Motorola Defy and Defy+

[devilonleash]

Guys

Finally purchased defy today..So far absolutely loving it..some 2-3 minor irritants but i guess that's due to my own limited knowledge in the field

got it from karol bagh moto dealer for 13.7k...Aug'11 mfd stock and looks like with green lens..thats the dampener..

anyways so far so good..now starts the wait for next weekend for wi-fi as the airtel wi-fi guy ditched me today

any beginners' tips for the noob here will be most welcome..

Cheers!

 

[Soumik]

can someone say as which version of cm7 or miui i have to flash so that i can also downgrade to stock rom anytime.??

my firmware version :2.2.2
build number : JEM_3.4.3-36-1.7

Congrats on your new ROM. Do write your experience with with. As for downgrade, check this link. [GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide - xda-developers. You should never do a full SBF flash when you are installing your next ROM. If you are doing it, get the correct one which came with your model and then flash. If you do a higher version flash, you will burn the efuse(check the link), which will not let you downgrade any more.
Just go through the doc, if you haven't, before flashing.

 

[giprabu]

Congrats on your new ROM. Do write your experience with with. As for downgrade, check this link. [GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide - xda-developers. You should never do a full SBF flash when you are installing your next ROM. If you are doing it, get the correct one which came with your model and then flash. If you do a higher version flash, you will burn the efuse(check the link), which will not let you downgrade any more.
Just go through the doc, if you haven't, before flashing.

I did face some problems but that was due to my carelessness..
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while installing cm7, the first step was to wipe data cache in stock recovery which i forgot to do.. I remembered it only after flashing nordic. I tried to wipe data cache after that but i was not able to enter the stock recovery mode. the phone shows a symbol (an ! mark within a triangle with android robo near it) for ever and i have to remove the battery to re-boot it.
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i, then ignored wiping the data cache and went forward with further steps and was not sure how successful it would be. But everything went smooth thereafter and the whole process was done in some 15 mins..
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even now i'm not sure as whether i would be able to get into stock recovery mode, but as for now i'm not concerned about it..
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coming to performance, the phone is quite smooth than stock rom and got a quadrant score of 1824 @ 800Mhz and 2126 @ 1 Ghz..
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Live wallpapers are still not that smooth as expected . I'm a little disappointed here. Regarding battery efficiency, i'm monitoring it and will post about it as soon as possible..
Thanks for all who helped me doing this .

 

[anshul_sood]

I did face some problems but that was due to my carelessness..
..
while installing cm7, the first step was to wipe data cache in stock recovery which i forgot to do.. I remembered it only after flashing nordic. I tried to wipe data cache after that but i was not able to enter the stock recovery mode. the phone shows a symbol (an ! mark within a triangle with android robo near it) for ever and i have to remove the battery to re-boot it.
..
i, then ignored wiping the data cache and went forward with further steps and was not sure how successful it would be. But everything went smooth thereafter and the whole process was done in some 15 mins..
..
even now i'm not sure as whether i would be able to get into stock recovery mode, but as for now i'm not concerned about it..
..
coming to performance, the phone is quite smooth than stock rom and got a quadrant score of 1824 @ 800Mhz and 2126 @ 1 Ghz..
..
Live wallpapers are still not that smooth as expected . I'm a little disappointed here. Regarding battery efficiency, i'm monitoring it and will post about it as soon as possible..
Thanks for all who helped me doing this .

Congrats on the install. If you don't wipe your data it may cause conflicts during installation.
Anyway seems like you did not need the elaboration on points 8 and 10 after all

 

[giprabu]

with cm7, the battery is draining like hell.. i'm losing 2-3% battery for every hour under idle state (with some 10-12 msgs sent & received)...
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i haven't overclocked. Even tried setting the setvsel value as 56 for 800Mhz (default is 58 for 800), but that still dint help..
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pls help me out. . and pls let me know if there is any update for the current version of cm7 i'm using..

 

[sach1000rt]

read the user comments on xda and then choose the correct version to install.
some builds are drainers and some not.
i will suggest you to take a look at miui also which is pretty stable and im getting 3 days(doing nothing just 30 min call and 30min music approx.)but some builds of this were also drainers so go through the thread carefully and then install.

 

[giprabu]

anybody here using miui or cm7 rom and getting better battery efficiency than stock rom..??

read the user comments on xda and then choose the correct version to install.
some builds are drainers and some not.
i will suggest you to take a look at miui also which is pretty stable and im getting 3 days(doing nothing just 30 min call and 30min music approx.)but some builds of this were also drainers so go through the thread carefully and then install.

can u pls say the version of miui you are currently using ?

 

[sach1000rt]

1.9.16. but i am experiencing some draining in this version as compared to 1.9.9 which stood for 3 days.they changed the kernel in this version so that may be the cause.

 

[arjundg]

Visiting this thread after a long time, was kinda busy.

Bought this from Lynx - Meelectronics Sound-lsolating iphone/ipd/cellphone Earphone ( black )- Model M9P-BK
*www.lynx-india.com/published/publicdata/KEHSYUHTWEBASYST/attachments/SC/products_pictures/Earphone-M9P-MEE-11.jpg

Works well with Defy, the sound is much better than the stock ones. Has enough bass. Noise is also somewhat minimized. Quite satisfied with the purchase.

I am thinking of installing JBoogie3 LiquidArc GB. Guys, any feedback?

 

[bond_bhai]

Any advice on buying a "Screen Guard" and/or a protective case for Moto Defy? I found these two -
Flipkart.com: Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case For Motorola DEFY MB525 89382: Cases Covers

AND

Flipkart.com: Molife Screen Guard M-SL-MTDEFY: Screen Guard

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
BB

 

[giprabu]

Any advice on buying a "Screen Guard" and/or a protective case for Moto Defy? I found these two -
Flipkart.com: Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case For Motorola DEFY MB525 89382: Cases Covers

AND

Flipkart.com: Molife Screen Guard M-SL-MTDEFY: Screen Guard

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
BB

I just ordered the case on Monday and received it yesterday. Its good and fits perfect. The cuts are clean and precise. Reviews on flipkart site says that case is a dust magnet but i haven't faced any problems so far. Buy it and you won't regret it. .
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Regarding screen guard, i bought a different one.
Scratchgard Motorola MB525 Defy (WQ7 ) Screen Protector . Buy Best Scratchgard Motorola MB525 Defy (WQ7 ) Screen Protector at Lowest Price Online

Its an anti-scratch one .... yes , it really is !!

 

[maddy1205]

guys plz suggest me some good earphones for defy( with and without mic).... budget 1k


thanks..

 

[sach1000rt]

guys plz suggest me some good earphones for defy( with and without mic).... budget 1k


thanks..

Panasonic RP-TCN120E-K Headset | Panasonic Mobile Phone Accessories | Saholic.com
I ordered these 2 days before and got them today. they are working perfect with decent bass than the original ones.
if you have more budget then you can go for better ones but be carefull to choose the ones with mic because some will not work(like samsung and sony ericsson which i tried).

 

[a2mn2002]

Hows gaming on defy guys? Angry bird series .
How big is it physically? Compare with Nokia N8 and samsung wave2.

 

[maddy1205]

Panasonic RP-TCN120E-K Headset | Panasonic Mobile Phone Accessories | Saholic.com
I ordered these 2 days before and got them today. they are working perfect with decent bass than the original ones.
if you have more budget then you can go for better ones but be carefull to choose the ones with mic because some will not work(like samsung and sony ericsson which i tried).

thanks..

 

[sach1000rt]

Hows gaming on defy guys? Angry bird series .
How big is it physically? Compare with Nokia N8 and samsung wave2.

It works without lag, you can even play 3d games without any problem.
for comparison go here
Motorola DEFY vs. Nokia N8 - GSMArena.com

Motorola DEFY vs. Samsung S8530 Wave II - GSMArena.com
it is smaller than both but bigger screen than n8 and higher resolution than both.

 

[arjundg]

guys plz suggest me some good earphones for defy( with and without mic).... budget 1k


thanks..

Also check my post#309

 

[lll_aritra_lll]

Finally.. Got My Defy.. and I am absolutely loving it, though could not make my account because the bloody BSNL is not sending me settting and my calls are looping btwn main menu and cust care executives

 

[arjundg]

Finally.. Got My Defy.. and I am absolutely loving it, though could not make my account because the bloody BSNL is not sending me settting and my calls are looping btwn main menu and cust care executives

Congratulations! Defy is a deadly device you will never regret buying! I am loving every bit of it...
BSNL has extremely poor response, they are still living in the stone age!

 

[lll_aritra_lll]

yeah.. they are crap. I recharged with rs 98/- to use internet, and I can't use it now.. damn idiots...