Hi,
Brought a new phone for my wife and now need to install custom ROM on it.
To do this, I have already rooted the device using PetesMotorolaRootTools. Now i need to know how to go about unlocking the bootloader.
All the info i have found is for AT&T Users. Therefore can someone please advise on how do i go about unlocking the bootloader?
Also which is the best ROM for Atrix? Are there any good ICS4 ROMS around?
Model = MB860
Andriod 2.3.4
System = 45.31.0.MB860.Retail.en.GB
Thanks
Irfan
Hi,
I have unlocked the boot loader using thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219753
And have installed recovery image using steps mentioned in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
But the problem is that now when the phone boots, the only option that's working is emergency call. I cannot nothing else including the button responds.
Any ideas what's gone wrong?
Thanks
Resolved....
Just subbing because this thread looks like it maybe useful to me, I may have an Atrix on Thursday
cirian75 said:
Just subbing because this thread looks like it maybe useful to me, I may have an Atrix on Thursday
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If you have questions than let me know. Will try to help you out.
Get mine Friday at 3pm
only paid £135 for it
it was a T-Mobile UK phone
but I know its been rooted and currently running Neutrino ee
Hey thanks for the thread i have same phone, just wondering how it was Resolved....?
mine is rooted but BL is still locked
also what roms you try/go with? and are you using it with the lapdock?
mart247 said:
Hey thanks for the thread i have same phone, just wondering how it was Resolved....?
mine is rooted but BL is still locked
also what roms you try/go with? and are you using it with the lapdock?
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Follow the steps in my 2nd post. Once you have unlocked the BL & installed CWN, you can download any rom and flash it with CWM.
In regards to which ROM is better, To be frank, i did not have time to mess around with it. So you will have to give it a try yourself.
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Hey there, im an tired to death of waiting for this 2.1 update for my phone, and so tried to install a custom ROM last night, I have searched and read so many tutorials on how to Root the phone etc, and install a custom ROM, but i seem to be stuck... im Running 1.5.. First off i am following this tutorial androidforums.com/all-things-root-hero/54802-how-root-install-custom-rom-backup-more.html which seemed to be the most upto date and relevant.
I think i have Rooted my phone using Instant Root
And what im stuck on is running FlashRec.apk It Just refuses to work (backup), so im stuck, i cant get passed this stage
I heave read something about GoldCard? or something, is this another method?
And i have come across more threads about using the SDK on windows somehow...
GodsDead said:
Hey there, im an tired to death of waiting for this 2.1 update for my phone, and so tried to install a custom ROM last night, I have searched and read so many tutorials on how to Root the phone etc, and install a custom ROM, but i seem to be stuck... im Running 1.5.. First off i am following this tutorial androidforums.com/all-things-root-hero/54802-how-root-install-custom-rom-backup-more.html which seemed to be the most upto date and relevant.
I think i have Rooted my phone using Instant Root
And what im stuck on is running FlashRec.apk It Just refuses to work (backup), so im stuck, i cant get passed this stage
I heave read something about GoldCard? or something, is this another method?
And i have come across more threads about using the SDK on windows somehow...
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As far as i'm aware if flashrec doesn't work you need to downgrade, try my guide in my sig for details.
Thats what i thought :/ I don't get it, i haven't installed a single update, and im on 1.5, and i got the phone when it first came out in the UK, so it wouldn't have been updated, unless over the air updates are automatically downloaded and installed without my knowledge or approval?
jUsT2eXy said:
I am on T-Mobile or 3UK or An Asian Carrier and I can't Root my phone...Help!11!11!!1
As you have found out those phones that have network specific ROMS, namely from the carriers named above will find it difficult or impossible to Root using the methods those with non-branded Hero's have.
The only way to install a custom ROM and or root the phone is the following method. As I have had no experiance with this method I am not going to be able to write out any instrcutions of my own, nor am I going to copy and paste someone else's work and take credit for it. Therefore I am providing you with the following link.
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Is that the case? (he actually links to my guide in this section if it is )
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As far as i'm aware if flashrec doesn't work you need to downgrade, try my guide in my sig for details.
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I hadnt installed any updates either but i still had to downgrade, and your tutorial worked pefectly
All newish G2 Touches are loaded with a more recent update (although they're still all 1.5.)
This means if you have a new G2 Touch you'll need to downgrade.
I had the exact same issue as you with the backups failing, after searching the internet and using multiple tabs, i finally gained root access, to make life easier for others I created a guide, give it a try, let me know how you get on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662964
hehe too late
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hehe too late
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too late for?
Right, so i have to "Downgrade" using the Goldcard method first? im guessing? Then go form there?
akhtar1817 said:
too late for?
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You obviously missed the joke. NM
GodsDead said:
Right, so i have to "Downgrade" using the Goldcard method first? im guessing? Then go form there?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Follow the goldcard section of that guide then start from the top. Should be fairly self explanatory
ROM downgrade..
These are the "about phone" details of my HTC Hero locked to Tmobile,
Firmware version
2.1
Baseband version
63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14
Kernel version :
2.6.29-25-CronosDroid
[email protected]#1
Build number
hero-feeyo 2.1 ERD79 22607 release keys
Software number
CronosDroid-2.0.2
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
I have root access to my phone... Was able to upgrade the radio and ROM to CronosDroid 2.0.2
I rooted as flashed the rom as I expected this to unlock my phone from Tmobile. But it actually didn't. Its still locked to tmobile. What should I do next to unlock this ? Please help..
Thanks,
Raj
rajkumar_iyer said:
I rooted as flashed the rom as I expected this to unlock my phone from Tmobile. But it actually didn't. Its still locked to tmobile. What should I do next to unlock this ? Please help..
Raj
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Rooting & sim unlocking are totally unrelated. There's no free means to unlock, so you'll have to buy a code.
Hey there guys,
First off, yes I've done my reading. But as a precaution Im asking you for help here. I've just bought a used Atrix, in mint condition. As in the title the guy I bought it from apparently, much to my disgust, prefers stock and Im looking for some CM7 goodness. I've read most guides but none there actually discusses what to do on a the latest stock and how to go from there. (Have I missed anything? If so plz guide me there)
So there you have it all. No root, Locked bootloader on 2.3.4. Where to go from here?
Appreciate all the help in advance
EDIT: Ok apparently I missed this thread, so now I know I have to flash this but question is; How do I make sure I've a locked bootloader? Thanks again guys.
EDIT 2: I've just rooted it with OneClickRoot and all is a go now. Does this mean I've an unlocked BL? How can I make sure? Please guys just this last bit
On boot up does your Motorola dual core screen say "unlocked " in upper left corner?
sent via tapatalk from my CM7 Atrix
_Dennis_ said:
On boot up does your Motorola dual core screen say "unlocked " in upper left corner?
sent via tapatalk from my CM7 Atrix
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Nope, is that the only way to be unlocked? I mean I read somewhere that Motorola unlocked the bootloader in the latest GB release, Isn't that true?
Ok peeps; Unlocked, rooted and now running the spectacular CM7 thanks to Automatic unlock. Awesome program, even better dev!
You want to share how exactly you did it? I've HARD bricked two Atrix's now trying to install CM7 because I have followed outdated guides.
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You want to share how exactly you did it? I've HARD bricked two Atrix's now trying to install CM7 because I have followed outdated guides.
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I've used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15930466
You'll get a failed to start 1001 or sth after using it. Don't freak out, you haven't bricked. Just use fastboot and type the commands in the OP from the link. That's what I did
Sent from my Atrix 4g using Tapatalk
That's funny, because this guide here was just updated 8 days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Could you provide any info on what Atrix you are using? Is it Intl? AT&T?
What firmware?
In what step did you end up hard bricking? During root? Unlocking the bootloader? Flashing CM7?
khronan said:
You want to share how exactly you did it? I've HARD bricked two Atrix's now trying to install CM7 because I have followed outdated guides.
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hi
I just bought a sprint photon 4g and i am in India. its unlocked
how do I upgrade it to ics 4?? and after upgrade will it stay unlocked???
thanks.
I take it you mean carrier unlocked. In which case youll need to unlock the bootloader and install cwm. Then youll be able to flash one of the ics roms. To do all this, search the photon android development forum for a thread started by qbking77. He makes videos showing you how to do all this. If you cant find the thread just find qbking77 on youtube and follow his videos.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Thanks ✟
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I take it you mean carrier unlocked. In which case youll need to unlock the bootloader and install cwm. Then youll be able to flash one of the ics roms. To do all this, search the photon android development forum for a thread started by qbking77. He makes videos showing you how to do all this. If you cant find the thread just find qbking77 on youtube and follow his videos.
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Hi,
I rooted the phone and installed ClockWork thorugh Rom Manager.
Can you please tell me what do you mean by: Unlock the bootloader ?
Thanks.
The official ICS upgrade for Photon is not out yet. You need to install developer rom to get ICS (I am using unofficial CM9 by jokersax). Now, to install this rom, you need to unlock the bootloader (qbking77 has video for that). Without unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to install these roms. Caution: Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty and 4G won't work.
sachinpkale said:
The official ICS upgrade for Photon is not out yet. You need to install developer rom to get ICS (I am using unofficial CM9 by jokersax). Now, to install this rom, you need to unlock the bootloader (qbking77 has video for that). Without unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to install these roms. Caution: Unlocking the bootloader will void your warranty and 4G won't work.
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Hi,
Thanks for the information. I really apperciated it. I just have 1 more concern before i proceed. I don't worry about warranty and 4G as I bought the set in India. And India does'nt have 4G so no worries on that either! Only edge should work and wifi!
Ok, my main concern is, my phone is unlocked, will it get locked if I upgrade ?
Thanks.
Again, by unlocked, do you mean carrier unlocked? If yes, then it will remain unlocked. Don't worry, I am from India too and my phone is working fine with the Airtel sim card.
Hi,
I am not sure if its called carrier unlock. The phone is from US and I am using it in India with Indian operator. I just want to confirm that if I upgrade then I will still be able to use my Docomo simcard or it will ask me to put in Sprint simcard ?
Thanks.
You can unlock bootloader and flash any custom Rom and still use in India.
I am using mine in India with bootloader unlocked and custom Rom. Both CDMA and GSM is working fine.
Sent from my MB855 using XDA
Hi,
I was checking out qbking's video on installing ICS but when I boot into Android Recovery I just get a android logo with a triangle.
What I am missing ?
Thanks.
kikloo said:
Hi,
I was checking out qbking's video on installing ICS but when I boot into Android Recovery I just get a android logo with a triangle.
What I am missing ?
Thanks.
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1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20331623&postcount=6
maxon_yalta said:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20331623&postcount=6
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Hi,
I followed qbking77's unlock video and when i ran the fastbook oem command it says: ... INFOOEM unlock is not implemented.
Also earlier my phone was carrier unlocked and working, but now when i turn it on, the issues:
1. It shows: Contacting Netwoking for 5-10 mins or so
2. Finally when it starts it shows that i am in International Roaming
3. It opens a wizard which says that the phone is not activated and I have to activate it.
4. Wifi is not working
5. Can't make / recieve calls anymore.
What to do ?
Seems my phone is now back to Sprint and not working as it was earlier.
How to fix ?
Thanks.
Installing cwm through rom manager was your mistake, rom manager version of cwm doesn't work well on the photon. The activation is irrelevant if you arnt using sprints network. Don't worry about it as once you're unlocked and have flashed a different rom the roaming and such will be handled differently. I suggest starting over and watching the corresponding videos in this order...
- Take the phone back to stock 2.3.4
- Rooting and installing bootstrap recovery
- Unlocking bootloader and installing cwm
Be careful not to miss even a single step. They are all important.
Sent from my CM7ed out Mopho
Acvice said:
Installing cwm through rom manager was your mistake, rom manager version of cwm doesn't work well on the photon. The activation is irrelevant if you arnt using sprints network. Don't worry about it as once you're unlocked and have flashed a different rom the roaming and such will be handled differently. I suggest starting over and watching the corresponding videos in this order...
- Take the phone back to stock 2.3.4
- Rooting and installing bootstrap recovery
- Unlocking bootloader and installing cwm
Be careful not to miss even a single step. They are all important.
Sent from my CM7ed out Mopho
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Hi,
Thanks for the order of videos, I have now successfully done all.
How do i get my carrier working ? I have managed to remove the sprint activation but I still cannot make/recieve phone calls or texts etc.
Thanks.
Never mind
Sent from my CM9 beast
Hi,
I've got it. My photon 4g is now fully unlocked and i am running ICS CM9.
All the credit goes to: Acvice
and again Very Very thanks and regards to Acvice.
I was doing all wrong before you posted the videos in order.
Also I would like to give my thanks and credits to:
qbking77 - Without your videos it would'nt have been possible at all.
shabbypenguin - The AIO root kit. It is amazing.
jokersax11 - Thanks for the very nice ICS CM9. Its great!
Lokifish - For his up to date thread with all the downloads, tips and helpful response.
the2dcour and Yay 4 Juggs - For your guides and tools.
Thanks again!
I have a photon 4G( ISW11M) au by kddi version .
It is a unlocked phone .can use any sim card
but when i was using 3G data surfing the net it can not display the page but if using the wifi it was ok
and i just want to know au by kddi photon 4G can root sprint photon 4G ROM ???
please help me .
thanks
What ROM are you using? peetr's is the best IMO. I have also had good luck with CM9 and CM10. If you're on your stock set up that may be the problem, I wasn't able to get data to work using my stock setup.
stonesaber said:
What ROM are you using? peetr's is the best IMO. I have also had good luck with CM9 and CM10. If you're on your stock set up that may be the problem, I wasn't able to get data to work using my stock setup.
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Hi !! My phone ROM is moto version please see the pic thanks !! .how to do root my ISW11M ??
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/motorola-photon-4-g-how-to-root-your-phone/
Here's steps to root your phone, but in order to flash custom ROMS you will need to "unlock" your bootloader after you root BUT WARNING- you have 4.5.1 which currently CANNOT be UNLOCKED here's another link you can follow for information on this (and most likely eventually they will have a fix to get your phone unlocked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759997
If your new to rooting unlocking and flashing an android phone be careful double check everything you read before you do it! These things can't always undone if done incorrectly!
Feel free to post any more questions I'll try to reply quickly.
Sent from my Kitchen Sync'ed MoPho!
photon 4g
TheChronicDroid said:
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/motorola-photon-4-g-how-to-root-your-phone/
Here's steps to root your phone, but in order to flash custom ROMS you will need to "unlock" your bootloader after you root BUT WARNING- you have 4.5.1 which currently CANNOT be UNLOCKED here's another link you can follow for information on this (and most likely eventually they will have a fix to get your phone unlocked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759997
If your new to rooting unlocking and flashing an android phone be careful double check everything you read before you do it! These things can't always undone if done incorrectly!
Feel free to post any more questions I'll try to reply quickly.
Sent from my Kitchen Sync'ed MoPho!
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hey i have a problem with my motorola photon 4g. its from au kddi japan. i want to unlock my bootloader. can you kindly send me the appropriate sbf file link? please. thanks in advance
Hey guys, there are lots of threads out there which have motorola atrix bootloader unlock guides, but it is starting to get very confusing bc some instructions don't apply to some phones: I am a noob so can someone plz explain to me how to unlock my atrix bootloader and what are the prerequistes.... my atrix is on firmware version 4.5.141, system version is 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.enUS and it is on android 2.3.6
Thanks in advance, i would greatly appricate it if you could also post file download links.
Thanks again
Check out the unlock thread in general. Will work for att with your version.
pre4speed said:
Check out the unlock thread in general. Will work for att with your version.
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link to the direction i should use plz thx
hotshot545 said:
Hey guys, there are lots of threads out there which have motorola atrix bootloader unlock guides, but it is starting to get very confusing bc some instructions don't apply to some phones: I am a noob so can someone plz explain to me how to unlock my atrix bootloader and what are the prerequistes.... my atrix is on firmware version 4.5.141, system version is 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.enUS and it is on android 2.3.6
Thanks in advance, i would greatly appricate it if you could also post file download links.
Thanks again
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I want to do the same but I dont want to brick my Phone can you tell me when you finished whats your result and the guide that you use please i hace the same versión.
Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk 2
Hey...m new to dis forum...can u please clarify me a doubt..? My doubt is..i have an atrix 4g at&t nd m using it india...i bought it in secnd hand and is sim unlocked...if I factory reset my atrix...will my fone get locked again??? Please reply...! :
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
Kaaru said:
Hey...m new to dis forum...can u please clarify me a doubt..? My doubt is..i have an atrix 4g at&t nd m using it india...i bought it in secnd hand and is sim unlocked...if I factory reset my atrix...will my fone get locked again??? Please reply...! :
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32277161#post32277161
Next time try searching first.
Also this is off-topic here, your question has absolutely nothing to do with bootloader unlock.
Anyways...thnx for d link!!
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
I have been holding off because i have not been able to find anyone whose specfically tried this on this software version, if anyone has i would appriciate if you could give me some info how you did it and what files you used thx
Confirmed: Unlock Atrix 4G running 2.3.6
hotshot545 said:
I have been holding off because i have not been able to find anyone whose specfically tried this on this software version, if anyone has i would appriciate if you could give me some info how you did it and what files you used thx
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I just performed this on my Atrix 4G that was running 2.3.6 Stock exactly 7 days ago. It was the first time I had ever done anything to my phone since the last AT&T update. I had root before the update, but it was taken away when I applied the update. Since Motorola doesn't want to do a major update for my phone (Boo to them!), I decided to try flashing CM7 Olympus, and now I wish I had done it sooner!
I didn't check the links above, but I followed these instructions to the letter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The process made me nervous, but it worked perfectly!
EDIT: Those are the closest instructions I could find to the original ones I had. I found the ones I actually used on Atrix Forums' website. The article is called "[TUT]Unlocking Bootloader and Installing Custom ROMs" (I'm too new to link to an external site due to forum regulations.)
Unlocked same version from ATT
I had to flash 4.1.83 sbf. The regular unlock process. But be careful as it could brick your phone. I experimented and luck was on my side.
Thanks,
Jinesh
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I just performed this on my Atrix 4G that was running 2.3.6 Stock exactly 7 days ago. It was the first time I had ever done anything to my phone since the last AT&T update. I had root before the update, but it was taken away when I applied the update. Since Motorola doesn't want to do a major update for my phone (Boo to them!), I decided to try flashing CM7 Olympus, and now I wish I had done it sooner!
I didn't check the links above, but I followed these instructions to the letter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
The process made me nervous, but it worked perfectly!
EDIT: Those are the closest instructions I could find to the original ones I had. I found the ones I actually used on Atrix Forums' website. The article is called "[TUT]Unlocking Bootloader and Installing Custom ROMs" (I'm too new to link to an external site due to forum regulations.)
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is that the link
hotshot545 said:
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/mo...ocking-bootloader-installing-custom-roms.html
is that the link
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That is the one!
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That is the one!
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Followed those instructions as well. I feel like I am very close to having my phone back to where it needs to be for me to consider the mission a success I am only experiencing an issue adding Google accounts and getting into the android Market. I did a titanium backup restore and got all of my apps back and restored system settings, but Gmail crashes every time I try to open it and the Market opens a white window then goes away without any warning or error info.
I haven't flashed a custom rom so I am still in the stock Gingerbread ROM.
Trying to add a Google account gives me the message "Can't Establish a reliable connection..." If I followed this guide, am I fine to do a hard reset, as that is the only solution I have found online to the Can't Establish connection error?
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If your intentions were to flash a custom rom, I would perform a nandroid backup and then flash away following the instructions you've been using.
If you unlocked the bootloader, your phone was probably returned to stock just like performing a hard reset. Google Play (or Market) usually needs a very good connection to run its first update, so if you're not on wifi, connect to that first. If you still have that problem, try clearing the data for that app (from the home screen > Menu > Manage Applications > "Market" > Clear Data)
If you were trying to flash a fruitcake (to return it to stock after flashing a custom ROM), still try clearing the app data and, if that doesn't work, try flashing the fruitcake again.