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Does anybody know release date?
Releasing an official 2.3 Defy will erode Defy+ sales. If you are the owner of Motorola, and your stokeholders hold you accountable to make more profit, what would you do?
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Releasing an official 2.3 Defy will erode Defy+ sales. If you are the owner of Motorola, and your stokeholders hold you accountable to make more profit, what would you do?
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.......or...... simply "No".
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Haha... Well, that works too.
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As motorola says on facebook - Defy never get 2.3
And I say f*** you motorola next time I buy a new phone
Who cares about a buggy official 2.3 from Motorola when we have CM7?
china did release a 2.3 for defy but seems just do some tiny modification from defy+
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china did release a 2.3 for defy but seems just do some tiny modification from defy+
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right,but i don't think it's modification from defy+
After CM7, i am never going back to official rom
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china did release a 2.3 for defy but seems just do some tiny modification from defy+
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Would have a link for official China sbf 2.3.4 for ME525? !
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Would have a link for official China sbf 2.3.4 for ME525? !
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www.multiupload.com/65PC8UAEXE
u cant direct go back to 2.2 if u flash sbf,
and it shows ME525+ as defy+ so i said it is modified from defy+'s rom
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www.multiupload.com/65PC8UAEXE
u cant direct go back to 2.2 if u flash sbf,
and it shows ME525+ as defy+ so i said it is modified from defy+'s rom
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So its just a modified Defy+ rom! Damn that sucks. I thought China got an official update. :/
Would you happen to know what build it is?
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install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285007
it works better than any previous 'official' 2.2!
Because of SOC module Motorola stopped official update to 2.3, it's stupid. How to add language to sbf, is it possible? Some guide or advice, ty
have a look to the motoginger1.1 thread by walter, he is working on a new release 2.0 which may include the language you want. if not he answered a question in his thread somewhere about an app you can install that adds languages i think?
There is way to turn your 2.2 Defy to a 2.3 Defy+....
...and I found it by mistake.
It is really important to know that when you flash a new .sbf file (effectively a new ROM) you CAN ONLY GO FORWARD in Android versions. Why is not important, and there are plenty of guides that explain why, as well as how to do it.
While trying to put CM7 on using the guides, I had to keep going forward, and ended up with a Chinese Defy ROM that didn't work (but unbricked me at the time). The only option was the latest official UK 2.3 Gingerbread ROM (luckily I am in the UK), which I installed. Imagine my astonishment when the model number of my MB525 was now listed in the phone "About" menu as MB526, which is of course the new Defy+.... So it appears I have the Defy+ ROM running on my Defy. I rooted it using Droid 3 Root, and installed Android Overclock and now it runs at 1ghz. Just the battery to install (if it works) and I'll have a Defy+ upgrade package....
Important things to note - it all works so far, but if you follow me you do so on your own responsibility. Also, you can't overclock to higher than 1ghz, because of a locked kernel (look it up, others explain it better).
Good luck!
i'm currently using miui 2.3.5, it works fine, and beatiful, maybe you can try it
erics_lu said:
i'm currently using miui 2.3.5, it works fine, and beatiful, maybe you can try it
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and now on cm7 stable
Doesn't matter if Motorola gives us 2.3 or not.
CM7.1 is AGES away from any Stock Rom I've seen so far. Got it running since a couple days on my Defy, and it runs wonderful.
You can now flash an official version of CWM in ROM Manager. Works like a charm. On to CM9...
Trying it now
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having an error with flashing kernal panics rom with CWM ... error with processing rom manager script ... sd card marker not found ...
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Try booting into recovery from clockworkmod and flash it the old fashioned way. Some ROMs don't play nicely with the built-in install function. But the working recovery is the key we've needed.
installed through ROM manager, looks like it's working nicely!
It should be noted that this is ClockworkMod Touch, no less. It looks like it's working great!
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Yeah it's working great.
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It should be noted that this is ClockworkMod Touch, no less. It looks like it's working great!
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Touch said unavailable for me?
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Freakin shweet
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yes also its working good in my su640
This is incredible, I am sooooo happy. Hopefully this might stimulate development a bit? (A boy can dream can't he?) I hope this helps reduce the number of bootloops people experience.
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Touch said unavailable for me?
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If you click install recovery it will install the touch version, you don't have to click the lower button (install touch recovery) on the menu.
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If you click install recovery it will install the touch version, you don't have to click the lower button (install touch recovery) on the menu.
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You are right. Guess I should have tried touching the screen. Just so used to using buttons.
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A huge leap forward, again! We technically now have real support from devs out there. Not only r we gonna get CM9, we also received proper CWM with TOUCH! That is just great.
I just wanna say this real quick to KernelPan!c. If you are reading this Kernel, I know you know that your ROM's days are ticking down as CM9 moves closer to reality, but I just wanna say Thank you for all the hard work you have put in into your wonderful ROM! It has given many users here the hope (if its even the slightest bit) that this phone will not be left undeveloped. You kept supporting your ROM when everyone else has dropped out and I greatly appreciate your dedication. I'm sure many others here will agree with me on this.
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A huge leap forward, again! We technically now have real support from devs out there. Not only r we gonna get CM9, we also received proper CWM with TOUCH! That is just great.
I just wanna say this real quick to KernelPan!c. If you are reading this Kernel, I know you know that your ROM's days are ticking down as CM9 moves closer to reality, but I just wanna say Thank you for all the hard work you have put in into your wonderful ROM! It has given many users here the hope (if its even the slightest bit) that this phone will not be left undeveloped. You kept supporting your ROM when everyone else has dropped out and I greatly appreciate your dedication. I'm sure many others here will agree with me on this.
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Absolutely Thank you so much Kernal, and Bytecode for the original port of CWM it's so awesome...
Not working on LU6200, tried it with ROM manager and also via USB and Adb-method. On reboot I got stuck on LG-Logo and no way to enter Recovery. ROM manager found the CWM without any problem and also installed it. However, after reboot and open ROM manager again it states that there is no compatible CWM version available for my phone. Any ideas ?
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It has been said numerous times that the 6200 is not compatible with the 930...
Thanks for clarify this.. Funny that i use a P930 Bell ROM without problems. And what are the exact differences between them than?
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download the touchscreen-base CWM for lu6200 here.http://115.com/file/be7ba2ba .it's made by Mailart from gfan.com
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button-based one here http://115.com/file/ang2dy4s. the touchscreen-based CWM works perfectly with the engineer version ICS but not with GB.the reverse is true for the button-based one
Many thanks mate! I already checked the gfan-forum but didn't find it. The chinese dev's definitly moving on quickly, i like that.
They already have ICS working, just a prob with SMS now.
Will give it a try right now. Thanks again.
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Alright just tried the two versions. The touchscreen-version had the same problem, stuck on first LG-Logo. But the second version without touch is working fine! Thanks again and greets to Mailart for the good work.
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Hi guys, got nitro hd a few weeks later. Till now never rooted and it's still in gb 2.3.5. Now wanted to try something and thought of upgrade or flashing a roms.
So what I need is, should i go for official ICS or cm rom. And as I'm a noob would like a detailed tutorial on flashing/rooting.
Thanks in advance.
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Here's my suggestion of how to progress into the custom ROMs world...
1. Read about rooting your Nitro. Look in our Dev Forum for guides on doing it.
2. Root while you're still on 2.3.5 (to circumvent any of the stated issues with rooting Official ICS), also install CWM (ClockworkMod) on it as it will allow you to easily install ROMs.
3. Then try the CM9 ROM nightlies. It's fast, stable and smooth.
4. After you've gotten comfortable with that and have gone through a few nightlies...Then you can feel free to venture forth into the other custom ROMs (MAKE SURE you're familiar with making proper backups in case you want to revert back to previous builds/ROMs), or even the CM10 Preview builds.
Good luck!
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Here's my suggestion of how to progress into the custom ROMs world...
1. Start with upgrading to the Official ICS. Get acquainted with it.
2. Read about rooting your Nitro. Look in our Dev Forum for guides on doing it.
3. When you feel confident about rooting, go ahead and do so. Then try the CM9 ROM nightlies. It's fast, stable and smooth.
4. After you've gotten comfortable with that and have gone through a few nightlies...Then you can feel free to venture forth into the other custom ROMS (MAKE SURE you're familiar with making proper backups in case you want to revert back to previous builds/ROMs), or even the CM10 Preview builds.
Good luck!
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Sorry to Hijack .But isnt it like a Pain to Root the Official ICS update ,wouldnt it be easier to root on 2.3.5 and install CWM and then flash ? Im not second guessing you ,I just got my Nitro HD today but been reading that the process to root ICS is kind of long and tricky.
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Sorry to Hijack .But isnt it like a Pain to Root the Official ICS update ,wouldnt it be easier to root on 2.3.5 and install CWM and then flash ? Im not second guessing you ,I just got my Nitro HD today but been reading that the process to root ICS is kind of long and tricky.
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You could be right. I rooted mine back on 2.3.5 so I haven't gone through any of the hassles as have been stated with rooting from official ICS. I shall adjust my original post.
Doble check.
OP double check your baseband version cuase if its 2.3.5 V10j ,it has been stated that its nearly impossible yet doable after many tries.
To be honest, I don't know more details about the android world. Can someone plz link the basics of android like cwm, adb & so I can have some basic knowledge about it.
Actually, I feared I would brick it.
And thanks guys for the replies.
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OP double check your baseband version cuase if its 2.3.5 V10j ,it has been stated that its nearly impossible yet doable after many tries.
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its v10f-oct-31-2011
and kernal 2.6.35.11+
Download super one click v2.3.2 from machzelets unbricking guide and root with that.
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Download super one click v2.3.2 from machzelets unbricking guide and root with that.
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Will do it by evening and any idea abt roms & cmw. I like to try the ICS.
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If you wanna try the official ICS, get cwm from ROM manager. Then download honos flash able official ICS. Try it out, if you like it, keep it, if you don't, switch to something like cm9 or cm10 or hono's full throttle or honos aokp, the choices are endless, all you need to do is search .
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If you wanna try the official ICS, get cwm from ROM manager. Then download honos flash able official ICS. Try it out, if you like it, keep it, if you don't, switch to something like cm9 or cm10 or hono's full throttle or honos aokp, the choices are endless, all you need to do is search .
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Thanks. Btw, do you post a clear instruction.
Any chance of bricking?
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green. said:
Thanks. Btw, do you post a clear instruction.
Any chance of bricking?
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There is no chance of bricking, if you get cwm from ROM manager itself.
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Whats Kernal and other stuffs.
rani9990 said:
There is no chance of bricking, if you get cwm from ROM manager itself.
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Rooted, installed CMW. Whats next, should i go with CM.
BTW, whats the difference between RC, Nightlies. And how to install thru CMW.
Whats kernal and what it does?
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Will do it by evening and any idea abt roms & cmw. I like to try the ICS.
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Try the official ics before custom ics, it's WAY faster than official gingerbread, it's stable and once debloated it's pretty perfect as it is to me.
Then if you want to taste something else, try the cm9/10 but I would let them as a second passage to ics/jb.
For the official rom you can either flashing with lg tool (using the before - after rooting method brianlily posted here) or go with cwm as stated by rani9990, it should be the same.. the substantial difference is that if you don't put the cwm recovery before ics, then you'll need to go through partial unbrick process to revert back to gingerbread, because on ics the cwm won't be possible to install.
i have a moto defy and i have rooted it recently (while getting freaked out) and i want to know if rom toolbox has malfunctioned on a defy leaving it bricked? ps my dad will not get me a new phone if i brick this one.
thanks in advance
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i have a moto defy and i have rooted it recently (while getting freaked out) and i want to know if rom toolbox has malfunctioned on a defy leaving it bricked? ps my dad will not get me a new phone if i brick this one.
thanks in advance
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I use ROM Toolbox quite frequently. I have never updated my ROM through ROM Toolbox though, I just use the other features it has to offer. Before you start messing around too much take some time the read the beginners guides and learn how the Defy handles various mods. It is difficult to brick a Defy especially if you are well informed. Only tweak things in ROM Toolbox if you understand what you are doing otherwise leave it alone until you have learnt the ins and outs of your Defy. From my personal experience, ROM Toolbox has never caused me any problems...
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ok... is the boot animation safe to use?
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I use ROM Toolbox quite frequently. I have never updated my ROM through ROM Toolbox though, I just use the other features it has to offer. Before you start messing around too much take some time the read the beginners guides and learn how the Defy handles various mods. It is difficult to brick a Defy especially if you are well informed. Only tweak things in ROM Toolbox if you understand what you are doing otherwise leave it alone until you have learnt the ins and outs of your Defy. From my personal experience, ROM Toolbox has never caused me any problems...
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thanks for the suggestion
by the way i saw a post on a forum in xda that some guy had semi-bricked and bricked his phone by using the boot animations of rom toolbox. is that safe?
Absolutely no prob with animations....I manage all my BA through rom toolbox .....also awesome is d new feature to resize them and also set fps! !!!
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Absolutely no prob with animations....I manage all my BA through rom toolbox .....also awesome is d new feature to resize them and also set fps! !!!
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+1, great app and safe, I wouldnt trust it for flashing recovery due to the complexity of our bootmenu, but everything else works great!
thanks
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+1, great app and safe, I wouldnt trust it for flashing recovery due to the complexity of our bootmenu, but everything else works great!
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thank you, one more thing: do i have to do anything to the boot menu or install stuff like 2ndinit?
MB525 (really laggy)
To flash a ROM from stock you need 2ndinit. If you are already on custom ROM bootmenu is already installed and set up to use
So, I've got the ugly duckling of the Defy line(but I love it), the Defy Pro XT560. I was able to root using some adapted steps from a Motorola Motoluxe procedure(http://bruno.tuy.com.br/blog/?p=173, not in english). I'm wondering if anyone knows if this would mean there's a chance the phones are similar enough to possibly, maybe, someday get an updated ROM on the thing?
Similar? Not. Screens are not similar, hardware keyboard. I dont think its possible cuz of the screen resolution. It will be a pain in the "face".
I don't know enough about it. Apps seem to work fine with the resolution...is there a good guide for rom cooking somewhere? Maybe I'll play around myself since I doubt I can find anything that'll work with the phone.
Most of the apps are able to run on many devices cuz they support different resolution. It has nothing to do with the ROM.
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Most of the apps are able to run on many devices cuz they support different resolution. It has nothing to do with the ROM.
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What is the fundamental issue with a different resolution?
Check some ROM porting guide. Its written there that you have to choose ROMs with the same resolution cuz it will be easier to port. It means that u cant use the same ROM on 2 different phones with different resolution.
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Check some ROM porting guide. Its written there that you have to choose ROMs with the same resolution cuz it will be easier to port. It means that u cant use the same ROM on 2 different phones with different resolution.
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Well, there must be a guide somewhere on how to cook a rom....I'd like to at least try, given that once the next version comes out, GB will be 4 versions behind...
I have a 2ndinit CM 7.2 port just about complete. Everything except the camera works and I'm pretty close on that. This is using stock kernel, I have not looked into 2ndboot yet. I'm also waiting on the kernel source from motorola. If there's intrerest still, one I get the cam working ill post it.
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I have a 2ndinit CM 7.2 port just about complete. Everything except the camera works and I'm pretty close on that. This is using stock kernel, I have not looked into 2ndboot yet. I'm also waiting on the kernel source from motorola. If there's intrerest still, one I get the cam working ill post it.
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Yes, we are very interesting with CM7 ROM - I had used it on my ChaCha and it was very nice. But, I believe that if I want to install custom ROM, I must have CWM Recovery (custom recovery) already installed, isn't it?
Sorry for my bad English .
CWM is installed using the Bootmenu installer. Right now I am running CM 7.2 off my SD card so I can dual boot. To access bootmenu cleanly I am currently using battery_charger mode,but, I have been able to get into CM7.2 using the first run service vpnmanagerpm. also. I still need to get the camera working, but, hope to have something up soon.
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I still need to get the camera working, but, hope to have something up soon.
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Thanks for the reply.
OK, if you already have running CM7.2 on Moto Defy Pro it's very good news, so one problem is camera, isn't it?
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I have a 2ndinit CM 7.2 port just about complete. Everything except the camera works and I'm pretty close on that. This is using stock kernel, I have not looked into 2ndboot yet. I'm also waiting on the kernel source from motorola. If there's intrerest still, one I get the cam working ill post it.
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Do you have a cwm recovery for xt560?
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I have a 2ndinit CM 7.2 port just about complete. Everything except the camera works and I'm pretty close on that. This is using stock kernel, I have not looked into 2ndboot yet. I'm also waiting on the kernel source from motorola. If there's intrerest still, one I get the cam working ill post it.
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Excited to see this. Definitely still at least some interest.
Yeah, cwm works using 2ndinit. The rom is pretty stable, but, I still have not got the camera going. I'm closer though Everything else works and runs really fast off the sdcard. If I'm stuck too much longer, ill take a break and get a version without the cam posted.
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the same old faces everywhere
will watch closely for this topic
Created a new thread with the rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49394355
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Created a new thread with the rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49394355
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not all of us can post there
maybe you should look into particulars(and post them) about instructions in number 2 and installing 2ndinit
Ok, sorry about that. The bootmenu installer takes care of installing the initial 2ndinit for you. The rom has 2ndinit built in for future boots. You just need to connect your rooted phone and run the batch file.
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Ok, sorry about that. The bootmenu installer takes care of installing the initial 2ndinit for you. The rom has 2ndinit built in for future boots. You just need to connect your rooted phone and run the batch file.
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maybe others can say something
tryied with and without adb, with and wihout drivers, with two different phones and with 2 xp pc.
maybe something is't right with installer, or it is necessary use other os or to install something for it to work?
The installer needs to access adb. So either set your path to include the adb location or copy adb to the same directory as the installer script.