yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Atrix 4G General] HKnightz:
thanks for this info, it's been useful countless of times! :)
[Atrix 4G General] DannyBiker:
Could I suggest an addition ?

Usuals screenshot apps such as "Screenshot" or "drocap2" won't work on the Atrix, don't know why. One should download Screen Grabber in order to be able to take screenshots. The app was written specifically for the Atrix, as stated in the app's description. ROOT NEEDED.
[Atrix 4G General] tamilmad:
Links for cm7-ics

I am presently running on Garkside ROM. I wanted to have CM&-ICS. The links given are always returns the message "file not found". Please help me with correct links
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Try reading the corresponding thread... OP posted a updated link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?wk2z19m9hoa7zkr
[Atrix 4G General] elgato64:
i want to unlock bootloader

HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOR ANDROID 2.3.4 (FIRMWARE 4.5.91):

WARNING: If you are on Android 2.3.4 (4.5.91) w/ a unlocked bootloader, do NOT flash back to a earlier sbf version. DOING SO WITH BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!

Try the automated scrpit in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1182871

or

Try the sbf flash for 4.5.91 that includes unlocked bootloader & Root in this page: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1138204

or

Try the original unlock method in the Main Pudding Thread: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1136261

*Use the instructions on this page for this method: http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock...4g-bootloader]

Directions are in the respective OP

it says "WARNING: If you are on Android 2.3.4 (4.5.91) w/ a unlocked bootloader, do NOT flash back to a earlier sbf version. DOING SO WITH BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!" so how can i unlock my bootloader if i dont unlocked my bootloader? :S can some on help me please? i want to update to Fruit Cakes.. i have a motorola atrix on 2.3.4 (4.5.91) what i have to do?
[Atrix 4G General] supermann423:
because of this PERFECT how-to guide, everything was successful. thank you very much for this.
[Atrix 4G General] Lucas_Skyline:
Great post, it helped me a lot!
[Atrix 4G General] okoto:
Will this guide work for unlocking the bootloader on 2.3.6?

After a lot of reading I am totally confused.

All the guides for unlocking the bootloader are for 2.3.4 / 4.5.91.

My virgin Atrix has stock Bell 2.3.6..

Under Build number it says 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8

System Version 45.21.78.MB860.BellMobility.en.CA

Baseband N_01.07.05P

Does this mean that I can still safely unlock the bootloader using this guide and the instructions for unlocking the bootloader on 2.3.4 / 4.5.91 ?

It seems that I am not the only one asking this question.

Someone please clarify that once and for all!

A million THANKS in advance!
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
As I said the in the original paragraph, the build numbers, firmware numbers, etc. are AT&T based. That being said, you can unlock your bootloader via the Unlock sbf file in the Main Pudding thread (not the full/larger sbf), just use the IHOP version for international users. ;)
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
problem with download sites?

I was trying to download the wet dreams ROM and every link was telling me that the file was removed or that the site didn't allow downloading anymore. Has anyone else been having this problem with other download links? I had tried a different ROM and had the same issue with the link as well.

It is frustrating because I am stuck with a ROM that I don't care for much. All I want is one that is stripped down to like bare minimum and allows my phone to work faster.
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
If you want fast, and don't care about webtop, move on to CM7; either "official", weekly (includes FP support), or nightly.

I think a lot of the problem with the links being down, is that the file sharing servers are shutting down within the last week, and the OPs aren't uploading to new sites... PM the OP of your particular ROM, if the link is broken.
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
I am new android, what exactly is webtop? I've been an iPhone user for the past 4ish years and decided I wanted something new to learn. And are there any threads on here that are kind of like an intro to making a ROM? And I will check out CM7 Thanks :)
[Atrix 4G General] mjasims:
Webtop is Motorola's laptop like accessory ... you can plug your Motorola Atrix or Atrix 2 in them and use the linux installed on the phone as an operating system for limited functionality ....
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Also works for HDMI to tv... supposed to be with media dock only, but there's a hack for that ;)
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
I need help with a ROM...

Ok, does anyone know if this ROM is 2.3.4 or newer? When I try to put it on my phone I get stuck at the Unlocked Moto logo Dual Core Technology screen. I have tried wiping it and reinstalling multiple times, but no luck yet. Is there a trick or something that I am missing? The only ROM I have been able to boot to is this one. Thank you in advance:)
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
What recovery are you using? And are you wiping data/factory reset, wipe cache & wipe dalvik cache before install?

Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
I'm using CWM recovery. and yes I have been wiping all that before I install. I finally installed a different ROM and I do not like it at all... I want the Neutrino 2.0 GT ROM, but it doesn't get past the moto logo unlocked screen. I've let it sit for almost an hour one time just to see if it would go. It is getting very frustrating because there are only two ROMs I've been able to put on successfully. the one is the Alien ROM and the other which I have on right now is called Ginger Atrix or something like that.
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
See if there's a update for ROM Manager, or better yet install Rom Racers version of CWM Recovery and use it to flash. Thinking it might be a Ext3 vs Ext4 type problem, since those older ROMs used Ext3 instead of 4.
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
I was on the newest version of CWM. But I installed Rom Racers version and I got the aura ROM and installed it and it worked! I will try the Neutrino ROM later today and see if the recovery indeed made the difference. Thank you!!:D

EDIT: It did work. I have Neutrino 2.1 GT now :) Thank you again!
[Atrix 4G General] careysenior:
Does Romracer recovery behave differently from CWM? ie: can you only install some ROMs through Romracer version?
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
Question about titanium backup...

Ok, after all my issues with ROMs not flashing properly, every time I had actually gotten one that worked my backup through titanium was still there. After I installed Rom Racers Recovery and got the ROM that I had wanted working, my backup disappeared for titanium... :confused:

...The next time I think I might screw up my phone I'm saving my backup on my computer....​
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
Nevermind... Neutrino uses the external sd card to save the backup and I had saved it on the internal card before. Apparently this ROM uses the external sd card the way the other ones used the internal? Anyone know of a way to change that? I only have a 512mb sd card from an old phone in it and that is definitely not big enough to use on a daily basis with what this phone can do.
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Since its a CM7 based ROM, you need to go to Settings-> CyagonMod Settings-> Application-> use internal storage.

Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Doesn't really behave differently, its just built specifically for the Atrix, and has Atrix specific features built into it.... plus it comes in different pretty colors. :P

Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
[Atrix 4G General] Bones1304:
Your so smart!! :p:p:D Thank you again
[Atrix 4G General] thewarhawk:
I would like to suggest adding xploited's battery guide to the list as it fixes one of the commonly asked questions I see in the forum(my battery wont charge over blah percent)

and also maybe adding the atrix wiki, because its a good clean resource of information
[Atrix 4G General] TheBlackCat13:
Would it be possible to add something about this to the OP? I was curious about it as well, and considering how often it is discussed on the forum I think it would be useful information for other noobs.
[Atrix 4G General] Necron8:
Perfect source of knowledge! Thanks! I'll definitely rely on this when in need.

P.S. The Radios download: Is this the normal FM radio for the Atrix? As I've read it was disabled. Thanks!
[Atrix 4G General] Zealousky:
Flash back to stock

Hi All,

I'm running Gingerblur 4.5 with the 2.2.2 kernel. My ringer/speakerphone speaker went dead. I was going to SBF back to 1.8.3 stock before turning it in to tech support, but all the links on the FW thread are bad due to the megaupload debacle.

There is a thread here about how to flash to 4.5.91. Can I just flash that over the top of what I have, or do I need to go back to 1.8.3 first?

Thanks,

Simon
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Didn't check the github ;)

http://gitbrew.org/android/
[Atrix 4G General] Zealousky:
Saw it, but was confused. Which 1.83 should I use? It looks like github has:

OLYFR1.83wipe.zip

OLYFR_U4_1.8.3_SIGNED_OLPSATTSPE_P013_HWolympus_1g_Service1FF.sbf.7z

Tapioca - Fresh 1.8.3 with root and unlock SBF

I *think* it's the first, but I'm not sure.

Thanks,

Simon
[Atrix 4G General] m4sh1mar0o:
This post is very helpfull.. Thx for the info, i just moved from the other to android OS based. :)
[Atrix 4G General] cave.:
This is beyond helpful. Thank you.
[Atrix 4G General] Cusa:
Bookmarked this thread just in case I **** up my phone.
[Atrix 4G General] galadiel:
Just to clarify !

Just a quick question?

I understood how unlock the bootloader and the risks too. (Great thread)

But I would like to know the value of this transaction.

Why is it unlock? :eek:
[Atrix 4G General] andesman90:
when you unlock the bootloader you can flash install custom roms like cm7 and cm9 or any of the roms available in other atrix threads,
[Atrix 4G General] galadiel:
Precision

Thank you for the information.

I have another question interested? What happens if I flash a ROM without having unlocked the bootloader?

In fact I did it! :mad:

And from the device tells me "failed boot 2!" It is because I have not unlocked the bootloader before? And what can I do now?
[Atrix 4G General] xwolle:
Some small roms like cm9 or cm7 can be quite short in rebooting
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
YES!!!! You have to unlock the bootloader, before you can flash anything!!!

If I were you, I'd try flashing 4.5.91 sbf file to get back to stock, then unlock your bootloader.

Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
[Atrix 4G General] dround:
4.5.141 update

hi every budy,

I got a note that 4.5.141 OTA is available today and just wondering if I want to root/unlock B\L after this update, will the procedures specified for 4.5.91 be changed?

thanks alot!

dround
[Atrix 4G General] Atr1x:
I recommend you don't do it. If you try to unlock it will give a complicated brick.
[Atrix 4G General] pixine786:
+1 from my side...

Instead use fruitcake supplied by xanadu in fruitcakes thread. (if you want to get rid of annoying 1 hour pop up)
[Atrix 4G General] aideneisley3:
this guide has helped me so much and i would consider myself a noob it is nice to have so much info in one place!

thank you! thank you! thank you!
[Atrix 4G General] mfincken:
Thanks for this post. I keep coming back to it!
[Atrix 4G General] steubrew:
I have flashed my unlocked/rooted 2.3.4 build with the OTA,but not i cannot unlock the bootloader again. Any suggestions or have a link for noob on the atrix
[Atrix 4G General] alvio:
another noob question

I have picked up a fw version for movistar chile from the following link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20597081&postcount=321

And the following instruction from this thread:

STEPS:

1) Have the correct Motorola drivers installed for your PC (i.e. x32-bit or x64-bit).

2) Download RSD Lite (Links above) & install on your PC.

3) Choose a sbf file to download and flash from Motorola Atrix Firmware Super Thread: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1125944

If you are currently running firmware 4.5.91, I suggest that you only flash back to this firmware version. Flashing back to a eariler sbf/firmware version may have unintended consequences, the most serious of which is bricking your device.

*Note: U.S. AT&T users should only flash AT&T sbfs, internationl users should only flash their particular sbf versions.

4) Read the above sbf hints, trick, etc. to help prevent RSD Lite problems/errors.

5) Open RSD Lite and load the sbf file that you downloaded.

6) Put your device in RSD Protocol Mode by powering OFF, and upon powering back ON, hold both the power button and the volume UP button. Device should now say "Entering RSD Protocol Mode."

7) Connect your device to your computer via the usb cable, and select your device by clicking/highlighting it in RSD Lite.

8) Select START in RSD Lite and let the sbf flash process fully complete before disconnecting the device from the PC. There will be several reboots and the process make take 5 - 10 minutes to complete a FULL sbf flash.

9) If you have any errors or problems as a question, prefably in the Q&A section.

My wife's phone android version is 2.2.2... I would like to know if are these instructions enough to perform an upgrade to Gingerbread version and profit from all the benefits of that... still I am not interested in applying mods (remember: wife's phone). My mobile is a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the forums have been a great help.

As you may note I am completely noob and I am just looking forward the basic improvements fro the "official" sbf.

I have read all the noob's guide but I just got more doubts... Thanks in advance.
[Atrix 4G General] sr.samuel:
Thanks a lot!

I consider myself a noob, and this guide was very helpful. Thanks a lot :)
[Atrix 4G General] knandan1124:
clarifying your doubts

first of all - not to scare you but go ahead and flash it only if you're absolutely certain of doing it. only if u need it, since it's your wife's cell. if so be ready to face all sorts of consequences. i also have flashed like that and bricked my phone and recovered it. so keep time and patience on hand and try it. if you're lucky you'll encounter no problems :) and yeah.. just follow whatever you have read to the word :) don't hesitate to ask for any help. :)

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no that's not the FM radio. Atrix doesn't have an FM radio. radio here refers to the cell radio or the radio that is required for communication (2G,3G,4G,wifi,data etc)
[Atrix 4G General] johnmayfieldjr:
+1 very awesome guide for noobs :) thx a bunch!
[Atrix 4G General] nhfoley:
Factory Reset vs. System Wipe

Is there a difference between a "system wipe" and a "factory reset"?

RomRacer's Recovery makes it seem like a factory reset is a /data wipe + format, but when someone is referring to a system wipe... they mean data, cache, and dalvik, right?

Is there any reason you would need to do them in a particular order if you're doing both?
[Atrix 4G General] Deggy:
Hey Swiftks, can you add this? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1135620

It's md5 checker thread somewhere else on XDA.
[Atrix 4G General] shenoyh:
Great Post, have one suggestion...

Being a total Noob to Android, I got my first Atrix+Android recently and used this thread to unlock and upgrade from stcok GB to Neutrino CM7RC1 ROM (which incidentally is a great ROM). First up, thanks to the OP for a very detailed and useful guide. The guide is still valid, several months after it was written.

Still, I got struck twice and I am posting so if anyone else gets into the same situation it might be helpful....this might sound Noobish, but this is a Noob thread so why not. :p

After unlocking and installing recovery ROM, I wiped cache, data and boot as required for clean install of new ROM and then was expecting the phone to boot into recovery automatically which did not happen. It just stood there hung on the red Motorola Icon within only "Unlocked" displayed at the top and nothing else.

I was able to go into fastboot (pull battery and put back, press the vol up and power), but just didn't know how to go from fastboot to recovery (without having access to ROM Manager which was wiped out at this stage)

One time, I got "Starting RSD Protocol Support..." and another time I got "Fastboot...", but no recovery!

I did google a bit before finally discovering that pressing the vol down key cycles thru a "menu" which actually does not display unless you cycle through it by pressing the vol down key and then using the vol up button to select. (Different from the recovery ROM menu where you use the power button to select while in the bootloader menu you use the Vol up button). I would recommend that this tiny but crucial piece of information should be in one or other Noob sticky.
[Atrix 4G General] appy:
Hi guys,

Firstly, thanks for this thread.

Secondly, sorry if this has been asked a million times, but I'm on CM9 2.6.32.59 w/unlocked bootloader and SIM-unlock, and I want to flash 1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.2-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-GB.sbf .

I know a fruitcake is much safer, but I've searched everywhere for a fruitcake of the current stock t-mobile UK ROM and can't find one anywhere.

So my question is am I ok or will I just end up with a brick? If I'm OK to flash I assume doing so won't affect the SIM unlock?

Thanks in advance, and apologies if this has been covered before. If so please point me to the post.

Thanks.
[Atrix 4G General] djuri1985:
Noob reporting

For five days I've held back from asking questions out of respect to the community and tried to find answers on my own and to have a clear idea of what exactly and why exactly I'm doing all the steps, but I was only running in circles. I feel like my mom when it comes to desktop icons... She simply can't grasp the concept of shortcuts :p

So I have no other option but to do the steps blindly, as the "smart people" say :D and live with the fact that I have no clue of what I'm actually doing... But I need the steps!! There are so many exceptions with Motorola...

My Atrix is an 1 month old out of the box international (non AT&T) on 2.3.4, firmware 4.5.2a

So here is what I do:

1. Flash the iHOP_Bell (intl-fix-try1.sbf) via RSD Lite - which will give me a custom/non-stock unlocked firmware.

2. Go into fastboot mode and do the fastboot oem unlock in cmd prompt thing which will officially unlock the phone.

3. Flash Rom Racer's CWM ( \fastboot flash recovery filename.img)

My questions:

1. Are the above steps correct? Is the iHOP_Bell sbf (the one from the PUDDING thread under "unlock:") the right one for me?

2. Does it make any difference that I'm on 4.5.2a or do I just follow the "4.5.91 user path"?

3. Since I'm on 2.3.4 out of the box I don't need to flash any of the sbfs from the "Atrix Firmwares Superthread" thread, right?

4. Are these steps still valid since they seem to be quite dated.

All I need is a yes/no answer. Greatly appreciated!
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
1) yes, "unlock only" sbf IHOP version (the small file size one).

2) Don't think it matters as far as unlock goes, but you may want to ask in the unlock/ihop thread.

3) No, I wouldn't flash any older sbf (and risk a brick), but maybe this will be answered by someone if you ask in above #2. Try searching that thread as well, I'm sure someone on a newer international version has asked already and unlocked.

4) Yes, steps are still valid as the firmware versions may have been updated, but the unlock process (as far as I know) hasn't... neither has the way you install a recovery (I suggest you install via fastboot described in Rom Racer's OP).

Sent from my CM7 Atrix.
[Atrix 4G General] fleurdelisxliv:
Congrats on becoming a mod swift u deserve it :) thanks for all the help you give here on xda
[Atrix 4G General] Danikin:
wow, very helpfull. now i feel a little less noob XD

android is really funny till u brick something and u phone explode XD

thanks 4 the info
[Atrix 4G General] v-stromer:
One happy noob

Hi i just wont to say thanks, I'v had my Atrix for only a few hours and thanks to this and other threads. I'v unlocked it,rooted it and am now running neutrino GT+:D

and am loving it. Thank you for taking the time to help us noobs.:D
[Atrix 4G General] abbots:
restoring Blur to CM7 ATT Atrix, update fails

I have AT&T Atrix running CM7 8/5/2012 nightly, want to try webtop, so, used CWM to restore AT&T Blur from on-device backup

Atrix booted to AT&T 4.5.91 A2.3.4, told me 'update available'

downloaded update, selected 'install update'

now it reboots to CWM 5.8.0.2 and says'

finding update package

opening update

verfifying update

e:failed to verfiy whole-file signature

e: sig verfication failed

install aborted

after reboot, AT&T 4.5.91 boots, but after it boots, it reboots back to CWM and, fails again

in CWM, tried 'toggle sig verification'

then it failed with:

installing /sdcard/update.zip

e:can't open update.zip

no such file or directory

what best way forward ?
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
You can not install a OTA update once you are unlocked.

I would do a full wipe in CWM an then either flash a fruitcake or a ROM.

Sent from my CM7 Atrix.
[Atrix 4G General] darkvice01:
... find a way to flash the stock recovery once you have the original recovery then that should allow you to flash ota or even get ota update..
[Atrix 4G General] octahedron:
So I gave up earlier on trying to unlock my bootloader since I didn't want to risk bricking my phone since I couldn't find instructions for my phone, but I'm going to try again since I really don't like blur.

Version number is 2.3.6

ATT

So far I haven't found any instructions for my version. They're all 2.3.4 and under.
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Should be the same for unlocking, regardless of firmware version. Use Pudding (US) or IHOP (Int.)... see thread stuck in dev section.

Flash unlock only sbf, enter fastboot & issue commands = unlocked.

Only thing that this doesn't work in is the newer Atrixs that Motorola has locked down even more. Don't know exactly when they started doing this, but if you just bought your Atrix recently, then you probably can't unlock it.

More Info.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1645836
[Atrix 4G General] octahedron:
Thanks I'll try it. I think I may need to re-root it. It was fine on 2.3.4, but now I'm trying to run an app that would only work when rooted and so it won't even work.

Edit:

I've Atrix for almost a year, but I did see the thread about Motorola locking them down. After this phone I'm never buying another one from them again. Way too many extra steps and work arounds just to achieve the same thing compared to other phones.

---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:50 PM ----------

Do you mind linking to the thread Swiftks? I watched this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc&list=HL1337127909&feature=mh_lolz

He uses the automatic bootloader unlocker. I ran into a problem and that is nothing happens after I install motohelper on my computer for the drivers. Don't know if they're already installed, but don't want to take any chances before I move forward.
[Atrix 4G General] Swiftks:
Thanks for the link. Now in the OP. :)
[Atrix 4G General] moparfreak426:
wow wwhhat a helpful guide for atrix,photon,and a couple other deevices... very well doone.
[Atrix 4G General] octahedron:
Yeah no prob!
[Atrix 4G General] Pavel-145:
Very good thread! It may help beginers!