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[Defy General] Leachpunk:
---I have a Motorola Defy MB525 that is current displaying the firmware as Version 2.1-update1

So I have spent the last 4 hours reading through many threads. I installed the SBF from the official SBF page. JORDN_U3_6.36.0_SIGNED_USAJRDNTMOB1B4B5DE1028.0R_JORDANTMO_P022_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf

I have rooted, I have setup 2nd init...

According to this guide... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756234

I tried version 2.0 which allowed me to download CWM, no blue light.

I tried version 2.3 no blue light.

I installed 1.4.2, got blue light, enter recovery.

Follow steps to wipe factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache

Go to install zip from sd card, I cannot mount the sdcard.

Boot back into stock rom, format SD Card, copy files back to SD card

Go back to recovery, cannot mount sd card.

I don't know what to do? The SD Card is a Transcend 8GB Class 6. I do not have anything less than that to try or slower (I bought a bunch a while ago), but I fail to see how that is the issue if the phone can mount the sd card and share it to the PC just fine for me to copy files.

I have looked at several of the guides, basically everything the noob CM9 thread told me to look at which includes the all-in-one guide and such. I tried doing a lot of google searching but could not find anything that helped, which is why I am posting here. I'd like to upgrade this for my roommate, but I am just too tired to go on for the night.

If anyone can help this would be great. I would also like to mention that I went on a hunt for a Froyo 2.2 SBF, but all the links are busted. I read that the http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php official sbf site would have the froyo rom, but it is the top one I downloaded (as stated above) and that yields the result of the 2.1 eclair version.

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Defy General] Zephyrot:
Why it is outdated?
[Defy General] pinpollo:
thaks for the guide
[Defy General] Deformat:
Some of the links don't work.

There's no support for Defy+ users (like me) who want to have a backup/ ability to go back to stock.

SuperOneClick is now at a 2.3.3 not 2.1.1...

RSD Lite 4.9 is here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ufxs9lft9q2xwnu

I'm a newb at such things, but I really don't have the slightest idea on how I should do to get CM9 on my phone.
[Defy General] pinpollo:
I´ll try, thanks
[Defy General] Zephyrot:
Which of the links are not working so I can fix them?

The guide was made first for the Defy and not the Defy+ I added some info for the Defy+ as it appeared, but I do not own a Defy+ so I cant make a 100% accurate guide of something I have not tried myself ;)

SuperOneClick might be have newer versions, but latest version doesnt work with some Defy roms, thats why it is recommended to use an specific SuperOneClick version.
[Defy General] tulen_kobi:
I am now confused with things about sbf, because as far as I can remember I switched from Eclair to Froyo using Nandroid backup.(after rooting and install the bootloader and recovery), I think that it was White Rabbit 1.4 ROM, I guess that I have flashed Froyo CM7 kernel before.

I have Defy red lens and I am now running Epsy's latest CM9 build for Defy+ on Gingerbread kernel. Also I got a bit confused because device name is now MB526 which is Defy+'s ...

I am not sure if I did it correctly, with no sbf flashed ...

Also it is better to run latest Quarx or Epsylon Defy+ build for Defy Red Lens?
[Defy General] Tartyom:
Hi!

The Unlockroot program works great?
[Defy General] prisacariu:
2nd init

Ok on my first view i think you probably did not install correctly the 2nd init app (probably you got tired after reading ) I think you should stard the whole process again : SBF original Froyo 2.2 , root and 2-nd init .

P.S. fo 2 init you can use the last version : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43690836/Android%20Public/Defy%202nd%20Init/SndInitDefy_2.3.apk

Also the install method :

Activate USB Debugging (Menu > Settings > Application > Development)

Enter defy 2ndInit and press Install 2ndInit Recovery (grant root access; notification apears twice)

After installing you have a Green light

Restart phone

Deactivate USB Debugging (Menu > Settings > Application > Development). You normally should get the mesage: “2ndInit Recovery currently installed”.

Hope i have helped
[Defy General] ashaysa:
Hey dude... Wt help do u need I can help..... Just pm me wt u need. M on cm9fast edition.... Have already tried cm9 fuzz quarx and other builds.... Also the white rabit and semi stock pvl and gingerspeed..... Nd importantly m also havin defy plus.... :D
[Defy General] labsin:
Can you please add how to check for CG versions (just that they need to download the zip, unzip it and put all the cg files in the same folder. Open cmd from the start menu and navigate to that folder using 'cd folder'. Then execute 'ver.bin'.

Ofcourse explaning fist how to depack the sbf (just by downloading the app) the app is self explaining.

The links are in the sbf sticky

Then could you also add the way to downgrade from version 6 Gingerbread roms?

Link to the froyo rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1486731

The tuto could be someting like:

There is a version 6 froyo rom you can use to downgrade.

1. flash the froyo rom

2. wipe in stock recovery

3. root using super one click

4. install 2nt-init

5. now flash your desired rom(CM, MIUI ...) or restore a nand backup of your desired stock rom

Could safe much time. I had to search for 15min while knowing I had to find a froyo rom. Otherwise it takes a long time to google it.
[Defy General] Zephyrot:
Regarding the first thing about checking for SBF versions, I think it is just too complicated for the scope if this guide. Specially if it is good covered on another sticky thread.

About the going back to Froyo, it is already on the guide, first problem under Common issues, there are 2 methods to go back to Froyo ;)

I'm updating the guide now to include the BL7 Root method now that I have the files. Just need to find where to upload them =)
[Defy General] adrmlch:
So, is there any way to root a Defy+ (2.3.6; DFP-231) using MacOS X?
[Defy General] labsin:
Ow it was the second methode :)... The text suggests it is also for BL5 :D

Maybe add that instead of CM7 you can install any custom Defy custom rom and the next steps are optional?
[Defy General] dexter10478:
Excellent thread!

Thanks a lot. Really valuable information.

I got a basic question: How do I know the bootloader version?

Thanks.
[Defy General] waa2398:
BL7???

Does BLx stands for the android OS on the phone??? thanks
[Defy General] tulen_kobi:
Can somebody please answer?
[Defy General] Eneekay:
Incredible guide! Saved me when I flashed a Full SBF and couldn't go back!
[Defy General] -=DeF[Y]AnT=-:
Defy+ Australia ROM

Hi, newbie here. Are there any Gingerbread ROM's for Australia? I recently flashed a rooted ROM (from here) and the phone number format is different to Australia's. Numbers are coming up as 123-456-7890, which is different to the formats here. Any Australian ROMS?

Phone is a MB526, and has 2.3.6 update.

Thanks!
[Defy General] m4manusraj:
Great one..

really interesting and help full...i saved my defy..it was recently bricked..thanks 4 ur help..
[Defy General] akshaybz:
Nopes.

Bootloader version.

BL7 in your case :)

Which is a bit complex to root as of now. (compared to others)

And is the latest version too :P
[Defy General] zemon99207:
oh thank u very much.i think its good guide list...
[Defy General] RPHJR:
so good!!!

:good::p good job！！！
[Defy General] keneo:
Thanks.
[Defy General] timboeve:
BL7?

Hey guys,

I am a noob at defy plus, cos i dont own one, i just want to root a device that belongs to a friend of mine.

I just was wondering what BL7 means/stands for, can someone explain that? I couldn't find it anywhere. How can I tell if the device is a BL7 or not, is that possible?

Thanks!:)
[Defy General] Zephyrot:
It was answered like 3 posts above yours :P

---

Links to root BL7 version are up and running, thanks "Auris 1.6 vvt-i" for the links :D
[Defy General] srijithn:
Thanks

Thank you for the useful information....

Defy Rocks !!!!! :cyclops:
[Defy General] billy0719:
look nice

BTW,I HATE THE Image Verification
[Defy General] InsaneMetal:
Problem solved, edited.
[Defy General] dwelliott:
Corrupted file download - can't unzip

Hi guys - sorry if this has already been reported (couldn't find it), but following the section in the sticky:

[How to Root BL7: (Thanks "Auris 1.6 vvt-i" for the links)

Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache

Download this SBF and Flash it

Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache

Download Part1 and Part2 SBF and Flash it

Enter Recovery, Wipe Data/Cache

The first download link finds DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP.....

Have tried to download it multiple times, on both Windows and Unbuntu. The MD5 is valid for the downloaded file, but the rar/unzip always fails.

Can anyone give a link to an unzipped version or one that wont have this problem?

Any help appreciated

David (noob :o )
[Defy General] snipeondefy:
thanks

thank u for that guide!!!! <3:silly:
[Defy General] AceStroke:
Does anyone have a mirror to the Nandroid Backup link on the 1st fix method of "Installed full Gingerbread SBF and can’t go back to another rom" ?

I'm trying to download it, but it's dead i guess.

ty
[Defy General] ASHOKVARATHAN:
help

hey im using defy +(mb256) and it runs android version 2.3.6 and the bootloader ver is 9. something....i tried to root my device i cant able to root

i used super one click but it strucks in 7th step "wait for device "help me out from this
[Defy General] Tapajyoti:
thanx Zephyrot..but i have some questions and would be really happy if you clarify it.

1. U said always to keep in mind the CG VERSIONS.i am having a CG version 7 according to your post(DEFY+ android gingerbread 2.3.6).But you said the the files in the SBF would have numbers such as CGXX..XX IS THE NUMBER...i just want to ask..will the number ' XX' be 7 for my phone????

2. i Dont know my boot loader version .How will I get to know dat???

3. u have said the official SBF for defy + contain all CG VERSIONS.will i use ONLY the CG VERSION 7 for my phone ?????

please reply!!!+1

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Please tell how to find my phone "boot loader "version and also the DFP NUMBER OF MY PHONE!!! HOW do i get to know these two things????:D
[Defy General] ronpub:
Same here. Seems the file is corrupted (only 138MB).

I will try what is explained there: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542956

Hope the files are good there.

Will tell.
[Defy General] Zephyrot:
Yep download is broken, gonna see if I can upload it somewhere else.
[Defy General] ronpub:
I managed to root from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542956

The file is "4.5.1-134 DFP-231 CN" seems the same as here and uploaded in a good state. But I preferred to root with "4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE" (and later with "4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF") as I use EU cells.
[Defy General] ASHOKVARATHAN:
help

hey any one help me im using quarx's cm 9 latest build.. i have bugs that some one can help me resolve it ....portal tool is not working properly and the lock screen auto rotates even if i have disabled auto rotation in launcher settings... can i get the social networking app as in the stock rom so that i can sync contact photos easily
[Defy General] Kcube989:
Hi guys. Have a problem on hand. I'm helping out a friend by upgrading his defy. It's on 2.1 and I downloaded one of the official SBF's in the first post. I downloaded and installed everything, rdslite and drivers. I proceed to flash the phone. Flashing went fine, on status it says that the phone is rebooting, but the phone did not reboot. It doesnt also boot when I press the power button. Can someone please help me? The defy has green lens
[Defy General] maja-k:
Stuck on "running rageagainstthecage"

I have been trying different ways to root my Defy for almost 4 hours now. I have googled and googled. I tried the android-sdk-kit manual way, I tried z4root and I have tried SuperOneClick several times. It's stuck on "Running rageagainstthecage". I just can't get a break. Why, oh why is this phone so WEIRD?

Model number MB526

Android version 2.3.6

Kernel 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e

hudsoncm@il93lnxdroid54 #1

It's boring. Life was easy with my SGS2. Alas, it was stolen, and I got this Motorola from my dad because they gave it away when he renewed his deal with the operator. Bla bla, sad story. Motoblur is so slooow!

And it's really frustrating reading that if I only follow these simple steps... Somehow my phone is magically resisting the rooting process.

:crying:
[Defy General] ASHOKVARATHAN:
i think ur mobile got boot loader version 7. There is a different way to root ur device... search for rooting bl7 version
[Defy General] maja-k:
Oh, thanks! Will try!
[Defy General] ASHOKVARATHAN:
dont say thanks just hit thanks button that would help me! ;)
[Defy General] maja-k:
Big thanks @ASHOKVARATHAN

Finally success!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

:D
[Defy General] ASHOKVARATHAN:
hit thanks button
[Defy General] maja-k:
I actually thought i DID hit the thanks-button, but now I have hit it hard to make it stick.
[Defy General] maja-k:
Successful root, but unsuccessful flash

After using a guide for rooting bl7-version, I have super-user.

I also have sndinit/2ndinit.

Wiping returned error "e:can't make /tmp/update_binary", this was bypassed by mkdir through adb shell.

Have flashed cm7-20120909-nightly-jordan, and it seems to install correctly.

After rebooting the motorola-logo is stuck. Not animated. I have waited for approx 15 minutes both times I tried this. Last time I also wiped dalvik after installing the zip.

Do I have to tell sndinit to boot in a certain way? I am confused with the regular recovery meny, the clockwork menu and the sndinit/2ndinit. There is just so many steps in booting this device...

Do I have to make sure I use a rom defined for defy+? [edit] (I mean instead of just "defy"...)

Do I have to know anything about the kernel? There seems to different information in all forums about kernels on the defy, and sometimes is it said that you should have a rom on top of your old kernel or something like that.

[edit] if the motorola logo is not animated, and it never goes beyond that, is that a sign that my problem is kernel-realted?

I can reflash a working motoblur though rdslite... it's just a painstaking process to go through again and again...
[Defy General] robertjh:
Help defy 10.9 bl

GOOD AFTERNOON FRIEND HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PHONE MOTOROLA DEFY MB525 LED GREEN CM 7.1 Android 2.3.4 BL 9.10

Actualize USING THE LITLE RSD 5.7 PUT THE DRIVER OF MY CELL TO THE COMPUTER TO RECOGNIZE WHAT THEN TIGHTEN ON VOLUME + button and BL WAY INTO A COMPUTER RECONNECT ABRI LITLE put the SBF RSD but stayed WITH WHITE LED .

OTHER USE SBF but kept MOTOROLA LETTER NOT LOADING if you can help.

I'll GARDECERIA oddball.

I forgot my phone IS MADE IN CHINA

I read this guide after my phone MALOGAR
[Defy General] TeeJay3800:
Hi there, as I see you're a new user, I'd like to point a few things out. First, quoting the very large OP (original post) of a thread like this is unnecessary and a complete waste of space. Also, please do not use all capital letters as that comes across as "yelling" on the internet and frankly makes many people not want to help you out. Please take this advice to heart as it's intended to make XDA a more friendly place for yourself and everyone else. :)
[Defy General] #illidan:
I'm trying to root my brother's defy with superoneclick & I've read tons of tutorials as well as the well written OP but I'm unable to root his phone.

I've tried with superoneclick 1.9.5 & 2.2 but it the application keeps getting stuck & the app stops responding. Read of such cases in quite a few place but no such luck with any of the solutions provided there.

His Build number is JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0

Firmware version 2.1-update1

Green lens model

Any help would be greatly appreciated because I've been trying to this for quite some time & keep hitting a brick wall.

TIA
[Defy General] DefyMan:
Flashing CM10 (Jelly Bean) on Defy MB525 (India)

Hi, I have flashed CM10 on my MB525 and its working fine till now, but during the process I didnt flashed the Foroy kernel ?? Was that a very important step which I missed/didn't performed? Can someone help me understand its consequences?

BTW...4.1.1 rocks.....awsom performance.....wonderful GUI...loving it.
[Defy General] aceng_87:
help..

hi all..i have a defy plus mb526 bl6 if im not mistaken..when i bought my phone..i think its on froyo kernel..but 2.3.4..my defy stucked at boot logo..maybe i flashed many roms too much..ive downloaded rsd lite..and my question now..do i choose any sbf..or must i be specific..coz im currerntly studying in moscow..but my house is in malaysia..sorry for my english..help me revive my phone..=(
[Defy General] m4manusraj:
Unbrick defy

buddy use this link..i think all your doubts end here..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=966537
[Defy General] SeaFargo:
creating a zip file containing the extraction of the CG39 file?

Developer in the first message said:

Is a modified SBF without the CG31 and CG39 files, thus allowing to move between Android Versions freely.

Since the Fixed SBF creates all partitions but /System (CG39) and CDT (CG31), we need to copy System data using a Nandroid Backup or the phone will probably not work using the existing /System.

I have on my Defy a CG Version 4: SBF 3.4.2 (Froyo) (Defy).

What if I flash with RSD Lite a fixed sbf of GB, and write (with ClockWorkMod) the missing /system partition (because missing CG39) creating a zip file containing the extraction (by Moto Android Firmware Depacker) of the CG39 file?

Does this procedure is possible and does it implicate eFuse ranking?
[Defy General] gkovacsp:
Great guide, thanks!
[Defy General] DefyMan:
Upgraded to JB on Defy [CM10]

Its almost one week since I have upgraded to CM10 using this wonderful guide.

As I upgraded to CM10 directly from stock Foryo, was curious to compare the performance with ICS [CM9], so today I tried to switch to CM9.

Here is what I did,

1. Reboot to recovery

2. Wipe Cache

3. Wipe Dalvik

4. Install from ZIP (CM9)

5. Install from ZIP (gapps)

6. Wipe Cache

7. Wipe Dalvik

8. Reboot

but after reboot..i cld just see the CM9 boot animation, the screen didnt camel, I did waited for almost 30 mins but nothing happened and I was having CM9 boot animation only.

Can anyone guide me what went wrong here. Do I need to perform the factory reset before I cld downgrade the version of ROM ??

Thanks in Advance.

---EDIT---

Just to add, I didnt flashed the kernel before upgrading the ROM from stock Foryo to CM10, cld that be the reason ?
[Defy General] _ossie_:
Yep, you need to wipe data when changing framework.

But you shouldn't need to reflash your kernel (you already have Froyo kernel).
[Defy General] zliang68:
My Defy MB525 is back to LIVE

:highfive:

This guide is great.

I ruined my t-mobile Defy MB525 and I could only flash the android 2.1 mentioned in Problems solution one until the missing Nandroid Backup link is available.

I followed the instruction to restore my Defy. It works. I am so happy to remove the Blur crap eventually.

This is the best guide I found for Defy.

Thanks a lot
[Defy General] JayH5:
Thanks

Thanks for this thread. Helped a lot.

Been running a custom ROM on my Defy since day 1.
[Defy General] jancici:
just to be sure

HI

I decided to flash my defy+ with CM10 so trying to find all info about it. Looks it is possible.

I am new in this so want to be sure that I will not break my phone :)

I am trying to follow this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1795647

I have this version of defy+

System version
45.0.1250.MB526.nonEFIGSRetail.en.EU

Android version
2.3.5

Baseband version
EPU93_U_00.60.00

Kernel version
2.6.32.9-gbdd614e
hudsoncm@il93Inxdroid52 #1

Build number
4.5.1-134_DFP-125

I did start with "rooting"

I did use SuperOneClik method. Looks I was sucessfull, I can do "su" command in terminal emulator ... and when connecting from PC over "adb shell" I can see "#" prompt. BUT I wanted to do backup with nandroid program, so did install it from google play and start it, It did say that I have not busybox installed. So I am not sure if my rooting procedure went correctly.

so I did make new desition, that I will flash rooted ROM using RSD Lite. BUT I don't know which SBF is correct for my defy+ and where to download. And not sure about bootloader and kernel ...

thanks for comments about rooting

next I did try to flash CM10.

I did download CM10 from here : http://quarx2k.ru/ and gapps : http://goo.im/gapps.

I did put those two files on SD card in phone.

I did enter recovery mode and wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache.

Then I did try to flash update from sdcard, did choose CM file but flash procedure failed with error "validation of signature is wrong".

thanks for comments about flashing procedure.

okay, now I am running clear phone :) just sync google contacts so I can call friends ...

I did find another thread. should I install custom bootloader before flashing CM10?

again thanks for comments and help
[Defy General] _ossie_:
No such thing
[Defy General] eze_cba17:
Hello, I have a BIG problem.

Accidentally, I flashed my MB525 with MB526 SBF´s, how I can do for back to the original rom?
[Defy General] jancici:
aha, find out that I need to install 2ndinit.

I did follow : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1032212

now I can enter to custom recovery.

I will charge battery to full and will try to flash CM10 from sdcard later today.
[Defy General] _ossie_:
Not possible to flash a stock MB525 ROM as 526 SBFs have a higher BL than the MB525

Only solution is to flash a "fixed" SBF and restore a corresponding nandroid backup.

read the various guides in this forum
[Defy General] rahul_saklani:
pls help me....defy stuck at black screen....no bootloader

rsd lite recognises defy through factory cable but while flashing sbf it gives error sending ti rom packets and den it fails.....my stock rom was froyo india.....pls help.....
[Defy General] nikhil.t:
Thanks for this.. really helped answer all the questions:good:
[Defy General] ollief:
phone briked, how to find higher CG version .SFB?

Mmh getting frustrated. I was earlier running CM 7.2, not sure with what kernel, now phone bricked.

I flashed the phone with various .SFB files, all flash ok with 100% and PASS. Last time attempted with "Retail Central Europe" which has CG31.smg version 4

But the phone is not starting. Does the sfb file matter besides Defy cannot go back in versions? What if I had BL7, which sfb how should I proceed in that case? Which SFB has BL7?

I also tried to flash without CG39 and CG31 files but phone had a black screen as well

What magic should I do next to get a working phone? Now trying that chinese sfb with CG ver 5...FINALLY BOOTS OH JOY!
[Defy General] plageran:
doesn't work on 2.1 mb511 sadly:(
[Defy General] jancici:
okay, I did flash my defy+ with CM10 sucessfully, thank for good tutorial / info
[Defy General] srijithn:
Thanks

This is a very helpful thread...
[Defy General] nyestegabesz:
Many, many thanks for this tutorial!

It Was very useful for a guy, like me ... really :)

Oooops, more one thing: On the "How to Root" parts the link is dead.

The page is working, but cannot download the "SuperOneClickRoot" file.

Thanks gone :D
[Defy General] sleppla:
Thanks

Really nice post. Thanks :D
[Defy General] Keanu4:
Good Compilation ...

there are few points that can be added, like checking what BL version one has how to do it!

and there are many threads on How to Root so its confusing at times.

very good indeed for newbies.. appreciate the effort! :good:

Regards

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here you go ..

1.Download SuperOneClick from http://www.multiupload.nl/NQNSU63VXH

from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1614651

..

ByTheWay ... There so many ways to root Defy based on BL I guess,

Now there are some updated guides .. so thats says this OneClick method works on all? :confused:
[Defy General] crancker:
thanks

Thanks for this great guide. :)