[Q] Hide Unlock by flashing sbf, i dont want to brick - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
it s me again (got my USB port working )
I got a CWM based Recovery and CM9 on my Atrix, but I have to go back to stock as I want to send it in for warranty.
So, I have to flash a stock SBF (Germany O2). Is there any risk to hardbrick? I am asking because i read for example this
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY TO RESTORE A 4.5.91 system to stock with RSD LITE.
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1. So I am wondering whether there could be any problems from my setup to stock?
2. Anyone know whether there s any Germany O2 ROM or which Rom i should use instead?
Sry for these noobs questions again.
Best regards
ilovemyatrix

Would love easy answer fast
Want to send it in soon.

ilovemyatrix said:
Would love easy answer fast
Want to send it in soon.
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poda, avante oru quick reply!!!
download and flash the gb images via moto-fastboot !!! according to my experiences u wont end up in hard brick. u can restore anytime if u have access to rsd/fastboot modes!!!

Ok thank you,
btw u indian?

yea....y?
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(Question) stock rom CWM?

Hi can any Dev make a cwm flashable stock rom zip? Back to 1.8.3 . So we do not have to keep using rsd when we don't like or would like to change the rom. This might already be a work in progress I'm not sure. I for one would like to have one. Thank you devs for all of your hard work into getting this ATRIX phone unlocked and rooted
st3wart said:
Hi can any Dev make a cwm flashable stock rom zip? Back to 1.8.3 . So we do not have to keep using rsd when we don't like or would like to change the rom. This might already be a work in progress I'm not sure. I for one would like to have one. Thank you devs for all of your hard work into getting this ATRIX phone unlocked and rooted
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Can't you use CWM to do a nandroid backup/restore of 1.8.3? I thought you could but haven't tried it, so if anyone can confirm that would be nice.
DING! Wrong forum
Paging Mr. Clown. Mr. Clown to the front desk. Phone call for Mr. Clown.
stewartsoda said:
Can't you use CWM to do a nandroid backup/restore of 1.8.3? I thought you could but haven't tried it, so if anyone can confirm that would be nice.
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Never even thought about doing that , sometimes the best answer is the simplest things. And yes if someone could please comfirm that this works , this would be much appreciated.
It does be sure to wipe everything before restoring 1.8.3 or it will boot loop. Wrong forum BTW.
jruweaver said:
It does be sure to wipe everything before restoring 1.8.3 or it will boot loop. Wrong forum BTW.
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Thank you jruweaver, and my apologies on not posting in the right forum.
And could someone post a link to a download for the cwm 1.8.3 AT&T stock rom for clockworkmod recovery.

How do I install 2.3.4 on my Atrix?

Can someone point me in the right place?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972423
use this forum to help your install there are some stuff that doesn't work
i have installed and love it though please read issues before installing .
make sure you know how to backup and restore your phone via rsd if you happen
to brick ur phone.
2.3.4 it`s leaked..
Users of it seem exited, but there still some bugs..
and that wasn't designed exactly for atrix MB860..
Just to inform you, in case you didn't know!
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Xenocyde said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972423
use this forum to help your install there are some stuff that doesn't work
i have installed and love it though please read issues before installing .
make sure you know how to backup and restore your phone via rsd if you happen
to brick ur phone.
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You mean restore via rsd?
Ya typo to restore your phone via rsd I would look on how to use rsd and fastboot for your phone before you attempt to do anything. There are lots of forum post on how to do this
AT&T ATRIX - VERSION 2.3.4 ROOTED BL UNLOCKED
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[Q] About to buy an Atrix but i have a few questions!

Hi, im about to buy an Atrix from amazon to use in my country (Venezuela), but iv been reading a few posts in the developers forums and i have a few questions before upgrading to gingerbread:
1.- Should i update from the Oficial Motorola Page 4.5.91 or should i flash a custom rom?
2.- Should i unlock my bootloader if i install the oficial rom?
3.- is there any rom better than the oficial rom out there?
4.- About the brick post i saw in the developers forums will i be exposed to the same chance if i update the original Motorola Rom?
mediavieja said:
Hi, im about to buy an Atrix from amazon to use in my country (Venezuela), but iv been reading a few posts in the developers forums and i have a few questions before upgrading to gingerbread:
1.- Should i update from the Oficial Motorola Page 4.5.91 or should i flash a custom rom?
2.- Should i unlock my bootloader if i install the oficial rom?
3.- is there any rom better than the oficial rom out there?
4.- About the brick post i saw in the developers forums will i be exposed to the same chance if i update the original Motorola Rom?
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1. I recommend using a custom ROM, only because its faster and you get better performance.
2. Yes. If you are will to do it, I have an easy way how.
3. Most if not all ROMS are better than than stock.
4. Only if you downgrade software from 2.3 to 2.2 you will brick your phone. Correct me if I am wrong though on this one other xda members. I am willing to help, just let me know.
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Voelker45 said:
1. I recommend using a custom ROM, only because its faster and you get better performance.
2. Yes. If you are will to do it, I have an easy way how.
3. Most if not all ROMS are better than than stock.
4. Only if you downgrade software from 2.3 to 2.2 you will brick your phone. Correct me if I am wrong though on this one other xda members. I am willing to help, just let me know.
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Thank you very much Voelker, and which rom would u recommend me? the fastest and stable rom?. Also how about the update, should i first unlock the bootloader then update to the oficial version of ginger? or should i unlock the bootloader then update to a custom rom without touching the oficial version ever?
cm7 is the best unless you want webtop or fingerprint scanner
if you want webtop or fingerprint scanner id say go for alien
Here is the easiest way to unlock bootloader and root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15930466
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Voelker45 said:
Here is the easiest way to unlock bootloader and root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15930466
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Thank you once again and if i unlock the bootloader without any update on the OS, will i get it locked back again after i update to CM7 or Alien?
mediavieja said:
Thank you once again and if i unlock the bootloader without any update on the OS, will i get it locked back again after i update to CM7 or Alien?
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No, once unlocked the bootloader cannot be relocked
ok thank you very much to all of u guys for ur help i cant wait to get my hands on the phone! btw does anyone knows if with CM7 the 1080p playback/recording is enable?
mediavieja said:
ok thank you very much to all of u guys for ur help i cant wait to get my hands on the phone! btw does anyone knows if with CM7 the 1080p playback/recording is enable?
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Don't know, but the latest build has "improved recording quality"
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judging by your signature i assume u have CM7, i read a post in the official CM7 rom thread that there was something wrong with the dialer? like the graphics were kind of weird or zoomed, can u confirm this?
Also, do u have the latest build? can u tell me if there's a 1080p option there?
Also have any of you tried this kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574&page=299
No one? well can anyone tell me which one is the best kernel for the Atrix?
I use Faux123's 1ghz cm7 kernal
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Does that one allows you to overclock?
mediavieja said:
Does that one allows you to overclock?
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No you need the faux kernel that is over 1 ghz like the 1.45 kernel. You can definetly over clock that.
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amazon..co.uk buy
Hello everyone i'm new to this forum and i would like to know what i should do with my atrix.
I bought it off of amazon.co.uk (i live in england) and i would like to know how to root it. (i run Gingerbread, by the way)I know you must be thinking oh what an idiot follow the tutorials, but i keep seeing AT&T everywhere so im wondering what's up with that, and why are some of the roms only compatible with AT&T. Oh, and i searched allready too.
Have you tried this? ... http://www.psouza4.com/Bionic/
At the top, it says "This method works on Motorola phones running Android OS 2.3.4 or earlier." There is no mention of AT&T.
Hope this helps
thanks! yeah i looked at that, but i still dont get the whole AT&T thing for ROM. As im in england i cant get AT&T but thanks anyway for that root method!
The AT&T thing is because there is an Atrix International and an Atrix 4G from AT&T. Its mostly same specs, barely 3g bands.
Sent from my awesome Atrix 4G
Hi I was thinking of buyinga atrix I just have a few questions if u can help me.
1.how well is the fingerprint recognition?
2.is there a official ginber bread or a custom working one with all features of the phone working.
3.is the internel memory different from provider to provider (I know the bloatware by providers use up a bit of the memory).
4.also is any features missing by any providers (I can remember tmobile sometimes would remove front facing cameras on certain devices).
5.I heard there is screen issues how true is this? Also are there any other issues.
Sorry for so many questions .
Thanks using htc sensation at the moment.

Original Stock T-Mobile Rom Request.

Hi there, Forgive me if there is a thread already for this. But I have a T-Mobile UK Motorola Atrix and i want to reinstall the firmware that came with the phone. I was unable to do a backup of the stock rom and Currently have a Stock French rom on the device. Is there a way to put the original rom on it and lock the bootloader?
Thanks Adam
Ill second this request too.
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1125944&v=1&libid=1325002647772&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filesonic.com%2Ffile%2F1226475971%2FOLYEM_U4_2.2.3_SIGNED_USAOLYPTMGB_P021_A010_M002_H%2520%2520Wolympus_1g_Service1FF.sbf.gz&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D997%26order%3Ddesc%26page%3D3&title=Atrix%20Firmwares%20Superthread%20(Official%20Firmware%20Team%20of%20M3)%20-%20xda-developers&txt=DOWNLOAD&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13250027155131
This is SBF file which will get your mobile to stock and also will lock your bootloader (it's not going to be locked again but it will remove "unlocked" from top left corner).
In order to use sbf files you need to download RDS lite and have moto drivers installed. (If you are already unlocked then you will have all this tools)
This is link to original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
REMEMBER this is an SBF file and it's not the safest way to go back to stock (but the best) and can brick your mobile if your pc is going to stop working/freeze/resboot while applying sbf...
Hope this help
P.S I did go back to stock this way and gave my phone for warranty without any problems.
I have a nandroid backup of my setup (2.2) would you like me to upload it?
lovfors said:
I have a nandroid backup of my setup (2.2) would you like me to upload it?
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This will only get you back to stock but you still will have "unlocked" on the top left corner. Just FYI
Thankyou
Thankyou for all your help I have the T-Mobile stock rom back on it now. I had to do a hard reset to make it work though. Just a note to anyone thinking of doing this. Does anyone know how to make the Atrix boot faster? It takes ages on the t-mobile screen. I have rooted it and was thinking of Freezing some parts of the OS but im a bit worried incase it messes up
xpertconqueror said:
Thankyou for all your help I have the T-Mobile stock rom back on it now. I had to do a hard reset to make it work though. Just a note to anyone thinking of doing this. Does anyone know how to make the Atrix boot faster? It takes ages on the t-mobile screen. I have rooted it and was thinking of Freezing some parts of the OS but im a bit worried incase it messes up
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i wouldnt bother, youd see a much bigger difference if you were using cm7 over one of the bloated moto roms boots super fast after first boot
ears1991 said:
i wouldnt bother, youd see a much bigger difference if you were using cm7 over one of the bloated moto roms boots super fast after first boot
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I think I will hold out for CM9. I fancy a bit of 4.0 on this bad boy. LOL
Hi, Could you install the fruitcake app and make a fruitcake of your rom.
cheers
I know this is a 4 months old threat.. but i need to send my at&t atrix to warranty and I have done anything possible on it..
Android version 2.3.6 and 4.5.141.. so I just have to flash .sfb file using RSD lite..? I've been reading and I don't want to hardbrick my phone..
I wanna make sure to do exactly what I have to.. if it got bricked well wtf but at least I did what I should..!!
Thks
t mobile
i have the t mobile uk 2.3.4 sbf save on pc
I really need the t-mobile uk sbf. How can I get it from you Ashley, can you upload it somewhere? thanks
did you ever upload the stock sbf file in the end because im looking for it aswell and all the links i find are dead :-s
Any help would be great
Hi, Can someone please re-upload the SBF from the start of this thread, I need to remove the unlocked and back to stock.
Thanks
I'll try and do it later this evening, check Sam Cripps Atrix Reboot Project thread at the top of this section, that's where I'll put it.
Done, it`s here http://samcripp.com/files/. I haven`t ever flashed this myself, but it`s straight from moto thro their updater SW so should be intact. I`m sure you`re aware there may be risks involved flashing an SBF, that said, enjoy!
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850135

[Q] how to return the Atrix 4G to stock 2.3.6 ?

Is there any way to return to COMPLETE STOCK 2.3.6 ? of course also to be rooted.
Thanks !
Not an OP but extensively read
I would like to know the answer to this also. I've read everywhere and there seems to be lots of warnings involved when going back to a stock room on the Atrix 4G. Is anyone available to confirm?
Only safe way is to flash a Fruitcake.
Check the Fruitcakes thread...
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ccrows said:
Only safe way is to flash a Fruitcake.
Check the Fruitcakes thread...
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What are the dangers in flashing with RSDlite ? i flashed my fathers RAZR with it few times..
I have flashed two phones with the stock sbf. I don't know why everyone is freaking out about it. I just flashed a 2nd time to be sure. NO PROBLEMS ......
chrism.brunner said:
I have flashed two phones with the stock sbf. I don't know why everyone is freaking out about it. I just flashed a 2nd time to be sure. NO PROBLEMS ......
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guide please ?
Download the latest RSD lite.
Install the program on your Windows computer. ( xp works best for me. Sometimes get errors on win7).
Download the 2.3.6 sbf. Make sure it is the one for your carrier.
Open rsd lite.
Select the sbf file.
Start.
That's what I did. It was simple.
A google search could probably find you a better guide though.
Good luck.
As usual, this is what I have done, and I take no responsibility if it doesn't work for you.
Using rsdlite to flash an .sbf is dangerous if you flash one prior to 2.3.4 gingerbread. All others are safe to my knowledge. But using pudding is easier and faster.
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Quick note: If you SBF flash a stock ROM while you're on a custom ROM, remember to wipe the data in stock recovery when you're done! :good:
Thanks !
Now, where can i find SBF file which is compatible with ATT Atrix 4G in Israel ?
My carrier is Cellcom but i bought the phone with ATT Rom.
And another q's, if i flash SBF of complete stock 2.3.4, will i be able to use Moto OTA update through the phone to get 2.3.6 ?
Thanks again !
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what about one of those ?
https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/atrix-sbf-files
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Or maybe shall i use this ?
http://direct.motorola.com/ENG/Soft...ountry=GBR&language=ENG&web_page_name=SUPPORT
Edit #3-
if i do this - http://www.androidauthority.com/atrix-4g-revert-4-5-91-stock-firmware-52952/
Will i be able to use OTA update ?
Edit 4#-
or this - http://www.android-advice.com/2012/fix-bricked-motorola-atrix-after-ota-update/
Do not use RSD lite and .sbf. do some searching and you will find that Motorola doesn't condone using RSd lite for public use. Flash the appropriate fruitcakes just like you would a rom except wipe the phone completely (especially when you are down grading. If you do use rsd lite and hard brick your phone I will have no sympathy for you as your phone will be a very expensive paper weight. Many many people have already started forum pages on why you should not use rsd lite. Just my opinion... take it or leave it as you may.
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Mphill46 said:
Do not use RSD lite and .sbf. do some searching and you will find that Motorola doesn't condone using RSd lite for public use. Flash the appropriate fruitcakes just like you would a rom except wipe the phone completely (especially when you are down grading. If you do use rsd lite and hard brick your phone I will have no sympathy for you as your phone will be a very expensive paper weight. Many many people have already started forum pages on why you should not use rsd lite. Just my opinion... take it or leave it as you may.
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mhh...:<
ok, you got me convinced.
Thank you all !
Your welcome... didn't mean to come off harsh, but I'd rather sound harsh then have another fellow member hard brick their phone.. use the search and look for fruitcakes... completely safe, just remember to always have a known working backup as always before upgrading or downgrading versions.
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Mphill46 said:
Your welcome... didn't mean to come off harsh, but I'd rather sound harsh then have another fellow member hard brick their phone.. use the search and look for fruitcakes... completely safe, just remember to always have a known working backup as always before upgrading or downgrading versions.
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No, its totally fine.I appreciate your help !
Sorry but there seems to be an issue with all the 2.3.6 fruitcakes...:\
is it ok if i flash this SBF ?
1FF-olympus-user-2.3.6-4.5.141-111212-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P012.sbf
I live in Israel and have the ATT atrix 4G running Cm7 now.
The problem with sbf files is if you flash the wrong one. Make sure you have the right one and you will have no problems. Check the other threads. There are alot of us flashing them.
It would solve your problem.
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806106
chrism.brunner said:
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806106
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Thanks but is there a specific SBF that i can flash ? or is the one on my previous comment good to flash ?
That is the one that i flash.
chrism.brunner said:
That is the one that i flash.
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So if i have an ATT Atrix 4G, but i live in Israel and not the US, can i flash this freaking truble maker ? XD

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