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Help Moto Defy infinite boot loop

my defy stuck at infinite boot, cant access in recovery mode pls help.. thanks

I'm facing the same problem here, after flash full sbf rom, it's possible to flash again, but with same result, i can't wipe since android won't start and i can't install clockwork.
any hint, clue or point for some documentation/tutorial is apreciated
thanks in advance
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this is what solve the problem for me:
boot in recovery : pull out the batterie, boot with volume down and power.
when you see the android and the triangle, volume down + volume up, when in recovery, wipe data and cache.
i have the folowing "warnings"
wipe data/factory reset:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/caller
wipe cache partition:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
the next boot took aprox 10 mins
hope this helps

The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging

mrnexusone said:
The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging
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hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..

mrnexusone said:
Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..
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After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....

ifu said:
After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....
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yes, do as @[email protected] says thats how i have done it. I could also recomend to search the forum for my posts from yesterday and you will see my post with the guide how i have fixed my infinite-boot-loop case don;t have time now to look for it, hitting the gym!
take care and good luck!

thanks guyz for all the help my phone is ok now

glad to could be of help and to see you fine man!
take care

Wow! good thing I found this thread! got my defy working again... thanks a lot guys!!!!

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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thanks it works!

Puuuuwwww After manny flashes and failing i found this and got saved thanks !!!

YAYYYYYY
Yall Rock.......
playing with a moto defy ( got boot looped for 2 days ) saw this. completely forgot about the volume up and down at the sime time thing Wiped/factory flashed new SBF and Bam
the phone is now up and going on 2.3.3 good stuff yall

your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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that helped.. Thanks!

Still not working.
Hey Guys.
I've run into the same problem with the boot loop. I've tried the above method of doing a data reset and wiping the cache but this is not working for me. Any other ideas?
PLEASE HELP!

Defy mb525 stuck in bootloop!
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?

Gultan said:
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?
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Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.

Please specify me the good GBROM!
bibihub said:
Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.
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Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop

Gultan said:
Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop
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Hi here the one I use : http://www.partage-facile.com/V96TH...nfryortcee_p016_a016_hwp3_service1ff.sbf.html
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method

My phone is bricked after flashing!
bibihub said:
Hi here the one I use >>
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method
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Appreciate ur help buddy.. but .. after i flashed with that given sbf file .. my phone is like dead .. it doesn't open nor any light pops up except when i connect to pc .. and i can able to detect in RSD lite for flashing .. after flashing it shows the status as PASS ... but i can't boot my phone after that. Can anyone please provide me better SBF file? m tired of flashing with different sbf files
Note: it does happen with other official sbf files as well.

unable to boot in Defy custom recovery

Hi
I rooted my defy 2.2 using Superoneclick 2.1.1
than installed ROM manager for Nandroid backup.....
It is not booting in clockworkmod recovery..
the procedure i am following to get in recovery is :
1) Switch off
2) press and hold vol. down key
3) press power button
4) android symbol with a triangle appears and it's stuck there
5) now when I press both vol. down and up key, stock recovery appears
there is some messege there :
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/coller
how to boot in recovery

warewolf4586 said:
Hi
the procedure i am following to get in recovery is :
1) Switch off
2) press and hold vol. down key
3) press power button
4) android symbol with a triangle appears and it's stuck there
5) now when I press both vol. down and up key, stock recovery appears
how to boot in recovery
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The method as you tryed is stock recovery, if you try to enter CWM recovery
after rooted, you must install Defy system recovery
- put system recovery.apk into SD card
- enable(Turn on) Unknown sources and USB debugging in Application settings
- install system recovery.apk from SD card (Use File manager or Root Explorer)
- Open System recovery App and Select Install Recovery system, it will show "Install success"
- Before reboot (Recovery reboot), you must Turn off "USB debugging"
Otherwise, defy will stuck in black screen
OK, If you want to reboot to CWM recovery mode, you can open System recovery App and Select Recovery boot
or Try that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212

THBlurism said:
The method as you tryed is stock recovery, if you try to enter CWM recovery
after rooted, you must install Defy system recovery
- put system recovery.apk into SD card
- enable(Turn on) Unknown sources and USB debugging in Application settings
- install system recovery.apk from SD card (Use File manager or Root Explorer)
- Open System recovery App and Select Install Recovery system, it will show "Install success"
- Before reboot (Recovery reboot), you must Turn off "USB debugging"
Otherwise, defy will stuck in black screen
OK, If you want to reboot to CWM recovery mode, you can open System recovery App and Select Recovery boot
or Try that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
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Worked perfectly.. Thanks!

Sir can you share the system recovery file download link...

So is there a way to boot into custom recovery with phone being off? What if a flash goes wrong and stuck with boot loop. How do you get into custom recovery to to restore backup?

mike102871 said:
So is there a way to boot into custom recovery with phone being off? What if a flash goes wrong and stuck with boot loop. How do you get into custom recovery to to restore backup?
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What I always do when I flash something and it goes wrong is enter bootloader mode and flash a new sbf. I'm fairily sure to do that you hold power and volume up while booting.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

very usefull and easy to use
it was very easy, following the instructrions, just make sure to get the latest version of the software...

Zombiepiratez said:
What I always do when I flash something and it goes wrong is enter bootloader mode and flash a new sbf. I'm fairily sure to do that you hold power and volume up while booting.
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I mistakenly rebooted after wiping cache,dalvik cache and sytem. Now I'm stuck at the moto logo. Is there any way to enter into custom recovery other than the flashing method you specified above?? I was using SlimBean(Slim-4.3.build.2-UNOFFICIAL-2013027-1124) with TWRP v2.6.3.0.

chandujram said:
I mistakenly rebooted after wiping cache,dalvik cache and sytem. Now I'm stuck at the moto logo. Is there any way to enter into custom recovery other than the flashing method you specified above?? I was using SlimBean(Slim-4.3.build.2-UNOFFICIAL-2013027-1124) with TWRP v2.6.3.0.
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Same happened to me.
How can i get into CWM/TWRP to install a new rom?

Daimonion1980 said:
Same happened to me.
How can i get into CWM/TWRP to install a new rom?
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Only way is to flash SBF.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

hotdog125 said:
Only way is to flash SBF.
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Yeah.. only that worked.. and I'm now on SlimKat!

[Q] Deleted Recovery on CM 7.2 Can't Boot!

So i wanted to install a rom (Froyo 2.2). Formatted, wiped cache and dalvik. Pushed the wrong button carelessly and rebooted. Than i oppened the motorola recovery and wiped cache. Now i can't open the recovery menu of CM and i don't have google play installed so there is no way to boot zip files..
Please need help, seriously. And i'm green with android's..

Oh wow
Take a 2.2 Froyo File, download RDS Lite
Turn your Device down then push the Volume Button down + Unlock Button
When you see the android sign push Audio up + down at the same time
Then go to factory reset and do this
Now put your battery out and back in
Boot with Volume button up + Unlock Button
Now you should see the bootloader screen
Connect your phone to your PC start RSD Lite and flash your 2.2 froyo stock sbf
You can also find this here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
and a list of SBF files here
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php

Power button is corrupted & problem in recovery

Dear friends,
My defy's power button is corrupted. There is no problem with turn on phone with usb cable or charger. and i change vol+ button to power button in keylayout for wakeup and power menu in android. but now i flash a sbf file and i have rebooting cycle and need to wipe. but when i go to recovery i cant select wipe menu and only i can up and down menu.
if i have a sbf that no need to wipe, i can flash this and then install 2ndint and then install CM with touchscreen recovery.
What should I do? any help?

You can make a custom sbf, which has twrp(check development thread I think it's made already, though I'm not sure which recovery it includes), and once installed you should be able to wipe data from twrp
To include twrp on a custom sbf you will need to modify system.img from your sbf and replace boot menu folder from a Rom with twrp.
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 4

-"My defy's power button is corrupted."
Have you try disassembling the phone?
Mine was only dirty. Once I removed the dirt I was able to use it.
You can also put a small drop of cyanoacrylate on the button's internal pin.
mohamadreza1990 said:
Dear friends,
My defy's power button is corrupted. There is no problem with turn on phone with usb cable or charger. and i change vol+ button to power button in keylayout for wakeup and power menu in android. but now i flash a sbf file and i have rebooting cycle and need to wipe. but when i go to recovery i cant select wipe menu and only i can up and down menu.
if i have a sbf that no need to wipe, i can flash this and then install 2ndint and then install CM with touchscreen recovery.
What should I do? any help?
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How do I boot into recovery from a bootloop?

I flashed a wrong file in twrp and my phone went into a bootloop. I want to boot into recovery to reflash the ROM but I can't do it, the phone is stuck into a continuous bootloop (stuck at the Samsung logo and vibrating over and over again). I can boot into download mode using vol down + power + home, but vol up for recovery isn't working.

lvnatic said:
I flashed a wrong file in twrp and my phone went into a bootloop. I want to boot into recovery to reflash the ROM but I can't do it, the phone is stuck into a continuous bootloop (stuck at the Samsung logo and vibrating over and over again). I can boot into download mode using vol down + power + home, but vol up for recovery isn't working.
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1. Boot in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash the correct TWRP via ODIN again. Done.
2. If the step 1 doesn't work. Boot in DOWNLOAD MODE, reflash STOCK rom and reflash the TWRP, the one good for your device. Done.

Joku1981 said:
1. Boot in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash the correct TWRP via ODIN again. Done.
2. If the step 1 doesn't work. Boot in DOWNLOAD MODE, reflash STOCK rom and reflash the TWRP, the one good for your device. Done.
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Secret mode wasn't working in the Samsung browser so I flashed a zip that I found on xda that supposedly fixes this issue and cleared the cache and dalvik cache. I don't see how this could have erased twrp from my device. I currently don't have acces to a computer so I can't use Odin, is there really no way to force shutdown it or something?

lvnatic said:
Secret mode wasn't working in the Samsung browser so I flashed a zip that I found on xda that supposedly fixes this issue and cleared the cache and dalvik cache. I don't see how this could have erased twrp from my device. I currently don't have acces to a computer so I can't use Odin, is there really no way to force shutdown it or something?
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Enter download mode, once you are in download mode press at the same time power + home + volume down button. As soon as the screen goes black release the volume down button and press the volume up button immediately, then it will boot up to TWRP

Monigote97 said:
Enter download mode, once you are in download mode press at the same time power + home + volume down button. As soon as the screen goes black release the volume down button and press the volume up button immediately, then it will boot up to TWRP
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HUGE thanks for this!

lvnatic said:
HUGE thanks for this!
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You're welcome!