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[Q] Bricked Defy and not recognized by my USB

Guys,
First of all, hello to all! So, I followed a tutorial to install Froyo on my Defy. Now I'm stuck with my phone trying to boot as soon as i put the battery on, but it never makes it past the "M". I can get into recovery. I wiped data, cache and tried to install the "update.zip" but it aborts saying "signature verification failed." I have the boot file (that was the next step) to install using RSDlite 4.9 but the phone is not even recognized any of my USB ports. Any ideas? Thanks to all in advanced.

press volumn up buton and power button on boot , once you saw the backlit is on , release the button , you will see the rsd litle showing your usb .
dont worry . i think it is your first time to use RSD only

yea i been through that ( doesnt work on vista )
you need to install rsd lite and 2.51 UK Firmware ( no usa )
google it and you will find it or on this forum
install usb driver from motorola webiste
install rsd lite
put uk firmware in ... C drive/ program files / motorola / rsd lite
install driver
If your phone is stuck on " M " then pull battery out
turn on and quicky press power + vol up ( i think ) before M even appear
wait till it say your boot loader and your battery
plug phone in
start rsd lite
on ... look up your uk firmware that you you recently put in rsd lite folder
then you should see your phone connected on the 1 slot
then hit start or something and wait it out .

Thanks guys! But I've been messing around with this thing for so long, I drained the battery. I had to run it up to the local phone store to get it charged. I'll pick it up in a couple of hours and give your advice a try.

Hey guys! it worked! I'm up and running. Now, anyone has a link to bypass this Welcome to Motoblur screen. Is there a Custom Froyo or Gingerbread Rom out there without Motoblur?

Alright... I'm up and running, but no camera!!! Heck, it was a learning experience. I guess I'll go back to 2.1 now. LOL

So the Chinese ROM was rooted. I installed Clockworkmod and restored from the backup i had made of the original 2.1 OS. I'm back to a rebooting phone not making it past the "M" I went back to RSDlite and realized the boot file said 2.2 only. Can anyone assist me finding the right one to go back to original. I haven't been able to find a thread about reverting back to original.

The more I read, the smarter I get seems like the only thing I'm missing here is the SBF file for my original T-Mobile OS. I'm looking at the motorola website, but I can't find it. Can anyone point me to it? Thanks all! Oh yeah, this is the first android phone i mess with so my apologies.

There is no us sbf file. You have to flash a uk version and restore 3g with the posted fix. You can find the links to available sbf files on this forum. They are not available thru moto's site.
Sent from my ME525 using Tapatalk

Just to make sure I got it right. After using clockworkmod to restore to my factory backup, I need to use the UK sbf to be able to boot to it. Correct?

I found the sbf for Central Europe with no Motoblur. Does anyone know of any issues with it?

well the only way to fix this if you previously backed up your rom/files with recovery ( good thing i did this ). If not then you have to live with what you got.

I backed up my original firmware using clockworkmod. I flashed to the Chinese 2.2 but my camera didn't work. Since the camera is important to me, the Chinese Froyo was a deal breaker. I installed clockworkmod again and "recovered" from my original backup but now my defy won't boot. Did I miss a step?

Your data from the backup may cause issues when rolling backwards. Install an eclair sbf, then restore. That worked for me.
On another note there is a fix for the camera. Check the forums.
Sent from my ME525 using Tapatalk

Bricked Defy and not recognized by my USB
I also bricked my phone when going back to stock from cm7. My phone is able to go into boot loader. But it is not recognized by my desktop PC/RSDlite. I tried in linux with SBF_Flash. I tried with my laptop also. no luck . anyone please help me!

arulshoponline said:
I also bricked my phone when going back to stock from cm7. My phone is able to go into boot loader. But it is not recognized by my desktop PC/RSDlite. I tried in linux with SBF_Flash. I tried with my laptop also. no luck . anyone please help me!
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Just try and install the Motorola Drivers in your desktop and open RSDLite and press 'show devices' button. It will surely show the details of your phone.
Then point RSDLite to the stock SBF and flash away.

kvigneshkrish said:
Just try and install the Motorola Drivers in your desktop and open RSDLite and press 'show devices' button. It will surely show the details of your phone.
Then point RSDLite to the stock SBF and flash away.
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Thanks! Vignesh. But i have drivers installed. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers. But did not help
Edit:
I missed to mention. My defy did not connect to desktop even before bricking.

arulshoponline said:
Thanks! Vignesh. But i have drivers installed. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers. But did not help
Edit:
I missed to mention. My defy did not connect to desktop even before bricking.
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If you hear the USB plugged in sound in your Pc, it's a messed up driver installation. If you don't hear the sound, it can be a bad cable, or a faulty microusb port (assuming that your pc usb works fine). Try once in a different pc and with a different microusb cable.

nsm1234 said:
If you hear the USB plugged in sound in your Pc, it's a messed up driver installation. If you don't hear the sound, it can be a bad cable, or a faulty microusb port (assuming that your pc usb works fine). Try once in a different pc and with a different microusb cable.
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I do not hear any sound from desktop/laptop.
I think I stuck in boot loop. When I try to power on the phone, it just shows CM7 boot logo for few seconds then restarts again shows the boot logo... this happens continually. When I try to enter into recovery, it does not go to CWM recovery instead it goes to stock recovery. I am still able to enter into boot loader. In boot loader, it says battery OK connect USB to program. When I connect USB, it is recognized by phone and says transfer mode: USB. But my PC does not shows up the phone.
I tried re-installing drivers and RSDlite many times but no luck. But I have nandroid backup of CM7. Is there any possibilities to enter into CWM recovery?
Any help is appreciated.
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I tried even different USB cables and PCs also.

SBF

How do u SBF while bootlooping???
Because my computer won't recognize my D2

You can't sbf while booting!!! You have to put ur phone in boot loader mode by turning the phone off, then press the up key and the power button at the same time( always press the up before u press the power button) then u find yourself at a screen with black backround and white text and plug it into your computer. When the screen on ur phone says under "transfer mode", " USB" ur good 2 go.
P.S always have more then 50% battery when u SBF, cause I doesn't charge in boot loarder mode
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App

ayerman3 said:
You can't sbf while booting!!! You have to put ur phone in boot loader mode by turning the phone off, then press the up key and the power button at the same time( always press the up before u press the power button) then u find yourself at a screen with black backround and white text and plug it into your computer. When the screen on ur phone says under "transfer mode", " USB" ur good 2 go.
P.S always have more then 50% battery when u SBF, cause I doesn't charge in boot loarder mode
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
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i tried it and my computer wont recognize my droid 2 in bootloader mode

R u using windows or ubuntu?
Cause I never go it to work on windows using RSD lite
But I use ubuntu to sbf and the script for it it on www.kimete.com
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App

ayerman3 said:
R u using windows or ubuntu?
Cause I never go it to work on windows using RSD lite
But I use ubuntu to sbf and the script for it it on www.kimete.com
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
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i use windows vista 32bit

Load the drivers from Motorola. There's a sticky, I think...
I've done it on xp. I think the last time I noticed that the Windows device manager didn't show that it had a driver for everything, but rsd lite was able to see and flash the phone.

try 2 follow this video http://kimete.com/dosbf.html
if u dont want to install ubuntu use a live disk and download the files first to a usb drive then do what the video tells u 2

Anyone have any updated links for RSD Lite download??

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide
Easy enough to understand, with links to everything you need. If you need extra help, feel free to PM me or find me on AIM (even though nobody uses this anymore )

xustfosorcim said:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide
Easy enough to understand, with links to everything you need. If you need extra help, feel free to PM me or find me on AIM (even though nobody uses this anymore )
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This link is almost correct .but ..you hold down the "x" key after the sbf finishes when you power up to wipe and factory reset
I just sbf'ed mine tonight pm me if you can't find something or need a link to a file

[Q] Unbrick D2 with a Mac?

Hi everyone. I have a Droid 2 that I flashed Liberty on. As of yesterday, I was just fine with it but then it began to do weirdo things like repeating key presses uncontrollably and sending calls to voicemail rather than answering them like normal. So, using ROM manager I went to find a free ROM to try and also upgraded Clockwork Mod at the same time. Now, I cannot boot into Clockwork Mod and the screen is stuck on the green Android icon. I can, however, use ADB to do things but am on a Mac so most of the threads of I've read are either PC or strictly Linux related.
What I have tried to accomplish: adb push command to put another update.zip file on the sd card but shell told me that I couldn't move it to a folder (found that kinda odd)... also tried to put a recovery.img in the root folder and reboot but nothing happened... booted into the standard recovery deleted data & cache and rebooted... nothing seems to work.
I don't have a landline so I'm really, really stuck. Can someone please either tell me what to do or point me where I can get Mac specific advice? Thank you!!!

Well first off since your on a icrap why dont you have a windows VM on your mac?
Aside from that the only thing i could recommend is using the SBF file and reflashing your phone since you are having issues with clockwork and then start over reinstalling clockwork and reinstalling Liberty on your D2
Hopefully this link helps even though its for PC
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/0...k-to-stock-2-2-to-receive-gingerbread-update/

Honestly, that's not very nice at all. It's a very stellar machine... the answer to you question is that I've maxed out my RAM at 3GB and to run ANY VM solution requires a buttload of memory resources.
I've seen a lot of posts about SBF files but how in the world do I get it on my phone? I've tried ADB PUSH command but I keep getting told that it won't upload because it's a "folder". It's the strangest **** I've ever seen. The folder is RW so I can't imagine what it's complaining about.
Thank you for the link, though. I will indeed check it out.

Winblows doesn't recognize the device while in bootloader
I get through #5 but am stuck because damned Winblows doesn't recognize the device while in bootloader!!! HELP!!!!!
*Make sure your battery is fully charged.
1. Download and install Motorola USB drivers that fit your Windows system. [Download]
2. Download and install RSD Lite 4.8. [Download]
3. Download the Droid2 SBF file from above to your PC.
4. Unzip that file to somewhere other than your desktop.
5. Open RSD Lite, tap the “…” button, find the 2.3.20 SBF file that you just unzipped and select it.
6. Plug your phone into your computer and turn it off.
7. Boot into bootloader by holding the Up Arrow and then holding Power until the screen flashes.
Should say “Battery OK – OK to Program – Transfer Mode: USB”
8. Click the start button and allow your phone to flash 2.2 (2.3.20 Blur).
9. When your phone gets to 100% and reboots, you are all done.
10. If your phone reboots and has a bunch of Force Closes, you need to factory reset.
11. Boot your phone into recovery using ADB and command “adb reboot recovery.”
12. Run a factory reset/wipe data. Reboot your phone and accept the update.

FINALLY after a solid 11 hours of monkeying around with the blasted thing...
I have my Droid 2 back... however, I'm posting my experiences here in the event that someone in my situation needs answers:
At the time of this writing, this is the software that's available and necessary to bring your phone back from the dead:
RSDLite5.5.msi - Downloadable from here: http://www.4shared.com/file/no12cF9K/RSDLite55.html
Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.2.0_32bit.msi - Downloadable from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?71c12qc4a1svqza
VM Ware 4!!!! (Especially if you're running Snow Leopard or Lion)
Windows 7 (my version is Ultimate but I don't believe it matters what version you have)
DO NOT USE the free, open source, Virtual Box! You will be spinning your wheels needlessly and driving yourself batty for HOURS if you try. After borrowing a copy of VMWare Fusion 4, my phone was back up and running in 30 minutes...
So, use the link that fatalfury suggested (http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/0...k-to-stock-2-2-to-receive-gingerbread-update/) and substitute the software above... you'll be back in a flash... pun intended!

Well good to hear the link i provided worked with the exception of certain files.
The only reason why i mocked the mac is because there are a lot of things Mac's are unable to do when it comes to hacking certain programs or hardware and i always have to goes back to using windows to make it work. Thats the only reason why i said it.
Also which version of vbox did you use? i usually use it from the link below. never had problems before on Mac computers.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Completely Bricked Droid 2
I was in the process of flashing Cyanogenmod 7 onto my friend's Droid 2 and after being stuck at the boot up Motorola symbol my friend removed the battery and now it won't turn on at all. I've been searching for fixes all over the place and I can't find anything useful. I would prefer a good fix with a PC but a fix with a mac will work as well. Can anyone help me out please?

[Q] bricked defy

i flashed my defy and put CM 7.1, but without google aps, so i tryed to get again in recovery mod and my phone bricked, bootloader is on and i try with RSD lite but it says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)

anybody?
and my batery is dead now...

help please...

Have you seen forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy:
"How to get rsdlite to recognise a phone that won't boot
You flashed, something happened, now screen is black, phone doesn't react, u are in a boot loop, rsdlite cant recognize the phone. you're right here.
To get RSDLIte to recognize your phone you have to enter boot loader mode. this means press VOL-UP + POWER If nothing helps, try pushing VOL UP before!' you put the battery in (RSDLIte should be running and awaiting a new connection at that time) If you are using Windows 7, try seting RSDLite to "compatibility mode: Windows XP SP3".
Fixing "Battery Low - Cannot program" on bootloader aka McGyver Hack
U ran out of battery during flashing or similar. In flash progress (boot loader mode) the phone isnt able to load the battery, u got stucked because u ran out of it. Indicators:
- just see white led,
- screen black,
- phone doesnt boot?
- never ever see a motorola logo
may try this:[1] some pics how this should look like: [2]"

RSD lite says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)
it read bootloader its 9.10 but dont want to start process
i still dont know what to do... i was internetless this week, tryed everything
i charched batery on variation of McGyver Hack, i used old nokia charger cut cable and used + for + and - for - its worked and i dont need to bye new cable xD

and i run rsd in compatibility mode like xp sp2 and xp sp3
every time have same problem

Hey , Why don't you try another PC with Win XP?

i try like different user but on same computer... maybe i can try from some live linux? i dont have place on hd to instal linux but if i try from live linux maybe it will work...
i hope it is not very difficult like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076138

nope.... i dont know to use linux way ((

iz0t0p said:
i flashed my defy and put CM 7.1, but without google aps, so i tryed to get again in recovery mod and my phone bricked, bootloader is on and i try with RSD lite but it says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)
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maybe you make the bootloader up when you flashed your defy. wait for BL = 6 ROM .

Try using RSD 5.3.1 just in case you are using 4.9, I sometimes had strange issues with 4.9. Also try using sbf flash for linux. It's very easy to use and works like a charm, I've never had a single issue with sbf_flash in linux.
download sbf_flash for linux here http://dl.opticaldelusion.org/sbf_flash?attredirects=0
Instructions:
1. I always like to rename the sbf to something easier to type such as 123.sbf or froyo.sbf or whatever you like. This is optional but makes it much easier than typing the true file name of the sbf
2. place sbf_flash AND whatever sbf you are trying to flash into your home directory
3. connect your phone via usb and in bootloader mode
4. open terminal (you should already be in your home directory) and type these two commands:
sudo chmod +x sbf_flash
sudo ./sbf_flash filename.sbf
(of course you would obviously replace filename.sbf with whatever you renamed the sbf)

defy is so hard to be bricked!!

bricked defy?

sorry for the title, this is defy plus (+)
please help me!! i am extremely nervous since buying this phone took a lot of saving.
i was trying to install CM 9, the instructions were a bit confusing specificly this line:
Install guide (courtesy of nogoodusername):
A How to on flashing ICS(Defy Plus Builds)
1:Head over to Stable Recovery from boot menu
2:Wipe Data (Nandroid Backup Before Doing this [optional])
3:Install Zip from SD
4:Select ur ICS(DefyPlus) zip
5:FLash
6:Flash CM9 Kernel [Note: Defy Plus users DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP!]
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i just assumed he missed a few letters when saying "DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP"
so i flashed CM9 kernel. then i got this error: in a black screen
with a few other things Like "battery ok" and stuff
"Err:A5,70,00,00,23"
so i downloaded an SBF from this list http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordanplus/list.php
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-161_HE_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B80AA004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRPRNIL_P010_A021_M001_Service1FF.sbf.gz
and flashed with RSD lite using these instructions
STEP 1 Download usb drivers here below
Motorola Drivers Here
STEP 2 Download the debranded Firmware here (To debrand to generic UK I used the one marked UK - choose the one for your country)
Choose Firmware Here
STEP 3 Download RSDLite - I used v4.9, I found earlier versions would not work. Get it here.
RSDLite 4.9 Here
STEP 4 Install the USB Drivers and the RSDLite program and reboot PC
STEP 5 Extract the firmware file you downloaded a while ago. Then copy the .sbf firmware file to c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite folder (installation directory for RDSLite). this should come out as JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA028.0R_ USAJORDANRTGB_P026_A007_HWp3_S
rvice1FF.sbf for the UK one.
STEP 6 Start the RSDLite program now where it says filename press the select button and find the .sbf firmware file in c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite (it should default to this folder) and select the (sbf) file some details will appear on the right hand side.
STEP 7 We now need to boot the phone into the bootloader (as above make sure the phone is disconnected from USB – not sure if matters tho!). Hold the volume up and then power the phone on, after about 5 seconds release the buttons and the bootloader should display - it will show the version and a battery check. Now plug in the USB cable and it should install the drivers . Once the driver installation has finished you should see the phone appear at the bottom of the RSDLite program window under `port 1` - Once this is there you are ready to flash the firmware. NB: I had issues getting it to show a number of times. Uninstalling RSDLite/Drivers, rebooting PC, and then reinstalling these resolved this issue. (did not do thise because i could not get past the screen i was talking about)
STEP 8 Press the start button on the RSDLite and just relax while your device gets flashed,debranded etc. you will see a progress status on the right hand side wait till it reaches 100% but please do not disconect it will reboot the phone automaticly and restart the phone.And just wait untill android comes up and fully running untill you disconnect it should read (PLEASE START PHONE MANUALY) on RSDLite when this shows it is safe to unplug.
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and in step 8(i waited till it says "pass") i was looking at my phone, it had a white led, looked at it for a few seconds and tried to hold the power button to turn it on or something. then it disconnected from the RSD lite.
then i disconnected from usb and tried to turn it on. but nothing.
please help. i really need this phone.

bump
bump.
please, i really need your help! i'm sorry if i did "light" investigation in search of an answer, i did a mistake twice following guides.
and i want something more specific for me. (i have BL7)

was an idiot and tried to flash a lower level BL,
flashed BL7 and it's all good now.