Is the new Maniac release 7.2 a full release not a nightly? It appears to be a full release it is around 117mb. Does it include Gapps or if not which Gapps to use. Also please explain double wipe on Rom install and exact method. Newbee so be gentle!
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I'm sorry,
I had to ask this newbie question.
I see newer versions OS ROM are constantly coming out.
I am currently using myHero ROM.
So, is there OS updater which I can use or
do i have to wipe old one and install new one manually?
THank you.
myHero came out with patches for every release he made so far so it could be updated without wipe. But when changing rom you have to wipe before flashing.
Hey
I just got a brand new Defy and I'm hoping I can get ICS on it. However, in my country there's no T-Mobile, Verizon, Orange or whatever, I bought it in an electronics store, so I have absolutely no idea about what CG version it is. I've already read the beginner's guide from top to bottom, but I still have some doubts:
1. How do I know which CG version do I have? (I need to know so I can know how to get back to stock in case of warranty)
Nevermind, I found the answer >_> CG 4 SBF 3.4.2 (Froyo)
2. I've seen lots of ROMs for this device, but their instructions aren't very clear and I don't want to brick my device (which, from what I've read it is very hard to do) or get stuck in a higher CG version.
3. The beginner's guide is cool, but I haven't seen any tutorials on installing a specific rom (in my case ICS) so, I'd appreciate some pointers here, if possible
Thanks in advance! =)
- DARKGuy
I have a defy+, so i have 2.3.6 on it. But you don't need to flash any new firmware to get ICS or MIUI, since they both have froyo builds. CG version only changes when you flash full SBF, not when installing zips and custom ROMs. So you shouldn't worry about getting stuck on a higher CG.
So what you need of course is a rooted phone , the SndInitDefy_2.0.apk (to install custom recovery and bootmenu because of locked bootloader), install the latest bootmenu (don't mind installing the old one although it might work on froyo). And there you're ready to flash! (to enter custom recovery on your defy, reboot your phone and press the volume down key when you see the blue led) I assume you know how to use the custom recovery, so I won't go into detail on that.
Since I haven't flashed any froyo ICS builds before, I don't dare to tell you how to myself! So just head over to the main CM9 ICS thread You'll find a guide in the first post. Nevermind, i'll just quote it here:
nogoodusername said:
How to flash ICS (Defy Builds)
1:Head Over To Stable recovery
2:Wipe Data
3:Install Zip from SD Card
4:Select ICS(Defy) .zip
5:Flash
6:Flash CM7 Kernel
7:Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache
First Boot will take some time...
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You need to flash Google Apps seperately through recovery. You should find the files and links needed in the thread linked above. Know the difference between the Defy+ builds (with gingerbread [gb] kernel), and the Defy builds with froyo kernel.
Please note that ICS for defy is still in it's early stages and you might experience bugs. But most people still think it's worth it! xD Sorry if I made it too detailed for you, but then others can make use of it too! Oh, I hope I haven't said wrong that will soft brick your phone! Flashing the wrong kernel always gives me bootloader error! Anyway bricking really isn't that scary (only the first time i can confirm) It's good to have an SBF with RSDLite and Drivers installed on your PC just in case
Oh! And then If you want MIUI, just do the normal wipes and flash the ROM. Let me recommend MIUI Pikachu edition by TweetyPeety, the best MIUI ROM out there! It even has the touch based AROMA installer in recovery where you can customize the installation!
I was wandering if there is any advantage in flashing a newer kernel (either CM9 kernel or a GB full SBF) on defy if I'm using CM7/CM9/MIUI
Also, I tried CM9 without flashing the kernel, and it works, so I can't figure what difference would that step make. How does changing the default kernel affect the use of custom roms? Any hit in performance/usability? Would I have to use Defy+ roms if I flash CM9 kernel?
Persechini said:
I was wandering if there is any advantage in flashing a newer kernel (either CM9 kernel or a GB full SBF) on defy if I'm using CM7/CM9/MIUI
Also, I tried CM9 without flashing the kernel, and it works, so I can't figure what difference would that step make. How does changing the default kernel affect the use of custom roms? Any hit in performance/usability? Would I have to use Defy+ roms if I flash CM9 kernel?
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I think you shouldn't flash new kernel for CM9 since it is in alpha
it is better to keep on CM7.1 and wait until a stable version from CM9 (unless you are a real HW or SW developer)
Hi,
I recently bought Defy MB525 mobile and it is under warranty till feb'13.
Below are current specs of my mobile-----
System version: Moto_version.34.3601.7.MB525.Retail.en.SEA15
Firmware version:2.2.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-g0671d13
Build number: JEM3.4.3-36-1.7
Camera Hardware: SOC
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Please share the steps i should follow for 1) backup existing stock version 2.2.2, 2) overclock CPU, 3) upgrade to latest stable ICS version, 4)restore stock version 2.2.2.
Let me know if you need any other details.
Thanks
hi there
well to backup your stock rom first of all you need to root your phone with superoneclick google it.Then install latest 2nd init form here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212.after that reboot and when your phone blinks blue push vol down button to get into bootmenu.select custom recovery/backup all(to backup you rom)
3)either you download epsy/quarks ics build http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100 or aopk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585425 and the ics gapps.then move those to sd card and enter bootmenu again select wipe data/cache and install zip from sd card:chose one of the 2 above and the gapps after finish reboot and VOILA ics
How is camera in ICSROM?
camera works fine but panorama fc
Thank you, have some questions again
Thank you very much for replying, i am half journey way to start updating to ICS
i have downloaded epsy CM9-NIGHTLY-120406-Defy.zip, is it right one? is there a stable version?
when to overlock the cpu after installing ICS or can be done before?
I'm not sure if there's a stable CM9 release for Defy.
when to overlock the cpu after installing ICS or can be done before?
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After the update..
I'm using 06.04 by Epsylon3 with Froyo kernel and green lens: I find it stable enough, good for day to day usage. There's no CM9 stable version, not even a RC one.
You can overclock the CPU from the bootmenu, although CM9 comes with 1GHz standard. Maybe undervolt it a bit.
Trimis de pe Defy CM9
Confused on updating android
I am bit confused updating android.. We are wiping the data and reloading a ICS right?? why do we need froyo kernel to update to ICS
Can you please share a link explaining it? reasons, procedures.
Rodefy said:
I am bit confused updating android.. We are wiping the data and reloading a ICS right?? why do we need froyo kernel to update to ICS
Can you please share a link explaining it? reasons, procedures.
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We need froyo kernel because we have SOC (green) camera ;-(
So we need to flash CM7 kernel too. If you use CM9 kernel, then your SOC camera will not work
Procedures in this thread in the first post
I also had to flash ICS Gapps zip (somehow ommited in the procedure)
You can use mentioned nightly - works fine
I would propose to use titanium backup from the market to backup all your apps with data - then you can simply restore them back with all data inside (but your apps - do not restore system apps)
Hi,
I am trying to update my dad's Defy ROM. It is currently running CM7 on it.
I did the CM7 installation last November (Nov 11 version), and I've kind of forgotten the Defy peculiarities since I am a ZTE Blade user in day to day life.
Is there anything to take note in doing the CM7 to CM9 upgrade, for instance how about the the partition size?
I am not staying near my dad so I can't do the installation myself. I will have to relay instructions to him via Skype for him to do it on his own. My dad is reasonably comfortable with technology but
Can CM9 be flashed in the conventional method via Clockworkmod? (In the same way as Blade ROM updates)
I have got him to download the latest CM9 nightly from here:
http://defy.wdscript.fr/defy-cm9/
This is the 12th July version. Can anyone tell me if this nightly is stable, and if not, which version is recommended?
Many thanks in advance for the help!
CM9 is flashed using CWM.
A full wipe(data/factory reset) will be required.
Can't get why you need to adjust partition size (you mean multiboot partitions?)
Thanks for the info.
I thought that the default ROM partition size may need to be adjusted. If not necessary then I'll just let it be.
So is the latest nightly the best option? Or is there a more stable version I should look into?
You don't need to change the partitions..
What are the specs of your Dad's defy, Is it a green lens or red lens? What kernel does it have? I need details before suggesting the nightly build.
This is a red lens defy I think, using the bayer module.
Kernel version:
2.6.32.9-gb08c3c8
[email protected] #1
Building no: Gingerbread GWK74 Cyanogen Defy 11-11-11
I also seem to have a problem doing a backup using CWM.
Any idea what's causing this error message?
Questions go in the Q&A section
Can anyone please tell me what may be causing problems to the nandroid backup? :-o
Have you seen this post? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663613
I recently changed from 7 -> 9 using this guide word for word with no issues.
Thanks very much for the link on CM9 install.
I'm still trying to fix the nandroid backup problem. I have a feeling it's running out of space. Will clean up SD card and try again.
Hello everyone,
Yesterday for the first time I tried OmniROM, coming from CM 10.1, because I wanted to try Android 4.4 on my Note 2.
So I went to OmniROM's homepage to grab the ROM but all I found were nightlies. I then downloaded the latest nightly (11/26) which got me stuck in boot animation first, then crashed and burned horribly during Setup Wizard.
So I searched the net looking for another option and stumbled upon this ROM from DownloadandroidROMS.com, or whatever is was called, which hosts basically every Android ROM under the sun:
4.4-20131112-N7100-HOMEMADE
I loaded it through CWM, then Gapps from PA, then SuperSU, and everything is great. I'm one happy 4.4 root user.
Questions:
1. What is the HOMEMADE thing? Is it safe (in the way of spyware/malware)? Is it like the "Stable" release from CM?
2. How come I could not find it on OmniROM's official homepage?
3. This ROM was apparently released on 11/12/2013, so when can we expect the next release, if this is the stable version?
Homemade is just the default name for a self-built rom. Regarding safety... you have to trust the guy who made the rom...
HOMEMADE is to omni what UNOFFICIAL is to CM