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[Q] flashing CM9

when installing CM9 to your defy is it the same process for flashing CM7 or is there a slight variation or something?

Now why would you open a new thread for this question?

i realised that i could've directly asked on the actual CM9 thread, only after i'd just posted this thread, sorry.

another weird thread

nyambayo97 said:
when installing CM9 to your defy is it the same process for flashing CM7 or is there a slight variation or something?
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Why a separate thread
but pls refer this

dlcookie said:
Why a separate thread
but pls refer this
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No offence but this video is pretty useless. Good to see what can be done. but can't see what the dude is actually doing :|

boswald said:
No offence but this video is pretty useless. Good to see what can be done. but can't see what the dude is actually doing :|
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is there anything u want to see in this video that i missed explaining >?

The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.

Percz said:
The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.
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And to get back to CM7 from CM9, you only have to flash the CM7 zip?

Percz said:
The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.
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Thanks. I hope it is easy to boot into recovery and go back to nandroid backup of CM7. I want to try ICS over the weekend.

Install CWM.
Apply Bootmenu 1.0.4.zip
Reboot
Wipe Cache/Data
Apply CM9.zip
Reboot
be happy.

oh okay thanks
sent from Motorola Defy @1.3gz running 2.3.7!

Have a look at this guide on flashing CM9 as a second ROM, using multiboot
[Guide] Install double boot CM7 + CM9:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375156

i am currently running cm7, but have no idea which version of bootmenu or CWM is running on my handset...how do i check??and if its a different version from the 1 being recommended here, do i needa change it somehow??

abysstheking said:
i am currently running cm7, but have no idea which version of bootmenu or CWM is running on my handset...how do i check??and if its a different version from the 1 being recommended here, do i needa change it somehow??
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Reboot and press vol- when you seen blue light. You'll be taken to the bootmenu. It's stated in there version of your current bootmenu.
And yes you need to change it speaking of compatibility..
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.4 - XDA Premium

farsight73 said:
Reboot and press vol- when you seen blue light. You'll be taken to the bootmenu. It's stated in there version of your current bootmenu.
And yes you need to change it speaking of compatibility..
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.4 - XDA Premium
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Absolutely not. You don't need to mess around with bootmenu versions and other stuff. Just read the thread i pointed to above, it works, proven by people following it with succes, and no need to change bootmenus
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy

Noob GUide
Hi Guys!
I just saw the latest nightly but I'm afraid to flash since kernel will be change and I might not be able to downgrade to stock 2.2.2. May I know if there is a way to flash the latest nightly but also being able to downgrade to stock 2.2.2? I'm currently using CM7 stable ROM
Thanks!

Yes you can downgrade it using your stock 2.2 sbf.
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martt said:
Install CWM.
Apply Bootmenu 1.0.4.zip
Reboot
Wipe Cache/Data
Apply CM9.zip
Reboot
be happy.
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I flashed stock full sbf 2.2.2
Rooted using superoneclick
Installed scndInitvs2.0 which gave an option of installing either 0.6.5 or 1.0.7 bootmenu. So chose 1.0.7
Rebooted a couple of times.
Did factory reset , cleared cache and cleared dalvik cache in that order.
applied 12-07 CM9 zip
and rebooted
but my phone is stuck on the M logo!

Thanks! As I want to try the Dec. 7 nightly just for testing purposes. Thanks again!

This is a kernal issue mine is the same im trying to find the best way to update the kernal if anyone knows please let me know
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[Q] How to flash CM9 on my defy？

I’m Using MIUI Now，and i want to flash cm9 on my defy，but I do not know how to do that. Anyone can help me? I have flashed cm7, is it the same with cm9?

this might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
you should just use multi-Boot Keep your curent room and CM9

crlx1906 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
you should just use multi-Boot Keep your curent room and CM9
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I have done as that, but now the problem is cm9 has no signal in this way

I'm have not tried to flash cm9 coming from miui.
I just did the usual way, wipe everything and then instal .zip from SD.
If you want to instal builds, newer than 111207 you need to flash 111207 first.
hope this helped, greetz Esok
edit: I also had problems with the net while using multiboot.
Newer builds 111207 cant be used with multiboot. But in my opinion 111211 is good enough to use everyday

[Q]How to install CM7.2 on Defy

I'm currently on the latest CM7.1 nightly but when I tried to flash the cm7.2 nightlies which are for the defy+, I got stuck at the M logo. I then flashed my old 7.1 and now it's working again. Can someone tell me what I did wrong? Also, I didn't erase data, just cache.

I think that's because defy+ uses another kernel , so when you flash cm7.2 you still having froyo kernel , i think if you flash the cm9 kernel over cm7.2 it will work! But i 'm not sure
Motorola Defy CM7.1-11 OC 1GHz

Can you link me to both cm7 and cm9 kernels?
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fritolays said:
I packed the two different kernels into clockwork flashable packages.
1. Flash either a nightly or restore a nandroid.
2. Flash either CM7_Kernel-signed.zip or CM9_Kernel-signed.zip; depending on what you've installed.
3. Reboot.
CM7_Kernel-signed.zip
CM9_Kernel-signed.zip
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Motorola Defy CM7.1-11 OC 1GHz

LeonardoJegigzem said:
Motorola Defy CM7.1-11 OC 1GHz
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I tried those .Zips and they didnt work for me.
What I ended doing is restoring Boot/devtree using CWM from a Walter 2.3.6 rom and it worked

Let me get this right, first I need to flash CM7.2 and then I need to restore boot and devtree?
EDIT: Thanks leonardojegigzem. It worked!
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I need help. My camera isn't working.

Anyone? Please I really need help.

Have u tried deleting cache n data in application settings??
sent from my cyanogen mod 2.3.7 defy running at 1ghz and I absolutely love it

Zorua said:
I need help. My camera isn't working.
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CM72 for DEFY+ didn't get camera working for now.

Any idea when it'll be fixed or if it'll ever be fixed?

Why don't you try the CM7.2 Nightlys for Defy and not for the +?
http://defy.wdscript.fr/jordan-nightly/
Sent from my Defy...

Yeah i just noticed no camera, went to take an amazing pic and it did not work
Sucks, because this ROM is really good.
Gesendet von meinem CM7 Defy

Dirk64 said:
Why don't you try the CM7.2 Nightlys for Defy and not for the +?
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I guess because the ones for Defy+ are more recent. Newer = better.

Zephyrot said:
Yeah i just noticed no camera, went to take an amazing pic and it did not work
Sucks, because this ROM is really good.
Gesendet von meinem CM7 Defy
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The camera works with the cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ nightly - of course red-lense only. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20267108&postcount=14484 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20399252&postcount=14580

Step by step guide to install roms
Zorua said:
I'm currently on the latest CM7.1 nightly but when I tried to flash the cm7.2 nightlies which are for the defy+, I got stuck at the M logo. I then flashed my old 7.1 and now it's working again. Can someone tell me what I did wrong? Also, I didn't erase data, just cache.
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1.Reboot into recovery
2.Wipe data
3.Wipe Cache
4.Wipe Dalvik cache
5.Install zip from SD card
6.Choose zip from SD card
7.Install
8.Now same way install Gapps.
9.Now repeat 3rd and 4th step.
10.You are ready to rock and roll.(I mean, reboot the system)
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Zorua said:
Any idea when it'll be fixed or if it'll ever be fixed?
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You should try CM7.2 rom for the device you possess i.e. Defy. :good:

Just install cm7.2 for defy (not +). If you want to flash the defy+ version, you will have to install gb kernel and battery fix.

[Q] May I install a custom ROM over this firmware?

Hi folks
Yesterday I soft-bricked my Defy+
After a long and careful session of cursing every saint and patron I could think of, I managed to re-flash the whole thing ( mostly, thanks to this forum, so THANK YOU! )
Problem is, now I'm stuck with stock ROM, and from what I've heard since I cannot downgrade I can't install a custom ROM either
Before I proceed to try anyway and probably soft-brick again, can you tell me if there's anything I can do to remove my ****ty stock ROM?
I was using MIUI and it was totally awesome ( even if that's why I soft-bricked. ), so going back to MIUI would be perfect, trying CM would be pretty good as well ( but no CM9, I use my camera ), even MS2ginger which is basically semi stock would be fine, as long as I remove the stock.
My system version : 45.0.1320.MB526.O2.en.DE
Android Version : 2.3.6
Kernel version : 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e
Build number : 4.5.1-134_DFP-132
Thanks in advance!

Try this
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You can download the cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ here!
http://defy.wdscript.fr/defyplus-cm7/
twa_priv said:
cm72-111215.1631-NIGHTLY-Defy+ has the inverted picture issue.
Install cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ instead and install Camera.apk and overlay.omap.so from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20399252&postcount=14580
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Good Luck!
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz

wipe data factory and cache partition and
install fresh Stock ROM for defy
then u know wht to do

@Leonardo
Thanks man, I'm going to try in the next days - I'm out for New year's even xD
Is this CM7, right? So Camera works, not like CM9.. If the battery not fully charging is the only problem I'm definitely going to install Cyan, Stock Rom just plainly sucks.
@Illumanati
uhm.. what do you mean? that's what I did to recover my soft bricked Defy, I already mount a Stock ROM, why should I wipe and re-install it?

Yes, i think the camera must work, in a red lense defy works replacing Camera.apk and overlay.omap.so, so i think in defy+ too!
PS: Has your defy+ a red lense??

LeonardoJegigzem said:
PS: Has your defy+ a red lense??
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all defy+ come with red lens.....
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Shark107 said:
even MS2ginger which is basically semi stock would be fine, as long as I remove the stock.
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looking at ms2ginger thread it seems pretty straight forward to install this rom.
just make sure you download the correct ms2ginger 2.1 file for defy+. wipe everything and then use nandroid restore method to restore system and data, and advanced restore to restore boot, devtree and recovery. reboot and you're done.
from what i've read, miui doesn't work with gb kernel. so unless some devs come up with new roms or nandroid backup that does, you might be out of luck for now.

LeonardoJegigzem said:
Try this
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You can download the cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ here!
Good Luck!
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz
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Nightly still has battery issues on the Defy+ aint it?

But when I was on 2,3,4 miui worked, I still had GB kernel right? XD it doesn't work on 2.3.6, I tried, it goes bootloop, but unless I am misunderstanding something it's not strictly about the gb kernel
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Or maybe defy+ stock 2,3,4 is not GB?
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Shark107 said:
But when I was on 2,3,4 miui worked, I still had GB kernel right? XD it doesn't work on 2.3.6, I tried, it goes bootloop, but unless I am misunderstanding something it's not strictly about the gb kernel
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i think you're right. could have something to do with cg version?
2.3.4 cg version is 5, whereas 2.3.6 is 6.

jh20 said:
i think you're right. could have something to do with cg version?
2.3.4 cg version is 5, whereas 2.3.6 is 6.
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I wish I knew .___. it sucks to be stuck with Moto stock ( whoa, it almost rhymes )

Maybe flashing 2.3.4 Kernel from CM9 via CWM MIUI works!

I'm going to try to flash MS2ginger 2.1 over 2.3.6, and if it goes I'll try the 3.0 as well
wish me luck! I'll post everything will happen, so other ppl in my situation can benefit
p.s. after a lot of searching on chinese MIUI forum and stuff, and after consequential blood tears over the poorly translated english of Google translator, I can officially say latest MIUI releases run on 2.3.4 Kernel
So Froyo is NOT required, and 2.3.6 is NOT supported as we speak

Shark107 said:
I'm going to try to flash MS2ginger 2.1 over 2.3.6, and if it goes I'll try the 3.0 as well
wish me luck!
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good luck, sincerely

Thanks
Very good, MS2ginger 2.1 totally works even on 2.3.6, the firmware of doom xD
If anyone on the 3d answers me, I'm going to try to upgrade to 3.0
Hope I'm doing some good for other ppl in my situation ^^ and not just spamming and flooding xD

Defy+ from MIUI to CM10 Jelly Bean (Quarx's Build)

Hi guys,
i know that there might already be an existing thread about this but i wouldn't create one if i had found something that helps me.
Im using a Defy+ with Miui 2.3.2 and i really want to move to CM10 Jelly Bean.
I've found a really cool thread from Quarx and Epsylon about installing CM10 on a Defy+.
I already downloaded the newest release (04.09.) zip file and also the google apps and put both on my SD card.
But as it seems and as i have heard, it's not possible to move from a NON-CM version like MIUI to a CM version by going the typical steps (booting phone in recovery mode, choosing the Quarx zip file and installing it).... or am i wrong?
Can i just put firmware and google apps on my SD card and install that zip from recovery mode and everything's working well?
I didn't mention to wipe the dalvik cache here cause it's just a detail. I just wanna know if this MIUI to CM transformation is possible.
Hope you can help me, i really wanna use Quarx's CM10 cause i've heard it's amazing.
Thank you guys

is there noone who can help me with this or at least give me a link to another thread that already deals about this?

I don't think there would be any problem provided you wipe data/cache/dalvik before flashing CM.

andr0idfreak said:
I don't think there would be any problem provided you wipe data/cache/dalvik before flashing CM.
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ahhh, now i remember which problem there was with changing from MIUI to CM.
Doesnt MIUI use another kernel than Quarx's newest CM?

Unless and utill you downgraded your kernel to the froyo one, you won't have any issues. I have flashed WIUI GB version for Defy+ and for me the kernel is still the stock one.

Can anyone hep me with this? I had miui then tried to flash cm10, i followed all the steps but when booting up for first time it got stuck miui screen. I guess this means i have the wrong kernel but im not sure how to correct it

coopaar said:
Can anyone hep me with this? I had miui then tried to flash cm10, i followed all the steps but when booting up for first time it got stuck miui screen. I guess this means i have the wrong kernel but im not sure how to correct it
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1. Flash a new kernel OR
2. Flash your stock SBF, re-root and go from there OR
3 (New option now) Flash the latest quarx JB CM10 with custom kernel included.