Hey everyone,
I'm in a desperate hurry now, after hours of trying to get an operational phone again.
I have a Sprint Galaxy S3 that I was trying to put CM10.2 on using twrp, but I kept getting the error "Error executing updater binary in zip". HOWEVER, during the process of trying to get it to work, I accidentally did a wipe of my internal storage as well-- wiping my os. Now, all im trying to do is get a working rom so that I can start over, but every rom I try to install using twrp gives me the same error. Can anyone help me get a working OS again??? I can still boot to twrp, but it's not allowing any installation of any OS.
Thanks
What version of TWRP are you using? You might need to update to a newer version. If you are really stuck, then you can restock with Odin and redo the recovery/rom/etc.
Try to replace updater binary in zip with another version. Try to use stock rom binary
es0tericcha0s said:
What version of TWRP are you using? You might need to update to a newer version. If you are really stuck, then you can restock with Odin and redo the recovery/rom/etc.
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I'm using TWRP v2.7.1.0
I have no idea how to update a binary.
If you are wanting to stick with CM10.2 over CM11, then try one of the older TWRPs like 2.6.3.0. Or download the CM11 zip for your phone and use 7zip to open as archive and you can grab the binary in the folder META-INF > com > google > android > update-binary from it and move it to the other zip in the same spot. Make sure to open as archive because if you unzip, it will break the zip's signature and not flash correctly either.
es0tericcha0s said:
If you are wanting to stick with CM10.2 over CM11, then try one of the older TWRPs like 2.6.3.0. Or download the CM11 zip for your phone and use 7zip to open as archive and you can grab the binary in the folder META-INF > com > google > android > update-binary from it and move it to the other zip in the same spot. Make sure to open as archive because if you unzip, it will break the zip's signature and not flash correctly either.
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Ok, so I've found the binary you were talking about. What do I change? The error that I currently get (like many other threads that address a similar issue, but not this particular one) is "Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/cm-11-20140210-SNAPSHOT-M3-d2spr.zip'"
At this point, can you tell me how to reset to factory? I think I could accomplish what I'm going for if i could get back to factory again.
masterdudeness said:
I'm using TWRP v2.7.1.0
I have no idea how to update a binary.
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Ok I've had no phone for 3 days now. I just want to factory reset. I have a U.S. Sprint Galaxy s3. I can boot to download mode and that's about it. What files do I need to put into odin to get this flashed to stock?? Could you provide links also?
masterdudeness said:
Ok I've had no phone for 3 days now. I just want to factory reset. I have a U.S. Sprint Galaxy s3. I can boot to download mode and that's about it. What files do I need to put into odin to get this flashed to stock?? Could you provide links also?
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Follow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565972
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Hey guys!
The ClockworkMod recovery has been released. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787168 Check out this post and do what it says. Once it is finished go download ROM Manager from the Market and update your recovery! I will have a rom out ASAP after I get it tested :] If you wanna test email me at [email protected]
Which of those 3 zip files needs to be flashed ?
So does that mean that samsung reviewed and fixed the code they released or was there something that the devs were missing when trying to build the kernel?
CheetoDroid said:
Which of those 3 zip files needs to be flashed ?
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the captivate one.
SeaWo|f said:
So does that mean that samsung reviewed and fixed the code they released or was there something that the devs were missing when trying to build the kernel?
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this is for the recovery... i dont think the kernel or the source is building yet.
SeaWo|f said:
So does that mean that samsung reviewed and fixed the code they released or was there something that the devs were missing when trying to build the kernel?
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This is not built from source, this is a duct taped together version of recovery, it should work for now though.
I've got CWM running on my Fascinate! =)
Too bad it doesn't mount the SDcard and it places nandroid backups in /data, but it's a start. =)
Do we flash it in ODIN using the PDA box ?
geeknik said:
I've got CWM running on my Fascinate! =) Ran Nandroid as well and it backed up to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. =) Can't wait to get some ROM love now.
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thanks to geeknik he was the lab rat.
Fascinate is in rom manager options. Sweet
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good stuff!
Very exciting news.. Looking forward to coming home and giving it a try.. at least making a full nandroid backup.. I've had to rebuild this phone from scratch way too many times now.
I'm not really clear on the instructions.
I have downloaded the captivate_recovery.zip but I'm not sure how to proceed from that point. Am I using Odin?
This isn't working for me, I flashed the tar file in ODIN and then installed clockwork from rom manager. When I click reboot into recovery it loads up a stock recovery and gives some errors under it.
Update with more info:
When I reboot into recovery from RomManager I get
e: failed to verify whole-file signature
e: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
I'm thinking this means the ODIN flash didn't work correctly
Maybe someone could post clear step-by-step instructions?
what tar file cheeto. all i'm seeing is three zip files, that when unzipped have no extension. a little help?
CheetoDroid said:
This isn't working for me, I flashed the tar file in ODIN and then installed clockwork from rom manager. When I click reboot into recovery it loads up a stock recovery and gives some errors under it.
Update with more info:
When I reboot into recovery from RomManager I get
e: failed to verify whole-file signature
e: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
I'm thinking this means the ODIN flash didn't work correctly
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You flashed a new recovery kernel with the clockworkmod recovery binary. I'm confused why you would try and install again, on top of it, from ROM manager? (Don't take that the wrong way.. that's not an "OMG Why would you do that?!" It's an "I'm not following your logic".. )
Re-do your initial step (flash recovery via odin) and that should be it, unless I'm missing something here.
and for those of us still out of the loop... how do you flash the recovery via odin? add a .tar to the file in the zip? rename the .zip file to .tar? help us out please.
sonofskywalker3 said:
and for those of us still out of the loop... how do you flash the recovery via odin? add a .tar to the file in the zip? rename the .zip file to .tar? help us out please.
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Hang in there, I know it's frustrating. Let us get some more feedback on this and how it's working before the steps are broken down so that anyone can follow along. The last thing we all want to see is post after post from people who did this not knowing how to fix their phones if something goes wrong.
If you're confident you know what's going on, the posts are there, in the Fascinate forum, on how to use odin. Feel free to check them out.
BE CAREFUL EVERYONE. there are quite a few issues with cwm still, It doesn't detect the sdcard, so you wont be able to flash a backup. and you can only get into recovery by rebooting into recovery through rom manager.
I read a blog post sometime a while back about booting into standard recovery and flashing a .zip package that installs SU and...something else but otherwise didn't change anything besides giving you root access. Does anyone know how this would be possible and if so how to do it? I just want to get rid of bloatware but nothing else. Any suggestions or links for further reading would be appreciated. Thanks.
PS. I've got a recovery-clockwork.img file and a CWMSuperSu_BusyBox.zip file on my external SD but am a little confused as to how to use them. I can get into the stock recovery and have the ability to flash .zip files but I'm not sure what order to do so in or what the .img is for.
If I flash the superSu.zip file will that alone give me root access enough to get rid of bloatware and dig around in my system files with Root Explorer?
My reply won't be too helpful (no links or suggested readings), but I've often completed a basic root on my devices without using custom ROMs. The first 6 months of having my original galaxy s (captivate) I just rooted and kept stock. It was fun to have some advanced control and do basic mods.
The root is incredibly easy, I'm sure there's a great guide in the Note forums. I've got an s3 and it was a snap.
Good luck!
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nogloww said:
I read a blog post sometime a while back about booting into standard recovery and flashing a .zip package that installs SU and...something else but otherwise didn't change anything besides giving you root access. Does anyone know how this would be possible and if so how to do it? I just want to get rid of bloatware but nothing else. Any suggestions or links for further reading would be appreciated. Thanks.
PS. I've got a recovery-clockwork.img file and a CWMSuperSu_BusyBox.zip file on my external SD but am a little confused as to how to use them. I can get into the stock recovery and have the ability to flash .zip files but I'm not sure what order to do so in or what the .img is for.
If I flash the superSu.zip file will that alone give me root access enough to get rid of bloatware and dig around in my system files with Root Explorer?
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UPDATE: I found the thread I was referring to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105
I just can't seem to find .zip files of the recovery and su installer that work. I get an error about an unsigned package and failed to recognize package every time I try and install the CWM Recovery .zip file.
If you know another way of accomplishing the same thing, again, any help would be appreciated.
Go Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
Look under the big green arrow in the OP:
Get drivers
Flash recovery
Root
Remove recovery
rangercaptain said:
Go Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28040353
Look under the big green arrow in the OP:
Get drivers
Flash recovery
Root
Remove recovery
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I used the files from the link you provided and I am still getting an error when installing the CWM.zip file "E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed" Do you know what could be causing this?
nogloww said:
I used the files from the link you provided and I am still getting an error when installing the CWM.zip file "E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed" Do you know what could be causing this?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1581185
you downloaded this file from this thread see above and you flashed it like a ROM but no wipes, and you still get this errors?
are the files on your inter sd, not exter sd (memory card) ?
They were on my SD card. No matter now. I finally got my hands on a windows computer and used the Odin way. Thanks for your help though.
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but to answer your question, zips cannot be flashed from stock recovery without being properly signed....And Samsung are the only ones with the signing tool.
so if you try and flash a zip from 3e recovery, you will get that verification error.
And Joe, he was trying to flash cwm with a zip, and then the su zip. And was failing to get cwm.
studacris said:
but to answer your question, zips cannot be flashed from stock recovery without being properly signed....And Samsung are the only ones with the signing tool.
so if you try and flash a zip from 3e recovery, you will get that verification error.
And Joe, he was trying to flash cwm with a zip, and then the su zip. And was failing to get cwm.
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thx i was trying to fig out what he was saying...as usual i got lost, thx stud...let's see what the op fig outs
Studa if you would, pronounced stooooda
Although i am pretty studly, don't call me stud
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763896
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I rooted my ATT GNote using Odin from GNote rootICS. After root was completed and my phone rebooted same computer I used Odin on, a message kept popping up everytime I connected the phone back with PC. The message was "missing identity of the device...contact manufacturer". After trying several times it finally recognized my phone as mass storage device and didn't see SDstorage to transfer after trying a couple if times again I was finally able to see SDstorage and then I moved zip file of PA to storage. After all this struggle when I flashed ROM using CWM. The installation failed and some status 7 error popped up...can anyone please guide me where did I go wrong?
P.S Phone is not bricked becoz I was able to restore it back nandroid copy I made before flashing PA ROM.
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The latest ROMs have had issues with CWM, which is why everyone seems to be using TWRP--the one the Paranoid Android developer linked to, and suggested in the PA thread. He included it in his tutorial.
To rehash:
Copy the TWRP .zip file to your device,
(or install goomanager, then hit menu, and selet install openscripts)
Flash TWRP
Download PA (a newer version may or maynot be available on another site).
Check the MD5, ensuring you got a good download, and that the upload wasnt bad.
Flash.
Enjoy.
In short, make sure you have a good download, and flash the TWRP recovery .zip , then flash the ROM from TWRP.
Jamesyboy said:
The latest ROMs have had issues with CWM, which is why everyone seems to be using TWRP--the one the Paranoid Android developer linked to, and suggested in the PA thread. He included it in his tutorial.
To rehash:
Copy the TWRP .zip file to your device,
(or install goomanager, then hit menu, and selet install openscripts)
Flash TWRP
Download PA (a newer version may or maynot be available on another site).
Check the MD5, ensuring you got a good download, and that the upload wasnt bad.
Flash.
Enjoy.
In short, make sure you have a good download, and flash the TWRP recovery .zip , then flash the ROM from TWRP.
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Thanks. I have twrp on my GNEX and have been flashing ROMs without trouble.
The way I rooted GNote it installed CWM but even before I even have problem flashing rom. I am having problem with my computer reading my GNote when I connect it with data cable. Every time I connect a message pops up saying missing identity of your device call manufacturer.
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I'm in the process of flashing CM11 from JellyBeans, and am stuck booting into recovery mode. I attempted to flash the latest CM11 nightly release using TWRP recovery 2.5.0, which failed. I then tried to reboot and it said that I had "lost root permissions" and asked if I wanted to fix them, which I agreed to. Now it will only boot into the TWRP recovery mode.
Here is the text from when I try to flash the file.
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sdcard/cm-11-20131230-NIGHTLY-i605.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sdcard/cm-11-20131230-NIGHTLY-i605.zip'
Updating partition details...
[with a bold red FAILED below this text box]
Any ideas on why it won't flash, and what it will take to fix it in this state?
Slovedon said:
I'm in the process of flashing CM11 from JellyBeans, and am stuck booting into recovery mode. I attempted to flash the latest CM11 nightly release using TWRP recovery 2.5.0, which failed. I then tried to reboot and it said that I had "lost root permissions" and asked if I wanted to fix them, which I agreed to. Now it will only boot into the TWRP recovery mode.
Here is the text from when I try to flash the file.
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sdcard/cm-11-20131230-NIGHTLY-i605.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sdcard/cm-11-20131230-NIGHTLY-i605.zip'
Updating partition details...
FAILED
Any ideas on why it won't flash, and what it will take to fix it in this state?
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Update your recovery
Whats the best way to update to CWM recovery? I'm still a bit inexperienced with all this, since this is my first android.
Flash latest CWM
Slovedon said:
Whats the best way to update to CWM recovery? I'm still a bit inexperienced with all this, since this is my first android.
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The easiest way is to install ROM Manager from the play store and run it.
Slovedon said:
Whats the best way to update to CWM recovery? I'm still a bit inexperienced with all this, since this is my first android.
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You can download the latest zip (6.0.4.3) and flash in your current recovery, or use a tool from the market place. Something like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
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The easiest way is to install ROM Manager from the play store and run it.
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I am only able to access recovery mode, so (unless I'm missing something) the Play store options are out.
jcollier said:
You can download the latest zip (6.0.4.3) and flash in your current recovery, or use a tool from the market place. Something like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
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So I can just flash the 6.0.4.3 zip just as I would a ROM? Also, this link only supplies a .img file. Where can I find the .zip?
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I am only able to access recovery mode, so (unless I'm missing something) the Play store options are out.
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Have to tried flashing your previous ROM back onto your device? You do still have it on your sdcard, right?
UserNotNamed said:
Have to tried flashing your previous ROM back onto your device? You do still have it on your sdcard, right?
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Unfortunately no. Rookie mistake, I guess
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Unfortunately no. Rookie mistake, I guess
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Live and learn! :good:
We have all been there. Always make a backup before flashing anything.
I also was not able to flash CM11 using TWRP... Assuming you can transfer files to your SD Card (microsd adapter maybe?) try flashing a 4.2 touchwiz based rom and see if that gets your phone to boot. Once you are back on, download the ROM Manager app and use it to install CWM. Then reboot into recovery (it will now be CWM) and flash CM11. Make sure you have the correct google apps zip as well.
Question... did you wipe memory/cache?
This is the Odin flashables for the PH1 update retrieved from Kies3. I find it different that the ROM is in four files, and I don't know how to combine them. You will actually need to select all four check boxes in Odin 3.11 or newer, and select the correct files based on their prefixes. Just a reminder: remember to backup everything so you don't lose anything!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQVjd1ZDZNTmFaazQ/view?usp=sharing
Here's my pre-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-custom-recovery-rom-stock-pre-t3449350/page1
Here's my non-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...stom-recovery-rom-stock-rooted-t3449321/page1
Thank you!
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Thank you!
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Did it upgrade your system, leaving your apps intact, or did it factory reset?
Greaper88 said:
Did it upgrade your system, leaving your apps intact, or did it factory reset?
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Factory reset
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Thank you for this! I have a G900P I had flashed over to boost and used for several months and now going to flash back to sprint.
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This is the Odin flashables for the PH1 update retrieved from Kies3. I find it different that the ROM is in four files, and I don't know how to combine them. You will actually need to select all four check boxes in Odin 3.11 or newer, and select the correct files based on their prefixes. Just a reminder: remember to backup everything so you don't lose anything!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQVjd1ZDZNTmFaazQ/view?usp=sharing
Here's my pre-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-custom-recovery-rom-stock-pre-t3449350/page1
Here's my non-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...stom-recovery-rom-stock-rooted-t3449321/page1
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Thank you for this, if I'm wanting to keep my custom recovery and be rooted would I just select the BL, CP, and CSC then flash the stock rooted in TWRP? And can I load all 3 in Odin at once or is there an order I should flash in? I remember when I flashed to OK2 I had to do a specific order and pull the battery in between, wasn't sure if that's still the case. Thanks in advance.
I honestly don't know about the custom recovery using the Odin flash. You could try it, but you'd have to reinstall your SU binaries. These files will not work in TWRP. As for loading the files in Odin, yes, you load all of them at the same time. I would recommend trying the prerooted ROM I posted first.
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I honestly don't know about the custom recovery using the Odin flash. You could try it, but you'd have to reinstall your SU binaries. These files will not work in TWRP. As for loading the files in Odin, yes, you load all of them at the same time. I would recommend trying the prerooted ROM I posted first.
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Thank you, the pre-rooted ROM is in 7zip, doesn't it have to be zipped? Should I just extract and zip?
**edit** Nevermind, I bit the bullet and flashed the Odin file then my custom recovery afterwards. All is working, thank you for the guide and files.
Problem extracting files from the PHI zip
I'm trying to extract the files to a folder, but getting "unknown compression method" error so files won't extract. Is this common? Anyone seen this before? Is there another way to extract the files so I can load them individually into Odin?
Thanks