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Problem occured flashing 4.4 KitKat.

I was just trying to flash the alpha build 2 of KitKat 4.4 on my nexus s when suddenly in between it failed and said No file_ contexts set_ metadata rexursive_ some changes failed.. Something like that and failed to flash.. I have the latest version of recovery. Wiped data, cache, dalvik cache, system but it is still like this..
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Problem occured flashing 4.4 KitKat
Did you you use the latest CWM recovery which is ver. 6.0.4.3? Atm that's the only one able to flash aosp kitkat 4.4.

Hi guys. My problem is different from the OP's.
After flashing the alpha 2 I can no longer boot into Recovery. Now when I am in the bootloader and select Recovery the phone reboots normally into Android.
Also SU is requesting to update binaries, but the update fails from the app. Was thinking about flashing it again but without getting to Recovery it is not possible..
Cheers

filipeglfw said:
Hi guys. My problem is different from the OP's.
After flashing the alpha 2 I can no longer boot into Recovery. Now when I am in the bootloader and select Recovery the phone reboots normally into Android.
Also SU is requesting to update binaries, but the update fails from the app. Was thinking about flashing it again but without getting to Recovery it is not possible..
Cheers
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Do you still have superuser function? Outdated is fine if your phone will grant su requests.. If you have su get the CWM app and have it update your recovery..
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Setting.Out said:
...get the CWM app and have it update your recovery..
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Actually ROM Manager downgraded the CWM to the non-touch version from the touch one that I had downloaded from their site.
It is working well now though... I can live with the non-touch version
Thanks a lot!

filipeglfw said:
Actually ROM Manager downgraded the CWM to the non-touch version from the touch one that I had downloaded from their site.
It is working well now though... I can live with the non-touch version
Thanks a lot!
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Now that your recovery is back, reflash the touch version..
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[Q] Cannot install gapps

I am trying to use flash paranoid android and flashing this version of gapps along with it: pa_gapps-stock-4.4.2-20140412-signed. When I go to flash the ROM, it succeeds without issue, but when I go to flash gapps it says that it cant open the zip fie of gapps and than in parenthesis it says (bad). and than it says installation aborted. Please help.

maxell505 said:
I am trying to use flash paranoid android and flashing this version of gapps along with it: pa_gapps-stock-4.4.2-20140412-signed. When I go to flash the ROM, it succeeds without issue, but when I go to flash gapps it says that it cant open the zip fie of gapps and than in parenthesis it says (bad). and than it says installation aborted. Please help.
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Maybe it was a bad download?
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Kreateablaze said:
Maybe it was a bad download?
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I have downloaded it about 3 times and tried to flash it. Previously I tried to do this with OmniROM but than I just gave up and restored my system back to stock. Now I am trying it with Paranoid Android and the same thing is happening.

maxell505 said:
I have downloaded it about 3 times and tried to flash it. Previously I tried to do this with OmniROM but than I just gave up and restored my system back to stock. Now I am trying it with Paranoid Android and the same thing is happening.
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Are you checking the md5sum of the download? Do that to make sure it's a good download
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[Q] Problem installing ROMs (status 0)

I wanted to try a KitKat ROM so i downloaded a couple on PC and transferred to SD card. I did a backup (which really saved me lol) and then, as instructed , formatted system, data, and cache. Wiped Dalvik and flashed ROM (Paranoid Android 4.0). It started but after the "installing update" message I got a error message " error /location of zip/name of zip (status0)". I thought it meant that the zip was corrupted so i downloaded on PC again. Transferred to SD and tried to install following the same stepsand got the error again. After that I tried to install another ROM(Validus 5.1) and still got the error. Decided to restore and see if i could get help before trying again. Any ideas what is wrong? Thanks in advance for any help
EDIT can dev please move I thought i was posting in troubleshooting section. Sorry

explicitKC said:
I wanted to try a KitKat ROM so i downloaded a couple on PC and transferred to SD card. I did a backup (which really saved me lol) and then, as instructed , formatted system, data, and cache. Wiped Dalvik and flashed ROM (Paranoid Android 4.0). It started but after the "installing update" message I got a error message " error /location of zip/name of zip (status0)". I thought it meant that the zip was corrupted so i downloaded on PC again. Transferred to SD and tried to install following the same stepsand got the error again. After that I tried to install another ROM(Validus 5.1) and still got the error. Decided to restore and see if i could get help before trying again. Any ideas what is wrong? Thanks in advance for any help
EDIT can dev please move I thought i was posting in troubleshooting section. Sorry
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Are you using the most recent version of TWRP, CWM, or Philz recovery? Are you currently running a custom ROM?
EDIT: Thread reported to mod as "Thread needs moving or maintenance."
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jrc2 said:
Are you using the most recent version of TWRP, CWM, or Philz recovery? Are you currently running a custom ROM?
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I'm using a custom ROM right now, I don't know if the Philz I have is the most recent. Would that cause errors? How would i know what version I have installed.

explicitKC said:
I'm using a custom ROM right now, I don't know if the Philz I have is the most recent. Would that cause errors? How would i know what version I have installed.
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If the version of Philz you are using is from JB then that could cause the errors.
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jrc2 said:
If the version of Philz you are using is from JB then that could cause the errors.
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ok I installed CWM recovery v6.0.1.2. I tried installing Paranoid Android again and after it got to Installing Update I got a message
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E:Error in /external_sd/zips/pa_p3113-4.3-BETA4-20140513.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

explicitKC said:
ok I installed CWM recovery v6.0.1.2. I tried installing Paranoid Android again and after it got to Installing Update I got a message
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E:Error in /external_sd/zips/pa_p3113-4.3-BETA4-20140513.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Status 7 means that your recovery is out of date. I am running AOSPA Beta4 on my p3113 and installed it using the latest TWRP from the below thread. The version of cwm in that thread should also work.
Latest recoveries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548257
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jrc2 said:
Status 7 means that your recovery is out of date. I am running AOSPA Beta4 on my p3113 and installed it using the latest TWRP from the below thread. The version of cwm in that thread should also work.
Latest recoveries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548257
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TY i'll download and try, Is there a recommended recovery? Or is it just personal preference?

explicitKC said:
TY i'll download and try, Is there a recommended recovery? Or is it just personal preference?
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I am currently using TWRP, but I have used PhilzTouch in the past. They both work pretty well. TWRP has bigger buttons that are spaced out better and has an easier interface to use. PhilzTouch has some other features but isn't as polished. It is just a matter of personal preference. Some Roms will have a recommended recovery listed, though.
Also, to make sure that the zip you download isn't corrupted, check the md5 of the zip you download against the md5 on the download page.
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Biggest advantage of using Phillz touch is that it can detect OTG cable,so you can flash ROMs from USB device as well;on the other hand, TWRP allows you to flash 10 zips at the same time,it will release the overhead of selecting Zip one after another manually. So choose your options wisely.
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One more thing I would like to add,Phillz touch blackhawk supports dual-booting through next kernel

lokesh.3440 said:
Biggest advantage of using Phillz touch is that it can detect OTG cable,so you can flash ROMs from USB device as well;on the other hand, TWRP allows you to flash 10 zips at the same time,it will release the overhead of selecting Zip one after another manually. So choose your options wisely.
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The version of TWRP I linked to also supports otg.
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jrc2 said:
The version of TWRP I linked to also supports otg.
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really,which one are you referring to ? TWRP 2.7.0.3 ?

lokesh.3440 said:
really,which one are you referring to ? TWRP 2.7.0.3 ?
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I am currently using 2.7.0.1 but 2.7.0.3 also has it. The one that I linked to was compiled by Android-Andi
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jrc2 said:
Status 7 means that your recovery is out of date. I am running AOSPA Beta4 on my p3113 and installed it using the latest TWRP from the below thread. The version of cwm in that thread should also work.
Latest recoveries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548257
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Just wanted to say thanks again to jrc2. I went with TWRP because backup to sd card was not working on CWM and Philz. Backup would start and in the middle of backing up data or system tab would just reboot. But TWRP looks ok and flashed with no problems.

Help updated 4.4.2

I'm on stock rooted 4.4.2 running Franco kernel. Question is how do I update with out bringing phone to factory settings
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you make a backup in recovery, then dirty flash, dont wipe a single thing, 444 over it. if alls well after, then perfect. if you have issues, you have that backup in recovery to restore

simms22 said:
you make a backup in recovery, then dirty flash, dont wipe a single thing, 444 over it. if alls well after, then perfect. if you have issues, you have that backup in recovery to restore
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I downloaded then tried to flash the zip file in twrp .. It says it failed not sure what to do next and is 4.4.4 the latest firmware?
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ROADKING17 said:
I downloaded then tried to flash the zip file in twrp .. It says it failed not sure what to do next and is 4.4.4 the latest firmware?
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Unfortunately my clairvoyant skills aren't working today
perhaps you could elaborate on the following 2 things
1) what zip are you flashing?
2) what error are you getting?
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The pop up I get every 3 days for me to update my device to 4.4.3 I believe.. It's located in twrp under cache... When I try flashing it says error in red lettering ... Also I tried Uninstalling Xposed but seems not to change anything
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ROADKING17 said:
The pop up I get every 3 days for me to update my device to 4.4.3 I believe.. It's located in twrp under cache... When I try flashing it says error in red lettering ... Also I tried Uninstalling Xposed but seems not to change anything
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Don't use OTA updates. Just manually flash a rooted stock ROM via TWRP.
Click the link in my signature and go to the "resources" section. You'll find a full rooted, PURE STOCK 4.4.4 rom there.
Copy it to your /sdcard, take a FULL nandroid backup then flash the ROM.

rootSU said:
Don't use OTA updates. Just manually flash a rooted stock ROM via TWRP.
Click the link in my signature and go to the "resources" section. You'll find a full rooted, PURE STOCK 4.4.4 rom there.
Copy it to your /sdcard, take a FULL nandroid backup then flash the ROM.
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Will I lose anything on my device and will I be able to dirty flash
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ROADKING17 said:
Will I lose anything on my device and will I be able to dirty flash
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did you read any of the threads? the answer is in there.

ROADKING17 said:
Will I lose anything on my device and will I be able to dirty flash
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if the dirty flash is successful, you wont lose a thing, except time. if you have to go back and wipe, you will lose your data. so, make a backup in recovery first, before the dirty flash.

ROM install failure

Hi guys. I read alot those days about everything and now i'm trying to instal CARBON ROM to my nexus 5.
When i'm in TWRP, i get this error when i try to instal the ROM:
Installing ' /sdcard/CARBON-KK-NIGHTLY-20141002-0125-hammerhead.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file fould
Verifying zip signature...
assert failure: getprop("ro.bootloader") == "HHZ11k"
E:Error exeuting updater binary in zip ' /sdcard/CARBON-KKNIGHTLY-20141002-0125-hammerhead.zip'
Error flashing zip ' /sdcard/CARBON-KKNIGHTLY-20141002-0125-hammerhead.zip'
Updating partition details...
I updated the bootloader and still it gets the error.
The steps i use when i try to flash the rom are:
1. wipe: For TWRP- wipe system partition, data, cache and dalvik
2. get to install..
Hope you know this problem because i'm sick of it I tried to install a custom kermel, and bom, the error apears again.
Thank you!
p.s: sorry for my bad english.

Could be a bad download. Try again. Or perhaps you can ask in the Rom thread?

I get this error every time, i tried with kernel also. I cant ask there because i'm newbie.

Oh, you need 10 posts to post there. Look around and join discussions with some constructive posts, when you have 10 you can post in the Rom thread.
Or, simply try another Rom.

Probably a bad download. But in a terminal emulator on your phone what do you get when you type:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
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i tried another rom, still the same
in the terminal i get a response: HHZ11k
p.s: i have the stock rom now, i guess its not a problem.

PaulTodinca said:
i tried another rom, still the same
in the terminal i get a response: HHZ11k
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what bootloader are you using? i believe youll need the HHZ11d bootloader to flash anything over 4.4.2

PaulTodinca said:
i tried another rom, still the same
in the terminal i get a response: HHZ11k
p.s: i have the stock rom now, i guess its not a problem.
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You have the right bootloader then. It's a bad download
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@jd1639 all the roms i try to install are bad downloads? :-s
@simms22 are you sure? could you give me a link or something to test it ?

PaulTodinca said:
@jd1639 all the roms i try to install are bad downloads? :-s
@simms22 are you sure? could you give me a link or something to test it ?
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I don't know, but you have the right bootloader. You shouldn't be getting the assert error.
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Try philz recovery. ?

Are you sure that its the right version for the nexus?
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yes, i'm sure.
This is my phone, i checked on, and its corect.
Version: 4.4.4
Build: KTU84P
Bootloader: HHZ11k
Baseband: 2.0.50.1.16

PaulTodinca said:
yes, i'm sure.
This is my phone, i checked on, and its corect.
Version: 4.4.4
Build: KTU84P
Bootloader: HHZ11k
Baseband: 2.0.50.1.16
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What version of twrp are you on. If an older version update it
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TWRP version: v2.8.0.1
I have to ask you, after i rooted the phone i never made any changes into the TWRP Manager. I backed / restored up trough recovery mode and
I see bunch of stuff there: Install, classic backup and i am concerned to see install TWRP, but its installed :-s . Is there a problem?

PaulTodinca said:
TWRP version: v2.8.0.1
I have to ask you, after i rooted the phone i never made any changes into the TWRP Manager. I backed / restored up trough recovery mode and
I see bunch of stuff there: Install, classic backup and i am concerned to see install TWRP, but its installed :-s . Is there a problem?
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Shouldn't be a problem. But I'd delete twrp manager. Once you have twrp installed do everything through it, not twrp manager
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im still using twrp version 2.6 something, so twrp 2.8.0.1 is fine. but yea, do it through the recovery, not twrp manager.

Two things....Try philz....lol. Yes twrp should work, but try philz to see what happens.
And is your device encrypted?

Finnaly!!!! i downloaded 10 times the rom and it works... and it was a thing to mark under the install button and i deselected that.
Thank you guys! Love you all! :laugh::victory:

PaulTodinca said:
Finnaly!!!! i downloaded 10 times the rom and it works... and it was a thing to mark under the install button and i deselected that.
Thank you guys! Love you all! :laugh::victory:
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What do you mean, a thing to mark under the install button?
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