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What do i do with this RUU zip file please help

Hello, I have rooted my phone and i have S-OFF, I download a RUU zip file for my phone but when i extract them there is no .exe file only .img files. How do i apply them to my phone?
I searched Google but no help

DeluxedMac said:
Hello, I have rooted my phone and i have S-OFF, I download a RUU zip file for my phone but when i extract them there is no .exe file only .img files. How do i apply them to my phone?
I searched Google but no help
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You have to flash it in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB; rename file to rom.zip and place in your adb/fastboot folder.
Code:
[B][I]adb reboot bootloader[/I][/B]
After that, type:
Code:
[B][I]fastboot oem rebootRUU [/I][/B]
NOTE: You should see a silver HTC logo come up on your phone after executing this command.
NOTE: if this command freezes, just disconnect the USB cable and hold the power and volume down buttons until the device reboots. Then, repeat the steps above again.
Finally:
Code:
[B][I]fastboot flash zip rom.zip[/I][/B]
Repeat the same command: IMPORTANT
Code:
[B][I]fastboot flash zip rom.zip[/I][/B]
NOTE: The green bar on the phone may not go to 100% of the bar ... but If you see completed on your computer command window, wait for a few seconds and move on.
Last Step:
Code:
[B][I]fastboot reboot[/I][/B]
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majmoz said:
You have to flash it in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB; rename file to rom.zip and place in your adb/fastboot folder.
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Thanks! i did everything you said but i get the error "Custom ID check fail" and when i reboot i see no changes. how do i fix this so i won't get this error?

DeluxedMac said:
Thanks! i did everything you said but i get the error "Custom ID check fail" and when i reboot i see no changes. how do i fix this so i won't get this error?
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then you are not using a ruu intended for your phone. You can either change RUU or change your CID/MID. Are you sure what you are attempting to flash is for your phone? Dangerous to flash random things with s-off. Better to post the output of "fastboot getvar all" (except imei/sn) and also post a link to the ruu you are trying to flash so we can determine if this file is safe for your phone and what you need to do to flash it..

[Q] Cannot Flash factory images EVEN when flashing each image seperately

Fastboot flash system ...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
What is going on?

Need the new fastboot

papi92 said:
Need the new fastboot
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I have tried that with no success

Unlocked bootloader? Stock USB cable.

papi92 said:
Unlocked bootloader? Stock USB cable.
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Yeah stock cable, bootloader is unlocked and everything besides the system image flashes without a hitch

Weird.

Maybe a corrupt download? Try downloading it again and/or check the MD5. (af4520213c1a3e2b3dd811aef030b87b)

same here
i'm stuck...

jamesadalpiaz said:
Maybe a corrupt download? Try downloading it again and/or check the MD5. (af4520213c1a3e2b3dd811aef030b87b)
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Thanks man didn't even think to check, 'twas a bad download!

still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain recovery.sig'
failed to allocate 1679592636 bytes
error: update package missing system.img
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Please help me

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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what error do you get when you try to unzip and flash the individual img files?

jj14 said:
what error do you get when you try to unzip and flash the individual img files?
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this...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
Thanks !

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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When you downloaded the .tgz file and extracted it, it contained a .tar file. When you extract the .tar file you get the shamu-lrx21o folder. Within that folder you have the flash-all.bat, but you also have the image-shamu-lrx21o.zip file. Extract the contents of that zip file and try again. The system.img file is in that zip file.

Astraeus85 said:
When you downloaded the .tgz file and extracted it, it contained a .tar file. When you extract the .tar file you get the shamu-lrx21o folder. Within that folder you have the flash-all.bat, but you also have the image-shamu-lrx21o.zip file. Extract the contents of that zip file and try again. The system.img file is in that zip file.
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I know, tried that as well, didn't work...
i'm stuck.

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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Here's your help. I had the same exact problem. Follow the instructions to this link and you'll be back on track.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-fix-er...roid-5-0-factory-images-nexus-devices-1474865

glensta said:
Here's your help. I had the same exact problem. Follow the instructions to this link and you'll be back on track.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-fix-er...roid-5-0-factory-images-nexus-devices-1474865
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Thanks for reponding,
But this didn't help, like I said before -- I'm getting an error while flashing the system img alone as well...
Thanks anyway...
Anyone else?

itamarbh said:
Thanks for reponding,
But this didn't help, like I said before -- I'm getting an error while flashing the system img alone as well...
Thanks anyway...
Anyone else?
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Did u even try this method above I posted? How could it not help. It works perfectly. Seems u didn't try it is my guess. If your stuck don't try just flashing the system.img only, start over with a complete factory image reflash. It'll wipe ur data but so what, u'll be back in business

itamarbh said:
this...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
Thanks !
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I ran into this yesterday, do this:
Download the Android SDK: https://developer.android.com/sdk
Grab fastboot from the platforms-tools folder.
Flash System again
This will fix it, you just need the newest Fastboot.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

I'm also stuck.
I keep getting the error 'cannot load system.img'. Everything else flashes fine. The bootloader and the radio. I received the OTA and that didn't install either. I was left with the android guy on his back and it said error. I'm not sure if it has to do with the encryption on the phone or not but it's frustrating. I did root with CFauto root method but my recovery is still stock. I'll try the new fastboot and see what happens.

This might not apply in this situation, but coming from several years of previous Motorola phones, sometimes I had to download and use mfastboot (Motorola's version of fastboot) for large images to flash. It's worth a shot and won't hurt to try it
Edit: here is the link. If you decide to try it, make sure to read the first section on renaming the file http://mark.cdmaforums.com/ADB.htm

[Q] Can't Boot Up Stock ROM. Stuck

*** TAMPERED ***
*** RELOCKED ***
*** Security Warning ***
M_PUT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.57.0000
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-5.502.2
eMMC-bot 2048MB
Apr 22 2014, 01:10:58.0
HTC One (M7) AT&T
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Above is my information on my phone when booting up into the fastboot, recovery, factory reset, etc menu
I don't have an OS as well
Now the problem I have here is that I can't load my stock ROM when rebooting. I already loaded up a ZIP file of the specific stock ROM that I'm suppose to be on but nothing happens when on command prompt!
This is what happens:
>fastboot flash zip Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
target reported max download size of 1514139648 bytes
sending 'zip' (1245080 KB)...
OKAY [ 57.277s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 180.581s
Very frustrating especially with the fact that there isn't a EXE file version so I can't go and try that way either. Running out of options. Hoping somebody here to diagnosis this situation

AndroidHTC2013 said:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** RELOCKED ***
*** Security Warning ***
M_PUT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.57.0000
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-5.502.2
eMMC-bot 2048MB
Apr 22 2014, 01:10:58.0
HTC One (M7) AT&T
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Above is my information on my phone when booting up into the fastboot, recovery, factory reset, etc menu
I don't have an OS as well
Now the problem I have here is that I can't load my stock ROM when rebooting. I already loaded up a ZIP file of the specific stock ROM that I'm suppose to be on but nothing happens when on command prompt!
This is what happens:
>fastboot flash zip Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
target reported max download size of 1514139648 bytes
sending 'zip' (1245080 KB)...
OKAY [ 57.277s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 180.581s
Very frustrating especially with the fact that there isn't a EXE file version so I can't go and try that way either. Running out of options. Hoping somebody here to diagnosis this situation
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The Guru Reset your trying to flash is flashed in custom recovery
Unlock the bootloader first then
Flash TWRP 2.6.3.3 >> http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
now boot to recovery and push the Guru reset to the phone
adb push rom.zip /sdcard/
just put the rom in the same folder as adb and fastboot and rename it rom.zip
the last step is to install the rom in TWRP / Install
During the install you can choose to keep the custom recovery you have now or return to stock recovery so you can recieve OTA updates again .. that's up to you

clsA said:
now boot to recovery and push the Guru reset to the phone
adb push rom.zip /sdcard/
just put the rom in the same folder as adb and fastboot and rename it rom.zip
the last step is to install the rom in TWRP / Install
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Okay up until this point everything was going great except when I typed "adb push rom.zip /sdcard/" (I copied and pasted what you wrote) into the command prompt and this message appeared:
>adb push rom.zip /sdcard/
cannot stat 'rom.zip': No such file or directory
Now what did I do wrong? I renamed the file as rom.zip just like you said and I placed it in the same folder as adb and fastboot. Was I suppose to go to a specific part of TWRP recovery? ADB sideload? I already tried ADB sideload but nothing happened....

AndroidHTC2013 said:
Okay up until this point everything was going great except when I typed "adb push rom.zip /sdcard/" (I copied and pasted what you wrote) into the command prompt and this message appeared:
>adb push rom.zip /sdcard/
cannot stat 'rom.zip': No such file or directory
Now what did I do wrong? I renamed the file as rom.zip just like you said and I placed it in the same folder as adb and fastboot.
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if your using windows you probably renamed it rom.zip.zip
in the command window type adb push then leave a space and drag the rom.zip to the window now finish the command with a space then /sdcard/

clsA said:
if your using windows you probably renamed it rom.zip.zip
in the command window type adb push then leave a space and drag the rom.zip to the window now finish the command with a space then /sdcard/
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I don't understand this part; do you mean to actually drag and drop the rom.zip to command prompt? It didn't work
Sorry if I'm making this more harder than it should be, and yes I'm using Windows as my operating system

AndroidHTC2013 said:
I don't understand this part; do you mean to actually drag and drop the rom.zip to command prompt? It didn't work
Sorry if I'm making this more harder than it should be, and yes I'm using Windows as my operating system
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in the command window type dir and hit enter ... now whats the name of your rom.zip

clsA said:
in the command window type dir and hit enter ... now whats the name of your rom.zip
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Okay so I left the ZIP file as "rom" and then I re-did the whole process again. After that I finally got that GURU Reset file in the SD card. But when trying to install it it just gave me an error message! I'm assuming that it wasn't compatible with my software even though it match specifically with mines. Do you think I may have gotten the wrong software even though it's HTC One (M7) Sense 6 5.502.2(which was the last stock rom I got before rooting) ? Is there even a version released in the US specifically?

AndroidHTC2013 said:
Okay so I left the ZIP file as "rom" and then I re-did the whole process again. After that I finally got that GURU Reset file in the SD card. But when trying to install it it just gave me an error message! I'm assuming that it wasn't compatible with my software even though it match specifically with mines. Do you think I may have gotten the wrong software even though it's HTC One (M7) Sense 6 5.502.2(which was the last stock rom I got before rooting) ? Is there even a version released in the US specifically?
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what error message ? did aroma start or did TWRP give the error ?
did you md5 check your download ?
Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545274
MD5: 3b4013265e9134bc6916cf3c5fd14406

clsA said:
what error message ? did aroma start or did TWRP give the error ?
did you md5 check your download ?
Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545274
MD5: 3b4013265e9134bc6916cf3c5fd14406
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TWRP gave me the message. No I didn't let MD5 check my download... am I suppose to?

AndroidHTC2013 said:
TWRP gave me the message. No I didn't let MD5 check my download... am I suppose to?
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Please check your downloads

clsA said:
Please check your downloads
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I just tried intalling MD5 on TWRP and it said:
Updating partition details...
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/md5.zip'
Failed
WHAT?

AndroidHTC2013 said:
I just tried intalling MD5 on TWRP and it said:
Updating partition details...
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/md5.zip'
Failed
WHAT?
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Wow ... it a pc app just unzip it to your desktop

clsA said:
Wow ... it a pc app just unzip it to your desktop
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It said that they don't match... Now what?

AndroidHTC2013 said:
It said that they don't match... Now what?
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re-download it, you can't flash it if it's corrupt

clsA said:
re-download it, you can't flash it if it's corrupt
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That link for the GURU Reset you gave me didn't work. I re-downloaded it again but still the same result
Is there any other places where I can redownload HTC One M7 Sense 6 AT&T version

AndroidHTC2013 said:
That link for the GURU Reset you gave me didn't work. I re-downloaded it again but still the same result
Is there any other places where I can redownload HTC One M7 Sense 6 AT&T version
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What ??
Their are 9 mirrors on that link
Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545274

clsA said:
What ??
Their are 9 mirrors on that link
Guru_Reset_M7_5.12.502.2_clsA.zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545274
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I tried all of them. Not one matched! I think something occurred between the day that they were put out and now that caused this to happen...
Want proof? I 've attached a screenshot of what I've been getting. This occurred over the nine different places that the ROM was from
Is there any chance of a EXE file version of this? Or any other places for a complete ZIP file? Oh and just to let you know the website said 1.2 GB, but the actual downloaded file had only 1.18 GB, not sure if this helps or not, just to let you know

AndroidHTC2013 said:
I tried all of them. Not one matched! I think something occurred between the day that they were put out and now that caused this to happen...
Want proof? I 've attached a screenshot of what I've been getting. This occurred over the nine different places that the ROM was from
Is there any chance of a EXE file version of this? Or any other places for a complete ZIP file? Oh and just to let you know the website said 1.2 GB, but the actual downloaded file had only 1.18 GB, not sure if this helps or not, just to let you know
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man your are something else
try using the actual MD5 in the box that says Paste next to it
3b4013265e9134bc6916cf3c5fd14406
did you actually think the MD5 was 5.502.2 ?????
@Danny201281 ...please help before i shoot myself

clsA said:
man your are something else
try using the actual MD5 in the box that says Paste next to it
3b4013265e9134bc6916cf3c5fd14406
did you actually think the MD5 was 5.502.2 ?????
@Danny201281 ...please help before i shoot myself
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No actually that was my computer that automatically set it. And, I'm still stuck at the TWRP installation again but this time it says:
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
Sorry I'm losing your patience here, if it helps I'll donate, because I'm getting help at least! I WILL DONATE

AndroidHTC2013 said:
No actually that was my computer that automatically set it. And, I'm still stuck at the TWRP installation again but this time it says:
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
Sorry I'm losing your patience here, if it helps I'll donate, because I'm getting help at least! I WILL DONATE
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LOL sorry man it's fine, I just expect a lot from those i'm helping.
the cache error is meaningless you erased the cache so you get the error ...it has nothing to do with flashing the guru reset
what happens when you go to install the rom (post a picture if possible)

[Q] Lolipop update bootloop assistance M7

My HTC One M7 (UK O2) was prompting me to update to the latest operating system.
Eventually I succumbed and installed the update. The phone is stock although I had unlocked the bootloader in preparation for experimenting with new operating systems (I'm a noob but curious about experimenting).
After installing, the phone rebooted and wound up on a screen with a red exclamation mark in a picture of a phone.
Sometimes it boots into the white Android startup screen, then shuts down and goes throught the whole startup cycle in a loop
I can get it into bootloader mode but none of the options presented there such as factory reset seem to do anything.
I don't think it's a hardwear problem as it seems to be a direct result of trying to install the update.
I would send it in for a warranty repair but I think that as I have unlocked then relocked the bootloader and it shows a 'relocked' flag then that voids the warranty, is that right?
Any help to sort this mess out would be appreciated.
Thanks
jimbobly

During unlocking bootloader some files deleted and during update ota checks file integrity so file found missing and update stops
So basically you have to restore that files
Or RUU update can be found here
But it will delete your all data photo songs contact apps so backup them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3053944

Thanks Yatindroid,
I don't think I can restore the files so I need to use the RUU. Can you tell me how to identify the correct file?
Thanks

jimbobly said:
Thanks Yatindroid,
I don't think I can restore the files so I need to use the RUU. Can you tell me how to identify the correct file?
Thanks
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this file: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541097
instructions on how to flash it are at the top of the page in Yatindroid's link.

RUU
Seanie280672 said:
this file androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541097
instructions on how to flash it are at the top of the page in Yatindroid's link.
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This file seems to be corrupt/ can't be opened, downloaded it 3 times, can you link an alternative or explain the things that I need to consider in order to be able to choose an RUU myself.
Thanks

jimbobly said:
This file seems to be corrupt/ can't be opened, downloaded it 3 times, can you link an alternative or explain the things that I need to consider in order to be able to choose an RUU myself.
Thanks
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This file is not corrupted, its encrypted, you can't open it. Want to know if its corrupted? MD5 value is what you want to check.
If the MD5 is ok then flash the zip.
md5: 399fa4bc8e841cc993a358e7c09fc4ca

alray said:
This file is not corrupted, its encrypted, you can't open it. Want to know if its corrupted? MD5 value is what you want to check.
If the MD5 is ok then flash the zip.
md5: 399fa4bc8e841cc993a358e7c09fc4ca
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Can you explain what is happening when I try to flash it over to the phone.
I go through all the steps and when I execute the flash command for this zip file it says 'Preprocess_file : Cannot open file RUU.zip' This lead me to believe it was defective in some way. What am I missing?

jimbobly said:
Can you explain what is happening when I try to flash it over to the phone.
I go through all the steps and when I execute the flash command for this zip file it says 'Preprocess_file : Cannot open file RUU.zip' This lead me to believe it was defective in some way. What am I missing?
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First is the Md5 good?

RUU
jimbobly said:
Can you explain what is happening when I try to flash it over to the phone.
I go through all the steps and when I execute the flash command for this zip file it says 'Preprocess_file : Cannot open file RUU.zip' This lead me to believe it was defective in some way. What am I missing?
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Also, when I try to unpack the zip file I get the message that the compressed file is empty!

jimbobly said:
Also, when I try to unpack the zip file I get the message that the compressed file is empty!
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To eliminate any doubt about corrupted file, the only thing you have to do is to check the md5 value. ANd like we already said, the file is encrypted you can't open an encrypted zip. Just check the md5 to confirm the file is good.

alray said:
To eliminate any doubt about corrupted file, the only thing you have to do is to check the md5 value. ANd like we already said, the file is encrypted you can't open an encrypted zip. Just check the md5 to confirm the file is good.
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Unfortunately, this is a bit advanced for me. How can I do this?

jimbobly said:
Unfortunately, this is a bit advanced for me. How can I do this?
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http://www.winmd5.com/

alray said:
http://www.winmd5.com/
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OK, I checked the md5 with the tool and they match. But I still get the message 'preprocess file cannot open zip'.
How should I be handling the file, with the fastboot commands?

jimbobly said:
OK, I checked the md5 with the tool and they match. But I still get the message 'preprocess file cannot open zip'.
How should I be handling the file, with the fastboot commands?
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you need learn flashing RUU zip
reboot your phone to fastboot mode (same as you posted pic )
setup adb folder find miniSDK HERE and Here
Download htc fastboot HERE copy it adb folder rename it fastboot.exe (rename old fastboot to other name)
open adb folder put your RUU zip there rename it RUU.zip
connect your phone with PC
your phone should be locked/relocked
at adb folder open CMD (shift + right click)
type command below
Code:
fastboot devices
(will show attached phone to PC match serial no)
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
(reboot phone to flashing ruu mode)
Code:
fastboot flash zip RUU.zip
(wait it will take time 8-10 minutes it will show successfully at last if not repeat same command immediately)
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
( it is last and important step of flashing)
now see new version showing at phone details
reboot to system

RUU
Thanks for taking the time to look at this Yatindroid.
I followed your instructions but there seems to be a problem with the RUU file.
When I execute the 'flash zip' command I get an 'unable to read zip message!
The file I have has been recommended by several people.
Am I handling this file incorrectly?
This is the file I am using. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541097
All I did was rename the file RUU.zip and move it to the ADB folder.
Thanks for the help.

jimbobly said:
Thanks for taking the time to look at this Yatindroid.
I followed your instructions but there seems to be a problem with the RUU file.
When I execute the 'flash zip' command I get an 'unable to read zip message!
The file I have has been recommended by several people.
Am I handling this file incorrectly?
This is the file I am using. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541097
All I did was rename the file RUU.zip and move it to the ADB folder.
Thanks for the help.
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put RUU.zip in fastboot/adb folder
name should be RUU.zip not RUU.zip.zip
use htc fastboot rename that to fastboot

RUU
I changed the name to just RUU, I thought the filename had to include the .zip term.
Now it tells me that it cannot open RUU.zip.

yatindroid said:
put RUU.zip in fastboot/adb folder
name should be RUU.zip not RUU.zip.zip
use htc fastboot rename that to fastboot
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RUU
I changed the name to just RUU, I thought the filename had to include the .zip term.
Now it tells me that it cannot open RUU.zip.

jimbobly said:
RUU
I changed the name to just RUU, I thought the filename had to include the .zip term.
Now it tells me that it cannot open RUU.zip.
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check md5
fastboot flash zip ( pressing tab will show files in fastboot folder press tab until you got ruu.zip )

Already checked the md5 and it's ok.
What is the best thing to do? Just try a new RUU?

Ruu urgent help needed

I NEED HELP!!!
When I try to flash an RUU that I have I get this error:
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
If I don't flash it my phone will not work, I tried to open up the android info.txt inside of the RUU but WinRAR told me that the zip was corrupted. I need to know what is going on and if anyone would be kind enough to find me a 7.18.161.21 RUU alternative to the one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944

Varss said:
I NEED HELP!!!
When I try to flash an RUU that I have I get this error:
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
If I don't flash it my phone will not work, I tried to open up the android info.txt inside of the RUU but WinRAR told me that the zip was corrupted. I need to know what is going on and if anyone would be kind enough to find me a 7.18.161.21 RUU alternative to the one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944
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I got mine from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59436794&postcount=2 worked for me.

Varss said:
I NEED HELP!!!
When I try to flash an RUU that I have I get this error:
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
If I don't flash it my phone will not work, I tried to open up the android info.txt inside of the RUU but WinRAR told me that the zip was corrupted. I need to know what is going on and if anyone would be kind enough to find me a 7.18.161.21 RUU alternative to the one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944
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The ruu is not corrupted, its encrypted
You need to use htc's version of fastboot not the normal fastboot from the android sdk
Both these info are written in the OP of the ruu collection thread you have linked btw
As many in this thread, ask about zip corruption, zip are not corrupted they are encrypted and can't open normally , they need decryption check md5 and dont try to unzip them.
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5. Also use the htc_fastboot.exe not the normal fastboot.exe
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