Motorola Defy MB525. Android 2.2 can be updated?

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u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#116046 16-Apr-2013 19:08

My Defy mini broke, now im back to my old defy but it is only android 2.2. When i had my mini i had the Kiwibank app which is awesome, but have found out it wont run on 2.2 so was wondering if there is a way to get 2.3 on my MB525?

Thanks

nitrotech

1285 posts

Uber Geek

#800415 16-Apr-2013 19:12

Check out xda here for the list of available roms

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=855

I found putting on a custom rom and getting rid of blur made this device much better

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u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#800417 16-Apr-2013 19:15

Awesome mate thanks for that, and these are quite safe and reliable ?

nitrotech

1285 posts

Uber Geek

#800426 16-Apr-2013 19:23

Like any custom rom there are risks but follow the instructions and all should be good - some rom's are more stable than others and you may not find the best one for you first time.

Read the list of 'not working' features of the rom too some cant use the camera or wifi etc.

u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#800436 16-Apr-2013 19:50

Only issue now is actually getting this all installed, seems like a mission

kiwijunglist

2981 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

#800474 16-Apr-2013 20:33

I put cyanogenmod custom rom on a GFs defy in the past, was better than stock. Was going to link for you, but the cyanogenmod website is down.

EDIT:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=855
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#800488 16-Apr-2013 20:45

This is a little out of my depths :/ i dont understand in the intrustions what it means by "flash froyo" etc, and does this delete all my photos etc?

kiwijunglist

2981 posts

Uber Geek

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#800490 16-Apr-2013 20:48

If you can't understand it then don't do it.

To develop an understanding there are lots of FAQs as well as youtube videos

Froyo = Andoid 2.2

Flash a rom = Installing a rom

You should back up everything prior

If you plan on buying a new phone soon, then don't bother.

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#800509 16-Apr-2013 21:02

I dont plan on buying a new phone, but i really want/need the kiwibank app, which needs 2.3 to run. Seems as though it will take a fair bit of research to get one of these roms running

kiwijunglist

2981 posts

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#800512 16-Apr-2013 21:04

Since you are relatively clueless regarding installing a rom you'd probably need to invest 2-3 hours learning + doing this.

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

u13turbo

156 posts

Master Geek

#800533 16-Apr-2013 21:35

Seems like it, that'll end up taking a few days as i just dont have time for it. thanks for your help

eXDee

4032 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#801210 17-Apr-2013 21:03

I'm sure if you found someone in your area who's on here, bought them a few brews or a box, they would sort it out for you.

The defy isn't too hard to mod, it does require you to know what you're doing though, wouldn't recommend for beginners.