How do I root my Defy+? Also are the Defy+ roms compatible with the original defy roms?
Wondering the same thing.
Jades007 said:
How do I root my Defy+? Also are the Defy+ roms compatible with the original defy roms?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have successfully rooted my defy + using doomlord's rooting tool.
URL
www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-root-something-anything-try-doomlords-easy-rooting-toolkit/
My defy is a telstra branded unit running 2.3.6
I wouldn't bother with other roms just yet, mostly because of any telstra specific tweaks that you might lose, like nextG... Almost no other counties are using it, so any modded ROM based on a foreign ROM won't work without further tweaking. So bone up on how to get things working again should they break.
Once you've got the defy+ rooted you can remove the God awful telstraone app...it's pure poop. Just setup URL shortcuts to the services it tried to supply.
I'm on hols ATM and will try to cut out as much of blur as possible once i'm home.
Sent from my rooted defy+ 2.3.6 ;-)
i used SuperOneClick v2.3.1.0 and it worked whitout a problem
My response was more aimed at OP, and gauged by his avatar.
Telstra branded phones with 2.3.4, or once updated to 2.3.6, won't root with oneclick. Not the batch I experienced anyway.
NextG is a low freq variant of 3G chosen by telstra to cope with Australia's vast open spaces; hence they employ a custom production ROM. So what works in one country, on one carrier, won't necessarily work everywhere or any where else.
Sent from my rooted Defy+ 2.3.6 ;-)
i did it the way AzzA68 (thanks!), told everything ok with my new Defy+, it had the 2.3.5 with Telcel (Mexico)... greets
Mines rooted, i got Android 2.3.4.
Has anyone been able to get CWM working?
I'm not affraid to root defy+, it looks easy, but I can't find a good and functional guide, how flash CM or MIUI on Defy+
Some ideas?
Thanks guys
zugY said:
I'm not affraid to root defy+, it looks easy, but I can't find a good and functional guide, how flash CM or MIUI on Defy+
Some ideas?
Thanks guys
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's easy. Use SuperOneClick and as the name suggests it's just one click! The lastest version works on just about any android phone, including Defy+. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
To install Cyanogenmod, there is a simple guide in a FAQ posted in the forum by one of the Dev's - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
The way to install MIUI is basicly the same idea, except when it says to flash "update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed.zip"you flash the MIUI zip file instead.
SuperOneClick doesn't work with the defy+
Sent from my MB526 using XDA App
I've got a Defy+ running android 2.3.6. I'm planning to install MIUI on it, but I'm not sure if any of the rooting methods work with the .6 update of android :/
Some guys over at this thread tried to use DooMLoRD's easy rooting toolkit, but it doesn't seem to work for them either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378668
Does anyone know a guaranteed safe way to root my phone which has been tried on 2.3.6?
fiskenigaten said:
Some guys over at this thread tried to use DooMLoRD's easy rooting toolkit
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
DooMLoRD and the latest version of SuperOneClick both use the same exploit (called zergrush). This appears to have been fixed in the latest versions of 2.3.6 shipping on the Defy+, hence no root for the moment.
fiskenigaten said:
Does anyone know a guaranteed safe way to root my phone which has been tried on 2.3.6?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, not at the present time. Just have to wait until someone finds another loophole that can be exploited, I guess. Might be worth keeping an eye on the main SuperOneClick thread for news - the dev does say on his blog that he's planning to focus on Motorola phones next. In the mean time I am looking forward (not much) to life with a non-rooted phone, depending on how mine comes back from UK repair agent (having managed to brick it by attempting to flash incompatible SBFs in the hope that one would then be rootable).
How are you supposed to make any kind of useful backups without ClockWorkMod and Titanium Backup?
Apparently SuperOneClick v2.3.3, releaed a few hours ago, has added a new exploit to root on "Motorola." Might be worth having another try with the latest version!
SuperOneClick Does work with my Defy+
SuperOneClick 2.3.3 worked fine rooting my defy plus.
Android 2.3.4
Retail GB version:- 45.0.82.MB256.Retail.en.GB
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-ga687192
Percz said:
Apparently SuperOneClick v2.3.3, releaed a few hours ago, has added a new exploit to root on "Motorola." Might be worth having another try with the latest version!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes! It worked perfectly on my mb256 2.3.6! Thanks, guys!
Latest version works fine
Sent from my MB525 using Tapatalk
Related
The upgraded version of Motorla Defy - The Defy + is lunched and im wondering if
there is any possibility to use Defy (1st gen) custom roms and root tools on the '2nd gen?
Greatful for answers.
Since its almost the same hardware everything is compatible with the Defy+ cept the battery issue hasn't been resolved yet. It wont charge completely.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Problem is, that Defy+ cant be even rooted :-/ . But its pretty fresh, so lets give it some time. Stock FW is pretty good ... even freeRAM is pretty low.
fisik said:
Problem is, that Defy+ cant be even rooted :-/ . But its pretty fresh, so lets give it some time. Stock FW is pretty good ... even freeRAM is pretty low.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
People are already using Defy custom Roms such as CM7 on it. Rooting should not be a concern.
Check out the post below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280559
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Yeah I have read this about 3times, but carstenx90 is pretty advanced user and he doesnt write, how he finally did it . I'm new with Android - I used to flash ROMs on WM .
Did you try SuperOneClick?
Try DoRoot method if that doesn't work.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Hi All, In a post on this thread Fisik says the Defy + can't be rooted. I beg to differ. I have Defy + and, though rooting with superoneclick failed, "Droid 3 Root" worked perfectly and quickly so my Defy + is now rooted running sim free unbranded UK stock firmware.
ryan8r said:
Did you try SuperOneClick?
Try DoRoot method if that doesn't work.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, as written in SuperOneClick thread, most ppl got problem with new devices and SOC - always stucking on step 7 ... so that's why Im asking. Stock ROM is pretty fine, but I want 720p recording and if I can free some RAM, it would be nice.
but thanks anyway for every option
chuisana : thanks for info and guide .. I'll try tomorrow and give feedback
chuisana said:
Hi All, In a post on this thread Fisik says the Defy + can't be rooted. I beg to differ. I have Defy + and, though rooting with superoneclick failed, "Droid 3 Root" worked perfectly and quickly so my Defy + is now rooted running sim free unbranded UK stock firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't have a Defy+ but I know it can be rooted as stated above , try that.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Great news ... used Droid 3 root and it's realy working ... thanks again
There's a guide here:
androidadvices.com/root-motorola-defy-tutorial
Can't vouch for it though since I haven't tried it. What do you think?
4305ms said:
The upgraded version of Motorla Defy - The Defy + is lunched and im wondering if
there is any possibility to use Defy (1st gen) custom roms and root tools on the '2nd gen?
Greatful for answers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have successfully rooted my Defy+ using Doomlord's easy rooting toolkit. It really works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560#post18805560
DEFY+ 2.3.6 root now available!!!!
ryan8r said:
Since its almost the same hardware everything is compatible with the Defy+ cept the battery issue hasn't been resolved yet. It wont charge completely.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THE ROOT FOR 2.3.6 Is now avilable..it is done by some chineis people...i got the rooting zip file and instruction from here http://moto.zol.com.cn/214/295_2138830.html
we just have to translate the page...please contact any senior member for rooting of defy+ 2.3.6 as some hope is seen for the defy+ 2.3.6 vrsn of phones,ask them to test and make a nice good tutorial..!! reply asap. in from India
anmol7ify said:
THE ROOT FOR 2.3.6 Is now avilable..it is done by some chineis people...i got the rooting zip file and instruction from here http://moto.zol.com.cn/214/295_2138830.html
we just have to translate the page...please contact any senior member for rooting of defy+ 2.3.6 as some hope is seen for the defy+ 2.3.6 vrsn of phones,ask them to test and make a nice good tutorial..!! reply asap. in from India
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I download, set the debug mode, but not working.
"unable to chmod..." My Defy+ restarted but not rooted.
Same here, "Remount failedperation not permitted"...
Using Defy+ with 2.3.6 DFP-231 and BL9.10.
Didn't work for me neither
Defy+ (MB256), Android 2.3.6, Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
Running CM10 on my Defy+ MB526
pmarini0 said:
Didn't work for me neither
Defy+ (MB256), Android 2.3.6, Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Running CM10 on my Defy+ MB526.
Flashed my phone with defy+ rooted SBF files. and installed CM10 now its running very smoothly.. JB on Defy+ s awesome.
chuisana said:
Hi All, In a post on this thread Fisik says the Defy + can't be rooted. I beg to differ. I have Defy + and, though rooting with superoneclick failed, "Droid 3 Root" worked perfectly and quickly so my Defy + is now rooted running sim free unbranded UK stock firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
fisik said:
Great news ... used Droid 3 root and it's realy working ... thanks again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can anyone send me the link for that droid 3 root;
I'm using Defy plus
swapnilvernekar07 said:
Can anyone send me the link for that droid 3 root;
I'm using Defy plus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use the process provided in this link to root ur phone. Its 100% safe.
my device:>> Motorola defy plus (running on cm10.1 by Quarx)
press thanks if helped.
link
swapnilvernekar07 said:
Can anyone send me the link for that droid 3 root;
I'm using Defy plus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6643359/Software/Android/PetesMotorolaRootTools_v1.09.zip
or
search the link and download
http://www.psouza4.com/droid3/root.htm
but it didn't work for me ..!! struck with bl9.10
Hi there,
After installing CM 7.1 i wanted to go back to my stock firmware
so i flashed the SBF : DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_BLUR_SIGN_USADEFYEMARAB1B8RTDE004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTDACH_P019_A022_M002_Service1FF.sbf
with RDLite.
After this i wanted to ROOT my defy with Super1click.. it always worked...
until now
I bought my DEFY+ in the Netherlands unlocked..
It seemes the SBF isn't the same as I bought. To unlock i need to Swipe
that wasn't on the original one...
So what SBF do i need then ?
Or am I ****ed after flashing my Defy ?
Is that some of the latest 2.3.6 sbf's? They aren't rootable as of yet :-/
You aren't fu*ked But, maybe you are stuck If it is one of the latest 2.3.6, then it's version 7 signed, too. That means you can't flash anything older now. I think I have seen some version 7 signed Froyo, but not sure if it was tested... I do use the version 6 Froyo, though, on my DEFY+...
So, rooting isnt possible too ?
Rooting is not possibly yet..
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
robster47 said:
So, rooting isnt possible too ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try Unlockroot
cretu22 said:
Try Unlockroot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Doesn't work either :*(
Try DoomLord v4 for rooting, it's ok with 4.5.1-134_DFP-139
It wont work mate your stuffed
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
niksy+ said:
Is that some of the latest 2.3.6 sbf's? They aren't rootable as of yet :-/
You aren't fu*ked But, maybe you are stuck If it is one of the latest 2.3.6, then it's version 7 signed, too. That means you can't flash anything older now. I think I have seen some version 7 signed Froyo, but not sure if it was tested... I do use the version 6 Froyo, though, on my DEFY+...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
DoomLord v4 doesn't work vor CG7.
But about the Version 7 Froyo, should that be rootable just because its 2.2?
Can anybody confirm that?
Unfortunately there isn't any working tool atm and latest Froyo isn't on BL7 but BL6 so we're stuck with stock firmware. I hope not too long.
Defy Plus 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CEE
@ Chamelleon
You flashed the same ROM.
I got error messages all the time, think its the motorola message service or so.
The phone software isn;t working smoothly like the original one ?
hello
i just got a motorola defy plus with 2.3.6 android, kernel2.6.32.9-ge281b6e and i want to root the phone and install CM to have a full control of my device. I tried allready the superoneclick but is not working because of the android version 2.3.6.Can you please give me some basic steps how to root & install CM.
Thanks
2.3.6 is still unrootable (at least some of them - the ones with BL7). Looks like yours is one of them.
thanks...
excellent i'm soo happy not anyway maybe i should downgrade my device but im not sure how to do it....
You can't...
ok then i will wait
thanks again
alkvin said:
ok then i will wait
thanks again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in the very same situation. We can just only wait till somebody will find the right solution for rooting.
alkvin said:
hello
i just got a motorola defy plus with 2.3.6 android, kernel2.6.32.9-ge281b6e and i want to root the phone and install CM to have a full control of my device. I tried allready the superoneclick but is not working because of the android version 2.3.6.Can you please give me some basic steps how to root & install CM.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have successfully rooted my Defy+ using Doomlord's easy rooting toolkit. It really works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560#post18805560
Sent from my MB526 using XDA
krishna.kowshik said:
I have successfully rooted my Defy+ using Doomlord's easy rooting toolkit. It really works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560#post18805560
Sent from my MB526 using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And what was your stock ROM? One Click Root also works on Defy+, but up to BL6. BL7 is unrootable yet.
Works on my defy+ ! 2.3.6
I rooted my Defy+ a month or so back when it was on 2.3.4 and worked fine. Phone was unrooted and reset and recently updated to 2.3.6 (UK) and it won't root Could it have been upgraded to BL7 too?Annoyed with myself for unrooting and then for updating.
What does this BL6/BL7 stand for? How do you which one you have?
BL = Bootloader
As for the version, in Dev's section there's a sticky thread, called "SBF...smth", where you could check what version is the Bootloader for any particular build.
juried said:
What does this BL6/BL7 stand for? How do you which one you have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should read the Beginner's topic first. Good luck
DEFY+ 2.3.6 root now available!!!!
Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
2.3.6 is still unrootable (at least some of them - the ones with BL7). Looks like yours is one of them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THE ROOT FOR 2.3.6 Is now avilable..it is done by some chinese people...i got the rooting zip file and instruction from here http://moto.zol.com.cn/214/295_2138830.html
we just have to translate the page...please contact any senior member for rooting of defy+ 2.3.6 as some hope is seen for the defy+ 2.3.6 vrsn of phones,ask them to test and make a nice good tutorial..!! i have uploaded the zip get instructions from the site by translating..PLEASE CAN U TEST IT AND MAKE A TUTORIAL!!!
binhtop said:
You should read the Beginner's topic first. Good luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually I have been rooting, booting and tooting my Defy green lens through many ROMs over the past year, and am now interested in buying a Plus, but want to be sure it can be rooted. I just couldn't figure out what BL stands for.
hello, i test it, but does not work for me.
dark_spoon said:
hello, i test it, but does not work for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You replied to a week old post.
If you need to root a BL7 phone, check it here , or here .
enter root menu of boot menu
I have also rooted my motorola defy plus. I want know how to enter the boot menu of motorola defy plus..
Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
And what was your stock ROM? One Click Root also works on Defy+, but up to BL6. BL7 is unrootable yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Doomlord's wrks on my [Now-ROOTED] DEFY+ too... *HappY* Build number 4.5.1-134_DPF-1321.
Yeah what is that?
juried said:
What does this BL6/BL7 stand for? How do you which one you have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for all the replies
---------- Post added at 07:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:29 PM ----------
juried said:
What does this BL6/BL7 stand for? How do you which one you have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
neo.ank said:
You replied to a week old post.
If you need to root a BL7 phone, check it here , or here .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am a noob. and I am grateful you gave a link to something that could help me.
I am a little weary though.
1. Okay how do you Flash a device without having rooted it first? I have read on a few fourms that you should backup your current rom so you can always go back to that if you need to. But everything I've read says you need Super User in order to back up your current ROM.. so it's kinda a loop. I can't flash without rooting and I can't root without flashing
2. I guess all of my worries can be resloved by the idea "I can go back to what I used to have"... can someone asnswer this please?
Hi everyone
I have just recently purchased Motorola droid pro and would like to root and flash cwm to my device but unfortunately i have had no success with z4root, super one click, Moto one click root , Droid 3 easy root, pette's motorola root tools!!!!!
I have also tried the motorola gingerbread 2.3.4 one click root tool but that also has not worked..it works and says device rooted but the phone is not rooted..
I have usb debuggin enabled do I need to have mock locations also?
What mode should I connect my phone in like just charge or pc mode..I have tried both both no luck..yet!!
As for aroot I have not found a copy of this app anywhere..
My device is on 2.3.4!!!
Can you please help me get to root this device..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22786468#post22786468
no luck yet buddy!!!
Trying to donwgrade to 2.3.3 android and then root but having difficulty locating the SBF file for 2.3.3.
abehrani said:
no luck yet buddy!!!
Trying to donwgrade to 2.3.3 android and then root but having difficulty locating the SBF file for 2.3.3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
reference is to the MotoFanRu
I have managed to visit motofans.ru and downloaded roms etc.
I have finally magnaged to sort my phone out by down grading to 2.3.3 and then using super one click v2.3.1.
I is working now and I am on a The Cynogen ICS rom.
Loving it..!!!
Cheers
Anand
abehrani said:
I have managed to visit motofans.ru and downloaded roms etc.
I have finally magnaged to sort my phone out by down grading to 2.3.3 and then using super one click v2.3.1.
I is working now and I am on a The Cynogen ICS rom.
Loving it..!!!
Cheers
Anand
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
which files is the right one to sbf?
Which update on motofan.ru is the one to downgrade to 2.3.3?
Hey.
I want to root my Defy+, mainly to remove some bloatware apps and install root-required apps.
I've been trying SuperOneClick, gets stuck in #7, even after trying the solutions the developer suggested on a topic in this very forum.
Also tried OneClickRoot, the app said my phone is root-able but failed.
How can I successfully root my Defy+? I've been constanty banging my head against the wall trying to do so.
Thanks in advance.
Ron. :good:
First, tell me your Defy+ build number.
Settings> about phone> Build number
What matters is the number set "DFP-xxx".
Super one click or any other software won't work for rooting defy+
There are 4-5 threads for rooting defy+ which works perfectly....
Please use time in searching it rather than posting new threads with similar topics
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
intemptesta said:
First, tell me your Defy+ build number.
Settings> about phone> Build number
What matters is the number set "DFP-xxx".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
DFP-231.
vedang81 said:
Super one click or any other software won't work for rooting defy+
There are 4-5 threads for rooting defy+ which works perfectly....
Please use time in searching it rather than posting new threads with similar topics
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did search this forum, and the internet itself, I suppose I didnt search good enough.
Can you link me to one of these threads?
I found some threads that included upgrading your android version, I don't want that. I'm happy with my 2.3.6, just want to root.
Thanks in advance.
TheBirdOfHermes said:
DFP-231.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As expected.
DFP-231 build has new bootloader version called BL7, it's newer and any root program won't work on it.
Here, if you use this build number to do the search, this topic might show up; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
Flashing rooted rom is the only way we have for BL7 device.
intemptesta said:
As expected.
DFP-231 build has new bootloader version called BL7, it's newer and any root program won't work on it.
Here, if you use this build number to do the search, this topic might show up; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
Flashing rooted rom is the only way we have for BL7 device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi.
I'm kind of a dummy about "flashing", what does it mean?
Can you explain to me or simply just point me out to a guide about how to flash rooted rom?
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide
Read about "How to Flash" and don't just flash SBF randomly, use only ones you need.
intemptesta said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide
Read about "How to Flash" and don't just flash SBF randomly, use only ones you need.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot!
One last thing, I dont want to flash a new version of android on my phone, I want to keep my Android version 2.3.6. Where can I downloaded a rooted rom for this version?
Those rooted roms I provide are also DFP-231, android 2.3.6 the same as your current stock rom. So no worries.
But it's baseband may differ from your region, read about and use Basebandswitcher to fix it after root.
intemptesta said:
Those rooted roms I provide are also DFP-231, android 2.3.6 the same as your current stock rom. So no worries.
But it's baseband may differ from your region, read about and use Basebandswitcher to fix it after root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now my phone is all in English. I want to make it appear in Hebrew, or at least have Hebrew in typing languages. How can I add Hebrew? I dont have it in the exisiting languages list.
Nah instead of finding stock roms that contains Hebrew, I suggest using a custom rom that (likely) have one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839
Since your Defy+ are rooted, install CWM from this guide and go try MS2Ginger! Hope they had it.
About keyboard, try looking for one with your language in Play Store.