[HOWTO MAY16]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT

[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

 

[ChanBeiBei]

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

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.

Sent from my MB860 using XDA

 

[gkarthik16]

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.

Sent from my MB860 using XDA

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.

 

[ChanBeiBei]

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.

CM ROM is already rooted. I unlocked the Atrix without rooting but follow the instructions described here.

Sent from my HUAWEI MediaPad using XDA

 

[padhan]

Thanks... Nice comprehensive guide helped me recover my Atrix

 

[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://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20876303&postcount=3

 

[djuri1985]

A Noob's best friend is a Noob himself

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.

 

[abaithad]

Thank you for this good tutorial,
It worked well for me and now i'm enjoying CM9 experience!

 

[strumpfv]

Great post, thanks

 

[tayshun12]

Hey all,

I'm glad that you guys like my tutorial!

I didnt realize that it had so many views lol


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

 

[fabricioengmec]

this metod works in the new atrix with locked sbf?

 

[Stenlius]

Hello,

i am trying to unlock my atrix, but all alltemps failed.

1. root; flashing unlock.sbf ->Failed to boot 1
2. flashing "1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20-release-keys-signed-NonEFIGSRetail-EU" the only that works -> not unlockable with the unlock.sbf
3. flashing "1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31-release-keys-signed-rtdach.sbf" -> installation aborted

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German ATRIX (1 week with original vodafone 2.3.4)
System 45.31.20.MB8600.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU (now, sorry i dont know the original vodafone befor flashing)
Model MB8600
Android 2.3.4
Baseband N_01.100.00R
Webtop WT-1.2.0-133_38
Kernel 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#2
Build 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20
APflex
GAS_EMEA_USAOLYPGBRTCEE_P026
GAS_EMEA_USAOLYPGBRTCEE_A006
GAS_EMEA_USAOLYMPRTEU_M001
--------------

Think i need an other UNLOCK.SBF because the original vodafone 2.3.4 is to new. Everyone an idea ???

THX

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?

 

[redking117]

http://www.multiupload.com/T6NOEBKKLO

Link isn't working for me...

 

[LiquidSolstice]

http://www.multiupload.com/T6NOEBKKLO

Link isn't working for me...

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!

 

[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!

 

[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?

 

[gkarthik16]

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?

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.

 

[jman316]

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.

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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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?

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.

 

[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)

 

[whitefang3456]

THANKS

Thanks Will Notify My Mates about this