dsgator

I just got root access for my Motorolla Defy. How do I get a different rom and how do I use it?

nich

Have a look at ClockworkMod Recovery - there's a specific version for the Defy.

[Release] Clockwork MOD recovery for Moto Defy [Updated 2010-12-18 04:08 am CST] - xda-developers

Alternatively you can jump right into 2.3 with the CyanogenMod. This is work in progress, but I'm running the latest beta for daily usage and it works fine (for me).

There's a guide on the xda forums for this too.

HowTo: [Guide] how to install CyanogenMod 7 on your defy - xda-developers

Be careful though, it's possible to mess up your phone, and you might spend ages trying to get it working again, a bit like me