Hello everyone,
I recently got an upgrade though Bell Mobility (in Canada) for a Samsung Galaxy S2. Its simply awesome, but I'm a newbie to the Android OS. I moved from an iPhone 4 and hence I have very less knowledge as to what is happening with the android OS rooting, updating etc.
So on to the main topic, I got my phone (model GT-I9100M) on 2.3.3 and the base band is I9100MUGKG2.
My battery is dying very quickly, i barely get 5-6 hours. Yes I'm new to the phone so i'm tweaking around a lot, but still - I think the problems are major. And I've read on some forums that its a bug in 2.3.3 and hence I wanted to know if I could update to 2.3.4?
And as far as rooting is concerned, I think I did a pretty good job. The instructions for rooting weren't that complicated at all. But now the online thing I'm wondering is how could I update to 2.3.4. On Samsung Kies it doesn't say there is any update for my device, and I understand its not officially out through my carrier but that is one of the reasons I rooted my phone. I did try reading all through the site, But i only am getting confused more and more everytime I read it. Its like I read that I cannot upgrade to 2.3.4 or else i'll lose my data connectivity, others I read its only for GT-I9100 and not GT-I9100M, etc etc.
So could anyone guide me though how I could update my firmware to 2.3.4 and still use the phone with my carrier? And also, I tried using various unlock apps on the android market after rooting the device, but it didn't see to work.
I will be constantly travelling and hence I need this phone to be unlocked, permanently if possible.
Could someone walk me through step by step as to how i could update my firmware to 2.3.4 and unlock the device Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
Have a nice day folks.
I am quite new to the SGS II too (used to have a Nexus S), but I´ll try to help...
From Google:
The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
So, for your operator, you need this:
Canada Bell/Virgin BMCKG2 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/RIE7ZLHIHG
From this thread; also, I didn´t find the 2.3.4 for Bell Canada there, but you can take a look.
gasparzim said:
I am quite new to the SGS II too (used to have a Nexus S), but I´ll try to help...
From Google:
The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
So, for your operator, you need this:
Canada Bell/Virgin BMCKG2 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/RIE7ZLHIHG
From this thread; also, I didn´t find the 2.3.4 for Bell Canada there, but you can take a look.
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Thanks for the reply, but I did come across these threads and they got me confused even more. In simple words, how could I update my phone to 2.3.4 and unlock the phone
thanks again for the quick response though!
roni2915 said:
Thanks for the reply, but I did come across these threads and they got me confused even more. In simple words, how could I update my phone to 2.3.4 and unlock the phone
thanks again for the quick response though!
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At the moment there is no official 2.3.4 for Bell. If you want to update you will have to use Odin and flash one of the 2.3.4 firmware's found here.To unlock the phone you will need to root it first. To do this you will have to flash a cf-root kernel that matches the firmware you flashed. You can find that here. For example, if you flashed the XXKH3 firmware you need the XXKH3 cf root kernel. Once you have done this, download this app and run it to unlock the phone.
KayvinM said:
At the moment there is no official 2.3.4 for Bell. If you want to update you will have to use Odin and flash one of the 2.3.4 firmware's found here.To unlock the phone you will need to root it first. To do this you will have to flash a cf-root kernel that matches the firmware you flashed. You can find that here. For example, if you flashed the XXKH3 firmware you need the XXKH3 cf root kernel. Once you have done this, download this app and run it to unlock the phone.
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Hey, I actually read around and Im successfully on the XXKI3 firmware, and im also rooted because i see the superuser app. And about unlocking, i did run that app before but it didnt work out for me... i ran another app as well, cant remember the name. But whatever the case, could i run it again? what if it doesnt run. Now the only thing left for me to do is unlock the device as im on 2.3.5
thanks for the reply though, have a wonderful day!
what do uou mean by unlock the device?
sydknee said:
what do uou mean by unlock the device?
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to use with a different carrier, although im in a contract with bell, im planning to go india soon and i want to unlock the phone so that i could just pop in a different carrier sim card and im good to go
im on 2.3.5 XXKI3 right now, so just want to know how could i unlock.. the apps like Galaxy S Unlock and [root] unlock doesnt seem to work for me... unless im doing something wrong
roni2915 said:
to use with a different carrier, although im in a contract with bell, im planning to go india soon and i want to unlock the phone so that i could just pop in a different carrier sim card and im good to go
im on 2.3.5 XXKI3 right now, so just want to know how could i unlock.. the apps like Galaxy S Unlock and [root] unlock doesnt seem to work for me... unless im doing something wrong
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There are different unlock apps in the market but if you have the bell sgs2 use the one by helroz. I might freeze and reboot in the middle of the unlock process but it should still work. Have you tried using a different sim card to check if it's unlocked?
KayvinM said:
There are different unlock apps in the market but if you have the bell sgs2 use the one by helroz. I might freeze and reboot in the middle of the unlock process but it should still work. Have you tried using a different sim card to check if it's unlocked?
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Hey, this time i tries the app again and rebooted it and tried my dads rogers sim card! worked! Thanks all
so now im on 2.3.5 KI3 and unlocked!
So jist out of curiosity, this isnt a permanent lock right? Wht if say samsung releases 2.3.6 and i update today, would i lose my unlock? If yes is there a way to make the unlock permanent?
Thanks guys, for all ur help until now!
roni2915 said:
Hey, this time i tries the app again and rebooted it and tried my dads rogers sim card! worked! Thanks all
so now im on 2.3.5 KI3 and unlocked!
So jist out of curiosity, this isnt a permanent lock right? Wht if say samsung releases 2.3.6 and i update today, would i lose my unlock? If yes is there a way to make the unlock permanent?
Thanks guys, for all ur help until now!
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The unlock will remain even if you flash different firmwares. To re-lock the phone run the app again and from what i remember there is an option to "re-lock bytes" the option to restore the backup you made. Basically restoring the "locked" efs folder.
3G working
Hi,
Just wondering after unlocking with that app, is 3G working fine with all the apps?
Thanks..
Help no more Galaxy S2 4g Touch
I just rooted my Galaxy S2 and it is not working. 1st my menu button and home button do not work.
I do not have any phone or wireless network services available. I used ODIN 1.85, SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse, and XWKDD_insecure.tar.
I had problems with the SuperOneClick a few time. Then I had to open two instances and one would go through the process. It installed superuser and what it needed. I then went and flashed the KDD_original.tar, and this is where I am now.
I've gone to the Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset
Please help..
Rooting best method .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
this post worked for me from 1st try
"1 . make sure your handset is it root-ed
1a. check if you have superuser instaled
2.install from market app : busybox
3.install from market app:Galaxy_S unlock(by helroz)
if you have problems with busybox retry other version(ex:1.18.5 or 1.19.2)"
good luck with yours
p.s. i have checked with orange RO, tim mobile IT and three UK.all good
Problem with getting unlock code
Hi.. I'm using the Galaxy_S unlock application to get unlock codes.. However there error appear on the step1(save EFS files.).. it appear "Not saved, you have busybox problem"
How can I fix it~? Anyone can solve it???
icewee88 said:
Hi.. I'm using the Galaxy_S unlock application to get unlock codes.. However there error appear on the step1(save EFS files.).. it appear "Not saved, you have busybox problem"
How can I fix it~? Anyone can solve it???
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1. Is your phone rooted?
2. If yes then install busybox app from market.
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has128 said:
Hi,
Just wondering after unlocking with that app, is 3G working fine with all the apps?
Thanks..
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I used Helroz Galaxy S unlock app and 3g is working ok so far.
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Hey there, im an tired to death of waiting for this 2.1 update for my phone, and so tried to install a custom ROM last night, I have searched and read so many tutorials on how to Root the phone etc, and install a custom ROM, but i seem to be stuck... im Running 1.5.. First off i am following this tutorial androidforums.com/all-things-root-hero/54802-how-root-install-custom-rom-backup-more.html which seemed to be the most upto date and relevant.
I think i have Rooted my phone using Instant Root
And what im stuck on is running FlashRec.apk It Just refuses to work (backup), so im stuck, i cant get passed this stage
I heave read something about GoldCard? or something, is this another method?
And i have come across more threads about using the SDK on windows somehow...
GodsDead said:
Hey there, im an tired to death of waiting for this 2.1 update for my phone, and so tried to install a custom ROM last night, I have searched and read so many tutorials on how to Root the phone etc, and install a custom ROM, but i seem to be stuck... im Running 1.5.. First off i am following this tutorial androidforums.com/all-things-root-hero/54802-how-root-install-custom-rom-backup-more.html which seemed to be the most upto date and relevant.
I think i have Rooted my phone using Instant Root
And what im stuck on is running FlashRec.apk It Just refuses to work (backup), so im stuck, i cant get passed this stage
I heave read something about GoldCard? or something, is this another method?
And i have come across more threads about using the SDK on windows somehow...
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As far as i'm aware if flashrec doesn't work you need to downgrade, try my guide in my sig for details.
Thats what i thought :/ I don't get it, i haven't installed a single update, and im on 1.5, and i got the phone when it first came out in the UK, so it wouldn't have been updated, unless over the air updates are automatically downloaded and installed without my knowledge or approval?
jUsT2eXy said:
I am on T-Mobile or 3UK or An Asian Carrier and I can't Root my phone...Help!11!11!!1
As you have found out those phones that have network specific ROMS, namely from the carriers named above will find it difficult or impossible to Root using the methods those with non-branded Hero's have.
The only way to install a custom ROM and or root the phone is the following method. As I have had no experiance with this method I am not going to be able to write out any instrcutions of my own, nor am I going to copy and paste someone else's work and take credit for it. Therefore I am providing you with the following link.
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Is that the case? (he actually links to my guide in this section if it is )
btdag said:
As far as i'm aware if flashrec doesn't work you need to downgrade, try my guide in my sig for details.
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I hadnt installed any updates either but i still had to downgrade, and your tutorial worked pefectly
All newish G2 Touches are loaded with a more recent update (although they're still all 1.5.)
This means if you have a new G2 Touch you'll need to downgrade.
I had the exact same issue as you with the backups failing, after searching the internet and using multiple tabs, i finally gained root access, to make life easier for others I created a guide, give it a try, let me know how you get on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662964
hehe too late
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hehe too late
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too late for?
Right, so i have to "Downgrade" using the Goldcard method first? im guessing? Then go form there?
akhtar1817 said:
too late for?
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You obviously missed the joke. NM
GodsDead said:
Right, so i have to "Downgrade" using the Goldcard method first? im guessing? Then go form there?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Follow the goldcard section of that guide then start from the top. Should be fairly self explanatory
ROM downgrade..
These are the "about phone" details of my HTC Hero locked to Tmobile,
Firmware version
2.1
Baseband version
63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14
Kernel version :
2.6.29-25-CronosDroid
[email protected]#1
Build number
hero-feeyo 2.1 ERD79 22607 release keys
Software number
CronosDroid-2.0.2
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
I have root access to my phone... Was able to upgrade the radio and ROM to CronosDroid 2.0.2
I rooted as flashed the rom as I expected this to unlock my phone from Tmobile. But it actually didn't. Its still locked to tmobile. What should I do next to unlock this ? Please help..
Thanks,
Raj
rajkumar_iyer said:
I rooted as flashed the rom as I expected this to unlock my phone from Tmobile. But it actually didn't. Its still locked to tmobile. What should I do next to unlock this ? Please help..
Raj
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Rooting & sim unlocking are totally unrelated. There's no free means to unlock, so you'll have to buy a code.
Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
farazk86 said:
Hello,
so im a noob to all things android and have been reading up a lot, I recently got a SE X10 black version
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband 2.0.46
kernal 2.6.29
so I think I rooted it this morning with using super one click, it did say successfully completed but how do i cjheck if its been rooted? i have a super user icon in my menu, but when i click it its empty and just has written "no apps in list"
secondly i want to know the difference between rooting and flashing.. I understand that rooting gives you su access but why flash? is it simply to get rid of the bloated software? is that the only reason? cause ive been reading that wolfbreaks (spelling?) ROM is best for flashing.. so I want to try that..
One last thing is that I chose 3 as my network provider mainly because they have skype on 3, shich is basically free skype all the time.. so what Im asking if I flash will I lose skype on 3 as well?
Note : skype on 3 and skype are different apps in my menu, skype on 3 connects via the 3 network, skype connects via the internat and my data plan.
Thank you
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Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
Voelker45 said:
Look up root checker in android market. That will show you if your phone is rooted.
Rooting is for getting better access if not all access on your phone.
Flashing is for putting software on your phone that the developers make here.
If you want to learn the flashing procedure, say yes and I will help you. I will post guides and links to help you and you will have to use your computer knowledge to figure this out.
As far as skype someone will else will have to answer that. I don't skype.
I hope my info helps. keep posting with questions.
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Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
JohnShade123 said:
Flashing a wolfbreak's rom will get rid of any pre-installed apps and network branding. If you download the skype for 3 apk from your carriers website then it should work after flashing a custom rom.
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skype on 3 only works on 3 branded phones. so if flashing is supposed to de brand it then are you sure it will still work?
Thanks
farazk86 said:
Thanks a lot for your helpful response
Yes I would like to learn about flashing , please guide me to the proper tutorials for my phone.
Thank you
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You need to flash the .54 baseband for wolfbreaks ROM.
Here is flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Here is a guide for flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
Flash the baseband with flashtool and use it also for putting on busybox.
Then install xrecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Here is wolfbreaks ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
follow ALL STEPS in EACH link.
Keep posting if anything is confusing.
Hi Guys
Just bought a 2nd hand Ace (UK) locked and branded to T-Mobile 2.2.1
If I install the VillainRom am I correct in saying this removes the branding and roots the phone !
I have downloaded all the files from here etc...
Also I read all this 'Bricking' if I try and unlock the phone with the methods posted on here, do I chance this, or get a code for a tenner etc ?
Thanks
maxmix
Branding & root
I don't know about branding but it obviously gives you root permissions. Hence you'll lose your warranty.
adiles said:
I don't know about branding but it obviously gives you root permissions. Hence you'll lose your warranty.
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You can UNROOT it any time, with this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12874680&postcount=1
And you can go back to your stok ROM. Just register in http://www.samfirmware.com/. There is all what you need to flashing back to your stock ROM.
CHEERS!
Thanks, I kinda knew about the going back to original Rom, I regged on the Samsung site a while back, I have these files...
Well I used Odin and the 2.3.3 Villain Rom from one of the guides on here, all went well, (After I got the Ops file lol)
This also removed the branding and the phone has the Super User icon now, so I presume it is Rooted now...
The unlocking is dodgy from trying to read the code from the phone, so i'm just going to buy a Network unlock code...
Thanks
maxmix
casiocas said:
You can UNROOT it any time, with this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12874680&postcount=1
And you can go back to your stok ROM. Just register in http://www.samfirmware.com/. There is all what you need to flashing back to your stock ROM.
CHEERS!
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I'm station in Guam and purchased At&T Galaxy S2 on E-bay. I used unlockedthatphone.com to unlocked the phone and rooted the phone using galaxts2root.com method. The problem that I'm having is that the phone is always roaming; if you go to settings,about phone, under status, it shows roaming when I know it's not. Is there a way I can make the phone think that it's not roaming?
version 2.3.4
base band I777UCPLC5
kernel version 2.6.35.7_ZedomaxStockKernel
build number Gingerbread.UCKH7
Here in Guam I'm with DOCOMO PACIFIC
So u paid someone to unlock the phone. When there's an app that does it for free on the Android market? That does suck.
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Phalanx7621 said:
So u paid someone to unlock the phone. When there's an app that does it for free on the Android market? That does suck.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
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Thanks bro! Now my phone it's not in roaming status anymore.
iggynasty said:
Thanks bro! Now my phone it's not in roaming status anymore.
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i like the response.
Bottom line is you used a different site to root your phone, we dont support that site here. why you no ask them whats up with thier stuff?
Want to fix it. start over following the guides here.
MotoMudder77 said:
i like the response.
Bottom line is you used a different site to root your phone, we dont support that site here. why you no ask them whats up with thier stuff?
Want to fix it. start over following the guides here.
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This was the reason I posted the question...GUIDANCE..THX MotoMudder77. The thing is that I was under the impression that the phone was on roaming status because it was made for AT&T and if used on any other network it will show roaming.
So, you want me to unroot the phone and lock it? How do I do that?
Could flash back to stock, might be necessary if you have issues with any of the
If you have clock work recovery, you could just flash a ROM that you find suitable for .
Full wipe in recovery. If you don't have recovery, you'll have to flash a Kernal with it, using Odin our heimdall.
MotoMudder77 said:
Could flash back to stock, might be necessary if you have issues with any of the
If you have clock work recovery, you could just flash a ROM that you find suitable for .
Full wipe in recovery. If you don't have recovery, you'll have to flash a Kernal with it, using Odin our heimdall.
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So I unrooted the phone using 2a.) Flash the UCKH7-CL503881 stock kernel and system package using Odin3 One-Click Downloader (Windows) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659) and did a factory reset. The only thing I can't do is to lock the phone back to AT&T sim cards, so pretty much the phone still unlocked. I still have the same problem, every time I pop that DOCOMO SIM card in and look at the phone status, it still shows roaming when I know that's not the case.
Do you think if a change the modem/radio it will go away?
iggynasty said:
So I unrooted the phone using 2a.) Flash the UCKH7-CL503881 stock kernel and system package using Odin3 One-Click Downloader (Windows) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659) and did a factory reset. The only thing I can't do is to lock the phone back to AT&T sim cards, so pretty much the phone still unlocked. I still have the same problem, every time I pop that DOCOMO SIM card in and look at the phone status, it still shows roaming when I know that's not the case.
Do you think if a change the modem/radio it will go away?
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You dont want to re-lock the phone, if thats even possible.
but being that your on a stock at&t ROM, the fact that your on a different carrier than at&t, the phone probably just thinks its roaming.
You could try an international ROM, if you hellraise it, or grab a ported one from the ported dev section.
MotoMudder77 said:
You dont want to re-lock the phone, if thats even possible.
but being that your on a stock at&t ROM, the fact that your on a different carrier than at&t, the phone probably just thinks its roaming.
You could try an international ROM, if you hellraise it, or grab a ported one from the ported dev section.
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I was able to locked the phone with samsung galaxy unlock app from the market and unlocked it with the same app. You are right, because the phone is on a different carrier than at&t it thinks that is roaming when we know it's not. I flashed Shostock2 v2.2.6 w/cherrypicker v1.1 and I still get the roaming status. Schostock2 is a i9100 ICS base rom but that didn't work, don't get me wrong I'm loving Shostock2 it's just annoying having that r right next to the signal bars.
Hey guys, there are lots of threads out there which have motorola atrix bootloader unlock guides, but it is starting to get very confusing bc some instructions don't apply to some phones: I am a noob so can someone plz explain to me how to unlock my atrix bootloader and what are the prerequistes.... my atrix is on firmware version 4.5.141, system version is 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.enUS and it is on android 2.3.6
Thanks in advance, i would greatly appricate it if you could also post file download links.
Thanks again
Check out the unlock thread in general. Will work for att with your version.
pre4speed said:
Check out the unlock thread in general. Will work for att with your version.
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link to the direction i should use plz thx
hotshot545 said:
Hey guys, there are lots of threads out there which have motorola atrix bootloader unlock guides, but it is starting to get very confusing bc some instructions don't apply to some phones: I am a noob so can someone plz explain to me how to unlock my atrix bootloader and what are the prerequistes.... my atrix is on firmware version 4.5.141, system version is 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.enUS and it is on android 2.3.6
Thanks in advance, i would greatly appricate it if you could also post file download links.
Thanks again
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I want to do the same but I dont want to brick my Phone can you tell me when you finished whats your result and the guide that you use please i hace the same versión.
Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk 2
Hey...m new to dis forum...can u please clarify me a doubt..? My doubt is..i have an atrix 4g at&t nd m using it india...i bought it in secnd hand and is sim unlocked...if I factory reset my atrix...will my fone get locked again??? Please reply...! :
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Kaaru said:
Hey...m new to dis forum...can u please clarify me a doubt..? My doubt is..i have an atrix 4g at&t nd m using it india...i bought it in secnd hand and is sim unlocked...if I factory reset my atrix...will my fone get locked again??? Please reply...! :
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32277161#post32277161
Next time try searching first.
Also this is off-topic here, your question has absolutely nothing to do with bootloader unlock.
Anyways...thnx for d link!!
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
I have been holding off because i have not been able to find anyone whose specfically tried this on this software version, if anyone has i would appriciate if you could give me some info how you did it and what files you used thx
Confirmed: Unlock Atrix 4G running 2.3.6
hotshot545 said:
I have been holding off because i have not been able to find anyone whose specfically tried this on this software version, if anyone has i would appriciate if you could give me some info how you did it and what files you used thx
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I just performed this on my Atrix 4G that was running 2.3.6 Stock exactly 7 days ago. It was the first time I had ever done anything to my phone since the last AT&T update. I had root before the update, but it was taken away when I applied the update. Since Motorola doesn't want to do a major update for my phone (Boo to them!), I decided to try flashing CM7 Olympus, and now I wish I had done it sooner!
I didn't check the links above, but I followed these instructions to the letter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The process made me nervous, but it worked perfectly!
EDIT: Those are the closest instructions I could find to the original ones I had. I found the ones I actually used on Atrix Forums' website. The article is called "[TUT]Unlocking Bootloader and Installing Custom ROMs" (I'm too new to link to an external site due to forum regulations.)
Unlocked same version from ATT
I had to flash 4.1.83 sbf. The regular unlock process. But be careful as it could brick your phone. I experimented and luck was on my side.
Thanks,
Jinesh
twomoses said:
I just performed this on my Atrix 4G that was running 2.3.6 Stock exactly 7 days ago. It was the first time I had ever done anything to my phone since the last AT&T update. I had root before the update, but it was taken away when I applied the update. Since Motorola doesn't want to do a major update for my phone (Boo to them!), I decided to try flashing CM7 Olympus, and now I wish I had done it sooner!
I didn't check the links above, but I followed these instructions to the letter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The process made me nervous, but it worked perfectly!
EDIT: Those are the closest instructions I could find to the original ones I had. I found the ones I actually used on Atrix Forums' website. The article is called "[TUT]Unlocking Bootloader and Installing Custom ROMs" (I'm too new to link to an external site due to forum regulations.)
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http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/mo...ocking-bootloader-installing-custom-roms.html
is that the link
hotshot545 said:
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/mo...ocking-bootloader-installing-custom-roms.html
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That is the one!
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That is the one!
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Followed those instructions as well. I feel like I am very close to having my phone back to where it needs to be for me to consider the mission a success I am only experiencing an issue adding Google accounts and getting into the android Market. I did a titanium backup restore and got all of my apps back and restored system settings, but Gmail crashes every time I try to open it and the Market opens a white window then goes away without any warning or error info.
I haven't flashed a custom rom so I am still in the stock Gingerbread ROM.
Trying to add a Google account gives me the message "Can't Establish a reliable connection..." If I followed this guide, am I fine to do a hard reset, as that is the only solution I have found online to the Can't Establish connection error?
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If your intentions were to flash a custom rom, I would perform a nandroid backup and then flash away following the instructions you've been using.
If you unlocked the bootloader, your phone was probably returned to stock just like performing a hard reset. Google Play (or Market) usually needs a very good connection to run its first update, so if you're not on wifi, connect to that first. If you still have that problem, try clearing the data for that app (from the home screen > Menu > Manage Applications > "Market" > Clear Data)
If you were trying to flash a fruitcake (to return it to stock after flashing a custom ROM), still try clearing the app data and, if that doesn't work, try flashing the fruitcake again.