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Stuck in a bootloop after trying to flash a new 2.3.4 ROM?

Welcome to my thread on bootloop fixes for flashing new ROM's through CWM. ​
I have seen many cases where people will get stuck in a bootloop from flashing a newer 2.3.4 ROM with CWM, and this has also happened to me. Please be aware I made this guide for AT&T Atrix 4G's. I am unaware if this works for international devices.
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DISCLAIMER:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY GO WRONG WHILE FOLLOWING MY INSTRUCTIONS. YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE WHILE FLASHING.
DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE COMING FROM A 2.3.4 STOCK AT&T OTA UPDATE ROM.
THIS WILL WIPE ALL DATA EXCEPT INTERNAL MEMORY AND THE SD CARD, AND MAKE YOUR PHONE LIKE NEW.
ALSO, BE AWARE THIS IS FOR AT&T, NOT INTERNATIONAL.
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WHY?:
In almost every bootloop case, it is because the CWM version installed on your atrix is older then what the ROM maker made it for. For example, if you were like me and flashed the HKTW ROM right when it came out with Tenfar's first unlocked CWM recovery, then tried to flash a new ROM such as Kenneth's 2.3.4 AT&T, then you would be stuck in a bootloop. So again, you always need the latest CWM.
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SOLUTION?:
WINDOWS ONLY:
Prerequisites:
1.2.6 SBF file (the password to extract the file is "atrixbl")
RSD Lite 5.0
Drivers: 32 bit OR 64 bit
INSTUCTIONS:
1. Make sure your phone is turned off
2. Take out your microSD card and SIM card for the flashing process
3. While turning the phone on, hold the Volume Up button until it acknowledges RSD
4. Your device will say “Starting RSD protocol support”
5. Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
6. Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
7. Load up the SBF file (The SBF file is located inside of the .gz file, you must extract it out before loading it into RSD Lite)
(Use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the .gz file on your computer)
8. Plug your device into your computer
9. RSD Lite should recognize your device and say “Model: NS Flash Olympus” and “Connected…”
10. Press the “Start” button
11. Be patient while the phone reboots. It will take a long time.
12. OTA update from 1.2.6, all the way to 1.8.3
Download "Rom Manager" from the android market.
13. Click the first option "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
14. Select Motorola Atrix 4G.
15. Now you're all set and back in the game. You are safe to flash any new ROMs with this OFFICIAL CWM. And Rom Manager will let you know when a new CWM version is available.
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IF ANYTHING IS INCORRECT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. ALSO, IF THESE METHODS DO NOT WORK, LET ME KNOW AND I WILL UPDATE THE GUIDE. WHAT I HAVE POSTED HERE IS BASED ON WHAT WORKED FOR ME, AND EVERYONE I HAVE HELPED.
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If you would like to donate to me, I will put a link below. What I do with donations is find ROM developers, and see their current work progress, and donate to them. So anything you donate to me, gets donated to future ROM making.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8Q3MSD9KW2GD6
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Thank you for everyone who has given us ROMs, hacks, mods, you name it. This device is nothing without you guys!
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Reserved
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jbrussee said:
Does this not effect anyone?
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People who are on the ota DO NOT flash back to 1.83 or prior op make this clear please although most will know some noobs wont lol
edit my fault you did, maybe a little bigger? if not its ok at least you have it

Yeah, I made sure I said that.
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hi im posting this so I can post in the development section.

LMAO Techno. You got punked on two consecutive threads. Why do you have to be so rude and arrogant? Oh and please follow your own advice.....read before posting any comment.
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logantyler said:
hi im posting this so I can post in the development section.
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+1 This place is way to aggressive with new users.

bootloop
Hi All,
I wanted to add my solution for having my phone stuck in a bootloop and then soft bricking it. My phone did not unlock successfully
1. Download a working version of 1.83
2. Download RSD Lite for your computer
3. When starting phone enter recovery by holding the volume down and pressing the power button, when the recovery option at the top shows up, use the volume down to get to RSD Mode. Volume Up selects.
4. Launch RSD Lite
5. Plug phone into computer using USB and RSD Lite should recognize phone.
6. Select the 1.83 file. Then run it
7. This may take some time, but it will boot your phone back to stock settings.
8. Read directions more carefully next time when you install a custom rom.
Hope this helps someone!

Thanks for more input!
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Hello, I installed GingerBlur and Now want to upgrade to Gingerbread. I am having some issues with doing an OTA upgrade. I aslo no longer have a PC which I used to root and flash before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I believe your instructions are only for AT&T users (judging by the files and OTA numbers).
If so, you should state that so some new International user doesn't try this and hard brick.

Zero-k, thank you for informing me of this.
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[Q] Defy doesn't boot

Hi all,
i had installed cyanogen mod on my defy and all was perfect.
After that i tried to install defy_recovery-1218-0326-signed.apk and it says that was installed successfully.
I tried to boot in recovery mode and when i power up the phone it stays on the initial logo forever (cyanogen mod 7..).
I tried to flash my version founded here sbf.droid-developers org but it make the same things on boot...
What should I do?
Please help me, i bought that phone yesterday!

did u do a whipe cache and wipe data ?

didcv said:
did u do a whipe cache and wipe data ?
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yeah, i tried it now, i didn't know this method and it works...
But sorry man, what version should i install? Now I have 2.3.6 (i don't know why, it's the only version that work that i tried) but i would like to install Cyanogen Mod V7...
Can you explain me what should i do? Thank you very mutch!

So you flashed and 2.3.6 sbf? Do you have a Defy+ or a normal defy?
If you have a normal defy and you have a green lense, you can't use your camera anymore (kernel limitation) even not on CM.
To install CM7, download a Defy+ nightly (even if you have a normal defy, cause you are on defy+ kernal) form here: http://www.defy-cm.net/
You must not use defy_recovery-1218-0326-signed.apk any more.
Use 2nd init form: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
When you have installed 2nd init: reboot, wait for blue led, press volume up,go to custom recovery, install the zip downloaded earlier.

But to install 2ndInit i have to get the root permission, how can i do it? With oneClick it doesn't work....
Yes I have the Defy MB525...
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yeah, i get root permission and i installed 2ndinit but what should i do to get into recovery mode? I don't understand
RE-EDIT: I had to press power down button, not up...

I did the same mistake on my Moto defy ... did you get it to boot back up and if so how ? Ty to whom ever helps
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Arc ur post says u have a HTC Vision do have a stock Nandroid backup of your HTC Vision u can pass along? I know I'm off topic but this was the first search result that came up for my query "HTC G2 Vision wont boot up" So i thought id ask.
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Sorry bro I don't back up my phone much cause I don't put much stuff on it ... something wrong with ur Vision ?
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Yeah it doesn't get past the HTC screen when I try to boot it, I've tried everything, it unrooted and stock right now. I can't use adb but I can use fastboot, I've tried the T-Mobile updates and ruu but nothing helps. I don't know what else to try.

[Q] HelP Needed My Defy is dead now

what i have done before
i installed cyanogenmod mod 7 for my defy
After it my phone stuck at the circle logo of cyanagenmod.
Then i flash it using Froyo sbf using rsdlite
Should i lost my phone forever ???
or should i send it to motorola care center
Plz Reply i am confused..

Hey dont worry flash 2.2.2 stock sbf with rsd lite and ur phone will work normally btw r u installed 2ndinit Boot?

plz i need to know it in detail
i dont know full process of it i am new
okk please give me froyo link

When i Try to flash it
.Defy is connected to PC i heard connect sound
but on my phone there is no display.
~No More Boot Loader
~No Boot Menu
~No logo

did you entered in bootloader mode if yes it will show boot loader version and battery ok ..etc etc then connect to the pc and then flash it with rsd lite

i will try thanks for help
wait for my reply

shaGGy5678 said:
plz i need to know it in detail
i dont know full process of it i am new
okk please give me froyo link
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First enter into stock recovery, power + volume down till you get into Android with '!'. Then volume up + volume down, it can simply be done by pressing in the middle. Then wipe cache/data factory reset.
Reboot now and immediately press volume up, this would go to boot leader mode. open rsdlite and open the sbf you went flash, now connect USB cable, you should see 'connected' in rsdlite, just click on 'start'.wait till the process completes and say 'pass' in rsdlite. you're phone will be restarted by the rsdlite in the last stages, that itself indicates that flash is successful.
For list of sbfs see the sticky thread (guess the first one) from Walter79 on the defy development section and get the appropriate sbf, be careful that you don't flash which can't be downloadable.
Enjoy flashing!!
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This video by XDA user Arjoma should help you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUbUoRkLEI

premaca said:
First enter into stock recovery, power + volume down till you get into Android with '!'. Then volume up + volume down, it can simply be done by pressing in the middle. Then wipe cache/data factory reset.
Reboot now and immediately press volume up, this would go to boot leader mode. open rsdlite and open the sbf you went flash, now connect USB cable, you should see 'connected' in rsdlite, just click on 'start'.wait till the process completes and say 'pass' in rsdlite. you're phone will be restarted by the rsdlite in the last stages, that itself indicates that flash is successful.
For list of sbfs see the sticky thread (guess the first one) from Walter79 on the defy development section and get the appropriate sbf, be careful that you don't flash which can't be downloadable.
Enjoy flashing!!
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Bro i Flash sbf but my phone doesn't boot screen almost black
No Bootloader
No Bootmenu
JUST It Shows in RSD lite

swapnil360 said:
This video by XDA user Arjoma should help you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUbUoRkLEI
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I saw Your Video
But Problem on my Phone is that i Have CM7 MOD earlier and stuck at CM7 Circle Logo
then i flashed it (sbf froyo) Now Phone Dead..
Is any another Way to do it Please Help me ...

hi had similar problem but rsd lite connected even though not showing boot loader but caught up with software update...problem i think ive got now i cant install 2nd init to go through zip install as superuser wont grant permission...i think i have downgraded too far but hoping this is not the problem..i have 2nd int and super user on sd card and pc is recognizing it...had a cm9 nightly but quarx came up with a new one after ..
can i get back on track to cm9 ..or is there a process of eclair to froyo to gb to ics....
help appreciated mrs hasnt spoke to me for 2 days while im trying to sort it but hey every cloud....
cheers

Hello Everyone Now i Flash my Defy with Stock 2.1 Eclair Firmware
*Phone Works Now*
*problem is No 3G
*And No Application working on it Asking for Google Apps
*And Also tell me How do i Upgrade to Froyo
I M waiting for Your Reply Guyz
Thanks

shaGGy5678 said:
Hello Everyone Now i Flash my Defy with Stock 2.1 Eclair Firmware
*Phone Works Now*
*problem is No 3G
*And No Application working on it Asking for Google Apps
*And Also tell me How do i Upgrade to Froyo
I M waiting for Your Reply Guyz
Thanks
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I don't mean to sound harsh but I think you should take some time and read through the threads. All of your questions have been addressed numerous times. There is a list of several froyo roms to flash.
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rbeier1221 said:
I don't mean to sound harsh but I think you should take some time and read through the threads. All of your questions have been addressed numerous times. There is a list of several froyo roms to flash.
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i have Tried to Flash with Froyo New Firmware
but it fail again my phone dead but if i tried with 2.1 Andro It Works Again
I cant Able to Install Google Apps on my Mobile too..

dude just flash
2.2.2 Service Flashes for india from that sbf page (no :44)(JRDNEM_U3_3.4.3-33-1) (google it *i cant post links)
most of your problems will be solved.
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check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352

stranger9 said:
dude just flash
2.2.2 Service Flashes for india from that sbf page (no :44)(JRDNEM_U3_3.4.3-33-1) (google it *i cant post links)
most of your problems will be solved.
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check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352
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Thanks For Reply i tried it But it wont start...
Again No Boot logo , Boot loader nothing display on screen..
But If i Flash with 2.1 then my mob works again.
now i m Stuck on Moto 2.1 Any idea to move on Froyo ??

If ur phone is still under warranty
Flash the stock and take it to service center.
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Dude due to rooting the warranty is void...So if you know any other sbf file for Indian Defy then plz give me.that link...I m still using 2.1 and the phone memory is only 45mb free after flashing that sbf...
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http://www.mediafire.com/?s3uc8cb782w1oue
use this one i used it too
And if u flash stock f/w there is no way anyone can tell if ur device was rooted so ur warranty is back

heyy Guyz I have
*Flashed Moto (JORDN_U3_97.21.51)SBF
*with Defy + SBF (DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-1321)
Now Its Works Great AnD Very Happpy
I have a Problem with My camera
it Wont Turn on Help Needed Guyz
Give me Procedure , Link to Fix it Thanks

Rooting and rom questions

Hi guys
Had to make a new account for here as lost my old one.
I have a motorola defy mb525 on t.mobile completly standard and i want to update my android version as its stuck on 2.1 with no updates coming according to t mobile so am going to have to root and rom it i have done this before on a t mobile g2 touch and i had shed loads of problems and i dont wanna mess this phone up as dont.get a new one.till december so can anyone point me in the right way to get a better version of android on this? And if it messes up can i get it back to standard?

start from here. Almost everything is mentioned clearly.. Read and understand properly before doing anything. If troubled, just ask..
Happy Modding..

Thanks for that link
I've now rooted my defy and installed 2ndinit now unsure what to do, all i basically want is a better version of android on my defy but am getting confused with sbfs and recoverys etc can anyone help me out?

1. Dowload preferred rom
2. Go to stable/custom recovery from 2nd init
3. wipe data, cache, davlik cache.
4. Install zip from sdcard
5. Reboot
Done!!!
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Is that all i have to do? I've read about flashing sbfs and all sorts?
Also i installed 2ndinit and booted into it selected boot normal and now i can't get back into it i get a red triange again?
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Also when i use a new rom will i loose all my apps phone numbers etc?
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m0nk3yb0y94 said:
Is that all i have to do? I've read about flashing sbfs and all sorts?
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Flashing sbf is a different thing. Sbf's are flashed through RSDLite by connecting your phone to a pc..
Custom ROM's(flashable zip) are flashed through the phone recovery itself
.. Flashing a zip is a better way of doing it..
Also, while flashing, before doing a wipe, don't forget to make a backup from recovery..
m0nk3yb0y94 said:
Also when i use a new rom will i loose all my apps phone numbers etc?
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Yes.! You will lose your apps, if your contacts are synchronized with you google account, you can get those back after..but for apps , make backup with Titanium backup or Mybackup root etc. so that you can restore those back..
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[Q] update to andorid 4 OS

hello
i just buy me new defy mb525
and i had Registered to this forums specially to get a help with update my phone .
i had watched too many games and app on the web that is my phone cant run it cuz it must be android 4.0 and up
can you help me step by step to do that (i am a beginner at Android world) ...... thanx ^_^

help plz !

meryqat said:
help plz !
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THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!!
1. root your defy with super one click
2. install 2ndinit (accept superuser request)
3 chose the android version to install that is(ICS 4.0.3,JB 4.1.2,4.2.2) =go with the latest
4. download the ROM and respective gapps and place it in your sd card
5. make backup of your apps if you want to
START WITH FULL BATTERY CHARGE
6. reboot and press vol down button on blue led blink.
7. your in boot menu>recovery>custom/stable recovery
8. Wipe data / factory reset.
9. Wipe cache partition.
10. go to Advanced>Wipe Dalvik Cache.
11. back
12. Install zip from sdcard>choose ROM.zip>power button>installation will start
13. same way install gapps
14. perform 9&10 again
15. reboot (first boot takes some time)
hope i helped you

abhirulz94 said:
THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!!
1. root your defy with super one click
2. install 2ndinit (accept superuser request)
3 chose the android version to install that is(ICS 4.0.3,JB 4.1.2,4.2.2) =go with the latest
4. download the ROM and respective gapps and place it in your sd card
5. make backup of your apps if you want to
START WITH FULL BATTERY CHARGE
6. reboot and press vol down button on blue led blink.
7. your in boot menu>recovery>custom/stable recovery
8. Wipe data / factory reset.
9. Wipe cache partition.
10. go to Advanced>Wipe Dalvik Cache.
11. back
12. Install zip from sdcard>choose ROM.zip>power button>installation will start
13. same way install gapps
14. perform 9&10 again
15. reboot (first boot takes some time)
hope i helped you
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is there way to do that without using PC "USB"?
using SD memory ?

meryqat said:
is there way to do that without using PC "USB"?
using SD memory ?
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Try framaroot

hotdog125 said:
Try framaroot
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i installed farmroot and i have chosed :
install superuser
then Gimli
then it show a message say success you havt to reboot your device.
then i turn the device off then no and nothing happened ! the device turn on normally
only notice new app called Superuser
what to do next ?

meryqat said:
i installed farmroot and i have chosed :
install superuser
then Gimli
then it show a message say success you havt to reboot your device.
then i turn the device off then no and nothing happened ! the device turn on normally
only notice new app called Superuser
what to do next ?
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Super user is the root app
Ur phone is Rooted now,
Install 2ndinit
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Rawwr said:
Super user is the root app
Ur phone is Rooted now,
Install 2ndinit
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done what next ?

meryqat said:
done what next ?
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follow the instruction i gave you earlier!

abhirulz94 said:
follow the instruction i gave you earlier!
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my device is unable to root !
i tried to root with super one click and then with UniversalAndroot then with GingerBreak
every time i used root checker , no root detect each time

meryqat said:
my device is unable to root !
i tried to root with super one click and then with UniversalAndroot then with GingerBreak
every time i used root checker , no root detect each time
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now i have found my USB cable lol and going t start over - will update the result soon

android 4.1.1 on mu defy mb525 !
here is what i did :
restart and wipe data/cache then enable USB debugger
Rooting procedure for Motorola Defy+ MB526 (Bootloader7) using RSD Lite 5.7 with defy+ flash ! ......and work 100% great
Download Motorola Drivers package
root with SuperOneClick then install and run SndInitDefy_2.3
inter the loader menu and wipe data and cache
install zip from SD "CM10-200121018-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip"
restart
"Wipe Dalvik cache"
restart
install gapps "gapps-jb-20120726-minimal.zip"
and now i have android 4.1.1 defy+ mb526 on my defy mb525 !
awesome !
here's the link to Tutorial :
http://forum.gizmolord.com/custom-rom%27s/install-cm10-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-rom-for-motorola-defydefy/

meryqat said:
here's the link to Tutorial :
http://forum.gizmolord.com/custom-rom%27s/install-cm10-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-rom-for-motorola-defydefy/
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Bro you need not go to any other site to find things.
Use the SEARCH button located above and all your questions will be answered.
We have the Beginners Guide here to help everyone new.
Please use the SEARCH button before posting...
Wish you all the best with your newly rooted phone :good:

debayan said:
Bro you need not go to any other site to find things.
Use the SEARCH button located above and all your questions will be answered.
We have the Beginners Guide here to help everyone new.
Please use the SEARCH button before posting...
Wish you all the best with your newly rooted phone :good:
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yes i did , already have installed Android 4.2.2 Jellybean from this forums ,
but i have problem , my mobile network "2g/3g" kind of no signal all the time , what is this problem ?
, thanx