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[Q] CM7 flashing Doubts!

Hi friends,
i have one doubt..
is it important to flash the sbf file what quarx is using or is it ok to install CM7 on any stock ROM?
one more question...shall i go for CM7 beta 6 or shall i wait for next upcoming version?
Thank you

You can flash any Froyo Rom ....I am using Indian Froyo and MIUI Rom and CM7 BETA 6 is good according to everyday use...
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Thanks for replying

quarx once said he thought it didn't matters.

yup, I think so too. I used French 2.2.2 blur official. SO far everything is working OK

arpith.fbi said:
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There is button for saying THANKS.....LOL

Thanks guys...i installed CM7 Beta 6 last nite..faced all kind of prob one could face..but it was worth it..i learnnt many things..practical is always btr than theory .
CM7 is awesome..battery backup is also very good.3% battery down overnite (i slept for around 7hrs )

Does anyone know, when beta 7 comes out?

RexXxuS said:
Does anyone know, when beta 7 comes out?
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Yes, Quarx know.....

ifu said:
You can flash any Froyo Rom ....I am using Indian Froyo and MIUI Rom and CM7 BETA 6 is good according to everyday use...
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I have updated my phone through the motorola software updater (official way)..is it necessary to flash the Nordic SBF or the UK one before installing the CM7 or i can go ahead with the present stock rom..

u can go ahead with ur present stock rom..

[Q] May I install a custom ROM over this firmware?

Hi folks
Yesterday I soft-bricked my Defy+
After a long and careful session of cursing every saint and patron I could think of, I managed to re-flash the whole thing ( mostly, thanks to this forum, so THANK YOU! )
Problem is, now I'm stuck with stock ROM, and from what I've heard since I cannot downgrade I can't install a custom ROM either
Before I proceed to try anyway and probably soft-brick again, can you tell me if there's anything I can do to remove my ****ty stock ROM?
I was using MIUI and it was totally awesome ( even if that's why I soft-bricked. ), so going back to MIUI would be perfect, trying CM would be pretty good as well ( but no CM9, I use my camera ), even MS2ginger which is basically semi stock would be fine, as long as I remove the stock.
My system version : 45.0.1320.MB526.O2.en.DE
Android Version : 2.3.6
Kernel version : 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e
Build number : 4.5.1-134_DFP-132
Thanks in advance!

Try this
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You can download the cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ here!
http://defy.wdscript.fr/defyplus-cm7/
twa_priv said:
cm72-111215.1631-NIGHTLY-Defy+ has the inverted picture issue.
Install cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ instead and install Camera.apk and overlay.omap.so from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20399252&postcount=14580
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Good Luck!
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz

wipe data factory and cache partition and
install fresh Stock ROM for defy
then u know wht to do

@Leonardo
Thanks man, I'm going to try in the next days - I'm out for New year's even xD
Is this CM7, right? So Camera works, not like CM9.. If the battery not fully charging is the only problem I'm definitely going to install Cyan, Stock Rom just plainly sucks.
@Illumanati
uhm.. what do you mean? that's what I did to recover my soft bricked Defy, I already mount a Stock ROM, why should I wipe and re-install it?

Yes, i think the camera must work, in a red lense defy works replacing Camera.apk and overlay.omap.so, so i think in defy+ too!
PS: Has your defy+ a red lense??

LeonardoJegigzem said:
PS: Has your defy+ a red lense??
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all defy+ come with red lens.....
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Shark107 said:
even MS2ginger which is basically semi stock would be fine, as long as I remove the stock.
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looking at ms2ginger thread it seems pretty straight forward to install this rom.
just make sure you download the correct ms2ginger 2.1 file for defy+. wipe everything and then use nandroid restore method to restore system and data, and advanced restore to restore boot, devtree and recovery. reboot and you're done.
from what i've read, miui doesn't work with gb kernel. so unless some devs come up with new roms or nandroid backup that does, you might be out of luck for now.

LeonardoJegigzem said:
Try this
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You can download the cm72-111213.0943-NIGHTLY-Defy+ here!
Good Luck!
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz
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Nightly still has battery issues on the Defy+ aint it?

But when I was on 2,3,4 miui worked, I still had GB kernel right? XD it doesn't work on 2.3.6, I tried, it goes bootloop, but unless I am misunderstanding something it's not strictly about the gb kernel
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Or maybe defy+ stock 2,3,4 is not GB?
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Shark107 said:
But when I was on 2,3,4 miui worked, I still had GB kernel right? XD it doesn't work on 2.3.6, I tried, it goes bootloop, but unless I am misunderstanding something it's not strictly about the gb kernel
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i think you're right. could have something to do with cg version?
2.3.4 cg version is 5, whereas 2.3.6 is 6.

jh20 said:
i think you're right. could have something to do with cg version?
2.3.4 cg version is 5, whereas 2.3.6 is 6.
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I wish I knew .___. it sucks to be stuck with Moto stock ( whoa, it almost rhymes )

Maybe flashing 2.3.4 Kernel from CM9 via CWM MIUI works!

I'm going to try to flash MS2ginger 2.1 over 2.3.6, and if it goes I'll try the 3.0 as well
wish me luck! I'll post everything will happen, so other ppl in my situation can benefit
p.s. after a lot of searching on chinese MIUI forum and stuff, and after consequential blood tears over the poorly translated english of Google translator, I can officially say latest MIUI releases run on 2.3.4 Kernel
So Froyo is NOT required, and 2.3.6 is NOT supported as we speak

Shark107 said:
I'm going to try to flash MS2ginger 2.1 over 2.3.6, and if it goes I'll try the 3.0 as well
wish me luck!
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good luck, sincerely

Thanks
Very good, MS2ginger 2.1 totally works even on 2.3.6, the firmware of doom xD
If anyone on the 3d answers me, I'm going to try to upgrade to 3.0
Hope I'm doing some good for other ppl in my situation ^^ and not just spamming and flooding xD

[Q] I'm a bit confused about "kernel"

I'm a bit confused about "kernel" and does it mean SBF?
As I'm using a Defy, flashed a SBF to DHT-22 then upgraded to DHT-25 by OTA
what "kernel" I'm using? does it mean the SBF or the BL?
I saw some posts said that you need to flash "kernel" and there are 2.2 and 2.3 kernel. How can I identify the Kernel version? using the SBF or BL?
very confused!

g440i said:
I'm a bit confused about "kernel" and does it mean SBF?
As I'm using a Defy, flashed a SBF to DHT-22 then upgraded to DHT-25 by OTA
what "kernel" I'm using? does it mean the SBF or the BL?
I saw some posts said that you need to flash "kernel" and there are 2.2 and 2.3 kernel. How can I identify the Kernel version? using the SBF or BL?
very confused!
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If you have a defy then you can't recieve a dht 25 via ota.
but if it is a defy plus then you only you will recieve this update.
read this and this
btw if any where it is mentioned bootloader version(bl ver) then i am guessing its bl6 for you(dont have a defy to confirm and use search option on top for any other info

Sainyam said:
If you have a defy then you can't recieve a dht 25 via ota.
but if it is a defy plus then you only you will recieve this update.
read this and this
btw if any where it is mentioned bootloader version(bl ver) then i am guessing its bl6 for you(dont have a defy to confirm and use search option on top for any other info
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I have a defy, then flashed the DHT-22 SBF to become defy+
then, I upgraded it by OTA to DHT-25
I don't know what's my "kernel" version now

i dont know much about version all i know is that there are two kernels one is from gingerbread and other one is of froyo..
and since you have updated yours is a gingerbread kernel

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Sainyam said:
i dont know much about version all i know is that there are two kernels one is from gingerbread and other one is of froyo..
and since you have updated yours is a gingerbread kernel
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So, if upgrade to CM9, I should use the GB one, although I'm using Defy?

yup now your defy is defy+ for every purpose..

Sainyam said:
yup now your defy is defy+ for every purpose..
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Is it possible to flash the froyo kernel on defy+?

super noob bros said:
Is it possible to flash the froyo kernel on defy+?
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impossible is nothing..
it is possible if you bl version is 6..
there is a chinese sbf some where on the forums which can do so..
btw why do u want froyo kernel on defy +?

Sainyam said:
impossible is nothing..
it is possible if you bl version is 6..
there is a chinese sbf some where on the forums which can do so..
btw why do u want froyo kernel on defy +?
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How do I find the BL version?
Want froyo we can get flash with the froyo version of cm9 with partial hwa

search forr the last rom you installed(stock one on forums by searching for "defy dht XXXX"replace XXXX by the version code in the name of the stock rom and you might find the bl version..
but as a random guess most 2.3.4 versions are bl6 while all 2.3.6 are bl7.
but thats just a guess..

what's the difference between Froyo CM9 and GB CM9?
which one is better?

g440i said:
what's the difference between Froyo CM9 and GB CM9?
which one is better?
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there is no such big difference as far as i remember except few optimization(battery)
and few lines of code..
but froyo has large user base so will always be favoured by devs

Is your camera working with BL6 on normal Defy mb525 ?

tarekh020 said:
Is your camera working with BL6 on normal Defy mb525 ?
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yes, i have a red lens and it works
just one thing, i can choose face detection, but don't know is it work, as not square locking the face when choosing face detection mode

[Q] Help! how to downgrade 2.3.6 to Froyo :(

Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help

dadschrom said:
Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help
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What's the build number of your current ROM?
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above

neo.ank said:
What's the build number of your current ROM?
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
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Sir I use this full sbf file Blur_Version.45.0.2310.MB526.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU (2012/01/12)...
here is the link of roms information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540633

hi.
i have same problem.
now no way to fix battery and camera.
u must charge with wall charger.
wait for froyo kernel port for BL7.
maybe this work for u!
refer to downgrade part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982

dadschrom said:
Sir I use this full sbf file Blur_Version.45.0.2310.MB526.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU (2012/01/12)...
here is the link of roms information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540633
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Unfortunately, you flashed a Defy+ full SBF, you CANNOT downgrade it..
Try flashing the GB kernel, there's a rare chance it might wrk..
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above

neo.ank said:
Unfortunately, you flashed a Defy+ full SBF, you CANNOT downgrade it..
Try flashing the GB kernel, there's a rare chance it might wrk..
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
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so i cant downgrade... omg
i will flash it again on 2.3.6 so i can use it even it doesn't have camera and battery

Unfortunately you have to...
You should've paid attention to the SBF before flashing..

dadschrom said:
Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help
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Dude the same problem happen with me and i am also searching how to downgrade 2.3.6 to froyo...but i think it's not possible...only hope on cm9 which have camera fix...
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shaGGy5678 said:
Dude the same problem happen with me and i am also searching how to downgrade 2.3.6 to froyo...but i think it's not possible...only hope on cm9 which have camera fix...
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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hei u got CM9? from 2.3.6?? how can u show me so i can try it

neo.ank said:
Unfortunately you have to...
You should've paid attention to the SBF before flashing..
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can i use this on 2.3.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8 ?

dadschrom said:
hei u got CM9? from 2.3.6?? how can u show me so i can try it
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I found cm9 but its not stable and still have camera problem when the stable version or camera bugs are fix then we will try it and i will PM you...
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shaGGy5678 said:
I found cm9 but its not stable and still have camera problem when the stable version or camera bugs are fix then we will try it and i will PM you...
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okay sir thanks a lot

Already fixed the battery problem?
You can root using the method from dev section (the bl7 method, use only then). Afterwards instal 2nt Init. Now you can instal custom ROMs again (only the defy+ ones). After that you might also have to flash a battery fix.
But camera will most likely never work for you without a new defy sbf released.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA

labsin said:
Already fixed the battery problem?
You can root using the method from dev section (the bl7 method, use only then). Afterwards instal 2nt Init. Now you can instal custom ROMs again (only the defy+ ones). After that you might also have to flash a battery fix.
But camera will most likely never work for you without a new defy sbf released.
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okay sir ill try... thanks thanks

Any solutions to this problem in 2015?
dadschrom said:
okay sir ill try... thanks thanks
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Hello...Please help! I had an old green lens motorola defy mb 525 that I wanted to upgrade for my 12 year old son (he lost his old phone ). Now I have the same problem stated above... Is there anyway to fix it nowadays? I had the mb525 running froyo and now I have the gingerbread 2.3.6 but the camera is not working at all.

new to the defy.

I'm by no means a rookie when it comes to android. But this phone confuses the hell out of me. I read the all in one defy guide, and it helped. However, I want to run ics, especially with jb having certain features broken that I use. I don't have the phone yet as its in the mail and I'm compiling everything to root and rom.
So my question is, what sbf rom file should I rsd to run cm9? I also have a new defy+ battery coming, would this battery cause the battery % drop thats heavily discussed here.
Sent from my SGH-T989

davwman said:
I'm by no means a rookie when it comes to android. But this phone confuses the hell out of me. I read the all in one defy guide, and it helped. However, I want to run ics, especially with jb having certain features broken that I use. I don't have the phone yet as its in the mail and I'm compiling everything to root and rom.
So my question is, what sbf rom file should I rsd to run cm9? I also have a new defy+ battery coming, would this battery cause the battery % drop thats heavily discussed here.
Sent from my SGH-T989
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I've got an actual DEFY+ (MB526) and I've never had battery drops on any ROM's (tested more than 10 ROM's). I've read a lot about people with MB525's who bought DEFY+ battery and only had problems with it... Don't take my word for it, though and I hope it works out for you fine. Problems, like, it wouldn't charge to 100%. Don't know, Gingerbread kernel and a DEFY+ battd should be enough to make it work...should be
SBF ROM is not the way I would suggest, really... Messing with SBF's is not the smartest call.
What have you got? A DEFY on Froyo? Or Eclair? You should update to Froyo and then root using SuperOneClick and install 2ndInit (the installer is in the Themes&Apps subforum) and go ahead and flash any ROM in the custom recovery.
And may I ask what features does JB have broken compared to ICS? WiFi tethering doesn't work on ICS and does on JB, for a contrary example, though.
Cheers, mate! And welcome to the DEFY lot

That actually clarified a lot. Thanks. Not sure what is on the defy yet. Waiting for its arrival. The way you worded the process made this phone easier to understand as its just like every other moto phone out there.
Sent from my SGH-T989

I guess ill be running on the froyo kernel then with any rom i flash, correct? Also what jb rom would you suggest? It was my understanding that video recording didn't work.
Sent from my SGH-T989

davwman said:
I guess ill be running on the froyo kernel then with any rom i flash, correct? Also what jb rom would you suggest? It was my understanding that video recording didn't work.
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"Which ROM is best" type threads are not allowed on XDA because of the controversy and arguments that question inevitably generates. As it seems like your other questions have already been answered, I'm closing this thread to avoid that type of discussion.