hi, i'm new to android and have never done this before, i did unlock the bootloader then relocked it? please provide a thorough walk through on installing themes and entering recovery mode
Look it up in general there are guides there.
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hi guys,
I just got my atrix, its a nice and fast phone (even before flashing custom rom), i have a few enquiries, hope sifus here can enlighten me on:
1) How do i check whether my phone's bootloader is unlocked or not?
2) I have read the threads in XDA developer, followed the steps and i only manage to get i rooted, on the bootloader unlock part i have used few ways in XDA but i am stuck in the place where it requires u to enter a device unique key in the cmd. ther is no unique key shown.
3) I guess with locked bootloader i am not able to install CWM rite? so i guess i have to settle the bootloader ssue before the CWM ones.
Anyone can help me in this? Thanks in Advance.
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rsliew said:
hi guys,
I just got my atrix, its a nice and fast phone (even before flashing custom rom), i have a few enquiries, hope sifus here can enlighten me on:
1) How do i check whether my phone's bootloader is unlocked or not?
2) I have read the threads in XDA developer, followed the steps and i only manage to get i rooted, on the bootloader unlock part i have used few ways in XDA but i am stuck in the place where it requires u to enter a device unique key in the cmd. ther is no unique key shown.
3) I guess with locked bootloader i am not able to install CWM rite? so i guess i have to settle the bootloader ssue before the CWM ones.
Anyone can help me in this? Thanks in Advance.
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1) Screen will say "Unlocked" in the top left corner, at boot screen.
2) For unlocking see Pudding Thread in the Dev section. Install instructions in the OP, along with fastboot commands to enter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
3) No, you can not install any ROM without first unlocking.
1. To know if you have an unlocked BL, you will read it in the top left corner of the Boot Screen with the M Logo.
2. BY FAR the easiest way to do this is to use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 . All you have to do is install the MotoHelper driver from the motorola website(link in forum), download the package in the forum, and open one file that will guide you through the whole process. There is almost NO WAY you can mess up with this.
Believe me, I just unlocked my BL yesterday and it took so long because I tried ever other method first.(Stupid)
3. The above link will automatically install either a stock CWM recovery or Tenfar's version. I know that this can be used to install the Alien ROM, but cannot be used for CM7 or The DarkSide ROM's. to install these, download RomRacers Recovery from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500 , move it to your sd card, and flash it as you would a ROM.
Congrats, after all of this you should be set, just make sure to do backups along the way.
I have managed to unlock the bootloader, but i am facing another problem now, i flashed iblur (rom) and now i am stucked in the "M logo Dual Core Tech" screen.
Does this mean i have softbricked my device?
I am following this thread to save my phone,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
rsliew said:
I have managed to unlock the bootloader, but i am facing another problem now, i flashed iblur (rom) and now i am stucked in the "M logo Dual Core Tech" screen.
Does this mean i have softbricked my device?
I am following this thread to save my phone,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342
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What recovery are you using. Did you get the one I suggested?
I want to root and unlock my atrix
but there are some doubts that i want to solve before doing it
the correct sequence to do the things is:
root
unlock
install recovery (CMW for example)
wipe everything with recovery
install new rom
if it's correct..the sequence...i want to start rooting with super oneclick but i saw many ppl saying to not do it..can someone explain me why not use it?
To unlock i could use the RSDLite with the unlocker sbf available on android development section..or there is a way to do it without change the sbf?
There is some recovery written for Atrix?..i prefer to use this kinda of directed software when available..
Thanks for those who can help =)
Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 scroll down to how to unlock bootloader and start there. Right under it is how to root. There are different methods, just pick one and have fun. Just make sure to read and follow the instructions and u should be fine. Good luck!
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Hi guys,
Just now got a new Atrix 4G off Amazon. It's an AT&T unlocked one. I am totally confused with all the processes posted here about unlocking the boot loader and stuff. I used to be a Defy user, but rooting and installing ROMs in Defy were a bit simpler than this.
Model - MB860
System - 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android version - 2.3.6
Kernel - 2.6.32.9
I want to flash either MIUI or Cyanogenmod. Should I unlock the bootloader first or root first. Can anybody help me out, pointing the right links? I couldn't find any guide for 2.3.6. and I don't want to brick my device.
Thanks a ton in advance
Wolvish
Whenever getting my Atrix replaced by Best Buy Mobile, I find these steps easier to follow in lesser words:
1. download ROM of choice and place it on the internal memory card
2. use automatic boot loader script
3. flash Romracer's recovery via command prompt
4. flash ROM
5. profit!
It's just easier to do this vs. rooting the phone/stock ROM first, finding that install-recovery.sh crap, and then doing the process to unlock the bootloader/flashing custom ROMs.
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Read the threads you think don't cover 2.3.6. They have recent comments so you should assume people commenting might be on 2.3.6. I was on the same version as you and I'm unlocked and running CM10. The titles of the methods aren't updated but they still work (some of them) for yours. The threads god into amazing detail about how you do it, but make sure you read the comments too because those are more up to date than the original post. And if you say it's unlocked already then why would you unlock it again? If you boot up your phone and it says unlocked in the upper right corner when the motorola symbol is up then you are past the hard part. After that just get a custom recovery (Romracers) and flash your ROM
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Read the threads you think don't cover 2.3.6. They have recent comments so you should assume people commenting might be on 2.3.6. I was on the same version as you and I'm unlocked and running CM10. The titles of the methods aren't updated but they still work (some of them) for yours. The threads god into amazing detail about how you do it, but make sure you read the comments too because those are more up to date than the original post. And if you say it's unlocked already then why would you unlock it again? If you boot up your phone and it says unlocked in the upper right corner when the motorola symbol is up then you are past the hard part. After that just get a custom recovery (Romracers) and flash your ROM
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It does not show 'unlocked' during boot up. It's unlocked from AT&T (working with my SIM card). Isn't that different from a unlocked bootloader? So I should do that pudding thing next? BTW what is automatic boot loader script?
I read that downgrading from 4.5.141 is causing hardbrick, that's why I'm scared..
Deggy said:
1. download ROM of choice and place it on the internal memory card
2. use automatic boot loader script
3. flash Romracer's recovery via command prompt
4. flash ROM
5. profit!
It's just easier to do this vs. rooting the phone/stock ROM first, finding that install-recovery.sh crap, and then doing the process to unlock the bootloader/flashing custom ROMs.
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Can I do this for any ROM? I'm pretty much satisfied with MIUI, not going to try anything else.
Yes any ROM. Read the sticky in the Atrix general forum. The noob guide one.
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WolVish said:
It does not show 'unlocked' during boot up. It's unlocked from AT&T (working with my SIM card). Isn't that different from a unlocked bootloader?
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Yes, two completely different things.
AT&T has absolutely nothing to do with your bootloader. You need to deal with that yourself. And yes, you need pudding for that.
Can I use this method instead?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
It's the same exact thing.
I was trying to unlock the bootloader on the latest firmware and all methods failed. I was able to root with motochopper. I was wondering how I can install a recovery with locked bootloader. All methods I've tried to install a recovery has also failed
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No answer for you, but I am in the same boat. I was trying to search around for an answer, but have come up empty-handed. I can actually get into fastboot. But when I try flashing something, it either fails OR appears to work but doesn't respond to any commands and nothing happens after power on then off. It's like this weird state of limbo where I am half unlocked. Anyway, if anyone can point us in a direction where we can actually take advantage of root privileges for the purpose of change bootloader/rom, that would be awesome!
There is no way to flash a custom Recovery without unlock your BootLoader...
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I have unlocked my TFP via unlock app v6 from ASUS at last stock JB
I have xperia pro and rooted it with eroot. Bootloader is not unlocked. When I flash APKs using ADB or Fastboot it gives error that device is not rooted but superuser is already there on the phone. I don't know if I can flash APKs to locked bootloader. I tried everything CWM but doesn't go into recovery mode.
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I have xperia pro and rooted it with eroot. Bootloader is not unlocked. When I flash APKs using ADB or Fastboot it gives error that device is not rooted but superuser is already there on the phone. I don't know if I can flash APKs to locked bootloader. I tried everything CWM but doesn't go into recovery mode.
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What do you mean by "flash apk" ? If it is install then adb install apkname.apk should work...
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Actually I am trying to install Cybershot APK which will replace my original Camera app but still after rooting it is not allowing to do that.
Is this because I don't have unlocked bootloader???
But in the threads it said that you just need rooted phone.
So please let me know if I can replace standard APKs with custom ones in locked bootloader.
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Actually I am trying to install Cybershot APK which will replace my original Camera app but still after rooting it is not allowing to do that.
Is this because I don't have unlocked bootloader???
But in the threads it said that you just need rooted phone.
So please let me know if I can replace standard APKs with custom ones in locked bootloader.
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Yes, you only need an unlocked bootloader. Mount system as RW. And then replace the cam app in /system/priv-app, but I would suggest you to unlock bootloader, install cwm and make a nandroid
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But can I backup locked bootloader. If in case phone gets issues like bootloop and all can I lock my phones bootloader again.
If I unlocked bootloader then can I able to use repair operation from Sony PC Companion.
Like yesterday I tried to delete all system files from root and my phone was not able to start. So what I have done is repaired it using PC Companion and it has been started.
I mean to say can I backup my existing ROM, bootloader and all and if so can you please let me the process to do so.
Because there are so many threads and there are so many applications to do it and I am not able to figure out the correct procedure.
I also have the RW permissions and can replace the app but its meta files and all will not be replaced then. So do you know method to flash this APK.
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But can I backup locked bootloader. If in case phone gets issues like bootloop and all can I lock my phones bootloader again.
If I unlocked bootloader then can I able to use repair operation from Sony PC Companion.
Like yesterday I tried to delete all system files from root and my phone was not able to start. So what I have done is repaired it using PC Companion and it has been started.
I mean to say can I backup my existing ROM, bootloader and all and if so can you please let me the process to do so.
Because there are so many threads and there are so many applications to do it and I am not able to figure out the correct procedure.
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Bootloop is a different term. It is because of bad ROM, once you unlock bootloader, nothing can relock it except you do it. So nothing to be scared of.
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I tried everything Rom Manager, X-Parts, Recover-X, BusyBox but not able to boot into recovery.
Can anyone help me with this???
I got this working using below thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Thanks though...