Hello XDA,
I am new to the world of unlocked bootloaders. I just traded in my overheating Droid X2 for the Rezound, and I want to know what I need to do in order to root my phone, flash appropriate kernels, and get on the ICS de-Sensed ROM by newtoroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481408). Like I said, I've never had a phone with an unlocked bootloader before, and so am used to just flashing ROMs from the System Recovery app. What should I flash? What method of rooting should I use? Links to guides would be much-appreciated.
Thanks,
ramchand917
Did you not see the thread that said [GUIDE] Super-noob guide to unlocking, rooting, and flashing Ziggys kernel that was stickied in the Android Dev section went you went looking for a ROM?
Skip step 4 if you have the OTA update and root from Amon Ra in Recovery. Other than that, have fun and have a blast with this beast of a phone.
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Sorry, this may have been asked loads but I've got to ask.
This is my second android device, my first being a HTC Desire which was rooted and I could quite happily flash any ROM that I lay my eyes upon. Rooted fine using unRevoked method etc and the goldcard antics. - It scared me to do but when I had it done then was comfortable flashing new roms all the time. I had CWM 2.5(I think) as my recovery and wiped data/cache/dalvik with ease.
Is the Atrix on par with that? I mean after I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, I am wanting to just have the stock gingerbread rom and then the fixes that I'd need like the ram fix etc.
But really, just how hard(& scary) is it rooting, unlocking and flashing GB rom?
Sorry if my post is very ....erm...... noobie if you like..
I had a nexus one.. rooted, unlocked, various roms.. great phone.
my atrix is hard bricked beside me :-/, and im back on the N1..
lots of tutorials lots of 'if your this version', 'if you came from here, but are here now, dont' go here', etc... seems more 'gotchas' and accidents can be made with the atrix than my nexus one..
Since it's been out a while, it's pretty easy. There's step by step guides to unlock and flash any rom you like. Personally, I'm on KPs 2.3.4 Beta 4.5 rom, and it works great. Browse around in the Development section and you'll see a guide for ANYTHING you want to flash. It takes little to no knowledge to do. Not scary.
So from what I've found...
I root using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
I unlock my B/L with this:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
And then do this to get gingerbread?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
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Should I do this to get Tenfar's CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
And then flash GB Fruit Cake via CWM?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
Or should I just run through this complete guide?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
I really don't know where I should start, currently my specs are:
System Version: Version.4.4.20.MB860.Orange.en.GB
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: N_01.95.00R
Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.61.6
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: OLYEM_U4_4.2.0
I am right there with you I bricked my Atrix already and don't want to do it again. There is to many ways to root and unsafe ways to root someone needs to compile a guide on how to root install CWM and then install Roms safely.
I agree, Theres a noobs guide for AT&T users, we need an International one now....hint hint anyone..?
I am a noob to Android but I followed the steps in this thread and I unlocked my BL and rooted my phone with ease. I did this after having the Att GB ota.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I appear to have left out some quite important information, I'm an Orange UK user.
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is a dumb question but Evo3D is my first android phone and I'm trying to learn...coming from the good old world of winmo lol
I was wondering, is there a way to have root access on the stock rom? I basically want to be able to make use of all the great themes and apps that require root access but I want to stick with the stock rom as the base. Is this possible? Thanks a lot!
Yes there is. Go to the Development section and there are many topics on how to root, depending on if you've accepted the latest OTA update or not. Most are step by step and some even with YouTube tutorials.
so do I have to install a homebrew recovery thing to be able to install the superuser file?
Depends. If you still have 1.3 or 1.4 hboot/bootloader because you haven't done the new OTA update then you can easily use the Revolutionary tool and then it will install Clockwork Recovery for you after root.
If you did do the update already, head to Development and check some of the instruction threads.
Hi everyone,
I've rooted and installed custom ROMs and kernels on Samsung phones and variety of Android tablets. This is my first HTC device so I'm a little unsure of my options. I've spent the past week going through many threads using the search but I'm somewhat lost. Can you describe each term and its benefits with one or two lines?
Unlock/lock bootloader? Is this equivalent to installing CWM?
Hboot?
S-on/off?
SuperCID?
fastboot?
And finally, what is 'root' in the context of everything above?
Sorry about the confusion. I've never run into these things while messing around with Samsung phones. ANY help is appreciated. Thanks.
tintn00 said:
Hi everyone,
I've rooted and installed custom ROMs and kernels on Samsung phones and variety of Android tablets. This is my first HTC device so I'm a little unsure of my options. I've spent the past week going through many threads using the search but I'm somewhat lost. Can you describe each term and its benefits with one or two lines?
Unlock/lock bootloader? Is this equivalent to installing CWM?
Hboot?
S-on/off?
SuperCID?
fastboot?
And finally, what is 'root' in the context of everything above?
Sorry about the confusion. I've never run into these things while messing around with Samsung phones. ANY help is appreciated. Thanks.
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It's ok, I was in your shoes a few months back. Here's an explanation of everything to the best of my understanding.
Bootloader - I would say this is kinda like the equivalent of a BIOS on a computer. You can access the bootloader by holding Volume Down + Power when your phone is off. With a locked bootloader, you can't really do much to your phone except for flashing stock rom images. You'll need an unlocked bootloader to root/flash roms. No, this is not the same thing as CWM recovery.
Hboot - The version and type of your bootloader. For example, there's ENG, SHIP, and JuopunutBear. Latest version is JBear's 1.93.2222 (I think).
S-on/off - This property is associated with your bootloader. Most phones come with s-on to "protect" end-users from messing up their phones. With s-off, you get much more freedom to customize your phone however you like, such as flashing your own splash screen, radio, etc.
SuperCID - after obtaining s-off, you can SuperCID your device to flash any carrier's rom you like. For example, an Amaze on the Telus/Wind network can take advantage of TMobile's ICS leak.
Fastboot - I don't have the best understanding of what this is yet, but it is an option in the bootloader, and there are adb commands that use fastboot. I think it gives you the ability to turn off and on your phone quickly? Someone can correct me on this if I'm wrong.
Root - gives you root access/permissions. For example, you'll need to root your phone if you want to use some apps that requires root (4ext, lucky patcher, root explorer)
@XDA Amaze community - If I'm wrong on anything, please correct me. Also, please add anything that I might have missed.
Thanks for your help!
I have one more question. I am currently on CWM, Android Revolution (latest with ICS leak), and S-on. If I want to undervolt or overclock my CPU, will I need a custom kernel, S-off, or what?
On other phones, I'd just need a custom kernal and rom that support overclock. I'm not sure how HTC phones work regarding this.
tintn00 said:
Thanks for your help!
I have one more question. I am currently on CWM, Android Revolution (latest with ICS leak), and S-on. If I want to undervolt or overclock my CPU, will I need a custom kernel, S-off, or what?
On other phones, I'd just need a custom kernal and rom that support overclock. I'm not sure how HTC phones work regarding this.
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same, we need a custom kernal for O/C and U/C to work right
I'm sure this has been asked but I just wanted to verify I had my information correct, I have rooted and put custom roms on a gs3 in the past so I have little experience but don't want to brick my gs4 and it seems it may be a slightly difference process.
Essentially I want to get CM10 on my Verizon GS4
I found these root directions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
They seem pretty straight forward. I would assume I follow these directions and install TWRP or clockwork mod after its rooted then just flash my roms, however I saw something about Loki on another thread and getting around the bootloader. Do I have to do anything special involving that or once I am rooted can I just install the custom recovery from the app store and start installing roms...
Also how do I check if I have the update that just came out that prevents flashing roms.
Sorry if this was asked but I didn't see my specific question anywhere and I would really appreciate the help.
Also would you recommend going with the google edition or CM10?
Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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Im fairly certain TWRP is pre-loki'd now, so you wont have to worry about it.
In about phone, look under baseband version, If it doesn't say i545VRUAMDK then you have the new update that isnt rootable yet.
And for your last question, i havent tried either of them yet (I'm on hyperdrive).
ok guys well im on stock 4.4.4 and i just unlocked the bootloader. Anyway to obtain root or flash custom roms? i have read through both general and question sections but cant pinpoint an answer. i see most roms need unlocked bootloader which is fine and i see there is a dual recovery for locked and unlocked bootloaders but would i just need that and flash that without root and i can start flashing roms? sorry if these questions sound idiotic, i can assure you i am no noob doing these things as i came from the htc m8 and this is my first xperia device and flashing and rooting and unlocking bootloader was definitely a new process slightly with this phone. Again i have already unlocked bootloader which took some time but went through thanks
Or you could flash a custom kernel, doomlords for stock or m5 for cm based via adb then flash the rom you want, obviously if you flash the cm kernel a stock rom won't boot but you'll still be able to access recovery to flash a custom rom
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