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I am currently on Froyo Kernel 2.6.32.9, using MIUI ROM from Will5.
What I would like to achieve:
1. I want to try the Stock UK GB ROM (with Kernel that fix the multitouch thing) for some time, play with the motoblur stuff
2. I would like to still be able to install custom ROM (CM7/9 and MIUI) after I play enough with stock ROM
What I think I understand:
1. Only CH GB Kernel that fix the multitouch issue, so I would have to flash this kernel / ROM.
2. CH GB doesn't have GApps & MotoBlur, so I would need UK GB ROM to have this
3. After flashing CH GB, I can reflash Asia WWE Froyo to get back to Froyo
4. After flashing UK GB, I cant get back to either Froyo or CH GB
5. CM7 & 9 Can use CH GB Kernel, while MIUI must use Froyo only
So the question is:
1. If I install CH GB, can I restore santiemanuel's NANDROID backup (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19926327&postcount=408) onto it? will this give me a UK GB Stock ROM with CH GB Kernel?
2. If the answer to #1 is no, then is there any way to achive #1?
3. Anyone know if #1 step is downgradeable to Froyo? (I would only need this when I want MIUI back)
thx
I think the answer to your question should be yes. Though don't blame me if it isn't possible to downgrade or you brick your phone
The steps to do so might be:
1. Install CH GB from sbf using RSDLite.
2. Flash UK GB nandroid back up from santiemanuel.
3. Extract the attached CH GB kernel sbf using 7-zip and flash it using RSDLite.
Please do a complete fresh install if you wanna give it a try.
Though it seems harmless, do it at your own risk.
OK, I got issue. I am now stuck with CH GB, because I cant restore UK GB's Nandroid as I am using bootmenu 0.8.6 (and I think the Nandroid made from bootmenu 1.0.4 based on the file name). I have tried the bootmenu 1.0.5 twice, but only to have bootloop and re-doing from scratch (from flashing sbf) both time.
Is there anyone can tell me how to use the bootmenu 1.0.5? I have installed it, then when I run and choose menu #1 then restart, I got bootloop. I dont know what each menu are for as I dont understand chinese.
The version of bootmenu should not matter. However the version of CWM can matter. So what you need to do probably is flash the CWM 5.x.x coz that might be the one with which the nandroid back up has been created.
You can find CWM 5.x.x somewhere in the forum I suppose or from Koush's website.
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sahilarora911 said:
The version of bootmenu should not matter. However the version of CWM can matter. So what you need to do probably is flash the CWM 5.x.x coz that might be the one with which the nandroid back up has been created.
You can find CWM 5.x.x somewhere in the forum I suppose or from Koush's website.
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thank you, I managed to restore the nandroid backup using bootmenu 0.8.6 available in Endless7's "How to instal cyanogen/miui" thread. I have the bootmenu's files with me all the time, I just didnt test it because I though need higher version of bootmenu >.<
now I have managed to get UK GB running with CH kernel (or so I think), play around for 2 days, doesnt like it
I am now using Tezet's CM7 for GB kernel, but I want to go back to MIUI (I love the fancy themes), so I tried to flash (yes using RSD lite) the Froyo sbf, but alas, RSD Lite doesnt recognize the UK Froyo sbf (http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone2, 2.2.2 Froyo UK). When I choose this sbf, RSD Lite didnt show the file info like it supposed to, and I dont think this is related to non-downgradeable issue as I havent plug my phone to USB.
does anyone tried the UK 2.2.2 Froyo before? does it work?
or, when you guys need to return to Froyo sbf, which one do you choose?
you cant go back to froyo from official gingerbread, once you've updated your stuck
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you cant go back to froyo from official gingerbread, once you've updated your stuck
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I didnt use UK GB sbf, I only use the chinese one which "should" be downgradeable.
But my issue now is RSD lite doesnt recognize the UK Froyo 2.2.2, it might because of broken download of mine or the file is broken to begin with. It will takes me half day minimum (and 1/3 of my monthly data plan) to download that 300MB+, so if anyone can let me know if the file is broken or not before hand, that would be very appreciated.
You can flash UK Froyo 2.2.2 over CH GB as far as I know. I even think I have tried this with success (I mean flashing UK Froyo 2.2.2 over CH GB retail, though it was quite a while ago).
If RSDLite does not recognize it, it could be some other issue. I don't know if it can be linked to a broken download. You can try to download it again or if you are sure that the download is okay, you can try a different computer. May be a friend's PC.
Good Luck!!
Edit: And before you do that, can you post a screenshot of your phone's 'About' menu, showing the CH kernel version.
Attached is screenshot of my phone. I have tried downloading the UK 2.2.2 froyo again, but still rsd cannot recognize. I tried with pc running windows 7 x86 and Laptop running windows 7 x64, both cannot
EDIT: i am using RSDLite 4.9, what version were you using when you're able to get RSD Lite to recognize that UK 2.2.2 Froyo Sahil?
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I managed to download hongkong (AsiaRet 2.2.2 Froyo) (thx to a friend of mine), which can be recongnized by RSD lite. unfortunately, I cant flash it, error 0x0017 (iirc) and FAIL shown.
So i guess its not true that I can go back to Froyo if I only flashed CH GB using RSD Lite?
btw, a question not related to above matter: is there any app that can give me quick settings on status bar (like the one in CM or MIUI, when I pull the status bar down) that works on stock rom? unavailability of this feature is why I hate stock rom the most
That's pretty strange. I was quite sure that CH GB was downgradable. Even Tezet said so if I remember correctly. Did you do all wipes?? May be try the wipes from Moto recovery once i.e. if you can access it.
The architecture in GB was changed in some way which made it not support those notification toggles. There is a software by J4velin (a dev from xda itself) which does provide it but it isn't exactly the same thing. Search with that name in market.
Edit: And I was asking for the screenshot when you had UK 2.3.4 and CH GB kernel. You posted screenshot with CM I suppose. And you can try changing the RSDLite version, may be 5.6
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alexyie said:
Update:
I managed to download hongkong (AsiaRet 2.2.2 Froyo) (thx to a friend of mine), which can be recongnized by RSD lite. unfortunately, I cant flash it, error 0x0017 (iirc) and FAIL shown.
So i guess its not true that I can go back to Froyo if I only flashed CH GB using RSD Lite?
btw, a question not related to above matter: is there any app that can give me quick settings on status bar (like the one in CM or MIUI, when I pull the status bar down) that works on stock rom? unavailability of this feature is why I hate stock rom the most
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please reboot your computer and phone and try again.this issue sometimes will happen.
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That's pretty strange. I was quite sure that CH GB was downgradable. Even Tezet said so if I remember correctly. Did you do all wipes?? May be try the wipes from Moto recovery once i.e. if you can access it.
The architecture in GB was changed in some way which made it not support those notification toggles. There is a software by J4velin (a dev from xda itself) which does provide it but it isn't exactly the same thing. Search with that name in market.
Edit: And I was asking for the screenshot when you had UK 2.3.4 and CH GB kernel. You posted screenshot with CM I suppose. And you can try changing the RSDLite version, may be 5.6
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sorry for the mistaken screenshot
I'm back to UK GB with CH Kernel, but dont have screenshot app with me
System Version : 64.1.22.A953.Retail.en.GB
Model Number : MotoA953
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband version : EPU93_U_00.60.00
Kernel version : 2.6.32.9-g5db7937
[email protected]#1
Build number : MILS2_U6_4.1-22
Are you a 100% sure that you can't downgrade?
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If by CH GB you are reffering to ROMS such as ms2ginger, blurless and argen2stone, then I can personally confirm that yes you can down grade back to froyo as I have done this several time.
The froyo version I use is Optus AU if it's of any relevance. (there's only one)
I always just use the latest version of RSD lite available, I've only ever ran into that error once. All I remember doing was rebooting and changing the USB slot I used.
Failing that you could try the Linux method of flashing since it's meant to save you when all else fails.
Edit: Just to add, if it were me in your shoes I'd be trying everything to avoid flashing official gingerbread, no way do I wanna get tied down to that beast D:
Even I'm almost 100% sure that CH GB is downgradeable. I have flashed it using RSDLite and then flashed back UK Froyo 2.2.2. (Almost since it was a long time ago )
sahilarora911 said:
Are you a 100% sure that you can't downgrade?
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Yes, with the above configuration (which I think is UK GB ROM with CH GB Kernel), using RSD Lite v.4.9 on Win7 32 Bit PC, I cannot revert back to Official AsiaRet 2.2.2 Froyo (I tried 4times, even right after clean instal using your first instruction on 2nd post).
However I cannot try the UK 2.2.2 Froyo as my RSD Lite cannot recognize it.
I will try to look for a newer / older version of RSD Lite and see if it can somehow recognize the UK sbf and try that again.
DreadPirateDan said:
If by CH GB you are reffering to ROMS such as ms2ginger, blurless and argen2stone, then I can personally confirm that yes you can down grade back to froyo as I have done this several time.
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no, by CH GB Kernel I meant the SBF, by UK GB ROM I meant Nandroid backup (see post #1)
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Edit: Just to add, if it were me in your shoes I'd be trying everything to avoid flashing official gingerbread, no way do I wanna get tied down to that beast D:
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dont blame me for wanting fix on mutitouch bugs
Yeah but what I'm saying is once you put the official one on there is no going back and that kernel has the multi-touch bug.
Now I get what you mean, you have taken the official gingerbread and just gotten the system backup from somewhere, restored that, and are then flashing the CH kernel in RSD lite. Correct?
I hope there isn't something in place that detects whats going on in the system backup then, you could potentially be stuck on it
No. Just read carefully what he written...
1) he flashed chinese GB SBF - which should be downgradeable (even I read that several times there)
2) the he restored nandroid backup (we can't write into /boot right? So he restored /system, but stayed in the Chinese GB kernel, which does not suffer from the multitouch bug...)
3) so he had UK GB /system with Chinese GB kernel (best kernel for M2 as far as I know)
But now he is unable to downgrade back - which is strange, because nandroid should not break e-fuse or something like this (it just restores files onto /system) and Chinese GB SBF should be downgradeable...
Do you get it now?
I have asked to my telecoms operator the unsimlock code for my Defy, it said is yet unlocked but it is not
I have flash a full sbf 2.3.6. Before it was a 2.3.4.
Motorola can't give any code.
Is there a way to show to the operator that is still locked? Or a non paid way to have the unlock code (it's free with my operator)
I know that is a way to have a soft unock but only with cm7 or miui.
But i prefer a hard unlock for motorola rom.
THX.
Defy+ / 4.5.1-134_DFP-139 / 45.0.1390.MB526.Retail.en.FR
Bouygues telecom fr.
Always complain in a retail center. Take your defy, show him, let him call to services. Be persistent, not rude.
Indeed you could use a softunlock for CM7 or MIUI, don't know if you could for stock.
Thx for the answer. I have try this morning the softunlock with cm7 Nightly ( the only one cm7 i can install) but don't work . I think that the softunlock is only for 2.2.
Could you please try to install the nightly again and then flash the zip from my latest post on that threat?
Edit:
The zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=908455&d=1329605492
Also you can try to write at russian forum - motofan.ru ( i'm not able to post link there...)
Just write IMEI and your model to them, probably you'll receive unlock code.
If you won't, only way is patch.
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Could you please try to install the nightly again and then flash the zip from my latest post on that threat?
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Thx. i have try but don't work anymore. I have flashed the cm7 zip, then, before reboot, flashed your zip. Trying to change baseband too but don't work.
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If you won't, only way is patch.
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Yes, but for the moment not possible to find any patch for 2.3
Witch CM7 version are you using? Could you attach the files in defy_simlock_originals on your sdcard?
Could do the froyo for bl6 patch it from there and re install cm7
teamwork makes the dream work
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Witch CM7 version are you using?
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cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
others don't work because of a 2.3.6 full sbf.
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Could you attach the files in defy_simlock_originals on your sdcard?
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Sorry but i don't understand what you want to say.
Could do the froyo for bl6 patch it from there and re install cm7
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Do you mean to follow this way below? But i'm afraid this way don't work with Defy+?
Common Problems/Questions
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:
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
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.
You WONT be able to install full SBFs of any Éclair or Froyo since these Androids have lower CG Versions.
**NOTE*: I just rephrased the original post since it can be a bit confusing, it is linked as source below.
**NOTE2**: If you are using a non-Chinese defy, DO NOT USE THE CAMERA FLASH while on the Chinese rom, it WILL kill your LED.
Source: ((Original post here))
How to Install CM7 after Installing a Full Gingerbread SBF: (!) Ok, first of all do all the steps above on "Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom"
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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Yes it works with Defy+ if you are on a bld6 rom (not for the bld7 roms)
My patch from a couple posts back makes a copy of the patched file on your sdcard in the folder defy_simlock_originals. Could you post them here?
Don't know if the module works with the gingerbread kernel. That's why it is a good idea to try to get CM7 with froyo kernel. It's also handy if you wan't to install other roms (WIUI ...)
But could you fist give those files? Maybe i've made a mistake again ^^.
Edit:
Sorry you don't have the right guide. That one is for bld5 downgrade.
Here is for bld6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
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My patch from a couple posts back makes a copy of the patched file on your sdcard in the folder defy_simlock_originals.Could you post them here?
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Again, thank you for your help and time
(I have put .txt for upload)
The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.
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The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.
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Ok i'll try tomorrow
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The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.
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I have change the kernel with THIS METHOD
after, try with WIUI 2.2.17: no network; then with update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed: no network, even when changing baseband.
So, if all that i have made is right, maybe it's not fault of kernel.
Other difference between MB526 and MB525?
You get 'no network' all the time, even with the sim from the right provider, also without the patch?
I think you're the fist to try on a defy+. Maybe look to the Russian fora...
edit: And can you tell me what your Baseband version is? (in settings > about)
edit2: If it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 Try it after installing RC1.5 from here: http://www.defy-cm.net/jordan-cm7.1-RC/
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You get 'no network' all the time, even with the sim from the right provider, also without the patch?
I think you're the fist to try on a defy+. Maybe look to the Russian fora...
edit: And can you tell me what your Baseband version is? (in settings > about)
edit2: If it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 Try it after installing RC1.5 from here: http://www.defy-cm.net/jordan-cm7.1-RC/
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no network only with wrong provider: with the patch no code ask, but no network even with other baseband.
Yes it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 (cm7.2 working on defy+ as well)
with RC1.5 no boot after files install, stuck on google logo.
Now i have flash fix sbf to use 2.3.6 rom because of no battery problems and better battery life. So i'll wait and ask again to my operator.
Now baseband is EPU_U_00.60.03
Do you think if i'm able to put a official operator rom it will see that is no desimlocked? i don't have made backup of my official rom (newbie mistake ) so i have ask here if it's possible with this method.
Blocking by TI OMAP 3630
I have read this:
Blocking the Bootloader by TI OMAP 3630
Why and how is it locked Defy?
While Linux is Open Source Motorola keeps the Defy the locked bootloader. Why?
For commercial reasons of course: avoid too many warranty returns from sorcerer's apprentices who brické their phone, for example (although care is denied you still have to manage the folders!) But also the traders (who manage some of the guaranteed returns, but not that ... we shall see below).
So Motorola maintains bootoader of our favorite phone is not locked and ready to unlock the last views of Roma making the switch to SBF rootage and even more difficult. But the fact how this lock is it made?
Unlike other phones (other brands, but also other brand models *) easy to unlock, the Defy is equipped with a TI OMAP 3630 chip that manages its technology via "M-Shield technology 'in this block. So we did not do a software problem but rather a problem if one CPU is addressing this release.
This technology also manages the simlockage phone which also explains why the operators are far from favorable to the release of Defy.
No one arrived today to crack this lock: it should have the tool from Texas Instruments where he provided to authorized repairers to put the Motorola Defy mode "SE" (Systems Engineering) for this.
* These phones using Qualcomm chips or other, do not bénéfiecient techonologie the M-Shield and are much easier to unlock.
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(Google trad) Or here in french
stucked at jrdan u97.21.51
I am new at this my defy went dead when tried to upgrade to 2.2 did not have backup. I searched the web and only jrdan u 97.21.51 will work and canot go back or change any more to any other roms. tried the rsd lite to flash diferent roms and nothing works. tried rom manager and 2ndinit recovery and nothing i get black screen. Is there anyway to get out of this? Please help
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I am new at this my defy went dead when tried to upgrade to 2.2 did not have backup. I searched the web and only jrdan u 97.21.51 will work and canot go back or change any more to any other roms. tried the rsd lite to flash diferent roms and nothing works. tried rom manager and 2ndinit recovery and nothing i get black screen. Is there anyway to get out of this? Please help
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Wrong thread i think.
Have you try a wipe cache and data in stock recovery before rsdlite? see here how to do with Froyo
hi can anyone help,
i bought a defy sometime ago and the person who sold it flashed the 2.3.4 stock rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127085
so of corse the defy is green lense so there for camera doesnt work.
is there anyway that i can 1: get camera to work and/or 2: downgrade
ive searched and only found some chinese rom but it has dead links and im a little rusty with nandroid backups etc
can someone guied me
p.s im on cm7.1 if that make any diffrance
thanks folks.
I think 2.3.4 can be downgradable to froyo, am i not right?
I have a green lens defy with stock 2.2 froyo, and for cm7, cm9 and miui, the camera works, so I guess that who sold it to you have it upgraded, don't know why, :S
try flashing froyo, then flash cm7 over it
I'm not sure if will work, but why don't give it a shot
tell me if it worked
Good Luck
No he done full gb 2.3.4 and it says its not downgradeable. I've tryed to flash other sbf's but none work.
Thanks for reply mate.
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jonezy8873 said:
No he done full gb 2.3.4 and it says its not downgradeable. I've tryed to flash other sbf's but none work.
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it was true back then that it wasn't downgradable. but lucky you the situation has changed. you can now downgrade your phone and install custom roms. there are 2 methods available since your rom is only on cg or bl 5:
1) read the first post of this thread completely as all newbies should:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and in there under common problems/questions you'll find your first solution. this method would preserve your phone to bl5 but it's a bit longer than method 2.
2) method 2 will upgrade your phone to bl6 but it's much easier. so if you don't have any problem with that, use this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731&highlight=bl6
That's great thanks.
Just what I was looking for
Is this the same method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8
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jonezy8873 said:
Is this the same method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8
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yes. that is method 1.
balls..... i cant get anything to work
dead links....
cant understand what there on about.....
grrrrrrrrr
jh20 said:
yes. that is method 1.
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its got dead links and when i try to flash the first rom it stops and says fail
jonezy8873 said:
hi can anyone help,
i bought a defy sometime ago and the person who sold it flashed the 2.3.4 stock rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127085
so of corse the defy is green lense so there for camera doesnt work.
is there anyway that i can 1: get camera to work and/or 2: downgrade
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Try flashing the full SBF from here - I know the link works because I downloaded it myself a couple of hours ago. It's also rootable using the Droid 3 easy rooting tool linked in that thread. It says in the thread that the green lens camera can be got to work using Greenbreadmod.
If that SBF + Greenbreadmod gets your phone working again then I'd try MS2Ginger or CM7 on it (if CM7 will support the green lens camera, not sure). Take a nandroid backup first - install 2ndInitDefy to get CWM on the phone. MS2Ginger is based on Gingerbread but with some nice enhancements eg 1% battery step, power menu, 720p playback, panorama mode etc. I had the 2.1 version of MS2Ginger on my green-lensed Defy for many months and it was rock solid. I've not tried CM7 but lots of people like it.
ok im downloading it now
so just flash this with rsdlite is that correct.
i have downloaded greenbread 1.1 what do i do with that? do i unzip it on pc or move whole file to clockworkmod backup?
jonezy8873 said:
i have downloaded greenbread 1.1 what do i do with that? do i unzip it on pc or move whole file to clockworkmod backup?
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From the Greenbreadmod thread:
Installation:
Install official GingerBread via nandroid + fixed sbf
Install 2nd-init recovery 0.6.1 or later
Install zip from recovery
RTFM
lol i have no idea what any of that means RTFM? haha
im new at all this
i cant flash that rom anyway it gets to creating img or something like that then says executing then says fail???
ive got all moto drivers installed and running as administrator?
just want a stock rom that camera works.
fed up of cm7 keeps crashing.
tries all the others to like miuiandroid and some others.
starting to miss my iphone :-/
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i cant flash that rom anyway it gets to creating img or something like that then says executing then says fail
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What version of RSD Lite are you using?
5.2 I think
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I used 5.6 to flash that sbf on my phone. Google around, you'll find it online.
Ok I will have a look in a while
Cheers pal
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not even 5.6 works. it gets so far says fail reboots my phone? f**kin mad. ive flashed my old defy like 20 times before and allways worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839, by walter79, ur cam will work i and i used this rom its 100% work on my red lense defy plus
1) Is your phone actually working at the moment ie can you power it up and get to the home screen?
2) When flashing, do you power it up in to the bootloader? This involves holding vol+ as you press and release the power button.
I'm just wondering whether you might have too little battery to flash. The phone doesn't charge the battery in bootloader mode so repeated flashing can flatten the battery. I believe that bootloader mode will display something like "Battery low - cannot program" if that is the case. Possible fixes are: (1) The McGyver hack, (2) charge the battery in a cheap external charger eg like this one.
veeranna said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839, by walter79, ur cam will work i and i used this rom its 100% work on my red lense defy plus
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I've got green lense mate that what the problem is. I have the 2.3.4 gingerbread rom that camera (green) soesnt work.
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gday, Been trolling site for ages, and now I need help.
I have had cm7 installed for months now, and all was ok until today. I turned the phone on and it stuck at google screen.
I have googled and tried various things all of which I don't understand and have probably made it worse.
If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
mrs went and bought another phone, so Im gunna drop kick the defy out into the street.
ausdixie said:
mrs went and bought another phone, so Im gunna drop kick the defy out into the street.
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flash another sbf..
btw if you going to through it then why not donate it to one of the devs as they might use it to experiment on it..
I replied to you in the other thread, if you don't want it I would take it.
Havent given up yet as i would like to give the phone to my son, if i ever get it going again. charging mcguyver at the moment. and thanks for replying fellas I appreciate it because i havent a clue.
ps smeg i have pm'd you but it doesnt seem to be working
Sainyam I have flashed many sbfs and i have made it worse
righto have this sbf flashed and working JDGC_U6_2.13.0.sbf\JDGC_U6_2.13.0_SIGNED_USAJRDNPRCB1B50AA039.0R_JORDANAPCNCU_P017_A042_M006_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
system version 2.13.0.me525.chinaunicom.en.cn
android 2.2.2
kernal 2.6.32.9
build jdgc_2.13.0
dunno if this means anything but bootloader was 9.10
what should i do now
mine is also 9.10
so i am guessing you still have bl4 ..
so try flashing this...
if you dont have Telstra australia mobile..
then let me know...
if it is not installed then try this and then install cm7 on it ....
thanks to the land of smeg,
Phone is up and running,not original but damn close.
I havent done a custom rom because I would probably pick the wrong one an stuff it up again
I will post his directions for anyone else who royally roots their phone like I did.
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You need to flash the 3.4.2-179-2 CEE nandroid over your chinese ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=123
Then the 3.4.2-179-2 CEE fixed SBF
I can't find a working link for this. If you can't find one either you can make your own by downloading the Full SBF
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts...vice1FF.sbf.gz
and then use SBF Depacker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11195138
Delete the CG31 and CG39 and that will turn it into a Fixed SBF for you to flash.
Then install CM7 or CM9
make sure you use the CM7 kernel
ausdixie said:
thanks to the land of smeg,
Phone is up and running,not original but damn close.
I havent done a custom rom because I would probably pick the wrong one an stuff it up again
I will post his directions for anyone else who royally roots their phone like I did.
.
You need to flash the 3.4.2-179-2 CEE nandroid over your chinese ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=123
Then the 3.4.2-179-2 CEE fixed SBF
I can't find a working link for this. If you can't find one either you can make your own by downloading the Full SBF
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts...vice1FF.sbf.gz
and then use SBF Depacker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11195138
Delete the CG31 and CG39 and that will turn it into a Fixed SBF for you to flash.
Then install CM7 or CM9
make sure you use the CM7 kernel
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No worries, glad to help.
This is the solution to downgrade JDGC_U6_2.13.0 Chinese ROM with a BL6 kernel.
Have to use Nandroid/Fixed SBF method as this ROM updates CDT(CG31) and SYSTEM(CG39) to version 6, once a version goes up it can't be put back down, and if you flash a Full SBF of a lower version then the black screen problem will happen, but the Fixed SBF method flashes everything except CDT and SYSTEM (which have lower version numbers) and the Nandroid backup overwrites SYSTEM with the data while still keeping it at "version 6" as this is the minimum.
In future, when flashing ROMs do NOT try to flash ROMs which have higher versions than the Stock SBF if you wish to keep warranty, as even though you have effectively still gone back to that ROM, if the service centre looks carefully they will see that you are on higher Version CDT and SYSTEM which means that you must have been messing around with ROMs.
Hello everybody and hope you are all enjoying the holidays.
I upgraded my defy from Cyanogenmod 7.2 stable to WhiteRabbit 1.8. I use RunKeeper app a lot so need it to work to log my runs.
Well, I really liked the battery improvement and some other improvements with WR like audio beats, so I upgraded to WR 2.0 and RunKeeper still worked. Then, upgraded to WR 2.1 and Google Play store says that RunKeeper is no longer compatible with my Motorola Defy MB525.
Tried to go back to WR 2.0 and ended up in a boot loop hell, but finally got it sorted out through one of the unbrick posts (RSD, new sbf, 2ndInit, etc...).
So, now back on WR1.8, but really want to run WR 2.1. Can someone test RunKeeper on the latest WR 2.1 and let me know if it works on a Motorola Defy.
Much appreciated. Cheers, and Happy Holidays.
PS...I am a new member and can't post on the WR thread because it is a developer thread so posted here.
Went back to CM7.2 stable. Let me know if you are having any luck with this app on WR 2.1. Cheers.
Had the same issue.
Did the same as you... went back to CM 7.2.
Just to let you know, the issue has been fixed.
I don't know if it was some update by Tweety or how I flashed 2.1+.
I know Tweety has update something in the custom zip and in the rom installer. Try the new packages again.
If it doesn't work, do as I did. First, I went back to my bl7 rooted sbf, flashed WR 2.1+, booted the rom and then flashed the custom zip.
After that, I managed to install Runkeeper normally.
Thanks man. I'll have to download and try again if I get some time before New Years Eve here in the states. Got a lot to do before tomorrow.
One question though. What is "went back to bl7"?
Lorenard said:
If it doesn't work, do as I did. First, I went back to my bl7 rooted sbf, flashed WR 2.1+, booted the rom and then flashed the custom zip.
After that, I managed to install Runkeeper normally.
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I just learned how to use RSD and flash the SBF from this un-brick thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807899http://
I tried the US T-Mobile SBF but it didn't work and then I followed all the instructions with his Chinese Rom and the firmware.sbf in the last few steps and got it back to where I could install CM7.2 stable.
I think I read on the WR thread that someone got the WR2.1+ to work but the WR2.1 did not. We'll see. Let me know about the bl7 okay.
Cheers
bl7 = bootloader 7
By mistake, I flashed a bl7 sbf into my Defy+.
This is a different version of sbf and had been rooted only recently by some guys from xda.
I don't know about the normal defy, but here is the thread I used to bypass the bl7 limitations in my Defy+ -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
After that, I installed SndInitDefy_2.3.apk and only then installed WR and other custom roms.
Good luck and if you have some questions, post them here... maybe I can try to help you.
Again, just to let you know, Tweety has fixed the issue with bootlops in normal defy versions.
Check his posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36197380&postcount=1672
If you are willing to give it another try, the links for download are already online.