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2.3.3 r00t discussion

Hey everybody! I went to stock from CyanogenMod Nightlyes, and flashed stock 2.3.2 nandroid.
Then I flashed the 2.3.3, it works just fine! But my bootloader is still unlocked!
First thing that i thank was just to install Superuser, but it doesen't work.
I connected it to Pc in fastboot mod, and ran install-superboot-windows.bat (one click root)
But now, it just stuck in Google logo, and I don't know what to do next... I tryed to pull out the battery, nothing...
Update: just reflashed recovery via fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, and got the CWM. Now restoring to 2.3.2.
I think that we can just flash CWM after update, and then install superuser. I'll try and will ask you about any changes.
Update 2:: So, it ran just fine, first installed 2.3.2, then updated it to 2.3.3, and then flashed CWM. It boots up just fine, but in CWM I tried to install superuser.zip, it says: invalid to install

maybe reinstall your backup from CWM?
also the one click root you need to be in a rom and using adb

I did the same thing and ended up in the same situation...ive fixed like this...downloaded odin got back to stock 2.3.1 then downloaded the update,flashed it through stock recovery then flashed recovery.img....flashed su and everything is back on normal now
Hope it helps
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If you unlock already, it is very easy to root again
1. fastboot boot recovery.img
2. flash su.zip
3. reboot
all done

Yeah, but it says, that it can't install superuser.zip (bad) I don't know what it means..

2.3.3 root question
Ok so currently I'm rooted on stock 2.3.2
How do I update to 2.3.3 and
1. not lose root
2. not have to reinstall all user apps
3. not have to redo all my settings
Is there a way to do this?

This does not belong in development.
Sent from my MattedBlues CM7 Google Nexus S!

I have a question is there a way to make the phone as if it was never messed about with, just incase it was ever needed to get repaired under the warrenty

Trinitronik said:
Yeah, but it says, that it can't install superuser.zip (bad) I don't know what it means..
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mount /system inside of clockwork then try.
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Jnowak1981 said:
Ok so currently I'm rooted on stock 2.3.2
How do I update to 2.3.3 and
1. not lose root
2. not have to reinstall all user apps
3. not have to redo all my settings
Is there a way to do this?
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Try this..
From Android 2.3.2 /rooted/locked bootloader
1) Fastboot boot recovery.img..to boot into recovery CW recovery screen
2) Apply 2.3.3 update.zip ..
=>Do not reboot ,as this 2.3.3 has Bootloader change that disable fastboot boot for locked bootloader.
3) Without rebooting , mount system, apply su.zip
4) Reboot..
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I am just posting the concept..you need to find out the details steps

Ill keep 2.3.2 until than
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Follow the link, i managed to retain root after 2.3.3 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11626567&postcount=70
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I manage to keep the root for 2.3.3 with the flashing sequence listed below.
From Android 2.3.2 /rooted/locked bootloader
1) Fastboot boot recovery.img..to boot into recovery CW recovery screen
2) Apply 2.3.3 update.zip ..
=>After applying update DO NOT REBOOT ,as this 2.3.3 has Bootloader change that disable fastboot boot for locked bootloader.
3) Without rebooting , mount system, apply su.zip
=> This step is to reapply Superuser.apk permission setting
4) Reboot..
I am highlighting the concept, for details inter steps..please refer to the first post on the link.

2.3.3 root
is there a method to root 2.3.3 or is it to early i tried allgamer way but it failed

Or you can simply restore 2.3.3 its in the development forum. It had root already on it
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There is a 2.3.3 rooted nandroid backup in development section.
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well tryind to do from 2.3.3

Based on this change from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3, does it make sense just to unlock the bootloader?
Yes, I know it'll wipe my device, but is that the only thing? I can just use Titanium Backup and restore everything anyway right?
Are there advantages/disadvantages to the locked bootloader? I never bothered just because I was just learning how to root and picked a method almost at random.

kaimyn said:
Based on this change from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3, does it make sense just to unlock the bootloader?
Yes, I know it'll wipe my device, but is that the only thing? I can just use Titanium Backup and restore everything anyway right?
Are there advantages/disadvantages to the locked bootloader? I never bothered just because I was just learning how to root and picked a method almost at random.
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If I were currently locked bootloader, I would run a full titanium backup of apps+data, and copy over your entire sdcard contents to your pc, along with the titanium backups (remember, the oem unlock wipes the sdcard also, not just internal space).
Then unlock the bootloader. Easiest way to deal with custom recovery in the future.
There are steps in the 2.3.3 link thread here describing how you can update and get root back even with the locked bootloader; which might be less of a hassle then going through a wipe.

squattingb said:
I tried to do this in clockwork but the installation kept failing, I was getting some messages about "assert failed", wasn't quite clear so I couldn't really make out what the problem was, does anyone have any insights into this? I downloaded the update from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11566707 for Nexus S.
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I'm having the same issue. Any idea how to fix this?

Just load the Nandroid as charlieb620 said. If your already on 2.3.3 you won't lose nowt, just backup your data first.

Help updating Atrix

I have a Motorola Atrix with an unlocked bootloader.
I have a couple questions about updating my device.
System Version: Version.4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android Version: 2.2.2
Build Number: Gingerblur 4.5.
The question is I want to update the system version, but I don't want to hard brick my phone by doing something stupid.
How do I get to the official gingerblur?

NateC2k said:
I have a Motorola Atrix with an unlocked bootloader.
I have a couple questions about updating my device.
System Version: Version.4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android Version: 2.2.2
Build Number: Gingerblur 4.5.
The question is I want to update the system version, but I don't want to hard brick my phone by doing something stupid.
How do I get to the official gingerblur?
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Since your already unlocked, I would install RomRacer's CWM, and then just flash 2.3.4 fruitcake; that way you don't have to deal with .sbf & RSD Lite.

How do I install that? I'm sorry I'm asking simple questions.

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139715

Thank you so much for all your help.

No problem. Were you able to install romracers cwm recovery too?

I haven't been able to install that either...

Did you follow this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500

Ok I installed that...thanks for the instructions...now how do I use it? haha
Edit: Nevermind found the command
adb reboot recovery

What is fruitcake?

also if you hold down the volume down as you turn on your device, you can scroll down to android recovery using the volume down and pressing volume up to select.

Can I install Alien Rom?

Yes, if you'd like.
Flashing roms is super easy, just let me know if you have any questions.

ME860 with stock 2.3.4 flashing CM7 not fully booted

I have a ME860 with official 2.3.4 updated, i yesterday unlocked the Bootloader with IHOP_Bell.sbf and have CWM flashed successfully. But my phone booted into command line saying OS not detected and was stucked at the command line with 14modes available.
I got into Recovery and flashed to CM7(latest Bat2F.zip) and it completed without error. Now the command line says OS will Boot in 5 secs but is again stucked with Cold Boot Linux Reading ODM Fuse:1 displayed.
I am new to this can someone help me out here ? Thank you

Are you messing around with RSD at all?
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the only time i used RSD is to flash the IHOP_Bell.sbf to enable unlocking the bootloader. As for flashing the CWM i did tru the Fastboot command from the computer. After that I have never touch RSD at all.
the phone boots up showing unlocked on the top left of the screen. however what i found a bit strange was, right after i flashed the IHOP_bell.sbf, the phone always boots up in the bootloader mode. i thought it was normal that way, so from there i selected the fastboot mode and the phone did boot into fastboot. then i connect the USB cable and entered the fastboot oem unlock and successfully unlocked the phone.
after that, i flashed the CWM recovery mode using moto-fastboot flash recovery and it was done, and i am able to get into CWM recovery options too.
Actually i am thinking of flashing the HKTW fruitcake sbf, do u think it is a good idea ? or should i try something else first?

I wouldn't touch that. I personally never used that. I would wait till another user comments.
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i tried the fruitcake anyways, and it actually booted up !!
i took a look at the phone details. my phone is now MB860 instead of ME860 which i had b4. anyways there seems to be minor bug with this stock HKTW ROM cuz in the phone details , the version number has a userdebug name in it. so i guess thats way its not stable
will try to flash CM7 again

CM7 still not working, any ideas anyone ??

minusioner said:
CM7 still not working, any ideas anyone ??
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What CWM are you using? If it doesn't support ext4 that might be your problem. The things you've successfully flashed are all ext3.
Make sure you're using ROM Manager's or romracer's. Those are the only ones that support ext4.

Need to know what recovery you have installed & did you wipe data/factory rest & wipe both caches before flashing CM7????
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thank you guys ! i was using this CWM recovery-en-goapk-0630-1029.zip
also from xda so i thought everything was good
so now i have CM7 up and running !!!!

I thought that was deprecated? I may be wrong
I use romracers and sometimes the one in rom manager
but ididnt like it
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minusioner said:
thank you guys ! i was using this CWM recovery-en-goapk-0630-1029.zip
also from xda so i thought everything was good
so now i have CM7 up and running !!!!
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Hello, i got one ME860 Atrix from Hong Kong, and updated the stock rom to 2.3.4 already.
I would like to try the Neutrino rom, as it so beautiful
i have unroot it by using superoneclick 2.2, installed RSD 5.3.1,
then i have confused what is my next step for unlock bootloader process...
i should flash the IHOP_Bell.sbf or OLYEM_U4_2.1.1_SIGNED_UCAOLYPORTFR_P014_A004_M001_HWolympus_1g_1FF.sbf
?? anyone can help me Anyway, thanks a lot~~

Motorola ME860 successful unlocked IHOP_Bell.rar
Then install recovery from fastboot
and ROM from CWM

Currently on 2.3.6/4.5.141 what is best approach to flash cm9?

Hey folks.
So i'm actually a galaxy nexus user and i was showing my lil bro android out.
he loved it and went out and bought a second hand atrix 4g .. it's ATT version.
its running 2.3.6 / 4.5.141.mb860.att.en.us... phone is not rooted i checked with rootchecker and to my knowledge i don't think it is bootloader is unlocke however it is sim unlocked. not sure if this was done via remote code or some other method.
after reading around in the dev and gerneral forum i have a few questions.
how do i unlock the bootloader on this things safely from 2.3.6?
where can i find CWM that is safe to flash on 2.3.6?
is there anything i should be aware of that is different from flashing a gnex?
thanks in advance. just a lil scared to brick this thing as it feels like this device is pretty locked down from reading brick horror story threads.

Honestly, I'm not sure if it would be the same procedure after the latest update, so I'll let someone with better insight answer that one. Rooting should be the first thing that you should do, it is fairly straightforward and you can find the method with ease, as far as the recovery goes, the Atrix is supported by Koush, so you can find CWM Touch to flash through fastboot on the clockworkmod website.
The relative order in which you should do things is:
-Root the phone (optional)
-Unlock the bootloader
-Use fastboot to flash a new recovery (Latest from Koush will work)
-Flash a new ROM.
The horror stories that you read of bricking are people who keep using RSDLite like a toy, when it isn't meant for consumers to use freely. NEVER use RSDLite to downgrade your OS, it's a guaranteed hard brick for all intents and purposes

I would flash Romracers current recovery atrix 5. Flashing some ROMs or gapps will not work with touch recovery. I have never had an issue with Romracers recovery.
CM9 v7
Unlocked SIM,
& Bootloader!

ok so where can i find a safe root method and where can i find rom racers recovery? is rom racers recovery different then cwm?

The only way currently to root a phone on 4.5.141 is to use the fastboot method. The procedure and files can be found here:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
As for unlocking, I've been told that the old method for 4.5.91 works on 4.5.141. It can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=unlock
Romracer's recovery can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500

Rooted, now recovery, not sure on bootloader help?

Hey, ive rooted a few phones before and am familiar with CWM and stuff but im having real trouble understanding the information on this forum at the moment.
Info on the phone:
Sys ver: 45.31.0.MB860.Orange.en.GB
Android Ver:
2.3.4
Baseband:
N_01.100.00r
Build Number:
4.5.2a-74_OLE-31
The phone is rooted and starting titanium back / rom manager confirms this. I tried flashing CWM through rom manager but got a failed to boot 2 error. I figured this was because the bootloader might be locked but i cant figure how to unlock it. Some threads say run fastboot oem unlock , some say flash sbf files only if your not on 2.3.4(but i am?).
Im just a little confused at why i cant get CWM installed and whats stopping me proceeding. It seems there is so much information on this subject but not enough clear and precise info.
Please help?
Thanks,
Piercy

You'll need to unlock your bootloader first. There's a thread titled "[HOWTO NOV18]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT". I suggest to read that up fully, and then follow the instructions for the international version. That's how I unlocked my (SEA Retail) Atrix.
One thing to mention is regarding the /system/etc/install-recovery.sh or /etc/install-recovery.sh which will restore stock recovery on boot. It was mentioned last in the thread, but I suggest to delete those files first before flashing cwm.

quetzalcoatl2435 said:
You'll need to unlock your bootloader first. There's a thread titled "[HOWTO NOV18]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT". I suggest to read that up fully, and then follow the instructions for the international version. That's how I unlocked my (SEA Retail) Atrix.
One thing to mention is regarding the /system/etc/install-recovery.sh or /etc/install-recovery.sh which will restore stock recovery on boot. It was mentioned last in the thread, but I suggest to delete those files first before flashing cwm.
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Thanks you very much indeed. its been so easy now ive done that, im now in CWM (ahh feels like home). Backing up about to flash a rom so all good Thank you!