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I just downloaded the 2.2.1 Froyo 34.4.9 update.zip and am really anxious to give it a try. I'm kinda new at this, I have a rooted Defy (Superoneclick method) and I did root and flash a custom ROM on my CliqXT (adb push method) and have both working good. So, I'm not completely dumb to this stuff but I read in a couple of the thread posts that some people have had issues with 3G and WiFi after installing this update. I do believe that troubleshooting that stuff might be a bit over my head so I'm just wondering if this has been an on going issue or if its rare? If I follow the posted instructions correctly do I have a good chance at ending up with a trouble free version of Foyo? FYI...My Defy is Rooted (factory ROM) 2.1 update1 with Blur Version 3.6.36 and I have a Nandroid backup.
I wasnt sure where to post my previous question since I found the info in the Dev's forums, but I guess because I haven't posted at least 10 times I wasn't allowed to post my question in the Dev's thread I got the .zip from. Funny because I saw a post from someone that didnt even know what "root of the sd card" was but they're allowed to post in that thread. Not trying to offend anyone just making an observation. New to this site so I'm just learning the rules.
I dont think you should be so anxious I upgraded today and the only issue was that it was initially a bit slow but after a few minutes everything was zipping along perfectly.. My 3g is just fine and my Wifi as well. I was able to reroot using superoneclick (update undoes root), and overclock using milestone-overclock app.
I was getting near a near 1000 quadrant score at stock b4 overclocking and got in the 1400's after overclocking to 1200mhz @80.
If you follow the directions it should work no prob.. Welcome to froyo
Those problems you mentioned only apply to the leaked FroYo SBF files. And it only affects those that flash the SBFs to phones that are not specific to that SBF.
I flashed the leaked FroYo for T-Mo USA on my T-Mo USA Defy and had no problems.
You should be fine with the official update.
If you can, please make a nandroid after you update and post it here...
Thanks!
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I wasnt sure where to post my previous question since I found the info in the Dev's forums, but I guess because I haven't posted at least 10 times I wasn't allowed to post my question in the Dev's thread I got the .zip from. Funny because I saw a post from someone that didnt even know what "root of the sd card" was but they're allowed to post in that thread. Not trying to offend anyone just making an observation. New to this site so I'm just learning the rules.
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Are common folk getting the update today?
hah2110 said:
Are common folk getting the update today?
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On the Moto forum an Admin is asking for any issues discovered by those who have updated to 2.2. Not sure if this means they're still trying to sort it.
https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/335597#335597
"Common Folks?" Wow, I hope that wasnt supposed to be some kind of insult. You should remember something, its us "common folks" that have the clean Nandroid backups the Dev's seem to be needing, its us "Common Folks" that flash the custom ROMS and donate to the Dev's in appreciation for their hard work. But if us "common folk" aren't welcome here then I can leave because the last time I checked I was able to root and install custom ROMS on both of my phones without your help. Not bad for "common folk"
Lol you took my comment way out of context. I'm not a dev. I don't even have a defy. I'm about intermediate android when it comes to roms, flashing, etc.
I simply meant that, until now, you needed to root, install custom os, etc to get froyo.
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"Common Folks?" Wow, I hope that wasnt supposed to be some kind of insult. You should remember something, its us "common folks" that have the clean Nandroid backups the Dev's seem to be needing, its us "Common Folks" that flash the custom ROMS and donate to the Dev's in appreciation for their hard work. But if us "common folk" aren't welcome here then I can leave because the last time I checked I was able to root and install custom ROMS on both of my phones without your help. Not bad for "common folk"
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Ok, sorry about that. The official OTA 2.2 release was done for a limited time a month or so ago (supportforums.motorola.com/thread/44255?start=0&tstart=0). I have a rooted Defy with custom recovery and download the update.zip from the Dev's forum. Sorry if I wasnt clear about that.
Hi! So what about that nandroid?
realityrat said:
Ok, sorry about that. The official OTA 2.2 release was done for a limited time a month or so ago (supportforums.motorola.com/thread/44255?start=0&tstart=0). I have a rooted Defy with custom recovery and download the update.zip from the Dev's forum. Sorry if I wasnt clear about that.
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I havent installed the OS yet. I got a little more research to do but once I do it I'll be happy to provide the Nandroid. I have a couple questions about the current status of my SD card that I wanna look into first. Hopefully i'll be running Froyo in the next day or so and will provide the Nandroid ASAP.
I would like to know if I have Clockwork Recovery installed, can I still flash the official rom using the Update.zip file on SD card? Thanks.
Just want to be clear on the Nandroid backup. Are you asking me to make the backup right after flashing new OS before anything else gets installed? Basically a stock Defy running Froyo? If you give me details on what you're wanting it'll help alot with my learning process and it'll help make sure that you get what you're looking for. And does a Nandroid backup contain all info thats on SD card?
Yes, a Nandroid right after you update so that none of your data is on there and everything is stock.
Nope, the contents of the SD Card are not included when you make a Nandroid...
Thank you, your help is appreciated!
realityrat said:
Just want to be clear on the Nandroid backup. Are you asking me to make the backup right after flashing new OS before anything else gets installed? Basically a stock Defy running Froyo? If you give me details on what you're wanting it'll help alot with my learning process and it'll help make sure that you get what you're looking for. And does a Nandroid backup contain all info thats on SD card?
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Beach_Head said:
Yes, a Nandroid right after you update so that none of your data is on there and everything is stock.
Nope, the contents of the SD Card are not included when you make a Nandroid...
Thank you, your help is appreciated!
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Do you have any suggestions as to how to backup? I rooted the official (beta) tmous 2.2 with superoneclick (Z4 didn't work), and tried to install tenfars recovery module, however, it won't work with this rom. Is there another one that you suggest to use?
Try this one: kb7sqi's Recovery
Also, have you tried disabling USB Debugging before booting to recovery on Tenfar's Recovery?
You'll have to do that for it to work. The same goes for kb7sqi's Recovery.
Nasty bug or something...
darule_2011 said:
Do you have any suggestions as to how to backup? I rooted the official (beta) tmous 2.2 with superoneclick (Z4 didn't work), and tried to install tenfars recovery module, however, it won't work with this rom. Is there another one that you suggest to use?
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this version doesn't work on this rom either...and the updated version was pulled.
Replied to your PM.
You can use Tenfar's and even kb7's old one. They both work.
You just need to disable USB Debugging before rebooting to recovery...
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this version doesn't work on this rom either...and the updated version was pulled.
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Thanks Beach Head...got it running...will post soon.
Fantastic!
I'll be waiting...
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Thanks Beach Head...got it running...will post soon.
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Hi, I sold my EVO on eBay and I need a way to return it to stock software. Thank you!
Download and flash the ODEXED version of the stock rom from here. Remember to do a full wipe/Factory reset prior to flashing. NOTE: The EVO will still be rooted.
Can I unroot it?
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Can I unroot it?
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Sure you can, but why? You are selling it, right? It will still work normally and if the buyer is into rooting, he or she will be grateful and if the person is not into rooting, the device will automatically be unrooted when he or she accepts an OTA update from Sprint.
UPDATE: follow the steps here to unroot.
In the meantime, I don't want a problem with an inaccurate item description, as they make take it into Sprint for something.
I understand and updated my previous post to include a link to help you unroot.
Thank you 10char
You're very welcome. Enjoy the rest of your day...
How do I eliminate or decrease the possibility that it can't be rooted after O di this?
I'm not sure I follow you. I mean there is nothing you can do to prevent the buyer from rooting if he or she wants to do so.
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Ok please help let me know what you guys think...
In theory could this same thing work given the following situation. My phone is rooted but the power button recently shorted and stopped working. Sprint didnt flag my phone as rooted but said get it back to stock and we will exhange it. Do you think it could work if I flash the odex using Rom MANAGER which ive never used to flash but im useless flashing through recovery with no "power button" to use as enter. Once I flash the rom using rom manager it will be back on sense from there can I then unroot without using the power button though bootloader or even HTC Sync because at that point I think HTC sync will recognize it? I hope all that makes sense im just trying to get my phone replaced. :/ Thanks!
**UPDATE** Scratch that Rom Manager took me to clockwork
Hi guys great site. Just a few questions before i try and load 2.3 to my stock 2.2 defy. Can i go back to 2.2 incase i need to send my phone for repair at some point in the future. And what is the best thread to use for instructions and files. I am from the uk and on orange
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Djc
Just one quick question for you: Have you even tried to SEARCH for an answer prior to posting?
I know that there are some good souls around that will answer your question even if it was answered thousand times before. I, however, won't.
Good luck.
yes i have but there are contredicting answers all over the forum so that is why it is best to ask and hopefully someone could give me a straight answer
djc!!
djc151084 said:
Hi guys great site. Just a few questions before i try and load 2.3 to my stock 2.2 defy. Can i go back to 2.2 incase i need to send my phone for repair at some point in the future. And what is the best thread to use for instructions and files. I am from the uk and on orange
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Djc
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Yes, you can downgrade. One thing you have to remember - NEVER EVER flash leaked 2.3 Motorola ROMs straight to your phone. You have to use fixed releases with Nandroid backup that you restore via Clockwork and special SBF to flash immediately afterward.
Cyanogenmod and MIUI (most popular 2.3 ROMs) are pretty much safe.
Hi thanks for your reply, and just an update on this ,
I am now running 2.3.4 fine with no problems only bit i dont quite understand is the overclocking values mentiond in the guide i followd, but i suppose there is no need to overclockk for my use at this time maybe i will learn it in the future, i have installd all the software to do it.
here is the brilliant guide i followd, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135901
Thanks to the auther of that thread and all the people who helped in making it possiblle
djc
Hi guys is there a guide to rollback to my nandroid backup incase i need it for warrenty purposes one day,
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djc
Bump :-/
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Assuming you are coming from 2.3 (Eg CM7), the gist:
While starting up the phone press and hold volume up to go into bootloader mode.
Connect to computer via USB and start RSD Lite (version 4.9) and flash your 2.2 SBF (Look at sticky on dev forum) from which you had originally created the nandroid backup.
Load it up, root, restore nandroid to get back applications and data.
Search dev forum for complete guide.
tejus.k.v said:
Assuming you are coming from 2.3 (Eg CM7), the gist:
While starting up the phone press and hold volume up to go into bootloader mode.
Connect to computer via USB and start RSD Lite (version 4.9) and flash your 2.2 SBF (Look at sticky on dev forum) from which you had originally created the nandroid backup.
Load it up, root, restore nandroid to get back applications and data.
Search dev forum for complete guide.
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Hi i lookd in the sticky you above mentiond and i can not find my version of sbf, i had 2.2.4 orange uk is there a diffrent way or not ?
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djc
2.2.4??
Okay I haven't heard about such a version of android ever...it has been either 2.2.1 or 2.2.2
Sorry I guess I can't help you, I don't know anything about carrier specific ROMs and such...
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2.2.4??
Okay I haven't heard about such a version of android ever...it has been either 2.2.1 or 2.2.2
Sorry I guess I can't help you, I don't know anything about carrier specific ROMs and such...
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Maybe your right and i have got mixed up with numbers at moment i am running 2.3.4 but maybe i was running 2.2.2 before, it was definat 2.2 so if .4 is not heard of then i will go with .2 but looking in that thread there is no orange UK version do you know how i get this or is there a diffrent one/version i could use, and is the version information able to be pulld from my nandroid backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126907 <-- this version sais it is UK and doesnt mention Carrier specific so guess this is the one to use for me, So to confirm do i follow the same set of instructions as before from here " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135901 " but change "shadow4.5.1-134nandroid" for my own nandroid backup and "shadow4.5.1-134fixed.sbf" for "FixedSBF_3.4.2-177UK.sbf" from this thread " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126907 " or is the Non-Fixed Full sbf better to use.?
thanks again
djc
cloogshizer said:
Just one quick question for you: Have you even tried to SEARCH for an answer prior to posting?
I know that there are some good souls around that will answer your question even if it was answered thousand times before. I, however, won't.
Good luck.
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What an arse
Yeah it is 2.2.2/2.2.1...
I can't reply to that cos like I said I don't know about carrier specific roms and such, so I hope someone else in the know replies. Good luck
I was using the 3.4.2-164 France ROM and I wanted to get rid of motoblur. Someone advised me to install a custom rom based on nordic.
So I decided to install this custom one (Nordic II edition by iaio72):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040777
So I installed the fixed sbf, deblur 3.4.2_177-005_nordic as specified. I did not do anything else at the moment because something is bothering me. RSD Lite said I successfully installed this fixed SBF (PASSED was written). However, nothing had changed when the phone rebooted. My applications are still here. The phone is still rooted. And the system version number is 34.164.3 Retail FR.
Is this normal? Or did something go wrong?
I've read a similar issue abt defy b4 try wiping n flash again...
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if you flash a fixed sbf, you need to install the correct nandroid backup for it, otherwise system and cdt partitions will not be overwritten (these are the codegroups - cg31 and cg39 - missing from a fixed sbf). and your apps are still there because you didnt do a data wipe before flashing, it is strongly recommended to do it before every flashing. heres a thread you should read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
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Thanks for your help.
I am under the impression that if I wipe it now, it will cause trouble. Am I right?
Do you think I can simply follow the rest of the steps for NORDIC II and safely install the NORDIC II recovery ?
my advice would be to start over, wipe, flash, nandroid and the rest.
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Thanks. I followed your advice and started from the beginning. It's restoring the custom rom right now.
From what I read in your should-be-stickied thread, it is the CG version which prevents from flashing an older ROM. Is the CG version the same for every Froyo ROM? Or is there a difference between 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 ? (I'd like to install the most up to date official blurless ROM but I'd like to be able to switch back to my country official Froyo)
the cg version is the same for all froyo roms, so you can switch between them the way you want. i'd say try cm7 first, its the best rom ive seen so far!
I'm a bit scared of CM7. Its thread is full of bug and malfunction reports. It the most promising ROM around though and I'm really looking forward to the final product. However, the feedback is too frightening at the moment.
Do you think it is safe to use an asian ROM (not chinese) in europe?
dont know, havent really tried, but afaik everybody has the same hardware (mb525) except china (me525), so you could give it a shot! and im using cm7 nightly 110808, and i havent had any problems with it so far!
That's really tempting but I'll wait to see more positive feedback in the official thread. I know that thousands of people are actually using it and love it but I also know that tons of people just mod their phone for the sake of modding it. And I don't do it just for the thrill of it, really.
I tried the asian official ROM. My phone doesn't detect my provider anymore. I guess it was a long call. I just hope I didn't screw something up. I'm downloading the official CEE deblured. I hope I won't have to come back here with a bricked phone.
the asian rom probably uses a different baseband, download defy baseband switcher, and choose the correct baseband, this should solve the problem! The CEE version is also really good, my fathers using it, no bugs so far. on more thing: if you try cm7, and you dont like it, you can always return to stock froyo, you wont lose the downgradeability! so you should definitely give it a shot!
I installed CEE, motoblur is gone and everything works out of the box. I know there are still tons of apps slowing my phone down but I'm done looking for trouble today. I'll keep an eye on CM7, see if they sort things out.
Thanks for the help.
I looked on the forums and couldnt find the answer to this question so I wanted to be extra sure
I just picked my S3 up, and looking at getting it rooted. I am on Cincinnati Bell, it is the same model number(SGH-T999 4.1.1) and baseband(T999UVDLJA) as for T-Mobile. C-Bell shares its network with T-Mobile, and many of their phones in the past have been rebranded T-Mobile's so I assume(but we all knows what can happen when you assume) this will work,but I felt better asking first. Can someone confirm as long as my SGH-T999 4.1.1 matches with the last 4 for the T-Mobile build (DLJA) I should be ok in rooting this.
My baseband version reads as T999UVDLJA
My build number looks like this though:
ULTIMOBILE-T999-4.1.1-cbw-120312-1.4
Much appreciated in advance guys !
You shouldnt have any problems. their the same phone. Also I have the tmobile version and flash att roms all the time
In theory it should work...and I emphasize should lol.I was hoping someone had run across this themselves
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I saw a prior post with Woody replying giving it his thumbs up, so I will attempt to root after I get off later tonight..cross my fingers....lol anyone recommend a particular root method over others I was looking at Mr.'s rootkit
Hey man. If you recall in that thread, I suggested to Jay that he make a backup of the stock ROM that you have on it. That way if you have to take it back to CBW for some reason and they boot it up, it doesn't have the TMo kernel splash on it.
Ultimobile is the script overlay that CBW uses. They are shady man. Well at least they were when I found out some things about them a few years ago. I got a Motorola XT720 from CBW. Was a decent first Android but it was released and abandoned on Éclair (no app2sd), a locked bootloader (wtf was a bootloader) and only had 256 RAM and 512 ROM. Not a lot of space. So we had to repartition our extSD card to create a partition to where the apps could install.
CBW caught a bunch of flak from Users and they hired this Ultimobile team to "build" us a 2.2 ROM. Then CBW gave it's Users Root and an "Upgrade". I put both Build and Upgrade in quotes because once they released the build, we tore it down and found all the code that we had implemented. Even found the signatures. What was worse was that we found a script buried in the ROM that was reporting usage statistics back to the mothership in Ultimobile HQ. Dirty!!! But we couldn't call them out because they didn't release on XDA and it wasn't the first time a manufacture has take from XDA (AGPS patch taken by ASUS-allegedly).
Back to the problem at hand. Make a backup of your CBW ROM and keep it on your PC for warranty purposes. I think (this is brand spanking new) that you might be able download the latest TWPR.img (2.4.2.0) and flash it through Odin. It has a Root checker and if it fails, it asks if you want to install SuperSU. Might be the easiest way ever. You would then flash the img in Odin, install Root, backup your ROM to External SD and then reboot. Make sure it boots and after that, flash away.
As always woody, your the man, appreciate it, I'll let ya know how it goes !
I downloaded Mr's root kit because it looked super well put together and also because it has built in download for either recovery (I've always been more of a CWM fan anyhow...Sorry woody .I got the most recent stable version of cyanogen downloading now .Going to take a shower ,flash the recovery and root on do a backup and then put CM on.I'll let you know how it turns out in a bit
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She's rooted and running CM10, and she is flying!
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Welcome aboard. You'll see what this thing can really do.
Now get out there and help somebody.
Just in case you want it: Official MEGA CM10/CM10.1 Theme Chooser Thread [724 THEMES]
Woody did you read my mind I was just getting on now to see what I could find for that
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