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7.2
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Friends, this phone is really very good. But if there is android ICS OS for it, then really it will good. Must buy this phone for camera, fast internet, and much more . Superrrrrr.

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  • 2013-03-04 19:06
  • rK2s
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Friends, this phone is really very good. But if there is android ICS OS for it, then really it will good. Must buy this buy for camera, fast internet, and much more . Superrrrrr.

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  • 2013-03-04 19:01
  • rK2s
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Do not buy this phone! stay far away. It freezes and is sluggish when just a few apps are running and crashes with viber on. Have to pull battery to get the phone to restart. Phone freezes when you just turn on wifi!
Trust an honest opinion... there are defective defy's out there so better to just avoid it! Kyle 3-4-13

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  • 2013-03-04 11:19
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I am almost finished with my 2 year agreement and I am now on my 3rd Defy. For a basic phone and limited apps, it's okay, but still overheats and stalls. Great camera, great speaker system, but using either kills the battery quickly. Oh, and the 2nd replacement phone only lasted 4 months.

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  • 2013-03-01 18:33
  • jIfb
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Question: Does the radio has a loudspeaker option? Can't seem to get loudspeaker when have the radio on.

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  • 2013-02-24 20:17
  • LBiF
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i have been using this mobile for more than a year so far its been good .battery back up is great for it price it almost has all capabilities of a expensive smart phone . except for RAM but tat too once you update it with Cyanogen it supports most of the high end games

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  • 2013-02-13 17:55
  • PxrM
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> In reply to Sboy @ 2013-02-12 15:15 from XNtX - click to readHi, Battery life is really good when campared to all other android phones.I saw many of my colleagues carrying charger/cable along with their Samsung mobile always, I never used to do so as My Motorolla gives better battery life.(Ofcourse it will get drained if we use GPS , Playing videos continually)

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  • 2013-02-13 12:21
  • PGwZ
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Hi, i would like to know how is the battery of this fone?? does it die in just 1 day of chargin ??

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  • 2013-02-12 15:15
  • XNtX
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Hi, I am using this phone for near to one year without much problems.Unfortunately phone fallen down down on concrete slab(Edge)and display got damaged very badly.Still everything working fine including touch screen,speaker e.t.c.Just wanted to check is it possible to replace with same Gorilla screen and how much will it cost approx.Can anyone help on this query?

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  • 2013-02-12 11:34
  • PGwZ
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> In reply to sathya @ 2013-01-11 18:28 from utGW - click to readPlz sir tell me how upgrate my ph to JB???

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  • 2013-02-11 16:51
  • 7wBn
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> In reply to sathya @ 2013-01-11 18:28 from utGW - click to readPlz sir tell me how upgrate my ph to JB???

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  • 2013-02-11 16:49
  • 7wBn
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Plz help me...plz I want to upgrade my defy to jb plz tell me how to do it..... plz or I have a problem sometimes my Bluetooth device not work when I will reset my ph then it work.what is my solution???

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  • 2013-02-11 16:46
  • 7wBn
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how do i turn off my roaming on defy abroad

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  • 2013-01-23 17:11
  • nG@e
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My Defy is runing like mad on Cyanogenmod 7 (Android 2.3.7). It is 4 times faster than on stock Android 2.1 or 2.2. Here are short but sweet instructions: Root your defy with SuperOneClick (https://www.box.com/s/y3cc0q8nxasgi5jeu6jo). Then download latest STABLE version of cyanogenmod 7 from here: http://download.cyanogenmod.or...evice=jordan (cm-7.2.0-jordan.zip, do not download UNOFFICIAL or NIGHTLY builds because they are in testing phase still). Than download and install Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (They have extensive guide for installing and setting up). And lastly follow this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/...M_for_jordan (You have already gained root access, so skip first step!). ENJOY your new DEFY! :) Oh, install ADW LAUNCHER EX, it will speed up transitions even more. :)

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  • 2013-01-20 13:02
  • Leci
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> In reply to sathya @ 2013-01-11 18:28 from utGW - click to readHere is the link for Cyanogenmod 9.1 - Ice Cream Sandwich for the Defy on XDA-Developers:

http://forum.xda-developers.co...hp?t=1353003

Remember that you are responsible for your device, that the warranty of the device will no longer be valid and that you know what you are doing.

It is strongly advised to back up all info on your phone before proceeding.

This ROM is in BETA but should be stable enough as a daily driver as you read in the comments.

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  • 2013-01-15 09:50
  • AkNr
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> In reply to Hi @ 2013-01-11 17:43 from GZYx - click to readcan u post the link for ICS?

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  • 2013-01-11 18:28
  • utGW
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I have been using this phone from the last 1.5 years.

Besides it is a battlefield phone with the rubber body, and minor almost unperceptive screen scratches who has survived a lot of drops, it is a very unstable phone.

With a lot of lags, freezes, the battery drops without reason, sometimes I need to take off the battery in order to reset the phone.

The root and the Android 4.0 kinda improve it, but stills freezing, you cannot leave the 3G on, because will drop the battery in a matter of hours.

I really don't recommend this phone to anyone, I think I will keep this phone like 6 more months.

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  • 2013-01-11 17:50
  • GZYx
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> In reply to San @ 2013-01-09 05:08 from vGkr - click to readYes but you need to root it, I have mine with Android 4.0 and runs faster than the 2.2 bullsheeet.

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  • 2013-01-11 17:43
  • GZYx
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My brother install another SO call MIUI
http://miuiandroid.com/community/ for this phone

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  • 2013-01-09 17:28
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2013-01-08 12:09 from AUgW - click to readIS there any upgrade beyond Andriod 2.2. If so pls let me know how to upgrade. I am eagerly looking for a upgrade for my Motorola MB 525 [DEFY] model.

PLs reply..

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  • 2013-01-09 05:08
  • vGkr
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