is there any custom ROM stable and 100% working, without any issues and please mention apps,steps,cautions step wise so that others could follow, read a lot of posts but all left me with doubts in the end, am fairly new to android so forgive me if this post is not worth. want to run stock sbf with custom rom possible i guess, ( installed 2ndinit for defy and my cam stopped showing preview posted as my first question. although uninstalled it and cam working now please help devz... i hope u will for sure. thx in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839
works on my 2.3. 6 defy+
I am currently using the latest CM7.2-Nightly for Defy+ with the camera and battery fix attached in that post. It is very, very stable and with the fix, the battery charges up to 100%.
Installation:
!!!Read all steps before you do them!!!
1. Copy the three files linked above and the CM7-Google-Apps to your SD-Card.
2. Root your defy. I used this method.
3. Install 2nd-init recovery:
3.1 Download the app SndInitDefy from here
3.2 Install and start the app. Press on "Install 2nd-init Recovery".
3.3 Choose "Latest Recovery"
3.4 Allow the superuser-request
4. If the LED is green now, you can reboot your Defy. Press Vol-Down when you see the blue LED
5. Now you should get into the bootmenu. You can navigate with the volume keys there. Choose "Recovery" and press the power button to select.
6. Now choose "Custom Recovery"
7. Choose "install zip from sdcard" and install the downloaded zips:
7.1 Install cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
7.2 Install gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
7.3 Install the fixes (the two other zips)
8. Now you have to do a factory reset. After that all your apps and settings will be deleted. If you want to keep them, you must backup the apps/settings first. You could do that with the app TitaniumBackup.
9. Choose "wipe data/factory reset" to do this factory reset.
10. Reboot the defy now. If you stil see the boot animation after five minutes, reboot the defy (I think you must remove the battery and put them into the phone again).
Now you should have a defy with CyanogenMod 7!
possible, in posibble?
188 2.3.6 motorola defy+ their full SBF will not work the root of the superoneclickk 2.3.3 not possible
WARNING!!!
The below guide is useless! It instructs you to download 2ndinit 2.0 which DOES NOT BOOT on Defy+ I have thus far killed 2 phones using it!!! Only use 1.4.2 no later. Thanks! =)
Mister Ypsilon said:
I am currently using the latest CM7.2-Nightly for Defy+ with the camera and battery fix attached in that post. It is very, very stable and with the fix, the battery charges up to 100%.
Installation:
!!!Read all steps before you do them!!!
1. Copy the three files linked above and the CM7-Google-Apps to your SD-Card.
2. Root your defy. I used this method.
3. Install 2nd-init recovery:
3.1 Download the app SndInitDefy from here
3.2 Install and start the app. Press on "Install 2nd-init Recovery".
3.3 Choose "Latest Recovery"
3.4 Allow the superuser-request
4. If the LED is green now, you can reboot your Defy. Press Vol-Down when you see the blue LED
5. Now you should get into the bootmenu. You can navigate with the volume keys there. Choose "Recovery" and press the power button to select.
6. Now choose "Custom Recovery"
7. Choose "install zip from sdcard" and install the downloaded zips:
7.1 Install cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
7.2 Install gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
7.3 Install the fixes (the two other zips)
8. Now you have to do a factory reset. After that all your apps and settings will be deleted. If you want to keep them, you must backup the apps/settings first. You could do that with the app TitaniumBackup.
9. Choose "wipe data/factory reset" to do this factory reset.
10. Reboot the defy now. If you stil see the boot animation after five minutes, reboot the defy (I think you must remove the battery and put them into the phone again).
Now you should have a defy with CyanogenMod 7!
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fr0dzy said:
WARNING!!!
The below guide is useless! It instructs you to download 2ndinit 2.0 which DOES NOT BOOT on Defy+ I have thus far killed 2 phones using it!!! Only use 1.4.2 no later. Thanks! =)
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dude u have done something very wrong.i have installed the recovery like 5-6 times over and over and it worked on every occasion.even after flashing full SBF twice on my defy+.and it was 2nd init 2.0 with a 1.0. 7 bootmenu
fr0dzy said:
WARNING!!!
The below guide is useless! It instructs you to download 2ndinit 2.0 which DOES NOT BOOT on Defy+ I have thus far killed 2 phones using it!!! Only use 1.4.2 no later. Thanks! =)
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That's strange...
For me it works well, i installed CWM sucessfully on both 2.3.4 and 2.3.6 devices. I was using the original firmware (from factory) for the 2.3.4 device and at the second device i flashed a 2.3.6 DFP-139 sbf form droid-developers.org. After installing the latest recovery and removing the "2nd-init Defy" app, I rebooted the phones and everything worked fine.
When you start the phone, do you see the blue led then? If not, you don't have installed 2nd-init correctly. If yes, try to 'wipe data/factory reset' the phone (you should have a backup, this erases all your user data which is not stored on the sd card and all your apps). If the phone is still not booting, you/the 2nd-init installer have/has made a wrong change to the system partition.
Then you should try to flash a new 2.3.4 SBF (look here and also here) and try it one more time.
Mister Ypsilon said:
I am currently using the latest CM7.2-Nightly for Defy+ with the camera and battery fix attached in that post. It is very, very stable and with the fix, the battery charges up to 100%.
Installation:
!!!Read all steps before you do them!!!
1. Copy the three files linked above and the CM7-Google-Apps to your SD-Card.
2. Root your defy. I used this method.
3. Install 2nd-init recovery:
3.1 Download the app SndInitDefy from here
3.2 Install and start the app. Press on "Install 2nd-init Recovery".
3.3 Choose "Latest Recovery"
3.4 Allow the superuser-request
4. If the LED is green now, you can reboot your Defy. Press Vol-Down when you see the blue LED
5. Now you should get into the bootmenu. You can navigate with the volume keys there. Choose "Recovery" and press the power button to select.
6. Now choose "Custom Recovery"
7. Choose "install zip from sdcard" and install the downloaded zips:
7.1 Install cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
7.2 Install gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
7.3 Install the fixes (the two other zips)
8. Now you have to do a factory reset. After that all your apps and settings will be deleted. If you want to keep them, you must backup the apps/settings first. You could do that with the app TitaniumBackup.
9. Choose "wipe data/factory reset" to do this factory reset.
10. Reboot the defy now. If you stil see the boot animation after five minutes, reboot the defy (I think you must remove the battery and put them into the phone again).
Now you should have a defy with CyanogenMod 7!
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thank you very much mister ypsilon...
your method works perfectly...camera works...though i cant find out how to check if its charging full, (it shows upto 100%, is that all i need ?)
i have some minor problems though:
1)sometimes when i go out of coverage area and come back, the phone doesn't regain the signal
2)there is no 720p recording...had that in the stock ROM...
i want to try 7.2 cm7 for defy+ but on dual boot, did any one tried ??? plz procedure guyz.
dual boot
veeranna said:
i want to try 7.2 cm7 for defy+ but on dual boot, did any one tried ??? plz procedure guyz.
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afaik you absolutely have to dual boot a defy/defy+...because of the locked bootloader you cant remove the stock rom...
follow the above instructions carefully and you will have a cm7.2...then you can dual boot by selecting the preferred entry from the menu....
steadywarp said:
188 2.3.6 motorola defy+ their full SBF will not work the root of the superoneclickk 2.3.3 not possible
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Bro even I have done this n times! In fact I had stock 2.3.4 which I upgraded to 2.3.6 by a full SBF flash and since then I have rooted using superoneclick and installed recovery many times and it works perfectly! The only issue however is that there are less frequent releases for 2.3.6 as compared to the Froyo kernel!
Mister Ypsilon said:
I am currently using the latest CM7.2-Nightly for Defy+ with the camera and battery fix attached in that post. It is very, very stable and with the fix, the battery charges up to 100%.
Installation:
!!!Read all steps before you do them!!!
1. Copy the three files linked above and the CM7-Google-Apps to your SD-Card.
2. Root your defy. I used this method.
3. Install 2nd-init recovery:
3.1 Download the app SndInitDefy from here
3.2 Install and start the app. Press on "Install 2nd-init Recovery".
3.3 Choose "Latest Recovery"
3.4 Allow the superuser-request
4. If the LED is green now, you can reboot your Defy. Press Vol-Down when you see the blue LED
5. Now you should get into the bootmenu. You can navigate with the volume keys there. Choose "Recovery" and press the power button to select.
6. Now choose "Custom Recovery"
7. Choose "install zip from sdcard" and install the downloaded zips:
7.1 Install cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
7.2 Install gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
7.3 Install the fixes (the two other zips)
8. Now you have to do a factory reset. After that all your apps and settings will be deleted. If you want to keep them, you must backup the apps/settings first. You could do that with the app TitaniumBackup.
9. Choose "wipe data/factory reset" to do this factory reset.
10. Reboot the defy now. If you stil see the boot animation after five minutes, reboot the defy (I think you must remove the battery and put them into the phone again).
Now you should have a defy with CyanogenMod 7!
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Thanks for very useful and very clear and easy steps Now i have CM on defy plus
(i have clicked thanks too)
Try this. It worked for me
veeranna said:
i want to try 7.2 cm7 for defy+ but on dual boot, did any one tried ??? plz procedure guyz.
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Search google for the following string. "MB526 custom rom".
It should be in the first few links by soulness
1. Ijust bought a defy +....it has version dfp_1321.....do I need to flash any other sbf before ics????? It is presently 2.3.6 stock at present.....rooting n all not a problem.....just wanted to know if any other specific sbf or nandroid backup would be necessary.......
2. In the thrrad fr dis sbf Walter said cm7 and miui are unavailable....wt happens if u flash them??????
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bharaththeunique said:
1. Ijust bought a defy +....it has version dfp_1321.....do I need to flash any other sbf before ics????? It is presently 2.3.6 stock at present.....rooting n all not a problem.....just wanted to know if any other specific sbf or nandroid backup would be necessary.......
2. In the thrrad fr dis sbf Walter said cm7 and miui are unavailable....wt happens if u flash them??????
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Hi,
Good to know new Defy+ are coming in India with latest updates! I too have the very same SBF in my phone. As you said rooting and all not a problem. No need to flash any specific SBF as such. A nandroid backup is recommended in case you want to come back to where you left before flashing! And if you want back warranty just flash the SBF with RSD lite(Walter's thread has the SBF and even I can give you the link if you want.).
For your second answer:
This SBF has BL6. So you cannot go back to any ROM or sbf which has a previous version. Thus, walter said about unability to flash MIUI or CM7. However, you can flash CM7.2 for Defy+ or CM9 for Defy+(By quarx). Just flash the CM. No need to flash any kernel. It worked fine for me. You can even try dual boot and that too works great.
Happy flashing!
thnx a tonne....I was wanting cm7 fr its completeness....n cm9 fr awesomeness.....thnx again....
Also....can u give a link to the best cm7.2 build fr us....?
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pranks1989 said:
steadywarp said:
188 2.3.6 motorola defy+ their full SBF will not work the root of the superoneclickk 2.3.3 not possible
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Bro even I have done this n times! In fact I had stock 2.3.4 which I upgraded to 2.3.6 by a full SBF flash and since then I have rooted using superoneclick and installed recovery many times and it works perfectly!
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Bro, dont speak from ignorance, especially when it can lead to others ending up in a bad place. The latest versions of 2.3.6 eg 4.5.1-134-DFP-188 can not be rooted by any currently known exploit, so you have to be careful when choosing an sbf to flash. See here for which versions can and can't be rooted.
There's even a whole thread all of its own where people are trying to root the latest 2.3.6 releases, here.
ejstubbs said:
Bro, dont speak from ignorance, especially when it can lead to others ending up in a bad place. The latest versions of 2.3.6 eg 4.5.1-134-DFP-188 can not be rooted by any currently known exploit, so you have to be careful when choosing an sbf to flash. See here for which versions can and can't be rooted.
There's even a whole thread all of its own where people are trying to root the latest 2.3.6 releases, here.
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Yep, I realised it later and saw the whole discussion about 188 version SBFs with BL7! Sorry, if that was offending!!
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bharaththeunique said:
thnx a tonne....I was wanting cm7 fr its completeness....n cm9 fr awesomeness.....thnx again....
Also....can u give a link to the best cm7.2 build fr us....?
Sent from my MB526 using XDA
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http://quarx2k.ru/cm7-nightly-defy+/ That is CM7 nightlies for Defy+ by Quarx!!
Followed the steps listed by Mister Ypsilon, on to my new Defy+ which used to run Motorola Stock with Motoblur. So far looks good. I will post further regarding the battery.
The only glitch that I faced after installing the ROM is that it always froze at the Boot Animation. I had to pull the battery almost 5-6 times and then magically it started to work. Boots within 10 second from the Motorola Logo.
Not sure if the battery pulls were because of something that I did wrong.
Thank you Mister Ypsilon.
Andy
veeranna said:
i want to try 7.2 cm7 for defy+ but on dual boot, did any one tried ??? plz procedure guyz.
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Search for Multuboot v0.8, its a flashable ziped file, through which you can dual boot, i have tried and it works perfect !! :laugh:
You will need 3 img files also ,so that your 2nd rom can be installed is sd card with atleast 900 MB of space ..
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rebeleagle said:
thank you very much mister ypsilon...
your method works perfectly...camera works...though i cant find out how to check if its charging full, (it shows upto 100%, is that all i need ?)
i have some minor problems though:
1)sometimes when i go out of coverage area and come back, the phone doesn't regain the signal
2)there is no 720p recording...had that in the stock ROM...
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Use baseband switcher app to choose appropriate baseband according to your location, it may help in signal problem..
Related
DISCLAIMER!!!
THIS TUTORIAL IS INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FLASHED THE LATAM GINGERBREAD 2.3.6 VERSION WHICH ARE R01 AND R02, SUCH AS RETAIL LATAM, PERSONAL, CLARO, MOVISTAR AND VIVO
If you come from a different firmware this tutorial may not be entirely useful because the root method may vary and if you come from froyo you may need to use CH version for CM9, and flash a GB kernel for CM10... but that's not the point of this thread, go to the ROM's thread and READ the OP before asking dumb questions!
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ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
For CM9 download latest European GB Kernel version this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385 and latest ICS gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
For CM10 download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827801 and latest JB gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CyanogenMod zip file (CM9 or CM10)
Do the same for gapps: Choose gapps-ics-xxxxx.zip for CM9 and gapps-jb-xxxxx.zip for CM10
Reboot
Be happy
You should be booting into CyanogenMod now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD, TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM, AND TO tezet FOR THE CM10 ROM
Caesarivs said:
Well, now that it's possible to root this firmwares (check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277) it's possible to try some custom roms on our MS2, in this particular case I'll make a little guide on how to install sfc3001's CM9:
ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
Download CM9 and put it on your SD Card (download the latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385)
Download Google Apps and put them on your SD Card (download the latest version from http://goo.im/gapps/)
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CM9 zip file
Do the same for gapps: "Install zip from sd card" > gapps.zip
Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and reboot
You should be booting into ICS now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD AND TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM
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:good::good: good, and now, i am on cm9:good::good:
THANKS! It was really helpful as I find it a bit difficult to install a custom ROM after getting root following nicofff procedure. Don't know why, but installing a zip the usual way didn't work. Then I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm.
Thanks that was almost too easy
I was already rooted before but did not dare the Cyanomod mainly to their alpha (still?) status, but when I heard about the feature that volume rocking allows skipping to the next song, I knew that I was doomed !
EDIT: BTW found it very stable after 1 day of extensive trial. I am really impressed !
Love this :good::good::good:
Hi,
first of all, thanks for this howto!
I am however getting problems. Coming from Brazilian VIVO 2.3.6. I succesfully completed all steps, until I get to rebooting after installing the bootmenu file. When I do a normal reboot, my phone's just rebooting into VIVO. When I choose to reboot recovery then I get an triangle image. When I push both volume rockers, I'm getting in another recovery menu. When I apply CM9 update, it will not verify.. That is where I'm stuck. Am I doing something wrong here?
SOLVED:
When you've installed bootmenu 1.1.0, it is possible that it does not load the first reboot. Just let it reboot normally, than reboot again! Now it worked!
thanks!
This is great! :good:
Few days ago I was looking for something like this but just can't find.
I experimented myself and got CM9 working on my phone.
(Took quite a lot of time waiting booting)
Thank god i did not brick my phone.
This will be great helpful to those who would like to try CM9.
Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)
regiment said:
Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)
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This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?
Nice Tutorial
Nice Tutorial! Really easy to follow.
:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.
kainlite said:
:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.
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To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)
Ashareth said:
To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)
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K, great, thanks
it works! thx a lot !
wait.....where is market ??
EDIT 3: done, i have just reflashed the file (gapp ) in recovery mode
hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !
sminatore said:
hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !
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I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com
Caesarivs said:
I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com
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yes yes im sure ....
ok thx for infos :good:
Caesarivs said:
This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?
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I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!
regiment said:
I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!
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You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version
In this case, can I follow the 1st post tuto ?
Caesarivs said:
You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version
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Hello , I just acquired a new Defy+ sometime back and would like to know if somebody could help me find a thread which would help me install the best custom firmware out there.
What are the advantages of using a custom firmware over stock and would it be stable ?
Read this fully and all your doubts will be cleared. Regarding custom ROM, CM10 is pretty good. I'm using the same on my Defy+.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
andr0idfreak said:
Read this fully and all your doubts will be cleared. Regarding custom ROM, CM10 is pretty good. I'm using the same on my Defy+.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
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Thank you for the link , I will read through it now.
Should I go ahead with this method ?
How to Root: (NOT for BL7)
Get SuperOneClickRoot
Get and Install Motorola Drivers [32bits] [64bits]
Reboot your PC
Turn USB Debugging ON (Settings -> Applications -> Development on your Defy)
Connect your Defy to the PC
Wait for the PC to install any missing Drivers
Click on Root
Let it work, then it will ask if you want to install BusyBox, hit YES
After it finished it will ask to make a test, click cancel and just Reboot your Defy
Done, Defy rooted
Assuming that you've confirmed your ROM is not BL7, the method is fine.
andr0idfreak said:
Assuming that you've confirmed your ROM is not BL7, the method is fine.
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Ok I just found out that I have BL7 and the procedure for rooting my phone is in this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
Can you please explain to me the steps in detail ? from wiping the phone to flashing the required files , I'm a complete noob at this.
"1. Wipe phone twice (2x make Wipe Data/Cache in stock recovery) [just to play safe] [to boot in stock recovery restart your phone while holding Power+Vol Down button]"
When I power+vol down i just get a green android logo with an icon , how do i get into stock recovery to wipe data/cache ?
Hello
I tried to install the WIUI rom - Stable GB+version - for Defy Plus ( my device is BL7 Android 2.3.6) today and encountered a discrepancy in the install guide pasted below.
1. Download 2ndinit 1.4.2-----> DONE
2. install 2ndinit (Important!:following the instructions)--->DONE
3. Boot into bootmenu by pressing volume down when device flashes a blue led at bootup. Set default boot mode to 2nd init.-----> DONE
4. (a) Select Recovery/Stable Recovery. ---->There is no such option available. The available options are :
1. Custom Recovery, &
2. Stock Recovery
------> So which option do we choose?
Did not proceed to the following stages
(b) Choose "Wipe Data/Cache" option. Let finish--->
5. Choose Install zip from SD Card, select WajkIUI_multilang .zip and let it finish.
6. select "Wipe Cache" then go to Advanced and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache". Reboot Now!
(If you are stuck on boot (Motorola logo), do 4th and 6th point again.)
7. After boot, set your prefered language in Settings menu
8. Done! Recommend: use Battery Calibration for maximum battery.
Anyone having installed WIUI on a device similar to mine and having faced the same confusion as me, willing to help ?
aCs
ps: I have encountered only one thread where such a problem is described and that person went the CM way rather than continue with WIUI. So if I have missed any thread detailing this problem and the solution please point me to it. Thanks
aCs_ND said:
Hello
I tried to install the WIUI rom - Stable GB+version - for Defy Plus ( my device is BL7 Android 2.3.6) today and encountered a discrepancy in the install guide pasted below.
1. Download 2ndinit 1.4.2-----> DONE
2. install 2ndinit (Important!:following the instructions)--->DONE
3. Boot into bootmenu by pressing volume down when device flashes a blue led at bootup. Set default boot mode to 2nd init.-----> DONE
4. (a) Select Recovery/Stable Recovery. ---->There is no such option available. The available options are :
1. Custom Recovery, &
2. Stock Recovery
------> So which option do we choose?
Did not proceed to the following stages
(b) Choose "Wipe Data/Cache" option. Let finish--->
5. Choose Install zip from SD Card, select WajkIUI_multilang .zip and let it finish.
6. select "Wipe Cache" then go to Advanced and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache". Reboot Now!
(If you are stuck on boot (Motorola logo), do 4th and 6th point again.)
7. After boot, set your prefered language in Settings menu
8. Done! Recommend: use Battery Calibration for maximum battery.
Anyone having installed WIUI on a device similar to mine and having faced the same confusion as me, willing to help ?
aCs
ps: I have encountered only one thread where such a problem is described and that person went the CM way rather than continue with WIUI. So if I have missed any thread detailing this problem and the solution please point me to it. Thanks
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chose custom recovery and follow next steps.
Unsuccessful attempt
Method Followed: As indicated in WIUI Rom thread.
First discrepancy:
Select Recovery/Stable Recovery. ---->There is no such option available. The available options are :
1. Custom Recovery, &
2. Stock Recovery
So I chose Custom Recovery
Then again instructions followed per the thread:
Wipe Data stage
Message from install utility:
*Data wipe complete
*E: can't open /tmp/recovery.log
Wipe Cache Stage
Message from install utility:
*Cache Wipe complete
*E: can't open /tmp/recovery.log
Install Zip from SD Card
Selected Wajkui_Multilang*.*
Message from install utility:
*Finding Update Package
*Opening Update Package
*Installing Update Package
*E: Can't make /tmp/update.binary
*Installation aborted
Now the question needs to be answered is:
Was there a problem in the way I followed the instructions , if so what?
If the answer to the above is No based upon the record of the install/flash process listed above:
Why did the install abort?
Is the install procedure method listed on the ROM thread NOT suitable for Defy Plus BL7 Android version 2.3.6 devices which have been rooted using the procedure listed over here------>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
I too have a MB526 with BL7 and rooted the same way. I am running WajkIUI 2.5.27 successfully. All the steps are mentioned correct. Choose Custom Recovery and you'll have the option of Stable Recovery within that.
Just re-download the ROM file. IT might be that your ZIP is corrupt.
nishantgandhi said:
I too have a MB526 with BL7 and rooted the same way. I am running WajkIUI 2.5.27 successfully. All the steps are mentioned correct. Choose Custom Recovery and you'll have the option of Stable Recovery within that.
Just re-download the ROM file. IT might be that your ZIP is corrupt.
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Thank you for your response.
I tried to see if there is a sub-option titled Stable Recovery within Custom REcovery. No such option. Please confirm you are using 2ndinit 1.4.2.
I checked the zip file using Winzip. It is not corrupt.
No brother! You are to use ver 2.3.
My file name reads as 'SndInitDefy_2.3'. Attached is the APK for you!
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nishantgandhi said:
No brother! You are to use ver 2.3.
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how to remove/uninstall recovery,i have installed v2.3
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nishantgandhi said:
No brother! You are to use ver 2.3.
My file name reads as 'SndInitDefy_2.3'. Attached is the APK for you!
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Thanks once again for your help. I too had downloaded ver 2.3 to start with but after going through the install guide went for the lower version. Will test it out and see if I succeed.
Just saw your initial thread when you ventured out to root your phone and flash it. You mention you installed CM10 and liked it. So did you switch to WIUI and if so why? Which in your opinion is a better build in terms of stability?
jackajay said:
how to remove/uninstall recovery,i have installed v2.3
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You must use the "manage app" options to uninstall any app including 2ndinit.
Yes I did install CM10 to begin with. Heck, I had bought Defy+ only with the intent of flashing a good JB ROM on it.
However, there was quite a bit of lag (especially when the call comes in, or when you launch the dialer, or while playing games like Temple Run etc). The battery life was pathetic and it didnt suit as a daily build.
I stumbled upon WajkIUI and thought of giving it a try. Boy, what a fabulous ROM it is. You don't even feel the need for JB. This ROM is super smooth, fast, stable and what have you. No FC or restart at all. I simply loved it from the first day.
nishantgandhi said:
Yes I did install CM10 to begin with. Heck, I had bought Defy+ only with the intent of flashing a good JB ROM on it.
However, there was quite a bit of lag (especially when the call comes in, or when you launch the dialer, or while playing games like Temple Run etc). The battery life was pathetic and it didnt suit as a daily build.
I stumbled upon WajkIUI and thought of giving it a try. Boy, what a fabulous ROM it is. You don't even feel the need for JB. This ROM is super smooth, fast, stable and what have you. No FC or restart at all. I simply loved it from the first day.
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Hello
It worked. All thanks to you, as I had given up.Also initial impressions confirm your view of the WIUI Rom. However there is no Stable Recovery
option in Recovery during the install process. A couple of small niggles but more or less everything is functional as it should be .
If you think it proper, you could compile a comprehensive guide and post it. It will be a boon for all Defy Plus users whose devices are similar to your and mine and intend to ROOT &/or flash WIUI. I was fortunate that you chanced upon my thread and therefore I could solve the problem, but a guide would ensure your knowledge will be available to any one who is searching to go down this route.
Regards
aCs
I found the same error while installing the PVL Stock Rom for defy plus. After rebooting, i was back on my stock rooted rom, with all the apps missing including sndinitdefy. But the clockworkmod is still accessible. So if i install the new version of sndinitdefy, will it automatically replace the clockwordmod associated with it? Thanks for your reply!
See Page 4 for details on how I solved it.
In short I upgraded to BL7
OP:
Edit 30/1/2013 22:26GMT:
The current rom I am on (The Froyo mentioned below) has the following 'About Phone')
Kernel: [email protected]
Baseband: EPU93_U_00.59.01
BPflex version: UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R
APflex version: GAS_EMEA_USAJRDNFRYORTCEE_P016
Build number: JOREM_U3_3.4.2_179-2
Hey all,
I'm stuck with my Defy (MB525 Red Lens).
I recently flashed an SBF which I then realised had a messed up CG version (too low or high or whatever)... I went to the AIO Defy Beginners guide as I remember seeing something there about this, and this is what I found.
Black Screens when booting up: (!) Tried to install a version of Android with a lower CG Version than the one currently on the phone.
Weird behavior after installing a Fixed SBF: Install a matching Nandroid backup with your SBF, and remember to clear Cache/Dalvik Cache using Recovery.
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom: (!) aha! We have a issue here!, latest Stock Gingerbread full SBFs comes with a Version 5 of the CG, meaning until not long ago you were pretty much screwed. But wait, there is hope! A one kind Éclair has been found in China Defys that comes with Version 5 CG!.
How to fix it:
Method 1:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Phone
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2 and Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download and install this Nandroid Backup << File is Back, thanks Ichibanme again!>>
Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache
After wiping, turn off your phone
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
I used the first method.
I have completed these parts (So I'm now on Froyo - the second SBF), however I can't seem to upgrade to Jellybean anymore.
I tried following these instructions to install JB from FroYo again, but once I have it installed I just get a black screen with a red LED. It hangs there, then returns to the red M logo.
I've tried taking the battery out for 5 minutes, and leaving it on that screen, but no luck.
Currently I'm again at the FroYo ROM, which is working for me, but I want my Jellybean back
Can anyone help me please?
You has flashed GB kernel and cannot revert to Froyo. From now one you must use the fixed sbf and flash the nandroid backup. After that you can install CM10.
pgreed I tried installing this, but it didn't work (including the nandroid backup)
Current settings:
Edit 30/1/2013 22:26GMT:
The current rom I am on (The Froyo mentioned below) has the following 'About Phone')
Kernel: [email protected]
Baseband: EPU93_U_00.59.01
BPflex version: UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R
APflex version: GAS_EMEA_USAJRDNFRYORTCEE_P016
Build number: JOREM_U3_3.4.2_179-2
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Aim:
A functional (daily) Jelly Bean ROM!
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First SBF I think I flashed: JRDNEM_U3_2.21.1_SIGNED_USAJRDNEMARAB1B8TMGB028.0R_USAJORDANTMGB_P030_A012_M001_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf.gz
Please help, anyone!
pk92 said:
Edit 30/1/2013 22:26GMT:
The current rom I am on (The Froyo mentioned below) has the following 'About Phone')
Kernel: [email protected]
Baseband: EPU93_U_00.59.01
BPflex version: UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R
APflex version: GAS_EMEA_USAJRDNFRYORTCEE_P016
Build number: JOREM_U3_3.4.2_179-2
Hey all,
I'm stuck with my Defy (MB525 Red Lens).
I recently flashed an SBF which I then realised had a messed up CG version (too low or high or whatever)... I went to the AIO Defy Beginners guide as I remember seeing something there about this, and this is what I found.
I used the first method.
I have completed these parts (So I'm now on Froyo - the second SBF), however I can't seem to upgrade to Jellybean anymore.
I tried following these instructions to install JB from FroYo again, but once I have it installed I just get a black screen with a red LED. It hangs there, then returns to the red M logo.
I've tried taking the battery out for 5 minutes, and leaving it on that screen, but no luck.
Currently I'm again at the FroYo ROM, which is working for me, but I want my Jellybean back
Can anyone help me please?
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Under method 2, there is info on how to install CM7. Use it to flash CM10.
Vicsa said:
Under method 2, there is info on how to install CM7. Use it to flash CM10.
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Thanks for the reply.
"8. Flash this Fixed SBF"
What Fixed SBF (for CM10) should I use in place of this step?
Will "cm10Quarx.31.12+BM.tweaks.fixed.sbf" from this thread work?
pk92 said:
Thanks for the reply.
"8. Flash this Fixed SBF"
What Fixed SBF (for CM10) should I use in place of this step?
Will "cm10Quarx.31.12+BM.tweaks.fixed.sbf" from this thread work?
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you misunderstood me. Don't use method 2, but info under that method on how to install CM7.
Vicsa said:
you misunderstood me. Don't use method 2, but info under that method on how to install CM7.
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Ahh, so you meant
Root your Defy (Using SuperOneClick 1.7 and not 1.9).
Install SystemRecovery from GoAPK. If you install 2nd init, you'll just get into a boot loop and have to start over.
Reboot to recovery. Do a factory wipe, then do the cache wipe.
Install CM7 .Zip and then gapps zip file. DO NOT wipe again, you'll just go back to 2.2.2 CEE (if you accidentally do this, you can pick up again from step 3).
profit!
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Alright, I'll see how that goes Thank you very much
Edit: The SystemRecovery from GoAPK link says it's outdated :S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
Will try EasyRecovery instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787541
pk92 said:
Ahh, so you meant
Alright, I'll see how that goes Thank you very much
Edit: The SystemRecovery from GoAPK link says it's outdated :S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
Will try EasyRecovery instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787541
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ah man you are fast
Do not wipe after flashing cm10 and gapps (just before), if you manage to come that far.I think that's the key.
Vicsa said:
ah man you are fast
Do not wipe after flashing cm10 and gapps (just before), if you manage to come that far.I think that's the key.
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OK What I did (from the rom with above specs):
Install EasyRecovery (Android Recovery 3e)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Install CM10 31st December 2012 build (CM10-20121231-NIGHTLY-mb526(last-in-2012))
Installed Gapps (gapps-jb-20121212-signed)
Reboot
Now I've got a bootloop between Red Motorola logo and Red LED with black screen :/
Going to try again from method 1, but install EasyRecovery instead of going to the second ROM
To do list:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Defy (Using SuperOneClick 1.7 and not 1.9)
Install EasyRecovery from GoAPK.
Reboot to recovery. Do a factory wipe, then do the cache wipe.
Install CM10+Gapps
Reboot
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Don't forget also to wipe dalvik cache before you flash a custom ROM (CM10)!
Vicsa said:
Don't forget also to wipe dalvik cache before you flash a custom ROM (CM10)!
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But... you can't wipe dalvik with EasyRecovery :/
Options are:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard [this one allows installation of cm10 zip]
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Not worked by the way :/ now have the ECLAIR motorola logo...
I'm pretty sure that I couldn't install cm10 before wiping dalvik cache, coming from the stock ROM. I'd try that outdated system recovery. They didn't changed that step, so I think it should work.
Vicsa said:
I'm pretty sure that I couldn't install cm10 before wiping dalvik cache, coming from the stock ROM. I'd try that outdated system recovery. They didn't changed that step, so I think it should work.
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Alright, I'll give it a go tomorrow. For now I'm going to sleep =P Only got 2 hours sleep last night wrestling with this!
Thank you very much for your help!
You're welcome. Hope it'll work. Good night.
Vicsa said:
You're welcome. Hope it'll work. Good night.
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No luck :/ it had the white motorola logo (from Eclair) still.. I'll try going that route from the FroYo
Re: [Q] Defy can't get back to JB
Did you try format data to ext4 from boot menu in file system tools, you have to do it after flashing cm10
Also, for good measure you can try using the system wiper zip
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thekguy said:
Did you try format data to ext4 from boot menu in file system tools, you have to do it after flashing cm10
Also, for good measure you can try using the system wiper zip
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I've tried the ext4 BEFORE flashing CM10... Damnit why didn't I try after =P haha.
I used a zip to wipe ext4 too... I'll give those a try, thanks
Try method 1 again, but use this newer version of 2nd init 2.0 instead of 1.4.3.
After that you could try this steps to install CM10 (copy/paste from FAQ):
For MB526 and PRE 2ndBoot Builds
1) Go to Custom Recovery.
2) Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and go to advanced ► Wipe dalvik.
3) Go to Install zip from sdcard ► Choose zip from sd card.
4) Flash gb Kernel (JUST FOR DEFY RED LENS USERS).
5) Flash CM10-20120924-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip.
6) Flash Gapps.
7) Flash Battery fix (only for red lens)
8) Wipe Cache and Dalvik again (recommended).
9) Restart.
Because you haven't suceed to install 2ndBoot release, try this one to see if it works.
You are a red lens user, so follow all the steps and see wat happens..
I've tried it with 2nd init v2.3, but I'll give 2.0 and those builds a go.
Thanks for helping. Really confusing me haha
Vicsa said:
Try method 1 again, but use this newer version of 2nd init 2.0 instead of 1.4.3.
After that you could try this steps to install CM10 (copy/paste from FAQ):
For MB526 and PRE 2ndBoot Builds
1) Go to Custom Recovery.
2) Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and go to advanced ► Wipe dalvik.
3) Go to Install zip from sdcard ► Choose zip from sd card.
4) Flash gb Kernel (JUST FOR DEFY RED LENS USERS).
5) Flash CM10-20120924-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip.
6) Flash Gapps.
7) Flash Battery fix (only for red lens)
8) Wipe Cache and Dalvik again (recommended).
9) Restart.
Because you haven't suceed to install 2ndBoot release, try this one to see if it works.
You are a red lens user, so follow all the steps and see wat happens..
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OK, that's different.
Boot:
1) Red M logo
2) Blue LED
3) GREEN LED
4) Red M logo no LED
5) Bootloop
I think what I need is a CM10 nandroid to install with the CM10 zip :/
Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?
limonair said:
Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?
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There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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[Q] DEFY MB525 - update to 4.4 : ok with Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan. ?
hotdog125 said:
There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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I read the GUIDEfrom that page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568325
But it it not written the version that is needed to install KitKat...
I just want to know if it's ok with the version I have ?
It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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hotdog125 said:
It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.
limonair said:
I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.
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Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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hotdog125 said:
Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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Well, in the guide it is written :
# Updating Recovery: Go to recovery Mode in TWRP its better to wait for at least 30Sec after entering in recovery this waiting will ensure that your device won't Reboot when you are working in it. After update, reboot your device it is not necessary but it is okay to have one. DON'T ENTER IN SYSTEM GOTO TO RECOVERY AGIAN
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I have the app TWRP manager, but I don't see a Recovery mode in it.
I don't understand what I do wrong ?
TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install -
http://d-h.st/dWr .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - http://d-h.st/dz8.
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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hotdog125 said:
TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install - .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - .
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?
limonair said:
Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?
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Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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I took the file 12-14_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857
Try latest banks gapps
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thekguy said:
Try latest banks gapps
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You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?
limonair said:
You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?
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No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.
Proverbs2 said:
No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.
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Thanks for you recommandations.
I will try it tomorrow, for the moment went back to CM10 as I need my phone to be operational for tomorrow morning
I've had the exact same problem like OP...and I can confirm that this order of things works!
4.4.2 KitKat on Motorola Defy+
Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?
svizi said:
Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?
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Which gapps did you use? If you used standard gapps (rather than core gapps), your system partition is probably full now. Read a few posts above yours for the solution.
Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.
limonair said:
Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.
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Well in fact I have a little problem.
I no longer have the superuser application.
How can I root the phone again ?