Hello everybody.
I've scoured these forums for a few days now, in hope that I can resolve this very frustrating problem but, alas, I've failed in my mission and have had to resort to picking your brains. (sorry about that!)
I'm running Cyanogen mod 7 on my T-Mobile G2 GSM and so far the ROM has worked brilliantly. The only reason I'd like to change is because of the poor GPS. I've tried a patch and the command fix but both of them didn't work for me.
Anyway... When I boot into Clockwork mod recovery (and wipe all the necessary files) and try to load my new ROM, I'm presented with an error message similar to this:
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finding update package...
opening update package...
E:error in / [ROM NAME & LOCATION]
Install Aborted
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I've tried downloading the rom several times via different websites, tried different ROMs all together, followed every bit of advice I could muster on here, and even purchased a new memory card... Just in case.
It's really frustrating though because I have to use recovery to get Cyanogen back (I need it to tether or I have no internet at home!) and that takes so long each time.
As you can probably imagine, it's really frustrating .
Any help would be massively appreciated!
Thanks again,
Bacoon.
Bacoon said:
finding update package...
opening update package...
E:error in / [ROM NAME & LOCATION]
Install Aborted
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on sdcard /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod folder there is a log take a look at it
I think you have to flash a corresponding CWM by fastboot utility
Thank you for getting back to me!
There are 2 that I can see. Should i go for Recovery.log or Report.log?
It's also giving me lots of options to view it... Should I use html viewer? It seems like the only thing that'd work.
Cheers!
EDIT:
I used the HTML viewer on "Report.log" and it came up with a HUUUGE list. Anything in particular I should be looking for, mate?
Bacoon said:
Thank you for getting back to me!
There are 2 that I can see. Should i go for Recovery.log or Report.log?
It's also giving me lots of options to view it... Should I use html viewer? It seems like the only thing that'd work.
Cheers!
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report.log is generated from cwm recovery menu to report them errors
It says open ROM Manager to repport the issue
recovery.log in a general log to describe CWM activity
I think easy way is to change to a CWM that will allow you to flash that ROM
(I can't tell you exactly because I don't have links)
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
to see/edit files use notepad or better Notepad++ that's a decent editor/viewer best Notepad replacement
I don't know give me a link to that log or better think to change CWM recovery...
alsnxpl Ancient
try CM 10.1
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Android_Number17 said:
try CM 10.1
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By Mardon
Make sure you are using CWM version 6.0.1.0
I am not responsible for whatever happens to your device because everyone else puts this in their threads too! get over it
Be sure to click that Thanks button if this helped you. this also appears in everyone else's thread's! deal with it
1. download the update file for your region from paugustin's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720157
2. unzip it inside any folder.
3. open the file called updater-script which is located at:
/META-INF/com/google/android
4. delete the line and the blank space left afterwards then save changes to the file. the line for the US version looks like this:
assert(getprop("ro.product.name") == "a700_pa_cus1");
5. highlight everything that came out of the download from step 1, zip it, and rename it to update.zip
6. place in the root of an SD card, not internal storage!
Note: a few users have recommended placing the update.zip on internal storage. i tried it again from a SD card and it worked just fine. if you're having issues with this try internal.
7. reboot to recovery mode. if you need this guide you've had to do it in the past, nuff said! :silly:
8. select Apply update.zip
9. after you select Reboot System, you will be given two options:
Yes will keep CWM recovery but you wont be able to use recovery mode at all until you unlock the bootloader again!
No will allow the update to restore stock recovery, and you will need to re-flash CWM.
10. if you chose Yes from step 9, unlock your bootloader and do the root process again. DONE!
if you chose No, unlock your bootloader, flash CWM again, and do the root process again. DONE!
there are already guides on how to do that.
BONUS FOR USA TAB OWNERS!
This is ONLY FOR UPDATING FROM the Acer_A700_AV043.RV00RC00_AV043.RV07RC06_PA_CUS1.zip file from the link in Step 1 at the top of the page.
If you are on any other version, and / or from any other country, DO NOT TRY THIS!
This is the latest update with the power option added in settings & touch sensitivity improvements, with the getprop line already deleted from the script!
A. Download this directly to your tab.
B. Reboot to recovery mode.
C. Install.
D. After selecting Reboot System you will be given two options. Refer to Step 9 above.
E. After making your choice, you will be given the option to prevent the update from deleting root :victory:
F. Unlock your bootloader again.
G. If you chose No. from Step 9, re-flash CWM 6.0.1.0
H. If you chose No. from Step E, root again if you wish.
DONE!!
I've try this, but when I do point 8 (select Apply update.zip), the update is aborded.
I'm on SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip with the root by patched boot.
I want install Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC06_AV043.RV23RC04_EMEA_FR.zip.
I don't know why update fail.
imtheyoyo said:
I've try this, but when I do point 8 (select Apply update.zip), the update is aborded.
I'm on SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip with the root by patched boot.
I want install Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC06_AV043.RV23RC04_EMEA_FR.zip.
I don't know why update fail.
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i think i know why.
i revised step 5, check it out
That's what I had done, zip and rename in update.zip.
imtheyoyo said:
That's what I had done, zip and rename in update.zip.
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hmm... did you put it on an sd card?
and what error is it giving you?
Sterist said:
hmm... did you put it on an sd card?
and what error is it giving you?
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Yes, and the message was "Update aborted"
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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CheopsChefren said:
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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Thanks for any advice.
CheopsChefren said:
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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I'm not sure if a modified update script would run on the stock recovery. you can try it, the worst that would happen is it will decline to run the update. i would recommend you always have CWM recovery regardless of any flashing/updating plans you may or may not have.
and the location for the update.zip does not change regardless of what you use to get the file there lol it doesn't matter if you use a Toyota or Lamborghini to get to work. silly question lol..
Thanks for your answer. The problem is, an unmodified update script wont run either on my unlocked A700.
And, I am scared about using CWM, as I hear stories it will possibly brick your A700, and that is something I am not too keen about.
But, with Root Explorer compared to ES File Explorer you have more possibilities. But I agree, it was abit a silly question.
So now, how to update my unlocked A700 with the OTA delivered by Acer? That's the question.....
CheopsChefren said:
Thanks for your answer. The problem is, an unmodified update script wont run either on my unlocked A700.
And, I am scared about using CWM, as I hear stories it will possibly brick your A700, and that is something I am not too keen about.
But, with Root Explorer compared to ES File Explorer you have more possibilities. But I agree, it was abit a silly question.
So now, how to update my unlocked A700 with the OTA delivered by Acer? That's the question.....
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by my understanding, the CWM versions to avoid are 5.4.0.0 (something like that) and the touch version(s)
unlocking your bootloader and not installing CWM is like alcohol-free-beer... pointless.
When trying the above mentioned procedure, i first got an error 6, which i solved by editing the updater-script the second time with notepad++, so i could keep the unix-like line-ends.
Then when i tried to run the update.zip from within cwm, i got error status 7.
(On both the downloaded update file from the thread mentioned above, and from the original from Acer received OTA update file)
As far as i know, after googling error status 7 has to do with the update zip not for the system trying to update. But i am sure, as i also tried with the Acer received OTA (after deleting the first line in the updater-script), i used the correct update file.
What could cause this?
Hi. Link for U.S. tab owners (www.sendspace.com) is dead. Can you post again?
eman01 said:
Hi. Link for U.S. tab owners (www.sendspace.com) is dead. Can you post again?
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LOL stupid mistake on my part
the link wasn't really dead, i just screwed up in how i posting it lol thanks for mentioningit
Got it. Thanks.
OK. I finally tried above method to update rooted U.S. A700.
Started with:
Image Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1
Build Acer_AV043_A700_1.029.00_PA_CUS1
CWM Recovery 6.0.1.1
I tried both methods above- initially using the update.zip specifically provided for U.S. A700 owners in the 2nd part of 1st post of this thread
IN "BONUS FOR USA TAB OWNERS!".
Tried it on 1st external SD, then internal SD.
Both ways I get RED TRIANGLE with exclamation point and message:
"Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)"
OR
"Can't open /emmc/update.zip
(bad)"
I am, of course, sure I copied the update.zip directly from Downloads to the root of the external and internal cards;
I also made sure to use "Choose zip from SD card" in CWM to find the Update.zip file right where I put it.
Not ready to quit, I tried again using the original Update zip file and modifying updater.script myself, exactly as described in the 1st part of the 1st post. I also tried this update.zip with modified updater.script on both the external and internal SD, without success.
This time I did get further, receiving:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Mount Data success
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check_("EMMC:\dev\block\platform\sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX:4065536:95
Then a bunch of letters/numbers
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
P.S. I verified I have the assert line deleted in the updater.script before I tried this.
I should mention that I have stock ROM, have and have NOT deleted any system apps
(I have inactivated a few like VirusScan within Android).
Luckily I was able to reboot without any problems after all these attempts, but now I am stuck.
Any ideas?
hmmm that's an error i haven't seen before. try deleting the update and downloading it again, or disabling assert check
I'm not a developer, that's the best i can suggest. you'd have to ask someone with a bit more knowledge
it might have something to do with the root method you used originally
Well, I tried yIur modified update.zip multiple times (downloaded it 3 different times, and tried both internal and external SD). As mentioned, I also tried modifying the updater.script myself (used JOTA text editor; maybe that was an issue with respect to how it saves a file, etc.).
How does one disable assert check, as you describe? A link, perhaps?
Interestingly, today I was able to flash the original1.029 update (1st A700 OTA update) after modifying it's updater.script in exactly the same fashion you describe. It put me back to stock 1.029, which I then updated to stock 1.057 (2nd A700 OTA update). I then re-unlocked bootloader, re-rooted and re-installed CWM recovery 6.0.1.1 easily and successfully as described in the threads in A700 development in this forum. Still holding out on CM ROM, as it seems fairly buggy. Thanks for trying. My way definitely took longer; don't know why your direct method would not work on my tab. Thanks.
disable asset check should be one of about 4 or 5 options to choose from, right next to ''choose from internal'' / external
it actually might not be available on this device it's been a while since I've used CWM
i do these modifications right from my tab with ES file explorer.
glad you were able to get it working
[solved] US A700 rooted OTA update
hi all,
after few days of messing about I finally managed to update a rooted US A700. I will try to guide you through what I did.
After initially booting up the A700 I upgraded it OTA to AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1 and after that rooted it using method #2 in the rooting thread (method #1 didn't work for some reason)
Got OTA notification saying that AV043.RV23RC03_PA_CUS1 was available (performance update, 35.72MB in size) but that wouldn't install giving error Status 7.
Installed CWM 6.1.1, still tthe same results, it wouldn't even install any of the other ROM's that are posted in this forum.
I probably should mention that I saved the original OTA update for installation later.
here is the solution (at least in my case)
Downloaded ROM Acer_A700_AV043.RV00RC00_AV043.RV07RC06_PA_CUS1.zi p from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720157
Extracted boot.img and flashed via fastboot flash boot boot.img
Rebooted into CWM recovery and flashed the earlier saved OTA update no problem (was saved on internal memory but external memory card should work as well)
Then all that needed to be done was to root the A700 again (I used method #2 again)
Hope that helps someone.
eman01 said:
OK. I finally tried above method to update rooted U.S. A700.
assert failed: apply_patch_check_("EMMC:\dev\block\platform\sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX:4065536:95
Then a bunch of letters/numbers
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas?
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You are not using the original bootloader so checking failed.
Simply delete this line to fix it (it happened to me last week when I created my homemade OTA update). Don't forget to unlock your bootloader after that !
I recently sold my galaxy note for 400 but the kid only had 375 but gave me his sidekick as well.
And I want to know what i need to do in order to instal Glorious Overdose or w/e.
What exactly should I do? Do i need to root it first? Or something else?
Please give me a nice list of what exactly I need to do , and in what order.
Also any recommendations for what to instal.
Thank you.
antisouless said:
I recently sold my galaxy note for 400 but the kid only had 375 but gave me his sidekick as well.
And I want to know what i need to do in order to instal Glorious Overdose or w/e.
What exactly should I do? Do i need to root it first? Or something else?
Please give me a nice list of what exactly I need to do , and in what order.
Also any recommendations for what to instal.
Thank you.
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You need root to install a custom ROM in all phones. This post might be helpful:
eMJaaay said:
Firstly you need root. Then you have to move a custom recovery to your phone's /system to allow you to install unsigned packages. You can do this using root explorer (paid app, but its the most simple and easy way of doing it) or you can do it using. You also need to have a custom recovery file, the update.zip which when you hit reinstall packages (given you pushed the custom recovery file to the phone's system) would bring up clockworkmod recovery. In clockworkmod recovery, there are many options, one of them being mounts and storages. Going on to that option will bring up your mounts and storages, where the most important one you need to check is SYSTEM which should always say UNMOUNT. If it says MOUNT SYSTEM, click on it and it should say UNMOUNT SYSTEM.
For ROOT, use SuperOneClick. You can download the file here -> link (scroll to the end of the post). I used version 2.2 and everything worked fine. Look at this guide by ayoteddy for more information -> link. You need to choose psneuter as your exploit. Windows detects this app as a virus so make sure all your anti-virus / firewall software is off. If it doesn't work, try and try again. Change USB cables and try some more!
Read the noob guide here -> link. Its REALLY good and gives you a step by step of how to root / get custom recovery and install custom ROM.
Go here -> link. For more in depth information about getting a custom recovery. And here -> link. for Krylon's recovery files (links on his thread aren't all working).
I recently rooted and got custom recovery and installed a fresh ROM (GOV 3.2) and all I can say is, be patient and follow everything step by step and you'll be fine. I'll also advise you to partition your SD card BEFORE installing a ROM just to be safe, because I've heard some people having issues with it. I did it and had no problem, but again I don't know if this is a placebo or actually helped. After installation / rebooting, etc ... don't touch your phone for a couple of minutes. If you reply in the appropriate threads, I'm sure someone will help you out if it doesn't work.
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Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
antisouless said:
Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
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Did you put the recovery in the system/bin?
And the update in the root of your SD?
antisouless said:
Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
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When it gives that message it usually means you haven't correctly pushed recovery to your /system. You can only push recovery after you have successfully rooted (get a free root checking app from the Play Store to check). Once you've rooted, you need to push the recovery file you get after you extract the recovery zip from the download links I've sent. You can move it from the root of your SD card to your phone using adb or root apps such as root explorer (very simple, but its a paid app). You also need to download the update.zip file from the link I sent (same place you downloaded the recovery file) and put it at the root of your SD card (don't unzip it). That should work!
Ok thanks . I'm going to try this now.
1. I just bought a droid 3 which I rooted. It's android version is 2.3. Can I update it to Android 5.1.1 as in the lollipopto.website or do I have to install android 4.4 as mentioned on the xda developers site under custom roms?
2. I want to use this smartphone as a mini computer without wifi, internet access or phone service. I know there are apps that can be installed that run offline. I would like to do a clear wipe of the phone. I installed Titanium Backup and I have seen lists of apps that can be taken off but I would like to know what are the essential apps that I could leave on, the bare minimum that the phone needs to have just to be functional..
Thanx
cjamps said:
1. I just bought a droid 3 which I rooted. It's android version is 2.3. Can I update it to Android 5.1.1 as in the lollipopto.website or do I have to install android 4.4 as mentioned on the xda developers site under custom roms?
2. I want to use this smartphone as a mini computer without wifi, internet access or phone service. I know there are apps that can be installed that run offline. I would like to do a clear wipe of the phone. I installed Titanium Backup and I have seen lists of apps that can be taken off but I would like to know what are the essential apps that I could leave on, the bare minimum that the phone needs to have just to be functional..
Thanx
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Hello,
You need to first check if official lollipop is available for your device? If yes, you can upgrade. But some updates include firmware/bootloader updates. So please make the previous updates before proceeding.
As for second issue, there is no list as such but you can delete the ones you consider not important.
But please keep in mind to not delete the core apps or it will end up in a bootloop/Force closes..
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
Vatsal said:
Hello,
You need to first check if official lollipop is available for your device? If yes, you can upgrade. But some updates include firmware/bootloader updates. So please make the previous updates before proceeding.
As for second issue, there is no list as such but you can delete the ones you consider not important.
But please keep in mind to not delete the core apps or it will end up in a bootloop/Force closes..
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
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I tried to google the apps for droid 3 but nothing came up to that effect. Please tell me how I could find out which ones they are.
thanx so much.
cjamps said:
I tried to google the apps for droid 3 but nothing came up to that effect. Please tell me how I could find out which ones they are.
thanx so much.
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Hello,
Well you cant. Just check the debloat script for any device and accordingly delete the ones you feel.
It is a hit and trial method.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
Vatsal said:
Hello,
Well you cant. Just check the debloat script for any device and accordingly delete the ones you feel.
It is a hit and trial method.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
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Ok. Thanx.
I successfully rooted my phone but I am having problems installing clockworkmod. I tried the easiest way by installing a ROM manager but get Error while downloading from server. Please make sure you have stable internet connection and that your sd card is inserted and has free space.. It is for this reason that I would probably have an issue getting it from the googleplay store. So I downloaded adb.exe which isn't working either. I don't see it containing any img file that has to be flashed. Is there any simple way it could be installed without using an unlocked bootloader?
Where is the RECOVERY img????
cjamps said:
Ok. Thanx.
I successfully rooted my phone but I am having problems installing clockworkmod. I tried the easiest way by installing a ROM manager but get Error while downloading from server. Please make sure you have stable internet connection and that your sd card is inserted and has free space.. It is for this reason that I would probably have an issue getting it from the googleplay store. So I downloaded adb.exe which isn't working either. I don't see it containing any img file that has to be flashed. Is there any simple way it could be installed without using an unlocked bootloader?
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After downloading adb and clockworkmod where is the recovery image? I think I tried every website related to a droid 3.
Once your device boots into bootloader mode, type this into the command line.
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img
└ Here modify CWM.img with the name of your CWM recovery .img file.
I downloaded CWM 5.0.2.6 Recovery but there was no recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-solana.img file. I downloaded flashify but I am getting an error problem setting up in-app billing lab result .......
How do you do this?
cjamps said:
After downloading adb and clockworkmod where is the recovery image? I think I tried every website related to a droid 3.
Once your device boots into bootloader mode, type this into the command line.
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img
└ Here modify CWM.img with the name of your CWM recovery .img file.
I downloaded CWM 5.0.2.6 Recovery but there was no recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-solana.img file. I downloaded flashify but I am getting an error problem setting up in-app billing lab result .......
How do you do this?
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Hello,
Recovery image is the recovery i.e. Clockwork Mod recovery in this case.
You need to fastboot it.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
Is the recovery file included in the zip file? I typed in fastboot flash recovery Clockwork Mod recovery and I got an error that clockwork was not found.
cjamps said:
Is the recovery file included in the zip file? I typed in fastboot flash recovery Clockwork Mod recovery and I got an error that clockwork was not found.
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Hello,
The command is
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
cjamps said:
Is the recovery file included in the zip file? I typed in fastboot flash recovery Clockwork Mod recovery and I got an error that clockwork was not found.
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Thanx for replying.
There is no file named "recovery.img" or any "img" file in the adb zip file.
only a file named recovery.
When I type in the command fastboot flash recovery recovery I get the following information:
Target reported max download size of 520093696 bytes
Sending ‘recovery’ <770> kb . . .
OKAY [0.041s]
Writing ‘recovery’ . . .
<bootloader> Preflash validation failure
FAILED <remote: >
Finished. Total time: 0261s
I downloaded recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-quincyatt.img, ran the same command and got the same error.