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Thanks Quarx, Epsylon3 and maniacc103 for all your hard work in CM7.
** Always start the procedures with 80% - full charge (don't worry if your battery die during the process, you can still go mcgyver =)
** Make a backup of your apk's, There's a lot of programs to do that (File Explorer, AndroZip, AppMonster, etc.). If you want to backup your configurations too, use Titanium Backup.
** If you have any problem, don't blame CyanogenMod Team, Quarx, Epsylon3, the FAQ or whatever. This ROM works, if it's not working for you, it's mostly because you used wrong versions or are doing something wrong. For real bugs, use github **
ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED VERSIONS
ESSENTIAL DOWNLOAD LINKS:
- RSD Lite and Motorola Drivers
- 3.4.2-179-2 CEE DEBLUR
- SuperOneClick 2.1
- http://www.defy-cm.net/tools/SndInitDefy_2.0.apk]Defy 2ndinit 2.0
- CyanogenMod 7.1
- Google Apps
1) What SBF version should I use when flashing CM7.1?
2) How can I install CM7.1?
3) How to update from/to nightly's?
4) My market is not downloading/installing any program. What to do?
5) Flashed CM7.1 (or any other ROM) now i'm stuck at Motorola or CyanogenMod logo. What I have to do?
6) Can I restore my phone to send it to warranty after flashing CM7.1?
7) How to install CM7.1 and keep downgrade-ability? (Froyo or Eclair)
8) Can't connect to my wireless network.
9) I love this ROM, how can I help Quarx and Epsylon?
10) How can I install Defy 2nd Init?
12) Gmail (or any other software) isn't available on market. How can I install it?
13) How can I make GPS work better (be more fast and precise)?
14) How can I install swype in CM7.1?
15) How to overclock/undervolt in CM7.1?
16) My GoogleMaps (or other application that uses OpenGL) is freezing/irresponsive. What can I do?
1) What SBF version should I use when flashing CM7.1?
- You can use whatever Froyo (2.2.x) you want. I'm actually using CEE 3.4.2-179-2 as a base, but you can use SEA or any other.
2) How can I install CM7.1?
- Copy update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed.zip and gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip to your SD Card
- Enable USB Debugging
- Root via SuperOneClick
- Reboot
- Install 2ndInit Recovey, go to the app and click "Install 2ndInit Recovery" (use the latest version) button
- Disable USB Debugging
- Reboot, and in Bootmenu select Recovery -> [Custom Recovery] or [Latest Recovery]
- Select "wipe cache partition" then "wipe data/factory reset"
- Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed.zip"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip"
** You can install any other patches that you have now, like Swype or GPS Fix **
- Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot your system now"
** Sometimes, during the first boot after installation, the bootanimation doesn't stop. If you dont see anymore a led activity, remove your battery and reboot
3) How to update from/to nightly's?
- Copy update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed.zip (or the nightly), gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip to your SD Card
- Reboot and go to Bootmenu (wait for led turn blue then press Volume Down). Enter Recovery -> Custom Recovery
- Select "wipe cache" then go to "advanced", select "wipe dalvik cache"
** If you have 100% battery, algo in advanced select "wipe battery stats" to calibrate your battery **
- Go back, select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "update-cm-7.1.0-11-Defy-signed.zip" (or the nightly)
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip"
4) My market is not downloading/installing any program. What to do?
- Just log in Google Talk
5) Flashed CM7.1 (or any other ROM) now i'm stuck at Motorola or Cyanogen logo. What I have to do?
- Go to Custom Recovery then clear cache. If the problem persists, you can try to wipe dalvik cache (in advanced) too. The next boot will take some time to build dalvik cache again. If you don't have Custom Recovery for some reason, power off your phone, press and hold Volume Down + Power to go to Stock Recovery (only to clear cache/wipe data). Use Volume Up + Volume Down to show the options at Stock Recovery.
- Some people related freeze on the first boot of CM7.1, just remove your battery ans try again.
6) Can I restore my phone to send it to warranty after flashing CM7.1?
- You can in these two situations
1 - You have a full SBF of your original ROM (for carriers that already released 2.2 is very easy to find one)
2 - You have a nandroid backup AND a fixed SBF of the version you need.
For a list of (fixed) SBF's you can check:
SBF - Service Flash - all files + fixed sbf + Bootloaders
[[sbf:defy]] And Developers
7) How to install CM7.1 and keep downgrade-ability? (Froyo or Eclair)
If you don't flash the full SBF, your downgrade-ablility is fine.
Here's the safe steps to install CM7.1 and keep your downgrade-ability:
- Copy nandroid backup of 3.4.2-179-2 CEE to your sdcard. Uncompress it in the folder clockworkmod/backup/ of your sdcard, create this if needed.
- Enable USB Debug
- Root via SuperOneClick
- Disable USB Debugging
- Install Defy 2nd Init
- Reboot to enter Bootmenu, then go to Custom Recovery
- In Custom Recovery, go to "backup and restore", then "Backup". This will take some time, your backup will be at /clockworkmod/backup. Copy it to a safe place.
- Still in recovery, go to "backup and restore", "restore", and select the nandroid backup of 3.4.2-179-2 CEE (not your backup!)
If you have MD5 mismatch error, try to rename the folder of the nandroid to something simple without spaces, like "nand"
- Reboot your system and immediately press and hold Volume Up to enter Bootloader Mode (if you couldn't enter, remove the battery, wait 10s, put it again with Power and Volume Up pressed)
- Flash Fixed SBF of 3.4.2-179-2 CEE via RSD Lite
Now go to question 2 and do all the process to install CM7.1.
If you want to go back to your original ROM
- Disable USB Debuging
- Copy your nandroid backup to your SD Card, put it in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup (must be a folder with simple name inside backup)
- Reboot phone in Bootmenu (Volume Down when the blue led lights at Motorola logo) then go to Custom Recovery
- Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache (in advanced)
- Choose "backup and restore", "restore", and select your eclair nandroid backup. If your backup doesn't show in this screen, is most likely you placed it in the wrong folder.
- Reboot your system and immediately press and hold Volume Up to enter Bootloader Mode.
6. Flash the Fixed SBF of your original ROM. For a list of (fixed) SBF's you can check:
SBF - Service Flash - all files + fixed sbf + Bootloaders
[[sbf:defy]] And Developers
8) Can't connect to my wireless network.
- Tap and hold the SSID of the network and select Forget. Try to configure the SSID again.
9) I love this ROM, how can I help Quarx and Epsylon?
Donate to Quarx
Moneybookers: [email protected]
WebMoney: USD:Z319203344726
Yandex money: 4100188263979
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And donate to Epsylon3 (tpruvot)
PayPal: [email protected]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=803131
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10) How can I install Defy 2nd Init?
http://www.defy-cm.net/tools/SndInitDefy_2.0.apk
11) Gmail (or any other software) isn't available on market. How can I install it?
- Download MarketEnabler via Market
- Select US Provider (T-Mobile)
- Open Market and search for Gmail or any other software, it will be available now
- Don't forget to select your correct Baseband in Applications => Defy Baseband Switcher
12) How can I make GPS work better?
- Make a backup of your /etc/gps.conf (use a file manager to rename or copy to another place)
- Visit this thread
- Click in the link "XDA Members Click Here" at the final of the post, and search for the correct .zip for your country
- Copy the .zip to your SD Card and reboot in Bootmenu, then flash the zip via Custom Recovery
13) How can I install swype in CM7.1?
- Go to http://beta.swype.com, (create a account if needed), download the Swype Beta and install it
- Open Applications -> Swype Installer and follow the instructions on the screen
14) How to overclock/undervolt in CM7.1?
CM7.1 already comes with 1000/600/300 clock, but if you want to modify these settings or undervolt:
- Reboot and enter Bootmenu
- System -> Overclock
- Set your parameters and select [save] before exit.
Remember that if you experience freezes, reboots and other problems, OC/UV can be the cause. Try to disable in this situation.
Also, DON'T INSTALL SETVSEL!
15) My GoogleMaps (or other application that uses OpenGL) is freezing/irresponsive. What can I do?
Open terminal or adb shell and type these commands:
Code:
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
# echo sysctl -w vm.min_free_kbytes=4096 >> /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
# chmod 744 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
# mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
I'm a newbie, so any help to complete this FAQ will be welcome =)
And sorry for my english =S
Thanks to everyone that helped me in this FAQ, sending suggestions and fixes.
Thx for the post.
this is awesome. I should give u credit.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
nice... quarx thread should be more focus about bug reporting..
The kernl of CM7 in Quarx's is Nordic , mean 3.4.2-177.5 not 3.4.3
3) How to update from Beta 4.0/4.1?
- Copy Fix.zip, CM7 and Google Apps to your SD Card.
- Reboot your Defy then go to Bootmenu (blue light at Motorola logo) then Custom Recovery
- There's no need to wipe data/cache!
- Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "Fix.zip"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "update-beta5-cm7.1.0-03.05.11-Defy.zip"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps gb 20110503 signed.zip"
- Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot your system now"
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I think, after flashhing fix.zip need a reboot:
Quarx said:
Update to Beta5:
Before update you need install fix.zip and after reboot you can flash new version.
If you do not, then you get an error when installing the new version. And you will need to reflash with RSD.
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Yes please change that. After flashing Fix.zip a reboot is absolutely necessary.
i created tutorial to install CM7 and keep the downgrade-ability to eclair.
in here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13527057&postcount=3
maybe you can create that tutorial too in this thread.
I think we should better start a wiki that way everybody can contribute
Can we create pages on the XDA Wiki? Dunno how to but I think that's easier for everyone!
we have a wiki here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy
I once made a comparison between 3.4.3_11 and 3.4.2_177, hope this can answer someone's question about the sbf.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13244959&postcount=1806
Solution for (most of) not-connecting wifi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13435452&postcount=2355
I'm on the US official Froyo() currently, and since the aGPS has been fixed, I'm planning to go for the CM7 made by Quarx.
Before I do, I've got a little concern. If I follow the normal procedures to flash CM7, am I able to go back to the Official Froyo I currently use? I ask because there is no SBF for this official US Froyo, there is only leaked version and the OTA.
you tuto is perfect , but the gapps has a new version , try update
boa mlk exelente topicuuu mas tu viu q o gapps ta velho saiu uma nova esse mes com o app do 2.3.4 se quiser o link pede
wyxpark said:
I'm on the US official Froyo() currently, and since the aGPS has been fixed, I'm planning to go for the CM7 made by Quarx.
Before I do, I've got a little concern. If I follow the normal procedures to flash CM7, am I able to go back to the Official Froyo I currently use? I ask because there is no SBF for this official US Froyo, there is only leaked version and the OTA.
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Item 7 of the FAQ. You will only need a fixed SBF version that matches the number of your original ROM, there`s no need to be the same ROM. These parameters will be overrided by the parameters in your nandroid backup (version and name of your original Froyo).
FAQ Updated to Beta 5.1 (thanks Quarx!) and 2nd Init Recovery Installer 1.4 (thanks pedrodh!)
is defy bootloader unlocked?
why it can flash cm7
ygvuhb said:
is defy bootloader unlocked?
why it can flash cm7
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using 2nd Init Recovery, so nothing to do with locked bootloader
@antony.ps : nice tutorial
One question: How do I install Custom Recovery / Clockworkmod?!!
I am trying to do step 7 but I am stuck I am unable to install Bootmenu+Clockworkmod that Quarx provided. If I use Root Explorer to install, it will not install as after reboot I don't see the System Recovery app; I have tried installing via emulator as well but same result. (I dunno which folder to extract the files to. I have even copied to the root folder and the install.sh seemed to execute but after restart it dint work and weirdly the copied folder also vanished!)
I, however, managed to take a nandroid backup of my system using DEFY SD-Recovery. However, if I try to restore the "nandroid backup of 3.4.2-177" I get md5 mismatch and the process aborts NOTE: I cannot move folders if I use this app; so instead of clockworkmod/backup/ I have to use goapkrev/backup
I am unable to proceed unless I perform the restore. Can someone help me with step-by-step solution for installing Clockworkmod Recovery, and also 2nd Init / Bootmenu as that is needed for the next step? Thanks!
candra_aja said:
using 2nd Init Recovery, so nothing to do with locked bootloader
@antony.ps : nice tutorial
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Since we're in the FAQ-topic here can you or someone else give a little explanation what 2nd Init actually does? I'm guessing it sort of circumvents some limitations by the bootloader.
abhi.eternal said:
However, if I try to restore the "nandroid backup of 3.4.2-177" I get md5 mismatch and the process aborts
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This has been mentioned already about 1000 times by now on this forum but the simple solution is to remove all the spaces from the folder name. Easiest is to use short simple folder names such as "nand" or something else that makes sense to you.
AgentSmith said:
Since we're in the FAQ-topic here can you or someone else give a little explanation what 2nd Init actually does? I'm guessing it sort of circumvents some limitations by the bootloader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12837303&postcount=1
candra_aja said:
using 2nd Init Recovery, so nothing to do with locked bootloader
@antony.ps : nice tutorial
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Can all moto locked bootloader phone use 2nd recovery ?
Firstly I would like to thank bigrushdog & the ppl for the below links i quoted
I just would like to do an add on of the bigrushdog thread. Since I was a lill bit worried when 1st I flashed my SG WiFi xoom that is running 3.0.1.
There are some additional steps missing as prerequisite before using the steps on the bigrushdog thread.
WARNING: I only flashed my xoom which is a SG WiFi only xoom. I will not be responsible for any bricking. All Data Will be ERASED
In a nutshell, There will be 3 steps
[step1] Unlock
[step 2] Flash Recovery CWM
[step 3] Flash Updates
[Step 1]
Note:In System at the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development" enabled it first (thick)
1. Make sure ur honeycomb is 3.0.1
2. U need to install Android SDK and update it using the SDK Manager
-----> make sure u have updated all the SDK Platform till 3.1 API12 rev 2
3. Inside the Android SDK folder
----->Copy all the folders & files from the Platform-tools folder & Paste it inside Tools folder
4. Download the Motorola USB driver & Install it
-----> google : Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.1.0_32bit.msi (if u r running win7 32bit)
5. Connect ur Xoom to ur PC using USB Cable, wait until all drivers installed
6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
RUN
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Follow the instruction to unlock ur xoom then ur xoom will reboot to factory default (Ur xoom is unlock now)
More detail instructions
-----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967065
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[Step 2]
1. Download ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 Modded for Internal media
------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
------------> copy the recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img to the Android SDK, Tools folder
2. On command prompt
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img
fastboot reboot
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
/Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
DO BELOW STEPS
Code:
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
Link for above 3 files ---> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?uis185lh7pyv74l
Hope that above helped
Now to update to 3.2
Make sure u backup first, then make sure u r using the stock kernel not any modified kernel
1. Download stock kernel ---->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080963
we will use the xxx.img file only ....
put the xxx.img file in the same folder of /android sdk/tools
then open cmd and navigate to ur android sdk folder
reboot ur to flashboot ---> adb recovery fastboot
then use
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
after done flashing reboot
2. Download update 3.2 zip file from this thread
----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165998
3. Follow the instruction from the above thread
1. Rename the modded Android 3.2 Update file to update.zip
2. Reboot into recovery
a. Reboot your Xoom
b. When the Motorola logo splash screen appears, press the Volume Down button to scroll through boot options and select "--> Android Recovery"
c. Press the Volume Up button to enter Android recovery
3. Perform update Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select. Note also if you are coming over from a custom ROM, users suggest doing a factory reset/full wipe (including user data) ClockworkMod Recovery prior to performing the following steps (read the thread for more info).
a. In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
b. Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
c. On your PC, copy update.zip to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
d. In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
e. In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
f. Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
g. Select "apply update from sdcard"
h. Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete.ndicate that the update is completed. .
i. Select "reboot system"
You are done
Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?
masterslacker said:
Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?
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In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above
cruzzmz said:
In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above
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Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?
Im on an SG Wifi Xoom also. Actually, I followed the instructions from BigRushDog's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609.
I was rooted and on Tiamat 1.4 before I tried doing the update. It went flawless. Just follow the 3 steps in that thread. In essence, your xoom will have the US firmware and you will have access to books.
The extra steps highlighted by OP may be a safer bet though. Im not sure.
masterslacker said:
Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?
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I m on international 3.0.1 i think since my xoom is a sg set
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/
marky9074 said:
Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/
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i am uk wifi and would apreciate any advice too.
OK you don't need root to install CWM, and if you get the latest 3.2.0.0 it works on the external SD card out of the box (for installation of CWM follow the instructions above). Download the lastest CWM image here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
I followed the guide below to the letter (even step 1) to get my UK stock 3.0.1 to rooted US 3.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#
I did have to wipe (as I was in a bootloop), and I copied the MZ604_3.1_ROOT_update.zip file directly to the SDcard via my PC (rather than pushing or mounting the card in CWM), but apart from that it all went OK
Bonus! All my apps were restored this time (as I had to do a factory reset a few days ago d/t a 3.0.1 issue)
...also my internal SD was untouched
Edit: Only thing missing was my AutoSport app which will not let me download, so will have to sideload.
cruzzmz said:
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
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can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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Why don't you use the guide I linked to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#
anyone tried this on japan xoom?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
cruzzmz said:
there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
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that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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i am still getting 10 sec to boot ... maybe u should reflash it again ... or now since u have CWM just flash with tiamat rom
Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?
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If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?
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yes i did , and i'm not facing a boot loops , just it takes few minutes to boot but it does in the end it doesn't stuck on the boot animation
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6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
[code said:
adb reboot bootloader
[/code]
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
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This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.
skyro said:
This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.
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Thank you for bringing this up ... forget to mention this
So hello all I have problem with my games the new gameloft ones dosent save so i decided to reinstall cm7. Just to give it a try.
I used this while thinking i will do the same like an upgrade just with the same files. So i used the faq!
3) How to update from previous versions?
- Copy cm7.1.0-RC0-jordan-signed.zip, gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip to your SD Card
- Reboot and go to Bootmenu (wait for led turn blue then press Volume Down). Enter Recovery -> Custom Recovery
- Select "wipe cache" then go to "advanced", select "wipe dalvik cache" and "wipe battery stats"
- Go back, select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "cm7.1.0-RC0-jordan-signed.zip"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip"
If you have problems with GPS after the update, try to delete the folder /data/location. Do it via Root Explorer, adb or terminal emulator (via terminal ignore the first and the last line):
But there is a problem.
When i enter to bootmenu i enter recovery ther is no such thing as custom recovery!!!!
there are 3 options stock latest and one more but not custom.
Please im new just got my defy on sunday and wanna reset the cm7 to see if it helps my problem.
Thanks you
Ernö
You have to enter into custom recovery, not into stock one.
CM7 includes a custom recovery + 2nd init. So, reboot your phone; wait for the led to turn blue, finally press volume down.
If you don't have any custom recovery, download defy 2nd init from market; you can also find it in this forum.
Its easy, just restart and go to that bootmenu and then to the custom recovery, wipe everything, and reboot. Remember that you will lose all your apps and data doing this
when i press volume down i get android bootmenu v0.9.1 defy
and in recovery i have these 3 options:
[Latest Recovery]
[Stable Recovery]
[Stock Recovery]
so how can i get the custom recovery? i have to use second init?
thanks!
im newbie but here is this
- Install 2ndInit Recovey Installer via File Manager, go to the app and click "Install 2ndInit Recovery" button. Wait for the led turn green.
- Disable USB Debugging
- Reboot (you will have to select Boot -> Normal in bootmenu)
- Reboot again, this time select Recovery -> [Custom Recovery]
- Select "wipe cache partition" then "wipe data/factory reset"
- Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "cm7.1.0-RC0-jordan-signed.zip"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip"
You can install any other patches that you have now, like Swype or GPS Fix
- Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot your system now"
so i have to boot into second init and there i can go to custom recovery right?
so i should do it as written here right?
thanks the answer.!!
Stock Recovery is stock. Latest recovery and stable recovery are both custom recoveries but the stable recovery is just that, more stable.
Just go for stable recovery.
Sorry to hijack this thread but can someone tell me how i can roll back to froyo after installing CM7?
My froyo is a motorola update from their update software and i have not yet rooted my phone.
Help me please
^^Could someone please answer this?
guys i was loading the custom ROM CM& mod on my defy ........
i followed these steps .......
1. [Computer], Install RSD Lite and open it.
2. [Defy] Power off your phone, then pressing power button and Volume Up keys.
3. [Computer], On the RSD Lite you should browse the .sbf file then click start.
4. Wait until the flash process completed.
5. [Defy], go to settings -> Applications -> Development -> check the USB debugging.
6. [Computer], Extract and run SuperOneClick then click Root.
7. Wait until root process completed.
8. [Defy], Go to market and install Defy 2ndinit.
9. Open Defy 2ndinit and install 2ndInit Recovery.
10. After it succeeds the top LED will green, then go to settings -> Applications -> Development -> uncheck the USB debugging.
11. Reboot your device 2 time.
HERES I MADE A PROBLE< AS I COPIED THE CM7 FOLDER IN PLACE OF ZIP FILE ......... and i set the BOOTLOADER DEFAULT TO 2ndinit ....
12. [Computer], Copy CyanogenMod 7 for Defy and Google Apps to root of your SD card.
13. [Defy], Reboot your device, when the blue led lights at Motorola logo, press Volume Down to enter Bootmenu.
14. Go to “Set Default Bootmode” then select [2ND INIT BOOT].
15. Go to “[Custom Recovery] start”.
16. You should to take a backup of the existing ROM using the Backup option.
17. Select “wipe cache partition” then “wipe data/factory reset”.
18. Select “install zip from sdcard”, “choose zip from sdcard”, then select “cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip”
19. Select “choose zip from sdcard” then select “gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip”
20. Select “+++++Go Back++++++” then “reboot your system now”.
SO help me ....... now all my data is wiped , nothing on phone except ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY 3e
Hello, i've spent my entire night reading guides on this forum and youtube, but every guide is different and i ended up super-confused and frustrated so i decided to register and ask.
I've got an Xperia Arc S and i updated to ICS 4.0.4 using Sony Companion. I've seen some videos of Xperia Arcs with amazing interfaces (Jellybean and Kitkat) so i decided to try to install them because im getting SIM errors in the middle of calls with ICS.
I managed to unlock the bootloader by myself with Android Studio.
For the guide im following it says i should prepare 3 things before i install CyanogenMod 10 (Bootloader unlocked, Root the phone, and install CWM recovery).
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone, but it won't let me install CWM recovery.
Like i said i have an Arc S 4.0.4 with ICS and the CWM installations i find only work with 2.3 Gingerbread. People say for ICS you need to download an CWM auto installed from the market (X-part). But i installed that thing, i tap on the Install CWM tab and it says installation complete but after i restart i can't get into recovery mode, tried pressing volume up, volume down, back button, etc. Also tried the "Reboot phone into recovery mode" on the app i downloaded but i continues to boot normally, no recovery.
What should i do?
This are the steps i made on a notepad but im stucked:
1. Unlock bootloader [DONE]
2. Root phone [DONE]
3. Install ClockWorkMod Recovery. [Stucked here]
4. Download CyanogenMod 10 anzu + Google apps.
5. Download "Unlock SE xperia".
6. Download Flashtool
7. Copy zips to SD card (Cyanogen zip + google apps zip)
8. Copy boot.img from Cyanogen to "Unlock SE Xperia/fastboot_with_android_usb/fastboot".
9. Plug the phone and put in fastboot mode (blue led).
10. Open command prompt on "Unlock SE Xperia/fastboot_with_android_usb/fastboot"
11. Check everything is ok with the command "fastboot devices" Intro
12. Run the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (I assume this is how you flash that kernell thing).
13. Unplug phone and access recovery mode with Power buttom + back button.
14. Select option "wipe data/factory reset"
15. Select option "wipe cache partition"
16. Select option "advanced", "wipe dalvik cache".
17. Select option "install zip from sd card" and select Cyanogen's zip
18. Repeat 17 but install the google apps' zip this time
19. Reboot system now
20. End.
Are those steps correct?.
Thank you.
I solved it, thanks for the lack of replies anyways lol