Custom rom - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

since we have a custom recovery now whats stopping the dev community from actually porting gingerbread. if we still need a kernal what exactly does it do? New to hacking
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Anyone care to explain
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In order to move to a new firmware version you need a compatible kernel. So the need for a kernel exists for that specifically
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Pirateghost said:
In order to move to a new firmware version you need a compatible kernel. So the need for a kernel exists for that specifically
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I think he means more along the lines of android 2.3 apps running under a 2.2 kernel. This has already been proven to be possible from phones like the Droid X and Milestone which are both running 2.3 using their older 2.2 kernels.

Yea. I thought people were running 2.3 on x already and they also have a locked bootloader.
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Can I still install custom roms after update?

Hey everyone,
I did the AT&T stock OTA upgrade to 2.3.4 on my ATRIX.
Will I still be able to load custom roms at a later date? Say when CM7 comes out =)
Or did I just stuck myself into AT&T bloatwareland?
You will need an unlocked bootloader to install ROM's such as CM7.
Lol, I think your question should be... Will cm7 ever come out?
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Allow me to ask this, but my phone has been updated with the official ota update how would I go about unlocking the boot loader and installing clock work recovery
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[Q] i don't wanna brick another atrix, help? :)

system version: 4.1.83 att us
baseband version 01.77.15p
android version 2.2.2
i bricked my old atrix trying to install gingerblur on it. since i don't want to mess up again, can someone please help me with this? i'm pretty noobish on android (wnt form iphone 4 to atrix) and don't want to mess up again
thanks!
How do you hardbrick flashing gingerblur?
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Javi97100 said:
How do you hardbrick flashing gingerblur?
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lol dunno
i bought my atrix off of ebay, rooted and unlocked the bootloader, then messed up with gingerblur. maybe it was because i had the lastest updates installed on the atrix?
fdotorres said:
lol dunno
i bought my atrix off of ebay, rooted and unlocked the bootloader, then messed up with gingerblur. maybe it was because i had the lastest updates installed on the atrix?
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With what recovery did you flash gingerblur
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Javi97100 said:
With what recovery did you flash gingerblur
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tenfar's CWM
fdotorres said:
tenfar's CWM
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You were supposed to flash through the system recovery app's recovery, but anyways back to your question. If you follow directions on how to do things im sure you'll be fine off, as of now the only way to hardbrick is to sbf back when you have the ota installed,
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Are you sure that your old atrix is hardbricked? Sounds like it would be more of a softbrick unless your old atrix had Gingerbread. Eitherway, it sounds fixable.
Javi97100 said:
You were supposed to flash through the system recovery app's recovery, but anyways back to your question. If you follow directions on how to do things im sure you'll be fine off, as of now the only way to hardbrick is to sbf back when you have the ota installed,
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i'm unable to root it for some reason. tried cmd method as well as superoneclick... don't know what else to do

Bell Atrix Bootloader?

I am new to flashing and unlocking, i have a bell atrix that is rooted and it seems i cannot install custom roms/themes i accidentally installed cwm without unlocking bootloader, so i dont know what i should do, i really want the new cm7 rom because i saw there was a beta for the atrix, anyways, i need to know what i can do from this point on please, much appreciated
Unlock the bootloader. Check out IHOP (aka pudding) in the dev section...
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I seen it but doesn't it cause ram errors with bell phones?
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GeneralLeee14 said:
I seen it but doesn't it cause ram errors with bell phones?
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Yes, it will cause a ram issue.. But it can be patched by flashing a cmw file. I forget what thread its in.. But NFHimself made a cwm flashable file that fixes up the ram issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277370

Coming from motorola

Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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marquae11 said:
Hi, I came from the Motorola bravo and now I have the x10a. I noticed things are a lot different here from there. I want to install a custom Rom but keep my bootloader locked. Is that possible? And also what Rom would you recommend for stability and speed? How do you overlook on the stock Rom? Sorry for all the questions, xperia is so much different from Motorola so I want to make sure my phone doesnt get bricked.
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Hello and welcome to x10 xda. Yes, you can flash locked bootloader ROMs as long as you updated latest 2.3.3official GB from sony pc companion, to get compatible baseband for most roms. Then, get your 2.3.3 rooted and installed xrecovery. Last is, download you desired ROM.zip and updates. Remember visit their thread and follow instruction properly.
If you are newcomer for rooting x10/flashing, you may visit my signature link for pdf guides. Although older version, but more stable and reliable and higher success to failure ratio.
For recommending awesome and smooth Roms for locked bootloader, try donutHD 2.2.8jelly bean. Its the best now for locked and unlocked bootloader. I got link too in my signature.
All the best
Whitefang
Thank you for your help. You are very much appreciated
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Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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Itamar2 said:
Hey, I recommend you to use any stock based rom you like, they are very different.
As for speed there are kernel's for locked BL, I'v used doomkernel v6.
Also i just unlocked my BL yesterday and its like a new phone. really recommended. (Im on FXP129 CM7 )
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What method did you use for unlocking? I'm looking to do it but I want to find the safest way ahaa
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[Q] Photon 4G, Got it Rooted, How do I unlock the bootloader?

I Finley managed to get my Motorola Photon 4G Rooted, But how do i unlock it?
I am new to this MOD/Root/Flash stuff. I just want someone to tell me Step by Step how to unlock the bootloader with the minimal chance of bricking my phone. here are the specs of my phone.
Sys version 45.4.13
model MB855
Android version 2.3.5
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build# 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
My goal is to mod with ICS or even Jelly bean
Scorpio0378 said:
I Finley managed to get my Motorola Photon 4G Rooted, But how do i unlock it?
I am new to this MOD/Root/Flash stuff. I just want someone to tell me Step by Step how to unlock the bootloader with the minimal chance of bricking my phone. here are the specs of my phone.
Sys version 45.4.13
model MB855
Android version 2.3.5
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build# 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
My goal is to mod with ICS or even Jelly bean
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can't unlock bootloader running 2.3.5, which prevents you from flashing any "unlocked" rom.. ie jb,ics, or any other rom not based on 235
welcome to the club
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At least its rooted haha try either mof 2.3.5 deblurred rom or peetr gb/cm7 hybrid pretty much the two best locked roms for us locked bootloader guys
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MarcquisDale said:
At least its rooted haha try either mof 2.3.5 deblurred rom or peetr gb/cm7 hybrid pretty much the two best locked roms for us locked bootloader guys
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Is there a guide to install any of those two?
And... is it worthy?
jjamesss said:
Is there a guide to install any of those two?
And... is it worthy?
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Yes there's guides just search the development section
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And is there any hope that we'll be ale to unlock the boot loader in near future..
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Luke007! said:
And is there any hope that we'll be ale to unlock the boot loader in near future..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114984

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