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[Q] [HELP]Creating update packages for {GOT,Open}Recovery

Hi!
I have tried to create my own update for Milestone, unfortunately I can't get it to work. I copied the test updates from OpenRecovery and edited the update-script but it did not work.
I copied over test-update-or.zip and unpacked it, then I threw my stuff into the system and modified the bash script in META-INF. The whole thing look like this:
And when I try to apply this, I get:
Code:
(...) Using default updater...
E:Error in /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates/moj-update.zip
(Status 4)
Installation aborted
What am I doing wrong?

Quintasan said:
Hi!
I have tried to create my own update for Milestone, unfortunately I can't get it to work. I copied the test updates from OpenRecovery and edited the update-script but it did not work.
I copied over test-update-or.zip and unpacked it, then I threw my stuff into the system and modified the bash script in META-INF. The whole thing look like this:
And when I try to apply this, I get:
Code:
(...) Using default updater...
E:Error in /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates/moj-update.zip
(Status 4)
Installation aborted
What am I doing wrong?
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You should apply it as a nandroid restore through the nandroid menu!? Anyone?

vladstercr said:
You should apply it as a nandroid restore through the nandroid menu!? Anyone?
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Sir, do you realise that I'm trying to create an UPDATE package, not a NANDROID BACKUP?

Quintasan said:
Sir, do you realise that I'm trying to create an UPDATE package, not a NANDROID BACKUP?
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Yes... But thats the same error I got when I tried to restore a nandroid backup through "apply update"
Thats why I said that...

Quintasan said:
Hi!
I have tried to create my own update for Milestone, unfortunately I can't get it to work. I copied the test updates from OpenRecovery and edited the update-script but it did not work.
I copied over test-update-or.zip and unpacked it, then I threw my stuff into the system and modified the bash script in META-INF. The whole thing look like this:
And when I try to apply this, I get:
Code:
(...) Using default updater...
E:Error in /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates/moj-update.zip
(Status 4)
Installation aborted
What am I doing wrong?
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attach your update.zip file so we can have alook will make it easier for helping

Here you go, thanks in advance

bumping form the depths of hell and because I'm too lazy to keep note of what changes I do each reflash

ok well first of all your directory structure doesnt seem good , meta-inf and other folders needs to be in the root of the zip file .
I suggest you grab latest CM6 by kabaldan and copy what hes doing and replace files .
good luck

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".

Can't Upgrade CM9

So while I was still learning about flashing, ROMs, Kernels, etc, I managed to get a CM9 build on my Captivate. However, I installed the build for smtd device instead of mtd device. Now when I go to install the latest nightly CM9 build (mtd version), it fails right away with an assert failure. I think it is because it is checking my device type and sees that I have the smtd version currently.
Is there an easy way around this? I've considered editing the install script in the zip file to bypass the assert. Would that work, or there a better way?

cgulka said:
So while I was still learning about flashing, ROMs, Kernels, etc, I managed to get a CM9 build on my Captivate. However, I installed the build for smtd device instead of mtd device. Now when I go to install the latest nightly CM9 build (mtd version), it fails right away with an assert failure. I think it is because it is checking my device type and sees that I have the smtd version currently.
Is there an easy way around this? I've considered editing the install script in the zip file to bypass the assert. Would that work, or there a better way?
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Open the .zip file with winrar, then go to "\META-INF\com\google\android" and open the file "updater-script" with Notepad ++. Delete all the lines (The very beginning) that says: assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "captivate" etc... save it, let winrar update the files. Then try flashing it again.

Thanks! That worked. That was what I suspected I needed to do. I can tell you this, it takes a LONG time to re-zip such a large file on a little under-powered netbook.

Nick0703 said:
Open the .zip file with winrar, then go to "\META-INF\com\google\android" and open the file "updater-script" with Notepad ++. Delete all the lines (The very beginning) that says: assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "captivate" etc... save it, let winrar update the files. Then try flashing it again.
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I've been having a similar problem, so I did this and was able to install the ROM, but it gets stuck in the boot animation. Any ideas?
UPDATE: Fixed it by formatting the boot and system partitions. I blame semaphore.

Error status 7

Hello,
I currently have Tsunami X 5.6 android 4.2.2.
I want to update to Kitkat roms but I cant.
I get "status 7" error while trying to install.
I understood that it's because I have an old CWM recovery (6.0.3.2).
How do I update it?
Sorry for the n00b question..

Status 7 error is caused while the ROM’s updater script file checks to see if the phone model of your phone is compatible with the ROM you are installing called “asserts”.
How To Fix Statue error:
DO A NANDROID BACKUP if you haven't done so already just in case...
1. Copy the ROM zip file to your computer and extract it using your favorite unzipping software.
2. Once unzipped, browse to the META-INF/com/ google/android directory. You will find two files called “update-binary” and “updater-script”.
3. Rename “updater-script” to “updater-script.txt” and open with your favorite text file editor.
4. Get rid of the line starting with “assert” to next semi-colon. Usually this is the first line or one of the first lines at the top of the text file.
5. Save file.
6. Rename “updater-script.txt” back to “updater-script”.
7. Rezip all the files you’ve unzipped.
8. Copy the new, edited zip file to your phone.
9. Try re-installing ROM, now it should install fine without Status 7 error.

-MaoR- said:
Hello,
I currently have Tsunami X 5.6 android 4.2.2.
I want to update to Kitkat roms but I cant.
I get "status 7" error while trying to install.
I understood that it's because I have an old CWM recovery (6.0.3.2).
How do I update it?
Sorry for the n00b question..
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If the previous answer is too complicated for you, just flash CM10.2 that will do proper partition for the latest ROMs and give you updated CWM recovery with which you can flash any KK rom. Just reboot once intonthe OS, then back to recovery and flash a KK rom. Don't forget to manually wipe /system before installing KK.
You will need to flash zip twice, as first time it will disolay warning of repartition and abbort with status 7. By next attempt it will work flawless.

pryerlee said:
Status 7 error is caused while the ROM’s updater script file checks to see if the phone model of your phone is compatible with the ROM you are installing called “asserts”.
How To Fix Ststue error:
DO A NANDROID BACKUP if you haven't done so already just in case...
1. Copy the ROM zip file to your computer and extract it using your favorite unzipping software.
2. Once unzipped, browse to the META-INF/com/ google/android directory. You will find two files called “update-binary” and “updater-script”.
3. Rename “updater-script” to “updater-script.txt” and open with your favorite text file editor.
4. Get rid of the line starting with “assert” to next semi-colon. Usually this is the first line or one of the first lines at the top of the text file.
5. Save file.
6. Rename “updater-script.txt” back to “updater-script”.
7. Rezip all the files you’ve unzipped.
8. Copy the new, edited zip file to your phone.
9. Try re-installing ROM, now it should install fine without Status 7 error.
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tetakpatak said:
If the previous answer is too complicated for you, just flash CM10.2 that will do proper partition for the latest ROMs and give you updated CWM recovery with which you can flash any KK rom. Just reboot once intonthe OS, then back to recovery and flash a KK rom. Don't forget to manually wipe /system before installing KK.
You will need to flash zip twice, as first time it will disolay warning of repartition and abbort with status 7. By next attempt it will work flawless.
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Thanks guys.
I actually did flash CM 10.2 just before even seeing the your comments.
It worked great and now I actually think on staying with this ROM lol..
It's very clean and nice.
Thanks again!

REQ: To understanding & Building custom Meta INF with Updater Script

Pardon me..
I was wondering to have a fresh flashable zip from stock FTF by trying to put and or remove some app like supersu or theme ..
But during flash it ended up with various errors like >> symlink error / perm error <<
On display the android bot being really sick by holding an error on it's chest
I found a little discussion about the META-INF, but I believe it's a problem occurred by META-INF and or updater script.
I was using various meta folder extracting from various custom rom.
Failed & failed.
It would be great if some clarification would come from expert and or experienced people.
Advanced thanks.

zYuga said:
Pardon me..
I was wondering to have a fresh flashable zip from stock FTF by trying to put and or remove some app like supersu or theme ..
But during flash it ended up with various errors like >> symlink error / perm error <<
On display the android bot being really sick by holding an error on it's chest
I found a little discussion about the META-INF, but I believe it's a problem occurred by META-INF and or updater script.
I was using various meta folder extracting from various custom rom.
Failed & failed.
It would be great if some clarification would come from expert and or experienced people.
Advanced thanks.
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Editing update-script would require a minimal knowledge on Linux terminal and Linux file system. About update-binary, you can copy from any other Xperia SP's flashable zip. If you were trying to flash the ftf through cwm or, a zip through flashtool, it will not work! Please attempt this tutorial instead if you wish to create a stock ROM zip.
If you really want to get advanced like you have mentioned, use this guide as a reference. Unfortunately I don't use that one, so I might not be able to help you with that.