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  • amir
  • Lbe
  • 25 May 2011

Re: DEFY: Upgrade/Update News for Non-U.S. Models

There's an upgrade available for the DEFY via the MSU (Motorola Software Update) service.

This update is not available OTA (over the air), so you can't download it directly on your phone.

You can check your source software/APflex version in menu>settings>"about phone"



The regions/providers are:



India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam

Source SW:

JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0EPU93ST2_U_03.0A.01

JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0EPU93ST2_U_03.0E.02



Target SW:

JEM_3.4.3-33-1





Singapore:

Retail, Starhub



other regions might be able to update, if the source firmware is one of the APflex versions listed below:



source versions:

GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANRTINT_P029

GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANRTINT_P030



will be upgraded to Froyo:

GAS_ASIA_USAJRDNFRYORTINT_P011



Starhub Singapore source version:

GAS_ASIA_USAJORDANSTARH_P021

Froyo target:

GAS_ASIA_USAJRDNFRYOSTARH_P008



Source SW:

JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1EPU93ST2_U_03.0A.01

JRDNEM_U3_2.59.0EPU93ST2_U_03.0E.02



Target SW:

JEM_3.4.3-33-1





France:

Orange, SFR, Retail





The MSU installation package is available at this URL: http://www.motorola.com/update

The release notes are available here:


https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Blur_Version_34.164.3.MB525.Retail.FR. pdf

https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Blur_Version_34.164.5.MB525.Orange.FR. pdf

https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Blur_Version_34.164.3.MB525VF.FR.pdf

More providers/regions will follow. Please be patient.



link: https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/50132?tstart=0

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    • AnonD-9150
    • TKk
    • 25 May 2011

    AnonD-7027, 25 May 2011yeah, because aginomoto already received the froyo update a... moreHello jacob, u need to install motorola software update tool(MSU) to ur computer first, here is the link, tick the agreement check box then download the MSU at the step(4)...save the file and open(double click)it...now u have MSU icon on ur deskstop...to install the update ,open MSU and connect ur phone to computer by usb cable, it took about 2 to 5 minutes to detect ur phone then follow the instrustion; thanks
    http://direct.motorola.com/ENA/SoftwareUpdateSummary.asp?country=PHL&language=ENA&web_page_name=SUPPORT&strCarrierId=&strPhone=MOTODEFY&strCable=Micro%20USB%20Data%20Cable&strURL=https://rsddownload.motorola.com/download/Moto.Version.3.4.3.MB525.en.ASEAN.v8.pdf

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      • Anonymous
      • smm
      • 25 May 2011

      i need help with something. i live in albania, my phone was bought in italy and its system version is mb525.retail.en.fr... i wanted it to be a version of .GB or .IT but i dont know how to do it. can plz some1 help. and is there any danger if i upgrade my mobile with the UK upgrade when my mobile is a French Eclair version?

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        • Kerienn
        • gKb
        • 25 May 2011

        AnonD-7027, 25 May 2011yeah, because aginomoto already received the froyo update a... moreHow the hell can you choose Singapor? I downloaded the softwer update from the link given and after I double click it immidiately start install the moto helper and motorola driver. When its finished, nothing happens. I connect my device, then the moto phone portal starts in my browser, get log in, then only a few country available to choose for language. Then I choose Sofware and Support-> Product Support, then the webpage for Motorola Charm is loaded. But I have got DEFY, not Charm! Please help me guys

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          • Anonymous
          • L6Z
          • 25 May 2011

          [Flash SBF] OFFICIAL RELEASE | Android Froyo 2.2.2 [SOUTH EAST ASIA]

          http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093352

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            • murlee
            • utc
            • 25 May 2011

            HI im using DEFY for more than 3 months, when India will be updated with android.2.2.2 Please help me out.

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              • AnonD-7027
              • K7e
              • 25 May 2011

              NIK88, 24 May 2011choose your country as singapore?yeah, because aginomoto already received the froyo update and he is from singapore.. in the link that you gave me i selected singapore as my country and i saw the pdf file that explains that that update is froyo, unfortunately when i chose philippines as my country its still just minor update for eclair.. :(

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                • bloody-serpent
                • smm
                • 24 May 2011

                i just learnt that android market is up for a new upgrade by the end of this year... AND IT CAN BE USED BY ALL ANDROID PHONES !!! ... its called ice cream sandwich lol ... i cant wait to learn more about this.

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                  • NIK88
                  • Kxx
                  • 24 May 2011

                  AnonD-7027, 24 May 2011now i understand.. there is already froyo.. if you choose s... morechoose your country as singapore?

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                    • AnonD-7027
                    • K7e
                    • 24 May 2011

                    AnonD-9150, 24 May 2011I already received official 2.2.2 update on yesterday, at f... morenow i understand.. there is already froyo.. if you choose singapore as country you can update your phone to froyo..

                    it says there that even philippines will receive update but when i chose philippines as my country, it only shows the update 2.59.0 for eclair.. :(

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                      • AnonD-7027
                      • K79
                      • 24 May 2011

                      AnonD-9150, 24 May 2011I already received official 2.2.2 update on yesterday, at f... morewhat do you mean by msu? is it mass storage unit? can you give us the link? any bugs you notice even after the reset?does the battery life improved? does your phone have motoblur? sorry i have lots of questions :D thank you very much!!! :)

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                        • AnonD-9150
                        • w6L
                        • 24 May 2011

                        I already received official 2.2.2 update on yesterday, at first camera flash and moto input method not working...everything work fine after factory resect...my phone become very smooth.....improve camera with wide screen mode....flash 10.3 work fine....moto keypad is very beautiful with mixed yellow and blue color. ..quadrant benchmark show 1230...improved battery life and browsing speed. ...i m very happy with my defy now but one of my friend can't update his phone, i have no idea for that.

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                          • AnonD-7027
                          • K7e
                          • 24 May 2011

                          NIK88, 23 May 2011http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/support/update/ Upg... morei dont own defy yet, coz i want to ensure first if it will get froyo.. i saw the link that you've posted, and i found that its still not froyo, as i've read on other forums.. still hoping for froyo :( motorola pls give us the update!!!.. :)

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                            • NIK88
                            • Kxi
                            • 23 May 2011

                            AnonD-7027, 23 May 2011is froyo update available in philippines? thanks :)http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/support/update/

                            Upgrade Defy to Froyo. Read this Web, you will find the upgrade of all Moto hand phone in you area including Philippines.

                            If you live in other country, choose where you live in then choose Moto product. The instruction will walk you through. Easy upgrade

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                              • AnonD-7027
                              • K79
                              • 23 May 2011

                              AnonD-9150, 23 May 2011now update 2.2.2 available via MSU...I live in singapore.is froyo update available in philippines? thanks :)

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                                • Harsh
                                • s8E
                                • 23 May 2011

                                AnonD-8463, 21 May 2011Can Defy (with Android 2.1) be used as modem to connect to PC?dwnld easy tether lite from android market.

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                                  • AnonD-9150
                                  • TKk
                                  • 23 May 2011

                                  now update 2.2.2 available via MSU...I live in singapore.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • TKk
                                    • 23 May 2011

                                    Jabadabaduu., 22 May 2011is this one really getting the Android 2.3.3 update? Then t... morenow available 2.2.2 update for asia pacific via MSU....i live in singapore.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • vGk
                                      • 23 May 2011

                                      i bought this phone 3 months back... it was awesome.. but from past 2 weeks, my phone functions operate very lately. for example if i attend a cal it takes few sec to receive & also after finishing the call, the time duration displays for a min. apart from this problem, many say i dont receive their calls but the fact is i dont get any calls.. so please suggest is there any solutions. also when can we update defy to 2.2 android os

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • L6Z
                                        • 23 May 2011

                                        Jabadabaduu., 22 May 2011is this one really getting the Android 2.3.3 update? Then t... moreyes i update my defy to 2.3.3 right now
                                        its awsome phone
                                        with best battery
                                        even beter battery than xt720