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I am having a defy which does not have motoblur ........its an indian version......
system version is Moto_version.2.59.0.MB525 retail.en.SEA15
Firmware version is 2.1 update 1
Base band version EPU93ST2_u_03.0E.02
Kernel version is 2.6.29
BP flex version is UCAJRDNEMARAB1B50AA025.0R
AP flex version is GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANRTIN15_P003
Build number si JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0
Can u tell me how to install froyo leaked or official on it.........and does flashing other sbf official affect my phone?????
Please point me the latest clockworkmod for defy
Please guide me in step by step manner...........I know how to root.....How to install sbf using rsd in bootloaser mode.........and open system in recovery both system and clockworkmod...............
have you just tried flash a stock 2.2 sbf via rsd?
i'm not sure i get what you mean...
1.install the driver and rsd
2.down a stock rom,a sbf
3.set your rsd in option ,first come first service,then restart it
4.turn your defy into bootloader mode
5.connect your phone and pc via usb
6.choose your sbf file and flash it.
6.1 after you flash sbf,if you cannot into the system ,you can try do a full wipe
7.now you have a stock 2.2,if you want a froyo leaked ,you need root your phone and do a reboot,then install clockworkmod ,i remeber it's a apk,then you open it after you install it, you can install clockworkmod ,before reboot into cwm,you need turn off usb adb.
can i finish it after i have my diner?
good works!
good works!
Wht s rsd n adb?
Nandrod+fixed sbf method
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
Why? Say that he bricks his phone, then his phone can not be retrieved even by Moto guys as even they use rsdlite so simply speaking they will never be able to figure what actually caused the phone to brick...
SteeLx said:
Wht s rsd n adb?
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rsd lite is a software which is used by Motorola to flash firmware to a phone's memory.
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool that comes with the Android SDK that allows you to control and interface with your Android device. It is located in the tools folder when you unpack the SDK.
kranti2064 said:
Why? Say that he bricks his phone, then his phone can not be retrieved even by Moto guys as even they use rsdlite so simply speaking they will never be able to figure what actually caused the phone to brick...
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and what happen when we had some faulty part or so and then go to service????
Service people obviously check the software installed!!!!!!!
With locked bootloader there are very very few chances that you will brick DEFY. You have to be more fool than a fool to brick your defy!!!
OKAY
I used rsd ,used adb,used sbf and everything ..........i too bricked once and survived via rsd.........now well versed in these techs
No signal problem after froyo update....
I followed all instructions perfectly and got 2.2.2 uk stock rom working with its fixed sbf but i cannot get 2g network signal, but wen the restore to my original eclair firmware, I get full signal..
Please help me guys....
after flashing 2.2 put this file in sd card and flash it through recovery
http://www.mediafire.com/?k8dsbbq0ceodv86
I would recommend CM7 by Quarx
Much more faster than moto 2.2
z4root is not working for rooting, is it? mine is bought from India with the 2.59.0 update already given. the z4root app crashes after showing "acquiring root shell". and i've tried many times (even after rebooting), but the same thing happens. and any ideas when froyo will be out here officially? the motorola forum says late Q2 in Asia Pacific regions.
yay! SuperOneClick 1.7 does the trick. phone rooted. i hope it can be unrooted when needed.
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tushar9989 said:
after flashing 2.2 put this file in sd card and flash it through recovery
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I am trying this right now.. will post if this works or not for me.
Thanks for the reply....
EDIT: Thanx a ton mate.. It worked like a charm....
someone please tell me whether i should flash nordic's 2.2 rom/sbf
hey guys m a newbie,come from an eclair 2.1 device(motorola defy)
i need to ask some questions..since official 2.2 froyo for india is not yet available,then is there any problem if i flash nordic's 2.2 sbf(froyo leaked rom)?..as i wanted to get a froyo custom rom..if i flash with Nordic's 2.2 sbf..will i be able to downgrade back??
thanks
chiujiewei said:
hey guys m a newbie,come from an eclair 2.1 device(motorola defy)
i need to ask some questions..since official 2.2 froyo for india is not yet available,then is there any problem if i flash nordic's 2.2 sbf(froyo leaked rom)?..as i wanted to get a froyo custom rom..if i flash with Nordic's 2.2 sbf..will i be able to downgrade back??
thanks
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If u flash sbf u can't, But u flash Nandroid backup and fixed sbf u can downgrade.....
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aimsforu said:
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
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can you link up the recovery files which you tried and 2.59 sbf
aimsforu said:
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
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So from what you said, here is the things which i dont get.
step 2: install the system recovery? can you please link me which one!
step 3: i guess after installing system recovery we can boot into system recovery, but how can we do that? And backup our system-> can you provide some more info on this?
step 4: Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE is this the same thing we do while booting into the special boot menu while pressing the volume downbutton?
step 5: Please link any of the good nandroid back up file
step 6: when i have to do this? after restoring during the first restart?
step 7: Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo. link?
Thanks in advance for your effort!
obscurant1st said:
So from what you said, here is the things which i dont get.
step 2: install the system recovery? can you please link me which one!
step 3: i guess after installing system recovery we can boot into system recovery, but how can we do that? And backup our system-> can you provide some more info on this?
step 4: Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE is this the same thing we do while booting into the special boot menu while pressing the volume downbutton?
step 5: Please link any of the good nandroid back up file
step 6: when i have to do this? after restoring during the first restart?
step 7: Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo. link?
Thanks in advance for your effort!
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You can get these all steps in sticky thread **** FAQ | Guides |Tutorials ****.
Anyway below are the steps with links:
1. Root With SuperOneclick (Reboot Required after this)
2. Download Tenfar recovery apk from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=467632
3. Install this APK (save on your card and use browser to install) and open it and and click on Install Recovery system, will ask you superuser request, click allow. Wait till it installed.
4. Click Recovery Boot.
5. System will reboot into recovery.
6. Now with volume up/down buttons move to backup and restore.
7. Click power button to get into back and restore
8. Get into backup option in similar manner to backup your system.
9. It will start backing your files and after completing task return to menu.
10. Now back to your main menu and enter in click on Wipe data /factory reset and click yes, similary wipe cache partition.
11. Go to advance and click on clear dalvik cache (very imp from my point).
12. Now go back and click on backup and restore and restore your Nandroid backup (save your downloaded nandroid back in sdcard\goapkrev\backup before entering recovery)
13. After restoring backup click reboot the system, make sure that you press vol up immediately after pressing power button it, otherwise you will be in bootloop. Remove battery if necessary (don’t think you will need this)
14. This will make defy to boot in bootloader.
15. Now flash fixed sbf froyo with RSDLite. Let it complete the process, will take hardly 2 min. to write fixed system and will boot automatically
16. And you will be in Froyo (first will take a time to create dalvic cache)
Make sure that you have Motorola driver installed for your defy.
I am using 3.4.2_177-Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR.zip (http://m.cfa.aero/nand/3.4.2_177-Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR.zip) and 3.4.2_177-Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf (http://m.cfa.aero/fsbf/3.4.2_177-Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf) fixed sbf file which I think are latest.
Original file for 2.59 is at http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy from India section.
This is also helpful when you plan to move CM7.
Cheers…Happy flashing
So, I've decided to upgrade my Defy since I'm still using Eclair, CM7 seems to be the best option now so if anyone can help me out here.
Does Titanium Backup saves the backups on the SD ? Also, I'm doing a backup on my apps, what else should I ? And how do I backup my contacts ?
Where do I get the last stable CM7 version ?
Is this guide and faq up-to-date ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
Thanks.
ps: for brazilian users:
CM7 funciona de boa na Claro ? 3G etc ?
Titanium on sd-yes, backup your apps using titanium. As for contacts, if you have look out app, you can use it or you can use google sync . Settings>accounts> google accouny>sync contacts. Or you can export it to sd card. Or search the market for that
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How can I install CM7 RC1 v2?
- Power your phone with Volume Down pressed to enter Stock Recovery,
- Press vol.up+vol.down to show the menu (if you came from eclair, tap lower corner of the screen)
- Then do "Wipe data/Factory reset" and "Wipe cache"
- Reboot from Stock Recovery, IMMEDIATELY press and HOLD Volume Up for 5 seconds, then release to enter Bootloader Mode,
- Make sure drivers and rsd lite have been installed before. | driver for 32bit / driver for 64 bit
- Then plug your usb to computer, open RSD Lite and flash FULL CEE SBF
- Copy CM7 zip, gapps and bootmenu installer 1.7 to your SD Card
- Enable USB Debugging
- Root via SuperOneClick or Gingerbreak
- Reboot
- Install bootmenu installer 1.7 via File Manager, go to the app and click "Install 2ndInit Recovery" button. Wait for the led turn green.
- Disable USB Debugging, reboot
- Automaticly ended up on bootmenu
- Select custom recovery, "wipe cache partition" then "wipe data/factory reset"
- Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select CM7, then gapps
- Select "Go Back" then "reboot your system now"
read that, i edit that for you,
because FAQ should be little bit different right now.
-updated link of CM7 RC1 v2
-bootmenu installer 1.7 is fine with CM7 RC1
-new bootmenu doesn't need reboot two times.
Thanks, to both of you
Update:
Installed it yesterday without any issues, thanks for the guide marhensa
So far the only problems I'm having is:
Can't run Plants vs Zombies, it shows the hourglass loading then goes to the home screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15302341#post15302341
And for some reason it didn't saved my contacts on my google account, not that much of a problem since I wasn't using it much, but I thought I'd be able to get the contacts from the SIM card but for some reason it just says it's empty, I've been using this SIM card for about 7 years now, shouldn't it have all the contacts ?
um...
i always use google contacs, it's more efficient,
and you don't loose your contacts when you change the rom, or lost your phone.
but i don't know,
if google turns ugly and evil,
it's seems we have give them lots of our friends' phone number and email.
about plants vs zombie,
i don't know, i'm not install it yet.
but other game runs more smooth and good, because new 3d drivers.
My phone bricked after flashing "FULL CEE SBF."
astroblasto said:
My phone bricked after flashing "FULL CEE SBF."
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do you have done wiping on stock recovery before flashing SBF?
marhensa said:
do you have done wiping on stock recovery before flashing SBF?
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Yeah. I did everything you said in the instructions.
did you ever try leaked gingerbread sbf before?
if yes, you cannot flash froyo sbf directly anymore.
marhensa said:
did you ever try leaked gingerbread sbf before?
if yes, you cannot flash froyo sbf directly anymore.
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Yep, the 2.3.4. UK Firmware. Is there a tutorial on how to get Froyo back?
exactly..!!
oh mate... i feel sorry for you.
you have to do some extra steps for back to froyo: nandroid backup + fixed sbf.
you cannot use full sbf anymore.
you can ask walter or some sharp folks here.
i am mobile now, can't guide you this morning, have to go.. sorry.
marhensa said:
exactly..!!
oh mate... i feel sorry for you.
you have to do some extra steps for back to froyo: nandroid backup + fixed sbf.
you cannot use full sbf anymore.
you can ask walter or some sharp folks here.
i am mobile now, can't guide you this morning, have to go.. sorry.
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Thanks for your help anyway!
Downgrade to Froyo with Nandroid Backup + Fixed SBF
astroblasto said:
Thanks for your help anyway!
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what you have to do right now,
you go and search edited leaked gingerbread 2.3.4 sbf for that.
the edited sbf gingerbread 2.3.4 automatically rooted.
but the problem is i don't have the link for that.
but i'm sure i ever see that in this forum.
why you have to search that edited 2.3.4 sbf?
because normal leaked gingerbread 2.3.4 can't be rooted!
if you cannot root, you can't install custom recovery..
if you cannot install recovery, you cannot restore froyo nandroid backup!
and froyo nandroid backup + froyo fixed sbf is the only hope right now.
sorry mate..
next time be prepared and be careful to read the warnings.
hey astroblasto,
come in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15341774&postcount=8
he just have the same epic problem of yours.
i wrote the tutorial how to back to Froyo after accidentaly flashing full sbf leaked gingerbread.
maybe it's just better to focus on one thread.
god!!
i forgot something!
you should recheck the tutorial, it's updated.
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GOD! i'm so sloppy.
i forget to add this line:
- select backup/restore, select restore, then select Froyo CEE Nadroid EDIT
go check the tutorial again,
sorry..
glad you haven't yet to that step, thats important!
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please, confirm if you have read this.
So, I'm having a bit of a issue here, when I try to use APN it's only connecting through Edge, not 3G.
I went to my operator website and it states that there is 3G coverage on the 850MHz band on my area, does CM7 supports 850MHz ? If it does do I have to do any tweaking for it to work ?
use baseband switcher app to switch your suited baseband.
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use baseband switcher app to switch your suited baseband.
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Thanks, again heh
you're welcome
Can't get clockworkmod recovery...In Rom manager, when I try flash clockworkmod recovery...it simply says "your motorola defy current doesnot have any clockworkmod officially" and its asking me to manually install it....so I can't install any custom roms...please some one help ...
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no need room manager.. if you have official froyo, just root your defy with superoneclick.. and then you just neet to download app called "2ndinit" from market.. install, reboot and youll see you custom recovery..
tegezan said:
no need room manager.. if you have official froyo, just root your defy with superoneclick.. and then you just neet to download app called "2ndinit" from market.. install, reboot and youll see you custom recovery..
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Make SURE you don't have 2ndinit and CWM/Rom Manager running at the same time! You'll end up in an infinite boot-loop!!!
If your defy is un-modified right now you should get superoneclick from the store and root your phone. (You install superoneclick on your PC) If you have already modified/rooted you still want Manager to make a backup.
After rooting, install Rom Manager. I really like this program and it makes checking out different ROM's a breeze.
For instance: I have 3 different backup files saved right now... One is a bare, non-rooted 2.2.2 Froyo; one is an initial, rooted load of CM7; and the third is my current, app-loaded, theme loaded, all menu settings where I want backup.
When Rom Manager says it can't flash clockworkmod recovery, just say you have installed your own, and I chose v3.
Use the Manager to do a system backup!
Use Manager to download and install a rom. Or you can download a .zip file from wherever and put it on the SD card and tell Manager to install it.
Ciao
Stuck in cyanogen google logo...help me
guys....i did wat you said...installed 2nd init...then installed cyanogen from SD...Now my mob is stuck in Google logo...wat to do....HELP please....
sheikhishamsheik said:
guys....i did wat you said...installed 2nd init...then installed cyanogen from SD...Now my mob is stuck in Google logo...wat to do....HELP please....
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Wipe data cache and dalvik cache via custom recovery.
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ryan8r said:
Wipe data cache and dalvik cache via custom recovery.
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sorry....i am really new to this flashing things...
when i try for recovery mode(vol down+power button) goes into android's own recovery mode...when i selected wipe data/factory reset in that....
again Google logo comes out and stucks...help me pls
google logo..? you want to use cm7..? how about start everything from beginning.. flash froyo sbf via rsd lite, root with superoneclick, install 2ndinit from market, then apply cm7 rc1.5 via custom recovery..?
donno anything about these flashing methods dude...just want my phone back working...give me some idea....when i switch on my phone,
GOOGLE with a cyanogen icon comes and hangs....thats all...donnno how to get back it to work....
you can read everything about mod, including how to flash your defy from here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
tegezan said:
google logo..? you want to use cm7..? how about start everything from beginning.. flash froyo sbf via rsd lite, root with superoneclick, install 2ndinit from market, then apply cm7 rc1.5 via custom recovery..?
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Never ever wipe via stock recovery in CM7, only use custom recovery. I'm sorry but you'll have to start all over again as said above.
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ryan8r said:
Never ever wipe via stock recovery in CM7, only use custom recovery. I'm sorry but you'll have to start all over again as said above.
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man now stuck with that rsd lite also...
rsd 4.5 version failed with some initilization INI file
4.9 version is not detecting my device...
any other way....
help me pls...
now my defy's battery also ran out...how to charge it & get it back....when i plug it for charge only notification light lights up...pls help me out guys...
Ok, so I see a lot of guys who are new here and aren't adept with the flashing and rooting process and we're having too many threads based on it and the errors they keep getting. It's nothing wrong to not know certain things but only if the search function was used a bit more.
A few things you should keep in mind :
1> I know no one reads disclaimers anyways but don't blame me if you do something wrong. Follow the steps, they are easy and you're good to go
2> PM me with info, suggestions and tips to improve on this thread if I have missed out certain things. I want this to serve as a basic thread for newbies wanting to install CM7 so we don't clutter the General's with too many threads.
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Backup contacts and messages and all other data that is important for you. There are many apps that can do that - Eg. Backup Master, Mobile Backup II, APN Backup and Restore, Backup to Gmail.
Here is a guide for you guys to install and flash the latest version of CM7 on your Wildfire S devices.
1> Bootloader Unlock
a) You can get an S-off using the XTC Clip. What's S-off? It's like a security lock. It could be in the on or off state. An 'S-off' allows you to modify almost everything on your phone. It's pretty costly in many parts so you can try the solution below (it's free)
OR
b) HTCDev method
The first step regarding Bootloader unlock is very important. Unless you do that, don't go forward on this. Here's a beautiful tutorial on how that's to be done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432199
2> Root & Recovery
Root will allow you to get Superuser permissions on your device. Didn't get it? Well, it's just like administrator privileges. It's basically just a one click solution so that's pretty easy
2a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
2b) Once you're done rooting, you must have the app Superuser now. It's time to install CWM now.
1.Go to Google Play (Market)
2.Download and install ROM Manager
3.Open, click on Flash CWM.
4.Select Wildfire S
5.Let it do it's thing, click YES when it asks for SuperUser permissions
6.You should get a message that it's done successfully.
3> Download CM7 & Gapps
So we're getting at the heart of the tutorial now.
Download the latest nightly or stable build of CM7. There are a few ROM's but I'd personally recommend Alquez's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226765
Download the lastest version of Gapps so you can get Market running from here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
4>Place files on the SD card
So you now have 2 zip files with you. The CM7 zip file (around 90MB) and the Gapps zip file (around 6MB). Put both of these files on the SD card. Don't create folders, just place it in the root of your SD card.
5> Get into recovery
Turn off your phone. Now, this is the important part.
Press the Power + Volume Down button simultaneously. (if you can't get it working, disable fastboot under settings)
You'll see the white bootloader screen and something will happen for about 5 seconds (don't worry, you haven't bricked your phone ). It's just a normal P76img.zip search. After that is done, select the "Recovery" option using the volume down button and then pressing the power button.
6> Nandroid backup
Nandroid is by far the safest way. will hopefully get people in a good habit of using them!
nandroid is a backup of the exact state of your phone: apps, data, contacts, messages. it can be restored just in case anything goes wrong, and should always be used for flashing critical things like a new rom.
1. Go into cwm recovery. (Actually, you are in CWM recovery if you've done it correctly )
2. Select 'backup/restore' using volume keys and select with POWER button.
3. select backup
The back up will start, and will take around 5-10 minutes to complete
4. Once it is done, it will go back to the main cwm menu.
Backups are stored on SD card in clockworkmod/backup, and can be moved/copied to PC for ultimate safekeeping.
7> Wipe stuff
Congratulations, if you made it this far in one go
Easy stuff now.
Toggle using volume buttons and 'factory reset'.
Then 'wipe cache'.
Then go into advanced and 'wipe dalvik cache' and 'battery stats'.
8> Installing CM7
Now select 'install zip from SD card'.
Then select 'choose zip'.
Then select the CM7 zip file that you had placed on the root of your SD
Select 'YES' obviously
Let it do it's thing for about 4-5 minutes.
Once it is done, follow the same process as above but select the other zip file, that is the gapps zip file. Okay okay, I'll type it again
Now select 'install zip from SD card'.
Then select 'choose zip'.
Then select the Gapps zip file that you had placed on the root of your SD
Select 'YES' .
Then, go back. Reboot. Have a heart in mouth moment and then watch the CM7 logo show up in a few minutes. You've done it successfully. Congratulations
Credits :
CM7 - For the beautiful ROM
theq86 - For the HTCDev bootloader tutorial.
Heritz - For the root and CWM tutorial
alquez - For the amazing CM7 port
I want to leave a note.
If no matter what you do, some or all Google apps do not appear even though the flash has been reported as successful, try re-downloading the Gapps archive.
this looks good, particularly the clear layout
however i personally think that:
6> Nandroid backup
you've briefly covered backing up stuff earlier, but nandroid is by far the safest way. will hopefully get people in a good habit of using them!
you could put a note saying that nandroid is a backup of the exact state of your phone: apps, data, contacts, messages. it can be restored just in case anything goes wrong, and should always be used for flashing critical things like a new rom.
if you really wanted, this guide is actually not too far from being a generic guide to installing any custom rom. except that some need an sd card partitions (gparted recommended), so you would have an optional step 2a or something. maybe too complicated, just a thought, but good post so far!
EDIT : Added Backup part as well now.
Nice, just one thing, there is no need to reboot before wiping anything.they'll end up back in recovery anyway to flash a new ROM.
you could put a note saying that backups are stored on SD card in clockworkmod/backup, and can be moved/copied to PC for ultimate safekeeping.
This guide could become a stickie, just hope ppl use ur guide now...
After I installed cm 7.2 I trying to install titanium backup it says ur Rom not rooted I restore my device in to older stge, no problem titanium back up is aceesin d root permission and works well.how can I root cm 7.2,Rom
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What did you use to root? I suggest the rooting method as per the link I've posted above. You shouldn't have any problem
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my battery is fully charged on 99%...how solved this problem? I wipe battery stats
hello everyone!
hardikrajgor123, thanks for a wonderful tutorial and links you provided. everything worked well for me, but i have one question.
i have a confirmation from htcdev method that my device is unlocked and i did install cyanogenmod (it works perfectly). my only problem is that my phone is still s-on and i cannot delete stack apps.
the way which appeared on one of the links (download root.zip, put it on sd card, run it on cwm) didn't work out for me.
anyone has any suggestions how to solve this?
thanks
stefdza90
Did SuperUser install on your phone? If you have root permissions, you can use Titanium backup and remove stock apps. If you're sure the root zip didn't work properly, try doing it again. Follow that tutorial carefully
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petrix1 said:
my battery is fully charged on 99%...how solved this problem? I wipe battery stats
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Try to callibrate battery. You can use any app from the market for it.
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thx problem solved(calibration battery)...and when incoming call my screen wake up very slowely (2sec), vibratin and ringing but my screen is off 2 second...how solved this problem?
petrix1 said:
thx problem solved(calibration battery)...and when incoming call my screen wake up very slowely (2sec), vibratin and ringing but my screen is off 2 second...how solved this problem?
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That could be a CM7 issue. This tutorial was only to get you guys to install CM7.
Post this in the CM7 thread
Hello, thnaks for nice tutorial. Now i got stuck at installing CWM. I have S-ON and I've just unlocked bootloader via htcdev. Everything went fine, but when i want to flash clockwork mod recovery, it says: "Main version is older!".
I've tried all CWMs I could find here, but it does that with all of them.
I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.54.39.28M
sw ver: 2.13.401.3
edit: Just to be sure, most recent version of CWM I found here is 5.0.2.6 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229)
So do I have to wait for new version of CWM or is there some way around? Thanks in advance!
LapakCZ said:
Hello, thnaks for nice tutorial. Now i got stuck at installing CWM. I have S-ON and I've just unlocked bootloader via htcdev. Everything went fine, but when i want to flash clockwork mod recovery, it says: "Main version is older!".
I've tried all CWMs I could find here, but it does that with all of them.
I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.54.39.28M
sw ver: 2.13.401.3
edit: Just to be sure, most recent version of CWM I found here is 5.0.2.6 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229)
So do I have to wait for new version of CWM or is there some way around? Thanks in advance!
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Could you root successfully? There has to be superuser app when you restart rom. If you rooted successfully, download ROM Manager from Market.
Open app, Flash CWM. Select Wildfire S. BAM! CWM is installed, that is, the latest version 5.0.28
Delete the P76IMG.zip from SD Card then. Check if you can enter recovery.
hardikrajgor123 said:
Could you root successfully? There has to be superuser app when you restart rom. If you rooted successfully, download ROM Manager from Market.
Open app, Flash CWM. Select Wildfire S. BAM! CWM is installed, that is, the latest version 5.0.28
Delete the P76IMG.zip from SD Card then. Check if you can enter recovery.
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No I couldn't. Acording to rooting tutorial, I need CWM first, and then launch rooting script in CWM. Now I noticed, there is some one-click software, but it requires S-OFF. I'm stil S-ON, just unlocked, will that work?
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Update: So the super-simple one-click app realy rooted the phone (which really made me laugh ). So thanks for pointing me that direction!
Existing CM7 Install
I have s-off and running a nightly rom from a few weeks ago, I partitioned my SD sd card and installed app 2 SD or data to sd and hav loads of storage which I was after.
If I want to keep my apps, data and and current SD card partition option what do I need to do in ordered to update nightly Rom's on a regular basis
Oh I'm rooted , Titanium Backup, rom manager and flash recovery in place.
I'm hoping its just load zip in root of sd card and flash through rom manager, is it that easy ?
Hope u can assist.
Cheers
Bagofbits
Oh wish I'd had this info prior to do it blind for the first time, got it working tho.
So I finally managed to get CM7 working, maybe I can help you with updating this tutorial, as some things don't work anymore with newest firmware...
Steps, which worked for me, at start I had S-ON and 2.13.401.2:
1) Somehow get 2.13.401.3 (which is only one supported by htcdev). Some say, that OTA update worked for them (classic update via menu in phone). It didn't worked for me, so I used RUU update from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074445
2) Then htcdev unlock thing work fine, as you write in your tutorial.
3) Rooting was quite different, because current version of CWM can't be flashed via HBOOT, as it's version is too old.
So new rooting and recovery method, which is actually much more simple and work:
3a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
(I still can't believe, that it was that easy )
3b) Restart phone, then go to market and download ROM Manager
3c) In ROM Manager, click the first item: Flash Clockwork Mod. It will do it's thing, and It's done. You have root and CWM installed, without even going to HBOOT. Cool right?
4, ...) The rest is same, as in tutorial on first page, so continue with step 3> there... (don't forget to backup all the time )
Hope, that will help...
bagofbits said:
I have s-off and running a nightly rom from a few weeks ago, I partitioned my SD sd card and installed app 2 SD or data to sd and hav loads of storage which I was after.
If I want to keep my apps, data and and current SD card partition option what do I need to do in ordered to update nightly Rom's on a regular basis
Oh I'm rooted , Titanium Backup, rom manager and flash recovery in place.
I'm hoping its just load zip in root of sd card and flash through rom manager, is it that easy ?
Hope u can assist.
Cheers
Bagofbits
Oh wish I'd had this info prior to do it blind for the first time, got it working tho.
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1. Download the newest cm7 you want to flash.
2. Boot into recovery. (you can do this through rom manager but it is easier and better to do all things through recovery)
3. Wipe cache partition and dalvik cache ( dalvik is under the advanced tab)
4. Install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd. File should be in the folder marked download.
5. Choose the cm7 file and install.
6. Reboot
7. Flash Data2Sd Reinstaller from Recovery (you can find it in mindhacker's thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432259
8. Reboot
Always backup though, this process is tricky. Works for some, not for others
LapakCZ said:
So I finally managed to get CM7 working, maybe I can help you with updating this tutorial, as some things don't work anymore with newest firmware...
Steps, which worked for me, at start I had S-ON and 2.13.401.2:
1) Somehow get 2.13.401.3 (which is only one supported by htcdev). Some say, that OTA update worked for them (classic update via menu in phone). It didn't worked for me, so I used RUU update from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074445
2) Then htcdev unlock thing work fine, as you write in your tutorial.
3) Rooting was quite different, because current version of CWM can't be flashed via HBOOT, as it's version is too old.
So new rooting and recovery method, which is actually much more simple and work:
3a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
(I still can't believe, that it was that easy )
3b) Restart phone, then go to market and download ROM Manager
3c) In ROM Manager, click the first item: Flash Clockwork Mod. It will do it's thing, and It's done. You have root and CWM installed, without even going to HBOOT. Cool right?
4, ...) The rest is same, as in tutorial on first page, so continue with step 3> there... (don't forget to backup all the time )
Hope, that will help...
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Thank You for the suggestions and bringing that to my notice. OP has been updated. Much appreciated
Need some help here,
I recently followed these instructions, then somehow, all my contacts on my sim were wiped. Now, I can't even add contacts and put them on sim. Any help? I can call and text just fine though.
If this your first attempt at flashing a Rom then read the following:
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NOTE:
The following guide is intended for those users who are running STOCK FROYO to get onto ICS..
IF YOU ARE COMING FROM ANY OTHER ROM PLEASE FLASH YOUR RESPECTIVE STOCK FROYO AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.. MOST ISSUES CAN BE AVOIDED !!
[GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide(/Zephyrot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[GUIDE][FAQ] Kernals, ROMs, SBFs, Multiboot and more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450026
[xda wiki][MOTO_DEFY_MB525]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy
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::TOOLS::
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RSDLITE
This has to be installed on your windows pc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100585&highlight=RSD+Lite
MOTOROLA DRIVERS
https://www.box.com/shared/8cohqit95qz8yjunedrg
SUPERONECLICK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php
FROYO KERNEL -- GREEN LENS
GB KERNEL--- RED LENS
http://defy.wdscript.fr/kernel/
2ndinit RECOVERY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
CM9 NIGHTLY
http://defy.wdscript.fr/defy-cm9/
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OFFICIAL CM9 DEFY EPSLON3 THREAD
The Eppy ICS thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353003
CHANGELOG::
http://changelog.bbqdroid.org/
lianro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27224632&postcount=5023
G00fY2 said:
Also all this people who are asking about how to activate HWA or discuss about governors...
Fot the umpteenth time, HWA is set by default in all latest Nightlies by Epsylon and Quarx. And Epsylon have also already included DroidX governors back in May. His so called BOOSTED is based on boostedASSv2. And boostedASSv2 is SMARTASSv2 with other values, working according to the same principle. Here you compare both.
So there is no need to ask for other governors or recommend the "old" DroidX ones. Just open bootmenu and choose your favourit one.
Because of such posts the thread really gets spammed.
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Hopefully you have read thru all the material which was pretty exhaustive and might be in a position, confident enough to take a leap of faith or you waiting to die an old man filled with regret and froyo or even worse ecalir.. ugh!!
Right so off to it-
As mentioned a few times this is how to get on to the ICS CM9 DEFY Epsylon bandwagon if you already have froyo as stock
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CHARGE YOUR DEFY TO 100%
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Install on PC:
RSDLITE
Motorola drivers
Download your specific SBF file
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Copy these files to SD:
SndInitDefy_2.0.apk
CM9-NIGHTLY-120714-Defy.zip (whichever is the nightly you want to install)
kernel-froyo-222-179-4-signed.zip
gapps-ics-20120429-signed
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1-Settings>> Enable USB debugging>> connect USB cable to defy and PC
2-Open SuperONEclick on your PC and click on root>> Click yes to all (donate if you wish) -- You Have Rooted Your Phone Congrats !!--
3- Install the app SndInitDefy_2.0.apk and open it>>install Latest Recovery(Do Not Install the option which says for CM)
4- Green LED should appear on a successful installation.
5- Switch OFF and ON your phone
6-While rebooting a Blue Colour LED should appear when the M logo is displayed and on visually seeing this press the volume down to enter CWM/Recovery
-- Use the UP/DOWN volume rocker keys to move up/down and the POWER button for selection confirmation.--
7-Navigate to Recovery>> Custom Recovery
8-Wipe Data/Factory Reset
9- Wipe Cache Partition
10- Go down to Advanced>> Wipe Dalvik Cache
11- Install zip from sdcard>> CM9 nightly
12- Install zip from sdcard>>KERNEL>> Do step 11 again>>the bigger kernel zip contains also modules which could be more recent in rom updates, so reflash the nightly zip after kernel to be sure
13-Install zip from sdcard>>gapps
14-Rewipe Cache partition and Dalvik
15- Reboot system now !!
It should take a while for CID to appear.. when it does key in your google account and log into play store..
search for battery callibrator
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5uZW1hLmJhdHRlcnljYWxpYnJhdGlvbiJd
16- install >> charge>> Hit Battery Calibration
17-- thas it..
18- Enjoy Beautiful ICS with HWA!!
HIT thanks if this Helped!!
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::UPDATING TO A NEW NIGHTLY::
PREREQUISITES :
Current Rom : CM9 DEFY EPSYLON3
DEFY:MB525
1-Install zip from sdcard>> CM9 nightly
2- Wipe Cache partition
3-Reboot
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IF you reached this you must have messed up somewhere..No worries
Hopefully you heeded my warning for charging to 100%.If not pray your battery lasts the procedure( it should provided it had atleast 50-60% charge while starting your ordeal)
Now you might be wondering why I had asked you to install the RSDLite ?!
If you are getting Bootloops( though it should not happen)then do the following:
1- Remove and re-insert the battery
2- Hold down simultaneously both the Power and Volume UP for approx 5-10sec and release
3- The screen should display
"Bootloader
9.10
Ok To
Program
4-Open RSDlite on your PC >> Navigate to the froyo SBF file
5- Connect the phone and pc via USB cable
6- The rsd should display phone connected or connected
7- click on Start .. wait ... wait .. wait ..
8- it should say PASS >> only then do you remove the USB cable.
9- Repeat all the steps for installation of ICS all over again.. it should work though..
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Note: Some users even after using the above mentioned method of reflashing to stock face Bootloops of the red Moto Logo.- Please check which version u have and only flash the sbf( red/green Lens)
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Yet some others have found this a solution to the bootloops while trying to re flash Stock froyo
Originally Posted by Rajneeshgadge17
What we need to do?
We are launching Stock Recovery and wiping cache and data.
Use below mentioned steps:
1. Remove battery from phone and then reinsert;
2. Press and hold Volume Down button along with Power button till you see Android icon with an exclamation mark (!);
3. Once you see android icon and exclamation mark release both buttons and now press volume up and volume down button together;
4. Above steps will launch Android System Recovery window (Stock Recovery);
5. Now “wipe data/factory reset” by pressing volume down key and to select press power key;
6. On the next screen it will prompt you to confirm this option by selecting “yes – delete all use data” select this option with power key again;
6. Also “wipe cache partition” from power key as mentioned above;
7. Now select “reboot system now”;
After above steps it will take around 3-5 minutes for first boot and your phone will now boot in normal state.
If the above steps does not resolves the issue then I would recommend you to use some other SBF depending on your region.
Hope this helps!
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There's already so much info on how to flash a custom ROM.
This post sums up the point of this thread:
Come ON !! you gotta HIT thanks if this Helped .. at least now
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Fishing for thanks -_-
uluxus said:
There's already so much info on how to flash a custom ROM.
This post sums up the point of this thread:
Fishing for thanks -_-
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There are several threads with lots of info.The target audience is your nOOB who doesnt have to feel frustrated not knowing where to look.
If you feel the sole purpose of this is was fishing for thanks dont you think there would be a slight lack to commitment to the thread
But then again to each his own.
Please look elsewhere.
Thank you
As a noob to Defy flashing but not android flashing I found this very helpful.
GigahurtzUK said:
As a noob to Defy flashing but not android flashing I found this very helpful.
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Glad to help
Thanks, a lot! The first time i'd done i was frightened but now i update ics daily LOL
Quiksilver20 said:
Thanks, a lot! The first time i'd done i was frightened but now i update ics daily LOL
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cheers
noob asking for help installing cm9
Hey guys, well i'm a noob when it comes to this, i had a lot of trouble even rooting my defy+ cuz it was 2.3.5 and when i finally got to root it and installed the 2init, well i thought i was good enough to install a cm9, i found yours and ur guide so easy that i tried it.
It all was going so good to the point where i choose the .zip to install the cm9 nightly, and i got an error: it can't open the .zip file, says it's bad, tho i've downloaded some other zips it keeps saying the same.
I'd really appreciate any help on this cuz atm my damn phone is nothing more than a dead weight in my pocket.
Thanks.
UPDATE: used another nightly and it appears to be ok so far.
Can i suggest an aditional step - create a back up before you wipe everything in clockwork mod recovery, test that back up, by selecting back up/restore and restoring the back up youve just made, then continuing with the wipe/factory re-set, should be done between steps 7 and 8.
It will add some extra time to things, but should you encounter problems youi wil have a tested working back up to go back to should everything go wrong - these emergency back ups have got me out of difficulty several times..
Also when updating a rom/nightly make a back up and save it else where - you dont need loads of back ups delte the older custom rom ones every now and agian- just keep your old stock one as a just in case.
At the moment i am runnig CM9 20120708-NIGHTLY-jordan
and i have a back up of the CM72-20120601-NIGHTLY-Defy as well as the old motorola stock froyo ready to go should i need them again.
Andrew_spiegel said:
Hey guys, well i'm a noob when it comes to this, i had a lot of trouble even rooting my defy+ cuz it was 2.3.5 and when i finally got to root it and installed the 2init, well i thought i was good enough to install a cm9, i found yours and ur guide so easy that i tried it.
It all was going so good to the point where i choose the .zip to install the cm9 nightly, and i got an error: it can't open the .zip file, says it's bad, tho i've downloaded some other zips it keeps saying the same.
I'd really appreciate any help on this cuz atm my damn phone is nothing more than a dead weight in my pocket.
Thanks.
UPDATE: used another nightly and it appears to be ok so far.
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This works for the defy(mb525) froyo to ics.. the kernel which you have to flsh is differnet, the cm9 is also different.. my friend did you not read the thread heading??
PM me if you want steps for the defy+
Sent from my XT910 using xda premium
You re on quarx build arent u?
Sent from my XT910 using xda premium
Backup !
2Pints said:
Can i suggest an aditional step - create a back up before you wipe everything in clockwork mod recovery, test that back up, by selecting back up/restore and restoring the back up youve just made, then continuing with the wipe/factory re-set, should be done between steps 7 and 8.
It will add some extra time to things, but should you encounter problems youi wil have a tested working back up to go back to should everything go wrong - these emergency back ups have got me out of difficulty several times..
Also when updating a rom/nightly make a back up and save it else where - you dont need loads of back ups delte the older custom rom ones every now and agian- just keep your old stock one as a just in case.
At the moment i am runnig CM9 20120708-NIGHTLY-jordan
and i have a back up of the CM72-20120601-NIGHTLY-Defy as well as the old motorola stock froyo ready to go should i need them again.
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You are on quarx build right ?!
The backup part for a first time would be too much to assemble ,but, then again best they have all the knowledge in the post
I have taken backups but have not used a backup till date better safe than sorry i guess !!
.. I will append the post with the addintional info asap.. at work now
I just took the screenshot
Thanks mate for the how to!
What an amazing screen shot!
One more noob question talking about backups : I am currently on GGL ROM (Gingerbread for Green Lens Defy), can I do a full backup, install CM9 and then only restore data once on CM9?
Thanks for the help!
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
Zuff said:
Thanks mate for the how to!
What an amazing screen shot!
One more noob question talking about backups : I am currently on GGL ROM (Gingerbread for Green Lens Defy), can I do a full backup, install CM9 and then only restore data once on CM9?
Thanks for the help!
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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please don't do that if i may suggest.
i have tried it and left stuck at moto logo.
i was using GGL ROM, so i just install the CM9 from epsylon3 zip, and got stuck.
( i was assuming that the GGL ROM is still using froyo kernel, but maybe i was wrong)
the best way is to flash sbf back to stock froyo first.
Wow! Thanks, I was about to mess it up!
I think I didn't get well the working of GGL...
But coming from GGL, did you follow all the steps of the first post of this thread?
And what about restoring GGL data after FroYo sbf flash, root, 2ndinit and CM9 installation?
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Zuff said:
Wow! Thanks, I was about to mess it up!
I think I didn't get well the working of GGL...
And what about restoring GGL data after FroYo sbf flash, root, 2ndinit and CM9 installation?
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
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what kind of data are you talking about exactly?
in my case, all my contacts, appointment, calendar data are already synced with my google account. So all of them were automatically restored the minute i logged into my account during initialization process.
as for applications, all apps that i have downloaded previously are also recorded by my google play account.
so basically for apps, i just make backups for their settings and store in SD.
After CM9 installation, i just reinstall everything, and restore settings from their backups on SD.
the other option you may try is using titanium backup for applications.
When update to a new nightly, no need to "Wipe Dalvik Cache"? but in some guide, i see this step, can you clarify this? thanks
benny856694 said:
When update to a new nightly, no need to "Wipe Dalvik Cache"? but in some guide, i see this step, can you clarify this? thanks
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There really isnt a need to wipe dalvik while you are doing a nightly.. Only while installing new roms.. then again.. why not go ahead with it and see the differnece with/without the dalvik clear ..
Dalvik cache?
suttaroom said:
There really isnt a need to wipe dalvik while you are doing a nightly.. Only while installing new roms.. then again.. why not go ahead with it and see the differnece with/without the dalvik clear ..
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Good day... I'm running the 120705 Eppy Defy build...
My question is, do i need to wipe the Dalvik cache when upgrading a nightly? Cuz some of the stuff the changelog says is fixed is still broken, can the dalvik cache make a difference to this regard? I have never wiped it since that first time I swopped over to CM9.
Also what data will be lost when it's wiped?
I have defy red lens upgraded to CM7.1 & now i wanna upgrade it to cm9...so i'm confused how to do it..bcoz everywhere its shown from froyo to Cm9.. but meh got cm7.1 so plz tell meh wot i need to do? any small written steps will be sufficient coz meh know how to go through boot menu and stuff..