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atrix 2 firmware

download link
edison_china_5.5.1-1_GC-86_EDSCHN-6_cfc_ME865
http://4tel.mobi/edison_china_5.5.1-1_GC-86_EDSCHN-6_cfc_ME865_bbs.mfunz.com.rar

Oh boy, we keep getting closer and closer.
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Spent the last three hours downloading it
targz'd it back up and uploaded it to dropbox, should download faster.
(link should be live in a few minutes an hour now)
edison_china_5.5.1-1_GC-86_EDSCHN-6_cfc.tar.gz
Sadly, I haven't found anything related to unlocking the bootloader in the boot image.
This is the fxz for the chinese ME865, one would be crazy to flash it to one's american MB865 (though I would be interested in the results )

Shouldn't it still work even though it is the Chinese FXZ. Although you might need a translator to work your phone right LoL

JRW 28 said:
Shouldn't it still work even though it is the Chinese FXZ. Although you might need a translator to work your phone right LoL
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it should still have the languages though

Yeah I was just joking around about the language LoL. But with all said and done right now we would flash using RSD lite correct. Could this be made into a flashable zip that we could use with our bootstrap?

JRW 28 said:
Yeah I was just joking around about the language LoL. But with all said and done right now we would flash using RSD lite correct. Could this be made into a flashable zip that we could use with our bootstrap?
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I thought the bootstrap wasn't flashing things properly?

It's not a big deal for me to read Chinese....lol
After all, It's my native language.....
But under the setting part should have language selection...
Thinking about flash it on my, Cuz AT&T version doesnt have Chinese display. That made some of my apps can't work right

Anybody flash it yet? I'm restraining myself from doing it, because I feel there's a chance it may have the unlock for the bootloader, If memory serves me correctly, it was from a leaked China based firmware for the ATRIX, that revealed the unlock for the OG ATRIX. I maybe mixing it up with the Photon, but who knows.

r.iqbal87 said:
Anybody flash it yet? I'm restraining myself from doing it, because I feel there's a chance it may have the unlock for the bootloader, If memory serves me correctly, it was from a leaked China based firmware for the ATRIX, that revealed the unlock for the OG ATRIX. I maybe mixing it up with the Photon, but who knows.
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With the original Atrix there were some issues with international builds not commpatible with USA builds, and there were some bricks along the way. There were even bricks with trying to roll back firmware after the gingerbread update. Patience for me, I am not ready to brick mine.

You can flash just the boot loader if interested... I would but I am working on another bootloader hack to break the current bootloader open, or I would flash just the bootloader, that is one thing that can be tried.... Who still has time on their 30 day return left, that wants to try this:
using the android SDK run the following using the boot.img from this Chinese image
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then boot into the boot loader with holing the volume down buttom while powering the phone on
Then
fastboot oem unlock ( this should give you output that gives your id )
fastboot oem unlock #### ( the ####'s are the uid you recieved from the command above ).
Then reboot the phone. You may have to erase your userdata with:
fastboot erase userdata
Hopefully you won't have to do this...
This might be worth a try.

Attention: Chinese users have got a newer 5.5.1-1_GC-90_EDISION-6 (offical update)as this one has an issue that the signal can not be above -75dBm

isail said:
Attention: Chinese users have got a newer 5.5.1-1_GC-90_EDISION-6 (offical update)as this one has an issue that the signal can not be above -75dBm
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Could this be ics? Bootloaders unlocked?
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Do you have a link that you can share?

No. The Chinese update to fix the -75dB issue is 2.3.6.
Also it breaks the root method but supposedly it's possible to keep root with an app "OTA Rootkeeper".
I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the Chinese bootloader is unlocked.
(poking around here with machine translations can be... unclear )
Saw a story on there that Motorola engineers were actually dispatched to the poster's house to test the fixed baseband with the customer.
I wish we could get that kind of service in the USA.
tylercarter said:
Could this be ics? Bootloaders unlocked?
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Does this help?
http://bbs.mfunz.com/forum-225-1.html
It is the chinese 2.3.6 OTA update (Blur_Version.55.86.6.ME865.ChinaRetail.en.CN)
and the 2.3.5 fireware.
can anyone do something more?

What's going on here?
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TheChemist187 said:
What's going on here?
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I dunno. I'm hoping this will help unlock the bootloader myself.
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tylercarter said:
I dunno. I'm hoping this will help unlock the bootloader myself.
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No such luck.....
I tore this apart, and this has the same bootloader as our MB865 with a couple minor differences due to what looks like a slight hardware difference on the ME865.
Jim
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no root help
so i installed this update and all was fine till i noticed root was gone and now ii cant go into clockwork to boot recovery and ontop of this i have no baseband so my phone doesnt work at all!!!!!please help asap i need stock rom anyone have this ??? can i revert the update???? help omg this sucks

[Q] What does grfs.img contain?

Hey guys I recently messed up my phone and tried flashing the stock Indian rom ("5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip" which you get following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616305) using RSD Lite.
everything used to go well until it gets to flashing the grfs.img (it loads system.img and many others OK) - it always errors out.
so I edited the xml file and DELETED the part (instruction) to flash grfs.img..
(<step operation="flash" partition="webtop" filename="grfs.img" MD5="9081d7d3b36cca3ed88c9d8604a62a0d" />)
well this time it gave no errors and flashed everything smoothly... and everything I have tried (and use everyday) work without any errors...
Now, Since grfs.img is quite a huge file (1.3GB) I wanted to know what it contains and the features I won't have on my phone now...
If its just webtop and lapdock stuff that I wont have, its fine as I don't use them and don't have any plans of using them.. however if it affects the hdmi port.. I will have to include that file and try something else..

Did you flash an Indian fzx on your AT&T Atrix 2?

just webtop
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PhoenixNghi said:
Did you flash an Indian fzx on your AT&T Atrix 2?
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Not exactly... Mine is an Indian atrix 2 and not AT&T.. (Bought and use it in India)
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lkrasner said:
just webtop
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Yep, it's webtop.
Before you flashed the fxz, are you sure that you were on the retail Indian firmware? There's couple other firmwares in that same region that have different webtops, so you might have flashed a slightly different firmware. Everything should still work though.

cogeary said:
Yep, it's webtop.
Before you flashed the fxz, are you sure that you were on the retail Indian firmware? There's couple other firmwares in that same region that have different webtops, so you might have flashed a slightly different firmware. Everything should still work though.
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Ya.. Sure of that.. And every thing works perfectly..
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I always skip it to. it is huge and shouldn't ever get screwed up. I don't use it anyways, so who cares if it is gone or broken!

Okay this is a headache

Here's a strange one guys and gals.
So I'm a former D2G user; (started with the og D2). I have a Rezound now but I want to play with cm9 and aokp on my D2G. The kicker is, I sbf'ed my phone to 2.6.32.9, which isn't even the most recent froyo update let alone gingerbread. Long story short, I can't update the phone unless its activated. Can I run a gb sbf and do sort of a forwards sbf?
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Insidious said:
Here's a strange one guys and gals.
So I'm a former D2G user; (started with the og D2). I have a Rezound now but I want to play with cm9 and aokp on my D2G. The kicker is, I sbf'ed my phone to 2.6.32.9, which isn't even the most recent froyo update let alone gingerbread. Long story short, I can't update the phone unless its activated. Can I run a gb sbf and do sort of a forwards sbf?
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2.6.32.9? try that again
update what?
what is your current system version
4.5.608, 2.4.33, 2.4.29?
edit: you don't need to activate, to do anything, except use verizon's network
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If you don't know how to bypass the activation screen, just touch the corners in a clockwise fashion starting with top left.

Gasai Yuno said:
If you don't know how to bypass the activation screen, just touch the corners in a clockwise fashion starting with top left.
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I know how to bypass the lockscreen, but system update is greyed out. I'm on the first version of froyo that this phone shipped with. System version is is 2.4.29 and kernel version is 2.6.32.9 as I stated earlier.
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Insidious said:
I know how to bypass the lockscreen, but system update is greyed out. I'm on the first version of froyo that this phone shipped with. System version is is 2.4.29 and kernel version is 2.6.32.9 as I stated earlier.
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I don't think there should be a problem doing a GB SBF. Going forward usually isn't an issue (for example, carrier unlock users do that, taking care to preserve the .330 radio).
Since you have a choice, I would go with 4.5.608, where you can easily root and SBF back if needed.

silver6054 said:
I don't think there should be a problem doing a GB SBF. Going forward usually isn't an issue (for example, carrier unlock users do that, taking care to preserve the .330 radio).
Since you have a choice, I would go with 4.5.608, where you can easily root and SBF back if needed.
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Okay, thanks. Could someone post a link to a working mirror?
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4.5.608 sbf https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/droid-2-global-sbf-files
and read http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/SBF
also can use [TOOL] ezSBF D2G

[Q] How to flash SBF available for Motorola Electrify 2 on Motorola Atrix 2

Since both of the Phones have almost same hardware specifications,
So, My Question
IS IT POSSIBLE TO FLASH SBF AVAILABLE FOR MOTOROLA ELECTRIFY 2 ON MOTOROLA ATRIX 2. IF YES, THEN PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME.
For SBF Repository, google "Droid-Developers SBF"
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Phone: Motorola Atrix 2 / MB865
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Stock)

Vivek Rishi said:
Since both of the Phones have almost same hardware specifications,
So, My Question
IS IT POSSIBLE TO FLASH SBF AVAILABLE FOR MOTOROLA ELECTRIFY 2 ON MOTOROLA ATRIX 2. IF YES, THEN PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME.
For SBF Repository, google "Droid-Developers SBF"
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Phone: Motorola Atrix 2 / MB865
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Stock)
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No it is not possible, the bootloaders are different and RSD lite will do a bootloader check, and not allow the software to flash to the atrix 2.
You should ONLY run software meant for the Atrix 2 on the Atrix 2.

jimbridgman said:
No it is not possible, the bootloaders are different and RSD lite will do a bootloader check, and not allow the software to flash to the atrix 2.
You should ONLY run software meant for the Atrix 2 on the Atrix 2.
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You are right, it did not allow me to flash firmware meant for Electrify 2 on Atrix 2.
Is it not possible to fool RSD lite with some sort of trick, like replacing only few relevant files to acceptable extent in the SBF bundle meant only for Atrix 2, with files from SBF bundle for Electrify 2, and changing MD5 Hashes in the .XML file as well, and then try flashing them using RSD lite on Atrix 2?
Which files does RSD lite refer to validate SBF for a particular model?
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Phone: Motorola Atrix 2 / MB865
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Stock)

Vivek Rishi said:
You are right, it did not allow me to flash firmware meant for Electrify 2 on Atrix 2.
Is it not possible to fool RSD lite with some sort of trick, like replacing only few relevant files to acceptable extent in the SBF bundle meant only for Atrix 2, with files from SBF bundle for Electrify 2, and changing MD5 Hashes in the .XML file as well, and then try flashing them using RSD lite on Atrix 2?
Which files does RSD lite refer to validate SBF for a particular model?
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Phone: Motorola Atrix 2 / MB865
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Stock)
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use fastboot commands instead of rds
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Vivek Rishi said:
You are right, it did not allow me to flash firmware meant for Electrify 2 on Atrix 2.
Is it not possible to fool RSD lite with some sort of trick, like replacing only few relevant files to acceptable extent in the SBF bundle meant only for Atrix 2, with files from SBF bundle for Electrify 2, and changing MD5 Hashes in the .XML file as well, and then try flashing them using RSD lite on Atrix 2?
Which files does RSD lite refer to validate SBF for a particular model?
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Phone: Motorola Atrix 2 / MB865
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Stock)
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Look if you keep going down this path, you will likely brick your phone.
If you don't like the stock atrix 2 ROM run a custom ROM from the dev section... Much safer.
You can't run software from other phones on the atrix2, even though they seem very close spec wise, there are things that are different enough to cause problems.
It is just not a good idea to do this, you will end up crying.

shubham412302 said:
use fastboot commands instead of rds
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Explain Please!
Which commands, and How?

jimbridgman said:
If you don't like the stock atrix 2 ROM run a custom ROM from the dev section... Much safer.
You can't run software from other phones on the atrix2, even though they seem very close spec wise, there are things that are different enough to cause problems.
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NO, I like the stock ROM for Atrix 2 very much, but Motorola would not release update to Jelly Bean for Atrix 2, that is the reason why I WANTED to try Jelly Bean ROM for Electrify 2 on Atrix 2, for that would be stable and final, better than the leaked test build of the Jelly Bean ROM available for ME865, I have tried that but downgraded back to ICS.
If other ROMs can not be installed on Atrix 2 because of the locked bootloader, then how can I install custom ROMs and which one?
jimbridgman said:
Look if you keep going down this path, you will likely brick your phone.
It is just not a good idea to do this, you will end up crying.
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I already have, even before starting this thread, bricked my phone. Sad! But no worries my phone still comes in warranty, I have sent it for board replacement.
I swapped the files but forgot to update MD5 hashes in the .XML, this I noticed later.
Flashing process started but aborted in the middle due to mismatch of the hashes, leaving my phone useless.
So I don't know if I would have changed the MD5 hashes along with the files, what might have happened?
1. Hard brick
2. Soft brick, which could be fixed the same way
3. Soft brick, fixing which could lead to hard brick
4. Everything worked, but the phone model changed
That is why I asked which files need to be same in the SBF bundle and which could safely be swapped.

If you have international version of atrix 2 why not flash JB leak?

Vivek Rishi said:
NO, I like the stock ROM for Atrix 2 very much, but Motorola would not release update to Jelly Bean for Atrix 2, that is the reason why I WANTED to try Jelly Bean ROM for Electrify 2 on Atrix 2, for that would be stable and final, better than the leaked test build of the Jelly Bean ROM available for ME865, I have tried that but downgraded back to ICS.
If other ROMs can not be installed on Atrix 2 because of the locked bootloader, then how can I install custom ROMs and which one?
I already have, even before starting this thread, bricked my phone. Sad! But no worries my phone still comes in warranty, I have sent it for board replacement.
I swapped the files but forgot to update MD5 hashes in the .XML, this I noticed later.
Flashing process started but aborted in the middle due to mismatch of the hashes, leaving my phone useless.
So I don't know if I would have changed the MD5 hashes along with the files, what might have happened?
1. Hard brick
2. Soft brick, which could be fixed the same way
3. Soft brick, fixing which could lead to hard brick
4. Everything worked, but the phone model changed
That is why I asked which files need to be same in the SBF bundle and which could safely be swapped.
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Bro not trying to be rude here but the things which you are trying to get into many others have already tried much more and bricked many phones and no one other than Jim knows better about this.So if a person keeps on telling you you're gonna get into trouble either listen to him if you think he has enough credentials or just stop repeating the same things over and over again.It may be fun to try new things out and knowing that even if you brick you can always get a replacement but these things are not new or logical.
From the looks of it(not being judgmental here )you don't have a very good knowledge about bootloaders,kernels,ROMs and stuff related to Atrix 2 atleast.And AFAIK it can't be explained in a post.
The things you're trying might have a possibility on other devices but this is Atrix 2 you're taking about(Hell i've even grown tired criticizing about this goddamn phone) so it's better to just forget about it.
The simple logic behind ROM flashing is that they don't change the bootloader.
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deveshmanish said:
Bro not trying to be rude here but the things which you are trying to get into many others have already tried much more and bricked many phones and no one other than Jim knows better about this. So if a person keeps on telling you you're gonna get into trouble either listen to him if you think he has enough credentials or just stop repeating the same things over and over again. It may be fun to try new things out and knowing that even if you brick you can always get a replacement but these things are not new or logical.
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Got it. But I would appreciate if you could please direct me to other posts by people who have tried the same things with their phones. I didn't find them.
deveshmanish said:
It may be fun to try new things out and knowing that even if you brick you can always get a replacement but these things are not new or logical.
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Agreed I am not going to try such things again on my phone.
deveshmanish said:
From the looks of it (not being judgmental here) you don't have a very good knowledge about bootloaders, kernels, ROMs and stuff related to Atrix 2 at least.
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Correct. I am learning..... by my mistakes as you can see.
I know this is not the the right attitude nor best approach.
deveshmanish said:
And AFAIK it can't be explained in a post.
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Direct me to fairly easy to understand Guides. Appreciate your effort, I would.
deveshmanish said:
The things you're trying might have a possibility on other devices but this is Atrix 2 you're taking about(Hell i've even grown tired criticizing about this goddamn phone) so it's better to just forget about it.
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Locked Bootloader sort of things, Yeah... I have come to know.
Might have a possibility on other devices? Which ones, might I buy one of those with more possibilities and tradeoff Atrix 2.
I like this phone, What do you suggest?
deveshmanish said:
The simple logic behind ROM flashing is that they don't change the bootloader.
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You could Explain a bit more than "Simple" or provide me links to resources. Appreciate again.
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May the -Mass times Acceleration-be with You...
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May the FORCE be with You...

[Q] Installed update....no root!

I went back to stock. Hit the wrong button and installed the update. Now I am not rooted and hate everything!!! Any idea how long before I can root this poor phone so I don't hate everything about it and on it?:crying:

There's a good chance there won't be another exploit found. This Is thy you have to protect root.
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Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...

moonsbabe said:
Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...
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There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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JungleKing76 said:
There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?

moonsbabe said:
Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?
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Rsd lite is a Motorola program used to flash xml files.
I was wrong, it wasn't droidrzr.com, it was right here on xda.
Post#78...here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43777980
He doesn't give specific instructions but others say he is reputable so if he says it worked, they believe him.
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realbbb is a very sharp guy and former Bionic owner who went through all of the "Cheescake" leaked update issues we had with that device while Motorola was struggling with the baseband firmware in the early rollout of VZW's LTE network.
This workaround is a version of the method we used when you got stuck on a non upgradeable test leak and had to revert to a prior version to move forward.
It is exactly the sort of creative thinking that is required in situations like this when you find yourself stuck by unforeseen circumstances.
This can easily and safely be tested by anyone who is currently on the update and has lost root, since the full XML.zip was released shortly after the update went live last week.