Hi, im about to buy an Atrix from amazon to use in my country (Venezuela), but iv been reading a few posts in the developers forums and i have a few questions before upgrading to gingerbread:
1.- Should i update from the Oficial Motorola Page 4.5.91 or should i flash a custom rom?
2.- Should i unlock my bootloader if i install the oficial rom?
3.- is there any rom better than the oficial rom out there?
4.- About the brick post i saw in the developers forums will i be exposed to the same chance if i update the original Motorola Rom?
mediavieja said:
Hi, im about to buy an Atrix from amazon to use in my country (Venezuela), but iv been reading a few posts in the developers forums and i have a few questions before upgrading to gingerbread:
1.- Should i update from the Oficial Motorola Page 4.5.91 or should i flash a custom rom?
2.- Should i unlock my bootloader if i install the oficial rom?
3.- is there any rom better than the oficial rom out there?
4.- About the brick post i saw in the developers forums will i be exposed to the same chance if i update the original Motorola Rom?
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1. I recommend using a custom ROM, only because its faster and you get better performance.
2. Yes. If you are will to do it, I have an easy way how.
3. Most if not all ROMS are better than than stock.
4. Only if you downgrade software from 2.3 to 2.2 you will brick your phone. Correct me if I am wrong though on this one other xda members. I am willing to help, just let me know.
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Voelker45 said:
1. I recommend using a custom ROM, only because its faster and you get better performance.
2. Yes. If you are will to do it, I have an easy way how.
3. Most if not all ROMS are better than than stock.
4. Only if you downgrade software from 2.3 to 2.2 you will brick your phone. Correct me if I am wrong though on this one other xda members. I am willing to help, just let me know.
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Thank you very much Voelker, and which rom would u recommend me? the fastest and stable rom?. Also how about the update, should i first unlock the bootloader then update to the oficial version of ginger? or should i unlock the bootloader then update to a custom rom without touching the oficial version ever?
cm7 is the best unless you want webtop or fingerprint scanner
if you want webtop or fingerprint scanner id say go for alien
Here is the easiest way to unlock bootloader and root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15930466
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Voelker45 said:
Here is the easiest way to unlock bootloader and root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15930466
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Thank you once again and if i unlock the bootloader without any update on the OS, will i get it locked back again after i update to CM7 or Alien?
mediavieja said:
Thank you once again and if i unlock the bootloader without any update on the OS, will i get it locked back again after i update to CM7 or Alien?
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No, once unlocked the bootloader cannot be relocked
ok thank you very much to all of u guys for ur help i cant wait to get my hands on the phone! btw does anyone knows if with CM7 the 1080p playback/recording is enable?
mediavieja said:
ok thank you very much to all of u guys for ur help i cant wait to get my hands on the phone! btw does anyone knows if with CM7 the 1080p playback/recording is enable?
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Don't know, but the latest build has "improved recording quality"
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judging by your signature i assume u have CM7, i read a post in the official CM7 rom thread that there was something wrong with the dialer? like the graphics were kind of weird or zoomed, can u confirm this?
Also, do u have the latest build? can u tell me if there's a 1080p option there?
Also have any of you tried this kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574&page=299
No one? well can anyone tell me which one is the best kernel for the Atrix?
I use Faux123's 1ghz cm7 kernal
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Does that one allows you to overclock?
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Does that one allows you to overclock?
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No you need the faux kernel that is over 1 ghz like the 1.45 kernel. You can definetly over clock that.
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Hello everyone i'm new to this forum and i would like to know what i should do with my atrix.
I bought it off of amazon.co.uk (i live in england) and i would like to know how to root it. (i run Gingerbread, by the way)I know you must be thinking oh what an idiot follow the tutorials, but i keep seeing AT&T everywhere so im wondering what's up with that, and why are some of the roms only compatible with AT&T. Oh, and i searched allready too.
Have you tried this? ... http://www.psouza4.com/Bionic/
At the top, it says "This method works on Motorola phones running Android OS 2.3.4 or earlier." There is no mention of AT&T.
Hope this helps
thanks! yeah i looked at that, but i still dont get the whole AT&T thing for ROM. As im in england i cant get AT&T but thanks anyway for that root method!
The AT&T thing is because there is an Atrix International and an Atrix 4G from AT&T. Its mostly same specs, barely 3g bands.
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Hi I was thinking of buyinga atrix I just have a few questions if u can help me.
1.how well is the fingerprint recognition?
2.is there a official ginber bread or a custom working one with all features of the phone working.
3.is the internel memory different from provider to provider (I know the bloatware by providers use up a bit of the memory).
4.also is any features missing by any providers (I can remember tmobile sometimes would remove front facing cameras on certain devices).
5.I heard there is screen issues how true is this? Also are there any other issues.
Sorry for so many questions .
Thanks using htc sensation at the moment.
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Can anyone point me towards instructions on how to take a dump of the stock ROM from my Orange UK Atrix? I'd like to make a backup before I load a custom rom. And once I've created a dump, and how do I turn that into and SBF file?
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You cannot currently dump and sign your own sbf
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So is there no way of doing a dump, and then using it to restore to stock if there's a problem with a one of the updated ROMS? Is there any other way to switch back?
What are ya new
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So is there no way of doing a dump, and then using it to restore to stock if there's a problem with a one of the updated ROMS? Is there any other way to switch back?
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I got the same problem. I´m trying to install GingerBlur but I wanted to know what should I do to go back to stock if something goes wrong.
Rubb said:
I got the same problem. I´m trying to install GingerBlur but I wanted to know what should I do to go back to stock if something goes wrong.
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Yeap, make us two. I tried to manage a different rom in my Sony Xperia X10 and totally screwed the phone, it doesn't even turn on yet =/
I'm looking forward to install other rom (most possibly GingerBlur) in my Atrix, I've buyed it branded, wanna de-brand it. Hate those 'Claro' stuff =D
So far there has not been any SBF's for the brazillian atrix...
That's a bummer, i really wanted to experiment, but if I can't go back to the original, it's kind of a deal breaker for me...
Maheidem said:
So far there has not been any SBF's for the brazillian atrix...
That's a bummer, i really wanted to experiment, but if I can't go back to the original, it's kind of a deal breaker for me...
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Can´t u go with the 1.8.3?
That's the SBF from telstra right!?
I've downloaded it and want to flash it, but, not having a way back kind of freaks me out...
With my late Milestone, there were all sorts of sbf's avaible...
How do i know that the tellus sbf is more up to date them my brazillian one?
Read the guide in the dev forum. Only at&t phones can have at&t sbf's. All the other phones can share sbfs AFAIK. therefore brazil atrix cannot get 1.8.3 as its for at&t. These are the risks in modifying locked down devices
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tjjensen23 said:
Read the guide in the dev forum. Only at&t phones can have at&t sbf's. All the other phones can share sbfs AFAIK. therefore brazil atrix cannot get 1.8.3 as its for at&t. These are the risks in modifying locked down devices
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But even if he has a brazilian atrix, he can flash back to a original AT&T sbf right?
No i believe his options are the telstra and France sbf's.
Best option is to use CWM to make a nandroid backup before installing any other mods.
How long do you think until we have a way to root without having to flash a pre-rooted ROM... i am waiting to get titanium backup installed i saw wolfbreaks rom after i already upgraded so waiting waiting..
R u a troll?
There has been a root for 2.3 for over a day now.
Use the SEARCH
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Just Flash back to 2.1 vis Flashtool, root it, install xrecovery and follow Wolfbreaks instructions to get a working 2.3.3 rooted ROM.
Dude it's already rooted. There are rooted roms available. You should be dreaming lol
Willey1986 said:
Just Flash back to 2.1 vis Flashtool, root it, install xrecovery and follow Wolfbreaks instructions to get a working 2.3.3 rooted ROM.
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?? I just want to root, no flashing other ROM.. hw can i root it...
waiting.........
Not possible. If you want root you have to reflash atm.
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I'm still waiting for an updated tool to root this; with 2.1 I've had serious issues with X10i software on my X10a hardware and I'm not wasting my time with X10i this time.
That means when X10a is available, I need to root it. So far, only X10i is available pre-rooted.
I wouldnt of thought it will be too long till one of the devs work it out, im not sure how the pre-rooted ones work, and is a little more faffing around that id like at the moment, plus im quite happy with the bog standard 2.3.3, just want to restore my apps and stuff really
I don't think devs would root it, no point. Pre rooted roms work great.
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I don't think devs would root it, no point. Pre rooted roms work great.
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well not everyone wants a generic rom, or one from another region, some people prefer certain roms, such as their operator roms and for people in the US some of them have problems with the X10i roms, and as such are stuck with the 10a roms or something like that, so thats where the seperate root comes into its own, as people can choose when they want to root.
KnightUK said:
well not everyone wants a generic rom, or one from another region, some people prefer certain roms, such as their operator roms and for people in the US some of them have problems with the X10i roms, and as such are stuck with the 10a roms or something like that, so thats where the seperate root comes into its own, as people can choose when they want to root.
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Look, It's possible to get a stock pre-rooted 2.3 onto our phones so looking for a way to directly root 2.3.3+ is a waist of time for our devices. You won't find any devs trying to root 2.3.3+ unless they are trying to gain root access on a device that can't be downgraded to an older version that there is a known rooting exploit for.
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nikhilonikhil said:
?? I just want to root, no flashing other ROM.. hw can i root it...
waiting.........
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Best of luck finding an exploit!!!
rageagainstthecage doesnt work
psneuter doesnt work
gingerbreak doesnt work
If u are lucky in few months MAY BE a new exploit might be discovered...
As for "operator customizations" u can flash ur regions fw then take a system dump and keep adding operator customized files on the prerooted roms...
P.S.: why is this question thread posted in dev section?
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BingoRingo said:
I'm still waiting for an updated tool to root this; with 2.1 I've had serious issues with X10i software on my X10a hardware and I'm not wasting my time with X10i this time.
That means when X10a is available, I need to root it. So far, only X10i is available pre-rooted.
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I'm an X10a owner currently running Wolf's X10i ROM. I'm a Roger's customer to boot. There isn't a single thing wrong with running the X10i firmware. Personally I've never ever experienced issues with anything X10i related. Give it a shot! My phone is ridiculously fast and doesn't have a single issue. The battery life alone is worth the jump. I've been on my phone all day reapplying settings/apps/etc and I just now hit under 50% battery. That's over 10 hours of consistent use.
shoby said:
R u a troll?
There has been a root for 2.3 for over a day now.
Use the SEARCH
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shoby dont give me a smug answer i searched before posting if you dont know the answer then dont answer it period.
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shoby dont give me a smug answer i searched before posting if you dont know the answer then dont answer it period.
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Maybe the problem wasn't his answer, it was your question?
You asked how long it would take for 2.3.3 to be rooted. As he responded, it already is. Looking at the first page in this section of the forums shows that very clearly as there are numerous ROM postings that clearly state "Rooted".
Perhaps a better question would have been "How long do you think until we have a way to root without having to flash a pre-rooted ROM?"
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Maybe the problem wasn't his answer, it was your question?
You asked how long it would take for 2.3.3 to be rooted. As he responded, it already is. Looking at the first page in this section of the forums shows that very clearly as there are numerous ROM postings that clearly state "Rooted".
Perhaps a better question would have been "How long do you think until we have a way to root without having to flash a pre-rooted ROM?"
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fine i get it i will change my question. then
i have one question and yes i use the search, i have one photon than come from factory with 2.3.5 and i have another one that i make the update to 2.3.5 i read in other forum a article saying that is possible to root the one than come with 2.3.5 from factory, my questios is wich one i can root???? please help me i have both of them in a hurry for a root, thank you for the help
If you mean root, not unlock, there's no reason why you couldn't root either device. If you aim to unlock the bootloader and install custom roms etc. I am afraid you are outta luck.
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JohnH4 said:
If you mean root, not unlock, there's no reason why you couldn't root either device. If you aim to unlock the bootloader and install custom roms etc. I am afraid you are outta luck.
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yes i need to root it wich one i can root, or any way to downgrade the phone ? and ty for your comments
biohazardjoker said:
yes i need to root it wich one i can root, or any way to downgrade the phone ? and ty for your comments
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Both phones can be rooted. I recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819660
Neither phone can be unlocked.
just curious
is there any android app that is like the samsung galaxy note 2's camera which can capture pictures of people and you could edit it one by one so the faces would be facing right.and if so will the 2.3.5 support it?
Hey all, before I had a Motorola Defy, now I am with an Atrix 4g
My basic question is, what should not do to brick my phone? should I update it? Like I said, I came from a Defy, Defy has a locked bootloader so it is almost impossible to brick it, now I am a little scared with the Atrix hehe. Thanks !
Feche said:
Hey all, before I had a Motorola Defy, now I am with an Atrix 4g
My basic question is, what should not do to brick my phone? should I update it? Like I said, I came from a Defy, Defy has a locked bootloader so it is almost impossible to brick it, now I am a little scared with the Atrix hehe. Thanks !
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you shoudn't flash an sbf file that is not the same as your current version. to update or not to update, that is entirely up to you. if yoh're satisfied with a gb os (2.3.x), don't upgrade. if you want ics (4.0 4) or jb (4.1.x-4.2.2), then update. just unlock the bootloader, root your phone, and enjoy
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palmbeach05 said:
you shoudn't flash an sbf file that is not the same as your current version. to update or not to update, that is entirely up to you. if yoh're satisfied with a gb os (2.3.x), don't upgrade. if you want ics (4.0 4) or jb (4.1.x-4.2.2), then update. just unlock the bootloader, root your phone, and enjoy
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Should I use the updater that is under About phone -> Updates?
Feche said:
Should I use the updater that is under About phone -> Updates?
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you could if you wanted, but most of the updated versions are available through the rom superthread thread in the development section. just be sure to pay attention to carrier specific roms if you chose to use one of them. and i did just see your post in another thread saying that you were on froyo. after seeing that, i would say yes, upgrade your phone to a better os. gb works great, ics and jb work well and will work better now that we have the new kernel, but expect bugs to be present, but they are still very usable roms
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palmbeach05 said:
you could if you wanted, but most of the updated versions are available through the rom superthread thread in the development section. just be sure to pay attention to carrier specific roms if you chose to use one of them. and i did just see your post in another thread saying that you were on froyo. after seeing that, i would say yes, upgrade your phone to a better os. gb works great, ics and jb work well and will work better now that we have the new kernel, but expect bugs to be present, but they are still very usable roms
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Yep, I am currently on Froyo 2.1, it has some lags on lockscreen.
By the way, my phone is unlocked, what rom should I pick up? do you recommend using About phone -> Updates to update it? thanks hehe :good:
How about you do some reading on your own? It's not like the information is not out there. It's all here, in great detail. You just need to read it.
Can you imagine the chaos if every new member decided to skip all the reading and just opened a new thread?
ravilov said:
How about you do some reading on your own? It's not like the information is not out there. It's all here, in great detail. You just need to read it.
Can you imagine the chaos if every new member decided to skip all the reading and just opened a new thread?
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I am sorry, but I did read, it's just not clear..
Well, I have watched the noob video at registration but still I hope you will help me... :cyclops:
So I have Israeli XT910 on its final version which is 2.3.6. (is it GB?)
Anyway it sucks and i wish to upgrade it to ICS or JB or even put a customized ROM on it...
Is it possible? Will I need to root my device? Will my apps and data be lost? And how can I do it?
Thanks in advance.
65.1.39.XT910.Retail.en.IL ~need more info?
ril2 said:
Well, I have watched the noob video at registration but still I hope you will help me... :cyclops:
So I have Israeli XT910 on its final version which is 2.3.6. (is it GB?)
Anyway it sucks and i wish to upgrade it to ICS or JB or even put a customized ROM on it...
Is it possible? Will I need to root my device? Will my apps and data be lost? And how can I do it?
Thanks in advance.
65.1.39.XT910.Retail.en.IL ~need more info?
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You have a lot of tutorials about upgrading to official (moto stuff) roms or about installing custom roms, when i bought my razr it came with gingerbread, one of the first things i do was upgrading to ICS and then i start using custom roms with safestrap, but that dependens on what you want/need from the phone. Also you have to check if your phone is CDMA or GSM, before installing a rom or at least ask if that have a patch.
here you have a post with a los of links and a tons of info. Hope that helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2058057
PD: Sorry for my really bad english
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You have a lot of tutorials about upgrading to official (moto stuff) roms or about installing custom roms, when i bought my razr it came with gingerbread, one of the first things i do was upgrading to ICS and then i start using custom roms with safestrap, but that dependens on what you want/need from the phone. Also you have to check if your phone is CDMA or GSM, before installing a rom or at least ask if that have a patch.
here you have a post with a los of links and a tons of info. Hope that helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2058057
PD: Sorry for my really bad english
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Thank you very much for your help but I'm pretty sure I have a GSM version because I live in israel...
Can you give me a link for GSM?
ril2 said:
Thank you very much for your help but I'm pretty sure I have a GSM version because I live in israel...
Can you give me a link for GSM?
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Just go for the European version ROM.
I used them in my wife's RAZR. We are also from Israel.
Follow the steps for the new European retail roms and every will be great.
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davizera said:
Just go for the European version ROM.
I used them in my wife's RAZR. We are also from Israel.
Follow the steps for the new European retail roms and every will be great.
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I will try that but now I have another problem... I accidentally flashed ICS without having enough space on my phone and now it is stuck on boot logo and then turns off, and I need to know if there is a way of formatting it without turning it on?
Sorry for bad English too...
The European retail jellybean formats your whole phone, so you can flash it and have your phone back on normal.
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