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[HELP] Milestone 2 bricked (SBF Not Working, No Recovery, No Battery Charge)

Hey i will try to be as precise as possible. I'm posting in this section because in the general section the help isn't as effective as here.
Here is my problem:
A few days ago i flashed GB MIUI on my Milestone 2 everything worked perfectly and i used the phone a whole day. That night i've put the phone to charge and went to bed. Il the morning when i push the power button the phone didn't boot. I was stuck at the first M bootscreen (Red at the time).
I wasn't able to do anything no recovery the phone didn't seem to be charging so i decided to flash Stock FR SBF (One i used many times)
Once completed i let the phone tying to Boot for about one hour. After that i pulled the battery out and tried to get to recovery but no success. Holding the X button while booting wasn't getting me to recovery because the wouldn't get pass the First Moto bootscreen (Recovery open after that).
So i've flashed since then a handful of SBF from and-developpers:
2.2 FR
2.2 CH
2.2 UK
2.2.2 FR
2.2.2 CH
2.2.2 UK
2.2.2 Hong Kong
2.2 China
Official GB Leak signed
Still wasn't able to get throught the first moto bootscreen.
r2beta0 had an idea so if someone can please help me get through this. I think i'm done with flashing things...
r2beta0 said:
Hmm, I just had an idea that needs elaboration. As we know we can flash any partition of the phone using sbf_flash or RSD Lite. If his problem really can be solved doing a data wipe it would be also solved by flashing a new "empty" CG37.smg. It doesn't need to be signed because /data is not checked by bootloader. So, we need a Milestone2 /data empty image (CG37.smg). One could do a data wipe and take the image of with dd command, but it would be a HUGE file (6,5 GB). I don't know if we can use a smaller file just to clean his /data. Maybe someone can elaborate that.
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dangpzanco said:
Maybe you can flash a modded SBF, with a modded CG37 and a new CG that points to addresses from the middle of data to its end, and make two partitions with data spare space for the dual booting project, is that even possible?
Well, at least when you pack and zip it the SBF won't be hard to upload.
PS: Does the Milestone 1 full SBFs have the data CG included?
Sent from my Milestone 2 XDA App
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I tried holding X button while i plug the phone the Wall charger but no sucess either. I just can't get to the screen with the Exclamation point...
I've tried to be as precise as possible to help people who will or already tried to help me. Please don't delete my thread or move it after i've put so much effort in this...
I've search in hundreads of threads around different forum XDA is my last chance...
I thanks everyone who will take some time to help me or even at least read this.

I don't know if this is going to help, but you could try that anyway:
- Download MotoAndroidDepacker (utility to unpack/repack SBF's)
- Choose one stock SBF (2.2 FR for example)
- Open and unpack it with the utility
- Rename CG66.smg to CG37.smg (you are going to use preinstall image as data image, both are ext3, but has different sizes. Don't know if it's going to work).
- Use utility to open folder with unpacked images and repack it
- Put phone in bootloader mode and flash the repacked SBF (rebuilt/firmware.sbf)
- Post results here

r2beta0 said:
I don't know if this is going to help, but you could try that anyway:
- Download MotoAndroidDepacker (utility to unpack/repack SBF's)
- Choose one stock SBF (2.2 FR for example)
- Open and unpack it with the utility
- Rename CG66.smg to CG37.smg (you are going to use preinstall image as data image, both are ext3, but has different sizes. Don't know if it's going to work).
- Use utility to open folder with unpacked images and repack it
- Put phone in bootloader mode and flash the repacked SBF (rebuilt/firmware.sbf)
- Post results here
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I just did it no results still the same!
I don't think it looks good.
I didn't pull out the battery yet i wan't to give it a chance. I'll edit this post

Something is very wrong with your phone. I think your best bet is to reflash stock SBF and send your phone to warranty.

Did you try other options "dumb"? For example, change the simcard, change the sdcard, charge the battery with other alternative (universal charger)

r2beta0 said:
Something is very wrong with your phone. I think your best bet is to reflash stock SBF and send your phone to warranty.
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Emacore said:
Did you try other options "dumb"? For example, change the simcard, change the sdcard, charge the battery with other alternative (universal charger)
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I removed the sim card removed the sdcard, charge the battery with a milestone 1 avec two different charger. No results
@r2beta0 i think you are right i'll wait i someone help me until tomorrow evening if not i'll send it back to moto.

Have you tried to use sbf_flash on linux/mac?
Sent from my Milestone 2 XDA App

I think i'm going to try that. Will report later

r2beta0 said:
I don't know if this is going to help, but you could try that anyway:
- Download MotoAndroidDepacker (utility to unpack/repack SBF's)
- Choose one stock SBF (2.2 FR for example)
- Open and unpack it with the utility
- Rename CG66.smg to CG37.smg (you are going to use preinstall image as data image, both are ext3, but has different sizes. Don't know if it's going to work).
- Use utility to open folder with unpacked images and repack it
- Put phone in bootloader mode and flash the repacked SBF (rebuilt/firmware.sbf)
- Post results here
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I have the same probleme .... And this don't work for me too.....

Alex, same problem ? What happened ? with the rom MS2ginger ? Two french guys , it is weird ! Hope mine won't go that way !

EVEALEX62 said:
I have the same probleme .... And this don't work for me too.....
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I've tried Linux but no result... We are 3 french who have the exact same probleme it can't be Hardware?
Our Milestone 2 are somewhat different than others... I've phoned motorola for my problem today they told me to send it to a partner repair center but he warned me that if they discover i did something to the phone it will cost my a lot of money...
I'm sending it monday morning i'm really hoping for a solution before than...

Im not sure about service sbf vs the one that wipes user data. We have that kind of sbf for m2?
On the other side, looks like ROM chip go bad.

I'll ask some obvious question...you did not have any errors when flashing ? it always complete the process? Can you get into the bootloader when it print version 70.12 or 70.13 ?
Another obvious thing, did you verify md5 after downloading sbf ?

pat972 said:
Alex, same problem ? What happened ? with the rom MS2ginger ? Two french guys , it is weird ! Hope mine won't go that way !
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No I go to MIUI yesterday... very bad news................................ I hope find a solution.............
RSDLite don't finish, I must deconecte and reboot bootlader manually and replug to got "pass" result !!
Bootloader is the 70.13
And the SBF is good because I alway use this file (don't download new)
.................. PLEASE HELP ..................

EVEALEX62 said:
No I go to MIUI yesterday... very bad news................................ I hope find a solution.............
RSDLite don't finish, I must deconecte and reboot bootlader manually and replug to got "pass" result !!
Bootloader is the 70.13
And the SBF is good because I alway use this file (don't download new)
.................. PLEASE HELP ..................
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So it happenned both to us when we intalled MIUI so the problem is MIUI. Because i was using CM7 since Endless7 post the instruction avec Defy's ROM. And the phone was perfect...
We both have French Milestone 2 and i don't think it is my fault. I quite shure i did everything straight. I maybe a noob in dev or other things. But I have experience in flashing things...
My bootloader is 70.12 so it's different than Alex. And i used just like Alex the French Stock sbf i used everything i needed a freash clean install
When i flash i get to the "Please reboot phone manually" like everytime and then pull the battery go to bootloader and get finish

I had problems with miui too. After install MIUI and try back to MS2Ginger, phone dont boot, stuck at the first M bootscreen. So I try a full wipe and same problem, stuck at the first M. Mine bootloader was 70.12, so I flash the 70.13 and the spanish 2.2.2 sbf, and after a data and cache wipe, phone boot again.
Note: After flash a sbf, I dont remove the battery and pull again to get "Pass" on RSD Lite... just waiting to finish the process and disconnect the phone

Motodoido said:
I had problems with miui too. After install MIUI and try back to MS2Ginger, phone dont boot, stuck at the first M bootscreen. So I try a full wipe and same problem, stuck at the first M. Mine bootloader was 70.12, so I flash the 70.13 and the spanish 2.2.2 sbf, and after a data and cache wipe, phone boot again.
Note: After flash a sbf, I dont remove the battery and pull again to get "Pass" on RSD Lite... just waiting to finish the process and disconnect the phone
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My phone is supposed to have the 70.12 bootloader right? If i flash the new one won't the repair center see that i modified the software?
The is no 70.12 bootloader on and-developper so how do i get back?
My phone doesn't not get to PASS it never did even in past... Except when i could do a wipe data and cache before flash

If you flash the 70.13 you do not be able to back to 70.12, so think before. When RSD is in reboot your phone 30%, I always remove my phone and never have problems
If you want try, here is the 70.13

The bootloader for the sbf 2.2.2 is 70.13 ! I remenber well, i did the official update on a windows pc, and it started by updating bootloader! But it's good news and may be just some sort of sbf incompatibility with the bootloader...just find the correct ones?
Sent from my MotoA953 using XDA App

pat972 said:
But it's good news
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What is the good news ????

[Q] Defy MB525 UK

Hi i got this phone second hand and it was working then i updated the firmware from 2.1 to 2.2 on my defy and now i cant make or receive calls there is a red + sign where the bar goes it's locked on t mobile and they cant seem to help as its all ok on there side they have also checked to see if the phone is barred/blocked or blacklisted and it's not. Although i can get internet on it but that's all .
PLEASE HELP!!!!

Hiya, can u tell us how u updated the firmware to 2.2...
Sent from my MB525 using XDA

Hi i think i installed it through the motorola software/update?? when i plugged in the usb & phone it installed the motorola drivers then said there is an update for the phone

saffa1 said:
Hi i got this phone second hand and it was working then i updated the firmware from 2.1 to 2.2 on my defy and now i cant make or receive calls there is a red + sign where the bar goes it's locked on t mobile and they cant seem to help as its all ok on there side they have also checked to see if the phone is barred/blocked or blacklisted and it's not. Although i can get internet on it but that's all .
PLEASE HELP!!!!
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Bad update, flash a froyo sbf from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
I recommend you stay on froyo so you can install CM7 too
If this doesn't fix it (make sure its right sbf for your type of defy) Then its probably a radio fault that needs repair, but as it worked before it should be fine, its just a bad update, hope this helps
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

thanks how do i open rsd lite4.9 as i have installed it but when i open it it gives me two options for internet short cuts in (Spanish)??
Or how about i send the phone to one of you and you can do it for me i don't mind paying???
Sorry but i am very thick when it comes to this stuff

saffa1 said:
thanks how do i open rsd lite4.9 as i have installed it but when i open it it gives me two options for internet short cuts in (Spanish)??
Or how about i send the phone to one of you and you can do it for me i don't mind paying???
Sorry but i am very thick when it comes to this stuff
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That's strange I never got any Spanish instructions :O try the latest version from the thread I provided, and read this noob guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982 Thanks to these two threads I did what I thought was impossible, flashed froyo and then CM7 on the same day, its not as hard as it seems just follow steps carefully and its easy! Any more questions feel free to ask, you don't need to send your phone learn it yourself its worth it
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

Thanks i have just tried again with 5.6 lite when i try and open it it just pops up a screen repair or reinstall that's all i am getting and the same for the sbf file ( i am using bitzipper to open it )

saffa1 said:
Thanks i have just tried again with 5.6 lite when i try and open it it just pops up a screen repair or reinstall that's all i am getting and the same for the sbf file ( i am using bitzipper to open it )
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Can you explain this in detail so I can try and help you?
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

Questions go in the Q&A section

saffa1 said:
thanks how do i open rsd lite4.9 as i have installed it but when i open it it gives me two options for internet short cuts in (Spanish)??
Or how about i send the phone to one of you and you can do it for me i don't mind paying???
Sorry but i am very thick when it comes to this stuff
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So, your phone is simlocked and when you flashed a different SBF, you have deleted the files that have (probably) previously been installed to unlock it. There are some custom ROM's out there that can simunlock Defy (one of them is MS2Ginger4.0). If you don't know what you're doing and can not handle it yourself, I could flash a custom, simunlocking ROM for you if you don't mind shipping it to Bulgaria and back (I assume you are in the UK).
P.S. There is also a chance that your sim card slot is busted and it can't read the SIM card.

am from uk i can explain or help u over the phone

ibtihaaz said:
am from uk i can explain or help u over the phone
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I'm not good over the phone, plus my mic is a bit screwed, I'll try write a simple noob guide one day I'm free
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

Well i followed the tutorials and tried to install the sbf software and RSD lite said all ok (finished) now i cant switch the phone on :crying: nothing happens now if i reconnect it via usb nothing/nill/nada!!.....It's a pity as i did quite like the phone but i think its time to toss it into the bin
This is the SBF file i installed JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA028.0R_USAJORDANRTGB_P026_A007_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf.gz

If you flashed a froyo SBF last, you must flash at this time also a froyo SBF.
The Flash of an eclair SBF will end in a black screen, cause froyo SBF are CG4 (Bootloader 4) and eclair SBF are CG3 (Bootloader 3).
The Bootloader must be equal or higher then the last SBF you flashed.
Try this SBF:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt...RYOTMGB_P023_A011_M003_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf.gz
its the tmobile froyo SBF Britain.

saffa1 said:
Well i followed the tutorials and tried to install the sbf software and RSD lite said all ok (finished) now i cant switch the phone on :crying: nothing happens now if i reconnect it via usb nothing/nill/nada!!.....It's a pity as i did quite like the phone but i think its time to toss it into the bin
This is the SBF file i installed JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA028.0R_USAJORDANRTGB_P026_A007_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf.gz
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You WHAT!? Are you sure it didn't just go flat after flashing? My defy can be quite stubborn to boot if it goes dead, general rule is if rsdlite can still recognise it flashing it again should sort it out
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There's a few things you can try here, don't bin it its almost impossible to brick a defy completely: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978140
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All i have is a black screen with white led and that's only if i plug it in the usb

saffa1 said:
Well i followed the tutorials and tried to install the sbf software and RSD lite said all ok (finished) now i cant switch the phone on :crying: nothing happens now if i reconnect it via usb nothing/nill/nada!!.....It's a pity as i did quite like the phone but i think its time to toss it into the bin
This is the SBF file i installed JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA028.0R_USAJORDANRTGB_P026_A007_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf.gz
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Like the others said, don't bin it, it ain't dead! You just flashed a lower CGXX.smg version ROM, which ends in a black screen. Press and hold Vol+ and then Pwr button, till you get into Bootloader mode, then connect it to RSD Lite and flash CEE Froyo (JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_179-002_DEBLUR_)
If you have TeamViewer and a webcam (as I need to see what's going on on the phone, not just on the PC), I could try to help from a distance

This guy is the best, listen to him he helped me improve my mic problem
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
Like the others said, don't bin it, it ain't dead! You just flashed a lower CGXX.smg version ROM, which ends in a black screen. Press and hold Vol+ and then Pwr button, till you get into Bootloader mode, then connect it to RSD Lite and flash CEE Froyo (JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_179-002_DEBLUR_)
If you have TeamViewer and a webcam (as I need to see what's going on on the phone, not just on the PC), I could try to help from a distance
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Hi i cant get it into boot-loader i have tried but its just dead
i can get teamviewer but i dont have a web cam

WANT A ROOTABLE SBF for my defy plus

before wanting to help if u want to know the whole situation what happened then u can see it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465
now my problem is that i want an SBF for my motorola defy plus MB256 which is stable, can be rooted , can be upgraded to ics CM9 and with no bugs........since i am only able to flash the SBF of these type
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231
any other sbf i try is failed
(rsdlite says pass but black screen shows up whith white led)
:crying:
currently i am using DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_BLUR_SIGN_USADEFYEMARAB1B8RTGB005.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTGB_P023_A025_M002_Service1FF
also DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231 types are all unrootable and hence i am helpless

Firstly: there is no such thing as CM9 with no bugs (but they are getting better and better). Second: use search option before posting. You're not special. This question has been asked 1000 times.
The black screen when flashing is because you're trying to flash an sbf with a lower codegroup version. You're on level 7. There is no downgrade to any sbf woth a lower codegroup version. Read about it here (search the first post for "downgrade")
You can't use the rooting toolkits because you have bootloader7 (e-fuse "blown" to level 7. The old rooting exploits don't work any more) How to root your build: DFP-188, DFP-231, DFP-2311 BL7 Finally Rooted
Please, guys: I'm not on bl7 myself, so correct me if I'm wrong on anything.

fiskenigaten said:
Firstly: there is no such thing as CM9 with no bugs (but they are getting better and better). Second: use search option before posting. You're not special. This question has been asked 1000 times.
The black screen when flashing is because you're trying to flash an sbf with a lower codegroup version. You're on level 7. There is no downgrade to any sbf woth a lower codegroup version. Read about it here (search the first post for "downgrade")
You can't use the rooting toolkits because you have bootloader7 (e-fuse "blown" to level 7. The old rooting exploits don't work any more) How to root your build: DFP-188, DFP-231, DFP-2311 BL7 Finally Rooted
Please, guys: I'm not on bl7 myself, so correct me if I'm wrong on anything.
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well i read that guide
thanks for the info man but u see if i have defy plus and i am at cg7 with bootloader version 7 and it is unrootable then my question to u would be
HOW WAS I ABLE TO ROOT MY PHONE WHEN I BUYED IT
i mean before doing the cm9 experiment my phone was in android 2.3.6 and i was able to root/unroot it using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
from here http://opusbonum.blogspot.in/
and it was all going fine untill i made a mistake in upgrading to cm9(for full data visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465)
plus i am asking for solutions no links of threads
(its because in last 2 weeks i am searching xda for solutions and couldn't come up with anything)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
this link i tried but it ended up with bootloader error
bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to program
Connect USB
Data cable
so plzz now tell me what to do
i want my defy plus back like before :crying:
or if there is way to change BL version and also i have a stupid question
HOW DO WE SEE OUR BL VERSION?

tusharbhan said:
well i read that guide
thanks for the info man but u see if i have defy plus and i am at cg7 with bootloader version 7 and it is unrootable then my question to u would be
HOW WAS I ABLE TO ROOT MY PHONE WHEN I BUYED IT
i mean before doing the cm9 experiment my phone was in android 2.3.6 and i was able to root/unroot it using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
from here http://opusbonum.blogspot.in/
and it was all going fine untill i made a mistake in upgrading to cm9(for full data visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465)
plus i am asking for solutions no links of threads
(its because in last 2 weeks i am searching xda for solutions and couldn't come up with anything)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
this link i tried but it ended up with bootloader error
bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to program
Connect USB
Data cable
so plzz now tell me what to do
i want my defy plus back like before :crying:
or if there is way to change BL version and also i have a stupid question
HOW DO WE SEE OUR BL VERSION?
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Did you just read the threads in the link. I just can't get the part
plus i am asking for solutions no links of threads
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. Don't you see Link is the solution.Or do you somehow assume someone would copy & paste a whole thread here.
I'm again quoting the solution. Just click the thread and read. Its all described there.
PS: Your BL version is decided with the ROM build. CG7 & BL7 are the same thing, the moral of the story is You are on BL7 (Bootloader 7)
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Firstly: there is no such thing as CM9 with no
You can't use the rooting toolkits because you have bootloader7 (e-fuse "blown" to level 7. The old rooting exploits don't work any more) How to root your build: DFP-188, DFP-231, DFP-2311 BL7 Finally Rooted
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neo.ank said:
Did you just read the threads in the link. I just can't get the part . Don't you see Link is the solution.Or do you somehow assume someone would copy & paste a whole thread here.
I'm again quoting the solution. Just click the thread and read. Its all described there.
PS: Your BL version is decided with the ROM build. CG7 & BL7 are the same thing, the moral of the story is You are on BL7 (Bootloader 7)
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hey there i know that i am at Bootloader 7 and i got that its currently unrootable so at this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956) they are trying to find a solution
but u see the method didnt worked for me
i ended up with bootloader error
bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to program
Connect USB
Data cable
tried 2 times still the same.....
and i would really appreciate if u guys first read the whole story of mine
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465
then u might be able to understand my situation

tusharbhan said:
hey there i know that i am at Bootloader 7 and i got that its currently unrootable so at this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956) they are trying to find a solution
but u see the method didnt worked for me
i ended up with bootloader error
bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to program
Connect USB
Data cable
tried 2 times still the same.....
and i would really appreciate if u guys first read the whole story of mine
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465
then u might be able to understand my situation
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u got this error in the first step flash or in the step 2 flash?

tusharbhan said:
hey there i know that i am at Bootloader 7 and i got that its currently unrootable so at this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956) they are trying to find a solution
but u see the method didnt worked for me
i ended up with bootloader error
bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to program
Connect USB
Data cable
tried 2 times still the same.....
and i would really appreciate if u guys first read the whole story of mine
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465
then u might be able to understand my situation
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Redownload the files. make sure you use both files from the same source(either both CN or both CEE). do a complete wipe from recovery. The error you are getting occurs when you flash an SBF with lower version than you are on but since CG7 is highest till date, this means you can flash those only with a CG7 SBF. I read what you did.
PS: BL7 is rootable by flashing a rooted SBF.Thats what the other thread is about.

neo.ank said:
Redownload the files. make sure you use both files from the same source(either both CN or both CEE). do a complete wipe from recovery. The error you are getting occurs when you flash an SBF with lower version than you are on but since CG7 is highest till date, this means you can flash those only with a CG7 SBF. I read what you did.
PS: BL7 is rootable by flashing a rooted SBF.Thats what the other thread is about.
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yea now i get it i got the error on this step
4. Flash rooted SBF 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN Rooted SBF Part.1, 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN Rooted SBF Part.2 or 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SB
it might be because i skipped this step
2. Flash 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN or 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE (It doesn't matter what version of this two You flash but it must be the same with version from point 4).
because i thought that i already had DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_BLUR_SIGN
so it might work but it didnt this time ill try the complete process
thank u guys
:laugh:

okaay this time i tried each and everything as same as given here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
but when flashing rooted sbf rsd lite was restarting my phone and the process ended in 16% and i got an error in my phone
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,69,35,00,27
Battery Ok
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
what to do now

Dear tusharbhan,
it seems your datacable is too long (it will loss signals if the cable is disfunctional), try it with a very short datacable and use the usb-port which directly connected with the motherboard of your computer.

RATTAR said:
Dear tusharbhan,
it seems your datacable is too long (it will loss signals if the cable is disfunctional), try it with a very short datacable and use the usb-port which directly connected with the motherboard of your computer.
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I don't think the length is the problem (I use an extended cable which is double the length of original)but yes changing the cable or port might do it.
tusharbhan said:
okaay this time i tried each and everything as same as given here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
but when flashing rooted sbf rsd lite was restarting my phone and the process ended in 16% and i got an error in my phone
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,69,35,00,27
Battery Ok
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
what to do now
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The files might be corrupted, Re-download,also try changing your port/cable.
Also check you RSDLite version too.

it worked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1542956
finally i got it worked
the thing was i was doing a step wrong
i flashed
4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN
and
rooted version 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF
that is why i got bootloader error
now i flashed 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE
and rooted version 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF
and it worked
yay i am so happy
thanks to all
fiskenigaten , neo.ank and imam88
thank u very much guys:good: :laugh:

now to upgrade
thank u guys to help me
now i am finally rooted
and i will request 1 last thing
i have few questions and would like the answers....
1) i want to upgrade to CM9 how do i do it ? (please explain the method because last time i failed u can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465)
2) if not CM9 then can i upgrade to CM7
3) u see i am a noob i dont know much about roms and how to flash them so please explain to me how to flash custom rom etc
thank u again guys :good:

tusharbhan said:
thank u guys to help me
now i am finally rooted
and i will request 1 last thing
i have few questions and would like the answers....
1) i want to upgrade to CM9 how do i do it ? (please explain the method because last time i failed u can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713465)
2) if not CM9 then can i upgrade to CM7
3) u see i am a noob i dont know much about roms and how to flash them so please explain to me how to flash custom rom etc
thank u again guys :good:
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Good you got it rooted (I already told you to keep both files same And its mentioned explicitly at the Root thread)
You need Custom recovery to flash a custom ROM.
Install 2ndInit first
And just be careful before you begin with anything.Never Hurry. Reading carefully what's written won't hurt you. But doing idiotic mistakes just coz you weren't careful will.

Update cm9 for defy plus
Install 2ndInit Recovery Installer v2.3
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/skankwich/?id=jordanplus
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
turn of the phone switch on the phone when red led blink in defy that time press volume down button
then select recovery mode and select custom recovery mode ok
1.wipe data factory rest
2.wipe cache partition
3.install zip from sdcard
4.choose the cm9-20120620.0731-Defy+
5.install this zip
6.chose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Then reboot u r defy plus it will take 3mins boot

confused
ela1103 said:
Install 2ndInit Recovery Installer v2.3
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/skankwich/?id=jordanplus
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
turn of the phone switch on the phone when red led blink in defy that time press volume down button
then select recovery mode and select custom recovery mode ok
1.wipe data factory rest
2.wipe cache partition
3.install zip from sdcard
4.choose the cm9-20120620.0731-Defy+
5.install this zip
6.chose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Then reboot u r defy plus it will take 3mins boot
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thank u guys u see i want CM9 but before that i want to ask 2 questions more
will it be okay i mean will my defy plus run better or slower
can i downgrade to 2.3.6 if i dont like or something (is it one way decision):silly:
please suggest me
and yea hey @ela1103 thank u but can i use this site
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100
but can u explain what does it mean buy these steps
:FLash
6:Flash CM9 Kernel [Note: Defy Plus users DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP!]
7:Flash Gapps zip(On first page of ICS DeV thread)
8:Flash Battery Fix(Only for Red Lens) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29851821/ICS...tery Fix.zip
9:Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache
from here i didnt understood
do i have to flash kernal or not
whats up with battery fix
??

[ICS][CM9]Defy/Defy+ kangs by FuZZ
Defy Plus users DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP
Here is the link for cm9 defy plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673116
Install 2ndInit Recovery Installer v2.3
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/skankwich/?id=jordanplus
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
turn of the phone switch on the phone when red led blink in defy that time press volume down button
then select recovery mode and select custom recovery mode ok
1.wipe data factory rest
2.wipe cache partition
3.install zip from sdcard
4.choose the cm9-20120620.0731-Defy+
5.install this zip
6.chose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Then reboot u r defy plus it will take 3mins boot

ela1103 said:
Install 2ndInit Recovery Installer v2.3
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/skankwich/?id=jordanplus
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
turn of the phone switch on the phone when red led blink in defy that time press volume down button
then select recovery mode and select custom recovery mode ok
1.wipe data factory rest
2.wipe cache partition
3.install zip from sdcard
4.choose the cm9-20120620.0731-Defy+
5.install this zip
6.chose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Then reboot u r defy plus it will take 3mins boot
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ela1103 said:
Defy Plus users DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP
Here is the link for cm9 defy plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673116
Install 2ndInit Recovery Installer v2.3
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/skankwich/?id=jordanplus
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
turn of the phone switch on the phone when red led blink in defy that time press volume down button
then select recovery mode and select custom recovery mode ok
1.wipe data factory rest
2.wipe cache partition
3.install zip from sdcard
4.choose the cm9-20120620.0731-Defy+
5.install this zip
6.chose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Then reboot u r defy plus it will take 3mins boot
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You sure everything you posted is correct.!! Better detail things and maintain integrity of your posts. Helping someone is a good thing but a small mistake could end up in disaster.
@OP Here is the link for supported ROMs(see the first post). You can chose any under Gingerbread.
Here is [APP] 2ndInit Read installation instructions carefully. At this step you can screw your phone.
What a Custom recovery and 2ndInit is, you'll find it here.
PS: Since the problem(rooting) you started this thread for is solved, its better to post your relevant questions in the respective threads and discontinue this one.This makes thing confusing and hectic for users.

thanks
neo.ank said:
You sure everything you posted is correct.!! Better detail things and maintain integrity of your posts. Helping someone is a good thing but a small mistake could end up in disaster.
@OP Here is the link for supported ROMs(see the first post). You can chose any under Gingerbread.
Here is [APP] 2ndInit Read installation instructions carefully. At this step you can screw your phone.
What a Custom recovery and 2ndInit is, you'll find it here.
PS: Since the problem(rooting) you started this thread for is solved, its better to post your relevant questions in the respective threads and discontinue this one.This makes thing confusing and hectic for users.
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ill see to it later currently i have no plans on upgrading now because of a sudden delay so ill keep u guys posted when i try that:fingers-crossed:
i really appreciate your efforts and your help thank you very much
and yea about starting new thread..... well i am sorry i was kind of freaked out
and was in a hurry so ... u ll understand i wont repeat my again

:highfive:thank you very much........ i had been struck with same problem for more than week......
finally able to root my defy plus.......but it being repeatedly rebooted after every 30 secs is there any solution for that?????????????.
thanks in advance........:good::good::good:

[Q] Flashed Defy plus rom on defy

i flashed a Defy + rom/sbf (DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P015_A030_Service1FF)on my Defy .I realised that i should not have done that while going through some of the posts here . However i dont want to make more mistakes and hence seeking advice from experts here . Everuthing seems to be working fine except for the camera. I was able to root using a solution that i found on the net and after installing recovery using 2init i tried to install MIUI 2.3.7 . Everything went fine but after the installation from SD was completed and i tried to reeboot my phone it gave me a boot loader error ...something like Err : A5,35,70....
Experts what are the options that i have to go back to the stock rom ( i have a nandroid back up as well as a defy sbf) or anyother custom rom so that i get everything working in my phone ?
Thanks in advance

Discussed a million times already. Nothing can be done.

andr0idfreak said:
Discussed a million times already. Nothing can be done.
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I tried the steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731&highlight=froyo+bl6&page=21, however after step 4 i.e flashing the sbf , the phone does nothing but a black screen. Can anyone help me with this ?

The solution is this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
follow this post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731'
this will help you .. i have used it it works ...
only the touch is having a little problem otherwise everything gets back to normal!!!
@southpaw said:
i flashed a Defy + rom/sbf (DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P015_A030_Service1FF)on my Defy .I realised that i should not have done that while going through some of the posts here . However i dont want to make more mistakes and hence seeking advice from experts here . Everuthing seems to be working fine except for the camera. I was able to root using a solution that i found on the net and after installing recovery using 2init i tried to install MIUI 2.3.7 . Everything went fine but after the installation from SD was completed and i tried to reeboot my phone it gave me a boot loader error ...something like Err : A5,35,70....
Experts what are the options that i have to go back to the stock rom ( i have a nandroid back up as well as a defy sbf) or anyother custom rom so that i get everything working in my phone ?
Thanks in advance
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gaushim said:
follow this post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731'
this will help you .. i have used it it works ...
only the touch is having a little problem otherwise everything gets back to normal!!!
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That's for BL6 and OP has flashed a BL7 SBF.

andr0idfreak said:
That's for BL6 and OP has flashed a BL7 SBF.
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gaushim said:
follow this post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731'
this will help you .. i have used it it works ...
only the touch is having a little problem otherwise everything gets back to normal!!!
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Thanks for your help Gaushim.....but that is the same thread that i was refering to . I could not get any success beyond step 4 (i.e after flashing the sbf the phone just displays a black screen.)
andr0idfreak is right that method works for bl6 and not bl7......just hoping that someone here on the forum knows a way out....

if you have a green lense defy nothing can be done to fix your camera. however you can root your phone and install some custom roms (search on here for bl7 custom roms and there is a list somewhere).
to flash the rooted sbf follow the guide below. once rooted you can then install 2nd init and flash a rom. i use cm7 euro kang. i have a red lense defy and flashed a bl7 sbf...my battery doesnt charge and isnt recognized in any rom no matter which fix i flash. the only way i can charge it is through an external charger cos the usb charging doesnt work. not the best solution but i have two batteries and just swicth them around when one dies.
thread for rooted bl7 sbf is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595013

Original .sbf

Hi,today I have flashed original Motorola .sbf ,I downloaded it from here. It is 3.4.2_179-002, Retail Central Europe version. Now,after flashing it with RSD Lite the phone does not boot. There is no even Motorola logo at the start,nothing,its dead. How can I start the phone with this original .sbf? I want to have original froyo on the phone,and I know how to get back to CM10 but im not interesting in that now.
Thanks.

markos807 said:
Hi,today I have flashed original Motorola .sbf ,I downloaded it . . .... I know how to get back to CM10 but im not interesting in that now.
Thanks.
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markos807, did the SBF flashing process complete successfully and did u get the message "Please manually reboot phone" in RDSLite window?
Did u verify the MD5sum of the downloaded SBF against the MD5sum given in the download page to check if the downloaded SBF file is not corrupted?
Are u still able to go to the Bootloader by pressing VOL UP+POWER button when the phone is switched off?
Only if u provide the above information, I can suggest what can be done next.

1.I dont remember what was the message,but I think it wasnt "Please manually reboot phone",but it was done,some other message saying its done
2.How to do that?
3.I cannot go into bootloader and when I connect a phone via usb to the PC the RSD Lite recognizes it so I can flash some other verified sbf.
Thanks for trying

markos807 said:
1.I dont remember what was the message,but I think it wasnt "Please manually reboot phone",but it was done,some other message saying its done
2.How to do that?
3.I cannot go into bootloader and when I connect a phone via usb to the PC the RSD Lite recognizes it so I can flash some other verified sbf.
Thanks for trying
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Might I suggest, pull your Defy battery, replace it, do not attempt to get into bootloader, Leave it off. Just plug it in with usb after booting up RSD lite and see if connects on it's own. Sounds like a bad flash. I've connected that way numerous times.

markos807 said:
1.I dont remember what was the message,but I think it wasnt "Please manually reboot phone",but it was done,some other message saying its done
2.How to do that?
3.I cannot go into bootloader and when I connect a phone via usb to the PC the RSD Lite recognizes it so I can flash some other verified sbf.
Thanks for trying
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1. Even I dont remember the exact message But I remember that it asks us to reboot the phone manually.
2. If the SBF which u are using is corrupted while downloading, it may lead to bad flash. U can google and download and use any of the md5sum checking tools. I use winmd5 application(I'm using Windows in my laptop), which is easy to use and it has UI unlike some other md5sum tools which have to be run through command line.
3. If RSD Lite recognizes ur phone, then try flashing the SBF once again. But ensure that the SBF is not corrupted as mentioned in point 2. If ur SBF is corrupted, try downloading it again. There are chances for a file to get corrupted while downloading. That is the reason why md5sum is mentioned in the download page to verify the file after download.

Winmd5 app says "Matched!". That means it is good?

Yes, if the MD5sum matches it means that the SBF file is not corrupted. U try flashing the same SBF again and see if it works.

@ markos807: Were u able to flash SBF successfully? I would like to know if ur defy is working fine now

Gingerbread (BL7) back to Froyo?
Did you already flash a Defy+ ROM with Gingerbread?
From a BL7 ROM there is no way back to Froyo. BL7 doesn't support that.

When I wanted to go back to froyo, I was flashing this sbf: JDGC_U6_2.13.0 China Unicom Thread/Download !!!BL6 kernel !!!
And that broke my flashlight! And because of that I want to go back to other official froyo sbf to see will the flashlight work. Do you know any other fix for the flashlight? Anything please?
Also, I am flashing same sbf second time now, will post the results.
Edit: Cannot boot the phone with any .sbf downloaded from here. The only .sbf that I can flash and boot the phone is JDGC_U6_2.13.0 China Unicom and that one broke my flashlight.

markos807 said:
When I wanted to go back to froyo, I was flashing this sbf: JDGC_U6_2.13.0 China Unicom Thread/Download !!!BL6 kernel !!!
And that broke my flashlight! And because of that I want to go back to other official froyo sbf to see will the flashlight work. Do you know any other fix for the flashlight? Anything please?
Also, I am flashing same sbf second time now, will post the results.
Edit: Cannot boot the phone with any .sbf downloaded from here. The only .sbf that I can flash and boot the phone is JDGC_U6_2.13.0 China Unicom and that one broke my flashlight.
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Mate, as you flashed BL6 sbf then you are stuck with BL6 and no way back to froyo other than chinese one.
Your flashlight could be burnt out - in such a case only moto service can help
What do you mean you cannot boot with any sbf from walter79 thread? Have you tried all of them? (You shouldn't). Or only froyo ones?
If you tried only froyos, then you can flash gingerbread BL6 to check your flashlight
And have you tried wiping data and cache from stock recovery? Is it accessible with power + volume down?

No, I cannot acess stock recovery. I have tried only froyo ones. Can you give me the link for that BL6 GB, I`ll flash it tomorrow because I really want to fix my flashlight.

markos807 said:
No, I cannot acess stock recovery. I have tried only froyo ones. Can you give me the link for that BL6 GB, I`ll flash it tomorrow because I really want to fix my flashlight.
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Try any from a range 4.5.1-134_DFP-125 up to DFP-161. Higher are usually BL7, lower are BL5, so no use to flash
Link to the sbfs

I have succesfully boot up a phone with this sbf: DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-125_GR_SIGN.. but my flashlight is still not working. The camera is not working at all.

markos807 said:
I have succesfully boot up a phone with this sbf: DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-125_GR_SIGN.. but my flashlight is still not working. The camera is not working at all.
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Well, I suppose you've burnt your flash unfortunately with chinese froyo.
Your camera will not work with GB ROMS. It's normal. but it was you who flashed BL6 ROM on your green defy
You have to go to CM10 2ndboot builds to have your camera working again.
For flash I suppoose only moto service can help