Update the Firmware for the Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)
Instructions:
AT&T and Motorola have released two software updates for the Motorola Atrix 4G. These software packages include bug fixes and stability increases, as well as the following improvements:
Update 1:Firmware version update to 4.1.57, and includes the following improvements:
Improved multimedia experience with Bluetooth devices, and expanded headset compatibility.
Improved fingerprint reader performance.
Improved battery life.
Display will turn off automatically now while charging directly on wall charger.
Improved performance of car dock and 3.5mm jack
Update 2: Firmware version update to 4.1.83 (Android 2.2.2), and includes the following improvements:
2G/EDGE mobile hotspot capability
Increased potential data speeds
Yahoo! E-mail enabled over Wi-Fi
These 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.
An "Update available" message will be displayed on your device.
NOTE: If a notification hasn't been received, users can manually check for updates by accessing Settings, and then tapping About phone>System updates.
Tap Download.
NOTE: If not connected via Wi-Fi, users will not be able to start the download.
Once the download had completed, tap Install now.
Once the update has installed, your phone will automatically restart.
Once rebooted, an confirmation message will be displayed. Tap OK.
Unable to update
Verify you are connected to a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Turn Wi-Fi off and back on.
From the home screen, press the Menu key and then tap Settings.
Tap Wireless & networks.
Tap and uncheck Wi-Fi to disable
Tap and check Wi-Fi to enable.
Power your device off and back on.
Attempt to connect again.
If you need additional assistance, get more help here.
Last edited by islasian; April 29th, 2011 at 03:20 PM.
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Update the Firmware for the Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)
Instructions:
AT&T and Motorola have released two software updates for the Motorola Atrix 4G. These software packages include bug fixes and stability increases, as well as the following improvements:
Update 1:Firmware version update to 4.1.57, and includes the following improvements:
Improved multimedia experience with Bluetooth devices, and expanded headset compatibility.
Improved fingerprint reader performance.
Improved battery life.
Display will turn off automatically now while charging directly on wall charger.
Improved performance of car dock and 3.5mm jack
Update 2: Firmware version update to 4.1.83 (Android 2.2.2), and includes the following improvements:
2G/EDGE mobile hotspot capability
Increased potential data speeds
Yahoo! E-mail enabled over Wi-Fi
These 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.
An "Update available" message will be displayed on your device.
NOTE: If a notification hasn't been received, users can manually check for updates by accessing Settings, and then tapping About phone>System updates.
Tap Download.
NOTE: If not connected via Wi-Fi, users will not be able to start the download.
Once the download had completed, tap Install now.
Once the update has installed, your phone will automatically restart.
Once rebooted, an confirmation message will be displayed. Tap OK.
Unable to update
Verify you are connected to a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Turn Wi-Fi off and back on.
From the home screen, press the Menu key and then tap Settings.
Tap Wireless & networks.
Tap and uncheck Wi-Fi to disable
Tap and check Wi-Fi to enable.
Power your device off and back on.
Attempt to connect again.
If you need additional assistance, get more help here.
You said the new 1.83 has been rooted?? Can you post the thread so I can update then root. I'm running Gingerblur but that's just for fun all I really care about is the root
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Originally Posted by Canio Wolf
You said the new 1.83 has been rooted?? Can you post the thread so I can update then root. I'm running Gingerblur but that's just for fun all I really care about is the root
Same root method as before.. or you can use Gingerbreak to root it...
Head over to XDA and catch up with the rest of us..
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Originally Posted by Manbartz
I cannot get this update.
Did everything mentioned above. Turned off wifi, turned off phone. Turned on phone, turned on Wifi. Nothing, phone says it is up to date. WTH!
Is there some pecking order as to who gets the update first??
if you want it that bad, head over to that link i provided to the XDA forum, someone already uploaded the 1.83 SBF update... if you know how to SBF, then you're good to go.. otherwise.. keep trying the normal way of trying to get this update... good luck...
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To answer a few questions:
Rumor has it the 1.8.3 update is rolling out. I never got a notification because i downloaded the update.zip from 3rd party and ran it last night. Since it is being officially announced on AT&T and Moto's websites I guess it is public.
YES YOU CAN ROOT THIS ROM! It can be rooted using gingerbreak or even better, if you were rooted on 1.57 with gladroot, all you need to do is run the afterupdate.bat again on your 1.8.3 phone and huzaa, its that easy.
YES SIDELOADING WORKS with gladenabler!
Just FYI: Since I have been running it, I have notice call quality has improved. My wifi doesnt randomly drop its connection anymore. Skype and tango audio work fine now. Network speed is MUCH snappier. Things just all around "feel" a bit more smooth and refined.
Yea, all those poor saps that jumped off the Atrix in the first few weeks. We got 2 updates in 2 months and things are running very well for us. Of course an unlocked bootloader would be nice and webtop could use some refining, but all and all this phone kix ass! Rumor going around is that people are getting emails from moto again about another upcoming beta.. maybe its GB? Lol, prolly more bug fixes and maybe 1080p.. but ill take it!
could not get the update to 4.1.83 (already have 4.1.57 -- "system update: says I have the latest version)-- must have something to do with my having the Android version 4.2.1 -- AT&T's site suggest this 4.1.83 update is for Android 4.2.2 -- Do I need to update to 4.2.2 ? or is it even worth it? -- A response would be most appreciated -thanks
Update the Firmware for the Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)
Update 2: Firmware version update to 4.1.83 (Android 2.2.2), and includes the following improvements:
2G/EDGE mobile hotspot capability
Increased potential data speeds
Yahoo! E-mail enabled over Wi-Fi
These 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.
is the update for 4.1.83 only for Android 2.2.2 ? - I've got the 2.2.1 version of Android -- may be the reason I cannot get the 4.1.83 -- I've had the 4.1.57 update for a while now -- just curious about the 4.1.83 -- or is it even worth it?...thanks
The update was pulled from Motorola because no NDA was signed. Until that happens you will have to wait. Lucky to those who got it early, if your like me, you can use the link above + RSD Lite and get it (and yes it is the official update before it was pulled, not just the work around)
Last edited by skoalcandy; April 29th, 2011 at 11:42 PM.
artbytes: please read my post. That method no longer works as of 11amCST.
Oh - so sad. I'm sure it they will make the update available for everyone soon, though. I posted the same links over at the Motorola support forums. Some people got the update right away and posted their results. However, I went back tonight and all of our posts have been removed. They cited something that I don't understand. Beta's were mentioned and something about not quoting email received from them - neither of which have anything to do with me. So, we can only guess about what it's all about. However, I think that you can all be encouraged that your phones will soom be fixed and that they are working on this for you. I know that I'm really excited about my phone now and happy with my choice.
The update was pulled from Motorola because no NDA was signed. Until that happens you will have to wait. Lucky to those who got it early, if your like me, you can use the link above + RSD Lite and get it (and yes it is the official update before it was pulled, not just the work around)
Currently flashing the update, RSD Lite is my best friend when it comes to this phone
Update: I tried the afterupdate option on gladroot again but I don't think I did it right because I couldn't root it. Gingerbreak did work wonders though and I still have the "Unknown Sources" checkbox in my settings thanks to the previous root (hopefully that never goes away lol) all in all everything looks great
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To try to answer more of your questions;
I don't know why some people have been getting the update and others havent.. wierd. But anyone can do the update by either flashing the SBF with RSDlite, or flashing the update.zip in recovery mode.
1.8.3 is the NEXT sequential update for the Atrix. Starting from the 1.2.6 THEN 1.5.7 THEN 1.8.3. YOU CANNOT jump from 1.26-1.83 (according to Moto's website). So you must be running 1.57 in order to update to 1.8.3!
A SBF is a Signed Bootloader File. It is basically the ROM or OS that our phones use. SBFs can be flashed (loaded) onto our phones using a Dev tool from Moto called RSDlite.
The new 1.8.3 update includes Android 2.2.2 which is the next step up from 2.2.1. If you are running 2.2.1, you will be updated to 2.2.2. The 2.2.2 update contains wifi, bluetooth and various other tweeks. The Atrix specifically gets the HSUPA turned on and the audio tweek and a few other minor things.
In order for the Gladroot method for 1.8.3 to work, you MUST have been previously running a ROOTED 1.5.7. So after updating to 1.8.3 you lose the root. Simply plug in to your computer. Make sure USB Debug mode is ON and that the mounting mode is set to NONE or this wont work! Then just open the gladroot folder and click afterupdate.bat. Let it do its thing, the phone will reboot then it should be good to go. AGAIN, YOU MUST HAVE BEEN RUNNING ROOTED 1.5.7 BEFORE UPDATING FOR THIS TO WORK.
If you are rooting for the first time, it would be easier to use the gingerbreak method.
IF you are interested in rooting or flashing the 1.8.3 SBF or update.zip 1.8.3 go to the XDA forum Atrix 4G Android Development - xda-developers and read up on how to do it. Make sure you read carefully and understand the steps There is a chance of borking your phone if you scew up or something goes wrong. So follow the steps carefully, understand what you are doing before you do it, and understand what/how to fix things (if possible) if you do soft brick.
The NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) thing is that when you accept a beta test invitation from moto, you agree to not share the rom or any info pertaining to it. Apperantly someone who was in beta snagged the ROM before moto made it public and posted it on the web. Moto got ticked and started closing the links and informed forum Mods to close threads and links that discussed the ROM or offered it to download. But now that it is public, it is all over the place. So flash and discuss on.
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Originally Posted by Manbartz
Eh. Im new.
So you have to root in order to flash?
Edit: Also, how long do you guys honestly think it'll take for Moto to rerelease 1.8.3?
You do not need to be rooted to flash the new ROM. Just have and know how to use the RSDlite and have the 1.8.3 file.
Here is a good write up on how to do it. Just supstitute the old ROM numbers for the new one. This was written when the first update came out and people were wanting to flash 1.5.7 from 1.2.6.
i was trying to get this update for a good 30 minutes last night. i want to root but i have a corp plan and am not allowed to root. wifes nook is pure root!
NDA meens non disclosure agreement for the person who asked earlier, hopefully they work it out tomorrow or some time later this week and let the rest of us upgrade.
I just got done with the OTA update. The reception in my house is greatly improved. I would normally get one or three bars and now its a full house. Haven't done a speed test yet. Update was quick and seamless and took only about five minutes.
I woke up this morning to no data connection. After toggling airplane mode and checking via the phone for updates 1.4.83 was available. It took probably 10 or 15 minutes to install. I didn't time it as all I did was turn on wifi for the download while I was getting ready for work, hit install when it was done, and put it in my pocket before heading out.
I've done a few speed runs with Speakeasy (web) and Spedtest.net (App) and have noticed downloads in particular are faster. Uploads are faster in some spots but not so much in others. I've only tested the speed on the drive in to and at work though so my sample size is very small.
While I always thought the phone was pretty quick pulling data I'm confident that this update can only help and thus far bringing this site up seems snappier. If the update fixed the data dropouts that seem to require a reboot ever three days (line two of the update notes seems to address this), or increased the frequency of spontaneous reboots to about every three days all will be well.
One thing is certain however. This sure beats Verizon where every time my Droid got an update the data connection got slower.
I've noticed my download speeds are slower (around 850 KBPS) but my uploads are faster (up to 1265 kbps). Still not 4g. I love my ATRIX but Im annoyed with AT&T.
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I didn't get the notification, but saw in this forum, that the update was available this morning. My signal strength is around 2 to 3 bars right now. I will test out the speeds when I have a better signal and report back.
I tried to do this over gingerblur with 1.5.7 rooted and it doesnt even install..it gave me an exclaimation with an android figure when it restarted....
Anyone know a way around this? I REALLY do not want to help to wipe the thing...im too lazy to redo all that
I tried to do this over gingerblur with 1.5.7 rooted and it doesnt even install..it gave me an exclaimation with an android figure when it restarted....
Anyone know a way around this? I REALLY do not want to help to wipe the thing...im too lazy to redo all that
I used to have that problem when I was trying to update to 1.57 and it didn't let me because of the web top mod. If you know how to use RSD Lite then try it that way, that's how I updated and I was also running gingerblur on 1.57
I updated to 1.4.83 and am happy with improvents in Skype and dataspeed. However, now the bluetooth isn't working with my car anymore. The screen on the car shows an incoming call when the phone rings, but the caller and I can't hear each other. Anyone else having this problem?
I tried to do this over gingerblur with 1.5.7 rooted and it doesnt even install..it gave me an exclaimation with an android figure when it restarted....
Anyone know a way around this? I REALLY do not want to help to wipe the thing...im too lazy to redo all that
Same thing happened to me (I was also rooted on 1.57 with gladroot). I tried the official version of motorola software update utility and was able to update using that (Though it took close to an hour for the complete operation)
After that I used gingerbreak to root all is well as of now..
Same thing happened to me (I was also rooted on 1.57 with gladroot). I tried the official version of motorola software update utility and was able to update using that (Though it took close to an hour for the complete operation)
After that I used gingerbreak to root all is well as of now..
so you didn't have to remove your data or gingerblur?
is there any way to delete that update file if it was downloaded OTA?
After the update.. no my fingerprint ready software crashes... and I have to reboot the Atrix.... btw "I can still enter numerical password", without restarting the Atrix ...
Before I updated, I used my phone to check for updates, too, and it said none were available. That doesn't work. As I said before, you have to install the Motorola Software Updater on your computer to check for the updates. Follow the directions above.
Got my Atrix Tuesday at lunch. Early that evening, I got the first OTA update, and shortly after, the second one. both updates, together, moved me to Android 2.2.2 as well as the current build. I've not installed the Motorola Software Updater on my computer, but I can attest to the fact that OTA updates are a reality.
-Mike
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Even before the new update, I am not able to reinstall Skype after uninstalling it because of poor audio. The error message is "insufficient memory." But, there is plenty of memory plus a new 8 gig SD memory card. The new update did not help.
Even before the new update, I am not able to reinstall Skype after uninstalling it because of poor audio. The error message is "insufficient memory." But, there is plenty of memory plus a new 8 gig SD memory card. The new update did not help.
That is frequently the case with OTA updates. The only reason I accepted the two that I received on Tuesday night was because I had not yet rooted the phone, and could see no harm in accepting them. Bottom line with me is that OTA updates are a thing to be avoided at all costs - all my other phones being rooted, with custom roms on them.
OTA updates will among other things, if accepted, un-root your phone and sometimes prevent you from, immediately re-rooting. They're guaranteed to screw with your phone, rearranging things in the way the phone *manufacturers* feel they should be. In developers of custom roms, I have trust, but in Motorola and HTC, I have none.
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