Sorry about this post but I did reading on the forum about unlocking and the RAM issue on international Atrix. Still don't know 100% how to go about this.
I was reading the Atrix 4G FULL upgrade guide on Cyanogenmod wiki http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide which walks through unlocking the bootloader of International Atrix. But how/when do i apply the RAM fix so that I get full 1GB usable and not 330MB?
I was reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409 and I am not sure how to apply this fix? Please help?
Am I supposed to be on stock ROM? Only works on Orange FR? OR can I just flash that img file on my current ROM? After flashing this if I flash Cyanogenmod will I lose RAM fix?
I've got an Int Atrix just like you.
I simple followed this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
U have to use IHOP in the Pudding Thread.
The ram fix only occour when u want to unlock but to stay on the stock kernel of the stock rom i Think.(wait for someone more experienced then me)
BTW I followed that guide, Flashed neutrino rom and i've got no problems in RAM .So you are good to go.
CM7 has the ram fix built in. Once you flash any custom rom, it'll do it for you.
Yes I'm having the same problem I unlocked my Int Atrix and I can't fix my 370ram issue any simple instructions please ?
Monzer_ said:
Yes I'm having the same problem I unlocked my Int Atrix and I can't fix my 370ram issue any simple instructions please ?
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Go to the development section and find the ramfix few pages back. Or try using the search tab
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Hi everyone:
Sorry for the question here, but I find the Atrix forums are starting to become a Clusterf**k of conflicting information because of all the the awesome devs that are developing so fast, the topics are confusing...
Basically my question is:
1.) Can I put any version of 2.3.4 (International or AT&T) on my Bell phone, deodex and theme, as long as a flash the the proper d00 or 1100 Faux Kernel afterwards?
I know that when I first flashed the AT&T Kernel I had the 380 MB RAM Issue, then the RAM fix replacing the .img file prevents WIFI from working, so you have to flash the ORFR Orange GB ROM.
Can someone (maybe Dev) break it down to a simple yes or no, and if yes step-by-step instructions, like:
1.) Flash any 2.3.4 ROM
2.) Flash RAM fix .img
3.) Flash d00 or 1100 Faux Kernel
4.) Flash Theme.
Thanks everyone, sorry for the question, I am just looking to get a definitive, as I have heard it both ways in many different places...
ScottRTL said:
Hi everyone:
Sorry for the question here, but I find the Atrix forums are starting to become a Clusterf**k of conflicting information because of all the the awesome devs that are developing so fast, the topics are confusing...
Basically my question is:
1.) Can I put any version of 2.3.4 (International or AT&T) on my Bell phone, deodex and theme, as long as a flash the the proper d00 or 1100 Faux Kernel afterwards?
I know that when I first flashed the AT&T Kernel I had the 380 MB RAM Issue, then the RAM fix replacing the .img file prevents WIFI from working, so you have to flash the ORFR Orange GB ROM.
Can someone (maybe Dev) break it down to a simple yes or no, and if yes step-by-step instructions, like:
1.) Flash any 2.3.4 ROM
2.) Flash RAM fix .img
3.) Flash d00 or 1100 Faux Kernel
4.) Flash Theme.
Thanks everyone, sorry for the question, I am just looking to get a definitive, as I have heard it both ways in many different places...
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good question for some kernels etc, it seems if your device is d00 compatible you can, i have an 1100 compatible device so i run into wifi problems. on the most part i believe you are correct though.
If you follow evals thread it'll work with a Bell phone. I've done about 4 including my own and they were all d00. It was my understanding that you flash the tegra parts first though. I did this and all our devices work fine.
I've also flashed the OC kernel by edgan and that works great as well. Everything is getting so confusing with all the conflicting info too, I agree. I'm just sticking with the Orange ROM because it's worked the best for all of us. I think it's better than the AT&T one.
Only thing I haven't done is deodexed because I've had limited time on my home computer due to family visiting and crazy evening shifts at work. There's 1 file that breaks the deodex script but the thread in the Dev forum tells which one to exclude. Looks like it should be okay.
Also, I suggest not using the new Rom Manager app. Flash Tenfar's June 30th CWM file through moto-fastboot and it works great. No reason to use Rom Manager if you're able to unlock your own bootloader and all that. If it ain't broke, don't fix it
im a uk user unlocked flashed fruitcakes rom seems to be at&t based but i have the ram issue how can i fix? also i cant flash via fastboot it just hangs untill i pull the battery so im hoping for a fix via cwm boot recovery
Hi...
I have a motorola atrix (not 4G , EU version) , and I want to install Gingerbread rom and I need to install custom roms...
Now I want to know , if I install any Atrix 4G (AT&T) Custom rom on my phone , can it make any serious problems for my phone??? (*** : my phone isn't 4G version)
And I wanna to know , can I root my phone with ways in tutorials for Atrix 4G???
Thanks a lot
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
And especially this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Im also from the eu. Uk intact and I've found once your unlocked any custom rom is possible. I myself am using aura 1.1.3 rom blurred edition. Which I've had no problems with
Thanks a lot...
Im also from the eu. Uk intact and I've found once your unlocked any custom rom is possible. I myself am using aura 1.1.3 rom blurred edition. Which I've had no problems with
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How did you root your phone??? Can you give me a link???
Can I root my phone and install custom roms???
TNX
i followed this thread make sure you double read it and follow the steps and u cant go wrong i was a total noob myself... as for rooting i used the gingerbreak method
can be found with a simple search download to your phone and simply run gingerbreak.apk heres a link to unlocking your bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Hi there,
I have an Atrix, carrier unlocked phone on the Rogers network running froyo. I would like to upgrade to the latest gingerbread firmware available on the Motorola website. I have a couple questions before I attempt this:
1. Dose it matter which carrier firmware I use, the AT&T or the Bell? If so how do I know which is the correct one to use? Since I bought the carrier unlocked phone off ebay it could be either an AT&T or a Bell.
2. Will the carrier unlock survive the firmware upgrade? Or am I going to have to get my hands on an other unlock code or something?
3. I am thinking about getting a dock so I can use the webtop thing. I have read that there is limits on the webtop based on your data plan. Is there something that needs to be modified to have this work or does the unlocked carrier bypass any of the these restrictions an allow the webtop to work?
Any help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi there,
I have an Atrix, carrier unlocked phone on the Rogers network running froyo. I would like to upgrade to the latest gingerbread firmware available on the Motorola website. I have a couple questions before I attempt this:
1. Dose it matter which carrier firmware I use, the AT&T or the Bell? If so how do I know which is the correct one to use? Since I bought the carrier unlocked phone off ebay it could be either an AT&T or a Bell.
2. Will the carrier unlock survive the firmware upgrade? Or am I going to have to get my hands on an other unlock code or something?
3. I am thinking about getting a dock so I can use the webtop thing. I have read that there is limits on the webtop based on your data plan. Is there something that needs to be modified to have this work or does the unlocked carrier bypass any of the these restrictions an allow the webtop to work?
Any help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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1) yes it matters. How did you plan on updating? To check what firmware you are on go to settings about phone
2)yes the unlock should survive it gas to do with the sim.
3)The limits for webtop have to do with AT&T and their limits on tethering
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Thanks for your response. As for the update I was planning on following the instructions on the Motorola website. Copy the firmware file to the SD card and then select system upgrade.
yeah i dont think that will be a problem, just check what firmware you have
BUT i would reccomend using a custom ROM
Reasons
-they are based off motorolas firmware and are very stable
-tweaked to give better performance
-are deodexed. meaning you can apply themes to your hearts content and really personalize your phone
Hi marko! thanks for your help on this. What rom would you recommend? I am looking for stability and speed, over themeing and customization.
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Hi marko! thanks for your help on this. What rom would you recommend? I am looking for stability and speed, over themeing and customization.
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After having tried them all, Nottach's DarkSide is the fastest & most stable. Also ext4. Make sure you do a fastboot wipe before you install it so that you start on a clean system!
Happy flashing!
You don't have an update available via OTA yet?...
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So after doing some reading and poking around in the dev forum I think I am going to not bother with the stock Motorola firmware and go straight into a custom rom as you guys have suggested. I have a couple quick questions first, and would appreciate any guidance on the best, safest and easiest way to do this. I have read through the, noob and flashing threads but I can’t seem to find a definitive answer to this.
So since I am running stock froyo, is the install as simple as unlock bootloader, root phone and load on romracers CWM and flash away? Or do I need to worry about gingerbread bootloaders? My understanding is not all roms have bootloaders in them.
OR do I use RSD lite and loaded on the stock 2.3.4, unlocked .sbf file, root phone and load romracers CWM and flash. Which I think this method you can no longer go back to froyo, if need be for whatever reason.
I would prefer to keep the froyo option open, but I am not married to it. Plus I would prefer to do this not using RSD lite as I have had some bad experiences in the past flashing my Samsung cappy with the PC program odin.
Thanks again for your help.
Just order a new atrix 4G. I have looked at the possible ROM's to use and I want to try out the Neutrino ROM. I have rooted devices before but I am new to Motorola devices. Please help me find the CURRENT steps I need to take to get to be able to run the Neutrino ROM? I have used the search bar but a lot of the threads that I have found contain links that are no longer valid. Such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600 Also I read a this link http://www.xda-developers.com/tag/motorola-atrix-4g/ which has me a worried that I may end up having an issue because all of the guides or seem to have been written before May 15th.
Thanks for taking a look and sorry if that was a little confusing I just didn't want to get flammed for being lazy. In the end I just want to know the most up to date way to get to the Neutrino ROM?? Below I will have included the specs. If I need to post anthing else please let me know
I recieved my phone last night and set it up on Striaght Talk.
System version: 45.31.0.MB860.AsiaRetail.en.03
Model Number: MB860
Android Version: 2.3.4
Your help is GREATLY APPRIECIATED!!
Also on the youTube videos they all seem to say "DO NOT DO TRY TO UNLOCK OR ROOT IF YOU HAVE 2.3.4 OR IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!"
Is this still the case or has there been a work around for it yet??
you have to unlock bootloader, but you can get FAIL with last step.
If you will get fail - don't worry, you can still unlock it via fastboot (tested on mine INTL Atrix, but every phone is a little bit different)
flash recovery, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, flash rom, flash gapps. Done
Thanks ovitz. Can you point me to a thread describing how to unlock the bootloader on this phone?? I can do all the other stuff that you said I need to do after the bootloader is unlocked(clearing and flashing). Just really dont want to mess up my phone. I got 2 actually one for my girlfriend as well. I have java and all SDK/ADB and all programs that I may need. Just want a step by step for comfort.
Is the search not working for you?
http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/1136261/
The thread is sticky even.
DISCLAIMER: I used this to unlock the BL on my Atrix, but mine is an older one, dating back to around Feb 2011. I do not know if this still works on brand new devices, however I am not aware of any other way to unlock (there probably isn't any other way really).
What is the other way (not using fastboot) to unlock this bootloader?? I tried fastboot oem unlock and got this message "INFOOEM unlock is not implemented"
Do I need to use an SBF with RSDlite or something to make this possible? If so please point me in the direction of that thread!?!
Thanks for anyone that can help
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Is the search not working for you?
http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/1136261/
The thread is sticky even.
DISCLAIMER: I used this to unlock the BL on my Atrix, but mine is an older one, dating back to around Feb 2011. I do not know if this still works on brand new devices, however I am not aware of any other way to unlock (there probably isn't any other way really).
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Sorry ravilov...Did not see your post as I had started a post and then ventured off to seach XDA and some other forums again as well. I have gotten to the link that you posted several times. I just saw that is was posted a long time ago and that there is a lot of things in that post that dont make too much sense to me.
First it says "All phones If you have unlocked then try to use 2.3.4 update zip from Motorola servers, then revert back to a "pre-unlock" version(1.8.3 or earlier on ATT) you will get bricked! Do not use the OTA via experimental servers and revert to older versions WITHOUT pudding preinstalled in your sbf. ATT ONLY Get your 1.8.3 with pudding from the pudding/unlocker section below."
Then shortly after is says "Disclaimer: Tested on 1.8.3 and 2.3.4 using sbf_flash and RSDLITE 5.3.1 or higher, usual warnings being responsible for your own actions yada yada"
So I dont really know if it works or not on the newer atrix's. I dont want to brick a brand new phone and I would just like to see that some one else has done it recently. So yes my eyes are open and search did work for me if you did not see the 2 other threads I mentioned. I just want something up to date, not from early 2011. If it can be confirmed that this works or If you know someone who has unlocked it recently, that would be great to hear from them.
Thanks for posting the link to that thread anyways though. Much apprieciated!
Can anyone tell me if the IHOP method to unlock bootloader will work with my phone?? I cant post in that thread because I do not have enough posts. Here are my specs so I could get some help with which patch to use with RSDlite.
System version: 45.31.0.MB860.AsiaRetail.en.03
Model number: MB860
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: N_01.100.00R
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
[email protected] #3
APflex version: GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEART_P011
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEART_A003
GAS_ASIA_USAOLEMSEARET_M001
Build number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31
Something else I want to note is that it was bought on ebay as unlocked so I am assuming that is the radio. When I set up the APN for straight talk it did have the choices for AT&T US, AT&T US HSDPA, AT&T US Tether, AT&T US MMS. So this is why I am a little confused/scared as to which piece of pudding to use. It looks easy enough to unlock and clear the caches and flash the ROM I will want to use. Just would like to know which one to use.
Please, please somebody help!!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks you for taking a look to help. Much apprieciated!!!
For a phone with the Asia Retail firmware, you'll want to use RSD Lite to flash the IHOP SBF. Your phone will likely enter a soft brick as stated above, just proceed with the unlock commands in fastboot from the error screen.
Since its an international phone, if you don't load a new ROM soon after unlocking then you'll need to flash the "RAMfix" from the Development section here. Most ROMs have that built in to the kernel, though, so it's not needed if you're going directly to a ROM.
In case you need it in the future, you might want to locate your stock SBF for Asia Retail and keep it on hand. If you see the Atrix Firmware Superthread in the Dev section, find the later Page that has new links to updated download sites. It's a post with a link to all Gingerbread firmwares and a link to all Froyo firmwares. Yours will have "searet" in the name. Make sure it's the same version, 2.3.4. Flashing anything older will brick you.
Good luck!
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das8nt said:
For a phone with the Asia Retail firmware, you'll want to use RSD Lite to flash the IHOP SBF. Your phone will likely enter a soft brick as stated above, just proceed with the unlock commands in fastboot from the error screen.
Since its an international phone, if you don't load a new ROM soon after unlocking then you'll need to flash the "RAMfix" from the Development section here. Most ROMs have that built in to the kernel, though, so it's not needed if you're going directly to a ROM.
In case you need it in the future, you might want to locate your stock SBF for Asia Retail and keep it on hand. If you see the Atrix Firmware Superthread in the Dev section, find the later Page that has new links to updated download sites. It's a post with a link to all Gingerbread firmwares and a link to all Froyo firmwares. Yours will have "searet" in the name. Make sure it's the same version, 2.3.4. Flashing anything older will brick you.
Good luck!
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Awesome das8nt!! wish I could thank you more than once!!! I was just confused because it said asia in some spots but the APN's were for AT&T.
Oregon2 said:
Awesome das8nt!! wish I could thank you more than once!!! I was just confused because it said asia in some spots but the APN's were for AT&T.
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Quite welcome.
APNs are usually set by your SIM, if it's provisioned properly and the phone supports it.
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Good to know About the APNs. Just to let you know I unlocked, rooted, and flashed the ROM the day you first replied. So I've been running with a new ROM for 3 days and the battery life is great!!
If anyone out there has installed the Neutrino ROM, I have one more question. On the Neurino ROM page it say to do these 2 steps:
"Then, after booting, click on script manager, navigate to /system/etc and run NitroCharger.sh as ROOT and at BOOT!
It is also HIGHLY recommended to download the GPS Mod found in #2. Then you're done."
I tried flashing the GPS mod but I keep gettng an error. Then on my first boot I tried going to /system/etc and from there I do not know where to locate NitroCharger to run it for either. Any help on these two issues would be great!! Also another thanks for everyone for taking a look and helping.
I would post in that thread but I still dont have enought posts.
You really need to reread the original Neutrino thread, since all of this has been answered countless times.
YOU DO NOT FLASH THE GPS MOD DIRECTLY. Open the ZIP and read the instructions.
NitroCharger is only available as an OTA update, but you might reconsider if you really want it since it's been known to cause issues.
Again, I know the thread is very large, but whatever questions or issues you might have, it's very likely answered there already.
Thanks you for just answering, even though you think I should just reread the thread. That answered my questions very fast. I will just not run Nitrocharger, I thought it may casue problems if I could not get it to run, instead you said it is the opposite. As for the GPS mod I just did open up the .zip and read the readme. I pulled out the United_States.zip
Can I just use CWM recovery to flash the US.zip now or do I have to clear all my caches and the likes beforehand?
I know your very busy and I apprieciate the time you take to just look at it.
I have just started my own business and it is going great!! but I have been working 14+ hour days with usually 9 hours hour doing very hard physical labor 6 days a week!! I need to hire more employees soon, lol. I read the whole IHOP thread from front to back and the Neutrino thread but I was very exhasted and stayed up until 330 in the morning doing it!! So again I thank you for taking your time I appriciate it very MUCH that you are helping me to have a fun android experiance and also to learn something new to me!!
Yes, you can just go ahead and flash United_States.zip. No need to clear anything.
Awesome your the MAN!! Thanks again :laugh: :good:
Hey guys, i originally own a samsung galaxy ace and i've never ever ventured into the world of unlocked bootloaders and fastboot...My friend just got a new motorola Atrix 4G and it came with v4.5.141 OUT-OF-THE-BOX. I read the sticky in the development section warning not to update OTA to 4.5.141 but my question is, is there any way to unlock the bootloader on this phone which had the version pre-installed?
I'm an absolute n00b to bootloader unlocking and fastboot so if anyone could give a proper explanation, it would be greatly appreciated...
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Hey guys, i originally own a samsung galaxy ace and i've never ever ventured into the world of unlocked bootloaders and fastboot...My friend just got a new motorola Atrix 4G and it came with v4.5.141 OUT-OF-THE-BOX. I read the sticky in the development section warning not to update OTA to 4.5.141 but my question is, is there any way to unlock the bootloader on this phone which had the version pre-installed?
I'm an absolute n00b to bootloader unlocking and fastboot so if anyone could give a proper explanation, it would be greatly appreciated...
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I found this post on Atrix Forums that only says if you have Gingerbread. I unlocked my Atrix recently, and I'd been running 2.3.6 for quite some time. My phone was originally the 2.2 I believe (it's been a little while), but the instructions there worked like a charm.
Best bet: Before doing anything, read all the instructions very very very carefully.
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I found this post on Atrix Forums that only says if you have Gingerbread. I unlocked my Atrix recently, and I'd been running 2.3.6 for quite some time. My phone was originally the 2.2 I believe (it's been a little while), but the instructions there worked like a charm.
Best bet: Before doing anything, read all the instructions very very very carefully.
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Pretty well-explained and easy to follow guide....but there's a WARNING thread in the dev section regarding this 4.5.141 version so i'm still confused...
Thanks for the link though, really well explained
King ACE said:
Pretty well-explained and easy to follow guide....but there's a WARNING thread in the dev section regarding this 4.5.141 version so i'm still confused...
Thanks for the link though, really well explained
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The warning is about flashing the previous SBF over the current one.
This is a warning that multiple users, including myself, have hard bricked their devices by SBF flashing to 1.8.3 after installing an official 4.5.91 update.
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So, do NOT try to flash the SBF for 4.1.83 or 4.1.57 (both are Froyo) over the current 4.5.91 (Gingerbread). In fact, it's best not to flash any SBF at all if you can avoid it. There is one that's required to unlock the boot loader, but this is a file that was leaked from Motorola specifically to unlock the boot loader. If your phone works right and you follow the instructions, you should have no problems. (EDIT: I seem to have read somewhere that the SBF file for unlocking the phone was a leak, but I could be wrong here.)
Remember: There is always risk in bricking or breaking your phone. Every set of instructions I've come across says it, whether they be automated or manual.
Maybe Hard Brick
I had Atrix 4g OTA to 4.5.141, then Unlocked bootloader using script 4.2, then trid to rSD back but choose the wrong file i think it was 4.5.91 not my Atrix says failed boot 1 starting fastboot support, and when i try to RSD the 4.5.141 sbf i get RSD unable to retrieve interface handle error. any thoughts?