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I am having a defy which does not have motoblur ........its an indian version......
system version is Moto_version.2.59.0.MB525 retail.en.SEA15
Firmware version is 2.1 update 1
Base band version EPU93ST2_u_03.0E.02
Kernel version is 2.6.29
BP flex version is UCAJRDNEMARAB1B50AA025.0R
AP flex version is GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANRTIN15_P003
Build number si JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0
Can u tell me how to install froyo leaked or official on it.........and does flashing other sbf official affect my phone?????
Please point me the latest clockworkmod for defy
Please guide me in step by step manner...........I know how to root.....How to install sbf using rsd in bootloaser mode.........and open system in recovery both system and clockworkmod...............
have you just tried flash a stock 2.2 sbf via rsd?
i'm not sure i get what you mean...
1.install the driver and rsd
2.down a stock rom,a sbf
3.set your rsd in option ,first come first service,then restart it
4.turn your defy into bootloader mode
5.connect your phone and pc via usb
6.choose your sbf file and flash it.
6.1 after you flash sbf,if you cannot into the system ,you can try do a full wipe
7.now you have a stock 2.2,if you want a froyo leaked ,you need root your phone and do a reboot,then install clockworkmod ,i remeber it's a apk,then you open it after you install it, you can install clockworkmod ,before reboot into cwm,you need turn off usb adb.
can i finish it after i have my diner?
good works!
good works!
Wht s rsd n adb?
Nandrod+fixed sbf method
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
Why? Say that he bricks his phone, then his phone can not be retrieved even by Moto guys as even they use rsdlite so simply speaking they will never be able to figure what actually caused the phone to brick...
SteeLx said:
Wht s rsd n adb?
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rsd lite is a software which is used by Motorola to flash firmware to a phone's memory.
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool that comes with the Android SDK that allows you to control and interface with your Android device. It is located in the tools folder when you unpack the SDK.
kranti2064 said:
Why? Say that he bricks his phone, then his phone can not be retrieved even by Moto guys as even they use rsdlite so simply speaking they will never be able to figure what actually caused the phone to brick...
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and what happen when we had some faulty part or so and then go to service????
Service people obviously check the software installed!!!!!!!
With locked bootloader there are very very few chances that you will brick DEFY. You have to be more fool than a fool to brick your defy!!!
OKAY
I used rsd ,used adb,used sbf and everything ..........i too bricked once and survived via rsd.........now well versed in these techs
No signal problem after froyo update....
I followed all instructions perfectly and got 2.2.2 uk stock rom working with its fixed sbf but i cannot get 2g network signal, but wen the restore to my original eclair firmware, I get full signal..
Please help me guys....
after flashing 2.2 put this file in sd card and flash it through recovery
http://www.mediafire.com/?k8dsbbq0ceodv86
I would recommend CM7 by Quarx
Much more faster than moto 2.2
z4root is not working for rooting, is it? mine is bought from India with the 2.59.0 update already given. the z4root app crashes after showing "acquiring root shell". and i've tried many times (even after rebooting), but the same thing happens. and any ideas when froyo will be out here officially? the motorola forum says late Q2 in Asia Pacific regions.
yay! SuperOneClick 1.7 does the trick. phone rooted. i hope it can be unrooted when needed.
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tushar9989 said:
after flashing 2.2 put this file in sd card and flash it through recovery
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I am trying this right now.. will post if this works or not for me.
Thanks for the reply....
EDIT: Thanx a ton mate.. It worked like a charm....
someone please tell me whether i should flash nordic's 2.2 rom/sbf
hey guys m a newbie,come from an eclair 2.1 device(motorola defy)
i need to ask some questions..since official 2.2 froyo for india is not yet available,then is there any problem if i flash nordic's 2.2 sbf(froyo leaked rom)?..as i wanted to get a froyo custom rom..if i flash with Nordic's 2.2 sbf..will i be able to downgrade back??
thanks
chiujiewei said:
hey guys m a newbie,come from an eclair 2.1 device(motorola defy)
i need to ask some questions..since official 2.2 froyo for india is not yet available,then is there any problem if i flash nordic's 2.2 sbf(froyo leaked rom)?..as i wanted to get a froyo custom rom..if i flash with Nordic's 2.2 sbf..will i be able to downgrade back??
thanks
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If u flash sbf u can't, But u flash Nandroid backup and fixed sbf u can downgrade.....
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aimsforu said:
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
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can you link up the recovery files which you tried and 2.59 sbf
aimsforu said:
Flashing SBF directly with RSD lite will not not affect the phone, but affect your wanrraty, no official update in INDIA yet for froyo.
Better you follow nandrod+fixed sbf method.
1. Root your phone with Super one click.
2. Installed System recovery.
3. boot into system recovery and backup your system if you want.
4. Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE.
5. Restore Nandroid backup of froyo of your choice which should be already copied to SD.
6. Go directly in the Boot loader after system restart by pressing Vol up button during restart.
7. Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo.
8. Let the system Reboot in foryo.
You can back to eclair any time with this method by direct flashing 2.59 SBF with RSD lite in case your need.
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So from what you said, here is the things which i dont get.
step 2: install the system recovery? can you please link me which one!
step 3: i guess after installing system recovery we can boot into system recovery, but how can we do that? And backup our system-> can you provide some more info on this?
step 4: Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE is this the same thing we do while booting into the special boot menu while pressing the volume downbutton?
step 5: Please link any of the good nandroid back up file
step 6: when i have to do this? after restoring during the first restart?
step 7: Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo. link?
Thanks in advance for your effort!
obscurant1st said:
So from what you said, here is the things which i dont get.
step 2: install the system recovery? can you please link me which one!
step 3: i guess after installing system recovery we can boot into system recovery, but how can we do that? And backup our system-> can you provide some more info on this?
step 4: Wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVIK CACHE is this the same thing we do while booting into the special boot menu while pressing the volume downbutton?
step 5: Please link any of the good nandroid back up file
step 6: when i have to do this? after restoring during the first restart?
step 7: Flashed Fixed SBF of corresponding froyo. link?
Thanks in advance for your effort!
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You can get these all steps in sticky thread **** FAQ | Guides |Tutorials ****.
Anyway below are the steps with links:
1. Root With SuperOneclick (Reboot Required after this)
2. Download Tenfar recovery apk from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=467632
3. Install this APK (save on your card and use browser to install) and open it and and click on Install Recovery system, will ask you superuser request, click allow. Wait till it installed.
4. Click Recovery Boot.
5. System will reboot into recovery.
6. Now with volume up/down buttons move to backup and restore.
7. Click power button to get into back and restore
8. Get into backup option in similar manner to backup your system.
9. It will start backing your files and after completing task return to menu.
10. Now back to your main menu and enter in click on Wipe data /factory reset and click yes, similary wipe cache partition.
11. Go to advance and click on clear dalvik cache (very imp from my point).
12. Now go back and click on backup and restore and restore your Nandroid backup (save your downloaded nandroid back in sdcard\goapkrev\backup before entering recovery)
13. After restoring backup click reboot the system, make sure that you press vol up immediately after pressing power button it, otherwise you will be in bootloop. Remove battery if necessary (don’t think you will need this)
14. This will make defy to boot in bootloader.
15. Now flash fixed sbf froyo with RSDLite. Let it complete the process, will take hardly 2 min. to write fixed system and will boot automatically
16. And you will be in Froyo (first will take a time to create dalvic cache)
Make sure that you have Motorola driver installed for your defy.
I am using 3.4.2_177-Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR.zip (http://m.cfa.aero/nand/3.4.2_177-Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR.zip) and 3.4.2_177-Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf (http://m.cfa.aero/fsbf/3.4.2_177-Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf) fixed sbf file which I think are latest.
Original file for 2.59 is at http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy from India section.
This is also helpful when you plan to move CM7.
Cheers…Happy flashing
Yep, I did a foolish thing (got too excited with the Froyo update), I did the update via MSU, but I did not even do a full background check on the pros and cons of this particular update (I have the latest). After experiencing very minimal problems with this update, I realized that I could have been better off with the stock eclair. After reading some threads here, I found that you could go back, provided that you did other update methods (nandroid, sbf, I don't really understand much.. I'm a noob! What can you expect?? LOL)...
so is there a chance that I could go back to the stock eclair? I'm from the Philippines.
Thanks!
yeah you can go on eclair. by nandroid+fixed sbf method..
Prerequisites downloads
nandroid folder and fixed sbf of your eclair rom
rsd lite 4.9
motorola drivers (or install motorola phone tools v5)
first root your froyo rom via super one click
install 2nd init (follow all the instr. on FAQ on CM7)
keep nandroid file (if available of your eclair in /clockworkmod/backup on your sd card.)
boot into 2nd init and then recovery>custom recovery.
wipe all data and cache..even go in advanced and wip davlik cache.
now restore the nandroid form back up and restore options.
after that reboot ...keep holding vol up key to get the bootloader mode...
attach via usb and run rsd lite 4.9 ( install all the req. motorola drivers first.)
and then flash the fixed sbf of the same (what you nandroided) eclair rom.
A detailed guide on it ...
I've make a detailed guide on it ...
You do not like to search ah .... don't you?
The XDA thread is here
SeaFargo said:
I've make a detailed guide on it ...
You do not like to search ah .... don't you?
The XDA thread is here
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hi! thanks for the replies guys!
@SeaFargo it's not that I don't want to.. It's just that I don't have much time in my hands these past few days. Hey, I've searched your guide, and you have the 3.4.2-177... thing is, my build is the 3.4.3-36-1.7, and I'm from the Philippines (my build is the SEA upgrade).
The Froyo's getting stable in my phone sometimes, but there are a few times when it gets a little hot and becomes slow. I've never experienced that with the Eclair. That's why I'm thinking of downgrading, or at least have a copy of the downgrade files. Oh, and hopefully it doesn't mess up the warranty, my defy's only a month old.
rachit2588 said:
yeah you can go on eclair. by nandroid+fixed sbf method..
Prerequisites downloads
nandroid folder and fixed sbf of your eclair rom
rsd lite 4.9
motorola drivers (or install motorola phone tools v5)
first root your froyo rom via super one click
install 2nd init (follow all the instr. on FAQ on CM7)
keep nandroid file (if available of your eclair in /clockworkmod/backup on your sd card.)
boot into 2nd init and then recovery>custom recovery.
wipe all data and cache..even go in advanced and wip davlik cache.
now restore the nandroid form back up and restore options.
after that reboot ...keep holding vol up key to get the bootloader mode...
attach via usb and run rsd lite 4.9 ( install all the req. motorola drivers first.)
and then flash the fixed sbf of the same (what you nandroided) eclair rom.
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I got your flow, thanks. I'm new to the technicals of these processes, and so I'm still trying to understand fully what is to be done and how it's done.
But, the thing is, I've done upgrade to Froyo without even doing backups. (Yeah, stupid me.) Can I still go back to the stock Eclair?
Yes you can
You will need to download a nandroid back-up and fixed sbf of eclair. You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy#ROMS_.26_Recoveries
Download the one you like and use the method already described in this thread.
Hmm. Thanks! Another thing, it's required to root the phone? Wouldn't it affect the warranty? I'd like to keep the warranty for one year. Phone's still new.
Howdy!
I am in the UK on Vodafone, and was running CM7. This was installed over the UK Froyo update supplied via the Motorola Update tool.
All was well, until my phone randomly went off. When I turned it on there was nothing but fleeting glimpses of the CM7 loading screen (as if the screen was flickering on and off).
The only way that I could get the phone working again was to follow this procedure found in Zephyrot's Defy Beginner's Guide:
Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom: aha! We have a issue here!, latest Stock Gingerbread full SBFs comes with a Version 5 of the CG, meaning until not long ago you were pretty much screwed. But wait, there is hope! A one kind Éclair has been found in China Defys that comes with Version 5 CG!.
How to fix it:
Download this SBF and Flash it
Root your Phone
Download 2nd Init and Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download and install this Nandroid Backup
Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache
After wiping, turn off your phone
Turn it on and get immediately into Bootloader mode
Flash this Fixed SBF
Delete Data/Cache again and reboot.
You WONT be able to install full SBFs of any Éclair or Froyo since these Androids have lower CG Versions.
This leaves me with a working version of Froyo. I did not install a full Gingerbread.sbf previously, and the backup that I made before installing CM7 leaves me without anything happening also.
What I would like to know is how to get back on to CM7 if possible? If I try and flash any .sbf the phone goes dead and I have to start again with the process above. If I install 2nd Init/clockworkmod on the Froyo that I can get to work as a result of the above process the phone goes into a boot loop and I can't get into stock recovery or anything, so end up having to go back through the process again. Does anyone have any ideas, or am I stuck forever now?
Edit - just finished restoring it for the 50th time and wanted to add that the version that I can get to work is
Moto_Version34.179.2.MB525.Retail.en.CEE
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Build Number JOREM_U3_3.4.2_179-2
You need to go into stock recovery (power + down I think) next press both volume keys. Wipe cache and data. Next reboot into motorola flash tools and install a fixed sbf of a froyo ROM. Next install CM7 if you want. You can find/make the fixed sbf in the beginners guide.
If you install CM first wipe everything in custom recovery.
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I've done that and no luck, sometimes the phone has booted up and frozen on the red M, other times it has been totally unresponsive. The only Froyo ROM that I can get to respond is the fixed one linked in the guide, which won't let me install custom recovery. I'll try again with some different fixed ROMS tonight. Thanks
when does this happen? When you install froyo or CM7
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It seems like you can't downgrade that easy. The fixed sbf removes the system files. You need to install a nand backup first. But you can't install cwm to install a nand without root access. Check the page of the ginger you installed. I think it can by now. Also check CM7 page as a member seemed to can use stock recovery.
Sentrestore from my MB525
I'll do some more searching when I get to my laptop with everything on. Essentially the only version of Froyo that I can install won't let me run CWM (it installs with no problems, I can root the phone without any issues). It just gets stuck in a boot loop as soon as I try to restart the phone. I can't get into stock or custom recovery at this point to wipe data/cache.
I tried with a nand backup and fixed sbf, but will try some different combinations. I still have my initial nand backup from before I started flashing anything. I'll do some more rooting around later on. I suppose I have a working phone for now, just not how I would like it!
Thanks
Hey All
I'm in need of some help. For some reason this whole SBF thing is completely confused me
My Defy
System Version: Moto_Version.34.30.3601.MB525.Vodacome.en.GB
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: EPU93_U_00.59.02
Build number: JEM_3.4.3-36-1
(Unsure if these will help)
Anyway, I'm wanting to put CM7 or another custom rom onto my phone, but they all seem to be version 2.3 or so, but I want to be able to drop down to my original rom in case I need to return the phone for something
I did the official update to 2.2.2 from 2.1, which was lucky as with my 2.1 stock rom Clockworkmod couldn't read my memory card, seemed to be a common glitch with the SBF version it had, but it seems fine now
I read somewhere to use a Nordic nandroid backup for some reason, cant remember, just found it in my download folder from attempting to get clockworkmod to work on 2.1, restored the image onto my phone, which worked fine, but that seemed to be a no risk flash
So now I'm confused on how to proceed to putting on a custom rom, I fear that I'm going to **** up something, or going to run into issues if I try change to different custom roms
I'm possibly just over thinking what is meant to be done, and it is way simpler than it seems at the moment
anyone have some advice?
Using nordic as a base is old, custom runs like cm7 work on any base.
As long as you don't flash full sbf of gingerbread builds via rsdlite you can always go back to your original 2.2 by flashing full sbf through rsdlite.
Okay coming to installation of custom roms, first thing is to root it. You can use super one click for that. Then install defy 2ndinit after that boot menu and recovery.then you are all set to install custom roms.
For cm7, down load the zip and install through cwm.
Restart phone and as soon you see blue led press volume down, this would put you into boot menu.then select custom/stable recovery. Select wipe user data/factory reset.then go to advanced and select wipe dalvik cache. Come back and select install from zip and give cm7 zip, after finished reboot. It will now boot with cm7, first boot will take few minutes 2-3. It is generally cm7 first boot is in loop, if you are stuck just remove battery and put back and restart.
You can go through cm7 installation thread for better clarity.
Enjoy flashing!
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Thanks for the reply
So basicly I just flash the rom straight in clock work mod, no need for fixed SBF's or anything?
Do I need to back up/make full SBF of my stock SBF or something?
Is CM7 7.1 based on Froyo, and you'd just flash it straight from the memory card in Clockwork mod?
Or have I missed the point and meant to flash a fixed SBF to allow for gingerbread or any roms and then reflash 2.2 back on when I want to retore stock again?
Well I went ahead and installed Motogamer, which I downloaded last night and its working fine, but it seems to be based on the froyo kernal
I'm still a little confused as CM7.1 looks like its gingerbread, unsure of the downgradeability to my froyo stock rom, but this rom had no issue when I used my nandroid backup to restore to my stock rom
Thanks for the help
CM7.1 stable is android 2.3.7 with froyo kernel. And there is CM7.2 nightlies with both froyo and gingerbread kernels. I use the defy+ CM7.2 with gingerbread kernel from Quarx (this gives me better battery life) http://quarx2k.ru/, since i have redlens defy.
You dont have worry about the downgradability as long as you dont flash full sbf of gingerbread using rsdlite. All the dev custom roms have no problem in downgrading back to your original stock froyo. Look at if there is any WARNING IN RED regarding downgradability when you download any rom.
There are good number of ROMs to try, whenever you change ROM remember to do full wipe (factory reset and wipe dalvik cache), back up your apps and other information before you do this. If you are upgrading to night revision of same ROM, for example next nightly of CM7.2 we dont have do to full wipe, just cache and dalvik cache wipe would be fine.
If you like Stock ROM, try MS2ginger3.0 which gives awesome battery life and with full blur functionality if you like.
Awesome, thanks
I'm really keen to try more custom roms out, really happy so far with this new one at the moment, but will probably try CM7 soon
Thanks for the advice, not sure I'll go back to stock rom for a long time, just feared that I'd **** something up and not be able to return to stock if needed to
Really keen to start seeing what android really has to offer now
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.
--Bricks--
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.