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[ravilov]

it is anyway to fix it? cuz i break my atrix i buy on ebay a new motherboard but it cuz me almost same as a full phone

Yes. Did you search the forum already?
http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/1182871/

Also, not sure such a huge quote was really necessary just to ask this question.

On an unrelated note, and I don't mean to be offensive, but... Are you sure you're American? Because I'm not, I'm not even a native speaker, and yet I feel my english is so much more inteligeable than yours... :dunno:

 

[upndwn4par]

Yes. Did you search the forum already?
http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/1182871/

Also, not sure such a huge quote was really necessary just to ask this question.

On an unrelated note, and I don't mean to be offensive, but... Are you sure you're American? Because I'm not, I'm not even a native speaker, and yet I feel my english is so much more inteligeable than yours... :dunno:

That was offensive. You should watch your behavior in the forum and be kind to your fellow xda members. Also, is it really necessary to pollute every thread with your comments? Are you trying to set a record for most posts in a week?

 

[ravilov]

That was offensive. You should watch your behavior in the forum and be kind to your fellow xda members. Also, is it really necessary to pollute every thread with your comments? Are you trying to set a record for most posts in a week?

I'm sorry. I meant no harm and I really wasn't meaning to be offensive, but I agree what I said can very well be seen as such and it was uncalled for.
My apologize to Demo3827 and to you.

However, I didn't realize my posts are seen as nothing but pollution. I'm new here (not technically but I was effectively idle for a long time), I came here after I got my Atrix, I liked the place so I decided to stick around. And while I'm here I thought I might as well contribute as well. Yes, I've been posting a lot because like I said I'm new and I'm trying to be helpful. I had no idea my posts are in fact useless. Since I clearly have nothing to contribute, I guess I won't be posting anymore.

 

[Demo3827]

by the way im not from USA aso my first language isn't English

 

[arik100]

*unsubscribe

 

[iximedaixi]

i'm sorry if this question already exists but i'm a little confused here as i'm not a motorola user yet well iam planing to get the atrix 4g next week maybe from egypt and reading all this stuff and warnings about OTA updates and watching on youtube people unlocking their BL on the 2.3.6 version i don't know where the truth is so can u help me decide .... here what i'm gonna do i'll get the phone open it connect it to my usb open motorola software updater , update to the latest version cuz i can't imagine my self stuck with froyo and maybe wait for a couple monthes before i unlock my BL and begin the funny stuff the question is will i be able to unlock it when i want to or will i hard brick my phone ? and overall what do u guys think of this phone do u think buying it in 2012 i mean more that 1.5 years after it's realse date is a good idea ?

and thanks in advance u guys rock :good:

 

[milestonekk]

phone bricked

can i flash the 4.5.91 sbf or 4.5.141 sbf to my unlocked atrix 4g using rsdlite???
will it hard brick my phone ???

 

[hotshot545]

Hey guys, there are lots of threads out there which have motorola atrix bootloader unlock guides, but it is starting to get very confusing bc some instructions don't apply to some phones: I am a noob so can someone plz explain to me how to unlock my atrix bootloader and what are the prerequistes.... my atrix is on firmware version 4.5.141, system version is 4.5.141.MB860.ATT.enUS and it is on android 2.3.6
Thanks in advance, i would greatly appricate it if you could also post file download links.

 

[ravilov]

Had "Modem did not power up (3) Starting RSD protocol support" error any help ? and how can i flash back to stock ? any solution?

Do you plan to spam the entire forum with this post?

Posting the same thing mulitple times is against the forum rules. Reported.

 

[tarekh020]

please guys ,need advice with atrix updated to 2.3.4 through OTA , and i want to root it and install recover
If someone could even redirect me to the right thread ,it would be highly appreciated cause im new to atrix stuff ,
I will not do anything unless a reply appeared

 

[xdadooder]

I bought a refurb Atrix that is on 2.3.4. How do I know if it's a stock 2.3.4 or an upgraded over-the-air 2.3.4 device?

 

[Feche]

Correct

So how could I update from Froyo 2.1 to 2.3.6 withou bricking the device? I didn't found the 2.3.6 sfb

 

[palmbeach05]

So how could I update from Froyo 2.1 to 2.3.6 withou bricking the device? I didn't found the 2.3.6 sfb

You could do OTA, but I'm not sure if it would bump you up to 2.3.4 first or if it would go directly to 2.3.6. If you don't want to do an OTA, you have other options, specifically fruitcakes. Rooting the device is usually a good start. Below is a link that gave me the instructions

http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root

From there, you'll need to unlock your bootloader. Below is the link that gives info on that

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261

Follow the instructions and you'll be unlocked. Since you're on Froyo, you shouldn't run into any problems with this. After unlocking, you'll need to install a custom recovery.img. The 2 main recoveries being used are CWM and TWRP. Look into both and pick the one you want, and flash it via fastboot.

Once this is done, search through the Android Development section for choices of ROMs.

 

[Feche]

You could do OTA, but I'm not sure if it would bump you up to 2.3.4 first or if it would go directly to 2.3.6. If you don't want to do an OTA, you have other options, specifically fruitcakes. Rooting the device is usually a good start. Below is a link that gave me the instructions

http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root

From there, you'll need to unlock your bootloader. Below is the link that gives info on that

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261

Follow the instructions and you'll be unlocked. Since you're on Froyo, you shouldn't run into any problems with this. After unlocking, you'll need to install a custom recovery.img. The 2 main recoveries being used are CWM and TWRP. Look into both and pick the one you want, and flash it via fastboot.

Once this is done, search through the Android Development section for choices of ROMs.

I will do this, correct me if I am wrong:

Root the phone
Install CMW
Make nandroid
Flash 2.3.6 fruitcake

If I don't like, then I have the nandroid to restore to 2.1

Also, 2.3.6 (Webtop) vs 2.3.6, which one is better? 2.3.6 with no webtop will give me more RAM?

 

[palmbeach05]

I will do this, correct me if I am wrong:

Root the phone
Install CMW
Make nandroid
Flash 2.3.6 fruitcake

If I don't like, then I have the nandroid to restore to 2.1

Close, but you missed a step

Root the phone
Unlock bootloader
Install CMW
Make nandroid
Flash 2.3.6 fruitcake

Yes, if you don't like 2.3.6, you can use the nandroid to restore to 2.1. Keep in mind that you don't just have to stay with 2.3.6 and you don't need to just go with the fruitcake. There are custom GB ROMs that cover 2.3.4 up to 2.3.7, and of course, there are custom ROMs that cover ICS and JB. I'm not going to tell you which one to use, just that you have options.

 

[Feche]

Close, but you missed a step

Root the phone
Unlock bootloader
Install CMW
Make nandroid
Flash 2.3.6 fruitcake

Yes, if you don't like 2.3.6, you can use the nandroid to restore to 2.1. Keep in mind that you don't just have to stay with 2.3.6 and you don't need to just go with the fruitcake. There are custom GB ROMs that cover 2.3.4 up to 2.3.7, and of course, there are custom ROMs that cover ICS and JB. I'm not going to tell you which one to use, just that you have options.

Ooooh cool, so I don't need to flash 2.3.6 fruitcake if I am going to use a JB ROM?

I can go directly 2.1 -> 4.2 -> 2.1 (In case I don't like 4.2, and obviously wiping cache/data)

 

[palmbeach05]

Ooooh cool, so I don't need to flash 2.3.6 fruitcake if I am going to use a JB ROM?

I can go directly 2.1 -> 4.2 -> 2.1 (In case I don't like 4.2, and obviously wiping cache/data)

That's right, you are free to upgrade to any ROM.

Myself, I've been working with both versions of 2.3.6 (141 and 145), 4.0.4, and 4.2.1. I have nandroid backups of each ROM, and update each of them from time to time, creating a new backup after major updates (major update for me means app updates and/or ROM updates).

As far as switching between ROMs through nandroid backup, I've never had to wipe anything. I just go into Backup and Restore>Restore>Backup_file_for_ROM_I_want_to_switch_to>Yes after that, I'm back up and running on the ROM from the nandroid.

 

[Feche]

That's right, you are free to upgrade to any ROM.

Myself, I've been working with both versions of 2.3.6 (141 and 145), 4.0.4, and 4.2.1. I have nandroid backups of each ROM, and update each of them from time to time, creating a new backup after major updates (major update for me means app updates and/or ROM updates).

As far as switching between ROMs through nandroid backup, I've never had to wipe anything. I just go into Backup and Restore>Restore>Backup_file_for_ROM_I_want_to_switch_to>Yes after that, I'm back up and running on the ROM from the nandroid.

Thank you very much! and sorry for OT

 

[palmbeach05]

Thank you very much! and sorry for OT

Its all good

 

[lonepal]

bootloop problem.

hi all.

i was using an unlocked and rooted atrix.Today i wanted to flash 2.3.4 sbf to my atrix because i was planning to send it to technical service for some power button issues.After flashing sbf the phone started to stuck on bootscreen.it bootloops after blinking motorola animation.During the flash there was no problem it said it finished and passed.i have an international atrix and the sbf file which i flashed with rsd is correct i am sure.because i did this before.tried twice but same problem its bootlooping forever.i can enter the selection menu for rsd/android backup menu with pressing volume down button during power on.What can i do for it?please help.