Procedure to Update Stable ICS 4.0.4 Firmware on Motorola Defy Plus

You have seen that Motorola defy users are enjoying the benefit of ICS 4.0.4 firmware, now the same benefits can also be enjoyed by Motorola Defy Plus users.  if you are on the rooted firmware then only you can apply for this Update.  There is no official firmware release and we don’t have any ETA on Official ICS Update. As mentioned above in this article, to apply this update one should root the device but when device is rooted the warranty will get void.  You can revoke the root access is by reapplying the Official Update. Here we are cross checking the pre requisites one should follow for installing this update.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions steps mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues however we will try to help you at our best.

Issues:
·         when switching between tabs  there is a possibility of Stock browser crashes

Working perfectly:
·         Phone
·         Camera
·         SMS
·         Multi boot( Need to flash multi boot mod of course)
·         Themes
·         HWA is enabled for all apps(build. prop hwui. whitelist set to 0)
·         ADB debugging should be disabled.

Stand Out Features:
·         Camera Panorama
·         Network Usage Stats
·         Face Detection
·         Chrome

Working but with bugs:
·         For most of the users flash player is now working in browser
·         Chrome can be made to work using chainfire3d
·         Air Twist (streaming through wi fi) of double twist player. Enabling it in wi fi disconnects internet.


Here is the screen shot of ICS 4.0.4 on Motorola Defy Plus

Pre Requisites:

·         Please back up all your data like SMS Data, Contacts, Call Logs, Songs Videos and Files in your Motorola Defy Plus because just in case if the data get corrupted or Lost then same can be restored with below given steps. Please be informed that Data backed up with the help of PC Suits  does not support by the Custom ROM firmwares..

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

·         It is advisable to disable all your anti-virus suits in your Device and Computer. There are chances that tends to interrupt the process of firmware update.

·         As matter of precaution the device charge level should be more than 60% so as to ensure that Defy Plus does not get turned off while in the process of firmware update.

·         Here is the path to enable the USB debugging on your device “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Then USB Debugging option should be checked.

Steps to Update Motorola Defy+ with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 Firmware:

·         Download Ice Cream Sandwich from Motorola Defy+ & Google Apps  on your computer.

·         Connect your Motorola Defy Plus to Computer. We are placing the two downloaded zip files in your Defy Plus SD Card. Make sure that you are not placing the file deep into the device or else device may get spoil.

·         To start in recovery mode you need to turn off the device. By Pressing and holding the Volume Down button the Motorola Defy Plus can be entered into the recovery mode and turn ON the device by pressing the Power button.

·         In the next step, select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” > Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 Firmware Package and press the Power button to confirm the same.

·         Once this update is successfully applied then the device either go back to recovery mode or you need to select “----- Go Back -----” and select the option of “reboot system now” for rebooting the phone.

Note: If the Motorola Defy plus get in Boot Loop mode then you need to take out the battery and reinsert the battery  and start over the whole process from the beginning so as to apply the firmware

Just in case If you have any questions regarding this please mention your comments in the comment section, we will try to respond at the earliest.