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Here's a simple guide for CM7 users, to install CM9 as a test rom AND keep their CM7 ROM as a main ROM
EDIT (01/04/2012):Guide updated according to new versions of multiboot. Also works for CM10!
DUE TO KERNEL INCOMPATIBILITIES, MY GUIDE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO INSTALL CM9 +CM7 WITH THE SAME KERNEL. (EX: CM7 FROYO KERN + QUARX CM9 FOR FROYO KERN)
This guide is tested and approved on froyo kernels.
First: I suggest you backup your rom before doing anything, but there's no danger don't worry
first download and simply place on your SD-Card these files:
m11kkaa's multiboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
This will allow us to lauch our main ROM normaly, and when we want to, launch our 2nd rom (which will be CM9 =D)
Epsylon3's or Quark's latest version of CM9:
http://defy.wdscript.fr/
Or
http://quarx2k.ru/
Google Apps (optional):
http://goo-inside.me/gapps
Place all 2/3 zips on SD-card.
Download 3filesystem images that will be your virtual partitions for CM9 on Sdcard:
www.mediafire.com/?vvkmy2tx4yeg32m
extract them, and place all 3 of them under /multiboot/CM9 in SDcard
You can also use the app called multibootmanager to do this
Warning: these partitions have size limits (300mb each). Don't run out of space!
People who know how to can create their own partitions, any size they want, threads exist for that
Here are the instructions:
DO NEVER WIPE DATA DURING PROCESS, IT IS NOT NEEDED
1) Go into Bootmenu
2) Choose "recovery ->" to go to the recovery choice menu
3) MAKE SURE you have:
"Custom Recovery" OR "Latest Recovery"
"Stable Recovery"
"Stock Recovery"
4) Choose "Stable Recovery"
6) Install Zip from SD-Card: multiboot_vXXXX.zip
7) REBOOT SYSTEM NOW
8) When you get the blue led, press Vol. Down, you will be in the Bootmenu.
-Choose boot->Set Default->2nd-init
-Go back once
-choose [2nd-system] to boot into the 2nd system menu.
- Here is where you will be able to select 2nd roms to boot. If you put the files on the SDcard in the right place (see above), you should see them in the menu. Other choices are "boot from nand","recovery" or "reboot".
- Choose Recovery(CWM), and then select which rom you want to apply the modifications (CM9). You will now reboot into a recovery for your virtual system.
9) a) Install zip from sdcard: CM9!!! =D
9)b) (OPTIONNAL): install google apps
10) Wipe cache and dalvik cache and then reboot system.
11) Done! reboot. If you want to launch CM9 just press Vol. Down on blue led, boot into 2nd system like above and select CM8 to boot it.
Booting any virtual ROM will take a few minutes, sd cards are slower, and this will be first boot.
Enjoy Epsilon's, Quark's, m11kkaa's and walter79's great work!
Originally Posted by m11kkaa
Some info:
- After installation, The recoveries under the 2nd system multiboot menu is for your virtual system and "Stable Recovery" for your real system
- you can restore any backup or install any zip in "Lastest Recovery" and it will go into your virtual system
- boot the virtual system with the 2ndsystem-option in bootmenu
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Tutorial video made by Yamandude:
http://youtu.be/aqdQSusw2zw
If one day you don't want CM9 again, simply remove the folder /fsimages/ from your SDcard.
I suggest you keep them in case, you may change your mind one day
You now have double boot, and CM7, and CM9 on your same phone!!!!
Troubleshooting:
My main ROM works, but i get a bootloop with CM9
In latest recovery: wipe cache + Dalvik cache. If you still get a bootloop then wipe data too.
Are u shore u flash multiboot from custo/latest recov?
I always do it from stable recov!
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
It IS from custom and NOT latest recovery (step 4). Your "guide" is incorrect and if you ask me, makes things even more complicated than they are...sorry.
In what way is this needed amyway?; there's already a multi-boot thread.
No warning about NOT wiping data in latest recovery...Nothing about the size and limits of the 3 image files...
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It IS from custom and NOT latest recovery (step 4). Your "guide" is incorrect and if you ask me, makes things even more complicated than they are...sorry.
In what way is this needed amyway?; there's already a multi-boot thread.
No warning about NOT wiping data in latest recovery...Nothing about the size and limits of the 3 image files...
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"Custom recovery" as we know today used to be called "latest recovery" a few months ago. The name changed so i mentionned both names in case people get confused if i say only one and they see the other. What is important is checking if you have three recoveries, not the way you call them.
Seen as CM9 is for test purposes, i doubt that warning not to install to much apps on the Second ROM is very relevant. Even though i will take into account your comment
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
nogoodusername said:
Are u shore u flash multiboot from custo/latest recov?
I always do it from stable recov!
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If you flash multiboot.zip in the stable mod, you'll change mount settings for your 2nd init partition, and then it will be your main rom that will load from sdcard. I tried this and unfortunately my main com became CM9, and it is not what we want ^^.
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Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
In fact, my bad: I meant "stable" not custom. m11kkaa multiboot is to be installed in stable recovery and never in latest.
Never wipe data in latest recovery or android secure will be erased and your main boot apps will stop working.
There are incompatibilities between some roms: MSGinger will not work with ics..
...OP need some work to say the least...
Here:
[] AL [] said:
QUOTE=twa_priv;19863273]I think that's exactly what most people here are doing. Look at AL's post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19814199&postcount=280) which is the one that got me started using multiboot.
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Yes thanks. He might also be interested in reading this one and this one as well on this.
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And i don't know about wajkiui, but there's is a problem with MSGinger though; so be warned!
Just give it a shot anyway... but if there was ever a reason to make a nandroid backup of your current build before jumping into something, I think multiboot calls for it...
L.E.: and while I think about it: one drawback I've noticed from multiboot is that once you boot back into your main rom, the battery stats are screwed up (or to the state they were when you left for the 2nd-boot). So give your phone a nice long charge to fix this or don't complain about eventual steep battery drop...[/QUOTE]
crakeron said:
If you flash multiboot.zip in the stable mod, you'll change mount settings for your 2nd init partition, and then it will be your main rom that will load from sdcard. I tried this and unfortunately my main com became CM9, and it is not what we want ^^.
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
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That is incorrect...that's how I did (and others and how m11kkaa's instructions were at first _ I believe) and CM7 IS my main boot and ics my 2nd boot. And multiboot zip most probably can be install with both when you think about it. It's ICS that you absolutely need to install in latest/custom recovery... that was my last comment here good luck with this thread.
[] AL [] said:
That is incorrect...that's how I did (and others and how m11kkaa's instructions were at first _ I believe) and CM7 IS my main boot and ics my 2nd boot. And multiboot zip most probably can be install with both when you think about it. It's ICS that you absolutely need to install in latest/custom recovery... that was my last comment here good luck with this thread.
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Yeah i've just re-done it all by flashing the multiboot in stable recovery, both work you're right ^^
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
Great guide. Thanks.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
and how to uninstall 2nd boot now?
Screwed my Cyanogen 7.1: cannot run any external keyboard, language is always English after reboot.
tvg said:
and how to uninstall 2nd boot now?
Screwed my Cyanogen 7.1: cannot run any external keyboard, language is always English after reboot.
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I wouldn't bother with uninstalling the multiboot function. But if you don't want to use your 2nd rom anymore simply take the /fsimages/ folder of your sdcard.
If one day you change your mind, copy them back . Multiboot may go away if you change anything to do with bootmenu in your main ROM (CM7).
Remember: if you don't want the 2nd Boot anymore, simply take the partitions under /fsimages/ off your card
P.S. You should have a chat with epsylon and m11kkaa about the issues you mentionned
royale1223 said:
Great guide. Thanks.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Your welcome =)
I tested CM9 and deleted /fsimages.
I reflashed many times using SBF, fixed SBF, omg, at least ten times.
And my CM7 (a new instance) does not save the language I choose after a reboot.
And any keyboard except the built-in one also hangs (The application has stopped etc).
Help, I need to fix it back =( I just cannot understand why I reflashed all the things thoroughly and still I can't get just the normal CM7 back =(
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crakeron said:
P.S. You should have a chat with epsylon and m11kkaa about the issues you mentionned
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Thank you, I will try...
10x for detail Explanation; Can I translate this and post into Korean forum?
CM9现在还不成熟，系统也有bug吧
Motivateme said:
10x for detail Explanation; Can I translate this and post into Korean forum?
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Sure feel free . Put a little link to this thread somewhere as a source and you can
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
tvg said:
I tested CM9 and deleted /fsimages.
I reflashed many times using SBF, fixed SBF, omg, at least ten times.
And my CM7 (a new instance) does not save the language I choose after a reboot.
And any keyboard except the built-in one also hangs (The application has stopped etc).
Help, I need to fix it back =( I just cannot understand why I reflashed all the things thoroughly and still I can't get just the normal CM7 back =(
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Thank you, I will try...
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Did you backup before starting any of the instructions as i suggested? It's a wierd issue you have there =/ ....are you sure it has nothing to do with settings you may have changed? What do the dev's say about it?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
jejeje thanks for your tutorial, now maybe if I can install it without problems
lenidas said:
jejeje thanks for your tutorial, now maybe if I can install it without problems
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How did it go?
I tried to install it, but no luck. After reboot I am stuck on Cyanogoogle logo forever... Wonder what could be wrong?
Ok, so basically i have just gone ahead and followed these steps for flashing cyanogenmod:
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
When i got up to step 7, i wasn't able to load clockwork mod, and because i am a noob and new to this, i actually didn't know that i had to install it beforehand. So now, i've got a phone which wont turn on properly (stuck with a lit up black screen) and will only connect into fastboot
Please, somebody help me!!!! I am really scared that i may have bricked my phone, if i can do anything to get it running again, i would be so happy. Please help
did you flash the CM kernel? and CM recovery comes with the kernel..you dont need to install it separately..
xperiaarcsnoob said:
Ok, so basically i have just gone ahead and followed these steps for flashing cyanogenmod:
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
When i got up to step 7, i wasn't able to load clockwork mod, and because i am a noob and new to this, i actually didn't know that i had to install it beforehand. So now, i've got a phone which wont turn on properly (stuck with a lit up black screen) and will only connect into fastboot
Please, somebody help me!!!! I am really scared that i may have bricked my phone, if i can do anything to get it running again, i would be so happy. Please help
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Alright first thing first. Which version of CM are you trying to flash? And where you downloaded it from?
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Ok we will come to flashing ROMs later lets first get you to boot your phone so that you can use it and not be scared. Whatever you have messed up, flashing the phone with flashtool and official FTF would make it normal. I hope you know how to do it. Google around and you can find flashtool. Get it installed to you PC then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 and download the ftf file and flash it using flashtool. Then your phone will be back up and running. Once its done. Come back here and tell me. Ill help you with flashing ROMs.
@ arpith.fbi
Yes i flashed a boot.img that came with the CM9 zip file, but that is all.
@ gnirujan
I am flashing CM9, and i got it from the downlaods section of the CM website.
I have also downlaoded flashtool but im not sure how to flash the FTF file. By the way, that file is for LT18i, and i have a LT18a. Would it matter?
Thanks for the replies
also gnirujan,
I checked that FTF file, and its 370mb. Is it the full firmware? If it is, i will flash it but if there is a way to continue with the cyanogen flashing, i would love to avoid downloading that ftf.
P.S. LANKAN PRIDEEE!!!!
ok first tell me during startup do u see boot logo? or any logo?
When i boot up, all i see is a lit up black screen with nothing on it
Flash the attached boot.img which is the FXP CM9 kernel from this site, then install the zip.
Ok, thanks, i will try it.
That didn't work either , did the same thing as the other.
I have managed to flash a stock ics ftf file, and i have finally rooted my phone. Now i want to try Rom manager instead to install, but when i go to install Clockwork mod recovery, it says stuff about my phone not currently being officially supported.
Any ideas?
xperiaarcsnoob said:
I have managed to flash a stock ics ftf file, and i have finally rooted my phone. Now i want to try Rom manager instead to install, but when i go to install Clockwork mod recovery, it says stuff about my phone not currently being officially supported.
Any ideas?
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Look in dev section for arc and look for post by pvyparts, his thread is all about cwm recovery check to see if your phone Is listed if not ask there.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
xperiaarcsnoob said:
That didn't work either , did the same thing as the other.
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Your boot loader is unlocked right? You wanna install Cynogenmod 9 right? You dont install the one from cyanogenmod site. It has a non working kernel. In XDA there are these guys called FXP (Free Xperia Project) they are the ones responsible for CM for all Xperia devices. So do this. Go tho this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356685 download the CM9 RC 1 FXP 128. Its a 130MB file. Download it and now extract it and flash that boot.img to your Arc S using fastboot. Now start your phone and you should see FXP boot screen then from there go to recovery and try flashing the CM9 RC 1 you have. That should work. I suggest if you can replace the CM9 you have in your memory cad with the FXP128 zip its better so that you can flash the latest FXP128 CM 9, which has lots of improvements.
Edit: Arc S and Arc same ZIP its called anzu
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xperiaarcsnoob said:
I have managed to flash a stock ics ftf file, and i have finally rooted my phone. Now i want to try Rom manager instead to install, but when i go to install Clockwork mod recovery, it says stuff about my phone not currently being officially supported.
Any ideas?
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Allright as far as i know there are two ways you can get CMW installed on your phone. 1. Download CWM auto installer from play store and install CMW through that. 2. Flash a kernel which has CWM pre installed.
In this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793 you can find stock sony kernel with CWM. You download it and flash it using fastboot. That will get you CWM. hope i helped you.
Thanks gnirujan,
I managed to find a FXP127 kernel yesterday and it worked. But this would be even better. I heard that FXP128 is much faster as well, but I've already set up my whole system and dont want to reset it now . Any way of updating it without wiping?
Thanks again !!!
xperiaarcsnoob said:
Thanks gnirujan,
I managed to find a FXP127 kernel yesterday and it worked. But this would be even better. I heard that FXP128 is much faster as well, but I've already set up my whole system and dont want to reset it now . Any way of updating it without wiping?
Thanks again !!!
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I believe you can try flashing on top of your existing system. I personally have never tried it. But i think it is possible. I would recommend you to flash FXP 128. The improvements are very very visible. More fast and smooth.
gnirujan said:
I believe you can try flashing on top of your existing system. I personally have never tried it. But i think it is possible. I would recommend you to flash FXP 128. The improvements are very very visible. More fast and smooth.
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Could anyone check to see if this is true
yes you can update it without wiping anything..but i recommend atleast wiping cache
arpith.fbi said:
yes you can update it without wiping anything..but i recommend atleast wiping cache
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Will wiping cache delete any system settings or things like homescreen setup?
xperiaarcsnoob said:
Will wiping cache delete any system settings or things like homescreen setup?
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nope...everything will be the way they were..nothing will change
Thank you very much arpith
If this your first attempt at flashing a Rom then read the following:
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NOTE:
The following guide is intended for those users who are running STOCK FROYO to get onto ICS..
IF YOU ARE COMING FROM ANY OTHER ROM PLEASE FLASH YOUR RESPECTIVE STOCK FROYO AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.. MOST ISSUES CAN BE AVOIDED !!
[GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide(/Zephyrot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[GUIDE][FAQ] Kernals, ROMs, SBFs, Multiboot and more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450026
[xda wiki][MOTO_DEFY_MB525]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Motorola_Defy
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::TOOLS::
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RSDLITE
This has to be installed on your windows pc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100585&highlight=RSD+Lite
MOTOROLA DRIVERS
https://www.box.com/shared/8cohqit95qz8yjunedrg
SUPERONECLICK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php
FROYO KERNEL -- GREEN LENS
GB KERNEL--- RED LENS
http://defy.wdscript.fr/kernel/
2ndinit RECOVERY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
CM9 NIGHTLY
http://defy.wdscript.fr/defy-cm9/
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OFFICIAL CM9 DEFY EPSLON3 THREAD
The Eppy ICS thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353003
CHANGELOG::
http://changelog.bbqdroid.org/
lianro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27224632&postcount=5023
G00fY2 said:
Also all this people who are asking about how to activate HWA or discuss about governors...
Fot the umpteenth time, HWA is set by default in all latest Nightlies by Epsylon and Quarx. And Epsylon have also already included DroidX governors back in May. His so called BOOSTED is based on boostedASSv2. And boostedASSv2 is SMARTASSv2 with other values, working according to the same principle. Here you compare both.
So there is no need to ask for other governors or recommend the "old" DroidX ones. Just open bootmenu and choose your favourit one.
Because of such posts the thread really gets spammed.
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Hopefully you have read thru all the material which was pretty exhaustive and might be in a position, confident enough to take a leap of faith or you waiting to die an old man filled with regret and froyo or even worse ecalir.. ugh!!
Right so off to it-
As mentioned a few times this is how to get on to the ICS CM9 DEFY Epsylon bandwagon if you already have froyo as stock
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CHARGE YOUR DEFY TO 100%
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Install on PC:
RSDLITE
Motorola drivers
Download your specific SBF file
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Copy these files to SD:
SndInitDefy_2.0.apk
CM9-NIGHTLY-120714-Defy.zip (whichever is the nightly you want to install)
kernel-froyo-222-179-4-signed.zip
gapps-ics-20120429-signed
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1-Settings>> Enable USB debugging>> connect USB cable to defy and PC
2-Open SuperONEclick on your PC and click on root>> Click yes to all (donate if you wish) -- You Have Rooted Your Phone Congrats !!--
3- Install the app SndInitDefy_2.0.apk and open it>>install Latest Recovery(Do Not Install the option which says for CM)
4- Green LED should appear on a successful installation.
5- Switch OFF and ON your phone
6-While rebooting a Blue Colour LED should appear when the M logo is displayed and on visually seeing this press the volume down to enter CWM/Recovery
-- Use the UP/DOWN volume rocker keys to move up/down and the POWER button for selection confirmation.--
7-Navigate to Recovery>> Custom Recovery
8-Wipe Data/Factory Reset
9- Wipe Cache Partition
10- Go down to Advanced>> Wipe Dalvik Cache
11- Install zip from sdcard>> CM9 nightly
12- Install zip from sdcard>>KERNEL>> Do step 11 again>>the bigger kernel zip contains also modules which could be more recent in rom updates, so reflash the nightly zip after kernel to be sure
13-Install zip from sdcard>>gapps
14-Rewipe Cache partition and Dalvik
15- Reboot system now !!
It should take a while for CID to appear.. when it does key in your google account and log into play store..
search for battery callibrator
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5uZW1hLmJhdHRlcnljYWxpYnJhdGlvbiJd
16- install >> charge>> Hit Battery Calibration
17-- thas it..
18- Enjoy Beautiful ICS with HWA!!
HIT thanks if this Helped!!
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PREREQUISITES :
Current Rom : CM9 DEFY EPSYLON3
DEFY:MB525
1-Install zip from sdcard>> CM9 nightly
2- Wipe Cache partition
3-Reboot
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IF you reached this you must have messed up somewhere..No worries
Hopefully you heeded my warning for charging to 100%.If not pray your battery lasts the procedure( it should provided it had atleast 50-60% charge while starting your ordeal)
Now you might be wondering why I had asked you to install the RSDLite ?!
If you are getting Bootloops( though it should not happen)then do the following:
1- Remove and re-insert the battery
2- Hold down simultaneously both the Power and Volume UP for approx 5-10sec and release
3- The screen should display
"Bootloader
9.10
Ok To
Program
4-Open RSDlite on your PC >> Navigate to the froyo SBF file
5- Connect the phone and pc via USB cable
6- The rsd should display phone connected or connected
7- click on Start .. wait ... wait .. wait ..
8- it should say PASS >> only then do you remove the USB cable.
9- Repeat all the steps for installation of ICS all over again.. it should work though..
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Note: Some users even after using the above mentioned method of reflashing to stock face Bootloops of the red Moto Logo.- Please check which version u have and only flash the sbf( red/green Lens)
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Yet some others have found this a solution to the bootloops while trying to re flash Stock froyo
Originally Posted by Rajneeshgadge17
What we need to do?
We are launching Stock Recovery and wiping cache and data.
Use below mentioned steps:
1. Remove battery from phone and then reinsert;
2. Press and hold Volume Down button along with Power button till you see Android icon with an exclamation mark (!);
3. Once you see android icon and exclamation mark release both buttons and now press volume up and volume down button together;
4. Above steps will launch Android System Recovery window (Stock Recovery);
5. Now “wipe data/factory reset” by pressing volume down key and to select press power key;
6. On the next screen it will prompt you to confirm this option by selecting “yes – delete all use data” select this option with power key again;
6. Also “wipe cache partition” from power key as mentioned above;
7. Now select “reboot system now”;
After above steps it will take around 3-5 minutes for first boot and your phone will now boot in normal state.
If the above steps does not resolves the issue then I would recommend you to use some other SBF depending on your region.
Hope this helps!
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There's already so much info on how to flash a custom ROM.
This post sums up the point of this thread:
Come ON !! you gotta HIT thanks if this Helped .. at least now
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Fishing for thanks -_-
uluxus said:
There's already so much info on how to flash a custom ROM.
This post sums up the point of this thread:
Fishing for thanks -_-
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There are several threads with lots of info.The target audience is your nOOB who doesnt have to feel frustrated not knowing where to look.
If you feel the sole purpose of this is was fishing for thanks dont you think there would be a slight lack to commitment to the thread
But then again to each his own.
Please look elsewhere.
Thank you
As a noob to Defy flashing but not android flashing I found this very helpful.
GigahurtzUK said:
As a noob to Defy flashing but not android flashing I found this very helpful.
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Glad to help
Thanks, a lot! The first time i'd done i was frightened but now i update ics daily LOL
Quiksilver20 said:
Thanks, a lot! The first time i'd done i was frightened but now i update ics daily LOL
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cheers
noob asking for help installing cm9
Hey guys, well i'm a noob when it comes to this, i had a lot of trouble even rooting my defy+ cuz it was 2.3.5 and when i finally got to root it and installed the 2init, well i thought i was good enough to install a cm9, i found yours and ur guide so easy that i tried it.
It all was going so good to the point where i choose the .zip to install the cm9 nightly, and i got an error: it can't open the .zip file, says it's bad, tho i've downloaded some other zips it keeps saying the same.
I'd really appreciate any help on this cuz atm my damn phone is nothing more than a dead weight in my pocket.
Thanks.
UPDATE: used another nightly and it appears to be ok so far.
Can i suggest an aditional step - create a back up before you wipe everything in clockwork mod recovery, test that back up, by selecting back up/restore and restoring the back up youve just made, then continuing with the wipe/factory re-set, should be done between steps 7 and 8.
It will add some extra time to things, but should you encounter problems youi wil have a tested working back up to go back to should everything go wrong - these emergency back ups have got me out of difficulty several times..
Also when updating a rom/nightly make a back up and save it else where - you dont need loads of back ups delte the older custom rom ones every now and agian- just keep your old stock one as a just in case.
At the moment i am runnig CM9 20120708-NIGHTLY-jordan
and i have a back up of the CM72-20120601-NIGHTLY-Defy as well as the old motorola stock froyo ready to go should i need them again.
Andrew_spiegel said:
Hey guys, well i'm a noob when it comes to this, i had a lot of trouble even rooting my defy+ cuz it was 2.3.5 and when i finally got to root it and installed the 2init, well i thought i was good enough to install a cm9, i found yours and ur guide so easy that i tried it.
It all was going so good to the point where i choose the .zip to install the cm9 nightly, and i got an error: it can't open the .zip file, says it's bad, tho i've downloaded some other zips it keeps saying the same.
I'd really appreciate any help on this cuz atm my damn phone is nothing more than a dead weight in my pocket.
Thanks.
UPDATE: used another nightly and it appears to be ok so far.
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This works for the defy(mb525) froyo to ics.. the kernel which you have to flsh is differnet, the cm9 is also different.. my friend did you not read the thread heading??
PM me if you want steps for the defy+
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You re on quarx build arent u?
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Backup !
2Pints said:
Can i suggest an aditional step - create a back up before you wipe everything in clockwork mod recovery, test that back up, by selecting back up/restore and restoring the back up youve just made, then continuing with the wipe/factory re-set, should be done between steps 7 and 8.
It will add some extra time to things, but should you encounter problems youi wil have a tested working back up to go back to should everything go wrong - these emergency back ups have got me out of difficulty several times..
Also when updating a rom/nightly make a back up and save it else where - you dont need loads of back ups delte the older custom rom ones every now and agian- just keep your old stock one as a just in case.
At the moment i am runnig CM9 20120708-NIGHTLY-jordan
and i have a back up of the CM72-20120601-NIGHTLY-Defy as well as the old motorola stock froyo ready to go should i need them again.
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You are on quarx build right ?!
The backup part for a first time would be too much to assemble ,but, then again best they have all the knowledge in the post
I have taken backups but have not used a backup till date better safe than sorry i guess !!
.. I will append the post with the addintional info asap.. at work now
I just took the screenshot
Thanks mate for the how to!
What an amazing screen shot!
One more noob question talking about backups : I am currently on GGL ROM (Gingerbread for Green Lens Defy), can I do a full backup, install CM9 and then only restore data once on CM9?
Thanks for the help!
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Zuff said:
Thanks mate for the how to!
What an amazing screen shot!
One more noob question talking about backups : I am currently on GGL ROM (Gingerbread for Green Lens Defy), can I do a full backup, install CM9 and then only restore data once on CM9?
Thanks for the help!
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please don't do that if i may suggest.
i have tried it and left stuck at moto logo.
i was using GGL ROM, so i just install the CM9 from epsylon3 zip, and got stuck.
( i was assuming that the GGL ROM is still using froyo kernel, but maybe i was wrong)
the best way is to flash sbf back to stock froyo first.
Wow! Thanks, I was about to mess it up!
I think I didn't get well the working of GGL...
But coming from GGL, did you follow all the steps of the first post of this thread?
And what about restoring GGL data after FroYo sbf flash, root, 2ndinit and CM9 installation?
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Zuff said:
Wow! Thanks, I was about to mess it up!
I think I didn't get well the working of GGL...
And what about restoring GGL data after FroYo sbf flash, root, 2ndinit and CM9 installation?
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what kind of data are you talking about exactly?
in my case, all my contacts, appointment, calendar data are already synced with my google account. So all of them were automatically restored the minute i logged into my account during initialization process.
as for applications, all apps that i have downloaded previously are also recorded by my google play account.
so basically for apps, i just make backups for their settings and store in SD.
After CM9 installation, i just reinstall everything, and restore settings from their backups on SD.
the other option you may try is using titanium backup for applications.
When update to a new nightly, no need to "Wipe Dalvik Cache"? but in some guide, i see this step, can you clarify this? thanks
benny856694 said:
When update to a new nightly, no need to "Wipe Dalvik Cache"? but in some guide, i see this step, can you clarify this? thanks
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There really isnt a need to wipe dalvik while you are doing a nightly.. Only while installing new roms.. then again.. why not go ahead with it and see the differnece with/without the dalvik clear ..
Dalvik cache?
suttaroom said:
There really isnt a need to wipe dalvik while you are doing a nightly.. Only while installing new roms.. then again.. why not go ahead with it and see the differnece with/without the dalvik clear ..
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Good day... I'm running the 120705 Eppy Defy build...
My question is, do i need to wipe the Dalvik cache when upgrading a nightly? Cuz some of the stuff the changelog says is fixed is still broken, can the dalvik cache make a difference to this regard? I have never wiped it since that first time I swopped over to CM9.
Also what data will be lost when it's wiped?
I have defy red lens upgraded to CM7.1 & now i wanna upgrade it to cm9...so i'm confused how to do it..bcoz everywhere its shown from froyo to Cm9.. but meh got cm7.1 so plz tell meh wot i need to do? any small written steps will be sufficient coz meh know how to go through boot menu and stuff..
My friend is currently running Arconium ICS on his Xperia, and now when I tried to install CM9 (Did full wipe > install CM > install gapps in CWM) it just gets stuck at the boot logo (SONY). After recovering the backup of Arconium in CWM it boots up fine again.
Since the boot logo didn't change, I'm thinking CM9 maybe didn't install a new kernel or something? Is there something I can do to make sure that CM9 fits as well as possible? If kernel switching is on the table I'd like to be able to do this from CWM.
Thank you!
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My friend is currently running Arconium ICS on his Xperia, and now when I tried to install CM9 (Did full wipe > install CM > install gapps in CWM) it just gets stuck at the boot logo (SONY). After recovering the backup of Arconium in CWM it boots up fine again.
Since the boot logo didn't change, I'm thinking CM9 maybe didn't install a new kernel or something? Is there something I can do to make sure that CM9 fits as well as possible? If kernel switching is on the table I'd like to be able to do this from CWM.
Thank you!
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you must install the kernel "boot.img" through flashtool
is inside the zip file
krattos said:
you must install the kernel "boot.img" through flashtool
is inside the zip file
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Do I have to do this via flashtool? No way to do it from inside CWM? Please excuse if this is a stupid question, I'm not still a 100 % sure what boot.img, recovery, kernel and all these are and how they fit together.
bajsmumsaren said:
Do I have to do this via flashtool? No way to do it from inside CWM? Please excuse if this is a stupid question, I'm not still a 100 % sure what boot.img, recovery, kernel and all these are and how they fit together.
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Yes, through the FlashTool is safer.
For all your doubts see this link, is a little extended but very complete.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
bajsmumsaren said:
Do I have to do this via flashtool? No way to do it from inside CWM? Please excuse if this is a stupid question, I'm not still a 100 % sure what boot.img, recovery, kernel and all these are and how they fit together.
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Boot.img is the kernel in a compiled file, which needs to be installed via fastboot. Flashtool includes fastboot aswell, so you can install the kernel(boot.img) using it.
Recovery is a certain 'program' used to install custom stuff, make full backups(Nandroid backup) and restore them, wipe/format partitions and some other stuff. Recovery can be included already inside the kernel, but there is also possibility to install it on /system partition for those who can't unlock bootloader and/or install custom kernel.
My recommendation - Don't do it if you don't understand anything. You should go and learn about the whole Android first, get yourself familiar with how to recover the phone(install stock firmware etc), what are the terms that we use, what is what etc, then come back. Else...you might get yourself a nice (temporary) brick and then you have another problem, how to get back the phone.
bajsmumsaren said:
My friend is currently running Arconium ICS on his Xperia, and now when I tried to install CM9 (Did full wipe > install CM > install gapps in CWM) it just gets stuck at the boot logo (SONY). After recovering the backup of Arconium in CWM it boots up fine again.
Since the boot logo didn't change, I'm thinking CM9 maybe didn't install a new kernel or something? Is there something I can do to make sure that CM9 fits as well as possible? If kernel switching is on the table I'd like to be able to do this from CWM.
Thank you!
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Obviously you didnt flash the kernel..and before doing that u need to make sure if ur bootloader is unlocked..if it is unlocked then only you can proceed with flashing the kernel and then installing the ROM.
Same Here!!
but Nothin seems to b workin for me!! Ive Done everything as per da instructions!
I flashed the boot.img file which i unzipped from the cm9 nozomi.zip file!!
I formatted the data, the cache and the dalvik cache and then installed the cm9 and gapps files as well and then when i reboot my device from the recovery menu it just gets stuck at the boot screen of free xperia!!
(
pleasehelp!!
Assistere said:
Same Here!!
but Nothin seems to b workin for me!! Ive Done everything as per da instructions!
I flashed the boot.img file which i unzipped from the cm9 nozomi.zip file!!
I formatted the data, the cache and the dalvik cache and then installed the cm9 and gapps files as well and then when i reboot my device from the recovery menu it just gets stuck at the boot screen of free xperia!!
(
pleasehelp!!
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Dude, nozomi is only for Xperia S device. You installed the wrong ROM!
Go check the supported devices list to find your device's codename.
Someguyfromhell said:
Dude, nozomi is only for Xperia S device. You installed the wrong ROM!
Go check the supported devices list to find your device's codename.
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Dude mine is Xperia s is only!!
sorry i frgt to mention bout my phone earlier!!!
Assistere said:
Dude mine is Xperia s is only!!
sorry i frgt to mention bout my phone earlier!!!
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Then you are at wrong forum.
First of all i am new to android, Thank god, i found this fourm.. I recently bought Xperia arc from my unknown friend. He gave me with Android 4.0.4 updated. After watching some Youtube videos, some guy told that Android 2.3 i best for gaming so i flashed to LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global using flashtool by reading many guidelines.. After flashing successfully i still got this notification *Low on space" Note that even before flashing i got that. After googling it several times.
Solution said to install some apps, but that dint help... It says there is no movable app. And tried to enable the move to SD card button ->It says i need to root i tried Doomlord's app dint work. i deleted dome application cleared cache, force disabled, ut nothing seems to freeup spaces,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488351
Even this link says on step3b, make sure there is no low on sapace notification, but how do i do it?
OK i decided to partition my SD card and move the apps, but i could'int download app2SD because i had no space. Please note that TEMPLE RUN is installing)but cant app2SD). Please advice me to clean up some memory. So that i can install some apps and make my android really work. Shall i update to 4.04 or gingerbread is fine. I am totally confused what should i do. Please help me.. :crying:
Thanks in Advance
Just do a factory reset then make a second partition on your sdcard and use link2sd. Problem solved.
Is factory reset and hard reset are the same?
pypcier said:
Just do a factory reset then make a second partition on your sdcard and use link2sd. Problem solved.
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Thank you for replying. I did a factory reset and when i tried to download link2sd app from play store, after downloading it says, insufficient memory. I even tried to install from my sd card after installing a file manager. Now i also have temple run apk in my sd card that install and works like a charm. Please help me...!
AW: [Q] Low on space notification -- Please help me
did u made an ext4 partition? because if u did, use this mod by xtremesilencer. it will take the partition as internal memory
regards - Cartman
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Cartman44 said:
did u made an ext4 partition? because if u did, use this mod by xtremesilencer. it will take the partition as internal memory
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Thanks for replying..I did everything as he said, but i cant find init.d folder using the root explorer app. Do i need to root my phone for that? I use ICS 4.04 Can you please provide me a link where i can read about rooting my xperia arc? I am not an expert so please provide me with a step by stpe guide's link....
Thanks in Advance..!
P.S : I can see a little hope that i can fix that :fingers-crossed:
You could search this for yourself http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801 or with pictures http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/38251 Its basically flashing an older kernel then running a rooting program on your pc then flashing back newest kernel.
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I think you need root for this mod.
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sorry, i was at training, so i could not reply that fast.
well, rooting is allways a first step.
i did it that way: (short form only, if u want additional info's, just ask)
1. root
2. put a new rom + gapps on ur sd card
3. flash a prerootet kernel with preinstalled recovery which fits to ur rom
4. flash rom + gapps
5. reboot
6. connect phone to pc
7. backup ur sd card
8. delete ur entire sd card (thats why u have to make the backup)
9. reboot into recovery
10. wipe all
11. search for 'partition sd card'
12. choose ur values that u want
13. reboot into system
14. connect to pc
15. put all files back on sd card
16. download the mod and put in on sd too
17. reboot into recovery
18. flash the mod
19. wipe all
20. reboot
21. YOU'RE DONE!!
press thanks if it helped
regards - Cartman
Sent from my girls pants
edit: for custom kernel u need to unlock ur bootloader
Cibhin said:
Thanks for replying..I did everything as he said, but i cant find init.d folder using the root explorer app.
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You need a kernel with init.d support.
Cartman44 said:
sorry, i was at training, so i could not reply that fast.
well, rooting is allways a first step.
edit: for custom kernel u need to unlock ur bootloader
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cool bro..!! So before i root, i need to unlock my boot-loader am i right? or i can start to flash the kernal directly?
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Cibhin said:
cool bro..!! So before i root, i need to unlock my boot-loader am i right? or i can start to flash the kernal directly?
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Correct - bootloader has to be unlocked to flash any custom kernel.
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Cibhin said:
cool bro..!! So before i root, i need to unlock my boot-loader am i right? or i can start to flash the kernal directly?
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unlock the bl before flashing
u can do it woth the official method (which i used) or the testpoint method (don't ask me about this, i just read it in some threads)
regards - Cartman
Sent from my girls pants
I have rooted my device successfully. Still counl'int find init.d folder from root explorer,but i can see a init folder. should i copy the file in init folder and reboot? Please reply...!!!
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Cibhin said:
I have rooted my device successfully. Still counl'int find init.d folder from root explorer,but i can see a init folder. should i copy the file in init folder and reboot? Please reply...!!!
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no, you need a kernel with init.d support
Sent from my girls pants
Cartman44 said:
no, you need a kernel with init.d support
Sent from my girls pants
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can you peovide me a link where i can find the kernal .ftf for my xperia arc with init.d support?
Cibhin said:
can you peovide me a link where i can find the kernal .ftf for my xperia arc with init.d support?
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just download cm10 with fusion kernel
Sent from my girls pants
Cartman44 said:
just download cm10 with fusion kernel
Sent from my girls pants
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God..! Please be more specific...
With google, i got this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299
As he said i flashed using flashboot mode, and then he says Flash modues, i dont know what to do then..!!! My phone stuck in a black screen after a logo. I went to CMW mode.. So should i copy those .zip files to my sd card and install them?? Please do reply me..!!
Cibhin said:
God..! Please be more specific...
With google, i got this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299
As he said i flashed using flashboot mode, and then he says Flash modues, i dont know what to do then..!!! My phone stuck in a black screen after a logo. I went to CMW mode.. So should i copy those .zip files to my sd card and install them?? Please do reply me..!!
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You need newest CM10 zip file from here http://get.cm/?device=anzu&type=nightly and a modules.zip for your kernel.
copy these two files to your sdcard
boot into cwm
wipe data format system and cache
choose install zip from sdcard option and flash CM10 zip then modules zip
reboot
pypcier said:
You need newest CM10 zip and a modules.zip for your kernel.
reboot
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Thank you soo much for the link.. Can you also provide me with the module.zip for my kernel please?
or can i use the ArcFussion V4 's modules? Is this process dangerous ? IS there any chance for bricking my phone?
Cibhin said:
Thank you soo much for the link.. Can you also provide me with the module.zip for my kernel please?
or can i use the ArcFussion V4 's modules? Is this process dangerous ? IS there any chance for bricking my phone?
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Modules.zip is inside of fusion kernel rar file : D No there is no risk in flashing wifi modules because these are just a files required for a custom kernel to work properly. I mean like a drivers in windows so the wifi can work.
Just remember to format system, data, cache partitions in CWM before flashing anything. And I forgot about this http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip these are the newest google apps for JB without this Play store, google maps etc wont work.
Wow... Excellent Thank You soo much guys... I dont know how but i ve got cyanogenMod on my phone... I cannot download the internet setting, HD videos are not playing, Games are not working (but can install) the low space notification i Gone..!! I havent install the gapps yet.. Only if i do will i get those resolved???? Or if i flash my kernel back to LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel?? PLease do reply me..
And one more thing, i know i am not supposed to ask this, but since i am a newbi please help.. WHich mod or ROM is the best, as far from your experience..? For daily use and rare gamming..? Please do reply me...
P.S : I owe you guys more than hitting a Thanks button