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[Q] Can a CM9 ROM be installed after flashing a Full Gingerbread SBF and recovering?

I installed a Full Gingerbread SBF, and also got rid of it following the guide here. In the same thread, I can see that installing CM7 can be done. Is it the same with CM9 and ICS, or other custom ROMs such as WIUI?
It is my only phone, so I am looking to learn from others' experience before doing it.
Thanks people!

Eneekay said:
I installed a Full Gingerbread SBF, and also got rid of it following the guide here. In the same thread, I can see that installing CM7 can be done. Is it the same with CM9 and ICS, or other custom ROMs such as WIUI?
It is my only phone, so I am looking to learn from others' experience before doing it.
Thanks people!
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Yes works fine
Just follow install directions on the thread for the from your using
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Do you mean that I should follow instructions from the thread I quoted?

Eneekay said:
Do you mean that I should follow instructions from the thread I quoted?
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The thread you quoted has a lot of info. Are you a green lens user that flashed a gingerbread sbf? Or are you a defy+ user?
Sent from my MB525 using XDA

Questions go in the Q&A section

Green Lens Defy, Running Android 2.2 (fixed SBF)
Step666 said:
Questions go in the Q&A section
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Sorry about that and thank you for the correct placement of the topic!
The thread you quoted has a lot of info. Are you a green lens user that flashed a gingerbread sbf? Or are you a defy+ user?
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I am a red lens Defy user, who flashed a Gingerbread SBF, and I am currently running the Fixed SBF (Froyo) from the above mentioned thread. Do you think I can go on and flash CM9, or does my SBF might mess with compatibility?

UPDATE
Turns out you can follow the instructions in the link I provided earlier and flash any Cyanogenmod ROM. I am actually sending this message from my Defy running a Quarx CM10 ROM with no problems at all. Furthermore my system is fully update-capable. I have flashed almost all nightly builds of the Quarx CM10 mod, and the whole process has been super smooth.

[Q] Defy Jellybean CM10 Help!

*Don't respond with comments saying read this or that...
I have read the guides for moto defy mb525 U.S. tmobile and yet i don't understand a thing. I have a bionic and have rooted/flashed/sbf'd before so I have experience but not with this device. I tried understanding from the wiki and beginners guide yet it didn't help me at all. (I'm dumb)
MY Goal: Jellybean CM10 on my Defy
I am currently on froyo 2.2 and I don't understand how to get CM10
I have an original tmobile u.s. defy (Im pretty sure its green lens)
If someone can provide links I can learn:
What should I SBF to?
What should I use to root?
How do I flash cm9 kernel (I heard its the only way to get the CM10 working on a tmobile mb525)
Once I get a recovery I know how to flash and stuff I just want to be guided until I get to clockwork recovery and have the cm9 kernel flashed.
Please help, don't flame....its what makes this community great

Root it with SuperOneClick 1.9 for Defy! it should be somewhere on xda I dont know where use the search function...
Install 2nd INIT it should add cwm
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Sorry Sir but its useless to flash CM10(current version) on MB525 coz its being made for MB526(Defy+). Your efforts will be in vein. Why not go for 4.0.4 by Eppy? Latest build is stable as hell!

I read that you can flash CM10 by quark on your green lens defy but of course camera won't work

I got soft reboots. And the current version can't make calls/text.
Go for CM9 its really getting into its groove now
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NI55AN said:
I got soft reboots. And the current version can't make calls/text.
Go for CM9 its really getting into its groove now
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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+1
Since you sound new to flashing roms, you shouldn't start off with an alpha rom you have to port, instead, start with an Epsy CM9 or Maniac103 CM7 -- both are stable and a good place to start learning about rom flashing.
***Before you start flashing sbf's, you should read the sbf thread and find an sbf you like that's on the same BL version you're currently on, or if out of warranty, flash a bl6 sbf so you can switch between the GB and Froyo kernels. I'm not going to go into BL versions anymore, but that's one of the most important things you need to learn when flashing Defy roms and sbfs.***
For rooting, I use SuperOneClick 1.9.5. Then just enable non-market apps and install Defy 2nd-Init Recovery, reboot into it, select wipe data\factory reset, then flash cm7 or 9 followed by the appropriate version of gapps. Those steps will soon become second nature, to the point where you can root and flash a custom rom in your sleep.
All the tools and roms can be found by searching the forums. Good Luck and welcome to the wonderful world of custom roms.

I got jellybean working thanks yall for the help.....its the kernel parts that threw me off but i learned

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sy0120 said:
I got jellybean working thanks yall for the help.....its the kernel parts that threw me off but i learned
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Pls , how to sync google contact for Defy MB525 using Jelly Bean 4.1

Bé Yêu said:
Pls , how to sync google contact for Defy MB525 using Jelly Bean 4.1
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Flash gapps for jb and then sync.
S3nt fr0m my D3fy/w1u1 GB st4BL3

nidhish91 said:
Flash gapps for jb and then sync.
S3nt fr0m my D3fy/w1u1 GB st4BL3
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Thanks !
I installed GAP and working normal now ! Howerver , I must have install " File Manager " from Market .

is it possible to downgrade from jelly bean to the stock Rom my defy came with ?

i have my defy mb525 running on jelly bean 4.1.1 and would like to know if its possible to downgrade to the stock rom it came with or any other stable rom.
sorry for asking something thats probably already been answered but i cant seem to find it anywhere on the web or im just not getting it

Juner18 said:
i have my defy mb525 running on jelly bean 4.1.1 and would like to know if its possible to downgrade to the stock rom it came with or any other stable rom.
sorry for asking something thats probably already been answered but i cant seem to find it anywhere on the web or im just not getting it
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Yes Definitely...
Just flash SBF with RSD Lite Or flash any other ROM.....

It would be better if you let us know on which currently you r...
That will matter....if u r on froyo kernel...u can simply flash MIUI 2.4.13....it is awesome and super stable....
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RSD Lite is better to coming back to stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352

Shrewdy said:
It would be better if you let us know on which currently you r...
That will matter....if u r on froyo kernel...u can simply flash MIUI 2.4.13....it is awesome and super stable....
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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motorola defy mb525
baseband version : EPU93_U_00.60.03
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.32.9-GB08C3C8
[email protected] #1
CYANOGENMOD VERSION: 10-20120912 NIGHTLY MB525
I DONT KNOW IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ANYTHING ELSE !
SORRY TO BE SUCH A NOOB AT THIS HEHE LOL
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BECAUSE I CANT DO ANYTHING ON MY DEFY !
I CANT DOWNLOAD ANY APPS, CANT GO INTO THE GOOGLE STORE ! NOTHING !!

Where do I go from here???

Hey people! I purchased my Defy from someone on craigslist. The model is mb525 and I think its already rooted because it has the super user app already on it. I would like to update my defy to the latest problem free rom for daily usage but I really don't know what's done to it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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That's a very basic question, so I would suggest searching and reading, reading, reading.
Moved to Q&A. Please post all questions there.

NSC_Matt said:
Hey people! I purchased my Defy from someone on craigslist. The model is mb525 and I think its already rooted because it has the super user app already on it. I would like to update my defy to the latest problem free rom for daily usage but I really don't know what's done to it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Find out if it's green or red lens defy.
Find out what kernel it currently runs and what version of Android.
You can try CM7 for installation and you can move along with new ROMS as and when you get experience. PM me if you need help.
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NSC_Matt said:
Hey people! I purchased my Defy from someone on craigslist. The model is mb525 and I think its already rooted because it has the super user app already on it. I would like to update my defy to the latest problem free rom for daily usage but I really don't know what's done to it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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You have to read man, and be very careful wich ROM will u flash. Read this Post, it is very useful http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537

Naa...you don`t have tor read that much. It is pretty simple:
1. Check if you have bootmenu already installed (reboot; led should turn blue after a few seconds while moto logo is displayed). If not, just install it.
2. Find out what lens does your defy have (red/green) and what kernel is it using - as premaca has already mentioned. Settings>About Phone> Kernel Version. If it ends up in (...droid)07, 12 or 50 it is froyo kernel. If not it is GB kernel.
3. Decide what rom you want (cm10/9/7, MIUI...etc. Most of them work very good) I can`t help you here. It`s all about your taste. (I consider that cm7 is the most stable and powerful rom at this moment but just by a small margin.)
4. Follow installation guide for each ROM according to what lens you have (red/green). (I am pretty sure each developer described how to install his ROM)
Good luck!

MB525, green lens. From android 2.1 to 4.* ICS.

Hello!
I am new here, also i have no experience. I own a Motorola Defy MB525, with green lens, the android version of the device is 2.1 update.
Because, i am lost through the vast amount of info , i would like to advice and suggest me, a way to upgrade my device to android ICS, if that's not too much trouble. The device is already rooted. Also i don't use windows on my pc, i use linux, openSUSE 12.2 distro.
I want to thank you for your time and effort to answer my inquiry.

Black_Horseman said:
Hello!
I am new here, also i have no experience. I own a Motorola Defy MB525, with green lens, the android version of the device is 2.1 update.
Because, i am lost through the vast amount of info , i would like to advice and suggest me, a way to upgrade my device to android ICS, if that's not to much trouble. The device is already rooted. Also i don't use windows on my pc, i use linux, openSUSE 12.2 distro.
I want to thank you for your time and effort to answer my inquiry.
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U need to upgrade to 2.2 first
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Rawwr said:
U need to upgrade to 2.2 first
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Is there any guide, you could suggest me???

Black_Horseman said:
Is there any guide, you could suggest me???
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Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919334
Concept are explained in Detailed in those threads ...
no official ICS is there for defy
ICS Based cm9 is a stopped one ... cm10 and cm10.1 are on the way .....
So if u want a stable one go for cm7.2

v2dare said:
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919334
Concept are explained in Detailed in those threads ...
no official ICS is there for defy
ICS Based cm9 is a stopped one ... cm10 and cm10.1 are on the way .....
So if u want a stable one go for cm7.2
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Hello there,
Speaking of cm 10 according this website http://quarx2k.ru/ there is no mb525 nightlybuild except for cm7 are the mb526 compatible with mb525?

setlec said:
Hello there,
Speaking of cm 10 according this website http://quarx2k.ru/ there is no mb525 nightlybuild except for cm7 are the mb526 compatible with mb525?
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One build for both MB525 and 526.

hotdog125 said:
One build for both MB525 and 526.
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But the cpu is different between these two devices!!!!

hotdog125 said:
One build for both MB525 and 526.
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Black_Horseman said:
But the cpu is different between these two devices!!!!
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so is it safe to use the m526 build even if the cpu are different? i mean the mb525 use an ARM cpu, does the mb526 uses also an ARM cpu?

setlec said:
so is it safe to use the m526 build even if the cpu are different? i mean the mb525 use an ARM cpu, does the mb526 uses also an ARM cpu?
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Both MB525 and 526 have the OMAP3630 processor. In MB525 it is underclocked to 800Mhz, while in MB526 it is clocked at 1Ghz.
Go though this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856821.

Black_Horseman said:
Hello!
I am new here, also i have no experience. I own a Motorola Defy MB525, with green lens, the android version of the device is 2.1 update.
Because, i am lost through the vast amount of info , i would like to advice and suggest me, a way to upgrade my device to android ICS, if that's not too much trouble. The device is already rooted. Also i don't use windows on my pc, i use linux, openSUSE 12.2 distro.
I want to thank you for your time and effort to answer my inquiry.
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Well, i had left the project since i was started asking.
Another question came up, where do i find clockworkmod recovery, to downlod, for my device????

Black_Horseman said:
Well, i had left the project since i was started asking.
Another question came up, where do i find clockworkmod recovery, to downlod, for my device????
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If you rooted, install 2ndinit.

hotdog125 said:
If you rooted, install 2ndinit.
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I am rooted all ready.
The problems I am facing with the original rom now, is that I can not save data or photos on my sd card and I can not use the youtube app, because it says that I have no connection. But i can i browse through the web, check my emails and download apps via play store.
So I've taken the decision, that it is time flash another rom in my device.
Where do I download 2ndinit?
Thanks in advance.

I've finally got CM7 in my android. I love the GUI. It's like having a new phone in my hands.
The next step is to get android 4.x if it's possible.