How to get the latest roms working on 525?

[sixaxis94]

I seem to be having problems with flashing the 2nd boot quarx roms

I do a full data + cache + dalvik wipe, install the rom + gapps, then wipe cache + dalvik and restart the phone..

It boots up and is laggy as hell but it shouldn't be because no one else has such problems.

Do I have to flash a kernel or something? I've never flashed one before and all my previous cm7, cm9, cm10 (not 2nd boot) worked perfectly without it


Any help? I'm still on a very old build and wanna use the current ones but can't seem to get it to work
I'm using a regular green lens 525

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[sixaxis94]

I've been installing these roms on 2nd init.. Do I HAVE to install it on 2nd boot only?

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[bulbouscorm]

I seem to be having problems with flashing the 2nd boot quarx roms

I do a full data + cache + dalvik wipe, install the rom + gapps, then wipe cache + dalvik and restart the phone..

It boots up and is laggy as hell but it shouldn't be because no one else has such problems.

Do I have to flash a kernel or something? I've never flashed one before and all my previous cm7, cm9, cm10 (not 2nd boot) worked perfectly without it


Any help? I'm still on a very old build and wanna use the current ones but can't seem to get it to work
I'm using a regular green lens 525

Sent from my MB525 using Tapatalk 2

I can't even get my green lens to boot into any build past 0912... I've had no problem with cm7, cm9 or cm10 until 0924 and later. I'm sorry I can't help but I'm throwing my hat in the ring..

 

[corrinti]

I can't even get my green lens to boot into any build past 0912... I've had no problem with cm7, cm9 or cm10 until 0924 and later. I'm sorry I can't help but I'm throwing my hat in the ring..

Many ppl have/had this problem (me too).
The workaround is flashing another sbf.
Could you gave details of your parent sbf?

I've been installing these roms on 2nd init.. Do I HAVE to install it on 2nd boot only?

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No, 2ndboot is set automatically after flash. And the only thing u should change in bootmenu is vsels. Governor must be interactive - don't change it
Your workaround might be similar as above, especially if u your last stock ROM was froyo 2.2.1

 

[Swift2603]

I seem to be having problems with flashing the 2nd boot quarx roms

I do a full data + cache + dalvik wipe, install the rom + gapps, then wipe cache + dalvik and restart the phone..

It boots up and is laggy as hell but it shouldn't be because no one else has such problems.

Do I have to flash a kernel or something? I've never flashed one before and all my previous cm7, cm9, cm10 (not 2nd boot) worked perfectly without it


Any help? I'm still on a very old build and wanna use the current ones but can't seem to get it to work
I'm using a regular green lens 525

Sent from my MB525 using Tapatalk 2

To get rid of the laggs you should also install the kernel update http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/update_for_18.10_v4.zip after flashing the Nightly from 18th-Oct

Then you should be fine

 

[sixaxis94]

Many ppl have/had this problem (me too).
The workaround is flashing another sbf.
Could you gave details of your parent sbf?



No, 2ndboot is set automatically after flash. And the only thing u should change in bootmenu is vsels. Governor must be interactive - don't change it
Your workaround might be similar as above, especially if u your last stock ROM was froyo 2.2.1

I've never messed with sbfs before so I have no idea.. Right now I don't even have a pc on me to use rsdlite or anything (traded mine for an ipad, haha)

Is it difficult to flash a new sbf?

To get rid of the laggs you should also install the kernel update http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/update_for_18.10_v4.zip after flashing the Nightly from 18th-Oct

Then you should be fine

I flash this right after I flash the rom right?




A random question, does anyone have this problem: when someone calls, it sometimes takes like 10 seconds for the phone to match the number to an existing contact.. As in, if my mom calls, it shows up her phone number and takes around 10 seconds for "mom" to appear as the caller

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[Swift2603]

I've never messed with sbfs before so I have no idea.. Right now I don't even have a pc on me to use rsdlite or anything (traded mine for an ipad, haha)

Is it difficult to flash a new sbf?







I flash this right after I flash the rom right?

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Yes flash it right after the ROM.

Flashing an sbf is not difficult, but you will need a PC.

Regarding your random question: It should be fixed in the latest Nightly. I just tried it

 

[sixaxis94]

Yes flash it right after the ROM.

Flashing an sbf is not difficult, but you will need a PC.

Regarding your random question: It should be fixed in the latest Nightly. I just tried it

The only sbf I've heard of is something like 'Nordic deblur'.. Is that what I'm supposed to flash?
And also, is it worth doing all that? I mean, should I just stay with the stuff I have now and wait for a rom that's compatible without the sbf stuff? I don't really have much of a problem since I'm only using my phone for calling, texting and playing music

Regarding the side question, thanks.. It is kinda irritating, but I can live with it

Another side question.. Has epsylon stopped working on the defy permanently?

 

[corrinti]

The only sbf I've heard of is something like 'Nordic deblur'.. Is that what I'm supposed to flash?
And also, is it worth doing all that? I mean, should I just stay with the stuff I have now and wait for a rom that's compatible without the sbf stuff? I don't really have much of a problem since I'm only using my phone for calling, texting and playing music

Regarding the side question, thanks.. It is kinda irritating, but I can live with it

Another side question.. Has epsylon stopped working on the defy permanently?

Well, with a limited usage you can stay with your last built. Don't suppose that newer CM10, at least till any bigger change in the system, will be again compatible with some old kernels.

And no, Epsylon just has temporary other job but probably will be back this year, sooner or later

Ps. Flashing sbf is not difficult, what requires some knowledge or just reading is choosing of a proper sbf file

Another ps. if u don't want now to mess with sbf but need fast, reliable system with great battery why not give a chance to CM7.2?

 

[bulbouscorm]

Many ppl have/had this problem (me too).
The workaround is flashing another sbf.
Could you gave details of your parent sbf?

p3_jordan_umts_jordan-user-2.2.1-3.4.2-107_JDN-4-000000-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-US.sbf

 

[nastys]

And the only thing u should change in bootmenu is vsels. Governor must be interactive - don't change it

Why not? I changed it to Smartass without problems. (Now I changed it back to Interactive)



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[sasays]

I have got defy green lense.
earlier I was on cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel. after that cm10-nightlies, then aokp-kayant.

I recently flashed 18/10quarx v4-update as below:
1.data-cache-dalvik wipe
2.flash18/10, then flashv4, then flash gapps.
3.wipe cache-dalvik
4.reboot.
its all working well.

In the above sequence I have noticed many times that if cm10 is not working, first flash cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel & then flash cm10, it happened to be working on three defys I know.

also my boot logo is "Google" which I think is related to cm7 froyo kernel.
all these are observations, no technical expertise? do try?

I forgot to mention one thing that on first boot it appeared as if I have stucked on boot loop. after boot animation again on boot logo then again boot animation. but it booted finally.. so have patience.. first boot is different from earlier night lies.

 

[corrinti]

Why not? I changed it to Smartass without problems. (Now I changed it back to Interactive)



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I didn't say you cannot, I meant you shouldn't as the phone will most probably work not so stable or more laggy or will not take your changes into account etc etc

---------- Post added at 09:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 PM ----------

p3_jordan_umts_jordan-user-2.2.1-3.4.2-107_JDN-4-000000-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-US.sbf

This is a standard problem for US T-mobile users. In your case to go past 12/09 build (as even 24/09 could not work for you) flash CEE 2.2.2 build - than you will be able to flash the newest builds and do not lost your warranty if you have one valid

See also here

 

[sixaxis94]

I have got defy green lense.
earlier I was on cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel. after that cm10-nightlies, then aokp-kayant.

I recently flashed 18/10quarx v4-update as below:
1.data-cache-dalvik wipe
2.flash18/10, then flashv4, then flash gapps.
3.wipe cache-dalvik
4.reboot.
its all working well.

In the above sequence I have noticed many times that if cm10 is not working, first flash cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel & then flash cm10, it happened to be working on three defys I know.

also my boot logo is "Google" which I think is related to cm7 froyo kernel.
all these are observations, no technical expertise? do try?

I forgot to mention one thing that on first boot it appeared as if I have stucked on boot loop. after boot animation again on boot logo then again boot animation. but it booted finally.. so have patience.. first boot is different from earlier night lies.

I'll check it out

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[bulbouscorm]

This is a standard problem for US T-mobile users. In your case to go past 12/09 build (as even 24/09 could not work for you) flash CEE 2.2.2 build - than you will be able to flash the newest builds and do not lost your warranty if you have one valid

See also here

This worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

 

[sixaxis94]

I have got defy green lense.
earlier I was on cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel. after that cm10-nightlies, then aokp-kayant.

I recently flashed 18/10quarx v4-update as below:
1.data-cache-dalvik wipe
2.flash18/10, then flashv4, then flash gapps.
3.wipe cache-dalvik
4.reboot.
its all working well.

In the above sequence I have noticed many times that if cm10 is not working, first flash cm7.2 with cm7 froyo kernel & then flash cm10, it happened to be working on three defys I know.

also my boot logo is "Google" which I think is related to cm7 froyo kernel.
all these are observations, no technical expertise? do try?

I forgot to mention one thing that on first boot it appeared as if I have stucked on boot loop. after boot animation again on boot logo then again boot animation. but it booted finally.. so have patience.. first boot is different from earlier night lies.

I tried this method twice but it's not working :/
I guess I'll have to do that sbf thing sometime.. Crap

 

[sixaxis94]

Okay so I've managed to get hold of a computer and I've read up on how to flash an sbf but I have a few questions..

1. If I flash a full sbf, will I have to root my phone, put clockwork mod etc again?
2. How do I know what my parent SBF is? I bought my defy in India, if that helps
3. Which SBF should I flash? I saw walter's link to all the stock SBFs but do I have to flash one of those or something else?


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[corrinti]

Okay so I've managed to get hold of a computer and I've read up on how to flash an sbf but I have a few questions..

1. If I flash a full sbf, will I have to root my phone, put clockwork mod etc again?
2. How do I know what my parent SBF is? I bought my defy in India, if that helps
3. Which SBF should I flash? I saw walter's link to all the stock SBFs but do I have to flash one of those or something else?


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So we know you have green lens, now we need your BL version. It is required to find proper sbf file (I'm not sute about Asian sbfs, usually for Europe green lense are BL4).
Thus go to this thread and download BL See and Root tool for use with your PC - as it is Chinese, then see post #309 in this thread how to use it.

And yes, if you flash full sbf then you have to root it with SuperOneClick and install 2ndInit - that's all.
But you can also try to flash directly one of the sbfs from above mentioned thread - you can find there also newest 2nd boot builds in sbf form

 

[sixaxis94]

So we know you have green lens, now we need your BL version. It is required to find proper sbf file (I'm not sute about Asian sbfs, usually for Europe green lense are BL4).
Thus go to this thread and download BL See and Root tool for use with your PC - as it is Chinese, then see post #309 in this thread how to use it.

And yes, if you flash full sbf then you have to root it with SuperOneClick and install 2ndInit - that's all.
But you can also try to flash directly one of the sbfs from above mentioned thread - you can find there also newest 2nd boot builds in sbf form

Ran it, it says BL version is 4.

I checked the stock SBF page again, and noticed something. My baseband is set to 3.4.3-331 and there are only 2 SBFs with that number ("Taiwan" and "Hong Kong/Taiwan"). Should I flash one of them?

Also, my phone came unlocked. It didn't come with a contract or anything, if that helps