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[Atrix 4G Android Development] G1-8701:
if i'm on 1.5.7, all i have to do is update to 1.8.3 then run the afterupdate batch file to get root?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
Assuming you don't have any other mods and can OTA update, then yep!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] psymont:
I used "retainrootv2" to root to 1.5.7 and am currently rooted. Do I need to unroot before installing the OTA update to use the "running the afterupdate" method of rooting 1.8.3? If so, how can I unroot with "retainrootv2"?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
no you don't need to unroot, unless you've deodexed, in which case you should reflash to stock firmware before updating, as this will cause the update to fail

so, if you haven't installed gingerblur, greyblur or gladiatrix then you should be good to update then you can run afterupdate.bat to reroot.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] marko!:
Would love to see someone put this script into an .apk for bell users to root dirrectly from the phone. I would do it myself but I don't know how to do that yet...

sent from my rooted, canadian Motorola Atrix (4G)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
you can do that with gingerbreak, only doesn't work without an expansion SD card, and will format your internal SD, but that's simply the way the exploit works. but really, there is already a tool to do what you mentioned, so it doesn't make much sense to try to accomplish the same thing
[Atrix 4G Android Development] psymont:
Thanks for clarifying but now I am getting the android exclamation mark; http://www.hardreset.eu/images/nexus_one_android_hard_reset_3.jpg. I do have the webtop hack installed. Could this be the issue? If so, do I have any options here?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
try touching in the bottom right of the screen when that shows up and just select "reboot now" in the menu that will popup when you press bottom right corner, touch in bottom left to select
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
This root method relies on an exploit with ADB, so it won't work as an apk.

GingerBreak* you mean. GingerBlur is a p-ROM.

Yes, as explained in the first post. You cannot be running any mods to the phone or the OTA update will fail.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
lmao, i coulda sworn i wrote gingerbreak :P good catch
[Atrix 4G Android Development] psymont:
Sorry missed that... but removed webtop hack and now Im updated. Thanks a lot.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] exssrerion:
After I update to 4.1.83 and run afterupdate.bat.

I can't use wifi hotspot function.

How I do it?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Nghiem:
Do I have to re-do steps on post#1 if I perform Factory Data Reset?

Hi all,

I rooted it successfully and I can install apk which stored in SD card. Today I just run the factory data reset then it does not allow me anymore. Am I missing something?

Tks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Tanker Bob:
Factory reset is just that. It sets your device to the way it came out of the box. You'll have to go back to the directions in the first post and reroot from scratch.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] aaurnab:
Thanks It Workssss
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xx0505xx:
Hey everyone I just made a video on how to use this software and fully root your phone.

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that's the video itself it would be great if this can be edited into the original posting if not it's ok.

I would really like it if you guys can support me by liking the video commenting if you guys have questions etc....

If you guys want me to make a video about anything else let me know i'll try to teach you guys on how to do it.

The main purpose of this video was for the "noobs" who needed a visual guide on how to do this procedure.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] entropy1980:
I have an Atrix that was rooted with aRoot I didn't realize that wiping a phone would not remove root. I am on 1.83.... am I able to just run the unroot.bat and have it remove root? I just want things back to stock 1.83 ....so I don't miss updates etc. Thanks in advance.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
What do you mean by "wiping a phone"? If you mean a factory reset or flashing an SBF, that absolutely will remove root.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] entropy1980:
I followed this:

- Open the Applications Tray. (arrow pointing up located in the middle at the bottom of the display screen)

-Touch Settings

-Touch Privacy

-Touch Factory data reset

-Touch Reset Phone

-Touch Erase Everything

and it appears to still be rooted. I was under the impression doing this would restore it to factory with no root, am I wrong?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
What are you using to check if it's still rooted?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] merkman:
So I followed these instructions and appear to be on 1.57, since that's what downloaded when I went to "check for upgrades". Can I now check for upgrades, run 1.83 if it finds it, and run afterupgrade again? Or was I supposed to download and run 1.83 instead of doing the "check for updates", and it just wasn't totally clear?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] merkman:
Also, I tried the laptop **** after the unlock, enable side load, and enable tether... But all I get is web top. Whats the trick to get laptop dock functionality?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] minhnp:
New AT&T Atrix

I have just got an AT&T Atrix but I'm going to use it in different country so I have to apply the unlock code to unlock to network to have ability to use the phone in my country.

So could you please advise me that the rooting processes here may effect to the network or not ?

Will I need to apply the unlock code after the root or does the root not effect the phone's using in my country network ?

Thanks a lot!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xx0505xx:
I actually made a video on how to get the phone rooted with 4.1.83 it's on the last post on the page before but if you're too lazy to check it out heres the link

www.youtube.com/epictechtips

it'll basically teach you how to do an SBF flash to downgrade, root the phone, and install a custom rom.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] entropy1980:
SuperUser is in the app tray and remains after 3 data wipes and Android recovery wipe with no option to uninstall from the app manager. I downloaded Root Check from the market and it comes back and tells me I have a successful root With SU v2.3.6.1 and BusyBox v1.16.0

Any suggestions?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mscott998:
You can still update when rooted. The people that can't update are the the ones that are deodexed.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
Delete /system/bin/su and the superuser app, you'll be unrooted then.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Gorgice:
By non-AT&T devince you mean that your devince isnt in AT&Ts network?

i have a AT&T Motorola Atrix but GSM unolocked and used on another network.

Did you mean that by non-AT&T?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
In reference to what? If we're talking about the tethering APN, non-AT&T means anything not on AT&T's network. Everything else, non-AT&T means the device itself.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] exssrerion:
If I factory reset, I need root again or not?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] schwann:
Need to reroot buddy

Sent from my Cool Blue Gladiatrix.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] greenstrat67:
What app(s) to freeze to stop update message+

When the next update is released I wanted to know what app(s) to freeze to stop the recurring messages and to prevent accidentally invoking the update if it has already downloaded in the background. I found a post #234 from 'purple lady' in this thread that says:

"I used Titanium Backup to freeze Updater 2.2.1 to stop the annoying messages asking to update every hour, and also froze FOTA 2.2.1 so I can be sure it won't update until I am ready. Can I run the before script with these still frozen and then thaw and update to 4.1.5.7 and then run the after script? Or do I need to thaw first?"

Are the apps that she cites still the same ones that need to be frozen to accomplish this since we are now up to 1.83 and is there anything else anyone can add? Thank you. -gs67
[Atrix 4G Android Development] filmusikat:
This was my last resort...and its not working...I tried Gingerbreak and nothing. I am positive I am doing everything correctly and have read the directions. BTW, I was rooted before with GingerBlur installed but I decided to do a clean sbf flash of everything...and now I cannot get back to root!? I'm so mad. It seems like the problem is the roots cannot get connection to my phone? I don't know why... did I flash my phone too much or something? I flashed the stock firmware 126 but nothing. Someone please help!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
you have USB debugging turned on, right?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] filmusikat:
Yes
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
Plug the USB cable directly into your PC, using the ports on the back of the case (no extensions or front USB ports). If it's a laptop, try a different port.

If that still doesn't work, try a different USB cable.

What is the exact error you're getting? Do you have the motorola USB drivers installed?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] exssrerion:
OK! Thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] exssrerion:
after I factory reset I can't install application from SD Card, I think slideloader was gone.

What should I do?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
Well, that's cause you reset back to from-factory settings :P

You'll need to re-root and re-enable sideloading.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ngriffin360:
have v4.1 - how do i update to v4.3?

have v4.1 - how do i update to v4.3? Do i need to, or should i?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
No need. If it worked, there's no need to update.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] delianmc:
I just updated my Bell Atrix today (new official update from Moto. to Android 2.2.2 with radio N_01.77.15P) This is supposed to fix the data connection drop issue, skype and a couple of other minor glitches.

They just seem to have blocked psneuter. I'll now have to find an other way to root my phone ;-(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] superkev:
Haha yes. I just discovered this too. They didn't put it in the changelog! :P
[Atrix 4G Android Development] NFHimself:
It's an OTA update, they didn't zap the webtop /osh partition. This means frozenfish is still there.

adb shell

$ /osh/sbin/frozenfish

# busybox mount -o rw,remount /system

# chmod 06755 /system/su

# exit

Cheers!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] superkev:
I was excited that it might be this easy, but it doesn't seem to be. After the update to 37.23, I don't have frozenfish in my /osh/sbin directory. Is there any other way to do this?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] NFHimself:
Gingerbreak works, seems impolite to mention other rooting methods here. Be sure to unmount your storage first.

Cheers!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] delianmc:
Didn't work with the new Bell upgrade with froyo 2.2.2. I had to use GingerBreak too. If you use GB do not forget to backup your internal SD card...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
If you follow the same procedure as updating an AT&T phone, it will probably work.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] rexamillion59:
im having a heck of a time i sbf 1.26 root with a root then reroot with gladroot set yes to every thing then install CWM then webtop via hdmi all works fine then download update then try to install it starts to install and fails any help please
[Atrix 4G Android Development] pgsmith68:
Great work love it, so easy but...... I do not have anything called "Free Tether" in my list of APN's did I do something wrong and how would I fix it.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] donharden2002:
Worked like a charm for me. Now if it were that easy to get cwm going.

Thank you very much for the hard work.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mcspecialky2k:
hey guys.. im trying to dl the glad root script but i cant get it.. seems like the site is down or something... does ne one have a new dl link for it.. thank you alot for ur help
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
Server maint. Download links should be working again.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] charlyee:
Ririal, I am rooted with GladRoot on 1.83. Will AfterRoot work with .91. I will wait for your answer before upgrading.

Thanks much :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] juggalofr33k:
hi there, im new to this forum, but i was active in the HTC Liberty/Aria forums...I followed these instructions to the letter...did the gladroot script, did the update to 1.57, rebooted, ran the afterupdate(granted SU permission), and rebooted. It took along time to reboot, but it did just fine. well, after installing some apps and updating the apps that were preinstalled, i rebooted to this message...

Failed to boot 2

Starting RSD mode

Well, it just sits there. A quick google search provided me with links to posts telling me that their phones were bricked. I did the WHOLE process over again, step by step, and it did the same thing. I THINK the problem is installing Rom Manager then flashing CWM... I have searched the forums, but didnt come up with anyone with the exact same problem, nor could i nail it down to any one thing. I do the process over again and NOT install CWM from Rom manager, or should i just not install it all together?

XDA Gurus, PLEASE help!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mysticdrew:
rom manager shouldn't be involved at all with this process... so yea no CWM from rom manager
[Atrix 4G Android Development] juggalofr33k:
ok, now after everything is all done, exactly the way the tutorial says and i updated to 1.57 as instructed, if i goto system updates again, the att update to 1.83 is there. Is it safe to update to that, or will i lose root and have to do it all over again? im sorry for my n00bness, but i swear i catch on fast!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mysticdrew:
Not entirely sure. But you should be fine either way. Update to 1.83 and run the afterupdate.

If it you lost root, then I'd say just use ginger break.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] PSY0NIC:
Is this going to eventually support the latest OTA update? I don't want to do the update unless I'm sure I can re-root as I usually just OTA and run after-root after all the updates.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] sdkessman:
I too am interested if after-root will still work. Just got the notification that the new build is available for download, but I have too many Root programs to do actual update before I am sure that I can re-root. anybody know if this works?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ririal:
In theory, this method should work. I have not tested it as there are other cleaner, more reliable root methods available. I will still provide support for the older versions through PM if anyone needs, but I'm closing this thread as I don't plan to test or update it for support with 4.5.91.

Thank you for all your support. If I helped you or you used my scripts, consider hitting the donate button. Thanks again!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dcjr:
I'm totally new to these forums and android, however I've worked in windows and Linux environments. I'd like to express my thanks for such a easy process. The batch files worked like a charm and much thanks. Came from blackberry and could not ever think of going back as long as they keep this phone going. Love it and will be around the forums.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lilgmaine04:
omg this is awesome, thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Garrett4:
Does anybody know what would happen if you just leave the APN on Free Tether? Is there are any reason to switch back from Free Tether after tethering?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Bakano:
POSSIBLY wrong thread question, and if it is... well jeez i'm sorry lol

This process worked out great for me after try #2, and now I'm wondering, if we backed up APPS before with Titanium, would it be OK to restore "App+Data" for this updated version? or would that cause problems?

Thank you for the script!! =)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] fRenZy-_-:
I would also like to know, I hate switching back n forth from free tether to hsdpa
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mav3tan:
I was in the process of rooting mine using the v1 script, but stopped right b4 running the afterupdate batch file(didn't have time).i assume I can continue the process by using this v2 file?

gonna try it out after work
[Atrix 4G Android Development] plmiller0905:
Is anyone having issues with the fingerprint feature after running this root?

I ran the previous root and everything worked fine. I reflashed back to 1.2.6 , ran this root, installed the update, completed the root process and now the fingerprint thingy doesn't scan my finger.

Just wondering if im the only one with this issue or if its others as well

Sent From A Blazing Atrix
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Greenarcher707:
Worked! Thank you
[Atrix 4G Android Development] madquack:
Unable to locate device in ADB yet I just pushed/pulled su like 10 times...? Sigh..

adb devices shows my device just fine.. any ideas?

Flashed Fresh 1.2.6..

"Script did nothing except tell me:

Restarting ADB server...

'C:\me\Android' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Checking device state...

'C:\me\Android' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Unable to detect a device over adb.

Press any key to continue . . ."

Thinking I was being stupid for jst unzipping the file to a random directory, I copied/pasted the folder contents to my android\tools folder that already has adb working and it does the same thing..

Sigh... I can use aRoot to root/unroot perfect yet this script fails every time.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] havlaz:
so if i get the atrix, from ebay, and its having the new update, but i dont know the history of the device... Can i perform this root?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] theintelligent:
same thing was happening with me but I opened the batch file and manually executed the commands and now I have a rooted 4.1.5.7 Atrix :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Greenarcher707:
Does this enable side loading or do we need to wait for a new script? Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] theintelligent:
Side loading is enabled when you run beforeupdate.bat
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
(Devs please correct me if im wrong). I think if you're unable go get update you should be able to find the file for 1.5.7 floating around somewhere (if it hasn't been taken down but I think it was Ken that posted and SBF of it that you can load up) . So you'd still follow the same steps as posted in this thread but instead of OTA update your loading it yourself.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
Restoring app+data will not affect anything UNLESS!!!!!!! you have backed up any securty features ie if you had it back eveything up while you had fingerprint lock enabled. If you restore that it will cause the fringerprint scanner to freakout and not work firing a reflash. So while restoring I suggest you restore manually app by app and only restore what you recgonize from the list so this doesn't happen
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
Did you by change restore using TiBu? If so you might have restored the fingerprint data causing it to fail. As far as I know only solution is reflash.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
I would suggest SBF flash of 1.2.6 to start fresh and then run root and update. (Flashing sbf shouldn't stop update from coming through... keyword shouldn't so don't hold me to that)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
(Devs again please correct me if im mistaken) you should be able to manually add the apn using the root explorer/sqlite method I know that's how I've always added it back
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jzaslice:
Really! Just like that. Thanks

I was hesistant all day about doing this, was only running Adeo but still didnt know how clean or fast id be able to revert back without flashing SBF, but got back to stock with odex files and all

(thanks jnelson2000 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11906859&postcount=423 )

ran the newly automated script and worked perfectly! THANK YOU
[Atrix 4G Android Development] tdamocles:
Got stuck on old mehod.

/osh/sbi/frozenfish and after it denied permission.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] rscozz:
did anyone had problem after the update? i think it broke the adb, I am not able to connect back via adb anymore...any clue?:confused:
[Atrix 4G Android Development] BicolXpress:
got the script working after enabling and disabling the debug mode a couple of times.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Grisha777:
Thank you devs for the amazing work. :):):)

I have a question. I know that this root enables sideloading on 1.57. When I was installing I agreed to enable sideloading. But when I download the Amazon appstore, it tells me go to "Settings" -> "Applications" -> toggle "Unknown Source". The problem is that I dont "Unknown Source" in there. Titanium Back tells me I'm rooted, but asks for the same thing (toggle "unknown source") as Amazon appstore. Someone please help, many thanks in advance
[Atrix 4G Android Development] crippenx:
Is it normal that I lose root after doing a factory reset? Is it because it is deleting the SU binaries (as well as all personal data) ?

If so, kinda sucks as I wanted a clean factory reset on a freshly SU'd 1.5.7 to condition my battery (which dies after barely 10 hours).
[Atrix 4G Android Development] drock212:
Check superuser and make sure its not blocking anything also using sqlite there's a manual way to enable sideloading (sorry I tried looking for the way to do it but couldn't find it) I also think you might not have tapped to allow superuser when running the script or it timed out
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Grisha777:
I deffinetly tapped superuser when running the script and saw "enabling sideloading"

The superuser doesn't seem to be blocking anything (but Im new to android), just incase I reinstalled it. Can I maybe just run aRoot again without doing the whole [script] again?

Or can someone tell me how to manually enable sideloading on 1.57
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Jim_R:
So simple even more of a newb than me could do it with a couple tips.

Newbs - If you haven't already loaded drives on your PC - go here and follow the instructions:

http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root

* Make sure that you have to click ok to the warning message for USB Debugging before running either bat - you may have to turn off USB Debugging, then turn it on again.

* Being superstitious, I recommend a power off after loading the update before running the second bat. Probably not needed :p .

BTW - confirmed with TBU. :D

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Kikouyou:
Oh no, the updated kicked before I could run the script!

I am so upset, I was browsing and did not even see the update window, but probably touched where the "yes" was supposed to be and the update started....

So I had root before with a clean 1.26 and indeed I lost it know... anything can be done in this case? Should the afterscript be tempted?

Thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] plmiller0905:
I just installed all of my "User Apps" from Titanium Backup, no system apps or system data.

After noticing that the fingerprint scanner wasn't working, I did a factory reset thing that it may fix the issue, but then I lost root entirely....even Superuser.

Nevertheless, I'll go back down to 1.2.6 and redo all the steps to obtain root and hopefully the fingerprint scanner doesn't mess up again
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Arsaw:
I download the update for 1.5.7 but when prompt to install, i choose install later...now how do i trigger the update again?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Grisha777:
Thank you devs for the amazing work.

I have a question. I know that this root enables sideloading on 1.57. When I was installing I agreed to enable sideloading. But when I download the Amazon appstore, it tells me go to "Settings" -> "Applications" -> toggle "Unknown Source". The problem is that I dont "Unknown Source" in there. Titanium Back tells me I'm rooted, but asks for the same thing (toggle "unknown source") as Amazon appstore. Someone please help...can I apply aRoot again without doing the entire [script] again? please any suggestions how to fix this... many thanks in advance