The Motorola Defy and Defy+ Thread

[dexbg]

Welcome to the Official Erodov Motorola Defy thread.

After every ROM installation it is recommended to do a battery callibration, get this app and follow the in-app instructions.
Download: Battery calibration from AppBrain

1. Updating to official 2.2.2 3.4.3-36-1.7 India Update (BLUR-Less)

#Download the following tools:
~32-bit/64-bit USB Drivers. Install the drivers.
~RSDLite 5.3.1. Install the application.
~Official 2.2.2 SBF. Extract the .7z file to a location of your choice.

#Procedure:
1. Create a backup of all the data you want to restore and also the SD card jsut in case
2. Turn off the phone
3. Hold Vol. Down and Power button to enter recovery
4. To navigate use Vol Up/Down and touchscreen (On Eclair based Rom)/Power Button (Froyo based ROM) to select operation
5. Wipe Data. Wipe Cache
6. Choose Reboot System, and just then hold the Vol Up button. You are now in Bootloader mode
7. Open RSDLite, and browse [...] to locate your previously downloaded SBF
8. Connect phone via USB cable in Bootloader mode
9. Your device should soon be recognized an their will be a "Connected status"
10. Press start to start flashing the new ROM, It will take around 8-10 mins
11. When complete you will see a "PASS" status
12. Done

2. Rooting Using SuperOneClick

#Download the following tool:
~SuperOneClick

#Procedure:
1. Unpack the zip file to a folder
2. Connect phone to PC via USB
3. Enable USB Debugging (Settings > Applications > Development)
4. Run SuperOneClick.exe
5. Root and wait for confirmation
6. Reboot
7. Disable USB Debugging
8. Done

3. Installing Custom Recovery (2ndinitDefy)

#Download the following tool:
~2ndinitDefy 1.4_2

#Procedure:
1. Connect phone to PC via USB
2. Copy SndInitDefy_1.4_2.apk file to the root folder of the microSD card
3. Enable installation of apk from non-market sources (Settings > Applications and enable Unknown sources)
4. Enable USB Debugging (Settings > Applications > Development and enable USb Debugging)
5. Install 2init Recovery via File Manager
6. Open the app and choose "Install 2ndInit Recovery" button. Wait for the LED to turn green.
7. Disable USB Debugging
8. Reboot the phone. In the recovery menu choose Boot > Normal
9. Reboot the phone again (2nd time). In the recovery again choose Boot > Normal
10. Done

4. Installing CyanogenMod 7 RC1 on your Motorola Defy

#Download the following:
~SBF 3.4.2-177-005 NORDIC
~CyanogenMod 7 RC1

~Google Apps

#Procedure:
1. Flash official 2.2.2 3.4.3-36-1.7 India Update as mentioned in Number 1
2. Flash 3.4.2-177-005 NORDIC SBF just like the Indian Update except this time use the Nordic SBF instead
3. Copy cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip, gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip, and SndInitDefy_1.4_2.apk to root of microSD card
4. Root via SuperOneClick (See above, Number 2), however do not turn of USB Debugging after reboot
5. Install 2ndinit Recovery (See above, Number 3), however do not choose Boot > Normal second time round
6. Instead choose Recovery > [Custom Recovery]
7. Select "wipe cache partition" then "wipe data/factory reset"
8. Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip"
9. Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip"
10. Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot system now"
11. Done

5. Need to downgrade for warranty claim or stuck at Motorola Logo?

With the official of Froyo update out, downgradibility is not an issue, all you have to do is flash the Indian Froyo update.
For those who got stuck at the logo, this is because you didn't follow the steps correctly. Please do so this time round.


#Procedure:
1. Backup all apps and data that you want.
2.. Flash official 2.2.2 3.4.3-36-1.7 India Update as mentioned in Number 1
3. Done

6. Update from previous version of CM7

#Download the following:
~CyanogenMod 7 RC1

~Google Apps

#Procedure:
1. Copy cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip, gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip to root of microSD card
2. Reboot and go to Bootmenu (Wait for led turn blue then press Volume Down). Enter Recovery -> Custom Recovery
3. Select "wipe cache" then go to "advanced", select "wipe dalvik cache" and "wipe battery stats"
4. Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip"
5. Select "choose zip from sdcard", then select "gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip"
6. Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot system now"
7. Done

7. Installing MIUI, WajkIUI, GalnetMIUI Twooey III

MIUI is another Modded ROM for the Defy and concentrates more on looks and feel rather than performance although it does however perform much much better than the stock ROM.

Install MIUI just as you would install CM7 (See Above, Number 6). Remember to do the data and cache wipe as mentioned. For subsequent updates of MIUI (Updated every friday), no data wipe is required, however cache wipe and dalvik cache wipe are required and the rest of the updating procedure is same as with the CM7 (See Above, Number )

Download MIUI from here (Updated every Friday): http://roms.miui.us/romsnippet.php?device=umts_jordan

WajkIUI is another Modded ROM for the Defy and concentrates on merging works by the MIUI team and also the work done by CM7 team, so performance + looks. Update is done every Friday with the release of the MIUI.

Install WajkIUI just as you would install CM7 (See Above, Number 6). Remember to do the data and cache wipe as mentioned. For subsequent updates of WajkIUI (Updated every friday), no data wipe is required, however cache wipe and dalvik cache wipe are required and the rest of the updating procedure is same as with the CM7 (See Above, Number )

Download WajkIUI from here (Updated every Friday): [ROM][MOD] WajkIUI 1.8.12 - MULTiLanguage - xda-developers

GalnetMIUI Twooey III is another Modded ROM for the Defy and concentrates on improving on the works by the MIUI team, so performance + looks. Update is done every Friday with the release of the MIUI.

Install GalnetMIUI just as you would install CM7 (See Above, Number 6). Remember to do the data and cache wipe as mentioned. For subsequent updates of WajkIUI (Updated every friday), no data wipe is required, however cache wipe and dalvik cache wipe are required and the rest of the updating procedure is same as with the CM7 (See Above, Number )

Download GalnetMIUI from here (Updated every Friday): http://www.galnetmiui.co.uk/content/forum/

8. Quickfixes:

For members who are having problems with network signal strength use the Defy BASEBAND V4, and switch to APAC--> SEA India. The tool is available by default in the CM 7 ROM. For those on other ROMs, download here

If anyone is having hiccups with the wi-fi and force closes on soundhound and other apps, switch to BOOTSEA nightly (Flash this just like a CM update, follow Number 6.) Download the nightly here

If you are getting force closes on your camera, camcorder, or gallery. Go to SD card -> DCIM -> .thumbnails, and delete all the thumbnails there. Done.

#Download the following:
~India for GPS fix

#Procedure:
1. Make a backup of your /etc/gps.conf (Use a file manager to rename or copy to another place)
2. Copy the .zip to your microSD card root folder
3. Reboot and go to Bootmenu (Wait for led turn blue then press Volume Down). Enter Recovery -> Custom Recovery
4. Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "INDIA for gps fix.zip"
5. Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot system now"
6. Done

First of all you need root and BusyBox (If you are using CM 7, then you already have both )
1. Download the application BusyBox and install it (Install version 1.18.4), BusyBox - Android app on AppBrain

2. Download the application Sysctl Config *ROOT* and install it, Sysctl Config *Root* | AppBrain Android Market

3. Open the application and set it to 8192. Hit Apply.
4. Done.

#Download the following:
~hostapdfix.zip

~Android Wifi Tether 2.08-Pre1

#Procedure:
1. Download and copy the .zip to your microSD card root folder
2. Reboot and go to Bootmenu (Wait for led turn blue then press Volume Down). Enter Recovery -> Custom Recovery
3. Select "install zip from sdcard", "choose zip from sdcard", then select "hostapdfix.zip"
4. Select "+++++Go Back++++++" then "reboot system now"
5. Download and install the application.
6. Run the application and turn on WiFi tethering
7. Done

9. Miscellaneous Info

As it turns out there is better support for the Bayer module as compared to the SOC module, and it is infact not dependent on the color of the lens (As percieved earlier). So use the below method to see which module your phone has.

1. Install the free app
2. Open the app
3. Hit home button
4. Open camera app
5. Exit camera app
6. Open CatLog
7. Search "CameraCommon".
8. Either (BAYER Module) or (SOC Module)

Download CatLog: http://www.appbrain.com/app/catlog-l...nlawson.logcat

===============================================
Defy Owner's Club:
===============================================
~MOZ - Honorary Member
~SidK!
~dexterboygenius - CM7.11
~SteeL - CM7 RC1.5 GB 2.3.5
~raghul - Official 2.2.2
~commieguerra - Official 2.2.2 - CM 7-beta 6
~chicha - Official 2.1
~reYez
~kris
~tejas137
~Techie#1
~shantanugoel
~deathwi5h - CM7 RC1
~nikolain - MIUI 1.7.1
~BallistiX
~harryneopotter - CM7 RC1.5
~mrnikhilsudo - WakjIUI with ICS
~satyanjoy- CM7 RC1.0
~Yash - CM 7.2 / CM 9

[WolVerInE]

hmm..2.2.2? or the news about 2.3.3?

[SidK!!]

Hell yes!The most awesome fone in the universe!

[dexbg]

Thanks MOZ .. its was much needed here as welll ..

Lets have a Roll Call for all the Defy owners on [E] ..

[SteeL]

hehe im a proud Defy user froyo 2.2

was recording underwater in Goa on Saturday... phone's output speakers ****ed up.. bt later started working aftre 2hrs..

[MOZ]

All Defy users pls post version you are using

[ManISinJpr ♦]

What ??

Originally Posted by SteeL hehe im a proud Defy user froyo 2.2 was recording underwater in Goa on Saturday... phone's output speakers ****ed up.. bt later started working aftre 2hrs..

[dexbg]

Even mine has survived a dip in the pool ..

YouTube - ‪Defy subersion test Pt.1‬‏

@OP: Running official Froyo 2.2 SEA 15 ROM ..

[MOZ]

Even I dipped mine into a glass of water, speakers seems ed to die out for a while, but then all was well. Sigh!

Anyways, more Defy owners, identify yourself!

[dexbg]

Vikid was a part Defy owner ..

[Aumkar]

Yeah, seems the Defy was susceptible to damage by chainsaw. Hence he only had part of it. The non functional part.

[Ad1tya]

Somebody try CM7? [DEV][ROM] CyanogenMod 7 (Android 2.3.4) - xda-developers
or Stock 2.3.3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1081957

[MOZ]

CM7, is still not so stable, I've heard the MIUI (From Friday) is very stable, I'll be trying it out tomorrow, will pot then.

The leaked official I have not tried yet too.

LOL, Just got to playing with it this Saturday, after the exams, updating to official 2.2 Right now.

[raghul]

I am on official Froyo 2.2.2 (now its been taken down for some bug from the official motorola site) but for me it has done wonders... even before that i was on BAREBONE rom from XDA. which was blazing fast as it had almost 60% of the crapware removed.

and CM7 the nightlies are quite good...only sometime before RCs shows up.... and MIUI sucked the last time i checked it..(when is was just introduced)

[commieguerra]

I'm on quarx's cm7 beta 6