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[HOWTO][ROOT/CWM] Rooting the 04-29-11 HTC Update[FROYO]

EDIT: You can also just flash THIS by attn1 to accomplish the same goal.
The update for 1.84 for the Inspire 4G was released on 4-29-2011 as an OTA update. It WILL NOT RUN on rooted ROMs.
Things I have personally observed about this ROM:
Quick. Seems to respond very well to input, no real hesitations. I won't tell you quadrant scores because they are useless.
GPS WORKS! Exceptionally well. 3-6 FOOT accuracy. The highest TTL I have seen is 17s.
Fast. HSUPA is working well, 1.3mbps up. I hit 6mbps down on a regular basis with this ROM. YMMV, of course. But it works great here in North Texas.
Third party non market Apps install. Yes, you read that right. There is no selector to turn it on or off, though. They work for me. YMMV.
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE, COMPUTER, PLACE OF RESIDENCE, OR PETS.
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Prerequisites:
S-Off HTC Inspire 4G with microSD card inserted (HOW TO thanks to attn1)
RUU to stock 2.2.1 v1.80 (Located here thanks to cmstlist)
Gingerbreak v1.2 (From Chainfire) loaded on your SD Card
The OTA update note: place in /sdcard/download. This method is untested.
Sideload Wonder Machine if install of Gingerbreak does not work.
A valid Wi-Fi connection
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Follow these steps to achieve a rooted 2.2.1 v1.84 stock ROM
1. RUU your phone to stock following instructions provided in the above thread using the pd98img.zip method, NOT THE .EXE!
2. Boot phone, don't bother adding any accounts or setting anything but a wifi connection up.
3. Go to Settings, choose AT&T Software Update, then choose HTC Wi-Fi Software Update.
4. Download and install
5. Boot phone into updated stock ROM.
6. Install Gingerbreak v1.2 and run it. It will crash HTC Sense launcher, force close it, then you will see an error saying it could not reboot phone. Reboot manually using power button. If it gives you a weird error on boot such as a picture of a phone and a red mark, pull the battery then reboot.
7. ROOT! Yes, you now have root. Verify superuser.apk is in your app drawer, then I strongly recommend installing busybox from the market.
8. Install ROM Manager from the market and flash ClockworkMod Recovery. I have had no issues with 3.0.2.6.
That's it, done! I have had a couple small FC's from SU when first granting permissions to an app, to fix it open the actual superuser app then go back to the offending program. Once granted permissions this should not occur anymore.
I hope this helps!
If I missed anyone in the thanks above it was purely unintentional. PM me and I will correct the oversight.

I think you mean 3rd party apps is enabled? Not slideload.
Great job with the guide.
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I'm on stock Rom and can't get.the update
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kirk123 said:
I think you mean 3rd party apps is enabled? Not slideload.
Great job with the guide.
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Eh, either way. Install isn't blocked anymore and that is all that matters. I think we all owe Amazon some thanks.
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XAviierG said:
I'm on stock Rom and can't get.the update
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It may not have rolled out for everyone yet. You can try placing the update file, not renamed, in /sdcard/download then run the update.
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so lemme get this straight, AT&T finally enabled the ability to install apps that are not from the market?
Or am I just seeing things and mis understanding.

Konner920 said:
so lemme get this straight, AT&T finally enabled the ability to install apps that are not from the market?
Or am I just seeing things and mis understanding.
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No, you are not misunderstanding. Third party non market app installs work.
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How do you manually install this file? I already downloaded it and moved it to the download folder under my SD card.
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jhester1967 said:
How do you manually install this file? I already downloaded it and moved it to the download folder under my SD card.
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As I said that method is untested, try the check for updates step and see if it thinks it is a previously downloaded update that wasn't installed.
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Now when I press att check for update it tells me I have to wait a day before I can try again.
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jhester1967 said:
Now when I press att check for update it tells me I have to wait a day before I can try again.
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You can always set your date a day ahead when you go to check again. At least we know that doesn't work.
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jhester1967 said:
Now when I press att check for update it tells me I have to wait a day before I can try again.
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a little "birdie" told me that at&t is rolling this out to 10K users a day for the first three days, then evaluating the results and - assuming all goes well - will bump up to 25K-50K users on 5/2, and then 50K users a day until done beginning 5/3 or 5/4. don't know for sure, though, if this is why you're having to wait for 1 more day.

i have the update, where do you go to let it install non market apps? i tried downloading the amazon app store thingy but it still says install blocked.

tonyb81 said:
i have the update, where do you go to let it install non market apps? i tried downloading the amazon app store thingy but it still says install blocked.
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Hmm, did you already have s-off before updating?
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id10terrordfw said:
You can always set your date a day ahead when you go to check again. At least we know that doesn't work.
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If you downloaded the update prior going back to stock Un-rooted, then you need to either format you SD card or use another one. When I went back to stock, the update didn't show up for me, but as soon as I changed my SD card, the OTA came right up after I prompted for an update.

id10terrordfw said:
Hmm, did you already have s-off before updating?
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Nah I was s on when I did the update.
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Has anyone tried to install the updated rom on a stock rooted rom like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965634
Any luck?

I wouldn't much worry about updating to this if your phone is rooted. Soon enough someone will have a rooted and CWR Flashable version of this. With so many good roms and Devs here I assume it wont be long.

tonyb81 said:
Nah I was s on when I did the update.
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I think that is the difference maker. Hence why s-off is listed as a prerequisite.
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enewman17 said:
I wouldn't much worry about updating to this if your phone is rooted. Soon enough someone will have a rooted and CWR Flashable version of this. With so many good roms and Devs here I assume it wont be long.
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I know I am already working on one.
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[Q&A] Miui For Infuse Rom

Notice:
This thread is for general questions regarding MIUI FOR INFUSE ROM.

sticky please

I flashed miui about a week ago. The .30 edition.
Well I want to update and when I try to boot into cwm it just sits at Samsung screen.
I tried to flash the cwm through Tom manager and still nothing. =\

I was having the same problem booting into cwm. I followed LG_iiNsTiiNcT's directions that are below via the2rrell and I was able to boot Jordan's update. Thanks guys.
the2rrell said:
i have seen 2 fixes for this...... this is one of them from "LG"
Okay so if you were one of the few people who lost recovery for some weird reason "ME" no need to unbrick to stock and re-flash I have a solution.
1: Download sgs kernel flasher
2: Download CWM community kernel
3: Flash kernel via sgs kernel flasher "unchecked the reboot button" when done flashing turn phone of "SHUTDOWN"
4: 3 finger until the Samsung logo pops up keep holding the buttons the screen will go black then Samsung logo will come up, let go of the power button and keep hold the volume up and down buttons "For about 20 seconds" then let go it should boot into Red CWM after a few seconds.
5: Go to install zip from SD card go all the way down and run update.zip it will boot back into RED CWM run update.zip again and it should now boot into GREEN CWM
6: From here Re-Flash MIUI "New Release would be smart", Wipe Fact,Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik, Flash, reboot at sign of Samsung logo pull battery, 3 finger into blue recovery and flash again.
7: Presto you should be set and have recovery back.
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MattSoRaven said:
I was having the same problem booting into cwm. I followed the2rrell's directions that are below and was able to boot Jordan's update. Thanks guys.
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My directions lol..
So I made a theme and I want to share it but for some reason the carrier logo and Sinhalese bars that are in systemui don't show up I have to put them in systemui.apk from the actual rom
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Haha. Well thanks man. I was confused about what he meant by "LG". I edited the my post. It worked great.
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MattSoRaven said:
Haha. Well thanks man. I was confused about what he meant by "LG". I edited the my post. It worked great.
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I don't mind as long as its helping people I just threw in the lol
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kernels
sorry for the dumb question, but can we flash any gb kernel (such as infusion 1.1) onto MIUI to improve battery life or will that get me stuck in a boot loop?
thanks in advance

Is this a gb rom?
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nash2000 said:
Is this a gb rom?
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Yes, it is 2.3.5

alexgarrett said:
Yes, it is 2.3.5
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That's weird than, I haven't been on gb for a while now and I flashed miui the other day. I wasn't a big fan of it at the time but now I think I may give it another shot. I'm not sure which version I used.
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Well I had great success with 1.9.23 and 1.9.30. Read about all the people having issues with CWM and laughed thinking they obviously did something wrong. Well lo and behold, updated to 1.10.7 and now I have no recovery. Gah! So what is my recourse? I flashed exactly as I did before so it wasn't user error. Anyone have a clue as to how to get Recovery back?

Voo-Doo??
I've ready everywhere about this rom but I cannot find the answer for this!
Do I need to turn off Voo-Doo lag fix for this rom??
Thanks

chipstien said:
Well I had great success with 1.9.23 and 1.9.30. Read about all the people having issues with CWM and laughed thinking they obviously did something wrong. Well lo and behold, updated to 1.10.7 and now I have no recovery. Gah! So what is my recourse? I flashed exactly as I did before so it wasn't user error. Anyone have a clue as to how to get Recovery back?
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First page my fix is posted haven't heard from anyone that it doesn't work always success sofar give it a shot
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So is .10 an update or will I have to restore all my apps, themes and settings again?
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djlobes said:
So is .10 an update or will I have to restore all my apps, themes and settings again?
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U can flash just don't wipe data
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How do i get extended settings to work :s or is it not yet working for this version of miui?
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Is there a big difference in 4G speeds and battery life with this and Infused 2.2.3?

Kassidyyyy said:
How do i get extended settings to work :s or is it not yet working for this version of miui?
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Andy "the guy who does es" just got home from vacation he said he'd have it up tomorrow. Make sure it says 1-10-7 or 1-10-8
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Umm...so MIUI will be updated every friday for the infuse? I have a small issue with that which is that all my widgets dissapear on my home screen after updating and it takes like 10 mins to get them back again...Any way to avoid this?
Also another HUGE ISSUE
Why does 3d lag so badly? The GPU renders very slowly i went from 57 fps to 28 in quadrant. Can someone explain this? Makes no sense how everything else is super smooth yet the 3d i just horribly slow?

International Atrix2 Updated

Hi,
Today International Atrix2 was updated to version 55.28.37
It is not ICS and still is on Gingerbread.
Please share if you are updated too, and any idea on change log?
I am experiencing a new screen lock and more smooth navigation.
Will update the Changes as i find them.
Regards,
Shantnu

So is better not upgade because i have root the phone
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ishantnu said:
Hi,
Today International Atrix2 was updated to version 55.28.37
It is not ICS and still is on Gingerbread.
Please share if you are updated too, and any idea on change log?
I am experiencing a new screen lock and more smooth navigation.
Will update the Changes as i find them.
Regards,
Shantnu
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Could you give a screenshot of the new lockscreen? I'm curious as to what it looks like.
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Here you are few screenshot for my new updated Lock Screen:

Thanks for posting those pics. I hope Motorola changes their mind on that lockscreen for future updates because that one is fugly.
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ishantnu said:
Hi,
Today International Atrix2 was updated to version 55.28.37
It is not ICS and still is on Gingerbread.
Please share if you are updated too, and any idea on change log?
I am experiencing a new screen lock and more smooth navigation.
Will update the Changes as i find them.
Regards,
Shantnu
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Could u upload a backup for me? Or point me to a possible download link if availible.id like to maybe make a rom based of this.
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Bumpity bump ..i want that rom :-D
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rdavisct said:
Could u upload a backup for me? Or point me to a possible download link if availible.id like to maybe make a rom based of this.
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I would love to upload a backup of ROM for you, if only you can tell me how to do that ;-)

How come an Atrix 2 user got this as an update for his phone before the cheesecake method?
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Is that available on Indian ROM
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kc92iyngr said:
Is that available on Indian ROM
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indeed, I am in Delhi, India. And i got the update OTA couple of days back.

tsdeaton said:
How come an Atrix 2 user got this as an update for his phone before the cheesecake method?
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Not sure how that happened, but it happened, here is a screenshot showing versions:

ishantnu said:
I would love to upload a backup of ROM for you, if only you can tell me how to do that ;-)
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First you need to root it using one click root in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18942700
Then you just need the atrix 2 bootstrapper apk. Download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346977
Then you simply reboot into recovery and select backup. Let it finish. Reboot back into phone.plug in usb to your pc and mount.then just find the clockworkmod folder on sdcard. Open it.then open backup folder.then open the folder there which will be a bunch of numbers. Finally youll see some files.the "system.ext.tar" is the file i need.just copy it to your computer anywhere and upload onto rapidshare or filedropper.
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I am in NOIDA, but my mobile is still not showing any updates !!
how did u check for the update?
directly from mobile?

Just got this update here in India
I m in mumbai

i got this update here in Singapore today too...
V55.28.37.MB865.PSHAsiaRetail.en.03
Anyone got the full changelog?

Got this update today in bangalore... doesn't seem to have many changes... just the locker screen and seems a little faster...
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AT&T MB865
Running Indian ROM, deodexed, rooted
Just got an update 55.28.37
-> The software update failed!
What is the reason? I used OTA root keeper to backup root.

uploading...
rdavisct said:
Could u upload a backup for me? Or point me to a possible download link if availible.id like to maybe make a rom based of this.
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created the cwm backup... now uploading it to filedropper...
sry uplink is quite slow... might take some time..

I'm rooted using the one click method. Stock recovery. Will I be able to apply the update? Will I loose root? If yes, will I be able to root again using the one click method?
Edit: I unrooted. Yet, the update fails! Any ideas??

[Q]Does someone interesting?

From china gfans group, someone release ICS for A2 with .tar.gz file.
Link: http://bbs.gfan.com/mobile/android-...age=1&orderby=dateline&filter=2592000
I'm downloading ,when I finish I'll try to upload for mirror link.
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First!
ZOMG I'm getting excited like I was the last time someone fake posted stuff about ICS I check those forums every once in a while but can't understand most of it anyway.
THANKS A LOT for posting!!! Downloading now (gah I hate that 115 website the speeds are SO SLOW)

Excellent! This is likely a leak for the ME865 since it is hosted on a Chinese file site, but anything could help us at this point. I'm also downloading the file, but at this rate it will take 1-2 hours to finish....

dickluo said:
From china gfans group, someone release ICS for A2 with .tar.gz file.
Link: http://bbs.gfan.com/mobile/android-...age=1&orderby=dateline&filter=2592000
I'm downloading ,when I finish I'll try to upload for mirror link.
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Is this for serious this time? I'll hold my applause - and breath...
EDIT - And, of course I'm downloading also
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When download finish, we'll get the truth.
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Thank you
Gonna take a while to download, but from the part I've got this is ostensibly
P3_edison-edison-user-4.0.4-6.7.2_GC-154-217-release-keys
At least it should have the files we need for the radio... if it's real

alteredlikeness said:
Is this for serious this time? I'll hold my applause - and breath...
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Yeah after the first moment my expectations aren't too high (don't want to be crushed down again lol). At least we have a download link this time . And there has to be something within 346 mb of stuff so let's hope for the best.

I hope it can be flash into A2 by fastboot.
Otherwise I am new in android dev.
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dickluo said:
I hope it can be flash into A2 by fastboot.
Otherwise I am new in android dev.
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Once we get it I would not recommend flashing it in fastboot. To begin with, if you flashed the whole thing and it worked then you might never be able to flash back to GB or update to final ICS. However I highly doubt that it would flash due to partition signature differences...
If it's in a ROM.zip format then I would flash it but be wary... make sure that it's rooted (search in /system/bin and /system/xbin for "su") because we might not be able to root this firmware.

cogeary said:
Once we get it I would not recommend flashing it in fastboot. To begin with, if you flashed the whole thing and it worked then you might never be able to flash back to GB or update to final ICS. However I highly doubt that it would flash due to partition signature differences...
If it's in a ROM.zip format then I would flash it but be wary... make sure that it's rooted (search in /system/bin and /system/xbin for "su") because we might not be able to root this firmware.
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the baselape seems no change.
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dickluo said:
the baselape seems no change.
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Sorry? I'm not quite sure what you mean by "baselape..."
But it is an fxz/sbf... so unless you've decided to be REALLY adventurous DON'T FLASH IT to an MB865.

I've mirrored it here.
Should be a tad faster than China.
And yes, don't flash this unless you support toddler murder.
Free Hat!

In chinese "基帶版本"
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It seems someone can use otaroot to keep root state after update ICS.
http://bbs.mfunz.com/thread-431910-1-1.html
Sorry its simple chinese
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Anybody disected it yet? Is it legit?
via Atrix 2/VictoryROM/XDA app

yes it is, they have had 4-5 ics leaks but now they finally have a complete ics leak (the ones before were missing parts like webtop in one I looked at)

alldoom65 said:
yes it is, they have had 4-5 ics leaks but now they finally have a complete ics leak (the ones before were missing parts like webtop in one I looked at)
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Our devs are about to give us ICS! Woohoo!!!
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Why shouldn't we try to flash it? is there a chance we can't fxz back to 2.3.5? I'll see If I can get the radio working with a current build I have.
EDIT: it should be totally safe to flash the radio right?

lkrasner said:
Why shouldn't we try to flash it? is there a chance we can't fxz back to 2.3.5? I'll see If I can get the radio working with a current build I have.
EDIT: it should be totally safe to flash the radio right?
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Seems can't only flash system, but in china, they can flash back to 2.3.6.
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Do we have any indication that thee radio will work with the MB865? Now I seriously can't wait untill I get home and download it. If this is for real we can finally get CM9!!!!! I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED!
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[Q] Flashing ROMs to rooted Atrix 2 running official 2.3.6

Hey Motorola Atrix 2sers!
You guys have a great device! I have a Samsung Infuse 4G but I'm working with my Dad's Motorola Atrix 2 on AT&T and he's running the newest official release of Gingerbread 2.3.6 from AT&T (OTA as I believed its called)
I just rooted it today using the one click method and I attained root completely fine. Superuser and a few other root-only apps work perfectly.
Now my Dad wants ICS on it and I have a few questions:
1) I can't find the ICS ROM leak though I've seen it mentioned multiple times. Can someone redirect me please?
I found a version of CM9 here (actually, it looks just like what I'm running on my Infuse) but I don't know if it's legit. (http://droidsans.com/node/80867) This link came from a thread started in the Development section in the forum here for this device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781177)
I'd prefer the official leak I keep seeing mentioned to this sketchier CM9 but I'd be fine using CM9 if it's verified to run smoothly. I need a ROM that is as functional for day to day use as possible; I am not, nor will I pretend to be, a developer (And by the way, I'd like to take this as a moment to thank all the developers that make these projects and modifications a reality. You guys rock)
2) I ran into a problem getting Clockwork as the recovery mode. I used a method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346977) involving installing an app called Atrix 2 Bootstrapper and simply selecting the reboot recovery option while running the app. When I selected that option, the phone just rebooted normally.
From searching around, I think this has to do with the bootloader being locked, but I can only find a way to unlock the bootloader for the atrix 4G, and I don't wanna risk bricking since I'm working with the Atrix 2. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=automatic) Will this 4G method work?
3) Would I be OK just flashing this version of ICS (or any, ROM for that matter) onto the device through the stock Recovery mode? If I use the volume up/down & power button method, enter recovery, and press up/down volume again, I'm able to enter a form of Recovery that appears similar to Clockwork. Is this okay to use for flashing any ROM onto the device?
4) Would I need to flash the Google apps as well? Play store, maps...etx...If so, where could I find a package for them?
I realize it's a lot of super specific questions, and I apologize if they've been answered, but I've combed every relevant thread I could find.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

1) Stay on 2.3.6 for now since we can't go back from ICS.
2)Atrix Bootstaper works fine just "bootstrap recovery" then "reboot recovery"
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3) no
4) no
Read the noob thread for detailed info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
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DemosZevasa said:
1) Stay on 2.3.6 for now since we can't go back from ICS.
2)Atrix Bootstaper works fine just "bootstrap recovery" then "reboot recovery"
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Thanks for the quick reply!
He really wants ICS, the question of going back isn't really an issue. But wouldn't I be able to return to stock with an FXZ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650&highlight=clockwork+recovery) anyway?
Regarding the Bootstrapper: No, it did not work just fine. I tried it multiple times, but each time I selected "reboot recovery" it would just reboot normally.

DemosZevasa said:
3) no
4) no
Read the noob thread for detailed info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
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3 again) So I absolutely need CWM, huh? Sorry to be redundant, but it doesn't cooperate.
This is an Atrix 4G "noob thread" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
This is the Atrix 2 "noob thread" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650&highlight=clockwork+recovery
I'm drawing only from the Atrix2 thread for HOW TOs, but I'm using the 4G thread for reference and information.

FXZ from ICS to GB will have a 99% chance of bricking. So if you mess up your are stuck.
CWM is best, check the development thread for CWM on boot thread.
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DemosZevasa said:
FXZ from ICS to GB will have a 99% chance of bricking. So if you mess up your are stuck.
CWM is best, check the development thread for CWM on boot thread.
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Thank you so much! I'll explain that to him. Do you recommend any good Gingerbread ROMs?
He's looking for a few key things:
-Toggles in the notification bar for things like WiFi, Data, Auto-Rotate
-WiFi Tethering (he just wants to be able to make a mobile hotspot)
-Integrated Screenshot function
By, the development thread for CWM on boot thread, did you mean this? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427007)
I really appreciate your guidance!

Rayk1080 said:
Thank you so much! I'll explain that to him. Do you recommend any good Gingerbread ROMs?
He's looking for a few key things:
-Toggles in the notification bar for things like WiFi, Data, Auto-Rotate
-WiFi Tethering (he just wants to be able to make a mobile hotspot)
-Integrated Screenshot function
By, the development thread for CWM on boot thread, did you mean this? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427007)
I really appreciate your guidance!
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I would go with SCV6
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I really like Romulus (development section) screenshot support is a ICS feature but you can get an app for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606257
I meant that one.
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DemosZevasa said:
I really like Romulus (development section) screenshot support is a ICS feature but you can get an app for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606257
I meant that one.
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Yeah, I have him using Screenshot ER Demo (he only uses free apps), but I expect he'll complain about the watermark. I personally think that app is perfect!
Couldn't find scv6, I found scv7, but that's ICS, isn't it? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591790&highlight=scv6)
And doesn't this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606257) boot you into CWM on EVERY reboot? Don't I need to be able to normal boot, too?
I'm sorry if I'm dragging this out, I just want to be really thorough and I'm not experienced. I cannot thank you enough.

It will boot into recovery just select reboot and it will boot normally.
Scv6 is under V7 in the OP :thumbup:
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farshad525hou said:
I would go with SCV6
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LOL just realized you were a different person, farshad525hou.
Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the input! :good:
I think, based on what DemosZevasa was saying, I'll be avoiding ICS.

SC v6 is GB so try it its good too
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I thank you both so much, I'll consult with my Dad to give him his options (but I think he'll want Romulus), and I'll post back here when I'm done flashing to let you guys know! Both ROMs (scv6 and Romulus) provide the hotspot and toggles right?
I hope the CWM procedure is simpler than it looks. Looks dauntingly involved...
Thanks again!

Yes they both do. But Romulus is Odexed and SCv6 is Deodexed.
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Quick question while I use this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606257) to get CWM on every boot/reboot before I flash either ROM.
Since the Atrix Bootstrapper app isn't working for me, can I use the stock recovery mode I mentioned before to flash the PB Zip? It appears I have no way to get into Clockwork.

No stock wont install it. Idk why it isnt working...
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Rayk1080 said:
Quick question while I use this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606257) to get CWM on every boot/reboot before I flash either ROM.
Since the Atrix Bootstrapper app isn't working for me, can I use the stock recovery mode I mentioned before to flash the PB Zip? It appears I have no way to get into Clockwork.
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Are you sure your Dad's phone is an MB865, and not an ME865?
If it is an ME865 that might be why it is not working... most of the things in here have really been setup or tested on the MB865 for AT&T USA models, somethings work on other versions of the A2 but not everything.

jimbridgman said:
Are you sure your Dad's phone is an MB865, and not an ME865?
If it is an ME865 that might be why it is not working... most of the things in here have really been setup or tested on the MB865 for AT&T USA models, somethings work on other versions of the A2 but not everything.
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Thanks so much for the quick reply!
I'm absolutely certain my Dad's phone is the Motorola Atrix 2 on AT&T and I live in the U.S.
Is it because of the locked boot loader maybe? Maybe that's why the Atrix Bootsrapper app isn't working to get me into clockwork...?
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