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[Q] Bootloop and CM7

Hello
I finally took the jump into trying the 4.1 beta of CM7 today, but am having problems with my camera.
I decided to downgrade, to 2.21 which was my original firmware using RSD and although the flash works, and the phone reboots it gets stuck at the Motorola Blur logo and won't boot.
I suspect I cannot go back to 2.21.
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to go back to 2.21 or if not, what is the earliest UK version of software I can restore to using RSD?
Thanks
Glen

I'm not sure on the lowest, but I would reflash the .sbf file posted in the tutorial in this section
There's been an update released today so It's Beta 5.
My camera, video camera, and play back is working fine now!

Everyone on cm7 should have flashed Nordic then put cm7
Sent from my MB525 cm7 beta 5

I have the same problem, tried to install cm7 from T-Mo rom and now it keeps rebooting, I did backup and everything before but cant stop it, any help please?!

drwario said:
Everyone on cm7 should have flashed Nordic then put cm7
Sent from my MB525 cm7 beta 5
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I did that and got the bootloop problem. So Nordic not always work. Then i tried to flash several sbf and finally saved my mobile flashing Korean 3.4-74 Fixed SBF (http://defy-sbf.4shared.com)
then i rooted and installed without any problem cm7 beta 4

Well I've now got CM7 working fine, but would still like to know what stock ROM I can go back to.
Any ideas?

[Q] pls help im the noobest guy here

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.

Defy Wont go past Moto Logo

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

Firmware Issues

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

[Q] [Help] Can't get any ROM working

Hi,
After "bricking" my new Defy, i installed the ROM of section "
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom" of All-in-One Defy Beginners Guide.
Its works and after i install the firmware, it stops working. And after that, i can't install any SBF, i tried Froyo CEE2.2.2(i want to install CM7 or CM9), but nothing.
Then i have to start all over again(go to RSD Lite, flash with JORDN_U3_97.21.51,
install 2init, reboot wipe the data/cache, the install other SBF). But it doesnt work with others SBF i tried. Between those i tried, JORDN_U3_97.21.51 is the only one that worked, and i don't like it =(
Can somebody help me?

Please be more clear. You had a defy with froyo? You flashed a full gingerbread 2.3.6 sbf? What sbf was that? You then flashed a froyo sbf with bootloader 5? And now you want to flash back your old froyo?
What defy do you have? Green or red lens? You can find a guide about that in the forums.
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium (app needs update!)