I would like to add the "unlocked" that comes up when I turn on my phone since I would will have to send it in service! can someone help me pleas?
gianluca.tomat said:
I would like to add the "unlocked" that comes up when I turn on my phone since I would will have to send it in service! can someone help me pleas?
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You can't. Also, what's with the two Qs in the thread title?
Is it not possible to put it back in its original state?
I have the original Orange 1.8gb sbf, can't it be done with this? I thought this would return it to its stock unrooted, unblocked state.
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jersonf said:
Is it not possible to put it back in its original state?
I have the original Orange 1.8gb sbf, can't it be done with this? I thought this would return it to its stock unrooted, unblocked state.
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If you flash a stock ROM (such as an SBF) that has the stock bootloader included the text will be gone and the bootloader will technically be locked. However, I'm pretty sure there's some sort of "fuse" inside that activates when the bootloader is unlocked. It will never revert to its original state.
This has discussed many times. The unlock bootloader actually burn the fuse permanently. If u flash a sbf, you will get the unlocked word removed, but technically the fuse still burned and can't revert back. Some call it software locked, hardware unlocked. Try search the thread about odm fuse. I did flash sbf to remove the unlock word in order to send it to motorola service centre to replace the digitizer. But flashing sbf might hard brick your phone.
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Ok tnx for the answers, is it "safe" to flash a GB SBF, the only problem should come w/ FROYO FW right? Anyway it was just to make it appear locked, I know the fuse thing...
If you can, flash the latest version you can find. You will only hard brick your phone if you try to use RSD Lite to downgrade your phone.
jersonf said:
Is it not possible to put it back in its original state?
I have the original Orange 1.8gb sbf, can't it be done with this? I thought this would return it to its stock unrooted, unblocked state.
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Please would you be kind enough to upload the orange sbf ??
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If you hide it, its still unlocked right?
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DomeATRIX said:
If you hide it, its still unlocked right?
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Techinally its unlocked, but it may not work correctly with flashing Roms, kernels, etc. I have heard various reports of "unlocked" features not working correctly unless the unlock word is there.
I know it sounds fishy, but that's just what I've read on these boards over the last year.
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ko_wei13 said:
This has discussed many times. The unlock bootloader actually burn the fuse permanently. If u flash a sbf, you will get the unlocked word removed, but technically the fuse still burned and can't revert back. Some call it software locked, hardware unlocked. Try search the thread about odm fuse. I did flash sbf to remove the unlock word in order to send it to motorola service centre to replace the digitizer. But flashing sbf might hard brick your phone.
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This. Also, when he means "software locked, hardware unlocked", he means that the bootloader acts as if it was locked, but the fuse is still burned. It's unlocked, but you don't get any of the features that come from unlocking.
kyler084 said:
Please would you be kind enough to upload the orange sbf ??
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Got it from this link, it's not mine, it has the same md5 checksums as in the Atrix firmware superthread that were originally posted here on XDA.
http://www.4shared.com/archive/Azn21wCy/1FF-olympus_emara-user-234-452.html
Compression MD5 - 6603FA0BD5E4E3B254B664516E7F278C
SBF MD5 - DEB8E9165C20F2DFEF880D6D73164B12
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Hi I have a attic that has a data problem and am going to return it to warranty, I want to try out 2.3.4 but you need to unlocked the bootloader, but is there a way to relock it so I can still have it under warranty. Also I have been trying to flash the 1.26 SBF file from www.bandinnovations.com and everytime I try to unzip it says broken something or other. Is there another link to try? Thanks
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No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Void warranty
RPK925 said:
Hi I have a attic that has a data problem and am going to return it to warranty, I want to try out 2.3.4 but you need to unlocked the bootloader, but is there a way to relock it so I can still have it under warranty. Also I have been trying to flash the 1.26 SBF file from www.bandinnovations.com and everytime I try to unzip it says broken something or other. Is there another link to try? Thanks
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Look for 1.26 in the dev section
They probably won't even check. I warranted mine yesterday because my fingerprint scanner was peeling. I was rooted with gingerblur, and couldn't even do a factory reset, so I had to go into Android Recovery and wipe data from there, but the rep didn't even ask what I was doing, or anything. DSCs (Device Support Centers) are usually franchise stores; in other words, they don't really care too much, just there for their $8/hr.
RPK925 said:
Hi I have a attic that has a data problem and am going to return it to warranty, I want to try out 2.3.4 but you need to unlocked the bootloader, but is there a way to relock it so I can still have it under warranty. Also I have been trying to flash the 1.26 SBF file from www.bandinnovations.com and everytime I try to unzip it says broken something or other. Is there another link to try? Thanks
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No way to relock after unlocking the bootloader. It's a hardware lock/unlock, not software.
It may be spotted at AT&T store or service center. If they turn the phone on the first thing they will see is "unlocked" in the upper left corner. Per what it says when you unlock your phone, this "MAY" void your warranty. Don't listen to advice saying they won't care at the service center. The one where I live does everything they can to get your phone back working before replacing it. Been there a couple of times.
You can remove the "unlocked" in the boot screen by flashing back to 4.1.26, 4.1.57, etc., but the phone is still unlocked, it just won't say unlocked anymore unless you reflash the unlock, after which it will be on the boot screen again.
I would say if you are returning it, don't unlock the bootloader.
My hardware broke (my touch screen is very glitchy and the "p" section of my screen doesnt work), I am going to return it for a new one, but my phone still has the "Unlocked" on the boot image and is still rooted. How to do I go back to stock without bricking my phone? I used Fruitcake, but it still seams to be rooted and well as the Unlocked message is still there. As well as how can I take out the "Unlocked" message from the boot logo? Thanks!
-I used Pudding to unlock my bootloader, and used gingerbreak to root.
Fruitcake to 1.83 then to 2.3.4 is what I think does it. Download root uninstaller from the market
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marko! said:
Fruitcake to 1.83 then to 2.3.4 is what I think does it. Download root uninstaller from the market
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When you say to 2.3.4 is that the fruitcake one aswell or OTA???
I was trying to find something on this as well with no luck.
I think he meant to install 1.8.3 and then do over the air update to 2.3.4 which I think I tried and it failed
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I was trying to find something on this as well with no luck.
I think he meant to install 1.8.3 and then do over the air update to 2.3.4 which I think I tried and it failed
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Yep I did the same thing. I tried the OTA and it didnt work. I got to it halfway loading then it stopped with a read "!" I thought I bricked at first I was able to flash CMW though. I honestly dont see how flashing 1.8.3 fruitcake then flashing 2.3.4 fruitcake will take it back to 100% stock. They are just Stocked ROMS
I think you can't remove "Unlocked" from your boot screen once you unlocked your phone. It is written in any tuto...
Well since you voided your warranty you could try telling the rep its a sim unlocked phone.
I voided my warranty.
pukemon said:
Well since you voided your warranty you could try telling the rep its a sim unlocked phone.
I voided my warranty.
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I'll try that : / tried fixing my phone by cleaning it up and such, but from reading the forums seems like I will have to use my warranty.
My phone currently is rooted with CM7 installed, but I've been having some connectivity issues, so I need to send it back to AT&T to get it fixed/replaced.
Is it possible to get it all the way back to stock so that they will still honor my warranty?
What is wrong with you people that refuse to search and read!? Dont just expect us to answer the same questions over and over because you are too lazy to read and too dumb to understand you voided your warranty.
I understand I voided my warranty, and I knew what I was doing when I rooted/unlocked bootloader/installed CM7. I wasn't fully expecting to be able to get it back to stock, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
It def wont hurt to search and read since this same question has been asked and answered 17 times. It does hurt to start a new thread about the same old subject.
Just rsd back to stock. If on gingerbread then use fruitcakes from samcripp
Alright, I'm sorry. You can go ahead and lock this then.
EDIT: At Shadow, I have a backup in CWM of stock. The main part I was worried about was the unlocked bootloader, but I guess that's not removable.
From what i've read, you can use rsd to flash the stock sbf and the unlocked text will be removed. There are a few posts here and also a video on youtube about relocking the ATRIX bootloader.
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Alright, thank you.
Aaronneyer said:
Alright, I'm sorry. You can go ahead and lock this then.
EDIT: At Shadow, I have a backup in CWM of stock. The main part I was worried about was the unlocked bootloader, but I guess that's not removable.
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Correct, the unlocked bootloader is going to remain unlocked (although it's possible to get rid of the unlocked message when you boot up) and use fruitcakes from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 if you're on gingerbread to go back to a stock rom. Just use intall from zip in CWM. If you're not on gingerbread use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
gsingh2011 said:
Correct, the unlocked bootloader is going to remain unlocked (although it's possible to get rid of the unlocked message when you boot up) and use fruitcakes from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 if you're on gingerbread to go back to a stock rom. Just use intall from zip in CWM. If you're not on gingerbread use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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So does using the fruitcakes through cwm remove the unlocked? I was under the impression that using fruitcakes was just like flashing any other .zip rom and the "unlocked" would remain.
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So does using the fruitcakes through cwm remove the unlocked? I was under the impression that using fruitcakes was just like flashing any other .zip rom and the "unlocked" would remain.
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Back when I flashed older stock versions with RSD, the unlocked would disappear. Yesterday I flashed a fruitcake for the first time, but the unlocked was still there. So something about the sbf files got rid of the unlocked text. This means that installing a fruitcake won't get rid of it, but it's definitely possible. I don't know how though, sorry. You could try flashing a 2.3.4 sbf but that's highly discourage because it causes hard bricks.
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My phone currently is rooted with CM7 installed, but I've been having some connectivity issues, so I need to send it back to AT&T to get it fixed/replaced.
Is it possible to get it all the way back to stock so that they will still honor my warranty?
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Ok so i want to restore my atrix 4g, taking my moms upgrade and giving my atrix to her.
Currently it is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, and i'm using cyanogen 7. I did not make a backup of my stock rom.
Is it possible to unroot, re-lock the bootloader and return to stock rom so that the warrenty "appears" to be un-voided?
I've always found android hacking pretty confusing so could someone point me in the right direction?
Which android version and build were you on when you unlocked your phone? I am guessing either ATT 2.3.6 or 2.3.4? Which build? 141, 91, etc.
I am asking because I was on ATT 2.3.6 build that ends on 141 before I unlocked and I was able to go back to factory stock by flashing the same sbf file through rsd lite. Only problem I encountered was the disappearing status bar which is fixed by totally wiping all data and signing up for a new Motoblur account.
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Search for the "fruitcakes" thread over in the Dev section and flash whichever one you want. Fruitcakes allow you to flash back to stock firmware.
The bootloader will still be unlocked. Once you unlock, there's no going back, however its been reported that the word "unlock" doesn't show up when you boot the phone after you flash a fruitcake...
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ccrows said:
Search for the "fruitcakes" thread over in the Dev section and flash whichever one you want. Fruitcakes allow you to flash back to stock firmware.
The bootloader will still be unlocked. Once you unlock, there's no going back, however its been reported that the word "unlock" doesn't show up when you boot the phone after you flash a fruitcake...
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No need to flash a fruitcake if you want real stock ROM. Fruitcake will still show unlocked text on boot screen.
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OK I am just looking for opinions. I can purchace an atrix in a boot loop for $100 US. This is without knowing if i can go into recovery or what firmware is on it. I have unlocked used custom roms and recoveries and stock recovery before. I recently got a new locked down atrix and am looking for one i can unlock. Just asking opinions as to likelihood of fixing. Thank you in advance for info
affiatic said:
OK I am just looking for opinions. I can purchace an atrix in a boot loop for $100 US. This is without knowing if i can go into recovery or what firmware is on it. I have unlocked used custom roms and recoveries and stock recovery before. I recently got a new locked down atrix and am looking for one i can unlock. Just asking opinions as to likelihood of fixing. Thank you in advance for info
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if the only problem its the bootlop i say yes. a bootlop its a very easy problem to fix
thought about it. with the issues i have had with 3 other atrixes risk of other problems is high so i think i will pass
I would think go into recovery and flash a new ROM would do the trick to fix it.
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Deggy said:
I would think go into recovery and flash a new ROM would do the trick to fix it.
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That would be assuming it has an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery already. But what if it isn't so? What if it has a LOCKED (meaning unlockable) bootloader? He did say he knows nothing about its overall condition, just that it's stuck in bootloop.
ravilov said:
That would be assuming it has an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery already. But what if it isn't so? What if it has a LOCKED (meaning unlockable) bootloader? He did say he knows nothing about its overall condition, just that it's stuck in bootloop.
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True. Would it be possible to continue the unlocking process at this point?
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Deggy said:
True. Would it be possible to continue the unlocking process at this point?
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Flash SBF files maybe would solve this....
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I second the sbf idea... even without an unlocked bootloader officially signed sbf's will work unless the internal storage is dead, which still is fixable by using the external storage. (but i doubt its dead)
EDIT: Be very careful while flashing sbf's though. Make sure the cable and everything is secure, your phone is charged, computer securely plugged in, etc... if something goes wrong it could hard brick, but that is not too likely as long as you take precautions.