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CM 6 To CM7 X10

Hello,
Simple inquiry with regards to flashing the new CM7 RC4 to Xperia X10a
Device is currently on CM 6.1.3. I have downloaded flash tool as baseband version is .55
I wanted to confirm the proper protocol in order to accomplish a successful flash. Having read through the posts/tutorials I've gathered I will need to flash the lower grade baseband version .52 via flash tool.
As my device is currently on modded firmware would I need to flash back to 2.1 utilizing flash tool. Whats confusing me here is the mentioning that the baseband and kernel is included in the CM7 download file. Q/A for flash tool states it can flash original images 1.6>2.1. As I am currently on 2.2 how does this impact flashing of the appropriate baseband in order to upgrade to CM7.
Furthermore if the baseband is included in the ROM file download. Does that implicate a one step process via flash tool for successful flash to CM7. Would I need an original firmware file to work in tandem with the custom rom via flash tool? Or must I flash baseband seperate from ROM
Any clarification is much appreciated.
Thanks everyone
** Flashed over as per suggested instruction. Experiencing random reboot incidents with CM7
Reviewing online information with regards to a fix. Device is randomly power cycling when left idle and when Browser application is launched from dock bar or app drawer.
Any ideas or implementations for a fix would be appreciated as this is quite frustrating.
- Ive noticed that the instructions for rom installation state to allow the device an idle period of a minute before having it go through an automatic power cycle. however this doesnt seem to happen. upon first boot as soon as i attempt to turn on wifi, the phone will automatically boot itself. speculating that wifi may be involved with the above mentioned incident. still researching.
- Attempted reflash. Skip past initial google setup. Activate Wifi, authenticate with a network. Reboot and disconnect from wifi. Reboot to xrec, fix permissions. Unsuccessful. Same result.
- Installed wififix in apps folder. Same result. Phone will power cycle when downloading apps from market via wifi.

I think the same baseband file is included in the rom's zip file.
first use flashtool to go to .52 baseband then flash the rom in xrecovery.
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App

1- go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
download 2.0.52
2- install 2.0.52 via flashtool
3- go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10561990&postcount=2
download the rar file
4- extract update.zip , gapps.zip from the rar file
5- using xrecovery flash update.zip reboot then flash gapps.zip

thanks everyone
as per DynamicRam. procedure worked successfully. did want to be absolutely sure to avoid any mishaps, bad flashes, or bricking of device.
thanks again

Reflashed ROM and gapps within same session. Same issue being experienced. Will attempt another flash.

[Q] Another noob with a slightly bricked Defy

Hi all, :
Ive owned a defy since january, and after a lot of lurking here decided to take the plunge and have a play with it.
It was a stock unbranded uk defy with 2.51 blur rom, it rooted no problem with super one click, i then installed thi version of recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
I then botted it into recovey and am now stuck in a bootloop.
I can access stock recovery (vol down and power) then touch bottom right of screen. I wiped cache and user data from here.
I can enter bootloader (vol up and power) and rsd lite can detect the phone.
My question is what is the easiest way to bring my phone back to life ? Im not sure if i need to flash sbf or rom.
Not to fussed about having the latest roms or mods, just a working phone before the battery gives out.
Thanks in advance, Sam

This happened to me a few days ago the way you should do it is download the 2.51 uk sbf file and flash it over using rsd lite and it should boot straight back Into the operating system and by the way how come that version did that to your phone I've installed recovery on 2 defys and they both worked

One more question did it boot up into recovery or not ?

No it didnt boot into recovery, just the boot loop. Any idea where i can get the uk sbf ? the link here seems to be dead

So you installed system recovery and then once again in the program installed it and then you clicked boot into recovery right ?
http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy
This website has all the sbfs your one should be the second on the list
RSD lite that one into your phone and it should be good to go

so.. is the usb debugging on?
when tap install recovery button, you should turn off usb debugging.

memz180 said:
So you installed system recovery and then once again in the program installed it and then you clicked boot into recovery right ?
http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy
This website has all the sbfs your one should be the second on the list
RSD lite that one into your phone and it should be good to go
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mannn you save my life, i was looking for a stock rom from Latin America, and i got it from that link.

Thanks for the link memz180. Downloaded sbf and flashed sbf and phone is now working. Next question is what is the idiot proof way to install recovery ?

You installed the correct recovery just make sure you click into the program and install the system recovery within the program and then click on boot to recovery make sure i would make sure superuser is allowing it so check that out to and also as stated above turn off your debugging in development and then click on recovery see if it works.
Goodluck

Rerooted phone and reinstalled recovery, no problems this time. Thanks all for your help.
Sam

No problem here at xda we do our best to help our fellow android mates lol

Another Noob with an almost bricked Defy!
sammitch said:
Hi all, :
Ive owned a defy since january, and after a lot of lurking here decided to take the plunge and have a play with it.
It was a stock unbranded uk defy with 2.51 blur rom, it rooted no problem with super one click, i then installed thi version of recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
I then botted it into recovey and am now stuck in a bootloop.
I can access stock recovery (vol down and power) then touch bottom right of screen. I wiped cache and user data from here.
I can enter bootloader (vol up and power) and rsd lite can detect the phone.
My question is what is the easiest way to bring my phone back to life ? Im not sure if i need to flash sbf or rom.
Not to fussed about having the latest roms or mods, just a working phone before the battery gives out.
Thanks in advance, Sam
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I have the same problem on my T-mobile US branded Defy + when I try to flash the sbf file, on RSDlite It gives me this error
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. Error processing flash file. (0x700F); phone conected"
What am I doing wrong? I tried RSDlite ver 4.9 and 5.0 to no avail! Please help! Thank you!

SOLVED!
NrikeCalderon said:
I have the same problem on my T-mobile US branded Defy + when I try to flash the sbf file, on RSDlite It gives me this error
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. Error processing flash file. (0x700F); phone conected"
What am I doing wrong? I tried RSDlite ver 4.9 and 5.0 to no avail! Please help! Thank you!
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So, I was using my laptop with W7 to flash my Defy, I tried RSD lite 4.9 and 5.0 and kept getting the error message. I decided to give my desktop with Vista a shot and installed RSD lite 4.9 and the motorola drivers; i don't know why but immediately after plugging the phone in it started flashing! Awesome! After that I rooted again and installed 2ndInit (Wich is awesome!).
I backed up and flashed CM7 from the custom recovery mode. Everything started working excellent until I decided to re install 2ndInit!!! BIG MISTAKE! Never do that! I nearly bricked my phone again and couldn't load into recovery mode anymore! I had to re flash JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1. After that I had to repeat the whole process with the exemption of reinstalling 2ndInit after CM7.
Since 2ndinit is already installed you don't need to re install even if you don't have the app in your tray.

I'm in the same boat, my phone is in a reboot loop, and I can't seem to flash it...
RSD Lite 4.9 on win7
Error:
Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. Unable to retrieve initialization values from INI file. (0x7029); phone connected
/me bangs head against the wall...

read somewhere else it has to do with where RSD Lite is installed, on my win 7 32bit that was c:\Program Files\Motorola\RSD Lite...
uninstalled, reinstalled in c:\Motorola\RSD Lite and copied the sbf to that dir too... seems to be working... hope this helps someone else!

NrikeCalderon said:
So, I was using my laptop with W7 to flash my Defy, I tried RSD lite 4.9 and 5.0 and kept getting the error message. I decided to give my desktop with Vista a shot and installed RSD lite 4.9 and the motorola drivers; i don't know why but immediately after plugging the phone in it started flashing! Awesome! After that I rooted again and installed 2ndInit (Wich is awesome!).
I backed up and flashed CM7 from the custom recovery mode. Everything started working excellent until I decided to re install 2ndInit!!! BIG MISTAKE! Never do that! I nearly bricked my phone again and couldn't load into recovery mode anymore! I had to re flash JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1. After that I had to repeat the whole process with the exemption of reinstalling 2ndInit after CM7.
Since 2ndinit is already installed you don't need to re install even if you don't have the app in your tray.
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Yer cm7 comes with it pre installed it would flash blue at bootup you should of seen it I think on the installation instruction it's written dont install 2ndinit

just rename the .sbf file to smaller name and try again

Root Defy+ Android 2.3.6

So yeah, I tried rooting my Defy+ but it failed in every try I did:
First I tried the tutorial on the CM Forum (for installing CM7) but it didn't work.
Second I tried SuperOneKlick and similar tools but all failed.
Third I searched in Google very much but only found ways with Flashing the ROM.
My problem now is:
1. I don't want to flash another ROM
2. I wan't to root my Phone for apps e.g. AdBlocker
My Versions and Numbers:
System Version: 45.0.2310.MB526.Retail.en.DE
Baseband Version: EPU93_U_00.60.03
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-ge281 b6e [email protected] #1
Build Number: 4.5.1-134_DFP-231
(dunno what you need or not)
So is there any way that I may have overseen to root my Defy+? (Without flashing a different ROM?)

just here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956&highlight=root+231
Edit: Only way is to flash them 2 roms as you have chosen the 231 version which is the latest one with no downgrades so you have to only use that version or higher (when it comes out)

Try this stock rooted rom.Just flash it via rsd lite!
I send the download link because i cant post link directly!

maybe to add im not that advanced^^ have no idea what you are talking about

can i also directly flash CM7 via rsdlite?

ok i tried to flash those thingys but rsd lite was unable to open these things saying me invalid filetype

what are you trying to flash? if you are using the link I sent you use the CEE versions (second one) As the CN one you have to flash 3 files instead or the 2 on the CEE one.
I have flashed that may times and it always works you might have to extract the .SBF file out of the zip folder. The RSD lite I have will do it for you but not sure if the older versions do.

[Q] Defy stuck to bootmenu (solved)

Greetings,
Quick history of the problem:
*I have a Defy, with stock rom, rooted, and TWRP 2.1. I have a full android backup with TWRP.
*I flash CM9-NIGHTLY-120716-Defy.zip. I reboot, everything is fine.
*I reboot into new CWM recovery, make another android backup with CWM.
*I install TWRP 2.1 again.
*I flash CM10-20120924-NIGHTLY-mb525.zip.
*But then, I immediately flash again TWRP 2.1 (I think that was a mistake).
*I reboot, CM10 works fine.
*But when trying to boot into recovery from (new) bootmenu, TWRP immediately crashes and phone reboots I have no recovery mode available.
*At this time, phone still boots into CM10 just fine.
*I spend many hours trying to find how to flash a proper recovery, but to no avail. In desperation, I then follow the same recovery install procedure I followed many time ago after rooting the phone (see for example "wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jordan"). So bootmenu 0.61 is installed.
*And now the phone always reboots into bootmenu 0.61; recovery cannot be accessed ("recovery.sh not found"); CM10 does not boot.
So the phone is (probably soft) bricked.
At this point, after reading different posts, the only solution I have in mind is to flash a stock sbf file. However, since most of my previous actions have resulted in worse and worse situation, I am not sure this is the best solution.
What would you advise?
Thank you,
Colinou
EDIT: after reading different posts, finally flashed stock rom with sbf file following tutorial in forums. No problem encountered, apart from starting over everything.
EDIT2: I now realise that the reason for always booting to bootmenu, was that bootmenu 0.61 was set to always boot to bootmenu! There is an option in the bootmenu to start phone to "default" instead of "bootmenu". Anyway, the recovery was still broken, so I needed to flash a SBF file anyway.

Help with SBF
ColinouRussie said:
Greetings,
Quick history of the problem:
*I have a Defy, with stock rom, rooted, and TWRP 2.1. I have a full android backup with TWRP.
*I flash CM9-NIGHTLY-120716-Defy.zip. I reboot, everything is fine.
*I reboot into new CWM recovery, make another android backup with CWM.
*I install TWRP 2.1 again.
*I flash CM10-20120924-NIGHTLY-mb525.zip.
*But then, I immediately flash again TWRP 2.1 (I think that was a mistake).
*I reboot, CM10 works fine.
*But when trying to boot into recovery from (new) bootmenu, TWRP immediately crashes and phone reboots I have no recovery mode available.
*At this time, phone still boots into CM10 just fine.
*I spend many hours trying to find how to flash a proper recovery, but to no avail. In desperation, I then follow the same recovery install procedure I followed many time ago after rooting the phone (see for example "wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jordan"). So bootmenu 0.61 is installed.
*And now the phone always reboots into bootmenu 0.61; recovery cannot be accessed ("recovery.sh not found"); CM10 does not boot.
So the phone is (probably soft) bricked.
At this point, after reading different posts, the only solution I have in mind is to flash a stock sbf file. However, since most of my previous actions have resulted in worse and worse situation, I am not sure this is the best solution.
What would you advise?
Thank you,
Colinou
EDIT: after reading different posts, finally flashed stock rom with sbf file following tutorial in forums. No problem encountered, apart from starting over everything.
EDIT2: I now realise that the reason for always booting to bootmenu, was that bootmenu 0.61 was set to always boot to bootmenu! There is an option in the bootmenu to start phone to "default" instead of "bootmenu". Anyway, the recovery was still broken, so I needed to flash a SBF file anyway.
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Hi, can you please send a link for SBF, because I am having hard time searching.It seams that default link for SBF-s doesent work.
Thanks

Matija28 said:
Hi, can you please send a link for SBF, because I am having hard time searching.It seams that default link for SBF-s doesent work.
Thanks
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Hi, Can you send me how to add twrp to stock sbf like which file will work from Motorola recovery menu or any apk ?

Hello,
Could you help me? The site sbf.droid-developers.org is offline. I need any retail sbf file to unbrick my defy mb526. Does anyone have a mirror for a stock rom of this device?

gabrielms26 said:
Hello,
Could you help me? The site sbf.droid-developers.org is offline. I need any retail sbf file to unbrick my defy mb526. Does anyone have a mirror for a stock rom of this device?
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There is a link on quarx page,i used this to unbrick & root mine,if it helps ,i cannot post links so find it own.

Hai,
I don't remember where I downloaded the stock sbf file from, most likely from sbf.droid-developers.org, which is down now
However I kept a copy of the sbf file on my computer , it is a french retail version (but langage can be changed later), in case of desperate need, I can post it somewhere.
Nr

ColinouRussie said:
Hai,
I don't remember where I downloaded the stock sbf file from, most likely from sbf.droid-developers.org, which is down now
However I kept a copy of the sbf file on my computer , it is a french retail version (but langage can be changed later), in case of desperate need, I can post it somewhere.
Nr
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I'm in need of an sbf file. I have a tmobile us defy will this work with it? my phone is in a bootloop. I searched high and low in this forum and on the internet all the links point to sbf.droid-developers.org or multiupload both are down. If anyone has any sbf files please upload them. thanks in advance.

axel2230 said:
I'm in need of an sbf file. I have a tmobile us defy will this work with it? my phone is in a bootloop. I searched high and low in this forum and on the internet all the links point to sbf.droid-developers.org or multiupload both are down. If anyone has any sbf files please upload them. thanks in advance.
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I will send you a link by private message. I don't know if it will work with Tmobile, but at least you can boot your phone and flash another rom afterwards. At start it will ask you to login to motoblur, just cancel the requests, change language to english, and you're set.
Nr

defy stuck on CMR
hi guys i defy was stuck on boot it keeps on showing motorola logo then i think there is a problem i think i did a mistake that i nstalled Cynogen 7 and after using it for some time i again installed a back up from miui rom there i did a mistake and when iam on the recovery menu i cant select any option touchscreen is not working..pls help me guys

Help Recovering Please

I eventually decided to flash Kitkat onto my Defy+.
Followed this guide here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52342403#post52342403
Everything worked fine until I got to the actual flashing of the KK Rom. TWRP had loaded fine but insisted I had no OS installed and on exit suggested device was not rooted?
Phone kept saying failed and to re partition. So I tried the Resize.zip from another guide. This did nothing either , still the same.
It had also had the following error, "Error Executing Updater Binary In Zip".
So I tried the solution here:-
https://kalitutorials.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/solve-error-executing-updater-binary-in-zip/
Now I cannot boot into TWRP or Clockworkmod recovery. When I try to boot phone it just sits on Motorola Sign but doesn't progress and no led flashes to enter TWRP. Battery needs to be removed to switch off.
If I power up with Volume down pressed, I get picture of Android Green Robot standing up with an yellow exclamation in a white lined triangle. No options are shown.
Pressing Vol up and down I get me to Android System Recovery <3e>. Options there are, reboot system now, apply update from sdcard, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition.
I can also enter bootloader using vol up and power.
Any ideas anyone, found this guide to try to fix but don't want to try anything else without some confidence it will work.
http://www.tech-zealots.com/tutorials/unbrick-motorola-defy-or-defy-100-working/
I have a nandroid backup created in normal recovery btw. I would prefer to flash back to it if possible.
Thanks
G

You need to download a sbf file https://mega.nz/#!915TCAAD!X7_f1t83lVPkK5p7jUdokeE4SQ8qTRqPnBWNvfgyxWA (this one is stock android 2.3.6), then you need to install drivers and rsd lite and connect your phone (must be already in bootloader mode) to your pc and then reflash the sbf file. After that, your phone will boot up to the stock firmware and you can install cm11 then. Basically you can follow up the the guide that you posted. Good Luck

dc239 said:
You need to download a sbf file https://mega.nz/#!915TCAAD!X7_f1t83lVPkK5p7jUdokeE4SQ8qTRqPnBWNvfgyxWA (this one is stock android 2.3.6), then you need to install drivers and rsd lite and connect your phone (must be already in bootloader mode) to your pc and then reflash the sbf file. After that, your phone will boot up to the stock firmware and you can install cm11 then. Basically you can follow up the the guide that you posted. Good Luck
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Thanks for your reply.
Tried what you suggested but after flashing that sbf the phone tries to boot up but after logo drops back to bootloader 9.10 with ERR:a5,69,35,00,27 .
I managed to get the Retail UK sbf referred to here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421526
Tried flashing it but end up with a black screen bootloader and just white led lit. Reflashed the sbf u suggested and back to Bootloader with Err.
Googling seems to suggest I am just needing to get the right sbf for the phone.
I have the Nandroid backup made with Clockworkmod recovery. Is there anyway to flash it?
TIA
G

Sorted
After extensive digging and climbing the steep learning curve. Decided the problem was that the sbf file u suggested was DFP 231 and possibly my phone was DFP 2311. Found Firmwares here:-
https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Defy+ (MB526)/Stock/
And downloaded the DPF 2311 Rom, only was one. (DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-2311_BLUR_SIGN_USADEFYEMARAB1B8TFDE004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRO2DE_P020_A025_M002_Service1FF.sbf). Tried flashing it and voila system is back, albeit it started up in German.
Gonna try the rooting mehod here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820282
For anyone elses benefit, the links for Roms at Android Developers don't work. The retail EU Firmware mentioned in the rootong guide is available on the site referred to above. U can tell when you click the link to the Android Developers site as the browser URL shows the full file name as follows.
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_GR_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B80AA004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTCEE_P022_A022_Service1FF.sbf.gz
The rooted one I think is the same one you linked me to and is still valid in the Rooting guide too.
Thanks for all help and I hope this is of use to someone else.
G

Minor question still remains.
If I am trying to install Kitkat rom. DO I still need to Root phone if the rooted 231 has been installed, I presume not?
G

Followed rooting guide and so now have a rooted 231. All good
Now for KK.
G