[Q] MIUI 3.1.27 No 3G On T-Mobile (US) - Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello All,
I was living over seas for the past couple of years, and my Defy+ (unlocked from Amazon) running MIUI 3.1.27 worked fine on GSM 3G. I just moved back to the States, and got a new T-Mobile SIM... unfortunately I am only able to get EDGE The T-Mobile salesman said that unless I had an official T-Mobile android device, I would be unable to get 3G. I have tried using the baseband switcher (Selected US T-Mobile 3.4.2-107-4, US T-Mobile 3.4.2-107-9, and US T-Mobile 6.x.x.0) but am still only able to get EDGE. I have also tried a factory reset and a re-flash, but the issue persists.
So am I stuck with EDGE or is there something else that I can try?

Hi, here by xda you can find a thread with flash radio on defy. Use search.
Maybe its help.
Gesendet von meinem MB526

joke19 said:
Hi, here by xda you can find a thread with flash radio on defy. Use search.
Maybe its help.
Gesendet von meinem MB526
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Thank your for your input. Based on your recommendation, I searched for some threads on flashing the radio, and I came upon this one, which outlines how to create a SBF for the different radios:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459470
So I downloaded some SBFs from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495099
I chose the O2Germany, tMobileGermany, GBRetail, and AsiaRetail. I made a separate SBF for each of the four, and tried each one... still only getting EDGE.
Anyone else have any more ideas?

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Defy No Data Signal after CM7.1 Stable

Hello All,
I'm one day new to Android, but deep in WinMo (formerly here) and iPhones.
I Rooted using SuperOneClick and all went well.
Installed 2init, all good.
Flashed CM7.1 Stable
Now I have no data service. I went ahead and saw the baseband selector and I selected Argentina, I'm in the Dominican Republic, but it's the same frequencies (850/1900) and nothing.
Please help.
Paul, Android-Newbie
Paul_Days said:
Hello All,
I'm one day new to Android, but deep in WinMo (formerly here) and iPhones.
I Rooted using SuperOneClick and all went well.
Installed 2init, all good.
Flashed CM7.1 Stable
Now I have no data service. I went ahead and saw the baseband selector and I selected Argentina, I'm in the Dominican Republic, but it's the same frequencies (850/1900) and nothing.
Please help.
Paul, Android-Newbie
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Hello! Sometimes, same frequencies means nothing in Baseband switcher. I think you have to check all the frequencies and options until you find the correct one.
Greetings!
Try all the basebands until it works
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz
Tried China ME722 1.10 (850/1900/2100) No Good Either
Australia Telstra 2.26.0 (850/2100) got EDGE, atleast.
I have been trying all of them, and only get EDGE. When I tried Argentina Claro, I got 3G but only for like 5 seconds then the entire signal was lost. Gonna keep searching.
Well, It all Failed No 3G
I even had a live chat with Motorola and they confirmed that my IMEI matches the sticker on my box, the bands are correct for my networks etc, so I guess my only option is to flash my phone back to factory and send the phone for replacement: It's two days old.
Paul
Can Someone link me or tell me how to revert CM7.1 to Original 2.2 firmware that came with my phone? Is there a way from me reading the label on the box to put the original firmware back and even "un-root" the phone?
Paul_Days said:
Can Someone link me or tell me how to revert CM7.1 to Original 2.2 firmware that came with my phone? Is there a way from me reading the label on the box to put the original firmware back and even "un-root" the phone?
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You have to flash a SBF. It's the only way to have an original firmware again and un-root the phone. You should check this and choose a SBF file. Also, if you are lucky, you can find the original SBF file of your provider on Google.

S5360t roms and radios?

So I own the Telecom NZ version of the Galaxy Y. The only difference this phone has to the other version is that it supports the 850mhz 3G band in conjunction with the standard 2100mhz band.
I have managed to root the stock rom the phone came with (DOKK3 2.3.6), and I wanted to install Creeds Rom 3.5. I wiped the phone, flashed the rom and restarted, but my camera didn't work. I'm now back on stock DOKK3 (lucky I made a backup, because I can't find the original firmware anywhere else).
Is this because of the radio/baseband? It is currently DOKK3. Does it need to be anything specific? Would flashing an international radio disable the 850mhz 3G band?
Thank you for listening to all my questions
ketchup539 said:
So I own the Telecom NZ version of the Galaxy Y. The only difference this phone has to the other version is that it supports the 850mhz 3G band in conjunction with the standard 2100mhz band.
I have managed to root the stock rom the phone came with (DOKK3 2.3.6), and I wanted to install Creeds Rom 3.5. I wiped the phone, flashed the rom and restarted, but my camera didn't work. I'm now back on stock DOKK3 (lucky I made a backup, because I can't find the original firmware anywhere else).
Is this because of the radio/baseband? It is currently DOKK3. Does it need to be anything specific? Would flashing an international radio disable the 850mhz 3G band?
Thank you for listening to all my questions
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Normally it does not matter what baseband do you flash(thats only my opinion,when im false then sorry).my phone is mixed:the cusrom that im using based on DXLE1 a asia one and my baseband is XXLE1 a german one,the only thing on my phone is the language,its englisch but only the normal settings etc. all apps and etc. are in german and i have never problems.try an version from this thread to test.i think that you have a brandet phone,its a prepaid pack right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
CALIBAN666 said:
Normally it does not matter what baseband do you flash(thats only my opinion,when im false then sorry).my phone is mixed:the cusrom that im using based on DXLE1 a asia one and my baseband is XXLE1 a german one,the only thing on my phone is the language,its englisch but only the normal settings etc. all apps and etc. are in german and i have never problems.try an version from this thread to test.i think that you have a brandet phone,its a prepaid pack right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
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You're from Cologne! How cool. I'll check out that link, and yes, my phone is a prepaid carrier branded one. However I haven't read anything about roms for it because it's only sold in New Zealand and there are probably only like 10,000 of them out there.
Thanks!
Don't suppose you have a flashable version of your DOKK baseband I could download? I made the stupid mistake of flashing my phone with an international version after I bricked it and didn't make a backup. Now it's not showing the XT network anymore.
Telecom Nz Galaxy Y Stock Rom
ketchup539 said:
So I own the Telecom NZ version of the Galaxy Y. The only difference this phone has to the other version is that it supports the 850mhz 3G band in conjunction with the standard 2100mhz band.
I have managed to root the stock rom the phone came with (DOKK3 2.3.6), and I wanted to install Creeds Rom 3.5. I wiped the phone, flashed the rom and restarted, but my camera didn't work. I'm now back on stock DOKK3 (lucky I made a backup, because I can't find the original firmware anywhere else).
Is this because of the radio/baseband? It is currently DOKK3. Does it need to be anything specific? Would flashing an international radio disable the 850mhz 3G band?
Thank you for listening to all my questions
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Hey Ketchup,
I also have the Telecom NZ galaxy y and have experienced the same issue regarding the camera, and the accelerometer is also out by 90 degrees. However I did not make a backup of the stock rom
Can you please please please upload your copy of the stock rom so that I can download it? It would be very much appreciated as right now my phone is nearly unusable :crying:
Thanks very much
glendinningds
glendinningds said:
Hey Ketchup,
I also have the Telecom NZ galaxy y and have experienced the same issue regarding the camera, and the accelerometer is also out by 90 degrees. However I did not make a backup of the stock rom
Can you please please please upload your copy of the stock rom so that I can download it? It would be very much appreciated as right now my phone is nearly unusable :crying:
Thanks very much
glendinningds
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Same. How do you solve these?
Sent from my Galaxy Y (S5360T) running Jelly Blast V3
My god, finally a person with my phone who understands, what important wondering is what file controls the autorotation in the roms and can it be replaced with the stocks version?
Sent from my GT-S5360T using xda app-developers app
I gave up on xda's roms that they offer cos they all have the same auto rotation issue... Gaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!!
Sent from my GT-S5360T using xda app-developers app
Starweaver1 emailed me a link to a site where you can download the ODIN files for the original Telecom firmware. There has also been a revised firmware version released in September(?) of 2012 that features an updated lockscreen similar to the galaxy s3's. I might upload it here soon if you guys want.

baseband for NZ Vodafone

Hey guys, long time reader first time poster!
Having to do so as I have trouble with my Motorola Defy running Pikachu edition. I purchased the defy as a vodafone NZ phone (so should be 900mhz extended) however all the 900mhz basebands I have tried in the baseband switcher do not get me a signal when outside of the city's (Auckland) 2100mhz coverage. I can retrieve SMS briefly when I am on the Thailand 900/2100 baseband.
My first question is, am I doing something wrong? has anybody else in New Zealand had this issue with a device for the correct network?
My second question is - without the original packaging is there ANY other way of telling if my radio chipset is 850mhz or 900mhz or the extended network coverage? It has a red camera if that helps anyone offer information?
Thanks for any advice!
I have the same problem after moving to cm9.
I use Central Europe 3.4.x here but need an answer for next trip out of Auckland.
Vodafone is supposed to be 900/1800 gsm 2g and 900/2100 umts 3g.
EDIT : On one of my defys boxes (not sure which one ) it says :
WDCDMA 850/2100 GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Hope that helps, I'll let you know if I work it out but I'm rarely out of town
log0r said:
Hey guys, long time reader first time poster!
Having to do so as I have trouble with my Motorola Defy running Pikachu edition. I purchased the defy as a vodafone NZ phone (so should be 900mhz extended) however all the 900mhz basebands I have tried in the baseband switcher do not get me a signal when outside of the city's (Auckland) 2100mhz coverage. I can retrieve SMS briefly when I am on the Thailand 900/2100 baseband.
My first question is, am I doing something wrong? has anybody else in New Zealand had this issue with a device for the correct network?
My second question is - without the original packaging is there ANY other way of telling if my radio chipset is 850mhz or 900mhz or the extended network coverage? It has a red camera if that helps anyone offer information?
Thanks for any advice!
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Hey mate, Fellow NZ'er here from Auckland.
Actually had this problem for the first time the other day using CM10 not the pikachu rom.
I ended up switching my baseband to the Australia 900/2100 mhz one and problems were solved but before that i did use the central europe one mentioned above. (not sure what options you have on your current rom however)
go onto "gsmarena" website and look up the motorola defy and you can see all the specifications.
sorry cant post links yet until i have 10 posts made
So aussie Optus 900/2100 3.4.2-145 works in the wop wops of nz? Sweet bro, that's great news for next time I'm at my folks farm. Cheers.
MB525 Quarx2k CM10: 30th July
notes1 said:
So aussie Optus 900/2100 3.4.2-145 works in the wop wops of nz? Sweet bro, that's great news for next time I'm at my folks farm. Cheers.
MB525 Quarx2k CM10: 30th July
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No worries mate
thanks
Hey guys thanks for all the info so far! I'll be honest I tried the Australia Optus one, amongst every single one and honestly getting nothing? Hmm, it's not the latest version of pikachu so I might try the latest Xy edition next... otherwise has anyone had luck with MS2Ginger or other roms in NZ? this is pretty frustrating :/
log0r said:
Hey guys thanks for all the info so far! I'll be honest I tried the Australia Optus one, amongst every single one and honestly getting nothing? Hmm, it's not the latest version of pikachu so I might try the latest Xy edition next... otherwise has anyone had luck with MS2Ginger or other roms in NZ? this is pretty frustrating :/
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Maybe its time to revert back to the stock sbf using rsdlite, root again, then flash the rom of your choice eg Pikachu last build.
Because reverting back to the stock settings is possibly the easiest way to solve this problem of yours.
naleyb01 said:
Maybe its time to revert back to the stock sbf using rsdlite, root again, then flash the rom of your choice eg Pikachu last build.
Because reverting back to the stock settings is possibly the easiest way to solve this problem of yours.
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Hi Naley, Thanks heaps for your reply! As I will google what you are talking about tomorrow when I get a chance, but to be honest I have mostly played/flashed SGS and am new to this Defy... I purchased it 2nd hand with CM7 or the likes already on it (can't remember now)... so don't have any backup of original VFNZ rom etc - am I still able to return to original? I am more than happy to do so if you can point me in the right direction?
Basic guide to Flashing roms
Well first of all, before you do anything at all, here is the Defy wiki page. This should give you all the information you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy
1) You need to know what to do if you screw up the rom flashing process and get a boot loop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Now you just have to select the correct "SBF " file.
For me I will use the GB (great britain) or Uk (united Kingdon) SBF files.
And there should be a guide on the wiki page OR the sbf page which will tell you how to do it.
Learn this and install the "rsdlite" software on your computer before you even think about doing anything to your phone
2) Now because you are already rooted and using CM7, the hard part is over.
To flash a new rom it is the same process as any android phone, with CM7 just hold down power button and reboot to recovery. (manual recovery is explained on the wiki page)
3) Find out what lens you have (green or red)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116694
4) Rom selection - I'm sure i can leave you to finding the rom of your choice.
Just follow the instructions for the specific rom that you want according to your lens type.
NOTE: Green lens = Froyo Kernal, Red Lens = GB Kernal & Defy+ builds.
5) Main steps for flashing a rom
1) Boot into recovery
2) Wipe data/cache & Dalvik cache
3) install zip from sd card (Rom & Google apps)
4) Wipe Dalvik Cache
5) Reboot (This can take up to 5mins with some roms, if longer just pull battery and reboot and it will boot properly the second time)
Maybe a lot of this stuff you already know from your SGS days, but just thought i would have a more or less complete guide just in case
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One last note about the original stock Android 2.2 sbf rom.
Its buggy as hell.
You really want to avoid it, but the 2.1 is okay so if you downgrade then go to the Android 2.1 Sbf.
Defy bootloader is locked, so read the wiki (and previous post) cos its all a bit more complicated than most other phones!
Your already set up with clockwork by the sound of it though, so sbf will only be used in case of brick.
I've seen a telecom sbf, the only nz sbf afaik... No Vodafone or 2degrees available. So, if you do a factory reset and it's a Vodafone rom, could you please create (and upload) a nandroid backup!!
I don't have one, my 'stock' is Nordic froyo. It'd be nice to set up a kiwi stock if I sell one of my defys.
I don't recall having the acountryside connection trouble with ms2ginger or CM7.2 (a very nice rom, smooth and well tested.).
CM10 (based on jelly bean) Will be best once the last bugs are out.
MB525 Quarx2k CM10: 30th July
Vodafone NZ don't offer motorola phones at all due to there being no local service centre so there will be no vodafone build.
Telecom do have the defy but it runs on a different network so I think we can omit telecom roms.
notes1 said:
Defy bootloader is locked, so read the wiki (and previous post) cos its all a bit more complicated than most other phones!
Your already set up with clockwork by the sound of it though, so sbf will only be used in case of brick.
I've seen a telecom sbf, the only nz sbf afaik... No Vodafone or 2degrees available. So, if you do a factory reset and it's a Vodafone rom, could you please create (and upload) a nandroid backup!!
I don't have one, my 'stock' is Nordic froyo. It'd be nice to set up a kiwi stock if I sell one of my defys.
I don't recall having the acountryside connection trouble with ms2ginger or CM7.2 (a very nice rom, smooth and well tested.).
CM10 (based on jelly bean) Will be best once the last bugs are out.
MB525 Quarx2k CM10: 30th July
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Hi Notes, thanks for all your info! I like to think I'm pretty good at this stuff but heck the Defy is confusing me a little! I know I purchased my phone with CM7 already on it, and I just installed the pikachu zip and ran it etc no problems... now to go back, are you telling me that I can return to the original Vodafone rom without downloading any SBF etc? as in it's still in there? If so (I have read the wiki!) I am still a little confused how, or at least how to confirm my CG number etc... would you explain a tiny bit or give me a step by step?
Thanks!
log0r said:
Hi Notes, thanks for all your info! I like to think I'm pretty good at this stuff but heck the Defy is confusing me a little! I know I purchased my phone with CM7 already on it, and I just installed the pikachu zip and ran it etc no problems... now to go back, are you telling me that I can return to the original Vodafone rom without downloading any SBF etc? as in it's still in there? If so (I have read the wiki!) I am still a little confused how, or at least how to confirm my CG number etc... would you explain a tiny bit or give me a step by step?
Thanks!
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No you can't go back to the original vodafone rom by just doing a full wipe, the only way is going to be flashing the sbf for the original firmware.
It's the easiest thing to do IMO.
1) Download rsdlite and install.
2) Download SBF file.
3) Follow sbf instructions which in simple are -
enter bootloader mode, connect via usb, rsdlite will detect your phone, select your sbf file, and then with one click your software is installed in front of you
The only trouble that can occur sometimes is that your phone is not recognised by rsdlite... I think the best thing to do is connect your phone by "portal" mode in the usb connection options and make sure the drivers install correctly on your computer first just to be safe. But it shouldn't matter.
All 900/2100 basebands I tried failed to connect in the country.
No Vodafone sbf, that's the problem... If it's simply a baseband changer problem. Wierd
MB525 Green, Quarx2k CM10: 04/08/12 nightly
NZ Telecom Defy+ SBF
Hey Bros!
Its cool to see some kiwis on XDA!
Anyway, I had a NZ-related question.
I have a telecom Defy red lense, I am on jelly bean, but have bought a Motorola Droid Razr that I am switching to.
What defy+ gb sbf should I flash for telecom defy?
Thanks guys! :laugh:
There is a telecoms nz sbf. I think it was just froyo though.
If you can't find it I think I still have a copy on my laptop. I got it from a big list of them linked from one of the guides on here.
Edit: its here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php
MB525 Green, Quarx2k CM10: 12/08/12
I'm running a cm10 jelly defy MB525 red lens. only works on 2g with china baseband 850/2100. But I'm on 2degrees, Shouldn't I be using 900/2100? Problem is I cant seems to get any baseband with these frequencies to work.
Hey, I am on 2degrees and have a Motorola Defy bought from Telecom NZ running WIUI and can't seem to get it to run on 900/2100 UMTS properly. I know 2degrees has 900 UMTS in our area cause it works fine on my LG Optimus Black. I changed the baseband to Optus Australia but GSM stopped working and I can only get a UMTS signal, this happened in many other basebands too. I gave up and just left it on the Telstra Australia baseband as that seems to be the only one that will work with no problems apart from the fact I can't get 900 UMTS

i9500 New China FW I9500ZCUCMF4

Anyone tried this? Are any of the China roms ok to use outside of China?
Currently running the Russian MF8 in Australia, but has some 3G data bugs...
Change list is older.. Don't bother...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
cheetah2k said:
Anyone tried this? Are any of the China roms ok to use outside of China?
Currently running the Russian MF8 in Australia, but has some 3G data bugs...
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I'd stay away from it. Won't have any of the google apps and Chinese FW does strange things with the hboot.
yeah, same as other friends replied, China roms are usually for China only, different bootloader, no google app. can possibly soft brick your device (again the bootloader issue)
change rom
Hi ,
I have galaxy s4 i9500 with this firmware, but I want change it to french rom. I tested many roms, but I have this message: " unsupported version ".
please I need help.

[Q] No 4G/LTE in my LG G2 D802.

Hey guys,
As you can read in the tittle, my problem is that I don't have 4G/LTE I get 3G+/3G or HSPA+/HSPA.
Right I'm running Lollipop with the custom ROM, BlissPop with B14ckB1rd Kernel. I tried other ROMs (CM, RR, Paranoid) but I don't get 4G in neither of them.
I lost my 4G a quite ago, don't remember exactly how but I can imagine it was when I tried those early Lollipop builds, after that I went back to KitKat and the 4G was gone, even I tried going to full stock but neither that work.
I'm sure is a phone problem because I been with 2 different carriers and couldn't get 4G. The SIM card is brand new and today I spent around 2 hours talking with the Tech Support of my carrier checking everything is all right.
I also tried to change the Baseband/Modem/Radio (Right now I have Cloudyfa KK for the D802).
This might be also helpful for guess what could be the problem, when I dial *#*#4636#*#* go this phone information, down to prefer network type and select LTE only I lose service, by the way, in that configuration I have selected LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) and USA radio band.
I'm open for all kind of suggestions, If you need more information don't doubt in asking me.: fingers-crossed:
Asiier said:
Hey guys,
As you can read in the tittle, my problem is that I don't have 4G/LTE I get 3G+/3G or HSPA+/HSPA.
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I am having exactly the same issue. I have been going around in circles since days. Recking APN settings constantly etc. Going mad. Would be great to find a solution together!
damnation333 said:
I am having exactly the same issue. I have been going around in circles since days. Recking APN settings constantly etc. Going mad. Would be great to find a solution together!
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Well is good to know I'm not the only one.
Could you share more information?, like when and how it happened, so we can figure out what is wrong.
Today I'm going to try to get some logs, and check the system folder.
It happened to me with stock lollipop v30d vodafone ITA with another carrier sim (TIM). Solved after flashing v30a open ITA kdz.
jnr88 said:
It happened to me with stock lollipop v30d vodafone ITA with another carrier sim (TIM). Solved after flashing v30a open ITA kdz.
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I'm gonna try it, will send feedback as soon as possible.
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda Forum
No luck, I installed the V30a Italian version as you suggested but as you can in the screenshots no 4G at all, when I try to force LTE (This time with the command 3845#*802#) is lose service like in my last ROM, so I'm almost sure is hardware and not software.
Can some confirm me that, cause when you go back to stock by a kdz or how ever their is not residual imformation, every thing is fully clean right? Or some firmware just stay for ever?
If you guys have more suggestions that could try before I send it to somewhere for get it repair.

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