Related
Nightlies here: http://defy.tanguy.tk/jordan-nightly/
Stable Here:http://www.multiupload.com/AIWXM5HJWY
Google Apps (Gapps) http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS RUNNING FROYO (2.2) (You will find a froyo ROM in the defy development forum)
0.[OPTIONAL] Backup apps with titanium backup (here https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en)
1.Download superoneclick (here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682)
2.In your mobile. Settings->Applications->Development (check USB debugging on)
3.Connect your phone to PC. Right click superoneclick -> open as admin ->Click ROOT. Thats it your phone is rooted.
4.Restart your mobile.
5.Download 2nd init from android market. install the 2nd init recovery. It will ask the superuser permission Accept it.
6.Uncheck the USB debugging from Settings->Applications->Development and restart the phone now.
7.It will go in to bootmenu select normal boot at now.
8.After mobile booted copy the Gapps zip and cm7 stable or nightly zip file to root of your SD card.
9.Restart the phone it will go in to boot menu or you can press vol - button when you see the blue led light.
10.Now go to recovery -> Custom recovery ->* Wipe data/factory and Wipe cache -> Install zip file from sd card(select the cm7 zip, repeat with the gapps zip)
12. Reboot. Go to app drawer and start up the defy baseband switcher. select the appropriate baseband to achieve optimal reception.
*Can do a CWM backup here [(Backup and restore -> Backup) NOTE: When restoring backup you must first flash a stock from (2.2/2.1 if the back up was done on either, and 2.3 if it was done on 2.3) as it doesnt backup the kernel]
To upgrade to nightly or from rc1 to rc1.5:
1. Download update and copy to sd
2. Go to bood menu -> recovery -> Custom recovery -> wipe cache and dalvik cache (in advanced) Install zip file from sd card(select the zip file you copied to sd card) thats it.
To downgrade to Stock rom it is very simple:
1.Download RSD lite and Motorola usb drivers to flash SBF file.
2.Download Stock froyo SBF for your region(Search xda forum)
3.Check USB debugging on your phone and connect to the pc and wait until all motorola drivers install.
4.Open RSD lite(right click and open as a administrator). It will show connected. Now select the sbf file you located on the system and click start and wait till it completes 100% process. thats it. it will flash your phone to stock froyo and it will automatically restart and boot.
Note: Some times when rebooting after RSD lite flash your phone stuck in bootloop(M logo or it continously loading in Android menu). It is better to go to stock recovery(Hold the vol - button and then power button and then release it. you will get android logo with exclamatory symbol. Press vol - and vol + button at the same time to get in to stock recovery). Select wipe data/factory and wipe cache.
FAQ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
I am in no way responsible for anything that happens to your phone as a result of using this guide.
Happy Flashing!
Thank you so much.
I'll try it right now
Glad I could help if you think anythings missing from my guide feel free to say
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hi,
nice Guide
If you come from 2.51 and want to keep the downgradeability like me,
you can do the following:
-Do Step 1 and 2 of the initial Guide
-Download the fixed SBF and the CM Backup from here
-Copy CM Backup to your SDCard
-Root your Phone via Oneklick
-Install Defy Recovery and install the Recovery System
-Boot in Recovery Mode (pwr+vol_down)
-Install the copied .zip file
-Boot into bootloader (pwr+vol_up)
-flash the fixed sbf
-reboot
-proceed with step 5 of the initial Guide
greetings
So I can't use T-Mobile USA official 2.2 as my firmware? Then root and flash recovery, then flash cm7? No?
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great work, but 8. step is not necessary, 2ndInit has alredy been installed in the 5. step.
some 2.51 defys have sd card mounting problem in recovery 2.5.1.8
mine is one of them
i have to flash a rom above 2.51 and recovery works fine
Lol, if I had read this post I shouldn't pass all the morning trying to flash to CM7. At least I did it, hehehe. Thanks to all the posts here.
It's that possible to reflash the official 2.1 ROM after flashing this one?
4220 said:
It's that possible to reflash the official 2.1 ROM after flashing this one?
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I'm afraid not. The linked ROM is a full (i.e. not fixed) ROM. However, according to Quarx you can use fixed SBF (which preserves downgradibility). You can find one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537.
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Good tutorial thanks
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Yeah I know step 8 isn't really needed but people might think u simply install the app and leave it.
As for the question about the t-mobile ROM You should be able to use it, I just prefer to use the same base as the dev to avoid any potential problems
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nice tutorial
maybe you could add what to do if a new beta is coming out. what steps are necessary to install the new version but keeping the settings?
pkryger said:
I'm afraid not. The linked ROM is a full (i.e. not fixed) ROM. However, according to Quarx you can use fixed SBF (which preserves downgradibility). You can find one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537.
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If you're using the Aussie ROM then the fixed UK ROM doesn't seem to work unfortunately. I really want to give this a try to, but I'm afraid if I flash up to 2.2 and something goes wrong I'll never get my phone back to working order >.<
Fellow Aussie here, but got my phone outright off eBay. Lost downgradability ages ago. Anyhoo there's a thread on installing cm7 on a Telstra ROM So u might wanna check that out
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astalavista66 said:
nice tutorial
maybe you could add what to do if a new beta is coming out. what steps are necessary to install the new version but keeping the settings?
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You can restore all your application settings from titanium backup, I prefer to wipe before I install each new beta just to get rid of any potential bugs, but to retain all your apps settings etc simply install the new zip thanks for the tip btw
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thanks for the tutorial
everything went very well thanks to this tutorial
thanks
... and why would u want to downgrade? ;-)
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thank you! hope it will work
Hi fellow xda members! I am currently experiencing a small issue and was hoping for a little help. I an currently running the 7-23-11 CM7 Nightly. Ive had this issue since using CM7. No matter what baseband I try, or names, model numbers, manufactures etc I'm build prop I can still not get all the apps in the android market. Even some of the ones I've paid for. Any insight would be awesome. Thx in advance
Posted from my Defy
Oh! Almost forgot, also tried, 2 different market enablers as well as using the root toolbox. Still nothing =(
Posted from my Defy
try reflashing gapps
mesterke said:
try reflashing gapps
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I get the same problem even after full wipes and flashes. Or even with the new market apk =(
Posted from my Defy
Let's verify a few things:
Did you flash a leaked sbf to install cm7 or did you use a stock froyo sbf? And which one did you use?
Did you follow the following procedure to the letter? What did you do different?
Code:
I First flash any Froyo leak of your choice (from here SBF - Service Flash - all files + fixed sbf + Bootloaders - xda-developers)
II Turn USB Debugging ON
III Root via SuperOneClick
IV Reboot
V Install 2nd Init Recovery Installer 1.4 (from here [APP] 2ndInit Recovery Installer v1.4 [Updated: 7-May-2011] - xda-developers)
VI Turn USB Debugging OFF
VII Reboot your device 2 times
VIII Copy CM7 , Google Apps 20110613 (market, gtalk, etc.)
IX Reboot your device, when the blue led lights at Motorola logo, press Volume Down to enter Bootmenu
X Go to "Set Default Bootmode" then select [2ND INIT BOOT]
XI Go to "[Custom Recovery] start"
XII Select "wipe cache partition" then "wipe data/factory reset"
XIII Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select the CM7 zip
XIV Select "choose zip from sdcard" then select "gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip"
XV Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot your system now"
thx to St.John from techenclave.com
did you try this gapps version? It should work because the defy uses a ARMv7 cpu
It could you also be a problem with the permissions wich were set after the install of the gapps package ...
@zorofroozo As for the SBF I flashed the Nordic SBF recomended for use with CM7. As for how I installed i followed the FAQ to the letter and have recently performed another full wipe(Wipe Cache, Wipe Data, Wipe Dalvik, Wipe Battery STats) then installed cm7-110723-1251-BOOT179-4-Jordan.zip along with gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip. Other than that im not running anything special aside from my own setting for Clock speeds. Should i redo the whole procedure?
well, I was just curious if there were any differences in the installation procedure.
Some sidenotes
*To run a nightly you should use the unstable recovery. To run a normal release, you should use stable recovery.
*You need to install gapps AFTER you've installed CM.
When you flash CM7 on an install which already runs CM7, I believe you are doing an upgrade. Possibly even after you've wiped all caches you're still stuck with the upgrade. Now, you could try to go back to your stock rom and do an official sbf upgrade through "motorola software update". Make sure all google apps work correctly, if not, try installing them. Only when they are working, then try installing CM7. You will not need to flash another sbf (nordic, etc.) before flashing CM7, the official froyo is enough.
@zorofroozo Yea ill do the whole process again. I'll post the results when I'm finished. Thx for the input.
Posted from my Defy.
Here's a simple guide for CM7 users, to install CM9 as a test rom AND keep their CM7 ROM as a main ROM
EDIT (01/04/2012):Guide updated according to new versions of multiboot. Also works for CM10!
DUE TO KERNEL INCOMPATIBILITIES, MY GUIDE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO INSTALL CM9 +CM7 WITH THE SAME KERNEL. (EX: CM7 FROYO KERN + QUARX CM9 FOR FROYO KERN)
This guide is tested and approved on froyo kernels.
First: I suggest you backup your rom before doing anything, but there's no danger don't worry
first download and simply place on your SD-Card these files:
m11kkaa's multiboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
This will allow us to lauch our main ROM normaly, and when we want to, launch our 2nd rom (which will be CM9 =D)
Epsylon3's or Quark's latest version of CM9:
http://defy.wdscript.fr/
Or
http://quarx2k.ru/
Google Apps (optional):
http://goo-inside.me/gapps
Place all 2/3 zips on SD-card.
Download 3filesystem images that will be your virtual partitions for CM9 on Sdcard:
www.mediafire.com/?vvkmy2tx4yeg32m
extract them, and place all 3 of them under /multiboot/CM9 in SDcard
You can also use the app called multibootmanager to do this
Warning: these partitions have size limits (300mb each). Don't run out of space!
People who know how to can create their own partitions, any size they want, threads exist for that
Here are the instructions:
DO NEVER WIPE DATA DURING PROCESS, IT IS NOT NEEDED
1) Go into Bootmenu
2) Choose "recovery ->" to go to the recovery choice menu
3) MAKE SURE you have:
"Custom Recovery" OR "Latest Recovery"
"Stable Recovery"
"Stock Recovery"
4) Choose "Stable Recovery"
6) Install Zip from SD-Card: multiboot_vXXXX.zip
7) REBOOT SYSTEM NOW
8) When you get the blue led, press Vol. Down, you will be in the Bootmenu.
-Choose boot->Set Default->2nd-init
-Go back once
-choose [2nd-system] to boot into the 2nd system menu.
- Here is where you will be able to select 2nd roms to boot. If you put the files on the SDcard in the right place (see above), you should see them in the menu. Other choices are "boot from nand","recovery" or "reboot".
- Choose Recovery(CWM), and then select which rom you want to apply the modifications (CM9). You will now reboot into a recovery for your virtual system.
9) a) Install zip from sdcard: CM9!!! =D
9)b) (OPTIONNAL): install google apps
10) Wipe cache and dalvik cache and then reboot system.
11) Done! reboot. If you want to launch CM9 just press Vol. Down on blue led, boot into 2nd system like above and select CM8 to boot it.
Booting any virtual ROM will take a few minutes, sd cards are slower, and this will be first boot.
Enjoy Epsilon's, Quark's, m11kkaa's and walter79's great work!
Originally Posted by m11kkaa
Some info:
- After installation, The recoveries under the 2nd system multiboot menu is for your virtual system and "Stable Recovery" for your real system
- you can restore any backup or install any zip in "Lastest Recovery" and it will go into your virtual system
- boot the virtual system with the 2ndsystem-option in bootmenu
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Tutorial video made by Yamandude:
http://youtu.be/aqdQSusw2zw
If one day you don't want CM9 again, simply remove the folder /fsimages/ from your SDcard.
I suggest you keep them in case, you may change your mind one day
You now have double boot, and CM7, and CM9 on your same phone!!!!
Troubleshooting:
My main ROM works, but i get a bootloop with CM9
In latest recovery: wipe cache + Dalvik cache. If you still get a bootloop then wipe data too.
Are u shore u flash multiboot from custo/latest recov?
I always do it from stable recov!
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It IS from custom and NOT latest recovery (step 4). Your "guide" is incorrect and if you ask me, makes things even more complicated than they are...sorry.
In what way is this needed amyway?; there's already a multi-boot thread.
No warning about NOT wiping data in latest recovery...Nothing about the size and limits of the 3 image files...
[] AL [] said:
It IS from custom and NOT latest recovery (step 4). Your "guide" is incorrect and if you ask me, makes things even more complicated than they are...sorry.
In what way is this needed amyway?; there's already a multi-boot thread.
No warning about NOT wiping data in latest recovery...Nothing about the size and limits of the 3 image files...
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"Custom recovery" as we know today used to be called "latest recovery" a few months ago. The name changed so i mentionned both names in case people get confused if i say only one and they see the other. What is important is checking if you have three recoveries, not the way you call them.
Seen as CM9 is for test purposes, i doubt that warning not to install to much apps on the Second ROM is very relevant. Even though i will take into account your comment
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
nogoodusername said:
Are u shore u flash multiboot from custo/latest recov?
I always do it from stable recov!
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If you flash multiboot.zip in the stable mod, you'll change mount settings for your 2nd init partition, and then it will be your main rom that will load from sdcard. I tried this and unfortunately my main com became CM9, and it is not what we want ^^.
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Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
In fact, my bad: I meant "stable" not custom. m11kkaa multiboot is to be installed in stable recovery and never in latest.
Never wipe data in latest recovery or android secure will be erased and your main boot apps will stop working.
There are incompatibilities between some roms: MSGinger will not work with ics..
...OP need some work to say the least...
Here:
[] AL [] said:
QUOTE=twa_priv;19863273]I think that's exactly what most people here are doing. Look at AL's post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19814199&postcount=280) which is the one that got me started using multiboot.
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Yes thanks. He might also be interested in reading this one and this one as well on this.
Edit:
And i don't know about wajkiui, but there's is a problem with MSGinger though; so be warned!
Just give it a shot anyway... but if there was ever a reason to make a nandroid backup of your current build before jumping into something, I think multiboot calls for it...
L.E.: and while I think about it: one drawback I've noticed from multiboot is that once you boot back into your main rom, the battery stats are screwed up (or to the state they were when you left for the 2nd-boot). So give your phone a nice long charge to fix this or don't complain about eventual steep battery drop...[/QUOTE]
crakeron said:
If you flash multiboot.zip in the stable mod, you'll change mount settings for your 2nd init partition, and then it will be your main rom that will load from sdcard. I tried this and unfortunately my main com became CM9, and it is not what we want ^^.
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Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
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That is incorrect...that's how I did (and others and how m11kkaa's instructions were at first _ I believe) and CM7 IS my main boot and ics my 2nd boot. And multiboot zip most probably can be install with both when you think about it. It's ICS that you absolutely need to install in latest/custom recovery... that was my last comment here good luck with this thread.
[] AL [] said:
That is incorrect...that's how I did (and others and how m11kkaa's instructions were at first _ I believe) and CM7 IS my main boot and ics my 2nd boot. And multiboot zip most probably can be install with both when you think about it. It's ICS that you absolutely need to install in latest/custom recovery... that was my last comment here good luck with this thread.
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Yeah i've just re-done it all by flashing the multiboot in stable recovery, both work you're right ^^
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
Great guide. Thanks.
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and how to uninstall 2nd boot now?
Screwed my Cyanogen 7.1: cannot run any external keyboard, language is always English after reboot.
tvg said:
and how to uninstall 2nd boot now?
Screwed my Cyanogen 7.1: cannot run any external keyboard, language is always English after reboot.
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I wouldn't bother with uninstalling the multiboot function. But if you don't want to use your 2nd rom anymore simply take the /fsimages/ folder of your sdcard.
If one day you change your mind, copy them back . Multiboot may go away if you change anything to do with bootmenu in your main ROM (CM7).
Remember: if you don't want the 2nd Boot anymore, simply take the partitions under /fsimages/ off your card
P.S. You should have a chat with epsylon and m11kkaa about the issues you mentionned
royale1223 said:
Great guide. Thanks.
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Your welcome =)
I tested CM9 and deleted /fsimages.
I reflashed many times using SBF, fixed SBF, omg, at least ten times.
And my CM7 (a new instance) does not save the language I choose after a reboot.
And any keyboard except the built-in one also hangs (The application has stopped etc).
Help, I need to fix it back =( I just cannot understand why I reflashed all the things thoroughly and still I can't get just the normal CM7 back =(
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crakeron said:
P.S. You should have a chat with epsylon and m11kkaa about the issues you mentionned
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Thank you, I will try...
10x for detail Explanation; Can I translate this and post into Korean forum?
CM9现在还不成熟，系统也有bug吧
Motivateme said:
10x for detail Explanation; Can I translate this and post into Korean forum?
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Sure feel free . Put a little link to this thread somewhere as a source and you can
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
tvg said:
I tested CM9 and deleted /fsimages.
I reflashed many times using SBF, fixed SBF, omg, at least ten times.
And my CM7 (a new instance) does not save the language I choose after a reboot.
And any keyboard except the built-in one also hangs (The application has stopped etc).
Help, I need to fix it back =( I just cannot understand why I reflashed all the things thoroughly and still I can't get just the normal CM7 back =(
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Thank you, I will try...
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Did you backup before starting any of the instructions as i suggested? It's a wierd issue you have there =/ ....are you sure it has nothing to do with settings you may have changed? What do the dev's say about it?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
jejeje thanks for your tutorial, now maybe if I can install it without problems
lenidas said:
jejeje thanks for your tutorial, now maybe if I can install it without problems
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How did it go?
I tried to install it, but no luck. After reboot I am stuck on Cyanogoogle logo forever... Wonder what could be wrong?
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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Note:
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+
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You re on quarx build arent u?
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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
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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?
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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 ..
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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..
Took my first steps into root/rom via AAHK and JT and learned loads.- lovin JT and will return.
My point being am looking to try other roms [took me months to get the nerve to do it first time] can i just drop them onto CWM as with JT/14 [current] or full wipe new installer and fresh start.
then theres kernels/radios etc - all i know is i installed JT and the audio fix and it all worked straight outta the box so to speak
Am in the UK on Giffgaff if that makes any difference.
cheers for reading
Jim
A full wipe is required if you need a clean and fully functional rom. As for the kernels and radio i am not so sure..
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Nice to see someone in the UK with GiffGaff (I use it as a spare SIM). There are two ways of flashing a new ROM:
The Easy Way: Download ROM Manager and install ROM from SD Card (not tested with any recovery other than stock CWM, NOT RECCOMENDED FOR AROMA INSTALLERS!). This gives you the option to wipe the phone and make a backup for you (you wont have to mess about in recovery mode).
Slightly Complex way (I use this and have had no issues whatsoever, plus you can wipe battery stats to get a more accurate reading. And I think its more rewarding this way ): Manually boot into recovery, perform a backup (if you wish to do so), manually wipe all data (cache, factory reset, Dalvik e.t.c) and battery stats and flash the ROM (this is tested on EVERY recovery mode and is reccomended once you know more about your device. Works with Aroma Installers)
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Cheer GITC and viky
Jim
update -- sorted new rom on "Blackout" took a bit of reading and the say no to reboot bit at the end but were there