New soak test? wtf - Atrix 4G General

Got this in the mail, I figure its spam but I thought I'd post it non the less
[email protected] via surveymonkey.com <[email protected]>
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Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. We are inviting owners of the Motorola ATRIX 4G on AT&T to participate in an early preview of a new software release, and provide feedback. If you are not currently using a Motorola ATRIX 4G on AT&T, please excuse and ignore this email.
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The surveymonkey link:
Thanks for participating
Thanks for your interest in providing fast feedback about the upcoming AT&T ATRIX 4G software update.
Here's how it works.
> Up to a thousand AT&T ATRIX 4G owners will receive the update. If you sign up, your phone may be included.
> This is what we call a "pre-launch soak." We'll watch what happens for about two days, just to make sure there is nothing wrong with the update or the update process.
> You will be trialing FINAL software. This is not a beta test. In most cases, this is the software that will be released, unless we find an extremely serious issue. Your feedback will help us identify issues that may require a later fix, and help us prepare others for getting used to the new software. Your feedback will be extremely valuable and we do hope you will take part!
> When you receive the update, we would appreciate your quick feedback. Selected users will be provided a link to a private community shortly before the update is pushed. All of your comments and questions should be posted there, and that's where we'll provide more information.
> Downgrading the software to the previous version will not be possible.
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No - I am no longer using an ATRIX 4G on AT&T
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I clicked on yes which took me to the next page
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What is your phone's IMEI number? You can find it by dialing *#06# (star-pound-zero-six-pound) on your phone's keypad.
I can't stress how important it is that you provide a valid IMEI. You will likely not get the software during this test if your IMEI is wrong.
> Be sure your IMEI is 15 characters long.
> It probably starts "35XXX"
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I'm in Canada and obviously not really on att so I can't test this, also it doesn't seem real and I don't feel like giving out my imei number.

Got the same email. Tempted to accept to see what it's all about.
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mrplowdan said:
Got this in the mail, I figure its spam but I thought I'd post it non the less
The surveymonkey link:
I clicked on yes which took me to the next page
I'm in Canada and obviously not really on att so I can't test this, also it doesn't seem real and I don't feel like giving out my imei number.
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That is definitely real. When I had my Razr Maxx I received the same email and link to the same sight for the ICS soak test
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Just got it also, im afraid it could be a scam

JNewms said:
That is definitely real. When I had my Razr Maxx I received the same email and link to the same sight for the ICS soak test
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Cool, I just got a gnex and was all ready to sell the atrix, maybe I'll end up giving it to my hubby now.
If I flash an att fruitcake can I get this ota? Not to install but to save the zip from the cache folder and share.

Guys seriously, it's not a scam. I've participated in soak tests for Motorola and that is exactly how they send out the invites
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It could be real. Got the same email few months ago which gave me Atrix HD soak test.

Looks pretty much like previous soak test offers. The only question is, what's it going to be? Bugfixes for Gingerbread, ICS, or JB

Well i did it, see what happens

It's not scam is a real test that they do often, I'm also willing to test.

Jonny Steele said:
Well i did it, see what happens
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Same here. I had to return to stock (bone stock, no root, no unlocked bootloader) but it's done. Here's hoping it's more than just an update to GB.

AnotherBill said:
Same here. I had to return to stock (bone stock, no root, no unlocked bootloader) but it's done. Here's hoping it's more than just an update to GB.
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When I signed up from the email like yours on my Maxx I recieved the OTA like 4 or 5 days later
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Wow, not even a week on my AHD and this shows up in my email. If I had a functional simcard I would have tried it. Too much effort involved to look back now.
From my Not-So-Smart phone

biggy238 said:
Wow, not even a week on my AHD and this shows up in my email. If I had a functional simcard I would have tried it. Too much effort involved to look back now.
From my Not-So-Smart phone
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I just hope it's all worth reverting to stock and having to manually re-install all the apps. I hate not being able to use backups.

Could it possibly be time to put down the pitchforks and stop burning effigies of Punit?

It can't be bug fixes for gingerbread I don't see why they would do that. Hopefully its ICS.

I just accepted so I'm going back to stock.
Although I have fruitcake only (no sbfs) and because the wifi doesn't work using it's kernel then I will need to use Faux123's kernel. That's as close to stock as I can get right now, I hope that's enough...

did it say exactly a ics test or still a gb test???

kidqian said:
did it say exactly a ics test or still a gb test???
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No. It'll be a big joke if it's still GB. But again, it's MOTO

No

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2.2.1 OTA Status thread

Okay, this was just an idea I had, but lets see if it works... assuming everyone can keep it civil here.
Post here when you receive the update, and put in the following information:
Date/Time Updated
Previous build (DI18, DG27, etc)
Geographic location
Months/Years with Sprint
With that information, maybe we can build a pattern and have an idea of when everyone's updates are scheduled.
Edit to add: Apparently release has been pushed to 9PM PST/12A EST-2/22/11
Good idea
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nice job bro was just going on here to make a thread like this. im guess its going to start after 9 am est. thats just my guess.
Good ideal. I was about to start the same thread.
Superbovine said:
Okay, this was just an idea I had, but lets see if it works... assuming everyone can keep it civil here.
Post here when you receive the update, and put in the following information:
Date/Time Updated
Previous build (DI18, DG27, etc)
Geographic location
Months/Years with Sprint
With that information, maybe we can build a pattern and have an idea of when everyone's updates are scheduled.
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You do know that this has nothing to do with you getting the update, right?
Don't the Android phones have some sort of internal identifier??? Kind of like Blackberry having PIN numbers. I thought Android had an internal identifier unique to each unit.
If so, they could be enabling a block of identifiers at a time.
If nobody on this forum has received the update yet, I would have to imagine it has not begun. However, androinica.com is reporting that it has begun.
the que goes by ESN lowest numbers get it before higher numbers. someone will post it on the net as soon as someone with half a brain gets the update.
I just checked my phone.... nothing YET and I'm in California near S.F. area.
There is someone in the sprint community forums who says they received it already.
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/62611?start=45&tstart=0&reqsorting=dec
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Don't the Android phones have some sort of internal identifier??? Kind of like Blackberry having PIN numbers. I thought Android had an internal identifier unique to each unit.
If so, they could be enabling a block of identifiers at a time.
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that issue us irrelevant we just pull the update zip out of the system cache and then the devs will package it pre rooted and then with odin you can get official froyo rooted
ajac said:
the que goes by ESN lowest numbers get it before higher numbers. someone will post it on the net as soon as someone with half a brain gets the update.
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I was curious about that as well, but obviously no one wants to post their esn here. If that is all it is, then bummer. But I don't know, I don't work for Sprint or anything, that was the point of the thread
Based on the previous information, it sounded like current build had more to do with it than ESN, but again, I don't know, that's the purpose of the thread
Yeah, best we can do is just wait until somebody gets it.
It's like trying to find the Golden Ticket.
Could you guys all stop rambling BS, this thread is going to be 10 pages long before anyone even gets the first OTA. If you guys wanna talk BS why not use this sites chat feature.
I like this thread. Will possibly come in handy for future Sprint updates.
I am flashing back to DI18 now and will post the update.zip if I get it before its posted here.
Guys if you get the update DO NOT INSTALL OR REBOOT. PM one of the developers and we will help you dump the cache. I have heard of several people getting the update but failing during the install process... It hopefully won't be long.
I assume that we'll need to be on the stock rom to get the update. Is that the case? I'm about to flash it back right now...
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I assume that we'll need to be on the stock rom to get the update. Is that the case? I'm about to flash it back right now...
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Yes. You will need to be on Stock DI18 with all of the bloat apps installed.
I'm sure someone will release a streamlined update.zip nixing the verification.
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Those of you flashing back, make sure you don't install it as we don't know if we can even root it yet with current methods.

Anyone successfully whine their way to a replacement?

Has anyone had any success in whining their way to a free upgrade? I'm not suggesting it or really considering it I'm just curious. I've personally done it in the past when I've had issues with a phone but that was from a completely different issue than the extreme lack of updates. I'm personally not really considering it and the only thing that would possibly change my mind is if the devs on here completely ditch the phone. Which would be understandable considering the lack of releases of fascinate source code or updates from Samsung. PS thank you devs, you make this phone great.
This?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12829823&postcount=12
Its possible if you can work your way up the ladder to someone in vzw that has the authority to do so. Im on a business contract with about 20 lines though, I imagine we get treated better than individual contracts.
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It's quite easy.. File an FCC complaint. I've done it twice with two carriers. If your complaint is valid, they WILL fix it, seeing as the FCC ups the fees they pay if they have high unresolved complaint rates. Last time I did it was because of my Incredible-ey (pun) bad phone reception.
Just try not to abuse the power, as it is one of the last remaining ways we have to flex our consumer muscle.
Thought about that to considering all the new toys coming out But I really enjoy my Fascinate and even more so now that I have learned how to flash/hack/adb control my device. Custom roms are fun!
Yes...do it over the 800 number not in the stores...
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Thats how I got my fascinate. I went to T Mobile, got the new windows phone 7. After a week I realized I didnt get service so I went into verizon with the windows phone and said I would end my contract with verizon if they didnt let me upgrade. They grabbed the manager and I got an upgrade a year early.
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Hopefully I'll be able to get an early upgrade to the iPhone by complaining. I also Had a Palm Pre Plus and got screwed over with that phone too...
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I sent an email out and got them to allow me to upgrade to a thunderbolt for 125 bucks. They were trying to send me a refurb for free and not extend my contract, but I pushed back a few times and finally got them to send me a TB for that price. I did have to do 2 year contract, but at least I'm getting a new phone, that I don't have to wait on Samsung to update, or verizon for that matter. I was polite and made my case about how every time I go to the verizon store, that I was told someone had gotten froyo, and it would be right around the corner. I do believe if you present your case without being disrespectful, you can get an upgrade.
Sent an email last night. Just curious to see what happens. when I get a response ill let everyone know what happened.
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I did not think of this . I will give try to get an upgrade and report back.
Ok got a response and doesnt look like ill be as lucky.
Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless through our website. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. My name is A'Darryl, and I am happy to assist you in regards to getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade.
I can certainly understand your concern with getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade; I know the importance of customizing your device to your preferences. I am happy to provide you some information in regards to your inquiry.
Verizon Wireless is committed to providing quality customer service. As a reflection of my commitment to you, I attempted to call you on the contact number ending in X6839 at approximately 2:45pm to provide you with some additional information needed to complete your request.
I have reviewed your account and I see your update date is not until June 1, 2012. At this time, we are unable to move your equipment upgrade date to allow an upgrade. I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. I do not have a definitive date as to when the Froyo 2.2 software update will be available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Should i continue to ***** or just call it quits?
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Ok got a response and doesnt look like ill be as lucky.
Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless through our website. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. My name is A'Darryl, and I am happy to assist you in regards to getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade.
I can certainly understand your concern with getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade; I know the importance of customizing your device to your preferences. I am happy to provide you some information in regards to your inquiry.
Verizon Wireless is committed to providing quality customer service. As a reflection of my commitment to you, I attempted to call you on the contact number ending in X6839 at approximately 2:45pm to provide you with some additional information needed to complete your request.
I have reviewed your account and I see your update date is not until June 1, 2012. At this time, we are unable to move your equipment upgrade date to allow an upgrade. I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. I do not have a definitive date as to when the Froyo 2.2 software update will be available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Should i continue to ***** or just call it quits?
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Continue, request to speak to someone with more authority and complain more.
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ajd88 said:
Ok got a response and doesnt look like ill be as lucky.
Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless through our website. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. My name is A'Darryl, and I am happy to assist you in regards to getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade.
I can certainly understand your concern with getting an upgrade to a device that has the Froyo 2.2 software upgrade; I know the importance of customizing your device to your preferences. I am happy to provide you some information in regards to your inquiry.
Verizon Wireless is committed to providing quality customer service. As a reflection of my commitment to you, I attempted to call you on the contact number ending in X6839 at approximately 2:45pm to provide you with some additional information needed to complete your request.
I have reviewed your account and I see your update date is not until June 1, 2012. At this time, we are unable to move your equipment upgrade date to allow an upgrade. I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. I do not have a definitive date as to when the Froyo 2.2 software update will be available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Should i continue to ***** or just call it quits?
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I wouldn't give up that easily. Just ask to speak to someone higher up again and again.
I just sent my email and included the fact that I filed a FCC Complaint.
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I got to someone fairly high up and it was actually easy. Of course he blamed Samsung for our delayed Froyo and had no information, but told me that when I've been with them 6 months they'll give me an early upgrade.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034546
Epic getting 2.3. So can't really blame Samsung eh? But I don't know much I check this section for my wifes fascinate. Sucks everybody else has their upgrade. Yet Verizon blames Samsung but look at all samsungs devices all up to date but the one on Verizon.
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dadsterflip said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034546
Epic getting 2.3. So can't really blame Samsung eh? But I don't know much I check this section for my wifes fascinate. Sucks everybody else has their upgrade. Yet Verizon blames Samsung but look at all samsungs devices all up to date but the one on Verizon.
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I fully believe that it is Verizon being stubborn and somehow whether it's directly or indirectly, delaying the updates for this phone.
Snwbrdrxtreme69 said:
Thought about that to considering all the new toys coming out But I really enjoy my Fascinate and even more so now that I have learned how to flash/hack/adb control my device. Custom roms are fun!
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I completely love this phone. The only way I would consider an upgrade is if the devs on here continued to slow down at the rate they have. I don't blame them for anything it's more frustrating for them when they have to either port code from another phone or wait the ridiculous amount of time for an actual update.
what email did you contact? I figure i might as well give it a shot using the "i need froyo thing."
also, when I get the standard reply back saying we can't do anything, how do I ask to speak to someone higher up? should I just say can you tell your supervisor to email me?
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I just want to let you know, the customer service reps you complain to... They really really dislike you.
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Worst AT&T Tech chat ever, but revealed some strange things going on with 1.83

EDIT 2: It appears to be up OTA so connect to wifi and check for an update!
Edit for those who just came here to figure out what was going on with 1.83:
It would appear that some sort of error occurred in which the beta of 1.83 was released OTA to a few people and to even more through the computer connect update software. This is why people were reporting that they had had success downloading the new update. However it was not available for everyone and appears to have been pulled completely. Things were made more confusing because AT&T and Motorola both appeared to make some false claims that the new update was beginning its release on April 29th. However this was a mistake and they later retracted their claims either by deleting the comment altogether or saying that they meant that the beta would be released to limited amounts of people at that time. This appears to be the cause of all of the confusion, but the bottom line is that the official update is NOT out yet, and if you want the 1.83 beta that others have gotten, check around, it isn't too hard to find!
Original post:
So I came across an AT&T answers page actually listing 4.1.83 on the site which said it was available and all I had to do was connect to wifi and check for updates to get it.
So I think "SWEET!" and try it, but still no luck
By this time I figure alright if AT&T is listing this but it's not up may as well go ahead and bother their tech support for a while and see if I get any answers
They take a LONG time to answer my question and eventually tell me that there is no 1.83 update. To which I reply "Excuse me, BS, here is exactly what YOUR site says" -copy, paste, and post link to it-
They take a long time, then completely ignore it and tell me to access my phones settings and tell them what software version I am running.
Meanwhile I get a little suspicious about whats going on and open a new window and follow the link I sent them.
It had been edited WHILE I was talking to them! The 1.83 part had been completely taken out. All that was left was the 1.57 update. The tech support person continued to play dumb and tell me there was only a 1.57 update and that I could contact motorola if I had any more issues.
I'll post a screenshot of what the site said when I accessed it this morning. I don't know if the info on that page is old news to these forums or when it even went up, but At&T certainly has their heads up their asses.
Oops, forgot about that mention. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Did you tell them there are even websites with benchmarks out there like
Anandtech?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4304/att-update-enables-hsupa-on-motorola-atrix-htc-inspire
wah
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Very weird....its because they are getting ready for gingerbread. Oh wait, nevermind, just wishful thinking.
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I talked with them a bit more after posting.
I told them that this was not a Motorola issue, and that I now wanted to know what had happened with the AT&T site and that I saw that it had been edited. They continued to post more Motorola contact info and asked if they could help me in any other way.
I told them that they could start by actually reading what I was typing to them, and repeated that the page had been edited. I am subjected to more waiting until finally the associate tells me they "didn't see" the second update before, but now they know what I am talking about. The page is still edited so I have no idea how they saw it right then... but yeah.
They then ask me to connect to wifi and try to perform the update. Told them I already did. They then say, that maybe AT&T recalled the update and tell me to wait. I wait. Then they come back asking if I have contacted motorola, I tell them no. They then link me to a post in motorolas forums and tell me to check there.
The thread I am linked to is merely people complaining about the same page on AT&T that I was referring to in the first place... with no answer on it as to what was going on, when I point this out the associate remains silent. I continue to do other things on my computer checking back every few minutes. After 10 minutes of silence I go ahead and tell them that I could see that they were not even going to try to help me and closed out the conversation.
Disappointing, though I am now reasonably certain that I am the reason the page got edited haha
OTA
So do we know if anybody has gotten the update OTA or has it all been "self-help" installation. AT&T changing their website makes it appear delays to OTA update. Question remains, is it becuase of AT&T or Motorola?
That's classic, I wonder what they would say if I walked into a store and asked about the 1.83 update, especially since I have it on my phone already so I can prove it exists.
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soxfan37 said:
So do we know if anybody has gotten the update OTA or has it all been "self-help" installation. AT&T changing their website makes it appear delays to OTA update. Question remains, is it becuase of AT&T or Motorola?
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My guess would be att, since Motorola had it officially on one of their websites for a USB link update
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If you check the motorola owners forums, they say the update hasnt officially been publicly released although, many ppl besides beta testers were able to snag the update before it seemed to have been pulled. You can always download the 1.83 SBF thats floating around and flash to it.
Nothing new here. AT&T sticking thier heads and the sand and ignoring the customer. Can not/will not even respond to direct legitimate questions. Maybe it is time to try to get their attention another way. here is the link where you can post comments to the FCC concerning their attempt to monopolize. http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/
I think everybody that has an issue with at&t's customer support, rate plans, crippling devices, false advertising, etc., that have tried to get answers or support with no satisfaction should make these issues known. If the congressional reps on the committees start asking the same questions we have, then maybe, just maybe, att will understand we are customers, and not just a source of income. Maybe I should start a thread just for this so we get as many people as possible to send their thoughts along.
I've been running 1.83 since the 29th and I'm not a beta tester. I actually got it by downloading the Motorola software Updater from here http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=USA&language=ENS&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=ATT&strPhone=Motorola%20ATRIX(TM)%204G&strCable=Micro%20USB%20Data%20Cable&strURL=https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/SoftwareUpdateforATTATRIX4Gversion.4.1.57.pdf.
All I did was plug my phone in and it looked for an update for like 5 minutes then said there was one available and asked if I wanted to install it (Of course yes) 15 min later it was done. I actually flashed back to 1.26 3 times and updated to 1.83 like this because I messed up root (Come to find I just needed gingerbreak). Some people can't get it so I'm not sure if they took it down from moto or what the deal was. Everything on the page says 1.57 but it still let me update to 1.83 multiple times so I donno.
Clienterror said:
I've been running 1.83 since the 29th and I'm not a beta tester. I actually got it by downloading the Motorola software Updater from here http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=USA&language=ENS&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=ATT&strPhone=Motorola%20ATRIX(TM)%204G&strCable=Micro%20USB%20Data%20Cable&strURL=https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/SoftwareUpdateforATTATRIX4Gversion.4.1.57.pdf.
All I did was plug my phone in and it looked for an update for like 5 minutes then said there was one available and asked if I wanted to install it (Of course yes) 15 min later it was done. I actually flashed back to 1.26 3 times and updated to 1.83 like this because I messed up root (Come to find I just needed gingerbreak). Some people can't get it so I'm not sure if they took it down from moto or what the deal was. Everything on the page says 1.57 but it still let me update to 1.83 multiple times so I donno.
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when did you do this?
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when did you do this?
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I'm pretty sure it was the morning of the 29th.
It was working, but has since been pulled. I saw both the AT&T page as well as the Moto update. Neither are working now.
Ima stop by the store and inquire about it there, see how interesting that conversation is as soon as I'm done at the gym since there's an official att store right next door, talk about convenient.
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Same here...I got the update from the moto site on the morning of the 29th.
Well, that turned out to be as pointless as I expected it to be, no one had any clue what I was talking about or why the update would be there one minute then all traces be gone the next. Their only suggestion was maybe there was a bug in it.
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Maybe there going to update to unlock unknown apps so u can install Amazon app n other programs.
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From what i've read, i'm guessing the 1.83 update is still in beta testing, but for some reason someone in ATT's dev team messed up and relayed it as "release" to another ATT team and motorola, who put it up on their websites as available for download without further questioning. If anyone got it through OTA, they might have been part of the first wave before someone in ATT realized the mistake and pulled the update out.
Then ATT decided to go for a "what update?" policy instead of "whoops."

4.4 Kit Kat to arrive "in a matter of weeks"

If the build date of the leaks wasn't enough proof that Motorola is very busy working on Kit Kat, let this be further proof:
http://www.androidcentral.com/moto-x-get-android-44-kitkat-matter-weeks
Needless to say, I am impressed.
I hope so, im in pain seeing users here from AT&T enjoying their 4.4.
And then Verizon "tests" it for next 9 months.
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xpc21 said:
I hope so, im in pain seeing users here from AT&T enjoying their 4.4.
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I'm talking more on Motorola's end. This is quite admirable what they're doing.
Obviously, the carriers will **** around like they always do. But that's not Motorola's fault really.
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I'm talking more on Motorola's end. This is quite admirable what they're doing.
Obviously, the carriers will **** around like they always do. But that's not Motorola's fault really.
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I never understood why the carriers didn't have an opt-in program to get updates ASAP that essentially cut off your customer service if you opted in. Here, you can do it, but no, we won't help you. Its a flag on your account, so anywhere you go they'll see it and know not to help you. Their point is that they don't want to help people on 'untested' updates... fine then, don't help them. But this would be a HUGE PR boon for whatever carrier does it.
This is good news! Hopefully Verizon won't be too far behind. Maybe a couple weeks like the camera update.
Verizon soak test emails are being sent out
Yup I can confirm i just got an email for the vzw soak test
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seanrobot said:
Yup I can confirm i just got an email for the vzw soak test
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Accidental thanks Dumb question ahead, but whats a soak test?
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Accidental thanks Dumb question ahead, but whats a soak test?
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It's basically an opt-in staged roll out. If you register, you have the ability to be the first to receive an update... so there's a sizeable pool for motorola to determine if there are any major bugs before giving it to the masses. Typically, these things happen and everyone else gets the update about a week later.
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Accidental thanks Dumb question ahead, but whats a soak test?
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A soak test is where a group of people are chosen to do a sort of private beta test on the firmware, to make sure things don't assplode or catch fire before the software is rolled out to everyone.
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It's basically an opt-in staged roll out. If you register, you have the ability to be the first to receive an update... so there's a sizeable pool for motorola to determine if there are any major bugs before giving it to the masses. Typically, these things happen and everyone else gets the update about a week later.
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A soak test is where a group of people are chosen to do a sort of private beta test on the firmware, to make sure things don't assplode or catch fire before the software is rolled out to everyone.
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I see! Funny name though
xpc21 said:
A soak test is where a group of people are chosen to do a sort of private beta test on the firmware, to make sure things don't assplode or catch fire before the software is rolled out to everyone.
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such original wording!
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-moto-x-soak-test-invites-going-out-again
Hadn't registered my X for MFN since i just got it Friday. I went in now and registered. We'll see if I get an invite
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Hadn't registered my X for MFN since i just got it Friday. I went in now and registered. We'll see if I get an invite
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What's MFN?
br0nx finest said:
What's MFN?
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It is mototora forum page.
br0nx finest said:
What's MFN?
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Motorola feedback network.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/77d4221775
You need to do it if you want to have a chance at being invited for soak.
Verizon guys are already getting soak tests and us Dev Edition owners have nothing. Weird.
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I never understood why the carriers didn't have an opt-in program to get updates ASAP that essentially cut off your customer service if you opted in. Here, you can do it, but no, we won't help you. Its a flag on your account, so anywhere you go they'll see it and know not to help you. Their point is that they don't want to help people on 'untested' updates... fine then, don't help them. But this would be a HUGE PR boon for whatever carrier does it.
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It's probably because to most people updates are not something they think about. The people that unsupported updates would appeal to are probably very small and at least to the carriers probably seems more complicated to have more programs rather than less.
The other concern of theirs isn't support. It's about their network. Verizon is really strict about how their network can be used and that's a big part of the reason that ATT got the iPhone for years before verizon. They want absolute control over how the network is used probably due to a fear of a small number of devices clogging up bandwidth.
The funny thing is in spite of the rules bootloaders get unlocked. Phones get rooted. ROMs get flashed and it doesn't seem to cause many apparent problems.
Edit: and I'll just add that most carrier support is clueless anyway - most answers are
-reset your phone
-delete all of your apps.
-do something you already tried.
I hope 4.4 kit kat won't affect Moto X's good battery life.

Now Available: BL Unlock for Moto Devices (Read This!!!)

DAN ROSENBERG HAS FOUND AN EXPLOIT TO UNLOCK THE MOTO X (AND OTHER DEVICES) BOOTLOADER!!!
Will he release it? Your guess is as good as mine...
Per jcase: Support to be added soon to "Sunshine" unlock app for Moto devices!
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Motorola support is yet to be added to the version on the site, stay tuned (and dont update your phones)
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DO NOT UPDATE YOUR DEVICE OR TAKE ANY OTAS IN THE MEANTIME!!!!!
EDIT 9/22/14: Unlock now available for Droid Maxx, Mini, Ultra, and THE MOTO X!!!
Find the tool at http://theroot.ninja
Cost is $25 per device. Works on 4.4.3 and BELOW, and *some* 4.4.4. You have to try the app to find out. You do NOT pay unless the tool confirms compatibility.
EcHoFiiVe said:
AN EXPLOIT HAS BEEN FOUND BY DAN ROSENBERG EVERYONE.
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EcHoFiiVe said:
He officially unveiled it at the Black Hat conference
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AMAZING NEWS!!! Thanks!!!!! I'm researching this now, and will post here as soon as more info is found. THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP!!!!!
EDIT: Confirmation posted to REDDIT, HERE: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2csyiq/
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Lots of interest in the Moto X forums.........none here???
Well, when I entered this thread my opinion was "WTF, again, what chance this guy has against Motorola cryptography?" BUT, why not? There is nothing can be gathered from my unlock code, except my IMEI (reverse calculate from the unlock token or database match - both of which are unlikely) which could be used by Moto to re-lock my BL but if they wanted to, they would've done it with the latest update.
I'm going with it!
Good luck, @samwathegreat
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Well, when I entered this thread my opinion was "WTF, again, what chance this guy has against Motorola cryptography?" BUT, why not? There is nothing can be gathered from my unlock code, except my IMEI (reverse calculate from the unlock token or database match - both of which are unlikely) which could be used by Moto to re-lock my BL but if they wanted to, they would've done it with the latest update.
I'm going with it!
Good luck, @samwathegreat
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Thanks. Keep in mind, we are NOT attempting to crack Moto's cryptography, as I well know that this isn't possible (in my lifetime, at least). Instead, we are trying to find if a single code has successfully unlocked more than one device. There isn't any proof, based on Dan Rosenburg's (author of the Razr M Bootloader Exploit) analysis of the "token validation" logic, that the code is based on the IMEI.....although it COULD be the case. This whole thing is quite the mystery - especially the "China Middleman" aspect of it.
Dan suggests it is based on the particular certificate / key / hash / q-fuses for said devices. And once again....this is ALL based on complete speculation (as I've stated many times (don't care to count how many). )
Thanks to anyone who contributes and thanks for creating this effort! I have a BL locked Mini and it's a 2013 version so not only can I not pay (he only unlocks 2014s right now), but I don't have PayPal and I don't have $45. Really, this might work and so please post your codes if you want to help people like me... we can never know if it works until we try.
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Is there a way to retrieve the code? I'm unlocked via the Tao bao site on the first go around. I used the IM feature on the site to communicate so I don't have the code in an email. I can't remember for the life of me how I signed on to look to see if it's still there. Is the code stored on the device anywhere once unlocked?
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Caseyk621 said:
Is there a way to retrieve the code? I'm unlocked via the Tao bao site on the first go around. I used the IM feature on the site to communicate so I don't have the code in an email. I can't remember for the life of me how I signed on to look to see if it's still there. Is the code stored on the device anywhere once unlocked?
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No way to retrieve it from the device itself....and I'm not familiar with Taobao (or how to look up a prior purchase from there). You can try searching your email (if you even received one) for your IMEI, as he usually included it along with the unlock token.
Aside from that, I don't have any suggestions. Thanks for trying to help though.
If moto x gets a way to unlock bl for free, it could help us a lot!
I just wanted to say "THANKS!" to all the ---jerks--- that are putting bogus info into the form.....like "12345", or the most recent "1".....yeah, thanks for the humor you're giving me. Including Mr. XDA username "a"...how original....
Nice to get a good laugh every now and then.....knowing I can simply erase your bogus data away with one simple keystroke... LMAO
Collecting just unlock code make no sense. I think that code AT LEAST a hash code of IMEI. Well it might be not a IMEI but serial number or what ever. They run hashing on security chip and verify the signature. The chance of two phones having the same code is veeeeery low. In another words you won't find equal codes, I know for sure. The only way is to get how they calcualte the code but that would be hard because you don't know what it comes from and you have nothing at all, not even IMEI or serial.
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Collecting just unlock code make no sense. I think that code AT LEAST a hash code of IMEI. Well it might be not a IMEI but serial number or what ever. They run hashing on security chip and verify the signature. The chance of two phones having the same code is veeeeery low. In another words you won't find equal codes, I know for sure. The only way is to get how they calcualte the code but that would be hard because you don't know what it comes from and you have nothing at all, not even IMEI or serial.
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You might want to re-read the first post...specifically here:
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Also, I'm not suggesting that I'm right about this, or even COULD be right about this -- I'm merely suggesting a POSSIBILITY. It is entirely possible (probable, even) that I'm completely wrong / off-track about this. I wouldn't be surprised in the least. In fact, I'm actually EXPECTING it.
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OK, sure, we understand that. Now examine the logic. Nowhere does Dan Rosenburg suggest that the TOKEN is unique to a particular IMEI, OR in any way validated or hashed against the IMEI. Only that it is based on certificates / keys / hashes STORED in the CID partition, and blown Q-fuses.
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And finally, I'll end this post by saying that curiosity is very important to achieve any new breakthroughs. Making "educated guesses" based on analysis of available data is the only way to make innovations and new discoveries. It's OK to be wrong, as long you use what you have learned to build upon your knowledge and use this information to improve future analytics.
This is a hypothesis based on the [small amount of] data currently available. Nothing more.
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The only way is to get how they calcualte the code but that would be hard because you don't know what it comes from and you have nothing at all, not even IMEI or serial.
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Please consider that we have no interest in what you are suggesting....which is actually breaking Moto's encryption / master key. Based off my knowledge of key / certificate - based cryptography, I am well aware that even IF we had 10,000 VALID unlock token / IMEI combinations, it would STILL likely take -longer than our combined lifetimes- to crack the master key. And that's assuming you are correct about there being a correlation between Token & Serial / IMEI. Have you considered "q-fuses"? Moto very well could have blown q-fuses (identically) in more than one device...
Personally, I have no interest in -that-. I'm not seeing what purpose collecting the IMEI combinations would have, other than deterring people from actually participating in this because they don't want to share their IMEI...
So my questions really is: What are you trying to say that I haven't already? Self-admittedly, this probably won't work....said it more times than I care to count in the first post alone...
And finally, EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion, and I welcome to you "speculate" however you wish! Lets just please not clog up this thread with any more of it. This thread has a specific purpose, and I'd like to keep it at that. Thanks
Many of the Motorola Users who have msm8960 devices unlocked their bootloaders using this method...
http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
iAjayIND said:
Many of the Motorola Users who have msm8960 devices unlocked their bootloaders using this method...
http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
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Which doesn't apply at all to this device. That is for the RAZR HD.
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Many of the Motorola Users who have msm8960 devices unlocked their bootloaders using this method...
http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1
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Which doesn't apply at all to this device. That is for the RAZR HD.
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That is Dan Rosenberg's method. I've mentioned his name multiple times in the OP, as well as his "Token Validation Logic".
Since the Razr M/HD AND the Moto X have the exact same SoC (MSM8960), his token validation logic likely still applies. @Topsnake is correct in that it will not work on the Moto X, but its because that method exploited a vulnerability in TrustZone to write to (blow) q-fuses in the secure area, thereby unlocking the BL.
All of this is described in the OP, but thanks for trying to add some useful info
Hello everybody. This idea is getting alot more interest in the Moto X section, and one user asked if we would be willing to share some details on the data collected so far. Here it is:
samwathegreat said:
Sure! I think everyone deserves to know the current status....
As of RIGHT NOW, we have:
86 submissions
of which 5 are completely and purposely BOGUS
and 2 sets (4 submissions) are -complete duplicates- and were posted from the same IP, within seconds of each other (I wonder if they really thought I wouldn't look at the timestamps / IP addresses?)
zero correlations
What I can also tell you is that IF the build dates entered are correct, we do have 3 sets (6 submissions) that have the same build date and are completely unique codes. This would seem to rule out the previously suggested idea that perhaps all units from a particular build date might use the same unlock-token.
Still need much more data to make any further (useful) correlations.
Hope everyone appreciates the update.... :good:
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Keep those submissions coming!
MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION EVERYONE:
I've just received word that DAN ROSENBERG has found a bootloader-unlock exploit, and has just unveiled it at the BlackHat conference!!!!!!
I haven't verified it 100% yet, but if true, this is AMAZING!!!!
This means that until patched, we can all now unlock our bootloaders for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:highfive: :highfive: :highfive: :good: :good: :good: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
EDIT: Guys, it appears to be 100% True!!!!!!
See the Reddit article here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2csyiq/
He just demonstrated this LIVE @ the Blackhat Conference!!!!
Hopefully it will be released soon for all the guys that missed the China boat.
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That's great news. Hope it pans out for everyone!!
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OMG!!! this is GREAT NEWS FOR EVERYONE WITH A DROID MAXX ULTRA MINI X!!!!!!!
and its only a 3 page document (lol)
i hope he releases it to the public for free!
a new wave of unlocked BL are coming!
thanks for the heads up!
Having missed the China Boat as someone said earlier... This 2013 Maxx owner is hoping anxiously for this to come true quickly.

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