Mega question thread! - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all!
I've decided to finally buy myself an android, and after much deliberation, the Atrix is my choice. I just would like to clarify a few things before i bite the bullet, and actually go ahead and get it
1) Since I'm in malaysia, the only way i can get my hands on one of these is to buy an imported UK version. I know that the ATT ones come with the microHDMI cable, but does the UK retail package contain one?
2) I've read about the webtop hack, but would i be correct in assuming that i can replace the webtop linux with another OS? (i.e ubuntu, etc)
3) do any of the CM7 roms support the fingerprint reader? (i think that they won't, but clarification is always good )
4) and last but not least, CM9 supports chrome right? (stupid question, i know, but just making sure)
thanks in advance to all who reply!

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You can get the AT&T Atrix of eBay its not necessary that you buy the UK model. Secondly the webtop hack is not actually a hack allowing you to run another OS but its basically a mod for the webtop.
All CM7 rom support fingerprint reader. CM9 does not support fingerprint as the offical drivers for fingerprint are not out yet. Chrome would work on CM9 as Chrome requires ICS and thats what CM9 is.
Hope this helps

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anaschillin said:
You can get the AT&T Atrix of eBay its not necessary that you buy the UK model. Secondly the webtop hack is not actually a hack allowing you to run another OS but its basically a mod for the webtop.
All CM7 rom support fingerprint reader. CM9 does not support fingerprint as the offical drivers for fingerprint are not out yet. Chrome would work on CM9 as Chrome requires ICS and thats what CM9 is.
Hope this helps
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alright, thanks, this helps alot! i would get it off of ebay, but shipping fees are expensive, and the set i found here in malaysia comes with the standard dock as well, so i'm thinking that it's a better idea to spring for this one.

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sidewinder_x5 said:
2) I've read about the webtop hack, but would i be correct in assuming that i can replace the webtop linux with another OS? (i.e ubuntu, etc)
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To clarify a wee bit on the webtop, there is a webtop hack, and then there is Gentop, Ubuntop, etc., which effectively give you a full linux distro on your device. (Gentop is Gentoo, and likewise Ubuntop is Ubuntu). Both are great, and you can spend many days just messing with both of those to get the setup you want. Only thing is you have to stay with a GB ROM such as Nottachtrix to use these. MIUI, CM7 and CM9 do not support webtop. When ICS comes out, there may be no work done to remove/change webtop 3.0 and replace with a linux distro, as it appears to just be a tablet mode and not a webtop as most of use would like, or think webtop should be.

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Ah i see, thanks for the clarification. Does this mean that if i do install a cm7/cm9 based rom and connect it to a tv via hdmi or the dock, the picture will just be mirrored from the phone's screen?
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sidewinder_x5 said:
Ah i see, thanks for the clarification. Does this mean that if i do install a cm7/cm9 based rom and connect it to a tv via hdmi or the dock, the picture will just be mirrored from the phone's screen?
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yes.
but that aint a big killer really...i use mine like that frequently. Only thing is it doesnt upscale movies to full hd from the Qhd it displays on your phones screen.
unless there is a way to change that?

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nicks90 said:
yes.
but that aint a big killer really...i use mine like that frequently. Only thing is it doesnt upscale movies to full hd from the Qhd it displays on your phones screen.
unless there is a way to change that?
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Really? Well i guess it's not that big of a deal. Wont be using the feature much anyway, just asking for the sake of knowing
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Trust me man. The biggest complaint that I ever had about CM, was that I didn't install it sooner.
Once you go CM, its painful to go back to stock...
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ccrows said:
Trust me man. The biggest complaint that I ever had about CM, was that I didn't install it sooner.
Once you go CM, its painful to go back to stock...
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haha i see. well neutrino's what im looking at, and thats cm7, so i should be set thanks for all of the advice people

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sidewinder_x5 said:
1) Since I'm in malaysia, the only way i can get my hands on one of these is to buy an imported UK version. I know that the ATT ones come with the microHDMI cable, but does the UK retail package contain one?
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My UK atrix (t mobile) came with the micro HDMI cable in the box. I'm guessing they all do but not 100% sure.
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Hi! As for the HDMI cable, atrix doesn't come with the HD dock?
Mine came with HD Dock, HDMI and car adapter, apart from the standard accesories (earphones, wall charger and usb cable)

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debt collector said:
My UK atrix (t mobile) came with the micro HDMI cable in the box. I'm guessing they all do but not 100% sure.
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andresrivas said:
Hi! As for the HDMI cable, atrix doesn't come with the HD dock?
Mine came with HD Dock, HDMI and car adapter, apart from the standard accesories (earphones, wall charger and usb cable)
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well the one i saw looks like it's in a generic motorola retail box, not in a tmobile box, and when i opened it, didnt look like it was in there. maybe the carrier version gets the cable, while retail doesnt
as for the dock, yes it was in there. car adapter i didnt see though.