Hi my friends, i am o owner of a superb smartphone motorola atrix 4g but i have a problem. I can't unlock bootloader. I try many things and i soft brick few times my phone. I read all the forums and posts but dont working. The phone had system version 45.31.0.mb860.retail.en.fr
android version 2.3.4
kernel version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
build number 4.5.2A-74_ole-31.
I am not a newbie but i dont know what is wrong.
The phone has a stock rom, and i rooted with the pete's root... and working, after that i try to flash cwm recovery with CWM and i broke my android recovery. When i want to enter in recovery say failed to boot 2. After that i install new rom with motorola updater and the phone enter now in stock recovery but it is like i buy from store. But is still rooted. I read on the forum and i realize the bootloader is locked, and after that i try all the metod to unlock bootloader. In fastboot said oem unlock is not implemented and after i read on the forum about pudding i try to flash a file.sbf with rsd lite and the phone said: sec_exception: febe 35 35. I dont understand why. Please help me. My id messenger on yahoo is cgamberea. Thanks in advance!
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Hi All,
I have an ATT Atrix and I flashed the 2.3.4 beta from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385 and forgot to unlock the bootloader. I already have the 1.8.3 radio. Right now the phone froze on Dual Core Screen. I guess this has something to do with not unlocking the bootloader. The phone can still boot to fastboot, the original Android recovery and RSD. But, It won't flash all roms I downloaded saying the signature validation is incorrect. And I tried to flashed the unlock sbf and try to unlock the bootloader. And the RSD lite kept saying unable to retrieve interface and thereby failed.
What do I need to do on this case?
Thanks for you help!!! Sincerely!!!!!!
taoistman said:
Hi All,
I have an ATT Atrix and I flashed the 2.3.4 beta from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385 and forgot to unlock the bootloader. I already have the 1.8.3 radio. Right now the phone froze on Dual Core Screen. I guess this has something to do with not unlocking the bootloader. The phone can still boot to fastboot, the original Android recovery and RSD. But, It won't flash all roms I downloaded saying the signature validation is incorrect. And I tried to flashed the unlock sbf and try to unlock the bootloader. And the RSD lite kept saying unable to retrieve interface and thereby failed.
What do I need to do on this case?
Thanks for you help!!! Sincerely!!!!!!
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taoistman said:
Hi All,
I have an ATT Atrix and I flashed the 2.3.4 beta from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385 and forgot to unlock the bootloader. I already have the 1.8.3 radio. Right now the phone froze on Dual Core Screen. I guess this has something to do with not unlocking the bootloader. The phone can still boot to fastboot, the original Android recovery and RSD. But, It won't flash all roms I downloaded saying the signature validation is incorrect. And I tried to flashed the unlock sbf and try to unlock the bootloader. And the RSD lite kept saying unable to retrieve interface and thereby failed.
What do I need to do on this case?
Thanks for you help!!! Sincerely!!!!!!
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I would get it into RSD mode (Press and hold power button and volume UP key at the same time, hook it up to your computer, run RSDlite and flash the stock 1.2.6 located HERE!
since you have not unlocked your bootloader AND you used keneths ROM I do not think you can HardBrick your device flashing backwards considering you weren't successful in flashing forwards.
But just in case.... You are responsible for using any dumb ideas I might have!
Next time, please post in the Q&A section as no one likes to see this stuff in the Developers section
Thanks for replying so quick, I will try it out!!! Thanks very much!!!!!!
The flash to 2.3.4 would not work without unlocking the bootloader. Try a factory reset/wipe then RSD as stated above if the wipe doesn't work.
ClearFire said:
I would get it into RSD mode (Press and hold power button and volume UP key at the same time, hook it up to your computer, run RSDlite and flash the stock 1.2.6 located HERE!
since you have not unlocked your bootloader AND you used keneths ROM I do not think you can HardBrick your device flashing backwards considering you weren't successful in flashing forwards.
But just in case.... You are responsible for using any dumb ideas I might have!
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Hard brick if he didn't use the cwm method.
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Ok would say wrong section but I got time to maybe help.
Just boot into CWM and flash fruitcake 1.8.3 zip. Wipe before flash, this should boot.
I cannot boot to CWM somehow...
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Hard brick if he didn't use the cwm method.
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OK, I think you guys "Failed" to read is whole post.... Please read before you comment.
He said he has "the original Android recovery"
did booting to RSDLite work?
The flash back did worked. Now phone boot up and live again!!! Thanks very much guys!!!!!
taoistman said:
The flash back did worked. Now phone boot up and live again!!! Thanks very much guys!!!!!
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I'm glad!!
Note: Once you unlock your bootloader you can never use the method that I outlined for you when flashing back or forward. Just uninstall RSDLite and forget all about it or you will HardBrick your device leaving you with a very expensive paper weight
Just moved from the xperia x1 scene where I felt like a pro with windows mobile, to the atrix/adroid deleopment scene and don't know anything anymore....
After some research I came up with these threads, but do not know which order I should read/follow. I will try to order them myself as best as possible. If I mess up, please fix me. Thanks.
My phones info (just bought it an hour ago from AT&T (America))
Model: MB860
Android 2.2.2
Baseband: N_01.77.15P
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-00007-g527fe10
"a bunch of random letters/numbers"
SMP PREEMPT Mon 4 14:54:15 PDT 2011
Build: OLYFR_U4_1.8.3
Order of threads from top to bottom
Noob tutorial to base all threads from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
First I need to unlock the bootloader to install unlocked SBF files
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
However, I don't have gingerbread (2.3) so I guess I will follow all the steps...
The noob guide then guides me to CWM stuff.
After the bootloader is unlocked, I need to install a CWM for recovery and Custom ROM installs. The NOOB guide recommends:
ROMRacer's CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
OR
Tenfar's Updated Bootstrap CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138541
However: THIS IS THE CONFUSING PART. The noob guide says I need---
"unlocked bootloader, be rooted and be on Android 2.3.4 (firmware version 4.5.91), before attempting to flash any CWM."
I think that the unlock guide just unlocks the bootloader...but that's it. I don't think it actually roots anything, and does not upgrade android to 2.3.4... All that second guide does was unlock the bootloader.
So now I look at these two threads....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
..and get confused.
I thought that SBF files were only for backup in case of brick....not for rooting
The noob guide also does not explain how to update android to 2.3.4
In total, I am stuck in the middle of the process. I unlocked the bootloader, but do not know how to root the device or update android to 2.3.4. I am so confused about those two threads...
I THINK I should do this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
seeing that the other thread is about firmware.
After I somehow root the device, I think I should then download the first thing from the firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
...which updates android?????
Then to the CWM??????
Then to Kernels/ROMS???
But that SBF thread is complicated on its own.....
Ugh...
So I think it goes:
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Unlock the bootloader
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Do something here...idk...there are many things to download.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Download the first firmeware there to update to android 2.3.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
Then download one of the CWM's and install
then move onto kernals/ROMs
Anyone?????????????
You don't need root to flash a rom. After unlocking, put romracers cwm on. Copy the Rom you want to the SD card, and flash from cwm. You don't even have to boot into the os.
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Yeah, most of the ROMs also include Root for you. So, unlock boot loader, flash ROM Racers CWM Recovery and then flash a ROM. Sorry for any confusion on my part, ill look over my guide later and maybe clarify some parts.
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Thanks swift
I have a problem, however.
I updated OTA to 4.5.91, and then used RSD 5.3.1 to unlock the bootloader using:
ATT ONLY - Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares (Pudding).
I then get this error-
SVF: 105:1:2
Failed to boot 0x1000
No OS detected, going to RSD mode in 5 seconds
"The gives a list of avaiable modes."
Starting Fastboot protocol support
I updated my phone to the official gingerbread update, and installed the Window 7 drivers and latest RSD.
SO I then just continued with the fastbooting cmd's, and unlocked the phone.
When I fastboot rebooted the phone, it was stuck at the dual core screen with the word unlocked on top.
I pulled out the battery, and I dont know how to get into fastboot protocol mode to install a CWM, it only goes to RSD protocol.
What should I do?
I just found out that you hold down power and volume down to get into fastboot, and then volume up to get into protocal.
I will try to instal a CWM to see if it works using fastboot, and then a ROM. It told me that there was no OS before, so that make sense.
I am a little skeptical though because I have not rooted or updated to 2.3.4, liek your guide says, but I see no other way....
Hello everyone. I am new to the world of android, but I'm a quick enough learner. Here is my specific problem:
I have an AT&T Atrix 4g. It is currently superuser rooted. It is currently running Android ROM 2.3.4.
Shortly after rooting the device, I downloaded ROM Manager and successfully installed through the application Clockwork Recovery. I tried to select the option to back up the current ROM (the stock android) on my SD card.. however, during the load screen, I got an error message stating
"Failed to boot 2
Starting RSD protocol support"
So doing some research, I came upon the conclusion that the reason I can't backup or really do anything with ROMs is that I needed an unlocked bootloader.
I went to Atrix4ghacks and followed the instructions on how to unlock bootloader and install permanent recovery.
This is the critical part: When I entered into the command prompt "fastboot oem unlock", instead of proceeding normally I got the return message:
"OEM unlock is not implemented"
Again, did a google search and read that Android 2.3.4 on Atrix 4g does NOT allow unlocked bootloaders.
So, the questions that I have that result from this are:
1.) Can someone here confirm that, in fact, I am unable to unlock the bootloader on my phone?
2.) If so, is there a viable workaround that is both reasonably safe and not overly complicated? Please note that I have no backup in case something goes wrong, leading me to
3.) Is there a way to backup my stock 2.3.4 ROM without an unlocked bootloader?
4.) Can I revert safely to an older android version that supports unlocked bootloaders?
5.) Can you actually install new ROMs without an unlocked bootloader?
6.) Am I totally screwed?
HUGE THANKS to anyone who actually bothered reading this, and even more thanks to anyone who can answer/point me in the right direction. Much appreciated!!!
thats becouse u havent flashed yet the bootloader ill give a post related to this and esay way to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and you CANT go back to 2.2 or 2.3 u can hard brick your phone
tufo430 said:
thats becouse u havent flashed yet the bootloader ill give a post related to this and esay way to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and you CANT go back to 2.2 or 2.3 u can hard brick your phone
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Thanks a ton for that link. I'm sorry to ask once again, but I'm very wary of possibly bricking my phone... so I must ask: Is your solution possible with 2.3.4? Or will the phone softbrick?
If you did the Over The Air (OTA) update to 2.3.4 then yes your phone will softbrick after flashing the bootloader. Re-enter fastboot and issue the unlock commands and everything will be fine when you reboot.
Hi,
I have a new AT&T atrix 4g.
I unlocked the bootloader and found out that i have the famous wifi error problem.
I want to return the phone to the seller but would like to remove the unlocked text from the startup.
I read in the forum about hard brick during flashing 4.5.141 sbf. So im afraid of doing so.
I have no experience in flashing/rooting/etc... the only thing i did was unlock the bootloader with the automatic script. I still have the original at&t os.
Here is all my phone details:
4.5.141.BM860.ATT.en.US
android 2.3.6
kernel 2.6.32.9
build
4.5.141
I'd be happy if someone could help me out here...
I have also atrix 4g ...I have also unlocked the bootloader for rooting the mobile ...
I did this to my own Motorola Atrix 4g running rom: HB 2.3.4 oc 1.3ghz ext4 with the newest cwm installed
***i take no responsibility if this messes up your phone. I just did it to mine tonight before the replacement arives and wanted to help anyone else worried about being charged $399 for unlocking our bootloader
1) you need to download
//www35.megaupload.com/files/70b7d352e9514672c426f9dda58d3f6e/AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2.zip
just incase something goes wrong you can unbrick it
2) RSD lite 5.3.1
//crackflashers.com/b16/Atrix/RSDLite5.3.1.msi
3) Newest moto update 2.3.4
//gitbrew.org/~dasmoover/android/atrix/1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz
boot into rsd mode and flash the official update using rsd lite, it will stop at 100% but never finish. once you see the at&t logo you can unplug if it takes forever and just wait for it to load.
after you will no longer have cwm or the "unlocked" text at boot, but all your data will still be on the phone so dont forget to wipe after.
***link #1 is only if you have problems booting after using rsd lite (i didnt need it)
Hi,
What you are writing is correct for 2.3.4. I have the a 2.3.6 and 4.5.141.
I know this worked for 4.5.91 But im afraid that on my version it won't work...
Anyone?
So tired of searching for this file. Everyone keeps saying i need to find 2.3.6 .spf for RSD to unlock bootloader but all th elinks are broken. Can anyone get me a link to the 2.3.6 SPF please?
att atrix 4g 2.3.6
I foud 2.3.4....
http://www.filefactory.com/f/89f588286a560e39/
will this work? top one..or do i need 2.3.6 if im currently 2.3.6?..
edit: well top one isnt right... i dont know wich of these is for ATT US version heh...theres a 2.3.6 but its for Bell ...
Here ya go. das8nt is a big help here on xda and on the atrixforums. http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html Make sure you got the motorola drivers, read the guide a couple times before attempting if you haven't used RSDlite before. Don't downgrade, use the version SBF that your on now currently. Downgrading will result in a hard brick! If you're looking to unlock your bootloader you need the pudding file here Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares. It worked for me when I unlocked on 2.3.4, should work on 2.3.6.
smenes said:
Here ya go. das8nt is a big help here on xda and on the atrixforums. http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html Make sure you got the motorola drivers, read the guide a couple times before attempting if you haven't used RSDlite before. Don't downgrade, use the version SBF that your on now currently. Downgrading will result in a hard brick! If you're looking to unlock your bootloader you need the pudding file here Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares. It worked for me when I unlocked on 2.3.4, should work on 2.3.6.
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Got it! Thanks! Now for some reason adb shell isnt working like it was yesterday. Shrug* sigh ideas?
After you flashed the pudding, did you boot to fastboot and issue the 'fastboot oem unlock' command to unlock the bootloader as described here? Do you have root? what do you get when you type 'adb devices' ? You have usb debugging enabled while booted in android?
smenes said:
After you flashed the pudding, did you boot to fastboot and issue the 'fastboot oem unlock' command to unlock the bootloader as described here? Do you have root? what do you get when you type 'adb devices' ? You have usb debugging enabled while booted in android?
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Device says unlocked. Im good there. When i install a recovery per the suggested install it says written but when i try to go to it i get the aNDROID sitting there with a yeild ! sign, so i have to reboot....somethings wrong cause when i try to get CWM to install it for me from the phone itself it says error flashing... any ideas?
EDIT : i didnt think about renabling debugging one minute
not sure that did anything.
Edit: i only had to install super user lol thanks for all ur help