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.
Related
I have a Defy, which flashed the DHT-25 rom and became Defy+ now.
As DHT-25 cannot be rooted, what I can do to install CM9 on it?
Is the CM9 not yet stable?
Thanks!
g440i said:
I have a Defy, which flashed the DHT-25 rom and became Defy+ now.
As DHT-25 cannot be rooted, what I can do to install CM9 on it?
Is the CM9 not yet stable?
Thanks!
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Anyone can help?
CM9 is still experimental... it is very good, but not stable.
If it it's compatible with your rom or your kernel, I don't know.
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g440i said:
I have a Defy, which flashed the DHT-25 rom and became Defy+ now.
As DHT-25 cannot be rooted, what I can do to install CM9 on it?
Is the CM9 not yet stable?
Thanks!
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Visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618904 I guess you are GB 2.3.6 which cannot be rooted. For rooting visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
yes....i use it and it very nice!
cm9 performance is not good.especially in video playing
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janeindiran said:
Visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618904 I guess you are GB 2.3.6 which cannot be rooted. For rooting visit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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Yes, I'm using a GB 2.3.6 which cannot root
so I don't know how to root it first
thx
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956&highlight=root+231
wait thats for 231 CG make sure you have that first not a lower one.
kelbygreen said:
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956&highlight=root+231
wait thats for 231 CG make sure you have that first not a lower one.
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I guess mine one is BL6, any link on it?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
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cm9 daily - 5-5-2012 is very good!
I've been uploading the dailys since 4-16 version. This last one (5/7/2010) is vastly improved over 4-16. the camera, tether and all features I've checked work (green lens) and the battery life is much improved. I like it so much I donated $10. Kudo guys for the great work!
Had CM9 on my Defy+ for two weeks, went back to 2.3.6 original Rom. too many glitches.
The worst was screen locking itself after a call, had to restart every time.
Defiantly will try future versions.
Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help
dadschrom said:
Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help
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What's the build number of your current ROM?
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
neo.ank said:
What's the build number of your current ROM?
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
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Sir I use this full sbf file Blur_Version.45.0.2310.MB526.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU (2012/01/12)...
here is the link of roms information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540633
hi.
i have same problem.
now no way to fix battery and camera.
u must charge with wall charger.
wait for froyo kernel port for BL7.
maybe this work for u!
refer to downgrade part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
dadschrom said:
Sir I use this full sbf file Blur_Version.45.0.2310.MB526.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU (2012/01/12)...
here is the link of roms information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540633
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Unfortunately, you flashed a Defy+ full SBF, you CANNOT downgrade it..
Try flashing the GB kernel, there's a rare chance it might wrk..
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
neo.ank said:
Unfortunately, you flashed a Defy+ full SBF, you CANNOT downgrade it..
Try flashing the GB kernel, there's a rare chance it might wrk..
Doesn't matter from where I send it, what matters is written above
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so i cant downgrade... omg
i will flash it again on 2.3.6 so i can use it even it doesn't have camera and battery
Unfortunately you have to...
You should've paid attention to the SBF before flashing..
dadschrom said:
Anyone who can help me to go back to Stock rom for Defy Green lens... i have 2.3.6 now but my camera not working I just seen DARK, also when i charge my defy it says your device battery is invalid and cannot be charged...
plss help me to go back froyo so i can proceed to other ROMs like CM9 or any ICS cause i nid to fix Battery problem and camera...
i appreciate anyone help
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Dude the same problem happen with me and i am also searching how to downgrade 2.3.6 to froyo...but i think it's not possible...only hope on cm9 which have camera fix...
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shaGGy5678 said:
Dude the same problem happen with me and i am also searching how to downgrade 2.3.6 to froyo...but i think it's not possible...only hope on cm9 which have camera fix...
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hei u got CM9? from 2.3.6?? how can u show me so i can try it
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Unfortunately you have to...
You should've paid attention to the SBF before flashing..
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can i use this on 2.3.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8 ?
dadschrom said:
hei u got CM9? from 2.3.6?? how can u show me so i can try it
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I found cm9 but its not stable and still have camera problem when the stable version or camera bugs are fix then we will try it and i will PM you...
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shaGGy5678 said:
I found cm9 but its not stable and still have camera problem when the stable version or camera bugs are fix then we will try it and i will PM you...
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okay sir thanks a lot
Already fixed the battery problem?
You can root using the method from dev section (the bl7 method, use only then). Afterwards instal 2nt Init. Now you can instal custom ROMs again (only the defy+ ones). After that you might also have to flash a battery fix.
But camera will most likely never work for you without a new defy sbf released.
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labsin said:
Already fixed the battery problem?
You can root using the method from dev section (the bl7 method, use only then). Afterwards instal 2nt Init. Now you can instal custom ROMs again (only the defy+ ones). After that you might also have to flash a battery fix.
But camera will most likely never work for you without a new defy sbf released.
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okay sir ill try... thanks thanks
Any solutions to this problem in 2015?
dadschrom said:
okay sir ill try... thanks thanks
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Hello...Please help! I had an old green lens motorola defy mb 525 that I wanted to upgrade for my 12 year old son (he lost his old phone ). Now I have the same problem stated above... Is there anyway to fix it nowadays? I had the mb525 running froyo and now I have the gingerbread 2.3.6 but the camera is not working at all.
*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
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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
Google contact
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 .
It's taken me quite a few hours to figure out my new phone, then learning all this new jargon, rooting and install mods all using a Mac. I'm just curious if there's anything else I could do to give my Defy a little more of a kick. I just read a little about upgrading my OS. Good idea?
Here are my specs:
Model: MB525
Android Ver: 2.3.7
Kernel Ver: 2.6.32.9...
CPU: ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (v7I)
Mod: CyanogenMod-7.2.0-Jordan
Build No: GWK74
Also, the only hiccup I seem to find is when turning off (or not having a signal of) WiFi, my data connection doesn't work... unless I reboot. Is this an issue with Defies?
No, updating the ROM is a very bad idea, everybody on xda can tell you that! ^_^ ok just joking!
So if you are already on CM7, you should know how to flash custom roms, so what's the question?
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to fix data conection you need install defy baseband changer v4 , select your company and check if the APN configuration is correct
sa3e1 said:
So if you are already on CM7, you should know how to flash custom roms, so what's the question?
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Any suggestions for a newbie? i.e. which OS is the smoothest, any overclocking that would be recommended, ways to keep the battery lasting longer etc. Just general stuff since I'm pretty worn out from all the searching thread to thread so far. Cheers.
lexer98 said:
to fix data conection you need install defy baseband changer v4 , select your company and check if the APN configuration is correct
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I'll give that a shot. Thanks.
KicknGuitar said:
Any suggestions for a newbie? i.e. which OS is the smoothest, any overclocking that would be recommended, ways to keep the battery lasting longer etc. Just general stuff since I'm pretty worn out from all the searching thread to thread so far. Cheers.
I'll give that a shot. Thanks.
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Well you could install Jelly Bean..
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lexer98 said:
to fix data conection you need install defy baseband changer v4 , select your company and check if the APN configuration is correct
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What is the correct baseband for the US?
This is what I've found so far:
forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/19285-motorola-defy-mb525/page__st__300#entry235847
Edit: US T-Mobile 3.4.2-107-9 Seems to have done it. I also checked APN and I was on the auto AT&T selection but when I checked my carrier's APN details they were identical, if anything the phone's defaults had more details than my carrier provided!
ppero196 said:
Well you could install Jelly Bean.
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Just because it's new?
KicknGuitar said:
What is the correct baseband for the US?
This is what I've found so far:
forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/19285-motorola-defy-mb525/page__st__300#entry235847
Just because it's new?
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CM7.2 is the most stable build for Defy, but its pretty outdated,
You can try CM9(ICS), its great. And definitely JB is new, its usable but isn't totally bug-free.
I'd suggest you give those a try and just stick to what suits you best.
neo.ank said:
CM7.2 is the most stable build for Defy, but its pretty outdated,
You can try CM9(ICS), its great. And definitely JB is new, its usable but isn't totally bug-free.
I'd suggest you give those a try and just stick to what suits you best.
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Cheers. I may try CM9 but i don't really have any complaints with my CM7. What would you say are the reasons for upping beside having a more recent build?
CM9 is little slow for my .... try Whiterabbit 1.5 o 1.6 is a custom cm7 whit better battery backup
Hi guys, need your help.
I have a MB525 that was flashed with a stock local operator ROM but for the MB526. As a result I have no camera now. I believe the version is 2.3.5.
What are my options to upgrade this ROM to a proper 525 one and get the camera working again?
Thank you in advance
japi2000 said:
Hi guys, need your help.
I have a MB525 that was flashed with a stock local operator ROM but for the MB526. As a result I have no camera now. I believe the version is 2.3.5.
What are my options to upgrade this ROM to a proper 525 one and get the camera working again?
Thank you in advance
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To use camera root and flash a 2ndboot ROM. I think you can try a fixed SBF, though I'm not sure about the details.
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hotdog125 said:
To use camera root and flash a 2ndboot ROM. I think you can try a fixed SBF, though I'm not sure about the details.
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Thanks for your reply
Do you know which ROM would make the camera work again? I'm pretty noob in this things
Thanks!
japi2000 said:
Thanks for your reply
Do you know which ROM would make the camera work again? I'm pretty noob in this things
Thanks!
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MS2Ginger, CM9.1, CM10.x.
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hotdog125 said:
MS2Ginger, CM9.1, CM10.x.
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I'll try thanks
japi2000 said:
I'll try thanks
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Guys, I just flashed CM10 on my Defy MB525 and I have to say ITS AMAZING. Not only my camera is back, the phone works 100x faster!!! Unbelievable!
I didn't expect this radical change !
Thanks!
japi2000 said:
Guys, I just flashed CM10 on my Defy MB525 and I have to say ITS AMAZING. Not only my camera is back, the phone works 100x faster!!! Unbelievable!
I didn't expect this radical change !
Thanks!
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Hehe, and wait to see CM11. KitKat was redesigned to work with 512mb devices, as our defy.
I tried the alpha version and it leaves 275mb free.
My 525 flashed with 526 works fine XD what ROM are you using?
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