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I've been reading the thread in the dev forum about the leaked Chinese sbf that is Froyo based but with BL6 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
I was thinking - would this allow a Defy+ owner with either a BL5 or BL6 flashed sbf to flash the chinese BL6 Froyo SBF and then install Quarx Froyo Kernel builds of ICS?
It's been a while since Epsylon's Gingerbread ICS builds have been updated and was wondering if this would be an opportunity for us Defy+ owners to hop onto the Froyo kernel builds. Perhaps even could be the precursor to development of ICS for both the MB525 and MB526 being merged into one build so the dev's can pool together and work on just the one build.
I've only just got my Defy+ so am not well clued up on this- would be grateful for other more experienced owners take on the above before I try and brick my phone!
I think you can use this if you haven't flashed a bld 7 rom. Keep in mind that it is a bld 6 rom so you can never flash a bld 5 rom afterward directly. Also, there aren't many people who have tried it No garanty.
But with a defy+ you can always flash a bld 6 defy+ rom if it didn't work.
I think my Defy+ was last flashed with a BLD5 rom so will have to think carefully if I want to go up to 6 first. I've snagged the Chinese SBF and a Froyo 2.2 CEE Nandroid so will keep an eye on that thread and see what feedback comes of trying this. I did notice one person has already tried this and says their running WIUI which I could never try being on a >=BLD5 rom.
I would like to check what BLD my current ROM has me set at. Is there a way to examine the sbf to find this out? I've tried googling for an answer but am struggling to come up with anything.
In settings > about phone you can find the build number.
You can find the links to the threat of you rom here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
If there isn't a threat, there is a script to check for the version.
Thanks for the heads up on how to find the smg build number.
I split the sbf with http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=550748&d=1300980924 and ran the smg checking script from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=835336&d=1325246979 against the files and found the last time I flashed my phone I must have already upped my BL to 6.
Then you can try the sbf without risk (apart form losing data of course) as you can always just flash your current rom again and you'll be back.
I recently bought a UK Moto Defy (MB525, red lens) from Orange on PAYG. I want to remove the simlock and flash an ICS ROM on the phone, but am very confused as to what I should be doing. I tried to follow the all-in-one beginners guide, but I didn't understand parts of it. From what I understood, if I flash certain ROM versions, I will never be able to flash ROMs of a lower android version, unless if is a 'fixed' SBF - is this correct? And if that's the case, I first need to make a Nandroid backup of my current stock ROM so the new ROM that I want to flash can use the CG31 and CG39 files?
Attached is an image showing the info on my current (stock) ROM.
You have Froyo (2.2), do NOT flash a full SBF. With what you have now you can use almost all the ROMs here.
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You have Froyo (2.2), do NOT flash a full SBF. With what you have now you can use almost all the ROMs here.
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Okay, but which kernel version should I choose if I want to install ICS (and also which ICS ROM, Defy or Defy+)?
Since you have a Bayer module (red lens) you can use both kernels. The Defy ROMs are compatible only with the Froyo kernel. The Defy+ ROMs are compatible only with the Gingerbread kernel. Also, that seems to be the recommended kernel (GB) by the other guys (they reported better battery life, better performance in 3D, etc). Not sure here, but you need a battery fix. Better ask around before.
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So I can safely install a Defy+ GB kernel and ROM on my Defy SB525 (and retain the ability to go back to an earlier ROM version)? If so, does that mean that these CM7 and CM9 ROMs are 'fixed' SBFs?
Anyone...?
You're confusing ROM and SBF. CM7 and CM9 aren't SBFs at all, they're just custom ROMs. The only way you'll lose downgradability is if you flash a higher version full SBF, but you don't need to worry about SBFs if all you want to do is install custom ROMs—you just need to root your phone. However, I don't recommend installing an ICS-based ROM for Defy, as they're experimental and lack things like hardware acceleration.
cm7 and cm9 are not fixed sbf but zip files...
and you will retain downgradibility unless you flash a full sbf through rsd ....
See Youtube channel onestopdefy..
It will help you install cm7 and cm9
Thanks guys! As for ROMs, are there any in particular that you can recommend? Ideally, i'd like to try ICS, but anything that makes full use of the Defy's hardware (i.e. 720p video recording) with good battery life would be good.
If you want something that makes full use of the hardware, the ICS builds aren't the way to go, but you could always try CM9 and revert to another ROM if you don't like it.
I'd recommend you start with CM7.1—it's basically the "standard" custom ROM, because it's the latest most stable and well-supported. If you like it and when you feel like taking the next step, see this thread. You don't typically have to wipe your data to switch between CM ROMs, so it's painless.
CM doesn't have 720p recording... If you want to have 720p I would recommend some modded stock moto rom, like MS2Ginger.
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Thanks everyone for the help so far, it has really helped to clarify everything.
One last question: Is MS2Ginger an SBF ROM? And if so, if I flash it, will it affect my ability to flash to other ROMs like CM7/CM9?
Every custom rom is a. zip file you can flash from CWM! so basically you can jump from one custom rom to another by going into CWM, make a wipe data/cache and wipe dalwik cache, and install rom as .zip! (you don't even need to wipe data if you want just updating a cm nightly with a newer one.)
You can only lose your downgradeability, if you flash an official sbf from moto with a higher be number !
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Today I flashed MS2Ginger 3.0 but am having a problem. I need to remove the SIM lock using the softunlock method detailed in the Defy General forum.
My stock defy had the correct baseband version (EPU93_U_00.59.01), but after installing MS2Ginger, the baseband got changed to EPU93_U_00.61 - I ran the Baseband_change(EPU93_U_00.59.01).zip in recovery, which said that the baseband had been changed successfully. I then ran GB_Defy_softunlock_v1.3(EPU_U_00.59.01).zip, which reported that the simlock had been removed. Finally, as per the instructions in the softlock thread, I rebooted once with the standard SIM card, shut down the phone, installed my new SIM card, but still get the sim unlock prompt on startup.
Does anybody know how I can change the baseband version back to the default one in MS2Ginger? I tried posting in the MS2Ginger thread but it requires me to have >10 posts to reply...
Anyone? I just need to know how to change the baseband in MS2Ginger...
Hello, I have a motorola Defy with 2.2 OS, I've been looking on the web some threads where it says that you can install the official 2.3.5 release for Defy+ on your regular Defy, does this work? is there any disadvantage? I'd like to update using an official update, not a modified one, thanks in advanced!
Questions go in the Q&A section
You should look at what kind of lender you have in your device: green lens means that you have to use defy Roms, red lens means that you should use defy + roms.
More on this asking to Google or xda search bar ;-)
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There are several disadvantages of flashing a Defy+ stock sbf on a regular Defy and not a single advantage.
1. If you own a green lensed Defy (SOC module) you can kiss your camera "Good bye"
2. People have reported issues with wifi connectivity
3. You can NEVER go back to Froyo again
4. If you are still under warranty, you can kiss it "Good bye" too, as 2.3.5. was built for Defy+, not Defy and your warranty will be void (remember - you can never go back to Froyo)
5. People would kill to be in your shoes and be able to flash and use different custom ROM's, based on both Froyo and GB kernels (downgrade is not an issue with custom ROM's, unlike stock ROM's)
If your defy is a green lens one. I suggest use GGL rom. This based on 2.3.6 GB. And totaly perfect with defy. I use this one. camera working too.You can go back to 2.2 froyo.
1. You should have a rooted defy.
2. You should instal clockworkmod.
And the next steps are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500286
Hi there! I have just rooted my Defy Mini, which has been a very long awaited thing to do.
Now, I wonder if there is any activity on bringing newer Android versions to the device (since as it seems, Moto does not intend to do so officially).
I have found this:
hackandbots.blogspot.gr/2012/12/rom-motorola-defy-mini-xt320-mane.html
but I am very sceptic to try it on my device. Has anyone thried it?
Is there any prospect for having a ROM for trusted sources, such as CM9 - CM10 for Defy Mini?
The blog post I pasted above, is almost a month old and it only has 2 comments (in the 1st one it also mentions overclocking!)
That's fake, it was posted here and then deleted.
And no, i think there are no projects atm as there are no devs for xt320.
What about porting a defy or defy+ ROM?
Would that be so difficult for someone with technical knowledge?
I know there are not many defy mini developpers, since it is an entry level phone and all the geek guys prefer Samsung Galaxy's etc, but there always is hope left...
Someone did manage to root it, after all!
So my congratulations to the root method finders, I hope there will be some CM dev that shows some interest in our cute device!
well...
isn't the defy mini not just a defy with red lens and less memory and slower cpu?
would even trying to flash a defy rom brick it?
what would be the chance of this working or is even thinking about it insane?
Defy Mini uses different cpu, and gpu i think, has lower resolution, so no, i dont think it would work.
so... is there something like a generic android rom?
or would you have to build one from source...
where do those custom rom devs usually start with?
i mean, not talking about modding the stockrom from the vendor but when someone decides to make a new rom for a phone for where there is no reference.
like a jellybean rom where the vendor only provided a gingerbread rom..
i might consider giving it a try but have no clue where to start.
There's a link for the root?
White Rabbitt said:
There's a link for the root?
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sure is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2079202
psyopussy said:
sure is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2079202
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Thanks a lot, but works on XT321?
I have rooted my Defy mini...!! Can I find any tweaks or mods to make it more elegant...?
hacktheheaven said:
i have rooted my defy mini...!! :d can i find any tweaks or mods to make it more elegant...?
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pleas owners of defy mini, let's get together and make a custom rom!!
hi i have a motorola defy mini dual sim xt321 also and i want to install custom rom in my motorola defy mini so please help me to found it
my motorola defy mini XT321 is rooted successfully so i am waiting for rom..
which is new update for defy mini XT321
motorola defy mini XT321 dual sim (Indian version )
i have motorola defy mini with this version
Flex version IRD_SEA_Retail_v10_0523_FLEXTNBST
Software Version TNBST_4_05_28.0BRPD
so if i want update my phone ...which firmware is best suitable for me ???
teletalk said:
hi i have a motorola defy mini dual sim xt321 also and i want to install custom rom in my motorola defy mini so please help me to found it
my motorola defy mini XT321 is rooted successfully so i am waiting for rom..
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Hello there, please can you tell me how to root to xt321? I've already search it everywhere but still not found the way to do it, does it same with xt320?
This is mine:
Flex version : WE_Orange_Spain_v22_0223_FLEXTNBST
Software Version : TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS
dear bro follow this process and read carefully before you try this because a small mistake give you unsuccess its tested by me and working 100% but you have to understand whole process care fully i have done my xt321 and my friends xt321 root by this method
http://www.droidevelopers.com/f412/14403-defy-mini-root-success-alin-razvan.html
new stock roms
I just got a new Motorola Defy Plus phone with gingerbread 2.3.x stock rom.
Where can I find a Motorola Defy Plus ICS or Jellybean stock rom?
Not Cyanogenmod or AOKP/AOSP.
Is there any such thing as a stock ICS or Jellybean for Motorola Defy Plus rom?
So far all I see is cyanogen/aokp/aosp ics and jellybean roms.
Does this means that most likely there are no stock ics/jellybean roms for the phone?
Thanks
And why you are posting in DMini thread? Second, there is no stock ICS for MB526 (no leak, nothing) & never will be, because moto abandoned Defy (including MB526), so if you wanna that on your phone would be newest android, you should buy Samsung or Nexus phones...
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Any news on a custom rom for the Defy Mini?? I'm on the edge on starting to build my own rom soon.
It's very hard to port a rom of razr d1 (JB) to defy mini? Both are Dual SIM and have the same resolution. It's very disappointing not have custom roms to defy mini. Someone can support us?
Porting CM7 to Defy Mini
Hello to all.
I have a rooted defy mini, with bootloader enabled.and some free time.
I'm about to start working in a port of CM7 to Defy mini. But I have a question, and I would like to some support: Wich is the best option: work on a Defy rom or the Lg Optimus L3 rom, which has almost the same hardware specs of Defy mini?
My motivation increased as I recently bought an L3 for my wife, to replace her old dead phone, and installed CM7 on it. Marvelous! So, I got a little jealous, rs.
Oh, and if I'm posting in the wrong place, I'm sorry. I'm an esporadic visitor to XDA - guess I'llo become more present here...
Hi Guys,
I am planning to upgrade my defy from stock ROM to JB.
Is there any SBF available that is fixed than full.
Fixed ROM does not burn the e bridge inside the phone so that I can downgrade the phone to stock.
But with FULL ROM , it burns the bridge and thus I Would not be able to downgrade the phone.
Any info or suggestion would be helpful.
You got the right idea about flashing higher SBF will get you stuck and can't downgrade.
But you have a bit misconception about SBF, those SBF files are "Stock" roms from Moto. Defy has 2.2.2 froyo stock rom as the newest (they abandon it) Defy+ has 2.3.6 gingerbread the most (got abandoned too).
So, there're 2.2.2 SBFs for Defy mb525, and 2.3.6 SBFs for Defy+ mb526, but no "ICS or JellyBean SBF for Defys".
We use SBF only for reverting back to Stock.
Fixed SBF are usually a patch to get a custom rom work without breaking it, not a custom rom itself.
You should read more about SBF and Custom roms. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
If you want Jellybean roms, you must use custom roms. Custom roms didn't use SBF to install (as you know, it burn the bridge).
Instread we use 2ndinit/bootmenu to workaround and install custom roms without touching the bridge.
If you interested to try JB, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795647
Thank you.
I had mistakenly mentioned sbf for custom ROM. My bad.
So, is there any ROM that is fixed and not full for jb?
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