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Can't Flash a ROM With CWM

I can't install any ROM's with CWM (I've tried 3), it says "E: Can't open /sdcard/<rom name>.zip" then "installation aborted".
The steps I've done are:
-wipe data/factory reset
-format /cache + /data
-install zip from sdcard
-errors of sadness
I've also formatted my sd card**

Not sure if it will help, but have you tried using TWRP instead of CWM? I've seen more people with issues using CWM instead of TWRP. May not be your solution but it's a place to start. Plus, I think TWRP is better anyway.
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TWRP works better for our phone and is officially supported by the TWRP devs. I use to to use and was comfortable with cwm, except on this phone I have found that TWRP works, and actually is a nicer recovery.
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Ok, I'll try TWRP, but do I need on uninstall CWM first? If so, how?

bman3k said:
Ok, I'll try TWRP, but do I need on uninstall CWM first? If so, how?
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Just flash TWRP right over it

I get the same error as before, it says system is unmounted already and that it can't open the zip

Status 7 Error when trying to go back to stock ICS

Hi,
I decided today I wanted to get back to stock ICS on my Transformer. After looking around I saw that all I had to do was download the file from Asus' website and flash it in recovery. I downloaded the V9.2.1.24(WW) zip file (Yes I'm sure the WW file is for me as I bought the tablet in Australia) and then extracted that to get the WW_epad-user-9.2.1.24 inside. I placed this on the root of my MicroSD card and rebooted into recovery (Rogue XM Recovery 1.5.0). I wiped cache, dalvik cache and all user data before choosing to install the 9.2.1.24 zip file. It looked fine at first until an error came up:
Code:
Installing update...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/blob", "staging")
E: Error in /sdcard/WW_epad-user-9.2.1.24.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I don't know what's wrong so I'm wondering if someone could help me out here?
Thanks.

I had that error once on my phone and i resolved it by flashing another recovery. So you could try that but if you want to flash it from your pc you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683311

JoinTheRealms said:
I had that error once on my phone and i resolved it by flashing another recovery. So you could try that but if you want to flash it from your pc you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683311
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Yep changing recovery worked. Thanks.
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smithchipz said:
Yep changing recovery worked. Thanks.
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Have the same problem. How can I change the recovery? I have CWM. Thanks.

smo69 said:
Have the same problem. How can I change the recovery? I have CWM. Thanks.
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Flash TWRP 2.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759452) from CWM

JoinTheRealms said:
Flash TWRP 2.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759452) from CWM
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Wow, that worked. Thanks!

Zip install failed!

I'm trying to install a Stock SENSE odex zip file
i wide data/factory reset
install zip
it displays some stuff
in the end Updating partition detail
FAILED!
I'm using twrp 2.5
Please help!

UviZ said:
I'm trying to install a Stock SENSE odex zip file
i wide data/factory reset
install zip
it displays some stuff
in the end Updating partition detail
FAILED!
I'm using twrp 2.5
Please help!
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Download TWRP 2.3.3.1 Check md5
boot to bootloader/fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp2.3.3.1filename.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
select recovery
Wipe cache, dalvik cache, system, factory reset
flash rom
if S-ON with hboot 1.14 or higher > extract boot.img from the rom zip then fastboot flash boot boot.img
2.4+ has issues. use 2.3.3.1 You would also get failed if you have zip file signature verification or force md5 on all zips checked when flashing so leave those unchecked.

exad said:
Download TWRP 2.3.3.1 Check md5
boot to bootloader/fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp2.3.3.1filename.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
select recovery
Wipe cache, dalvik cache, system, factory reset
flash rom
if S-ON with hboot 1.14 or higher > extract boot.img from the rom zip then fastboot flash boot boot.img
2.4+ has issues. use 2.3.3.1 You would also get failed if you have zip file signature verification or force md5 on all zips checked when flashing so leave those unchecked.
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Didn't help. Still stuck right there.
it says -
E: Error in /sdcard/Name of Zip.zip
(Status 1)
ERROR FLASHING "/sdcard/Name of zip.zip"
updating partition details...

Did you check the Md5 of the file you're trying to flash?
*edit* also, what are you trying to flash? hopefully something for evita and not endeavour?
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exad said:
Did you check the Md5 of the file you're trying to flash?
*edit* also, what are you trying to flash? hopefully something for evita and not endeavour?
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It dosent have a md5.
i can install cyanogenmod i f i try but i cant install this stock rom, I've installed it so many times in the past but i dont know what happened now

It's probably corrupt, try redownloading.

rtschnr pass
exad said:
It's probably corrupt, try redownloading.
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hey and can you please send me a link for he right RUU for my device
its Telstra Htc One XL Hboot 1.14

It literally only took me two minutes to find this, search is your friend, I'm feeling generous today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691295
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timmaaa said:
It literally only took me two minutes to find this, search is your friend, I'm feeling generous today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691295
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Hey bud, i've aeen that page a million times.. both of the RUU links are dead

UviZ said:
Hey bud, i've aeen that page a million times.. both of the RUU links are dead
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bookmark the resource compilation thread, it has everything you need.
1.81 and 1.89 not sure which is the right one for your hboot version.

UviZ said:
Hey bud, i've aeen that page a million times.. both of the RUU links are dead
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I'm sorry about that, my mistake!
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[Q] trouble flashing roms on Nexus S

I haven't touched my Nexus S in well over a year, but I'm finding myself unable to flash a new rom. I installed clockwork recovery 2.6.3.0 via fastboot, but when I try to flash a rom (or even when I try to wipe the data) I get a red "failed" message.
Any new steps that came into play over the past year?
Edit:
I get:
Formatting Data using make_ext4fs...
E:Unable to wipe '/data'.
updating partition details...
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swee08315 said:
I haven't touched my Nexus S in well over a year, but I'm finding myself unable to flash a new rom. I installed clockwork recovery 2.6.3.0 via fastboot, but when I try to flash a rom (or even when I try to wipe the data) I get a red "failed" message.
Any new steps that came into play over the past year?
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I get:
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Isn't it TWRP that you tried to flash? 2.6.3.0 suggest me that. That version is not capable of installing 4.4 roms. I'm not sure if it has been updated yet.
So I'm using Philz recovery instead. You'll find it here: http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=0#files
Choose between crespo and crespo4g folders, and install the latest one (6.01.0).
I don't know why are you unable to wipe data, hopefully updating your recovery will solve this problem too.
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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?
EDIT: Thread reported to mod as "Thread needs moving or maintenance."
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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.
Edit:-
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.