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[Defy Android Development] tenfar:
OUTDATED !!!! this is outdated.

KTKR User please do not use this. if you want to use this please post your devices' init.rc and init.mapphone_umts.rc file.I will work on that.. Thanks

Hi Guys，

Finally, with my hard work based on Koush's Clockwork Mod recovey.

I made a Customize Recovery for Defy Users.

source code release at

https://github.com/tenfar/defy_recovery

https://github.com/tenfar/android_vendor_motorola_umts_jordan

https://github.com/tenfar/defybootstrap

you can download from here.

The pic below shows the recovery menu and some Themes ported from android 2.3 with some nice color mod.

if you guys like my work .please buy me a beer~ Thanks.

Mirrors are Welcome.but please include the original Sources. Thank you.

First you need got your device rooted

then Install this apk File,

Cilck the Install Recovery System.

then clikck ok in superuser permissions.

the you can boot into normal mode or power off or boot into recovery mode.

Enjoy. I will working on a custome rom. when it's release will let you know.

at the mean time you can wait for other developers to release their custome roms. eg. Handler's deblur rom.

UPDATED:

fix sencend time boot loop bug, this bug was cause by when you click the "Install Recovery System " button twice. the hijacked logwrapper mv to original logwrapper.bin so it hijacked loop...

the attached file is a bug fixed version.Thank you all for using this recovery,and give me feedback. also thank you guys who buy me a beer...i will work on this makes it more stable.

this attached apk file is the bugfixed version updated at 2010-12-18 03:52 am CST

View attachment 467632

Thanks beer from:

Higgsy

Sorensiim

and other friends who support my work.

original sources http://bbs.goapk.com/thread-46145-1-1.html

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View attachment 465690View attachment 465691View attachment 465692hanks
[Defy Android Development] yyhoney:
wow!!! awesome!!! but where is file in that link??
[Defy Android Development] switchgott:
You are the best!!!

And now?

Can we install all custome rom??
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
great work, can we have a public link please
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
great news,

but how can I download it??
[Defy Android Development] joergherzinger:
Great, and my Defy will not arrive until monday. Well, maybe well have Gingerbread available then... :)
[Defy Android Development] SteveChou:
hi you guys

just click the link he post
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
no link found :confused: :confused:

it is hard as non Chinese speaker....
[Defy Android Development] charlito:
Awesome!

Please post a link on this forum. I don't think I would be able to register to a chinese forum... Unless I activate auto translate in google chrome.
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
link takes me to the thread on the goapk website. I have registered and am not finding the link, and google is doing a shocking job of translating chinese to english
[Defy Android Development] bihariel:
Here is a mirror: http://www.multiupload.com/8X43AMNKF3
[Defy Android Development] SteveChou:
the last line ，click the green icon
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
right you've got to register and then leave a comment before you can download - I am downloading now and will up to multiupload after.
[Defy Android Development] bihariel:
Hey tenfar,

thanks a lot you and your team are the best.

one question: could you realese those themes you have please?

thanks
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
nice one bihariel
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
Multiupload link

http://www.multiupload.com/6VAROUPDGA
[Defy Android Development] cky2:
i am a complete noob, can anyone tell me what's the implication of a custom recovery?

does that mean with this we can port cooked rom into our defy?

like what ppl's been doing with their droid/milestone? 2.2???:D:D:D
[Defy Android Development] SteveChou:
maybe he just go to bed for a rest after day and night hard working.

It's 21:44 in China.
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
Basically yes.

And Tenfar you are a genius mate - Beer comig your way fo sho matey
[Defy Android Development] Le_Poilu:
Nice!

Now we just have too wait for custom unblured rom, and when 2.3 will be AOSP ça would be great for us!

It was faster than i thought!
[Defy Android Development] lizz:
Hi guys have a problem with Clockwork:

1. Wipe

2. Root

3. Install a CWM

4. Reboot

5. Root a CWM

6. Reboot in Recovery Mode

....after logo Motorola...black screen...why???

solved:

disable USB Debugging before Recovery Boot

thanks Johnny
[Defy Android Development] peetr_:
I think the recovery from cold boot is possible. It could be done the same way, like Xrecovery for X10. There is used the chargemon file for checking the key pressing and then launching the recovery from TAR package. Here on Defy is also something like chargemon, it's called charge_only_mode. It is the file responsible for the charging possibility, while the phone is turned off, showing the big charging icon.
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
I meant that it will not be possible to replace/overwrite the org. recovery.....

sent from my moto defy with taptalk
[Defy Android Development] alphacat:
Hey guys, total n00b here :confused: when I click "Flash clockworkmod recovery" it tells me to select a phone model, and only Milestone, Droid X and Droid 2 are available. Can you help me out? Thank you!
[Defy Android Development] madhuranand007:
Can I get into the CWM recovery using the Stock recovery's update.zip ... I mean

Volume(-) + Power On >>>>> [STOCK RECOVERY]

Now by pressing update.zip directly get into the CWM recovery.

Is it possible ?

because I had backup of the stock ROM in my sdcard and when sometime I get stuck by doing some silly modification in framework.res :) it only reboot again.. again and ... again.

So if u people make it possible by using update.zip than it is really very helpful and appreciated.

Thanks in advance
[Defy Android Development] kirpeace:
good work only thing i found that the text size is small.

and say in first post that pressing volume +/- keys scroll through menu and pressing power on/off goes into internal menus
[Defy Android Development] fritolays:
I guess someone should mention that this version has been depreciated.

I'd head over to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944543
[Defy Android Development] JackSparrow17:
I m noob Plz tell me how to install it :(
[Defy Android Development] psicodelico:
Read: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944543

You just need to download and install like any other app.
[Defy Android Development] yeeuyz@foxmail.com:
I hardly ever see a Chinese on xda-developers

楼主用联通3G？信号如何？
[Defy Android Development] mn78jag:
When I do a backup It never finishes and the process stops at the same File every time. I have to pull the battery. What än I doing wrong.
[Defy Android Development] bioan:
Does usb mass storage work for you guys ? Everytime I mount it, nothing happens.
[Defy Android Development] madhuranand007:
Yes it work ..... U should do first mount USB if USB doesn't mount than press ADB ... Njoy
[Defy Android Development] kaiser_tytnii:
Thanks it works!
[Defy Android Development] astro49:
I've tried installing 3 versions of the Clockwork Mod recovey for Defy and after clicking reboot to recovery, my Defy always ends up on a blank and dimly lit screen after the Moto emblem showed up. Pressing any button, either short or long press doesnt do anything. I have to do battery pull then the fone boots normally again.

What could I have missed or done wrong???

Anyone please help. Thanks in advance!
[Defy Android Development] astro49:
Thank anyway folks. I luckily found what was wrong.

USB debbuging should have been turned off in the first place hehehe..

Finally was able to run GoAPK Defy Recovery v2.5.1.2

Thank you for this utility!
[Defy Android Development] remuseu:
just use Defy 2ndInit from market to flash the recovery...is 1 click process

first have root..then usb debugging on...flash the recovery...turn usb debugging off..reboot phone...select boot>normal(the first time) voila u have clockworkmod recovery on your phone (i belive it`s version 4.0.0.4) newest cm7.1 releases flash 4.0.0.14-15
[Defy Android Development] spawnywhippet:
Does anyone know where I can find a step by step guide suitable for a n00b?

These instructions are great, but only useful to somebody who is experienced with this kind of thing.
[Defy Android Development] obscurant1st:
You just saved my f**king life mate!! I was like " what the hell" cause, I have done this thing lots of times, and this is the first time it was happening!!I was about to ask this question. I don't know how i missed this thing! :)

thank you!
[Defy Android Development] obscurant1st:
once I complete doing this, I will write one for you! :)

Refer this post, I have done from this post!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=977989

NB: I do not tell this is a failproof method, or even this method will not brick your phone. This steps worked for me, and it should work for you too.

First read the whole post as well as the first post in this thread(also http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=977989 - first one). and ask if you have any doubts. its better than bricking your phone after doing something you didn't understand.

i assume

1. you have rooted your phone. If not root it using superoneclick

2. You have motorola drivers installed and you have RSD lite on your computer. (if not do it)

1. turn off usb debugging in settings -> applications -> development

2. download the following files (you will get the download links from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=977989)

1. 3.4.2-177-5_Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf

2. Barebones-CM7_053-signed.zip

3. Barebones-FRO-ND_156-signed.zip

4. cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip

5. 3.4.2-177-5_Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR.zip (put it in your sdcard under following location - goapkrev\backup)

6. download the 2ndinit app from the market( or Download Tenfar recovery apk from here: http://xdaforums.com/atta...hmentid=467632)

3. Install the Tenfar recovery apk in you mobile

4. Open it and install recovery

5. After installation finished, select boot into recovery mode.

6. select reset to factory settings, clear cache, and then goto advanced and then clear the dalvik cache.

7. the goto restore and then select the file you have put under "goapkrev\backup" which will be "3.4.2-177-5_Nand.NORDIC_DEBLUR"

8. After restoring backup click reboot the system, make sure that you press vol up immediately after pressing power button it, otherwise you will be in bootloop. Remove battery if necessary (don’t think you will need this)

9. Now flash fixed sbf froyo with RSDLite. ie(connect the mobile to your computer and open RSD Lite then select the file "3.4.2-177-5_Fixed.NORDIC_DEBLUR.sbf" and click on start.

10. After it finishes, donot restart your phone yet. Select install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> Barebones-FRO-ND_156-signed.zip.

11. after it finishes, again select the same option, select cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip, let the install complete.

12. after it finishes, again select the same option, select Barebones-CM7_053-signed.zip, let the install complete.

13. Reboot your phone. It will take some time but will boot into you new installtion!

PS: While in boot menu, for moving up and down you can use volume up and down buttons, and for selecting something you can press the power button. And if after installation completes you don't see a back option, you can try waiting some time, and still it doesnt't appear you can try the back button of your phone!
[Defy Android Development] peetr_:
This recovery is outdated, i suggest, do not use it. Download Defy 2nd init from market and follow the instructions.
[Defy Android Development] alexgv99:
Hi tenfar... first of all, thanks for your hard working. I'm new on this stuff, but I'd like to know what is the prime diference between this app and the original, from Koush. I'm sorry about the newbie question, but I really couldn't realize that.
[Defy Android Development] peetr_:
Again :-) This whole thread is outdated. Tenfar does not own Defy anymore. Use 2ndinit.
[Defy Android Development] caraboy:
With 2ndinit can I full backup my nand? Want to make a full backup of my phone, before installing CM.
[Defy Android Development] zencoran:
Yes! OMG if people read...... Google 2ndinit, read wtf it is, don't be a noob.
[Defy Android Development] caraboy:
Searched, and I found a marketplace link where it doesn`t say all the features working on Defy.

Thanks, sorry for my n00b-esh. :P
[Defy Android Development] peetr_:
I do understand... It's a problem, when this forum has no moderator and not much useful threads are sticky for newcomers. Search is nice, but if you don't know what to search and you can search only once for some seconds, then it's useless.
[Defy Android Development] dilfatx:
This happened to me after I attempted to install the custom recovery using this app

E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command

E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller

E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log

.

This is a xross post from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16590123#post16590123
[Defy Android Development] peetr_:
Read some posts above...

Someone please close this thread :-D
[Defy Android Development] pied_piper:
before this is closed off

I used this method to install JBoogie 2.3.3 worked like a charm, as 2ndinit would always give me the error about not being able to mount the sd card in clockworkmod recovery? Searched all over for help on it, changed sd card, cleaned contacts.....no joy.

but when I ran this version it worked like a charm. SO my question is. If you use this method can you only boot into recovery from the app? So if I was to have a problem with a rom, I would be a bit stuck if I couldn't get into android?

Cheers
[Defy Android Development] maxiordoqui:
This **** did a hard brick in my phone. I flashed with rsd lite with every single SFB and it rebut itself continuosly, it's unbrickeable.. ****, i'm screwed.
[Defy Android Development] vick33:
Did you wiped before and after fashing an SBF? Did you flashed leaked defy+ rom?

And why dont you used 2nd init? This recovery is outdated for a 8 months...
[Defy Android Development] SuperSkill:
Yeah, outdated it is, after any sbf flash if you get this line at 100% in rsd lite: "please manually boot up your phone", take battery out for 10 sec, then press and hold power and vol-, you see the warning and android icon, then simultaneously press both vol-+ and you will get into stock recovery, there wipe data/cache and then wipe cache and reboot after. You have to use the correct sbf, read in other tread about it, search please :D
[Defy Android Development] droid_<3er:
We do have a moderator, he is very helpful. There's just too many N00BS who don't read before they flash. We have some

very good stickies, but N00BS just don't READ them.

STOP USING THIS APP. USE 2nd-init or EASYRECOVERY INSTEAD. DAMMIT YOU GUYS DON'T TAKE HINTS WELL

And yes, I read your other post too. You don't READ, no one will want to help you.
[Defy Android Development] SuperSkill:
Please make a moderator delete the whole tread, by Google its easy getting linked here, I did and wanted to warn too;)
[Defy Android Development] droid_<3er:
@Superskill, I reported the thread already.

The mod should come along and close it anytime.
[Defy Android Development] tenfar:
yes i will release this theme.when it's finished.will let you guys know when i release it.
[Defy Android Development] cky2:
so now all we need is someone who cook a 2.2 custom rom for our defy? right?

sorry if i am asking some stupid question here, defy is my first android device:o
[Defy Android Development] shaftenberg:
Hands up for your hard work!!

Has anyone tested this yet in EU/UK/D? I am a little bit anxious :D
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
yup, is working!

greetings from switzerland
[Defy Android Development] shaftenberg:
One user in Germany reported a boot loop after installing the Recovery Image. How can we help him?

w w w.android-hilfe.de/root-hacking-modding-fuer-motorola-defy/62325-release-clockwork-mod-recovery-moto-defy.html
[Defy Android Development] :
Noo! ... Why not a Android Gingerbread custom rom?
[Defy Android Development] kibiwi:
+1 why 2.2 when 2.3 is out there:D
[Defy Android Development] Le_Poilu:
Maybe it can take a while before a usable 2.3 rom.

And 2.3 is not yet AOSP at this time. So it's hard to work on an custom ROM without the source code of 2.3 ;)

BTW: custom recovery worked fine for me, first nandroid bakcup done :D

(French Defy)
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
100% agree!!

but google doesn't released the 2.3 source yet, so it is unlikely to see an custom ROM before....
[Defy Android Development] tenfar:
Thanks for feedback.
[Defy Android Development] switchgott:
How fast can you make a custome rom without blur?

Is it difficult?

Is there a manuel how to do it?
[Defy Android Development] uwdus:
I think @HandlerExploit has already worked on that. Not sure if it's done already.
[Defy Android Development] switchgott:
Is there a manuel how every from us can do it??
[Defy Android Development] Le_Poilu:
AFIK Handlerexploit as already deblured his ROM, he wanted for a custom recevory for delivery ;)

see his web site simply-android

http://www.simply-android.com/categories/defy-development
[Defy Android Development] switchgott:
I know.But I like to know how does it work!

How can i make a custome rom!

Same was in windows mobile world.

I know how i could make a custome rom.

How does it look like in android?
[Defy Android Development] charlito:
Same here. No problem when I did a backup.

Thanks :)
[Defy Android Development] uwdus:
So for now with the clockwork recovery he could offer a non personal nandroid backup :)
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
Strange

If I want to start Recovery with vol up & ON, I got a Err:A5,69,35,00,2F error....

If I (re)start from the App, it is working ?????

Has somebody start recovery from power off
[Defy Android Development] switchgott:
What you meen?

That you can´t open the recovery mode if you make your phone off and then on?
[Defy Android Development] bschuele:
yep,

start from running android with app - OK

start from power off with volup+ON --ERROR
[Defy Android Development] kibiwi:
I want to try but first I want to make a nandroid backup just in case...This is my first android phone (I come from winmo) and I don't know how to make such a backup I found some guides for other devices but don't know if these work. Is there anyone who can give a step by step to make the nandroid backup or can give some hints/links to achieve the goal?

Thanks for your patience;)
[Defy Android Development] Le_Poilu:
Not sure if you can save the base recovery with nandroid. I think nandroid can only backup your system (the ROM). But maybe I'm wrong.

I ever used nandroid from a custom recevory, so I don't see how you can backup something like a recevory with nandroid.
[Defy Android Development] kibiwi:
maybe I'm little confused I want to backup the current firmware on my Defy + want to backup all my programs and settings (like Ghost for win does to understand what I talk about). With nandroid is possible to do that?Or is it impossible?

Sorry for questions which are so simple for somebody but these are my first steps in the android's world (so beautiful till now:D)
[Defy Android Development] Le_Poilu:
Yes it's the point of use of Nandroid ;)

But I never used nandroid outside a recovery mode, maybe there's a way to backup from the adb but i don't know more.
[Defy Android Development] kibiwi:
let's see if somebody can clear the point...;)
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
Nandroid basically makes a image of your phone. I.E when you restore the back up it takes you back to the exact state you were in when you made it
[Defy Android Development] bluehangel:
Hello,

How can I install it? With a file/app manager to install the apk file ?

thanks,
[Defy Android Development] HiDef:
There is a backup tool built-in the Clockwork Mod. Does this one have the same function, i mean bring the system to the exact state of backup time?
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
The thing about backing up with a bootstrap recovery is that it is only any use if you can get into the phone. With a normal custom recovery you can boot the phone straight into the recovery. So if your phone goes into a bootloop or whatever you wont be able to restore your backup, as you can't get into the recovery to do it, with the bootstrap you initialise it from the app in the phone you see
[Defy Android Development] kibiwi:
so if with the installation of the custom recovery something goes wrong the only way to unbrick the phone is to reflash the original firmware. Am I right?So it is advisable to get one's own firmware before try this procedure?So nandroid isn't so useful in this case...
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
AFAIK if your phone goes into bootloop, so you can't get ADB access or access to the recovery reflashing the sbf would be the only resolution. If you did something ie deleted some kind of app andthe phone would still boot and you could still get into the recovery app, then you could restore the back up.
[Defy Android Development] shaftenberg:
Tried the Custom Recovery, works without hassles :)

(German Retail Defy)
[Defy Android Development] rwbarnes67:
You can download Titanium Backup from the Market and it will backup all of your apps AND settings AND data for you to restore at another time.

This does NOT backup your ROM but you can restore data and apps after installing a new rom.

I have used this app on my G1, Vibrant & G2 and it does the job.
[Defy Android Development] PlayTimou:
Ok for me, installed recovery, reboot on it, backup and reboot, no problem.
[Defy Android Development] f4lkon:
works well with german Defy. Rom backupsize is 314mb.
[Defy Android Development] aaTK:
Exactly the same, its working but not in "cold boot". i get an error & need to remove battery to restart the phone.

Another really strange issue : my phone dont ask me the pin code when rebooting now. Switching option in parameters doesnt work too. it was working just before installing recovery.
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
Its a bootstrap recovery, so it won't work by holding volume and down from a cold boot.
[Defy Android Development] gambitvbi:
One question. Does anybody tried to reflash the original recovery? It could be necessary if we have to send the defy to repair.
[Defy Android Development] martinml:
I guess that if you flash the original firmware you will get the original recovery back. But this is just a guess.
[Defy Android Development] rbeier1221:
Hmmm...I can still get to the original recovery after installing this one, so I am not sure if it matters or not.
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
Its a bootstrap recovery so it doesn't touch the original recovery, uninstall the app and the recovery is gone.
[Defy Android Development] kendael:
What can we do if the phone falls in bootloop (so we cannot uninstall the application...) ?
[Defy Android Development] drsouly:
reflashing original rom fixes the bootloop bug!
[Defy Android Development] kendael:
Yes, that's what I did. No other possibility ?
[Defy Android Development] drsouly:
dunno... nasty bug :/
[Defy Android Development] Higgsy:
if you are in a boot loop your only option is to reflash the rom
[Defy Android Development] kendael:
So we still need a "real" custom recovery, replacing the original one, providing access to the system via adb.
[Defy Android Development] _ReBoot_:
can you hack the bootloader?
[Defy Android Development] pdjm43:
I've had my Defy for 3 days and reflashed the SBF 4 times, due to either removing too much or losing functionality.

To recover, you, yes reflash the SBF, but that puts you back to full rom with your apps. Then start from scratch.

But now with the recovery you can run the nandroid to get back to where you were at last nandroid, so if you want to try removing something, just nandroid first.

So there is a big benefit already with this version.
[Defy Android Development] MarSOnEarth:
Is there an SBF for TMO US Defy?

Starting fresh is what I'd like to (and now I think I know how I will proceed forward without tripping over myself :mad:)