OTA unlocks bootloader? - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does the US ATT OTA update to 4.5.91 unlock the bootloader or do i still need to manually do it with pudding after updating... i want to load a custom rom and want to be sure so i dont accidentally brick my phone

mscott998 said:
Does the US ATT OTA update to 4.5.91 unlock the bootloader or do i still need to manually do it with pudding after updating... i want to load a custom rom and want to be sure so i dont accidentally brick my phone
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You must do it after updating. Flashing pudding on 4.5.91 will cause a soft brick which you immediately fix by entering the fastboot oem unlock command. Don't be fearful of the soft brick, it happens to everyone flashing pudding to 4.5.91.

dcarpenter85 said:
You must do it after updating. Flashing pudding on 4.5.91 will cause a soft brick which you immediately fix by entering the fastboot oem unlock command. Don't be fearful of the soft brick, it happens to everyone flashing pudding to 4.5.91.
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i tried that and this is what i got in the command prompt
C:\root>fastboot oem unlock
< waiting for device >
...
(bootloader) OEM unlock is not implemented
OKAY [ 0.029s]
finished. total time: 0.029s

mscott998 said:
i tried that and this is what i got in the command prompt
C:\root>fastboot oem unlock
< waiting for device >
...
(bootloader) OEM unlock is not implemented
OKAY [ 0.029s]
finished. total time: 0.029s
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This means you haven't flashed pudding

OK.. how do I flash pudding for stock 4.5.91? Pudding thread is vague
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mscott998 said:
OK.. how do I flash pudding for stock 4.5.91? Pudding thread is vague
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It's not vague. You download pudding and flash with RSD.
There's even a link to a step by step list
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Just make sure you do ALL the steps. Don't skip to step 13. You have to flash pudding.

Related

Starting RSD Mode

Failed to boot 2
Starting RSD mode.
I tried to flash the new Ninja Rom from the Gingerblur rom. I am now stuck on the dual core screen with the message above stuck there. Someone please help, I looked through the forms but it seems like I should be able to get into recovery still, which I cannot... If you need any other info please let me know....
rp2gardner said:
Failed to boot 2
Starting RSD mode.
I tried to flash the new Ninja Rom from the Gingerblur rom. I am now stuck on the dual core screen with the message above stuck there. Someone please help, I looked through the forms but it seems like I should be able to get into recovery still, which I cannot... If you need any other info please let me know....
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Were you unlocked before trying to flash Ninja rom?
unlocked... no at least I dont think? Obviously I was rooted but unlocked i dunno...
That is why, your bootloader has to be unlocked.
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rp2gardner said:
unlocked... no at least I dont think? Obviously I was rooted but unlocked i dunno...
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Ah ok... gingerblur was a pseudo-rom... made before we were able to install custom roms because we couldn't unlock our bootloader. That changed last month when devs figured it out and thus the newer custom roms. To install them you need to unlocked your bootloader.
Please read this thread for information on how to unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Now, since you're already softbricks, running that may not work right now. BUT it's start.
My suggestion- read the thread, follow the instructions and see if that gets you to boot up properly after running the oem unlock.
If not, then download a fresh stock 1.8.3 SBF form the development thread and RSD flash that.
Ok thank you for your help, will post a question if I come to one. How would I download the stock 1.8.3 SBF if I am stuck on the boot screen? Im feeling like Im in over my head, Paypal donation to anyone who can walk me through this....
rp2gardner said:
Ok thank you for your help, will post a question if I come to one. How would I download the stock 1.8.3 SBF if I am stuck on the boot screen? Im feeling like Im in over my head, Paypal donation to anyone who can walk me through this....
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Stock SBFs are in the development forum as well.
I guess first things first, do you have the tools needed
Do you have or know how to use RSD?
How about Fastboot?
Just downloaded RSD lite and flashed the SBF..
"Open and extract the Fastboot package from above" is the step I am on.. Not sure where to go from here.
The phone rebooted to the same screen that it was at before with the error message but says PASS in RSDLite for the sbf flash
rp2gardner said:
Just downloaded RSD lite and flashed the SBF..
"Open and extract the Fastboot package from above" is the step I am on.. Not sure where to go from here.
The phone rebooted to the same screen that it was at before with the error message but says PASS in RSDLite for the sbf flash
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Which SBF? The pudding/unlock?
If you flashed the pudding SBF, then you need to do the fastboot steps next.
Did you download and unzip the fastboot package to your computer?
I did, I just dont know what to do with fastboot. Do I run it or what?.. THANKS A TON BY THE WAY...
Ok, I still have the failed to boot 2, but I am now getting the Starting Fastboot protocol support. I dont understand this step..
Type the following command:
fastboot oem unlock
rp2gardner said:
I did, I just dont know what to do with fastboot. Do I run it or what?.. THANKS A TON BY THE WAY...
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let's say you saved and extracted the fastboot files to c:\fastboot
then you have to open up CMD (start - run - cmd )
then cd to the directory it's saved (in this example c:\fastboot )
Now you have to get your phone into fastboot mode (directions are in the link), but in short, as you turn on your phone, hold the down button. THen it should say fastboot, then hit volume up, should say entering fastboot
Then back on computer in the command window
while your in the fastboot directory
type the oem unlock command (specific command in the instruction).
after it's all done, type fastboot reboot.
I have to go now for a while, but if all that doesn't work. I suggest flashing via RSD the 1.83 SBF with Pudding built in.
The download is in the pudding thread near the top "1. All phones If you have unlocked then try to use 2.3.4 update zip from Motorola servers, then revert back to a "pre-unlock" version(1.8.3 or earlier on ATT) you will get bricked! Do not use the OTA via experimental servers and revert to older versions WITHOUT pudding preinstalled in your sbf.
ATT ONLY Get your 1.8.3 with pudding from gitbrew or multiupload."
I cant figure out where to type the command in (fastboot oem unlock) i have the screen that came up when i located the fastboot. It has a list of commands, but nothing about oem unlock...
rp2gardner said:
I cant figure out where to type the command in (fastboot oem unlock) i have the screen that came up when i located the fastboot. It has a list of commands, but nothing about oem unlock...
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Is your phone in fastboot mode and connected?
All you gotta do is just type the command in the command window
C:\fastboo\ fastboot oem unlock

How do I tell if I'm unlocked or how do I unlock?

I flashed the SBF from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
yesterday and I was wondering if it automatically unlocks the device for me. How do I tell if I'm unlocked and/or what are the procedures to unlock my phone after flashing this SBF? Thanks.
reboot your phone and in the top left it should say 'unlocked' if you've unlocked it.
Just with flashing that sbf you are not 100% unlock you still need to run fastboot OEM unlock command and enter your unique ID
mramirezusa said:
Just with flashing that sbf you are not 100% unlock you still need to run fastboot OEM unlock command and enter your unique ID
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Thanks, so does this mean that I don't have to do the SBF step? Just go into fastboot and do the unlock part only right?
LivingChampion said:
Thanks, so does this mean that I don't have to do the SBF step? Just go into fastboot and do the unlock part only right?
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Correct, that's the main utility of flashing that particular sbf
Thanks, just unlocked my Trix. I like to make sure everythings in order before I do stuff to avoid unneeded bricks.

Problem with fast boot

Im back with another problem im now unlocking the bootloader and i followed the instructions from [PUDDING] International House of Pudding! BL Unlock/root thread so when i go into cmd and type "fastboot oem unlock" i get this message:
<bootloader> OEM unlock is not implemented
OKAY [0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.016s
any ideas?
It seems Pudding didn't take. If my memory serves me correct, the message you received is for when the bootloader is still "encrypted". Can you give a brief "step-by-step" of what you did and what you saw on your phone while using Pudding?
carolinakidd said:
Im back with another problem im now unlocking the bootloader and i followed the instructions from [PUDDING] International House of Pudding! BL Unlock/root thread so when i go into cmd and type "fastboot oem unlock" i get this message:
<bootloader> OEM unlock is not implemented
OKAY [0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.016s
any ideas?
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i used the instructions from here http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader and jumped to step 13 like it said in the guide cause i have 2.3.4 stock on my phone. i did what it said..got into fastboot mode, vol up to got into Fastboot protocol support mode and went into cmd found where i dl the extracted fastboot files and when i did the fastboot oem unlock i got that message on cmd
Unfortunately, that article was written before the "Official" release of gingerbread. At that time, they only had a "leaked" build that actually already had the un-encrypted bootloader. Since you have the "Official" build you will need to do all the steps.
carolinakidd said:
i used the instructions from here http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader and jumped to step 13 like it said in the guide cause i have 2.3.4 stock on my phone. i did what it said..got into fastboot mode, vol up to got into Fastboot protocol support mode and went into cmd found where i dl the extracted fastboot files and when i did the fastboot oem unlock i got that message on cmd
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Ah well have to done tonight when I get off work lol thanks fir the info and help
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I do have 1 question when I do all that will I loose my sim unlock status and have to redo the unlock code?
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I'm almost positive you will not lose your sim unlock.
carolinakidd said:
I do have 1 question when I do all that will I loose my sim unlock status and have to redo the unlock code?
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Lol ok good looking out
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I did a Google search and found a bunch of results of people saying that you will not lose the sim unlock by flashing custom ROMs and doing OTA updates. SO, I'm guessing you should be safe but, as always, use caution.
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Lol ok good looking out
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*wipes brow* the operation was a success lol it jus said unlocked when it rebooted..i was kinda worried when i got the
SVF:105.1:2
Failed to boot 0X1000 error but it had a whole bunch of numbered options with it so i jus continued the fastboot process and wha-la i have a unlocked bootloader lol

[Q] Atrix bootloader - unable to unlock

Hi all,
So I spent like the whole afternoon tryin to unlock bootloader on my MB860 (rooted) with no luck. This is international version with 2.3.4 system updated OTA.
I tried to unlock bootloader with fastboot - no luck:
Code:
OEM Unlock is not implemented
So i tried flash unlocked sbf file (intl-fix-try1.sbf), still no luck:
Code:
Failed to boot 1
So, I've flashed whole sbf file: 1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20-release-keys-signed-NonEFIGSRetail-EU.sbf
Phone started and all was same as before this operation,
next - I tried another full sbf's:
1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31-release-keys-signed-Retail-GB.sbf
1FF-olympus_latam-user-2.3.6-4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8-111109-release-keys-signed-BellMobility-CA-GAS_NA_OLYMPUSGBCANADABELL_P019.sbf
On both - failed to boot 1
so in the end only sbf that actually allows me to boot my cell is 1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20-release-keys-signed-NonEFIGSRetail-EU.sbf
And the question is - how to get unlocked bootloader for this one?
You really should have searched and read up ahead of time. "Failed to boot XXX" is a perfectly normal and expected thing to happen when unlocking the BL. You shouldn't have messed with any more SBFs. You can still try running the fixer script as mentioned in that thread, hopefully you didn't mess it up too bad.
Thank you ravilov, but isn't this script only for ATT devices?
I am fairly certain it can be used on an international device as well.
Thanks, will try later on today, so what I'm lookin for is this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and option no.3 is what i should use from this script to have it fixed?
just for the records - the phone is working after i installed only sbf working, all setings and data were not affected, only will need to root it again
stingu said:
so what I'm lookin for is this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
and option no.3 is what i should use from this script to have it fixed?
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Yes.
stingu said:
just for the records - the phone is working after i installed only sbf working, all setings and data were not affected, only will need to root it again
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Yeah, that's to be expected.
I think the worst case scenario would be that you won't be able to unlock, in which case you might be one of the unlucky people with the non-unlockable bootloader. If not, this script should help in unlocking your BL.
so, with the script and option number 3 i got the same thing:
Code:
(bootloader) OEM unlock is not implemented
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: -0.000s
Or should i first flash small sbf and then use the script?
any other suggestions or am I stuck with soft 2.3.4?
You did flash the pudding/ihop SBF, right? If not, try doing that before you attempt to run oem unlock. If you did already... Well, I'm out of ideas then. I guess while waiting for someone else to chime in, you might as well start mentally preparing that you might indeed stay stuck with the stock firmware.
Well, made it unlocked, it was little bit tricky, so what I did:
-flashed IHOP
-got failed to boot 1 error message again - here, where i was not aware of - I pressed vol up and it switched to fastboot protocol support with boot error present
-did the script, fail to boot error was still there after reboot
-did those 2 points with flashboot application (whole instruction available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423):
Code:
13.back in your command prompt window type "fastboot oem unlock" no quotes
14.You will now receive a warning along with a unique device ID
15.Type the following commands using your unique device ID (the numbers in the command prompt) in place of the ####•
fastboot oem unlock ####
fastboot reboot
Now its time to install CWM somehow...

Re-locking bootloader?

I need to do a warranty exchange and my bootloader is unlocked, how can i relock it?
How can i relock it without using a USB?
Cannot relock without USB. You would need to run
fastboot oem lock
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Did you end up successfully locking it? Does it still display the 'unlocked' message on the logo boot screen?
-LBT- said:
Did you end up successfully locking it? Does it still display the 'unlocked' message on the logo boot screen?
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Necro to say: YES, you can run "fastboot oem lock" to RELOCK the bootloader. "fastboot getvar unlocked" returns "unlocked: no".
Just tried it on my (two hour old) phone here.
Code:
C:\Assorted Programs\LGV10 Toolkit>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: no
finished. total time: 0.007s
C:\Assorted Programs\LGV10 Toolkit>fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 3.374s]
finished. total time: 3.374s
C:\Assorted Programs\LGV10 Toolkit>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: yes
finished. total time: 0.008s
C:\Assorted Programs\LGV10 Toolkit>fastboot oem lock
...
OKAY [ 1.764s]
finished. total time: 1.765s
C:\Assorted Programs\LGV10 Toolkit>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: no
finished. total time: 0.005s
hi guys
am not able to boot into bootloader to unlock it
I tried
adb reboot bootloader
and
adb reboot boot-loader
it's just making a restart
even I tired the manual way by pwr + - volume but didn't work
my model is LG-H960
any ideas!!
I'm going to be upgrading real soon and I'm stuck between the v10 and note 5. I must have root
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How did you unlock the bootloader ?
melorib said:
How did you unlock the bootloader ?
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It will factory reset your device so make sure you are sure that you actually want to do it
reboot to bootloader then use the following:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
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KAsp3rd said:
It will factory reset your device so make sure you are sure that you actually want to do it
reboot to bootloader then use the following:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
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Thanks, I will do it when/if I move to marshmallow
melorib said:
Thanks, I will do it when/if I move to marshmallow
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Hi, Have you been able to Relcok it successfully? Does bootloader unlock still appears on your screen or it is gone?
Waxim1 said:
Hi, Have you been able to Relcok it successfully? Does bootloader unlock still appears on your screen or it is gone?
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I dont think my phone bootloader was ever unlocked, at least I never noticed such message, but since I rooted in lolipop I get this funny screen everytime I reboot, even after upgrading to marshmallow
KAsp3rd said:
It will factory reset your device so make sure you are sure that you actually want to do it
reboot to bootloader then use the following:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
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Thanks, it worked
if we relock the bootloader after doing root and debloat the stock rom, when they factory reset everything the root stay or just be gone after do the relock? are we able to unlock it again if we need TWRP?
other thing, the "cant check software for corruption" message will still appear or be gone when re-locked?

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