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[?] How do you "sign" a .zip file?

I grabbed a ROM from here and deleted some unwanted apps, and added a couple that I wanted so I wouldnt have to do it after I flashed and zipped it back up. When going to flash it to my phone I get a "E: No signature (830 files)... E: Verification failed. Installation aborted."
Im very new to all this so please dont flame me. Is it simple enough to sign & verify it so I can flash it, or will I have to flash the original and uninstall the unwanted apps via adb?
Thanks in advance.

The Jero said:
I grabbed a ROM from here and deleted some unwanted apps, and added a couple that I wanted so I wouldnt have to do it after I flashed and zipped it back up. When going to flash it to my phone I get a "E: No signature (830 files)... E: Verification failed. Installation aborted."
Im very new to all this so please dont flame me. Is it simple enough to sign & verify it so I can flash it, or will I have to flash the original and uninstall the unwanted apps via adb?
Thanks in advance.
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You can sign it and then flash. Try this
http://androidforums.com/developer-101/8665-how-signing-roms.html

Jus10o said:
You can sign it and then flash. Try this
http://androidforums.com/developer-101/8665-how-signing-roms.html
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Thanks man! I got it all resigned and went to flash but now it got all the way to "Installing update..." then I recieved a "E:Can't find update script Installation aborted."
I guess I'm going to have to do a lot of forum searching and reading to get this running!

Jus10o said:
You can sign it and then flash. Try this
http://androidforums.com/developer-101/8665-how-signing-roms.html
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Just to add a little more info if your using someone elses updatezip make sure you delete the apks sha1 or anything else you aren't using out of the manifest. also avabox works great. all in one tool for signing apps unyaffs and so fourth

The Jero said:
Thanks man! I got it all resigned and went to flash but now it got all the way to "Installing update..." then I recieved a "E:Can't find update script Installation aborted."
I guess I'm going to have to do a lot of forum searching and reading to get this running!
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You need to zip the contents of the rom folder, and not the folder itself. Go into the ROM folder, select all the files (system, boot.img, meta-inf, etc) and zip it that way. Then, sign THAT zip, and you're good to go.

HeroMeng said:
You need to zip the contents of the rom folder, and not the folder itself. Go into the ROM folder, select all the files (system, boot.img, meta-inf, etc) and zip it that way. Then, sign THAT zip, and you're good to go.
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I'm editing the update-script with Word Pad, then re-saving it. Is this the wrong way to do it?
I'm getting an error (Status 6) when I run my .zip update, every time.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=763406
i just put this up bro check it out

Thank you now I learned how to sign roms I just modded...

Problems signing with stock recovery
I am trying to reuse an old LG L45C and I need to flash the stock rom however I get "E: failed to verify whole-file signature" Could anybody sign this for me?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/04o8d0har828chm/Stock_L45C_Rom.zip?dl=0
I am on the stock recovery <3e>

I'm trying to make a file package that will install a file manager and terminal emulator. The device only reads a file package that has am zip md5 and zip sig. Can anyone help me set up something like this

[Q] Unable to flash UOT zip

Hey guys, I've looked around and haven't found any reason why I SHOULD'NT be able to flash a custom theme from the Ultimate Online Kitchen, so I'm posting for suggestions as to why I am getting this error when trying to flash this... here is the error message I keep getting:
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/Flashing/Themes/UOT-08-25-17-41-1.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.
I also tried flashing it from the root of the SD card with the same results.
At the kitchen I am using the Type MTD (default) update binary...
Looking forward to your suggestions, maybe I have my settings wrong in the kitchen

From the how-to page:
WORKAROUND for recovery error (Status 0):
1. Unzip your ROM and find
META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary file
2. Put this file in the UOT zip (overriding UOT's file)
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I saw that in the How TO section and tried different ways:
1: Just dragging the file (update-binary)to root of the zip
2: Navigating in the zip to where the update-binary is and dropping it in there
3: Unpacking the zip and placing the file in the root of the zip
4: Unpacking the zip and replacing the file in the zip with the one from my rom
They all yield the same results (I'm pullin' my hair out) because the 2nd technique should've worked

did you ever figure out how to make this work?

My bad fellas, I should've posted back that I got this resolved...
I eventually downloaded a fresh copy of my ROM, unzipped the entire thing instead of just dragging out the file I needed.
I then deleted the file I was replacing with the one I got from my ROM and it went fine (after about 10 tries).
I also flashed my recovery to my phone and the amss and the dsp1...
Anyway, now I'm a cookin' fool changing themes every other day

cdzo72 said:
My bad fellas, I should've posted back that I got this resolved...
I eventually downloaded a fresh copy of my ROM, unzipped the entire thing instead of just dragging out the file I needed.
I then deleted the file I was replacing with the one I got from my ROM and it went fine (after about 10 tries).
I also flashed my recovery to my phone and the amss and the dsp1...
Anyway, now I'm a cookin' fool changing themes every other day
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Hi, I am from CR too
I am trying to do this but no luck
Galaxy S2 i9100
Ice Cream I9100XXLPQ
I have the file but when I try to install it I get the error (Status 0)
I understand this:
WORKAROUND for recovery error (Status 0):
1. Unzip your ROM and find
META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary file ----->> What do they mean to unzip the ROM?? I installed ICS from a .tar.md5 file and it is without folders (opening with Winrar). I also searched in the phone with root explorer and didn't find META-INF....
2. Put this file in the UOT zip (overriding UOT's file)
PV!

mrfmanuel said:
Hi, I am from CR too
I am trying to do this but no luck
Galaxy S2 i9100
Ice Cream I9100XXLPQ
I have the file but when I try to install it I get the error (Status 0)
I understand this:
WORKAROUND for recovery error (Status 0):
1. Unzip your ROM and find
META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary file ----->> What do they mean to unzip the ROM?? I installed ICS from a .tar.md5 file and it is without folders (opening with Winrar). I also searched in the phone with root explorer and didn't find META-INF....
2. Put this file in the UOT zip (overriding UOT's file)
PV!
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I have a i9100 also and you really don't need the kitchen because there so many themed ROMs out there. If you like send me a private message and will contact you with pointers on getting the most out of your i9100

Installing UOT Kitchen theme error?

hi all,
I tried to create an theme for the new 20N rom(lite, deodexed) so i copied SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk to my PC and uploaded them to UOT Kitchen.
In UOT Kitchen i start choosing icons etc (settings.uot in attatchment) and tried flashing it but when i do i get an error:
Code:
E: Error in /sdcard/theme.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.
(tried Update-binary = MTD and Optimus)
PLEASE HELP!
EDIT: Forgot to click the sumbit work to kitchen so downloaded someone others file

WORKAROUND for recovery error (Status 0):
1. Unzip your ROM and find
META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary file
2. Put this file in the UOT zip (overriding UOT's file)
from: http://uot.dakra.lt/how_to/

I'm having problems too.
I get this error
E:Can't open /sdcard/Download/Andrew-2.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Please help.
Andrew-2.zip is the second theme I made. The first one I made also got the same error. I replaced the binary file thing the one above me said.

andrewbadge said:
I'm having problems too.
I get this error
E:Can't open /sdcard/Download/Andrew-2.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Please help.
Andrew-2.zip is the second theme I made. The first one I made also got the same error. I replaced the binary file thing the one above me said.
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try it with an another SD card... m8be is the SD card corrupt or something

yeomond said:
WORKAROUND for recovery error (Status 0):
1. Unzip your ROM and find
META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary file
2. Put this file in the UOT zip (overriding UOT's file)
from: http://uot.dakra.lt/how_to/
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Where is the META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary located? I searched eveywhere on my phone with root explorer...

WIIstpM said:
Where is the META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary located? I searched eveywhere on my phone with root explorer...
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It is in the flashable zip file of your rom

That's weird. I got the cooked zip to install on my OB. Im on Zeus v3n. It flashed fine and everything was working besides the status bar and notification. I still haven't found a workaround for that..

timvdhoorn said:
It is in the flashable zip file of your rom
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Eh I'm using the stock rom... anyway it wasn't the problem but the script editing (had to put it to "Type Optimus") Everything worked then

WIIstpM said:
Eh I'm using the stock rom... anyway it wasn't the problem but the script editing (had to put it to "Type Optimus") Everything worked then
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where did u have to make that change?

lMonsterl said:
where did u have to make that change?
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At Uot Kitchen's website. At file upload section. Under the "Select flashable zip scripting" part you can choose update-binary type. Never forget to set it to "Type optimus".

[Q] Relative Newbie Question on updating to 4.3

Hi All,
I'm relatively new to Android (had the Nexus 7 for about a year). My questions is this:
I have 4.2.2 currently loaded. When I orinally got the nexus 7, I used a toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device, so I could install SixAxis and a few other apps that required root.
What is the easiest way for me to now update to 4.3? Will the OTA update that is bound to show up on the device shortly work?
BTW This is the WiFi only Nexus 7, 16 GB and my main PC at home is a Mac.
Thanks.

Foxman2k said:
Hi All,
I'm relatively new to Android (had the Nexus 7 for about a year). My questions is this:
I have 4.2.2 currently loaded. When I orinally got the nexus 7, I used a toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root the device, so I could install SixAxis and a few other apps that required root.
What is the easiest way for me to now update to 4.3? Will the OTA update that is bound to show up on the device shortly work?
BTW This is the WiFi only Nexus 7, 16 GB and my main PC at home is a Mac.
Thanks.
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Get it locked and unrooted to get OTA possiblt easiest way.
Otherwise flash the factory images:thumbup:
Sent using Nexus 7

basuraunak said:
Get it locked and unrooted to get OTA possiblt easiest way.
Otherwise flash the factory images:thumbup:
Sent using Nexus 7
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Do you have a link of a guide that I could follow on how to flash the factory image?
Can I download the zip and then use the clockwork recovery i have installed to load the zip?

I don't think that having the bootloader locked or unlocked will really affect the OTA..
Am I right or am I right?

Foxman2k said:
Do you have a link of a guide that I could follow on how to flash the factory image?
Can I download the zip and then use the clockwork recovery i have installed to load the zip?
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Just use wug's toolkit. Its over in the android development in the n7 section...
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drake90001 said:
I don't think that having the bootloader locked or unlocked will really affect the OTA..
Am I right or am I right?
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I dont think having it unlocked will effect the ota (it hasnt in the past for me), but it sounded like he wanted to flash the factory image. I actually have a nandroid of it on my unlocked n7. Gonna flash the official and see if I can get the ota later...

I've taken OTAs no problem on an unlocked, rooted device with TWRP recovery. So you're fine.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Here you go for flashable zip :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376522
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

So I downloaded what I believe to be the right file, ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip.
I then reboot my nexus 7 into clockworkmod revovery and select install zip, choose zip from sdcard, browse to the aboev file but then get an error:
It ends in (Status 7) Installation aborted.
What am I missing?

Also, just tried via adb sideload and that didn't work either.

Foxman2k said:
So I downloaded what I believe to be the right file, ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip.
I then reboot my nexus 7 into clockworkmod revovery and select install zip, choose zip from sdcard, browse to the aboev file but then get an error:
It ends in (Status 7) Installation aborted.
What am I missing?
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Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?

Groid said:
Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?
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No to all of the above. I don't know what odex files or buildprop file would refer to, so I defintely haven't modified them.
It says:
Warning: No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/debuggerd", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers")
E:Error in /sdcard/0/update rom/ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi - JWR66V - from - JDFQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

Groid said:
Did you install the aosp browser and rename the default browser apk and odex files or modify the buildprop file? Those must be as original to take the update. Also, you should have gotten a message about what failed when you get the Status 7 error. What else did it say?
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Foxman2k said:
No to all of the above. I don't know what odex files or buildprop file would refer to, so I defintely haven't modified them.
It says:
Warning: No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/debuggerd", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers", "a whole bunch of letters and numbers")
E:Error in /sdcard/0/update rom/ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi - JWR66V - from - JDFQ39.ab67ca07 (1).zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Does it make a difference that my current build number in "about tablet" shows as JDQ39 and not JDFQ39 as above?

The problem file is 'debuggerd' in the /system/bin folder as it says in the error message. I had the same issue previously on the last N7 update. I had to get the original file from someone since the file had been replaced by another app (possibly Stickmount) or it can be extracted from the previous update to 4.2.2. I don't know about the JDFQ39 compared to the download file showing JDQ39, but that is the same file I downloaded. The (1).zip means you had previously downloaded the file and this is an additional d/l. That shouldn't be a problem, but you can delete the (1) if you want.
I'll try flashing through CWM and let you know if mine worked. If so, I can send you the right 'debuggerd' file.

Groid said:
The problem file is 'debuggerd' in the /system/bin folder as it says in the error message. I had the same issue previously on the last N7 update. I had to get the original file from someone since the file had been replaced by another app (possibly Stickmount) or it can be extracted from the previous update to 4.2.2. I don't know about the JDFQ39 compared to the download file showing JDQ39, but that is the same file I downloaded. The (1).zip means you had previously downloaded the file and this is an additional d/l. That shouldn't be a problem, but you can delete the (1) if you want.
I'll try flashing through CWM and let you know if mine worked. If so, I can send you the right 'debuggerd' file.
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Ok great. I do have stickmount installed...

Well, I got the debuggerd error also. I'll try the backup debuggered file I used in the last update. Otherwise, I'll have to find the debuggerd file from 4.2.2. Any help out there?

Groid said:
Well, I got the debuggerd error also. I'll try the backup debuggered file I used in the last update. Otherwise, I'll have to find the debuggerd file from 4.2.2. Any help out there?
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Glad I'm not alone lol

Still no joy. I think someone will have to get the right debuggerd file and get it to one us on a pm or email. Also, I noticed on my update try that the file was listed as JDQ39. ... and not the JDFQ39. ... that you saw.

Groid said:
Still no joy. I think someone will have to get the right debuggerd file and get it to one us on a pm or email. Also, I noticed on my update try that the file was listed as JDQ39. ... and not the JDFQ39. ... that you saw.
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once we get the file, how do I replace the file with the debuggerd that is currently on the nexus?

What I will do is to copy the debuggerd file to the N7 internal storage root folder from my pc. Then I will rename /system/bin/debuggerd to debuggerd.bak (or whatever extension you want to add). Then I will copy the correct debuggerd file from sdcard to /system/bin and try the update again. I started a new thread asking for someone with an unaltered 4.2.2 debuggerd file to send it to me. If I get it I'll pass it along to you.

Groid said:
What I will do is to copy the debuggerd file to the N7 internal storage root folder from my pc. Then I will rename /system/bin/debuggerd to debuggerd.bak (or whatever extension you want to add). Then I will copy the correct debuggerd file from sdcard to /system/bin and try the update again. I started a new thread asking for someone with an unaltered 4.2.2 debuggerd file to send it to me. If I get it I'll pass it along to you.
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Are you using a tool like ES File Manager to do the moving and renaming of files etc?

[Q] Trying to restore stock firmware, aborted each time

Hey All, have google and googled for the past week but nothing specific to this issue I'm having.
I want to restore my stock firmware so I can get OTA updates! I didn't make any sort of backup when I began playing with different roms. I have htc_039 unbranded aus htc one. Bootloader has been unlocked with S-on and TWRP installed.
Downloaded Deevans/bugsys nandroid backup that matched my phone details (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41368105&postcount=375&nocache=1&z=2030115523399023) but there isn't any sort of instructions on installing these.
When i have tried to flash the rom I get "installation aborted" and when playing with fastboot it has given me messages that it cannot find certain .txt files (something like android.txt and a few other ones.
Could someone please tell me what im doing wrong or list the instructions to install this? I don't know if I have to lock the phone again, restore the recovery file first, no idea!!! Or is there anyway to turn the Android Revolution 12 image to get OTA (i dont think so)?
If you need any further phone info I will post.

Can anyone help with this?
When I try to flash the file in TWRP it starts and stops at "Updating partition Details".
What have i not setup right? Have been using these resources:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...nandroid-backup-and-clockworkmod-rom-manager/
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-perform-and-restore-a-nandroid-backup/
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-ba...android-using-clockworkmod-recovery-tutorial/
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-in...recovery-on-your-android-smartphone-tutorial/
http://androidteen.com/how-to-restore-htc-one-to-stock-firmware/#Nandroid
???

Hi,
I'm new to the htc one so not sure here but from what I understand and anyone please correct me if wrong - but if it's Deevans nandroid 1.29.980.2 (Australia unbranded) it's a CWM backup and I don't think they work in TWRP.
So think you would have to flash CWM, then flash "restore" nandroid from CWM or find a TWRP nandroid.
Also think you need s-off before you do ota as no way to gain s-off with revone on updated hboot 1.54 yet.
Hope this helps.

pjc21 said:
Hi,
I'm new to the htc one so not sure here but from what I understand and anyone please correct me if wrong - but if it's Deevans nandroid 1.29.980.2 (Australia unbranded) it's a CWM backup and I don't think they work in TWRP.
So think you would have to flash CWM, then flash nandroid from CWM or find a TWRP nandroid.
Also think you need s-off before you do ota as no way to gain s-off with revone on updated hboot 1.54 yet.
Hope this helps.
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Thank for the reply
I have tried to install this with CWM which gave me those first missing ".txt" files. I will give it another go with CMW and post the results.
I will also S-OFF before doing the above.

Phone is now S-off and put CWM as the loader. Tried the zip file again and says:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
I have also downloaded the file twice to confirm its not corrupted and it opens through winrar with no problems.
Any other suggestions?

jgt777 said:
Phone is now S-off and put CWM as the loader. Tried the zip file again and says:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
I have also downloaded the file twice to confirm its not corrupted and it opens through winrar with no problems.
Any other suggestions?
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I would try restore it like a backup, so unzip and put files in your CWM backup folder.
Not sure how CWM backup folder looks but in TWRP it's like /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/... or /data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS/...
So I would try unzipping and copy files (boot, data, recovery, system) to /sdcard/CWM/BACKUPS/folder/put files in here - then boot to recovery and try "restore" option and browse to backup folder. You could probably copy the files to any folder on the sdcard and restore from recovery not sure.

pjc21 said:
I would try restore it like a backup, so unzip and put files in your CWM backup folder.
Not sure how CWM backup folder looks but in TWRP it's like /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/... or /data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS/...
So I would try unzipping and copy files (boot, data, recovery, system) to /sdcard/CWM/BACKUPS/folder/put files in here - then boot to recovery and try "restore" option and browse to backup folder. You could probably copy the files to any folder on the sdcard and restore from recovery not sure.
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Thanks for your suggestion and that was going to be my next question. The file I mentioned in the first post is x.xxx.xxx.zip (x as the numbers) and inside that zip is a folder with the same name x.xxx.xxx and inside that folder are all the files.
I tried putting the folder only in CMW but wont detect it, tried it with the .zip file and fails. Have now just put all the files into the folder and tried again with same failure.
There is a very long error in the recovery.txt file it made, don't know if its any use but the first line that pops out is:
Starting TWRP 2.6.0.1 on Fri Aug 2 06:23:49 2013
BOARD_HAS_NO_REAL_SDCARD
I put the file into this link if you know of anything, makes little sense to me. http://pastebin.com/Tvp2Qp2X

jgt777 said:
Thanks for your suggestion and that was going to be my next question. The file I mentioned in the first post is x.xxx.xxx.zip (x as the numbers) and inside that zip is a folder with the same name x.xxx.xxx and inside that folder are all the files.
I tried putting the folder only in CMW but wont detect it, tried it with the .zip file and fails. Have now just put all the files into the folder and tried again with same failure.
There is a very long error in the recovery.txt file it made, don't know if its any use but the first line that pops out is:
Starting TWRP 2.6.0.1 on Fri Aug 2 06:23:49 2013
BOARD_HAS_NO_REAL_SDCARD
I put the file into this link if you know of anything, makes little sense to me. http://pastebin.com/Tvp2Qp2X
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Are you using TWRP recovery? or CWM recovery?

pjc21 said:
Are you using TWRP recovery? or CWM recovery?
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I have now tried both TWRP and CWM and fails, also have installed ROM manager and another one I cant recall from play store. Also booted into recovery and went to the 'restore' option from the menu but cant find any directories..
I dont know if this has anything to do with it but noticed in the contents of the file:
ARCHIVE: cache.ext4.tar
ARCHIVE: data.ext4.tar
ARCHIVE: system.ext4.tar
boot.img
cache.ext4.tar.a
data.ext4.tar.a
nandroid.md5
recovery.img
recovery.log
system.ext4.tar.a
system..ext4.tar.b
Not to get ahead of myself but HTC ONE is ext2or 3 by default, its not something simple as having to change it to ext4? Its just something that stood out.

Just done google search on CWM backup location and seems to be /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup - so you could try copy the zip and/or files there and try restore from CWM recovery and see if that works.

pjc21 said:
Just done google search on CWM backup location and seems to be /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup - so you could try copy the zip and/or files there and try restore from CWM recovery and see if that works.
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Interesting that there was no 'backup' folder inside that folder. Have created it and putting the files and zip in there now.
Was also googl'n and found this article:
http://miuiandroid.com/community/th...d-restore-error-while-restoring-sd-ext.15611/
Someone mentioned to now open the zip file when it downloads. I'll try your suggestions and this and let you know what happens tomorrow.
Thanks again

Morning,
Have downloaded the .zip file again twice and put it onto the SD and clockwork Mod backup folder and it has aborted again.
Any ideas on what to try from here?