hi everyone right now im on an errand for a friend of mine, i've been searching and i haven't found something that can serve me, i have found that i need to upgrade to froyo to install cm9, well in fact my friend will be fine if i just can put gb on his defy so if it is a real mess to install ics on this phone i think i will stick to cm 7.2 or 7 it doesnt matter i just need it to work fine and that he is able to install some apps that my firend isnt able to, i havent done root so if someone provide me with a good way to do it i would apreciate it a lot.
Does not mind whether you want CM7 or CM9 - first you should upgrade to froyo, best way through moto RSDLite program.
Upgrading to froyo will let you always downgrade to froyo again and you will have a way to any proper CM7 or CM9.
All info u can find here and here
U have to root, install sndInint, check whether u have green or red lens and choose any proper CM7 or CM9 to flash
Always do all steps as in threads - then u will not get into trouble
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Hey
I just got a brand new Defy and I'm hoping I can get ICS on it. However, in my country there's no T-Mobile, Verizon, Orange or whatever, I bought it in an electronics store, so I have absolutely no idea about what CG version it is. I've already read the beginner's guide from top to bottom, but I still have some doubts:
1. How do I know which CG version do I have? (I need to know so I can know how to get back to stock in case of warranty)
Nevermind, I found the answer >_> CG 4 SBF 3.4.2 (Froyo)
2. I've seen lots of ROMs for this device, but their instructions aren't very clear and I don't want to brick my device (which, from what I've read it is very hard to do) or get stuck in a higher CG version.
3. The beginner's guide is cool, but I haven't seen any tutorials on installing a specific rom (in my case ICS) so, I'd appreciate some pointers here, if possible
Thanks in advance! =)
- DARKGuy
I have a defy+, so i have 2.3.6 on it. But you don't need to flash any new firmware to get ICS or MIUI, since they both have froyo builds. CG version only changes when you flash full SBF, not when installing zips and custom ROMs. So you shouldn't worry about getting stuck on a higher CG.
So what you need of course is a rooted phone , the SndInitDefy_2.0.apk (to install custom recovery and bootmenu because of locked bootloader), install the latest bootmenu (don't mind installing the old one although it might work on froyo). And there you're ready to flash! (to enter custom recovery on your defy, reboot your phone and press the volume down key when you see the blue led) I assume you know how to use the custom recovery, so I won't go into detail on that.
Since I haven't flashed any froyo ICS builds before, I don't dare to tell you how to myself! So just head over to the main CM9 ICS thread You'll find a guide in the first post. Nevermind, i'll just quote it here:
nogoodusername said:
How to flash ICS (Defy Builds)
1:Head Over To Stable recovery
2:Wipe Data
3:Install Zip from SD Card
4:Select ICS(Defy) .zip
5:Flash
6:Flash CM7 Kernel
7:Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache
First Boot will take some time...
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You need to flash Google Apps seperately through recovery. You should find the files and links needed in the thread linked above. Know the difference between the Defy+ builds (with gingerbread [gb] kernel), and the Defy builds with froyo kernel.
Please note that ICS for defy is still in it's early stages and you might experience bugs. But most people still think it's worth it! xD Sorry if I made it too detailed for you, but then others can make use of it too! Oh, I hope I haven't said wrong that will soft brick your phone! Flashing the wrong kernel always gives me bootloader error! Anyway bricking really isn't that scary (only the first time i can confirm) It's good to have an SBF with RSDLite and Drivers installed on your PC just in case
Oh! And then If you want MIUI, just do the normal wipes and flash the ROM. Let me recommend MIUI Pikachu edition by TweetyPeety, the best MIUI ROM out there! It even has the touch based AROMA installer in recovery where you can customize the installation!
I was wandering if there is any advantage in flashing a newer kernel (either CM9 kernel or a GB full SBF) on defy if I'm using CM7/CM9/MIUI
Also, I tried CM9 without flashing the kernel, and it works, so I can't figure what difference would that step make. How does changing the default kernel affect the use of custom roms? Any hit in performance/usability? Would I have to use Defy+ roms if I flash CM9 kernel?
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I was wandering if there is any advantage in flashing a newer kernel (either CM9 kernel or a GB full SBF) on defy if I'm using CM7/CM9/MIUI
Also, I tried CM9 without flashing the kernel, and it works, so I can't figure what difference would that step make. How does changing the default kernel affect the use of custom roms? Any hit in performance/usability? Would I have to use Defy+ roms if I flash CM9 kernel?
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I think you shouldn't flash new kernel for CM9 since it is in alpha
it is better to keep on CM7.1 and wait until a stable version from CM9 (unless you are a real HW or SW developer)
Hi all, first of all i want to mention that i have researched and read everything i can about Defy unlocking and still have some questions which bother me because the Defy+ comes with ginger as def OS.
I want to get a Defy+ (which is carrier locked and i don't know the exact operator it is from) that should run on a modified CM7.2 or maybe some other ROM at time as 2init. Most of the tutorials are for Defy(non +) and CM 7.1/Froyo.
The questions that bother me are:
1. Will the method for softunlocking work on Defy+
2. Will it work on any other CM BASED ROM like 7.2 official/MIUI/Pikachu/etc, and must i have a certain SBF(full)
3. Is the soft unlocking method bound to certain radio version and will it work in Europe?
Here are the links i find the most simple:
http://translate.google.rs/translat....motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447950
I know the tutorials are relatively clear but it means allot to get confirmation from people that have done this as i can buy the defy onlu once .
Thx in advance.
nenad163 said:
Hi all, first of all i want to mention that i have researched and read everything i can about Defy unlocking and still have some questions which bother me because the Defy+ comes with ginger as def OS.
I want to get a Defy+ (which is carrier locked and i don't know the exact operator it is from) that should run on a modified CM7.2 or maybe some other ROM at time as 2init. Most of the tutorials are for Defy(non +) and CM 7.1/Froyo.
The questions that bother me are:
1. Will the method for softunlocking work on Defy+
2. Will it work on any other CM BASED ROM like 7.2 official/MIUI/Pikachu/etc, and must i have a certain SBF(full)
3. Is the soft unlocking method bound to certain radio version and will it work in Europe?
Here are the links i find the most simple:
http://translate.google.rs/translat....motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447950
I know the tutorials are relatively clear but it means allot to get confirmation from people that have done this as i can buy the defy onlu once .
Thx in advance.
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1. Yes, the method for rooting, and installing 2nd init is the same in the Defy+, the 2nd init 2.0 works fine on Defy+.
2. The only important thing when flashing a ROM is over which kernels is the ROM based, for the Defy+ you must use the GB kernel version of the ROMs, you can't use a kernel with a lower BL version than the one your SBF has.
3. Each ROM has a Baseband switcher where you can set the Radio frecuency.
Any doubt, just ask.
Ok ,thx for the info.
One more question, will the soft unlock work on ANY CM7.2(GB based) ROM? And will it work on CM9/10 later on?(If u know)
Found the info thx for the reply, everything is ready now .
hello sir me not succes in unlock my defy plus till....
plz help me wht i do for it...
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Hi everyone, hope you are ok
I want to change my sister's android, she has a droid pro , from Argentina 2.3.6 no root, and was coming here to watch the roms and stuff ( I'm not a noob in this, i have an lg gt540 and i have done everything with it lol)
But i'm kinda confused since it seems that roms are not for any countries...
So my question is this
what's the best cm7 rom out there? or the best aosp out there? I don't want cm9 or ics because i think it's not well developed for this phone yet, but maybe cm7 or aosp ginger is ok
please help me with that! and obviously the first step will be root, i tried z4root and universal click root with no success so any help with that too!
and if everything goes wrong, i always can turn back to default with rsd lite and the argentinian xml isn't it? thanks in advance!
pd: if anyone know if changing your android system in Argentina voids the warranty, please let me know!
I tried CM9 last night, and it was gorgeous! The only issue, my phone calls sounded like they were coming from the back of the phone, instead of through the speaker. So i decided to try dettofatto's rom....and after fiddling and fiddling for hours, finally realized how to get CDMA enabled (im on Verizon)
Its nice. Its almost stock, but its crazy fast....
Thread Closed, best rom threads are not allowed on XDA.
Thanks
The-Hulk
I'm new to this forum but have got solutions for many of my questions from here. I own a Motorola defy MB525 (SOC Camera), tried to fiddle around with it in order to install custom ROM's and eventually screwed up in the process .After my failed attempts, was able to somehow get a working Indian Motorola Froyo SBF and fix my phone, which was otherwise not booting, that was a small victory . In the meanwhile, had been to Motorola Service Center to replace my broken glass. Got that replaced, however I wondered if the service center could somehow update it with official Defy+ ROM and that's when I screwed up completely.
They updated it with official 2.3.6 Defy+ ROM and now my Camera module is dead , battery lasts hardly for 5-6 hrs on stand by :crying: , which would otherwise last for 2 days on foryo and my phone model shows MB526. I wouldn't worry about the camera right now, but I want my battery last for a day atleast
Is there a way I can go back to my original froyo ROM which I doubt would be possible
Can someone help me on this ? any patch that I could update for battery issues? anything at all !
Thanks in advance.
Have you tried flashing the original SBF with RSD Lite?
RSD Lite is an App used by Motorola to Flash Smartphones. It can revive mismatched Nandroid/Fixed SBFs, Black Screens, failed flashes etc.
Even though is really, really hard to completely brick a Defy, it is possible; a corrupted SBF, power failure on a critical part of the formatting, or some weird issues while creating partitions can lead to a Bricked Defy. If you can, always flash your Defy from a laptop so the power is not an issue, use good cables, and be sure the PC doesn’t go to sleep when is not being used.
Also, when flashing SBFs, is normally advised to put your SBF in your PC Root directory (C:/ ) or whatever it is in your PC and rename it to a short name like Defy.sbf, why? Because sometimes the Path name is just too long and RSD Lite throws errors not allowing the phone to be Flashed.
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Refer to this thread for details.
snandakishore said:
Can someone help me on this ? any patch that I could update for battery issues? anything at all !
Thanks in advance.
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Dont worry....you will get back everything...but first i guess you will have to downgrade your defy....
may be this link would help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825064
Hope it works for you....flash only the correct sbf (Froyo one) and everything will be fine....
itsnotmeatall said:
Have you tried flashing the original SBF with RSD Lite?
Refer to this thread for details.
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Yes, I have tried the same Froyo SBF that I tried to flash before using RSD Lite, but it didn't succeed this time. Later I tried many Defy+ ROM's aswell, nothing worked ... put a lot of effort to do all that and got fed up. Went back to the service center and they re-flashed it with their Defy+ ROM using RSD Netconnect which is something they use to flash the ROM's. May be this works a bit differently. It worked this time... now I'm stuck with this ROM, which drains my battery like anything and rendered my camera dead.
Well...thanks anywazz will try the steps suggested by the other mate...
Ok Simple Steps to Recover & Get ur camera working
snandakishore said:
Yes, I have tried the same Froyo SBF that I tried to flash before using RSD Lite, but it didn't succeed this time. Later I tried many Defy+ ROM's aswell, nothing worked ... put a lot of effort to do all that and got fed up. Went back to the service center and they re-flashed it with their Defy+ ROM using RSD Netconnect which is something they use to flash the ROM's. May be this works a bit differently. It worked this time... now I'm stuck with this ROM, which drains my battery like anything and rendered my camera dead.
Well...thanks anywazz will try the steps suggested by the other mate...
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Dude I went from the steps in which u are currently stuck.
My defy 525 was not booting hence i went to authorized service center, Vashi, Navi Mumbai & Engineer over there has flashed defy plus rom on my mb 525. My camera was dead for 2 months. Now you are on BL7. Talk enough here are the steps...
Step 1:- Root your Defy, link is as below for BL7 ROOTING..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595013
Step 2 :- Flash any 2nd Boot Defy Custom Rom ( Quarks (cm10) / Epsys (cm 9 & cm7 ) / Kayants( cm10)
By the way I use Epsy 2nd boot for CM7**( ONLY WIFI IS NOT WORKING OTHERWISE ITS STABLE ROM )
WWW.DEFY-CM.NET
Use 26112012 rom
Thats the only way to your defy to use with camera. ** Camera will work only on 2nd boot rom
In case additional help is required then let me know..
Happy to Help...
Avi Tandel, Navi Mumbai, India.
Didn't work for me
avi_tandel said:
Dude I went from the steps in which u are currently stuck.
My defy 525 was not booting hence i went to authorized service center, Vashi, Navi Mumbai & Engineer over there has flashed defy plus rom on my mb 525. My camera was dead for 2 months. Now you are on BL7. Talk enough here are the steps...
Step 1:- Root your Defy, link is as below for BL7 ROOTING..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595013
Step 2 :- Flash any 2nd Boot Defy Custom Rom ( Quarks (cm10) / Epsys (cm 9 & cm7 ) / Kayants( cm10)
By the way I use Epsy 2nd boot for CM7**( ONLY WIFI IS NOT WORKING OTHERWISE ITS STABLE ROM )
WWW.DEFY-CM.NET
Use 26112012 rom
Thats the only way to your defy to use with camera. ** Camera will work only on 2nd boot rom
In case additional help is required then let me know..
Happy to Help...
Avi Tandel, Navi Mumbai, India.
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Bro, Thanks a lot I see a ray of hope again
...I was able to root my device, somehow I was unable to flash the first file mentioned on link you gave but was able to flash the second one,still I could see that the device was rooted inspite of that.
Now, please help me with detailed instructions on how to go about flashing the new ROM with some youtube Video references will also help. Also what about the battery life ? have you been able to get a decent battery life after flashing the new ROM ? and will I be able to flash ROM's meant for MB525 or should I choose only ones meant for MB526 ? If so, then will it still drain my battery bcoz it will contain a GB kernel ? Will my device ever be same again?
Also, you have mentioned that ur wifi isn't working on the ROM that you are running, is it specific to that ROM ?
Plz dnt mind, I have asked too many questions.. I'm not well versed with all this....still learning from my mistakes.
Solved !
snandakishore said:
Bro, Thanks a lot I see a ray of hope again
...I was able to root my device, somehow I was unable to flash the first file mentioned on link you gave but was able to flash the second one,still I could see that the device was rooted inspite of that.
Now, please help me with detailed instructions on how to go about flashing the new ROM with some youtube Video references will also help. Also what about the battery life ? have you been able to get a decent battery life after flashing the new ROM ? and will I be able to flash ROM's meant for MB525 or should I choose only ones meant for MB526 ? If so, then will it still drain my battery bcoz it will contain a GB kernel ? Will my device ever be same again?
Also, you have mentioned that ur wifi isn't working on the ROM that you are running, is it specific to that ROM ?
Plz dnt mind, I have asked too many questions.. I'm not well versed with all this....still learning from my mistakes.
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This thread can be closed.. I was able to successfully port to CM10 2nd boot Quarx ROM.
Thanks a lot for all the support !! long live XDA
hi,
im very fresh with all the ROMs things, and my english is not so well, i hope someone can help me.
i got Defy (not +) with CM10 on it.
it works very slow, and everyone told me its because of the ROM.
i want to change the ROM and i read that CM7.2 is the most stable for Defy.
now, my question is: How do i do that? please provide as many details as possible i dont know nothing!!
well i do know that my Defy is Rooted (if thats how you say that)
thank you very much im lost
Good Idea is to start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919334
I started few weeks ago on the same stage....
format from EXT4 to EXT3 in bootmenu (the one u have while jb is installed)
just start it from stock sbf..more conformed to be clean i guess..:silly:
You can wipe all from stock recovery, then reboot and flash cm7.zip