hi, i managed to revive my phone after i bricked it with 2.3.6
now i have T-mobile full sbf 2.3.6 for Defy MB526
the problem is the camera doesn't work and the battery drains very fast
what 2.3.6 SBF should i flash for Defy MB525 green lens?
i can't flash anything below 2.3.6 because i can't downgrade...
the phone it's NOT rooted...
No 2.3.6 sbf will revive your camera as greenlensed cameras only work on Froyo kernels. 2.3.6 was only intended for Defy+ (red lense), so you need to say your camera "bye bye"... At least you got your phone back - better than a dead phone with dead camera.
Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
No 2.3.6 sbf will revive your camera as greenlensed cameras only work on Froyo kernels. 2.3.6 was only intended for Defy+ (red lense), so you need to say your camera "bye bye"... At least you got your phone back - better than a dead phone with dead camera.
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Actually no...
Greenbread works!!!
Flash MS2GINGER!!
WITH greenbread!! Really nice rom!!!
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I did not checked the latest updates from Walter, but last time I've checked the greenbread mod was working on 2.3.6 if you flashed the fixed SBF and not the FULL one.
try this one
115.com/file/bewak9fz
JDGC_U6_2.13.0 , for ME525, China, 2.2.3, BL=6, boot version=2
jianbangguo said:
try this one
115.com/file/bewak9fz
JDGC_U6_2.13.0 , for ME525, China, 2.2.3, BL=6, boot version=2
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didn't worked.... what now ?
You've mentioned in the OP that you have flashed the 2.3.6 Full SBF. To get your camera working all you have to do is follow next steps:
1) download this SBF (link); I think it's the same SBF jianbangguo suggested
2) restart in stock recovery a do a full wipe (wipe data + cache)
3) restart in bootloader mode (Vol Up+Power)
4) plug in the USB and flash with RSD Lite (v>= 4.9) the SBF downloaded at 1)
5) your Defy should be running on Froyo kernel now.
6) activate USB debugging and root it with SuperOneClick 2.3.3
7) install Defy 2nd init (i recommend you to look for v1.4.2, because this app has all required files in it)
8) download a froyo CEE nandroid backup (SBF's topic, Froyo CEE topic or search for it on Google) and put it on your SD Card
9) restart your phone in custom recovery (Vol Down on the blue [email protected])
10) restore Froyo CEE nandroid
11) do a full wipe (data, cache and dalvik cacke) in custom recovery, then reboot.
at this point the phone doesn't start....
5) your Defy should be running on Froyo kernel now.
black screen
what now?
i'm stuck with Defy+ 2.3.6 SBF and no camera?
seems i have BL7 on my phone i have DFP 188
Sad there's development going on for bl7 lets see
Fingers crossed
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We're trying to root this firmware .. I have the same problem with the camera also is not charging battery
here camera not working and battery drains very fast
a litle better
The best solution at this time is to flash the full sbf "DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-2311.sbf" can be found by googleing it. At least one day of battery on moderate use. Mening: 1h talh time + 2h Wifi + 2-3h palyng Angry Birds. Still no root and no camera. . But otherwise fully functional.
nepotu said:
You've mentioned in the OP that you have flashed the 2.3.6 Full SBF. To get your camera working all you have to do is follow next steps:
1) download this SBF (link); I think it's the same SBF jianbangguo suggested
2) restart in stock recovery a do a full wipe (wipe data + cache)
3) restart in bootloader mode (Vol Up+Power)
4) plug in the USB and flash with RSD Lite (v>= 4.9) the SBF downloaded at 1)
5) your Defy should be running on Froyo kernel now.
6) activate USB debugging and root it with SuperOneClick 2.3.3
7) install Defy 2nd init (i recommend you to look for v1.4.2, because this app has all required files in it)
8) download a froyo CEE nandroid backup (SBF's topic, Froyo CEE topic or search for it on Google) and put it on your SD Card
9) restart your phone in custom recovery (Vol Down on the blue [email protected])
10) restore Froyo CEE nandroid
11) do a full wipe (data, cache and dalvik cacke) in custom recovery, then reboot.
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hi there i follow and install all what stated here but my Defy with green lense now not working, cant even go to bootloader... when i flash the 1st step i failed then now RDS cant see my device.
Those steps apply if your bootloader version is 6 (the 1st versions of the Gingerbread 2.3.6 SBF's from Moto). Meanwhile they released new GB SBF's that have upgraded the bootloader to version 7. From what you are saying you had and BL V7 installed on your Defy, hence those steps won't be useful to you.
The main reason is that you cannot downgrade your bootloader version (that's what you are trying to do when you flash the SBF from point 1, which has a BL signed with V6). That is the expected result (black screen with error message or red M logo and no boot) if you try to flash a SBF with a lover version that the SBF installed last time on your device.
To revive your Defy you must flash the last SBF you had before or the Defy+ CEE official SBF (DEFYPLUS U3_4.5.1-134 DFP-231) . If you have enough battery you should be able to start your phone into bootmode (Vol UP + Power). It should work, but if it doesn't work with RSD Lite (v>4.9) you can also try on a linux pc with sbf_flash by mbm.
PS: green lenses Defy cannot use camera if FULL Defy+ SBF was flashed.
2.3.6 tmobile sbf
pss214 said:
hi, i managed to revive my phone after i bricked it with 2.3.6
now i have T-mobile full sbf 2.3.6 for Defy MB526
the problem is the camera doesn't work and the battery drains very fast
what 2.3.6 SBF should i flash for Defy MB525 green lens?
i can't flash anything below 2.3.6 because i can't downgrade...
the phone it's NOT rooted...
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is it a usa tmobile sbf? if so where did u find ive been looking everywhere for one with no luck i have red lens camera so maybe it will work on mine
I have same.
defy green lend Full flash dfp231 ( BL 7).
no way to BL7 Froyo kernel?
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Hi i stay in india i have been using froyo 2.2 till now can i change my software to 2.3 ginger bread
is it better then froyo 2.2 cos i am facing problems in my froyo
thnaks
Have you tried Hard Factory Reset.
It solves problem on Defy with Android 2.2.
can u tell me how a little bit details plz with links
thanks
Yes u can but ull lose ur warrenty...
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Can you give details on what problems you are facing first. There is no official gingerbread for india yet.
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oooo no man then leave it i dont wantto change to gngerbread 2.3
i took the fone just a month back soo maybe i change my mind
the problems am facing is like the fone starts hanging up
whn ever i connect to the lappy or pc touch dosnt respond and slows down
can u help me out with this or can i change to anyother version from my current froyo 2.2
i had 2.1 when i bought it now with froyo i am facing probems
wat is flashing full sbf can u tell me how to do it ???/
thanks
Download these files:
RSD Lite (32Bit Drivers or 64Bit Drivers) and Motorola Driver
http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=609901&d=1306603535
Select SBF (Zipped) from thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
1. Install the RSDLite program and by double clicking on the program.
2. Install the Motorola Driver.
3. Unzip the SBF into a folder.
4. Open RSD Lite program
5. Power your phone with Volume Down pressed to enter Stock Recovery,
then do "Wipe data/Factory reset" and "Wipe cache"
and Reboot from Stock Recovery with Volume Up pressed to enter Bootloader Mode
5. Connect your Motorola Defy in bootloader mode to PC/Labtop via usb.
6. On RSD lite, Brows the UNZIPPED SBF that you need
7. Click start and sit back, wait RSD lite show Finish and PASS
I rooted the phone the day i bought it!!
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thank u all so much
but now my phone is running on CYANOGENmod 7 with jingerbread 2.3.5
thanks again
okay.. i have seen two process now one quarx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
and the other one is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054447
quarx says u need to take a nandroid back for restoring to stock rom(for warranty purpose)
and the other one doesn't say anything like that :|
what to do now?? running stock 2.2.2 india
THBlurism said:
Download these files:
RSD Lite (32Bit Drivers or 64Bit Drivers) and Motorola Driver
http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=609901&d=1306603535
Select SBF (Zipped) from thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
1. Install the RSDLite program and by double clicking on the program.
2. Install the Motorola Driver.
3. Unzip the SBF into a folder.
4. Open RSD Lite program
5. Power your phone with Volume Down pressed to enter Stock Recovery,
then do "Wipe data/Factory reset" and "Wipe cache"
and Reboot from Stock Recovery with Volume Up pressed to enter Bootloader Mode
5. Connect your Motorola Defy in bootloader mode to PC/Labtop via usb.
6. On RSD lite, Brows the UNZIPPED SBF that you need
7. Click start and sit back, wait RSD lite show Finish and PASS
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GUYS!
if you flash full sbf of GingerBread releases (for Defy+)
you CANNOT go back to froyo again!
you will suffer going back to froyo with complex method.
use proper method to upgrade to GingerBread,
use nandroid+fixed sbf.
DO NOT FLASH FULL SBF of GingerBread release.
because it has higher version of *.SMG files, which cannot be downgraded.
nandroid+fixed sbf prevent that from happening.
god!
i saw many people suffering going to stock because of it.
a bit of help for my post pls.
One question from my side. I have stock 2.2 rom sea15 indian version now if I want to go to cm7 rc1.5 and also want the ability to downgrade so I could use my warranty. I just want to know that do I have to flash the fixed sbf on my stock rom before flashing cm7. Thanks in advance!!!
Yes that is recommended ....but before u do so make a nandroid backup in case u want to get back to ur stock rom
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faiz02 said:
a bit of help for my post pls.
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For warranty purpose do a nandroid backup
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Adityaak said:
I just want to know that do I have to flash the fixed sbf on my stock rom before flashing cm7
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Whenever you want to switch back to froyo just flash back the stock 2.2 SBF, you won't lose your apps and settings but you'll lose the root capabilities. Or if you don't want to have to root again just make sure you have a nandroid backup and restore it as suggested above.
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Adityaak said:
One question from my side. I have stock 2.2 rom sea15 indian version now if I want to go to cm7 rc1.5 and also want the ability to downgrade so I could use my warranty. I just want to know that do I have to flash the fixed sbf on my stock rom before flashing cm7. Thanks in advance!!!
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CM7 doesn't need fixed sbf + nandroid method.
just flash it.
when you wanna go back to stock, flash full sbf of sea15 froyo (do wipe data and wipe cache first)
and READ THE DEFY CM7 FAQ thread please.
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Screen off during games and battery issues
hey guys cm7 1.5 is awesome ....
i am having only two issue since 1 week .....
1. battery issue.....battery drains alot ....
7 hours 8 min on battery
display ----------24%
idle -------------19%
cell standby----- 15%
android system ---5%
android os --------4%
2. whenever i play any game like nfs shift, the screen turns off automatically .....
please help me ......
and thank you very much ....
Thanks marhensa , ryan , & aks for replying so i'm going for cm7! I wish I would not come back to my stock rom!
Adityaak said:
Thanks marhensa , ryan , & aks for replying so i'm going for cm7! I wish I would not come back to my stock rom!
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Good luck....I'm on cm7 and it rocks
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[Custom SBF ROM's & 2ndboot sbf']*Save your time!*New cmX 31.12JB.Quarx+BM.tweaks*
this sbf's only will help you to flash diferent rom's without to have any stress or knowlege about cwm, root and other stuff. You need only check your bl version with that tool posted on the bottom "DefyBL-see and root" if dont allready know it
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Rom's based on froyo Kernel-BL4 Defy red/green
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First of all I'm not a DEV and I think can't become one
Anyway every time when brick or block my phone(DEFY red lense)
must put on it FroyoCEE2.2.2 then root, after that instal 2ndinit,.....etc
To save some time which in my opinion is very expensive
I create this SBF's
It is an CEEfroyo 2.2.2 179-002 modified
More exactly
I replaced CG39.smg original with system.img of cm7.2_nightly_03.06.12
cm7 is modified a little bit too
put in it some app and delete few
put some tweks for GPS, CPU governors, font_updates, LatinIme.....few other
Thanks to: samcripp, nepotu, tzotzolino, skeevy420, all devs
and few others
I test this rom with my phone and it work
-How to instal:
need only two things:
RSDlite and this SBF
-Now when you brick or block the phone(DEFY red or green lense)
if you can start the phone in stock recovery(voldown+power)
and apear the android with triangle pres voldown and volup simultaneos
do a wipe data/ factory reset
*Then boot the phone in Bootloader(volup+power)
start the RSDlite and connect the phone
select this SBF and press start
when it finished, it boot alone
if not boot alone
pull out the battery
put it back and press power button
when the blue led will shine press voldown
and you wil get 2ndinit bootmenu
select recovery/ recovery stable/ wipe data factory reset/ yes...
when it's ready reboot system
and you will have cm7.2 rooted and 2ndinit instaled ready for use
-if you can't start in recovery stock
start the phone in bootloader and follow the steps from( * )
FroyoCEE_cm7.2_2.3.7
For MIUI lovers I prepare an sbf with last edition of MIUIandroid 2.4.20
**Froyo-MIUI.2.4.20-fixed'sbf**
For Froyo cm9
*Froyo-cm9epsylon-27.06.12.bl4-Defy red/green-fixed'sbf*
Froyo-cm-10,JB.Quarx.24.09.build.Defy.red/green.bl4.fixed'sbf rom should work now!uploaded again
please give feedback for any problem
hope you liked ENJOY
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nandroid backup of froyo-CEE-179-002.system(rooted, 2ndinit) if you need it
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Rom's based on 4.5.2-109-DHT-22.Kernel BL4-5 Defy+/red
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*cm-10,JB.Quarx-24.09.build-Defy+/red.bl4-5 fixed'sbf*
*cm9-epsylon.13.06.12-bl4-5'Defy+/red-fixed'sbf*
*MS2ginger.4.0.final-bl4-5.defy+/red/green-fixed'sbf* 720p.mp4-recording second link
*A.2.3.6-Ginger Speed v1.1* 720p, mp4 recording. * alternative link *
this time I used for all rom's a fixed sbf 4.5.2-109 DHT-22 of Walter79 and aded:
-system of cm-10 JB made by Quarx
-system of cm9-13.06.12 made by epsylon
-system of MS2ginger 4.0 final made by WALTER79
this sbf's work with BL4-5
work's on DEFY red/+, for green lense must aply the Greenbread of Walter79
use RSDlite to flash on the phone after you give "wipe data factory reset" from recovery stock
tested with my phone and the rom will boot alone
if doesnt! give again wipe data from recovery stock
first boot take some time 3-4 min
Many thanks and all credits to: Epsylon, Quarx, espaciosalter20, uriel_zo, Walter79(the Master), samcripp, and to all which have some contribution on this rom
hope you liked
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A.2.3.6-MIUI-XIUIv4.04-13.06-DEFY+/red-fixed'sbf
A.2.3.6-MIUI-XIUIv4.04-17.06-DEFY+/red-fixed'sbf
A.2.3.6-MiuiScotland.2.6.1-DEFY+/red-fixed'sbf (best of all) second link
all uses kernel of 452-109-DHT-22-fixed sbf made by Walter79
this is special for DEFY+ but work on DEFYred too
for green DEFY could work with Greanbreadmod
usual way to flash with RSDlite
except when it finish
if dont boot alone
restart in recovery stock, give wipe data factory reset and reboot
put some tweks, latin ime(keyboard), browser, TWRP, Touch_Bootmenu and some other app's
Many thanks and all credits to: sesme,manuelamadeo(htcmania)
Epsylon3, m11kkaa, nepotu, Walter79, Wajk, samcripp, cipinet
Hope you liked ENJOY
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.........................Custom 2ndboot sbf rom's...............................
cm10-JB.2ndboot.2-11-2012-Quarx.fixed'sbf it should work on any bl version(have only cg39.smg,firmware.hmg and ramdld.smg)
cm10_JB_moded_9-11.Quarx.fixed'sbf zip version
28.11JB.Quarx+JellyX30.11kernel.fixed'sbf Thanks to Blechd0se for kernel
cm10Quarx.31.12+BM.tweaks.fixed.sbf Thanks to Brain Master and Kayant (read this)changed : boot animation of Nexux, search button with function of power button,fixed front button brightnes, .......
Miui.v4.1_2ndboot(moded)fixed'sbf
for Miui_v4.1_2ndboot is need to set on 2nd-boot from bootmenu(bootmenu/boot/2nd-boot) before starts
please feedback
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new sbf soon
hope this help you to restore the phone faster
ps. someone can move this thread to other section if is realy need to do this
ps2. I promise a tutorial to explain how I made this sbf custom
View attachment 1108668
View attachment 1108669 tools for tutorial
View attachment 1235958 tool for SEE WHAT BL version you have, root and flash botmenu (2ndinit)NEW
View attachment 1474296
This is exactly what I needed. Nice job man.
i guess it diesnt work with bl7... right?
toncy12345 said:
i guess it diesnt work with bl7... right?
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you guess right
froyoCEE_2.2.2 have bl4 or 5, it can't work on bl7
sorry for you and for others like you
And bl6 ?
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same question.
can i flash that sbf to green lens bl7 full flashed?
the-xda-guy said:
And bl6 ?
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I don't think so
this is not for downgrade from bl7 or bl6 to froyo
@jalal-jap
the same for you
ok just tought happend some miracle that maybe im be able to use froyo on bl7 .... but my dream is shattered...
Do you mean that you are able to write in /system folder through RSD Lite + Sbf?
Will this work if i flashed ANY full sbf with bl 4 or 5?
Sometime ago, if i rembember well, a member of this forum (maybe epsylon3) posted a guide to make a custom sbf with custom cg39.smg but it would have worked only if custom sbf matched the full flashed sbf.
carlo93 said:
Do you mean that you are able to write in /system folder through RSD Lite + Sbf?
Will this work if i flashed ANY full sbf with bl 4 or 5?
Sometime ago, if i rembember well, a member of this forum (maybe epsylon3) posted a guide to make a custom sbf with custom cg39.smg but it would have worked only if custom sbf matched the full flashed sbf.
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carlo
I use a full sbf
opend it and change the CG39.smg with an system.img made it with romfactory
and renamed CG39.smg
rebiulted in sbf and thats it
yes is a custom sbf but all file are the original except CG39(system.img)
wich is writed in system partition
carlo93 said:
Do you mean that you are able to write in /system folder through RSD Lite + Sbf?
Will this work if i flashed ANY full sbf with bl 4 or 5?
Sometime ago, if i rembember well, a member of this forum (maybe epsylon3) posted a guide to make a custom sbf with custom cg39.smg but it would have worked only if custom sbf matched the full flashed sbf.
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Was Walter79
vaserbanix said:
carlo
I use a full sbf
opend it and change the CG39.smg with an system.img made it with romfactory
and renamed CG39.smg
rebiulted in sbf and thats it
yes is a custom sbf but all file are the original except CG39(system.img)
wich is writed in system partition
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all tweaks that you have made to this fixed sbf will lost if i flash another rom, right?
@espaciosalter
yes you will lose
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Vaserbanix... it's simply GREAT!! Thanks!!!
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Great post and all, but why is it in the development section?
densets said:
Great post and all, but why is it in the development section?
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because it's development related.
anyway, OP do you have a link how to create custom sbf?
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marhensa said:
because it's development related.
anyway, OP do you have a link how to create custom sbf?
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no I haven't
don't know if someone else use the same steps like me to do a custom sbf.
later when i go home can write a detalied tutorial and post here for you and for other
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Bad sbf! bl-error (wrong cg35? U dumped from ur phone whit dd command? Nandroid will not work....)
Bad sbf! bl-error (wrong cg35? U dumped from ur phone whit dd command? Nandroid will not work....)
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cant be wrong cg35 because i dont modified or changed
is the original one
how i said is changed only cg39
i test the cg version and is 4 except cg39
porhaps this is your mismatch
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Thanks for the work!
Although I never bricked my Defy (and I hope it won't happen ), this might prove useful.
if you don't flash unsigned kernels or break bootmenu it's hard to brick the defy
It's some time ago since I flashed my last sbf...
However, thanks for sharing this.
Updated Defy with official (I think) 2.3.4 - camera stopped working. Tried installing new rom via RSD lite v4.9. Now stuck with black screen...tried the power and vol+, power and vol- and taking battery out with both but nothing! the phone is still recognised by RSD and shows successful when flashing new roms (tried a few!) but still black screen :crying:
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks H
Update: Tried the Mckyver battery route and was able to use RSD - that said flashed ok but still black screen!
You can read all about it across the forum. You flashed a defy plus ROM. Flash this ROM again then wipe through stock recovery. You can't downgrade. Try to find out what BL number that ROM has. (A tool found in the sbf sticky threat)
If it is 6 or 5 you can get your camera back. With 7 no chance.
labsin said:
You can read all about it across the forum. You flashed a defy plus ROM. Flash this ROM again then wipe through stock recovery. You can't downgrade. Try to find out what BL number that ROM has. (A tool found in the sbf sticky threat)
If it is 6 or 5 you can get your camera back. With 7 no chance.
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:victory: Thanks....i flashed a defy+ rom and it now boots and loads as normal. Now to find out if i can (am clever enough!) to change rom to CM..?
Witch defy+ ROM have you flashed? The same as the first one you have flashed? Please check witch number it phase with the tool in the sbf threat to see if you still can use camera.
For cm. You can just flash defy+ builds. Sometimes you need to flash a battery fix afterwards (because defy+ one is different)
Don't flash a kernel because it can give BL errors.
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It was this one:
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-125_BLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_USADEFYEMARAB1B8RTGB005.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTGB_P022_A022_M002_HWp3_WIG148094_Service1FF.sbf
I dont understand how to check the sbf - I've downloaded Motorola Depacker and the smgver.exe and ver.bat, split the sbf and have 12 CGXX files ranging from 31 - 65.....but no idea what to do or to check.
Would like to put CM.. on but not sure if camera would start working or what sbf/rom is best!
Thabks again...at least I have a phone...but still no cam :silly:
H
On this Rom you're on now, do you have camera? Prop not (otherwise you won't ask).
This means you have the green lens. No Defy+ has his lens so the needed module isn't in the kernel.
The ting is that you can't run a kernel for lower versions, so no froyo kernel with this rom and I thought also no lower Defy+ kernels.
You have to check the version of CG31.smg. If it is 5, you can use a leaked v5 eclair rom and with v6 a froyo.
I checked and it it v6.
Edit:
Found the link to the froyo rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
Just flash it like the defy+ sbf, (wipe with stock recovery), root (super one click), install 2nt-init (search a bit), try and flash the froyo kernel from http://defy.wdscript.fr/kernel/ with custom recovery in 2nt-init.
(please report if it works aka if boots up afterwards. If it doesn't aka you get a bootloader error, search which smg is the kernel and depack the sbf and repack just that one and flash the repacked sbf)
After that, just flash the CM10 zip (now the defy one) and wipe/factory reset from the custom recovery in 2nt-init and you will have Jellybeans with camera.
Edit2:
Why is this in General?... If I had noticed it earlier I wouldn't have answered and have it reported :laugh: (or maybe not so drastic)
labsin said:
On this Rom you're on now, do you have camera? Prop not (otherwise you won't ask).
This means you have the green lens. No Defy+ has his lens so the needed module isn't in the kernel.
The ting is that you can't run a kernel for lower versions, so no froyo kernel with this rom and I thought also no lower Defy+ kernels.
You have to check the version of CG31.smg. If it is 5, you can use a leaked v5 eclair rom and with v6 a froyo.
I checked and it it v6.
Edit:
Found the link to the froyo rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
Just flash it like the defy+ sbf, (wipe with stock recovery), root (super one click), install 2nt-init (search a bit), try and flash the froyo kernel from http://defy.wdscript.fr/kernel/ with custom recovery in 2nt-init.
(please report if it works aka if boots up afterwards. If it doesn't aka you get a bootloader error, search which smg is the kernel and depack the sbf and repack just that one and flash the repacked sbf)
After that, just flash the CM10 zip (now the defy one) and wipe/factory reset from the custom recovery in 2nt-init and you will have Jellybeans with camera.
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Why is this in General?... If I had noticed it earlier I wouldn't have answered and have it reported :laugh: (or maybe not so drastic)
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WOW! THat worked perfectly (I'm running CM9 at the moment)! Thank you so much. THere was no bootloader error and everything went fine - only issue was was installing 2nt-init, but a reboot seemed to do the trick.
Thanks again very much appreciated.
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We need a sticky with FAQ on bricks and how to fix them, so many of these threads pop up, any mod reading this should compile one
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix
Maybe I'll try and then ask the moderator for a sticky...
Now you can go to any froyo or gb version by restoring nandroid backup and flushing fixed sbf.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552152
First have a look at the [GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide before you do anything.
Also a lot of link and info on the Motorola Defy Wiki.
I know some of these things are already explained a lot, but they can't be said enough.
If you wan't to add things, PM me or comment.
Notes:
Be sure to have sufficient juice when flashing an sbf or when in the recovery.
Don't panic and wait long enough for every action to complete.
Don't stay in recovery when you don't have to (battery slinks fast in recovery and you don't know if you have enough just left to flash)
--Guides--
Links
Softunlock to all networks
Softunlock ro all networks - stock GB
Easy recovery-To go from stock(or stuck on boot) to custom rom without 2nt-init and root.
[Guide] Install double boot CM7 + CM9
[HOW TO] Open CGs
[Guide]Ubuntu 10.04
Check CG version
Get the sbf you need to find the version of, if you don't have it already. (Droid-Developers: Motorola Defy Plus (MB526), Motorola Defy (MB525)
Download MotoAndroidDepacker found in the SBF threat.
Unzip the package and run the .exe (needs wine with .net2 => 'winetricks dotnet20' when using Linux distro's)
Unpack the sbf using the GUI. The procedure is self explaining.
This will create a new map with CG##.smg files. Download the attatchment from here and unzip it in the same folder as the smg files. Rename the folder to a more simple name 'unpacked sbf' f.e. because you will need to enter this later.
Open a command prompt (or type cmd in a terminal with linux distro's)
Navigate to the folder were you placed all the filed. (You need to use 'cd folder' to navigate to folder. Use 'dir' to see al files and filders in the folder you're in.)
Execute 'ver.bat' (or ';/ver.bat')
You will get an output with the versions
Downgrade
Have you flashed a full Defy+ sbf or have a Defy+ and want to run Defy rom (and then of course a Froyo kernel), then you need to downgrade. After this downgrade you can flash the any Defy(+) kernel again from CWM. There is no need to flash a full defy+ rom (again). Flashing Froyo/Eclaire sbf would still not be possible. You can go to stock froyo by restoring a CWM backup and flashing a fixed sbf.
There are different ways depending on your BL/CG version.
To find out witch BL version the rom you have flashed has, you can look in the threads about the sbf found in the SBF threat.
If you can't find it you will have to see yourself. See 'Check CG version'
Downgrade BL5
**NOTE**: If you are using a non-Chinese defy, DO NOT USE THE CAMERA FLASH while on the Chinese rom, it WILL kill your LED.
Source: ((Original post here))
Download this SBF. This is a Chinese Eclair rom witch is also BL5.
Flash it (See [GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide for how)
Root your Phone (search in google for how to root most Eclair rom's)
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2 and Install it. Open and install the recovery. Reboot 2 times.
Download and install this Nandroid Backup from the custom recovery.
Wipe Data/Cache from the stock recovery
After wiping, turn off your phone (remove battery)
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode (check beginners guide)
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
You can now install any custom rom for Defy following the normal guides.
It might also be possible to install your custom rom after .4 if you don't want to go to stock froyo. Just make sure tjo flash the kernel from the custom recovery together with the ROM. (Some Kernels, kernel-froyo-222-179-4-signed.zip is adviced for Froyo based/Defy Rom's). (Not tested! If it doesn't work, start again from .1)
Downgrade BL6
**NOTE**: If you are using a non-Chinese defy, DO NOT USE THE CAMERA FLASH while on the Chinese rom, it WILL kill your LED.
Download this SBF and Flash it.
Root your phone. (Super one Click)
Download 2nd Init 1.4.2, install, run and install the bootmenu/recovery. Reboot 2x.
Reboot to Custom recovery, and wipe Data/Cache.
Install your desired custom ROM (don't forget Gapps for CM) and flash the needed Kernel (Some Kernels, kernel-froyo-222-179-4-signed.zip is adviced for Froyo based/Defy Rom's).
Instead of the latest point you can also restore an CWM backup of a froyo rom and flash a fixed sbf to get to stock Froyo. Check BL5 unlock for the links. (Not tested! If it doesn't work, start again from .1)
Downgrade BL7
As of today, there is no given way to downgrade from a BL7 rom.
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Stuck on boot logo (M)
Stock rom
Wipe data from stock recovery (check All-in-Beginners guide for how)
Custom rom
Wipe data from custom recovery (check All-in-Beginners guide for how)
Try to install the right kernel for your rom as this could be the result of installing a Defy+ rom with a Defy kernel or the opposite. (Some Kernels, kernel-froyo-222-179-4-signed.zip is adviced for Froyo based/Defy Rom's)
Above failed
You will have to flash an sbf and start from there.
Newer option is to use the easy recovery.
This skips root and 2nt-init installation after you went to stock.
Stuck on boot animation
The boot animation comes after the boot logo (M).
This is most likely solved by wiping in stock or custom recovery (on stock or custom rom) and/or by reinstalling the rom from CWM.
Remember to have a full battery before flashing.
Unable to use camera
This is probably do to using a Defy+ kernel/rom on a green lens Defy. (Red or Green lens)
Custom rom
If you didn't flash a full Defy+ sbf and are using a custom rom (CM, MIUI, ..), then look for a regular Defy version of that rom, wipe data and flash a Defy kernel.
Full Defy+ SBF
If you flashed a full Defy+ sbf you need to downgrade to get a froyo kernel working. There are different ways depending on your BL version. Check 'Downgrade'.
Troubles after flashing an sbf
If you know someone else with a defy or you have an external charger, make sure to use a full battery when trying these solutions.
Bootloader Err when starting
Like: Bootloader Err:A5,69,35.
You probably flashed a lower CG version ROM than that was on your rom.
Try to recall what sbf was the last that you flashed successfully.
Start in bootloader and flash that rom.
If you don't know the rom, start with a ROM one version higher than the one that didn't work.
If you get the M logo, then boot into stock recovery and wipe.
Probably you're now on a Defy+ rom. If you want to use Defy rom's, then check 'Downgrade'.
Only white LED
Start RDS Lite. If it recognizes your Defy, then try the solution above.
If RDS Lite doesn't recognizes your Defy, try to charge your phone.
Still not recognized, try the below.
Battery Low - Cannot program
If you get this message in bootloader and you can't boot, make sure you don't know anyone with a defy or and external charger to fill your battery. Then try to go in stock recovery and wipe data/factory reset.
If that didn't help and you still can't boot, consider Warranty. When Warranty is out of the question, you can try and go McGyver.
Defy hit water (the internals)
If you dropped/dipped your phone in water and there was water inside it (the plugs came loose or ...)
Check Adams video
If you have an other problem, post it in the Q&A section and post a link here. If you find a answered problem not found in here or the All-in-one Defy Beginners guide PM me or comment here.
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Thanks, I have had to order a new battery as my old one expanded and bulged , which is why I was stuck in a white LED, will try to fix my phone with new battery, hoping I can manage a boot if it has some charge in it.
Hi. All was working well when I was running Quarx's version of CM10 on my Green Lens Defy. I could update to each new update CM10 ROM by clearing the data and cache then flashing the ROM and GApps. After that, I wiped the dalvik cache and reboot. Note my Defy is using a Froyo kernel.
Then I decided to try out Codename Android JB Beta and I did what I normally did with the ROM and then GApps. I ended up stuck in a bootloop. No problem I thought. I'd just reflash Quarx's own version of CM10 after wiping data and cache. I got stuck in a bootloop again. Odd. I tried it with older versions of Quarx's CM10 and they result in me getting stuck in a bootloop as well. So I flashed the US T-Mobile SPF for the Defy using RSD Lite then I logged in to BLur and such as that is needed to access the homescreen where I then turned on USB debugging. I then plugged in my phone into my computer to use SuperOneClick Root to root my device. It said my device was already rooted though I don't think that should happen since I flashed a stock 2.1 SPF. Well I rebooted and installed the 2ndinit apk then installed 2ndinit using the app. I think it said that 2ndinit was already installed. But if my memory is wrong in this case, I then installed 2ndinit and rebooted my Defy but I never got a blue LED.
Then I did the same steps as I did previously over and over again with variations to try to get it to work.
Can someone help?
I caution anyone who may attempt to install Codename Android JB Beta from CM10.
On another matter, downloading an OTA update then rebooting when pressing "install now" brings me to the triangle with exclamation screen and gets stuck there.
Have you done a fullwhipe in the Motorola Recovery before flashing the SBF??(usually you would get a bootloop without fullwhiping but maybe the solution is that easy )
And why did you flash a 2.1 SBF you should maybe try some other SBFs like the Froyo SBFs for your Country
Steveletack said:
Have you done a fullwhipe in the Motorola Recovery before flashing the SBF??(usually you would get a bootloop without fullwhiping but maybe the solution is that easy )
And why did you flash a 2.1 SBF you should maybe try some other SBFs like the Froyo SBFs for your Country
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Oh a full wipe in stokc recovery is needed? I'll try it.
Can you suggest a good SBF for a US Green Lens Defy if you know any?
Is it fine if I use the 3.4.2-179 CEE Deblur SBF as recommended by Quarz for a base then root, install 2ndinit. and flash CM10 from Clockwork Mod Recovery?
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Is it fine if I use the 3.4.2-179 CEE Deblur SBF as recommended by Quarz for a base then root, install 2ndinit. and flash CM10 from Clockwork Mod Recovery?
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Yep fine for using that one but you should definitely check out the begginers guide for sbf rooting ect as you've been having trouble with this for the last few days now and I'd really like to see get this sorted once and for all
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after you instaled 2ndinit
are you opend it and appli the recovery?
if you dont applied the recovery you will not find the led blue and the CWM