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[Atrix 4G General] Cryingmoose:
Worked perfectly for me on my fully updated Bell stock 2.3.6.

Just wanted to point out a few FYI's that may help those of us that are skittish

I used RSDLite 5.6.4, and got a little confused when it sat at 100% executed with the message "please reboot manually". I let it sit there for a few mins before I worked up the nerve to do a battery pull, it didn't show the SUCCESS message until after I rebooted the phone into step 9.

You'll need to get root again and a root file manager (I'd recommend having the .apk already, or at least know which one you are using ahead of time). I used the manual fastboot method to gain root.

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

Also

Takes pretty long (I think it was like 45 mins+), and you need like 1-2 gigs of free space.

And for the Intl ram fix? Yeah I dunno, I just installed Cyanogen 7 rc1 and it fixed it. (don't forget to go into Cyanogen settings> Application settings > check Use Internal storage if your apps keep giving a "can't access/read/etc sd-card" error).

Those were the only issues that I ran into. So don't worry about doing it. I was as newb as they come, and it was fine. Following the guide, my only scary moment was when installing the rom, I didn't realize I choose "external sd-card" instead of "internal" and started freaking out because my rom.zip & backups weren't there.
[Atrix 4G General] lucas mozer:
Thanks

thanks for the guide, I managed to unlock my phone without problems.:)
[Atrix 4G General] toddkp:
Just waiting for CWM to finish backing up my stock 2.3.6.

Instructions were great. Similar to my experience with Nexus S (although this guy is oem lockable.)

For me, fumbled around the RSD protocol connection... connecting phone to 32bit windows came up with unknown hardware. Newest RSD-Lite doesn't come with motorola USB drivers. (From RSD-Lite release notes) So I just searched for motorola drivers -> ended up on their site for latest USB drivers. Installed driver set, RSD protocol worked just fine... continued with unlocking procedure.
[Atrix 4G General] octahedron:
Question: if I have ATT Atrix which sbf file should I download? The instructions weren't clear on that part.
[Atrix 4G General] windozeanti:
Go to the link below and download the ATT ONLY sbf file.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1136261

Unlock:

Unlocker only SBFs - These small 1mb SBF files will get your phone ready to fasboot oem unlock. They are the files most people should use.

ATT ONLY - Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares
[Atrix 4G General] gkarthik16:
Need help on these doubts

Hi guys,

After I unlock the BL using this guide, do I need to follow any method to root the phone or does flashing the RomRacer's recovery will automatically root the phone?

I could not find any info on the first post about rooting. It is just about unlocking the BL, flashing the recovery and installing a custom ROM.

And what is the ram fix? Where do I find it?

Please clarify me on these doubts. I can't wait to flash CM on my Atrix:D
[Atrix 4G General] ChanBeiBei:
You mentioned yourself that this guide explains how to install a custom ROM as well, Well, CM is a custom ROM and you can follow the same instructions to install it. CM is already rooted.
[Atrix 4G General] gkarthik16:
You mean to say that the ROM itself is rooted, so there is no need to root the phone separately?

I'm asking this because, based on my experiences with my previous phone, LG P500, you cannot install a recovery unless the phone is rooted. But in this guide, the recovery is flashed straight after unlocking the BL, without having a root method in between. I'm not clear how it works at this point.
[Atrix 4G General] ChanBeiBei:
CM ROM is already rooted. I unlocked the Atrix without rooting but follow the instructions described here.
[Atrix 4G General] padhan:
Thanks... Nice comprehensive guide helped me recover my Atrix
[Atrix 4G General] gkarthik16:
I'm already on GB 2.3.4 with firmware as 4.5.91. Then why do I need to flash a sbf to unlock the bootloader? Going by this article on Briefmobile (http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader), GB users are asked to skip to step 13, without flashing the sbf.

So what difference does flashing the sbf make? Or am I missing something here?

[EDIT]: Nevermind. I got the answer here ---> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20876303&postcount=3
[Atrix 4G General] djuri1985:
A Noob's best friend is a Noob himself :P

Thanks so much for the straight-forward guide! Worked fine on 2.3.4 firmware 4.5.2a

I ran into a boot-loop after unlocking. Flashed RomRacer's recovery and did a factory reset and wiped everything I could wipe (Dalvik cache and some other stuff, cant remember). That fixed it.
[Atrix 4G General] abaithad:
Thank you for this good tutorial,

It worked well for me and now i'm enjoying CM9 experience!
[Atrix 4G General] strumpfv:
Great post, thanks
[Atrix 4G General] tayshun12:
Hey all,

I'm glad that you guys like my tutorial!

I didnt realize that it had so many views lol :P

I tried to keep it as straight forward for the most part, but I will edit the post to clarify to people about most(if not all) custom roms being rooted.

I'll try to remain on the atrix scene, although I have parted and got the samsung I927r (Captivate Glide) although I preferred my Atrix .

But if I'm not around I'm sure that regular forum go-ers are more than happy to help you guys out!.

If anything just PM me.

Tayshun12
[Atrix 4G General] fabricioengmec:
this metod works in the new atrix with locked sbf?
[Atrix 4G General] Stenlius:
Hi, any luck unlocking that version - mine is the same NonEFIGS Build 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20 - and can't unlock with IHOP sbf in Pudding thread?
[Atrix 4G General] redking117:
http://www.multiupload.com/T6NOEBKKLO

Link isn't working for me...
[Atrix 4G General] LiquidSolstice:
Same. I'm looking to do this for a friend's Atrix. He's on AT&T and has Android 2.3.6 and software build 4.5.141.

I'm pretty proficient with Android in general, but I have only ever owned HTC phones (currently an Evo 3D) but we had a very simple tool to go S-OFF without much effort.

I really don't want to risk his phone, because it took a lot of convincing on my part to show him how amazing CM7 was.

Any and all help would be extremely appreciated. Thank you!
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
Hi

Im using the atrix 4g (originally an Orange Uk phone) on Tmobile.

It is rooted already but the bootloader is locked

build no 4.5.2a-74_OLE-31

android 2.3.4

I am assuming this method will work with my phone?

Also the link isnt working for me! :(
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
having some success:

unlocked the bootloader.

I am currently doing...

5. type "fastboot devices" Press Enter.

5b. type "fastboot erase recovery" Press Enter.

5c. type "fastboot flash recovery recovery-atrix5.img" Press Enter.

ive done 5b...but it hangs at telling me "waiting for device"

Any ideas?
[Atrix 4G General] gkarthik16:
The proper drivers should've been installed as you've already unlocked your bootloader (assuming that you've done it on the same machine). Check whether the phone is connected to the USB port on the backside of the machine (if it's a PC). Check if USB debugging is enabled on your device.
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
It is the same machine..although i didnt know that usb debugging had to be enabled..

I connected the phone to the front of the machine though...does that make a difference?

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tried with the debugging setting switched on...Nothing!

interesting thing is i was playing around ( when i rooted the phone six months ago) and tried to flash a recovery. The bootloader was locked at the time so i assumed nothing happened.

Rom manager informs me though that I am currently installed 4.0.1.0 and the latest available is 5.0.2.0.
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
doh! Hadnt realised that have to click on fastboot to actual go into fastboot mode.

Ladies and gentleman...I now have a proper android phone ( rooted, bootloader unlocked, running CM9)
[Atrix 4G General] whitefang3456:
THANKS

Thanks :) Will Notify My Mates about this ;)
[Atrix 4G General] gkarthik16:
Good that you've done it. To answer your question on what difference plugging in to the USB port at the back would make, generally the USB ports on the front of the PC won't have much power to stay connected to the phone. I've not experienced this myself, but I've read it in these forums. Why take a chance? :)
[Atrix 4G General] SaharaFox:
Has anyone had any success using this method on a phone that was recently refurbished or replaced? I have reason to suspect that I bought either a new replacement or refurbished phone but there is no way to know for sure. I have been reading that recently people have been having issues unlocking replacement/refurbished phones on 2.3.6.

I bought this phone about a month ago and as it is my only phone I'm just trying to be cautious.
[Atrix 4G General] disme547:
Everything ok till i get to the android recovery,i press volume up but it tells me ''Starting RSD Protocol support" i press volume down but nothing happens i have to pull out the batt. Plz help???
[Atrix 4G General] offnix:
thanks for the great post, it saved me a lot of time and nerves

it worked on my Atrix like a charm, and it cleared a lot of questions i had regarding other posts and topics, will edit later info about my phone and experience encountered, now I'm off to work, thanks again
[Atrix 4G General] KinGJamP:
Atrix 4g

unlock my atrix d00.. very cool
[Atrix 4G General] aniym:
In Root Explorer, on the top, there's an button that reads "Mount R/W". Click that and it'll allow you to delete the file.
[Atrix 4G General] Ultimawar:
2.3.6 and 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8

I had a rooted Bell Atrix and I was running 2.3.6 and 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8

This bootloader unlocking process was successful for my phone.

For you guys out there ****ting your pants nervous that no one has talked about a guide being applicable to the 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8, you can

use this one, it works

.
[Atrix 4G General] Dr. HerbLove:
Thanks jman316! I was stuck like you and also didn't realize that I had to hit the vol-up to select Fastboot. I was on the verge of pulling my hair out!!!!

I would like to note my experience. Everything from the tutorial worked for me except step 9 in the unlocking procedures. When I powered on holding down the vol-down button, the screen would flash for a split sec and then just stay black. I thought I was SOL.

After some trial and error, I figured out that I could pull the batt to restart and just allow the regular startup (which is a list of boot options). Manually choosing fastboot worked for me. I hope that saves someone the heartache that I went through.

Massive thanks to the OP.

One more note: I had to chance the name of the file I downloaded "recovery-dark green-atrix5.img" to "recovery-atrix5.img" for it to work.
[Atrix 4G General] edenist:
Thanks very much for the clear, concise steps to perform the unlock/recovery/flash on an OTA 2.3.4 device, saved me a lot of time and headaches no doubt ;-)

Only suggestion is to perhaps add the /etc/install-recovery.sh location to the step where you state to remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh, as I did not realise this until after recovery failed on first attempt and I looked in that section.

I have flashed NottachTrix 1.3.1 with the Faux 1.3 kernel and everything is running great [I was running rooted Telstra 2.3.4 OTA, FYI].

As I had root on the stock rom I had performed a TitaniumBackup of my apps+data to sd-ext, restoring after the unlock/reflash works great!

Thanks again!
[Atrix 4G General] xd_1771:
I realized my bootloader wasn't unlocked so I couldn't flash CM9 or MIUI4 at all let alone CWM recovery. This was the guide that did it for me :D

Thanks yo!
[Atrix 4G General] NYSEAN1:
Just want to say that your instructions worked perfectly. I was very cautious and scared not to brick my phone since I have already done one in the past trying to do that.... and thank god motorola replaced it for me. It worked great and now I can enjoy the beauty and performance of this great phone....already tried one of the CM7 roms and battery life is double now!!! Another compliment...my wife loves this phone now as it belongs to her and I would be deep trouble if I brick her phone second time!!!

I can keep up with my addiction of installing new roms in my good old HD2 and of course this Atrix as well(if she lets me) :)
[Atrix 4G General] RaZoR No1:
I have the same problem. Just got a brand new Atrix but had already 45.31.20.MB860.Vodafone.en.EU FW on it.

I even can´t flash other stock FWs with RSD lite. I always get stuck on re-enumerate and it fails after that and says : RAM -downloader blabla..

Tested it on 3 PCs (1 PC and 2 laptops) with 3 different OS (WIN7 64 bit , Ubuntu Live CD and Win XP 32bit)

my Atrix says :SVF:106:2:3

sec_exception:b655,eddc,eb

My try with Linux: SBF FLASH 1.24 (mbm)

OPTICALDELUSION

=== intl-fix-try1.sbf ===

Index[5]: Unexpected chip 16

Index[6]: Unexpected chip 16

00: RDL03 0x00000000-0x002FFFFF 7F75 AP

01: RDL01 0x00800000-0x008407FF 3556 BP

02: CG02 0x00000010-0x0000580F 4615 AP

03: CG03 0x000000A0-0x0008009F 2135 AP

04: CG42 0x00000020-0x0030001F F03C AP

05: CG44 0x00000050-0x0030004F 0C66 AP

06: CG47 0x00000070-0x0008006F E7CB AP

>> waiting for phone: Connected.

>> uploading RDL03: 100.0%

-- OK

>> verifying ramloader

-- OK

>> executing ramloader

-- OK

>> waiting for phone: Connected.

>> sending erase

usb_bulk_write -110

!! failed

>> rebooting

usb_bulk_write -110

I managed to get to the point where it tries to do something with the BP passtrough by removing and reinserting the battery and booting into RSD mode again, but it failed again at 0% excecuting..

is there any hope for my Atrix ? I really like to flash some C ROMs
[Atrix 4G General] :
Try going into recovery and clear cache and perform factory reset.

MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz
[Atrix 4G General] RaZoR No1:
still the same. waits for re-enumeration and then it fails..
[Atrix 4G General] lexarrr:
help

I have the same problem!! Help me pls!!!
[Atrix 4G General] Daws72:
I rooted my phone, then stupidly messed about with font changer and ended up with a failed to boot 2 error.

I had to find and flash an original 2.3.4 sbf image with RSLite to get the phone back to factory settings.

I then used this method to unlock the phone and I'm happy to say it worked worked perfectly. Nerve racking but well worth it.

Now running CM7/MIUI hybrid and loving it. Cheers!
[Atrix 4G General] todobarato:
Hello,

I buy one new Atrix in Germany for my wife, I get the same error by try to unlock....

Some ideas what can we do to overcome the issue?

Best regards,

---------------------------------------------------------

I have the same problem. Just got a brand new Atrix but had already 45.31.20.MB860.Vodafone.en.EU FW on it.

I even can´t flash other stock FWs with RSD lite. I always get stuck on re-enumerate and it fails after that and says : RAM -downloader blabla..

Tested it on 3 PCs (1 PC and 2 laptops) with 3 different OS (WIN7 64 bit , Ubuntu Live CD and Win XP 32bit)

my Atrix says :SVF:106:2:3

sec_exception:b655,eddc,eb

My try with Linux: SBF FLASH 1.24 (mbm)

OPTICALDELUSION

=== intl-fix-try1.sbf ===

Index[5]: Unexpected chip 16

Index[6]: Unexpected chip 16

00: RDL03 0x00000000-0x002FFFFF 7F75 AP

01: RDL01 0x00800000-0x008407FF 3556 BP

02: CG02 0x00000010-0x0000580F 4615 AP

03: CG03 0x000000A0-0x0008009F 2135 AP

04: CG42 0x00000020-0x0030001F F03C AP

05: CG44 0x00000050-0x0030004F 0C66 AP

06: CG47 0x00000070-0x0008006F E7CB AP

>> waiting for phone: Connected.

>> uploading RDL03: 100.0%

-- OK

>> verifying ramloader

-- OK

>> executing ramloader

-- OK

>> waiting for phone: Connected.

>> sending erase

usb_bulk_write -110

!! failed

>> rebooting

usb_bulk_write -110

I managed to get to the point where it tries to do something with the BP passtrough by removing and reinserting the battery and booting into RSD mode again, but it failed again at 0% excecuting..

is there any hope for my Atrix ? I really like to flash some C ROMs
[Atrix 4G General] tmz83:
thanks for this useful feedback!
[Atrix 4G General] neoblackz:
Thanks

Works Great with Inter 4.5.2A-51_OLL-48 Android 2.3.6

Thanks!! :good:
[Atrix 4G General] burakserdar:
i used this topic for root and unlock my atrix.

very helpfull.
[Atrix 4G General] StrumerJohn:
Does anyone have a mirror for the RSDLite download? The link appears to be down/broken, as I get redirected to an advertisement site...
[Atrix 4G General] DomeATRIX:
Thanks!

Thanks!
[Atrix 4G General] CarvellW:
Question

If i have a ATT Atrix 4G which is current UNLOCKED to a different CARRIER in Jamaica, can i still use the instructions meant from a ATT Atrix phone?
[Atrix 4G General] stuntman_dan:
I'm definitely going to try this in a couple days when I'm home from work!

I've only seen one post that says it works with 2.3.6... Is it recommended that I downgrade back to 2.3.4 first (if this is even possible?) or am I just being paranoid? I've got a bell atrix, if that makes any difference.

Also I've seen lots of people recommending cm7.2, as it seems that all of the features work, and I will get a large boost in battery life (sooo sick of my battery going dead after 15 hours), Where can I find a link for this bad boy? Is that the same as the stable release listed here? ( http://code.google.com/p/atrix-dev-team/ ) The release there looks pretty old, but then again I am way behind on this stuff.

All input much appreciated! :)
[Atrix 4G General] rwb2073:
I just used the OP instructions successfully on a Bell Atrix with v2.3.6 and system v45.21.78.

(the rest below is not directed at stuntman_dan - just general observations that will hopefully help someone out.)

As others have said, I also had to root with these instructions at the end to remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh, which allows CWM to load recovery.

As StrumerJohn mentioned, the link for RSD Lite is broken. I ended up using 5.3.1 as I couldn't get the newer 5.6 to recognize the device, but that also could have been the usb port I was on at the time.

I've unlocked and rooted nearly a dozen Android devices and was skeptical of the various other post for unlocking this particular one - very haphazard / not at all concise compared to others. These instructions got the job done in under an hour. Thanks tayshun.

Edit: I should also add that if one is getting into unlocking / rooting / flashing, they're gonna need adb before long, and it'll probably be needed half way thru a process when the device is not booting, as was sorta the case here. Better to take a few minutes to check out ADB For Beginners and get it done early on.
[Atrix 4G General] stuntman_dan:
Worked like a charm!

Worked wonders for Bell Atrix with 2.3.6! I now have neutrino 2.9 on my phone and it's awesome!

One thing to note though is that you will need to re-root your phone about halfway through the process to delete that recovery file, and you'll also need a file browser that can get root access. Other than that it worked perfect!

One question before I go, is a bootloader unlock the same as a carrier unlock? Can I use sim cards from different providers now? Not a huge deal but would be good to know :)
[Atrix 4G General] MaxK47:
No, it's not carrier unlocked. You'll still have to enter the unlock code if you try to use a different carrier SIM card.
[Atrix 4G General] ropin1:
installing recovery

whilst installing recovery using the above guide do i have to put my phone into fastboot mode or do i just leave it on/off?

thanks
[Atrix 4G General] iluvatrix:
Hi there experts

I have an atrix 4g on 2.3.4 , 45.31.0 asia retail

I had managed to unlock , root & install CM7.2 stable version & used it for a few days even then i used RSD lite to reflash back stock firmware just to be sure i could roll back to stock if i needed to. That went well but problem starts when i proceed to unlock bootloader again by flashing the unlocked bootloader fix thru RSD lite i get the unlocked indicator on the phone screen but cant install cwm thru fastboot & so am stuck here at this point.

As i need to use the phone i have again flash back to my stock 2.3.4.

Any pointers on how i should proceed?

Really need the expert guidance here.
[Atrix 4G General] ravilov:
Not sure, but you might need to do the "fastboot oem unlock" commands too.
[Atrix 4G General] iluvatrix:
yeah i did all the fastboot commands got the unique id then says i am unlocked but just cant push in the cwm.
[Atrix 4G General] ravilov:
OK, well what happens exactly when you try to flash the recovery? What error is reported?
[Atrix 4G General] iluvatrix:
i am at work now so cant do this now but the error is something like write FAILED ...this is on the black terminal screen.

do u think i could do the steps below?

take it as its unlocked since it says so on the screen

root it using petes oneclick

install ROM Manager over Play

use ROM manager to install CWM.
[Atrix 4G General] ravilov:
Yeah, it's worth a shot. No idea why it would be failing like that.

I rooted mine using the /preinstall method, no idea about this one-click but I guess it should work too.
[Atrix 4G General] ropin1:
how to install recovery

how do i install recovery, do i have to put the phone into fastboot mode first???

thanks
[Atrix 4G General] ravilov:
Yes.

Pretty sure there are plenty tutorials on that available on this forum alone. Just look around a little.
[Atrix 4G General] ropin1:
problem with rsd????

hi im try to unlock the bootloader of this phone but im having some difficulty, after i start flashing the sbf file rsd lite works really quickly but the phones fully reboots. but rsd lite says please manually turn on phone, but it is already on.

i dont know what im doing wrong if anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate it :)

EDIT: sorted out the problem (bootloader fully unlcoked and rooted, hooray :) )

thanks anyway
[Atrix 4G General] xbrazil:
Thanks a lot!

I was really confused about a lot of stuff but I was able to make it all thanks to your post! :laugh:
[Atrix 4G General] Unitedforlife:
Thanks a lot for the guide...

Rooted and running CM10 unofficial. Smooth and very fast, love it. :good:
[Atrix 4G General] JakkoChan:
amazing

i am a complete noob to this rooting and bootlocker stuff and this is by far the most simple and effective way every other time i tried it it failed however with this one it worked! thank you very much

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when i look for the install-recovery.sh file i cannot find it, is this bad? also i do not have a folder called system?
[Atrix 4G General] IncredibleBulk92:
I'm a bit of a n00b at this too. When I'm supposed to get my unique device ID nothing seems to be happening. I've tried rebooting the phone, starting the process again, nothing seems to be working.

Does anybody know what I might be doing wrong?
[Atrix 4G General] HIGGI666:
Worked great

successful unlock. if only all instruction threads were this easy to read. one thing i noticed is section Proper recovery, step 5c. type "fastboot flash recovery recovery-atrix5.img" Press Enter. shouldnt it say recovery-(color you picked)-atrix5.img. and one question i have is i used rom toolbox to find the /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh' , that file wasnt there to delete.

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i had to do step 13 twice, first time it spit out about 20 lines of device setttings, then did the same command again and it spit out 3 line with a warning, blah blah warrenty void if you contine blah blah, and the ID numer is at the bottom you cant miss it, its like 12 characters long.
[Atrix 4G General] bustermoto:
Rooted yesterday and unlocked today!

I can't wait to flash a rom! :)
[Atrix 4G General] CarvellW:
Version

Whatversion Atrix 4g were you on, was it the newer build?