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[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
As i started here, thought i might well as well see if anyone is experiencing the same thing

i am currently on Kenneth ROM and have the 1% mod applied

In the last few days, i have seen my battery decrease by 1% every 15/20 mins.

i am not using the phone for anything besides a few phone calls and some chats in Gtalks and brightness is set to auto. haven't used the phone for 2 hours and battery has dropped to 77% from 83%

Also, battery mode throws a force close error every-time.

Are you guys experiencing similar results?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
their are quite a few attempts at fixing this around the forums.

it is wide spread across all the roms that used kenneth's as a base rom.

I have no heard of anyone stating that any of the fixes are actually working for them and they trust them.

my fix was this (normal battery stats wipe)...

charge your phone to full 100%

go in CWM

click advanced

click wipe battery stats

use the phone until the battery dies without plugging it in once

charge the phone to 100% again

I have not had any issues after that.

keep in mind that you will have to do this every time you install a new rom or new kernel.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
their are instructions for mac users and binarys under the pudding thread.

you can use the same instructions with a mac only use sbf_flash from mbm instead of rsdlite for windows to flash the unlock file.

again please read the pudding thread for more details about doing this from a mac...

fyi alot of our mac devs dual boot ubuntu or windows with bootcamp :D
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Leandrogmuller:
Test Brazil

Did anybody try with Brazil Motorola Atrix 4G?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
read the list of tested devices in this thread
[Atrix 4G Android Development] cyris69:
Thanks for the guide! Installation was easy even for a noob like me! Even was able to use the OC kernel

OC'ed to 1.2Ghz it says even though kernel is for 1.1

AnTuTu score is 4959

quadrant 3120
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
Joe, how are the guide revisions coming?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Webstarr:
i uninstalled my old (5.0) drivers and tried reinstalling those drivers that you linked but those are for 64 bit, where can i find 32bit 5.1.0 drivers?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] cyris69:
32-bit drivers http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JS6SW5ZE
[Atrix 4G Android Development] disparo:
It's strange to hear about "Don't flash SBFs through RSD Lite!". Some guys from 4pda.ru forum told me that they did successful flash of 1.8.3 sbf after unlocked bootloader.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jruweaver:
Only the people who applied the gb update as an update.zip over 1.8.3 cannot flash sbfs. It has nothing to do with unlocking your BL. Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Webstarr:
Thanks! /10char
[Atrix 4G Android Development] cyris69:
Anyone else having issues with fingerprint scanner or any locking security?

I can not use any form of security nor the scanner after using this rom. Pattern lock works randomly I guess you have to wait out lockout timer I set to one minute but doesn't that defy the purpose?

Can someone point me in the right direction. Other than that excellent rom.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
As always, thanks Joe.

I'll give that a go
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
the up coming OTA official update.zip for gingerbread does the same thing.

do not downgrade after going to 2.3.4 with rsdlite.

use CWM or fastboot!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
I have not had this issue.

did you restore system data with titanium backup?

if you did the go in fastboot and wipe /data and /cache

to do this...

power the phone off

hold power and volume down

hit volume up after it says fastboot

plug the phone into the pc

at command prompt type c:\atrix\moto-fastboot -w

then restore in titanium backup with this option

missing apps and data.

this will restore only the app data not the system data.

if you did not do titanium backup..... this information will help others :)

a little more info will help us help you :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
thanks I will add this to the OP.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] crea78:
Trying to flash the new zip via CWM but get an error... can't open the .zip (bad) and the installation aborts
[Atrix 4G Android Development] yiyo:
im having a problem ive tried most of the items ive found but my problem is that i was on stock 2.2.2 and i sbf using rsd and then i unlocked and then used the unlocked cwm and everytime i use cwm to use cherryblur i get reboots at the m logo i saw that i can erase cache data and dalvik tried but didnt work i also fastboot used -w but problem still there anybody help would be appreciated.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] imhuy:
I OTA'd a few days ago to 4.5.91. Will this guide still work for my Atrix?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] SomeGut:
*sigh* alright, before I jump out the plane blindfolded with a parachute that wont open......is there anyway I can do the update without flashing? I currently have a rooted/deoxed/grey blurred Atrix. I've tried doing the update manually, automatically, and ota and nothing works. I've seen the thread for noobs but before I do anything I thought id ask.......what do ya think?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] imhuy:
I had my Atrix on GingerBlur, 1.83. I did the process on the first post and everything went perfectly. Since.. I believe it is P-ROM, it is fine to follow these instructions. AFIAK as long as you haven't updated the OTA to 4.5.91, you should be good to go. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

(I know I posted two posts ago saying I OTA's but that was for my sister's Atrix)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Obartuckc:
This is a great step by step! Now we need this exact same thing for those of us who've just got stock OTA?

~ Sent from my Motorola Atrix 4G ~
[Atrix 4G Android Development] liranm2:
if i have 1.8.3 with rootand gingerblur and the phone is unlocked, i can flash a clean 1.8.3 sbf without problems??
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Bert.C:
Is it OK to follow this guide if..

I'm on Orange UK with stock Froyo 2.2.2?

From what Ive read I'd flash the IHOP_Bell.sbf though not the ATT one.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Haphim:
I have an Atrix running 1.83, rooted with GladRoot.

I want to update to the latest version (2.3.4?), and want to maintain root. As far as unlocking the boot loader, I don't mind doing it - but I would prefer if it didn't involve replacing the current O/S with another version (i.e. someone's personal build).

I've looked over many threads about this, but they all seem to be a mishmash. Each thread advocates a different way of doing it, countered by some people who say it doesn't work, or that another way is better, etc...

I understand that being a new update, the status of which method is best will change for a while.

Can someone help me make sense of the wide variety of posts, and tell me what, currently, is the most recommended approach? Is this thread it?

Or should I wait on updating altogether, if a superior method is in the works or is anticipated soon?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dom_b:
If you want to update you have to replace your os. That's basically what an update is unless its a minor point update.

Else wait for your carier to release an official ota update then reroot.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Haphim:
I wasn't talking about the update portion for that - I was talking about the unlocking and rooting portion. To my knowledge, an OTA update is currently available, isn't it? If so, is it even possible to unlock and/or root after using it? None of the methods I've seen say anything about using the OTA first.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] -Roze-:
Sorry for the long arse post...but I have some very basic/noob questions *blush* and I don't really know where to ask it without sounding stupid...I thought I'll ask it here since I have some other questions. If one of you here is kind enough to answer all of my questions, it's greatly appreciated :)

Can someone tell me what's the low free RAM issue? It says 'fix' so I guess I should not worry about this. I tried to read through the2ndCorr's thread but it's harder to understand.

I have not upgrade to the newer Bell version as I'm too lazy to unroot and get the phone to 'stock'. From Viamonte's post, I should be fine with the (base) version that came with the Bell Atrix out of the box? I don't really want to unroot to get the update and then reroot if I don't have to.

Does it matter what root method I used? I have aRoot be DesignerGear. If I don't need to be on the newest Bell Atrix update, I would like to know if I should I unfreeze the frozen stock apks before I get started on this?

Also, do I need to back up everything in my internal/external SD cards? Would any of these steps wipe the sd cards?

OH! Is the revision out yet?

^--it doesn't look like it from Joe's OP. Should I continue waiting?

J-Roc, can you link me to your youtube guide? :)

This is just a note to Roze-self since Roze'll most likely be making the same mistake -_-;
[Atrix 4G Android Development] raybond25:
here is a thread for unlocking your bootloader, very specific instructions. (euro devices and bell devices are the same) after that, you can install any custom ROMs you want, but with many (almost all) ROMs being built for AT&T will install AT&T specific boot.img files, you have to flash an int'l kernel (boot.img) after the custom ROM, then you're good to go

Sent from my int'l unlocked ATRIX. ROM infinitely variable.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Haphim:
Is it possible to root 2.3.4 without unlocking the bootloader? In particular, is it possible to root 2.3.4 that has been installed via the official OTA update?

I don't mind unlocking the bootloader, but I'm trying to avoid installing any new ROMs - keeping it as clean and close to official as possible.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] turdfergueson2:
Should be stickied. Thanks for making this guide.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dillfever:
ya I tried running his script for unlocking my Bell (Fr. 4.2.1.1) rooted and deodext greyblur when I start RSD plug phone into PC phone is seen by RSD, fined ihop sbf, run RSD it goes to 99% and stays there for quit awhile , phone is in the android start and just sits there untill finally RSD states that it failed..... so I pulled battery and it booted up just fine........what am I not doing???? been reading for days thanks dill......
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dragoncius:
Works great and smoothly on Telcel Mexican Atrix!

Thanks!

Enviado desde mi Motorola™ Atrix® usando Tapatalk
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jimmerz0823:
I need help and can't find the answer anywer if im on 4.1.26 and I unlocked my boot loader waT is the safest way to update to gb can I go straight to gb or do I need to update every version inbetween
[Atrix 4G Android Development] genomorro:
Which ROM are you using?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
Here is a Link to the first part of my YouTube video guide since joe (the OP) probably isnt ever going to update this guide, make sure you subscribe if you find my video's helpful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nikdimas:
For the Singapore one, I suppose it is the Asia one and not the SouthEast Asia one?

Also, by unlocked, does it mean bootloader unlocked and rooted?

Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
Unlocked means bootloader unlocked. rooting is a different process all together.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nikdimas:
Ah I see. thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] anetgrup:
I have Motorola MB861 Koreean version i thing so. can install a custom rom on it? Can you help me with a link?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
Hey Joe is it the same steps to flash an SBF as to flash a radio?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
yes

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[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
Thanks! :)

sent from my Dual Core Tegra 2 Beast... the Motorolla Atrix 4G!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
The international ATRIX has been unlocked! I will post more info to make this work for them as soon as rims are validated
[Atrix 4G Android Development] turdfergueson2:
Maybe add freezing the update process to avoid the temptation?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Javi97100:
when i try and flash the recovery it says error cannot load
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bgmarian:
Hi Joe. this guide its for 4183 or 4591? ....in my atrix 4183 dont work :-((
[Atrix 4G Android Development] humjaba:
OP - I wrote a similar guide yesterday, just FYI ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1165791
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
my guide is a little bit more step by step for anyone regardless of knowledge level.

thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
please provide more information? At what step did it fail to write the recovery?

Any more information?

for everyone else....

do not skip all the steps and go straight to recovery without unlocking.

you must follow the steps from the beginning.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
more information? like your carrier? what step did it fail? was it fresh 4.1.8.3?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] HolySorento:
Ok Guys, LATAM Atrix Unlocked, Tenfar's CWM installed...

Just a question.. You said on guide to not flash AT&T Radio on Intl Atrix.. ok, So, I can't install kennethpenn GB 2.3.4 ROM, right?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DonaldJP:
When i put my phone in the android recovery mode, it comes up with a picture of an android guy and a triangle with an exclamation point in it. What could be causing this?

I also get a security warning when i try to install apps not on the market saying this application comes from an unkown source, and for you security only applications from trusted sources can be installed. I noticed that when you go to the applications settings menu that the place where you check for unsigned apps is not there too.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nexxusty:
That ROM does not come with a radio. Flash 2.3.4 Beta #4 then flash the 1.77 radio or something like that. Apparently AT&T radios don't work.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stl-soldier:
Touch the lower right corner of the screen or pull the battery and start everything over. That is the stock recovery or an OTA update failed. What were you doing right before you got that screen?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] atoyu:
work for me860???
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stl-soldier:
You need to provide some info about the state of your phone. Did you follow all steps and are now on 2.3.4? If so, you can enable non-market apps under Settings | Applications.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] VeNuMuS:
This guide worked perfectly. Thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DonaldJP:
i installed the recovery, restarted phone, put the cwm on my sd card, restarted phone to fastboot screen then went into android recovery
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DonaldJP:
still trying to get my phone to 2.3.4
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
this means that you did not flash the recovery.img file
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
So im a little bit confused.

Once i get to the point where i flash ...say...kennethpenn's 2.3.4 onto my international atrix, this 2.3.4 version doesnt come with a radio? if i read correct?

So then i would just locate a radio for my phone...ok fine....but apparently i need rsdlite to flash a radio...but in the guide (thank you very much for putting it together) it says at one point to uninstall rsdlite...

So if my intention after flashing kenn's 2.3.4 is to flash a radio...should i just ignore the part that says to uninstall rsdlite? or should i follow that instruction anyways and just re-install rsdlite once im ready to flash a radio?

Also are we sure that kenn's 2.3.4 is safe for international atrix's?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stl-soldier:
Did you boot to fastboot mode, open a command prompt to the moto-fastboot.exe location, and type "moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stl-soldier:
You don't have to uninstall it, but I'm sure he put that in there to make sure people didn't somehow flash an OTA update and brick the phone. You also don't need a newer radio, but if you want to flash a newer one you will need RSD.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DonaldJP:
yeah i just redid it again and it is working now, i guess it just didn't take it the first time

thanks for the help
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
So can anyone confirm that Kenn's 2.3.4 works with international Atrix's ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
yes a few people are on kenns rom on bell.

I have users uninstall rsdlite because you should already have a good radio.

I do not want people flashing stock sbf's and bricking
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
exactly.............................................
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
International users please hold until more testing is performed in the irc channel

if you want to help please join freenode #moto-atrix
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
Ok great thank you!! im running the french 2.1.1 sbf on my Bell Atrix... I'm assuming everything should work fine...=/
[Atrix 4G Android Development] cmccollough:
Im pretty sure this just hard bricked my phone. I was at 100% charge before beginning the process to unlock the bootloader. In RSDLite it got to 99% saying something about passing the phone to BP or whatever. It eventually said failed in the status and now i cant boot my phone. I have tried pressing different button combinations but nothing happens, screen doesnt turn on or anything. Ive read that with hard bricks you usually get an error. Am i completely screwed and if so, what the hell did i do wrong? I rooted using gingerbreak earlier this evening. I understood that doing that wouldnt unlock the bootloader so that's why I came to do this. Was i wrong? Also, the phone was brand new, bought it earlier today.

att, 4183, rooted with gingerbreak.exe
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
If I understand correctly we'll need to flash the proper radio afterwards. I plan on putting N_01.77.15P back on afterwards.

Waiting to see if samcripps releases a fruitcake for the Bell Gingerbread edition though. He's working on it right now. Man, so much is going on right now that my head is spinning.

I've been scouring the forums all night long here at work. Can't wait to get home and give this a shot!!!! :cool:

***Edit***

If you're not confident or 100% positive about anything, please don't take my advice. I'd hate to brick someone's phone. Best to wait for a guru to answer before trying anything. :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
when trying to unlock in fastboot i get this:

Unique ID is not valid; aborting...

what seems to be the problem?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] erick161:
how can I go from gingerblur 4.5 to gingerbread? do I flash back to 1.83, then go from there?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ScottRTL:
I just RSD'd the unlock sbf, unlocked, installed 2.3.4 and I am on a Bell Atrix, so it should work for you too... I had Gingerblur 4.0
[Atrix 4G Android Development] johansson:
For korean users, i'll try on my KT MB861Atrix tonight.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nexxusty:
+1

Posting from my Bell Atrix on kennethpenn's 2.3.4 Beta 4. Had to flash a radio via rsdlite though. Worked fine. I was not very comfortable with doing it though.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] 4real*leb:
I went from T-Mobile's UK 2.2.3 SBF to this and it worked like a charm!

EDIT:To all intl. users, I recommend flashing the latest radio here after completing this process. I was stuck with one bar until I did so!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] karl0ss:
amazing...

does that mean I can use this to unlock my UK T-Mobile atrix running OLYEM_U4_2.2.3?

I hope so, I want the Ginger :)

Thanks for the great work guys!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
Hey Joe, the briefmobile unlock steps did mention that the sim card and sd card should be removed before the unlock. However this is not part of your list.

I just wondered if it made a difference or not

Keep up the good work
[Atrix 4G Android Development] cmccollough:
really looking for some help here asap, someone please help
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lauterm:
Have you tried pulling the battery?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
Having trouble flashing the CWM recovery

i have renamed the recovery file to "recovery.img"

i get into fastboot and open a command promt...i follow the instructions by typing

moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img i hit enter and it says cannot load "recovery.img"

help please?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
[Help] Hey guys I was flashing 1.8.3 SBF and a minute into it, it said something about BP fail and stopped the SBF Transfer. I then Unplugged my phone from the computer and did a battery pull. I then turned on my phone and it said "Failed to boot 4...Starting RSD mode". What do I do now? Do I try the SBF again?

I'm Currently on 1.57

Thanks for your help.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] HolySorento:
A friend of my got the same error.. he put "recovery.img" on the file but his Windows already reconized it as a img file... so the renamed file was recovery.img.img... don't put ".img" only "recovery" and see what happens
[Atrix 4G Android Development] s2h2golf:
Joe - maybe add another note that says you should use the factory USB cable that came with the phone and to use a "powered" USB port on your computer - typically one on the back of the computer. If data transfer is being interrupted during the flashing process, that might trigger a hard brick.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] TheSmokingAndroid:
aha!!! worked!!! thank you for that...this should be mentioned in the OP.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
try the SBF again, Flash 1.83 now before your battery goes dead and you can't flash it

seriously. spf superthread download 1.83 full spf and flash it with rsd lite

again update your phone before starting the guide, in android go to system updates
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
are you the guy I have been talking with on irc?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
Ok I flashed the sbf and it went through 100% and now im on 1.83 hmmm...weird :/
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
people that have bricked after bp failed,

Were you flashing from a laptop?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
Sorry I might have been a little unspecific on my last post, I was going from 1.57 to 1.83 before i tried this unlock at all, on my SBF to 1.83 halfway through it said BP fail and when i rebooted it said failed to reboot 4...going into rsd mode. so i tried flashing 1.83 again and now im fine somehow. and the sbf flashing process was super short only 5mins tops hmmm...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] HolySorento:
I Flash my atrix on a MSI Netbook and it worked like a charm, I don't think this is the problem!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xXxSamxXx:
after i got the BP fail i just flashed again and it went through somehow through the hardbrick and now im fine :D
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
nice!

yours actually was just defaulted back to rsd.

the other guy is bricked. the phone will not turn on.

:(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
this part was for you.

Flash 1.83 now before your battery goes dead and you can't flash it

seriously. spf superthread download 1.83 full spf and flash it with rsd lite

the big letters was for everyone to make sure they read the warnings at the beginning of the guide and updated their phones first.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] joe ferreira:
I have used rsd to flash my atrix on about 5 different pc's

I also don't think this is it but the other user wanted to suggest it.

I think the people that got bp failed and now get no power might try one of these, if they can not return it ...

http://shop.teamblackhat.info/Factory-style-programming-cable-for-Motorola-FactCable.htm

if you get this cable remove the battery,

plug the cable in the phone (with no battery),

plug the cable in the pc,

try to turn the phone on.