Everytime I flash a new rom I see a file update.zip on my sd card. What is that?? I usually delete it cause I am not sure what it is or if it's something I need to flash after I flash the rom.
Not trying to be offensive, but you should read up on what you're doing to your phone before you do it. An update.zip on the root of your sd is what stock recovery flashes when you select "reinstall packages" from stock recovery. If you have rom manager installed and have clicked on "flash clockwork recovery" then it is more than likely that particular update.zip is the package to load clockwork if you boot into stock recovery and reinstall packages.
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Br1cK'd said:
Not trying to be offensive, but you should read up on what you're doing to your phone before you do it. An update.zip on the root of your sd is what stock recovery flashes when you select "reinstall packages" from stock recovery. If you have rom manager installed and have clicked on "flash clockwork recovery" then it is more than likely that particular update.zip is the package to load clockwork if you boot into stock recovery and reinstall packages.
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^ this.
Don't delete it, i did once and my clockwork got stuck saying FINDING UPDATE.ZIP and then i couldn't flash a rom or anything >.< unless if i odined which i HAD to.
Not clockwork, I am talking stock recovery, blue text not the green clockwork text. That is where that update.zip file is applicable. If you think its a bad copy, you can always delete it, and then within rom manager do the "flash clockwork recovery" to get a new copy of it. Although its my understanding that the flash was not working over the weekend, was sending a bad file or none at all. I can't attach mine, the app won't allow it,I know one was posted here at xda over the weekend, a little searching and you'll find it.
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OP,
do you remember when you rooted your phone? There are two methods (the one click method when connected to your PC, or putting the update.zip file on the root of your internal SD card). Both methods require your phone to reboot to get to the stock OEM recovery (blue text as Br1cK'd pointed out). Each method they requires you to "reinstall packages" I think the SGS recovery does not call it "reinstall packages" but "apply sdcard:update.zip." You can not choose a zip file to flash with the stock recovery, it only looks for "update.zip".
Knowing the above you can start to understand the importance of the update.zip files. There are two very important update.zip files. The first is the root update.zip, the second is the clockwork recovery update.zip. I leave the clockwork update.zip in the root of my internal SD card. I also have a folder on my external SD card called "updates-zip", with update-root.zip and update-cwr.zip. Of course if I need to use either I would have to first move them to the root of the internal SD card and rename the to update.zip
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OP,
do you remember when you rooted your phone? There are two methods (the one click method when connected to your PC, or putting the update.zip file on the root of your internal SD card). Both methods require your phone to reboot to get to the stock OEM recovery (blue text as Br1cK'd pointed out). Each method they requires you to "reinstall packages" I think the SGS recovery does not call it "reinstall packages" but "apply sdcard:update.zip." You can not choose a zip file to flash with the stock recovery, it only looks for "update.zip".
Knowing the above you can start to understand the importance of the update.zip files. There are two very important update.zip files. The first is the root update.zip, the second is the clockwork recovery update.zip. I leave the clockwork update.zip in the root of my internal SD card. I also have a folder on my external SD card called "updates-zip", with update-root.zip and update-cwr.zip. Of course if I need to use either I would have to first move them to the root of the internal SD card and rename the to update.zip
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Concerning the Clockwork recovery,my ROM Manager lists my current Recovery as 2.5.1.2. When I look under All Clockwork Recoveries it lists 2.5.1.0,2.5.1.1 2.5.1.3 and 2.5.1.4 what are theses?
Thanks
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Hi,
I just picked up my tablet yesterday, but am unable to install the clockwork mod. I followed the instructions in the guide thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
It is not loading the clockwork mod. I see the "Detect a recovery key pressed", see a black screen with nothing but the word "android" and then I see a large warning triangle before the system boots into the normal interface.
Could this be due to a recent change in their firmware that is shipped? Could I be missing something here? I create the folder in my removable compact sd card and copy the recovery.zip file there.
Please help, I do not want this tablet if it is to stay in the stock state....
Found out why!
I didn't extract the zip file. I simply renamed it. Stupid stupid stupid....
I hope that if anyone else here had that issue they will see this.
julesy said:
I didn't extract the zip file. I simply renamed it. Stupid stupid stupid....
I hope that if anyone else here had that issue they will see this.
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I started making .rar files now, just to try to make that more clear. Don't worry, I've done the same thing and I created the zip file! :O
My files are usually like this because I need to put the recovery folder in there, for non-clockworkmod users.
I'm having the same problem, However I did extract the files correctly like stated and didn't rename anything. However, I still getting the screens like you described in your post. Any ideas?
What is it doing
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update.zip should be in the root of the card...then in a folder called recovery should b a file called command
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I am having the same issues. Running the TNT 3316 build. When trying to install the Google apps pr clockwork mod it says recovery key pressed then loading recovery kernel. then it loads a screen with a status bar and quickly reboots without changing any files. I rooted with z4 root and a sideloaded root explorer works and mounts system. any ideas?
I had the same problem and spent hours on it. Originally I used a 16gb microscope card and didn't work...then I switched to an 8gb and it worked...probably has to do with the micro SD card size. Also, press vol. Up fret followed by power and release power when viewsonic start screen comes on. Then release volume button when upper left sentence comes on
When I had the same problem it was due to recovery/command in the cwmod_v08.zip looking for update.zip at /sdcard2/ and I had copied the files over USB so they ended up at /sdcard/.
Another thing to try (I have had to do this occasionally when CW won't install), in the settings menu under the security tab, do a factory reset. It doesn't lose my settings but clears up whatever is keeping CW from installing. Once I do a factory reset then the install works flawlessly. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks
Sarvatt said:
When I had the same problem it was due to recovery/command in the cwmod_v08.zip looking for update.zip at /sdcard2/ and I had copied the files over USB so they ended up at /sdcard/.
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I ran into this problem today and was boggled for a half hour, your post helped me figure out my problem, thanks!
rensky said:
I had the same problem and spent hours on it. Originally I used a 16gb microscope card and didn't work...then I switched to an 8gb and it worked...probably has to do with the micro SD card size. Also, press vol. Up fret followed by power and release power when viewsonic start screen comes on. Then release volume button when upper left sentence comes on
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I'm having the same exact issue. 16GB SD card getting same results; can't get into clockwork mod, get recovery kernel instead. I don't know why it should have anything to do with size of SD card, but I'll try it since you had success. Thanks.
magicpwr said:
I'm having the same exact issue. 16GB SD card getting same results; can't get into clockwork mod, get recovery kernel instead. I don't know why it should have anything to do with size of SD card, but I'll try it since you had success. Thanks.
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I'm using a 16gb sdcard and it works fine. Make sure when you unzip the clockwork 0.8 file that you place it on the root of the sdcard and make sure the command file in the recovery folder is pointing to the sdcard you want to use.....if the line in the command file is "SDCARD2" then either change it to "SDCARD" and use the internal sdcard card or use the external sdcard.
SDCARD
/sdcard/update.zip
/sdcard/recovery/command
SDCARD2
/sdcard2/update.zip
/sdcard2/recovery/command
Make sure the command file is there. It deletes the first time you try to install
Thanks. That was totally the problem. Need to factory reset, because the settings that the gtablet is shipped with are not the default.
I am having a similar problem with not being able to install CWM on my gTablet.
I upgraded from bootloader 1.1 to 1.2 and I am currently running this (from About Tablet):
Model Number UPC300-2.2
Android OS version 2.2
Tap UI version 1.2-4349
Kernel version [email protected] #1
Build Number FRF91
I would like to flash the Flashback 10.1 ROM but for some reason I can't get ClockworkMod back.
After I do a nvflash I attempt to go into recovery. There I will see the stock recovery with only limited options.
I copied the CWM 0.8 recovery folder and upgrade.zip to the root of the sd card.
Then when I reboot into recovery I get " Recovery key detected" and "Booting recovery kernel image" It will just sit there like that.
So I tried to just flash the rom file as update.zip and I get back into the stock Android system recovery <e3>
Options:
System Reboot
Apply Internal update.zip
Apply external update.zip
Wipe Data/Factory reset
Wipe cahce partition
Calibrate Touch panel
below that I am now getting this:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk2
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD2:recovery/command
I am getting very confused :-(
Frogbone said:
I am having a similar problem with not being able to install CWM on my gTablet.
I upgraded from bootloader 1.1 to 1.2 and I am currently running this (from About Tablet):
Model Number UPC300-2.2
Android OS version 2.2
Tap UI version 1.2-4349
Kernel version [email protected] #1
Build Number FRF91
I would like to flash the Flashback 10.1 ROM but for some reason I can't get ClockworkMod back.
After I do a nvflash I attempt to go into recovery. There I will see the stock recovery with only limited options.
I copied the CWM 0.8 recovery folder and upgrade.zip to the root of the sd card.
Then when I reboot into recovery I get " Recovery key detected" and "Booting recovery kernel image" It will just sit there like that.
So I tried to just flash the rom file as update.zip and I get back into the stock Android system recovery <e3>
Options:
System Reboot
Apply Internal update.zip
Apply external update.zip
Wipe Data/Factory reset
Wipe cahce partition
Calibrate Touch panel
below that I am now getting this:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk2
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD2:recovery/command
I am getting very confused :-(
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i'm having a similar issue with trying to install cwm, bc1.3.1 update, flashback, etc, without nvflashing back to stock viewsonic rom....
just get the "booting recovery kernal image" line ad infinitum
i even just used nvflash to install cwm (which appeared to go properly) and when trying to get into recovery it still just does the same thing, sits at that second line...
hikouka71 said:
i'm having a similar issue with trying to install cwm, bc1.3.1 update, flashback, etc, without nvflashing back to stock viewsonic rom....
just get the "booting recovery kernal image" line ad infinitum
i even just used nvflash to install cwm (which appeared to go properly) and when trying to get into recovery it still just does the same thing, sits at that second line...
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I think I might have figured it out. I flashed the nvflash with this from here: http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/nvflash.htm
nvflash with clockworkmod 1.2 branch.
Then I booted into that stock ROM
went to USB and deleted everything off the sdcard.
copied calkulin's format all and the flashback 10 ROM to sdcard
turned off device
booted into recovery, now CWM
flash calkulin's format all
flash ROM
Reboot
voila
hope this helps
Frogbone said:
went to USB and deleted everything off the sdcard.
copied calkulin's format all and the flashback 10 ROM to sdcard
turned off device
booted into recovery, now CWM
flash calkulin's format all
flash ROM
Reboot
voila
hope this helps
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went to usb? do you mean you plugged in and activated usb transfer? and did you really delete everything from the /sdcard/ directory???
what caulkins did you use? looking for link now
hikouka71 said:
went to usb? do you mean you plugged in and activated usb transfer? and did you really delete everything from the /sdcard/ directory???
what caulkins did you use? looking for link now
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yes, I copied everything to my PC first of course but then deleted everything except for the recovery folder and my download folder where I had some ROM files etc.
Here is the link to the Calkulin's file : http://www.mediafire.com/?sxgwdof1s6oa7hc
Frogbone said:
yes, I copied everything to my PC first of course but then deleted everything except for the recovery folder and my download folder where I had some ROM files etc.
Here is the link to the Calkulin's file : http://www.mediafire.com/?sxgwdof1s6oa7hc
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i had found a calkulins but for some reason it wouldn't flash, but followed your directions and am into flashback honeycomb now, thanks!
now if only i can get it to connect to my canon camera so i can use dslrcontroller!
its obvious once you start flashing you'll probably never go back to a stock ROM with no root.
So i have a few questions.
Can i somehow get stock JFD files that will already be rooted when i return to it from ODIN?
Can i add a few files like titanium backup and ROM Manager because its a total pain to go to stock then go to market, login to gmail, then turn wifi on because i have no data plan...
how can i do that?
Since I have started flashing I have never had to reroot after a Odin. I have always just left the update.zip in my sd card. Odin has never wiped my internal SD card. Since the update.zip and clockwork recovery are still in my sd card I just use the volume up volume down power method to get into recovery(2e) then hit reinstall packages (twice) and it takes me into clockwork recovery. Then
1. Install zip from zip card
2. Choose zip from sd card
3. Yes install(rom of ur choice)
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Just Rooted my second Thunderbolt, flashed clockwork mod recovery, installed CM7 Kernel didn't backup (FML), and now just keeps rebooting over and over. Please HELP!
You flashed an AOSP kernel on a stock sense ROM?
Yep! Not sure what I was thinking. Was in too much of a hurry. What can I do?
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You flashed an AOSP kernel on a stock sense ROM?
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That's what it sounds like you did. You're going to have to flash a SENSE kernel, not an AOSP one. Hopefully you have no PG015img.zip file on your SD card's root so you can boot into recovery.
If you do have a PG015img.zip on your sd card root, you're going to need to delete it before you can get into recovery. (The bootloader automatically tries to flash the file, and wont let you boot into recovery). You can do it by either using an sd card reader or someone else's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081930 Go here and download a Froyo sense kernel, then boot into the bootloader (Powered off, hold Volume down and power) Then boot into recovery. From there, you should be able to mount your sd card from clockworks "Mounts and Storage" option. Put the kernel in whatever folder of choice, then unmount the sd card. "Install zip from sd card", "Choose zip from sd card", select the folder, than the .zip file. Flash, then you should be good to go.
I'm assuming that you didn't do a backup, which you should always do!, if you did, then you can just restore the back up from the "restore" option.
Fixed! Thanks for the quick respones!
Did exactly what you said. Running Tesla coil. Everything seems fine.
I am trying to flash zip files from my SD card in cmw.. I go to choose zip from sd then after choose external_sd/ when i choose it, it does absolutely nothing( I hit the home button and it says no file exists but i know the files are there). I also manually mounted the SD... I was originally trying to do the fix speaker sound.. But due to the fact i could not get the sd to read, i did it from the internal memory. Now i cannot use my phone app at all it just crashes. I now want to flash a new rom on to fix the issue, but as i said i can't flash the zip from the SD. If anyone can give me some assistance it would be greatly appreciated.
For flashing Roms you ALWAYS put them on your sdcard WHICH IS THE INTERNAL UNREMOVEABLE SDCARD. Your external sdcard on Samsung roms is called external_SD and in cm7 it is called emmc. On stock based roms (Samsung roms) you will always have to put the files on the sdcard NOT the external removeable sdcard.
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Sounds like you already have a rom installed. Which one? Or are you still on stock? If stock, you can't flash from stock 3e recovery.
Assuming you have CWM Recovery, put the flashable zip on the root of the internal sdcard *not* the external sdcard, and not in any directory. If your directory structure on the sdcard is fairly long, the files may be hidden at the bottom, and you will have to scroll down to see them. Use the vol+ button to scroll in the up direction is easiest. Then you should be able to install the rom by selecting "install zip from sdcard" and then "choose zip from sdcard". Do not use "choose zip from internal sdcard".
I am running a stock rom rooted.. I was falling a sleep while typing it.. I ment I was trying to choose the rom in CWM.. I saved the ROM on my external SD so i can try to pull the file and flash my phone to it.. What i am saying is when i go to pick the ZIP under in CWM i can't access it. As i wrote in my original post
If you have stock rom plus root by Entropy512, then the kernel is straight stock with 3e recovery, and you can not flash a rom from 3e recovery. You will need to install a kernel which contains ClockworkMod Recovery first. See the guide linked in my signature for detailed instructions on how to do that.
And go back and read both RockRatt's post and my previous post, to learn that you can not install a rom from the external sd card. And you should spend some time reading in general, so you have a basic understanding of what you are doing. And then do some more reading.
external sd
monkey28rb said:
I am running a stock rom rooted.. I was falling a sleep while typing it.. I ment I was trying to choose the rom in CWM.. I saved the ROM on my external SD so i can try to pull the file and flash my phone to it.. What i am saying is when i go to pick the ZIP under in CWM i can't access it. As i wrote in my original post
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Why is it so difficult to put the zipfile on internal sdcard for flashing purposes,
then after flashing using a file manager simply move the zipfile to external sdcard?
Of course if you were using CWM Manager you would not have the
problem in the first place, CWM Manager (apk) can be downloaded
here: http://megaupload.com/?d=TGXMLL1G it is fully compatible with
CWM recovery but you do not need to go into recovery mode.
With this app you will have access to external sdcard with no problem.
It has most of the same options and features as you would see in Rom
Manager but it's fully compatible with our phones and flashable zipfile
roms, kernels, modems and mods. (it even installs apps )apk).
This is a perfect solution to backup and restore roms too.
(fully CWM compatible Nandroid with option to name the backup)
Check it out!
So I have a samsung galaxy young s6312, stock android 4.1.2 jellybean, rooted, stock recovery. Now I have been wanting to install cwm recovery on my device since a long long time, and rom manager isn't compatible with my device. I finally found a cwm.zip file for my device somewhere. The site told me to flash it via stock recovery, by the apply update from sdcard option. So I went into recovery, and when I click on apply update from sdcard option, I see only ../ I don't see a list of files on my external sd card. I tried formatting my sdcard, tried reinserting it, nothing worked. Plz guide me how I can flash the file I want to. Thanks....
mayank06199 said:
So I have a samsung galaxy young s6312, stock android 4.1.2 jellybean, rooted, stock recovery. Now I have been wanting to install cwm recovery on my device since a long long time, and rom manager isn't compatible with my device. I finally found a cwm.zip file for my device somewhere. The site told me to flash it via stock recovery, by the apply update from sdcard option. So I went into recovery, and when I click on apply update from sdcard option, I see only ../ I don't see a list of files on my external sd card. I tried formatting my sdcard, tried reinserting it, nothing worked. Plz guide me how I can flash the file I want to. Thanks....
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Install MobileUncle tools, then go to recovery update choose your cwm file and flash
I use a totally different phone, anyhow, see if there is a "Mount sdcard" option somewhere in your recovery before you go to apply update.
BTW, ".." stands for up directory (just in case). And "." is the current directory.
Extremely sorry for my absence.....
No, no mount sdcard option anywhere in recovery