i've already have my Atrix with a custom rom and kernel, 'cause i've unlocked the bootloader, rooted and installed romracer's recovery.
i've been searching through the Atrix 2 and Droid Razr forums ('cause i'm thinking of buying one of those devices since the ICS let down) to see how possible it is to change roms in those devices and to my surprise, none of them has a way to unlock the bootloader (thus no way to install a custom kernel?).
is it really the Atrix 4g the only moto (besides some razr and photon developer editions) that is "hack" friendly?, the only moto that can freely load a rom with a custom kernel?.
greetings.
Officially other that what Motorola lists is what can be unlocked, Though there is an automated script that managed to unlock mine on 2.3.6 (I got the phone when it came out, so I am not sure if it works on later/refurbished models)
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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.
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.
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The best way to do it. Its confirmed working on your version. Look thru the thread for the most current download cuz the op link is dead. I used it on exactly same version you have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
luckily it is possible (via script though) unlock the atrix 4g bootloader, i haven't seen a method on atrix 2 or droid razr
Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk 2
I guess so
Thank god, I didn't go for Atrix 2.
Thanks,
Jinesh
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Hey everybody thanks for looking in I just recently shifted from the t-mobile g2 and my new atrix is arriving in a week and I'm really excited I've been using htc devices since forever and this is my first motorola device so I'm a little new to the .sbf file system and all and the bootloaders..
I'm a rom fiend and i need my fix also i need to sideload apps.. and need to sim unlock my phone as well.. the phone will be running 2.2 and its factory sealed.
What my question is that can someone point to me a noob friendly guide and also what to start of with? ( i mean should i sim unlock first, BL unlock first or root)
Thanks a lot!
Hello and welcome to the Atrix side of android!
Boot Loader unlock http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Once you have that boot-loader nice and unlocked and good to go your are going to need a decent recovery environment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
Then when you have your recovery environment set up and ready its time for a good ROM to top the project off.
When it comes to picking your rom its mostly about your personal choice.
The two that I have been going back and for on are CheeryBlur
Link
And the Ninja Rom
Link
If you are just getting started I would strongly recommend going with CherryBlur to start as it gives you everything that you should need from the start.
As for root if you use one of these roms you will have it by default.
hriday26 said:
Hey everybody thanks for looking in I just recently shifted from the t-mobile g2 and my new atrix is arriving in a week and I'm really excited I've been using htc devices since forever and this is my first motorola device so I'm a little new to the .sbf file system and all and the bootloaders..
I'm a rom fiend and i need my fix also i need to sideload apps.. and need to sim unlock my phone as well.. the phone will be running 2.2 and its factory sealed.
What my question is that can someone point to me a noob friendly guide and also what to start of with? ( i mean should i sim unlock first, BL unlock first or root)
Thanks a lot!
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We have a WIKI now! Should be very helpful.
Thanks a lot, both of you'll also for the sim unlock which website would you'll recommend? and also is there some sequence in which I should sim unlock? or in the end is fine?
hey guys,
sorry if im missing something but i just can not for the life of me find how to root a ota updated atrix on 2.3.4
i also want to unlock the bootloader and im just so lost and i cant find a thread or forum that makes any sense. and most never really seem to be for the ota updated 2.3.4 atrix
Any help would be great i really appreciate it
biechler said:
hey guys,
sorry if im missing something but i just can not for the life of me find how to root a ota updated atrix on 2.3.4
i also want to unlock the bootloader and im just so lost and i cant find a thread or forum that makes any sense. and most never really seem to be for the ota updated 2.3.4 atrix
Any help would be great i really appreciate it
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try this for rooting http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
for unlocking bootloader ...that's kinda risky...http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
or try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
hello how are want to know how I can update ota motorola Atrix 2.3.6 at&t on my phone knowing that I have version 2.3.4 and bootloader unlocked root ... I want to make this change without a hard brick my phone
I believe I still have the files I updated mine to 2.3.6 with, let me see if I can find you the thread I got them from or I can just re-up them myself.
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Alright the files I used are in this post. They're installable through CWM, and I am assuming since you're rooted and unlocked you know how to do that? If not just let me know man and I'll see if I can't find you a how-to thread or just search for one. Have fun on 2.3.6 bro!
(I'm kind of new with this Q&A stuff so if anyone has some "words of wisdom" to add, please, be my guest )
Hi.
I own this atrix which seems to be cool phone. Being a noob i am fascinated by the apps in market which require root access. Thought of giving up my warranty away and rooting it. But was sad when I tried doing that. I have tried this software called "oneclick something something". But it didnt help. It got hanged at starting psneuter. I know that there are many pages in this forum regarding the same problem. But I thought I might be able to get a personalised response on the below specs of my phone which doesnt seem to match any other post here.
System specs:
System version: 45.31.2.MB860.T-Mobile.en.GB
Model: MB860
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: N_01.100.00R
Webtop version: WT-1.2.0-133_38
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #2
Build number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.2
APflex version: do yo require this?? quiet long.
I couldnt find out what to do to root this phone. I did try one way mentioned on this forum but it didnt work. I have always made sure that usb debugging is on and the SD card is mounted whenever required. I know this forum is full of super duper pros and someone will surely help a new user of this forum.
Regards.
I don't think rooting voids warranty, but it's easy too root through fastboot, but if you want to so any rom flashing you need to unlock bootloader, that will void your warranty
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Read the noobs guide at the top of this subforum.
Make sure you have yor moto drivers installed on your pc.
I had a similar build to yours and used Petes Motorola Tools, plus many times since with great success.
Can I also recommend SuperOneClick? I have had 100% success rate with this tool with two different Motorola phones.
You need also to turn the USB debugging on as well for this tool to work. It might reboot your phone a couple of times, be patient.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Good Luck!
Rooting TMob UK Atrix
Just use:
http://www.android-advice.com/2011/root-the-motorola-atrix-4-5-91-on-gingerbread-2-3-4-updated/
Pete's Motorola Root Tools, I used it on my TMob UK Atrix and it worked fine. Didn't use this exact guide, but some one with his Pete's Moto tools which apparently doesn't claim support of Atrix but works fine.
If you want to unlock, then just this guide:
I think this should work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
sorry though, I cannot quite remember the guide I used, all I do remember, was that it wasn't a case of just typing "fastboot oem unlock", like it is for the AT&T Gingerbread updated devices. Just follow the guide and you shouldn't have any problems.
Oh and just one more piece of advice, don't overclock your device.
Cheers guys. I will try Pete's motorola root tool and hopefully post my success story.
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Hi, I have a Motorola Atrix 4G Running android 2.3.6 and I am trying to find the proper way to root it. Can anyone Please point me to the right Direction?
Thanks a lot.
this is the most fool-proof way m8
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
you may want to unlock the bootloader first.
having the bootloader unlocked allows you to get root access which then allows you to do anything with your phone as far as software goes. Roms, kernels, removing bloat root only apps.......etc
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
you don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to get root...