Trying to cook a rom for my ZTE Z990 (ATT Avail / ZTE Roamer)
I follow the instructions and get the zip file, copy the file to my sdcard / or push through ADB
then do
adb reboot recovery
the phone comes back to the android system recovery <3e>
I select the option to do update.zip from sdcard
I get:
verifying update package...
installation aborted...
I can't seem to find another recovery option for my phone so trying an alternative doesn't seem to be an option...
no explanation, no error any info or directions would be appreciated, and I can't ask in the kitchen thread because I am a noob and the thread is closed.
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Need help ppl
Need root and a custom recovery.
Hi all, this is a great forum i am so glad to find it.HAHA
I am so happy today, such a wonderful site i find.haha
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CWM 4.0.1.0 is working, but it's in Chinese: http://forum.onliner.by/viewtopic.php?t=3271212&start=0
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 !
Hey all.. I am pretty new here.
Lately, I've tried a few rooms here, since the last I flashed my Optimus one p500 was year a go. Last week, I tried Icysnap Octopussy..but I have a problem when I just want to change to MIUI UI One Xpression...
I use clockworkmod, boot into recovery mode.. and, as usual: wipe factory reset, dalvik cache, battery, sd ext.. but when I just want to flash the [ROM] UI-One [MIUI- GB] XPRESSION [01-12-12], it goes:
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: Wrong digest:
system/lib/libsurfaceflinger.s
o
E:Verification failed
Installation aborted
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I dont have any comparison when I use md5 checker, but when I expand the zip file in windows, I found libsurfacelinger.so..
anybody know?? need a guide here...
thankyou so much
kiragiga said:
Hey all.. I am pretty new here.
Lately, I've tried a few rooms here, since the last I flashed my Optimus one p500 was year a go. Last week, I tried Icysnap Octopussy..but I have a problem when I just want to change to MIUI UI One Xpression...
I use clockworkmod, boot into recovery mode.. and, as usual: wipe factory reset, dalvik cache, battery, sd ext.. but when I just want to flash the [ROM] UI-One [MIUI- GB] XPRESSION [01-12-12], it goes:
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: Wrong digest:
system/lib/libsurfaceflinger.s
o
E:Verification failed
Installation aborted
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I dont have any comparison when I use md5 checker, but when I expand the zip file in windows, I found libsurfacelinger.so..
anybody know?? need a guide here...
thankyou so much
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have u wiped system too and yes then try downloading the rom again
disable verification first from the recovery, and then flash
I have a sg2 plus GT-1905 (without the p version) ...I have installed the latest Clockworkmod recovery v6.0.3.1 ..Iv been trying to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 but without succes cuz when i try to install zip from sdcard it says :
E:Cant open /sdcard/I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH3_SER (1) - copy.zip (bad)
installation aborted.
Iv seen the other forums with the same problem and tried:
toggle on off signature verification
wipped data factory reset
formated my 2gb external sd card to fat32
redownloaded the zip file again
trying to install from internal and external but non of that worked and gave me the (bad) error .
AlGeri said:
I have a sg2 plus GT-1905 (without the p version) ...I have installed the latest Clockworkmod recovery v6.0.3.1 ..Iv been trying to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 but without succes cuz when i try to install zip from sdcard it says :
E:Cant open /sdcard/I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH3_SER (1) - copy.zip (bad)
installation aborted.
Iv seen the other forums with the same problem and tried:
toggle on off signature verification
wipped data factory reset
formated my 2gb external sd card to fat32
redownloaded the zip file again
trying to install from internal and external but non of that worked and gave me the (bad) error .
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are you kidding me?
i really wanna know why can't people read before asking?
you don't need clockworkmod to flash 4.2.2
and you can't, if it actually started, you'll actually brick it
do your own searching job in the whole s2 plus forum
there are so many complete guides around the whole forum and nobody reads and keep asking questions which answers have been provided already.
just as @KINGbabasula said
"if everyone is 'just asking', then the whole forum will be filled with useless and meaningless questions"
Ok first of all you dont need to be such nervous about it -.- ... Im a newbie and dont understand very well the process . Can you please post a link of it it will be appriciated . I will delete the post then evetybody will live in peace
AlGeri said:
I have a sg2 plus GT-1905 (without the p version) ...I have installed the latest Clockworkmod recovery v6.0.3.1 ..Iv been trying to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 but without succes cuz when i try to install zip from sdcard it says :
E:Cant open /sdcard/I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH3_SER (1) - copy.zip (bad)
installation aborted.
Iv seen the other forums with the same problem and tried:
toggle on off signature verification
wipped data factory reset
formated my 2gb external sd card to fat32
redownloaded the zip file again
trying to install from internal and external but non of that worked and gave me the (bad) error .
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You know that search button on xda? Use it
Sent from my GT-I9105P using xda app-developers app
safariking said:
You know that search button on xda? Use it
Sent from my GT-I9105P using xda app-developers app
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exactly
AlGeri said:
I have a sg2 plus GT-1905 (without the p version) ...I have installed the latest Clockworkmod recovery v6.0.3.1 ..Iv been trying to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 but without succes cuz when i try to install zip from sdcard it says :
E:Cant open /sdcard/I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH3_SER (1) - copy.zip (bad)
installation aborted.
Iv seen the other forums with the same problem and tried:
toggle on off signature verification
wipped data factory reset
formated my 2gb external sd card to fat32
redownloaded the zip file again
trying to install from internal and external but non of that worked and gave me the (bad) error .
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erm,you have the wrong concept:
first of all,the method you use is for custom rom or any modded rom with zip file.
but what u have there is official firmware,which meant for flashing with odin(some sort of samsung's flashing program)
1)exact the file u downloaded until you got .tar.md5 in the end of the file name.
2)download odin 3.04
3)select ''I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH....tar.md5'' in the ''pda''
4) click ''start'' once u connected your phone in download mode(power+vol up+home button)
something like the photo i attached
Nothing happened
nickchk said:
erm,you have the wrong concept:
first of all,the method you use is for custom rom or any modded rom with zip file.
but what u have there is official firmware,which meant for flashing with odin(some sort of samsung's flashing program)
1)exact the file u downloaded until you got .tar.md5 in the end of the file name.
2)download odin 3.04
3)select ''I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH....tar.md5'' in the ''pda''
4) click ''start'' once u connected your phone in download mode(power+vol up+home button)
something like the photo i attached
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Thanks for giving a proper answer ... Iv done that and after it finished and the "pass" was shown at odin 3.04 the phone automatically rebootet! i expetdet the newer version but instead it showed "installing new apps" after finishing nothing changed the same android version 4.1.2 (( Nothing happened after flashing :/ I dont know what im doing wrong
AlGeri said:
Thanks for giving a proper answer ... Iv done that and after it finished and the "pass" was shown at odin 3.04 the phone automatically rebootet! i expetdet the newer version but instead it showed "installing new apps" after finishing nothing changed the same android version 4.1.2 (( Nothing happened after flashing :/ I dont know what im doing wrong
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which means you flashed the 4.1.2 again and without wiping.
which
you were not flashing 4.2.2
link?
Ok then can you please redirect me to a 4.2.2 rom ? But for gt-9105 version
AlGeri said:
Ok then can you please redirect me to a 4.2.2 rom ? But for gt-9105 version
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Brian was right,you flash 4.1.2 again,try to separate firmware and don't get confuse. This is the link
http://live.samsung-updates.com/details/13204/Galaxy_S_2_Plus/GT-I9105/SER/I9105XXUBMH4.html
Yep you have to know what is a firmware and what is a custom rom. Or you'll risk bricking your phone in your further flashing
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MTk6589 galaxy s4
Please help
cannot install my file zip to my s4
install/sdcard
installation aborted
assaness said:
Please help
cannot install my file zip to my s4
install/sdcard
installation aborted
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how many times do we have to say post these questions in your own forum
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AlGeri said:
I have a sg2 plus GT-1905 (without the p version) ...I have installed the latest Clockworkmod recovery v6.0.3.1 ..Iv been trying to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 but without succes cuz when i try to install zip from sdcard it says :
E:Cant open /sdcard/I9105XXUBMH4_I91050XEBMH3_SER (1) - copy.zip (bad)
installation aborted.
Iv seen the other forums with the same problem and tried:
toggle on off signature verification
wipped data factory reset
formated my 2gb external sd card to fat32
redownloaded the zip file again
trying to install from internal and external but non of that worked and gave me the (bad) error .
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Official 4.2.2 can be installed with odin, not in cwm
Basically, my friend bought a nubia z5s, and asked me to root it and flash a custom rom onto it that has the google apps on it.
I managed to root it and for some reason i factory reset the phone and now the phone just stays on the nubia screen, i can get to CWM but due to the phone having only an internal storage it cant mount the sd card. ADB is very confusing and im not sure if usb debugging is actually enabled
Could anyone help, this is my first time and im actually pretty scared :/
Thanks
Well there's not a lot for this device out here.
I was able to find a rom thread for that device here
as for adb, it's actually not very difficult. Check out this thread for introduction to it.
Good luck
Another problem D:
i managed to figure out ADB, but when the sideloader finishes, on the phone it says:"
e: Error in /tmp/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted"
Any ideas as to what could cause this?
Just tried again and it says
E: Can't open /tmp/update.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
Status 7 means an error in the updater-script due to device assert lines. Which means that the script is not recognizing your device as being compatible with the zip file and it aborts the process to avoid damaging your device. I do not recommend tinkering with the script to trick it into working.
You will need to ask for further assistance in the the link I sent you. Someone there should be able to help you. Xda assist is for showing you the way. We do not offer full support for problems.
Alternatively you can try to install the rom i linked you for your device. Just be sure to read the entire first post and follow the instructions.
Good luck