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[Q] 2.3.4 rom help

hi can anyone help,
i bought a defy sometime ago and the person who sold it flashed the 2.3.4 stock rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127085
so of corse the defy is green lense so there for camera doesnt work.
is there anyway that i can 1: get camera to work and/or 2: downgrade
ive searched and only found some chinese rom but it has dead links and im a little rusty with nandroid backups etc
can someone guied me
p.s im on cm7.1 if that make any diffrance
thanks folks.

I think 2.3.4 can be downgradable to froyo, am i not right?
I have a green lens defy with stock 2.2 froyo, and for cm7, cm9 and miui, the camera works, so I guess that who sold it to you have it upgraded, don't know why, :S
try flashing froyo, then flash cm7 over it
I'm not sure if will work, but why don't give it a shot
tell me if it worked
Good Luck

No he done full gb 2.3.4 and it says its not downgradeable. I've tryed to flash other sbf's but none work.
Thanks for reply mate.
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jonezy8873 said:
No he done full gb 2.3.4 and it says its not downgradeable. I've tryed to flash other sbf's but none work.
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it was true back then that it wasn't downgradable. but lucky you the situation has changed. you can now downgrade your phone and install custom roms. there are 2 methods available since your rom is only on cg or bl 5:
1) read the first post of this thread completely as all newbies should:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and in there under common problems/questions you'll find your first solution. this method would preserve your phone to bl5 but it's a bit longer than method 2.
2) method 2 will upgrade your phone to bl6 but it's much easier. so if you don't have any problem with that, use this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731&highlight=bl6

That's great thanks.
Just what I was looking for
Is this the same method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8
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jonezy8873 said:
Is this the same method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8
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yes. that is method 1.

balls..... i cant get anything to work
dead links....
cant understand what there on about.....
grrrrrrrrr

jh20 said:
yes. that is method 1.
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its got dead links and when i try to flash the first rom it stops and says fail

jonezy8873 said:
hi can anyone help,
i bought a defy sometime ago and the person who sold it flashed the 2.3.4 stock rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127085
so of corse the defy is green lense so there for camera doesnt work.
is there anyway that i can 1: get camera to work and/or 2: downgrade
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Try flashing the full SBF from here - I know the link works because I downloaded it myself a couple of hours ago. It's also rootable using the Droid 3 easy rooting tool linked in that thread. It says in the thread that the green lens camera can be got to work using Greenbreadmod.
If that SBF + Greenbreadmod gets your phone working again then I'd try MS2Ginger or CM7 on it (if CM7 will support the green lens camera, not sure). Take a nandroid backup first - install 2ndInitDefy to get CWM on the phone. MS2Ginger is based on Gingerbread but with some nice enhancements eg 1% battery step, power menu, 720p playback, panorama mode etc. I had the 2.1 version of MS2Ginger on my green-lensed Defy for many months and it was rock solid. I've not tried CM7 but lots of people like it.

ok im downloading it now
so just flash this with rsdlite is that correct.
i have downloaded greenbread 1.1 what do i do with that? do i unzip it on pc or move whole file to clockworkmod backup?

jonezy8873 said:
i have downloaded greenbread 1.1 what do i do with that? do i unzip it on pc or move whole file to clockworkmod backup?
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From the Greenbreadmod thread:
Installation:
Install official GingerBread via nandroid + fixed sbf
Install 2nd-init recovery 0.6.1 or later
Install zip from recovery
RTFM

lol i have no idea what any of that means RTFM? haha
im new at all this
i cant flash that rom anyway it gets to creating img or something like that then says executing then says fail???
ive got all moto drivers installed and running as administrator?
just want a stock rom that camera works.
fed up of cm7 keeps crashing.
tries all the others to like miuiandroid and some others.
starting to miss my iphone :-/

jonezy8873 said:
i cant flash that rom anyway it gets to creating img or something like that then says executing then says fail
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What version of RSD Lite are you using?

5.2 I think
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I used 5.6 to flash that sbf on my phone. Google around, you'll find it online.

Ok I will have a look in a while
Cheers pal
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not even 5.6 works. it gets so far says fail reboots my phone? f**kin mad. ive flashed my old defy like 20 times before and allways worked.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839, by walter79, ur cam will work i and i used this rom its 100% work on my red lense defy plus

1) Is your phone actually working at the moment ie can you power it up and get to the home screen?
2) When flashing, do you power it up in to the bootloader? This involves holding vol+ as you press and release the power button.
I'm just wondering whether you might have too little battery to flash. The phone doesn't charge the battery in bootloader mode so repeated flashing can flatten the battery. I believe that bootloader mode will display something like "Battery low - cannot program" if that is the case. Possible fixes are: (1) The McGyver hack, (2) charge the battery in a cheap external charger eg like this one.

veeranna said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839, by walter79, ur cam will work i and i used this rom its 100% work on my red lense defy plus
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I've got green lense mate that what the problem is. I have the 2.3.4 gingerbread rom that camera (green) soesnt work.
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[Q] Can't get back to Froyo! ;(

Hi guys.
I installed CM9 on my Defy MB525 and now i can't manage to go back to Froyo!!!!!!!
The only two ROMs that worked to me are:
JDGC_U6_2.13.0_SIGNED_USAJRDNPRCB1B50AA039.0R_JORDANAPCNCU_P017_A042_M006_HWp3_Service1FF
and
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-132_BLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_USADEFYEMARAB1B8RTDE004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTDACH_P018_A019_M002_HWp3_WIG148149_Service1FF
but i dont want them!!
i want my Official 2.2.1 ... (i used to use this one, stock)
but when i try to install , it doesnt power on, just stay a white led if its connected to USB.
dunno what to do anymore!!!
help please.
Thanks!
(already tried wipe data/factory reset and cache partt.. didnt work)

Have you read this Post? http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy - Stock Rom's inside as well
Cheers...

If you flashed Defy+ full sbf, you would never be able to go back froyo. People normally use nandroid and fixed sbf to jump around roms for that sake of freedom between eclair, froyo and gingerbread..
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.6 - XDA Premium

If you flashed defy+ full sbf ... then you can't go back to defy rom.

Omg!
so now whats my "stock" rom? :O
i need it in BR btw.

ruantr said:
Omg!
so now whats my "stock" rom? :O
i need it in BR btw.
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There is only one BL6 Froyo and that is chinese! BL6 is the bootloader version and once upgraded can NEVER be downgraded! So yes you are pretty much stuck!

I have the same problem, but I cannot use this chisese rom because it bootloops.
Is there any other bl6 full sbf?

Rooting Defy Pro, SBF Backup

Seems to be no forum for the Defy Pro (new Motorola Qwerty-Bar) so hopefully it's ok to post here. Has anyone had success rooting this device?
I had one about 2 months back and followed the rooting instructions for the Defy XT535 since they have identical specs and chipset. Basically, the SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0/SUT LR v1.8.2/FXX_PRR3_NV.xml method.
Unfortunately, that bricked the phone to a boot screen and there was no sbf to restore.
I picked up another Defy Pro recently, and was wondering if there is a way to make an SBF backup or some sort of backup beforehand that I can restore if things go awry again?
Thanks!

Unfortunately there is no way I know of that allows you to create a sbf backup
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Thanks for the info! Are there any other precautions I could possibly take to restore in case the root bricks the device?
Do you think a basic SuperOneClick with the Motorola exploit option could brick the device? Or it's fairly safe?

Please ask all questions in the Q&A section. Thread moved there.

Fairly safe, data wipe should be enough to recover. But are not there any sbfs at all for this device?
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Not that I can find....there isn't even a forum for the device. Do you have any sites that *might* have an sbf?
Thanks.

Tried but no sbf
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Ok, thanks anyway. wish me luck!

it has two method to root,one is 腾讯手机管家，two is me632update to 112 root

any luck with the sbf anyone? my defy pro is stuck in a bootloop.
i tried wiping data etc in recovery but that didn't seem to help.
i have searched google most of the afternoon and nothing - looks like my dog might have a fun new chew toy

acatal said:
any luck with the sbf anyone? my defy pro is stuck in a bootloop.
i tried wiping data etc in recovery but that didn't seem to help.
i have searched google most of the afternoon and nothing - looks like my dog might have a fun new chew toy
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Did this get sorted out? I want to root a Canadian/Rogers Defy Pro, but don't think it's particularly safe. Your boot loop problem sounds exactly like what could go wrong.

MinionTech said:
Did this get sorted out? I want to root a Canadian/Rogers Defy Pro, but don't think it's particularly safe. Your boot loop problem sounds exactly like what could go wrong.
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i took the battery out and left it for several days and it came back to life. i think part of the problem was that i was regularly carrying it with me when i went running. although these devices are touted as waterproof, i don't think they are meant to bounce around in a sweaty waist belt (yes i know tmi) in the singapore heat for a couple of hours two or three times a week.
i have found no problem with the device otherwise since rooting (which is quite necessary given the limited internal memory).

haha I got one sbf!!
afeudale said:
Seems to be no forum for the Defy Pro (new Motorola Qwerty-Bar) so hopefully it's ok to post here. Has anyone had success rooting this device?
I had one about 2 months back and followed the rooting instructions for the Defy XT535 since they have identical specs and chipset. Basically, the SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0/SUT LR v1.8.2/FXX_PRR3_NV.xml method.
Unfortunately, that bricked the phone to a boot screen and there was no sbf to restore.
I picked up another Defy Pro recently, and was wondering if there is a way to make an SBF backup or some sort of backup beforehand that I can restore if things go awry again?
Thanks!
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I am a Chinese. I got a sbf for defy pro. It's maybe a version of Cannada.
ht tp://pa n.b aidu.com/s/1gdHYiyv

acatal said:
i took the battery out and left it for several days and it came back to life. i think part of the problem was that i was regularly carrying it with me when i went running. although these devices are touted as waterproof, i don't think they are meant to bounce around in a sweaty waist belt (yes i know tmi) in the singapore heat for a couple of hours two or three times a week.
i have found no problem with the device otherwise since rooting (which is quite necessary given the limited internal memory).
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Thanks for updating that your phone did survive the rooting! I think you might have given me the confidence to root one as well.

Can someone tell me - is this moto MB525 or MB526?

Hi all...
Maybe supid question...
I have bought on ebay black motorola defy+ as my 2nd phone.
In about was model MB526. So i have not tested all functions and i directly installed original sbf, then rooted sbf, then cwm recovery.
Then i enter in cwm recovery and install cm-7-20121008-unofficial-jordan_plus-signed.zip and gapps.
All was okay...but now classic defy camera problem - camera is green.
When i tried open camera it say Cannot connect to camera. Catlog say Could not open camera hw.
Under battery on sticker is MOTODEFY MVQ7-334411D11
SM2805AE7E1
L026NU6276
I can give imei too...
My question is...is this really defy+ ?
...and is possible to have defy+ with green camera?
THX

I dont think this is unheard of. Ask the seller for a refund
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
I dont think this is unheard of. Ask the seller for a refund
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...so you think this is classic defy MB525.
Is on internet any imei checker, or motorola warranty check?

CornholioGSM said:
...so you think this is classic defy MB525.
Is on internet any imei checker, or motorola warranty check?
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You can check on Motorola.com with IMEI
you have to register then go to my registered products and tipe IMEI

...okay...so this defy is really MB525.
Sh*t
...so i have MB525 with 526 firmware and there is no bootloader downgrade for camera works.
Right?

Sorry for reviving a thread from early December... but before I made my own thread about a similar issue I decided to hick-jack this one.
So someone gave me a Motorola Defy (MB525, MKQ7 334411B11 according to the sticker on the board) as a gift. It is a GREEN LENS, Motorola Defy from T-Mobile US.
Well they gave it to me 'semi bricked' after the person flashed it with a CM10 rom build made especially for the Defy+ (MB526).
According to my research the latest build for the Defy (MB525) is from September 24.
I have tried it but the phone keeps acting up.
Is there anything I can do to make the phone work again??
EDIT: Apparently, the phone was flashed with a JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_177-005... sbf and it originally had android 2.1. Dunno how much that information helps...

Serach google for downgrading
I read about an Bl.7 Sbf which have an froyo kernel
So maybe there is a way to create green lens .sbf with bl.7
Look for threads from walter79
You can try Quarx 2ndboot rom, they should work on all Defy's
MB525 red lense

bone101 said:
You can try Quarx 2ndboot rom, they should work on all Defy's.
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Can anyone else confirmed this?? I am trying to revive this Defy and if those work I know what I will flash it with later.
Edit: Quarx 2ndboot roms, use custom kernels that work on both. Confirmed.
It was flashed with
Code:
"JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_177-005_VFBLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_USAJRDNEMARAB1B8VFAT03A.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNFRYOVFAT_P015_A016_M001_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf"
because my friend was scared that the T-Mobile USA sbf that he found would be "too" up to date making it harder to downgrade later.
I read here that the T-Mobile provided sbf here are the original Eclair and the Eclair updated (which this phone originally had). So, is it safe to download them, flash the phone with them, and start from square one by myself?
Any answer would be appreciated.

Just read the "All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide" and flash with RSD to a froyo sbf...

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 =\