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Below is a list of all available OTA and full ROM packages for the Nexus S, model I9020T.
THIS IS FOR I9020T ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER VARIANT, PLEASE FIND THE THREAD FOR YOUR VARIANT.
Typical disclaimer where I tell you that all of this stuff is at your own risk and I'm not responsible if you mess up your phone, yadda yadda.
These updates are 100% stock and are NOT rooted.
HOW TO FLASH
I'm not giving instructions on how to flash ZIP files or fastboot images. If you don't know how to do that, you probably shouldn't be looking for stuff in this thread. There are plenty of threads on how to flash fastboot images or how to flash zips through recovery. Do a little reading before proceeding.
The recovery-flashable full ROM packages will only flash if your phone has no ROM, any custom ROM, or a stock ROM that's older than the version you're trying to flash. For instance, the 2.3.4 full ROM package will flash over the stock 2.3.1 ROM, but not over the stock 2.3.6 ROM.
With fastboot images, you can flash any version over any other version.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET AN ERROR WHILE FLASHING?
If you get an error flashing a recovery-flashable full ROM package, it means that you are running a stock ROM that's newer than the version you're trying to flash. If you're trying to downgrade, then you must install ClockworkMod recovery, then wipe system, boot, data, cache, and Dalvik cache. You will then be able to flash the older version. Optionally, you can also flash fastboot images of a version older than the version you're trying to flash.
If you get an error flashing an incremental update, it means one of four things. Either you don't have an I9020T, you aren't running a stock ROM, you have changed something with your stock ROM (this includes build.prop changes, radio or bootloader changes as well), or you're running Android 4.X and trying to update manually. These incremental updates only work if you are running a completely, perfectly stock ROM exactly the way Google provides it, with the right radio and the right bootloader. There are no exceptions to this rule. Furthermore, Android 4.X ROMs can no longer be updated manually in stock recovery. See below.
A NOTE ABOUT ANDROID 4.X OTAs
Beginning with Ice Cream Sandwich, Google has made a change to stock recovery that prevents you from flashing future OTA updates manually. Instead you are now required to wait for the OTA notification on your phone and then tap "Reboot and Install."
If this pisses you off, you have the option of unlocking your bootloader, installing either a stock Gingerbread recovery or ClockworkMod recovery, and then flashing the OTA updates manually.
LATEST VERSION
The latest Android version available for I9020T is Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.0.4, build IMM76D.
BUILD REFERENCE
GRH55 - Android 2.3
GRH78 - Android 2.3.1
GRH78C - Android 2.3.2
GRI40 - Android 2.3.3
GRI54 - Android 2.3.3 (shipped on some non-USA I9020T devices)
GRJ22 - Android 2.3.4
GRK39F - Android 2.3.6
IML74K - Android 4.0.3
IMM76D - Android 4.0.4
FULL ROMS
FASTBOOT IMAGES
If you're comfortable with fastboot, you can flash these images to return your phone back to raw stock. FLASHING FASTBOOT IMAGES WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR PHONE'S DATA AND WILL RETURN YOU TO A FACTORY STOCK, UNROOTED STATE.
Android 2.3.1/GRH78/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSIONS I9020XXJK1 OR I9020XXKA3
Android 2.3.3/GRI40/XXKB1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSIONS I9020XXJK1, I9020XXKA3, OR I9020XXKL1
Android 2.3.3/GRI54/XXKB3 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSIONS I9020XXJK1, I9020XXKA3, OR I9020XXKL1
Android 2.3.4/GRJ22/XXKD1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSIONS I9020XXJK1, I9020XXKA3, or I9020XXKL1
Android 4.0.4/IMM76D/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSIONS I9020XXJK1, I9020XXKA3, OR I9020XXKL1
RECOVERY-FLASHABLE ROMS
Android 2.3/GRH55/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.1/GRH78/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.2/GRH78C/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.3/GRI40/XXKB1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.3/GRI54/XXKB3 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.4/GRJ22/XXKD1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 2.3.6/GRK39F/XXKF1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 4.0.3/IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Android 4.0.4/IMM76D/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader
Unofficial, unsigned, must flash through ClockworkMod Recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
Courtesy of XDA forum member kibmcz.
INCREMENTAL UPDATES
The links provided here are to Google's official update package for each version. Sometimes Google provides a small incremental update package for upgrading between versions, other times they just provide full ROM packages for bigger version upgrades. For instance, Google pushed a small incremental update to upgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. If your phone was running 2.3.1, there is no 2.3.1 to 2.3.6 incremental update, so Google would push the 2.3.6 full ROM package.
If you don't see an upgrade path from your version to your desired version, it means you need to use a full ROM package above instead.
Android 2.3 (Build GRH55/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader)
2.3 -> 2.3.1
Android 2.3.1 (Build GRH78/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader)
2.3.1 -> 2.3.2
2.3.1 -> 2.3.3 (GRI40)
2.3.1 -> 4.0.4
Android 2.3.2 (Build GRH78C/XXJK8 Radio/JK1 Bootloader)
2.3.2 -> 2.3.3 (GRI40)
2.3.2 -> 2.3.4
Android 2.3.3 (Build GRI40/XXKB1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader)
2.3.3 (GRI40) -> 2.3.4
Android 2.3.3 (Build GRI54/XXKB3 Radio/KA3 Bootloader)
Neither of these following OTA updates actually work. Both of them require an unknown radio, and will fail if you try to flash them on a phone running 2.3.3/GRI54 with the XXKB3 baseband. The 2.3.3->2.3.4 update has since been pulled by Google and the link is only provided here for posterity and reference. The only way to properly update 2.3.3/GRI54 is to flash a full ROM over it.
2.3.3 (GRI54) -> 2.3.4 (Update requires an unknown radio and will NOT update build GRI54 with XXKB3 radio.)
2.3.3 (GRI54) -> 4.0.4 (Update requires an unknown radio and will NOT update build GRI54 with XXKB3 radio.)
Android 2.3.4 (Build GRJ22/XXKD1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader)
2.3.4 -> 2.3.6
2.3.4 -> 4.0.4
Android 2.3.6 (Build GRK39F/XXKF1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader)
2.3.6 -> 4.0.3
2.3.6 -> 4.0.4
Android 4.0.3 (Build IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader)
4.0.3 -> 4.0.4
Is There An Official Repository For These ROM Packages?
I am from the west coast of the US and received the OTA ICS update on my Nexus S. I have been waiting for this update just as many of us but I was concerned about the battery issues the update caused for other users... finally I applied the update.
My battery with moderate usage lasted about two days (applications installed: Orbot, Firefox, Skype) with Gingerbread latest version. I was very satisfied with the performance of the device. After the upgrade to ICS 4.0.3 my battery life went to 9 hours at most.
I have read many forums on the net but none give a definitive explanation on the issue. Finally I found one that explained some known CPU bug.
I decided to downgrade to Gingerbread but could not find the official stock ROM.
Thank you very much for posting them.
Is there an official repository for these versions?
The explanation of what each model variant is (eg. I9020T, AWS/2100, T-mobile, Windmobile, Mobilicity...) is missing from the main and sub thread.
Updated from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to ICS, everything is running smooth except the android market won't work over 3G. (works fine with a wifi connection) Any suggestions on what might be causing the problem?
Try clearing cache and dalvik.
Is anyone experiencing issues on the Build GRK39F/XXKF1 Radio for ICS? I'm especially interested in those who use WIND mobile.
I've been told that it's usually a good idea to run the right radio paired with the right ROM. Is there some reason why you want to run XXKF1 with IML74K?
oldblue910 said:
I've been told that it's usually a good idea to run the right radio paired with the right ROM. Is there some reason why you want to run XXKF1 with IML74K?
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I'm not sure if your comment was directed towards me, but I thought by matching the Build Number, I could have a nice upgrade. I can't attach images, but my information are as follows:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Baseband Version: I9020XXKF1
Build Number: GRK39F
I'm also not rooted.
Also, check Market settings. There is an "Update over Wi-Fi only" checkbox. I don't remember if 2.3 had that or not.
sysadmn said:
Also, check Market settings. There is an "Update over Wi-Fi only" checkbox. I don't remember if 2.3 had that or not.
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It comes with market 3.4.4
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
@mrjimyjohn
To fix the 3G Market downloads problem on Mobilicity, go to Settings -> Wireless -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names.
Click on the MOWAP and MOMMS entries and delete anything that’s in the proxy field for each one.
You may need to reboot after doing this to see a change.
Hi,
ia hve cyanogen 7 ver. 2.3.7
and the baseband is I9020XXKD1.
can i flash stock 2.3.6 and then flash ics with the posted links?
eben0 said:
Hi,
ia hve cyanogen 7 ver. 2.3.7
and the baseband is I9020XXKD1.
can i flash stock 2.3.6 and then flash ics with the posted links?
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Yes, or you could just flash full 4.0.3 rom if you wanted
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
so.. can i flash the stock 4.0.3 via the recovery without going back to stock 2.3.6 ?
eben0 said:
so.. can i flash the stock 4.0.3 via the recovery without going back to stock 2.3.6 ?
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Yes, but do a full wipe first
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
thx a lot update went flawlessly, the interface looks awesome.
Hi I have a nexus s i9020. is it different from i9020T or i9020A? Which one should I use for my device?
jkyfrm said:
Hi I have a nexus s i9020. is it different from i9020T or i9020A? Which one should I use for my device?
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If it doesn't have a A (check behind the battery), then it is a i9020T. They just use the T & A to distinguish in the US between the T-Mobile and AT&T versions since they support different bands but the T is implied unless it is the A version.
Could you give me a few pointers please....
I bought my google nexus s from carphone warehouse and its on the vodafone network in the UK.
The details from the phone are:
Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version I9020XXKF1
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-gf5f63ef [email protected] #1
Build number GRK39F
My phone has not been rooted, and is completely stock (apart for the apps ive installed). The only updates that have been applied are those that come OTA. Im doing this because Vodafone UK seem to have no interest in updating the nexus s with the latest ICS.
From looking at these threads, I think this thread has the correct software to download and install on the phone, so I downloaded the incremental update 2.3.6 > 4.0.3 - firstly could you confirm that this is the correct rom ?
So then I renamed the file to update.zip, and copied it onto the root of the sd card.
I then powered off the phone and turned it back on whilst holding the power button and volume up to get to the bootloader.
I selected recovery and then phone reboots and shows the google logo for a second or two, then a box being unpacked for a second, and then an exclamation mark with a droid underneath it.
Could someone please give me some pointers as to what Im doing wrong here ? If its a stock update, then I dont think I have to unlock the bootloader.
I can then pull the battery and it will reboot as normal.
Thanks in advance.
markkeny said:
I bought my google nexus s from carphone warehouse and its on the vodafone network in the UK.
The details from the phone are:
Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version I9020XXKF1
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-gf5f63ef [email protected] #1
Build number GRK39F
My phone has not been rooted, and is completely stock (apart for the apps ive installed). The only updates that have been applied are those that come OTA. Im doing this because Vodafone UK seem to have no interest in updating the nexus s with the latest ICS.
From looking at these threads, I think this thread has the correct software to download and install on the phone, so I downloaded the incremental update 2.3.6 > 4.0.3 - firstly could you confirm that this is the correct rom ?
So then I renamed the file to update.zip, and copied it onto the root of the sd card.
I then powered off the phone and turned it back on whilst holding the power button and volume up to get to the bootloader.
I selected recovery and then phone reboots and shows the google logo for a second or two, then a box being unpacked for a second, and then an exclamation mark with a droid underneath it.
Could someone please give me some pointers as to what Im doing wrong here ? If its a stock update, then I dont think I have to unlock the bootloader.
I can then pull the battery and it will reboot as normal.
Thanks in advance.
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Once you choose recovery hold volume down and tap power once the Droid pops up, then it should enter, oh and fyi our updates come from Google directly, not carries
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
So yeah, I tried rooting my Defy+ but it failed in every try I did:
First I tried the tutorial on the CM Forum (for installing CM7) but it didn't work.
Second I tried SuperOneKlick and similar tools but all failed.
Third I searched in Google very much but only found ways with Flashing the ROM.
My problem now is:
1. I don't want to flash another ROM
2. I wan't to root my Phone for apps e.g. AdBlocker
My Versions and Numbers:
System Version: 45.0.2310.MB526.Retail.en.DE
Baseband Version: EPU93_U_00.60.03
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-ge281 b6e [email protected] #1
Build Number: 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
(dunno what you need or not)
So is there any way that I may have overseen to root my Defy+? (Without flashing a different ROM?)
just here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956&highlight=root+231
Edit: Only way is to flash them 2 roms as you have chosen the 231 version which is the latest one with no downgrades so you have to only use that version or higher (when it comes out)
Try this stock rooted rom.Just flash it via rsd lite!
I send the download link because i cant post link directly!
maybe to add im not that advanced^^ have no idea what you are talking about
can i also directly flash CM7 via rsdlite?
ok i tried to flash those thingys but rsd lite was unable to open these things saying me invalid filetype
what are you trying to flash? if you are using the link I sent you use the CEE versions (second one) As the CN one you have to flash 3 files instead or the 2 on the CEE one.
I have flashed that may times and it always works you might have to extract the .SBF file out of the zip folder. The RSD lite I have will do it for you but not sure if the older versions do.
hi guys,
first of all, thank you so much for providing a way to upgrade my defy.
my dev kernel version: 2.6.29 firmware: 2.1-update1
Is there a specific process i have to follow to root my defy? Sorry to ask this kid level question here coz am new to this rooting stuff.
thank you !
niv
run super one click
connect your phone via USB to PC
click on start (in Super one click)
enable usb debugging when it tells "waiting for device"
after finish, reboot your phone
install 2ndinit
reboot
flash whatever you want
Note: thats the simplest procedure tested by myself on stock froyo, may work for eclair too...
where & how wud i give input that i need the latest OS (possible for defy)? somewhere i read that for eclair users, we shud update first the device to froyo and then the latest. Is that right?
Just tried installing 'SndInitDefy_2.3.apk' and it says, 'cudn't obtain root permissions. Is Superuser or Supersu installed?'. pls assist
niv_defy said:
where & how wud i give input that i need the latest OS (possible for defy)? somewhere i read that for eclair users, we shud update first the device to froyo and then the latest. Is that right?
Just tried installing 'SndInitDefy_2.3.apk' and it says, 'cudn't obtain root permissions. Is Superuser or Supersu installed?'. pls assist
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If you actually want to know what are you doing study some of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy
You need to root your phone before installing 2ndInit (custom recovery). What is rooting should be explained in the wiki page.
1. Donwload this to your computer: http://depositfiles.com/files/n0dcxce3t (pc app for rooting)
2. connect your phone via USB
3. In settings -> Applications -> enable USB debugging.
4. Run the app on your pc with your phone connected.
5. After restart, your phone should be rooted.
5. Win, now you can instal 2ndInit and throught this custom roms.
itz hung in the first stage after clicking the Root. It says 'deamon started successfully'. can someone help?
niv_defy said:
itz hung in the first stage after clicking the Root. It says 'deamon started successfully'. can someone help?
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Do you have usb debugging enabled on your phone?
What is your model number and what version of bootloader do you have ?
yes, USB debigging is enabled.
not sure how to check the bootloader info so copying all info available.
Sys Version: moto_version.2.59.0.MB525.Retail.en.SEA15
model no: MB525
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: EPU93ST2_U_03.0E.02
Kernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
BPflex version: UCAJRDNEMARAB1B50AA028.0R
APflex version: GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANRTINT15_P003
build number: JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0
finally, i rooted my defy. Installed 'defy 2ndinit' and allowed permissions and taken system state data using titanium bkup.
now, can someone pls guide me how to flash it to the latest package available for defy?
niv_defy said:
finally, i rooted my defy. Installed 'defy 2ndinit' and allowed permissions and taken system state data using titanium bkup.
now, can someone pls guide me how to flash it to the latest package available for defy?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702
download latest cm10 and gapps from here
boot into recovery
wipe cache data
advanced> wipe dalvic cache
install from sd card
flash gapps
reboot
go through this thread also!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
few questions
CM10, is this the latest version available? how could i pick version wise from these Cmx numbers?
finally. which version would u suggest?
niv_defy said:
few questions
CM10, is this the latest version available? how could i pick version wise from these Cmx numbers?
finally. which version would u suggest?
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cm10 24sept is the latest!
if you are looking for stability and gaming go for cm7.2 which is a gingerbread rom, cm9 is icecream sandwich which is unstable and finally we have cm10 jelly bean rom which is quite stable...I'm currently on cm10 because i cant live without the new features of the latest version of android therefore it depends on you...note that games do run on cm10, i have dead trigger and Samurai II: Vengeance which runs great!!
abhirulz94 said:
cm10 24sept is the latest!
if you are looking for stability and gaming go for cm7.2 which is a gingerbread rom, cm9 is icecream sandwich which is unstable and finally we have cm10 jelly bean rom which is quite stable...I'm currently on cm10 because i cant live without the new features of the latest version of android therefore it depends on you...note that games do run on cm10, i have dead trigger and Samurai II: Vengeance which runs great!!
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sorry to ask you these childish questions
So, here I downloaded the latest version (24) .zip file. Do i need to keep the zip file n any specific location of SD? what is the .mdsum file?
when i wipe the device, will it wipe the SD as wel (i hav my titanium backup in it) ?
niv_defy said:
sorry to ask you these childish questions
So, here I downloaded the latest version (24) .zip file. Do i need to keep the zip file n any specific location of SD? what is the .mdsum file?
when i wipe the device, will it wipe the SD as wel (i hav my titanium backup in it) ?
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after downloading it place it anywhere in your sd card....you will have to browse it and then install it...wiping doesnt wipe your sd card, it wipes the internal memory!
abhirulz94 said:
after downloading it place it anywhere in your sd card....you will have to browse it and then install it...wiping doesnt wipe your sd card, it wipes the internal memory!
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one last question, what is gapps? you mentioned it and i dont see any option to download the same.
Dear Friends
I know that if i want to go back to 0.32 based rom from official GB i have to first downgrade to Froyo. But my question is isn't there anyway by which we can directly flash Ezet's cm 7.2 without downgrading by modifying something may be? I am sorry, I am not a dev and don't know much about it, but the fact that i have to downgrade is kind of scary for me. There are a few more questoins;
How safe is downgrading to froyo?
What exactly is the (technical) reason why we have to downgrade (if at all) ?
My current setup is as following:
Rom: T.M.C. CM 7 (0.35)
Recovery: 5.5.0.4
Partition Scheme: Forumber's zip
I presume to downgrade I must do the following
1. Revert back to stock partition
2. Flash official froyo in pink screen mode by copying dload in internal as well as external sd card
Is this correct procedure?
Besides this i have my pink screen dump of stock froyo using dd on linux. Do you think restoring this backup is more safe in comparison to installing through pink screen?
Reasons why I want to downgrade : TS lag, Poor GPS in every 0.35 or 3.0.8 roms, poor battery backup.
Thanks for reading
Enlighten me friends....
Will this work?
Well the objective is to flash froyo baseband rom (e.g. Ezet's CM7.2) directly from gb baseband (404020) rom without having to install official froyo.
For now i know that the kernel and the baseband is different and from what i have read at droidforums.net
"The baseband is the subsystem of the phone that controls radio communications. It's a chipset on the phone that directly controls cellular hardware and communications with cell towers." (Enlighten me if this is wrong?)
Now i have the backup of my imei in 5iromtoolbox when i was on froyo. Does that also backup the baseband? If it does then
(1) We can reflash the froyo baseband on gb/ics(404020) using 5iromtoolbox, then
(2) replace recovery to 5.0.2.7
....????? (anything else required)
....????? (anything else required)
(?) flash cm 7.2 from Ezet?
Now the question is Will this work ? If so what will be exact steps
look at this
Can some dev look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2205603
and tell weather a similar thing is possible for our device.
Hi,
My phone detail --
MB526, have android 4.1.2 and have rom -CM-X MIG 2.02
I have two issues :-
1. my wifi disconnects after some time and i have to disable it for long time and then enable it to work ,so any way to solve it -on my other phone
there is no issue about wifi atall.
2.I been trying to install kitkat 4.4 on my defy plus but always fails to do in recovery with message like this:--
error in /sdcard/.....zip, installation aborted"
tried both recoveries but now on touch TWRP -- any idea ?
Thanks
vaibhavm said:
Hi,
My phone detail --
MB526, have android 4.1.2 and have rom -CM-X MIG 2.02
I have two issues :-
1. my wifi disconnects after some time and i have to disable it for long time and then enable it to work ,so any way to solve it -on my other phone
there is no issue about wifi atall.
2.I been trying to install kitkat 4.4 on my defy plus but always fails to do in recovery with message like this:--
error in /sdcard/.....zip, installation aborted"
tried both recoveries but now on touch TWRP -- any idea ?
Thanks
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I tooo faced the same problem at the beginning with cm11 (cm-11-20140117-NIGHTLY-mb526) by quarx, though I was able to install cm11(cm-11-20131229-NIGHTLY-mb526) by quarx successfully.... Im a noob to this flashing stuff still managed and understood a bit of this procedure... I believe I read this some where on this forum that if you want to install ***cm11 (cm-11-20140117-NIGHTLY-mb526)*** then you need to go back to the custom rom first then from there you can install , though I'm not 100% Sure and afraid to do any experimentation with my Defy+.... As of now Im on
"Android 4.3.1"
Kernel 2.6.32.9-Aerokernel
10.2-20131030-NIGHTLY-mb526
I am facing almost the same problems as yours "Installation failed" as if there is a problem with the zip file which I'm sure of that isnt the case :/
Please somebody help the noobs...!!!
Thank you.
imdroid87 said:
I tooo faced the same problem at the beginning with cm11 (cm-11-20140117-NIGHTLY-mb526) by quarx, though I was able to install cm11(cm-11-20131229-NIGHTLY-mb526) by quarx successfully....
Thank you.
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Did you update recovery?
Link for that is in OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
becer said:
Did you update recovery?
Link for that is in OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
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Yes I did the recovery Update and then rebooted and then tried installing cm11 (cm-11-20140117-NIGHTLY-mb526) but unfortunately it failed "Aborted"
imdroid87 said:
Yes I did the recovery Update and then rebooted and then tried installing cm11 (cm-11-20140117-NIGHTLY-mb526) but unfortunately it failed "Aborted"
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Try maybe installing from scratch (starting with original sbf).
I reinstalled Kitkat on my Defy+ tonight - sbf, rooted sbf, 2ndInit, cm-10-20131030, recovery update and then 140120.
becer said:
Try maybe installing from scratch (starting with original sbf).
I reinstalled Kitkat on my Defy+ tonight - sbf, rooted sbf, 2ndInit, cm-10-20131030, recovery update and then 140120.
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Buddy "becer" can u please guide me step wise to go back to the Stock Rom then 2init what ever it is I dont understand a thing
I know what stock Rom is but don't know how to degrade to the stock rom from 4.3.1 and how to install this 2init thing
would be a great help if you could guide me through the procedure step wise
Thank You.
1. root with Framaroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37508806
2. Install 2nd init http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12837303
3. Update recovery with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
4. Install CM11
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cyrusct82 said:
1. root with Framaroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37508806
2. Install 2nd init http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12837303
3. Update recovery with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
4. Install CM11
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Buddy Im already running cyanogenmod on my defy+ and in the second link what you gave for installing the 2ndinit Recovery it says:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS IF ARE YOU ALREADY RUNNING CYANOGENMOD. That ROM already has bootmenu pre-installed, and you'll probably end up having to flash an SBF file to recover your phone.
NOTE: You need ROOT installed on your Defy to use this application.
What should I do ???
I will try from start by using original sbf file using RSD and then CM11 and updating recovery after that Kitkat ,btw can you mention which ROM you tried because i tried these 2 earlier --> omni-4.4.2-20140117-mb526-HOMEMADE .zip and AOSPA 4.0+ PARANOIDANDROID [beta]
Kitkat 4.4.2 KOT49H android-4.4.2_r1.
Also can some1 help me with my wifi frequently disconnection problem too please .
vaibhavm said:
I will try from start by using original sbf file using RSD and then CM11 and updating recovery after that Kitkat ,btw can you mention which ROM you tried because i tried these 2 earlier --> omni-4.4.2-20140117-mb526-HOMEMADE .zip and AOSPA 4.0+ PARANOIDANDROID [beta]
Kitkat 4.4.2 KOT49H android-4.4.2_r1.
Also can some1 help me with my wifi frequently disconnection problem too please .
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I tried this
Mokee
"MK43.1-jordanplus-201312040138-NIGHTLY"
with Gapps
gapps-jb+-20130730_defy-minimal
and
update-recovery
CM11 by Quarx
"cm-11-20131229-NIGHTLY-mb526"
with Gapps
1-16_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed
They both worked for me but unable to install the latest one.... I'm trying the method just mentioned by the senior member but unable to root again using framaroot as its showing me this error
"Half-Success :-/ ... system partition is read-only, use local.prop trick. Reboot your device and use adb to see if it run as root"
I don't know what to do now :silly:
imdroid87 said:
I tried this
Mokee
"MK43.1-jordanplus-201312040138-NIGHTLY"
with Gapps
gapps-jb+-20130730_defy-minimal
and
update-recovery
CM11 by Quarx
"cm-11-20131229-NIGHTLY-mb526"
with Gapps
1-16_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed
They both worked for me but unable to install the latest one.... I'm trying the method just mentioned by the senior member but unable to root again using framaroot as its showing me this error
"Half-Success :-/ ... system partition is read-only, use local.prop trick. Reboot your device and use adb to see if it run as root"
I don't know what to do now :silly:
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Mine sbf is rooted alredy so maybe try it first then go to CM10 .
its DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CEE_ROOTED_No_Signed.rar
downloaded it earlier from here only.
I have tried Mokee, but direct return to Quarx compilation made big stability problems too. Solution was to flash with original rom, then rooted one, 2ndInint and Quarx cm10, then cm11.
As I had Android 2.3.6 (3.4.5.1 - 231), I used these roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956.
It is very important to wipe data and cache just after first, original flash - otherwise you will have infinite boot loop and cannot run phone.
Look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537 too.
becer said:
I have tried Mokee, but direct return to Quarx compilation made big stability problems too. Solution was to flash with original rom, then rooted one, 2ndInint and Quarx cm10, then cm11.
As I had Android 2.3.6 (3.4.5.1 - 231), I used these roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956.
It is very important to wipe data and cache just after first, original flash - otherwise you will have infinite boot loop and cannot run phone.
Look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537 too.
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Im phone is f***** , what I did is install this framaroot and installed rootchecker..... I tried to do the rooting using "installsu" and then clicked Gilmo and it gave me this message:
“Half-Success :-/ … system partition is read-only, use local.prop trick. Reboot your device and use adb to see if it runs as root”
then I restarted my phone and check with root checker and found its saying its saying Root access successful and then I wondered which I suppose I shudnt have wondered :crying: to user framaroot and do the "unroot" and again restarted , and now after restart I tried to do the regular thing wipe cache ,Dalvik , Data and the phone is not even mounting them its sayin
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command etc
Im able to open the android 4.1.2 (Jb - quarx)
but not able to install a thing in my internal memory coz I messed up bad with the partition table bad:crying:
I tried to fix it through this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759558&highlight=status+0
but no luck :/
I been able to flash and run cm-10.2-20140120-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip thts-- android 4.3 ,so do factory reset and go here http://quarx2k.ru/roms/defy-cm10.2/ --get latest build .
my problem is only wifi disconnects frequently -seems on this working fine ,will check it for few days ,anyway 4.4 will still have bugs so better be on some lower version.
For the opening post: the first issue is a known bug in 4.4, I did not know it is wrong even in 4.1...
vaibhavm said:
I been able to flash and run cm-10.2-20140120-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip thts-- android 4.3 ,so do factory reset and go here http://quarx2k.ru/roms/defy-cm10.2/ --get latest build .
my problem is only wifi disconnects frequently -seems on this working fine ,will check it for few days ,anyway 4.4 will still have bugs so better be on some lower version.
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Oooh in that case even if I can install the latest Cm11 by Quarx then I should not be doing it as the problem your saying about the wifi getting disconnecting frequently is not acceptable :silly:
anyways just fighting with my Defy+ as of now , Installing the Stock sbf on it as I bricked the phone
So the new Question arises what CM version is more stable or can I ask whose performance is Better in terms of speed.... As I don't mind with Features but I dont want Lags.... Previously I installed 4.2.1 I Suppose and installed the mininal gapps and was have around 240mb free of RAM...
is that good ???
Thank you for the responses buddies :fingers-crossed:
imdroid87 said:
Oooh in that case even if I can install the latest Cm11 by Quarx then I should not be doing it as the problem your saying about the wifi getting disconnecting frequently is not acceptable :silly:
anyways just fighting with my Defy+ as of now , Installing the Stock sbf on it as I bricked the phone
So the new Question arises what CM version is more stable or can I ask whose performance is Better in terms of speed.... As I don't mind with Features but I dont want Lags.... Previously I installed 4.2.1 I Suppose and installed the mininal gapps and was have around 240mb free of RAM...
is that good ???
Thank you for the responses buddies :fingers-crossed:
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vaibhavm I have installed this 4.4.2 Android Panroid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576930
[AOSPA 4.4.2 KOT49H] [Beta] Defy(+) PARANOIDANDROID 4.0+ [18/01/2014]
Working awesome fast and seems stable until now and I have gone through some reviews about it on defy+ on that forum even they are giving it positive reviews..
Check it out for sure:good::fingers-crossed: