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Hey.
I'm having difficulties with new cyanogenmod 7.1
I Followed different tutorials and none of them helped me.
I started with stock 2.1 rom and did all the unlocking bootlader stuff , then installed custom kernel and managed to install cyanogenmod 7.1 but then occurred a funny thing . There was only FreeXperia logo showing up, nothing else, and it rebooted all the time. Then I flashed stock rom again and tried to understand what's wrong and tried to use different kernels and nothing.
So my question is. Is there anything I'm missing here?
Henri.
Full wipe after you install rom.
Dot forget to make backups first.
about that...
i always do full wipe after installing roms, so it has to be something else.
Thnks anyway..
But after browsing several topics in XDA forum I saw that I'm not only one with the problem.
If anybody has had the problems like I do and got the solutions, every kind of tips are welcome.
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I got it all working, but I don't know what was the reason, because, I just did the whole thing again about three or four times, and then it just booted and worked.
I never could install Cyanogenmod in my phone... could you?
Hey!!!
I could write a total working tutorial how I managed to get to work everything, but it takes time, so if you want tutorial send me private message , so I create it for you.
Henri
Does wifi and/or 3G work for you longer then 15 minutes?
No, but at the moment I'm using RC1 flawlessly.
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
coffee-break said:
I could write a total working tutorial how I managed to get to work everything, but it takes time, so if you want tutorial send me private message , so I create it for you.
Henri
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umm..why not post it publicly man ? It will be useful for everyone including myself.
Would also like that tutorial
ok,
i'm gonna post it here after finishing it.
So, the wanted tutorial is here!
Firstly it's for xperia x8(E15i) to be superclear.
I'm gonna put that tutorial into steps.
STEP 1
You need to have stock 2.1 rom with baseband XXX015 , if you don't have it, then go to Sony Ericsson's webpage and download the upload service and flash it back into your phone.
STEP 2
You phone has to be rooted. Easieset way is using Superoneclick(sorry, i'm not gonna provide the link, because it's just google-ing thing to you who need rooting program)
STEP 3
Now, everything comes to the unlocking process for bootloader. there is also tutorial how to succeed when using s1tool and msm7227 (if you have problem, then I don't know). Try to undestand the tutorial of doing it.
S1tool is for identifying if your phone is unlocked or not.
and msm7227 is for unlocking
tut is here - LINK
I wish luck, don't brick your phone, but it's not so hard to understand tutorials if you have right phone and right tutorial.
STEP 4
I totally suggest to install stable rom. The reason is that released 7.1 has bugs and incompatibility with some phones and i haven't got wifi and 3g working , but tried different roms and kernels.
I provide links i got from deani77, big thanks to him.
You can try this link for FXP028 ROM - http://www.multiupload.com/IIWIPG1ALH
For FXP030 kernel try this link - http://hotfile.com/dl/132650338/7b17...USTOM.ftf.html
(that release is RC1 of Cyanogenmod 7.1 but I think it's the best at the moment!)
and you download all the files as usual. Rom zip package should be in the SD card's root folder, so you can easily install it after flashing kernel
STEP 5
installing is quite simple actually. You need to use flashtool that is provided with rom(link in step 3)
firstly you flash kernel. Kernel file is the one you downloaded .ftf file. You have to put that file(X8_custom.ftf) into firmware folder which is inside of flashtool folder.
Then you open flash tool and you click FLASH, then appears little window and you click ok and then you need to plug in your phone into usb while holding down back button. Your phone has to be off when you are doing that. Then flashtool identifies your phone and will flash the kernel into your phone. when everything comes smooth then you now have fxp custom kernel. it has clockworkmod recovery and you need to click several times back button when FreeXperia logo appears.
STEP 6
You have to do factory reset and format, also i suggest from advanced menu using format system.
Then you select from the recovery menu install custom zip... and you browse your rom .zip file and if everything is OK then it should display "installing update or smth" if it's done then good for you, you reboot and it should work.
IF YOU WANT GOOGLE APPS , then google the link and install it same way you did with the rom. You can do it any time.
..
So if anything is not understandable then ask. I'm not an expert or anything, I just did things like I described.
Best,
Henri.
i have still had problems with bootloop and passing md5 checksum any idea on how to fix this?
mm.. at the moment I don't know but what that md5 checksum means?
I fixed my bootloop issue when I flashed back to stock rom, then I just did all the steps I describe again (not unlocking bootloader because it was unlocked already) .. but I don't know what's really does the bootlooping thing. I just got lucky. It took me like billion hours until I got it working...
Mmy defy infos are:
Firmware: 2.2.2
Model: MB525
Build: JEM_3.4.3-36-1.1
Am I able to install CM7 ? and what are the steps/tips to install it ? I also want to be able to revert back to my stock in case i needed the warranty. thanks.
hey,man hmm, here what i did works for me so give it a try,btw there are lots of topic around this on xda you could easily look around!
1:download RSD LITE
2:download the SBF (stock one,i used stock froyo)
3.open rsd lite and find your sbf
4:hold volume key + or up and power on the phone
5:now it should be the first device on the list click that and push start
6: now you are done,go to reroot your device and install Clockwork MOD recovery can find it here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233)
7.download the cm7.1 and put it in root of your sd card
8.boot into recovery mode using clockworkmod then wipe/factory
9.select zip to be install,select the cm7
10. now your done after flashed!
this worked for me but if you have any problem you could ask,i will try my best xD
steps 1 & 2 confused me, why i should flash froyo if i already have it ?
then skip step 1 or 2 if you firmware is already stock
ok, but what about if i wanted to re-flash for warranty ?
Flashing from cm7 to stock froyo via sbf is a non-issue
i didnt find the sbf for my build version at the sbf list here
took me 10 seconds to find it! Seriously!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122210
read the build#.... it is JEM_3.4.3-36-1.1
iam still a newbie, sorry!
LOL... I hope my post didn't sound rude! I promise it wasn't my intent. I try to help as much as my knowledge allows! Sometimes we all just wish peeps would browse around a little. But I understand it can be overwhelming at times! and HEY we all start out as noobs right!
nah, np
I'm trying to get to the latest version from the old RC1v2.
I believe i need to install 7.1.1.1 stable, as it has all the kernel etc, then jump to the latest nightly from there?
I installed 7.1.1.1 stable, got the dreaded boot loop, removed battery, rebooted, then installed 111121 hopefully thats right, seems ok at the moment.
picked up the dreaded overnight abttery drain again, so trying out 111123 now
7.1 stable is fine
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Hi
I am getting ready to update to ICS.
But I am worried it will go wrong, or I wont like the ICS or it may have bugs that i cant deal with.
How would i backup the original OS.
Is there one out there which i can just reinstall the original Motorola Android OS that it came with?
Which is the best ICS to go for? Quarx or Epsylon3
According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
Epsylon3 has the 2 bugs of
-In Epsilon's build microphone isn't recognized by apps
-In Epsilon's build theres a multitouch bug
where as Quarx does not...
What guide should i follow to install?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
or
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy:_Full_Update_Guide
Thanks
Root your Defy+.
Install Clockwork recovery.
Make a backup in recovery, flash 05/03 GB build by quarx,then gb kernel file, and that's it.
mihovil13 said:
Root your Defy+.
Install Clockwork recovery.
Make a backup in recovery, flash 05/03 GB build by quarx,then gb kernel file, and that's it.
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THanks
and i follow this guide right?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Mo...alling_bootmenu_.26_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery
you should install it with the multi boot way
it's much better you will get bot first and ics os
defyassin said:
you should install it with the multi boot way
it's much better you will get bot first and ics os
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ok so i installted bootmenu 0.6.1
i hope that was the right one.
Its really confusing, last time i used bootloader was a year or more ago
and it was simple
now its strange
every time i started the phone it went into bootloader..
so i set the default to normal instead of bootloader
now there are these setting
Boot (I guess thats seletct which os u want to boot into)
System -
UnRooting (9 guess thats to unroot ur device....
Uninstall boot menu (does wat it says but i wonder if u uninstall it, would it go bak to the original one?)
Recovery -
Custom Recovery (... what is this?
Stock Recovery (.... this is?
Tools -
ADB Daemon ????
USB Mass Storage ????
where does one back up? and where is install update.zip from SD?
By clicking Custom Recovery I see that i can get to the old style update.zip from sd menu
Stock Recovery = Crash screen (triangle with ! and lil green android)
but how would i select which boot to install it on Normal or 2nd?
Questions go in the Q&A section.
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In custom recovery there should be a "backup and restore" option. Use that to make a backup.
Cheers,
Nova
Tutorial for installing cm9 on defy,starting from stock firmware
xiaokai said:
Hi
I am getting ready to update to ICS.
But I am worried it will go wrong, or I wont like the ICS or it may have bugs that i cant deal with.
How would i backup the original OS.
Is there one out there which i can just reinstall the original Motorola Android OS that it came with?
Which is the best ICS to go for? Quarx or Epsylon3
According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
Epsylon3 has the 2 bugs of
-In Epsilon's build microphone isn't recognized by apps
-In Epsilon's build theres a multitouch bug
where as Quarx does not...
What guide should i follow to install?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
or
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy:_Full_Update_Guide
Thanks
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Hi,just saw your post.I have a defy.I am writing this based on my experiences with defy.There are a few changes to be made for defy plus,which i have mentioned at the appropriate parts.This guide should be useful for both defy and defy+ owners.I personally use quarx build.Don't know about the epsylon build,but i see people complaining about some bugs..Just my opinion.Anyway if you are going to go with quarx(assuming you have defy),i recommend u stay away from build of 8th march with the hardware acceleration.Frankly itz too buggy for everyday use.Too many force closes and restarts.Stick with the 5th march build.Which is great(nearly as good as a stable rom for both defy and defy +)
Find out which SBF your Motorola originally came with.Sbfs are the files with.sbf extension which is basically your stock(original) firmware.SBF files are only for original firmwares.No cm9 or cm7 files come with .sbf extension.Defy in different regions have different sbfs.You should find your appropriate SBF in Xda forums.If you need that and can't find it reply back.I will help you.Personally your Original Sbf is your starting point.In case you have a warranty claim and you are running in CM9,then flash your defy with the above mentioned sbf with RSD lite.I will go into flashing with rsd lite later.Voila!!Phone is good as new.No hint of ever running Cm9 or warranty voiding stuff.Personally i would ask you to keep this someplace safe.You can sleep peacefully!
Installing CM9 involves
1.Rooting your phone
2.Taking A titanium Backup(optional)
3.Installing 2ndinit
4.Rebooting into Clockwork Recovery
5.Taking a nandroid backup(optional but highly recommended)
6.Flashing CM9 files
7.Restart!
Root your Phone.
Now before proceeding let me remind you this will void your warranty.Of course you can flash your original sbf to revert back.But there is always a small risk(Personally i don't think there is,but i believe everyone should be aware of their options).
Root with superone click root.This is a windows app.Not sure about linux or mac.Search XDA for the latest.i think v2.2 is the latest.
The actual process of rooting.(whatever u do,have at least 70% battery)
Enable USB debugging in your phone.It should be in Settings->Applications->Development and enable “USB Debugging“.Then connect your phone via usb cable to your pc.Select Charging Only option(not the memory card access) in the usb connection mode notification that comes in your phone up when you plug in the usb.Make sure it is not mounted in mass storage mode(memory card access).For that check in My computer if your sd card is visible.And check your connected usb devices in the safely remove button at the right side of windows taskbar.That should cover it.Do not root with sd card mounted(memory card access).
Open the superoneclick.exe file in your pc(You should have downloaded this by now from http://shortfuse.org/ or from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682).if you are not using vista or 7 go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682.You will find information you need if you use mac,xp or linux.I rooted this on a windows 7 pc which was fine.Anyway after opeining the application click on root under the Universal tab.
For any confusion go to http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/root-android-phone-superoneclick-2/.they have screenshots. After rooting which will take like a min or less,(you might be asked to install busybox and to run a test.click yes for both)An app called superuser will be installed.This basically confirms you have superuser access.And the app basically monitors other apps that you have given superuser privileges.There is no way you can go wrong with superoneclick because itz that easy!!
Why Root?
Because Motorola doesn't want us to tinker with the original firmware files.Basically they do not want the additional burden of software troubleshooting in case of a warranty claim if the user messes up his phone.
But as a user it is sad.Basically think like this.You bought a new PC.You are free to install XP,7,vista ,Linux or anything(as long as you pay for it!)right??Well in case of phones you can't.For informed buyers,this is nuts.For me,if i use a device i want to stretch its capability.I don't want to be the idiot that uses a phone just for calling or for some apps.Cyanogen Mod is my place to go for my requirments.
Basically Rooting unlocks the superuser capabilities of the phones firmware.Superuser access means ability to tinker with your rom(Original SBF) which you were previously denied.In this case your original SBF will be modified to give you admin privileges.In CM7(gingerbread version ) and CM9(ICS version) you already have that capability in the firmware.
Anyway you have access to your rom now.With this (if you want!)you can use an app called SetVsel to overclock or undervolting your phone cpu.Be careful when you do that.Read about VSel values before you tinker.that is if you are interested in overclocking or undervolting on stock firmware.Otherwise we move on to titanium backup.
Next,if you want to have all your apps when you jump into CM9,take a Titanium Backup.Titanium Backup is an app in the Market(Play store).It requires root privileges.It keeps a backup of all apps you installed.You can do a lot of stuff with it other than just backup.But backup and restore is the core functionality of the app.Superuser might ask you to give it superuser access.Click yes.Anyway if you have money Go for Titanium Backup Pro.Best App money can buy.Totally worth every cent.Buy it.Run the batch restore option(This option is a little inside the menu options.You will find it.If not,tell me)Backup all user apps.leave out the system data.I haven't done otherwise,but somehow i am guesing motorola system settings and cm9 settings wont play nice.If you don't want to pay for titanium backup,use the free version (which does not have the batch backup option).Alternatively if you don't want anything to do with backup and just want a list of apps you have installed currently,then there is an option in titanium backup to export the list of installed apps as a text file.Which you can install manually later.Your call.Backup is done on your sd card.You will need free space.Somewhere around 300 mb or more.Actually keep at least 1 gb free.You will need it later on.
Now our next step is to install 2ndinit(i will explain what it is).But before that,you have to download a couple of things.
1.CM9 build(Quarx or epsylon,Your preference here)
2.Kernel file
3.Google Apps
Now if you have a defy,you will need the kernel file.If you have defy plus,skip over this part.You can find kernel files in the beginning of this post.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097916&postcount=3 This is probably a very useful post..thanks to nogoodusername.Any doubts on what to download this should clear it up.If you still have any doubts tell me.
Now download your required cm9 build from here.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
if you have a defy,download the cm7 kernel,if you have a defy running on a defy+ build(gingerbread)[Note:i am not talking about defy+ phone owners] download cm9 kernel.Both are available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097916&postcount=3
Finally to Google Apps.Google had a run in with cyanogen community.Android as google sends out as opensource does not have gmail,gtalk and all google apps you usually find in a new phone.It means these apps are not opensource and you can't package it in any firmware without google's permission.So what the devs here in xda did is to provide cyanogenmod firmware files and google apps as seperate files.the google apps are what u find as gapps.zip or gapps-ics-20120304-signed.zip in forums.Download the file from here http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-ics-20120317-signed.zip Nearly 50 mb.
Now place all three files inside your sd card as such.Yes they are in zip files.Dont bother.Leave them as they are in zip formats.
Defy plus owners.Don't bother about kernel file.
Defy owners with defy and defy+ builds,place ur respective kernels in the sd card.
Now disconnect the usb if you haven't done so.
Now we move onto 2ndinit.
2ndinit is an app that requires superuser access privileges.This is one of the reasons why we root.Why it requires is this.Your defy Bootloader is locked.You can't touch it.But this isn't a bad thing.This is the reason why it is mightily difficult to brick your defy(bricking basically means screwing up your phone so much it wont start and essentially becomes nothing more than a paperweight,hence is as good as a brick)
What 2ndinit does is that it loads up right after the bootloader loads.And presents with you a new menu system(actually The Clockwork Recovery) which basically is your way to boot and install new roms such as cm7 and cm9.So if you screw up,since your bootloader is intact,if you have the original sbf(Original motorola firmware)you can simply use rsd lite to flash back to original condition.
How to install 2ndinit
The app was in the market.Not anymore.GO here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212. Download it.and place the apk file in your phone.For installing,make sure you have a file manager installed(such as es file manager or astro).Make sure you have enabled the installation of non market apps by Going to Settings > Applications 2) Check the box next to Unknown sources.Now with the file manager installed,browse to where you placed that 2ndinit apk file and install.Now open the app.It will ask you to install 2ndinit recovery.Chose the stable version stable with Cyanogen Builds(0.6.1).I have had no problems with that.Now it will start to download.Keep your wifi on or your data connection on.After that it will download.After download,Superuser will ask for access twice.Choose Yes for both.After installation,if everything goes well,u will have led light will be green.It will stay green till u reboot.This is fine and shows that upto now you are on right track.Before rebooting,disable usb debugging in Settings->Applications->Development and disable “USB Debugging“.Shut Down ur phone
Now start your phone.You should boot directly into Android Bootmenu.Here To move up and down the options,use volume up and volume down buttons.TO make a selection,press the power button(Don't press the power like u do it for shutdown.A small press will do).
Go to Backup and restore.Choose Backup.A Nandroid Backup will be created.Go back to root menu.The nandroid backup will be in a folder in your sd card.
Go to recovery.In recovery choose custom recovery.
If you are wondering what just happened,I will explain.As usual motorola bootloader loaded up as always,but this time,due to 2ndinit,we have a boot menu which kicks in right after the bootloader.Custom recovery is clockwork mod recovery which is the place where u do all ur installation of new roms and stuff.Boot option means you have option to boot into stock or cm9 firmware.You can tinker with this later.
On the other hand Nandroid Backup is something of a backup of your entire Rom and everything else.Just remember it is something you should fall back to in case you screw up.On the other hand Flashing original sbf is like the last option.If you flash Original Sbf,Then you have to go through the rooting thing and 2ndinit from scratch.A Nandroid Backup will save u from all that.It will restore ur rom just before u took backup.As good as new.Also Note Nandroid Backup is a lot different from titanium backup.titanium Backup is just user apps(and system settings if u choose it).Nandroid backup is a backup of your rom and therfore much more comprehensive.
Now back to the practical stuff.
When u choose custom recovery ,u enter Clockwork mod recovery.Choose to factory rest/wipe data option.Select Yes.After this.Select Wipe Cache Partition.Select Yes.
Now choose Install Zip from Sd card.
First choose your CM9 file.CONFIRM IT.
Next choose your Kernel file(if applicable).Confirm it.
Finally choose your google apps file.Confirm it.
All installations above are through the option "install zip from sd card".
Go to tools and delete dalvik cache.Dalvik Cache is a cache mechanism for your programs u previously installed.No need to go into the explanation here.
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!
Reboot.First time boot should take time.Time as in 2-3 min.Max 5min.
If you have screwed up,Your phone will not boot into ics and will stay at Motorola red logne way of screwing up is if you have flashed a defy+ build with a defy kernel.There are number of ways you could mess this up.Just follow this guide carefully.
Now if you screw up,you can boot into custom recovery and restore nandroid backup.For booting into custom recovery, shut down first.Then keeping the ‘Volume down’ key held, pressing the ‘Power’ key and then releasing the ‘Volume down’ key once you see the bootmenu screen,you will reach recovery.From there on,it is as i explained earlier.
Personally to tell u the truth,i have never restored a nandroid backup..Other forum members might help you if u have serious doubts.
Now if you are really really screwed,Flash your original sbf.
To do this first install motorola drivers
If you are using 32 bit version of windows
http://www.addictivetips.com/?attachment_id=44719
If you are using 64 bit
http://www.addictivetips.com/?attachment_id=44740
Next,Download RSD lite from here.This is a windows app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587.
Install and open in xp sp2 compatible mode.As your defy is bricked,the only thing u can do is to press volume up and press power button.This should bring it to bootloader mode.This is a black screen which says "bootloader mode" in the top and "ok to program" in the middle.
Connect your phone via usb.It should install some usb drivers.Browse to the sbf file you downloaded(the one i told in the beginning of this post.If the sbf file is in a zip,extract it.).And click Start.It will take about 5 min.After that your phone should reboot(that too will take time,fortunately look into the live logsheet in rsd lite.It should show a percentage completion).
Finally Your phone should be back as you bought it from the store.
A few words to everyone.What i wrote here is a bit of a layman's usage.I hope everyone who reads this guide gets an idea of what rooting and recovery and flashing is.I haven't gone into fixed sbfs,adb and the lot because the idea of this tutorial is to help others install cm9 and a backup plan if all hell breaks loose.Nothing more.if there are incorrect information in this i would be glad to hear and rectify.
please help
dannyjk said:
Hi,just saw your post.I have a defy.I am writing this based on my experiences with defy.There are a few changes to be made for defy plus,which i have mentioned at the appropriate parts.This guide should be useful for both defy and defy+ owners.I personally use quarx build.Don't know about the epsylon build,but i see people complaining about some bugs..Just my opinion.Anyway if you are going to go with quarx(assuming you have defy),i recommend u stay away from build of 8th march with the hardware acceleration.Frankly itz too buggy for everyday use.Too many force closes and restarts.Stick with the 5th march build.Which is great(nearly as good as a stable rom for both defy and defy +)
Find out which SBF your Motorola originally came with.Sbfs are the files with.sbf extension which is basically your stock(original) firmware.SBF files are only for original firmwares.No cm9 or cm7 files come with .sbf extension.Defy in different regions have different sbfs.You should find your appropriate SBF in Xda forums.If you need that and can't find it reply back.I will help you.Personally your Original Sbf is your starting point.In case you have a warranty claim and you are running in CM9,then flash your defy with the above mentioned sbf with RSD lite.I will go into flashing with rsd lite later.Voila!!Phone is good as new.No hint of ever running Cm9 or warranty voiding stuff.Personally i would ask you to keep this someplace safe.You can sleep peacefully!
Installing CM9 involves
1.Rooting your phone
2.Taking A titanium Backup(optional)
3.Installing 2ndinit
4.Rebooting into Clockwork Recovery
5.Taking a nandroid backup(optional but highly recommended)
6.Flashing CM9 files
7.Restart!
Root your Phone.
Now before proceeding let me remind you this will void your warranty.Of course you can flash your original sbf to revert back.But there is always a small risk(Personally i don't think there is,but i believe everyone should be aware of their options).
Root with superone click root.This is a windows app.Not sure about linux or mac.Search XDA for the latest.i think v2.2 is the latest.
The actual process of rooting.(whatever u do,have at least 70% battery)
Enable USB debugging in your phone.It should be in Settings->Applications->Development and enable “USB Debugging“.Then connect your phone via usb cable to your pc.Select Charging Only option(not the memory card access) in the usb connection mode notification that comes in your phone up when you plug in the usb.Make sure it is not mounted in mass storage mode(memory card access).For that check in My computer if your sd card is visible.And check your connected usb devices in the safely remove button at the right side of windows taskbar.That should cover it.Do not root with sd card mounted(memory card access).
Open the superoneclick.exe file in your pc(You should have downloaded this by now from http://shortfuse.org/ or from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682).if you are not using vista or 7 go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682.You will find information you need if you use mac,xp or linux.I rooted this on a windows 7 pc which was fine.Anyway after opeining the application click on root under the Universal tab.
For any confusion go to http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/root-android-phone-superoneclick-2/.they have screenshots. After rooting which will take like a min or less,(you might be asked to install busybox and to run a test.click yes for both)An app called superuser will be installed.This basically confirms you have superuser access.And the app basically monitors other apps that you have given superuser privileges.There is no way you can go wrong with superoneclick because itz that easy!!
Why Root?
Because Motorola doesn't want us to tinker with the original firmware files.Basically they do not want the additional burden of software troubleshooting in case of a warranty claim if the user messes up his phone.
But as a user it is sad.Basically think like this.You bought a new PC.You are free to install XP,7,vista ,Linux or anything(as long as you pay for it!)right??Well in case of phones you can't.For informed buyers,this is nuts.For me,if i use a device i want to stretch its capability.I don't want to be the idiot that uses a phone just for calling or for some apps.Cyanogen Mod is my place to go for my requirments.
Basically Rooting unlocks the superuser capabilities of the phones firmware.Superuser access means ability to tinker with your rom(Original SBF) which you were previously denied.In this case your original SBF will be modified to give you admin privileges.In CM7(gingerbread version ) and CM9(ICS version) you already have that capability in the firmware.
Anyway you have access to your rom now.With this (if you want!)you can use an app called SetVsel to overclock or undervolting your phone cpu.Be careful when you do that.Read about VSel values before you tinker.that is if you are interested in overclocking or undervolting on stock firmware.Otherwise we move on to titanium backup.
Next,if you want to have all your apps when you jump into CM9,take a Titanium Backup.Titanium Backup is an app in the Market(Play store).It requires root privileges.It keeps a backup of all apps you installed.You can do a lot of stuff with it other than just backup.But backup and restore is the core functionality of the app.Superuser might ask you to give it superuser access.Click yes.Anyway if you have money Go for Titanium Backup Pro.Best App money can buy.Totally worth every cent.Buy it.Run the batch restore option(This option is a little inside the menu options.You will find it.If not,tell me)Backup all user apps.leave out the system data.I haven't done otherwise,but somehow i am guesing motorola system settings and cm9 settings wont play nice.If you don't want to pay for titanium backup,use the free version (which does not have the batch backup option).Alternatively if you don't want anything to do with backup and just want a list of apps you have installed currently,then there is an option in titanium backup to export the list of installed apps as a text file.Which you can install manually later.Your call.Backup is done on your sd card.You will need free space.Somewhere around 300 mb or more.Actually keep at least 1 gb free.You will need it later on.
Now our next step is to install 2ndinit(i will explain what it is).But before that,you have to download a couple of things.
1.CM9 build(Quarx or epsylon,Your preference here)
2.Kernel file
3.Google Apps
Now if you have a defy,you will need the kernel file.If you have defy plus,skip over this part.You can find kernel files in the beginning of this post.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097916&postcount=3 This is probably a very useful post..thanks to nogoodusername.Any doubts on what to download this should clear it up.If you still have any doubts tell me.
Now download your required cm9 build from here.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
if you have a defy,download the cm7 kernel,if you have a defy running on a defy+ build(gingerbread)[Note:i am not talking about defy+ phone owners] download cm9 kernel.Both are available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097916&postcount=3
Finally to Google Apps.Google had a run in with cyanogen community.Android as google sends out as opensource does not have gmail,gtalk and all google apps you usually find in a new phone.It means these apps are not opensource and you can't package it in any firmware without google's permission.So what the devs here in xda did is to provide cyanogenmod firmware files and google apps as seperate files.the google apps are what u find as gapps.zip or gapps-ics-20120304-signed.zip in forums.Download the file from here http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-ics-20120317-signed.zip Nearly 50 mb.
Now place all three files inside your sd card as such.Yes they are in zip files.Dont bother.Leave them as they are in zip formats.
Defy plus owners.Don't bother about kernel file.
Defy owners with defy and defy+ builds,place ur respective kernels in the sd card.
Now disconnect the usb if you haven't done so.
Now we move onto 2ndinit.
2ndinit is an app that requires superuser access privileges.This is one of the reasons why we root.Why it requires is this.Your defy Bootloader is locked.You can't touch it.But this isn't a bad thing.This is the reason why it is mightily difficult to brick your defy(bricking basically means screwing up your phone so much it wont start and essentially becomes nothing more than a paperweight,hence is as good as a brick)
What 2ndinit does is that it loads up right after the bootloader loads.And presents with you a new menu system(actually The Clockwork Recovery) which basically is your way to boot and install new roms such as cm7 and cm9.So if you screw up,since your bootloader is intact,if you have the original sbf(Original motorola firmware)you can simply use rsd lite to flash back to original condition.
How to install 2ndinit
The app was in the market.Not anymore.GO here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212. Download it.and place the apk file in your phone.For installing,make sure you have a file manager installed(such as es file manager or astro).Make sure you have enabled the installation of non market apps by Going to Settings > Applications 2) Check the box next to Unknown sources.Now with the file manager installed,browse to where you placed that 2ndinit apk file and install.Now open the app.It will ask you to install 2ndinit recovery.Chose the stable version stable with Cyanogen Builds(0.6.1).I have had no problems with that.Now it will start to download.Keep your wifi on or your data connection on.After that it will download.After download,Superuser will ask for access twice.Choose Yes for both.After installation,if everything goes well,u will have led light will be green.It will stay green till u reboot.This is fine and shows that upto now you are on right track.Before rebooting,disable usb debugging in Settings->Applications->Development and disable “USB Debugging“.Shut Down ur phone
Now start your phone.You should boot directly into Android Bootmenu.Here To move up and down the options,use volume up and volume down buttons.TO make a selection,press the power button(Don't press the power like u do it for shutdown.A small press will do).
Go to Backup and restore.Choose Backup.A Nandroid Backup will be created.Go back to root menu.The nandroid backup will be in a folder in your sd card.
Go to recovery.In recovery choose custom recovery.
If you are wondering what just happened,I will explain.As usual motorola bootloader loaded up as always,but this time,due to 2ndinit,we have a boot menu which kicks in right after the bootloader.Custom recovery is clockwork mod recovery which is the place where u do all ur installation of new roms and stuff.Boot option means you have option to boot into stock or cm9 firmware.You can tinker with this later.
On the other hand Nandroid Backup is something of a backup of your entire Rom and everything else.Just remember it is something you should fall back to in case you screw up.On the other hand Flashing original sbf is like the last option.If you flash Original Sbf,Then you have to go through the rooting thing and 2ndinit from scratch.A Nandroid Backup will save u from all that.It will restore ur rom just before u took backup.As good as new.Also Note Nandroid Backup is a lot different from titanium backup.titanium Backup is just user apps(and system settings if u choose it).Nandroid backup is a backup of your rom and therfore much more comprehensive.
Now back to the practical stuff.
When u choose custom recovery ,u enter Clockwork mod recovery.Choose to factory rest/wipe data option.Select Yes.After this.Select Wipe Cache Partition.Select Yes.
Now choose Install Zip from Sd card.
First choose your CM9 file.CONFIRM IT.
Next choose your Kernel file(if applicable).Confirm it.
Finally choose your google apps file.Confirm it.
All installations above are through the option "install zip from sd card".
Go to tools and delete dalvik cache.Dalvik Cache is a cache mechanism for your programs u previously installed.No need to go into the explanation here.
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!
Reboot.First time boot should take time.Time as in 2-3 min.Max 5min.
If you have screwed up,Your phone will not boot into ics and will stay at Motorola red logne way of screwing up is if you have flashed a defy+ build with a defy kernel.There are number of ways you could mess this up.Just follow this guide carefully.
Now if you screw up,you can boot into custom recovery and restore nandroid backup.For booting into custom recovery, shut down first.Then keeping the ‘Volume down’ key held, pressing the ‘Power’ key and then releasing the ‘Volume down’ key once you see the bootmenu screen,you will reach recovery.From there on,it is as i explained earlier.
Personally to tell u the truth,i have never restored a nandroid backup..Other forum members might help you if u have serious doubts.
Now if you are really really screwed,Flash your original sbf.
To do this first install motorola drivers
If you are using 32 bit version of windows
http://www.addictivetips.com/?attachment_id=44719
If you are using 64 bit
http://www.addictivetips.com/?attachment_id=44740
Next,Download RSD lite from here.This is a windows app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587.
Install and open in xp sp2 compatible mode.As your defy is bricked,the only thing u can do is to press volume up and press power button.This should bring it to bootloader mode.This is a black screen which says "bootloader mode" in the top and "ok to program" in the middle.
Connect your phone via usb.It should install some usb drivers.Browse to the sbf file you downloaded(the one i told in the beginning of this post.If the sbf file is in a zip,extract it.).And click Start.It will take about 5 min.After that your phone should reboot(that too will take time,fortunately look into the live logsheet in rsd lite.It should show a percentage completion).
Finally Your phone should be back as you bought it from the store.
A few words to everyone.What i wrote here is a bit of a layman's usage.I hope everyone who reads this guide gets an idea of what rooting and recovery and flashing is.I haven't gone into fixed sbfs,adb and the lot because the idea of this tutorial is to help others install cm9 and a backup plan if all hell breaks loose.Nothing more.if there are incorrect information in this i would be glad to hear and rectify.
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where to find original sbf for my Motorola defy+
Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-891
System Version 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
please help
shaabbeer said:
where to find original sbf for my Motorola defy+
Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-891
System Version 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
please help
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That's easy! You can find it here or here
You have the same SBF my phone came with! However I upgraded to 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 . If you want that you can get it here but with that you won't be able to downgrade and will have to use Defy+ builds for everything (CM7 or CM9).
pranks1989 said:
That's easy! You can find it here or here
You have the same SBF my phone came with! However I upgraded to 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 . If you want that you can get it here but with that you won't be able to downgrade and will have to use Defy+ builds for everything (CM7 or CM9).
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Tried to find the sbf for Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-891... which is not in any of the lists... the sbf u r sharing U3_4.5.1 is actually 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 is this an original one or else... thanks for the quick reply... this is my first experience with andriod.. so am a bit worried, so that i shouldn't brick my phone... plz help... tried to upgrade to 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 OTA but it failed... i am from srinagar and we don't have any service centers arround here... thats why i have to upgrade of my own... is it easy to do so...
shaabbeer said:
Tried to find the sbf for Build number 4.5.1-134_DFP-891... which is not in any of the lists... the sbf u r sharing U3_4.5.1 is actually 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 is this an original one or else... thanks for the quick reply... this is my first experience with andriod.. so am a bit worried, so that i shouldn't brick my phone... plz help... tried to upgrade to 4.5.1-134-DFP-1321 OTA but it failed... i am from srinagar and we don't have any service centers arround here... thats why i have to upgrade of my own... is it easy to do so...
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The ota to 1321 in India its known to fail! Check the official Moto users forum, u can see many people including me there asking for it!What I shared was original sbf dfp1321. Anyways there are only original sbf since it needs to be signed by Moto! And due to locked bootloader it is almost impossible to brick defy! Just keep flashing the correct sbf..
Sent from my MB526 using XDA
i tried to download the 1321 build from link u specified on previous post but getting a error message " Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!"
any other link available?
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jackajay said:
i tried to download the 1321 build from link u specified on previous post but getting a error message " Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!"
any other link available?
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@pranks1989
I have downloaded the sbf file without any error... Thanks for the same...
What to do now...
Flashing the sbf file with RSDLite???
am i right???
Please guide...
Does it work properly.. and update to GB 2.3.6???
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Actually I do not want to root my phone as yet.... so don't need ICS right now.... want to upgrade to Stable GB 2.3.6....
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@ jackajay
Try to download from Here
jackajay said:
i tried to download the 1321 build from link u specified on previous post but getting a error message " Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!"
any other link available?
Sent from my MB526 using XDA
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No more dropbox traffic left it seems!!
shaabbeer said:
@pranks1989
I have downloaded the sbf file without any error... Thanks for the same...
What to do now...
Flashing the sbf file with RSDLite???
am i right???
Please guide...
Does it work properly.. and update to GB 2.3.6???
Yes you are doing it right however if you see any lags or booterrors(stuck in logo types) then do a data wipe from stock recovery... That's all.. Happy flashing
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Actually I do not want to root my phone as yet.... so don't need ICS right now.... want to upgrade to Stable GB 2.3.6....
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@ jackajay
Try to download from Here
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I am following this procedure.....
To Flash full SBFs,
here is the standard procedure:
Open RSD Lite:
1. Click on [ … ] Button and select your .SBF (Remember to rename to a short name and put it on root of your PC) and click Open.
2. Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode (How do I enter Bootloader Mode: With the Phone off press VOLUME UP, then while still pressed power up the phone. Keep the Vol key pressed until a black screen with some white letters appear. This is the Bootloader.).
3. Now connect your Defy to your PC
4. The START button on RSD Lite should be available now, click and wait.
xiaokai said:
Hi
I am getting ready to update to ICS.
But I am worried it will go wrong, or I wont like the ICS or it may have bugs that i cant deal with.
How would i backup the original OS.
Is there one out there which i can just reinstall the original Motorola Android OS that it came with?
Which is the best ICS to go for? Quarx or Epsylon3
According to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
Epsylon3 has the 2 bugs of
-In Epsilon's build microphone isn't recognized by apps
-In Epsilon's build theres a multitouch bug
where as Quarx does not...
What guide should i follow to install?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
or
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy:_Full_Update_Guide
Thanks
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just check my channel .. it'll probably answer your questions )
Upgraded my defy+ to GB2.3.6 using sbf... but am not satisfied with the battery backup... we were told that backup will improve but it worsened than my older version ie GB 2.3.4.... Please suggest whether I should root my phone and upgrade to ICS for better battery backup or not...
shaabbeer said:
Upgraded my defy+ to GB2.3.6 using sbf... but am not satisfied with the battery backup... we were told that backup will improve but it worsened than my older version ie GB 2.3.4.... Please suggest whether I should root my phone and upgrade to ICS for better battery backup or not...
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Since cm9 is still in Dev better try out cm7 defy + build instead
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pranks1989 said:
Since cm9 is still in Dev better try out cm7 defy + build instead
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Thanks for reply... what if I try Dual-Booting Stock + Custom ROM CM9.. Is it OK...
If CM7 which one to choose
cm72-120226-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 26-Feb-2012 14:51 103455641
cm72-20120308-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 08-Mar-2012 09:58 103311060
cm72-20120314-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 14-Mar-2012 11:19 103216637
cm72-20120316-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 16-Mar-2012 14:30 103242958
cm72-20120321-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 21-Mar-2012 12:43 103243350
cm72-20120323-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 23-Mar-2012 15:31 106906764
cm72-20120325-NIGHTLY-Defy+(exp).zip 24-Mar-2012 19:06 106903938
cm72-20120329-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 29-Mar-2012 17:27 106904615
cm72-20120402-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 01-Apr-2012 17:33 106914426
cm72-20120403-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip 03-Apr-2012 14:59 106922584
Hi Guys!
I know, some people will hate me now because I opened a thread for that.
But the search did not help for chinese FW, so I wanna give it a try here!
I just got a chinese Atrix with the following information in settings:
System Version:45.2.14.ME860.ChinaRetail.en.CN
Android: 2.3.5
Baseband: BP_N_01.41.00R
Webtop: Unavailable
Kernel:2.6.32.9-00007-g9570040 [email protected]#2
Build number: 4.5.3-118_OLY-14
Superuser is already instaled and when i bootup the phone, "Unlocked" is shown in the upper left corner!
What I wanna know:
Is it rooted (yes of course, I think!)
Is the bootloader unlocked (never had a phone that says "unlocked" when booting up with an unlocked BL...)
Can I just flash CM9 for example or is there anything I should be aware of?
Sorry for beeing an Atrix n00b =)
And thanks for all suggestions!
The Unlocked text on the Motorola screen is an indicator that your device's boot loader is unlocked. I would recommend referencing the NOOB threads covering rooting and flashing ROMs for the rest.
Thanks for that!
But it's already rooted (super user is installed and I tried apps that need root).
What I wanted to know is, if I can just flash new roms or do I have to be cautioness, like many threads say: Don't flash back if u use build nr. xyz...
muhski said:
Thanks for that!
But it's already rooted (super user is installed and I tried apps that need root).
What I wanted to know is, if I can just flash new roms or do I have to be cautioness, like many threads say: Don't flash back if u use build nr. xyz...
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Check if you have cwm recovery installed. If not install the latest and flash the latest version of cm9 through cwm
Sent from my MB860 running Jokersax's CM9
unlock is needed for flash custom ROM in CWM
weiyin5210 said:
unlock is needed for flash custom ROM in CWM
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Did you read the first post?
"Superuser is already instaled and when i bootup the phone, "Unlocked" is shown in the upper left corner!"
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Atrix 4g from Taobao 19 Apr.
Hi muhski,
I am in the same situation.
I just buy Atrix 4g from Taobao and receive it on 18 Apr.
When Gapps is not installed, I was very disappointed and call them to complain.
They ask me to send it back but I tried to get to know the phone more.
System Version:45.2.14.ME860.ChinaRetail.en.CN
Android: 2.3.5
Baseband: BP_N_01.37.00R (Yours is BP_N_01.41.00R)
Webtop: WT-1.2.0-163_11 (Yours is Unavailable)
Kernel:2.6.32.9-00007-g9570040 [email protected]#2
Build number: 4.5.3-118_OLY-14
Superuser is already installed and rooted.
Booting up the phone, "Unlocked" is shown in the upper left corner!
If you do a thorough search, you will know that to start to flash cm9, you need:
1. bootloader unlocked, machine rooted
2. clockworkMod (cwm) flashed
3. then flashing CM will be easy. Just put some zip files in root of sd card and then run ClockworkMod.
See but dun follow the cwm installation:
wiki点cyanogenmod点com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
Your Atrix and mine are probably in stage 1.
Last night I tried to follow the old instruction in the link above to flash cwm.
But the fastest manner to run cwm is by installing Rom Manager instead.
Rom manager is super easy to use and I manage to get it to flash cwm in my Atrix. With cwm running, I boot from it and get cwm to flash Gapps in my Atrix.
Now I got cwm & gapps both running very well.
All my gmail, gPlay, gCalendar, gMap..... running quite well.
The next step I can make is to save cm9 zip files in the root of sd card and run cwm to flash it.
I am currently stuck like you. I wan to flash ics thru cm9 but worrying bricking Atrix. Moto may come up with ics for atrix real soon so I dun know if I want to wait.
Good luck
Sounds like you are on the right track. Once you have cwm flashed you can reboot, hold the volume down rocker as the phone reboots. Once you see another option under the "unlocked" text you can then tap the volume down rocker until you get to the recovery option, then tap the volume up rocker. This will bring up a whole new menu that you can use to clear cache, Dalvik cache and factory wipe.
When I flashed my first ROM I was very nervous that I was going to ruin my phone, but I have flash many ROMs since then some with gapps included and some that require you to flash gapps seperate. I have enjoyed many ROMs and have not run into any problems I couldn't fix by rebooting into recovery.
Good luck and enjoy the ROMs of your choice!
Hey guys!
Thanks for all your help!
First, I forgot to say, it's not the first time doing this stuff xD
It's my third android phone, so all is very similar to the Defy, but still I like to ask one time too often instead of crying about a bricked phone =)
What I have done now: Because bootloader was already open and cwm was already insalled, I could skip the hardest part and jumped right into flashing.
Ok, not really, because I updated cwm to romracers version (not really necessary, but everyone suggested it...)
Right now I'm running Neutrinos CM7 mod because other mods gave me randome reboots
First problem was: My Radio version does not work with this rom! "About phone" says "Baseband unknown".
I went crazy bcs I thought I got a broken phone from taobao, but smart as I am (hrhr) I made a nandroid backup before, flashed it back, and tadaa, with the old backup I had network connection....
So I googled a little more and found out about the Radio-Thread here.
Now I'm testing all the radios to ind the best one...
Good thing is, network connection is working now, bad thing is, it sucks my battery dry like a h**ker that gets too much money
@qqqqaa: does your radio version work with CM9?
Maybe I should try yours...
Can any of you with the Chinese ROM confirm that call recording works on your phone and if possible, do share a dump of your ROM.
Hello and Good day to all of xda's member.
I'm new to Android.
I bought my Defy used, and it comes flashed with some custom rom.
As its not in its original state, I do not know how to identify all those baseband,kernel or what is deep in the system.
The thing I know was that it was Android 2.2.1 which is a Froyo.
Recently there's so many great rom out there, which I think could greatly improve experience on using Defy as a real main phone which I migrated from a button based SE phone. Still trying hard to get used to it.
Hope you guys are kind enough to guide me abit so that I know how it goes.
Like Window based software, there's always a BIOS in the mobo and on top of it its a Window and Software ... etc.
I'm really interested in Quarx CM9 project and Wajk WIUI but know nothing about them, I need to know what I'm on, and what to be done to jump to those ROMs.
Basically those kernel and baseband are my toughest thing to identify.
On Android it was more of like Linux, which I couldn't familiar with.
There's an attach screen below, Please help me look out.
Thankful with that.
it has jboogies rom installed.
you can start by flashing a froyo sbf (cee) (2.2.2).
then root using super 1 click
install defy 2nd init
then flash a rom using recovery
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
How to Flash
Ok! Now that we understand how a lot of stuff works, it’s rather easy to get a new Android version installed on your phone.
For any full SBF the same steps must be always done, just be sure to know what SBF are you flashing and keep always in mind your CG Version to keep the possibility to downgrade in case you need your warranty.
Requirements
Get the SBF you want to flash
- Full SBF: No Nandroid backup needed, always keep CG versioning in mind.
- Fixed SBF: You might need a matching Nandroid Backup.
Get and Install RSD Lite v4.9: There are reports of other versions working, but this one is what I have used.
Get and Install Motorola Drivers [32bits] [64bits]
Now to Business:
To Flash full SBFs, here is the standard procedure:
Open RSD Lite: Click on [ … ] Button and select your .SBF (Remember to rename to a short name and put it on root of your PC) and click Open.
Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode (check last section if you don’t know how to do it).
Now connect your Defy to your PC
The START button on RSD Lite should be available now, click and wait.
From where did you get your defy? Second hand?
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thanks
kanpurite said:
it has jboogies rom installed.
you can start by flashing a froyo sbf (cee) (2.2.2).
then root using super 1 click
install defy 2nd init
then flash a rom using recovery
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
How to Flash
Ok! Now that we understand how a lot of stuff works, it’s rather easy to get a new Android version installed on your phone.
For any full SBF the same steps must be always done, just be sure to know what SBF are you flashing and keep always in mind your CG Version to keep the possibility to downgrade in case you need your warranty.
Requirements
Get the SBF you want to flash
- Full SBF: No Nandroid backup needed, always keep CG versioning in mind.
- Fixed SBF: You might need a matching Nandroid Backup.
Get and Install RSD Lite v4.9: There are reports of other versions working, but this one is what I have used.
Get and Install Motorola Drivers [32bits] [64bits]
Now to Business:
To Flash full SBFs, here is the standard procedure:
Open RSD Lite: Click on [ … ] Button and select your .SBF (Remember to rename to a short name and put it on root of your PC) and click Open.
Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode (check last section if you don’t know how to do it).
Now connect your Defy to your PC
The START button on RSD Lite should be available now, click and wait.
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Thanks for the brief reply.
Let me digest abit first before trying out.
and whats froyo sbf (cee) btw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy#Android_2.2_.28Froyo.29_Stock_ROMs
pjgowtham said:
From where did you get your defy? Second hand?
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yup, its a used unit I bought.
but the fact is, it has been with me for the past almost 2years and I knew nothing about it since I use it as a wifi phone.
now I'm trying to migrate to this as a main phone and found out the flaws
kanpurite said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy#Android_2.2_.28Froyo.29_Stock_ROMs
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thank you.
but i still do not understand it.
it should be this right what you mention "3.4.2 179-002 CEE Deblur 9 Jun 2011"
why not the latest Froyo "3.4.3-36-1.7 SEA15 June 2011 deblur - Latest Defy Stock ROM"
or even
Gingerbread 2.3.4 "leaked 2.3.4 officilal mb525 greens lens" as stock rom?
as the rom we are going is either Gingerbread or ICS.
Or this has something to do with what I has, I have to flash it first to another froyo before it could be flash to another upgraded Gingerbread or ICS.
CEE deblur is recommended be Quarx(one of the main developers)
however SEA works perfect(I've used it on mine)
dont go for gingerbread full sbf as they may affect your downgrade ability.
anyways both cm7,cm9 have froyo as their base so just flash one of the froyo sbf via rsd lite and you will be fine.
kanpurite said:
CEE deblur is recommended be Quarx(one of the main developers)
however SEA works perfect(I've used it on mine)
dont go for gingerbread full sbf as they may affect your downgrade ability.
anyways both cm7,cm9 have froyo as their base so just flash one of the froyo sbf via rsd lite and you will be fine.
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Hello, thanks for the recommendation, I really knows nothing about choosing the based ROM.
Haven't tried anything yet but my defy don't have any fancy boot option.
Just a very normal off.
and
I tried switching it on with vol- pwr up, as well as vol+ pwr up.
one will display:
Boot Loader 9.10
Click Ok to flash.
another will
Boot up and stuck at a screen with a
logo and Android doll and stuck there forever until battery removed.
Another thing I always saw is, rsdlite, nandroid, 2init, clockworkmod, titaniumbackup
on most of the flashing thread, I wonder what are they and whether they are download and install in the PC or in the Android itself.
Flashing need PC or just our Android with all data in will do?
Oh, you need to start from the scratch then !
Ok ,
1) First of all download and install 'RSD lite' on you pc.(google it or search the forum for direct link)
2) download the sbf from the link i gave before(go for SEA)
do this first and let me know !
kanpurite said:
Oh, you need to start from the scratch then !
Ok ,
1) First of all download and install 'RSD lite' on you pc.(google it or search the forum for direct link)
2) download the sbf from the link i gave before(go for SEA)
do this first and let me know !
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Done this,
Should I proceed on flashing it? I mean load the sbf and press start?
Should I do any backup at this moment?
(nandroid, 2init, clockworkmod, titaniumbackup) use which ?
All right.
since your's is not a stock rom , there is no need to do a nandroid backup.
your rom , it seems is already rooted , so you can install titanium backup and make a backup for apps.(if you want)
in case you want to make a nandroid backup as well ,install 2nd init( latest one )
This will install clockworkmod recovery on your phone.[Better skip this step because i dont know if clockwork mod recovery is there on your phone or not]
after backing up ,you can flash the sbf via rsd lite.
at the end of flashing it will reboot.
in case it does not reboot itself :-
1)Enter stock recovery (volume and power key)
2)when the traingle appears press both volume keys
3)select wipe data and cache option
4)reboot
now the phone will boot.
you will be on froyo 2.2.2 now.
kanpurite said:
All right.
since your's is not a stock rom , there is no need to do a nandroid backup.
your rom , it seems is already rooted , so you can install titanium backup and make a backup for apps.(if you want)
in case you want to make a nandroid backup as well ,install 2nd init( latest one )
This will install clockworkmod recovery on your phone.[Better skip this step because i dont know if clockwork mod recovery is there on your phone or not]
after backing up ,you can flash the sbf via rsd lite.
at the end of flashing it will reboot.
in case it does not reboot itself :-
1)Enter stock recovery (volume and power key)
2)when the traingle appears press both volume keys
3)select wipe data and cache option
4)reboot
now the phone will boot.
you will be on froyo 2.2.2 now.
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It has clockwordmod in.
I have also installed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
ok then.
reboot the phone.
when led goes blue,press volume down.
you will enter the recovery.
enter custom recovery ( latest/stable )
select backup and restore.
backup.
your nandroid backup will be created.
after this reboot your phone and flash the sbf !
kanpurite said:
ok then.
reboot the phone.
when led goes blue,press volume down.
you will enter the recovery.
enter custom recovery ( latest/stable )
select backup and restore.
backup.
your nandroid backup will be created.
after this reboot your phone and flash the sbf !
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Thanks to you I think I can finally started to understand abit about its concept.
basically clockworkmod stuff/recovery is for us back up our current rom.
which is abit pointless if we are using custom-rom. unless we are eager to go back to the current custom-rom.
normally it would be for those with stock rom, for warranty purpose incase anything happen right?
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Thanks to you I think I can finally started to understand abit about its concept.
basically clockworkmod stuff/recovery is for us back up our current rom.
which is abit pointless if we are using custom-rom. unless we are eager to go back to the current custom-rom.
normally it would be for those with stock rom, for warranty purpose incase anything happen right?
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correct
Awww.. after all this long.
Finally it has been done.
I realise that after flashing that SBF, Root capability is gone, I have tried to use SuperOneClick 2.3.3 and its seems to run fine.
The phone seems like getting alot missing error from Titanium Backup.
What's the next step to proceed on custom rom?
I guess now I'm on a Stock 2.2.2 Froyo right?
Edit:
Also now this far, there hasn't be any news on a Defy Unlock Bootloader right?
It is still in bootloader 9.10.
I wonder the Defy+ and Defy XT has it or not. I thought Motorola is going to do so? no?
Add: Latest screenie
I notice that baseband vers. doesn't change at all, and kernel seems to be similar. any idea what/how are they related to my flash?
perfect !
so you have obtained root , right ?
now install 2nd init (just like you did before)
this will install clockworkmod recovery(which should be gone after flashing!)
now place the rom you want in the folder download
(in sdcard\clockworkmod\download)
(since you are on froyo kernel right now ,select any froyo base rom :-
epsylon'd cm9 defy build
fuzz's cm9 defy build
or cm7 builds for defy)
also download the latest gapps (cm7 or cm9 ,based on the rom you select) and place in the same folder.
1)now reboot into recovery(press volume down on blue led)
2)select custom recovery
4)install zip from sd card
5)first install the rom then gapps
6)wipe data/factory reset
7)wipe cache and dalvik cache
8)reboot
and thats it !
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illustrated thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054447
btw,
i nvr got a chance to ask what is the ROM you are using and what are you recommending
for a better usage experience as a full fledge main phone.
i rely much on wifi/3g/gps and could not tolerate much on touch screen delays/lags.
i migrate to this from a SE W800i antique candybar button phone.
rugaxp said:
btw,
i nvr got a chance to ask what is the ROM you are using and what are you recommending
for a better usage experience as a full fledge main phone.
i rely much on wifi/3g/gps and could not tolerate much on touch screen delays/lags.
i migrate to this from a SE W800i antique candybar button phone.
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You can start with cm7.it is completely stable .
you may use maniac's , fuzz's , epsylons or quarx's build .
I'm on fuzz's build right now.
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/gigglebread/index.php?id=jordan