Greetings,
I just bought and legally unlocked a Motorola Defy from Spain, and the carrier was Vodafone.
Checking the ROM in it, it says the following:
System version:
Blur_Version.2.51.1.MB525VF360Blur.Vodafone.en.ES
While the build number says:
JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1
So it's a 2.51.
What exactly does this mean?
I've searched the forum up and down and I still don't quite get it.
The only info I got was:
walter79 said:
!!!!!!!!! Flash only if you come from a 2.21 or 2.34 rom "That is because it has version 2 for CG31 and CG39, if you are on stock 2.51 those versions are 3 and if you flashed leaked froyo those are 4 and you cannot flash any firmware with lower versions. if you are on 2.21 or 2.34 you can flash this, otherwise you will brick your phone. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And I don't understand what this means. What's version 2 and 3? What's CG31 and CG39?
There's no official 2.2 Froyo update for my phone, and AFAIK there's no news saying when that may happen.
I don't want Blur (I want to be able to use stock Android widgets), and I don't want the Vodafone or any other operator's stuff.
I know there's no stock ROM without those things so I'll have to do with a modded ROM (I'm very compelled to getting this one).
I'd also like to have the oportunity to reflash the phone to its stock ROM, in case I need to send it to warranty.
I flashed my girlfriend's Milestone with the latest UK official ROM through RSD Lite (after the phone bricked when I used the official update procedure!), and it was a rather simple procedure.
So given that I have one of those "bad" 2.51 ROMs, what additional procedures do I need to make, besides the sbf flashing through RSD Lite?
don't worry mate.. i have 2.51 too.
where to start it..
um.. maybe this.
CMIIW.
SBF is just like RAR and ZIP, it is packaging file.
inside SBF there many files, two of those are CG31.SMG & CG39.SMG.
some newer release SBF (froyo) might have EARLIER "version" of CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG
than CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG on your phone (2.51).
which mean it can't be done to flash it (flash to earlier version).
as long as you not flashing CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG when you apply froyo (leaked or official) update. it's fine..
i think someone here (fritolays) found method to FIX the SBF to exclude CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG. name of that SBF is FIXED SBF.
so if you want to upgrade to froyo, do not flash FULL SBF.
but use clockwork recovery to wipe data and wipe cache, then apply the nandroid backup, then flash the FIXED SBF using RSD Lite 4.9.
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my advice before you doing anything,
do a factory reset, get root, install custom recovery,
then just create a nandroid backup of your stock 2.51 with custom recovery,
and make sure you have a FULL SBF of 2.51 of your region, and you have FIXED SBF 2.51 of your region.
so if you want to go back to eclair stock:
-install custom recovery, go to custom recovery, wipe data and wipe cache,
-apply restore nandroid backup of your stock
-flash the FIXED SBF 2.51 of your region.
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Ok, I now have a nice brick, for the moment.
After rooting, installing the clockwork mod and backing up my original ROM, I flashed a "fixed" SBF from the 3.4.3-11 version.
After the flash, the phone just hangs in the motorola symbol on and off (by about 2 minutes).
I tried both this SBF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12596803&postcount=845
and this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12357943&postcount=62
Both give me the same result: Motorola logo on and off, and no boot.
The bootloader is still accessible.
RSD Lite says to power up the phone manually, but it does so by itself.
Is there some hidden ritual that I don't know of? (like unplugging the USB at a certain time or pressing some buttons?)
Any suggestions?
I've seen this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12620475&postcount=7
But I don't even know if it's a fixed ROM or not.. should I try it?
Tried the following ROM with the same result:
3.4.2_155-Fixed.CEE_DEBLUR.sbf
I'm starting to get a bit preocupied here.
Help?
Try restoring a nandroid backup first, then right when you reboot go into stock recovery and flash the fixed sbf for that nandroid backup you installed and it should work fine. It sounds like you may have flashed a fixed sbf before you installed a nandroid backup. Hope this helps.
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Dewman4life said:
Try restoring a nandroid backup first, then right when you reboot go into stock recovery and flash the fixed sbf for that nandroid backup you installed and it should work fine. It sounds like you may have flashed a fixed sbf before you installed a nandroid backup. Hope this helps.
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How can I restore the nandroid I did previously?
The clockwork restore boot has been uninstalled, and the restore boot I have right now only has "wipe data", "wipe cache" and "apply update.zip"..
As far I know, you can't enter custom recovery from a boot loop. I don't know if this is correct, but the only way i see to you is flash the full SBF of your stock rom, that you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Tons of JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1, choose that best fits your phone and go. Next time, BEFORE flashing the fixed SBF, restore nandroid.
ToTTenTranz said:
Ok, I now have a nice brick, for the moment.
After rooting, installing the clockwork mod and backing up my original ROM, I flashed a "fixed" SBF from the 3.4.3-11 version.
After the flash, the phone just hangs in the motorola symbol on and off (by about 2 minutes).
I tried both this SBF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12596803&postcount=845
and this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12357943&postcount=62
Both give me the same result: Motorola logo on and off, and no boot.
The bootloader is still accessible.
RSD Lite says to power up the phone manually, but it does so by itself.
Is there some hidden ritual that I don't know of? (like unplugging the USB at a certain time or pressing some buttons?)
Any suggestions?
I've seen this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12620475&postcount=7
But I don't even know if it's a fixed ROM or not.. should I try it?
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oh damn..
you just bricked your phone right...
the steps are wrong... the steps are:
root>install custom recovery>apply nandroid backup of froyo>reboot but immediately go to bootloader>flash fixed sbf of froyo.
you have to restore nandroid backup of froyo 3.4.3-11 first before you flash the fixed SBF of 3.4.3-11.
from your explanation,
you create backup of your 2.51 then flash the fixed sbf of 3.4.3-11?
if it is true, the ROM is still eclair 2.51 and you install the 3.4.3-11 firmware,
i think that's the problem.
you should restore nandroid backup of froyo 3.4.3-11 first before you flash the fixed sbf of 3.4.3-11.
after that, you follow what pays thread says to do to install his rom.
just because your defy cannot be started,
what you can do now is just flash your phone back to eclair 2.51 first with full SBF, not fixed.
the condition now is you have FIXED firmware of 3.4.3-11, but with 2.51 ROM inside.
just because it is fixed, you still have a chance going back to eclair 2.51
search Full SBF Eclair 2.51 of your region, and flash it with RSD Lite.
hope and make sure your battery is full enough to flash the full SBF, maybe 60-80% is enough.
because with that condition, i think the battery is not charging, even you charge it.
after everything is back to normal (eclair 2.51)
then if you still want to use pays, follow this method
-root
-install custom recovery, reboot to custom recovery
-restore nandroid backup of froyo 3.4.3-11 (if you can't find it pm me)
-immediately flash fixed sbf of froyo 3.4.3-11
-now your phone should froyo 3.4.3-11
-install pays rom with custom recovery
I flashed this sbf and I now have a working phone with a 3.4.2-155 firmware. Phew...
So I should have "restored the nandroid backup of 3.4.3-11" while still having the 2.51 firmware and only then I should have flashed the fixed firmware?
Sorry, this is really confusing for me.
With this 3.4.2-155 firmware, can I still do that procedure to get the pays rom?
ToTTenTranz said:
I flashed this sbf and I now have a working phone with a 3.4.2-155 firmware. Phew...
With this 3.4.2-155 firmware, can I still do that procedure to get the pays rom?
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oh no...
you flash the FULL SBF of 3.4.2-155??
you should flash FULL SBF of 2.51...
i think you lost your downgradeability now...
but you still can use pays,
just follow like pays thread says.
just because you lost your downgradeability,
you shouldn't even care to flash the full SBF 3.4.3-11 now..
(you don't have to use any nandroid backup now to upgrade to newer build)
ToTTenTranz said:
So I should have "restored the nandroid backup of 3.4.3-11" while still having the 2.51 firmware and only then I should have flashed the fixed firmware?
Sorry, this is really confusing for me.
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yea, you should do that...
while still having 2.51 firmware,
you should restore the nandroid backup of 3.4.3-11 first,
and then you flash the fixed sbf of 3.4.3-11.
Now you are +1 that can't go back to 2.1 \o/ (like me kkkk)
If you have flashed the full SBF from 2.51.1 you could still have a chance.
And yes, you can go to any ROM that is 2.2 now, test Pays, LiquidArc and BluelessGinger from JBoogie3 and Barebones from Fritolays(my favourite). Don't worry about nandroid backups anymore, just do the full SBF when you install a new ROM (it's what I do).
But as soon as the Spanish Vodafone release a Froyo ROM, I should be able to flash to that and still get the warranty if I need to, right?
Truth be told, I would never want to go back to 2.1, except for warranty procedures.
The problem is that, only if you can find a SBF from Vodafone ES you will have your warranty. And this is just a possibility, since this SBF was not released yet. Good luck for you (and for me, since I'm in the same situation, heheheh)
ToTTenTranz said:
But as soon as the Spanish Vodafone release a Froyo ROM, I should be able to flash to that and still get the warranty if I need to, right?
Truth be told, I would never want to go back to 2.1, except for warranty procedures.
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as long as the official spanish vodafone SBF have the latest version of CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG inside (newer than CG31.SMG and CG39.SMG inside 3.4.3-11), it should be fine..
otherwise there's workaround though.
if just in case the CG31 and CG39 are in lower version,
you should restore nandroid of official froyo spanish (when it released)
then you flash the fixed sbf of that release.
i am sorry for your lost...
but you can still go back to 2.51 though..
but not in proper "real eclair 2.51"
i will post this method if you ask.
Helps to read all the threads on the process as there are many. Now the problem lies your on froyo and can't get back to eclair if you need to send it in for repair. The main thing tho is your back up and running.
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Im using cyanogen 6 RC2 and tried also RC1 and have major battery draining issues ive tried everything
At this point anyone know how I go back to the stock 2.1 EPE54B build (ATT 3G bands)?
Thanks for any assistance
your phone is rooted so all you need to do is look for a 2.1 Rom from your phone forum and then flash that Rom. This should take you back to 2.1
Also if you did a nandroid backup before you upgraded to 2.2 then you can boot into recovery and do a nanadroid restore to take you back to 2.1.
If you do not have a nanadroid back up then that is why we always advise to do a nanadroid backup before flashing any Roms....
jahnile said:
your phone is rooted so all you need to do is look for a 2.1 Rom from your phone forum and then flash that Rom. This should take you back to 2.1
Also if you did a nandroid backup before you upgraded to 2.2 then you can boot into recovery and do a nanadroid restore to take you back to 2.1.
If you do not have a nanadroid back up then that is why we always advise to do a nanadroid backup before flashing any Roms....
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I use titanium is that ok? Also do I need to flash the radio back to the older one or can I keep the froyo one?
EPE54B update zip should be ok from here right? Also if I do need to flash back the radio can I also use the files from here?
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-nexus-one-nexusone-modaco-com/300414/10-may-stock-roms-erd79-epf21b-images-zip-online-kitchen-optional-root-insecure-himem/
Ok titanium is ok, but before you flash back to 2.1 I would recommend a nandroid. A nandroid back up would restore your entire system/os just,in case u need to restore your system.
About the radio: you do not need to flash back the radio, this is not required.
Now you can use any of the stock 2.1 rom of your choice from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744605
What I would have not ks this:
1.Titanium back up
2. Nandriod back
3.wipe data, factory reset, etc
4. Flash 2.1 rom
Reboot and u are back to 2.1 stock
Remember do not flash back the radio
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jahnile said:
Ok titanium is ok, but before you flash back to 2.1 I would recommend a nandroid. A nandroid back up would restore your entire system/os just,in case u need to restore your system.
About the radio: you do not need to flash back the radio, this is not required.
Now you can use any of the stock 2.1 rom of your choice from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744605
What I would have not ks this:
1.Titanium back up
2. Nandriod back
3.wipe data, factory reset, etc
4. Flash 2.1 rom
Reboot and u are back to 2.1 stock
Remember do not flash back the radio
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Sorry for all the questions but I know with CM you need to also install google add ons for the market and maps and such. Is that also the case with this? Or since they are stock they automatically come with it?
NP. Anything that's stock will be included in the rom. It may not be the latest version but you will have an option to update once you lunch the market.
Also u,are doing a titanium backup so anything that's missing you can get back. Once you flash back u,can,check,to see if you have those apps, if u don't then just install and run titanium backup. You can run a restore operation to get all missing apps +data.
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jahnile said:
NP. Anything that's stock will be included in the rom. It may not be the latest version but you will have an option to update once you lunch the market.
Also u,are doing a titanium backup so anything that's missing you can get back. Once you flash back u,can,check,to see if you have those apps, if u don't then just install and run titanium backup. You can run a restore operation to get all missing apps +data.
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Thanks. Too bad I can't find the manual stock 2.2 in order to install it and try. On 2.1 I would get the Ota update request but it would fail saying invalid signature. Think it's cause of my recovery image.
Went to CM V5.0.8 and havnt had an issue since so there is a bug somewhere in 6 since a few other people are having similar issues as well
Delete this thread altogether, please. I'm working out some kinks and will post a custom rom later.
what is working, what not?
Thx
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Thanks
What can I say.
I came from 2.34. Flashed your backup, then 3.4.2 boot only, then wiped.
What works:
1. Camera was fixed using cammera fix.
2. Phone app is recognizing my numbers from contacts even if they have country prefix before.
3. GSM and 3G connection worked out of the box.
What seems not to work:
1. Calendar seems not to be able to sync with google calendars. Maybe it's my bad but I only have Sync Contacts and Sync Gmail in my google account.
2. From my point of view there is still lots of bloatware (not necessary the blur stuff)
Thanks! Keep up the good work.
Sorry if I tell something wrong but when I delete or rename FamilyCalendarProvider, then I can't use the calender because I've got no possibility to sync it.
If i restore your buckup i'll be able to downgrade after?
ellendel said:
If i restore your buckup i'll be able to downgrade after?
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Yes you will be able to downgrade after but only if you install the boot only sbf and not the entire rom.
So the steps are.
1. restore the backup provided in this thread.
2. when rebooting the phone will boot loop.
3. remove battery.
4. restart in sw update mode (power + up)
5. flash boot only sbf. (you can find it in the other thread )
6. reboot phone in recovery mode(power + down).
7. wipe data and cache.
8. reboot.
Drat!
Dude-01 said:
Sorry if I tell something wrong but when I delete or rename FamilyCalendarProvider, then I can't use the calender because I've got no possibility to sync it.
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Yeah, I figured that out. I'll make the adjustment and post a new Nandroid after work tonight.
cargohook please read your private message **very important**
mcm_xyz said:
Yes you will be able to downgrade after but only if you install the boot only sbf and not the entire rom.
So the steps are.
1. restore the backup provided in this thread.
2. when rebooting the phone will boot loop.
3. remove battery.
4. restart in sw update mode (power + up)
5. flash boot only sbf. (you can find it in the other thread )
6. reboot phone in recovery mode(power + down).
7. wipe data and cache.
8. reboot.
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Thanks for your help.
WifiCalling? I have yet to find a rom different from stock that includes this. It's essential to me
mcm_xyz said:
Yes you will be able to downgrade after but only if you install the boot only sbf and not the entire rom.
So the steps are.
1. restore the backup provided in this thread.
2. when rebooting the phone will boot loop.
3. remove battery.
4. restart in sw update mode (power + up)
5. flash boot only sbf. (you can find it in the other thread )
6. reboot phone in recovery mode(power + down).
7. wipe data and cache.
8. reboot.
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But, then, you will be able to flash a sbf again?
Perilla_ said:
But, then, you will be able to flash a sbf again?
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Yes you will. I just reverted back to 2.34.
Nice, very nice... but if I have flashed the 3.4.2 t-mobile froyo I will not be able to flash an sbf from 2.34 for example, right? (I've not flashed, only asking to know how all really works)
Thanks
Thats the question if you will be able to flash after, any sbf with the rsd lite
or not?
ellendel said:
Thats the question if you will be able to flash after, any sbf with the rsd lite
or not?
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Yes, if you just restore nandroid backup and install boot only sbf, you'll be able to go back for an earlier ROM, I tried it.
BTW camera is not working for me (blank screen) with this ROM for some reason.
little explanations
Perilla_ said:
Nice, very nice... but if I have flashed the 3.4.2 t-mobile froyo I will not be able to flash an sbf from 2.34 for example, right? (I've not flashed, only asking to know how all really works)
Thanks
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Let's make some light!
If you install the full rom you can find here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922430
named p3_jordan_umts_jordan-user-2.2.1-3.4.2-107_JDN-4-000000-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-US.sbf
You wont be able to downgrade!
RSD Lite will still work but it will only allow you to install this rom and not an earlier version like 2.34. Most probably will allow you to install future newer roms.
In order to be able to install anything you want at any time you want use boot only sbf or the full roms 2.21 or 2.34 or CN_2.2. Also take care that 2.51 is also locked (can not go down to 2.21 or 2.34 anymore)
Muznyu, flash the camera fix sbf and camera will start working.
Muznyu said:
Yes, if you just restore nandroid backup and install boot only sbf, you'll be able to go back for an earlier ROM, I tried it.
BTW camera is not working for me (blank screen) with this ROM for some reason.
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you need to flash a camera fix (the sbf file, not flash fix) from either china froyo or tmo froyo as described earlier.
revertible of course
mcm_xyz said:
Let's make some light!
If you install the full rom you can find here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922430
named p3_jordan_umts_jordan-user-2.2.1-3.4.2-107_JDN-4-000000-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-US.sbf
You wont be able to downgrade!
RSD Lite will still work but it will only allow you to install this rom and not an earlier version like 2.34. Most probably will allow you to install future newer roms.
In order to be able to install anything you want at any time you want use boot only sbf or the full roms 2.21 or 2.34 or CN_2.2. Also take care that 2.51 is also locked (can not go down to 2.21 or 2.34 anymore)
Muznyu, flash the camera fix sbf and camera will start working.
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This is what I was thinking.
Thanks you very much for your explanation.
I think removing FamilyCalendarProvider.apk and FamilyCalendarProvider.odex makes calendar app unable to sync with google calendar. Could someone upload these files???
Thanks
is the calendarbug already fixed?
Hi all!
Any 3.4.x Froyo downgrade to 2.51 Eclair, if you have installed 3.4.x .sbf with RSD Lite
How to:
- root (Superoneclick)
- Install system recovery
- move 2.51 CEE Deblur nandroid backup or other 2.51 backup to SD card/goapkrev/backup
-recovery boot
-wipe data/wipe cache
-restore 2.51 backup
-restart system, press and hold volume+ button and install 2.51 fixed sbf with RSD Lite.
-Enjoy
2.51 CEE Deblur nandroid backup: MULTIUPLOAD
2.51 Fixed SBF: MULTIUPLOAD
vazzz said:
Hi all!
Any 3.4.x Froyo downgrade to 2.51 Eclair, if you have installed 3.4.x .sbf with RSD Lite
How to:
- root (Superoneclick)
- Install system recovery
- move 2.51 CEE Deblur nandroid backup or other 2.51 backup to SD card/goapkrev/backup
-recovery boot
-wipe data/wipe cache
-restore 2.51 backup
-restart system, press and hold volume+ button and install 2.51 fixed sbf with RSD Lite.
-Enjoy
Sorry my bad english...
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Is it afterwards possible to flash any other original 2.1 ROM from Motorola?
Did someone tried it?
Cu
Jokerchris2000 said:
Is it afterwards possible to flash any other original 2.1 ROM from Motorola?
Did someone tried it?
Cu
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Not, only this version works, the other official version of the phone will not start.
The fixed SbF bypasses the two entries, so to restore the Eclair.
thanks.
But i have one question:
Does haptic feedback full work ?
greetings
Yes, this is official CE nandroid backup.
vazzz said:
Not, only this version works, the other official version of the phone will not start.
The fixed SbF bypasses the two entries, so to restore the Eclair.
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Ok
But isnt it maybe possible to just keep this fixed bootloader from 2.51 CEE after the downgrade and then restore a 2.51 from Germany or France? Im asking cause i have to send my phone back to Motorola as my GPS isnt working right.
so jokerchris and me need a 2.51 fixed SBF from Germany.
Then i think it works.
But there is no 2.51.DE fixed SBF in the SBF Thread.
How can i make it ?
Jokerchris2000 said:
Ok
But isnt it maybe possible to just keep this fixed bootloader from 2.51 CEE after the downgrade and then restore a 2.51 from Germany or France? Im asking cause i have to send my phone back to Motorola as my GPS isnt working right.
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This solution can also be applied to other 2.51 nandrod backup as described above. Simple official 2.51 sbf flash (with RSD lite) not working (after), only as described above viable.
vazzz said:
This solution can also be applied to other 2.51 nandrod backup as described above. Simple official 2.51 sbf flash (with RSD lite) not working (after), only as described above viable.
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So i can take whatever 2.51 Nandroid Backup that i find (for example the German one), restore it and afterwards use your fixed 2.51 sbf to flash the bootloader?
That would be great
Blackcorsa said:
so jokerchris and me need a 2.51 fixed SBF from Germany.
Then i think it works.
But there is no 2.51.DE fixed SBF in the SBF Thread.
How can i make it ?
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The fixed sbf I did not create, Google was my friend . Universal principle, but ask fritolays how create the 2.2 fixed Sbf-s.
Blackcorsa said:
so jokerchris and me need a 2.51 fixed SBF from Germany.
Then i think it works.
But there is no 2.51.DE fixed SBF in the SBF Thread.
How can i make it ?
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Build your own fixed sbf. Depack sbf and del 31/39cmg --> repack sbf
Jokerchris2000 said:
So i can take whatever 2.51 Nandroid Backup that i find (for example the German one), restore it and afterwards use your fixed 2.51 sbf to flash the bootloader?
That would be great
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Yes. It should work
here i upload the 2.51 german Fixed SBF
http://uploaded.to/file/ivrvjcly
Blackcorsa said:
here i upload the 2.51 german Fixed SBF
http://uploaded.to/file/ivrvjcly
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Great.
Thank u very much for that... Now i have to look for a Nandroid Backup of 2.51 German...
@ jokerchris: no Problem.
@vazzz
does it work without flash the 2.51 Bootonly ?
Isnt it then also possible to flash a generic unmodified sbf (lets say 2.51), and after this is finished go straight to the bootloader menu and reflash the related modified sbf with the fixed boot image?
To OP of this thread: add [GUIDE] infront of the topic so that people may know what this thread is about :/
- i loaded my 2.21 Nandroid backup
- after that i flashed 2.21 fixed SBF
All works, haptic feedback, cam
Then i Updated to 2.51 with the Motorola Software Update an after that i have a bootloop.
Any idea ?
Blackcorsa said:
- i loaded my 2.21 Nandroid backup
- after that i flashed 2.21 fixed SBF
All works, haptic feedback, cam
Then i Updated to 2.51 with the Motorola Software Update an after that i have a bootloop.
Any idea ?
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There is the problem with the bootloader again. The stock update from Motorola flashes the bootloader but if u were at 3.4.x then u will get a bootloop. You can try to flash a fixed 2.51 sbf afterwards.
Ive succesfully flashed the 2.51 CCE blurless...
Jokerchris2000 said:
There is the problem with the bootloader again. The stock update from Motorola flashes the bootloader but if u were at 3.4.x then u will get a bootloop. You can try to flash a fixed 2.51 sbf afterwards.
Ive succesfully flashed the 2.51 CCE blurless...
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Only nandroid backup & fixed sbf working together.
Motorola update, or stock sbf with rsd lite (same) not working with fixed sbf.
hello everyone
im sick of waiting for official froyo update for moto defy since it didn't come out in the middle east yet and i want to upgrade my moto to the Arabic froyo from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044383
im still on stock eclair...i upgraded it once but it still eclair and its not rooted btw
my firmware version:2.1-update1
my system version:moto_version.2.59.0.MB525.Retail.en.ME2
build number:JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0
can someone provide me with the full steps to flash the froyo and is it stable?and also..will it prevent me from downloading further official updates
thanx in advance...i would really appreciate your help
anyone??????
1.root using superoneclick, (usb debugging should be on, then turn it off after rooting is done)
2.install recovery
3.download those two links:
3.4.3-11 fixed sbf
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?phevjdgubw7ve0h
3.4.3-20 nandroid
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?5reujjf04zyug7b
4.extract the nandroid and put the files only on your sdcard (create folders if do not exist):
/clockworkmod/backup/nandroid
5.boot into system recovery,wipe cache,data,all, then restore the nandroid back up you've just downloaded
6. flash the fixed sbf you've just downloaded
7. done
nolimitzz said:
1.root using superoneclick, (usb debugging should be on, then turn it off after rooting is done)
2.install recovery
3.download those two links:
3.4.3-11 fixed sbf
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?phevjdgubw7ve0h
3.4.3-20 nandroid
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?5reujjf04zyug7b
4.extract the nandroid and put the files only on your sdcard (create folders if do not exist):
/clockworkmod/backup/nandroid
5.boot into system recovery,wipe cache,data,all, then restore the nandroid back up you've just downloaded
6. flash the fixed sbf you've just downloaded
7. done
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ok
thanx alot
but im noob what exactly do you mean by recovery and where to get it and how to boot into system recovery and how to flash the sbf file?
besides i don't need to flash the full rom?just restore the nadroid backup then flash the fix?
and is it stable?and also..will it prevent me from downloading further official updates
thanx in advance
anyone?????
Haven't really done much to my phone in a while but now that I got the sdcard issue fixed and the phone is stable I got on here to see if any new developments in the ulocked bootloader front and noticed we now have an update to 2.3.6. I wish it was ICS but that's coming, so I'd like to upgrade to the latest firmware and would like to know the best way I should go about it.
I'm currently rooted and have removed most of if not all of the bloatware, I've read that can cause problems when doing the OTA update. Is that true? If so, will doing a factory reset restore all that's needed to allow me to do the OTA?
I have no desire to flash lfabers deodexed 2.3.6 since the volume rocker isn't working right (or so I heard).
If a factory reset is not good enough should I install RSDLite 5.6 and flash the 2.3.5 FXZ and then do the OTA?
Let me know what you think as I'd like to make this happen as seamless as possible, don't need any surprises ya know?
This is covered in the noob thread, but...
Factory reset will not be good enough, since the OTA update actually looks for the bloatware to update.
Before you do anything, I recommend going into Atrix 2 Bootstrapper and creating a backup. You'll have to flash back to stock, update, then use the Motofail one click root in the noob thread. Then you can restore your data using the Bootstrapper.
I highly recommend the Supercharged V5_1 ROM and ICS theme, though.
Go ahead and take the jump, you won't be disappointed. Both the stock and V5 are very good
At first the deodexed 2.3.6 wasn't completely working because of a bad deodex, but lfaber06 got that all worked out.
If you want to update to stock 2.3.6 you will have to flash the 2.3.5 fxz first to get all your bloatware back.
Doing the OTA while rooted is fine, it will just remove your root and then you can just re-root.
Thanks guys...I have followed the steps outlined above (and in the referenced noob thread) and have successfully flashed the 2.3.5 fxz. Downloading the OTA as we speak.....Gonna get root back once that's installed then reinstall the CWM bootstrap and then restore from the backup I made at the beginning of this process and i'm good to go right?
916x10 said:
Thanks guys...I have followed the steps outlined above (and in the referenced noob thread) and have successfully flashed the 2.3.5 fxz. Downloading the OTA as we speak.....Gonna get root back once that's installed then reinstall the CWM bootstrap and then restore from the backup I made at the beginning of this process and i'm good to go right?
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Restoring the CWM backup will restore you back to 2.3.5. However, CWM is awesome enough that it will let you restore only parts of the backup. Boot into CWM, got to backup and restore, then go to Advanced Restore. If you select "Restore data" you will get back your apps and settings but keep 2.3.6.
cogeary said:
Restoring the CWM backup will restore you back to 2.3.5. However, CWM is awesome enough that it will let you restore only parts of the backup. Boot into CWM, got to backup and restore, then go to Advanced Restore. If you select "Restore data" you will get back your apps and settings but keep 2.3.6.
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Cool...restoring as we speak. Thanks for your help
916x10 said:
Cool...restoring as we speak. Thanks for your help
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Glad to help!
You guys are the ****!
The flashing/update/rooting/restoring process went off without a hitch and my device is back to how I had it setup before I started it. This was my first time ever using the CWM Recovery bootstrap and RSDLite so I was a bit nervous but after using then I realize that CWM Recovery and RSDLite is just like xRecovery and FlashTool for my previous SE Xperia X10.
Well it gets even easier then using RSD lite. Get jydaddy's RAZR boot into CWM exploit and install it! Well worth it. With his exploit everytime you boot you boot into CWM.All you do is perform one extra step to reboot. Say you flash something and it goes wrong , instead of having to boot into fastboot and flash the fastboot files with RSD you simply pull the battery, let it boot into CWM and perform a simple restore. Your phone never gets hooked up to a single cord and saves sooo much time for!!!
JRW 28 said:
Well it gets even easier then using RSD lite. Get jydaddy's RAZR boot into CWM exploit and install it! Well worth it. With his exploit everytime you boot you boot into CWM.All you do is perform one extra step to reboot. Say you flash something and it goes wrong , instead of having to boot into fastboot and flash the fastboot files with RSD you simply pull the battery, let it boot into CWM and perform a simple restore. Your phone never gets hooked up to a single cord and saves sooo much time for!!!
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+1 the exploit is great!