Hi All
I am newbie here. Having a Motorola Defy ( Bayer module ). Want to update the Froyo 2.2.2 to GB. I read lots of articles on this site & watched videos. Found a video on youtube flashing defy with MS2Ginger. Link is as below :
youtube.com/watch?v=veF5u-BOTJo&feature=related
( Please add www as this doesn't allow me to add )
Just wondering if someone could tell me if this is safe method to flash my mobile ( in case if something goes wrong or I don't like the ROM, I could go back to my Froyo ). In the video person has used fixed sbf . Please suggest, can I use this method to flash ?
Secondly, which ROM will be better : CM 7.1.0 or MS2ginger ?
( In India , lots of call drops n data problems kind of things I have read on this site ) But I want a fast and hassle free ROM. Please suggest if any other good ROM is there , particularly suitable to Indian conditions.
Sorry for my poor English . But please support.
Thanks
Tarun
For upgrading using sbf, follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Check the version you want to upgrade. I have defy+, with 2.3.4. I flashed mine to 2.3.6 in 15 minutes.
Download the motorola driver ,RSD Lite, and the stock sbf which your model supports.
Shutdown defy. Press Vol Up + Power, connect usb. run rsd lite to install the sbf. It simply flashes the phone to the new version.
Or you can use recovery (Vol Down + Power ) then Press Volume up. Here you can flash using recovery any CM7 based roms.
Which ROM is good enough
Thanks ksrgroup, but any suggestion for ROM, like almost every ROM has some problem. I was planning to choose one CM 7.1.0 & MS2ginger ? .. Any idea..
Also, flashing full sbf I guess my downgradability will be lost.
Can someone clear this concept under what circumstances my downgradability is lost ?
Pls help
Pls help
Did anybody check the youtube link i gave ? Can someone tell me if its the method which keeps the downgradability ?
Please support..
Also, suggest a good ROM too..!!
Hi,
Your current rom is froyo 2.2.2 version. If you want save your downgradability DON'T FLASH a FULL GB SBF. You can flash all the CM7 (froyo original kernel) and MS2ginger (Nandroid + fixed SBF) roms without problem and all the NANDROID of GB version made by walter79. But don't forgot to made a nandroid backup of your rom before and try to find the full sbf of your current rom if you need to go back stock (warranty).
About the rom CM7 vs MS2ginger :
This roms are very different so try them to make your own opinion. My favorite is CM7 (more closed to AOSP rom) but it's really a personal choice and these 2 roms are pretty good.
Steps for making Nandroid back up for MS2ginger
Hi
Thanks for ur reply. please tell me the steps of making nandroid backup of my ROM.
Also, any link for the data base of full sbf of Froyo 2.2.2 ( my current ROM )
Nandroid backup & Full sbf
Hi, please help for :
How to take nandroid backup of current ROM ( Froyo 2.2.2 )
Link for full sbf for Froyo 2.2.2
General infos/guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
Root for froyo 2.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Root for GB 2.3.6
http://shortfuse.org/
Defy 2ndinit (second boot and recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php
… for more Google is your friend!
Pls Help : Concept of Nandroid backup & fixed sbf
Hi
I read almost all the guides available on this site. I am sorry being new to this couldn't understand much about these 2 things :
Nandroid backup & fixed sbf
a) Suppose if I want to update my Froyo 2.2.2 to MS2ginger, then in this case whose Nandroid backup has to be taken & how it is taken?
b) Secondly should I use fixed sbf of Froyo or MS2giner ?
Please help me to understand this concept, I am really really confused , N I am dieing to update my Defy .. Pls support ..!!
Pls reply to my above post.. need help..!!..pls ..pls ..pls..!!
Call drops with MS2Ginger : Pls help
Hi all
Finally after reading lots of details I updated my Defy with MS2ginger 2.1 ( GB 2.3.4) .. .. But I am facing 2 probs :
1) Call drops : many times my fone gets disconnected . I tried ITfunz baseband switcher, but couldn't find the one for India. Then in this case which should be used. Secondly what is the method to find currently which band I am using.
2) There is an app " Accu weather " . I don't want to use this app. it eats a lot of RAM . Any method to uninstall it from my Defy.
Please help frenz..!! ...
To check the band you use : Settings / Wireless and networks / Mobile networks.
For save/recover/delete apps : Titanium backup on the Market
but how to stop call drops ..???
taruntyagi1981 said:
but how to stop call drops ..???
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You don't need a specific baseband for India, use anything that says 900/2100MHz because that is the frequency that mobile service is provided here. (900/2100MHz in Hong Kong = 900/2100MHz in India or anywhere else in the world)
tejus.k.v said:
You don't need a specific baseband for India, use anything that says 900/2100MHz because that is the frequency that mobile service is provided here. (900/2100MHz in Hong Kong = 900/2100MHz in India or anywhere else in the world)
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Thanks buddy...!!
Any idea how to remove the accuweather app from MS2gigner ( its default app ) ?
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks buddy...!!
Any idea how to remove the accuweather app from MS2gigner ( its default app ) ?
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If you mean system app, you can remove it using Titanium Backup. Or just freeze it if you have TiBkup Pro...
Or if you want, you can delete it from /system/app using some root explorer like ES File Explorer with root permissions
tejus.k.v said:
If you mean system app, you can remove it using Titanium Backup. Or just freeze it if you have TiBkup Pro...
Or if you want, you can delete it from /system/app using some root explorer like ES File Explorer with root permissions
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Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21512798&postcount=3
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
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Tarun, I tried almost all the available ROMS for defy, and i would suggest cm7 or ms2g. If you have titanium backup pro, then you can freeze otherwise take backup and uninstall. For speed improvements you can overclock and remove the moto bloat ware. If you have root explorer you can simply edit system/bootmenu/config/overclock.cnf file otherwise boot into boot-menu, then cpu-settings and change the clock and vsel values to your likings and save (dont forget) and reboot.
You can use LG camera for video bit rate changing, i use 720p with 13-20mbit/sec rate and quality is very good.
The battery consumption in standby is vry low for ms2g till all the roms i used. during night where in unused timings for every 3+ hours 1% consume which is too good. For CM7 based roms it was 35-40min whic too bad for me. wait for a day/two till your battery stabilizes.
premaca said:
Tarun, I tried almost all the available ROMS for defy, and i would suggest cm7 or ms2g. If you have titanium backup pro, then you can freeze otherwise take backup and uninstall. For speed improvements you can overclock and remove the moto bloat ware. If you have root explorer you can simply edit system/bootmenu/config/overclock.cnf file otherwise boot into boot-menu, then cpu-settings and change the clock and vsel values to your likings and save (dont forget) and reboot.
You can use LG camera for video bit rate changing, i use 720p with 13-20mbit/sec rate and quality is very good.
The battery consumption in standby is vry low for ms2g till all the roms i used. during night where in unused timings for every 3+ hours 1% consume which is too good. For CM7 based roms it was 35-40min whic too bad for me. wait for a day/two till your battery stabilizes.
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Hi Prem, thanks for your response ..!! Soon WajkIUI v4.0 will be launched ( this week only ) .. So, I am planning to switch to this ROM. I have 2 questions for you
1) What was ur experience with Wajk ROMs
2) Tell me Steps ( detailed one ! ) for switching from MS2ginger to Wajk IUI.
Thanks in advance ..!
hello guys
i have mobile U8800pro
just i wan't to ask this mobile U8800pro have a GPU like U8800
and this mobile U8800pro is very slowly in the games
can any one help me please
Both have Adreno 205 Gpu. On stock rom huawei is overall slow. U will need custom rom to have good performance.
Your query isnt that simple.
There are more than one reason for slow perfomance (rom you use, cpu clock, name of the phone at build.prop for HD games, etc)
State your current settings so that someone with more experience might help you
can any one tell me how i can get a high performance in the games on my mobile U8800pro without custom rom ???
thanx for responding my questions but i want 2 ask about if there is a custom rom for my device U8800pro of froyo version 2.2.2 with a video explain how to install it on my device sorry for being hasty but i ve my device along ago and i fell it not fast as wish in games or overall interface as i used before motorola defy with froyo version 2.2.2 it was perfect in interface but some bugs with games but overall good performance than my new device U8800pro
thanx in advance for ur kindness
suirs said:
thanx for responding my questions but i want 2 ask about if there is a custom rom for my device U8800pro of froyo version 2.2.2 with a video explain how to install it on my device sorry for being hasty but i ve my device along ago and i fell it not fast as wish in games or overall interface as i used before motorola defy with froyo version 2.2.2 it was perfect in interface but some bugs with games but overall good performance than my new device U8800pro
thanx in advance for ur kindness
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Unfortunatelly I have the U8800 non pro, so I cannot be much of a help.
You should consider looking at this link as a start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Huawei_U8800_IDEOS_X5
There you will find everything about your phone.
Probably you should install a custom rom but be very carefull, as flashing a rom to the wrong kernel/phone might cause big problems.
Read the threads, have patience and eventually you will succeed
Especially see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548631
halman said:
Unfortunatelly I have the U8800 non pro, so I cannot be much of a help.
You should consider looking at this link as a start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Huawei_U8800_IDEOS_X5
There you will find everything about your phone.
Probably you should install a custom rom but be very carefull, as flashing a rom to the wrong kernel/phone might cause big problems.
Read the threads, have patience and eventually you will succeed
Especially see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548631
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thank u very much for ur answer but i want to know if there is a custom rom for froyo version 2.2.2 with video for installing and if i did something wrong when installing the rom what will happen then can the act be recoverable
can anyone help me ???
please i wan't anyone help me please i wanna any video explains how to make a custom rom for my mobile U8800pro and i wanna to ask if i did something wrong when i make a custom rom can i fix this wrong or no .
thanx in advance for ur kindness
Hi guys! I hope you can help me here. I want to put a new rom to my defy, now I have CM7 but it went laggy and i decided to change it. I want to have a ROM which will be fast, no lags, and will be stable (no crashing on apps and stuff). I want camera and battery to be working normally (without errors) and blur would be very nice. I figured out that there could be a faster GB kernel in it but i read that there are some problems with camera and battery, so i would like to have some fixes for those. I don't know how to deal with it so it would be nice if someone could give any link to instalation tutorial. (i mean i know how to flash a mod but tutorial would be helpful) And the most important that it has POLISH LANGUAGE! Please help me. I'll preciate it!
Thanks
Please! any propositions???
Hi Michal ,try a nightly from Quarx ,Super stable and lightning fast .
Coming from CM7 would be very easy ,just wipe and install rom and gapps.
Is definately worth giving a try.
Nice tutorial aswell
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798&highlight=install+guide+cm7
Link to the latest nightlys
http://quarx2k.ru/cm7-nightly-defy/
Hello Xda forum Members,
I'm writing couse everything is changing so fast and i don't want to make any mistake...
i just bought U8800 and i think its rly good Smarthphone.
Would any of U be that kind and help me with this mobile.
My android version is 2.2.2, stock everything.
I have Windows 7 laptop and Windows 8 on PC.
What i want ?
I want in safest possible way do all things to my device runs smoother and faster also without any bugs and locks.
Can someone explain exactly withs is best way to recover root and clockwork my mobile also how can i make it run 1ghz and I want install AuroraSP.
i found few ways to root device but don't wanna rush it thats why I'm asking someone much more experienced
what should i do 1st and last to be happy owner of working android with AuroraSP inside. ( or other if thats bad )
please send working links for download.
thanks for help cheers
here you go..
Wicio0 said:
Hello Xda forum Members,
I'm writing couse everything is changing so fast and i don't want to make any mistake...
i just bought U8800 and i think its rly good Smarthphone.
Would any of U be that kind and help me with this mobile.
My android version is 2.2.2, stock everything.
I have Windows 7 laptop and Windows 8 on PC.
What i want ?
I want in safest possible way do all things to my device runs smoother and faster also without any bugs and locks.
Can someone explain exactly withs is best way to recover root and clockwork my mobile also how can i make it run 1ghz and I want install AuroraSP.
i found few ways to root device but don't wanna rush it thats why I'm asking someone much more experienced
what should i do 1st and last to be happy owner of working android with AuroraSP inside. ( or other if thats bad )
please send working links for download.
thanks for help cheers
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for rooting on froyo.. i think you can use an app called z4root.. i think its on playstore not sure..if not try too google and find it.
upgrade to gingerbread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369296
after upgrade to gingerbread...rooting etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420728
I would recommend that after rooting and installing a custom recovery (ClockworkMod) you should make a full nandroid(complete OS + data) backup and keep it safe on your pc or sd card before you do anything else.
once you have are rooted have a custom recovery.. and a nandroid backup you are ready!..
remember.. when flashing ROMS.. check the baseband..which means.. if you are on gingerbread ROM.. official or otherwise.. you can flash any gingerbread ROM.. if you want to flash a ROM based on ICS.. you should get on ICS baseband.. for that you need to upgrade to official ICS.. then you can flash whatever ICS ROM you want..
as for flashing instructions... the ROM builder will have included that.. so read it.
Hope i helped!
Thank u
I'll do exactly what u said wish me luck to not broke my device
thank u,
also huawey link with soft 528 is Chinese i cant understand Chinese
newest I found on hauwey side is 526, should I install 526 or 528?
when i tried to download SuperOneClick v2.3.3 it download some other exe file, is that right ?
it would be nice to Add Sticky topic to forum with everythin workin and updated like my post but Im not able to do it couse Im a bit newbie if it comes in android.
what tha
- Some phone gets imei=0 (please backup your imei)
with official upgrade ... da f?
is there any way to get fully working auroraSP on huawey or its russian rullete ?
step by step ... ;/
finally
I managed to do it with Forumber2 help (thanks Again)
OK I installed b526 from internal then I installed b518 from internal then +/- volume and power pressd long till pink ... connect to pc change image recovery.img to TWR 2.6, then I made backup, next step was put zip file with auroraSP on internal ... then wipe andwanced dalvik cache data ... wiped ... install zip choose .zip
all Fine thanks anyone helpd me
after install Gennxt superior. i also install themer
- while i am make a call by Facebook messenger i cant turn on camera which is previously i can
- battery icon didnt show 'thunder sign' when in charging mode, sometime got
- i enabled battery percentage but 10 seconds after that it disappeared
- what is the suitable battery saver apps for this rom
- i notice that battery taking too long to get full after install gennxt
- overall the rom made is awesome thanks to developer
- there is wifi problem but i am able to find it myself in this forum, tq tq tq
plz help for this
Bro there is no rom that is ever made that can be as stable as the stock ! And presently we don't have any good custom rom in grand 2 so I wud suggest u to go back to stock
i understand.. just like wifi problem and now solve.. i open this thread bcoz didnt find same problem as me..
and i believe the pros and expert has the answer soon..