Doomed Dify+ with stock ootloader??? - Defy General

Hi Guys,
Since I cannot yet post at Home > Motorola Defy > Defy Android Development > [JB] CM10 Android 4.1.1 for the Defy(+) i am posting here.
I was running CM9 on my Defy+.
I tried to upgrade to the 0828 JB for Defy+ and ended up with
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
How? I can't remember.
but every time i use the bootloader and try to load the JB file it says \:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
So by my understanding i need a custom bootloader as before. (i can't really remember how i loaded the ICS).
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards.

You need to flash a full sbf now to get it back up and running. Have you ever done that?
This bootloader error is a result of flashing the wrong version, are you sure your phone is a DEFY+ and that you flashed the DEFY+ version?
Anyway, just tell us if it's DEFY+ (MB526) or DEFY (MB525) and we will tell what you need to flash to get it back up and running. I hope you do remember that

MB526 Asia Retail SBF
niksy+ said:
You need to flash a full sbf now to get it back up and running. Have you ever done that?
This bootloader error is a result of flashing the wrong version, are you sure your phone is a DEFY+ and that you flashed the DEFY+ version?
Anyway, just tell us if it's DEFY+ (MB526) or DEFY (MB525) and we will tell what you need to flash to get it back up and running. I hope you do remember that
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Its a defy+ . I downloaded the required sbf but no idea on how to install.
I got as far as Android System recovery (3e) but under apply update from sd card i can't see the .sbf file!!!
help help help !!!!

CHARGE PHONE BATTERY ABOVE 80% BEFORE PROCEEDING......
Requirements
Get the SBF you want to flash
- Full SBF: No Nandroid backup needed, always keep CG versioning in mind.
- Fixed SBF: You might need a matching Nandroid Backup.
Get and Install RSD Lite v4.9: There are reports of other versions working, but this one is what I have used.
Get and Install Motorola Drivers [32bits] [64bits]
Now to Business:To Flash full SBFs, here is the standard procedure:
Open RSD Lite: Click on [ … ] Button and select your .SBF (Remember to rename to a short name and put it on root of your PC) and click Open.
Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode (check last section if you don’t know how to do it).
Now connect your Defy to your PC
The START button on RSD Lite should be available now, click and wait.
How do I enter Recovery Mode?!: With the Phone off press VOLUME DOWN then, while still pressed, power up the phone and leave VOL key pressed until you see a Yellow triangle, once you see this you are in Recovery now press Vol Up and Vol Down at the same time (if you are in Froyo) and the menu will appear, if you are on Éclair the menu should appear without having to press anything.
How do I enter Bootloader Mode: With the Phone off press VOLUME UP, then while still pressed power up the phone. Keep the Vol key pressed until a black screen with some white letters appear. This is the Bootloader.
After Upgrading to Froyo my Defy is laggy, slow or reboots: (!) This is a common issue when coming from Eclair to Froyo. If this happens to you, just do a full wipe (Delete Data/Delete Cache on Stock Recovery), after that your phone should work correctly.​

Need - MB526 SBF - Asia Retail 1321 Multilanugage 3.2.6 - Not China!!
Thanks so much.
It worked so far as the loading of SBF is concerned (RSD Lite v5.7 - used it last time , had forgotten)
Only, now the phone will not boot. The screen remains blank/black (not a flicker). Connecting to the USB powers on the White LED. thats all.
Thankfully RSD detects the device still.
The sbf I used was:
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-1321_CN_SIGN_SIGNED_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P014_A026_HWp3_Service1FF
@ http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordanplus/list.php
I need the GB 1321 Asia Retail MultiLanguage Version (2.3.6) . (I had this when I moved over to CM9)
The one mentioned above is Chinese I guess. Tried twice with it but no luck
Any possibility of getting the right one? or some SBF that will work??
Pleaseee

Outwitted and outsmarted.. by Android!!!
DEFIER said:
Thanks so much.
It worked so far as the loading of SBF is concerned (RSD Lite v5.7 - used it last time , had forgotten)
Only, now the phone will not boot. The screen remains blank/black (not a flicker). Connecting to the USB powers on the White LED. thats all.
Thankfully RSD detects the device still.
The sbf I used was:
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-1321_CN_SIGN_SIGNED_UCADEFYEMARAB1B50AA009.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRIRD15_P014_A026_HWp3_Service1FF
@ http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordanplus/list.php
I need the GB 1321 Asia Retail MultiLanguage Version (2.3.6) . (I had this when I moved over to CM9)
The one mentioned above is Chinese I guess. Tried twice with it but no luck
Any possibility of getting the right one? or some SBF that will work??
Pleaseee
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tried many SBFs for DEFY+. All end up with a pitch black screen . Power button does not seem to boot Android.
The power button works though as while being connected to USB and White LED on, pressing Power button disconnects the device from RSD Lite.
I am at my wits end. is my Device Bricked for all times?
Quick recap on how I reached this point.
1. Rooted the Defy+ (2.3.6 Asia Retail Multi Language)
2. Installed CM9 (was on ICS for two months)
3. in boot loader installed JB (0828). Before that the Kernel link provided alongside on CM10 instructions. Wiped cache/Dalvik.
got this:
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
​
4) I did something further like a factory reset (cant remember )
5) Since then the bootloader gives me : Android System recovery (3e) not the other bootloader.
6) Flashed SBFs to try get the GB up and running atleast. End up with no show on the screen.
(though the "SW Updating.." prompt comes thru RSD Liet on the defy screen, so the display is working)
Can even find the right SBF now.. please help. Am desperate for now.. no other handset

DEFIER said:
tried many SBFs for DEFY+. All end up with a pitch black screen . Power button does not seem to boot Android.
The power button works though as while being connected to USB and White LED on, pressing Power button disconnects the device from RSD Lite.
I am at my wits end. is my Device Bricked for all times?
Quick recap on how I reached this point.
1. Rooted the Defy+ (2.3.6 Asia Retail Multi Language)
2. Installed CM9 (was on ICS for two months)
3. in boot loader installed JB (0828). Before that the Kernel link provided alongside on CM10 instructions. Wiped cache/Dalvik.
got this:
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
​
4) I did something further like a factory reset (cant remember )
5) Since then the bootloader gives me : Android System recovery (3e) not the other bootloader.
6) Flashed SBFs to try get the GB up and running atleast. End up with no show on the screen.
(though the "SW Updating.." prompt comes thru RSD Liet on the defy screen, so the display is working)
Can even find the right SBF now.. please help. Am desperate for now.. no other handset
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If you're able to enter android stock recovery , do a full wipe/factory reset and reboot your phone...after flashing an sbf thru rsd lite
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app

DEFIER said:
tried many SBFs for DEFY+. All end up with a pitch black screen . Power button does not seem to boot Android.
The power button works though as while being connected to USB and White LED on, pressing Power button disconnects the device from RSD Lite.
I am at my wits end. is my Device Bricked for all times?
Quick recap on how I reached this point.
1. Rooted the Defy+ (2.3.6 Asia Retail Multi Language)
2. Installed CM9 (was on ICS for two months)
3. in boot loader installed JB (0828). Before that the Kernel link provided alongside on CM10 instructions. Wiped cache/Dalvik.
got this:
Bootloader
09.10
Err:A5,70,00,00,23
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
​
4) I did something further like a factory reset (cant remember )
5) Since then the bootloader gives me : Android System recovery (3e) not the other bootloader.
6) Flashed SBFs to try get the GB up and running atleast. End up with no show on the screen.
(though the "SW Updating.." prompt comes thru RSD Liet on the defy screen, so the display is working)
Can even find the right SBF now.. please help. Am desperate for now.. no other handset
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Can't believe it.. it worked
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt..._USAJRDNGIBRRTCEE_P022_A022_Service1FF.sbf.gz
Closed for now.!!

I had the same problem, I followed this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
I flashed this sbf first:
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_GR_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B80AA004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTCEE_P022_A022_Service1FF.sbf
And after this rooted sbf:
4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CN_Rooted_SBF
Good luck!

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[how to] install froyo! {ultimate defy owners guide}

new method!! 30/5/11
download this
download
basically.....flash the nandroid from within recovery then straight into bootloader the flash .sbf via rds lite.
or not basically......
put the nandroid on ur sdcard in folders called "goapkrev" and inside that "backup"
ok you need to install clock work recovery from my ultimate defy package
then boot into clock work recovery
choose back up>then select the nandroid
wait for that to do its stuff
then pull battery out
then enter bootloader by holding volume up and power for 5 secs
then connect phone to pc
make sure you have moto drivers and rsd installed
then in rsd lite choose the "3.4.3_11-Fixed.BLUR.sbf" file and click
wait for that to finish and that should be it
if you get a boot loop enter recovery power and volume down for 5 secs you should get a black screen
then volume up and down at the same time
wipe all data
reboot!
that should be froyo!!
you can now install a custom rom ontop of that if you wish
thats from memory but i think that should work
any questions ill try to help
my old guide below
contains my ultimate defy package which has every thing you need to root, recovery and install froyo all zipped up in a nice package if you prefer to do it that way
Code:
[color="#0000FF"][size="6"][u][b]This guide will show you how to get foryo on your Motorola defy ahead of schedules!! [/b][/u][/size][/color]
use at own risk not fully tested
[color="#00FF00"][size="4"]as it stands every thing seems to be working in froyo now including wifi gps camera market led and sensors
however it is still a custom rom and i acept no responsibilty if u brick it which is very hard on this phone[/size]
[/color]
[color="#0000FF"][size="4"]First i reccomend you download my ultimate defy package it contains every thing you should need to get froyo working! (still needs testing but should work)[/size][/color]
[size="6"][url="http://www.filefactory.com/file/b577129/n/Ultimate_Defy_Package.zip"]Downlaod my ultimate defy package[/url][/size]
[color="#FF0000"][b][size="5"]Detaled method(scroll down for short method)[/size][/b][/color]
Just because you can drop it in the bath doest protect it from bricking make sure you read carefully to avoid this and if you do brick it it can usually be recovered. I accept no responsibility for what happens but i will try and help.
1. You should have already downloaded my ultimate defy package so navigate to the froyo section
2. First install moto drivers either 32 or 64 bit depending on your os version
3. Then install RSD lite
4. Then reboot pc
5. Then put either the T-Mobile US or GB update (the whole folder) on your phones sd card under goapkrev/backup
6. Power phone on into bootloader mode by holding power on and volume up for about 5 secconds
7. Then start RSD lite and in the file name section navigate to the (JDGC_U6_0.26.0_SIGNED......sbf) image inside the Chinese 2.2 folder
8. Select device from the box below and click start and give it about 5 mins until it says its done and let it reboot
9. Then use super one click to root phone (make sure usb debugging is enabled in applications>development>usb debugging (tick box))
10. Next turn usb debugging off and install the recovery apk
11. Then click on install system recovery and allow super user permissions
12. Then boot into recovery mode (navigate around using volume, power to select)
13. Clear data and cache
14. Then go to back up & restore > advanced restore and choose the GB or US update you put their earlier
15. Wait for that to finish and then pull battery out
16. When you put is back in you need to boot into bootloader mode again (volume up and power)
17. Then in the same way use RSD lite to flash the file inside the boot image folder
18. Reboot
That should be froyo!!!
[size="5"][color="#FF0000"][b]quick method[/b][/color][/size]
Prep work
*gain root acess and install recovery
*download and install [url="http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/Handset_USB_Driver/?pubid=987654"]motorola drivers[/url]
*download and install [url="http://www.uploadmb.com/dw.php?id=1285967465"]RDS lite[/url]
*Download [url="http://www.sorensiim.dk/higgsy/.sbf/2.2CN_SBF.zip"]2.2 image[/url]
*Download [url="http://www.sorensiim.dk/higgsy/TMOB_US_3.42_Files.rar"]T-mobile 2.2 *files[/url] (use extract now to extract)
*enter bootlader mode flash 2.2 image via rds lite
*root and install recovery - enter recovery and clear data + cache
*then restore TMOB_US_3.42_SYSTEM
*clear data and cache and reboot and take battery out
*enter bootlader mode flash TmobileUS_Boot_Devtree.sbf
*that should be froyo now you can use recovery to install any froyo rom you like
thats froyo!!
any questions ask below
great work
Thanks for the clear instructions, but how 'not fully tested' is it?
I thought u could just flash the gb 2.2 sbf? It's been faultless for me.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
I can attest to what pjcons says, I've been running froyo on my defy for a fortnight without any hiccups & loving it!
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
scranno said:
I can attest to what pjcons says, I've been running froyo on my defy for a fortnight without any hiccups & loving it!
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Sorry so can u flash the gb. Sfb straight off and I will work. This method does work but i made the guide b4 it became available and only just got round to posting it here. This way does work but I may update it if that way works it sounds simpler
Hi!
I live in Brazil. Then, what update should I use? T-Mob or UK? Any of them will work?
And, I saw a large number of defys that had unworking/dead flash and unworking Market. On this mod, both of them works fine?
Mobile info:
Sys version: Blur_Version.6.14.5.MB525.AmericaMovil.en.BR
Version Number: 01
Model: MB525
FW version: 2.1-Update1
Version Number: JORLA_U3_6.14.5
Thx.
Theles
pjcons said:
I thought u could just flash the gb 2.2 sbf? It's been faultless for me.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Is this the UK 3.4.2-117 froyo you are talking about?
or this:
2.2.1 Froyo, Build 3.4.3-3 en.GB with Blur
Thanks! I wish this is available before I flashed 2.2. It really scared me when things went wrong.
*enter bootlader mode flash TmobileUS_Boot_Devtree.sbf
i'm currently at this part. i flash it and was at 'please manually reboot your phone', but when i do it, i'm stuck in a boot loop. any idea?
i tried redoing the flash again, and even went to wipe the data again before starting the flash again, but still stuck in a boot loop.
nice how-to guide!
PLEASE HELP ME....i did everything , i followed instructions perfectly, but when it came to letting the phone reboot after flashing the sbf file it just did not reboot, now nothing is happening on my phone at all. i think it bricked please help me A.S.AP thanks
please help me, its not switching on or anything, the only sign of life is a white led when connected to computer via usb.
it is still being recognised by rsd, ive re flashed it 3 times and left to reboot but the phone just does not reboot, i realy am stuck on this one
well i have re flashed the original
JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1_BLUR_P3_SIGN_SIGNED_USAJRDNEMARAB1B8TMGB030.0R_USAJORDANTMGB_P039_A015_M003_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
and it is back as it was before...that was a right panic attack i was having!...but any way does anyone know what could have gone wrong? because in rsd it goes up to executing 100% but it never reboots the phone.??
could it have been because my defy was rooted? or could it be because busybox wasnt installed properly? i do not know
hmmm sounds odd.
thats what happens when u have downgradability problems what version where u on b4?
i know what u mean panic attack when it wont turn on grrrrrr
but youll be happy to know as well as being hard on the outside its quite tough on the inside and very hard to brick!
yeah thank god for that hey!
i was / am running android 2.1 build U3_ 2.51.1 but it is rooted.
thats odd then. i have no idea why that happened rooting it shouldnt effect it ne way.
however this guide is outdated now and their are easyer ways to do it now
but personally i would reccomend to jump straight up to gingerbread with cm7 its totally the dogs dangalys
would it be possible for you to point me in the direction of that please? sorry i would look myself but id probly get the wrong version or something. also would it be possible instead just to download and use the nordic one in uk? would i still get internet and signal and stuff?
the nordic one from herehttp://and-developers.com/sbf:defy ? or would the orange 2.3 one work for a t-mob uk?

[Q] Defy not starting after flash SBF - Bricked?

Hi there, I'm having some trouble flashing my Defy. Here's what happened:
1) Bought my phone today. Installed a couple of apps (Foursquare, Twitter client, 1 or 2 others).
2) Rooted, then installed 2nd Init. Reboot twice, 2nd Init was working fine, I was able to get into ClockWorkMod Recovery with no trouble.
3) The main reason I wanted to flash a new ROM was to record videos at 720p, using Hancock's ROM 720p port. So, decided to get Barebones v1.5.
4) In the thread, it says: "If Your Coming From An Eclair Build Please Flash The Korean sbf, 3.4.2_74-Stock.KR_BLUR.sbf, Beforehand"
5) Downloaded and flashed the SBF using RSD Lite (already had Motorola's drivers and Android SDK installed, so no trouble here, too).
6) Flash the mentioned SBF with apparently no issues. But, when RSD reboots the phone, it simply shows nothing on the screen, nor does the screen light turns on. It looks like the phone is off, it simply does not boot.
7) When plugged to PC, RSD still recognizes the phone. Tried to flash the SBF again, with the same results (when RSD is flashing the SBF, the screen turns on with the "FW Update - In progress" message). RSD is still recognizing my phone, so I'm still able to flash SBFs.
So, what should I do? It looks like my phone is in bootloader (since RSD is recognizing the phone), but with screen/screen lights off. Should I try another SBF? Is my phone bricked? Thanks for your help!
P.S.: Some useful information: I'm not new to the ROM Flashing universe. Had been flashing my phones since I had a SonyEricsson K550i, at late 2008. Already flashed some ROMs to my HTC Magic, but it has none of these downgrade-locks or any stuff like these. So, I'm completely able to follow instructions on ROM/SBF/whatever flashing, and I'm 100% sure I followed all the instructions correctly.
I am facing the same situation after i flashed my defy to 3.4.2-155 deblur: I try to flash it back to China retail version, which is its original rom, but it happened the same thing, black screen, even RSD cannot recognize. The thing i do is flash the 3.4.2-155 twice, though mine cannotbe flashed back, but it is no longer brick now. Hope my experience could help.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
mys_721tx said:
I am facing the same situation after i flashed my defy to 3.4.2-155 deblur: I try to flash it back to China retail version, which is its original rom, but it happened the same thing, black screen, even RSD cannot recognize. The thing i do is flash the 3.4.2-155 twice, though mine cannotbe flashed back, but it is no longer brick now. Hope my experience could help.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Thanks for sharing, bro. Got the situation under control here, just flashed an american SBF and got things working. I think I just got a corrupt download or something like this.
on tinhte.vn, in my country Vietnam. Google search
"It's cause of the update a couple of weeks ago. You just need to find the leaked 2.2 t-mobile sbf. Flash that with rsd lite and it will boot right up. Just google leaked 2.2 defy sbf and you should find it. Make sure you extract it and point rsd lite at the actual sbf file and after about 10min. All will be well. "
vuhothang said:
on tinhte.vn, in my country Vietnam. Google search
"It's cause of the update a couple of weeks ago. You just need to find the leaked 2.2 t-mobile sbf. Flash that with rsd lite and it will boot right up. Just google leaked 2.2 defy sbf and you should find it. Make sure you extract it and point rsd lite at the actual sbf file and after about 10min. All will be well. "
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Thanks, man, already solved my problem flashing a different SBF. Now I'm up and running on Barebones v1.5 with 720p video recording
In case of stuck in startup
try
Pull battery,
put battery back in holding the VOL-Down until the android pops up...
press VOL-Up and VOL-Down at the same time.
Next screen is for wiping and updating.
Wipe Data/Cache
K3n H1mur4 said:
Thanks, man, already solved my problem flashing a different SBF. Now I'm up and running on Barebones v1.5 with 720p video recording
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hy..can you please post some screenshots on barebones..thx
I've tried several sbf now. But no one works. RSD lite shows "finished" and "pass", but the Defy stays dark. No reaction on pushing the power-button. only rds lite still recognizes it. any ideas?
The only sbf that works for my Defy is the following one for Defy+ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385868
This means you have flashed a SBF that is not allowing a direct downgrade (flashing another SBF with wrong CG codes => Defy won't boot). Unfortunately at the moment there is no workaround to go back to Froyo or other GB versions that have CG31,CG35,CG39 code lower than 6 and CG47 lower than 3.
This happens wen users are not paying attention to warning messages.
Have you wipe DATA/cache before flash the SBF?
Use the latest driver and RSD.
BL=?

[Q] boot loop/black screen tries almost all SBFs

Hi,
i had cyanogen 7 on my phone, and did one of the noob's mistakes of installing the 2ndinit (where the bootmenu is already installed).
it didnt even seem to install it (it said "failed"), but then i rebooted, and there you go- boot loop.
so i was calm since i've already faced boot loop with another defy, i started flashing an SBF using RSD lite 4.9.
every service flash i tried didnt work, it either-
said "please manually reboot the phone"- followed by a boot loop,
or
said "PASS", but then there was black screen with no booloader option.
then i moved to RSD lite 5, then 5.3.1- nothing works...
i read all the boot loop related threads in the defy, but i cant see anyone with the same problem of boot looping no matter which rom and which RSD lite version...
please help me!
Go to stock recovery after the sbf and wipe data/cache. With the Phone off press VOLUME DOWN then, while still pressed, power up the phone and leave VOL key pressed until you see a Yellow triangle, once you see this you are in Recovery now press Vol Up and Vol Down at the same time (if you are in Froyo) and the menu will appear.
Edit:
Don't worry about the please manually reboot the phone instead of PASS. Happens a lot.
Also, I send a PM to total defy guide to add this.
Updated the Guide
I actually got this same issue myself.
Found the culprit was the SD Card, if you dont do a full wipe (Data/Cache) using Stock Recovery some files remain on the SD Card that prevents Android from booting correctly.
that makes sense,
thank you so much for the quick response!
the thing is currently the only response i'm getting from the phone is the white led when connecting to the PC, meaning vol up,down, or power don't do anything...
I, myself am in a loop, tried so many SBF, some brought me to the not responding state, and some to the boot loop state.
i'm currently stuck in the "not responding" state,
so i'll try to get back to the boot loop state and follow your directions.
i didn't know i can reach the stock recovery that way...
tell me- i have another defy, do you think i can use it's SD card in this defy or is it too risky...?
Just put your defy in your pc. If the let is white let it rest for a while so you won't run out of power when you flash. then open rsd lite and flash a froyo sbf (I hope you didn't flash an 2.3.x gingerbread sbf). Let the phone power up for +- 10 min. If it isn't powered up by then, or you see the boot animation then black and again the animation, you have to wipe data and cache in stock recovery.
This isn't CWM recovery that is used to install CM. Only use this recovery for this occasion. If you have flashed an 2.3.x sbf, you will only see the motorola sign when you power up your phone and the wipe won't helpe. Then go to the defy beginners guide of Zephyrot and follow the instructions there.
mmm, it does look like you flashed a Full Gingerbread SBF.
If any Eclair/Froyo SBF is giving you blackscreens even after a fullwipe with stock recovery, after a full Stock SBF flash; is because you are probably on CG v5, meaning you flashed a Gingerbread SBF .
If there is no way for you to recover the phone using Froyo/Eclair SBFs, go to the Guide and search the part on how to Downgrade from Official GB to a Froyo rom, and then how to go from there to CM7.
Last part just got added,
Good luck
i did try gigerbread, and i think from there on it got worse...
I cant reach stock recovery now since the phone is not responding...
isnt there any way to wipe using the RSD lite or maybe some other program which will recognize my device...?
ADB of course does not see it...
the thing is the RSD keeps saying "PASS" each time, so i unplug it, but then it wont power up...
are you saying i should leave it plugged for a while although the RSD says it's complete, or do you think i whould unplug it, and hold the power button for a long time...?
Man, if you tried Gingerbread, you dont have many options.
Please read the Guide completely before running out of battery, and then do the last part that explains how to recover your problem.
I'm a woman, but that's ok
so i've followed your instructions from 1 to 9,
last step was deleting the data and cache, then rebooting (using "reboot system now" in the bootmenu),
but it keeps going back to the bootmenu...
I don't want to do any foolish mistakes now, so i'll wait for you reply-
can i install the MIUI zip already...? is it safe?
i'm shutting down the phone now, and waiting for you...
you have no idea how much you've helped until now,
thanks!
in bootmenu go to boot-->then choose either 2nd init or stock cant remember but one of them should boot and not get stuck
elinorkn said:
I'm a woman, but that's ok
so i've followed your instructions from 1 to 9,
last step was deleting the data and cache, then rebooting (using "reboot system now" in the bootmenu),
but it keeps going back to the bootmenu...
I don't want to do any foolish mistakes now, so i'll wait for you reply-
can i install the MIUI zip already...? is it safe?
i'm shutting down the phone now, and waiting for you...
you have no idea how much you've helped until now,
thanks!
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Oops! sorry had no idea!
It defaults to Bootmenu unless you specify it not to do so.
In bootmenu you should have an option to either make 2nd-init or Stock your default Boot.
Choose 2nd-init and reboot, you should be good to go
First boot into normal Froyo charge battery to 100% and then try MIUI.
I dont know if it will work tho! I added yesterday a new Part to the Guide to install CM7 after a full GB SBF has been flashed.
Its really really hard to kill a Defy, so dont worry too much if you run out of battery there's a McGyver way to charge it too.
I had the eternal bootloop issue as well, I just fixed doing all wipes necessary before installing any kind of rom
well, i didnt want to wait, since i was afraid leaving it in bootmenu would run the battery out, and taking the battery out was a risk too...
so i decided to flash the MIUI before even booting into the froyo i just flashed (the one using the fixed SBF you posted...)
and it worked, and i'm happy with my beautifull rom
oh about the battery charging- i have 2 defys, so no Mcgyver for me...
anyway, Zephyrot, i liked your guide,
i think it's very well written,
i only have one question for future knowledge-
in the state of having the Eclair V5, why is it impossible to flash the MIUI/CM7 straight from that point...?
thanks again,
Elinor.
elinorkn said:
well, i didnt want to wait, since i was afraid leaving it in bootmenu would run the battery out, and taking the battery out was a risk too...
so i decided to flash the MIUI before even booting into the froyo i just flashed (the one using the fixed SBF you posted...)
and it worked, and i'm happy with my beautifull rom
oh about the battery charging- i have 2 defys, so no Mcgyver for me...
anyway, Zephyrot, i liked your guide,
i think it's very well written,
i only have one question for future knowledge-
in the state of having the Eclair V5, why is it impossible to flash the MIUI/CM7 straight from that point...?
thanks again,
Elinor.
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Thank you
Well, I first thought it would work, but it doesnt. Another user had the issue and he got stuck into bootloop after installing CM7 zip. It has to do with 2nd-init and the way you have to trick the phone to load an Eclair/Froyo Android while having a V5 CG.
It seems it works only with the goAPK Recovery or the old 1.4.2 2nd-Init.
now google apps not responding
Hi again,
after problem was solved, i installed some applications, and at some point, all google applications seemed to stop working, including the market.
for example when hitting settings->accounts, it says: "the application settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. please try again"
so i started over with the full SBF in your tutorial (wiped data, cache, dalvik)
and even with this rom, you can't use any google apps...
i've been searching for threads on this issue, but all i could find was "do factory reset", which i did, and it didn't help...
can you think of what could cause this?
it seems like some basic files are missing...
thanks!

Defy Semi bricked Help plzz..

The current situation with my Defy
was using a rooting 3.3.11 uk froyo version some thing happenned to my defy last night the battery wont charge any more
1 Major issues is Micro usb port isnt working tried to format the cell Via RSD LITE 4.9 in bootloader but windows detects the device as a UNKNOWN devices no RSd lite is not the way to bring back my phone
So All i need is a 2.2.2 SEa OFFIcal UPdate.zip to be flashed via Stock recovery or else plz guide me if there is any other way to recover my Defy
my Cell is in warrenty too but i rooted it and installed CM7 earlier and my M logo is replace with the google CM7 logo so plzz help help me with the logo restoration for the stock recovery
pritesh_100_in said:
The current situation with my Defy
was using a rooting 3.3.11 uk froyo version some thing happenned to my defy last night the battery wont charge any more
1 Major issues is Micro usb port isnt working tried to format the cell Via RSD LITE 4.9 in bootloader but windows detects the device as a UNKNOWN devices no RSd lite is not the way to bring back my phone
So All i need is a 2.2.2 SEa OFFIcal UPdate.zip to be flashed via Stock recovery or else plz guide me if there is any other way to recover my Defy
my Cell is in warrenty too but i rooted it and installed CM7 earlier and my M logo is replace with the google CM7 logo so plzz help help me with the logo restoration for the stock recovery
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its not bricked as far as my knowledge .....
go to recovery wipe cache /data and wipe dalvik cache......
and go to bootloader and check rsd lite ...did it detected it ....use rsd lite 4.9.....
if dis doesn't work ....after above install a fresh nightly build of cm7 ....and then check ......
do this if you more than 70pc battery .....or you can try on luck.......
if battery dies out buy a universal charger to charge ....and then start over......
its hard to brick defy.....don't worry
jassi32 said:
its not bricked as far as my knowledge .....
go to recovery wipe cache /data and wipe dalvik cache......
and go to bootloader and check rsd lite ...did it detected it ....use rsd lite 4.9.....
if dis doesn't work ....after above install a fresh nightly build of cm7 ....and then check ......
do this if you more than 70pc battery .....or you can try on luck.......
if battery dies out buy a universal charger to charge ....and then start over......
its hard to brick defy.....don't worry
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okk.. thankz,.. i will try that 70% thing and connect it to my PC hope it detects the motorola flash interface Any other assistance will e helpfull too
Can any 1 giude me through for making update.zip ( which can work in stock recovery ) from a SBF/ nanroid backup SEa 2.2.2
pritesh_100_in said:
okk.. thankz,.. i will try that 70% thing and connect it to my PC hope it detects the motorola flash interface Any other assistance will e helpfull too
Can any 1 giude me through for making update.zip ( which can work in stock recovery ) from a SBF/ nanroid backup SEa 2.2.2
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Requirements
• Get the SBF you want to flash
- Full SBF: No Nandroid backup needed, always keep CG versioning in mind.
- Fixed SBF: You might need a matching Nandroid Backup.
• Get and Install RSD Lite v4.9: There are reports of other versions working, but this one is what I have used.
• Get and Install Motorola Drivers [32bits] [64bits]
Now to Business:
To Flash full SBFs, this is the standard procedure:
• Open RSD Lite: Click on [ … ] Button and select your .SBF (Remember to rename to a short name and put it on root of your PC) and click Open.
• Boot your phone into Bootloader Mode (check last section if you don’t know how to do it).
• Now connect your Defy to your PC
• The START button on RSD Lite should be available now, click and wait.
For Fixed SBFs a slightly different method is needed, is basically the same but you need to Wipe Dalvik Cache and Data before flashing. Then after flashing you need to enter inmidiatly to Recovery and restore the matching Nandroid Backup. I won’t write a specific way to do it here, since most of this version require different steps (for Example CM7 or MIUI), so is better so check for the guide for your Custom ROM, or specific Android version.
How do I enter to the Recovery?!:
With the Phone off press VOLUME DOWN then, while still pressed, power up the phone and leave VOL key pressed until you see a Yellow triangle, once you see this you are in Recovery now press Vol Up and Vol Down at the same time (if you are in Froyo) and the menu will appear.
How do I enter to the Bootloader:
With the Phone off press VOLUME UP, then while still pressed power up the phone. Keep the Vol key pressed until a black screen with some white letters appear. This is the Bootloader.

[Q] If you help me i will TRY not to mess up with my defy again

Hi, I have been messing uo with my defy and now i don´t know if is brickes. I would need some help please.
I got my defy with android 2.1 from the retailer (vodafone). A few months ago i instaled through rsd lite a froyo rom: DEBLUR_SIGNED3.4.2-131-003. Last week i decided to update to MS2Ginger 3.0 lite and kernel i did it using 2nd init as shown in the thread . Everything worked fine until then (wonderfull rom).
I started messing with apk file and i got errors son i tried a wipe data and cache using 2nd init. But didn´t work fine it gave me errors. so idecided to reinstall 2nd init this time i think i used cm stable not latest. Then my defy started to enter to 2nd init each time i try to reboot.The SO didn´t start . so i decided to unistall bootloader from 2nd init. I managed to start the SO but after about 10 sec it rebooted again and again.
After reading some posts i tried to flash back to froyo JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_155-002_DEBLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNFRYORTCEE_P011_A010_HWp3_Service1FF throught rsd lite and i managed to do it Succesfully (only an error when the program askes to start up manually the device. I had to unplug the cable, remove the battery, then start the device in bootloader, reatach the cable and after rsd lite gives me succes)
But the phone doesn´t start it stais in the android bootanimation screen of this new froyo rom.
At this moment my phone doesn´t boot
I can get to bootloader by power Vol+
When i try to get to recover Power Vol - i get a screen with the android guy and an exclamation.
It looks i can flash an sbf throught rsd lite.
What can i do. Please help.
Should i keep trying to flash other froyo roms (i already have 2 or 3 froyo and gingerbread)
Sould i flash recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.1-sholes. to have custom recovery
I am afraid of keep messing things without trying to get help from you.
Thanks.
This was asked several times...
After flash SBF froyo (JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_155-002_DEBLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R_P DS03C_USAJRDNFRYORTCEE_P011_A010_HWp3_Service1FF) you have to go to stock bootloader, not 2ndinit... You only have to press and HOLD vol - all the time during boot sequence. You will see a robot and a "!". Then, press vol+ and vol- at the same time... Use vol+ and vol- to select options and power button to "accept". Select "wipe data", select "yes", once it finish, select "wipe cache" and "yes". Then select "reboot now"... You are done!!!
PD: Next time, you should use search!!
PD: Video of how to do that (Youtube is your friend!! )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFxh8ePu-ls&feature=related
Thanks. worked perfect.
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Thanks. worked perfect.
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I know... You should read this POST before do nothing else...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
At the end of the post you can read... your problem/situation... "I downgraded from CM7 to Stock / Installed a new SBF but I'm having bootlops: (!) If this is happening to you, after flashing the Stock SBF, enter in Stock Recovery and do a full wipe (Data/Cache) and reboot."
[Q] If you help me i will TRY not to mess up with my defy again
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I messed up my phone so many times... No need to be worried. It is a learning curves. You mess up...you learn...
we all do it mate, day two of having my defy I was in same situation, after that I said I would flash no more, 4 days later got the itch and it was cm7, having flashed everything that doesn't look moto since all I can say is
Search there is always someone doing the same thing,
Keep a new ish nandroid, (I refresh it once a month)
Never flash gb sbf to standard defy, there's no need,
And enjoy
teamwork makes the dream work

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