so i unlocked my photon and when i booted it it up i seen at the moto screen that my phone was unlocked. now my question is i flashed the latest spf to update my phone and i dont see that unlocked at the moto screen when i boot up am i unlocked? if not do i have to go through with the whole procedure agian? and if i do will my system not be up to date
ajoerivera said:
so i unlocked my photon and when i booted it it up i seen at the moto screen that my phone was unlocked. now my question is i flashed the latest spf to update my phone and i dont see that unlocked at the moto screen when i boot up am i unlocked? if not do i have to go through with the whole procedure agian? and if i do will my system not be up to date
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You will re-lock the phone by flashing the SBF. To unlock reflash the unlock file..you'll still be on the latest SBF.
I unlocked my bootloader by going into fastboot and typing fastboot oem unlock, then it asked my to type it with my device id, so i copied the device id so i typed fastboot oem unlock ******** and it worked, it says unlocked and works
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I had the same issue. If you click the link below to go to my thread the answer is posted by dcowboy. It works great and takes like 5 seconds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352875
Hope this helps. If you have any questions let me know and I will see what I can help you with.
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Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
I got root using the /preinstall method with those 2 .bat files posted yesterday.
From page 30-35 is the guidance I followed from mramirezusa.
Other than that we are in the same boat.. I read puddings will flash relatively safely.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159950&page=30
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Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
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Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader? yes use pudding
cthomas5714 said:
Okay guys, i flashed the 2.3.4 ota as soon as it came out (before all this trouble with it of course) and now i am stuck because i was under the impression that the new bootloader would be unlocked so i had never even though about eating any pudding before the fact. Now i come to my trouble, im running a totally stock 2.3.4 att and i cant seem to find a way out.
Question #1- If i have a locked bootloader can i fruitcake back?
Question #2- Is there a possible way to unlock the new bootloader?
Question #3- How in heck do i get root, im on windows 7 and i recently tried the two bat files that one of the devs released and they were a no go, it didnt seem to flash the preinstall when i tried to look for it, it wasnt there. I have been quietly trying to fix this on my own for days now i am asking for a little help. Im stumped.
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hey man first things first. dont panic, you are not stuck. this is temporary at best, in the mean while theres plenty of stuff you can do, sbf is not safe to begin with. so actually be gladd you only got to use RSD one time
first things first, get yourselfed unlocked, pudding will do the trick. once after pudding, you never have to touch RSD
Once you are done with pudding go ahead and get tenfars unlocked cwm
once you are done with that you are free to flash pretty much all the roms, as usually custom roms, or fruit cakes dont have bl, only the rest
enjoy
Okay guys, thanks for your help. but let me get this clear, i do not have a unlocked bootloader, im a pudding virgin. I can simply rsd the 1.83 with pudding and thats it? No worries no nothing?
cthomas5714 said:
Okay guys, thanks for your help. but let me get this clear, i do not have a unlocked bootloader, im a pudding virgin. I can simply rsd the 1.83 with pudding and thats it? No worries no nothing?
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Yes but you still can't use any other sbf. I'd use the raw pudding sbf, unlock, then use CWM from here on out. No more rsd
Sorry about that. There is just the unlock and then the unlock packaged with 1.8.3. The one that has has been causing bricks from my understanding is the packaged one. Be sure you flash just the unlock.
Anyone know what exactly will be erased from /data after flashing the unlock? Also I don't want to restore backed up files that will conflict with new ones. Any guidance on this is appreciated.
snudmusk said:
Sorry about that. There is just the unlock and then the unlock packaged with 1.8.3. The one that has has been causing bricks from my understanding is the packaged one. Be sure you flash just the unlock.
Anyone know what exactly will be erased from /data after flashing the unlock? Also I don't want to restore backed up files that will conflict with new ones. Any guidance on this is appreciated.
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All user data is wiped when unlocking. The 1.8.3 sbf with pudding is safe to flash but i recommend just using pudding and then CWM and ditch rsd.
jruweaver said:
All user data is wiped when unlocking. The 1.8.3 sbf with pudding is safe to flash but i recommend just using pudding and then CWM and ditch rsd.
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Agree, just use the pudding only sbf. to unlock , then preinstall to get root.
Make sure to have 50 or so battery so you don't run into the trouble I had with battery being to low to fastboot. Also once you flash pudding you wont be able to boot the phone, don't panic just follow steps to fastboot oem unlock and phone will boot fine afterwards.
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woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
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woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
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Which did you flash? Pudding or 1.8.3 with pudding?
Try connecting your phone to pc select fastboot and finish the pudding instructions (fastboot oem unlock)
It might boot then.
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Here is what I did.
1. If you were to update to the OTA 4.5.91. Or already on the OTA 4.5.91 you can still unlock your bootloader.
2. Flash pudding only SBF so you can unlock the bootloader. http://diamantephoto.com/fastboot.rar direct link. Flash this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1136261 Original Post about pudding.
It will go to a text only 14 option screen and say something like boot failed 0x1000. Don't freak out and tell me you bricked you phone blah blah blah. You still have to unlock the bootloader by choosing fastboot from your phone and connecting it to the computer via usb. Make sure you have ADB with fastboot tools installed on you computer.
Open command prompt from you computer and type fastboot oem unlock. It'll display warning about voiding warranty and a unique device id. Type again fastboot oem unlock ############. The # are the unique device numbers. Don't type # it wont work. The instructions are posted on the pudding thread if you would like to read more about it.
Then type fastboot reboot to reboot. Unlock should be displayed on top left of screen and it'll take 5 long mins to boot up.
3.Then you need to install CWM and root.
You'll find instructions in the developers form. But if your lazy here is the CWM link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138541 follow the instructions or every time you reboot you will loose CWM. For root there are two available for gingerbread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1140110 I used this one and got root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138204 I hear this works too.. Haven't tested read the post if you want to use this method.
As always don't blame me for bricking if you happen to do so. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. these are the steps I took to unlock and everything works great. Absolutely no problems with my phone after wards.
One thing unlocking your bootloader will format/erase data. Basically a factory data reset so make sure you backup everything with titanium or you favorite app. I would not restore system apps as i've had a few problems with email and motoblur force closes.
Is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
five3zero said:
Is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes.
Follow the instructions listed on here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15023030
The 3rd post has the instructions I followed.
If you have problems be sure to read through the thread as someone else has most likely already had the same issue.
This worked for me.
cthomas5714 said:
woahh no bad idea, im scared. I did exactly as you all said and it acts like its hard bricked, SVF:105 error but then it says no OS detected and i have 14 options
1RSD
2Fastboot
3Nvflash
4-9BP something
9Android recovery
10Boot android (no bp)
11Device UID
12Console
13early usb enumeration
14BP tools
WHAT DO I DO?
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Just do: fastboot oem unlock (or whatever tthe code is)
Them: fastboot reboot
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If I flash back to the stock firmware using the motorola sbf files, will my bootloader remain unlocked? I flashed back and flashed the unlocking sbf file. When my phone booted up it said unlocked, even though I didn't run the fastboot commands. I then ran the fastboot commands anyway and it said the bootloader was already unlocked. So will the unlocked bootloader always remain unlocked?
No. It's locked again
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it stays unlocked... despite what ^^^ said >.>
but it wont show until you just flash the pudding sbf like you did
P.S. no known way to re-lock as of yet
xepter said:
it stays unlocked... despite what ^^^ said >.>
but it wont show until you just flash the pudding sbf like you did
P.S. no known way to re-lock as of yet
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Ok, thanks. I wasn't planning on relocking, I was just curious. So next time I won't even have to flash the sbf? The sbf just makes the unlocking text show up when it boots up, but it should still allow me to do stuff like install the new CWM recovery without that, right?
Another thing, when I flashed that sbf, I didn't go into RSD mode. I was in a hurry and I forgot so I just ran the RSD program, and it detected my phone, so I clicked start. I realized later that I hadn't booted up into RSD mode...
Should I be worried? Was the RSD mode just an unnecessary precaution?
You can't relock..............it's a hardware unlock (fuse lock). When you unlock a fuse burns out, and that's end of story.
If you flash back to a different firmware the word "unlocked" will go away, but you are still unlocked. You can unlock again to make the word "unlocked" reappear on the boot screen.
EU sbf on AT&T possible?
I am going to use an unlocked AT&T Atrix in Europe.
I am on 1.83 firmware with root (made with gingerbreak to get rid of AT&T boot animation etc.).
If I go on with unlocking the bootloader, can I flash any european sbf/rom? Are there any simfree european tock sbf/rom-s out there, and which is best? What about the french 2.1.1 sbf?
I just need a stable stock firmware without the AT&T limitations, do not want changing roms all the time.
Also, do I get sw updates if I do this?
I flashed the SBF from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
yesterday and I was wondering if it automatically unlocks the device for me. How do I tell if I'm unlocked and/or what are the procedures to unlock my phone after flashing this SBF? Thanks.
reboot your phone and in the top left it should say 'unlocked' if you've unlocked it.
Just with flashing that sbf you are not 100% unlock you still need to run fastboot OEM unlock command and enter your unique ID
mramirezusa said:
Just with flashing that sbf you are not 100% unlock you still need to run fastboot OEM unlock command and enter your unique ID
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Thanks, so does this mean that I don't have to do the SBF step? Just go into fastboot and do the unlock part only right?
LivingChampion said:
Thanks, so does this mean that I don't have to do the SBF step? Just go into fastboot and do the unlock part only right?
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Correct, that's the main utility of flashing that particular sbf
Thanks, just unlocked my Trix. I like to make sure everythings in order before I do stuff to avoid unneeded bricks.
Hi ,
i have a small problem actually i tried to unlock my bootloader recently , i used the automatic bootloader unlock file but it didn't work, don't know why ,so i tried the fastboot unlock thing..where we have to put unique id code, n put commands fastboot oem unlock code my phone when doing it says ur phone is unlocked but when i on my phone the boot screen doesn't show unlock symbol ....i heart that unlock symbol should be showed...i think i am missing some steps or like that...can u guys help me out to solve it....my phone is working fine now but i am confused is my bootloader unlock or not?????
tris_333 said:
Hi ,
i have a small problem actually i tried to unlock my bootloader recently , i used the automatic bootloader unlock file but it didn't work, don't know why ,so i tried the fastboot unlock thing..where we have to put unique id code, n put commands fastboot oem unlock code my phone when doing it says ur phone is unlocked but when i on my phone the boot screen doesn't show unlock symbol ....i heart that unlock symbol should be showed...i think i am missing some steps or like that...can u guys help me out to solve it....my phone is working fine now but i am confused is my bootloader unlock or not?????
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Did you flash the pudding unlock sbf first, before entering fastboot? If not, see Pudding OP in dev section.
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Swiftks said:
Did you flash the pudding unlock sbf first, before entering fastboot? If not, see Pudding OP in dev section.
Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
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but in this site http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloaderit says if u r using gingerbread u dont have to flash just can do the fastboot
but i tried to flash the sbf file but RSD AFTER 100%...... my phone just open to normal state n rsd says reboot it manually n results says in process i damn confused
i am using android version 2.3.4 and system version 4.5.74.mbb860.att.en.us
plz help me out
tris_333 said:
but in this site http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloaderit says if u r using gingerbread u dont have to flash just can do the fastboot
but i tried to flash the sbf file but RSD AFTER 100%...... my phone just open to normal state n rsd says reboot it manually n results says in process i damn confused
i am using android version 2.3.4 and system version 4.5.74.mbb860.att.en.us
plz help me out
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I would grab the "Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares" from the main Pudding thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
It's under the Unlock part of the OP (ATT ONLY).
Flash that small sbf file with RSD Lite.
Once finished flashing the unlock sbf file, Reboot, enter fastboot mode then enter the unlock commands.
See if that works.
Tried to change rom first time and got this massage : Fails to 2 boot entering to RSD MODE.
What should I do?
The device was Android 2.3.4 from ORANGE
Is your bootloader unlocked?
As stated above you need to make sure you have an unlocked boot loader in order to flash any ROMS onto the Atrix. Here is a guide on how to accomplish this task:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root ,
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Rooting does not unlock your bootloader.
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ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
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Check this tutorial
[HOWTO NOV18]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
My bootloader is Locked cuz I dont have any Unlock at screen when it starts.
which means you should unlock your boot loader…you'll be fine afterwards
terminator1983 said:
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
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You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
CaelanT said:
You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
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But still he will have to flash the pudding file to make work the unlocked bootloader which is given in the unlocking thread and will display "UNLOCKED" on the bootscreen.He is on failed to boot screen how can he check ReservedOdm he will find about the bootoader when he will use the fastboot command for unlocking which will display "already unlocked" if his phone bootloader is unlocked.