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[Q] Update from 3.1 & Tiamat 1.4.4 failed

Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you

rogerodd said:
Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you
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You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!

okantomi said:
You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!
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Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.

rogerodd said:
Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.
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The problem is that you can't flash anything from the external sdcard with v4.0.0.4. In rom manager, see if you can find"all clockwork recoveries" and find 3.2.0.0. If not, find 3.0.2.8 or 3.0.2.5 and flash one of them, preferably the latest of those I have listed. I think those will at least recognize your sdcard. If you can't do that, you will need to reflash the correct recovery the same way you did when you rooted. Remember, never flash a zip file through adb.
Good luck!

I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you

possible bad download... download again... also, don't think this would be an update... leave it as originally named, just choose the option to choose which zip file to install from the sd card

rogerodd said:
I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you
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It sounds like you are flashing recovery ok, but you keep overwriting it with the stock recovery.
Here is some important information that should help a lot with making your new recovery "stick"and this was taken from the Idiot's guide to flashing...in the Development section, and originally written by publicanimal:
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo this section
Enter CWM with the following procedure
Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. If that happens, or if you see "starting fastboot protocol " your timing wasn't right and you need to reflash the recovery image and try it again.
See original post,below for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130996

[Q] HTC Desire S is wiped and without clockworkmod [SOLVED]

Hi, i received HTC sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 update. I tried to update it but it stuck on boot screen. Restarting didn't help. So I wiped all the data but later realised I no longer have clockworkmod installed.
I go to hboot and try to put recovery on sdcard through adb, but adb cant find my device.
Is there anything I can do? My phone is pretty messed up now, and I don't know what to do RUU also doesn't work, because my phone can't be found.
// #1 OK I managed to install clockworkmod through the Android Flasher. I've downloaded BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip but I cant install it through the clockworkmod. It says:
"E:Error in /sdcard/BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip
(Status 1)
Installation aborted."
// #2 sorry to bother.. I disabled the verification check in clockworkmod, installed su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and then custom ROM.. everything now works fine. Of course with the help of tutorials on xda and great people over here.
This was the worst 4 hours in my live as I thought my phone is bricked.

good for u man

Adidas108 said:
good for u man
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You don't appear alone with problem, so thanks for re-editing the thread post to provide updates, if you have the time and could try to add any URLs and links to the files that you used to resolve your issues, then that would be great!
I've already several threads where it appears the update has put others in the same position, so your update could prove to be a useful resource assisting the recovery of others!
Cheers.

Downloads:
Android Flasher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638 (different versions for different phones)
HTC Desire S Recovery: http://downloads.saga-lbc-mod.de/recovery-images/PG88IMG-RECOVERYIMG-3.2.0.0.zip (unzip and use only recovery.img)
SU (root): http://www.mediafire.com/?q3ujsx1m4uq1662
ROM (I used this): http://dev-host.org/80uvbx4wgf4l/BeatMod_BlissSense_Hybrid_v2.1.zip
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Install ClockworkMod:
What you need to do is get the phone to fastboot and connect it to the PC via USB.
Launch and update Android Flasher. Choose your phone and browse for recovery image (recovery.img that you have unzipped)
Click finish and wait. Clockworkmod should by installed.
Get files on the phone:
Go to recovery
Mounts and storage menu
Mount USB storage
Then copy files (custom ROM you want to install and su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip) from PC to SD card
Install Root:
Go to recovery
Install zip from SD card
Toogle signature verification (disable it)
Choose zip from card and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Choose zip from card and install custom ROM
Optional steps? (right after installing clockworkmod)
Go to recovery
Wipe data
Go to advanced
Mounts and Storage menu
Format /sdcard
That's it. Hope it helps.

[Q] How to sign files so that they work in Android System Recovery 3e

Hello Guys
I am new to android so please correct my mistakes and i will try to give every detail as possible.
I am having Genx tablet GX pad 300 (It is rooted). By mistake i left my tablet as home and my small brother tried to unlock it. As it was password protected so after 15 failed failed attempts, it got hard locked and Asked for my Gmail ID and PASSWORD to unlock. BUT my wifi was disabled so i was not able to reset it.
An other method was to use ADB and bypass the Password, but The usb debugging was disabled so it didnt worked either
thirdly I saw a method (on XDA) to use Recovery mode to flash AROMA Filemanager and delete the files that were related to the password.
​Now the real problem begins so please cross your fingers.
First i copied the 'aroma file manager" .zip file in external sd card. the file is in the attachment and here is the link to its XDA page, click here
First i booted my device into the Recovery mode and seleted the the option "Apply update from external sd" and selected the update file (.zip format). It gave me error
E Signature verfication failed
Installation aborted
I had Android System Recovery 3e
I did a five hour research and came to know that it is security in android system recovery 3e to reject unofficial installation, i came to know that if i have to fix these errors the either i have to flash a Custom rom like CWM or a MODDED Android system recovery 3e which allows the installation of unofficial apps. the problem is that there is now Custom CWM for my device and i dont know how to make one from the source code. Secondly they have to be installed by ADB but i cant acess my device locked. I also found that sometimes we try to flash a new recovery form within a recovery it may brick the device. i also found that the updates that can be flashed by android system recovery should be named Update.zip and should be officially signed.
I know that there are many methods and apps to sign the .zip files so that they are accepted by the Android system recovery 3e.
i came across apps like zipsigner and signapktic both of them are available on google play. I also used used manual method to sign the aroma filemanager .zip file but every thing i tried it gave me the E signature verification error installation aborted.
My Question is this that how to Sign files so that they are accepted in the ANDROID STOCK RECOVERY 3e
Please keep it simple as possible.:good::laugh:

Download APKManager (5.1). Extract it, copy your zip to ./other/ folder, run cmd.exe, change directory to ./other/ then sign using following command in cmd.exe:
java -jar signapk.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 your-rom.zip signed.zip.

~It does not require internet connect connection..you can sign in to google account without internet~

Me too!
I have the same problem and can not find an answer for my life! I really need something that can sign the zip for the stock recovery!

do not recognize the command

Unable to update rk3188 android box

Hi im attempting to flash my box with the latest RK3118 Q7 firmware, im currently using a 2013 build.
I am unable to flash it using the RKbatch tool as even though the drivers are installed the tool will not pick up my box as connected. (Abd command shows my device as connected with no issues)
Device manager shows the device as rk31sdk under USB devices after installing drivers (device is in recovery mode) However Batch tool will still not see my device
Therefore I have attempted to flash using the recovery menu and zipping my .img file.
Below are the steps I follow:
Loaded a fat32 formatted with my zipped img file (no other files on card)
wipe data/factory reset>update image from external storage
I then choose my zipped img file and the screen shows verifying update package, but then shows installation aborted. (Tried 2 separate zipped images)
I can boot from the backup fine, however I need the 2015 image as my build was so old i was no longer able to download from the play store.

HTC U11 can't apply OTA (stuck on 2.42.400.2)

Hello everyone,
First of all thanks for being such a great community. I've been a silent reader for a while (since the HTC M7) and am amazed by the community
Now, I can't cope with being stuck on this issue anymore so I turn to you for ideas.
The situation:
I have a dual sim 128gb HTC U11 (I got it in Hong Kong but I assume it's the India version as per the build numbers I've been through and the CID is 060)
S-ON
Bootloader Unlocked
Stock 2.42.400.2 Firmware
TWRP Recovery
Magisk root
So a fairly simple setup.
The issue: We're in 2020 and I'm on Android 8.0.0. Checking for updates doesn't show anything at all although there are already updates
2.42.400.2 -> 2.42.400.6
2.42.400.6 -> 2.42.400.7
2.42.400.7 -> 3.35.400.1 (this is my goal, at least be on Android 9
So usually to update or apply an OTA which I would download from androidfilehost or another source here in a topic I would
1. Uninstall root from within the Magisk app
2. Flash stock recovery for my version back on
3. Put the OTA zip file on an microsd card and pop it in
4. update via stock recovery "apply update from sd"
Now that sadly didn't work. I tried adb sideloading the OTA zip file, but came to the same result below: (I had to hand type it off the screen so excuse any typos)
Code:
E:Failed to parse build number in post-build-incremental=1011554.6
E:Failed to parse build number in pre-build-incremental=1011554.2
O80CT.01.001.009
Source: htc/ocndugl_00400/htc_ocndugl:8.0/0/0/OPR6.170623.013/1011554.2:user/release-keys
Target: htc/ocndugl_00400/htc_ocndugl:8.0.0/OPR6.170623.013/1011554.6:user/release-keys
Verifying current system…
E:eek:riginal error message E1000: is set, why set another again?
E1000: system partition has unexpected contents
E:Error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 7)
Installation aborted
Any help is appreciated. I tried searching the forums for solutions but couldn't the same case.
Thanks and stay healthy everyone!