Install ClockWork Mod Recovery

Follow Same Wiki link to install Clockwork Mod Recovery http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide#Unlocking_the_Bootloader_with_RSD_Lite_.28Windows.29

I too did not understand what it was later found clockworkmod would be used for managing the ROM we gonna install.

http://www.clockworkmod.com/

Follow steps Below, and Yes it works 100%

Installing the ClockworkMod Recovery

If the Motorola Atrix 4G already has the ClockworkMod Recovery installed, you may skip this section.

1. Download the ClockworkMod Recovery:
   • ClockworkMod Recovery (5.0.2.0): Download

     md5: c03a7a40c633cd66886d51793dbb29c2

2. Boot into bootloader mode by holding down the Volume Down & Power buttons.
3. Connect the Motorola Atrix 4G to the computer via USB.
4. On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:

   fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-olympus.img

5. The ClockworkMod Recovery should now be installed on the Motorola Atrix 4G.

Flashing CyanogenMod

NOTE: As of right now only Motorola Atrix 4G nightly builds of CyanogenMod are available for the Motorola Atrix 4G. Please check the wiki or the forum for builds and updates.

NOTE: In order to flash CyanogenMod via ROM Manager, root access is required. Attaining root access is outside the scope of this wiki page.

If the Motorola Atrix 4G has been rooted, unlocked, etc. through steps other than the method described above or running a custom ROM other than CyanogenMod and you are having issues flashing or booting CyanogenMod, it is recommended the Motorola Atrix 4G be returned to stock & start over with the full instructions provided above.

Method via Recovery

1. Download the latest version of CyanogenMod.

   Optional: Download the Google Apps for the device.

2. Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.

   Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.

3. Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
4. Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.

   Optional: Select backup and restore to create a backup of current installation on the Motorola Atrix 4G.

5. Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
6. Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
7. Select Install zip from sdcard.
8. Select Choose zip from sdcard.
9. Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.

   Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.

10. Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Motorola Atrix 4G should now boot into CyanogenMod.

Method via ROM Manager

1. Launch RomManager.

   Optional: Choose the first option in the app, Flash ClockworkMod Recovery to update to the latest version.

2. Select the Download ROM option from the main menu in the ROM Manager.
3. Select the CyanogenMod option, and then choose the latest version of CyanogenMod from the menu.

   Optional: When you select the latest version of CyanogenMod, check the Google Apps option.

4. Once the ROM is finished downloading, it asks if you would like to Backup Existing ROM and Wipe Data and Cache.
5. If Superuser prompts for root permissions check to Remember and then Allow.
6. The Motorola Atrix 4G will now reboot into the recovery, wipe data and cache, and then install CyanogenMod. When it's finished installing it will reboot into CyanogenMod.

Category: ClockworkMod Recovery