I recently installed the nordic 2.2.2 fixed sbf and afterwards the custom rom S.Froyo NORDIC edition. Thing is that the market wasn't working so I tried flashing gapps from CWM. When I started the phone I could enter pin but all sort of google apps kept FC'ing so I couldn't do anything. That's why I wanted to reflash Nandroid and fixed SBF but I couldn't get into CWM anymore. Now I can only acces stock Android recovery.
I came from Android 2.1.1 (2.51.1), can I just reflash a full SBF of that version again and will my phone be alright then? (I already wiped everything but that didn't work out.)
Yes just flash the 2.51 full sbf i did that. The reason a wipe doesn't work is you have modified apps on the system partition and wiping doesn't touch the system partition. It's protected for a reason lol.
Thank you very much it worked.
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hello
moto defy is my first android device.
i installed the latest 2.3.4 GB on it using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14925851&postcount=72
It was nice and was working well. but i had to go back to froyo and so, i installed system recovery again on Gingerbread. then i tried to boot through it, but it wouldn't boot to the recovery screen. so i tried to wipe data and cache using the moto recovery. then using the rsd lite tool, i flashed the fixed sbf. then im not able to get into the phone now.
it asks for motoblur setup and when i skip it, it says, The application Accounts(process com.motorola.setup) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
with a Force close button. when i force close, motoblur setup first page comes again.
I even tried to register for a new motoblur account, but no luck it goes to the end and stops. i registered new account on pc and used it on the phone. it goes updating and again the error pops up.
I tired many things like starting from scratch. wiping all data + cache, but no luck. Please help me.
If you flash a fixed SBF you have to replace the filesystem with a nandroid backup.
since you couldn't reach clockwork recovery you should have now a froyo fixed SBF with a file system from ginger... that doesn't work.
You now have the two options to try...
- flash ginger sbf again (clear cache, davlik, factory reset etc. first) trie to boot the ginger-system. After that find a clockwork recovery or 2ndInit for Ginger.
- flash a whole stock rom (full SBF) with RSD-Lite ... if anything has been replaced with original files it should be back...
i tried ginger sbf, the shadow4.5.1-134fixed.sbf. no luck. same thing.
tried downloading again and flashed, still same.
for option 2, if i do so, i would loose downgradability to froyo right? could you just provide me a link for the full sbf? i dont want to do something stupid again. sorry.
If i flash froyo full sbf, will it work?
Edit:
YAY!! i downloaded full sbf and flashed using rsd lite. now im on stock froyo. pheew!!
just in case anyone needs the froyo without blur i.e UAE for dowload: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14682923&postcount=1
Just wipe all then reboot, get to bootloader by using vol up+power, flash using rsdlite and again wipe all and reboot.
Hi Folks,
I am privileged to be part of this great community.
I have a issue here. Just yesterday installed CM7 on my defy..
Everything was fine.
Tried [MOD]720p record and play for Gingerbread Stock Roms
tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154215
installed and ran 2nd-init from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
When I Launched custom recovery the phone got stuck at the Red Moto Logo screen
Till now tried many things
1) Since I am to access the vanila custom recovery I tried Wipe data/ factory rest.
Result: STuck at moto logo
2) Since boot loader is also accessible Tried to flash SBF through RSD LITE.
Result: After flashing the result is still same. Stuck at Moto Logo
Please help me on this issue as I have gone through the forum and couldn't find any solution
Will this solve my issue or is there any other way
[HOW TO] Debranding /Installing different/recovering bricked firmware on your Defy
can I use the lastest full sbf for recovering as I am from India
[SBF] OFFICIAL RE-RELEASE | Android Froyo 2.2.2 SOUTH EAST ASIA + INDIA [RE-RELEASE!]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853674
Any help here would be appreciated....
go to stock recovery and wipe data and cache..and then flash indian sbf
I can try that but the problem is even though I have wiped data and cleared cache earlier there has been no change.
It is as if the old settings are still there and is not allowing the phone to start.
I think I can only flash with a full SBF right....
I have my nandroid backup. Would that be helpfull anyway.
Thaknks
Just read this thread so I am not sure if I can flash with full Indian SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152377
I earlier installed Nordic froyo + CM7 (followed as it is in the guide and FAQ)
tat thread is for leaked gingerbread only! u can downgrade from CM7 i guess..coz kernel is based on froyo nordic 179
wipe everything..including data.partition and all..and then try...should work..report back..
1.wipe data and cache from stock recovery
2.bootloader -> flash full nordic since this one worked for you earlier (make sure the process is finished)
3. enjoy your defy!
edit: yes, arpith.fbi is right, CM7 uses froyo kernel so no problem at "downgrade".
My doubt is will I should make sure it works this time otherwise I may even loose the boot loader and recovery if I screw up anything.
How will flashing a new Full Indian froyo sbf (Planning to flash the OFFICIAL RE-RELEASE! 3.4.3-36-1.7 ) work since I have many times tried clearing cache, data and partition and still it does not go past the boot screen.
Yes..Flashed with full Indian SBF successfully and then proceeded to MIUI and installed the Beta 1.7.8 version which seems stable as of now.
Thanks for every one who chipped in
Just a suggestion:
Install Zeam Launcher....it moves incredible fast with MIUI
Sure, Thanks. I will give it a try.
I am first trying to get hold of the stock launcher. Even it is beautifull.
Maybe you didn't set the default bootmode to 2nd init.
Go to 2ndinit bootmenu and set default bootmode to 2nd init
Howdy!
I am in the UK on Vodafone, and was running CM7. This was installed over the UK Froyo update supplied via the Motorola Update tool.
All was well, until my phone randomly went off. When I turned it on there was nothing but fleeting glimpses of the CM7 loading screen (as if the screen was flickering on and off).
The only way that I could get the phone working again was to follow this procedure found in Zephyrot's Defy Beginner's Guide:
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom: aha! We have a issue here!, latest Stock Gingerbread full SBFs comes with a Version 5 of the CG, meaning until not long ago you were pretty much screwed. But wait, there is hope! A one kind Éclair has been found in China Defys that comes with Version 5 CG!.
How to fix it:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Phone
Download 2nd Init and Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download and install this Nandroid Backup
Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache
After wiping, turn off your phone
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
You WONT be able to install full SBFs of any Éclair or Froyo since these Androids have lower CG Versions.
This leaves me with a working version of Froyo. I did not install a full Gingerbread.sbf previously, and the backup that I made before installing CM7 leaves me without anything happening also.
What I would like to know is how to get back on to CM7 if possible? If I try and flash any .sbf the phone goes dead and I have to start again with the process above. If I install 2nd Init/clockworkmod on the Froyo that I can get to work as a result of the above process the phone goes into a boot loop and I can't get into stock recovery or anything, so end up having to go back through the process again. Does anyone have any ideas, or am I stuck forever now?
Edit - just finished restoring it for the 50th time and wanted to add that the version that I can get to work is
Moto_Version34.179.2.MB525.Retail.en.CEE
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Build Number JOREM_U3_3.4.2_179-2
You need to go into stock recovery (power + down I think) next press both volume keys. Wipe cache and data. Next reboot into motorola flash tools and install a fixed sbf of a froyo ROM. Next install CM7 if you want. You can find/make the fixed sbf in the beginners guide.
If you install CM first wipe everything in custom recovery.
Sent from my MB525
I've done that and no luck, sometimes the phone has booted up and frozen on the red M, other times it has been totally unresponsive. The only Froyo ROM that I can get to respond is the fixed one linked in the guide, which won't let me install custom recovery. I'll try again with some different fixed ROMS tonight. Thanks
when does this happen? When you install froyo or CM7
Sent from my MB525
It seems like you can't downgrade that easy. The fixed sbf removes the system files. You need to install a nand backup first. But you can't install cwm to install a nand without root access. Check the page of the ginger you installed. I think it can by now. Also check CM7 page as a member seemed to can use stock recovery.
Sentrestore from my MB525
I'll do some more searching when I get to my laptop with everything on. Essentially the only version of Froyo that I can install won't let me run CWM (it installs with no problems, I can root the phone without any issues). It just gets stuck in a boot loop as soon as I try to restart the phone. I can't get into stock or custom recovery at this point to wipe data/cache.
I tried with a nand backup and fixed sbf, but will try some different combinations. I still have my initial nand backup from before I started flashing anything. I'll do some more rooting around later on. I suppose I have a working phone for now, just not how I would like it!
Thanks
Okay I do apologize in advance about the noob-ness of this thread.
Alright i have my defy, it's rooted. That was easy. Now i'm on to more complicated things, Cyanogen Mod. I have read Quarx and Zephyrot's thread on the matter. However, to me it seems fairly easy you just need to know what to download. That's the thing i'm not quite sure on that part. If there was some way i could have somebody tell me what I need for that would be very much appriciated. If there is anything you need to know about the phone just ask.
I haven't done anything to the phone except update to 2.2.1 and root it.
Again I do apologize for the noob-ness and any information is greatly apprciated.
okay
Okay I was able to get cm7 up and running giving me 2.3.4 however i didnt include the gapps file so i couldn't get the market. looking over quarx's thread i thought i could just do it again just with the added gapps pack on the sd card. however i just realized that i didnt have cwm or 2nd init installed on my phone since the flash. i had already done the wipes for the flash when i finally realized it. i think im now stuck on a boot loop. if someone could help me get back to the stock froyo that would be so much help.
Installing Quarx's cm7 does NOT remove 2nd init, in fact it is included in the zip you flashed. Wiping data/cache will not remove 2nd init. Only flashing a sbf or uninstalling it will remove it! You are in a bootloop because (probably) you wiped in stock recovery? In which case you should still have 2nd init. If you wiped in custom recovery then this shows that you did have CWM because you were in it when you wiped. If you were in it then you should have wiped, flash cm7, then flash gapps all in one session. Only wipe in stock recovery if you plan on flashing a sbf otherwise always use custom recovery. To go back to stock rom wipe in stock recovery then boot into bootlader and flash stock sbf with RSD. I have always been under the impression that even wiping from stock recovery will not remove 2nd init! Someone please correct me if I'm wrong
right now i just want my phone to work. so since i had 2.3.4 (i think thats what it was) because of cm7 what sbf do i need. or could i just use 2.2.1.
Yes you can easily downgrade from cm7 using your stock 2.2 sbf or any 2.2 sbf for that matter (There may be an exception to this rule so read carefully the sbf you are going to flash) Only flashing a full 2.3.4 sbf will prevent a downgrade But in general you should be able to flash ANY 2.2 sbf coming from cm7
Hello,
i have a Problem with my Defy, i have no working Clockworkmod (CWM) or other Custom Recovery Mod.
Now my Defy have the Bootloop and the only thing i can reach ist the Stock Recovery Mode.
In there i can only install a update.zip, but all versions i would instal from CWM give a signature error.
Is it possible to install a Custom Recovery Mod only with the Stock Recovery Mode?
After this i can start the Custom Recovery Mod and install my last used Custom Rom, without losing my data.
Greetings.
Stock recovery can not flash anything that does not come from motorola, and it can not be replaced due to the fact that the bootloader is locked. Your only solution is to reflash/flash an sbf through rsdlite
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
Ok, that means that the thread on xda, do sign a update.zip, doenst work realy?
If i reflash the same sbf and the same custom rom, are the data deleted?
In most installation guides it says wipe manual?!
Thanks.
instantgip said:
Ok, that means that the thread on xda, do sign a update.zip, doenst work realy?
If i reflash the same sbf and the same custom rom, are the data deleted?
In most installation guides it says wipe manual?!
Thanks.
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The zips on XDA are to flash with the 2nd-init recovery. To install that you must be rooted and use an app on the market (2nd-init installer). But that custom recovery does not replace the stock one seen as we can't overwrite it.
In order to flash a new sbf:
In stock recovery wipe data/factory reset
Plug phone in PC in bootloader mode (power+vol up?)
Flash sbf with RSDLite
Pretty easy, find which sbf was for your contry/carrier .
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
Hello,
thanks, what a pity that after a bootloop the data are not accessible anymore.
Greetings.
Because i was in the Bootloop i risk to install the same SFB that i have all the time installed, without anything wiping.
It works! I have acces to all my Data! I make a backup of everything und then i wiped to make a clean install.
Now i am on a new sbf and a newer rom, without losing any data.
instantgip said:
Because i was in the Bootloop i risk to install the same SFB that i have all the time installed, without anything wiping.
It works! I have acces to all my Data! I make a backup of everything und then i wiped to make a clean install.
Now i am on a new sbf and a newer rom, without losing any data.
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How did you manage that without 2nd-init recovery?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
I think he used titanium backup, SMS backup & Restore...
In fact I saw that there is a problem in the links for the 2ndInit apk in Pedrodh thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
All the downloading files at the end of the first post are in zip format now.:-(
So without custom recovery its impossible to use them. But I can be wrong and there is a way to do that?
No i was in bootloop and have only acces to the stock rom manager.
I take the phone in the bootmodus and flashed my old used sbf with rds, without wiping.
Then I start the phone normaly and see that some things was from the stock sbf and some things was from the custom rom that i used before. In my case Pays Rom Defy 5.1 .
Then i look if the Data were accesible, and yes it was. it backup my sms and contacts with MyPhoneExplorer.
Reboot in stock manager again, wipe all data and installed a new sbf and new miui custom rom, like the install guide it said.
instantgip said:
No i was in bootloop and have only acces to the stock rom manager.
I take the phone in the bootmodus and flashed my old used sbf with rds, without wiping.
Then I start the phone normaly and see that some things was from the stock sbf and some things was from the custom rom that i used before. In my case Pays Rom Defy 5.1 .
Then i look if the Data were accesible, and yes it was. it backup my sms and contacts with MyPhoneExplorer.
Reboot in stock manager again, wipe all data and installed a new sbf and new miui custom rom, like the install guide it said.
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Ah ok, thanks for your answer... ;-)