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[Q] Trying to instasll CM7.1 on defy+ -- /tmp/xx errors

Hi,
I am trying to install CM7.1 on my Defy+ following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798 > step 2
I have done everything, and when in ClockwordMod Recovery, when clicking wipe data, it says data wipe complete, followed by:
"E:Can't open /tmp/recovery.log"
And then when I try and install the zip from S card, it errors with:
Installation update...
E: Can't make /tmp/update_binary
Installation aboard.
I am trying to install the latest stable CM7.1 mod (update-cm-7.1.0-jordan-signed.zip ) and android version prior is 2.3.4 and kernel 2.6.32.9-g18e961
I installed 2ndinit as per step 10 of the above xda link.
Any help/advice would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Rob

you have to install a defy+ version of cm7 (not one for defy without the +)
here u get it: http://www.defy-cm.net/defy_plus-cm7-nightly/
EDIT: just read, that your version should work with both: defy and defy+... so i don't know, why your installation failed.

If you are using 2.3 kernel, you can install a cm7.2 nightly with defy+ letter, no need flash full SBF.

I now have 2.3.6 working, and rooted... now trying CM7 now, fingers crossed.
thanks

Just an update on this... 2.3.6 and rooted caused exactly the same problems in the /tmp/update_binary issue.
But then I have another issue using 2ndinit 'latest' version, as per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21307184#post21307184
Thanks

(Q) Any complete way to install custom roms ?

hello
excuse me . I'm new to xda . and English is not my native language .
so it's difficult for Me to read all the posts in all the threads
is there any way that I use it to install all custom roms ?
I have rooted my defy and installed the clockworkmod recovery .
does the way work for all custom roms ?
and two more thing :
does the way work on defy and defy mini ?
and how can I make my defy dual touch ?
thanks in advance ....

torpedo mohammadi said:
hello
excuse me . I'm new to xda . and English is not my native language .
so it's difficult for Me to read all the posts in all the threads
is there any way that I use it to install all custom roms ?
I have rooted my defy and installed the clockworkmod recovery .
does the way work for all custom roms ?
and two more thing :
does the way work on defy and defy mini ?
and how can I make my defy dual touch ?
thanks in advance ....
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Clockworkmod works for all custom roms. General step is
Assuming you have Defy and NOT DEFY plus.
1. Flash froyo sbf (can omit if on stock rom)
2. Copy *.zip to sdcard
3. Reboot your device in BootMenu/ClockWork
4. WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
5. Install the *zip
6. Wipe dalvik (in 'advance')
7. reboot
But you will have to read instructions for each rom, some may require certain changes. Like CM9 / CM10 require you to flash a kernel along with the rom zip.

thank you....
exactly I want to use cm9 and cm10 ...
how to flash kernels on my defy ?
and does this way work on defy and defy mini ?

I have searched for answers but I can't find them.
How do you install clockworkmod on Defy? I can't find it in Google Play.
I've installed ROM Manager. Inside ROM Manager it is an option to install ClockworkMod Recovery but when I try it says: "Motorola Defy does not have an officially supported ClockworkMod Recovery yet. Have you installed a ClockworkMod based recovery manually?"
Of course I don't have. I can't find it.
I also tried to find Defy 2nd init in Google Play but it's not there.
How to do?

snurrbo said:
I have searched for answers but I can't find them.
How do you install clockworkmod on Defy? I can't find it in Google Play.
I've installed ROM Manager. Inside ROM Manager it is an option to install ClockworkMod Recovery but when I try it says: "Motorola Defy does not have an officially supported ClockworkMod Recovery yet. Have you installed a ClockworkMod based recovery manually?"
Of course I don't have. I can't find it.
How to do?
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You cant , you can flash cyanogenmod 7 and will give you clockworkmod with it , what you can do is make sure your phone is rooted !!
- download 2init here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
- PS download 1.4.2
- install as normal apk
- then just install it and reboot twice
- you now have custom recovery
you can install cm7 from there
heres how http://www.techofweb.com/technology/installing-cm7-motorola-defy.html
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torpedo mohammadi said:
thank you....
exactly I want to use cm9 and cm10 ...
how to flash kernels on my defy ?
and does this way work on defy and defy mini ?
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You install the correct kernel for defy from custom recovery, just like you install zip , after thet you install the cm9/cm10 zip
full guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795647

Neil12cross said:
You cant , you can flash cyanogenmod 7 and will give you clockworkmod with it , what you can do is make sure your phone is rooted !!
- download 2init here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
- PS download 1.4.2
- install as normal apk
- then just install it and reboot twice
- you now have custom recovery
you can install cm7 from there
heres how http://www.techofweb.com/technology/installing-cm7-motorola-defy.html
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You install the correct kernel for defy from custom recovery, just like you install zip , after thet you install the cm9/cm10 zip
full guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795647
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I'll try it. Thanks!

It didn't work. When I restart into recovery I get an droid with an exclamation mark.

Thats not the 2ndinit recovery.
To go in the 2ndinit recovery you need to boot up and when the led lights up blue during the boot process push the volume rocker down.
To install CM7 you also need gapps(but thats said in the tutorial).
And there are also newer versions of CM7.

Steveletack said:
Thats not the 2ndinit recovery.
To go in the 2ndinit recovery you need to boot up and when the led lights up blue during the boot process push the volume rocker down.
To install CM7 you also need gapps(but thats said in the tutorial).
And there are also newer versions of CM7.
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Great info! Thanks!
Now I have only one more question.
How do I start Nandroid to make a backup of my system?

snurrbo said:
Great info! Thanks!
Now I have only one more question.
How do I start Nandroid to make a backup of my system?
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you just have to go to custom or latest recovery then there will be a option backup and restore there you do a backup
else it should be under advanced .
but just check it will not say nandroid backup simply backup, there you can restore to a earlier backup !
GooD Luck !! :good:

It worked! Thanks alot!

snurrbo said:
It worked! Thanks alot!
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I managed to make a backup. BUT! Where is it now? I can't find anything looking like a backup at my SD-card.

*bump*
How can I be sure that my backup really exists?

No one knows?

Go to file manage. Go to SD card->clockworkmod->backup. You'll find your backup there
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[Q] Last version of CM10.1 for defy (mb525)

Hello,
I own a defy mb525 with CM7.2.0. I am not so happy with this version (bad 3g access; battery life very short)
So I decided to install the CM10.1.
On the develloper page I saw that the status has been updated on the 26.03. But if I look for my model (mb525), I can find only a version dated on the 120904.
Is there a newer version for the mb525 or is it only for the mb520 and mb526 ?
Regards

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34616788&postcount=1
--> FAQ2
It should work for both. Same as latest builds of CM10.

thubi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34616788&postcount=1
--> FAQ2
It should work for both. Same as latest builds of CM10.
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Sorry I was meaning the 4.1.2 so it should be the 10.0

Cid156 said:
Hello,
I own a defy mb525 with CM7.2.0. I am not so happy with this version (bad 3g access; battery life very short)
So I decided to install the CM10.1.
On the develloper page I saw that the status has been updated on the 26.03. But if I look for my model (mb525), I can find only a version dated on the 120904.
Is there a newer version for the mb525 or is it only for the mb520 and mb526 ?
Regards
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2ndboot builds: they are one build for both mb525 &5 26 .... so you can download the 26.03 nightly build and update on your MB525 :good:

Cid156 said:
Hello,
I own a defy mb525 with CM7.2.0. I am not so happy with this version (bad 3g access; battery life very short)
So I decided to install the CM10.1.
On the develloper page I saw that the status has been updated on the 26.03. But if I look for my model (mb525), I can find only a version dated on the 120904.
Is there a newer version for the mb525 or is it only for the mb520 and mb526 ?
Regards
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Yes, there is CM10 from Quarx. Your device can be either mb525 or mb526 with red lens or green lens. CM10.1 from the same person also can.

hi
I have a similar question I have MotoDefy 525 running 2.3.7 I want to install ([ROM][JB+][4.3.1] MokeeOS 43.1 Defy/Defy(+) Official) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453395
but it needs TWRP I tried installing on my 2.3.7 but it dosent install I looked around the forms I read that I have to up date my android version.
being a newbi im a little worried about bricking
A little help
can some one give the steps in Newbi language on how to update my phone to MokeeOS 43.1 please.:fingers-crossed:

Super_Moto said:
hi
I have a similar question I have MotoDefy 525 running 2.3.7 I want to install ([ROM][JB+][4.3.1] MokeeOS 43.1 Defy/Defy(+) Official) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453395
but it needs TWRP I tried installing on my 2.3.7 but it dosent install I looked around the forms I read that I have to up date my android version.
being a newbi im a little worried about bricking
A little help
can some one give the steps in Newbi language on how to update my phone to MokeeOS 43.1 please.:fingers-crossed:
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First of all, none of you guys ever read the stickies. It is packed with good info.
Our phone has a locked bootloader, it is almost impossible to brick.
Download latest CM10 and then install.

Ive come across a newbi problem im on the link of the latest cm10 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702) and the file I try to flash wont install it gets aborted, I searched the forms for other cm10 and same issue file gets aborted.
If possible to be directed to the file I need to flash to cm10
not easy being newbi these days :crying:
Motorola 525 green lens running 2.3.7

What error do you get?
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hotdog125 said:
What error do you get?
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the error shows when I try to flash the .zip file _Install zip from sdcard_choose zip from sdcard I pic the file and it doesn't install it says aborted show me the yellow triangle symbol I was assuming im flashing the wrong file.
before I do an install I wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition

Super_Moto said:
the error shows when I try to flash the .zip file _Install zip from sdcard_choose zip from sdcard I pic the file and it doesn't install it says aborted show me the yellow triangle symbol I was assuming im flashing the wrong file.
before I do an install I wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition
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You are trying to flash through stock recovery. Install through custom recovery.

hotdog125 said:
You are trying to flash through stock recovery. Install through custom recovery.
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I tried that and im also giving me (installation aborted) I used file cm-10-20130918-NIGHTLY-mb526 but no luck

Super_Moto said:
I tried that and im also giving me (installation aborted) I used file cm-10-20130918-NIGHTLY-mb526 but no luck
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The file is ok, i've installed it on my defy

MikBre said:
The file is ok, i've installed it on my defy
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Im clue less what im doing wrong I looked on u tube on installing jelly bean im following the same steps but Im getting (file aborted) when I try flashing the file
what r the steps u take on installing the file ?
At first I tried: Reboot in _Recovery _Install zip from sdcard_choose zip from sdcard_pick the the file _yes install
it starts by saying
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm-10-20130918-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
2nd I tried
Reboot in Bootmenu
Recovery _ Custom Recovery etc ..etc ..
and get the same message
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm-10-20130918-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
always did the factory rest and wiping during both process

Super_Moto said:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm-10-20130918-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
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just to be sure, your phone is not connected to a computer when you did the flash, right?

jh20 said:
just to be sure, your phone is not connected to a computer when you did the flash, right?
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yes phone is disconnected from computer,I had no issues installing cm7
My is CMRecovery v5.0.3.2-jordan
and Bootmenu <v1.1.1> could these be the problem some thing needs to be updated ?

Super_Moto said:
what r the steps u take on installing the file ?
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If you want a video guide look at the Youtube channel of locslikes.
Therre is a guide call "MOTOROLA DEFY How To Install ClockWorkMod and Cyanogenmod 10 Jelly Bean Android"

MikBre said:
If you want a video guide look at the Youtube channel of locslikes.
Therre is a guide call "MOTOROLA DEFY How To Install ClockWorkMod and Cyanogenmod 10 Jelly Bean Android"
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Im just guessing.... that my bootmenu seems to be out of date possible being the reason that jellybean wont install,
bootmenu is up to 2ndInit Recovery v2.3 can this file be installed over v1.1.1 ?

Super_Moto said:
Im just guessing.... that my bootmenu seems to be out of date possible being the reason that jellybean wont install,
bootmenu is up to 2ndInit Recovery v2.3 can this file be installed over v1.1.1 ?
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out of curiousity, i restored my mb525 back to cm7 nightly 20111201 nandroid, which has cwm v5.0.3.2. i did not check the bootmenu version but it should be the same as yours. then, after formatting system/cache partitions, i flashed cm-10-20130918-nightly-mb526.zip, and it worked.
so i don't really know what's wrong with your phone, but i have a couple of suggestions for you to try. not that there's any logical explanations but try it anyway:
1. according to the error messages, you have the cm10 rom in the root folder of the sdcard. try creating a sub-folder called cm10 and copy the cm10 rom and the minimal gapps into it.
2. download the defy_fullwipe_ext4.zip and defy_fullwipe_ext3.zip ( for later use, when you want to revert back your rom) from here and put them in cm10 folder as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818520
3. reboot into recovery but don't do any format or wipe. instead flash the file defy_fullwipe_ext4.zip and this will format your partitions into the ext4 file system.
4. then flash the cm10 rom. if it installs sucessfully, then without any further wiping,nor flashing the minimal gapps, reboot the phone. (note that the os will reboot once more in the middle of booting up, seemingly having a bootloop problem. don't worry it's meant to do that, unless it rebooted more than once)
5. if it boots up sucessfully, do some basic set up first before rebooting back into recovery to flash the minimal gapps.
alternatively you could try flashing cm9.1 (ext3) to get a newer bootmenu and cwm versions before flashing cm10. no need to flash any gapps, just wipe system/cache partitions and flash the cm9.1 rom by itself. reboot into cm9.1, do basic set up. once it's ready reboot into recovery and do the above steps, starting from step 3, to flash cm10.
good luck.....
edit: did you get your cm10 rom from here:
http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/

jh20 said:
out of curiousity, i restored my mb525 back to cm7 nightly 20111201 nandroid, which has cwm v5.0.3.2. i did not check the bootmenu version but it should be the same as yours. then, after formatting system/cache partitions, i flashed cm-10-20130918-nightly-mb526.zip, and it worked.
so i don't really know what's wrong with your phone, but i have a couple of suggestions for you to try. not that there's any logical explanations but try it anyway:
1. according to the error messages, you have the cm10 rom in the root folder of the sdcard. try creating a sub-folder called cm10 and copy the cm10 rom and the minimal gapps into it.
2. download the defy_fullwipe_ext4.zip and defy_fullwipe_ext3.zip ( for later use, when you want to revert back your rom) from here and put them in cm10 folder as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818520
3. reboot into recovery but don't do any format or wipe. instead flash the file defy_fullwipe_ext4.zip and this will format your partitions into the ext4 file system.
4. then flash the cm10 rom. if it installs sucessfully, then without any further wiping,nor flashing the minimal gapps, reboot the phone. (note that the os will reboot once more in the middle of booting up, seemingly having a bootloop problem. don't worry it's meant to do that, unless it rebooted more than once)
5. if it boots up sucessfully, do some basic set up first before rebooting back into recovery to flash the minimal gapps.
alternatively you could try flashing cm9.1 (ext3) to get a newer bootmenu and cwm versions before flashing cm10. no need to flash any gapps, just wipe system/cache partitions and flash the cm9.1 rom by itself. reboot into cm9.1, do basic set up. once it's ready reboot into recovery and do the above steps, starting from step 3, to flash cm10.
good luck.....
edit: did you get your cm10 rom from here:
http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/
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I did try using that link but the files still would abort when flashing, also tried http://d-h.st/users/Quarx files it did the same thing
I followed your instruction but decided to goto cm 9 first I flashed the (ext3) file it installed and cm9.1 installed also installed twrp with no issues but when I was going through cm9 and its functions I couldent go on line a popup message (Unfortunately, brower has stopped) also I wasn't able to log on google play a pop up message (Unfortunately,com. google android.gb has stopped). so I got fed up and decided to goto cm10.1 so I first flashed with ext4.zip it installed and then tried to flash 10.1 file once again the file wouldn't install it gave me aborted file message again. I had no choice to reboot and I had to reinstall the factory file(brick). I am now back to where I started :silly: cm7 2.3.7 its been a hell of a weekend ........... ill give it another shot soon :fingers-crossed:

[Q] Defy + Multiboot 0.8 Install

Before flaming me and telling me to search, rest assured I've read all 100+ pages of the original thread on multiboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
I have a Defy green lense running rooted stock Froyo and 2nd init 2.0 with the CWM 5.0.3.1 bootmenu. I want to run multiboot 0.8 with stock ROM as nand and a custom ROM on the virtual (SD card). What I'm not sure about is whether I can safely install multiboot with this version of CWM bootmenu, as I don't see "latest" or "stable recovery". All I have is "stock recovery" and "custom recovery".
Some posts say multiboot will add these options, others say update CWM first before flashing multiboot's zip.
Any helpful suggestions?

Hi there mate.....I wanted to know if someone has been able to installed and successfully used multiboot with 2nd boot ROMs ... Has any solution been found already ??
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jwhite5840 said:
Before flaming me and telling me to search, rest assured I've read all 100+ pages of the original thread on multiboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
I have a Defy green lense running rooted stock Froyo and 2nd init 2.0 with the CWM 5.0.3.1 bootmenu. I want to run multiboot 0.8 with stock ROM as nand and a custom ROM on the virtual (SD card). What I'm not sure about is whether I can safely install multiboot with this version of CWM bootmenu, as I don't see "latest" or "stable recovery". All I have is "stock recovery" and "custom recovery".
Some posts say multiboot will add these options, others say update CWM first before flashing multiboot's zip.
Any helpful suggestions?
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Well, I used this multiboot.
The answer is YES, it works fine, Just Need Flash on CWM the last multiboot ZIP file.
Stock is Motorola factory recovery. latest or stable means too Custom. This is because before you can get CWM o TWRP as CustomRecovery on your DEFY. Actually you can get Both.
ibtihaaz said:
Hi there mate.....I wanted to know if someone has been able to installed and successfully used multiboot with 2nd boot ROMs ... Has any solution been found already ??
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I just want let clear: "This Multiboot does not work with CustomKernel" so the CustomRom must be a bit old, because must be running wYour correct version of Kernel (Froyo or Ginger on 525 or 526 Respectivelly).
Actually thanks to Walter79 that Found a New DualBoot Method but ths function only is available with SD-Card Partitioning operation
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275502
(Sorry my bad English, Im Beginner on the 2nd Language)

[Q] Installation aborted Status (0)

Hello,
first im a noob in this, so please help me!
I installed CWM 2.5 for my defy to install CM11 Android Kitkat, after wiping data and cache, I tried to install it with install zip from sdcard, but then the installation ended with the Status 0 Installation Aborted Error. What did I do wrong? Other threads about that problem didn't helped me further, I just dont understand. I heard something about flashing kernels is it maybe that or is the version too old? Pls help!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
Use this to update the recovery then reboot, enter again in bootmenu -> recovery and flash what you want.
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cyrusct82 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
Use this to update the recovery then reboot, enter again in bootmenu -> recovery and flash what you want.
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Thanks, but how exactly can I update the Clockworkmod recovery with that file? It's not a update.zip and not a app either.

Install as you instal a Rom in CWM recovery.
Note: the recovery will change to TWRP.
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cyrusct82 said:
Install as you instal a Rom in CWM recovery.
Note: the recovery will change to TWRP.
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Thanks, works perfectly