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[Q] Is my MS2 bricked?

Hello every body,
I have bought my ms2 yesterday and i have decided to dont root it, so i went to motorlas web site and update it to android 2.3.6. But after see the MUIU from will5 i changed my mind i decided to install this custom rom. So i tried Gingerbreak to root my device, but tha app doesnt work i run it and he stay foreer with the mesage that tha phone is being rooted and nothing happen, so i presse home button and it closed and the fone stayed ok. But the only way i know to root this fone with ginger was that app so i decidd to try downgrade my fone to froyo again. i downloaded RSD Lite, upgrade my bootloader from 70.12 to 70.13 and tryed to install froyo retail again, the process look good but when rsd show the message rebooting fone the fone do not reboot and after rsd shows progress complet (Pass), so since that my fone is dead, can turn on in any mod or do nothing any one can help me to save my fone? And after that try a working root method? Thank You and Sorry for my English

Please refer to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437682
You did exactly the same thing. Once you are on GB, you can't go back to Froyo. And don't worry your phone will be okay.
Sent from my MotoA953 using xda premium

Yeah i saw that some minutes after i post that xP, i will download gb and try install it, sorry for the post i should search in the forum before post it.
But that is still a question i can root my fone? with android 2.3.6? i really want to install a custom rom =) thanks you

gexk said:
Yeah i saw that some minutes after i post that xP, i will download gb and try install it, sorry for the post i should search in the forum before post it.
But that is still a question i can root my fone? with android 2.3.6? i really want to install a custom rom =) thanks you
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use SuperOneClick from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 to root your phone. make sure USB Debugging is on, plug your phone and click on Root menu in the app, then sit back and relax.
but without the ability to go back to froyo, MIUI is out from your custom rom Option as MIUI cannot run from GB kernel base.
however, there is CM7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338183 (and an inprogress CM9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374497) that you could try if you want to experience custom rom. functional wise, CM is better than MIUI (imho), but MIUI wins in fancy UI & themes.

thanks guys i think i will keep my phone with the default rom, i will only root it remove the unsued apps from TIM, and install a MIUI launcher. Did U think is a good ideia?

I don't think MIUI launcher works on stock ROM unless they have released a version compatible with all android 2.2 or 2.3
You can try Espier launcher from market. But it is more iPhone-ish than MIUI-ish.

Hard unlock Sim

I have asked to my telecoms operator the unsimlock code for my Defy, it said is yet unlocked but it is not
I have flash a full sbf 2.3.6. Before it was a 2.3.4.
Motorola can't give any code.
Is there a way to show to the operator that is still locked? Or a non paid way to have the unlock code (it's free with my operator)
I know that is a way to have a soft unock but only with cm7 or miui.
But i prefer a hard unlock for motorola rom.
THX.
Defy+ / 4.5.1-134_DFP-139 / 45.0.1390.MB526.Retail.en.FR
Bouygues telecom fr.

Always complain in a retail center. Take your defy, show him, let him call to services. Be persistent, not rude.
Indeed you could use a softunlock for CM7 or MIUI, don't know if you could for stock.

Thx for the answer. I have try this morning the softunlock with cm7 Nightly ( the only one cm7 i can install) but don't work . I think that the softunlock is only for 2.2.

Could you please try to install the nightly again and then flash the zip from my latest post on that threat?
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The zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=908455&d=1329605492

Also you can try to write at russian forum - motofan.ru ( i'm not able to post link there...)
Just write IMEI and your model to them, probably you'll receive unlock code.
If you won't, only way is patch.

labsin said:
Could you please try to install the nightly again and then flash the zip from my latest post on that threat?
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Thx. i have try but don't work anymore. I have flashed the cm7 zip, then, before reboot, flashed your zip. Trying to change baseband too but don't work.

Hellmanor said:
If you won't, only way is patch.
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Yes, but for the moment not possible to find any patch for 2.3

Witch CM7 version are you using? Could you attach the files in defy_simlock_originals on your sdcard?

Could do the froyo for bl6 patch it from there and re install cm7
teamwork makes the dream work

labsin said:
Witch CM7 version are you using?
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cm72-120127.0846-NIGHTLY-Defy+.zip
others don't work because of a 2.3.6 full sbf.
labsin said:
Could you attach the files in defy_simlock_originals on your sdcard?
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Sorry but i don't understand what you want to say.
Could do the froyo for bl6 patch it from there and re install cm7
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Do you mean to follow this way below? But i'm afraid this way don't work with Defy+?
Common Problems/Questions
Black Screens when booting up: (!) Tried to install a version of Android with a lower CG Version than the one currently on the phone.
Weird behavior after installing a Fixed SBF: Install a matching Nandroid backup with your SBF, and remember to clear Cache/Dalvik Cache using Recovery.
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom: (!) aha! We have a issue here!, latest Stock Gingerbread full SBFs comes with a Version 5 of the CG, meaning until not long ago you were pretty much screwed. But wait, there is hope! A one kind Éclair has been found in China Defys that comes with Version 5 CG!.
How to fix it:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Phone
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2 and Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download and install this Nandroid Backup
Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache
After wiping, turn off your phone
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
You WONT be able to install full SBFs of any Éclair or Froyo since these Androids have lower CG Versions.
**NOTE*: I just rephrased the original post since it can be a bit confusing, it is linked as source below.
**NOTE2**: If you are using a non-Chinese defy, DO NOT USE THE CAMERA FLASH while on the Chinese rom, it WILL kill your LED.
Source: ((Original post here))
How to Install CM7 after Installing a Full Gingerbread SBF: (!) Ok, first of all do all the steps above on "Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom"
Root your Defy (Using SuperOneClick 1.7 and not 1.9).
Install SystemRecovery from GoAPK. If you install 2nd init, you'll just get into a boot loop and have to start over.
Reboot to recovery. Do a factory wipe, then do the cache wipe.
Install CM7 .Zip and then gapps zip file. DO NOT wipe again, you'll just go back to 2.2.2 CEE (if you accidentally do this, you can pick up again from step 3).
profit!
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Yes it works with Defy+ if you are on a bld6 rom (not for the bld7 roms)
My patch from a couple posts back makes a copy of the patched file on your sdcard in the folder defy_simlock_originals. Could you post them here?
Don't know if the module works with the gingerbread kernel. That's why it is a good idea to try to get CM7 with froyo kernel. It's also handy if you wan't to install other roms (WIUI ...)
But could you fist give those files? Maybe i've made a mistake again ^^.
Edit:
Sorry you don't have the right guide. That one is for bld5 downgrade.
Here is for bld6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731

labsin said:
My patch from a couple posts back makes a copy of the patched file on your sdcard in the folder defy_simlock_originals.Could you post them here?
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Again, thank you for your help and time
(I have put .txt for upload)

The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.

labsin said:
The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.
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Ok i'll try tomorrow

labsin said:
The file is similar to the normal defy one as far as I can tell that must have done it... So prob. faullt of different kernel. You could try to downgrade and use CM7 on froyo kernel.
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I have change the kernel with THIS METHOD
after, try with WIUI 2.2.17: no network; then with update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed: no network, even when changing baseband.
So, if all that i have made is right, maybe it's not fault of kernel.
Other difference between MB526 and MB525?

You get 'no network' all the time, even with the sim from the right provider, also without the patch?
I think you're the fist to try on a defy+. Maybe look to the Russian fora...
edit: And can you tell me what your Baseband version is? (in settings > about)
edit2: If it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 Try it after installing RC1.5 from here: http://www.defy-cm.net/jordan-cm7.1-RC/

labsin said:
You get 'no network' all the time, even with the sim from the right provider, also without the patch?
I think you're the fist to try on a defy+. Maybe look to the Russian fora...
edit: And can you tell me what your Baseband version is? (in settings > about)
edit2: If it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 Try it after installing RC1.5 from here: http://www.defy-cm.net/jordan-cm7.1-RC/
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no network only with wrong provider: with the patch no code ask, but no network even with other baseband.
Yes it is EPU93_U_00.59.01 (cm7.2 working on defy+ as well)
with RC1.5 no boot after files install, stuck on google logo.
Now i have flash fix sbf to use 2.3.6 rom because of no battery problems and better battery life. So i'll wait and ask again to my operator.
Now baseband is EPU_U_00.60.03
Do you think if i'm able to put a official operator rom it will see that is no desimlocked? i don't have made backup of my official rom (newbie mistake ) so i have ask here if it's possible with this method.

Blocking by TI OMAP 3630
I have read this:
Blocking the Bootloader by TI OMAP 3630
Why and how is it locked Defy?
While Linux is Open Source Motorola keeps the Defy the locked bootloader. Why?
For commercial reasons of course: avoid too many warranty returns from sorcerer's apprentices who brické their phone, for example (although care is denied you still have to manage the folders!) But also the traders (who manage some of the guaranteed returns, but not that ... we shall see below).
So Motorola maintains bootoader of our favorite phone is not locked and ready to unlock the last views of Roma making the switch to SBF rootage and even more difficult. But the fact how this lock is it made?
Unlike other phones (other brands, but also other brand models *) easy to unlock, the Defy is equipped with a TI OMAP 3630 chip that manages its technology via "M-Shield technology 'in this block. So we did not do a software problem but rather a problem if one CPU is addressing this release.
This technology also manages the simlockage phone which also explains why the operators are far from favorable to the release of Defy.
No one arrived today to crack this lock: it should have the tool from Texas Instruments where he provided to authorized repairers to put the Motorola Defy mode "SE" (Systems Engineering) for this.
* These phones using Qualcomm chips or other, do not bénéfiecient techonologie the M-Shield and are much easier to unlock.
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(Google trad) Or here in french

stucked at jrdan u97.21.51
I am new at this my defy went dead when tried to upgrade to 2.2 did not have backup. I searched the web and only jrdan u 97.21.51 will work and canot go back or change any more to any other roms. tried the rsd lite to flash diferent roms and nothing works. tried rom manager and 2ndinit recovery and nothing i get black screen. Is there anyway to get out of this? Please help

sion123 said:
I am new at this my defy went dead when tried to upgrade to 2.2 did not have backup. I searched the web and only jrdan u 97.21.51 will work and canot go back or change any more to any other roms. tried the rsd lite to flash diferent roms and nothing works. tried rom manager and 2ndinit recovery and nothing i get black screen. Is there anyway to get out of this? Please help
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Wrong thread i think.
Have you try a wipe cache and data in stock recovery before rsdlite? see here how to do with Froyo

point me in the correct direction please.

okay so iv had my tab for awhile now and had no need to root it since i used my phone for everything. iv been playing around on android for a bit now and before my milestone i had fun with windows mobile. so please do flame me as dumb and that i didnt look first. i see the bible for our tabs and that the root method doesnt work now. i used heimdall to flash a stock rooted ver of froyo and now it boots but i cant get past the activation screen. yes i have dont the vol up once vol down twice thing. it wont work and just sits on the screen. i can get past it. so now im about to go all the way back to stock and start over. if someone who is more familiar with the fourms then i am can post the links and steps i need to do to get back to a rooted tab that would be great and id be forever thankful. from then on im ok i bought that bootstrapper from the maket to save me time (plus i enjoy giving money to those who work hard for my free entertainment) oh btw should have said it first. i have the vzw i800 tab. thanks so much folks i really just want a working tab again. oh one last thing i have cm9 running ony my phone and love it...whats everyones thoughts on it for the tab?
once again thank you

so i get it this was a tall order and after getting everything working last night im up and runnning with a cwr rooted and on froyo....i wanna jump up to hc or cm9, or some kind of ics but i dont see much and the two i looked at and tried, the dl links are broke...so can anyone point me to the links of working hc or ics for a vzw tab please

really? no one?

For ICS/CM9
First do this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384
Then do this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385153

DON'T!
Overcome isn't for cdma ran.
You will brick your device.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA

i guess at this point i just need to make it ext 4. what vzw kernel is best for this? thanks for the replay

You don't need to make it ext4, you need a custom recovery so can flash ICS using CWM. The ICS zip will repartition and reformat anyway, so you have no need of converting to ext4.
You need a kernel with custom recovery (version 3.x or greater).
C.

cheatman said:
You don't need to make it ext4, you need a custom recovery so can flash ICS using CWM. The ICS zip will repartition and reformat anyway, so you have no need of converting to ext4.
You need a kernel with custom recovery (version 3.x or greater).
C.
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im good then i have cm on it and i think its 3.0 i tried flashing 5.x with rom manager and t started acting funny till i rebooted the recovery. i tried to install cm9 but it told me there was a problem with the package and gave me a code 7 i think. maybe it was a bad dl. ill try and redownload right now and try again. the first time i did everything manually but this time i was lazy and bought the bootstapper. i should be good right? thanks for your help.

i just re dl it and checked the md5. everything was fine. tried to install it and gave me the same thing. error in sd card/cm9 blah blah blah.zip (status 7) this is the step im having problems with

Which cm9 you tried to flash.
Maybe the GSM one?
Better go to rootzwiki.com and look for jt1134's ICS built there.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA

going to that site now. i hope it works. im kind of pissed off. every rom i try the dl link is broken or it doesnt flash. im back to stock re rooted and did the bootstrap. i just wanna get off of froyo at this point.

sorry if I am leading you on a chase.
I am not a CDMA user, that is why I don't really know where you should get your CDMA build.
But I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24986629&postcount=756
Go there, and find on 2nd line that says Alroger's Downloads.
That points to Alroger's external site.
He has a P1000CDMA build of the "TE4M version of CM9"
That will be your best bet.
jt1134 is also a TE4AM dev I think, or at least lots of his code in it.

priyana said:
sorry if I am leading you on a chase.
I am not a CDMA user, that is why I don't really know where you should get your CDMA build.
But I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24986629&postcount=756
Go there, and find on 2nd line that says Alroger's Downloads.
That points to Alroger's external site.
He has a P1000CDMA build of the "TE4M version of CM9"
That will be your best bet.
jt1134 is also a TE4AM dev I think, or at least lots of his code in it.
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no your not leading me to anywhere bad. its just a lack of upkeep on a old deivce its just harsh. im on that site you told me about and im finding a lot. im thankful youre helping me with this. do you know why im getting a error code (status 7) any and everytime i try flashing cm9? this is the nly things that stands in my way

from what I understand, error 7 is when the device you are flashing is not supported by the package.
Say earlier you tried to flash a p1000 rom into a cdma device.
I am almost convinced that if you get the right package, namely the one for cdma or "p1c" build, you should be able to flash it.
jt1134 is the most knowledgeable on CDMA CM9 builds.

yeah im on p1c builds and cdma builds....do you think its because im trying to go from froyo right to ics with out gb? should i flash cubbed in heimdall (3.2.x) before going to ics? or does it not matter on this device?
once again im so thankful for your help

which CWM version you have?
Apparently you need to have the latest 5.x.x ?

3.0...damn i didnt even think of that and i sould have thats whats going on with the photon right now. trying now thanks

that worked! thanks for the help

[Q] i have defy mb525 but i have 2.3.6 from defy mb526.pls help me

hello i borowed to a friend my defy mb525.and he put mb526 software on my defy.and now i have only troubles.camera wont work,3g wont work,my phone wont recognize my battery,wifi wont work,the phone wont carge,he is f...d up real good.the problem is i dont know what cg has the phone and i hear that i cant do nothing because he has 2.3.6 and i cant downgrade it.pls help me and tell what to do i dont wana throw it away.it was a real good phone.thank you a lot and i wait yours answers.

same problem
Im also interested in this reply ,if there is a positve outcome id be happy to know.I have tried alsorts even had to wire the phone up to get it to work via usb cable I really only want the camera part fixed

There should be no problem if you can switch on your bootloader (vol+ + power on).
The solution is in the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982 first post, Method 2 (files available, which is not the case in Method 1.).
Do all steps exactly as written. Then you can flash any CM 7 or 9. But probably you have no way back to froyo.
At least I have tesed it.

corrinti said:
There should be no problem if you can switch on your bootloader (vol+ + power on).
The solution is in the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982 first post, Method 2 (files available, which is not the case in Method 1.).
Do all steps exactly as written. Then you can flash any CM 7 or 9. But probably you have no way back to froyo.
At least I have tesed it.
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the real thing is that i try to flash another sbf file except the one that is allready flash on it at the end of flashing it apears pass but phone wont do nothing.and the real thing is that this sbf that i have on it i cant root it.so?what can i do?
thank you anyway for u response anyway i will wait for more responses from the great minds of all developers because i know if somebody can do it r u (the developers).

litle.tony.montana said:
the real thing is that i try to flash another sbf file except the one that is allready flash on it at the end of flashing it apears pass but phone wont do nothing.and the real thing is that this sbf that i have on it i cant root it.so?what can i do?
thank you anyway for u response anyway i will wait for more responses from the great minds of all developers because i know if somebody can do it r u (the developers).
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But I had the same. And this method helped. You loose nothing if try.
Flash with RDSLite (it is eclair with CG5, then exact steps with CM7 and next flash. You will get kind of CM7 (here I also cleared private data from a system which somehow made the internal memory full), which you may stay with or change to any CM, MIUI, WIUI etc.

Ok, so you tried to flash another ROM and couldn't press bootloader. Which sbf did you flash to revive it?
Also read the whole OP of the threat posted before.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA

corrinti said:
But I had the same. And this method helped. You loose nothing if try.
Flash with RDSLite (it is eclair with CG5, then exact steps with CM7 and next flash. You will get kind of CM7 (here I also cleared private data from a system which somehow made the internal memory full), which you may stay with or change to any CM, MIUI, WIUI etc.
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ok.i'll try tonight after i'll get home from work.and after i''l tell u what hapened.hope to resolve it

My suggestion would be to tell your friend that he either fixes your phone, or buys you a new one. Why should you have to go to all this trouble if he broke it?!

hi again
ok.so i manage to turn on the phone i flowed the steps from some links.dont know if i am allowed to put them in here.
now the phone start.the real problem is that i have on it the sbf file the cg7 version.and i dont know if i can downgrade this one.if someone did it pls tell me how so i can try it.thank you a lot.
and i cant say to my friend to buy me another one because he is poor and i care for him.if nobody can help me,i will send it in service and i'll pay(hope to not be so expensive).anyway thank you all.i will stil wait for u answers.maybe u can think at something.

if you are red lens then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595013 may help, if green then .... At least not now

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Cant Put Any Rom Or Any SPF HELP!

hi guys the other day i had my Moto Defy not Defy+ so i wanted to upgrade it i mistakly flashed a Defy Plus SBF every thing is working just fine only the Network Data Is Not Working , and now when ever come to flash a new SBF or a new rom the screen stays black ? so please tell me what i can do ? at least so i can make the network data work i wont mind
ill be thankfull

what the hell, this is the dev section, not q&a!!!
firt rule of xda: post in correct sections!
mod, please shut this thread, and give our friend a manual on how to use this forum!
sent from my jellybean defy...

this is the only working sbf for me right now
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CEE_ROOTED_No_Signed

in the general section you will find a sticky thread called all-in-one defy beginners guide, you will find all the info you need there.
second rule of xda: search before posting.
you bricked your phone by flashing sbfs without knowing what they really are.
you should check something: does your notification led turn white when connected to rsd lite (pc)?
and dont play around too much, because your battery will die eventually (the device cant be charged without a functional rom/kernel), and you will have to use the mcgyvers method...
just read everything you find in the thread mentioned above.
sent from my jellybean defy...

zakoo2 said:
in the general section you will find a sticky thread called all-in-one defy beginners guide, you will find all the info you need there.
second rule of xda: search before posting.
you bricked your phone by flashing sbfs without knowing what they really are.
you should check something: does your notification led turn white when connected to rsd lite (pc)?
and dont play around too much, because your battery will die eventually (the device cant be charged without a functional rom/kernel), and you will have to use the mcgyvers method...
just read everything you find in the thread mentioned above.
sent from my jellybean defy...
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my friend the mobile is working now on the SBF i mentioned earlier i just cant seem to change it or make the network data work

kteifan26 said:
my friend the mobile is working now on the SBF i mentioned earlier i just cant seem to change it or make the network data work
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sorry, its late, misunderstood you.
have you tried switching basebands?
if you want to stay on stock, you will have to figure out which bootloader version you have (dont know the bl versions of stock roms by heart), and have to choose sbfs according to that.
but if youre up for custom roms, try any 2nd-boot rom of quarx, those should work.
but i cant stress this enough: read the beginners guide first!
sent from my jellybean defy...

zakoo2 said:
sorry, its late, misunderstood you.
have you tried switching basebands?
if you want to stay on stock, you will have to figure out which bootloader version you have (dont know the bl versions of stock roms by heart), and have to choose sbfs according to that.
but if youre up for custom roms, try any 2nd-boot rom of quarx, those should work.
but i cant stress this enough: read the beginners guide first!
sent from my jellybean defy...
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i tried baseband switching nothing worked
now am trying 2nd-boot hoping it would work
thanks ill be back with the results

i got stuck on a black screen when using 2nd-boot and i dont understand any thing about sbf's =\