Root [HOW TO] Root Motorola Atrix 4G & Enable Sideloading

[kpenning]

All work is credited to DesignGears, who tested all this out on a couple of devices. His donate link is in the instructions over at BriefMobile

Instructions:
Click here for downloads and full instructions as well as device support in the comments:
Motorola Atrix 4G Rooted - BriefMobile

What you’ll need first:

• .NET Framework 2.0 or Mono v1.2.6 (more information on Linux)
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Ubuntu Hardy (8.04 LTS)
  • Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04)
  • Ubuntu Karmic (9.10)
  • Ubuntu Lucid (10.04 LTS)
  • Ubuntu Maverick (10.10)
  • Debian Lenny (5.0)
  • Debian Squeeze (testing)
  • Debian Sid (unstable)
  • Debian Experimental
• Install Motorola drivers on your computer
  • Mount the device for Media Sync.
  • Motorola Helper will install proper drivers.
• Download Super One Click v1.6.5

INSTRUCTIONS and support

Thank you to DesignGears for these instructions. Donate to him!

 

[Juijin]

Wow! Thank you! Can't wait to try it this coming up week.

 

[kpenning]

Wow! Thank you! Can't wait to try it this coming up week.

Gonna be sweet! This also enables sideloading applications.

 

[rthomas10]

I'm new to android and have a question. Been a BlackBerry user for a while and haven't much thought about rooting that phone but I have been a little upset with all the bloatware on the phone that I can't get rid of.

If you root the phone does it void the warranty?
while doing this process is it possible to Brick the phone so it is unusable?

Just a couple of questions.

 

[kpenning]

I'm new to android and have a question. Been a BlackBerry user for a while and haven't much thought about rooting that phone but I have been a little upset with all the bloatware on the phone that I can't get rid of.

If you root the phone does it void the warranty?
while doing this process is it possible to Brick the phone so it is unusable?

Just a couple of questions.

You'll have to check Motorola's warranty policies. I don't want to lead you astray.

It voids your warranty, but the process is pretty easy and safe. You can un-root your device if you need to take it back to the store for a refund.

 

[Juijin]

Gonna be sweet! This also enables sideloading applications.

I just saw, thanks. It makes the wait for Wednesday a lot longer since i cant get it earlier due to midterms.

 

[kpenning]

I just saw, thanks. It makes the wait for Wednesday a lot longer since i cant get it earlier due to midterms.

Ahh! Midterms will do that to you. Bastards!

 

[crea78]

It says to install Motorola drivers to your PC. However, it gave no link to download them so where should I find these? Also, it's great the Super One Click has already been applied for easy rooting

 

[kpenning]

It says to install Motorola drivers to your PC. However, it gave no link to download them so where should I find these? Also, it's great the Super One Click has already been applied for easy rooting

Instructions below the Install Drivers blip:

• Mount the device for Media Sync.
• Motorola Helper will install proper drivers.

 

[crea78]

^ it pays to read closer. Thanks

 

[kpenning]

^ it pays to read closer. Thanks

No problemo!

The guide will be made a lot clearer when we get Atrix on 21st. I'll be able to write an FAQ and stuff.

 

[crea78]

When it says "Do NOT mount your device’s SD card", should we remove the SD card before connecting the phone to our PC? This is the first time I've owned an Android and rooting, so I need to know everything I can so I don't brick the phone.

 

[kpenning]

When it says "Do NOT mount your device

 

[crea78]

Ok thanks kpenning

 

[knappkd]

Instructions below the Install Drivers blip:

• Mount the device for Media Sync.
• Motorola Helper will install proper drivers.

Wow, I must be blind. I still don't see where to get the motorola drivers...

 

[knappkd]

Wow, I must be blind. I still don't see where to get the motorola drivers...

ok, I am an idiot... Just mount the device for media sync.

 

[kpenning]

ok, I am an idiot... Just mount the device for media sync.

Yep! It's easy. Basically plug in your phone and mount for "Media Sync"

 

[ThickG]

Nevermind, found my answer.

 

[thasiccest13]

HI....
i am new this will be my first Android phone!


i read this
What you

 

[crea78]

HI....
i am new this will be my first Android phone!


i read this
What you

 

[thasiccest13]

I'm also on Win7 and when I went to install .NET Framework 2.0 (64bit), the computer told me it was already part of the OS. Therefore, you should be OK to proceed with the root.

Cool thank you.

 

[kpenning]

I'm also on Win7 and when I went to install .NET Framework 2.0 (64bit), the computer told me it was already part of the OS. Therefore, you should be OK to proceed with the root.

Windows 7 or Vista computers do not need additional installs.

 

[Getaphixx]

Video is up for http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root tutorial! Thanks Kenneth!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCDO0_qeOY8

 

[evilbastard]

Running Mandriva linux, and not having any luck getting the SuperOneClick working with Mono. Mono starts the program, but it never finishes successfully.

 

[kpenning]

Running Mandriva linux, and not having any luck getting the SuperOneClick working with Mono. Mono starts the program, but it never finishes successfully.

Hmm that's very odd. Hopefully some other Linux users can back you up with some support.