I was pretty surprised to find a FOTA update waiting for my brand new Motorola Defy+ (Asia) when I logged on to Wifi after work. However after download, it invariably fails to install with a very simple error message of install failed !
FOTA details
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Version : 45.0.1321.en.03
Changelog : http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...cuments/Staticfiles/RN_DEFY-PLUS_Asia_MEA.htm
Phone Details
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System Version : 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
Baseband Version : EPU93_U_00.60.00
Android Version : 2.3.4
However when I browse to the /cache folder (where the FOTA files are downloaded I see these 2 files : Blur_Version.45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03.crc and Blur_Version.45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip
Can anybody please throw some light on what the hell is going on ? Did Motorola goof up and push 45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03 (already installed on the phone) as the update instead of 45.0.1321.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03 (As displayed on the update popup) ?
Same here
Same experience for me too. Tried 3 times. Each time it reboots, a progress bar appears, but fairly quickly it shows an exclamation mark and the screen blanks out. Then it appears to boot normally and finally shows update failed message.
this software update failed
Im getting same response on my uk unbranded mb526
Post to motorola support forums ?
I posted in the motorola support forums and got a response from one of their reps who PMed me. Maybe if you guys also post there they'll put a little more importance to this ?
Thread is here : https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/62727
BTW I copied the update file from the cache and tried to manually update using Motorola Recovery. I get the dreaded : AccountSettings.apk error (https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/56713)
Motorola Support India called and I got the SBF flashed on my Device
Abesh, Did you have to take it in to a motorola service station?
They asked me to, but I told them that I have RSDLite and can flash the SBF if they gave me the sbf. They shared a dropbox link and I flashed myself.
Note however once you flash you'll loose root. SuperOneClick and Droid3Root does not work. Only way to get root is to use DooMLoRD's script. Refer to my post on how to root the Defy+ 2.3.6 in this forum.
abesh said:
They asked me to, but I told them that I have RSDLite and can flash the SBF if they gave me the sbf. They shared a dropbox link and I flashed myself.
Note however once you flash you'll loose root. SuperOneClick and Droid3Root does not work. Only way to get root is to use DooMLoRD's script. Refer to my post on how to root the Defy+ 2.3.6 in this forum.
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Whats the kernel and bootloader version?
Build Date?
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Kernel : 1.6.32.9-gbdd614e [email protected]#1
How do i find out the bootloader version and build date ?
abesh said:
Kernel : 1.6.32.9-gbdd614e [email protected]#1
How do i find out the bootloader version and build date ?
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Ur rooted??
If yes use root explorer or es and goto /system and open build.prop
And ull see bunch of stuff there
Build data is in there just search around...
If ur not rooted dont try...
Abt bootloader... power off then power on with vol up button pressed ull see the bl...
To get out hold power button n release it... or pull the batt...
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[ro.build.date]: [Tue Oct 11 15:14:21 CST 2011]
Bootloader : 09.10
What other info can I help you with ?
Hey I already replied quoting you on your thread about the ICS for Defy+ .... So I was asking if you could please share the SBF link!!! I am desperately searching for it!
Replied on the other thread. I've been explicitly asked not to share the update and I don't want to do anything illegal. I've been assured though that the correct update should hit the servers in not more than 2 days. Maybe wait till then ?
abesh said:
Replied on the other thread. I've been explicitly asked not to share the update and I don't want to do anything illegal. I've been assured though that the correct update should hit the servers in not more than 2 days. Maybe wait till then ?
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They won't know you shared the link, maybe someone hacked you? Lol
German update, same problem
I bought my defy+ as soon as it was available in Holland, apparently the phone is really the German release.
Today the update suddenly popped up on my phone, same problem the update failed !
When my phone arrived i deblurred it by editing build.props then hard reset, then i rooted it using the trick "from the german forum" so maybe this is why it failed to update ?
In other news i hear ICS will be coming soon, i suppose i'll just wait for that, but how to unroot my phone if required, i have no clue
more info on my update here
Update
Was anyone able to update..??
Please reply..!!
Need your assistance
ranj3 said:
Im getting same response on my uk unbranded mb526
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Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
abesh said:
I posted in the motorola support forums and got a response from one of their reps who PMed me. Maybe if you guys also post there they'll put a little more importance to this ?
Thread is here : https: // forums dot motorola dotcom /posts / ba74e417e8
BTW I copied the update file from the cache and tried to manually update using Motorola Recovery. I get the dreaded : AccountSettings.apk error (https: // forums dot motorola dotcom /posts / ba74e417e8)
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Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
abesh said:
Motorola Support India called and I got the SBF flashed on my Device
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Would like to hear more about that. Can you share your IMEI or Email address when you contacted our customer care?
xdabart said:
I bought my defy+ as soon as it was available in Holland, apparently the phone is really the German release.
Today the update suddenly popped up on my phone, same problem the update failed !
When my phone arrived i deblurred it by editing build.props then hard reset, then i rooted it using the trick "from the german forum" so maybe this is why it failed to update ?
In other news i hear ICS will be coming soon, i suppose i'll just wait for that, but how to unroot my phone if required, i have no clue
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Mind sending me your IMEI through PM or joining Motorola Owners' Forum and sharing it over there in your profile? Link Above.
Mark
Motorola Owners' Forum Manager
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Spam
nobody will give you their IMEI!
Update your Defy Plus using your PC.
It is very easy to update your Defy plus and RSDlite is not required for updating the handset.
1) Just go to motorola India website and select defy plus then click Owner Support button.
2) On owner's support page you will have to click Update my software link.
3) Select defy plus from drop down menu.
4) on that page click "I have read Step 3 about third-party media."
5) and click download update.
6) Install the update software and after its installation connect your defy plus to your PC with USB cable.
7) The "Motorola update manager" software automatically detects your defy plus and install some drivers. it will take upto 5 to 10 minutes.
8) after that select update my phone software and your phone will get the latest update available.
- android version: 2.3.6
- system version: 45.0.2310.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
- Kernal Version: 2.6.32.9-ge281b6e [email protected]#1
Hi...does anyone know how to root the phone after the update? I've had rooted the phone before updating it..now it shows that it doesn't have the root access permissions but superuser app is installed on the phone still...please help...sorry if I posted the irrelevant topic but i'm new to the forum,, so forgive me
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Hello i recently upgraded to 5.0.1 but i don't quite like it ,it's a bit slower and the new interface sucks , is there any way of downgrading or something to android version that could not "affect " my phone ,because i don't want to buy a new one !
x7virus said:
Hello i recently upgraded to 5.0.1 but i don't quite like it ,it's a bit slower and the new interface sucks , is there any way of downgrading or something to android version that could not "affect " my phone ,because i don't want to buy a new one !
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There are two guides : in the 1st one you dont lose your IMEI number BUT you have to use only the specified firmware.
In the second i.e. the alternative guide you can use any firmware from any region and regain your IMEI. The choice is yours!
1st guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9500-easy-to-downgrade-official-t3036258
2nd guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9500-easy-to-downgrade-official-t3036258/page7
All the best.
Or try a custom lollipop rom.
hi everybody, got this phone from my wife but I have been with Nexus for so long so I am a little bit behind the scene. Could anyone answer my questions? I don't see too many people here though.
I have unlocked the phone and installed TWRP, I think I have accidentally agreed to install the TWRP app suggested by TWRP but I don't have a system image backup, so it means I can never go back to OTA upgrade? now the boot loader say
*** software status: modified ***
seems HTC is not releasing factory image for the phone? I can't find it anywhere except this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/ruu-htc-ultra-unlocked-1-09-617-12-t3563948
I am not sure how many different hardware versions are there? and they are taking the same ROM? I am using a asia dual sim ver
at first the official TWRP doesn't boot, and I installed this one. but this TWRP ask me for a disk mount password, while I don't have any. I was busy and so I have put down the phone for 2 weeks. I installed the offical TWRP again yesterday and it worked. so...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3558540
after installing super su the system boot up screen has a red text saying "This build is for development purposes only do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's permission..." I think it come from supersu? is it expected?
The red text at boot is normal, I believe it's because of the unlocked boot loader.
Hey there,
There seems to be 2 hardware variants. U-1u (Dual Sim) and U-1h (single sim). not sure on interoperability of FW at present.
@mobilevil which sofware number are you running. Can be found in settings > about > sotware information, or from download mode. Asking as there can be found an official RUU for x.xx.617.x devices. If you're on US unlocked that'd be a possibility to return to full stock and receive OTA.
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
@mobilevil which sofware number are you running. Can be found in settings > about > sotware information, or from download mode. Asking as there can be found an official RUU for x.xx.617.x devices. If you're on US unlocked that'd be a possibility to return to full stock and receive OTA.
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Hi I am using 1.09.708.12. I did some OTA until it reported no update before rooting.
it is an unlocked dual sim ver and I bought it here in HK.
it is not very comfortable for me to have no official firmware image ready in hand.
sephstyler said:
Hey there,
There seems to be 2 hardware variants. U-1u (Dual Sim) and U-1h (single sim). not sure on interoperability of FW at present.
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yes looking back I flashed an recovery without checking for hardware variants, I wasn't careful enough!
I played with my P8Lite and I managed to f#ck the rom, so I decided that anyway is time to upgrade (I'm planning to go on AOSPA from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/development/rom-t3649258 ).
Currently installed: Android 5.0.1 ALE-L211C432B190
What I did:
- downloaded and installed via dload method (b895_update.zip and B896_update.zip)
- now, in fastboot it says Phone Locked. Before, when it was running on previous rom, it was unlocked (i unlocked it).
Problem is that I can't seem to find the website where I can request a new code... the links I found here on xda seem to lead to a broken page.
This is rather urgent, so I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks a lot.
EDIT
For whoever has similar issue:
I contacted HUAWEI Support from here: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/
To be safe, I wrote an email and used their Phone Support service. Service was surprisingly great and I got my unlocking number in less than 3 hours since I made my request.
Could you write what did you say to them?
And email address
Thanks
Urkel99 said:
Could you write what did you say to them?
And email address
Thanks
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Forget that, that was in April and now they will not provide the unlock code anymore.
To unlock the ALE-L21 you will need to downgrade to android 5.0.0 and then try to root it in order to get the unlock code.
how to root after downgrade
Hi. I've never really liked the Android version in my Lenovo but I am now facing an annoying issue with Play Store downloads getting stuck and delayed and going to have to reinstall.
At this point I am ready for a root and changing the ROM but I am rather lost in what android distribution are working and tested at the moment as after reading for a while there are some which are only for the Win version. I also see some references to X90L on threads about rooting and installing twrp but I am assumming these would work the same on my F version.
So the question is, what updated current ROMs are working fine and are worth (better than the official one) after root and TWRP on the Android version?
Also, once unlocked and changed bootloader, where can you get the official ones again?
Thanks for any help.
"Also, once unlocked and changed bootloader, where can you get the official ones again?"
You don't need it if you flash YB via Intel Flash Tool with oryginal rom.