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Come If Your New CWM Recovery Works for DL30

Is there anyone that has fully installed DL30 and their *NEW* ClockworkMod Recovery works? I need to talk to you.

Yup, it worked for me

Worked for me
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Syn Ack said:
Is there anyone that has fully installed DL30 and their *NEW* ClockworkMod Recovery works? I need to talk to you.
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You need to install the "new" CWM.. the old (green) one doesn't work with the new kernel..

im not sure if im missing it but where do i get the new cwr

neozen21 said:
You need to install the "new" CWM.. the old (green) one doesn't work with the new kernel..
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i believe if you dont flash the recovery either before or at the same time as dl30 you cant go back and flash it either...im not 100% on that though

I figured it out. You have to do DL30 first then New CWMR. Thanks

Oh, that's good to know, thanks Syn
Does anyone have a working link to the OLD Fascinate CWM .tar? The ones in topic here about is aren't working at all, they either give 404 or say that the poster's links are too busy and were disabled.
Help?

Syn Ack said:
I figured it out. You have to do DL30 first then New CWMR. Thanks
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I flashed the New CWMR then DL30, I can get into CWMR with no problem.
I wish the new version did show a different version number though.
Both show the same, making it a bit confusing..

neozen21 said:
I flashed the New CWMR then DL30, I can get into CWMR with no problem.
I wish the new version did show a different version number though.
Both show the same, making it a bit confusing..
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Maybe it was a bad install or my phone just doesnt want CWMR first. Either way it works now.

neozen21 said:
I flashed the New CWMR then DL30, I can get into CWMR with no problem.
I wish the new version did show a different version number though.
Both show the same, making it a bit confusing..
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do you have a link for the latest cwr?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=937499

neozen21 said:
You need to install the "new" CWM.. the old (green) one doesn't work with the new kernel..
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Just to clear up any confusion, the "new" CWM is also green, so don't think that the "red" CWM is the new one. The red one is just for voodoo kernels, and the last time I checked, neither the leaked DL30 stock build nor the Super Clean DL30 build supports voodoo, which means you actually need the CWM posted here: http://kaessa.com/files/froyo/DL30-cwm.zip

All of the above is true.

Be careful using that recovery, since it still uses koush's (BROKEN ASS) recovery.
I will try to put together a usable package tonight that uses the red cwm instead. That was a mear proof of concept test, not really meant for distribution.

oops, I totally left this part out but my cwm works perfect still, I never installed the new cwm package, I will now though.

I installed the new CWM first then the DL30 rom - this sent me to the TwLauncher force close loop of death. Reinstalled ROM 1st then new CWM and I'm now rocking 2.2 ...
"You know what the problem is with you, son, all of your brains are in your head and not in your feet."

hmm...I'm scared to even touch mine. lol. Followed one of adrynalyne earlier guides where you use odin to much cwmrecovery.tar and then flash clockwork mod in Rom Manager (can't seem to find it now). Rom manager says version 2.5.1.0 and I can still get into cwm.

I disabled voodoo, installed the new cwm, wiped cache/system reset, installed the super clean .7 with no problems at all.
I also rebooted after the voodoo disable and after I flashed the new cwm.
I can't wait for voodoo, the lag is driving me insane!
RubikS 1.7 - Voodoo 5 w/ Voodoo Sound!!

I can confirm that flashing the recovery after installing DL30 didn't work through Recovery mode. I attempted it twice to no avail. I'll retest with the new Red CWM when it's released.

cm6 rc2 vs the cm7 rc1

so the question, with the newly build cm7 that just release few days ago, is it better then the cm6 rc2? I read on the forum that cm6 was better but that was before the new cm7 rc1 release. any input?
I am about to flash cm6 to test, as far as cm7 I have issue with navigon not working, some app crashing, I have yet to test extensively.

I would love to hear some feedback on this as well.
RA

It's going to be a little different for everyone as far as connectivity, GPS, etc. There's a FAQ with suggested fixes for some of these issues. Obviously there are features in CM6 that aren't in CM7 and vice versa, so it sorta comes down to personal preference. Quite frankly, both are great.

That is interesting how the phone are not consistent I like cm7 more then cm6 but cm7 is giving me some issue I have to reboot many time
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App

The gps issues in cm7 can be fixed by flashing the newest nightly.
http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=glacier
They're both great roms, cm7 is just the newest stuff.
Clockwork recovery 3.0.0.6 is fully compatible with both froyo and gingerbread roms and nandroids.
On any flash, wipe data/factory reset, flash rom, flash gapps, then let it sit on first boot and give it some extra time to finish loading before setting up. Reboot again after you've signed into google and done the basic set up.

I think I'm gonna flash cm6 rc2 first as well before I go to cm7 rc1. I'm aware that they're both different him their own way, so I think it'll be best if I gave both a try.
Only thing I need now is to get back the 2.2.1 update from tmobile cuz I had to flash pd15img after my first root went haywire
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App

Paso876 said:
I think I'm gonna flash cm6 rc2 first as well before I go to cm7 rc1. I'm aware that they're both different him their own way, so I think it'll be best if I gave both a try.
Only thing I need now is to get back the 2.2.1 update from tmobile cuz I had to flash pd15img after my first root went haywire
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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There's actually a new pd15img.zip that includes the 2.2.1 update. Link in my sig.

both are great. I use both, right now on cm7. it maybe buggy depending on what you do. for the apps i use, it's ok but cm6rc2 is pretty much solid all around. upgrade cwm recovery 3006, very easy to switch.

Phateless said:
There's actually a new pd15img.zip that includes the 2.2.1 update. Link in my sig.
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Thanks Phateless.......Here's a question though, would you recommend flashing over the pd15img in your sig with the update or should I try manually doing the update(I saw a thread on here about it some while back)???

Paso876 said:
Thanks Phateless.......Here's a question though, would you recommend flashing over the pd15img in your sig with the update or should I try manually doing the update(I saw a thread on here about it some while back)???
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I say give up on the update and just flash the one in my sig. Be aware that this will wipe your phone though.

Alritey, Just gotta make a list of all the apps I downloaded, hate starting over lol

Paso876 said:
Alritey, Just gotta make a list of all the apps I downloaded, hate starting over lol
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Froyo and above will automatically restore all your apps when you sign into Google.

Phateless said:
Froyo and above will automatically restore all your apps when you sign into Google.
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Oh yea you're right! So unzip the file, copy the extracted folder, place it in my sdcard & do the 'vol down+power button' then select fastboot and it should search for the pd15img & load it up right???

Paso876 said:
Oh yea you're right! So unzip the file, copy the extracted folder, place it in my sdcard & do the 'vol down+power button' then select fastboot and it should search for the pd15img & load it up right???
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No. DO NOT UNZIP. Rename the file to pd15img.zip and place on root of your sdcard. Then boot up as you described, DO NOT SELECT FASTBOOT.
When you boot up into hboot, the phone will automatically detect the file and ask you if you'd like to begin the update.
Make sure that your windows pc displays file extensions and that you are naming the file pd15img.zip and not pd15img.zip.zip (with the second .zip being invisible)

Phateless said:
No. DO NOT UNZIP. Rename the file to pd15img.zip and place on root of your sdcard. Then boot up as you described, DO NOT SELECT FASTBOOT.
When you boot up into hboot, the phone will automatically detect the file and ask you if you'd like to begin the update.
Make sure that your windows pc displays file extensions and that you are naming the file pd15img.zip and not pd15img.zip.zip (with the second .zip being invisible)
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Since I did it before with the pre ota update, I went back in my sdcard & look at the file. So I realized I didn't extract the zip lol, good thing cuz man I would've screwed lol

Paso876 said:
Since I did it before with the pre ota update, I went back in my sdcard & look at the file. So I realized I didn't extract the zip lol, good thing cuz man I would've screwed lol
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Yeah you'll need to remove the other file from your sdcard.

Phateless said:
Yeah you'll need to remove the other file from your sdcard.
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Yea i Switched em so it wouldn't conflict and I rename the old one & add (pre_ota), not sure why I'm keeping it, but just incase.
I'm about to permroot again but I can't find visionary, any idea how I can get back?
*UPDATE* No worries, I did the "alternate method" using sdk so I got it done!

Paso876 said:
Yea i Switched em so it wouldn't conflict and I rename the old one & add (pre_ota), not sure why I'm keeping it, but just incase.
I'm about to permroot again but I can't find visionary, any idea how I can get back?
*UPDATE* No worries, I did the "alternate method" using sdk so I got it done!
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Right on. I have visionary r11 and r14 so I was gonna link you but I guess it's a moot point now.

So I'm about to flash Cm 6.1.2 rc2 and I remember seeing seeing a thread where there was a clockworkmod version worked for both CM6 & CM7, what version is that again?? And can I flash it through Rom Manager?

Paso876 said:
So I'm about to flash Cm 6.1.2 rc2 and I remember seeing seeing a thread where there was a clockworkmod version worked for both CM6 & CM7, what version is that again?? And can I flash it through Rom Manager?
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Version 3006. If you follow drew's method you can flash via rom manager. Look around in the development section.
Sent from my HTC Glacier

[Q] Stuck on Google logo, can't access recovery mode

I've just tried upgrading to ICS and failed. Apparently I flashed the wrong kernel - should have flashed the CM7 one, but flashed the CM9.
Now my Defy is stuck on the Google logo and I don't know how to reach recovery mode. Pressing Power+voldown does nothing. Power+volup gives me the bootloader, which asks me to connect a usb cable, but I have no idea what to do after that.
I have two Nandroid backups: one stock (2.2) and another with CM7 (2.3.7). My Defy has a green lens.
Is there any way to restore my phone to one of those backups?
Thanks in advance

Do you still see the blue led for custom recovery?

Hmetool said:
I've just tried upgrading to ICS and failed. Apparently I flashed the wrong kernel - should have flashed the CM7 one, but flashed the CM9.
Now my Defy is stuck on the Google logo and I don't know how to reach recovery mode. Pressing Power+voldown does nothing. Power+volup gives me the bootloader, which asks me to connect a usb cable, but I have no idea what to do after that.
I have two Nandroid backups: one stock (2.2) and another with CM7 (2.3.7). My Defy has a green lens.
Is there any way to restore my phone to one of those backups?
Thanks in advance
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You will need to flash a new SBF with RSD lite
follow instructions in this thread
How to flash new SBF

Hmetool said:
I've just tried upgrading to ICS and failed. Apparently I flashed the wrong kernel - should have flashed the CM7 one, but flashed the CM9.
Now my Defy is stuck on the Google logo and I don't know how to reach recovery mode. Pressing Power+voldown does nothing. Power+volup gives me the bootloader, which asks me to connect a usb cable, but I have no idea what to do after that.
I have two Nandroid backups: one stock (2.2) and another with CM7 (2.3.7). My Defy has a green lens.
Is there any way to restore my phone to one of those backups?
Thanks in advance
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Do not flash any sbf's. Reboot the phone, at the blue led press Vol- and when you get into boot menu, flash the correct kernel. If you flashed Defy build, flash CM7 (Froyo) kernel. If you flashed the Defy+ build, flash CM9 (Bingerbread) kernel.

fiskenigaten said:
Do you still see the blue led for custom recovery?
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I see the blue led, but it goes on to green regardless of what I do (power+voldown does nothing). I've tried to access recovery mode several times, but the phone doesn't respond. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
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You will need to flash a new SBF with RSD lite
follow instructions in this thread
How to flash new SBF
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I've read the guide, but my original SBF is missing ever since MegaUpload's demise. Is it possible to use the Nandroid backup instead?

Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
Do not flash any sbf's. Reboot the phone, at the blue led press Vol- and when you get into boot menu, flash the correct kernel. If you flashed Defy build, flash CM7 (Froyo) kernel. If you flashed the Defy+ build, flash CM9 (Bingerbread) kernel.
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Ok, apparently I wasn't pressing the button at the right time. Recovery mode is now working. However, I don't have the correct kernel in my SD card - only the wrong one.
My Nandroid backup seems not to be working too, apparently. I went into recovery and restored it, but boot still doesn't work. I wiped data/cache/dalvik cache and tried again, but it still didn't work. I'm at a loss here.
Should I try to flash some other sbf, since I can't find my phone's stock one?

Hmetool said:
Ok, apparently I wasn't pressing the button at the right time. Recovery mode is now working. However, I don't have the correct kernel in my SD card - only the wrong one.
My Nandroid backup seems not to be working too, apparently. I went into recovery and restored it, but boot still doesn't work. I wiped data/cache/dalvik cache and tried again, but it still didn't work. I'm at a loss here.
Should I try to flash some other sbf, since I can't find my phone's stock one?
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go to ICS thread and on the first post there is a link to signed CM7 kernel zip..copy it to ur sd card and flash it..

arpith.fbi said:
go to ICS thread and on the first post there is a link to signed CM7 kernel zip..copy it to ur sd card and flash it..
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I just tried installing the zip from the sdcard, but I got an error message: "Can't make /tmp/update_binary. Installation aborted". It seems that I can't install any zip now.
Is there any way out of that? I'd be more than happy if I could just flash my nandroid backup, even if that means being stuck without ICS for a bit more time.
I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.1.8, if that helps.

Hmetool said:
I just tried installing the zip from the sdcard, but I got an error message: "Can't make /tmp/update_binary. Installation aborted". It seems that I can't install any zip now.
Is there any way out of that? I'd be more than happy if I could just flash my nandroid backup, even if that means being stuck without ICS for a bit more time.
I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.1.8, if that helps.
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Hi,
I faced a similar issue but it was since I flashed CM9 for Defy in my Defy+ with 2.3.6(stock) ! Nothing was working and I would get some boot errors! I rectified it by flashing full SBF and then rooting. Well if you want I can provide you with the SBF I have but it is for 2.3.6 and so you will loose downgradability. I have 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 - retail-asia full Blur multilanguage with me. However, you can also give Walter's fixed SBF and Nandroid backup a try

Thanks, it turns out that flashing a sbf was a nice way out of this mess. I flashed a 2.2.2 which is almost identical to my stock rom (couldn't find that one).
If I root my phone now, can I still try to restore my nandroid backup? Or should I just skip that and try flashing ICS again?
My SD card has the 03-19 CM9 Nightly, gapps and both CM9 and CM7 signed kernels. Should that suffice? CM7 kernel is the right one for green lens defy, right?

Hmetool said:
Thanks, it turns out that flashing a sbf was a nice way out of this mess. I flashed a 2.2.2 which is almost identical to my stock rom (couldn't find that one).
If I root my phone now, can I still try to restore my nandroid backup? Or should I just skip that and try flashing ICS again?
My SD card has the 03-19 CM9 Nightly, gapps and both CM9 and CM7 signed kernels. Should that suffice? CM7 kernel is the right one for green lens defy, right?
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If you are on a green lensed Defy, then yes - flash CM7 signed kernel and one of the Froyo bulds of Quarx or Epsylon3 - try them all if you wish and see which one you like the most.
Procedure is easy:
1. Full wipe
2. Flash CM7 kernel
3. Flash ROM
4. Flash gapps
5. Full Wipe
6. Reboot
When you decide to try a new ROM, there is no need to flash the kernel again, just wipe, flash the new ROM and gapps and then wipe again.

Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
If you are on a green lensed Defy, then yes - flash CM7 signed kernel and one of the Froyo bulds of Quarx or Epsylon3 - try them all if you wish and see which one you like the most.
Procedure is easy:
1. Full wipe
2. Flash CM7 kernel
3. Flash ROM
4. Flash gapps
5. Full Wipe
6. Reboot
When you decide to try a new ROM, there is no need to flash the kernel again, just wipe, flash the new ROM and gapps and then wipe again.
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Thanks, that's great. Are all regular Defy roms Froyo builds unless stated otherwise? I couldn't find that info on the files I have.
One question: by full wipe you mean data/cache/dalvik cache or is there anything else that I'm missing?

Hmetool said:
Thanks, that's great. Are all regular Defy roms Froyo builds unless stated otherwise? I couldn't find that info on the files I have.
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Yes, "Defy build" means Froyo kernel based, "Defy+ build" means GB kernel based.
Hmetool said:
One question: by full wipe you mean data/cache/dalvik cache
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Exactly.

Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
Yes, "Defy build" means Froyo kernel based, "Defy+ build" means GB kernel based.
Exactly.
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Yep, that's exactly what it is..

I've just rooted my phone again, followed the steps and installed CM9. It worked like a charm. I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly it runs, didn't expect that sort of quality from a Nightly. Awesome.
Thanks a lot for saving my phone, guys.

Hmetool said:
I've just rooted my phone again, followed the steps and installed CM9. It worked like a charm. I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly it runs, didn't expect that sort of quality from a Nightly. Awesome.
Thanks a lot for saving my phone, guys.
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Sounds great Well since CM9 nightly is still a long way to go, you may want to dual boot CM7 and CM9. Install CM7 as primary and dual boot to CM9.
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375156

i did the same thing on my defy im a noob and need alor of help.
Ok so i had a motorola defy and i wanted to update it to cyanogenmod 7 but it must have been the wrong one and now its stuck on google boot i can't get to my custom recovery screen by pressing volume - and power buttons and if i press volume + i get this black screen asking to plug in the usb to the laptop which i did but i don't know what to do now. i need complete instructions! , iv checked ALOT of forums and tried following this ones instructions, but RSD lite wont download and install like it said it would . and i have no idea how to get tmobile android 2.2 OS for motorola defy. if i could just get that back i would be more then forever greatfull . please someone HELP ! please all be forever in debt to whoever can help me.

blackhack516 said:
Ok so i had a motorola defy and i wanted to update it to cyanogenmod 7 but it must have been the wrong one and now its stuck on google boot i can't get to my custom recovery screen by pressing volume - and power buttons and if i press volume + i get this black screen asking to plug in the usb to the laptop which i did but i don't know what to do now. i need complete instructions! , iv checked ALOT of forums and tried following this ones instructions, but RSD lite wont download and install like it said it would . and i have no idea how to get tmobile android 2.2 OS for motorola defy. if i could just get that back i would be more then forever greatfull . please someone HELP ! please all be forever in debt to whoever can help me.
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Try running three setup as administrator. Read all in defy guide. Check the wiki for more guides.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA

do u have a link?
labsin said:
Try running three setup as administrator. Read all in defy guide. Check the wiki for more guides.
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do u have a link

I went through the thread thoroughly, but didnt find a solution

So, I posted before about wanting to flash a custom rom to my newly bought Milestone2. Sadly, no replies.
My problem now is that I have rooted, did the droid2bootstrap and then flashed Bootmenu via CWM, downloaded the MS2GINGER 4.0 with the kernel update and baseband switcher and the blur apps.
I boot into recovery fine, wipe/factory reset works. Clears the cache. But when I try to restore the system of the Ms2ginger, it says that the md5's dont match. Can anyone tell me what to do to get this rom working on my Milestone2?

Darin_Ram said:
So, I posted before about wanting to flash a custom rom to my newly bought Milestone2. Sadly, no replies.
My problem now is that I have rooted, did the droid2bootstrap and then flashed Bootmenu via CWM, downloaded the MS2GINGER 4.0 with the kernel update and baseband switcher and the blur apps.
I boot into recovery fine, wipe/factory reset works. Clears the cache. But when I try to restore the system of the Ms2ginger, it says that the md5's dont match. Can anyone tell me what to do to get this rom working on my Milestone2?
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You can try this fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
Works in linux, if you have windows, you're gonna have to find md5sum somewhere else.
Hope it helps :good:

Thank you!!!!!!!
Lean946 said:
You can try this fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
Works in linux, if you have windows, you're gonna have to find md5sum somewhere else.
Hope it helps :good:
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Thanks man! I appreciate it. I have one more question though, for the ms2ginger, the kernel update cant be downgraded to froyo afterwards?
I've been reading but I havent really tried anything. I just (literally, 5 minutes ago) flashed the CM7 on the phone.

Darin_Ram said:
Thanks man! I appreciate it. I have one more question though, for the ms2ginger, the kernel update cant be downgraded to froyo afterwards?
I've been reading but I havent really tried anything. I just (literally, 5 minutes ago) flashed the CM7 on the phone.
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Yes, I think you can, by flashing your original rom's sbf.
Check here: http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone2 and if the links are down, download the sbf from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_milestone2/list.php (check the build numbers and the carriers)
Regards

I'll look into it.
Hmm... I'll have to look into that. I'm not sure about it, I just got the phone 2 days ago. Lmfao

Can you put a guide up here for me to follow? Cause, I really like the ms2ginger rom. I might even flash it today, assuming I get the files

Darin_Ram said:
Can you put a guide up here for me to follow? Cause, I really like the ms2ginger rom. I might even flash it today, assuming I get the files
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I never really tried this rom ever, but i'll try to explain the flashing steps more clearly.
It's well explained on the rom's thread though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169038
OK, you need these files:
The rom itself: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B...p1T0U/edit?docId=0B3OovGFEtCdnajgyRHV5dXg3SG8
The motoblur apps (if you want them): https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B...p1T0U/edit?docId=0B3OovGFEtCdnNHA0dERlSFVxLUU
Patch for milestone 2: it's at the end of the roms thread
Gingerbread kernel (in case you are coming from stock froyo, cm7, or miui): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26889742&postcount=843
RSD Lite, at least version 5.0 (google it, should come right up) and the motorola drivers (if you don't have them): http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3216-roo...click-added-for-windows-linux-osx/#entry74495 If you rooted your phone with superoneclick or similar, you should have them already.
Steps:
0) Unzip the rom's folder from the zip to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup and put the other 2 zips (motoblur and the ms2 patch) on the root of the sdcard.
1) Get into custom recovery (vol. down on the blue led)
2) Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe cache.
3) Go to nandroid -> restore and select MS2Ginger.
4) Go to install zip from sd card -> and select the MS2 patch. Repeat with motoblur.
5) Reboot, it will get stuck on a black screen. Remove the battery, wait 10 seconds and put it back. Hold the vol down, camera (all the way down) and the power button at the same time for 10 secs, let them go, you should see a black screen with "bootloader" at the top.
6) Plug in your phone to your pc, fire up RSD Lite (at least version 5.0) and flash the GB kernel's sbf. The phone will reboot.
7) That should do it
Good luck :good:

Still nothing
I still get the m5dsums mismatch. I'll have to do a little more looking for that file Too bad, I wanted something stable like that with working 720p

I'm reading here that I need to flash a fixed sbf file. I assume I need to do this with rsd lite the same way I'd have to if I bricked my defy?

[Q] update CM7 to CM10 after messing up with wrong sbf

Hi everyone,
some time ago I flashed a wrong sbf to my Defy and thanks to the All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide
Zephyrot said:
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom: (!) aha! We have a issue here!, latest Stock Gingerbread full SBFs comes with a Version 5 of the CG, meaning until not long ago you were pretty much screwed. But wait, there is hope! A one kind Éclair has been found in China Defys that comes with Version 5 CG!.
How to fix it:
Method 1:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Phone
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2 and Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download and install this Nandroid Backup << File is Back, thanks Ichibanme again!>>
Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache
After wiping, turn off your phone
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
**NOTE*: I just rephrased the original post since it can be a bit confusing, it is linked as source below.
**NOTE2**: If you are using a non-Chinese defy, DO NOT USE THE CAMERA FLASH while on the Chinese rom, it WILL kill your LED.
Source: ((Original post here))[
Method 2: (BIG thanks to Jebrew again for this one)
NOTE: You are going to need CM7 for this one. CM7 Stable version recommended.
Download this SBF and Flash it.
Root your phone.
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2 and Install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot to CMW recovery, and wipe Data/Cache.
Install CM7 then install Google Apps.
Reboot an go into Stock Recovery (using the vol- button, not from Bootmenu).
Do a Data/Cache Wipe or you won't have any space when you're done.
Flash this Fixed SBF
Reboot into your nice new rom.
Do not Wipe Data anymore or you will have to start again.
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You WONT be able to install full SBFs of any Éclair or Froyo since these Androids have lower CG Versions.​
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I'm running CM7 again with a version 5 CG, if I got it right.
So far so good. But now I need to update my ROM to be able to update some apps that won't run on CM7.
So what's the best tactic for updating this messed up phone? Just flashing any CM10+ ROM (I tried several ones) didn't seem to work. I always got stucked at the red Motorola 'M'.
Any ideas?
Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Martin

smashedup said:
I always got stucked at the red Motorola 'M'
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factory reset

Thanks for your reply.
Besides the fact that I can't go anywhere to do a factory reset as soon as I've updated to something like CM10, I do a lot of resets/wipes on my way to this state (see quoted guide above).

smashedup said:
Thanks for your reply.
Besides the fact that I can't go anywhere to do a factory reset as soon as I've updated to something like CM10, I do a lot of resets/wipes on my way to this state (see quoted guide above).
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Use Defy full wiper/AROMA wiper to wipe system, data and cache with EXT4. Then immediately flash CM10 and gapps.

hotdog125 said:
Use Defy full wiper/AROMA wiper to wipe system, data and cache with EXT4. Then immediately flash CM10 and gapps.
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Tried that, but now I always get a Status 7 error message when trying to install (no matter if I wipe with Aroma or in CWM). I found a lot of people with that same problem but no solution for me... I'm wondering why I did not have that status 7 thing before....

smashedup said:
Tried that, but now I always get a Status 7 error message when trying to install (no matter if I wipe with Aroma or in CWM). I found a lot of people with that same problem but no solution for me... I'm wondering why I did not have that status 7 thing before....
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For some users flashing DFP-231 helped.
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hotdog125 said:
For some users flashing DFP-231 helped.
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Thanks for the hint!
But this is a Defy+ sbf and after flashing I might not be able to go back, or not?
From the thread [Q] defy bricked, not even JORDN_U3_97.21.51.sbf helps :
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what are the chances it will work? i'll scared i'll totally brick it. it's 100% not a defy+
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thekguy said:
Zero percent chance of bricking
Only problem is that there may be problems in the stock rom, which can be fixed by installing cm10 or cm10.1
By problem I mean no camera or battery not charging to the full level but again these can be fixed by upgrading to cm10 or 10.1
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If - for any reason - CM10+ does not work for me, I don't want to deal with these issues...
Or am I getting this wrong?

smashedup said:
Thanks for the hint!
But this is a Defy+ sbf and after flashing I might not be able to go back, or not?
From the thread [Q] defy bricked, not even JORDN_U3_97.21.51.sbf helps :
If - for any reason - CM10+ does not work for me, I don't want to deal with these issues...
Or am I getting this wrong?
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Well, it helped some people. You can't go back to 2.2 after flashing GB.
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hotdog125 said:
Well, it helped some people. You can't go back to 2.2 after flashing GB.
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Thanks for clarifying.
But I just decided to not mess around another time and will stick to my well running CM7.2 for this device. I found a workaround for my app-prob anyway.
Thanks again for help!