Hi, i'm trying to install cyanogenmod on my Galaxy using this guide, but when i try to load 'Hardcore's SpeedMod Kernel with ClockworkMod Recovery' with heimdall i get this error 'Tar header contained an invalid file size'. I received the same error when i earlier tried the FuguRoot method. I'm running windows 7 32-bit.
Any ideas what is going wrong here? Thanks!
So was eventually abel to get it to work by using an older build of heimdall. And i flashed the 'ClockworkMod Recovery' successfully, but now of course, my galaxy is stuck on the boot screen. Great!
Please help, someone.
So i take that as a no then?
Sounds like you're having the exact same problem as me. Tried following the wiki, and first got stuck in a loop. Then after a reboot and a new try got an assert error. Then, after removing the assert somehow got cyanogen's recovery-image and seemingly installed cyanogen successfully from this, but now I'm stuck at boot.
The new Heimdall seems to want a tar-package with a full firmware replacement.
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I just got my replacement phone thru HTC and I was returning my current N1 to stock. I had CM6 installed and I rooted my phone without Unlocking it. My plan was to reinstall the stock recovery and go back to a stock unrooted Froyo.
A bunch of stuff happened and where I'm stuck at now is that I have a stock recovery. And my phone has an incomplete OS. (When it loads it just Force Closes everything.)
The last thing i flashed before the OS stopped working was: Update-Passion-Full-FRF91.zip
I tried flashing in fastboot. idk what else to do?
I'd like to either have this go back to stock like i wanted or at least get back to having RA Recovery so i can recover my nand
Please get back to me as soon as possible.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_%26_Tutorials#Unroot_.2F_Restore_your_Nexus
I got mine to stock and successfully returned it to HTC for a swap without any problem using fastboot from the link above. I didn't flash it to stock 2.2 I only flashed the room that it came with from factory (really old one ERD79) and HTC didn't care.
yeah i tried doing that first. but i kept getting failed verification errors
just flash RA recovery via fastboot ( if you can, I dont't know if it will let you since you don't have bootloader unlocked)
Or try using the PASSIMG.ZIP method
Please help soon. i have to send this phone back to HTC
IMGPASS.zip did not work. Main version is older! error
it wont let me go into stock recovery and flash any signed ROMS. It starts to open them up and then i get an error.
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: !less_than_int (1277421628), getprop(ro.build.date.utc"))
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Phone Fixed itself??
THe phone fixed itself. It finally rebooted and no force closes.
No idea what i did that fixed it.
but i just accept that it happened.
Now to mess with my new phone :/
Hi
I am trying to restore my backup using Rom manager with Clockworkmod 3.0.0.5, however i was not able to boot to CWM recovery. I have tried to flash it to older versions CWM but error message "An error occurred while flashing your recovery."
I flashed RA Recovery v2.2.1 via Rom Manager and it works. However i am unable to flash back to any versions of CWM.
I have just gotten back my n1 replacement and would like to restore my previous backup. Thanks in advance
I have the same error on My Touch 4G.
im having the same thing, it is most likely server side and nothing to do with our phones
To see if it's a server issue, you can actually go into the Clockworkmod/download folder on your SD to confirm that the recovery is downloaded. If it's there, it's not a network issue... I think it's more likely an issue with cwm...
Have you tried flashing via adb, terminal, or fastboot?
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it was server side issue.. its back up now and i didn't change a thing on my end.. when i searched google for "site: forums.xda-developers.com unable to flash recovery" and went to options by latest.. a whole bunch of other forums popped up last night or today with the same problem
I am trying to install cyanogenmod 7 but rom manager just doesn't seem to be installing the flash clockworkmod recovery option, it takes a second to finish and it says "sucsessfully downloaded clockworkmod" not "succsessfully installed clockworkmod" so when i try to open recovery mode it keeps going to the defualt android recovery mode and i can't install CM7 because the install fails at verification.
I tried using an older version of the clockworkmod flash file but it says "an error occured while downloading your recovery", so i don't know what im doing wrong it could be because i am installing this on a motorola flipout which is identicle internally to the droid so i have been using that ROM but i think this is unlikley the problem.
Please help.
thanks!
Conorawr said:
I am trying to install cyanogenmod 7 but rom manager just doesn't seem to be installing the flash clockworkmod recovery option, it takes a second to finish and it says "sucsessfully downloaded clockworkmod" not "succsessfully installed clockworkmod" so when i try to open recovery mode it keeps going to the defualt android recovery mode and i can't install CM7 because the install fails at verification.
I tried using an older version of the clockworkmod flash file but it says "an error occured while downloading your recovery", so i don't know what im doing wrong it could be because i am installing this on a motorola flipout which is identicle internally to the droid so i have been using that ROM but i think this is unlikley the problem.
Please help.
thanks!
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Even if it's identical on the inside, there might be firmware differences that you are not noticing. Try flashing a ROM for the Flipout instead.
Hi everybody.
In the past I already flashed custom ROM to routers, so I thought I had the skill to undergo the path of flashing ROM to a phone.
Wrong.
I have countless tabs opened tried to solve my stucked phone, and my PC is running out of memory; and I'm running out of hope.
I own a S Plus GT-i9001.
I wanted to get rid of all the bloatware present in the phone, so I gained root privileges.
Like explained here. It worked perfectly.
Since deleting all the unnecessary apps didn't look working, I thought "well, it is a rainy day, you had this device for a while, why don't you flash some ROM?"
So,
1. I followed this guide, but, needless to say, Rom Manager was not fulfilling to its duty. Indeed I backuped everything I needed, but the stock rom
2. I followed then this guide, point 3, to install ClockworkMod Recovery directly. Before, everytime I tried to enter the recovery menu, I was bounced to the original recovery menu, because ROM manager did not succeed.
With this guide, I managed to boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
I then started backing up the ROM to the external SD, and it seemed working.
It was popping out with a message "E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command", but since all the operations went successful, I did not care much (fail, I suppose)
3. I tried to boot back into the phone, before installing the new ROM, just to double check I saved everything, and then the drama began. I was just continuously bounced back at CWM Recovery menu, no way to get in the phone.
I tried anyway to install the AOSP 4.0.4. and all the steps went successful, but still nothing, I would always reboot automatically into CWM Recovery.
4. I tried restore from backup in external SD, it ran successfully, but still couldn't load the phone
5. I then googled into the "E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command" error, so I ended up somewhere that they were advising to flash FeaCore Phoenix Recovery tool. Indeed it did not display anymore such an error
6. I tried again with he AOSP 4.0.4 ROM, but it showed then the following error
Code:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "thunderc" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "thunderc"
so I ended up here and changed the zip accordingly.
7. I also tried this instructions here to perform the most ultimate massive wiping.
8. I installed the AOSP 4.0.4, and the update-Gapps-ICS-20712.zip, it worked, no errors.
Still, it reboots into the recovery menu.
I can't get out of this damned recovery menu, it is crazy! I have used so many recovery tools in PCs, you usually are able to leave them, maybe not able to restore the OS, but you never get stuck into a circle of hell like this!
Please, does anyone has some advice for me? I don't want to waste a 6-months old device
thank you!
You should reflash CWM with odin like this then try flashing a rom again.
If that doesn't work flash a stock frimware through Odin also with the AriesVE.ops file active.
All guides tell you to put the "recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar.md5" or the stock firmware file as "one package". Doing that results into large file errors or odin getting stuck on "downloading..."
Putting the file under phone got my phone back to life, after softbricking it by using CWM 6 thouch.
switchboy said:
You should reflash CWM with odin like this then try flashing a rom again.
If that doesn't work flash a stock frimware through Odin also with the AriesVE.ops file active.
All guides tell you to put the "recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar.md5" or the stock firmware file as "one package". Doing that results into large file errors or odin getting stuck on "downloading..."
Putting the file under phone got my phone back to life, after softbricking it by using CWM 6 thouch.
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man, you saved my life!
you and the powerful, mighty Odin, god of the Valhalla!
oh, it feels so awesome!
but since I never learn (that was enough of a message to tell me to stop messing around)...
how do I install the ROM I'd like, go through the same process (my phone is now as as when I bought it) or can I use somehow Odin?
jv_guano said:
man, you saved my life!
you and the powerful, mighty Odin, god of the Valhalla!
oh, it feels so awesome!
but since I never learn (that was enough of a message to tell me to stop messing around)...
how do I install the ROM I'd like, go through the same process (my phone is now as as when I bought it) or can I use somehow Odin?
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I realised that, since I flashed the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar you provided, if I would boot in recovery mode, it would be still there.
and it is.
but still it is showing the error
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command and, needless to say, it is not loading the ROM correctly, it stucked again
I don't get which part am I doing wrong!
jv_guano said:
I realised that, since I flashed the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar you provided, if I would boot in recovery mode, it would be still there.
and it is.
but still it is showing the error
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command and, needless to say, it is not loading the ROM correctly, it stucked again
I don't get which part am I doing wrong!
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Well, I sorted it out (absolutely, in a mysterious way!!! )
I downloaded the recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5 from here, and I followed again your instructions for flashing it with Odino (rigorously NOT ticking one package).
When rebooted, I had the AOSP 4.0.4 Stock, shiny and sparkling!
without even entering the recovery menu and reinstalling!
but I guess I will need to do a clean install again, now that seems that CWM 6 is digested by my phone
Hello!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Captivate previously rooted over a year ago. I was mostly using CyanogenMod for a while, and some time ago, I decided to try out some random ROM (can't remember the name, but it was an unofficial port of ICS).
It had some issues and bugs, so I decided to switch back to CyanogenMod. I've tried installing CyanogenMod 7.2, 9.0 and 10.0
Everytime, I get the following error message:
Code:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "captivate" ||
getprop.("ro.build.product") || ... (and so on)
E:Error in /sdcard/#whateverpackage#.zip
Status 7
Installation aborted.
*Where "whateverpackage" is the zip/ROM I am trying to install.
Things I attempted to no avail:
1. Toggling asserts. I get the same error.
2. Reflashing recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2, but I get the same type of error.
3. Installed USB Drivers for Samsung, and attempted to run Odin3 One-Click Downloader (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.exe), but it isn't responding it seems.
I'm thinking of trying to install ADB and see if I can get the device to properly go into "download mode" and see if Odin responds.
This may be important: When I boot in recovery, the top of my screen shows "CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.2"
So if anyone knows a straightforward fix to this, or can at least give me rough steps to try/follow, I would greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks for taking the time to read this!
You could have quickly found an answer if you searched "status 7" or "assert failed." It simply means your phone is identifying as a different device because of the ROM you flashed. You can get around this by flashing a kernel appropriate for whatever you're trying to install, so Devil or Semaphore will do. From there, reboot recovery and install the ROM.
korockinout13 said:
You could have quickly found an answer if you searched "status 7" or "assert failed." It simply means your phone is identifying as a different device because of the ROM you flashed. You can get around this by flashing a kernel appropriate for whatever you're trying to install, so Devil or Semaphore will do. From there, reboot recovery and install the ROM.
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I did look up assert failed, but I couldn't get a clear answer.
I didn't occur to me to look up "status 7"; just seemed like a very cryptic error code.
Thank you for your advice nonetheless. I'll update if the error persists.
Semaphore & CyanogenMod
So, I flashed Semaphore 2.8.0 and then attempted to install CyanogenMod 10 (Android 4.1.2, I think).
Got Status 0.
Tried reflashing Semaphore 2.8.0, and 1.2.6. No progress.
Any recommendations?
I tried to flash CyanogenMod 9 on Semaphore 1.2.6 and got Status 7.
Thanks.
Headless_One said:
So, I flashed Semaphore 2.8.0 and then attempted to install CyanogenMod 10 (Android 4.1.2, I think).
Got Status 0.
Tried reflashing Semaphore 2.8.0, and 1.2.6. No progress.
Any recommendations?
I tried to flash CyanogenMod 9 on Semaphore 1.2.6 and got Status 7.
Thanks.
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If you would read a bit before doing the flashing you would know that status 0 is from rebuilding the partition. You simply need to flash CM10.1 twice. So it goes like this: Flash CM10.1, reboot recovery, flash CM10.1.
BWolf56 said:
If you would read a bit before doing the flashing you would know that status 0 is from rebuilding the partition. You simply need to flash CM10.1 twice. So it goes like this: Flash CM10.1, reboot recovery, flash CM10.1.
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I do look up the error. Just no one actually mentioning that until your post.
Thank you for your advice.
I flashed it 3 times (rebooting each time) and I always get Status 0.
More explicitly:
Code:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-10.0.0-captivatemtd.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/cm-10.0.0-captivatemtd.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.
Side note: I'm on Semaphore 2.8.0 and I used Heimdell to flash it (through Ubuntu).
Any additional thoughts?
Headless_One said:
I do look up the error. Just no one actually mentioning that until your post.
Thank you for your advice.
I flashed it 3 times (rebooting each time) and I always get Status 0.
More explicitly:
Code:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-10.0.0-captivatemtd.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/cm-10.0.0-captivatemtd.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.
Side note: I'm on Semaphore 2.8.0 and I used Heimdell to flash it (through Ubuntu).
Any additional thoughts?
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Tried simply booting up?
If that doesn't work, reflash without rebooting recovery.
BWolf56 said:
Tried simply booting up?
If that doesn't work, reflash without rebooting recovery.
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I tried rebooting the device, but, after shortly showing "At&t", it goes straight to the Recovery screen.
I tried installing CM10 again, but same error.
Just reflashed Semaphore. It always gets stuck on At&t after flashing (for several minutes). Is that normal?
So I've been removing the battery, and putting it back in. Then it goes straight to 'Semaphore CWM Recovery v6.0.2.0'.
My steps from there:
Attempted to install CM10. Status 0 error. Turned phone off.
Rebooted straight to CWM-Based Recovery v6.0.1.5.
Tried installing CM10 from there. Status 0 error.
Rebooted. Right back to Recovery v6.0.1.5.
Tried installing CM10 again. Status 0 error
Tried installing CM9. Phone rebooted midway and got stuck on 'At&t' screen.
Rebooted using 3-key button combo (to get to recovery screen).
Went to Recovery v6.0.1.1. (What the hell is going on?)
Tried installing CM9. SUCCESSFUL. Also installed gapps for ICS while at it.
Booted to CM9 correctly.
Rebooted to Recovery and it was still Recovery v6.0.1.1.
Rebooted back to CM9 properly.
Edit:
Rebooted to Recovery. Updated to CM10.
Noticed that Recovery version changed back to v6.0.1.5.
CM10 seems to be working properly.
Anyone knows why I am getting 3 different Recovery versions?
Note: Sorry for the somewhat long post. I just figured I should tell you everything I am doing step-by-step.
Headless_One said:
I tried rebooting the device, but, after shortly showing "At&t", it goes straight to the Recovery screen.
I tried installing CM10 again, but same error.
Just reflashed Semaphore. It always gets stuck on At&t after flashing (for several minutes). Is that normal?
So I've been removing the battery, and putting it back in. Then it goes straight to 'Semaphore CWM Recovery v6.0.2.0'.
My steps from there:
Attempted to install CM10. Status 0 error. Turned phone off.
Rebooted straight to CWM-Based Recovery v6.0.1.5.
Tried installing CM10 from there. Status 0 error.
Rebooted. Right back to Recovery v6.0.1.5.
Tried installing CM10 again. Status 0 error
Tried installing CM9. Phone rebooted midway and got stuck on 'At&t' screen.
Rebooted using 3-key button combo (to get to recovery screen).
Went to Recovery v6.0.1.1. (What the hell is going on?)
Tried installing CM9. SUCCESSFUL. Also installed gapps for ICS while at it.
Booted to CM9 correctly.
Rebooted to Recovery and it was still Recovery v6.0.1.1.
Rebooted back to CM9 properly.
Anyone knows why I am getting 3 different Recovery versions?
Note: Sorry for the somewhat long post. I just figured I should tell you everything I am doing step-by-step.
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Actually that's great details, thanks!
Have you tried flashing CM10 from CM9? It will still have to rebuild the partition so 2 flashes will be needed.
BWolf56 said:
Actually that's great details, thanks!
Have you tried flashing CM10 from CM9? It will still have to rebuild the partition so 2 flashes will be needed.
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Yes sir, I just did that. It works
Thanks for your help.
Just wanted to thank you both for this thread. Totally helped me upgrade my Cappy to CM10.1 today. Thanks!