[Q] Bootloader unlock doubt - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi ,
i have a small problem actually i tried to unlock my bootloader recently , i used the automatic bootloader unlock file but it didn't work, don't know why ,so i tried the fastboot unlock thing..where we have to put unique id code, n put commands fastboot oem unlock code my phone when doing it says ur phone is unlocked but when i on my phone the boot screen doesn't show unlock symbol ....i heart that unlock symbol should be showed...i think i am missing some steps or like that...can u guys help me out to solve it....my phone is working fine now but i am confused is my bootloader unlock or not?????

tris_333 said:
Hi ,
i have a small problem actually i tried to unlock my bootloader recently , i used the automatic bootloader unlock file but it didn't work, don't know why ,so i tried the fastboot unlock thing..where we have to put unique id code, n put commands fastboot oem unlock code my phone when doing it says ur phone is unlocked but when i on my phone the boot screen doesn't show unlock symbol ....i heart that unlock symbol should be showed...i think i am missing some steps or like that...can u guys help me out to solve it....my phone is working fine now but i am confused is my bootloader unlock or not?????
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Did you flash the pudding unlock sbf first, before entering fastboot? If not, see Pudding OP in dev section.
Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G

Swiftks said:
Did you flash the pudding unlock sbf first, before entering fastboot? If not, see Pudding OP in dev section.
Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
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but in this site http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloaderit says if u r using gingerbread u dont have to flash just can do the fastboot
but i tried to flash the sbf file but RSD AFTER 100%...... my phone just open to normal state n rsd says reboot it manually n results says in process i damn confused
i am using android version 2.3.4 and system version 4.5.74.mbb860.att.en.us
plz help me out

tris_333 said:
but in this site http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloaderit says if u r using gingerbread u dont have to flash just can do the fastboot
but i tried to flash the sbf file but RSD AFTER 100%...... my phone just open to normal state n rsd says reboot it manually n results says in process i damn confused
i am using android version 2.3.4 and system version 4.5.74.mbb860.att.en.us
plz help me out
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I would grab the "Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares" from the main Pudding thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
It's under the Unlock part of the OP (ATT ONLY).
Flash that small sbf file with RSD Lite.
Once finished flashing the unlock sbf file, Reboot, enter fastboot mode then enter the unlock commands.
See if that works.

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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.

[Q] if im unlocked can i flash a new spf ?

so i unlocked my photon and when i booted it it up i seen at the moto screen that my phone was unlocked. now my question is i flashed the latest spf to update my phone and i dont see that unlocked at the moto screen when i boot up am i unlocked? if not do i have to go through with the whole procedure agian? and if i do will my system not be up to date
ajoerivera said:
so i unlocked my photon and when i booted it it up i seen at the moto screen that my phone was unlocked. now my question is i flashed the latest spf to update my phone and i dont see that unlocked at the moto screen when i boot up am i unlocked? if not do i have to go through with the whole procedure agian? and if i do will my system not be up to date
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You will re-lock the phone by flashing the SBF. To unlock reflash the unlock file..you'll still be on the latest SBF.
I unlocked my bootloader by going into fastboot and typing fastboot oem unlock, then it asked my to type it with my device id, so i copied the device id so i typed fastboot oem unlock ******** and it worked, it says unlocked and works
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I had the same issue. If you click the link below to go to my thread the answer is posted by dcowboy. It works great and takes like 5 seconds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352875
Hope this helps. If you have any questions let me know and I will see what I can help you with.

Fails 2 boot

Tried to change rom first time and got this massage : Fails to 2 boot entering to RSD MODE.
What should I do?
The device was Android 2.3.4 from ORANGE
Is your bootloader unlocked?
As stated above you need to make sure you have an unlocked boot loader in order to flash any ROMS onto the Atrix. Here is a guide on how to accomplish this task:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root ,
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Rooting does not unlock your bootloader.
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ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
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Check this tutorial
[HOWTO NOV18]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
My bootloader is Locked cuz I dont have any Unlock at screen when it starts.
which means you should unlock your boot loader…you'll be fine afterwards
terminator1983 said:
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
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You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
CaelanT said:
You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
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But still he will have to flash the pudding file to make work the unlocked bootloader which is given in the unlocking thread and will display "UNLOCKED" on the bootscreen.He is on failed to boot screen how can he check ReservedOdm he will find about the bootoader when he will use the fastboot command for unlocking which will display "already unlocked" if his phone bootloader is unlocked.

atrix 2.3.6 SPF

So tired of searching for this file. Everyone keeps saying i need to find 2.3.6 .spf for RSD to unlock bootloader but all th elinks are broken. Can anyone get me a link to the 2.3.6 SPF please?
att atrix 4g 2.3.6
I foud 2.3.4....
http://www.filefactory.com/f/89f588286a560e39/
will this work? top one..or do i need 2.3.6 if im currently 2.3.6?..
edit: well top one isnt right... i dont know wich of these is for ATT US version heh...theres a 2.3.6 but its for Bell ...
Here ya go. das8nt is a big help here on xda and on the atrixforums. http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html Make sure you got the motorola drivers, read the guide a couple times before attempting if you haven't used RSDlite before. Don't downgrade, use the version SBF that your on now currently. Downgrading will result in a hard brick! If you're looking to unlock your bootloader you need the pudding file here Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares. It worked for me when I unlocked on 2.3.4, should work on 2.3.6.
smenes said:
Here ya go. das8nt is a big help here on xda and on the atrixforums. http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html Make sure you got the motorola drivers, read the guide a couple times before attempting if you haven't used RSDlite before. Don't downgrade, use the version SBF that your on now currently. Downgrading will result in a hard brick! If you're looking to unlock your bootloader you need the pudding file here Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares. It worked for me when I unlocked on 2.3.4, should work on 2.3.6.
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Got it! Thanks! Now for some reason adb shell isnt working like it was yesterday. Shrug* sigh ideas?
After you flashed the pudding, did you boot to fastboot and issue the 'fastboot oem unlock' command to unlock the bootloader as described here? Do you have root? what do you get when you type 'adb devices' ? You have usb debugging enabled while booted in android?
smenes said:
After you flashed the pudding, did you boot to fastboot and issue the 'fastboot oem unlock' command to unlock the bootloader as described here? Do you have root? what do you get when you type 'adb devices' ? You have usb debugging enabled while booted in android?
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Device says unlocked. Im good there. When i install a recovery per the suggested install it says written but when i try to go to it i get the aNDROID sitting there with a yeild ! sign, so i have to reboot....somethings wrong cause when i try to get CWM to install it for me from the phone itself it says error flashing... any ideas?
EDIT : i didnt think about renabling debugging one minute
not sure that did anything.
Edit: i only had to install super user lol thanks for all ur help

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