[Q] Defy doesn't boot - Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
i had installed cyanogen mod on my defy and all was perfect.
After that i tried to install defy_recovery-1218-0326-signed.apk and it says that was installed successfully.
I tried to boot in recovery mode and when i power up the phone it stays on the initial logo forever (cyanogen mod 7..).
I tried to flash my version founded here sbf.droid-developers org but it make the same things on boot...
What should I do?
Please help me, i bought that phone yesterday!

did u do a whipe cache and wipe data ?

didcv said:
did u do a whipe cache and wipe data ?
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yeah, i tried it now, i didn't know this method and it works...
But sorry man, what version should i install? Now I have 2.3.6 (i don't know why, it's the only version that work that i tried) but i would like to install Cyanogen Mod V7...
Can you explain me what should i do? Thank you very mutch!

So you flashed and 2.3.6 sbf? Do you have a Defy+ or a normal defy?
If you have a normal defy and you have a green lense, you can't use your camera anymore (kernel limitation) even not on CM.
To install CM7, download a Defy+ nightly (even if you have a normal defy, cause you are on defy+ kernal) form here: http://www.defy-cm.net/
You must not use defy_recovery-1218-0326-signed.apk any more.
Use 2nd init form: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
When you have installed 2nd init: reboot, wait for blue led, press volume up,go to custom recovery, install the zip downloaded earlier.

But to install 2ndInit i have to get the root permission, how can i do it? With oneClick it doesn't work....
Yes I have the Defy MB525...
EDIT:
yeah, i get root permission and i installed 2ndinit but what should i do to get into recovery mode? I don't understand
RE-EDIT: I had to press power down button, not up...

I did the same mistake on my Moto defy ... did you get it to boot back up and if so how ? Ty to whom ever helps
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Arc ur post says u have a HTC Vision do have a stock Nandroid backup of your HTC Vision u can pass along? I know I'm off topic but this was the first search result that came up for my query "HTC G2 Vision wont boot up" So i thought id ask.
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Sorry bro I don't back up my phone much cause I don't put much stuff on it ... something wrong with ur Vision ?
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Yeah it doesn't get past the HTC screen when I try to boot it, I've tried everything, it unrooted and stock right now. I can't use adb but I can use fastboot, I've tried the T-Mobile updates and ruu but nothing helps. I don't know what else to try.

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[Q] Strange Problems on my gt540 !! Plzz help me out

I recently found the phone numbers in contacts being displayed like 123-456-789. Previously it was being displayed without "-". I tried to change the locale & regional settings but it didn't work ! Why is it so ? Now After I factory resetted the phone & selected locale & English (US), though this problem got sorted out. I am facing two new problems. My Android market does not update itself !!!!!!!!! & the progress of the ongoing downloads does not show/appears blank. I am very worried. plzz tell me what to do !! i am using stock 2.1 V20c (India) ROM in my rooted gt540. Previously I never had any issues with my phone. Plzz help it's urgent. I have tried to master reset my phn 5 times hoping the problem wud get solved but it didn't.
New problem- new downloads take a lot of time to start after they have been queued for download
well... I`am not sure if this will help....but i had some issues with market not updating itsef and displaying wrong letters in system...so i formated my system, boot, data and cache partition through clockworkmod recovery and then restored from backup, after that everything worked fine...now, I assume you don`t have a backup, or clockworkmod recovery....or do you??
No.. I dnt hav a backup. Recently when I rooted my phone I deleted everything in the system cache folder and also removed some built in apps like SNS,layar,task killer, vid editor and wapedia thinking this wud free up internal memory. I think that is where the prob originated. Now tell me wat to do...
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Try to flash ur phone with M6 or something like that...
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I would reinstall the operating system (and i suggest you to do that)....first install rom manager from market.. if you can..then while still conected to internet install clockworkmod recovery (you`ll see an optyion in rom manager) when you do that..try to boot into recovery by presing power button (first shutdown your phone.....) and home button, when it turns on(holding) if you get something new...a menu, that`s recovery... now go and make a backup of you existing system....that way even if you make some bad choices you can always get your system back.........from this point you can put any ROM you like.... just download wanted ROM put it on the root(outside of any folder) of your sdcard ond go into recovery and choose instal from .zip.........I don`t have the time to search the stock 2.1 ROM v20c for you to install...you could try google
EDIT: here you can find all ROM-s, even a backup of 2.1
@ssik -- thanku so much 4 d detailed info..buddy.. as far as the complete list of original stock ROM's link goes... I already hav the link.. so u didn't hav to search it 4 me...anyways since u hav already done..thanx a lot..i owe u a lot 4 dat. so dont get disgusted..since I am new to this modding thing I feel frightened to hav my phn bricked while flashing...so I was asking 4 any othr alternative.
How to select my device in rom manager ? Since gt540 is not present in device list ? Does my phn's firmware needs to be fastboot enabled so that I can install clockwork ?
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@matcho do u mean 2.0 m6 clockwork recovery ?
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you welcome @sujitmohanty .....while in a rom manager (conected to internet aswel) just press flash clockworkmod recovery, wait till its finished and then try to boot into recovery mod as described, if that doesn`t work then we`ll do something else.... let me know if it works... and ask for any help you need... I was also as frightened as you in my beginnings )
ok dear..got it ! I wil be definitely doing it but today. I will be carrying it out tmrw cozz now its 8.23 p.m here in india and I am feeling bit tired. aft I do it, I wil b informing u in this thread or thru PM. till then take care.. and lastly once again thank u very very much for lending ur support and instilling confidence in me.
The guy above is telling you BS. You cannot flash clockwork on our device through ROM manager. It must be flashed in fastboot.
Jack
@jack.. can u pls explain how to flash using fastboot since I am using neither carphoneware house nor european rom which r fastboot roms..I am using v20c india rom. Rnt thr any othr procedures to install clockwork without fastboot?
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sujitmohanty said:
@jack.. can u pls explain how to flash using fastboot since I am using neither carphoneware house nor european rom which r fastboot roms..I am using v20c india rom. Rnt thr any othr procedures to install clockwork without fastboot?
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I think there is but it is untested and only just my theory.
Also, it doesn't matter what fastboot rom you flash, they all work the same, regardless of country etc
EDIT: Look at this..
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...id-2-2-on-your-phone-for-total-newbs-like-me/
It tells you everything on how to flash a fastboot ROM and that.
Ignore step 1 btw, it is un-needed.
Jack
JackG256 said:
The guy above is telling you BS. You cannot flash clockwork on our device through ROM manager. It must be flashed in fastboot.
Jack
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well it worked for me..belived it or not
he could also use a program on the market called yaffsexpert with the recovery_clockwork_2.5.1.8_swift.img ----> ***.mediafire.com/?sax544hf3cye3gx (www insted of ***)
on root his sdcard.... less risky for him
ssik said:
well it worked for me..belived it or not
he could also use a program on the market called yaffsexpert with the recovery_clockwork_2.5.1.8_swift.img ----> ***.mediafire.com/?sax544hf3cye3gx (www insted of ***)
on root his sdcard.... less risky for him
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I tried that but it didn't work for me before lol I've just went for the old fashioned fastboot method Also I was on about the ROM Manager thing because it doesn't support our device.
Jack
JackG256 said:
I tried that but it didn't work for me before lol I've just went for the old fashioned fastboot method Also I was on about the ROM Manager thing because it doesn't support our device.
Jack
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you were right...should suggested fastboot immediately...
i just tried that too...keep getting 0% done.........then fasboot is the mother of everything
JackG256 said:
The guy above is telling you BS. You cannot flash clockwork on our device through ROM manager. It must be flashed in fastboot.
Jack
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Or on the phone with terminal and flash_update command
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fishears said:
Or on the phone with terminal and flash_update command
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flash_image you mean I remember this method but didn't want to suggest it because I didn't try it on non-fastboot ROMs.
Jack
Hai sujit where is ur location in india.which state.
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@vinod- I am from Odisha (previously spelled orissa) in india. I stay in it's capital Bhubaneswar and u ?

Briked my phone?

I think i bricked my Droid X. i was running Rubix Focused and tryed to flash GingerAle 3.0 and now it just sits at the moto "M" logo. i can get into the recovery by pulling the battery but even after a wipe and a recovery it still just sits. did i brick it, and if so how can i fix it? please help, reletivly new to flashing roms.
P.S. I'll love you forever if i can fix it =)
now i think i really did it. I tried running a recovery image from a few days ago and now i cant get back into the recovery menu...
Sounds Like SBF Time
Sounds like SBF is going to be your friend here, if you don't know how, head to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11118819&postcount=2
and look for "SBF: What is it, and what does it do?!?"
OK, so i SBFed the phone, got all the way through it, got to the phone is rebooting and it just sits at the Moto "M" again. did i SBF wrong or what?
EDIT: I can get into the stock recovery... sort of. i can get to the ! with the droid next to it but nothing happens when i push the search button.
hmm, I know GB doesnt use the search button to pass that, try using vol UP+DOWN at the same time. perhaps the stock recovery isn't modified from SBF?
Woot that worked. got into recovery. wiped data and tryed a reboot, got stuck at logo again. should i try flashing back to the Rubix focused i had before?
Edit: it now boots into <3e> recovery and i get the e: signature verification failed instillation aborted when i try to install Rubix or Gingerale.
You can't install a custom roms from stock recovery
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try doing a full wipe data/cache a couple of times. that usually works for me
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YAY
Fixed it!!! yay!! I had to flash the full SBF file, not just the system one. thanks for the help guys
thats ur best bet. full sbf
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[Q] HelP Needed My Defy is dead now

what i have done before
i installed cyanogenmod mod 7 for my defy
After it my phone stuck at the circle logo of cyanagenmod.
Then i flash it using Froyo sbf using rsdlite
Should i lost my phone forever ???
or should i send it to motorola care center
Plz Reply i am confused..
Hey dont worry flash 2.2.2 stock sbf with rsd lite and ur phone will work normally btw r u installed 2ndinit Boot?
plz i need to know it in detail
i dont know full process of it i am new
okk please give me froyo link
When i Try to flash it
.Defy is connected to PC i heard connect sound
but on my phone there is no display.
~No More Boot Loader
~No Boot Menu
~No logo
did you entered in bootloader mode if yes it will show boot loader version and battery ok ..etc etc then connect to the pc and then flash it with rsd lite
i will try thanks for help
wait for my reply
shaGGy5678 said:
plz i need to know it in detail
i dont know full process of it i am new
okk please give me froyo link
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First enter into stock recovery, power + volume down till you get into Android with '!'. Then volume up + volume down, it can simply be done by pressing in the middle. Then wipe cache/data factory reset.
Reboot now and immediately press volume up, this would go to boot leader mode. open rsdlite and open the sbf you went flash, now connect USB cable, you should see 'connected' in rsdlite, just click on 'start'.wait till the process completes and say 'pass' in rsdlite. you're phone will be restarted by the rsdlite in the last stages, that itself indicates that flash is successful.
For list of sbfs see the sticky thread (guess the first one) from Walter79 on the defy development section and get the appropriate sbf, be careful that you don't flash which can't be downloadable.
Enjoy flashing!!
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This video by XDA user Arjoma should help you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUbUoRkLEI
premaca said:
First enter into stock recovery, power + volume down till you get into Android with '!'. Then volume up + volume down, it can simply be done by pressing in the middle. Then wipe cache/data factory reset.
Reboot now and immediately press volume up, this would go to boot leader mode. open rsdlite and open the sbf you went flash, now connect USB cable, you should see 'connected' in rsdlite, just click on 'start'.wait till the process completes and say 'pass' in rsdlite. you're phone will be restarted by the rsdlite in the last stages, that itself indicates that flash is successful.
For list of sbfs see the sticky thread (guess the first one) from Walter79 on the defy development section and get the appropriate sbf, be careful that you don't flash which can't be downloadable.
Enjoy flashing!!
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Bro i Flash sbf but my phone doesn't boot screen almost black
No Bootloader
No Bootmenu
JUST It Shows in RSD lite
swapnil360 said:
This video by XDA user Arjoma should help you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUbUoRkLEI
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I saw Your Video
But Problem on my Phone is that i Have CM7 MOD earlier and stuck at CM7 Circle Logo
then i flashed it (sbf froyo) Now Phone Dead..
Is any another Way to do it Please Help me ...
hi had similar problem but rsd lite connected even though not showing boot loader but caught up with software update...problem i think ive got now i cant install 2nd init to go through zip install as superuser wont grant permission...i think i have downgraded too far but hoping this is not the problem..i have 2nd int and super user on sd card and pc is recognizing it...had a cm9 nightly but quarx came up with a new one after ..
can i get back on track to cm9 ..or is there a process of eclair to froyo to gb to ics....
help appreciated mrs hasnt spoke to me for 2 days while im trying to sort it but hey every cloud....
cheers
Hello Everyone Now i Flash my Defy with Stock 2.1 Eclair Firmware
*Phone Works Now*
*problem is No 3G
*And No Application working on it Asking for Google Apps
*And Also tell me How do i Upgrade to Froyo
I M waiting for Your Reply Guyz
Thanks
shaGGy5678 said:
Hello Everyone Now i Flash my Defy with Stock 2.1 Eclair Firmware
*Phone Works Now*
*problem is No 3G
*And No Application working on it Asking for Google Apps
*And Also tell me How do i Upgrade to Froyo
I M waiting for Your Reply Guyz
Thanks
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I don't mean to sound harsh but I think you should take some time and read through the threads. All of your questions have been addressed numerous times. There is a list of several froyo roms to flash.
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rbeier1221 said:
I don't mean to sound harsh but I think you should take some time and read through the threads. All of your questions have been addressed numerous times. There is a list of several froyo roms to flash.
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i have Tried to Flash with Froyo New Firmware
but it fail again my phone dead but if i tried with 2.1 Andro It Works Again
I cant Able to Install Google Apps on my Mobile too..
dude just flash
2.2.2 Service Flashes for india from that sbf page (no :44)(JRDNEM_U3_3.4.3-33-1) (google it *i cant post links)
most of your problems will be solved.
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check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352
stranger9 said:
dude just flash
2.2.2 Service Flashes for india from that sbf page (no :44)(JRDNEM_U3_3.4.3-33-1) (google it *i cant post links)
most of your problems will be solved.
---------- Post added at 08:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 PM ----------
check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352
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Thanks For Reply i tried it But it wont start...
Again No Boot logo , Boot loader nothing display on screen..
But If i Flash with 2.1 then my mob works again.
now i m Stuck on Moto 2.1 Any idea to move on Froyo ??
If ur phone is still under warranty
Flash the stock and take it to service center.
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Dude due to rooting the warranty is void...So if you know any other sbf file for Indian Defy then plz give me.that link...I m still using 2.1 and the phone memory is only 45mb free after flashing that sbf...
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http://www.mediafire.com/?s3uc8cb782w1oue
use this one i used it too
And if u flash stock f/w there is no way anyone can tell if ur device was rooted so ur warranty is back
heyy Guyz I have
*Flashed Moto (JORDN_U3_97.21.51)SBF
*with Defy + SBF (DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-1321)
Now Its Works Great AnD Very Happpy
I have a Problem with My camera
it Wont Turn on Help Needed Guyz
Give me Procedure , Link to Fix it Thanks

Rooting and rom questions

Hi guys
Had to make a new account for here as lost my old one.
I have a motorola defy mb525 on t.mobile completly standard and i want to update my android version as its stuck on 2.1 with no updates coming according to t mobile so am going to have to root and rom it i have done this before on a t mobile g2 touch and i had shed loads of problems and i dont wanna mess this phone up as dont.get a new one.till december so can anyone point me in the right way to get a better version of android on this? And if it messes up can i get it back to standard?
start from here. Almost everything is mentioned clearly.. Read and understand properly before doing anything. If troubled, just ask..
Happy Modding..
Thanks for that link
I've now rooted my defy and installed 2ndinit now unsure what to do, all i basically want is a better version of android on my defy but am getting confused with sbfs and recoverys etc can anyone help me out?
1. Dowload preferred rom
2. Go to stable/custom recovery from 2nd init
3. wipe data, cache, davlik cache.
4. Install zip from sdcard
5. Reboot
Done!!!
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Is that all i have to do? I've read about flashing sbfs and all sorts?
Also i installed 2ndinit and booted into it selected boot normal and now i can't get back into it i get a red triange again?
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Also when i use a new rom will i loose all my apps phone numbers etc?
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m0nk3yb0y94 said:
Is that all i have to do? I've read about flashing sbfs and all sorts?
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Flashing sbf is a different thing. Sbf's are flashed through RSDLite by connecting your phone to a pc..
Custom ROM's(flashable zip) are flashed through the phone recovery itself
.. Flashing a zip is a better way of doing it..
Also, while flashing, before doing a wipe, don't forget to make a backup from recovery..
m0nk3yb0y94 said:
Also when i use a new rom will i loose all my apps phone numbers etc?
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Yes.! You will lose your apps, if your contacts are synchronized with you google account, you can get those back after..but for apps , make backup with Titanium backup or Mybackup root etc. so that you can restore those back..
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[Q] Help With 2ndinit

I've rooted my wifes regular Defy (red lens). She'd like to try CM10 out, which I've been running for the past couple months on my Defy.
She's on stock T-Mobile US ROM and rooted. Installed Defy 2ndInit 2.3, granted it superuser permissions, clicked the install button, and was told "success" (green led was also on).
However, after rebooting her phone, the blue or green led never turns on like it does on my phone.
We've both been running custom ROM's for so long that I've not had to do this in a long time. Updating her from CM7 to CM10 didn't go well so I had to flash an SBF to her phone.
Any idea what I did wrong? Should I just try a different version?
Did you follow the instructions regarding USB debugging before installing 2ndinit?
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Did you follow the instructions regarding USB debugging before installing 2ndinit?
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Yah, USB debugging is turned on. In fact, it won't even let you install the recovery if USB debugging isn't enabled.
All you can do is: full wipe and flash stock sbf. use the latest version of 2ndinit. Beyond that I have no ideas
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See thats the thing, I already flashed a stock SBF and used the latest version of 2ndinit.
I didn't do a full wipe prior because I was unable to enter custom recovery. Is there an option to do a full wipe in the stock recovery? I don't even recall how to get into it.
To enter stock recovery, press the volume up key while starting and hold. when you see a background hold both volume keys to get the menu for data wipe
IMO I think something is not getting wiped in the flash. You can try a legacy version of 2ndinit too. Select the ti blank flash option in rsdlite. Stock sbf+ data wipe + rooting is sufficient for 2ndinit. It certainly is a queer problem
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thekguy said:
To enter stock recovery, press the volume up key while starting and hold. when you see a background hold both volume keys to get the menu for data wipe
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My man! That's it. Was just going to search on how to do it but you saved me.
Will do this tonight and flash the stock sbf again and see if that helps.
Will report back to let you know if I get it working.
Ok; I'm off for a couple of hours too
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Ok; I'm off for a couple of hours too
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OK, just to update you.
I guess I was using Android 2.1 SBF, which you can enter recovery on by touching the bottom-right of the screen.
Anyway, after updating to 2.2 OTA, I was able to get custom recovery installed via 2ndinit. So all is good.
My wife is now running CM10 like me.
tlongren said:
OK, just to update you.
I guess I was using Android 2.1 SBF, which you can enter recovery on by touching the bottom-right of the screen.
Anyway, after updating to 2.2 OTA, I was able to get custom recovery installed via 2ndinit. So all is good.
My wife is now running CM10 like me.
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if possible, could you share the process you followed with me? I am having a defy eclair MB525 and it's not going to the recovery mode on rebooting. It's stuck on the triangle.
niv_defy said:
if possible, could you share the process you followed with me? I am having a defy eclair MB525 and it's not going to the recovery mode on rebooting. It's stuck on the triangle.
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OK, if you want to get to stock recovery and you've already got the little android guy with the triangle on the screen, just touch the bottom right corner of your screen.
That should bring you into stock recovery if you're on eclair.
There's probably an OTA update available for you. To check for that, go to Settings, About Phone, and then Check For Updates (may be worded slightly different). I don't know if vodaphone ever did an update for the Defy though in India. But I suppose they probably did.
i have only four options available.
* Reboot System now
* Apply SDCard:update.zip
* Wipe data/factory reset
* Wipe Cache Partition
last night i tried with all the options and the only thing happened, just got all my data and app wiped. When I reboot the device, i got my eclair back and restored all the data using titanium. Am I doing something wrong here?
In fact, my device is not vodafone dependent. There are no updates available till date. In addition, i was trying to flash it using ICS CM10.
tlongren said:
OK, just to update you.
I guess I was using Android 2.1 SBF, which you can enter recovery on by touching the bottom-right of the screen.
Anyway, after updating to 2.2 OTA, I was able to get custom recovery installed via 2ndinit. So all is good.
My wife is now running CM10 like me.
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Glad to know you're up and running:good:
niv_defy said:
i have only four options available.
* Reboot System now
* Apply SDCard:update.zip
* Wipe data/factory reset
* Wipe Cache Partition
last night i tried with all the options and the only thing happened, just got all my data and app wiped. When I reboot the device, i got my eclair back and restored all the data using titanium. Am I doing something wrong here?
In fact, my device is not vodafone dependent. There are no updates available till date. In addition, i was trying to flash it using ICS CM10.
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OK, what exactly are you trying to do? Get custom recovery installed via 2ndinit?

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