Database Users

[Q] Moto Droid X Firmware - ???

I am looking at rooting my Droid X, which I understand is a bit more complicated then what it took to root my Xoom. Eitherway, I have found plenty of instructions on how to accomplish this, however there seems to be this constant of having to downgrade the "Firmware". Everything tells me to go to Settings -> About to find the firmware version number so I know if it is above 2.3.340 so I can downgrade if I need to. However, I don't see anything in my settings that states "Firmware". I am sure its one of the items in there, but I want to be sure about which one it is. I am posting my settings below. Can some please point out the correct one? Thanks.
System Version
4.5.605.MB810.Verizon.en.US
Model Number
DROIDX
Android Version
2.3.3
Baseband Version
BP_C_01.09.13P
Kernel Version
[email protected] #1
Build Number
4.5.1_57_DX5-35
ERI Version
5
PRL Version
52522
I am hoping its not the System or Build versions because that would mean I need to go back 2 major revisions, which doesn't seem like a good idea.

It is your system version, but there's no need to downgrade. Just follow the instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Thank You, I will give that a try!

Absolutley perfect. It easily rooted by Droid X with no pronlems, no changes in firmware, and no wipes of the user data!
Perfect! Thanks again for the help!

[Q] Motorola Defy+ : FOTA update failed !

I was pretty surprised to find a FOTA update waiting for my brand new Motorola Defy+ (Asia) when I logged on to Wifi after work. However after download, it invariably fails to install with a very simple error message of install failed !
FOTA details
-------------
Version : 45.0.1321.en.03
Changelog : http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...cuments/Staticfiles/RN_DEFY-PLUS_Asia_MEA.htm
Phone Details
--------------
System Version : 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
Baseband Version : EPU93_U_00.60.00
Android Version : 2.3.4
However when I browse to the /cache folder (where the FOTA files are downloaded I see these 2 files : Blur_Version.45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03.crc and Blur_Version.45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip
Can anybody please throw some light on what the hell is going on ? Did Motorola goof up and push 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03 (already installed on the phone) as the update instead of 45.0.1321.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03 (As displayed on the update popup) ?

Same here
Same experience for me too. Tried 3 times. Each time it reboots, a progress bar appears, but fairly quickly it shows an exclamation mark and the screen blanks out. Then it appears to boot normally and finally shows update failed message.

this software update failed
Im getting same response on my uk unbranded mb526

Post to motorola support forums ?
I posted in the motorola support forums and got a response from one of their reps who PMed me. Maybe if you guys also post there they'll put a little more importance to this ?
Thread is here : https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/62727
BTW I copied the update file from the cache and tried to manually update using Motorola Recovery. I get the dreaded : AccountSettings.apk error (https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/56713)

Motorola Support India called and I got the SBF flashed on my Device

Abesh, Did you have to take it in to a motorola service station?

They asked me to, but I told them that I have RSDLite and can flash the SBF if they gave me the sbf. They shared a dropbox link and I flashed myself.
Note however once you flash you'll loose root. SuperOneClick and Droid3Root does not work. Only way to get root is to use DooMLoRD's script. Refer to my post on how to root the Defy+ 2.3.6 in this forum.

abesh said:
They asked me to, but I told them that I have RSDLite and can flash the SBF if they gave me the sbf. They shared a dropbox link and I flashed myself.
Note however once you flash you'll loose root. SuperOneClick and Droid3Root does not work. Only way to get root is to use DooMLoRD's script. Refer to my post on how to root the Defy+ 2.3.6 in this forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whats the kernel and bootloader version?
Build Date?
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium

Kernel : 1.6.32.9-gbdd614e [email protected]#1
How do i find out the bootloader version and build date ?

abesh said:
Kernel : 1.6.32.9-gbdd614e [email protected]#1
How do i find out the bootloader version and build date ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ur rooted??
If yes use root explorer or es and goto /system and open build.prop
And ull see bunch of stuff there
Build data is in there just search around...
If ur not rooted dont try...
Abt bootloader... power off then power on with vol up button pressed ull see the bl...
To get out hold power button n release it... or pull the batt...
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium

[ro.build.date]: [Tue Oct 11 15:14:21 CST 2011]
Bootloader : 09.10
What other info can I help you with ?

Hey I already replied quoting you on your thread about the ICS for Defy+ .... So I was asking if you could please share the SBF link!!! I am desperately searching for it!

Replied on the other thread. I've been explicitly asked not to share the update and I don't want to do anything illegal. I've been assured though that the correct update should hit the servers in not more than 2 days. Maybe wait till then ?

abesh said:
Replied on the other thread. I've been explicitly asked not to share the update and I don't want to do anything illegal. I've been assured though that the correct update should hit the servers in not more than 2 days. Maybe wait till then ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They won't know you shared the link, maybe someone hacked you? Lol

German update, same problem
I bought my defy+ as soon as it was available in Holland, apparently the phone is really the German release.
Today the update suddenly popped up on my phone, same problem the update failed !
When my phone arrived i deblurred it by editing build.props then hard reset, then i rooted it using the trick "from the german forum" so maybe this is why it failed to update ?
In other news i hear ICS will be coming soon, i suppose i'll just wait for that, but how to unroot my phone if required, i have no clue
more info on my update here

Update
Was anyone able to update..??
Please reply..!!

Need your assistance
ranj3 said:
Im getting same response on my uk unbranded mb526
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
abesh said:
I posted in the motorola support forums and got a response from one of their reps who PMed me. Maybe if you guys also post there they'll put a little more importance to this ?
Thread is here : https: // forums dot motorola dotcom /posts / ba74e417e8
BTW I copied the update file from the cache and tried to manually update using Motorola Recovery. I get the dreaded : AccountSettings.apk error (https: // forums dot motorola dotcom /posts / ba74e417e8)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
abesh said:
Motorola Support India called and I got the SBF flashed on my Device
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would like to hear more about that. Can you share your IMEI or Email address when you contacted our customer care?
xdabart said:
I bought my defy+ as soon as it was available in Holland, apparently the phone is really the German release.
Today the update suddenly popped up on my phone, same problem the update failed !
When my phone arrived i deblurred it by editing build.props then hard reset, then i rooted it using the trick "from the german forum" so maybe this is why it failed to update ?
In other news i hear ICS will be coming soon, i suppose i'll just wait for that, but how to unroot my phone if required, i have no clue
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
Mark
Motorola Owners' Forum Manager

^^
Spam
nobody will give you their IMEI!

Update your Defy Plus using your PC.
It is very easy to update your Defy plus and RSDlite is not required for updating the handset.
1) Just go to motorola India website and select defy plus then click Owner Support button.
2) On owner's support page you will have to click Update my software link.
3) Select defy plus from drop down menu.
4) on that page click "I have read Step 3 about third-party media."
5) and click download update.
6) Install the update software and after its installation connect your defy plus to your PC with USB cable.
7) The "Motorola update manager" software automatically detects your defy plus and install some drivers. it will take upto 5 to 10 minutes.
8) after that select update my phone software and your phone will get the latest update available.
- android version: 2.3.6
- system version: 45.0.2310.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
- Kernal Version: 2.6.32.9-ge281b6e [email protected]#1

Hi...does anyone know how to root the phone after the update? I've had rooted the phone before updating it..now it shows that it doesn't have the root access permissions but superuser app is installed on the phone still...please help...sorry if I posted the irrelevant topic but i'm new to the forum,, so forgive me
Sent from my MB526 using XDA

SBF Request Telstra Defy+

Hi,
I own a Next G Motorola Defy Plus and am looking for the original Telstra (Australia) SBF for Defy Plus ONLY to restore for warrantee purposes.
If someone out there has the original file, could they please post the file or PM me.
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 2

These are not usually checked from my experience, any Australian sbf with a version that is closest to your initial rom will do
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

Hi everybody,
I'm looking for the same original SBF for the Telstra Defy+ BL7. If anyone could please share it, you'd be of huge help.
The nandroid backup I made before flashing other ROMs seems to be corrupted and I cannot go back to the original firmware in order to take my Defy+ to the shop with the warranty.
I started flashing it because whenever I turned on the data network it would reboot, thinking it could be a software issue caused by getting it unlocked. And after trying several ROMs and settings with different SIM cards I'm positive it's a hardware issue.
Again, this original firmware will be most appreciated.
Thanks!

neiljain said:
Hi,
I own a Next G Motorola Defy Plus and am looking for the original Telstra (Australia) SBF for Defy Plus ONLY to restore for warrantee purposes.
If someone out there has the original file, could they please post the file or PM me.
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try THIS http://tinyurl.com/3gtzs4j

I tried flashing that with RSDlite and it bricked the phone.
Where did you find it? Must be a Defy (and not a defy plus) firwmare or maybe it's not BL7. My specs:
android 2.3.6
kernel 2.6.32.9-ge281b6e
build 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
Anyone can get a hold of the Telstra firmware we're looking for? Thanks y'all!

sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordanplus/list.php
(paste into url bar)
Search for ones with the 'File' name:
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231
This should be followed by and underscore and your country
e.g. DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_AU
for Australian sbf
If you can't find your country look in the column named 'Carrier' to the left of the 'File' names.

I tried flashing the only one on the sbf.droid-developers list that matched that criteria, turns out that, although it's marked as "Unknown Carrier", on the phone specs it says "Retail.en.AU". And it seems to work alright.
I'm guessing this might be enough to send it to warranty..? What do you reckon? It doesn't have all the Telstra starting animation or anything like that, but I'll give it a shot and hope for the best with the repairing service.
Thanks!

Hmm... those tiny link contain the only wild available Tesltra Defy+BL7 ROM. SRY if is not working. I have M525 and cannot test it.

[Q] [Request]Unlocking Motrola Defy (MB525)

Hello everybody
i'm a new user in this forum ,but i usually follow your new threads (about my phone).
after getting my Motorola defy (mb525) ,i was unable to unlock it but thanks to this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483297) ,i unlocked it successfully and i'm enjoying it BUT!!!
in that thread i read that it works only with this base-band version "EPU93_U_00.59.01",so i say no problem with that i need only to receive calls and sms from my partners
but after getting deeper in application and android's system ,i found that i need to upgrade my device to a higher android system ... In my first steps i was unable to unlock my device due to the higher system android that shows me a different version of base-band that is not compatible with the guide below,so i downgraded my device to android 2.3...my question is:
is there any trick that gives me the possibility to ''save'' my unlocking files or file?! and upgrade my device to another android's version without doing the same job!!!!,is this device can be only unlocked if it has the old system of android ??...
i'm waiting for your answers ,Thank you for your support

Hi! Take a look, maybe you serve!
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036&page=589

indexabdou said:
Hello everybody
i'm a new user in this forum ,but i usually follow your new threads (about my phone).
after getting my Motorola defy (mb525) ,i was unable to unlock it but thanks to this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483297) ,i unlocked it successfully and i'm enjoying it BUT!!!
in that thread i read that it works only with this base-band version "EPU93_U_00.59.01",so i say no problem with that i need only to receive calls and sms from my partners
but after getting deeper in application and android's system ,i found that i need to upgrade my device to a higher android system ... In my first steps i was unable to unlock my device due to the higher system android that shows me a different version of base-band that is not compatible with the guide below,so i downgraded my device to android 2.3...my question is:
is there any trick that gives me the possibility to ''save'' my unlocking files or file?! and upgrade my device to another android's version without doing the same job!!!!,is this device can be only unlocked if it has the old system of android ??...
i'm waiting for your answers ,Thank you for your support
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is a topic about this problem. Read it. On the short: you must change the baseband even if you use KiteKat (CM11) ROMs.
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483297&page=52
AFTER you flash the baseband changer. I use it and it work with PA beta2.

thank you pgreed
i wll give that a try ,can you give me what should i do in steps (1 2 3...) ,don't give me details just to begin .
because i tried to flash this zip calles from recovery (base-band switcher ) in different ROMs and i couldn't!!!

Help identify ASUS grouper tablet & full OTA

This tablet has these markings, but, no proper model number:
Product name -grouper
Variant -grouper
HW Version =ERS
Bootloader 4.2.3
Baseband n\a
serial 015d4..........................2613
ACEPLUS 2012-11-18D
CSZY 18
Is it model ME370T ?
It was locked, but unable to do proper factory reset.
fastboot OEM unlocked sucessfully.
But unable flash with fastboot ADB, because have not found the proper ROM
Can anyone point me to the proper full OTA download please ?
It is ot included in the Google's list.
Paul

As far as I am aware there are only 2 models for the Nexus 7 (2012) a Wi-Fi and 3G version. Yours says grouper so that's the Wi-Fi version.
ME370T is as well the model name but rarely used.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ASUS_Nexus_7/ME370T
https://developers.google.com/android/images#nakasi - for the official images from google. It's official code name is nakasi.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7 - support forum on xda (NOTE DON'T PICK THE 3G DEVELOPMENT FORUMS FOR ROMS)
You might try the Nexus Root Toolkit for unlocking the bootloader and follow step by step assistance to flash rom, etc...

RDDraco said:
As far as I am aware there are only 2 models for the Nexus 7 (2012) a Wi-Fi and 3G version. Yours says grouper so that's the Wi-Fi version.
ME370T is as well the model name but rarely used.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ASUS_Nexus_7/ME370T
https://developers.google.com/android/images#nakasi - for the official images from google. It's official code name is nakasi.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7 - support forum on xda (NOTE DON'T PICK THE 3G DEVELOPMENT FORUMS FOR ROMS)
You might try the Nexus Root Toolkit for unlocking the bootloader and follow step by step assistance to flash rom, etc...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for reply
I did use the Nexus Root Toolkit, but couldnt find the 4.2.3 version. They suggested that I had Nakasi-Grouper 4.2.2 JDQ39B
Rooting was successful, but, on one attempt, the camera was present in settings > apps, but could not make welcome screen short cut, so was unusable. On another attempt, the camera disappeared from the list of apps. Otherwise, the tablet is working fine.
any suggestions please

pawlud said:
Thanks for reply
I did use the Nexus Root Toolkit, but couldnt find the 4.2.3 version. They suggested that I had Nakasi-Grouper 4.2.2 JDQ39B
Rooting was successful, but, on one attempt, the camera was present in settings > apps, but could not make welcome screen short cut, so was unusable. On another attempt, the camera disappeared from the list of apps. Otherwise, the tablet is working fine.
any suggestions please
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wasn't certain myself so did some searching and apperently the only way to access the Camera is using it as function for skype/instagram/snapchat etc... You need to install an app for the play store if you want to access it otherwise.