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[Q] Motorola Defy on CM7 stucked on boot screen! Urgent!

Hi guys!
I have just rooted my Motorola Defy and installed CM7 (7.0.2) into it using the instructions provided by CM wiki. I decided to use ClockworkMod and bootmenu, since I'm on Mac OS X.
Well, everything went fine until I tried to open the Market app, which was not working. Searching the web, I found that the solution could be wiping user data and caché through the recovery mode. As I could not figure out how to start the bootmenu (which I learned later), I did it through the stock recovery mode (using power + volume down)... and since that I can't boot my phone anymore!
I have already tried wiping everything again and installing CM7, but I'm still facing this problem.
Please, anyone have any ideas? I'm almost desperate.

gfreh said:
Hi guys!
I have just rooted my Motorola Defy and installed CM7 (7.0.2) into it using the instructions provided by CM wiki. I decided to use ClockworkMod and bootmenu, since I'm on Mac OS X.
Well, everything went fine until I tried to open the Market app, which was not working. Searching the web, I found that the solution could be wiping user data and caché through the recovery mode. As I could not figure out how to start the bootmenu (which I learned later), I did it through the stock recovery mode (using power + volume down)... and since that I can't boot my phone anymore!
I have already tried wiping everything again and installing CM7, but I'm still facing this problem.
Please, anyone have any ideas? I'm almost desperate.
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So after doing a factory reset from stock recovery, you say you're trying to install CM7...
Are you installing this from CWM recovery?
Did you wipe Dalvik cache?
Are you using an MB525 Defy or an MB526 Defy+, and is the CM7 zip you're flashing a Defy or a Defy+ build?
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You've probably not wiped Dalvik it seems.
In CWM recovery, go to Advanced and under that select Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Do yhis and a normal cache wipe every time you flash a ROM update. If you flash a totally new rom like CM10, wipe data also.

krushnam said:
So after doing a factory reset from stock recovery, you say you're trying to install CM7...
Are you installing this from CWM recovery?
Did you wipe Dalvik cache?
Are you using an MB525 Defy or an MB526 Defy+, and is the CM7 zip you're flashing a Defy or a Defy+ build?
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You've probably not wiped Dalvik it seems.
In CWM recovery, go to Advanced and under that select Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Do yhis and a normal cache wipe every time you flash a ROM update. If you flash a totally new rom like CM10, wipe data also.
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Hi! Thanks for the reply, and sorry for my English.
Actually, I have already installed CM7 and it worked fine, except for the Market app. Trying to solve this, I have done a factory reset from stock recovery and, since that, CM7 is locked to the boot screen.
And yes, I have installed CM7 through CWM recovery, and I'm using a MB525 Defy.
Well, I have just tried wiping Dalvik Cache, but it seem as if nothing happens when I select this.

Ya wiping Dalvik is very fast, but it will make a lot of difference. Every time you update your ROM, wipe both cache and dalvik.
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If this didn't solve your problem, try wiping market data and uninstalling market updates. They will reinstall on their own.
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If even that doesn't work, reflash the GAPPS zip.
BTW, shouldn't you be on CM7.2? That's the latest CM7 as far as I know.
CM7.2:
WhiteRabbit 1.8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510063
Maniac's builds: https://github.com/maniac103/android_device_motorola_jordan-common/downloads
Quarx's builds: http://quarx2k.ru/cm7-nightly-defy/

krushnam said:
Ya wiping Dalvik is very fast, but it will make a lot of difference. Every time you update your ROM, wipe both cache and dalvik.
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If this didn't solve your problem, try wiping market data and uninstalling market updates. They will reinstall on their own.
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If even that doesn't work, reflash the GAPPS zip.
BTW, shouldn't you be on CM7.2? That's the latest CM7 as far as I know.
CM7.2:
WhiteRabbit 1.8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510063
Maniac's builds: https://github.com/maniac103/android_device_motorola_jordan-common/downloads
Quarx's builds: http://quarx2k.ru/cm7-nightly-defy/
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How can I wipe market data? It is not an option from CWM...

gfreh said:
How can I wipe market data? It is not an option from CWM...
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You can only wipe data from an app trough the Apps Manager inside CM7 (that means you have to boot up your phone).
Try flashing the newest CM7.2 and the newest GAPPS for CM7.2.
If the problem persists, return your phone to the old .sbf and start all over again.

thiagoelg said:
You can only wipe data from an app trough the Apps Manager inside CM7 (that means you have to boot up your phone).
Try flashing the newest CM7.2 and the newest GAPPS for CM7.2.
If the problem persists, return your phone to the old .sbf and start all over again.
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Well, I really can't boot my phone. I just can access bootloader and both recovery modes from stock and CWM (bootmenu).
Do you know how can I flash a .sbf on OS X? I know a lot of programs for Windows, and I also have found a script (sbf_flash.sh) that should work on Mac, but it seems that a lot of people are having problems in OS X (including myself).

gfreh said:
Well, I really can't boot my phone. I just can access bootloader and both recovery modes from stock and CWM (bootmenu).
Do you know how can I flash a .sbf on OS X? I know a lot of programs for Windows, and I also have found a script (sbf_flash.sh) that should work on Mac, but it seems that a lot of people are having problems in OS X (including myself).
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OK. Go to CWM recovery. Wipe data. Wipe cache. Wipe dalvik.
Now install WhiteRabbit 1.8 or Maniac's CM7.2.
Flash the GAPPS packages linked in the respective threads.
Now AGAIN wipe cache and dalvik.
You should boot normally.
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As long as you can access CWM, there's no need to reflash the SBF.

krushnam said:
OK. Go to CWM recovery. Wipe data. Wipe cache. Wipe dalvik.
Now install WhiteRabbit 1.8 or Maniac's CM7.2.
Flash the GAPPS packages linked in the respective threads.
Now AGAIN wipe cache and dalvik.
You should boot normally.
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As long as you can access CWM, there's no need to reflash the SBF.
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Hi,
I have just reflashed a retailer version using RSD on a friend's computer and it is now back to life... now I'm figuring out what is the best path to follow.
Thanks for the help!

Factory resetting from stock recovery messes up custom Rom!! If You are on custom rom, you have to use CWM for doing wipe etc...
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sa3e1 said:
Factory resetting from stock recovery messes up custom Rom!! If You are on custom rom, you have to use CWM for doing wipe etc...
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Yeah... I know that. I just wanted to rollback everything and have the phone back. I'm now studying which is the best ROM for me to install again, but meanwhile, I have my phone working.

[Q] Soft bricked the phone!

Hi guys,
I was running on CM10 11.18. However, wanted to switch back to CM7.2. Phone is now unable to boot up.
This is what I did.
1. Wiped Cache and data in stock recovery.
2. Wiped Cache, dalvik, data in custom recovery.
3. Installed CM7.2 and gapps
When I tried booting it up, the phone was on bootloops.
Then I picked my SEA sbf and flashed it using RDS Lite. However, problem persists. . Can anybody guide me through. I am without a phone now. Help!

You'll have to convert data to ext3.
Install cm10, in boot menu select tools then filesystem tools then convert to ext3
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rashsalmn said:
Hi guys,
I was running on CM10 11.18. However, wanted to switch back to CM7.2. Phone is now unable to boot up.
This is what I did.
1. Wiped Cache and data in stock recovery.
2. Wiped Cache, dalvik, data in custom recovery.
3. Installed CM7.2 and gapps
When I tried booting it up, the phone was on bootloops.
Then I picked my SEA sbf and flashed it using RDS Lite. However, problem persists. . Can anybody guide me through. I am without a phone now. Help!
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Have you tried to wipe data in stock recovery again? (volume down + power on)
If bootloops persist try to flash your sbf again, after flashing go to stock recovery immediately and wipe data again.

[Q] Usb not working

Hello!
i'm having troubles with the micro-USB port on my defy... it only works when charging the device, no USB storage availble... i tried many cables and many computers (i even tried plugging it to my car's USB port) but nothing happens... When plugged to the charger it works normally...
did anyone experiment similar problems??

I have the same problem, someone please help us...
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Really guys? No one knows anything about our problem? Is it software-related? Can it be fixed?
I'm kinda tied of having to take the micro-SD out my defy to plug it in my computer's card reader...
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time87 said:
Really guys? No one knows anything about our problem? Is it software-related? Can it be fixed?
I'm kinda tied of having to take the micro-SD out my defy to plug it in my computer's card reader...
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Have you tried mounting sdcard from the bootmenu or from twrp recovery?
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Yes, not working
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UPDATE:
bootloader sees the usb connection ("CONNECTION:USB - OK TO PROGRAM" shows)
the phone charges when turned off and plugged to a computer
no usb sharing while in recovery or bootmenu
no charging while turned on
usb connection not working (no mass storage nore USB tethering)
this makes me think the problem is software related
i'm running Quarx's 20130801 CM10.2

time87 said:
UPDATE:
bootloader sees the usb connection ("CONNECTION:USB - OK TO PROGRAM" shows)
the phone charges when turned off and plugged to a computer
no usb sharing while in recovery or bootmenu
no charging while turned on
usb connection not working (no mass storage nore USB tethering)
this makes me think the problem is software related
i'm running Quarx's 20130801 CM10.2
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Try once with.
Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
Flash the rom
Flash minimal gapps by TJKV
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Reboot.
It may work.
If still it doesn't help than
Wipe data and cache from stock recovery.
Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
Reboot and enter in boot loader mode.
Flash proper sbf for your phone.
Root it.
Check if the USB works.
Install 2nd-init than boot menu.
Go to recovery
Wipe data and cache from custom recovery.
Flash the rom
Flash gapps
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
This time it will work anyhow.
Keep the first option on highest priority cuz I'm sure it will work.
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antarix said:
Try once with.
Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
Flash the rom
Flash minimal gapps by TJKV
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Reboot.
It may work.
If still it doesn't help than
Wipe data and cache from stock recovery.
Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
Reboot and enter in boot loader mode.
Flash proper sbf for your phone.
Root it.
Check if the USB works.
Install 2nd-init than boot menu.
Go to recovery
Wipe data and cache from custom recovery.
Flash the rom
Flash gapps
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
This time it will work anyhow.
Keep the first option on highest priority cuz I'm sure it will work.
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i'll give it a try ASAP and let you know if it works,
i already tought about doing it but i was worried my defy could not be flashed without USB working properly...
anyways, thanks for the help!

time87 said:
i'll give it a try ASAP and let you know if it works,
i already tought about doing it but i was worried my defy could not be flashed without USB working properly...
anyways, thanks for the help!
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But first try the full wipe and re flashing the rom.
It may work.
Do reply if it works or not.
And if you're willing to follow sbf steps than before wiping anything install rsdlite in your computer and check if the rsdlite shows your device is connected.
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Had the same problem, only thing to get right function back was flashing froyo. Windows recognized the defy with rds in flash mode right. U may get an error if u don't format data and cache back in ext3. And if froyo don't start make a factory reset in stock recovery after flashing

RDS lite cant see the device...
bootloader seems ok (transfer mode USB; ok to program)
any other ideas?

[Q] Quarx 4.3 Rom: Settings are restored after reboot and playstore not working

Hello Guys,
I have came back to tinkering with my defy and I understand that Quarx's new rom has some bugs but I haven't seen or read where this is happening? So everytime I reboot the settins are restored (wifi, background, time, etc.). I came from Quarx's 4.1.2 rom with full wipe and fresh install of 4.3 rom. Another problem is that I also flashed TJKV's minimal gapps for 4.3 and market crashes right away and now my browser is also doing the same which it hadn't before. I have been through worse with this phone but now I can't seem to get pass this problem.
Motorola Defy Green Lens
Using Bootmenu v2.2-beta
Recovery-Twrp v2.6.0.0

Try a clean install. Wipe system, data and cache. Then install cm10.2, and gapps. I generally remove a couple apks from the system partition after installation
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thekguy said:
Try a clean install. Wipe system, data and cache. Then install cm10.2, and gapps. I generally remove a couple apks from the system partition after installation
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Hey there, I did wipe system, data, and cache but I think the problem is that every time I do it in twrp it says failed but it also says completed. The log says that it failed to mount data and system so I think this is causing the problem.

I used aroma to wipe sys, data, and cache before installing rom but still have the same error. Browser and playstore is currently not fc on me anymore and it is just that the settings aren't being saved after reboot.

Good, now convert data and cache to ext4 from boot menu
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[Q] Defy does only RSD help ?

Hello,
My Defy red lense was using CM10 from Quarx nightly 30.11. Everything was OK.
Yesterday my signal was lost (I thought RIL bug happened) so i normally reboot it. But booting stopped on cyan logo so i put out battery. After this phone booted almost ok but he stayed on "System updating... Running apps" (I translated this from Polish hope you know what I mean)
So I tried wipe Cache i Davlik and after boot was this application counting stuff and then again stayed on this "System updating...."
So I flashed same CM10 nightly. Wiped cache before and after. But it didn't help. Then I flashed some previous builds same way but nothing helped.
The last thing I did was flashing latest CM10.2 and gapps minimal for it. But still nothing. So right now once boot stop on cyan logo after putting out battery it boots further but stays on "System updating.." I waited long time even once I forgot to check and my phone was warm and battery drains very quickly (but I can charge no problem)
So my question is does only RSD help me or can I somehow revive my defy ?
Sorry for bad English.

System+ data+ cache wipe, and flash cm again
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thekguy said:
System+ data+ cache wipe, and flash cm again
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Can I somehow backup sms messages before this ?

Try entering recovery and backup data. Then after flash don't restore from twrp directly use nandroid manager to extract data from it. If backup fails at any point that means the partition was too damaged to yield any useful data.
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thekguy said:
Try entering recovery and backup data. Then after flash don't restore from twrp directly use nandroid manager to extract data from it. If backup fails at any point that means the partition was too damaged to yield any useful data.
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Thank you very much for your help.
I have one more question.
In TWRP I pressed Wiped->Advanced wipe-> wipe dalvik, cache, data, system. Then I flashed 10.2 ROM after that gapps for it. No wipes after flashing or between. System booted up fine. It started with Cyan account then I had to enter google account and phone did restoring and everything was great. Even my apps was automatically downloaded. But I bricked again after I installed SuperSU through recovery (needed for Nandroid Manager).
So again I wiped dalvik, cache, data, system. Then flashed like before. But know its only cyan account config and after that just Trebuchet.
I can add Google account manually but it doesn't have restore option.
Can you tell me what more should I wipe to get it like it was at the first time.

For getting it to account restore wipe data
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thekguy said:
For getting it to account restore wipe data
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It didn't help. Just cyan account appear and after that Trebuchet shows up.

Are you flashing gapps again? The restore account appears after a clean install(wipe system, data, cache + flash cm and then gapps)
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thekguy said:
Are you flashing gapps again? The restore account appears after a clean install(wipe system, data, cache + flash cm and then gapps)
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Yes. I did it like you wrote. In TWRP wipe -> Advanced -> checked system,data,cache,dalvik then Install CM10 and gapps at once (2 zips selected)
No wipes or reboots between ROM and gapps. None reboots after wiping.
Should I reboot after something ? Or wipe between ROM and gapps ?

So what you're saying is that repeating the same procedure, given identical starting points, you're getting different outcomes:what: . I have no idea how that screen is failing to show up, maybe due to full system partition, wrong gapps. I have always been able to restore directly after cm setup even without the elaborate wiping sequence. Not sure why this is happening
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thekguy said:
So what you're saying is that repeating the same procedure, given identical starting points, you're getting different outcomes:what: . I have no idea how that screen is failing to show up, maybe due to full system partition, wrong gapps. I have always been able to restore directly after cm setup even without the elaborate wiping sequence. Not sure why this is happening
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Gapps which I used are gapps-CM10.2_ONLY-20130813-minimal_edited_20131023.zip
I don't know if it has any meaning but at first time I didn't have my SIM card inside phone. But later I tried with SIM in and without it.
It looks like android keeps something on SD card or something is not wiped good enough.
I restored the broken ROM and after that I did all the wipe but nothing change. After cyan account Trebuchet welcomes me :/
So next thing I did was wiping data,system,cache,dalvik then I chose factory reset. After that i flashed ROM then right after this flashed gapps (not selecting 2 zips) and after reboot Google restore appeared.
However the apps didn't restore automatically because of this attempts when I add Google manually.
I don't know the exact reason but maybe this thread will help someone.
Thank you for your help.