Hello, this is my first post here so bear with me...
I want to root my atrix and unlock the bootloader and (eventually) install CM9 onto it because I don't feel like waiting for the OTA to ICS, and I want to have the Vanilla ICS experience.
I know there are guides on how to root on here, but I wasn't sure if they pertain to the At&t Atrix MB860 with 2.3.6 and version 4.5.141, and I didn't want to try until anything before I was certain that it would work for my phone because like most people I am deathly scared of messing up my phone. My upgrade isn't until January, so this is the only phone I can use until then.
So can anyone help me out? What is the definitive step by step guide to rooting and unlocking the bootloader for my phone (at&t atrix, 2.3.6, 4.5.141)
Any help is greatly appreciated, many thanks!
Prashramani12 said:
Hello, this is my first post here so bear with me...
I want to root my atrix and unlock the bootloader and (eventually) install CM9 onto it because I don't feel like waiting for the OTA to ICS, and I want to have the Vanilla ICS experience.
I know there are guides on how to root on here, but I wasn't sure if they pertain to the At&t Atrix MB860 with 2.3.6 and version 4.5.141, and I didn't want to try until anything before I was certain that it would work for my phone because like most people I am deathly scared of messing up my phone. My upgrade isn't until January, so this is the only phone I can use until then.
So can anyone help me out? What is the definitive step by step guide to rooting and unlocking the bootloader for my phone (at&t atrix, 2.3.6, 4.5.141)
Any help is greatly appreciated, many thanks!
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I just had to go through the process again recently. It's actually a lot easier than when I first got the phone. Goto this thread --->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261 and follow the unlock method first. Then flash custom recovery on the phone. You should be good to go after that. PM me if you have any questions.
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I have a problem people. I was all excited when gingerbread started surfacing on the internet thinking we nexus one owners would be the first to taste it "chuckles". I have my nexus one which i purchased with google for almost 11 months now. Obviously knowing all the endless possibilities of rooting I went along with it. I have a Frg83d on board naturally in my case I unrooted my phone thinking I will get my gingerbread update which Is not likely to happen anytime soon.I will wait for my favorite cyanogen to do something with it before I put it on my phone again.I am sick and tired looking for a way to root my device again.I just can't find a way to do so. I guess even the whole process of unlocking the boot loader is a headache.I used the one click rooting back the with "androot". can anyone give me a simple way please to root my phone once again and to get my freedom back!!!. sorry for my English I am not from the U.S but I am doing my best. Any help with the bootloader and and easy way to root frg83d ..please help this is killing me.
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Follow root instructions in the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_&_Tutorials#Root
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I just bought a used Motorola Atrix for a great price and was looking at some of the ways to root the device and everything I have seen makes me very nervous to try anything at the moment.
I have rooted several Nexus One and Nexus S phones and never had any issues but I have been reading that the bootloader and firmware on the Atrix is nothing like any of the devices I have done in the past.
I would love to root and flash a nice custom stable ROM because after being spoiled using CM7, the stock ROM is not going to cut it. Anyone know of a good root method I could use without the fear of bricking this lovely device? Or should I just wait for a better stable process to come down the pike? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
bakron1 said:
I just bought a used Motorola Atrix for a great price and was looking at some of the ways to root the device and everything I have seen makes me very nervous to try anything at the moment.
I have rooted several Nexus One and Nexus S phones and never had any issues but I have been reading that the bootloader and firmware on the Atrix is nothing like any of the devices I have done in the past.
I would love to root and flash a nice custom stable ROM because after being spoiled using CM7, the stock ROM is not going to cut it. Anyone know of a good root method I could use without the fear of bricking this lovely device? Or should I just wait for a better stable process to come down the pike? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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So first your going to have to be on 1.26 to get a root. If you've already updated to 1.57 (the OTA update) then you need to flash back to 1.26. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Then you can root, retain that root, update to 1.57 (OTA Update), and get your root back. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
Then after you are done updating and getting your root back, you can install CWM (this is what the current roms are using to install), much better than adb. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019143
Then you can either use GladAtrix Rom or Gingerblur (this is what I'm currently running). Both of these will deodex your system, theme your atrix, and give you the option to install various mods/hacks. Check the dev forum to see which one you think you would rather have.
Got all that???
I know it seems like a lot, but if you read and follow the directions, it's pretty fool proof, despite all the noob questions and problems to the contrary. If you have any questions or problems, just ask.
Swiftks...you should take you're reply and post it in general as a basic how to for the atrix...
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Hello Everyone,
I am a new Atrix owner who just received the phone with .91 installed.
Before I go to a custom ROM (CM7, ICS, etc), I always like to check out the factory ROM to see what its all about.
Obviously, AT&T is hounding me to upgrade to .141, which is something I would like to do just to see any changes/improvements.
If I upgrade to .141, I see there's a new way to root the phone (well, it looks new anyway) -- how about installing custom ROMs, am I still able to do that if I go to .141? I've been trying to read as much as I can. It appears there are issues with going to .141 if you have a unlocked bootloader, but that isn't me (yet!).
Thanks,
Chris
I would unlock the bootloader first then flash a fruitcake of the new update. The fruitcake will be the same as if you updated normally but you will maintain your unlocked bootloader and root without the risk of bricking your phone. That way if you don't like it you can switch to a custom ROM. As far as I'm aware you can't unlock the bootloafer once you update. I could be wrong about that though.
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1. +1, it would make more sense to just flash a fruitcake
2. Yes, you can unlock the bootloader if you have updated to .141, but I have only read it working for people who had previously unlocked it.
jadwv2210 said:
I would unlock the bootloader first then flash a fruitcake of the new update. The fruitcake will be the same as if you updated normally but you will maintain your unlocked bootloader and root without the risk of bricking your phone. That way if you don't like it you can switch to a custom ROM. As far as I'm aware you can't unlock the bootloafer once you update. I could be wrong about that though.
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Thanks to you both for responding -- I'm still trying to read up on the Atrix, so having this info really helps. I will go ahead and unlock/root with .91 and then do a Fruitcake upgrade (and then eventually do a real ROM! )
Thanks again guys for your replies. I really like the phone so far -- screen is just the right size, battery life is very nice (a huge plus), and its thin and light. Good stuff!
Chris
I have had my phone for about a year. I have been playing with the idea of rooting and running custom roms. I have done so with an Acer A500, but as its not dependent on 2 year contract, I have never had reservations after the warranty was up. Now I am really wanting to see benefits of custom roms on my Razr M, but I am not sure where to begin rooting and what ROMS are best/stable (subjective I know). Can someone point me in the direction I need to go as I am having a hard time figuring out what process to use with the latest OTA update having been applied and never rooted before. Is there one better method to unlock over another? I am trying to catch up with lots of amazing work reading through whats been done, but I feel a bit out of my zone. Thank you in advance.
lawrex said:
I have had my phone for about a year. I have been playing with the idea of rooting and running custom roms. I have done so with an Acer A500, but as its not dependent on 2 year contract, I have never had reservations after the warranty was up. Now I am really wanting to see benefits of custom roms on my Razr M, but I am not sure where to begin rooting and what ROMS are best/stable (subjective I know). Can someone point me in the direction I need to go as I am having a hard time figuring out what process to use with the latest OTA update having been applied and never rooted before. Is there one better method to unlock over another? I am trying to catch up with lots of amazing work reading through whats been done, but I feel a bit out of my zone. Thank you in advance.
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Unfortunately, you can't unlock or root at the moment. A root exploit might be found, but you probably won't ever be able to unlock...
sloosecannon said:
Unfortunately, you can't unlock or root at the moment. A root exploit might be found, but you probably won't ever be able to unlock...
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I was afraid of that. It'll be my fault for not doing it sooner. Thanks for the response.
Hello everyone! I just rooted my Droid RAZR M last night, and I would like to download SlimRom 4.3 for my device. Unfortunately, I am absolutely a newbie.
Can someone kindly provide me a detailed walkthrough on how to get this ROM on my device without screwing up or bricking my phone? It would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the link to the ROM I'd like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412556
I don't really understand what gapps or anything like that is...
BigRucky said:
Hello everyone! I just rooted my Droid RAZR M last night, and I would like to download SlimRom 4.3 for my device. Unfortunately, I am absolutely a newbie.
Can someone kindly provide me a detailed walkthrough on how to get this ROM on my device without screwing up or bricking my phone? It would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the link to the ROM I'd like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412556
I don't really understand what gapps or anything like that is...
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You are locked! Stay away from custom!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45514324&postcount=2
The rzr one is here now on xda Dev section, Rage 1.1 but I cannot recommend it yet.
aviwdoowks said:
You are locked! Stay away from custom!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45514324&postcount=2
The rzr one is here now on xda Dev section, Rage 1.1 but I cannot recommend it yet.
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What exactly do you mean by "You are locked"? Does that mean I can not download any ROMs without risk to my phone?
BigRucky said:
What exactly do you mean by "You are locked"? Does that mean I can not download any ROMs without risk to my phone?
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Your bootloader!
Did you unlock prior to...78 or ...3?
Read my 1st signature link, If you are not on tapatalk.
If your bootloader is locked, you can't run Slim. If you're on the last two OTAs, you can't unlock your bootloader. If you're rooted, you can load SafeStrap to run some ROMs, but there are only a few that work on SS. Here's a hint: read the the entire ROM OP, prior to flashing. Most of them will tell you if you need an unlocked bootloader.