I was wondering if I could flash this (UK version) Defy+ MB526 Firmware on a MB525 (red lens) without any problem?
Could someone be so kind as to share a little knowledge here?
Thanks in advance.
I flashed this full sbf and now no 3g and no market, trying to downgrade, hope to find and answer.
I dont think there is a downgrade after you flash full-sbf. we can only use cm9 and GB kernel roms after that.
TheMayor said:
I flashed this full sbf and now no 3g and no market, trying to downgrade, hope to find and answer.
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you can not do that. Defy and Defy+ have locked bootloader that wont allow the downgrade. Still there is hope for your phone, your issues are quite solvable. You should root your phone, install baseband switcher for 3g, then install custom recovery and then flash google apps, all of this you can find it in the dev section.
If you ask there I would gladly help
u can flash ms2ginger, argentstone, CM7, CM9 but to install there u must root your phone, custom recovery...
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So i just bought a defy+ and it has 2.3.5. Stupid carrier.
Well, im trying to find which baseband is using but its not listed in the about phone menu. Is there any other way around?
I want to install a custom rom with 720p, but all there are so many different kernels i have no idea which one to use, or if i even need to flash one. My previous phone was a Xperia X8, you just had to unlock BL, flash kernel and flash rom. Here, theres the SBF files , the nandroid stuff. Are you supposed to use both?
If anyone can recommend me a rom thats not MIUI(i need my drawer ok) or ICS, i would appreciated.
Anyway, i need to know the baseband to see if i can try the soft simunlock.
Here is my build number :4.5.2-51_DFL-50 whatever it means.
ps: i already made a backup with cwm of the stock rom and also rooted my phone.
To flash a sbf you have to download RSD Lite and drivers, here u have the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537. Then, install the rom u like from recovery. Here u have all Epsylon and Quarx ICS nightlys (ICS, CM9) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100. With Defy+ use gb Kernel.
I just have some questions regarding the kernels. If i install the ICS roms and then i want to go back, which kernel i need to flash to be able to restore my phone using the nandroid backup i made.
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I just have some questions regarding the kernels. If i install the ICS roms and then i want to go back, which kernel i need to flash to be able to restore my phone using the nandroid backup i made.
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None, because when you are doing full backup a copy of a kernel is included.
Then im going to update CWM, make a new backup just in case and start to play a around a bit.
Thanks for the help ^^
ps: is there anything wrong with 2.3.5? just asking because i hardly see any posts related to this android version
densets said:
Then im going to update CWM, make a new backup just in case and start to play a around a bit.
Thanks for the help ^^
ps: is there anything wrong with 2.3.5? just asking because i hardly see any posts related to this android version
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2.3.5 is perfectly fine! It's what I use as a base for both CM7.2 and CM9 builds for Gingerbread and it's great! It's rootable and you can even flash down to Froyo if you wish so, there's a special version 6 Froyo sbf in the forums.
If you have any doubts or if anything confuses you, please do ask before trying, that will save you both time and nerves
Full 2.3.5 sbf that I use: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt...22_A022_M002_HWp3_WIG148094_Service1FF.sbf.gz
*EDIT* Just read the whole first post You can use Quarx's CM7.2 and CM9 defy+ nightlies on your phone without flashing anything else but the ROM zip and gapps zip (optional, as you know). Both available here - http://quarx2k.ru/
i have one more question regard the defy+,
If i flash the cm7.2 or cm9 builds by Quarx and want to go back, i just need to restore the backup i made with cwm right? or do i really need to get the sbf from my carrier?
is there any difference(flashing a sbf or restoring form nandroid. Not in procedure but in the final result)?
densets said:
i have one more question regard the defy+,
If i flash the cm7.2 or cm9 builds by Quarx and want to go back, i just need to restore the backup i made with cwm right? or do i really need to get the sbf from my carrier?
is there any difference(flashing a sbf or restoring form nandroid. Not in procedure but in the final result)?
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Yep restoring the backup will suffice but if you want to get back your warranty you need to uninstall CWM and any other root apps and unroot your phone. That won't leave any trace of root.
Following are some main differences in flashing nandroid and SBF:
1.) Nandroid backup restores your phone to exact state as it was during backup. SBF gives you back exactly how your phone was when you purchased it. Thus, you still have root and CWM after nandroid whereas your phone is clean as new after SBF(recomended to claim warranty).
2.) SBF flashes almost everything except data partition! Nandroid flashes even the data partition..
Thanks for the help, ill use nandroid until i get back. Besides cwm is easy to remove.
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I have a question, I have a stock defy (Bayer, according logcat)..
The android version that it has is 2.2.1 and build version is 3.4.2-107_JDNL-9..
Once I root it and install CWM, can I just flash any rom, like the one you link above or I need to use RSD lite for something before?
I'm sorry for the noob questions but never had a motorola before, always nexus line which has unlocked bootloader..
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JakeOcn said:
I have a question, I have a stock defy (Bayer, according logcat)..
The android version that it has is 2.2.1 and build version is 3.4.2-107_JDNL-9..
Once I root it and install CWM, can I just flash any rom, like the one you link above or I need to use RSD lite for something before?
I'm sorry for the noob questions but never had a motorola before, always nexus line which has unlocked bootloader..
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Yep once you have CWM you can go on with flashing ROMs with ease. You need RSD lite and SBBF only if you soft brick your phone(Very hard!) or want to go back to stock to claim warranty.
Thank you for your help
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Apologies if its been answered but couldn't find one. Also it might be silly but still I need to ask.
I've got a Defy+
Version: 4.5.1 -134 DFP-231 which I need to root.
After looking through the forums, I ended up here.
My questions is regarding the files mentioned in the thread we need to flash.
Are those full sbf's? (Do I need to worry about the CG versions?)
And after rooting, In case I need to unroot, will I be able to flash my stock ROM back??
Worry about what? "Upgrading" to BL8? Don't worry, can't get any worse than BL7
yeah.. It can't get worse..
I'll go for it..
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These "original full sbf.gz files" should work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22491092
defim said:
These "original full sbf.gz files" should work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22491092
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Yeah.! I've got the stock SBF.
And to add, I've successfully rooted my Defy+ ..
neo.ank said:
And to add, I've successfully rooted my Defy+ ..
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I will do in some days. *afraid*
neo.ank, could you tell me what did you do step by step to root your defy, please? Here is so many manual that I'm confused. I have the same version DFP 231 like you have.
Thanks
I've already done it.
I have a question regarding defy+ on 231. If i root it using the new root methods for BL7, will I be able to install a dual boot system, i.e. retaining my stock rom AND adding cm9 (either quarx or epsilon)?
If I can't do the dual boot install, will only cm9 install?
Hi guys!!
i have a doubt... i want to "clean" my defy+ so i decided to flash a stock sbf, format sd, charge the battery and then go back to cm!
my doubt is: does the performance (on cm) change depending on the sbf i flash?? or after flashing a custom rom, there won't be any difference??
becuase i read some users saying nordic froyo is the best..
thanks!
daede86 said:
Hi guys!!
i have a doubt... i want to "clean" my defy+ so i decided to flash a stock sbf, format sd, charge the battery and then go back to cm!
my doubt is: does the performance (on cm) change depending on the sbf i flash?? or after flashing a custom rom, there won't be any difference??
becuase i read some users saying nordic froyo is the best..
thanks!
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I don't think "cleaning" your phone will give you more than a placebo effect. Are you on bl5, bl6 or bl7?
In my opinion it's not too important what sbf you have as base, but the kernel you flash. I'm on bl6, so I can flash both froyo and gb kernels. If i want to go back to stock and charge my battery to maximum after using a froyo rom, i only restore this 4.5.1-134_DFP-231 nandroid with 4.5.3-109 or 4.5.2-109-DHT22 kernel. I'm on bootolader 6, so i've flashed a fixed sbf with the bl6 froyo sbf bootloader (here)
For every-day use, I have the 4.5.2-109-DHT22 kernel on gb roms. When i flash this over my stock gingerbread rom together with a custom rom (gingerbread rom that is), i get great battery (with deepsleep). Also, gingerbread kernels support 4 vsels in bootmenu and IMO reads the battery level much more correctly.
What you can do to your defy+ depends a lot on what bl version you're on. If you have bl7, you can't flash froyo kernels, etc.
Haven't really got any experiences with kernels and speed/performance.
firt at all thanks for your help!!
actually i'm not sure about my bootloader.. i think it's bl6 but i never got how to understand it...
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-132
is it bl6??
it's strange because i everytime i flash 4.5.2-109-DHT22 kernel i get bootloader error.. but i can root it normally so i don't think it's bl7!
thanks again for your help!!
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firt at all thanks for your help!!
actually i'm not sure about my bootloader.. i think it's bl6 but i never got how to understand it...
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-132
is it bl6??
it's strange because i everytime i flash 4.5.2-109-DHT22 kernel i get bootloader error.. but i can root it normally so i don't think it's bl7!
thanks again for your help!!
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That's BL6.
daede86 said:
firt at all thanks for your help!!
actually i'm not sure about my bootloader.. i think it's bl6 but i never got how to understand it...
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-132
is it bl6??
it's strange because i everytime i flash 4.5.2-109-DHT22 kernel i get bootloader error.. but i can root it normally so i don't think it's bl7!
thanks again for your help!!
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4.5.2-109-DHT22 is BL5, yours is BL6 and that's why you get the error.
Thabks thanks thanks!!!
Really helpful like always!!
You can flash bl6froyo sbf or bl6froyo fixed sbf with the bootloader only! then you can flash Walter's kernel and even froyo kernels!
Sent from my Defy+
did it! now finally i'm using walter kernel.. and i don't know if it's a placebo effect, but my defy is way faster
thanks again!
Hi! I'm new to defy MB525 and I want to know how to upgrade my Froyo OS to the latest. Please give me links or instructions. Will gladly listen and appreciate. Thanks!
takeoutttt said:
Hi! I'm new to defy MB525 and I want to know how to upgrade my Froyo OS to the latest. Please give me links or instructions. Will gladly listen and appreciate. Thanks!
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instructions for rooting and installing the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
Jelly bean rom
quite stable and fast
i recommend 3.12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192807
Do I need to unlock bootloader before I root? Or I can root, install CWM the straight JB rom from Froyo?
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Do I need to unlock bootloader before I root? Or I can root, install CWM the straight JB rom from Froyo?
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bootloader of motorola defy or defy + cant be unlocked
dont worry
u dont have to unlock the bootloader
root ur fone
install sndintdefy (this installs cwm on ur defy)
its an apk file
good luck
My defy mb525 flash a mistake DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231
My defy mb525 become defy+ mb526.I can use it without any problems.
But every time to off the screen It can not open it up again I must reset phone in order to use it again.Can I fix it?
I really want to be defy mb525.
Help me please!!
You could try flashing a MB525(defy) sbf from the bootloader menu.
I'm no expert, but this is the direction I'd head in.
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You could try flashing a MB525(defy) sbf from the bootloader menu.
I'm no expert, but this is the direction I'd head in.
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No, that's won't work. Defy got bootloader locked, we can't flash older build than current firmware.
Refers to "CG Versions" here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
To i2enon the only way I can think off, is to root your phone like the way Defy+ with DFP-321 build did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
Then install a custom rom that work on both models; MS2ginger 5.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839