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[Q] [HELP] Loading a ROM on Captivate

Feeling dumb, but I have successfully rooted and loaded (multiple times) ROMS on my Droid Incredible. Though I can't seem to get ROM manager to load a downloaded (CM7) rom onto my captivate - YES the phone is rooted .
I think i'm missing the bootloader, but i'm unsure. All the phone does is go to "Samsung Recovery Utils" and offers the following options only
*reboot system now
*reinstall packages
*delete all user data
*delete cache data
*format internal sd-card
Can anyone tell me what i'm doing wrong or point me to a thread that doesn't just say "download rom, install from SD card and done"?

let me give you a hint. there is a sticky section.....read

dudeicles said:
Feeling dumb, but I have successfully rooted and loaded (multiple times) ROMS on my Droid Incredible. Though I can't seem to get ROM manager to load a downloaded (CM7) rom onto my captivate - YES the phone is rooted .
I think i'm missing the bootloader, but i'm unsure. All the phone does is go to "Samsung Recovery Utils" and offers the following options only
*reboot system now
*reinstall packages
*delete all user data
*delete cache data
*format internal sd-card
Can anyone tell me what i'm doing wrong or point me to a thread that doesn't just say "download rom, install from SD card and done"?
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Can you give more details? Going from what to what etc....?

chappatti said:
Can you give more details? Going from what to what etc....?
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Going from Stock Froyo 2.2 to CM7. but when i go into the boot screen it's blue and gives me the options above. Then when I press the "reinstall updates" I get a
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed"
I must be doing something just simple and stupid, but thought i'd ask anyways. I'll try to find the sticky and see if it tells me something i haven't tried. Thanks!

SEARCH FOR :captivate signature verification error
FIND:
million threads.
OR READ MY SIG.... the answer is in there.

@TRusselo: I've tried your guide step by step and I still end up at the Android system recovery and not CWM. Is there a step I might be missing? I downloaded the links you gave, followed all instructions and still same problem.
Thanks alot for the guide, if it worked i'd be even happier about it.

dudeicles said:
@TRusselo: I've tried your guide step by step and I still end up at the Android system recovery and not CWM. Is there a step I might be missing? I downloaded the links you gave, followed all instructions and still same problem.
Thanks alot for the guide, if it worked i'd be even happier about it.
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After doing all the steps, did you reinstall packages in recovery.
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b-eock said:
After doing all the steps, did you reinstall packages in recovery.
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I tried that multiple times.
my understanding is the text at that point should be green, but it's still blue and gives the same exact error. "E:failed to verify whole-file signature E:signature verification failed"

Alright, I tried the Heimdall version which shows more promise, i'm just now unable to boot into any recovery. I hold the volume buttons and power for the 3-5 seconds and it boots to a boot screen with "TALON" on it. but nothing else from there.
Am I missing something else?

to first issue.... you followed the wrong link in my signature....
" 3e recovery fix " is what you were looking for.... since you were having truoble with 3e recovery.... thought that would be self explanatory.....
make sure usb debugging is ONturn OFF anti-virus for 5 minutes or until reboot
plug in phone.
click the bat file in this file.
you will have THE SAME RECOVERY with NO error
signature verification pass...
flash any update.zip package
but since you have a custom kernel with cwm now.....
What heimdall method are you talking about? for recovery? for flashing roms? what are you talking about. heimdall can do alot of stuff. did you upgrade bootloaders? or??
keep trying the button combo.. if it turns on, it will go into recovery.

Please search before posting, on that note thread closed.

[Q] Tried to upgrade to Nightly CM10.1-20130109 - No Google Account and other issues

Hi all -
Thanks for the wealth of knowledge. I have been rooted and successfully been running CM10 for about a month and a half now. I decided to check out the changelog for the latest nightly and decided to upgrade via the CM upgrade tool (to cm-10.1-20130109-NIGHTLY-d2vzw.zip).
When rebooting into Android System Recovery, I try to 'apply update from external storage' and run gapps but receive the error: E: failed to verify whole-file signature and E: signature verification failed.
I've run into all sorts of issues, so I wanted to wipe. I wiped and now I am running into a few issues I was hoping someone could assist:
- I cannot access my Google Account (add it, access Play, etc.)
- My 4g signal strength is very poor compared to earlier versions.
Attached are two screenshots to give you an idea what I am working with.
http : // i.imgur.com/YXE4u.png
(remove spaces to see link)
Thanks for your help.

When rebooting into Android System Recovery, I try to 'apply update from external storage' and run gapps but receive the error: E: failed to verify whole-file signature and E: signature verification failed
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You chose the wrong option. While in CWM, you were supposed to select "Install zip from sd card"
I've run into all sorts of issues, so I wanted to wipe. I wiped and now I am running into a few issues I was hoping someone could assist:
- I cannot access my Google Account (add it, access Play, etc.)
- My 4g signal strength is very poor compared to earlier versions.
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Do you actually have the Play Store and Google Apps in your app drawer? If not, you need to install the GApps along with the rom.
If you do have the Play Store but can't sign in, try wiping data for Play Store and also Google Services Framework in Settings/Apps

First off, thanks for the response.
SlimSnoopOS said:
You chose the wrong option. While in CWM, you were supposed to select "Install zip from sd card"
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That is not an option when recovery boot for me.
SlimSnoopOS said:
Do you actually have the Play Store and Google Apps in your app drawer? If not, you need to install the GApps along with the rom.
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I do not. I tried to install GApps and that's when I received the message I've bolded above.

etm124 said:
First off, thanks for the response.
That is not an option when recovery boot for me.
I do not. I tried to install GApps and that's when I received the message I've bolded above.
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Hmm, and that's with the CM10 Upgrade tool? What happens when you manually boot into CWM (notice the difference) recovery then flash? Which version of CWM are you using?

SlimSnoopOS said:
Hmm, and that's with the CM10 Upgrade tool? What happens when you manually boot into CWM (notice the difference) recovery then flash? Which version of CWM are you using?
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Good point, I actually didn't try that.
I think If I was booting into CWM, I would have had the option.
I ended up getting frustrated, went back to stock, and will try it fresh.
Thanks for the help Slim.

It sounds like you were in stock recovery. Cwm must be installed manually.
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etm124 said:
Good point, I actually didn't try that.
I think If I was booting into CWM, I would have had the option.
I ended up getting frustrated, went back to stock, and will try it fresh.
Thanks for the help Slim.
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No problem, I'm on TW so I don't have any experience with the CM upgrade tool. Just a reminder, make sure to use CWM 6.0.2.3 or TWRP 2.3.3 for AOSP JB 4.2 roms.

[Q] cant update to android 4.4.4 nexus 5

Hi
i cant update my nexus 5 to android 4.4.4... from 4.4.3 i tried updating it automaticly with system update from the phone settings but after few seconds of instalation it says error with a dead android on screen. i tried to update it manualy from computer with nexus root toolkit it works but it says unfortunately android setting has stopped on screen and i can absolutly do nothing cause the message always pop up on screen. i returned to 4.4.3 with the same method. did some research on the xda forums and they say return to stock then update from phone, but when i returned to stock it also says unfortunatly android settings has stopped this time on 4.4.3. now i'm on 4.4.3 factory image taken from google flashed with nexus root toolkit the phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and with a custom recovery. the phone shows me a notification to update 4.4.4 every time i open it. is there any other method to go 4.4.4 or a way to fix this android setting error ?
thanks

iBoum69 said:
Hi
i cant update my nexus 5 to android 4.4.4... from 4.4.3 i tried updating it automaticly with system update from the phone settings but after few seconds of instalation it says error with a dead android on screen. i tried to update it manualy from computer with nexus root toolkit it works but it says unfortunately android setting has stopped on screen and i can absolutly do nothing cause the message always pop up on screen. i returned to 4.4.3 with the same method. did some research on the xda forums and they say return to stock then update from phone, but when i returned to stock it also says unfortunatly android settings has stopped this time on 4.4.3. now i'm on 4.4.3 factory image taken from google flashed with nexus root toolkit the phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and with a custom recovery. the phone shows me a notification to update 4.4.4 every time i open it. is there any other method to go 4.4.4 or a way to fix this android setting error ?
thanks
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read this thread carefully http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217

This is why you should learn adb and not use toolkits!!
Also :
shoeseat said:
read this thread carefully http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
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This!!!

shoeseat said:
read this thread carefully http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
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thanks i'll give it a try !

shoeseat said:
read this thread carefully http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
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tried option 1 and it gave me this:
verifying current system...
"/system/priv-app/Settings.apk" has unexpected contents.
E:error in /tmp/update.zip
(status 7)
Instalation aborted

iBoum69 said:
tried option 1 and it gave me this:
verifying current system...
"/system/priv-app/Settings.apk" has unexpected contents.
E:error in /tmp/update.zip
(status 7)
Instalation aborted
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thats because you or an app modified the system.apk

Zepius said:
thats because you or an app modified the system.apk
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and how do i fix that ?

iBoum69 said:
and how do i fix that ?
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Just download the full rooted stock ROM in android development and flash it without wipe from recovery.
It's actually fewer steps anyway.
OTA = revert system changes and/or kernel, reboot into recovery, flash the OTA , boot to bootloader, connect to pc, fastboot flash recovery, reboot into recovery, flash supersu.
Rooted stock = reboot into recovery, flash the ROM.
No brainer really. Flashing an OTA if rooted is a fool's errand.
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iBoum69 said:
and how do i fix that ?
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Download and flash vomer's stock rooted 4.4.4 rom via a custom recovery. That's all you need to do.

Updating Nexus 5

Hello,
I have a Nexus 5 with root, stock rom, Franco Kernel and the custom recovery is TWRP. I accomplished this by following a guide around this forum, I know very little about Android. The Android version i'm running is the 4.4.2 and the phone keeps asking me to update do the newer version, however, when I try to do it, it takes me to the TWRP menu, and when I try to install it there, I get this error:
"/system/bin/thermal-engine-hh" has unexpected contents
E: Error executing updater binary in zip
Error flashing zip
How can I update the phone to the newer version of android? Can anyone help me? Thanks.

Start here, then still questions in that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69234
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Hello,
Thanks for your reply. I can't access your link though.

D5R said:
Hello,
Thanks for your reply. I can't access your link though.
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Something is goofed up with xda. It's the ota help in the general forum. Look for it there. Should have everything you need
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D5R said:
Hello,
Thanks for your reply. I can't access your link though.
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217

D5R said:
Hello,
I have a Nexus 5 with root, stock rom, Franco Kernel and the custom recovery is TWRP. I accomplished this by following a guide around this forum, I know very little about Android. The Android version i'm running is the 4.4.2 and the phone keeps asking me to update do the newer version, however, when I try to do it, it takes me to the TWRP menu, and when I try to install it there, I get this error:
"/system/bin/thermal-engine-hh" has unexpected contents
E: Error executing updater binary in zip
Error flashing zip
How can I update the phone to the newer version of android? Can anyone help me? Thanks.
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First thing, turn off mobile data. Your phone may try re-download it over and over again and use up your mobile data plan.
To install the ota via the ota update on the stock rom you will need to return to stock recovery and maybe stock kernel (not sure about this one).
NOTE: Before trying the below steps as I haven't tested them myself, please backup your ROM first. Better safe than sorry.
You can try installing the OTA updates manually from TWRP. You can find the links in the post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/ref-nexus-5-stock-ota-urls-t2475327.
If you are running 4.4.2 KRT16M you will need to download three updates.
1. KTU84M from KOT49H (4.4.2 update to 4.4.3)
2.KTU84P from KTU84M (4.4.3 update to 4.4.4)
Download them together and also put on a flashable zip of TWRP in the same location as it looks like it will reinstall the stock recovery.
You can even put on one of Franco kernel just in case too.
In TWRP select install zip and install number 1 first, then install 2. and finally install TWRP again. You should be updated to 4.4.4.
You can then install Franco kernel again just in case.
I hope this makes it easier.
EDIT: follow the link in the previous post as it has different scenarios and the steps needed.

Just download the full rooted stock ROM in android development and flash it without wipe from recovery.
It's actually fewer steps anyway.
OTA = revert system changes and/or kernel, reboot into recovery, flash the OTA , boot to bootloader, connect to pc, fastboot flash recovery, reboot into recovery, flash supersu.
Rooted stock = reboot into recovery, flash the ROM.
No brainer really. Flashing an OTA if rooted is a fool's errand.
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[Q] OTA updates after root/unlock?

Will I continue to get OTA software updates if I root and unlock the boot loader (to install TWRP)?
Thanks,
Hish747

Yes, make sure to untick to update the recovery in the debug options
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Yes.Of course.But it happened to me that the update script showed some errors. I had to fix them by downloading the original files and replacing my system files.

want to love this device but it seems like its always something.
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Sorry wrong thread...

Satras said:
Yes, make sure to untick to update the recovery in the debug options
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Can I dirty flash the nightlies from CM11S if I have just unlocked the bootlader and rooted?

There is no nightly for CM11s just for CM11.
I recommend to do a clean install including factory reset.
Keep in mind that after flashing something, you need to flash root at the end too
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So we will still get OTA's great! Great phone for costumizations.

ZTube said:
Yes.Of course.But it happened to me that the update script showed some errors. I had to fix them by downloading the original files and replacing my system files.
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That does not happen if you just unlock, root and install a custom recovery.
Also a custom kernel would be fine
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Sorry if this is a bit of a n00b question (I know people are sensitive about that!) but I have searched around a bit and not found a solution to this issue. Here's the situation...
So what i've done so far is unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, and SuperSU (so I have root). I also unchecked the update recovery box in dev options. When told I need to update I downloaded the update, hit install, the phone reboots and takes me to TWRP. When in TWRP I hit install, navigate to the cache and try to install the update /cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip
When I do that, I get the following:
"
E:Error installing zip file '/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Done processing script file
Installing '/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset
E: Error executing updater binary in zip ''/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Error flashing zip ''/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Updating partition details...
"
Anybody got any ideas?

Seems TWRP expects a MD5 file.
I use CWM as recovery and can install the update OTA. Maybe try CWM recovery
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Satras said:
Seems TWRP expects a MD5 file.
I use CWM as recovery and can install the update OTA. Maybe try CWM recovery
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Most people that ive read about are using twrp and had no problem updating.

aamir.m.ali said:
Sorry if this is a bit of a n00b question (I know people are sensitive about that!) but I have searched around a bit and not found a solution to this issue. Here's the situation...
So what i've done so far is unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, and SuperSU (so I have root). I also unchecked the update recovery box in dev options. When told I need to update I downloaded the update, hit install, the phone reboots and takes me to TWRP. When in TWRP I hit install, navigate to the cache and try to install the update /cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip
When I do that, I get the following:
"
E:Error installing zip file '/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Done processing script file
Installing '/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset
E: Error executing updater binary in zip ''/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Error flashing zip ''/cache/cm-bacon-d22b777afa-to-4f280f505a-signed.zip'
Updating partition details...
"
Anybody got any ideas?
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Yeah, you gotta open the zip on your pc, modify META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script and remove the code (its in the top part) that mentions the incompatible data error. Then try flashing again.

aamir.m.ali said:
Most people that ive read about are using twrp and had no problem updating.
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Yeah, I don't like TWRP and got CWM installed, so I can only give support about that [emoji213]
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