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Gingebread official update for Defy?

Is there a chance to get an official Gingerbread update for Defy? or at least, could you tell me what's the best ROM based on Gingerbread I could use? there's a lot of them, and I don't know which one is the best :/ thanks!

No, the defy is not a Motorola mainstream phone,no more updates, i recommend cm7, is a froyo kernel gingerbread rom
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz

There is no offical Gingerbread ROM for Defy and there will never be one. Period.
But who needs a bloated stock ROM when CM works flawlessly.
Download the CM7.
Or use one of Walter's port of Defy+ Gingerbread ROMS.
Either works perfectly fine.
PS: Both have the exact same hardware except for the battery (and camera in case of green lens). So, you can just use the official ROM and just replace the battery/camera files.

Thanks for the advices, It's a shame, I've been with official releases but I guess it's time to change, I will try CM7, thanks!

prasannavl said:
Download the CM7.
Or use one of Walter's port of Defy+ Gingerbread ROMS.
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Is there any "official" thread with info of any of theses you mention? where can I get the latest CM7 version? thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12865460
Here, is the last cm7, follow the instructions of the post!
Good luck!
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz

ICS
What about ICS? Any official ports?

Gingerbread is coming with defy+ but there is no news that defy will get official ics
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[Q] [HOW-TO] CM7 by Epsylon -> CM7 by Quarx

Hi to All!
My device is Defy with red lenses.
Currently I have cm7.2 by epsylon which is actually for Defy+ (13 dec release).
I want to move back on Quarx CM releases. But they have old kernel. So when I install Quarx releases my phone is getting stuck on moto logo
How can I normally move back on Quarx releases without data lost and flashing full sbf?
Thanks for any advice!

Wich version use your phone : Froyo, GB 2.3.4, GB 2.3.6... Because if your phone is on GB Version you can't use Quarks CM7 and all the other roms with Froyo kernel.

mdt24 said:
Wich version use your phone : Froyo, GB 2.3.4, GB 2.3.6... Because if your phone is on GB Version you can't use Quarks CM7 and all the other roms with Froyo kernel.
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I have 2.3.4_128

any suggestion?

AstorDev said:
any suggestion?
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You have to flash the CM7 kernel from here and then you'll have to wipe data and/or cache before installing the Quarx's build. I think it's the only way without SBF :/

[Q] Anybody tried "Kang ROM" for Defy/Defy+ ??

I´m not sure if the version run on my defy with the defy+ kernel ...!!
have anybody tried this romversion?

smartiejunky said:
I´m not sure if the version run on my defy with the defy+ kernel ...!!
have anybody tried this romversion?
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KANG means nothing but its an Experimental Build (Nightly) .. If u have GB kernel try Epsylon3 CM7 Roms for Defy+ (GB kernel) ..
and regarding KANG if the build is named Addressing Defy or Jordan, then its for Defy.
and if its named addressing GB kernel or Defy+ then its for Defy+ !!

Thanks for the informations I know about epylons3 CM7.2 nightly builds but on his versions the camera doesn´t work 100%! It´s overhead on my defy.. so it doesn´t usable for me

...I´ve tried out the "KANG" version of CM7 and it doesn´t work on the defy+ kernel !
but the headline of kangs thread means that it was also for the defy+. Thats not true!
On my brothers Defy the ROM run very well and smooth!
..I hope i can flash this ROM very soon!

Is it possible to make a "extra" version for the defy+/defy with new kernel ??
Because i get crazy about the new kernel and the nighlty builds (epsylon3/quarx)
for defy+ works very good and fast but the camera is overhead.
I´ve tried to replace the camera.apk from another build, but it doesn´t help me to fix this problem.

i think it just mod the lockscreens,i prefer Ep3 's builds.

smartiejunky said:
...I´ve tried out the "KANG" version of CM7 and it doesn´t work on the defy+ kernel !
but the headline of kangs thread means that it was also for the defy+. Thats not true!
On my brothers Defy the ROM run very well and smooth!
..I hope i can flash this ROM very soon!
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If it is given that it is for defy+..then i suppose u need to flash GB kernel along with the ROM [may be that ROM is having Froyo kernel]..try it.. that may work..and right now Eppy and Quarx are working on Defy CM 7.2 & CM9..once the boot loader is unlocked , i think defy+ will have a lot of scope..think they are facing some problem with GB kernel..
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smartiejunky said:
Is it possible to make a "extra" version for the defy+/defy with new kernel ??
Because i get crazy about the new kernel and the nighlty builds (epsylon3/quarx)
for defy+ works very good and fast but the camera is overhead.
I´ve tried to replace the camera.apk from another build, but it doesn´t help me to fix this problem.
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You can use Epsylon3 last nighty simply adding those patchs.

Ok! Thanks "elTorres" I´ll try the newest nightly and these patches and look how it work Thanks for all the fast help !

ok, i´ve tried it with the newest nightly (7.2) for defy+
and the two patches from [] AL [] (big thanks!)
-made stresstest, etc., testphotos! and wow it works perfecly!
Cyanogenmod is still a fast, beautiful rom !

[Q] costom roms based on android 2.3.6

hi all
i want to ask you all about the custom roms that can be installed over android 2.3.6 defy+ rom if not is there a way to downgrade from it
and is the rom available in this link going to work for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839
i have a normal defy with red lenses and rooted(android 2.3.6)
thanks anyway

Iam running Mokee OS on 2.3.6 sbf flashed Defy + . Its running very smooth and fast
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7h3 C0r3 said:
Iam running Mokee OS on 2.3.6 sbf flashed Defy + . Its running very smooth and fast
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thanks very much man i will try it
does it have 720p video recording
and can you provide me a link for it

I think it has got since it is Cm 7.2 but i donnow exactly. The Rom could be found in Android Development
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I am on MS2Ginger 3.0 (Green Lens)
Very Happy

nedywest71 said:
I am on MS2Ginger 3.0 (Green Lens)
Very Happy
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the best thing will be to find a way to downgrade from this 2.3.6 defy+ rom and back to froyo
things will become much easier and there are lots of roms for it

defyassin said:
the best thing will be to find a way to downgrade from this 2.3.6 defy+ rom and back to froyo
things will become much easier and there are lots of roms for it
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now there is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
a froyo sbf with bl=6. anyone with bl up to 6 (5&6) can now downgrade to froyo and flash all froyo kernel based roms, like miui and froyo cm7 and cm9, etc
edit: warning, do not try the camera when you're still in the base rom as it's a chinese rom and might kill your led flashlight.

jh20 said:
now there is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
a froyo sbf with bl=6. anyone with bl up to 6 (5&6) can now downgrade to froyo and flash all froyo kernel based roms, like miui and froyo cm7 and cm9, etc
edit: warning, do not try the camera when you're still in the base rom as it's a chinese rom and might kill your led flashlight.
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how to know bl my phone is

[Q] [Defy +] Best Android 4 ROM (Codename Android) ?

Hi all,
When I bought my Defy + I installed CM9 (Android 4.0.4),
CM9 switched off everyday, it had few bugs, because it's IMM76D I think..
Then I installed Codename Android (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585905)
It works much better ! Do you think it's the best Android 4 ROM for Defy + ?
Thanks

Did you have to install any battery fixes?
Glad to know its working for you. Though epsilon3 and Quarx have been doing great work there are still a few bugs.

Hey, no :O
I will install CM7 in fact (for the moment) untill a stable verison of CM9
In fact no, Codename is so good, I'll stay with it

Raphael-1427 said:
Hi all,
When I bought my Defy + I installed CM9 (Android 4.0.4),
CM9 switched off everyday, it had few bugs, because it's IMM76D I think..
Then I installed Codename Android (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585905)
It works much better ! Do you think it's the best Android 4 ROM for Defy + ?
Thanks
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Thats a froyo build.. right?? So you need to flash the froyo kernel..
Sent from my Defy+ using Tapatalk 2

neo.ank said:
Thats a froyo build.. right?? So you need to flash the froyo kernel..
Sent from my Defy+ using Tapatalk 2
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I don't know sorry im noob..

Raphael-1427 said:
I don't know sorry im noob..
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Okay.. So you have a defy+ and flashed this ROM
And it works??

I`ve tested a couple of ROM`s (MS2Ginger, MIUI, CM7 e CM9 and a few others)
In Fact, CM9 still a little buggy, but Epyslon and Quarx`s have made a really great work with his nightly`s
At now i`m on Epyslon Defy+ 042812 last nightly with MS2Ginger4.0 running as virtual system in multiboot and i really love it
Raphael-1427 said:
Hi all,
When I bought my Defy + I installed CM9 (Android 4.0.4),
CM9 switched off everyday, it had few bugs, because it's IMM76D I think..
Then I installed Codename Android (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585905)
It works much better ! Do you think it's the best Android 4 ROM for Defy + ?
Thanks
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neo.ank said:
Okay.. So you have a defy+ and flashed this ROM
And it works??
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Yes
KriegerBread said:
I`ve tested a couple of ROM`s (MS2Ginger, MIUI, CM7 e CM9 and a few others)
In Fact, CM9 still a little buggy, but Epyslon and Quarx`s have made a really great work with his nightly`s
At now i`m on Epyslon Defy+ 042812 last nightly with MS2Ginger4.0 running as virtual system in multiboot and i really love it
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Oh nice your Rom is better than mine ? It's Android 4 ?

I have not tested this ROM yet, so i can`t compare it.
Epy`s last nightly defy+ smoothy than others... I think this ROM also very fast, with no FC, no random reboot until now and i`ve noticed a better performance to play some games too (GTA3 with no lags LOL). Video bug still remains (Video works fine in defy bayer camera with Epyslon CM9 4.0.4 042812 MB525 nightly) but this doesn`t problem for me now, cause with MS2ginger4 i have video 720p record and panorama (thank`s to Walter79)...
ps: Sorry my "buggy" english!
Raphael-1427 said:
Yes
Oh nice your Rom is better than mine ? It's Android 4 ?
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Defy MB525 Bayer camera
Epyslon 042812 DefyPlus nightly + MS2ginger4.0 in multiboot

Oww it looks nice, where can I found the same ROM as you please ?

CM9 ROM`s Quarx`s and Epyslon in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
MS2Ginger4.0 by Walter79 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839 (PS: This ROM doesn`t boot as virtual system when used with froyo kernel (CM7) for me :/ With GB kernel CM9 works fine )
Raphael-1427 said:
Oww it looks nice, where can I found the same ROM as you please ?
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KriegerBread said:
CM9 ROM`s Quarx`s and Epyslon in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
MS2Ginger4.0 by Walter79 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839 (PS: This ROM doesn`t boot as virtual system when used with froyo kernel (CM7) for me :/ With GB kernel CM9 works fine )
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Omg too hard for me xD
You have 2 ROM ? Why ?

Raphael-1427 said:
Yes
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Thats really strange.
Can you tell me your stock version information, If you remember..

I use two ROM`s in multiboot cause i wan`t ICS 4.0.4 and 720p video recorder + panorama in the same device
Raphael-1427 said:
Omg too hard for me xD
You have 2 ROM ? Why ?
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Current phone: Defy Bayer Camera
Android: Nightly 4.0.4 Epsylon3 DefyPlus 04/28/2012 in multiboot with MS2ginger4[/B]

KriegerBread said:
I use two ROM`s in multiboot cause i wan`t ICS 4.0.4 and 720p video recorder + panorama in the same device
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Current phone: Defy Bayer Camera
Android: Nightly 4.0.4 Epsylon3 DefyPlus 04/28/2012 in multiboot with MS2ginger4[/B]
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Ah ok i understand now tanks, your CM9 is the laggy one?
neo.ank said:
Thats really strange.
Can you tell me your stock version information, If you remember..
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Sorry I didn't see your message, what is the french for Stock Version please?

Today at morning i flashed cm9 Quarx`s nighty for defy+ (Video recorder works great. Only panorama not not working) The rom is very smooth and stable, with no reboot. So I dont need MS2ginger in multiboot anymore
Take a loook in the Quarx`s defy+ last nightly (Only if defy red lens or defypplus, off corse!)
Ps: CM9 nightylies works better with Defy red/Defy+ - 4.5.2-109_DHT-22 kernel than CM9 Kernel
Good luck!
Raphael-1427 said:
Ah ok i understand now tanks, your CM9 is the laggy one?
Sorry I didn't see your message, what is the french for Stock Version please?
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Defy Bayer Camera
Quarx`s 042912 Defy+ nightly @1000mhz
Walter79 Defy red/Defy+ - 4.5.2-109_DHT-22 kernel

KriegerBread said:
Today at morning i flashed cm9 Quarx`s nighty for defy+ (Video recorder works great. Only panorama not not working) The rom is very smooth and stable, with no reboot. So I dont need MS2ginger in multiboot anymore
Take a loook in the Quarx`s defy+ last nightly (Only if defy red lens or defypplus, off corse!)
Ps: CM9 nightylies works better with Defy red/Defy+ - 4.5.2-109_DHT-22 kernel than CM9 Kernel
Good luck!
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Defy Bayer Camera
Quarx`s 042912 Defy+ nightly @1000mhz
Walter79 Defy red/Defy+ - 4.5.2-109_DHT-22 kernel
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oww ok realy nice thanks i'll try this tomorrow

Raphael-1427 said:
Sorry I didn't see your message, what is the french for Stock Version please?
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it should be like
Code:
la version d'usine
If you remember..

neo.ank said:
it should be like
Code:
la version d'usine
If you remember..
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Thanks ^^ When I bought it it was Android 2.3.6

Raphael-1427 said:
Thanks ^^ When I bought it it was Android 2.3.6
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Thats really amazing.. This phone is actually a weird piece.
Technically 'Codename Android' is incompatible to your defy+ and should give you bootloops. But here you are and its working.