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Help Moto Defy infinite boot loop

my defy stuck at infinite boot, cant access in recovery mode pls help.. thanks

I'm facing the same problem here, after flash full sbf rom, it's possible to flash again, but with same result, i can't wipe since android won't start and i can't install clockwork.
any hint, clue or point for some documentation/tutorial is apreciated
thanks in advance
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this is what solve the problem for me:
boot in recovery : pull out the batterie, boot with volume down and power.
when you see the android and the triangle, volume down + volume up, when in recovery, wipe data and cache.
i have the folowing "warnings"
wipe data/factory reset:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/caller
wipe cache partition:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
the next boot took aprox 10 mins
hope this helps

The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging

mrnexusone said:
The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging
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hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..

mrnexusone said:
Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..
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After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....

ifu said:
After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....
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yes, do as @[email protected] says thats how i have done it. I could also recomend to search the forum for my posts from yesterday and you will see my post with the guide how i have fixed my infinite-boot-loop case don;t have time now to look for it, hitting the gym!
take care and good luck!

thanks guyz for all the help my phone is ok now

glad to could be of help and to see you fine man!
take care

Wow! good thing I found this thread! got my defy working again... thanks a lot guys!!!!

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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thanks it works!

Puuuuwwww After manny flashes and failing i found this and got saved thanks !!!

YAYYYYYY
Yall Rock.......
playing with a moto defy ( got boot looped for 2 days ) saw this. completely forgot about the volume up and down at the sime time thing Wiped/factory flashed new SBF and Bam
the phone is now up and going on 2.3.3 good stuff yall

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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that helped.. Thanks!

Still not working.
Hey Guys.
I've run into the same problem with the boot loop. I've tried the above method of doing a data reset and wiping the cache but this is not working for me. Any other ideas?
PLEASE HELP!

Defy mb525 stuck in bootloop!
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?

Gultan said:
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?
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Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.

Please specify me the good GBROM!
bibihub said:
Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.
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Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop

Gultan said:
Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop
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Hi here the one I use : http://www.partage-facile.com/V96TH...nfryortcee_p016_a016_hwp3_service1ff.sbf.html
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method

My phone is bricked after flashing!
bibihub said:
Hi here the one I use >>
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method
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Appreciate ur help buddy.. but .. after i flashed with that given sbf file .. my phone is like dead .. it doesn't open nor any light pops up except when i connect to pc .. and i can able to detect in RSD lite for flashing .. after flashing it shows the status as PASS ... but i can't boot my phone after that. Can anyone please provide me better SBF file? m tired of flashing with different sbf files
Note: it does happen with other official sbf files as well.

Revert to stock ROM

Hey guys,
is it possible to revert my phone back to stock?
I am running CM10 at the moment and would like to send my phone into repair (because of my speaker).
Maybe there is no problem with a custom ROM but I would like to be sure they don't blame a ROM for a hardware fault.
Maybe some of you have a bit of expierence with Motorola service or with the mentioned problem above.
Thanks for any help!
playdo

Just flash the SBF via RSDLite...
You need to boot into the bootloader - see instructions i my post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33199328&postcount=1374
Then just do wipe data via stock recovery (boot with X pressed and then press vol up + down to see the recovery menu)
.. I've sent my Moto phone to repair with custom ROM (because my power button was broken, so I was not able to reflash it) and they have repaired it without any problem (thankfully) - but I definitely recommend you to do a nand backup and revert to stock with the instructions above

Anonymous_ said:
Just flash the SBF via RSDLite...
You need to boot into the bootloader - see instructions i my post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33199328&postcount=1374
Then just do wipe data via stock recovery (boot with X pressed and then press vol up + down to see the recovery menu)
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Wow that is easier than I thought, thanks!
If I flash the SBF, does that erase the custom bootloader/root etc. too?
I will give it a try in 2 weeks and see what the Motorola support ppl say.

playdo said:
Wow that is easier than I thought, thanks!
If I flash the SBF, does that erase the custom bootloader/root etc. too?
I will give it a try in 2 weeks and see what the Motorola support ppl say.
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you don't have a custom bootloader , but yes it will flash a stock version without Bootmenu or root.

Okay, then I meant Bootmenu, not Loader
Thanks again for the info, I will post an update if I succeed!

Just install a GB image from bootmenu and you will be ok. But the service will not mess with your software.

Anonymous_ said:
Just flash the SBF via RSDLite...
You need to boot into the bootloader - see instructions i my post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33199328&postcount=1374
Then just do wipe data via stock recovery (boot with X pressed and then press vol up + down to see the recovery menu)
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Thanks Anonymous_! Everything works fine now
Here is my procedure:
Programs/Files you need:
RSD Lite
SBF-File (make sure it's the right Kernel - Froyo/Gingerbread)
Motorola USB-Drivers (not sure if necessary for RSD-Lite)
Step-by-Step:
Install the USB-Drivers
Install RSD-Lite
Boot your phone into bootloader
remove battery
connect USB-Cable (PC to phone)
press and hold the buttons: camera + vol. down + power
put battery in while still holding these three buttons
Start RSD-Lite (with admin privileges)
Choose your SBF-File (with the "..." button)
Press Start
Then just "wipe data" via stock recovery
press and hold "x" on the hardware keyboard
boot your phone
press volume up AND down when you see the android robot (with the attention sign)
[*]Choose "wipe data" with the volume buttons
[*]Confirm with the power button, then confirm you choice again
[*]Then reboot from the recovery menu​
Again my thanks goes to Anonymous_ for his instructions!

I was just going to ask the same question as the OP.
Thank you very much for the procedure explanation. Now I'm a bit more confident about upgrading to CM10
EDIT: What if when I try to boot via stock recovery, the Android robot appears but pressing Volume Up + Down don't do anything?

Thanks dudes, I bought a 2nd hand Milestone 2 with stock 2.2. I could not update to Android 2.3 with the Motorola official updater, so I followed this short tutorial. Now I have stock Android 2.3, Niceeee !! Now rooting the phone and removing the bloatware crap..

I was looking for that, thanks

Stock recovery does not work BOOTLOOP Help !!!

Hi Stock recovery does not work rsd lite does not exhibit the problems 2.3.6 installation on my mb525
sorry for my english

Stable or stock?
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

Sorry stock not working .

Define: not working
What's the issue: unable to enter, unable to wipe?
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When I press vol -, nothing happens. Defy not be included in the stock recovery mode. Works only vol + (botloader).

Holding both volume down and power button even after the Motorola logo should get you into the stock recovery I.e android with an exclamation. From there holding both volume buttons should be enough. If this does not work then an sbf flash is necessary
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But I flashing( all sbf bl,4,5,6,7) nothing works .Stock recovery didn't work ;/;/
Sorry for my english

4igi4 said:
But I flashing( all sbf bl,4,5,6,7) nothing works .Stock recovery didn't work ;/;/
Sorry for my english
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If you are stuck with BL7, there's no way to downgrade from it.
Now, you'll have to follow this tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
It's simple. And if you do everything described, there's no way you will solve your problem.
After this, you'll be able to flash any Custom ROM.
Good Luck.

"1. Wipe phone twice (2x make Wipe Data/Cache in stock recovery)"
I can't enter the stock recovery in that my problem.: (

4igi4 said:
"1. Wipe phone twice (2x make Wipe Data/Cache in stock recovery)"
I can't enter the stock recovery in that my problem.: (
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So, you are stuck in the Boot Loader screen?
Try following those steps:
1. Flash the .sbf file (4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN or 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE) directly from RSD Lite.
2. Reboot. Even if you get stuck in a bootlooping screen, hold Vol. Down Key while booting. Once inside de Stock Recovery screen, press both Vol. Down and Up keys at same time and do a Wipe.
3. After that, flash the rooted SBF 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF from RSD Lite

Lorenard said:
So, you are stuck in the Boot Loader screen?
Try following those steps:
1. Flash the .sbf file (4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN or 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE) directly from RSD Lite.
2. Reboot. Even if you get stuck in a bootlooping screen, hold Vol. Down Key while booting. Once inside de Stock Recovery screen, press both Vol. Down and Up keys at same time and do a Wipe.
3. After that, flash the rooted SBF 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF from RSD Lite
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I am also having the same problem, i did it the same way by flashing the DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P015_A030_Service1FF.sbf, but still its stuck at red M logo, i can't enter into stock recovery mode, i cant clear the cache and data, any solution?

srk_srinivas said:
I am also having the same problem, i did it the same way by flashing the DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P015_A030_Service1FF.sbf, but still its stuck at red M logo, i can't enter into stock recovery mode, i cant clear the cache and data, any solution?
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As far as I know, if your ROM enters in the M Logo, you should be able to get in the stock recovery.
This is one of the good things about having a locked bootloader.
Remember to press the Vol. Down Key on the right time, when the LED turns on for a while.
If it doesn't work, try holding the Vol. Down Key and then press the Power button to turn it on.
After that, in the Recovery Screen, press both Vol. Down and Vol. Up keys at the same time to access the Recovery Menu.
Please, let me know if it worked.
Good Luck.

Lorenard said:
As far as I know, if your ROM enters in the M Logo, you should be able to get in the stock recovery.
This is one of the good things about having a locked bootloader.
Remember to press the Vol. Down Key on the right time, when the LED turns on for a while.
If it doesn't work, try holding the Vol. Down Key and then press the Power button to turn it on.
After that, in the Recovery Screen, press both Vol. Down and Vol. Up keys at the same time to access the Recovery Menu.
Please, let me know if it worked.
Good Luck.
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Unfortunately, motorola recovery does not work, I'm sorry for my english !

srk_srinivas said:
I am also having the same problem, i did it the same way by flashing the DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P015_A030_Service1FF.sbf, but still its stuck at red M logo, i can't enter into stock recovery mode, i cant clear the cache and data, any solution?
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I'm having the same problem.
No access to bootloader, even trying install the suggested rom. Only looping o Red Motorola logo. :/

heltoneric said:
I'm having the same problem.
No access to bootloader, even trying install the suggested rom. Only looping o Red Motorola logo. :/
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As I told before, it's normal to get a bootloop in the DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN.
After flashing this one, you still have to flash the 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF.
Reposting the steps:
1. Flash the .sbf file (4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN or 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE) directly from RSD Lite.
2. Reboot. Even if you get stuck in a bootlooping screen, hold Vol. Down Key while booting. Once inside de Stock Recovery screen, press both Vol. Down and Up keys at same time and do a Wipe.
3. After that, flash the rooted SBF 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF from RSD Lite
If you can't wipe, just flash it with RSD Lite from the bootloader screen. To get there, hold Vol. Up Key while turning on your device.

[Q] Please provide best ROMS and SBF for my Motorola defy Mb525

Anyone please provide a better sbf file and ROM cm9 or 10 for my motoroal defy .. its completely bricked .. and i can't find a better one ... just provide one working sbf file to flash. i don't need a list of SBF file. if u can't provide here .. please send the links to my address >> [email protected]
I tired numerous SBF files to flash thru RSD lite. .. but it stuck at black screen or logo. and when i enter into boot menu thru Triangle logo (Holding vol- button & pressing back button on screen) I can't wipe data / factory reset .. as i selects.. it keeps on restarting. Please help me

Were you able to enter the stock recovery? You need to wipe data and cache from the stock recovery after you flash a sbf..
Edit:
When you get that triangle logo,
Press volume up -down buttons consecutively (up-down up-down up-down) .. you'll then get the stock recovery. Wipe data and cache and reboot. You should be able to boot into the stock ROM.
Then follow the steps from this thread to root, install 2nd init,flash CM 9. All the best!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756234
Sent from my MB526 (xperia D) using xda app-developers app

Bricked Defy ?

I installed a rom but he keeps displaying the red Logo Motorla and no backup works , using RSD Lite to flash a sbf the start button is grey and it doesnt work what can i do to flash my mob.
Any help will be depreciated

full wipe
press power+volume down (to gather)
go to CWM
full wipe
and reboot
sorry for bad english