Ok so I messed around too much with my first Android.
What I did..
I have an AT&T 4.1.2.6 device.
I didn't succeed in upgrading the version through RSD, but I did manage to unlock the bootloader (using this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871), and installed Tenfar's CWM recovery.
Then I put this CM7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574
I loaded it from zip and rebooted and the device was just stuck on the Motorola logo. I didn't wipe or did anything else before rebooting.
SO I tried to RSD to version 4.1.57, it started ok, but then FAILED, and that's where I am at now. My device is recognized by the RSD software.
What do I do? Should I RSD back to 4.1.2.6? This one http://gititbit.ch/asbf1
Can this be fixed or did I kill it already?
biodome11 said:
Ok so I messed around too much with my first Android.
What I did..
I have an AT&T 4.1.2.6 device.
I didn't succeed in upgrading the version through RSD, but I did manage to unlock the bootloader (using this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871), and installed Tenfar's CWM recovery.
Then I put this CM7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574
I loaded it from zip and rebooted and the device was just stuck on the Motorola logo. I didn't wipe or did anything else before rebooting.
SO I tried to RSD to version 4.1.57, it started ok, but then FAILED, and that's where I am at now. My device is recognized by the RSD software.
What do I do? Should I RSD back to 4.1.2.6? This one http://gititbit.ch/asbf1
Can this be fixed or did I kill it already?
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Use RomRacer's CWM; tenfar's is too old and is obsolete.
Try "wipe user data", "wipe cache" and "wipe dalvik cache" before flashing CM. Most likely your problem is that you didn't wipe.
You shouldn't use RSD/SBF after you unlocked your phone, it's not quite safe - it could hard brick your phone if you upgrade then downgrade. See the stickies like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408
Instead, you can use "Fruit Cakes" if you really want to go back to MotoBlur: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
Do you have a backup before flashing CM? If yes, try to use the recovery you have right now to revert (restore) your phone to its previous good working state.
As long as you're able to access fastboot and recovery, your phone isn't dead. Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423 etc if you don't know what to do. Make sure you understand what you're going to do before you do anything to your phone.
See this also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233346, especially this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18208784&postcount=20
Also Google for possible solutions.
Good luck!
Thanks for trying to help..
So if I did the CM7 and then I tried to RSD/SBF the 1.83 so it's possible I hard bricked it..
I didn't backup anything, because I didn't make any changes to my phone yet, never really used it..
So now I need to download FruitCakes 1.83? or higher?
How do I load it? with the RSD? I don't have access to CWM so I don't think I can use them.
I think that's the only way I have to communicate with my phone right now is RSD.
Keep in mind I'm a noob in this.
I don't think I have access to the flashboot and recovery.. that by pressing volume down, right? It doesn't get there.
Only thing I can access now is RSD... :/
biodome11 said:
Thanks for trying to help..
So if I did the CM7 and then I tried to RSD/SBF the 1.83 so it's possible I hard bricked it..
I didn't backup anything, because I didn't make any changes to my phone yet, never really used it..
So now I need to download FruitCakes 1.83? or higher?
How do I load it? with the RSD? I don't have access to CWM so I don't think I can use them.
I think that's the only way I have to communicate with my phone right now is RSD.
Keep in mind I'm a noob in this.
I don't think I have access to the flashboot and recovery.. that by pressing volume down, right? It doesn't get there.
Only thing I can access now is RSD... :/
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When you power up the phone, hold "Volume Down" key, see if you can see "fastboot" on the screen... if you see it, try click the volume down key again a few more time, see if you can find "Android Recovery"...
if you can see it, hit "Volume Up" key to enter recovery, from there you'll be able to flash anything you like... this way you can recover your phone.
The other way is to use "moto-fastboot" when the phone is in "fastboot" mode.
Holding volume down doesn't help, it won't go to fastboot.
Can anything be done?
Not sure what else can be done. Search the forum see if you can find any hint. I heard success stories by returning phones in warranty to at&t customer help center (not warranty center).
I'm not in the US and can't return it for warranty :/
Any ideas anyone?? Will trying RSD to 1.2.6 **** it more or no harm in trying??
biodome11 said:
I'm not in the US and can't return it for warranty :/
Any ideas anyone?? Will trying RSD to 1.2.6 **** it more or no harm in trying??
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Flash an sbf of gingerbread with pudding. DON"T TRY TO FLASH ANY sbf without pudding our you will HARD BRICK.
After that you should be back on track. You will then be able to flash Romracer's latest CWM recovery and use that for flashing roms.
In order to not get stuck on Moto logo after flashign roms, do a full wipe before and after flashign a rom.
Good luck.
Can you give me a link to the correct SBF with pudding? I'm pretty much a noob at this.
I'm not sure that I didn't hard brick it already by trying to flash the 1.8.3 before..
biodome11 said:
Can you give me a link to the correct SBF with pudding? I'm pretty much a noob at this.
I'm not sure that I didn't hard brick it already by trying to flash the 1.8.3 before..
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4.5.91 sbf with pudding
If it lets you enter RSD mode, means you haven't hard bricked yet. Be careful.
This is yet another reason why people should research things thoroughly before jumping into something they don't know much about just because it looks fun.
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xploited - THANK YOU!!!
It's ALIVE again! My god I'm so happy
So I'm now 4.5.91 with pudding and root Android 2.3.4 - Which guide do I follow to installs Roms the right way? which recovery do I install?
ANYTHING else I should know before I do something stupid?
Congrats!
Try to install RomRacer CWM first before install any ROM. It's a line of defense in case anything bad happens to your phone. Read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 first if you don't know much about your phone. Don't hurry, take your time and make sense of what you've read.
Let's make sure I understand correctly.
The SBF I installed with pudding and root means my device is already unlocked right?
It says unlocked on top left corner when I start the device.
So all I need now is to install RomRacer's CWM and go by the instructions - true?
biodome11 said:
Let's make sure I understand correctly.
The SBF I installed with pudding and root means my device is already unlocked right?
It says unlocked on top left corner when I start the device.
So all I need now is to install RomRacer's CWM and go by the instructions - true?
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Yes, you only need to unlock your phone once. Unlock won't go away unless you RSD flash a rom without pudding. Which you shouldn't cause that will most likely hard brick your phone.
And yes, now you can install RomRacer's Recovery or koush's Rom Manager (Clockworkmod Recovery) from the market, that can be flashed without even entering fastboot. So easiest option right there.
With CWM (especially koush's Rom Manager ) flashing roms is super easy.
When I try to run koush's Rom Manager it says "superuser was not found at /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su" and that I must root my device.
How can it be not rooted with the SBF I used? as I said when I open the device the bootloader says"unlocked"
biodome11 said:
When I try to run koush's Rom Manager it says "superuser was not found at /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su" and that I must root my device.
How can it be not rooted with the SBF I used? as I said when I open the device the bootloader says"unlocked"
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Try installing Superuser from the Market.
biodome11 said:
How can it be not rooted with the SBF I used? as I said when I open the device the bootloader says"unlocked"
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"unlocked" doesn't mean "rooted".
Unlocked means the bootloader is unlocked.
Rooted means you have the capability to gain "root" privilege (a Unix-like concept)
A phone can be rooted while locked. Vice versa.
Ya but I figured the pudding SBF was with root, or so it said.
Anyway all is well now.. I'm on CM7 at last
Thanks to all that helped..
By the way I don't see an option to sync my google and facebook contacts like I saw in the previous version.. I need to install something for that?
I'm missing gmail and maps as well, guess I need google tools of some sort..
biodome11 said:
By the way I don't see an option to sync my google and facebook contacts like I saw in the previous version.. I need to install something for that?
I'm missing gmail and maps as well, guess I need google tools of some sort..
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The CM7 thread should have the google apps link, you can install from there. After Market is installed, you'll be able to install gmail and maps.
For sync: Menu->Settings->Accounts & sync->Add account, your contacts will be sync once you turn it on
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Ok, so right now I have:
System Info:
Version.4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android Version:
2.2.2
It is rooted I have sideloading enabled. I don't know what program I used to do this with, it's been a long time. I remember there being a "beforeroot.bat" and "afterroot.bat" or something like that.
Anyway, I want to get the Alien ROM.
So, how do I do this? Do I need to update to the newest OTA? What method is the best for unlocking the bootloader? I have heard not to use PUDDING cause it uses RSD and I'm not supposed to use RSD?? Confused.
First of all DO NOT OTA. It may cause hard brick if you do not know what u are doing.
1. Unlock bootloader with pudding
2. Fastboot flash tenfars CWM
3. Backup everything with titanium backup
4. Download and install alien with CWM
Search is your friend on this one.
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You do use pudding and RSD lite ONLY to unlock your bootloader then you uninstall it and start flashing with fasboot or tenfar's CWM. Hope that clears things up a bit.
The OTA is not a bad thing to get. I got it when it was leaked. There really is no need to flash back to older build unless you are a dev and even they dont really have the need to flash back to an older build.
The only way the OTA will brick your device is if you try to use rsd to go back to an older build.
The easiest process for getting to alien is:
1- Go here and use pudding--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
2- Go here to get Tenfars CWM installed(need this to flash ROM's)-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
3- Go here to get your Alien on- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186537
armonwilson888 said:
First of all DO NOT OTA. It may cause hard brick if you do not know what u are doing.
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Why? The person I am about to quote says otherwise.
armonwilson888 said:
Search is your friend on this one.
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I've been researching for a few days now, but there is SO MUCH information, most conflicting, that its extremely difficult to follow if you are not well versed in this stuff, or haven't done it before.
Dirtburgler said:
The OTA is not a bad thing to get. I got it when it was leaked. There really is no need to flash back to older build unless you are a dev and even they dont really have the need to flash back to an older build.
The only way the OTA will brick your device is if you try to use rsd to go back to an older build.
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This what I have read. I don't think you can brick your phone UNLESS you go back to 1.83 or whatever after you unlocked the bootloader, because those are not compatible (something about a fuse or something.....yada yada)
Dirtburgler said:
The easiest process for getting to alien is:
1- Go here and use pudding--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
2- Go here to get Tenfars CWM installed(need this to flash ROM's)-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
3- Go here to get your Alien on- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186537
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Perfect information. The only thing I don't get is this:
What is RSD? Here's what my assessment on the topic is, please correct me if (when) I'm wrong.
RSD is a tool given by motorola to flash ROMs to phones. CWM is a 3rd party tool similar to RSD made by a member named Tenfar.
Is this correct?
Also, the pudding thread in general is obscenely cluttered and has no instruction. I'm concerned with this. They mention 1.83, so should I stay with what I have? What I don't get is that if I'm flashing a ROM, what does it matter what version I have now, if it's going away? I don't get it.
Ooh, one last thing: If I install a ROM, does that mean I will not receive any more OTA update notifications? I would hope so, because if I tried to install an OTA over a ROM wouldn't that completely FUBAR everything?
RSD is motorolas tool for getting builds onto their devices and shouldnt be used at all for themost part. RSD will brick your phone if you try to go back to an older build. ie: 1.26,1.57, or 1.83. Your already on 1.83 so use RSD to flash the Pudding,(only takes a few seconds) then you have to use fastboot to actually unlock the device. This is explained in the pudding thread. CWM is how we get ROMS on our device by only flashing what is needed. CWM leaves the bootloader alone so you dont have to worry about Hard bricking your device. It is however possible to soft brick your device with CWM but a softbrick can be easily recovered. I have the leaked OTA and cant RSD back to an older build, but i have been flashing roms on a daily basis with no problems at all. Just read the directions twice and then read them again and im sure you can figure out how to unlock your device and get rolling with these hot roms.
Explaination on how to use fastboot is in the pudding thread as well as the UNlocked only CWM thread.
Here is the link to Pudding sbf.http://www.multiupload.com/FLZR9I9CNX
be sure to unzip the pudding zip first. should just be a .sbf inside
The pudding part- download the pudding sbf- put phone in rsd mode by powering in while holding the volume button up. launch rsd and load the pudding sbf and hit start. Only takes a second and the phone will reboot. Once it has rebooted, turn phone off and turn back on while holding down on the volume. fastboot should pop up first them press up on the volume and it will say entering fastboot. This is where you open a command prompt in windows(after you have put the fastboot files on the root of your c:\ drive. The fast boot files are here- http://diamantephoto.com/fastboot.rar
Put all the files that are in the fastboot zip on your c: drive and not in folders. (my computer-> C:\ drive put all the fastboot files here and not in a folder.) open command prompt and type cd\. this gets you to the root of your c: drive. should just see c:\ not cd\windows. type fastboot and you should activity then back to a c:\ prompt. once that is done you type (fastboot oem unlock) follow directions on Pudding thread from there.
Its easiest to flash pudding if your still on 1.83.
You can still do it if your on GB already
Ok, great. I'll step out of my comfort level (aka leap many thousands of yards out of my comfort zone) and try this when I get my SD card in from Amazon.
Just to clarify/simplify:
Since I have 1.83, I use RSD to flash Pudding.
Using Fastboot, I unlock the device.
Using CWM, I install Alien.
From that point on, if I want another ROM, I fire up CWM and install it there, and I shouldn't have any issues.
Is this all correct?
Also, what if I had updated my phone with the gingerbread OTA? What would the steps be then?
One more thing, do I have to have an SD card for any of these steps?
it's great for you to do it by yourself, as you're going to learn a lot more that way, if you're a little wary about using RSD and all that sort of thing, here's a cool script that'll do it for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
Alcapone263 said:
it's great for you to do it by yourself, as you're going to learn a lot more that way, if you're a little wary about using RSD and all that sort of thing, here's a cool script that'll do it for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
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Do I need an SD card for this?
k4zyn said:
Do I need an SD card for this?
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no, you download that script on your computer and run it (following the instructions on the script, of course)
k4zyn said:
Do I need an SD card for this?
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I updated the previous post a little, An sd card is the safest bet for flashing around. the sd is used for CWM flashing. put file on sd flash with cwm etc. SD not needed for pudding or unlocking bootloader
You may or may not be notified if there is an OTA update. IF you have rom installed and an update becomes available come back to forums to see if its safe to do it before you allow it, bt in most cases I dont think it will notify you if your on a Modded Rom.
If your already on GB then process is similar for unlocking. You have to unlock to use the Good CWM. The locked bootloader CWM can be troublesome.
If you want the OTA GB then unlock your bootloader then OTA up to GB. Then fastboot flash recovery Tenfars CWM, then your free ROM it up
Alcapone263 said:
no, you download that script on your computer and run it (following the instructions on the script, of course)
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Right, I understand how the script works, I was just concerned because I'd read somewhere in this great nether that an SD card was required for one of the ROMS.......maybe I misread it though.
Dirtburgler said:
I updated the previous post a little, An sd card is the safest bet for flashing around. the sd is used for CWM flashing. put file on sd flash with cwm etc. SD not needed for pudding or unlocking bootloader
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Makes sense! Thanks everyone.
k4zyn said:
Right, I understand how the script works, I was just concerned because I'd read somewhere in this great nether that an SD card was required for one of the ROMS.......maybe I misread it though.
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well, that script unlocks your bootloader and installs CWM onto your phone. after that, you might need an SD card for flashing custom ROMs.
Alcapone263 said:
well, that script unlocks your bootloader and installs CWM onto your phone. after that, you might need an SD card for flashing custom ROMs.
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Understood, thanks very much
Alcapone263 said:
well, that script unlocks your bootloader and installs CWM onto your phone. after that, you might need an SD card for flashing custom ROMs.
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new tenfar's rom has an option of internal and external sd...so I am not sure if you have to have an external sd card...
orly?
the plot thickens.......
While I'm here, does TiBu back up everything? like, contacts, texts, email setups, etc?
k4zyn said:
orly?
the plot thickens.......
While I'm here, does TiBu back up everything? like, contacts, texts, email setups, etc?
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TiBu backs up user apps and app data (settings). Do not backup system apps with it as you might have problems upon restoring.
For everything else you can use Mybackup Root ( Sms/MMS/Bookmarks/settings).
ok first off im on 4.5.91 rooted, unlocked and was running CM7. So i decided was going to try to get rid of the word unlocked at the boot screen so flashed 234-sb-released.zip and that didnt get rid of the word unlocked so i used RSD and flashed and that worked so I rooted my phone again and installed Rom Manager Premium installed CMW it said its installed so when i try to flash a rom or zip I get failed 2 boot. I have looked for the file install-recovery.sh" @ /system/etc as some ppl have suggested and dont see that file so now im stuck the phone boots normal and works fine just cant flash anything I also tried installing
MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0408_1720-signed which lets me enter recovery but gives me all kinds of errors when I try to flash something. Some good advice is needed beside google search as I tried that too!!!
Always_Jonezen said:
ok first off im on 4.5.91 rooted, unlocked and was running CM7. So i decided was going to try to get rid of the word unlocked at the boot screen so flashed 234-sb-released.zip and that didnt get rid of the word unlocked so i used RSD and flashed and that worked so I rooted my phone again and installed Rom Manager Premium installed CMW it said its installed so when i try to flash a rom or zip I get failed 2 boot. I have looked for the file install-recovery.sh" @ /system/etc as some ppl have suggested and dont see that file so now im stuck the phone boots normal and works fine just cant flash anything I also tried installing
MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0408_1720-signed which lets me enter recovery but gives me all kinds of errors when I try to flash something. Some good advice is needed beside google search as I tried that too!!!
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Try re-installing pudding and running the unlock procedure again. Romracer was helping someone out with this yesterday. See here around post 451 on. Not your exact situation, but sounds veeeerrrry similar.
Yeah you can't relock your bootloader but flashing a .sbf will make it look like you did and you'll have to go through the procedure of unlocking it again. But its not actually locked. Its complicated.
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so im still unlocked as I thought but the recovery software doesnt believe or see my phone as unlocked so I will have to unlock my phone again in order to be able to flash things again is that even safe
Always_Jonezen said:
so im still unlocked as I thought but the recovery software doesnt believe or see my phone as unlocked so I will have to unlock my phone again in order to be able to flash things again is that even safe
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Yes, the link I provided has some follow up from the person who was having this problem. But I believe you will need the pudding file since the original bootloader doesn't have the fasboot oem unlock built into it.
*Edit* You'll also need to install your custom recovery too, since the sbf replaced it.
Ok so here's the thing I obviously have a Motorola Atrix 4g and I am from the United States. I have rooted my device via Pete's Motorola root tools, I have accessed my webtop hack and tether. I've been research for about a week straight on how to install CM7, but the CM7 that I really want is EVOGP's whch has facial recognition capabilities (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382934&highlight=facial+recognition). I am currently running stock Gingerbread. I have previously tried t0dbld's way of installing for the latest version of CM7 (Ba2TF) based on his installation instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574&highlight=facial+recognition). Unfortunately I failed and ended up wiping all my contacts and starting brand new. The portion that I do not see is the second step :
1.)Reboot phone into CWM recovery (Power Button + Vol Down), press Vol Down until you see "Android Recovery" then press Vol Up to enter.
2.) Go to Backup & Restore and create a backup (this may take some time)
I dont see where to go for Backup and restore to create a back. It too me a while to figure out that had to press the both volume buttons just to toggle. But this was the first area, that was blurry. If someone could explain step by step how to get to "Backup &Restore and create a backup" would be great.
Next while apparently not backing up my rom, I decided since I already had a rom and I wanted CM7 that wouldnt be important. So I try to install the Ba2tf.zip via the bootloader screen which located on my sd card. So I go "apply blah blah to Sd card" I see the Ba2tf.zip and I press the power button to unzip the file or install. The process I see starts unloading the zip file then starts to installing the file, everything is great. Then it says "installation failed".
If someone can tell me what I did wrong and give me a step by step process of what I should and be seeing, I would greatly appreciate this help. As you cant tell I really want CM7 especially EVOGP's. Please help!!! Step by step please!!!!
Have you unlocked your phone using fruitcake? Which CWM are you running?
It's Pudding, not fruitcake.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Fruitcakes are stock system files that can flashed through CWM.
jiggytom said:
Have you unlocked your phone using fruitcake? Which CWM are you running?
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If not, then unlock it. Search for pudding in the Dev Forum.
After that, you need the right recovery (CWM)
Which recovery are you using? You should flash romracer's latest CWM. Most of all the ROMs are using the latest Romracer's recovery so you won't go wrong with using that.
Then from there --- you should be good to go.......
I had no idea you had to unlock, I thought unlocking and rooting was the same thing. And I a bit new with lingo does CWM refer to Clockwork Mod? If so I downloaded the standard free Rom Manager on the market. I assume judging by your message I should probably unlock my phone using fruitcake? If I do can you post simplified link on how to install fruit cake?
Follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The instructions provide links for Pudding and romracer's recovery, which are both needed to flash any custom Rom.
Here's the link for CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574
baller24hr said:
I had no idea you had to unlock, I thought unlocking and rooting was the same thing. And I a bit new with lingo does CWM refer to Clockwork Mod? If so I downloaded the standard free Rom Manager on the market. I assume judging by your message I should probably unlock my phone using fruitcake? If I do can you post simplified link on how to install fruit cake?
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I guess I have to use pudding right? I see the link i'll flash it. I'll go searching for Romracer's latest recovery... please point me towards it if possible.
Re-read what I wrote.
live4nyy said:
Follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The instructions provide links for Pudding and romracer's recovery, which are both needed to flash any custom Rom.
Here's the link for CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574
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baller24hr said:
I guess I have to use pudding right? I see the link i'll flash it. I'll go searching for Romracer's latest recovery... please point me towards it if possible.
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@live4nyy Thank you so much you are a huge help.... I greatly appreciate it
No problem, just make sure to read the instructions thoroughly and make sure you have the appropriate "pudding" file.
baller24hr said:
@live4nyy Thank you so much you are a huge help.... I greatly appreciate it
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I have installed rsdlite. Where can I find the drivers that I'm supposed to install? Or does it come bundled already?
Here:
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
Also, after you install the drivers it helps to plug it in and then go through all the USB options in the drop down and allow each one to install as well. (eg. Windows Sync, USB Mass Storage, Portal)
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I have installed rsdlite. Where can I find the drivers that I'm supposed to install? Or does it come bundled already?
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Yeah i remember downloading this a while back.... I'm currently at Proper Recovery 5B and my command prompt says <waiting for device> and it wont allow me to type 5C.... Do I choose either A,B or C then pick D? And I'm currently on my bootload screen and it says Unlocked in the top left corner
Does anybody know anything of this nature?
Someone help I'm getting worried now
Now my phone shut off and the charging light is on....
I typed in 5c and it says it's not found... i tried 5d and that didnt work <waiting for devices> .... my phone was unresponsive even to the power button so i pulled the battery and turned it on it brought me back to the bootload screen that said unlock in the top left. my phone is now charging on the normal house charger and i turned it back on it's responsive I dont have any of my cards in so it's showing motoblur
Does this mean my phones unlocked and I should just go ahead and install the CM7?
baller24hr said:
Does this mean my phones unlocked and I should just go ahead and install the CM7?
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Yup.
Sent from my Xoom using xda premium
thanks I appreciate it
Hey guys, I have an Atrix with stock 4.5.141 and was wondering how do I install custom roms?
Huge warning here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501532
that says to never flash SBF files which seems like I have to do to make the device unlocked so that custom roms can be installed so what do I do?
I see this automatic unlocker: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&page=88
But it just seems like a scripted program that runs what I am not supposed to do on 4.5.141.
I just want to make sure everything is alright before I proceed and end up with a brick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc
says it works just like before on .141. so just try it. if it bricks it bricks.
geishroy said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc
says it works just like before on .141. so just try it. if it bricks it bricks.
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haha that last statement doesn't make me feel any better.
johnny13oi - This is all you need to do on .141:
Flash this - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34025287/4547-fix-try2.sbf using RSD lite, 5.3.3 or higher will work fine
Its the pudding only - not the full service sbf. Its only the unlockable bootloader. Flash that and then flash RomRacer's latest CWM - load your ROM of choice onto your internal SD card and flash it. Simple as that.
G-Man. said:
johnny13oi - This is all you need to do on .141:
Flash this - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34025287/4547-fix-try2.sbf using RSD lite, 5.3.3 or higher will work fine
Its the pudding only - not the full service sbf. Its only the unlockable bootloader. Flash that and then flash RomRacer's latest CWM - load your ROM of choice onto your internal SD card and flash it. Simple as that.
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Thank you so much for your help. Can anyone please confirm these instructions? It just seems like the very thing that the warning post said not to do so I am just worried.
geishroy said:
says it works just like before on .141. so just try it. if it bricks it bricks.
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I can 100% confirm that this works for 4.5.141
I unlocked my device using this method. It was simple and painless. However, you will have to re-root if you are already rooted. If not, you'll just have to root after!
Johnny if you're that paranoid about it - then modding your phone isn't for you.... That isn't an actual sbf file i linked you too - its only the bootloader..... you WONT brick.....
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Johnny if you're that paranoid about it - then modding your phone isn't for you.... That isn't an actual sbf file i linked you too - its only the bootloader..... you WONT brick.....
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Guys I need some help please... I'm searching for latest RSD. my second phone has 4.5.141 and I used my old RSD 5.3.1 and ended in "FAILED TO BOOT 0x1000" with "STARTING fastboot protocol support".
Can I have link for latest RSD and quick guide if I will restart again?
found this solved...
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
G-Man. said:
johnny13oi - This is all you need to do on .141:
Flash this - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34025287/4547-fix-try2.sbf using RSD lite, 5.3.3 or higher will work fine
Its the pudding only - not the full service sbf. Its only the unlockable bootloader. Flash that and then flash RomRacer's latest CWM - load your ROM of choice onto your internal SD card and flash it. Simple as that.
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Im also on .141 and flashed it like you said and all i have is a
FAILED TO BOOT 0x1000... i dont know what to do now haha, and this is a shot in the dark considering how old this thread is, hopefuly you reply!
You just need to finish the process.
This is normal for gingerbread bootloaders and causes a lot of panic but just get into fastboot (which you wouldn't be able to do if you were hardbricked) and do the unlock process.
Hi, sorry to xda for posting in bad sections in the past but i am dumb hence my problem please please please help
I have mb860 i think i have emara as firmware? when i browse through my backup files from titanium backup in text mode i see android 2.3.4 then emara and its version...
I cant fully check this all because my phone is not working and only boots into android recovery. I have stock, my bootloader is not unlocked. I tried flashing over cwm into the recovery partition and got an error basocally saying my bl was locked, so i tried some fixes with fastboot but both methods gave me "(bootloader)OEM unlock not implementable"
So i dont know how to unlock bl, which means i dont know how to open a adb shell and move around my phone...
Also i got rsd lite (i never used this when i programed for android) because i wanted to push an entire sbf.. Only problem is every sbf link is broken for my version that i find and even xda links to a filefsctory depository wich is littered with actual viruses...
My head really hurts so if anyone can help im so sorry if im not clear i will try hard to explain just ask.... I havnt slept since it happened about 40 or 50 hours ago?
Oh yeah what happened?
I moved an app called "system tuner" out of /sys and instantly got notifications telling me applications were force closing... They were back to back and i could not long hold home and just move system tuner back and ignore them, i tried and almost made it to move system tuner back but then all i saw was a vertical display of my battery being charged....... Now i can boot into android recovery mode and nvflash fastboot rsd and about 7 more...
I thought i had luck with usb enumeration and that would make it go as usb mass storage and i could do something. And my usb driver read it as a usb storage device but it didnt work.
I have a backup of user and syte, data by backup titanium on my pc thats how i saw i had 2.3.4... The update.zip backup is on my phone... Speaking of that can i somehow fix my problem by putting a .zip file on my phone? To repopulate it? I think its all gone????
EDIT: MY BLOOTLOADER IS LOCKED... IM 99%
And idk if it means anything when i plug into rsd mode, my ui on my pc tells me im connected to "se flash olympus" which is all good but it doesnt have an (imei/esn/meid) number.?????
leathan said:
Hi, sorry to xda for posting in bad sections in the past but i am dumb hence my problem please please please help
I have mb860 i think i have emara as firmware? when i browse through my backup files from titanium backup in text mode i see android 2.3.4 then emara and its version...
I cant fully check this all because my phone is not working and only boots into android recovery. I have stock, my bootloader is not unlocked. I tried flashing over cwm into the recovery partition and got an error basocally saying my bl was locked, so i tried some fixes with fastboot but both methods gave me "(bootloader)OEM unlock not implementable"
So i dont know how to unlock bl, which means i dont know how to open a adb shell and move around my phone...
Also i got rsd lite (i never used this when i programed for android) because i wanted to push an entire sbf.. Only problem is every sbf link is broken for my version that i find and even xda links to a filefsctory depository wich is littered with actual viruses...
My head really hurts so if anyone can help im so sorry if im not clear i will try hard to explain just ask.... I havnt slept since it happened about 40 or 50 hours ago?
Oh yeah what happened?
I moved an app called "system tuner" out of /sys and instantly got notifications telling me applications were force closing... They were back to back and i could not long hold home and just move system tuner back and ignore them, i tried and almost made it to move system tuner back but then all i saw was a vertical display of my battery being charged....... Now i can boot into android recovery mode and nvflash fastboot rsd and about 7 more...
I thought i had luck with usb enumeration and that would make it go as usb mass storage and i could do something. And my usb driver read it as a usb storage device but it didnt work.
I have a backup of user and syte, data by backup titanium on my pc thats how i saw i had 2.3.4... The update.zip backup is on my phone... Speaking of that can i somehow fix my problem by putting a .zip file on my phone? To repopulate it? I think its all gone????
EDIT: MY BLOOTLOADER IS LOCKED... IM 99%
And idk if it means anything when i plug into rsd mode, my ui on my pc tells me im connected to "se flash olympus" which is all good but it doesnt have an (imei/esn/meid) number.?????
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So basically what you're saying is you have a stock device, locked bootloader, and you failed to read the directions about unlocking (pudding sbf, oem unlock, custom recovery). How do you expect to flash custom roms or custom recoveries with a locked bootloader?
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So basically what you're saying is you have a stock device, locked bootloader, and you failed to read the directions about unlocking (pudding sbf, oem unlock, custom recovery). How do you expect to flash custom roms or custom recoveries with a locked bootloader?
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What do you mean failed to read the instructions, i have done this before ... and i even thought flashing was actually one way to unlock the bl. Also i followed more than one tutorial explaining how to unlock the bl.
How do i expect to flash over a stock recovery?
I really dont know man im asking for help i just tried using rsd lite to flash a 2.3.6 att firmware stock rom...
My head hurts help me out what should i do?
leathan said:
What do you mean failed to read the instructions, i have done this before ... and i even thought flashing was actually one way to unlock the bl. Also i followed more than one tutorial explaining how to unlock the bl.
How do i expect to flash over a stock recovery?
I really dont know man im asking for help i just tried using rsd lite to flash a 2.3.6 att firmware stock rom...
My head hurts help me out what should i do?
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You can use sbf as a means of unlocking bl... RIGHT..... ?...
Also idk if you read but i cant properly boot up so i need to use adb or fastboot or rsd... Right....? Maybe i explained things bad? I think with a sbf that is compatible ill be ok... Or maybe help unlocking bl first? I need help i tried alot on my own...
Don't you ever flash an SBF, they are not safe.
Unlock bootloader
Flash recovery
Flash stock 2.3.6 fruitcake
DONE!
Feche said:
Don't you ever flash an SBF, they are not safe.
Unlock bootloader
Flash recovery
Flash stock 2.3.6 fruitcake
DONE!
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The xda tutorial had be download ihop_bell.sbf ???? Pretty sure im bricking my phone now.... Can not find working unlock code, or working sbf. And right now my phones stuck flashing something... Its stuck on "phone being booted" ill let it go till battery drains... Or close... But yeah ithink i brinked it... Ill let you know
Edit: it said finished checking...
Edit2: HOLY BUUTMUNCHES!! i did the exact same thing as always and this time it worked!! Bootloader unlocked!! I have no idea what i did differentlY.. I SWER I DID THIS BEFORE.. Im not uber dumb.. Oooookie im so happy so now i can get custom rom!!!!??? I just wanted stock but i cant find that lol... Gunna try pushing cwm to recovery again...
leathan said:
You can use sbf as a means of unlocking bl... RIGHT..... ?...
Also idk if you read but i cant properly boot up so i need to use adb or fastboot or rsd... Right....? Maybe i explained things bad? I think with a sbf that is compatible ill be ok... Or maybe help unlocking bl first? I need help i tried alot on my own...
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SUCCESS!!! Any links for something good i can install now? I havnt used cwm in years. Help a bit with links... I here cm7 is good... Believe it or not im actually not an adroid noob... Im just a noob period. Anyway i redid the process of flashing an sbf that would allow me to unlock bootloader... The 4th time i did it it worked. I have a veru very very very very bad laptop maybe thats why? Or im just a noob. Regardless its fixed and im so happy thats to the user who treated me like a noob it made me go back and redo everything i had done
Search for a 2.3.6 fruitcake, that is stock.
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Here you have stock fruitcakes http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html
Feche said:
Search for a 2.3.6 fruitcake, that is stock.
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Here you have stock fruitcakes http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html
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Much thanks... Google -> 2.3.6 fruitcake update.zip
Thats what im searching...?
Oops i m dumb ok got it!