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Total Solution for Flashing

Hi Forumers,
I'm newly join the Android group previously from WM & iOS4
I read through all the threads regarding on the flashing....
But can't get it into my brain..
Too many combination need to apply in-order to flash the rom.
I really need a clear instruction before proceed the rom flash.
Referring to 1 of the most popular rom LeeDrOiD HD v1.2
In my mind now:..
1. Download the LeeDrOiD HD v1.2 rom
2. Download 2.5.1.2 r1 ClockworkMod Recovery for Desire HD. (what's the use of this software and when to use it)
3. Download fastboot (This software is the combination of the ClockworkMod Recovery)
Should i include this 2 software into the flash stage?
What is the purpose of proceeding this 2 software or is just a recovery system software?
4. Drop the ROM zip on your SD
5. Boot into recovery (volume down + Power)
6. Run a NANDROID backup.....(Is this a backup software on the stock rom?)
7. A full wipe/factory reset is optional at this point.
8. Select "Install zip from sdcard"
9. Select "choose zip fom sdcard"
10. Select "LeeDrOiD_HD_VX.X.zip
11. Wait for flashing to complete
12. Reboot........

Hello. There is many steps the 1st time so it can be confusing.
Have you rooted your phone yet?
Clockwork mod is the software you need to be able to flash your roms. If you get rom manager from the market it can now install clockwork for you.
Fastboot allows you to gain access to your phone from the pc. It lets you run commands and push/pull packages to and from your phone.
The nandroid backup allows you to take an image of your phone so you can recover it if something goes wrong.
Your best bet is to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857444 then install rom manager flash clockworkmod from there. Run the backup and then install your rom.

Hello jonkers71,
Just to find out with you....
Should i refer to this thread on the rooting?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788044
Download Unrevoked 3.21 and root it...

unrevoked doesen`t work with Desire HD

HEY! I finally see Another Malaysian in this thread. I'm so glad =)
As for flashing, i followed this:
How to flash?
1. Make a backup of your data like contacts, calendar events, sms, bookmarks, etc..
2. Download ROM and WIPING TOOL and put both to your SD card
3. Start your device in recovery mode
4. In recovery mode, go to "mounts and storage" and select: format boot, format system, format data (optionally), format cache.
At the end you can also select wipe data/factory reset (optionally) and wipe cache partition (just to make sure everything is wiped)
I also recommend doing "wipe battery stats" under "advanced" section.
5. Select "Install zip from sdcard"
6. Select "choose zip fom sdcard" & select FULL-WIPE-1.2.zip and when it's finished, do the same with ROM.
credits to mike1986.

Thank for the reply....
unrevoked failed...
Now try Paul's Visionary+ tool
I try the step of [GUIDE] How to root Desire HD (DHD) install h-boot (S-Off) and Clockwork recover but to complicated.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
I need a short [email protected] seen to me more easier...
Kindly give me for detail method in the area of Full-Wipe..
FULL WIPE
Easy-Upgrade-Wipe
is these the 2 wipe that you mention???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868720
Really need your help

cheongpl said:
Thank for the reply....
unrevoked failed...
Now try Paul's Visionary+ tool
I try the step of [GUIDE] How to root Desire HD (DHD) install h-boot (S-Off) and Clockwork recover but to complicated.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
I need a short [email protected] seen to me more easier...
Kindly give me for detail method in the area of Full-Wipe..
FULL WIPE
Easy-Upgrade-Wipe
is these the 2 wipe that you mention???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868720
Really need your help
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Yes the process is quite compoicated, by then you are about to strip HTC's security from your device
You really need to read one of the rooting threads from the beginning before you proceed, but in essence what you need to do is
Root with visionary
apply h-boot s-off ( possibly radio s-off)
install rom manager and throught this clockwork recovery
choose and download your chosen ROM
choose to install rom from within rom manager
make sure to select wipe and backup options when offered
enjoy
It is beyond a single post to go into the detail required so please read and understand the required threads for all the stages before proceeding, it will save a lit of heartbreak in the long run

it was clear for me, even if i had no real android experience
like you i came from iOS...
ok my girlfriend had an SGS since 4 months, but SGS flashing was with odin (at least the first flashs)
but for the desire hd you need to
1: turn the HBOOT to S-OFF (not necessary, but better)
2: change the superCID value (not necessary, but better)
3: root your phone with visionary+
4: install rommanager from market (so you can install clockworkmod easyly)
5: reboot into clockworkmod and install the rom zip

What part is complicated? I will see if I can help you out.
I think currently the thread I posted is the best way to do it but I think I have seen a one click solution on here as well.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Today.....I learn a lesson on how to flash Android rom..
Finally i manage to flash the android rom.
Thank pal...by guiding me..

Flash new rom with magldr

I rooted my friends hd2 months ago, and I don't know how to boot into recovery to flash a new rom
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using SynergyROM 3.0

mattsonhistb said:
I rooted my friends hd2 months ago, and I don't know how to boot into recovery to flash a new rom
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using SynergyROM 3.0
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Okay. Download the Ksubedi Nand Toolkit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
Do this Exactly as I type it.
If you want Best performance Rom and Best Eye Candy(Smexiness), In Step 4, the Size shouldn't be 190M but 400M. And Follow the Rest of Tutorial as is. If you can deal with the Glitches, then continue with the Tutorial as is.
1. Go here and Download. http://www.multiupload.com/ZH0WFJBT6P
2. Go here and Download. http://hotfile.com/list/1335611/19f8a51
3. On second Link download HD2_Core_Droid_Desire_HD_V1.6_TMOUS_NAND_ONLY_LEO1 024.rar file
4. In Toolkit Do "Task29." Then Flash MagLdr with size 190M and cache size 5M.
5. After the Flash of Magldr. Boot into MagLdr by HOLDING DOWN!!! Power Button during bootup.
6. Go to Option "5. Usb Flasher." and wait for "Wait USB...USB."
7. Once "Wait USB...USB." is confirmed. Go to the "Daf.exe" file in the COREDROID V1.6 file you downloaded before and "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR."
8. Once Finished Reboot into MagLdr AGAIN. This Time go to Option "8. AD Recovery."
9. Partition SDCard in the Advanced Menu. With Size 1024MB and Swap at 0. (Before Doing this Step. BACK UP DATA ON PC).
10. Go to "Mounts and Storage" Then "Mount USB Storage"
11. Copy the Pyramid_HTC_WWE_1.35.401.1_v1.5_EU.zip to SD.
12. Once finished Hit the "BACK ARROW" Button.
13. Go down to "Flash ZIP From SDCard" then "Choose Zip from SDCard"
14. And Pick Pyramid_HTC_WWE_1.35.401.1_v1.5_EU.zip and flash.
15. Once finished, Reboot Phone, Leave it for about 20 Minutes because its First Boot. And Your Done.
16. Hit Thnx if this Helped

I already have
Magldr flashed and everything, I just want to go from cm7 to miui
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using SynergyROM 3.0

mattsonhistb said:
I already have
Magldr flashed and everything, I just want to go from cm7 to miui
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using SynergyROM 3.0
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well just check if they use the same recovery size ...if ys copy it in ur sd card ...enter recovery and wip data,cache and dalvick cache ...than install it

mattsonhistb said:
I already have
Magldr flashed and everything, I just want to go from cm7 to miui
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using SynergyROM 3.0
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best way is to re-install from scratch starting with task29

i think they're refering to how to enter cwr. place miui rom on sd. now turn off phone, then when you turn it back on hold down the red power button. scroll down to option 8 & press green button to select. once in recovery wipe data & cache. then scroll down to advanced & wipe delvic. press back and now select install from sd. wait for it to finish and then press reboot system. you should be good to go.

Help with flashing custom ROM please

Here is what I have done so far:
Unlocked bootloader from HTC DEV
Flashed custom recovery
I can get into the recovery fine, and have flashed a custom ROM but I am getting stuck at the white HTC boot screen
Can anyone offer some guidance please?

How long does it stick at the white HTC logo? did it write "quietly brilliant" or not? It can take a long time to boot up a new ROM, but if it's longer than 10 minutes then pull the battery and try flashing the ROM again.
check the MD5 sum of the ROM on the SDcard, and the MD5 the dev published. If they're different, re-download the ROM.
Not unheard of for a ROM with a good MD5 to flash badly, happened to me when I flashed recovery to a Sensation last week. Simply re-flashing it sorted it out OK.

chrisund123 said:
How long does it stick at the white HTC logo? did it write "quietly brilliant" or not? It can take a long time to boot up a new ROM, but if it's longer than 10 minutes then pull the battery and try flashing the ROM again.
check the MD5 sum of the ROM on the SDcard, and the MD5 the dev published. If they're different, re-download the ROM.
Not unheard of for a ROM with a good MD5 to flash badly, happened to me when I flashed recovery to a Sensation last week. Simply re-flashing it sorted it out OK.
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thanks for the reply buddy
no it does not say quietly brilliant, i've flashed a few ROMS all exhibiting the same behaviour.
Can you confirm that the steps I have taken are correct? One obvious thing that I think I am missing is actually rooting the phone? Yes I have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery, but how do I root? Sorry to sound like a noob, I am a Samsung man, just temporarily using this phone.

winwiz said:
thanks for the reply buddy
no it does not say quietly brilliant, i've flashed a few ROMS all exhibiting the same behaviour.
Can you confirm that the steps I have taken are correct? One obvious thing that I think I am missing is actually rooting the phone? Yes I have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery, but how do I root? Sorry to sound like a noob, I am a Samsung man, just temporarily using this phone.
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It sounds like you're doing it right, what version of recovery are you using? clockwork?
Basically, the steps are:
1.Boot into recovery
2.choose "Wipe data/factory reset", confirm, and go back to main menu
3.Select "Install zip from SDcard", select "choose zip from SDcard", and then select the ROM. Confirm, and then let it do it's thing. Then go back and choose to reset the phone, and you should be away (after a few minutes for it to boot up).

chrisund123 said:
It sounds like you're doing it right, what version of recovery are you using? clockwork?
Basically, the steps are:
1.Boot into recovery
2.choose "Wipe data/factory reset", confirm, and go back to main menu
3.Select "Install zip from SDcard", select "choose zip from SDcard", and then select the ROM. Confirm, and then let it do it's thing. Then go back and choose to reset the phone, and you should be away (after a few minutes for it to boot up).
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yeah clockwork
exactly the process I have followed
will try again

winwiz said:
yeah clockwork
exactly the process I have followed
will try again
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Use EXT4 recovery. Alot of DHD/Inspire roms do not like or use Clockwork mod recovery due to it causing issues.

To add what zel recommended, the reason its failing to boot is because you unlocked via HTC dev. With this method the boot.img has to be flashed seperately, via fast boot with the command fastboot flash boot boot.img(done using sdk). 4ext recovery has implemented a nice feature of being able to flash the bootimg for son/HTC dev unlocked devices.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

You should try using AHK (Advanced Hack Kit). It is really easy to use tool, you just need to install the drivers provided with it.

[HOW TO] Install CM9/CM10 on GB 2.3.6 LATAM (R01 and R02 firmwares)

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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[Q] Defy Plus 2.3.6 BL7 -WIUI install guide discrepancy(?)

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!
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app

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?
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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!