Android 2.1 to 2.3 on Defy

by destiny • 10 Sep 2011, 13:07 • Journals
Hi Crossies, I've got the Motorola Defy MB525 with Android 2.1 installed and I'd like to upgrade it to the latest version available (2.3.4 so I've heard), any ideas how to do so? I've tried googling a bit but I didn't really find something usefull..

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Exe- 10 Sep 2011, 14:20
https://supportforums.motorola.com/community/manager/softwareupgrades
Kinda hard but it is doable.
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:20
this comment was very usefull, thank you. :)
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Exe- 10 Sep 2011, 14:22
Ye i know :D
I edited it
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:22
Have the same phone. Afaik there is no android 2.3 avi for our defy.
You should check cyanogenmod7 if you want to have 2.3, but there are still some problems with wifi, filming, ...

If you have the red lens, you might wait on Gingerbread for the defy+ :)
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:24
what's Defy+?
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:36
The new defy. Has a faster cpu, but you can oc the defy as well, and it has a better battery (1700 mah) and it comes with gingerbread
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:41
well.. I got the Defy MB525.. I want to update its version to a better OS, how do I do it? :P
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:43
Well, you can update tot android 2.2 just by following some steps that are given by motorola. So you are quite sure you wont fuck up.

If you want to use android 2.3.4 you should go for the CM7 - mod, but it is not assured that you will be free of problems.

I cant help you with cm7 cause i'm not really eager to take the risk. If you want 2.2, I could provide you with a link. Download that program, let it update, wait 15 mins, done.
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:45
You can download the official motorola-program to update to 2.2 here:
http://direct.motorola.com/ENG/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=GBR&language=ENG&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=&strPhone=MOTODEFY%20Retail%20UK&strCable=Micro%20USB%20Data%20Cable&strURL=https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Blur_Version_34.177.3.MB525.Retail.GB.pdf
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:50
Do you have any idea what does it mean to root my phone? I've found an easy way to do so.. (SuperOneClick) but I don't know what it does.. what do I need it for?
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:52
You can use other apps then. It is something like a superuser. If you are in need of root-needed apps, you should root, if not you shouldn't I guess.

Some companies have a policy that if you phone is rooted, your warranty is void.
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:56
whats rooted apps.. :D
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ag0n 10 Sep 2011, 14:58
Few apps require root privilege. For example adfree (to remove ads from your apps/phone); widgetlock and alot more
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ag0n 10 Sep 2011, 14:26
Pretty normal because CM7 doesn't support Motorola Defy, which means there is no specific fixs for this problems
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 14:35
It does since 1 month or smth. :)
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SlimShady 10 Sep 2011, 14:23
why. why would u put a phone in a glass
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 14:26
cause you can.. its awesome.. I've done alot worst than just put it into a glass of water, I've put it inside a jerrycan full of water, wenti into the sea & pool with it.. took underwater shots :)
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grzesiek 10 Sep 2011, 14:32
whats the fucking point of going to sea/pool with your mobile phone
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ag0n 10 Sep 2011, 14:37
to answer the phone underwater? :D pretty obvious Poland m8
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grzesiek 10 Sep 2011, 14:42
oh ye i always wanted to do this :(
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fuckthegovernment 10 Sep 2011, 15:19
CyanogenMod.
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destiny 10 Sep 2011, 15:27
Thats what I wanna install but I can't find a noob guide on how to install it step-by-step.. only found this
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 15:43
You might check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
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ng 10 Sep 2011, 15:58
sup kiss :-*
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kiss 10 Sep 2011, 18:07
Jo! Surfing a bit ^_^
Just went cycling :d
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fuckthegovernment 10 Sep 2011, 17:33
Now that I look, looks like the support for Defy was removed, very recently, defy doesn't appear any more under devices. Stable builds were removed from the ftp, see this: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=defy and this: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/motorola-defy

Just register in the forums and see if there's a tutorial hoping someone mirrored the files, which is just a +-90mb zip that you run from ClockworkMod Recovery. If you don't have the recovery get Rom Manager from the market.
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ng 10 Sep 2011, 15:55
down the water, but still suprem wlan connection.

btw: cyanogenmod was pretty easy to install on my galaxy s2, due to open bootloader.
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RaNA 10 Sep 2011, 16:33
Go for iphone5 or htc evo
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baq 10 Sep 2011, 18:16
dunno how to get 2.3 version but I updated mine Defy to 2.2 by update in phone
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