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OTA update in update.zip format with root options

The update in conventional zip format, with root options is here!
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Works mint! I was running Modoco 1.3 ROM, heres the steps I performed:
recovery install: update-nexusone-ERE27-signed.zip
recovery install: update-nexusone-radio-32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2-signed.zip
./fastboot-linux boot boot.ERE27.superboot.img
./fastboot-linux flash zimage zImage-2.6.29.6
./adb remount
./adb push bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko

Can I flash this manually WITHOUT being rooted?

I posted a thread on updating without root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627533

Modaco's page confused me a little.
Does the "Main update" include the radio update, or did he split that off and they're completely separate?
Can the main update be installed using a rooted, but stock, rom and recovery?
In other words, if I just want exactly what the OTA would give me, on my rooted (by superboot) but stock N1, what do I need to do?
Thanks!

I'm completely stock rom / not rooted and I just did this:
http://androidforums.com/nexus-one/41504-how-force-2-2-2010-ota-update.html#post316090
1. Get the update from Google: http://android.clients.google.com/updates/passion/signed-passion-ERE27-from-ERD79.a487b405.zip
2. Put the update on your SD card & rename it to update.zip
3. Boot in recovery mode (hold down trackball + power)
4. Go to bootloader -> recovery
5. Now there's a picture of a droid with a triangle
6. Press the power button + volume up
7. Apply sdcard:update.zip
8. Updating
9. Reboot system now
10. Enjoy the multitouch
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Worked great.

Thanks Paul. That's what I first tried, and it failed. I posted the details here, but haven't heard anything back yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5528501&postcount=118
Mine is ROOTED, but stock, so.....

tonyx3 said:
Modaco's page confused me a little.
Does the "Main update" include the radio update, or did he split that off and they're completely separate?
Can the main update be installed using a rooted, but stock, rom and recovery?
In other words, if I just want exactly what the OTA would give me, on my rooted (by superboot) but stock N1, what do I need to do?
Thanks!
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I'm in the same exact boat as you. I rooted my phone last week because i was eager to get multitouch working, so i followed this tutorial:
theunlockr[dot]com/2010/01/21/how-to-enable-multitouch-browsing-on-your-nexus-one-using-the-native-browser/
So now when i try to apply the OTA update manually in recovery mode i get:
Code:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Browser.apk" , "68a23e4ac9d6a783b6166b24ab79d12c6544e8f4" , "4da6d3fd306ef7fc81e19147da395f13221e70307")
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Does anyone know what i can do to get this OTA up and running? Im rooted but i havent flashed any custom roms or recoveries either.
This is my first android phone so i'm a bit of a noob and new to the scene. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Paul22000 said:
Can I flash this manually WITHOUT being rooted?
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yes, just did it 5 min ago

PhantomRampage said:
I'm in the same exact boat as you. I rooted my phone last week because i was eager to get multitouch working, so i followed this tutorial:
theunlockr[dot]com/2010/01/21/how-to-enable-multitouch-browsing-on-your-nexus-one-using-the-native-browser/
So now when i try to apply the OTA update manually in recovery mode i get:
Code:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Browser.apk" , "68a23e4ac9d6a783b6166b24ab79d12c6544e8f4" , "4da6d3fd306ef7fc81e19147da395f13221e70307")
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Does anyone know what i can do to get this OTA up and running? Im rooted but i havent flashed any custom roms or recoveries either.
This is my first android phone so i'm a bit of a noob and new to the scene. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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http://www.nexusforum.net/nexus-one-help-forum/493-how-manually-retrieve-new-update-your-nexus-one.html#post2000
check that guide out, it was simple and easy to follow...

Thanks JHaste.
But those are pretty much the exact instructions I followed that gave me the error.
My phone is rooted, but running the stock rom.
No custom rom, no patched browser.
The only changes I've made since rooting it are to copy some Thai fonts into the fonts directory.
The exact specifics of my error are posted in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5528501&postcount=118
Very similar to what PhantomRampage listed, but a slightly different cause, I think... (his is an error on Browser.apk)

JHaste said:
-Removed quoted link since i cant post them yet-
check that guide out, it was simple and easy to follow...
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Thanks for trying but as i said before, i tried that and it fails because i have an unlocked bootloader.
Sorry if my first post was confusing, ill try again.
I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my N1 the other day, i also modified and added some files to get pinch-to-zoom working on the native browser. To do that i followed some tutorial on theunlockr, i cant post direct links so google it and you'll find it easily.
So, now i want to apply the new OTA update but it fails, either because i have root access or because i tampered with the browser files im guessing.
Knowing all that, what can i do to install the new update?
Also, will i have to download patched updates from now on since i rooted my phone? I'm really hoping i dont have to; i'd prefer to install the ota updates as they come out officially.

might have found a solution
check out:
forum (dot) androidcentral (dot) com / google-nexus-one/6469-will-my-n1-receive-ota-ere27-update-cyanogen-mod (dot) html
seems to be just what i was looking for but i think i want to re-flash the stock firmware instead, i want to stay as stock as possible so i can install future OTA updates without having to go through all this trouble. Can anyone help me with that please?
Anyways, i hope my link will help some people. Sorry for the double post

Closing Double Thread (it's also at Development).
Please do not duplicate threads if not necessary.

Can I do OTA if I rooter my Nexus?

I just got OTA notification, should I install it? I'm rooted and have custom recovery.

If you're running stock 4.2.2 (you didn't flash a custom ROM or applied other system changes), then yes go ahead and install the OTA.
Check this thread for more info.

4.2.2 OTA Failed
Hey
I have a rooted Nexus 4 also. Running mako kernel. I got the 4.3 OTA update. Proceeded to install the update. But the update failed, then directed me to the stock recovery screen with the red warning sign. I rebooted the phone, went to Settings -> System Update, the 4.3 OTA is no longer there, and the phone is still running 4.2.2. What should I do to get 4.3?
I'm a noob.
Thank you for your help.

By "mako kernel" do you mean the stock kernel?
Why did the update fail - did you see the error message?
Since you're rooted, you have the option of re-flashing the OTA update:
1. The update zip should be in system/cache. First copy the zip file into your sdcard (ie the root folder).
2. If you don't have a custom recovery already, I suggest you use one to flash the OTA update. Install GooManager from the Play Store and install recovery. The default recovery is TWRP. Google Youtube for the process if you're not clear.
3. Once you're ready, reboot into TWRP recovery and select the OTA update file which you copied over in step 1. This should update you to 4.3.
4. If flashing this is successful, select the option to wipe dalvik cache, then select reboot device.
5. The phone will boot up and you should now see that you're on 4.3. You can now delete the OTA zip from your root folder.
6. If you want to re-root your phone, here's where TWRP comes in handy again. Download SuperSU from here, and paste it in the same root folder you placed the OTA zip before.
7. Now boot into recovery again, then choose to flash the SuperSU zip file.
8. Reboot phone and check that you have root access.
Good luck.

Settings -> About Phone -> Kernel Version
3.4.0-faux123-mako-custom
[email protected] #141
Sun Jun 23 00:57:50 CDT 2013
Can you please expand on Step 1?
Im not so sure as to what you mean and how to complete that step
Sorry for the trouble
Thanks

I believe that's the faux kernel (not sure if that's the correct name; I don't keep up on kernels). You will need to flash the stock one from Google if you want to apply the 4.3 update.
Search this forum for more info on doing that; I think the thread I linked to earlier should have instructions.
Expanding on step 1:
- When your phone automatically downloads the OTA zip file, it will store it in system/cache. Open a file explorer app (like Solid Explorer), press back a few times, and you should see the "System root" folder. Look for the "cache" folder, and the OTA zip file should be inside.
- Copy this OTA zip file into your "Internal memory" folder. Actually you don't really need to do this step, however it's the easiest folder to select when you go into recovery mode.

I managed to get the 4.3 OTA again
It downloaded and I'm now in the process of installing.
The phone reboots, (bootloader is unlocked), I see Droid, with the stomach open, blue bar right underneath it.(The screen that shows up with all updates)
Now the progress stopped. The blue bar stopped moving. This is the message on screen
Install Untrusted Package?
THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.
-No
-No
-No
-No
-No
- Yes - install untrusted zip
-No
-No
*******Go Back *********
When I choose "Yes- install untrusted zip", the installation fails, with the red warning sign and the droid laying on the ground.
Now I'm at the ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1 screen, given the following options.
- reboot system now
- install zip from sdcard
-install zip from sideload
- wipe data/ factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
The error message below the droid reads:
ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1
E: Invalid command argument
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installing update...
Warning: No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/thermald", "94e92fc68071c4f5b131d6b6a634a8e3ecca", "1f2323bbfa00ccb97c4f345e83f908ba61b830df")
E: Error in /cache/ebc8bad23772b5fd6e2907e48b4c74ba0ed58f21.signed-occam-JWR66V-fromJDQ39.ebc8bad2.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any help would be great.
Thanks again. I appreciate it

That message is very similar to mine when I tried to apply the update using my cwm I have my baseband flashed to .33 so I can enable LTE idk if that's the problem causing it
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

@cliew:
Signature verification check failures tend to happen on CWM, which is another reason why I recommend using TWRP instead.
You can try following step 2 of my initial post and see if that works.
If the update still fails when you use TWRP, that means you've altered some system files that conflict with the OTA. You'll get another error message when that happens, and it should point to whichever file is in conflict.
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@droidman89:
Yes, I believe if you've flashed different radios, that would most certainly stop the OTA taking. If you haven't already done so, you'll need to re-flash the stock ones in order to update.

I have the OTA file. Assuming that I'm on stock everything but rooted with a custom recovery, will the install still work, or should I reflash stock recovery as well?

@viewfindr
If only your recovery is custom - and no other system files have been modified - then yes, you should be able to take the OTA successfully.

Rooter? Lol just root or rooted. Sure it's a typo.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

mlj11 said:
I believe that's the faux kernel (not sure if that's the correct name; I don't keep up on kernels). You will need to flash the stock one from Google if you want to apply the 4.3 update.
Search this forum for more info on doing that; I think the thread I linked to earlier should have instructions.
Expanding on step 1:
- When your phone automatically downloads the OTA zip file, it will store it in system/cache. Open a file explorer app (like Solid Explorer), press back a few times, and you should see the "System root" folder. Look for the "cache" folder, and the OTA zip file should be inside.
- Copy this OTA zip file into your "Internal memory" folder. Actually you don't really need to do this step, however it's the easiest folder to select when you go into recovery mode.
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Can't seem to locate this file anywhere in those folders. Any suggestions?

inc188 said:
Can't seem to locate this file anywhere in those folders. Any suggestions?
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It should be in System root / cache. The other stuff in that folder (at least for me) are three folders named backup, lost+found and recovery.
If you can't find it there, it's probably because it's been some time since your OTA arrived. Which means it's now been cleared from cache.
If that's the case don't worry, because it'll come back again. Alternatively you can flash the update manually using the 4.3 image elsewhere in these forums.
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Hit thanks if I helped

[Q] Instalation aborted of the new OTA Update

I have a seroius problem with the new OTA Update... I can't update my cellphone.
CWM-based Recovery v6.0.4.9
Swipe up/down to change selections.
Swipe to the right for enter.
Swipe to the left for back.
E: Invalid command argument
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: Failed to verify wole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
(At this point it displays if i want to install an untrusted zip. Of course I say "yes")
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
"/system/app/Zap.apk" has unexpected contents.
E: Error in /cache/Blur_Version.183.46.10.XT907.Verizon.en.US.zip (Status 7)
Instalation aborted.
Rebooting...
(Displays what possibly the root access is lost and if I want to fix)
WHAT TO DO!? :crying:

You must have stock recovery from (pull it) the XML, unzipped. Use Rashr tools to flash the img.

aviwdoowks said:
You must have stock recovery from (pull it) the XML, unzipped. Use Rashr tools to flash the img.
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Sorry... What? I'm going to ask the noobest question forever (and I'm coming from I5500 and go from ROM to ROM with ODIN :silly
What img? Do you mean the stock recovery (I felt stupid asking this) or the update.zip? Assuming it's an update.zip what I don't know where it is

Pedreo1997 said:
Sorry... What? I'm going to ask the noobest question forever (and I'm coming from I5500 and go from ROM to ROM with ODIN :silly
What img? Do you mean the stock recovery (I felt stupid asking this) or the update.zip? Assuming it's an update.zip what I don't know where it is
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In order to take the ota you need the original recovery from the build you have now. Once you unzip the firmware (xml.zip) it will be the recovery.img file. Flash that with Rashr tools from Play. I assume you have a VIRGIN phone/root file structure, if not the ota will still bomb out. In that case RSD LITE restore the whole XML. Be sure to backup the current ROM even if it is not custom.

The stock recovery img... But even with that it still may not update if you have modified your system any.... Debloated deodexed xposed these things may prevent the update..
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

ezknives said:
The stock recovery img... But even with that it still may not update if you have modified your system any.... Debloated deodexed xposed these things may prevent the update..
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
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I really fix it making a backup of everything and after re-installing the ROM :silly:

CWM recovery

Do anyone know if there's already CWM recovery for Zenfone 3 ZE552KL?

I dont think many people use clockworkmod anymore, though I think I still have it on one of my backup phones.
Most people here use TWRP as a custom recovery on their ze552kl, myself included.
Procedure is the same to flash it as cwm.
Check the guides section

wang1chung said:
I dont think many people use clockworkmod anymore, though I think I still have it on one of my backup phones.
Most people here use TWRP as a custom recovery on their ze552kl, myself included.
Procedure is the same to flash it as cwm.
Check the guides section
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but I want to try to update yo nougat using CWM cause I can't update using either stock or TWRP
I had tried all ways of updating to nougat posted here but with no luck

I'm on stock nougat with my ze552kl, and I flashed it with TWRP.
What is the issue you're having when you try to flash through TWRP?

wang1chung said:
I'm on stock nougat with my ze552kl, and I flashed it with TWRP.
What is the issue you're having when you try to flash through TWRP?
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when i tried on stock recovery, signature verification error and on twrp, flashing just hangs up and i need to revert to stock MM rom

Sounds like you may have a corrupted download. Try downloading it again via your computer and then transfer it over.
I literally JUST updated to the the latest version of nougat off Asus' website (came out two days ago!), only error I got was Error 7 which I bypassed by deleting the first 7 lines of the updater script. No problems over here?
I am assuming you have an unlocked bootloader, TWRP v3.0.2+ and have read through the guide on how to flash, including the no-verity.zip.

wang1chung said:
Sounds like you may have a corrupted download. Try downloading it again via your computer and then transfer it over.
I literally JUST updated to the the latest version of nougat off Asus' website (came out two days ago!), only error I got was Error 7 which I bypassed by deleting the first 7 lines of the updater script. No problems over here?
I am assuming you have an unlocked bootloader, TWRP v3.0.2+ and have read through the guide on how to flash, including the no-verity.zip.
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sorry for bothering, can you please list the steps you had done to update?

Tohan15 said:
sorry for bothering, can you please list the steps you had done to update?
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I suppose it's best to start from scratch.
go here and unlock your bootloader.
go here, and perform Step 1 only for now, in case you have a corrupted recovery.
download the latest Nougat firmware from Asus' website here (in case your original one was corrupted). Open the archive and edit the updater script (/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script) to remove the first 7 lines of code, so the script starts at "ui_print....." now. Save it, and load it onto your sdcard.
Boot into recovery with "volume up + power", select "wipe"-->factory reset. Then select "install", select the firmware, and let it do it's thing. When it's done, select "wipe Dalvik & cache", and then reboot and wait no longer than 10min.
Once she's up and running, go back to here and perform step 2.
click the "thanks" button for the two gents that wrote the above guides, without them we'd both be lost, lol.

wang1chung said:
I suppose it's best to start from scratch.
go here and unlock your bootloader.
go here, and perform Step 1 only for now, in case you have a corrupted recovery.
download the latest Nougat firmware from Asus' website here (in case your original one was corrupted). Open the archive and edit the updater script (/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script) to remove the first 7 lines of code, so the script starts at "ui_print....." now. Save it, and load it onto your sdcard.
Boot into recovery with "volume up + power", select "wipe"-->factory reset. Then select "install", select the firmware, and let it do it's thing. When it's done, select "wipe Dalvik & cache", and then reboot and wait no longer than 10min.
Once she's up and running, go back to here and perform step 2.
click the "thanks" button for the two gents that wrote the above guides, without them we'd both be lost, lol.
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okay, thank you for this. will let you know if this would work for me

Bricked HTC U Ultra - Need help

I have an HTC U Ultra that has been bricked. I'm able to boot the phone into download mode. This is the info I have on download mode:
*** UNLOCKED ***
*** FUSED (PRODUCTION) ***
htc_oceuhl PVS S-ON
LK-1.0.0.0000
[email protected]
OpenDSP-v24.0.8996.00007_1206_OCE
OS-2.21.617.1
Mar 15 2018, 12:20:29(1031237)
I'm new to being able to reimage the phone with stock os. Can someone guide me to which files I need to install? I have the HTC sync manager, I have also tried numerous RUU files and I can't seem to find the correct file to install the stock OS. Please help!
Thanks

lucab617 said:
I have also tried numerous RUU files
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You should try only one - 2.21.617.1 or eventually newer but it would have to be for your model (US, SingleSIM my best guess).
Take the 2.21.617.1, save it properly named on the SD Card and boot into update.
And be more specific - what is the "brick" according to you?

QDT said:
You should try only one - 2.21.617.1 or eventually newer but it would have to be for your model (US, SingleSIM my best guess).
Take the 2.21.617.1, save it properly named on the SD Card and boot into update.
And be more specific - what is the "brick" according to you?
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The OS is completed wiped from the device, there is no user data and I can't boot into the phone. There is nothing on it except that I can boot into recovery mode using twrp. Where do I find the 2.21.617.1 version? I have scoured the internet and can't find the file. I have the US singlesim model. Please help.

lucab617 said:
The OS is completed wiped from the device, there is no user data and I can't boot into the phone. There is nothing on it except that I can boot into recovery mode using twrp. Where do I find the 2.21.617.1 version? I have scoured the internet and can't find the file. I have the US singlesim model. Please help.
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I went ahead and tried the following file:
2PZFIMG_OCEAN_NOT[email protected][email protected]
I get the following
Formatting Cache using make_ext4fs...
Updating partition details...
...done
Installing zip file '/external_sd/2PZFIMG_OCEAN_NOT[email protected][email protected]'
Checking for Digest file...
Skipping Digest check: no Digest file found
Verifying zip signature...
Zip signature verification failed!
Error installing zip file '2PZFIMG_OCEAN_NOT[email protected][email protected]'
Updating partition details...
...done

I don't know how to put it without offending you too much.
I said, you need a RUU of same or higher revision - you are showing me an older version.
lucab617 said:
2PZFIMG_OCEAN_NOTE_UHL_N70_SENSE80GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.64.617.3[email protected][email protected]
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The second message is even clearer:
lucab617 said:
Zip signature verification failed!
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It is not HTC file. Someone has been playing with it.
Third one:
lucab617 said:
There is nothing on it except that I can boot into recovery mode using twrp.
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If you can get into TWRP you could simply install LeeDroid 2.1 that is for single and double SIM recovery installer and save all the hustle.

QDT said:
I don't know how to put it without offending you too much.
I said, you need a RUU of same or higher revision - you are showing me an older version.
The second message is even clearer:
It is not HTC file. Someone has been playing with it.
Third one:
If you can get into TWRP you could simply install LeeDroid 2.1 that is for single and double SIM recovery installer and save all the hustle.
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I was able to downgrade to 1.64.617.17, however when I now go to update OTA the phone says
Can't update software
There was an unexpected error and the file system may be corrupted. Please contract HTC support for further assistance.
How do I fix this?

lucab617 said:
I was able to downgrade to 1.64.617.17, however when I now go to update OTA the phone says
Can't update software
There was an unexpected error and the file system may be corrupted. Please contract HTC support for further assistance.
How do I fix this?
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First - explain, how have you managed to perform the downgrade?
Second - do you have TWRP? If yes - OTA won't work! It has to have the original HTC recovery to handle the upgrade package.

Flash TWRP, If you already have it. Just boot to recovery and flash new custom rom or if you want stock rom so you can downgrade to nougat and then update to Oreo.