Installing Android 3.1? - Defy General

Is it possible to install the latest version of Android (v3.1) on the Defy?

No. I don't think Defy has the processing power to run 3.1 decently.
Could be wrong though.

confusedfella said:
No. I don't think Defy has the processing power to run 3.1 decently.
Could be wrong though.
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The Nook Color with TI OMAP 3621 can run Honeycomb 3.0 so i think Defy can do.
But our Defy has only 3.7" screen so why we need Honeycomb? In my opinion, gingerbread is very good for a smartphone and what we wait for now is Ice Scream Sandwich, not Honeycomb.

So, it seems the best one can get at the moment is Android 2.3.4.
Has Motorola released a 2.3.4. ROM in some countries without the MotoBlur?

Devo2 said:
So, it seems the best one can get at the moment is Android 2.3.4.
Has Motorola released a 2.3.4. ROM in some countries without the MotoBlur?
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No, but there is an unofficial version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654
You can try this one if you like, it's very quick.

Thank you.

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HTC Sense on TP2 Android ?

Hello Everyone,
First, sorry for my english cause i'm french
I've got a simple question: is it possible to have HTC sense (as on the desire) with Android (XDAndroid 2.2 Froyo FRX01 Final 2.2)
Thank's
The sense builds were abandoned, they were an atrocity to use.
But, they can be found on Reef's web page... I don't think they've had any work done on them recently - you can certainly upgrade the zImage/modules, rootfs etc but the system image won't be up-to-date...
demendil said:
Hello Everyone,
First, sorry for my english cause i'm french
I've got a simple question: is it possible to have HTC sense (as on the desire) with Android (XDAndroid 2.2 Froyo FRX01 Final 2.2)
Thank's
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I have installed "ProjectAndroid2.1Sense.061610" on my tp2. I then copied "zImage", "startup.txt" and "Modules-2.6.27.46-01149..." from the 30/08/10 release into my "ProjectAndroid2.1Sense.061610" "andboot" folder, having deleted the original "zImage", "startup.txt" and "Modules-2.6.27.46-01149..." files from "andboot".
In the end I have sense 2.1 running, with wifi, radio (network) and sound of course. The "startup.txt" from the 30/08/10 release has overclock, so it is not too bad for speed.
So, in a way, yes you can.
CREDITS: To someone somewhere on the forum who gave these tips, can't remember who.
Only the 'blazn' builds have an overclock statement in the startup.txt...
ive wonder the the samething know i know thanx
arrrghhh said:
Only the 'blazn' builds have an overclock statement in the startup.txt...
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That is the correct one. Thanks, I was writing everything from memory, and no doubt, couldn't remember every detail, however, everything else is as should be.
YOSEFE said:
That is the correct one. Thanks, I was writing everything from memory, and no doubt, couldn't remember every detail, however, everything else is as should be.
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The rest of it looks pretty accurate
This project was abandoned for this device but not for the other phones ie. topaz, hd,etc..If you want to update your system image, just replace the old one with the new one that you will find all the updates on here
demendil said:
Hello Everyone,
First, sorry for my english cause i'm french
I've got a simple question: is it possible to have HTC sense (as on the desire) with Android (XDAndroid 2.2 Froyo FRX01 Final 2.2)
Thank's
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i got a simple answer.. find me a 2.2 froyo with sense that was made for a msm7k device and ill make it happen. So far Hero, Eris and Legend dont seem to have a 2.2 with sense so we cant modify it to run on the tp2.
The desire, incredible and other qsd devices have different libs we cant run those. So we must have one of the devices above (msm7k) for this to happen.
We could always try to use 2.1 libs but thats just barbarism and asking for a really unstable system.
[ACL] said:
i got a simple answer.. find me a 2.2 froyo with sense that was made for a msm7k device and ill make it happen. So far Hero, Eris and Legend dont seem to have a 2.2 with sense so we cant modify it to run on the tp2.
The desire, incredible and other qsd devices have different libs we cant run those. So we must have one of the devices above (msm7k) for this to happen.
We could always try to use 2.1 libs but thats just barbarism and asking for a really unstable system.
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What about an HTC Wildfire? That's an msm7k device with Sense, and it's got an update to 2.2 Froyo:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/02/htc-wildfire-gets-android-froyo-2-2-update/
manekineko said:
What about an HTC Wildfire? That's an msm7k device with Sense, and it's got an update to 2.2 Froyo:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/02/htc-wildfire-gets-android-froyo-2-2-update/
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Good spot out maybe the different resolution wont be a problem
manekineko said:
What about an HTC Wildfire? That's an msm7k device with Sense, and it's got an update to 2.2 Froyo:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/02/htc-wildfire-gets-android-froyo-2-2-update/
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its actually msm7225 but its worth a try..
now i need a deodexed rom and i'll make it my *****..
I don't know much about the programming side of roms and such (I know enough to break things). But maybe the Sprint HTC Evo base system?
metalfreak said:
I don't know much about the programming side of roms and such (I know enough to break things). But maybe the Sprint HTC Evo base system?
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did you ignore what i said earlier? we need a msm7k device not qsd.
i still dont have it booting.. hopefully a few more hours will do.
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i still dont have it booting.. hopefully a few more hours will do.
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great cant wait!!
sorry guys.. looks like the version that is out is some chinese release. Not even the Legend guys can get it working so its going to be harder for us. I'll wait till the official 2.2 is out for the wildpoop
I have got myself sense & froyo builds. Now I want sense with froyo improvements like speed wifi etc..can anyone suggest me how to do that?
?? where did you get a sense + froyo build that would run on the tp2?
Has'nt HTC Wildfire got it's official Froyo 2.2 update? If not can't we use one build from the HTC Wildfire froums?

2.2

i want to ask a simple question to all.
has d defy been updated to 2.2 officially?
arpitkohli said:
i want to ask a simple question to all.
has d defy been updated to 2.2 officially?
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Not yet, they announce this month.
darktyroll said:
Not yet, they announce this month.
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will it be updated or not?
http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/03/29/htc-desire-hd-to-get-android-2-3-gingerbread-in-april-motorola-defy-will-get-froyo-the-same-month/
You be the judge.
I doubt we will get it anytime soon, will be the last day of Q2 me thinks!
late April : )
arpitkohli said:
i want to ask a simple question to all.
has d defy been updated to 2.2 officially?
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Not sure where you're located but according to Moto forums https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/47028 the Defy in the US has received a limited release for testing which means the official release wont be to far away. Probably like the other posts said, end of April.
The Brazilian Defy branded by Claro has Android 2.2.1.
dedraks said:
The Brazilian Defy branded by Claro has Android 2.2.1.
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Do you know the version of the brazilian's debranded Defy?
http://twitpic.com/4far9m
this is a nandroid backup of the claro froyo
http://www.4shared.com/get/EAYFdOL4/defy-froyo-2-2-1-claro.html
My error!
I meant, the retail version!
Telus Canada is now selling defy with 2.2
I would like the clean SBF of my telus rom, but i dont see it on their site.
The version of Defy selling in China has Android 2.2.1. Now it has upgraded to Android 2.2.2 through net
US T-Mobile DEFY w/ FROYO 2.2.1 Factory Original
I have a new DEFY that is US T-Mobile Branded running 2.2.1 from the factory. How can I help? See pictures below!
Coming soon
...so China has 2.2 for quiet a while now and Korea got Froyo to. My guess: next the Staates will get Froyo and then its Europes turn
It seems that MOTO is rolling out the update but in batches. Any info on when is Froyo going to be released in India?
So any one with official 2.2 what's the phone like now any better ? is it faster, smoother, bug free (as they have been working with the rom for over a year now)?
I know 1 thing i was looking forward to was a black status bar but its still white oh well
also what pisses me of is that most devices will be upgraded to 2.3 including the droidx witch was out before the defy.
This is the last time i buy Motorola there crap with updates.
I just gave up waiting and flashed a custom ROM. It was the best thing I did! The xd1 ROM is many times faster than the Motorola's. Highly recommended!
See the post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020587
If the instructions aren't very clear, try reading this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943258, it helps a lot!

[Q] Gingerbread 2.3.3

Is this update going to be equivalent or better than the current rom selection for cm7? Or are the dev's going to tear it apart an make it that much better?
The latest releases are actually 2.3.4 in CM7.1
jimczyz said:
The latest releases are actually 2.3.4 in CM7.1
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for some reason my was acting funky because i did not flash the radio properl;y so now mines says 2.3.5. Did they already do a new update?
Ok, we are up to 2.3.5, I didn't even realize that.

Is Android version 3.2 available for the Evo 4g yet?

.....unless there is a newer version than 3.2 available now...
I currently have 2.3.3 rooted.
xazilizax said:
.....unless there is a newer version than 3.2 available now...
I currently have 2.3.3 rooted.
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3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 are Honeycomb and are designed for dual core tablets. 2.3.5 is the current update phone OS and you can find come ROM's here running it.
The next update the EVO might see though doubtful will be Ice Cream Sandwich.
ItsLasher said:
3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 are Honeycomb and are designed for dual core tablets. 2.3.5 is the current update phone OS and you can find come ROM's here running it.
The next update the EVO might see though doubtful will be Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Even if we do get ics, I doubt the sense version would change. 2.1 if were lucky
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Defy ICS?

Hey all,
Rumour is that handsets with 2.3.3+ will eventually go to ICS.
Do you think this will include Defy+ ?
Kind regards
Only one Word: Motorola
It is very likely but it will b a long time before that happens
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Well yes, the main issue could be *Motorola*
Even the new RAZR is looking at Q1 2012 for ICS.
Well right now the Defy i have now with Walter's Defy+ stock rom will have to suffice
It is a possibility unless there is a Defy++ in the making.
Sent from Android 2.3.7
does it really matter whether there will be an official or not? the cyanogen team will start working on cm9 (ics) as soon as the source is available, which will probably happen in a few weeks. and since the defy is officially supported (and all devices capable of running gb will be able to run ics), we will get official cm9. the question is, with which kernel, because as long as the bootloader is locked, we will have to stick to froyo kernel. no idea how that effects things... :/
sent from my cm7.1 defy...
Motorola RAZR will be the
first phone to incorporate Motorola’s
new bootloader solution. http://ausdroid.net/2011/10/21/motorola-razr-to-be-unlockable/
"Motorola. said they
were working on a bootloader solution that would allow
the unlocking and re-locking of the bootloaders on their
phones later this year. "
So there's still hope for defy/+'s bootloader .
Well, unlocking the Bootloader.
But I think the Defy won't have ICS, due to the old kernel.
just thinking.
As far as trusting Motorola for updates, I wouldn't start getting my hopes up. You'll notice the original Defy is still at 2.2 and the Defy+ hasn't got any updates at all.
Our only hope is CyanogenMod and the likes, and the Defy isn't on the high-priority list of any of them. By the time, and if, it comes out at all, we'd all probably have fancy new phones anyways.
Defy original came with 2.1 and got one upgrade to 2.2. It is logical that defy+ get one upgrade too...
ICS will work with froyo kernel 99% sure. Difference between froyo and ginger kernel is security fixes, no major updates, new kernel 3.0.1 is the high-end Linux, if Motorola unlocked boot-loaders it's a big plus about using last kernel innovations.
i hope motorola releases the official gingerbread for our defy because isn't acceptable that we are at froyo yet
^ Motorola confirm that 2.2 is latest update for Defy and Kernel of Defy+ is the same as Froyo 2.6.32, update is not needed. Google was make equip for updating all phones (when is possible) to run 4.0, but was a fake, maybe ?!
we're waiting cyanogenmod team

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