I'm still fairly New here, and don't know anything about flashing and all that other stuff. Getting to the point I got the T-Mobile OTA update today and when installing it "Bricked" my Vibrant. I've been doing a lot of reading on these forums and I got to the point where I go into "Download Mode" It says install ODIN. I searched for that, I did find one file however I don't think it's the correct version because some of the direction I've read mentioned something about PIT and I don't see that so can someone PLEASE provide me a link to the right version as well as the the stock Vibrant Rom and Instructions help is GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!
gridironbear said:
I'm still fairly New here, and don't know anything about flashing and all that other stuff. Getting to the point I got the T-Mobile OTA update today and when installing it "Bricked" my Vibrant. I've been doing a lot of reading on these forums and I got to the point where I go into "Download Mode" It says install ODIN. I searched for that, I did find one file however I don't think it's the correct version because some of the direction I've read mentioned something about PIT and I don't see that so can someone PLEASE provide me a link to the right version as well as the the stock Vibrant Rom and Instructions help is GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!
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Go to the Vibrant Development Forum and look at the Vibrant Bible, it will answer all of your questions and give you everything you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
For unlocking, I've seen multiple Bell posts confirming that IHOP (international house of pudding works).
I'm on my phone so I don't have the link handy, but its in the dev section...
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Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
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First of all, welcome to the community of freedom and awesomeness. LOL.
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
I don't/can't remember off top of my head if there was anything else I did besides everything explained in Pudding section, but I can confirm that those steps work.
Also, those steps mentioned in the link you provided also looks very similar and should also work.
I think I have those forums bookmarked somewhere on any of my computer, will look it up and see if I can find, I will update this post. Besides, Pudding method works. If you want to try, go ahead.
Cheers!!!
creativedevil said:
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
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It came with stock 2.2.2, and updated with the OTA last week to the 2.3.4
I'll try the IHOP steps and put together a guide for Bell users if all goes well, thanks!
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
h33t said:
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you. I'll give it a shot and post my results
step by step
Hey guy, i'm on bell and this is what i did and i have had no problems.
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Just make sure you use the right kernel for the rom.
Well, managed to get rooted, bootloader unlocked, booted into recovery, and flashed Gobstopper 2.3.4 with the fixes. It worked good. Then I figured I'd try CM7...
Didn't work out
Gave me a build.prop error. So I wiped the cache, dalvik, erased data, and did a restore (glad I did that backup).
Now, I seem to be stuck in a boot loop. Luckily, I can still access fastboot, and the recovery and such. I'll try flashing the original IHOP file again in RSD lite
* edit - that worked!
The YouTube video worked perfectly, with the exception of explianing how to root. A user posted that in this very thread, so I guess theres no need to write a guide since those video's are good.
Thanks to all who helped!
I recently brick my atrix installing the cm9 rom and now only get the rsd option, so im looking for one sbf to install using rsd lite, i look in a lot forums here , youtube and others sites and all the links are dead, someone can address me to a thread with working links.
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Need them as well
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Found some:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23473730&postcount=406
Hi there, I have a bell atrix and I've been trying to root it for a while now. I've been searching through forums trying to find a safe and reliable method that works for non-ATT atrixes but haven't found anything. Can anyone help?
Here is some more info on my phone:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Build #: 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8
I'm not sure what else is needed, but I hope this will do.
Thank you!
go to atrixforums dot com and click on the first thread under atrix hacks. has everything you need to know. sorry cant post a link yet as i am a new member to this forum
Was this any help? again, sorry for not being able to post links yet.
Hey thanks for the info, I've had a busy week so I only just saw your post and I'm going to go try it out now. I'll let you know how it went!
I just had a look at it, but I haven't tried it yet. There are a couple things that worry me about it.
1. It says it was made for ATT, and if Bell releases a future update (we can always hope!) then I might have problems downloading it.
2. How hard is it to actually to unroot the phone if I ever need to?
Have you had any experience with this and can offer any insight?
Thanks for the help again!
Hey guys it's been a while since my last visit to the Infuse section.
I am trying to get the Infuse fully functional again to give it my nephew as his first phone
I've already fixed the "no sound" issue but the problem I'm having is that most of the links I'm finding here in XDA for rooting, or getting CWM or stock kernel with CWM etc are dead.
Anyone has a working CWM for stock ROM, or root file with the links working? Hopefully there's still some ODIN CWM available somewhere around here.
In the meantime I will keep searching for working links. Thanks mates!
Sorry I just realized I posted this on the wrong section. Please delete this thread.