This is a fantastic ROM! I can only say that I am very surprised to see this kind of quality interface coming from MOTO. Anyway, to help those who're new to this, I've written a somewhat comprehensive installation guide below.
Preparation
1. Firstly, you’re going to need all these files
3. Follow instructions at the Superoneclick thread to root your Defy
4. Follow instructions at the ClockworkMod Recovery thread to install System Recovery into your Defy
5. Launch System Recovery and install Recovery System
6. Perform Recovery Boot (USB debugging MUST BE TURNED OFF in your Defy. It’s located under Settings – Applications - Development)
7. Create a nandroid backup of your current system by scrolling to “Backup & Restore” using VOL UP/DOWN key, and POWER button to execute (this is so that you can return revert back to your official ROM for warranty purposes)
8. Reboot normally
9. Extract the rooted nandroid backup + fixed sbf file you downloaded earlier. The filename should be “shadow4.5.1-134rootednandroid.zip”. You should see 2 folders “fixed-sbf” and “nandroid backuo”
10. Copy the “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” folder (not just files, but the whole folder) to your SD card under “\goapkrev\backup”. So you should have “\goapkrev\backup\shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” in your SD card.
Actual Flashing Process
1. Launch System Recovery and perform a Recovery Boot (USB debugging MUST BE TURNED OFF in your DEFY. It’s located under Settings > Applications > Development)
2. At the bootmenu, use the VOL UP/DOWN key to move through the boot menu and perform a full wipe (Wipe DATA/Factory reset & Wipe CACHE Partition)
3. After both wipes are complete, go to “Backup & Restore” > “Restore” > “Advanced Restore” and you should see 2 items. Your earlier backup as well as the folder you put in earlier “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid”.
4. Select “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” and choose “System Only”
5. After the restoration is complete, choose “Reboot System”, and IMMEDIATELY hold down the VOL UP key.
6. This will put you in bootloader mode.
7. Launch RSD Lite on your PC, and connect your DEFY to your PC
8. Let the appropriate driver installations take place
9. Select the fixed sbf file from the “fixed-sbf” folder. The filename should be “shadow4.5.1-134fixed.sbf” and Flash your DEFY
10. Be aware of the flashing progress. It’s very fast.
11. As soon as you see your device reboot, IMMEDIATELY hold down the VOL DOWN key.
12. This will bring you to stock recovery. Press both VOL UP and VOL DOWN key simultaneously to see the boot menu. Select items with the VOL UP/DOWN key, and POWER button to execute.
13. Perform a full wipe (wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition)
14. After both wipes are complete, hit “reboot system now”
15. Once your device completes the normal boot up process, RSD Lite should show the “PASS” status. Close RSD Lite and unplug your DEFY from your PC.
16. Enjoy!
Thanks goes to hobbit19 and walter79 for bringing us this ROM.
Enabling Setvsel
1. Download Defy 2ndInit from Google Market
2. Run it and Install 2ndInit Recovery (Select the latest version)
3. Reboot
4. In bootmenu, select System > Overclock
5. Set the following:
+Status: [Enable]
+Load all modules: [Enable]
6. Set Clk1 through Clk4, and Vsel1 through Vsel4 (Optional. You can use the default values if you prefer, or choose a setting from this Setvsel Settings Thread.
7. Once done, [Save] and go back to the bootmenu.
8. Select Boot, and Set Default: [Normal]
9. Go back, and [Reboot System]
10. Once reboot is complete, go to Google Market and download Setvsel
11. Launch Setvsel and tweak to your hearts content!
12. If you need to access the bootmenu again, hit the volume down key during boot up when you see the blue indicator light come on.
DISCLAIMER
Use this guide at your own risk. This ROM will only work on Defy with red lens. If flashed on to a Defy with green lens, your camera may not work. I will not be responsible for you bricking your Defy.
As of 9-Sept, Motorola has identified this ROM to be an "Unofficial" ROM and deleted all MOTOBLUR Accounts associated with this ROM. If you flash this ROM after this date, you will not be able to create a MOTOBLUR account during setup.
The official Defy+ ROM has been shared by walter79 over here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285007
Preparation
1. Firstly, you’re going to need all these files
a. Rooted-nandroid-backup + fixed sbf from http://www.multiupload.com/SPZ8SIEC60
b. Superoneclick from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
c. Defy ClockworkMod Recovery from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
d. Latest RSD Lite and Drivers from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100585
2. Install the RSD Lite and appropriate drivers into your PC (32-bit or 64-bit)b. Superoneclick from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
c. Defy ClockworkMod Recovery from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233
d. Latest RSD Lite and Drivers from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100585
3. Follow instructions at the Superoneclick thread to root your Defy
4. Follow instructions at the ClockworkMod Recovery thread to install System Recovery into your Defy
5. Launch System Recovery and install Recovery System
6. Perform Recovery Boot (USB debugging MUST BE TURNED OFF in your Defy. It’s located under Settings – Applications - Development)
7. Create a nandroid backup of your current system by scrolling to “Backup & Restore” using VOL UP/DOWN key, and POWER button to execute (this is so that you can return revert back to your official ROM for warranty purposes)
8. Reboot normally
9. Extract the rooted nandroid backup + fixed sbf file you downloaded earlier. The filename should be “shadow4.5.1-134rootednandroid.zip”. You should see 2 folders “fixed-sbf” and “nandroid backuo”
10. Copy the “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” folder (not just files, but the whole folder) to your SD card under “\goapkrev\backup”. So you should have “\goapkrev\backup\shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” in your SD card.
Actual Flashing Process
1. Launch System Recovery and perform a Recovery Boot (USB debugging MUST BE TURNED OFF in your DEFY. It’s located under Settings > Applications > Development)
2. At the bootmenu, use the VOL UP/DOWN key to move through the boot menu and perform a full wipe (Wipe DATA/Factory reset & Wipe CACHE Partition)
3. After both wipes are complete, go to “Backup & Restore” > “Restore” > “Advanced Restore” and you should see 2 items. Your earlier backup as well as the folder you put in earlier “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid”.
4. Select “shadow4.5.1-134nandroid” and choose “System Only”
5. After the restoration is complete, choose “Reboot System”, and IMMEDIATELY hold down the VOL UP key.
6. This will put you in bootloader mode.
7. Launch RSD Lite on your PC, and connect your DEFY to your PC
8. Let the appropriate driver installations take place
9. Select the fixed sbf file from the “fixed-sbf” folder. The filename should be “shadow4.5.1-134fixed.sbf” and Flash your DEFY
10. Be aware of the flashing progress. It’s very fast.
11. As soon as you see your device reboot, IMMEDIATELY hold down the VOL DOWN key.
12. This will bring you to stock recovery. Press both VOL UP and VOL DOWN key simultaneously to see the boot menu. Select items with the VOL UP/DOWN key, and POWER button to execute.
13. Perform a full wipe (wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition)
14. After both wipes are complete, hit “reboot system now”
15. Once your device completes the normal boot up process, RSD Lite should show the “PASS” status. Close RSD Lite and unplug your DEFY from your PC.
16. Enjoy!
Thanks goes to hobbit19 and walter79 for bringing us this ROM.
Enabling Setvsel
1. Download Defy 2ndInit from Google Market
2. Run it and Install 2ndInit Recovery (Select the latest version)
3. Reboot
4. In bootmenu, select System > Overclock
5. Set the following:
+Status: [Enable]
+Load all modules: [Enable]
6. Set Clk1 through Clk4, and Vsel1 through Vsel4 (Optional. You can use the default values if you prefer, or choose a setting from this Setvsel Settings Thread.
7. Once done, [Save] and go back to the bootmenu.
8. Select Boot, and Set Default: [Normal]
9. Go back, and [Reboot System]
10. Once reboot is complete, go to Google Market and download Setvsel
11. Launch Setvsel and tweak to your hearts content!
12. If you need to access the bootmenu again, hit the volume down key during boot up when you see the blue indicator light come on.
DISCLAIMER
Use this guide at your own risk. This ROM will only work on Defy with red lens. If flashed on to a Defy with green lens, your camera may not work. I will not be responsible for you bricking your Defy.
As of 9-Sept, Motorola has identified this ROM to be an "Unofficial" ROM and deleted all MOTOBLUR Accounts associated with this ROM. If you flash this ROM after this date, you will not be able to create a MOTOBLUR account during setup.
The official Defy+ ROM has been shared by walter79 over here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285007
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