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Hey all, I'm currently in RA after flashing the recovery image , and I'm trying to install the FRESH rom on there but for some reason when I try to "Flash zip from sdcard" it's telling me "No zip files found." Why is that? I have the whole zip folder placed in the main SD card, so why is it telling me it's not found?

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Hey all, I'm currently in RA after flashing the recovery image , and I'm trying to install the FRESH rom on there but for some reason when I try to "Flash zip from sdcard" it's telling me "No zip files found." Why is that? I have the whole zip folder placed in the main SD card, so why is it telling me it's not found?
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I responded to you on http://GeekFor.Me, but the reason is because RA looks in the root of sdcard, the zips can't be inside of any folders.

So does that mean I have to take out all the individual files and place them directly into the root of the sdcard? Because I just basically copied the download folder and dropped it into the root. Thanks for the reply

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
So does that mean I have to take out all the individual files and place them directly into the root of the sdcard? Because I just basically copied the download folder and dropped it into the root. Thanks for the reply
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You need to leave the files in a .zip, but yea that zip needs to be on the root of the sdcard.
The only file you need to install the rom is fresh-cdma-hero-20d.zip (for fresh rom 2.0d). Any other zips are just addons or tweaks or whatever they may be.

flipzmode said:
You need to leave the files in a .zip, but yea that zip needs to be on the root of the sdcard.
The only file you need to install the rom is fresh-cdma-hero-20d.zip (for fresh rom 2.0d). Any other zips are just addons or tweaks or whatever they may be.
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Hmm, I'm on a Mac and maybe it's me but the link I download from gives me an actual folder rather than a zip. And when I rename the folder to a zip, it gives an error. Is there a mirror link to download an actual zip folder?

Boogie when you download it dont opening after it finishes downloading .. just use the finder to navigate to where its at and then copy that to your sd .. when you open it on a mac it will automatically create the extracted folder .. hope this helps ...

Sounds like your using Safari to download it. To make this easier in the future go to Safari > Preferences > General and make sure that "Open safe files after downloading" is NOT check-marked.
Safari is unpacking the zip file for you. The file you want is in your trash bin, drag it to the root of your SD card and that's it..

Ok I'm gonna give it another go. Since I made it all the way through to the RA stage, there's no reason I shouldn't be able to flash the rom is there?

Thanks for all the help everyone I finally got it to flash the FRESH rom, but once I rebooted it, it's still in the "HTC" branded screen. Is it loading? It's not going anywhere but this screen, although I know it's doing something because the animation shine is moving.

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Thanks for all the help everyone I finally got it to flash the FRESH rom, but once I rebooted it, it's still in the "HTC" branded screen. Is it loading? It's not going anywhere but this screen, although I know it's doing something because the animation shine is moving.
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After flashing a new ROM, it can take up to 10 minutes or so to load.

Nice Everything is all good! Now my last question is how do I get the removed apps from the ROM back onto here? I actually prefer to have some of those programs back onto the phone.

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Nice Everything is all good! Now my last question is how do I get the removed apps from the ROM back onto here? I actually prefer to have some of those programs back onto the phone.
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There is a link in the release notes to download all the removed apk's from Fresh Rom. You will then need to use adb push to push them back to /system/app. Search for how to setup adb on a mac as I honestly don't know.

android theme stupidity

ok i admit i am a noob at this. i have been looking, i have googled and all i get is more goop.
can someone please tell me how to install all these nifty themes here?
sorry i am such a moron... but thanks in advance

piperthedj said:
ok i admit i am a noob at this. i have been looking, i have googled and all i get is more goop.
can someone please tell me how to install all these nifty themes here?
sorry i am such a moron... but thanks in advance
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are you looking for android itself or just themes?

jadenj5 said:
are you looking for android itself or just themes?
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currently using superE, i have used ALL the current builds with the exception of superHero. went NAND about a week ago. wanting to be able to USE some of the themes- is there an installer? or how do they work?

1) Find the theme you wish to download and, well, download it. The file downloaded needs to be in a .tar format (usually called androidupdate.tar).
2) Take the androidupdate.tar file and put it in the ANDBOOT folder on your SD card.
3) Soft reset your phone and hold down the center button on the d-pad during boot to get to the menu.
4) Select Option 4 - Install Update.
5) Let the installer do it's thing. When it is completed you will be brought back to the installer menu.
6) Soft reset the phone once more and enjoy your new theme.
That should do it for you!

ptcfast2 said:
1) Find the theme you wish to download and, well, download it. The file downloaded needs to be in a .tar format (usually called androidupdate.tar).
2) Take the androidupdate.tar file and put it in the ANDBOOT folder on your SD card.
3) Soft reset your phone and hold down the center button on the d-pad during boot to get to the menu.
4) Select Option 4 - Install Update.
5) Let the installer do it's thing. When it is completed you will be brought back to the installer menu.
6) Soft reset the phone once more and enjoy your new theme.
That should do it for you!
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ok now i am just bamboozled.... i know i am not the most knowledgeable at this but aren't these the same directions to load a new android rom? not trying to be combative just thoroughly confused by now.
thanks again

Installing a ROM would be Option 1 - Install System.
Themes are applied via Option 4. When you select #4 the installer unpacks the androidupdate.tar file and overwrites existing files on your phone's NAND to apply the theme. If you choose install system (#1) it wipes the phone and uses a file called androidinstall.tar to reinstall (different file from androidupdate.tar).
So, basically once you install your ROM on NAND all updates, themes, etc will be need to be installed via Option 4.

Itd be a good idea to add this to the FAQ- I didnt know this either

thanks for the help much apprecited

Froyo update.zip

Does anyone have the captivate froyo that was leaked in update.zip form? I have a mac so I have to use clockwork not Odin.
Thanks,
Tyler

Sure, just rename any of the roms to update.zip . And there you go.

Problem is I cant seem to find a rom that isn't a Odin .exe

johnny13oi said:
Sure, just rename any of the roms to update.zip . And there you go.
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senior member and that's the advice you give?
First off, this isn't a development based question... and second.. you cannot just take a rom and rename it to update.zip and flash it successfully via stock 2e recovery.
Most roms on this forum are in a .zip format. However you will need to apply through rom manager/clockwork recovery. Any rom OP will have FAQ's and thorough instructions. So I advise that you read, read, read, read and then flash!

This is what I use:
http://www.ponack.net/designgears/index.html
There are plenty of others in .zip format. You technically don't have to rename anything. Just choose it inside of clockwork. And also, I probably wouldn't change the name to update.zip because that is what the Clockwork recovery software is labeled as.

I'm pretty sure any of the current roms such as cog are able to be renamed to update.zip via astro file manager. I'm currently running Geo which can be renamed to update.zip

johnny13oi said:
This is what I use:
http://www.ponack.net/designgears/index.html
There are plenty of others in .zip format. You technically don't have to rename anything. Just choose it inside of clockwork. And also, I probably wouldn't change the name to update.zip because that is what the Clockwork recovery software is labeled as.
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Yes forgot about cwm using update.zip yes just flash cwm recovery and choose zip

thanks.. hey mod, where would the post go for future ref?

trumsey2005 said:
thanks.. hey mod, where would the post go for future ref?
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Not a mod but I would suggest Q&A
Swyped...and sorry I don't proofread

[Q] Is there a way/could we use Sprint VVM?

There is a standalone .zip for SprintVVM in the Hero Android section that has to be installed in the recovery menu using a "Install .ZIP" function. Can the file they are using be altered to work as an "Install Update..." for our Vogues?

Lintegras said:
There is a standalone .zip for SprintVVM in the Hero Android section that has to be installed in the recovery menu using a "Install .ZIP" function. Can the file they are using be altered to work as an "Install Update..." for our Vogues?
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it could work i had talked to zenulator about this a while back and he said it could work, my phone wasnt active at the time so i couldnt test it

Would any additional steps be needed besides naming the file androidupdate.tar and placing it in our SD\andboot folder?

Lintegras said:
Would any additional steps be needed besides naming the file androidupdate.tar and placing it in our SD\andboot folder?
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yes since it wont flash if you just do that you basicly have to use 7zip in order to move the files from the .zip into a .tar file

Google voice works just fine, and I love the free transcription.

this is an old copy of VVM from a while ago but it does have the sprint updater with should allow you to download the update, i havent been able to test this since my vogue isnt active, if you get an annoying text everytime you get a VM let me know and i will show you how the hero guys are getting around it

Handcent + Blacklist messages from "9006"?

Correct
sent from my twopointtwo themed hero

[Script][Beta] Theme Backup/Restore

Hey,
Not sure if its the right section, but flashing themes is what got me to make this script in first place.
So this script essentially works like :
You drag/drop a theme update.zip onto it.
It then goes through the .zip and see's what its replacing.
Then from your phone it'll backup those files into a cwm flashable .zip
[Windows Only][Only backs up system partition content that .zip replaces]
Instructions :
Download this
Extract [To a directory whose path has no spaces or wierd characters]
Drag a theme update.zip onto UpdateBacker.bat
Follow through
Main purpose is so you have a backup incase of those theme flashes that ended up screwing things up.
Note : This is beta, i have only tested on mine.
Hope it works lol.
Updates :
Added adb/java check
Added push to sdcard

EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.

SwiftJudgement said:
EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.
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Hey.
Yea forgot to say adb/sdk has to be in path.
Glad u got it working.

If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.

dully79 said:
If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.
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Ur too kind.
Let me know if it works. If people like/use this then i will keep updating and adding features.

Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?

dully79 said:
Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?
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Cool glad it worked for you.
Not sure what you mean by flash.zip, it already creates a flashable update.zip. Unless ur referring to renaming it to something else ?
As for metamorph, perhaps but id imagine it might be tricky.

Sorry, I meant an option to choose between exporting to zip or metamorph.
I thought a metamorph option might be a bit tricky, but if you don't ask you don't get

hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus

katsching said:
hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus
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Try, again

hey thank you very much!

ähhmm hmm ... how i use this tool exactly? where i find this theme update.zip?