How To: Motorola Atrix 4G Root
Filed under Development, Guides by Kenneth Pennington on February 18, 2011 at 9:19 PMRead the full BriefMobile Motorola Atrix 4G review! The process of rooting your Motorola Atrix 4G has just been changed with the latest updates. We’ve updated the guide below to allow users to root.
How To: Motorola Atrix 4G Root
Root method found and executed by Brandon15811, the2dcour, and of course eval-! Make sure to thank them over at the forums.
Prerequisites
- Drivers installed 32-bit or 64-bit
- ADB-Fastboot package
- Root image (Mirror)
Outline
- Extract the ADB-Fastboot package and root image to your C:\ Drive under a new folder titled “root”
- Put your device into Fastboot mode: – Turn off your device. – Hold down the power button and downward volume button until you see “Fastboot” on your screen – Push the upward volume button
- Open your command prompt (Start >> run “cmd” >> enter)
- Type the following commands
- cd C:/root
- fastboot flash preinstall root.img
- fastboot reboot
- Enable USB debugging (Settings >> Applications >> Debugging)
- Type the following commands
- adb shell
- /preinstall/dosu
- Type the following commands
- /bin/mount /system -o remount,rw
- cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su
- chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
- PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk
- Congratulations! You are rooted!
PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk
Wow. Just wow.
That’s wonderful! I’m gonna be donating some money to all the guys and hopefully I can get mine rooted on Monday. Thank you!
Nice, so much about that locked bootloader!
Locked boot loaders don’t prevent root. Look at the Droid 2 and the Droid X. They do prevent you from running a custom rom. So far there is nothing in this article indicating its not the same encrypted boot loader
Ah, thanks for clarifying.
Any custom boostrap recovery known to work?
Not known quite yet!
Fantastic.
Any way for it to work using Windows XP?
ETA I must learn to read more attentively…
Install the latest .NET framework. http://www.google.com/search?q=.net+framework+2.0
Already have it. I read Windows Vista and 7 and skipped right over the XP bit. My bad. Thanks!
Those are ready-to-go operating systems. Most XP users will be fine. I’ve updated the OP to show this.
I have XP with NET Framework 4. No need to roll back to 2.0, right? It was fine when I rooted my Captivate, but best not to assume.
Need help with 3D hardware acceleration..I tried to install a navigation app and this is the error I get….” 3D Hardware Acceleration not available in this phone”…any way to get around this ?
What is meant by “Motorola Drivers”? That seems rather vague, are those something that come with the phone, or is there a download site that is available for them?
Drivers come pre-loaded on the Atrix 4G.
Thank you sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
Thanks. It worked! Yay for titanium backup.
Got a device already?
For a while but it sucked not having root. Had to side load with AC_SWM.
Ahh I see. Glad to hear more confirmation that this process works perfectly!
Hi guys!
Any idea on where to look for / how to get a code for removing the sim lock? I’m hopefully getting the phone brought to Germany through a friend that is in the US right now, woohoo!! It will also be the first phone I root, good luck to myself.. :-)
No clue yet! I’m sure someone will figure it out eventually.
Never rooted before. Will this affect the ability to use device on the docking stations(HD or LapTop Dock)?
No it most likely will not.
it won’t affect any of that kind of stuff
This may be a dumb question but if I have Win7 with the 4.0 .NET framework, do I need to install the older 2.0 framework?
Windows 7 will work with this procedure right out of the box. No need to go and install .NET 2.0!
can i root the Atrix using Mac OS X?
or will it only work on Windows 7?
At the moment, only Linux and Windows are supported by the One Click Root tool. We will be adding a Mac guide very soon. Stay tuned!
thanks for the info!
I’ve updated the guide above. Mac is supported the same way that Linux is supported. Use “Mono.” If you can figure it out, leave me a comment so I can make clearer instructions in the post.
as soon as i get the phone Tuesday, i’ll be sure to try it out and tell you how it goes.
thanks again!
ok. i’m having difficulty doing it on my Mac
Mono won’t run Super One Click. can you help me out?
I don’t have a Mac to test this out on, but I’d try to install Mono and run it then.
I just got the phone 2 days ago and I love this phone sooooo fast I want to get it root but I never did before any help
can i buy an unlocked version of atrix 4g from AT & T?
How am I gonna unroot it in case I have to bring it to the customer service?
Follow the same procedure and press the “Unroot” button.
This is a fine treate
Thanks for the support!
If this works when i get my atrix tomorrow Ill be donating too
I don’t know much about rooting a phone, but I would like to get the Atrix for my primary internet connection while traveling. I suppose that a tethering app could be used to tether the Atrix to a laptop or PC. What about the laptop dock? Would it be now be possible to use it without the prompt to purchase the $45 data/tethering plan?
You can enable tethering here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11493471&postcount=193
Thanks for the info. I can now see about getting my Atrix tomorrow. I like the laptop dock for it’s small, think, and light size. Do you know if this will be possible to use this without getting the higher cost data plan?
I don’t think you’ll be able to buy it without the higher cost data plan.
Thanks again for your help. My previous post should have said “small, THIN, and light size”
Sorry to bother you again, but the link you mentioned in your previous post directing me to tethering, DOES the Atrix have to be rooted before the tethering can be activated? Thanks
Not completely sure yet, but I’m pretty sure no root is necessary.
Yes
On a regular Laptop or PC go look up Teathr on google, they give you a free 14 day trial and you can buy it for a onetime fee of $14.99 (I think) you do NOT have to pay AT&T anything extra
on the laptop dock, sadly, you DO have to pay AT&T the $45 a month
just get to waiting for device and stops.
Try going back through the drivers procedure.
Thanks for using my app!
This is awesome. 0-day and we already have root with the Atrix4G! I’m a firm believer in free and open software. No phone should be locked down. That’s why I wrote SuperOneClick. Fast and simple root access.
The program is (and will always be free) but feel free to donate!
Hey! Thanks for making it easier to root our devices. It seems to be working well for most people.
Hi. You seem to be one of the leaders of this band so I’m hoping you can help. I just tried rooting my Atrix using Super One Click as instructed, and got a success message for both the root and Allow Non Market Apps. Every time I go to restart, however, the phone crashes part way through (right where the Motorola logo goes away and the AT&T graphic begins to appear). The indicator light flashes red for 30-45 sec and the whole process repeats again and again. Have tried pulling the battery but no change. Any ideas, or am I SOL?
did you get your problem resolved? I was thinking of rooting but wanted to see if anyone was having problems, what caused them and how they get fixed. please respond with your experience to tarpittz@yahoo.com thanks!
SOL…Your phone developed some malware or a virus while it wiped and left you unprotected. Always keep Jimmies hat on hand.
hi i am korean atrix user.
when i root my phone i usually use your app (superoneclick)
I also use this program to my atrix (version – olykt u4 1.15.0)
but it doesn‘t work. I don‘t know whats wrong
every korean atrix user can‘t root their phone now
Please help us.. (MB861 , OLYKT U4 1.15.0)
hey short fuse please help me wen i do the last command it tells me insufficent storage
anybody get third party apps actually working? i followed instructions as written and got “cannot download. the content is not supported on this phone.”
I would redo the process and try again.
stupid question from a newb, but if you root, do i lose my settings/installed software? or is it just admin privileges?
No you won’t lose anything!
I dont know anything about rooting Androids, I can jailbreak an Iphone all day, is there a post on need to have apps or hacks after rooted. I just activated tethering without out rooting, they wont see that will they?
No, they won’t. But don’t go over your data limit!
Thanks so much!
Sorry to ask but, Rooting it allows for apps like panda home and such to work on the atrix right? I have been testing out a co workers MyTouch and loved how panda home looks on it. I currently use an old Iphone 3G and am wanting to upgrade to the Atrix in the next couple days.
And rooting it wont lock the device out to where I cant use it will it?
Some applications require root. I don’t know if “Panda Home” requires root permissions.
No, rooting the device won’t change anything or lock you out or kill your family.
If you guys don’t want to deal with the 95MB Motorola Software here are the drivers from the MOTODEV site.
Handset_USB_Driver_64_v4.9.0.msi (2.31 MB) http://www.multiupload.com/FIN3KYUD7S
Handset_USB_Driver_32_v4.9.0.msi (1.72 MB) http://www.multiupload.com/QNFILE4F07
-Max
Awesome. Thank you much.
i make my donation and YOUUUUU
has any one actually has this working? mine keeps saying FAILED. any ideas?
That’s odd. Are you able to sync your phone with Motorola’s media software? Are the drivers properly installed?
Maybe redownload SuperOneClick.
Hi there!
Same issue as above; Able to sync, drivers properly installed, re-downloaded SuperOneClick..
Any help?
P.S. After I click on “Root” it gets stuck on “Killing ADB Server..”
Thanks guys for this post…donated as well… now we need a better ROM!!!
hello all i need help please!!! i have done all listed above and well once i click on root i get this message “An unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will be shut down immediately”…what am i doing wrong should i click continue or what …i am just afraid to mess up my new phone right away that would suck big time…i am running windows 7 on a samsung laptop rv511…someone please help me :-(
Thank you soooo much!!!!
Awesome! Worked in like 45 seconds… Easy! Thanks guys.
Can anyone provide a list what options you can do with a rooted phone.
1) Backup
2) Thehering — how?
3) Remove Motorblur
4) ….
5) ….
Worked perfect. Downloaded an app from mobile24, couldn’t get it to install, rooted, then it allowed me to install. Donated $5 to the team that rooted it. Good job everyone involved.
This has not worked at all on three different Atrix’s and adb is set up fine, adb shows my device and I can install apps through adb but this super app does not work at all! I’ve tried ver. 1.5.5 – 1.6.5 and all fail on windows 7:( Please post a way to do this by hand!
I’m having similar problems. Mine gets to Reading OS Properties and no matter how long I leave it, nothing happens. I’m running Windows 7.
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled (settings –> applications –> development). Also, try right-clicking the SuperOneClick exe file and click “Run as administrator”. Do a shell root first, then regular root, and reboot. Profit.
My Atrix got stuck at “Waiting for device” and wouldn’t complete. I downloaded the appropriate Motorola Handset driver and installed that package (over the drivers the Atrix includes and get installed when you plug the device in). I installed the 64-bit package, as I have Win 7 64-bit, which I obtained from Moto directly as I am leery of posted files from people I don’t know. However, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of setting up a Motodev account, download the appropriate driver above and verify against the BINARY md5sums I got against original files from Moto:
a82acd81be16aecd0774f0266ef54707 *Handset_USB_Driver_32_v4.9.0.msi
624164620b75cc7594811a5ca7de3922 *Handset_USB_Driver_64_v4.9.0.msi
Installing this driver pack resolved my problem and SuperOneClick performed flawlessly after that.
*Confirming this fix works for me at least* thanks pal =)
I am running Win7 32-bit and had the same issue. Installing the .msi referenced here resolved my problem as well.
My windows 7 keeps putting the phone into mass storage mode and I can’t change it without it disconnecting from the phone. It’s really frustrating to say the least.
hey under sd and phone store setting s do we unmount internal and sd card ??? or just sd card… that is do i click unmount sd card for safe removal whatever…??
I have the same question. Should I “Unmount SD card” in the settings even if I select “none” on the USB connection type?
hey , if i root will this void my warranty ? and if i unroot will my warranty still be voided ? and is there any other way of getting free apps ?
Your boss would like to know if there is a way to get free labor.
just need to buy the phone now
If I root de phone, will it be unlocked to others carriers or I will still need an unlock code? Sorry for the newbie question.
I know I’m probably splitting hairs here, but Debian Squeeze (6.0) is no longer in “testing” as it has been released on February 6, 2011. I only mention this because this article was posted way after Squeeze was released. The current version in “testing” is Wheezy (7.0). Just mentioning this in the event someone comes across this article and is not aware that Squeeze is now the new “stable” Debian. Thanks.
cool
OK. I got the phone on Feb 24th and rooted it the 25th (donated $10 thanks!). Since then I have been trying to enable the wifi hot spot feature, so that I can use my ipad through the phone. Is this possible? I read through the instructions on atrix forum and everything matches up except the part where u enter wap 2.0. Has anyone actually been able to do this (wether wifi or tether via usb)? Please help. Getting frustrated.
I got root with my atrix with no problem, but after I rooted I clicked ” allow non market apps” and it keeps saying FAILED. What am I doing wrong?
you have to pay attetion to your phone the super user thing comes up and u have to click allow and give the program super user rights
i cant get .netframework 2.0 it says that the previous installed version is not compatible with that version. what can i do to root my atrix?
My AV stops the download indicating a trojan…
awesome! I got my atrix yesterday and today its rooted! :) nice work guys donations on the way!
Worked like a charm. Thanks for easy to follow step by step for this Android noob and jailbroken iPhone convert.
WOW…simlpy amazing and so easy to do!
short fuse link is broken guys…
Back online!
Will that root technique still work with the new upgrade AT&T forced on the these Android phones today?
Hello new to rooting it seems to hang on the super one click program… any suggestions?
gets stuck on running psneuter after the latest update from Moto ;( Worked GREAT before that!
hi im trying to use one super clip and i click root and the program stay on Running psneuter…
and does nothing more help
SuperOneClick v1.6.5.0
Killing ADB Server…
OK
Starting ADB Server…
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK
Waiting for device…
OK
Pushing psneuter…
889 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.643s)
OK
chmod psneuter…
OK
Running psneuter… —— does nothing more
Followed the instructions in the video exactly but keep getting stuck on “running psneuter” Any ideas how to remedy or is it too late? I haven’t pushed through the new update so it should work, right?
im stuck at the running psneuter can you tell me what im doing wrong
I have done this. Now what about the ota? Will it break my root or brick my phone?
Can this be used to root the Droid Bionic
could someone send me to my email the super one file? it keeps telling me that it has an error when i try to open it, thanks. lumalav@hotmail.com
mine always stops at running pseuter
having problems rooting my atrix.it says “running psneuter” and thn nothing happened…pls help
Check your USB setting, mine keeps changin to Mass Storage even when i select Motorola Phone Portal like the direction says, i am still searching on this, will let you know if something works.
any update – have the same pro.
set usb connection to none instead of Motorola Phone Portal
If you have update there’s only one thing to do. Is to go back to version 4.1.26.
how do you that?
hi,
when you say update, you mean update what exactly? I have the same problem and there is nothing going wrong apart from being stuck right there ‘running psneuter…’. Based on the video above I am trying Shell root first but I have tried Root first and either way it gets stuck. Help? if not here my e-mail is lggc79@gmail.com. If someone can help me sort out this issue I will publish the solution in as many places as I can.
Cheers.
I forgot to mention I have Motohelper installed which came with drivers. I don’t know if this makes any difference.
My windows is 64bits.
Cheers.
is it solve the problem by going back to version 4.1.26?
How can I go back to the version 4.1.26.?
That’s not true. I’m running on the latest update and it worked for me.
same problem here. i have version 4.1.57.
I unlocked the Bell mobility Motorola Atrix in India… Can i root my device without getting locked again.
I was having the same problems too. I uninstalled the handset drivers, reinstalled them, then put the USB connection type as “none” then enabled USB Debugging. Ran OneCLickRoot and everything worked perfectly. Hoped this helps!!
How do you uninstall and reinstall the drivers?
Hi, i bought a motorola Atrix In Mexico, and I tried to Root it with superoneclick, and had the same problem with psneuter hanged, what I did was to root with gingerbreak app, I installed it in my atrix via USb cable and it worked to me, Hope it can work with yours too.
Regards
estoy asumiendo que eres mexicano, viejo podrias ponerte en contacto conmigo? tambien me gustaria saber como rooteaste tu atrix, compre hace menos de un mes el mio pero me gustaria rootearlo, gracias
in case i missunderstood I was expecting you to understand what i wrote above, but in few words, i would like to know step by step how you rooted it to do the same to mine which i recently bought, would you get in contact with me?
martineri at gmail.com
It works great
Just google gingerbreak.exe and tenfars cmw its the easyst way to root and flash
There is no need to downgrade your atrix version, mine is 43.3.AmericaMovil.en.mx
Please ignore thish bull shit! its not working wasted 20 mins. for author if you dont know how to do it properly then dont post guid. stupid cunt!
I just succesfully rooted 4.1.83. No problems.
would you mind giving me some pointers? :]
You need to run gingerbreak. Not psneuter. Everyone having trouble with psneuter, should be using GingerBreak. Change it and try again.
I too get a timeout from psneuter.
Not sure if it is related, but it looks like the latest “security patch” has set up a firewall on the Atrix. I see that running sshd on my unrooted device fails for port 2222, but works on port 8080, which is used by the web sync app. On port 2222 nmap reports that the port is filtered.
We’ll need a fresh twist to get a set-UID shell on the Atrix.
Your program worked fine until the latest software upgrade. Now it hangs at “running psnueter”
Any ideas?
ps: I did donate :)
SuperOneClick keeps getting stuck at “running psneuter” when I click Shell Root. I saw this was an issue earlier in the comment string but it kinda dissapeared. Please help.
Thanks in ahead of time for your response!
This should be updated to say to not use SuperOneClick and that if you’ve got the 1.57 update etc. you need to go back to SBF 1.2.6 etc.
are there instructions anywhere on how to do that?
so how do i get it to get past psneuter?
alright so used the gingerbreak on 1.5.7 it was successful then used superoneclick to allow non market apps i allow super user permission but still unable to allow non market apps? any suggestions
never mind all i did was reboot the phone and success.
heres what i did
1.Followed the steps above using gingerbreak
2.Used SuperOneClick to allow non market apps super user permission pops up on phone press allow this popped up twice so i allowed twice.
3.Reboot phone
now i am enjoying non market apps….
im doing the same thing but when it checking for value it says failed, any ideas why?
Followed your instructions to the T. When I click on gingerbreak exe, nothing happens. Am I missing something?
Followed your instuctions, now rooted running GreyBlur – 100% awesomeness. Can you tell me what you used to create the ROM?
WOW Motorola ATRIX
IS Best Mobile look at
http://www.technews5.com/2011/04/motorola-atrix-price-features.html
Features
Camera
Primary 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, image stabilization
Video Camera Yes, 720p@30fps, 1080p (via future update)
Secondary Camera Yes, VGA
Internal Memory
16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
Tried running this twice, .57 stuck on “running exploit” for over 20 minutes
Help?
Installed GingerBreak on the phone without any trouble, but when I run it (on the phone), it keeps trying and trying but no success. It says “this may take a few minutes! Device will reboot on success!” but it just keep “running the exploit” and nothing happens. No reboot for me. Atrix running on 4.1.57, updated it using the “check for update” option on the phone. I’m not using AT&T SIM card on the phone, but a SIM card that works (perfectly) is installed (TIM Brazil). Any help? Oh USB Debugging is active.
Rooted my AT&T atrix but it still won’t let me install .apk files. Says: “this application comes from an unknown source and for your security only applications from trusted sources can be installed”. Any ideas?
setting>application>>check unknown sources
Atrix from AT&T do not have that option.
You have to use Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine, look for AC_SWM.exe
i got the same thing. It rooted the phone, re-booted, and i can not install apk files with the same message as Noob…what are we doing wrong?
Anyone get a big data wipe when using this. I used it twice, it wiped out all my apps and backups both times…or is this to be expected?
Thanks a million I swear I’ve been tryin and trying to root my Atrix for a lil while now. But thanks to this I was finally able to do so. I’ve tried to no avail the super one click method. I really wanted the allowance of non-market apps though. Is there a way to achieve that?
i have updated my atrix to 4.1.83 version. will this rooting method works for this updated atrix????
I have successfuly rooted my Atrix. How do I sideload applications?
me too!
have “running psneuter” and then nothing happened…pls help
@34e3043897df06ff58b61f8795d4d1e3:disqus : Are you running GingerBreak?
I rooted my phone the day it came out. The problem is that I can’t seem to see the latest updates available to my phone. There also seems to be a problem with giving root permissions to applications.
Should I try installing this root on top of my existing build or should I remove the root first and then install it?
If I need to remove the root, how would I go about doing this?
I tried it but i cant find the unknown sources thing. plz help!
I followed the instructions several times and end up stuck at the same point: nothing happens when I double-click “GingerBreak.exe” :(
It puts the Gingerbreak App on your phone. You have to run the new app on your phone to root it!
successfully rooted.
still can’t install non market apps / apk files
Ok, in AT&T Atrix, you have to use AC_SWM.EXE to Sideload .Apk from unknown Sources
Worked as charm! Thanks a lot
Worked like a charm with Over-the-air updated 4.1.83 Atrix 4G (AT&T)!
Thanks!
I think a lot of people are not reading the full text and are getting hung up when you double click the gingerbreak.exe and they see nothing on the computer. It would be a good improvement to add a popup window that says “gingerbreak app installed on phone, please start gingerbreak app on phone!”, or something to that affect.
Thanks!
That would definately come in handy, it tripped me up too.
And a lot of people don’t realize they can use GladEnabler afterward to enable sideloading.
how long does this take to install?
how do you know you’re rooted. mine does the restart and everything.
Does this work after the 4.2.2 update?
I think you’re getting the Moto s/w update versions confused with the Android OS versions.
There is no 4.2.2 update. The latest Moto update is 4.1.83 which brings the Android OS to version 2.2.2.
So to answer your question, yes this works with the latest update. Be FOREWARNED: Running this root program will wipe your internal SD Card (not the one you can take out, but the permanent internal memory). It deleted all my custom ringtones and all the apps I had transfered to my internal SD card. It doesn’t mess with your contacts, SMS, calendar, etc, but it does with anything stored on the internal SD card.
Here’s what has been changed.
Update 2: Firmware version update to 4.1.83 (Android 2.2.2), and includes the following improvements:
2G/EDGE mobile hotspot capabilityIncreased potential data speedsYahoo! E-mail enabled over Wi-FiThese software updates need to be installed in order, and are available to users via Wi-Fi only for the first 100 days. AT&T recommends that all Motorola Atrix 4G users update their device to take advantage of these improvements.
Procedure worked exactly as described! Super easy and quick! I also agree with Ds Tech.
Thank you!
I have a 4g Atrix at & t with version 1.83, follow the instructions, but as I look if this root? I can somehow make thetering? Thanks.
Absolutley brilliant.
thank so much!!!!! worked great the first time and i am up to date.
my atrix is rooted running system version 4.1.26. can i use this program to upgrade my system version?
hung on Running psneuter….
AT&T atrix 4.1.83 (2.2.2)
When I click on gingerbreak.exe, no apps show up on my phone…
I think I have my Atrix rooted now, but I can’t figure out how to enable sideloading of apps. There is no check box for allow unknown sources. However, superuser did install to my phone. Any thoughts?
Well actually I did get the allow unknown sources but to do so I had to buy the “Non Market Apps Enabler” app. My next question though, is that I read that gingerbreak is supposed to have an unroot function. Mine does not give me that option though. Although applications which state the device needs to be rooted to work do work.
Root deleted all of my pics on the internal storage!!!!
I’m with a OLYLA_U4_0.50.0 Atrix phone and this method didn’t worked for me. Suggestions?
Thanks, I ran Gingerbread and am rooted (at least I assume I am rooted — how do I know the Atrix is now rooted).
Question,
After it is rooted, do I
1) Remove the Gingerbread ap?
2) GO back into Settings > Development and turn USB Debugging OFF?
Thanks
Rowby
what do u do after u rooted ur phone? in other words why the need to root ur phone?
This process worked for me on an Orange UK stock Atrix, however it wiped my internal storage. Luckily I didn’t have much on there, but make sure you back up your storage before rooting.
it does not work on gingerbread 2.3.4
how do you unroot?
beautiful guys.. i love it thanks alot! easiest root install ive ever done.. anndd these directions are so easy and simple to follow you have to e completely incompetant to not know what to do.
Okay, so I just tried to install this rom from gladatrix rom and I ran into a bootloop. When I saw the flashing red lights, I saw that it meant a soft brick.. Wen’t over to the sticky roll-ups and found out that I can simply access recovery manually, etc… Here’s what I did to get gingerblur 4 to work w/o having to reflash ANYTHING. Try at your own risk and expense.
1. Pull battery & reinsert.
2. Follow these steps by rev12:
Enter Fastboot:
Hold Volume down + power until you see Fastboot at the top left
Use volume down to scroll down to “Android Recovery” (only shows one item at a time, if you pass it, keep going down, up selects)
Press Volume up to select “Android Recovery”
Once the android / triangle / exclamation point comes up, tap the bottom right of the screen right above the search key.
Enjoy Recovery!
Credits:
rev12
3. Once in recovery, go to wipe data/factory reset and follow on screen options.
4. Once its done, reboot & pull battery.
5. Once again, reinsert battery and power on + volume down until fastboot appears.
6. Scroll down to “Early USB Enumeration” and press volume up.
For some reason, this reinstalled the rom’s framework and prevented me from going into further bootloops. After rebooting & powering off over and over again to see if this was simply a random break in software, I am still enjoying root privileges + gingerblur 4.
i dont know why it wont work. It just keeps saying exploiting and thats it
I was able to root it. I’m on 1.8.3. However I can’t install some apps because they aren’t safe? Do I need to enable sideloading? If so, how?
Well, I even have gotten gingerbreak v1.1 installed as an app on my 2.2.2 Atrix 4G… SuperOneClick sits on stupid at gingerbreak and running on the phone does nothing….
build 4.1.83
what are the benefits of rooting my Motrola Atrix? what are the cons?
Every time I try the link to Gingerbreak my antivirus (kaspersky) declares it to have a trojan and blocks it. Advice please…
False positive.
I think I success to root my Atrix 4G with GingerBreak but it’s not sideloaded. Please help.
How can I enable sideloading in the Atrix?
Use the SuperOneClick pc program to enable side loading.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
why is it necessary to have an external SD card?
rooted 4.1.83..Thanks!!
WTF, my internla memory has been deleted!!
Didn’t worked for Android 2.2.2 @ 4.1.83.MB860.ATT.en.US
Tried to root and again, the internal storage of Atrix has been deleted.
You should make a stick on the page saying that.
This worked for me! Thanks a million!!
hi I have same problem -can’t rooting
I’ve try gingerbreak and psneuter both get hanged (on screen shown Ok
then below Runing gingerbreak and also shown other black screen -stack
ADB.exe
anyone can help PLEASE because I like phone but I’m pist off already and
thinking to go back to HTC coz can run any application with out rooting
hi i was would like to ask if some one could send me a link or a how to rood my new atrix 4g it has 4.1,83 when i bought it from att i need download files too cant find any sent to ltdanno360@gmail.com please and thank you for your time and concern
Awesome, just rooted my Movistar Spain Atrix that way! Thanks!
I am using the first set of instructions with the gingerbreak program and when I run GingerBreak I get a message that reads “Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access them.” I have followed all the instructions up to that point but get stopped there. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you!!!
does this still work?
can anyone recommend a loader for the atrix 4.1.83 ?
Great.Thnks :))))
yeah thank you so much
when i try to open the gingerbread.apk on my phone it gives me this message…Security Warning – This application come from an Unknown Source, and for your security only applications from trusted sources can be installed…
how do i get past this?
update your phone via system updates preference if your phone is still stock, now you’re given the option to get applications from unknown sources
Will this still work with if you have the official 2.3.4 update?
How to unroot?
when am I supposed to connect my phone to the computer? and should I mount my sd card?
The adb fastboot link doesn’t work?
the links dont work
I Have a problem - Error “Permision denied”
http://i52.tinypic.com/mb1f9s.jpg
i also had some problems like u guys like hang with psneuter
then i tired eveythg in (http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1046626.html)
and it worked
so try that
On step 5, I had to go to Settings >> Applications >> Development >> USB debugging
Worked Just perfect for me. Atrix 4g Claro Brazil
How do i unroot the atrix phone, which has been rooted by this method?
I got a problem when I do the /preinstall/dosu command.
It says “bash: groups: command not found”
Any solution?
instead of typing dosu type in su
/preinstall/su
i saw this in another post, different file but similar instructions, worked out, after that just follow along with it and it should work. the first time it didn’t work for me, i just restarted my phone and tried it again.
the /preinstall/su gets me the error “Permission denied”…
Same here. Running 4.2.3.
This is going to be my first time ever rooting a Atrix, actually first time ever rooting a phone. Any tips?
Hey when I do the part that says enter adb shell then to enter /preinstall/dosu
I get an error saying ‘bash: groups: command not found. Help plox?
I’m getting the same error.
I’m also getting the same error. Need help!
Worked great on my new atrix thanks!
I’m running on 4.5.91 and 2.3.4. Will it work on my phone? I rooted before updating but lost the root.
when i use gingerbreak on my phone it takes such a long time to exploit… is this normal??
Worked like a charm!!! Thanks MUCH!!!
Please teach me: how to unroot my atrix if I followed the above procedure to root the device?
Can I use gingerbreak to unroot even though I didn’t use it to root my atrix?
insufficient storage on last step?
Same problem last step says insufficient storage???? Any help??
Just rooted Moto Atrix 4G. with android version2.3.4 / system version4.5.91 followed the steps as they are. however the first hang up was the >/preinstall/dosu/preinstall/su< and from there on rooted my phone and received superuser app. now i need to find out what to do next :) first time android user
after “fastboot reboot” is it supposed to still be in fastboot?
Phone seems to start normally.
I used /su…..
None of the other commands seemed to do anything—–
had some prompt like-> root@localhost*
Hi, need help.
I keep getting “Permission denied” when I type /preinstall/su
USB debugging is enabled.
I type chmod 6755 /system/bin/su, it said ,it can’t find the file,
so I type chmod 6755/system/bin/su, no space after 5 ,
it seems work, because I type the final direction, it shows sucess ,
but it the busybox doesn’t work.
It says I have to root it…
I root again, but failed,it said already exist…
What can I do?????
Has anyone tried this on the Droid 3 running 2.3.4???
Please tell me does this work on Atrix MB860 4.4.35 retail GB?
Has this procedure been verified with build 4.5.91?
Insufficent space on the last step? Anyone know what I’m doing wrong?
Worked for me* (System Version 4.5.91 (2.3.4))
*In step 6, you have to type “/preinstall/dosu” then “/preinstall/su” (minus the parentheses of course :) and it works.
First thing I installed was Amazon App Store!
With 2.3.4, I can install the Amazon app store w/o needing to root.
after fastboot flash preinstall root.img i get not recognized as an internal or ext. command
Tested and working on a 100% charged AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G running 4.5.91 and Android version 2.3.4 that has never been rooted. I also had the external SD card in. This is what I did:
Make a folder called root on C:/ like it says.
Extract all the content from the ADR fastboot package into the C:/root folder and drop the image file as well.
Follow the steps but when you get to step 6 enter the command /preinstall/dosu first and then enter /preinstall/su
After that continue with the rest of the steps and the word “Sucess” will pop up in the command prompt.
Thats all! :) Hope it helps!
Hi (Atrix 4G running 4.5.91 and Android version 2.3.4)
What prompt should there be after step 6.?
( after
adb shell
I get
$
then after
/preinstall/dosu
and
/preinstall/su)
I get
#
and when I type
/bin/mount /system -o remount,rw
I get
/bin/mount /system: not found
Am I confusing spaces or not inserting them?
Thanks
i accidentally deleted the phone portal.apk through root explorer can
someone please send me a link with the file i looked all over the net
and could not find anything … pleaseee someone help me!!!
Flawless!
Flawless!
Can we clarify where there are spaces in the instructions?
Can someone repost accentuating the spacing so we can be sure where there is a space, it would really help since I can’t tell if I’m missing something as I can’t get further after Step 6.
Thanks,
i was trying to root my atrix the other day and i got to step 4 and it sits at “sending ‘preinstall’” (32768 kb).. anyone know if its suppose to sit there a while or if im doing somthing wrong
adb package link is dead can u update>?
i got success after about 2 hours of forehead massaging. lol. if you have trouble with the adb shell cammand, try typing just adb and then adb shell. it worked for me anyways. And I had to type preinstall/su instead of /preinstall/dosu. And USB debugging is in settings: applications: development, not settings: applications.
Got to the last step and it says Superuser.apk already exists and it appears to not be rooted, is there a way to delete the Superuser.apk? I think this was from a previous root.
Never mind, Had to reboot afterwards…thanks for the info, worked like a charm. I had better luck with the commands if I used the cut and paste from this tutorial to the dos window. Good luck to all.
I keep getting device not found when i do the adb shell command
Worked very well for me (though NB ‘/preinstall/su’ rather than ‘/preinstall/dosu’ as “Star” said below).
Thanks!
I typed cd c:/root and it just said path not found. Using windows xp 32bit.
I have a version 4.5.91. — Is that OK to root?
Superuser from the Market had to be installed before I could run /preinstall/su . Then after the last input it said failure Superuser already installed. Used Root Checker to verify and my Atrix is now rooted! :D
P.S. Atrix is running Gingerbread 2.3.4
How do you know if you are rooted or not?
What do you check?
I ran the full program, but dont know how to check.
Thanks
I downloaded off the Market: Root Checker by joeykrim
what should i do if my phone is locked and Atrix will not let you use the system without simcard
If i root my phone will that unlcok the bootloader?
when it says success that means im rooted??
1. The way to root Atrix 2.2.2 & 2.3.4:
Download files from link : http://www.fshare.vn/folder/N19WBZO73C
6 files included: tool root – 04 file drivers – and Manual file (VietNamese)
- Chose drivers file ( OS 32b or 64b ).
- Install drivers on your computer – connect your phone to computer
–> change connect to “None” on your phone & Enable “USB
debugmode”.
- Unzip MotorolaOneClickRoot_psouza4
- Run file MotorolaOneClickRoot.exe
- Your phone will restart 2 times
( If you run Win7 you should use “run as administrator” , should disable your Anti virus if have any trouble )
2. ROMs & update Roms: ( special thanks to daywalker04 )
- Tools: – Unzip and zip tool for roms: NenGiaiNen –
- RSD Lite( flash rom tool) : http://www.fshare.vn/file/T6Z2N1BYYT
- Roms ( You can flash on Atrix Korea) : Roms_Atrix_korean –
(Remember! Never downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.2 or 2.2.1 – Your phone will be brick forever).
3. How to flash rom:
- Backup all data to your computer.
- Download & setup RSDlite 5.5
- Format Internal SD & Ext SD card ==> Recommend
- Turn off your phone. ( Don’t connect your phone with computer)
- Presh 3 buttons at the same time: power & volumn -/+ –> Your phone will show ” … RSD….. ”
- Connect your phone with your computer.
- Run RSDlite 5.5
- Browse to SBF file ( rom file) that you want to flash ( button … ) –> Chose “start” to begin
- Wait about 15″ .
forums/24686d1266168820-help-flash-a1600-rsdlite-a1600-1.jpg
4.Other tools for Atrix: Atrix Tool –
- Motrola_Software_Update.exe : for OTA update .
- RSDLite5.5: Flash rom tool
_ Outlook4GmailSetup.exe: Help you sync contact from microsoft outlook with gmail account
5. Games: Games_Tegra2.rar -
- Games Apk cracked.
- Games : Hungry shark, Spider man, 9mm, avata, armaII, dungeon, fast5,
home run batte , lét golf 2, magic gem, raging thunder 2, samurai II,
shrek karting, star front, tracer, ….. and more
roms can flash on trix korea : http://www.fshare.vn/folder/S9H55MTYE1
Thanks so much dude!
when it says extract the adb fastbook package to your c: drive, it that on the computer on my phone, sorry if this is a stupid question
mine says waiting for device?? its all connected
How do you unroot the Atrix after this method was successful? Please help!! Thank you in advance!!
We hope that you find this information useful and look forward to assisting you in the future. Thank for this support
worked good…=) successfully rooted my atrix just with the steps above…and i have 2.3.4 with build 4.5.91 thanks a lot!!
Hello Guys, First thank you very much for the post. Let me describe my experience:
I have an Att Atrix 4g, Andoid 2.3.4.
When I turned off my cellphone plugged on USB, it rebooted instead of turn off, then i took out the usb, turned off, plugged the USB cable again, and then Held down the power button and downward volume button until I saw “Fastboot”.
The message “Fastboot initializing…” did not disappear, but I began the steps under this message.
OK, i did the step 1,2,3 and 4. My phone didnt turned on with the USB plugged. Just took out and turned on again!
Step 6
/preinstall/dosu didnt work, i used /preinstall/su
I got happy when I saw the SUCCESS message!
Tks fellows!
Hi,
I rooted my phone using this method several months ago and it worked great. But now Bell has a new update v2.3.6 but it keeps failing on my phone. Did a factory reset and it still fails. Could rooting this way be causing the update to fail and if so how do i undo it?
Thanks,
I have found if you were previously rooted and updated without completely removing all traces of root from your phone; this method will fail. You can try flashing an sbf (what i did) and then uninstalling superuser like you would uninstall any other app. Another method if you don’t feel comfortable with sbf’s, you can try downloading the Motorola Software Update Tool which should allow you to reinstall the current software version you are on (did this when I accidentally screwed up the cardock app and couldn’t fix it). Anyway you decided to do it should romoved all traces of root. Once that is done you should be able to use the fastboot method.
I’m stuck with ” ” in cmd window after i type in: fastboot flash preinstall root.img. I’m in Fastboot. Someone help plz
worked on Atrix Telcel
nice, thx
After entering the adb shell command, I only get a $ at the prompt and when I try /preinstall/dosu at that prompt I get nothing and no further action. Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong?
ya im having the same exact problem SOMEONE HELP US PLEASE
try doing /preinstall/su for me it said Permission Denied but it might work for you, somebody wanna tell me why i keep getting permission denied?
um, you are missing the step to conect the phone to the pc, and also what setting for the atrix usb connection?
Worked brilliant, thank you. (Atrix 2.3.4 – Telstra)
For ”
/preinstall/dosu”, I had to replace “dosu” with just “su”
So the command reads as follows:
“/preinstall/su”
i need help. i got the fast boot and my phone says starting fast boot protocol support but when i try to type the commands it wont work, is there something i need to do before rooting my phone or anything im not doing?
Couldn’t you put a newer superuser
does this work with 4.5.141 on my atrix?
Can I root it this way on a mac? I’ve been trying forever.
How can unroot the atrix 4g?
PLEASE HELP i keep getting stuck at the preinstall dosu step i dont know what to do
I was getting an error: $ /preinstall/dosu was giving bash: groups: command not found… i retried it a few times, then skipped it and continued on and it still worked fine… Might want to edit saying ignore any errors you get during that part…
Please help! once i got to the command (fastboot flash preinstall root.img) “fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
please help what am i doing wrong ?
Works great! May want to add in there that you will get an error message after typing /preinstall/dosu says “bash: groups: command not found” threw me off for a bit. The error can be safely ignored.
SUPER! No problem to rooting my phone! Many Thanks!
I can’t figure out how to “extract” the files. does that mean download? also, I think it’s stuck on the fast boot screen
Thanks Kenneth. The above instructions did perfectly root my Motorola
Atrix (previously rooted but lost root after updated to Android Version
2.3.4)
The final command did result in the command line message
“PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk
pkg:
/preinstall/Superuser.apk
Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]”
Nonetheless, my Atrix was rooted and
obviously the message was because I had the SuperUser app left over from the
previous Android 2.2 version.
Cheers and keep up the good work.
can someone tell me what rooting is for? i have my atrix 4g, i need to install a hot spot and dont know how