which I think I tried and it failed
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Yep I did the same thing. I tried the OTA and it didnt work. I got to it halfway loading then it stopped with a read "!" I thought I bricked at first I was able to flash CMW though. I honestly dont see how flashing 1.8.3 fruitcake then flashing 2.3.4 fruitcake will take it back to 100% stock. They are just Stocked ROMS
I think you can't remove "Unlocked" from your boot screen once you unlocked your phone. It is written in any tuto...
Well since you voided your warranty you could try telling the rep its a sim unlocked phone.
I voided my warranty.
pukemon said:
Well since you voided your warranty you could try telling the rep its a sim unlocked phone.
I voided my warranty.
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I'll try that : / tried fixing my phone by cleaning it up and such, but from reading the forums seems like I will have to use my warranty.
Hello to all
I receive an atrix 4g locked to at&t usa. I unlocked with a code, after i unlock the BL.
I install cwm and romracer and flash CM7(2.3.6) rom from sd.
After i flash Darkside(2.3.5) rom. Now i want to return back to stock.
I have some small problems, the soft keys light is very dimm and the wifi signal is very low compared with my previous iphone 4.
The question is: is it safe to flash 4.5.91(2.3.4) stock sbf with rsd?
I know that the other option are fruitcakes but i just want to know if i can flash this vers with rsd.
System version: 4.5.133.mb860.att.en.us
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband: N_01.77.30P
I read many threads about but i'm still in the "fog". I know that the answer is somewere on the forum and sorry for opening another thread.
Thanks a lot for understanding.
While it's not recommended to use RSDlite after unlocking the bootloader, it will work as long as you only use the 4.5.91 GB2.3.4 SBF (signed). I have done it twice but at my own risk of course.
If you need to return to stock you can flash the fruitcakes, which are stock files. This method is definitely recommended over sbf.
M_Alin said:
Hello to all
I receive an atrix 4g locked to at&t usa. I unlocked with a code, after i unlock the BL.
I install cwm and romracer and flash CM7(2.3.6) rom from sd.
After i flash Darkside(2.3.5) rom. Now i want to return back to stock.
I have some small problems, the soft keys light is very dimm and the wifi signal is very low compared with my previous iphone 4.
The question is: is it safe to flash 4.5.91(2.3.4) stock sbf with rsd?
I know that the other option are fruitcakes but i just want to know if i can flash this vers with rsd.
System version: 4.5.133.mb860.att.en.us
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband: N_01.77.30P
I read many threads about but i'm still in the "fog". I know that the answer is somewere on the forum and sorry for opening another thread.
Thanks a lot for understanding.
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While it's not recommended to use RSDlite after unlocking the bootloader, it will work as long as you only use the 4.5.91 GB2.3.4 SBF (signed). I have done it twice but at my own risk of course.
If you need to return to stock you can flash the fruitcakes, which are stock files. This method is definitely recommended over sbf.
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Will flashing the SBF via RSD re-lock the bootloader? I need to take my phone in for a warranty swap (hardware issue) and don't want them to know I unlocked the phone.
It will hide the "unlocked" text during boot but it does not actually re-lock the bootloader. But when you think about it, even though they never intended for the end user to unlock the phone (hence the encrypted/locked bootloader), they still put the warning in if/when anyone unlocked the bootloader. It's there for a reason but I doubt they will find out.
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Will flashing the SBF via RSD re-lock the bootloader? I need to take my phone in for a warranty swap (hardware issue) and don't want them to know I unlocked the phone.
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live4nyy said:
It will hide the "unlocked" text during boot but it does not actually re-lock the bootloader. But when you think about it, even though they never intended for the end user to unlock the phone (hence the encrypted/locked bootloader), they still put the warning in if/when anyone unlocked the bootloader. It's there for a reason but I doubt they will find out.
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So yeah I was impatient and tried to flash it without waiting for a reply. It kept failing and then all I would get on my phone was "Failed to boot 4 Starting RSD Protocol".
I ended up having to re-flash pudding, which was an adventure in itself (upgrading RSD, rebooting computer, trying different USB ports & cables before it would finally take). I think I will just take it in tomorrow even with it saying "Unlocked" and see if they will swap it out. I'm having touch screen issues with intermittent dead spots and ghost touches.
Did you try the stock SBF with the same combination of port and cable as you did when you successfully flashed pudding? I've heard those two factors can cause a bad flash in the past. I've read that a back port on the computer is recommended for sufficient power and using the actual OEM cable the phone came with is highly recommended as well.
Oh well, hope you get it swapped out, the people at the AT&T stores (if that's where you got it) usually don't pay no mind to that anyways.
ItsLunchBOX said:
So yeah I was impatient and tried to flash it without waiting for a reply. It kept failing and then all I would get on my phone was "Failed to boot 4 Starting RSD Protocol".
I ended up having to re-flash pudding, which was an adventure in itself (upgrading RSD, rebooting computer, trying different USB ports & cables before it would finally take). I think I will just take it in tomorrow even with it saying "Unlocked" and see if they will swap it out. I'm having touch screen issues with intermittent dead spots and ghost touches.
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Hi,
I do have the same kind of query. I have AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G. I unlocked SIM, unlocked BL, rooted and installed CWM recovery, De-dexed and Webtop over HDMI hacked. I am still on AT&T Stock ROM 2.3.4 / Build # 4.5.91
I am facing random reboot problem while using 3G data service. I want to re-flash Stock 2.3.4 ROM. As per your reply in this thread I can only do this by flashing Fruitcakes as I have unlocked BL ... right? But in this link I am bit confused which file to download and flash amongst 2.3.4 / 2.3.5 att 4.5.133 / ATT 4.5.140 - 2.3.6? Also, after flashing a fruitcake can I still flash a custom ROM later on and at any point of time revert back to stock?
Thanks so much.
live4nyy said:
While it's not recommended to use RSDlite after unlocking the bootloader, it will work as long as you only use the 4.5.91 GB2.3.4 SBF (signed). I have done it twice but at my own risk of course.
If you need to return to stock you can flash the fruitcakes, which are stock files. This method is definitely recommended over sbf.
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If you want to go back to stock, as in the last "Official" build released by Motorola, then you want the 2.3.4 build. And as long as you use the fruitcakes you can go back to a custom rom at any time.
sony108 said:
Hi,
I do have the same kind of query. I have AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G. I unlocked SIM, unlocked BL, rooted and installed CWM recovery, De-dexed and Webtop over HDMI hacked. I am still on AT&T Stock ROM 2.3.4 / Build # 4.5.91
I am facing random reboot problem while using 3G data service. I want to re-flash Stock 2.3.4 ROM. As per your reply in this thread I can only do this by flashing Fruitcakes as I have unlocked BL ... right? But in this link I am bit confused which file to download and flash amongst 2.3.4 / 2.3.5 att 4.5.133 / ATT 4.5.140 - 2.3.6? Also, after flashing a fruitcake can I still flash a custom ROM later on and at any point of time revert back to stock?
Thanks so much.
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Thanks for your early reply ... Just one thing more I wanna ask that if I flash ATT 4.5.140 - 2.3.6 fruitcake, then can I flash ATT 2.3.4 - 4.5.91 over it? Is the brick warning for going back to stock ATT ROM only after having BL unlocked?
Thanks for your help
live4nyy said:
If you want to go back to stock, as in the last "Official" build released by Motorola, then you want the 2.3.4 build. And as long as you use the fruitcakes you can go back to a custom rom at any time.
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Yes, you can flash 2.3.4 fruitcake over a 2.3.6 fruitcake. Just make sure to do the "wipes" (clear data/cache/factory reset/fastboot wipe/etc).
As far as I understand, the fruitcakes will not brick your device, as long as you follow the directions. The risk for bricking applies to using an SBF file and RSDlite.
sony108 said:
Thanks for your early reply ... Just one thing more I wanna ask that if I flash ATT 4.5.140 - 2.3.6 fruitcake, then can I flash ATT 2.3.4 - 4.5.91 over it? Is the brick warning for going back to stock ATT ROM only after having BL unlocked?
Thanks for your help
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Ok so i want to restore my atrix 4g, taking my moms upgrade and giving my atrix to her.
Currently it is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, and i'm using cyanogen 7. I did not make a backup of my stock rom.
Is it possible to unroot, re-lock the bootloader and return to stock rom so that the warrenty "appears" to be un-voided?
I've always found android hacking pretty confusing so could someone point me in the right direction?
Which android version and build were you on when you unlocked your phone? I am guessing either ATT 2.3.6 or 2.3.4? Which build? 141, 91, etc.
I am asking because I was on ATT 2.3.6 build that ends on 141 before I unlocked and I was able to go back to factory stock by flashing the same sbf file through rsd lite. Only problem I encountered was the disappearing status bar which is fixed by totally wiping all data and signing up for a new Motoblur account.
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Search for the "fruitcakes" thread over in the Dev section and flash whichever one you want. Fruitcakes allow you to flash back to stock firmware.
The bootloader will still be unlocked. Once you unlock, there's no going back, however its been reported that the word "unlock" doesn't show up when you boot the phone after you flash a fruitcake...
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ccrows said:
Search for the "fruitcakes" thread over in the Dev section and flash whichever one you want. Fruitcakes allow you to flash back to stock firmware.
The bootloader will still be unlocked. Once you unlock, there's no going back, however its been reported that the word "unlock" doesn't show up when you boot the phone after you flash a fruitcake...
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No need to flash a fruitcake if you want real stock ROM. Fruitcake will still show unlocked text on boot screen.
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