Hi, i was wondering if someone can help me out, I'm a noob to atrix (HTC's are my thing).
I just got a motorola atrix from bell mobility, at the moment is carrier unlocked by code. I want to do the following:
1) unlock the bootloader
2) flash clockwork
3) root the device
Since my phone is already carrier unlocked do i need to skip any of the previous 3 steps?, I want to able to install custom roms on my phone (but i don't want to brick it), remember my atrix is a bell mobility atrix (not an At&T atrix). I went over the tutorials in the forum but found nothing regarding bell mobility atrix, if someone has some info regarding what to do I will really appreciate it.
Thank you!!!
Check the newbie guide in the general forum. Or check my signature. It has all the answers for ya.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423&highlight=root+bell+atrix
Found this, can i use this guide?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423&highlight=root+bell+atrix
Found this, can i use this guide?
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Yep, that guide looks good.. I did the same with my bell atrix when the bootloader unlock became available.
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Yep, that guide looks good.. I did the same with my bell atrix when the bootloader unlock became available.
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Do i have to skip some steps since my atrix is carrier unlocked by code, or do i follow the guide step by step?
you have to do all steps. You have just unlock carrier, not bootloader.
root then unlock then flash cwm
then flash rom may have to reroot after unlock (i did )
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Hey i have Motorola atix 4g Att phone. I'm from pakistan and ATT service is not available in Pakistan . My Sim is working on this phone which means its probably unlock . I want to to unlock my boot loader but i could not get understand from where should i start. i few confusion like as I'm not using ATT user so i will follow ATT pudding user guide ??? and please whats this pudding ? will it be remain network unlocked after up gradation. please help . I'm newbie and sorry for my poor English
It depends what carrier you obtained it from. I'm not familiar with the carriers in Pakistan, but if your phone is not from AT&T I would recommend following the International bootloader unlock (IHOP)
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Hey i have Motorola atix 4g Att phone. I'm from pakistan and ATT service is not available in Pakistan . My Sim is working on this phone which means its probably unlock . I want to to unlock my boot loader but i could not get understand from where should i start. i few confusion like as I'm not using ATT user so i will follow ATT pudding user guide ??? and please whats this pudding ? will it be remain network unlocked after up gradation. please help . I'm newbie and sorry for my poor English
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i made a guide for att phones if u have an att atrix this will work service provider doesnt affect it if u follow my guide just take out the sim while doing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179506
In Pakistan motorola atrix in not lunched. my phone has a atrix logo on it and its network locked my cousin sent me . will it effect my phone if i chose ATT or IHOP ?
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In Pakistan motorola atrix in not lunched. my phone has a atrix logo on it and its network locked my cousin sent me . will it effect my phone if i chose ATT or IHOP ?
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Well, if you have an IHOP phone, you'll have to apply a RAM fix after unlocking. If you have an AT&T phone, you should be set.
Just to be clear, there is no AT&T logo on the back cover of your Atrix?
If there is an AT&T logo, go ahead and flash using the AT&T pudding.
If your phone does not have the AT&T logo, you'll want to flash IHOP. If you have a non-AT&T device, the AT&T pudding will not work for you.
To be safe choose ihop I believe it works even on att so choose that to be safe
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Thanks. i have ATT logo on back and box as well. so i will give a try to ATT. Can you please tell me what is pudding. it a new term for me
to be more safe if i select the wrong pudding will it brick my Atrix ? and i read some where att 1.8.3 required for boot loader unlocking. how can i check my current version of pudding ? more over i will fellow this guide till unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
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to be more safe if i select the wrong pudding will it brick my Atrix ? and i read some where att 1.8.3 required for boot loader unlocking. how can i check my current version of pudding ? more over i will fellow this guide till unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
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I'm sorry! I didn't realize you didn't know what Pudding was Pudding is just the term we use for the file that will unlock your device. That guide you just linked is perfect, and make sure you download the AT&T files.
Your device is an AT&T branded Atrix, so pretty much everything will work for your device.
Good luck with your bootloader, and enjoy!
Thx for help.
Well since it's an att atrix my video guide will work
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I just recently purchased a Bell Motorola Atrix and am interested in rooting it, installing CMW and installing a Custom ROM. I'm a bit worried because some of these tutorials specifically mention "AT&T" and not "International" or "Bell". Is it possible to root and install CMW and ROMs on a Bell Atrix? If so can you send me a link to the appropriate thread (tutorial for rooting/CWM/ROMs). Also, is it possible install the Alien ROM found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186537 on a Bell Motorola Atrix?
Thank you!
p.s. Any software unlocking method out there that I can do myself that doesn't require $$?
responding to your PM now
I am also curious. I've had an Atrix for a month now, still stock fw.
I am dying to get gingerbread on this thing after seeing the AT&T version get it.
I've scoured the forums many times without a surefire solution
Once you unlock the bootloader using international ihop pudding you can flash anything you want. Just make sure you have the right international kernel and any rom will boot. This is a bell atrix and I've been on alien, cherryblur, picherry, and cm7. Cheers.
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I am JUST realizing now that Bell IHOP isn't some other carrier from another country..
"IHOP" threw me off. IHOP = international house of pudding.
I seriously though it was some other carrier. Ugh.
rewen said:
I am JUST realizing now that Bell IHOP isn't some other carrier from another country..
"IHOP" threw me off. IHOP = international house of pudding.
I seriously though it was some other carrier. Ugh.
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I'm going to be honest, I don't know what you're talking about :$
Hey guys, i've been working on my atrix and i'm currently a bit stumped. In this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204 thread for fastboot rooting, it asks you to input "fastboot flash preinstall preinstall.img". I don't have this preinstall.img, I found one from the post above but it's under AT&T only, some help would be great. Thank you
Don't need that step. If my pm suggestion works let the community know.
So I have officially unlocked the bootloader using IHOP and now i'm a bit confused as to my next step. Y2Whisper says that I can skip the rooting because it's included in the Alien ROM. So I thought to install CWM here but it tells you to "Remove install_recovery.sh" which I attempted but could not do since I do not have superuser permissions since I am not rooted. I assume I cannot install the Alien ROM without CWM. Some help would be really appreciated, thank you.
p.s. What CWM should I install? I've always used the one that came with ROM Manager, is that one compatible?
EDIT: Attempted to flash this CWM , seemed like it went okay but when I enter recovery i get a "E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command"
I purchased my Atrix 4G recently, running Gingerbread, and every procedure I've tried has failed. I tried unlocking it and all I got was oem unlock not implemented. I did not try the Froyo-specific procedured as I heard they could brick your device. I'm not sure but maybe this is because the phone was bought running Froyo, then the previous owner must have updated it to Gingerbread himself, that's why they aren't working. How would I go about unlocking and rooting my Atrix? Please provide detailed instructions, I'm quite new to this..
To unlock, Grab and use IHOP from the XDA Atrix development section. That's what you need to unlock.
The root from Briefmobile's website has worked for everyone here on GB.
I'm on my phone so I don't have any links, but I'm sure if you Google - root Gingerbread briefmobile - it will take you there...
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AT&T ?
Run this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
International ?
Read everything : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
If you only want to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255548
i just traded my xperia play for a motorola atrix, and the android version is 2.3.6, can you root and unlock the bootloader to flash custom roms from 2.3.6 at the moment?
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader yep and welcome to the atrix forums
may i suggest first things firs install
android sdk on your pc
it has adb and the fastboot stuff we use alot and can communicate to the atrix
when the atrix gets messed up or just
to help unlock the bootloader with fastboot also
it would be great if ya can include phone
specs but DO NOT include stuff like imei but the other stuff in about settings-about phone
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See Noob guide (link in sig).
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so... from what i understand, i have to downgrade my firmware first? and is it the same method for 2.3.6 as 2.3.4
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See Noob guide (link in sig).
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for the automatic bootloader unlock, do i choose 2.3.4 as the option? 2.3.6 isnt one
keep getting bootloader oem unlock is not implemented
sofar these methods have not worked, i just getting, " bootloader oem unlock is not implemented"
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See Noob guide (link in sig).
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RSDLite gives me error " Failde flashing process: unable to retrive interface handle (0x7027); phone connected."
I would follow the pudding OP. Flash the unlock only sbf file, boot into fastboot and enter the fastboot commands. .sbf files can be trickey and there at helpful hints to curve sbf flashing problems in my noob guide.
As far a the automatic unlock... the Android version doesn't matter so much as your firmware version. 2.3.4 & 2.3.6 are both 4.5.91 firmware I believe. But still suggest using the pudding OP as a guide.
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I saw tour post in my thread... that's funny that you claim none of the unlock methods work, b/c what I think you meant to say was that they don't work for you.
How do you think hundreds or thousands of people have unlocked their bootloader? Do you think there's some secret super easy way we just aren't telling you about?
I helped someone unlock their bootloader this afternoon with nothing but the instructions in the Pudding thread OP. Check out the conversation in Rom Racers recovery thread. I'm chalking up your problems to user error.
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Swiftks said:
I would follow the pudding OP. Flash the unlock only sbf file, boot into fastboot and enter the fastboot commands. .sbf files can be trickey and there at helpful hints to curve sbf flashing problems in my noob guide.
As far a the automatic unlock... the Android version doesn't matter so much as your firmware version. 2.3.4 & 2.3.6 are both 4.5.91 firmware I believe. But still suggest using the pudding OP as a guide.
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I saw tour post in my thread... that's funny that you claim none of the unlock methods work, b/c what I think you meant to say was that they don't work for you.
How do you think hundreds or thousands of people have unlocked their bootloader? Do you think there's some secret super easy way we just aren't telling you about?
I helped someone unlock their bootloader this afternoon with nothing but the instructions in the Pudding thread OP. Check out the conversation in Rom Racers recovery thread. I'm chalking up your problems to user error.
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i got it to work, but its because everyone lacked the mention wheather they were on 2.3.6 or not.... nobody told me it was the same firmware, anyways i unlocked it and flashed recovery, and then flashed a ROM ( neutrino's) and now im stuck and motorola boot screen
tutchthesky7 said:
i got it to work, but its because everyone lacked the mention wheather they were on 2.3.6 or not.... nobody told me it was the same firmware, anyways i unlocked it and flashed recovery, and then flashed a ROM ( neutrino's) and now im stuck and motorola boot screen
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Did you factory reset / wipe data, and clear cache partition & dalvik cache in recovery before you flashed?
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tutchthesky7 said:
i got it to work, but its because everyone lacked the mention wheather they were on 2.3.6 or not.... nobody told me it was the same firmware, anyways i unlocked it and flashed recovery, and then flashed a ROM ( neutrino's) and now im stuck and motorola boot screen
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all i had to do was switch my recovery to CWM and wipe/install and it works fine now
tutchthesky7 said:
i got it to work, but its because everyone lacked the mention wheather they were on 2.3.6 or not.... nobody told me it was the same firmware, anyways i unlocked it and flashed recovery, and then flashed a ROM ( neutrino's) and now im stuck and motorola boot screen
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Which method did you have success with?
dont forget to delete the install-recovery.sh in system/etc or you
cant boot into recoveryat startup
and only through rom manager :sly:
I'm running in to the same problem!
I can't get my Bell Atrix 2.3.6 to unlock bootloader
Tried following the pudding noob link but I ran into the problem where RSD lite detected it as "SE Flash Olympus" instead of "NS Flash Olympus"
As I continued reading other ppl's posts down the page, ppl are suggesting project cheesecake or the other link to do the sbf flash which doesn't work for BELL anyways ...
I'm not ready to go with project cheesecake yet cause the directions aren't so straight forward ... (step#3. Using root explorer move those files into their correct places (just follow folder setup, where they came from is where they go) Just where is these "correct places" are?
My device is already rooted and I think this is the only thing stopping me from flashing my rom to CM7
Please help ...
Getting super frustrated!
sorry missed a few posts somehow...
Hi i'm in the same boat, i don't want even try to unlock until i'm sure, my Atrix have 2.3.6 the firm version is not a 4.5.91 is 4.5.2A-51_OLL-48 so i don't want to mess up, i only want the battery fix in CWM, but i understand is only for unlocked phones. Thanks for the help.
Same here. After a lot of reading I am totally confused.
All the guides for unlocking the bootloader are for 2.3.4 / 4.5.91.
My virgin Atrix has stock Bell 2.3.6..
Under Build number it says 4.5.2A-51_OLL-17.8
System Version 45.21.78.MB860.BellMobility.en.CA
Baseband N_01.07.05P
Does this mean that I can still safely unlock the bootloader using pudding's guide and the instructions for unlocking the bootloader on 2.3.4 / 4.5.91 ?
It seems that I am not the only one asking this question.
Someone please clarify that once and for all!
A million THANKS in advance!
Same here
I have the same Question, I have a rooted Atrix 4G no Bootloader unlocked
Android Version 2.3.6..
Build number 4.5.2A-51_OLL-48
System Version 45.2.48.MB860.Latam.en.01
Somebody knows if is safe use the Only unlocker sbf for International for Unlock the bootloader this Atrix???
Thanks
I need help Unlocking the bootloader on the Bell Atrix 4g 2.3.6 every method I found it said skip if you're on Gingerbread and I keep getting Oem not implimented.
I just want CM7 The stock ROM is buggy as hell
Edit* Found a method for 2.3.6
which method?
The method I used is the one from Breifmobile.com you have to flash with a pudding file to it fairly easy
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Here if you were interested use this as a guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
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Here if you were interested use this as a guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
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All the info, and stickies I could find here refer to either ATT or 2.3.4 Does anyone have a current full rooting guide for Bell's Atrix running 2.3.6?
bell user here most links for that guide are down, most guides to unlocking atrix 4g are down does anyone know a current guide to unlocking and rooting it? i just got the phone.......
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omnius1 said:
All the info, and stickies I could find here refer to either ATT or 2.3.4 Does anyone have a current full rooting guide for Bell's Atrix running 2.3.6?
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+1
Could really use a reply on how to unlock the bootloader here, it feels like pulling teeth just trying to get info on how to do anything with the bell atrix, I've spent the last 4 hours scouering the internet for guides on how to root and unlock the boot loader for a bell atrix running 2.3.6 however all of the forum and links and guides are out of date or only for the at&t version.
I semi bricked my Bell Atrix 4G when I tried to root it with a method that buddy used with his Galaxy S2 and haven't tried since I got it repaired.
I'm almost given up on rooting my Atrix but does anyone know a method that works on a BELL Atrix 4G?
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Bell Atrix 4g need to unlock the boot loader
Can any one please help? I am trying to re open this lost thread.i have a bell atrix 4g .Which has 2.3.6.I need to know a confirmed method to unlock the boot loader.I don't want to brick my phone cause I can't effort it.
:laugh: if ur on at&t !!
the best way to unlock is to use the automatic bootloader unlocker !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ight=automatic
for how to do it, here's a youtube video describing the same !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc
also do some research before doing it !!
and be sure, never flash sbf files or use rsd lite after unlocking the bootloader !!!
i unlocked my bootloader using the automatic unlocker (but i was on 2.3.4[4.5.91]) !!!
Title says bell atrix so not helpful at all my friend.i know it is easier from att but i could not find a single way to do with. Bell atrix 4g which has 2.3.6.
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mlhazan said:
Can any one please help? I am trying to re open this lost thread.i have a bell atrix 4g .Which has 2.3.6.I need to know a confirmed method to unlock the boot loader.I don't want to brick my phone cause I can't effort it.
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i guess you've already found the answer, but for those who are still wonderning, the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
works for Bell's Atrix 4G running 2.3.6 as well, i tested it, however don't forget to do the ram fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409 .