Hi,
I am planning on flashing a custom ROM on my friends Atrix 2 (At&T variant) and i know i need an unlocked bootloader to do that but i can't find a perfect solution to this online, can anyone help me on how to unlock the bootloader on this device?
Thanks inadvance.
masantula said:
Hi,
I am planning on flashing a custom ROM on my friends Atrix 2 (At&T variant) and i know i need an unlocked bootloader to do that but i can't find a perfect solution to this online, can anyone help me on how to unlock the bootloader on this device?
Thanks inadvance.
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There is no bootloader unlock for this phone that's why you can't find it. All the information you need to get started flashing is in the development section. Most, if not all, ROMs have detailed instructions in the op of each thread. Basically you need root, a recovery app called Boot Menu Manager (or BMM for short) that is more like a boot hijack, the ROM zip you want to flash and some info on flashing an FXZ in case you get into trouble. Be sure to read the thread detailing how to use BMM successfully and follow the directions in the ROM thread as to which system(s) the ROM can be flashed on (you can multiboot up to 5 different ROMs with BMM). Be safe through reading/researching, have fun, and welcome to the community! :thumbup:
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
No.. We cant unlock bootloader.. Thats how we roll..XD.. But I think its a general.. Atrix 2 stuck with locked bootloader.. in development section.. Theres too many thread on custom Rom and how to install it.. Good luck..
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Thanks guys, i was unsure about going about with the Atrix and you have directed me in the right direction
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Hi,
Iam a long time Atrix user and a new note 10.1 user. I have successfully rooted my N8010 device (using 'method 2' )and want to know the following:
Do you have to unlock the bootloader to flash a new kernel? (I know there are none for my device yet).
I ask because that is what you have to do to flash a kernel on the Atrix but I am yet to see any mention of bootloader unlocking in this forum.
Sorry if my question sounds stupid, I am just a tad confused.
Thanks
damonsmith666 said:
Hi,
Iam a long time Atrix user and a new note 10.1 user. I have successfully rooted my N8010 device (using 'method 2' )and want to know the following:
Do you have to unlock the bootloader to flash a new kernel? (I know there are none for my device yet).
I ask because that is what you have to do to flash a kernel on the Atrix but I am yet to see any mention of bootloader unlocking in this forum.
Sorry if my question sounds stupid, I am just a tad confused.
Thanks
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The bootloader is not locked that's why you see no mention of a bootloader unlock
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Robert542 said:
The bootloader is not locked that's why you see no mention of a bootloader unlock
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Thanks!
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dev i am in desperate need of bootloader unlocker for my atrix 2 (with ics updated in india)
plz help
there is a "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock" in "Atrix 2 Android Development" its was released on 2nd nov 2011 means at that time atrix 2 was on
gingerbread ,as i have updated it to ics it am not sure about "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock"
second reason for not been sure about "[PROJECT]Bootloader Unlock" is , when this unlocker was released there was atrix 2with at&t and in india its is releaded without at&t.so i m confused whether it will work or not
as motorola is not providing any more update for atrix 2(at least in india) ,now i am in very much need for bootloader unlocker
plz help plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
Lifehacker7 said:
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
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frist of all thanks for quick reply :highfive::angel::fingers-crossed:
i have 3 question
Q1-i doidnt under stand ur point becoz befor e posting this thread i googled for custom rom or cm10 & i found this on a motorola official discussion
(if u google "ics or bootloader unlock on atrix 2" then its 3rd option)
"Question Title:
ICS Update or Unlock Bootloader
Comment:
I have brought Brand new Motorola Atrix 2 (Indian Version and not US AT&T model) last month hoping it will be getting ICS update, but now my Skyrocket got updated to ics and Updated my SGS I9000 to JellyBean using CM10. Being such a capable device Atrix 2 is still running on 2.3.6 (Out of Box), which is also having network connectivity issue here in India. I now feel it was a mistake buying a Motorola Atrix2 and could have bought Sony Xperia P which is in same price bracket which is getting update much faster.
If Motorola can`t update Atrix2 to stable ICS, i would like them to unlock bootloader for same as there are many developers around who can create custom ROMS (ICS or even JB) much stable & faster than Motorola team.
To make matter worse yesterday news came out that Motorola are shutting down operations in Asia Pacific. I do hope they can provide us with either a stable ICS update or Unlock the bootloader.
"
so plz reply is it now nessecary to unlock bootloader for custom rom or cm10, as i like xda dev work becoz of
a-no company app
b-overclock Facility
Q2-secondly will i b able overclock in custom rom or cm10 (as my boot loader will b locked, will it let me over clock in cm10 or custum rom)
Q3-there r kernel avalible for over clocking but when i zip instal them by CMW they show no effect(may b becoz of bootloader not been unlocked)
so plz help me overclock becoz this device with overclock is an gr8 device
so plz helpppppppppppppppp
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
brianmoyano said:
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
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brianmoyano said:
There's no bootloader unlock for no one.
Why do you want to unlock your bootloader if there's no room that requires other kernel?
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Lifehacker7 said:
^+1. And there is no need for the bootloader to be unlocked to flash the roms in our dev section.! Just follow the instructions there!
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frist of all thanks for quick reply :highfive::angel::fingers-crossed:
i have 3 question
Q1-i doidnt under stand ur point becoz befor e posting this thread i googled for custom rom or cm10 & i found this on a motorola official discussion
(if u google "ics or bootloader unlock on atrix 2" then its 3rd option)
"Question Title:
ICS Update or Unlock Bootloader
Comment:
I have brought Brand new Motorola Atrix 2 (Indian Version and not US AT&T model) last month hoping it will be getting ICS update, but now my Skyrocket got updated to ics and Updated my SGS I9000 to JellyBean using CM10. Being such a capable device Atrix 2 is still running on 2.3.6 (Out of Box), which is also having network connectivity issue here in India. I now feel it was a mistake buying a Motorola Atrix2 and could have bought Sony Xperia P which is in same price bracket which is getting update much faster.
If Motorola can`t update Atrix2 to stable ICS, i would like them to unlock bootloader for same as there are many developers around who can create custom ROMS (ICS or even JB) much stable & faster than Motorola team.
To make matter worse yesterday news came out that Motorola are shutting down operations in Asia Pacific. I do hope they can provide us with either a stable ICS update or Unlock the bootloader.
"
so plz reply is it now nessecary to unlock bootloader for custom rom or cm10, as i like xda dev work becoz of
a-no company app
b-overclock Facility
Q2-secondly will i b able overclock in custom rom or cm10 (as my boot loader will b locked, will it let me over clock in cm10 or custum rom)
Q3-there r kernel avalible for over clocking but when i zip instal them by CMW they show no effect(may b becoz of bootloader not been unlocked)
so plz help me overclock becoz this device with overclock is an gr8 device
so plz helpppppppppppppppp
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
sry i wasnt geting to reply u both dev at same time
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
^^+1 what he said, but I would like to add, do yourself a huge favor and read EVERYTHING that pertains to your phones model BEFORE trying anything. Then read it all again. Then when you think you understand, read it again. You will see that most all of your questions have been previously answered, and you will gain knowledge in the process. It's a win/win for everybody that has the patience and puts in the effort to learn on their own. Good luck to ya.:thumbup:
brianmoyano said:
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
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thanx alot for ur detaile answer
it helped me & now i am runing jb withh root
thnx:laugh:
brianmoyano said:
First, forget about unlocking the bootloader. We don't need to unlock it to install the roms that we have in the developers sections.
Secondly, we have stable ics, and now, finally, we have a stable Jellybean for international phones.
But, i'm going to respond your questions in order.
1: The info that are you reading, is ooooold. If you want stable ICS, check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Those are for international Atrix 2. It means, that ones they were not bought in AT&T.
And, if you have international atrix 2, you can choose jellybean, too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092107
2: Yes, you have to flash 2 .zip's files into the custom recovery.
I don't know too much about that. But, if you read a little, you'll see that is easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988411
3: There is no kernel available for overclocking besides the one we are using.
If you are trying to say the .zip's that you have to flash with Cwm, read the answer 2.
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i have tried this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1988411
but its not oc my atrix2 when it was ics
what i did
-downloaded & installed init.d & oc zip
n it didn't work
Q1-plzzzzz give me an summarized tutorial for this overclocking as i m not able to understand tutorial on link
Q2-now i m running jelly beans, so does this work on jb becoz its written in warning that"THIS WILL MESS UP YOUR PHONE IF YOU ARE CURENTLY RUNING ANY CM10 OR MAJICMOD!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS FOR FACTORY ICS, OR ICS PHONES THAT DO NOT ALREADY HAVE INIT.D!!!!! "
i wann known will it work on official jb
does anyone know how to unlock the bootloader on motorola atrix 2 running ics? ive looked everywhere and cant find anything. kinda new to this stuff so help would be appreciated. im trying to install a custom rom onto my phone
acmiller03 said:
does anyone know how to unlock the bootloader on motorola atrix 2 running ics? ive looked everywhere and cant find anything. kinda new to this stuff so help would be appreciated. im trying to install a custom rom onto my phone
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You looked everywhere but missed the Atrix 2 forums?!
Btw, bootloader for a2 isn't unlockable yet.
But you need not unlock bootloader to flash custom ROM.
You just need root and a proper recovery. Search for atrix 2 forums and come over there! You have many stuff to read and learn before flashing stuff.
I'm from a2 community too
Would u mind posting a link or explaining howbto do it for me please
acmiller03 said:
Would u mind posting a link or explaining howbto do it for me please
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Okay. Root method for ics atrix2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879
And Search for atrix2 forums and look over there!
We dont need to unlocked the bootloader to flash a custom Rom in to Atrix 2
Lifehacker7 said:
You looked everywhere but missed the Atrix 2 forums?!
Btw, bootloader for a2 isn't unlockable yet.
But you need not unlock bootloader to flash custom ROM.
You just need root and a proper recovery. Search for atrix 2 forums and come over there! You have many stuff to read and learn before flashing stuff.
I'm from a2 community too
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Hi, this is the firs time a see a developer saying that if i want to flash a custom Rom in to Motorola Atrix 2 I dont need to unlock the bootloader, I having been waiting for long time to some one who create a way to unlocked it.
But I didnot know that if I have my atrix 2 rooted and a custom Recovery installed on it I can flash a custom Rom,
is that posible? who had flashed a custom Rom only been rooted and with a custom Recovery installed on it?
OK I just bought on contract a 16GB Moto G. Very happy so far. It downloaded the new 4.4.2 Kitkat. Can't see any difference.
It is locked to Tesco.
My question is, what steps do I now take to get root access and install CWM?
Do I need to unlock the phone first?
Any advantages in using one of the new Mods?
Any other advice welcome. I just know how to follow instructions...:fingers-crossed:
thanks
keveen said:
OK I just bought on contract a 16GB Moto G. Very happy so far. It downloaded the new 4.4.2 Kitkat. Can't see any difference.
It is locked to Tesco.
My question is, what steps do I now take to get root access and install CWM?
Do I need to unlock the phone first?
Any advantages in using one of the new Mods?
Any other advice welcome. I just know how to follow instructions...:fingers-crossed:
thanks
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Already answered hundreds of times in other threads. Do some reading.
Use search. But do it in the following steps. Unlock the boot loader, then install a custom recovery, then root.
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can we get our Mods to move this to the proper forum? (and also clean up some of the non development posts on this page)
Moved Here as this does not belong in the Dev Sections. Thanks.
Unlocking guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6
To root and get CWM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585242
** just follow from Now, if you want root, **
Don't forget to thank those who made the guides.
If you ask these questions which are already answered dozens of times i recommend you to read more first before you do anything. Otherwise your next question will be how "to make a phone out ouf my brick?".
OK. Sorry. I get you guys. I just thought maybe the Tesco version might need some different approaches. Actually it is quite hard to find a simple list of "things to do" with your phone, tablet whatever or simple steps you need to follow. Of course the details are more complex. I wasn't sure if I needed to unlock the phone or could do rooting on a locked phone. Maybe each device forum category should have a simple sticky just like that for us non-techies who just follow the instructions without really understanding what is going on.
Also I was half asleep and I see there is actually an excellent introduction. Deaf, dumb and blind...
Hi,
First of all i would like to apologize to everyone on this section since i am really not good with sony.
So i have a device which has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked. As the title says i am looking for custom roms or rooted roms with bootloader locked. As much as possible i have searched the development thread but cant find any.
So can anyone give me a link or something of a recommended rom for locked bootloader?
Thanks
ronnieryan said:
Hi,
First of all i would like to apologize to everyone on this section since i am really not good with sony.
So i have a device which has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked. As the title says i am looking for custom roms or rooted roms with bootloader locked. As much as possible i have searched the development thread but cant find any.
So can anyone give me a link or something of a recommended rom for locked bootloader?
Thanks
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As far as i know, that i've observed here, Revolution HD is the most popular (the one made by yash989)
Being stuck to locked bootloader sucks, my friend's SP is locked by carrier. i understand the feeling :/
TakuyaZ said:
As far as i know, that i've observed here, Revolution HD is the most popular (the one made by yash989)
Being stuck to locked bootloader sucks, my friend's SP is locked by carrier. i understand the feeling :/
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Yeah. It really2 sucks. I dont know why they do this.
Anyway will keep on reading about it and hopefully get an easier way to install. Thanks by the way.
Any other recommendations?
ronnieryan said:
Yeah. It really2 sucks. I dont know why they do this.
Anyway will keep on reading about it and hopefully get an easier way to install. Thanks by the way.
Any other recommendations?
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Go to android development section, the few top ones are the best
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