I just bought motorola atrix 4g from at&t
Is Motorola will release unlocked bootloaders officially? or i shoud unlock it by myself?
ty!
You should unlock it yourself. Or wait possibly months before another moto release (if ever).
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And here's the program that has done it for me. Make sure you read EVERYTHING before starting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
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Thanks!
If i will unlock my 2.3 bootloaders, and motorola will update our device to ICS, i can upgrade my bootloaders to 4.0 bootloader?
asafba said:
Thanks!
If i will unlock my 2.3 bootloaders, and motorola will update our device to ICS, i can upgrade my bootloaders to 4.0 bootloader?
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In theory, yes.
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I know, i know i am a noob, but i have a question. If i root my Motorola Atrix, did that unlock the bootloader. I want to install the ROM Aura and in the Requirements: it said you need an unlocked bootloader, and i know i am rooted but not sure if i have an unlocked bootloader. Any help?
Rooting does NOT unlock the bootloader. What you need is use the IHOP (AKA Pudding) method.
Info about that is in the Dev section. Just search for IHOP and that will give you the info about how to unlock the BL...
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If i am using gingerbread (2.3.4) can i still unlock the bootloader that way?
timeshare1234 said:
If i am using gingerbread (2.3.4) can i still unlock the bootloader that way?
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You sure can. That works for BOTH Froyo and GB...
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Thank you so much!
NP, Go get that Aura...
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Is it possible without hard bricking the phone? The upgrade is causing WAY more trouble than it's worth and a lot happier running roms. Thanks.
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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Was your bootloader previously unlocked?
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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live4nyy said:
Was your bootloader previously unlocked?
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I can at least keep this alive and going. Mine was previously unlocked, and, once the update applied, which did it overnight without my permission (HNNNGH), I lost it. What do I do now?
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Got another question but not gonna make a new post, can you use the auto boot unlocker to unlock/root 4.5.141? It's only updated to .91
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Yes /10 char
I think you will find that you just lost the unlock graphic; unlocking involves burning out one of the eFuses, so you can't relock.
Hi everone
Im using a rooted, BT UL Atrix 4G with 2.3.6 4.5.191. and Im wondering if this is possible to perform this downgrade or/to 2.3.4
I want to do that becouse my GPS takes a lot to get a fix and I had no luck with other methods like: changing gpsconfig, recalibrating compass, using different radios
Thanks
Downgrading to 2.3.4 IS POSSIBLE provided you have previously unlocked your bootloader AND you have a backup of 2.3.4 through CWM.
This is treacherous territory, and I'm not sure if there's been resolution on whether or not it's safe.
Your safest bet? Fruit cake it back to 4.5.91.
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
bloodhawk said:
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
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Don't do it. You will get failed to boot 2.
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bloodhawk said:
Is it possible to downgrade using RSD if the bootloader was never unlocked?
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No that would brick it and you would be screwed. We already saw this issue when people tried to go backwards from GB to Froyo...
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I have used the automatic bootloader unlock for 4.5.141 but I may be just lucky
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Yeah it is working fine on 4.5.141 ... Unlocked and Rooted, running Neutrino 2.8 GT
But the phone is heating up even @ 1 GHz. (no undervolt)
So was curious if flashing the ROM over 4.5.91 will help or not.
- Is it not possible to downgrade even using Nottach's method? Flashing the 4.5.91 images directly from fastboot and not bothering with RSD ?
NVM...
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So is it feasible?
Downgraded successfully by flashing the separate partition using moto-fastboot.
Got the 4.5.91 images from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
wifi error.....
bloodhawk said:
Downgraded successfully by flashing the separate partition using moto-fastboot.
Got the 4.5.91 images from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
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4.5.91 resolves wifi error?
the link is down.
my friend wants me to root his atrix 4g which is running android version 2.3.6 stock. And his phone has never been rooted and the bootloader is still locked. I know that I would have to unlock the bootloader. But how would I go about rooting it after I've unlocked bootloader? please someone help
Ps. Already have moto drivers installed because I have a moto xoom
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If you are gonna unlock the bootloader, then you would probably be looking to load a custom ROM. That's really the only reason for unlocking the BL.
After your BL is unlocked, many custom ROMs (like CM7) come with root privileges already...
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ccrows said:
If you are gonna unlock the bootloader, then you would probably be looking to load a custom ROM. That's really the only reason for unlocking the BL.
After your BL is unlocked, many custom ROMs (like CM7) come with root privileges already...
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Yes im planning to flash a custom rom. So I could just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash a custom rom that is pre-rooted?
Because that's what I did when I rooted my xoom.
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i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
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Yes im planning to flash a custom rom. So I could just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash a custom rom that is pre-rooted?
Because that's what I did when I rooted my xoom.
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If you go custom ROM, then ya Root is usually built in. CM7 I know has it...
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ccrows said:
If you go custom ROM, then ya Root is usually built in. CM7 I know has it...
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Alright. Thanks for the help.
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Punkrocknerd said:
i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
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Oh man. Thanks for the info. Hopefully mine works too
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Punkrocknerd said:
i just got a warranty replacement, and it had 2.3.6 on it.
i had to do alot of research. they have a rooting guide via adb on the atrixforum website
and the automatic bootloader unlock in the atrix development thread in xda works.
due note that alot of the NEW atrix's with 2.3.6 dont have the ability to flash sbf, which means the bootloader is unable to be unlocked. Mine worked, so i might have just been lucky
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I wonder why Motorola would do such a thing unless they had some sort of contract agreement with the carriers?
All I know is when the BL code leaked, Motorola scrambled insanely fast to try and cover that up, but it was too late. Truth be told, if the BL code never got leaked I would have sold my phone a long time ago. IDK, for me personally I'm probably gonna make it a personal requirement for all my future phones to have BL unlocked before purchasing...
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ccrows said:
I wonder why Motorola would do such a thing unless they had some sort of contract agreement with the carriers?
All I know is when the BL code leaked, Motorola scrambled insanely fast to try and cover that up, but it was too late. Truth be told, if the BL code never got leaked I would have sold my phone a long time ago. IDK, for me personally I'm probably gonna make it a personal requirement for all my future phones to have BL unlocked before purchasing...
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But I can still unlock the boot loader, right?
Edit: I unlocked the boot loader and rooted the phone successfully
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Can anyone put the link up on dropbox for me?
What link? And why are you bumping an ancient thread?
Rooting
I hope this is the right place to put this .
What are the pro's and con's of rooting the atrix ?
Hi guys!
Just want to know how many of us have a locked bootloader.
For the ones who do, good luck
My bootloader is unlocked but unfortunately I am stuck here because my phone is on the OTA (wierd I know) and I can't really do anything with the unlocked bootloader. So, here I sit with an unlocked phone and no 4G and nothing I can do except TRY to relock it and possibly brick it.........
Does the official Motorola bootlock removal tool work on the photon, and does it now allow 4G on custom roms? http://m.lifehacker.com/5935837/mot...-bootloader-unlocking-tool-for-android-phones
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edlee said:
Does the official Motorola bootlock removal tool work on the photon, and does it now allow 4G on custom roms? http://m.lifehacker.com/5935837/mot...-bootloader-unlocking-tool-for-android-phones
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the official motorola site says that only the Photon Q will be supported at first, then more devices to follow. No one knows if this will be retro-active towards existing devices. I would assume that if this does get implimented on our Photon 4g, then wimax will not be borked like it is now.
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the official motorola site says that only the Photon Q will be supported at first, then more devices to follow. No one knows if this will be retro-active towards existing devices. I would assume that if this does get implimented on our Photon 4g, then wimax will not be borked like it is now.
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I tried it just for fun. The Photon rejected "fastboot oem get_unlock_data" stating 'unknown.'
To answer the OP's question...
Bootloader = UNLOCKED
Current Rom = CM10 based AOKP Build 8
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I jump back and forth between locked and unlocked on my photon. Currently my photon is locked running mof_2.3.5ish. Waiting on someone to figure out how to root my photon q.
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Unlocked runnning ICS AOKP Milestone Build 4
I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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Very true
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stonesaber said:
I unlock-relock constantly. Just this morning I was locked, then I unlocked to try something, then relocked 2 hours later. Once you unlock, if you go back to locked, it's easier to unlock again than it was to start with because you don't have to do the fastboot commands with the unlock code. Just run the derpunlock.sbf again and push your recovery of choice and you're done.
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Nice
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Locked. I never would have thought the 2.3.5 radio would lock my bootloader permanently lol.
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Locked. permanently thanks to ota
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when i bought my electrify it was locked with 2.3.5..
but it very good working with custom rom, all perfect
Bootloader: Unlocked
Current Rom: JB CNA 3.3.0
First, sorry for my english.
Photon with 2.3.5, i suppose bl locked. How can i assure of this?
but root with torpedo-direct
Enano08 said:
First, sorry for my english.
Photon with 2.3.5, i suppose bl locked. How can i assure of this?
but root with torpedo-direct
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It's pretty certain you are locked my friend.
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latest OTA deceived me :crying:
Sprint and Motorola are pushing Photon 4G out of USA and selling it to Countries like India through ebay just because they are introducing LTE! in US.
I do not understand why they want to lock those phones (selling for about US$600 in India)?
MOTO and Sprint should think about it. If you dont want it anymore and don't support it outside US why locking it and making the life of poor souls miserable?
They should release a 2.3.5 sbf to help those people outside US stuck with Failed to boot 2 / Electrify 2.3.5.
Was locked by accident but traded for unlocked Electrify
You 2.3.5 chaps may be in luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848352
hasn't been confirmed working on any one elses phone, but he showed a screen shot and it looks like he's done it.
I Finley managed to get my Motorola Photon 4G Rooted, But how do i unlock it?
I am new to this MOD/Root/Flash stuff. I just want someone to tell me Step by Step how to unlock the bootloader with the minimal chance of bricking my phone. here are the specs of my phone.
Sys version 45.4.13
model MB855
Android version 2.3.5
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build# 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
My goal is to mod with ICS or even Jelly bean
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I Finley managed to get my Motorola Photon 4G Rooted, But how do i unlock it?
I am new to this MOD/Root/Flash stuff. I just want someone to tell me Step by Step how to unlock the bootloader with the minimal chance of bricking my phone. here are the specs of my phone.
Sys version 45.4.13
model MB855
Android version 2.3.5
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build# 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
My goal is to mod with ICS or even Jelly bean
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can't unlock bootloader running 2.3.5, which prevents you from flashing any "unlocked" rom.. ie jb,ics, or any other rom not based on 235
welcome to the club
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At least its rooted haha try either mof 2.3.5 deblurred rom or peetr gb/cm7 hybrid pretty much the two best locked roms for us locked bootloader guys
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MarcquisDale said:
At least its rooted haha try either mof 2.3.5 deblurred rom or peetr gb/cm7 hybrid pretty much the two best locked roms for us locked bootloader guys
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Is there a guide to install any of those two?
And... is it worthy?
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Is there a guide to install any of those two?
And... is it worthy?
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Yes there's guides just search the development section
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And is there any hope that we'll be ale to unlock the boot loader in near future..
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And is there any hope that we'll be ale to unlock the boot loader in near future..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114984