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[Q] Cant run update.zip to get clockwork anymore

Hello all.
the other day i installed [ROM] VIPERrom v1.0.2. The install went great, just as any other ROM install I've done in the past. Today i wanted to try my luck with quantum but ran into a road block.
every time i boot into manual recovery mode to run the update.zip to access clockwork i get a very weird error i cant seem to figure out. Google really hasn't
been much help either.
When i hit update.zip i get:
E:can't mount sdcard/dev/block/vold/179:1 (no such file on directory)
Then another error saying the E:/update.zip is invalid or something along those lines.
I want to say this might have something to do with file structure change in viperrom maybe? Recovery is still 2e and i always boot to manual.... The phone and ROM still functions fine, i just want to try quantum or go back to baked snacks or another 2.1 variant for battery life....
I have reformatted my sd after backing up to my pc... no dice
Is a possible remedy to try and flash back to stock di18? Or could that cause issues...? what about odin?

for anyone else who happens upon this problem, just flash back to a stock release with odin.
Fixed me right up!
Thanks for the tools devs!

While you can go the Odin route, a simpler method would be to go to CWM recovery, factory reset at least 3x, clear cache at least 3x, and instead of selecting "update.zip" choose "install zip from sd card" then navigate to the ROM you want. Since you are changing ROM's all together it is not an update.

leatherneck6017 said:
While you can go the Odin route, a simpler method would be to go to CWM recovery, factory reset at least 3x, clear cache at least 3x, and instead of selecting "update.zip" choose "install zip from sd card" then navigate to the ROM you want. Since you are changing ROM's all together it is not an update.
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Thanks... yes, its not an update.zip, its a rom... you need to choose "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"... glad you got it fixed though
Sent from my Epic [IMPact]

That didn't work for me last night
leatherneck6017 said:
While you can go the Odin route, a simpler method would be to go to CWM recovery, factory reset at least 3x, clear cache at least 3x, and instead of selecting "update.zip" choose "install zip from sd card" then navigate to the ROM you want. Since you are changing ROM's all together it is not an update.
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i had the same exact problem couple days ago.. and fix it the same way as you hahaha.
One thing i dont understand though guys, yall said we can just install from zip where i do not see that option straight up.
All you see is reboot, apply sdcard update.zip, wipe data and wipe cache. How did yall directly go to install from zip? am i missing something?
Thanks!

I think everyone here is talking about the update.zip from the normal recovery.
For me i always have to hit apply update.zip in normal recovery to get to clockwork unless i use rom manager.

Sounds like you guys are talking about the stock recovery, not clockwork. To be clear, clockwork recovery is loaded by powering on the phone while holding the vol. down and camera buttons at the same time. If you are in the right recovery you will see the option you seek!
Sent from my Epic using XDA App.

thanks all for the replies. i was talking about the stock recovery...
Any time i want into clockwork i do the vol d+camera+power combination.
That take me to manual stock recovery where i load an update.zip to access clockwork....
Stock wouldnt let me load clockwork anymore... Odin fixed it but this raises another question for me....
Do i have clockwork set up correctly? Should the button combo take me straight to clockwork?
Sorry for being a noob guys and thanks for the help!

I'm out and about and can't link it but noobnl posted a redirect fix that let's quickboot and root manager take you straight to clockwork. It bypasses the stock recovery thus no need for the update.zip anymore. I think that's what you need...rom manager is supposed to work with it too I believe.
sent from an Epic4g through the cosmos

UltimateNubs said:
Do i have clockwork set up correctly? Should the button combo take me straight to clockwork?
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If you have the current version of cw then the three button boot should take you directly to it. Not sure what the problem is, maybe someone more experienced than me will know.

set-up wizard

Every time i restart my phone the "set-up wizard" comes up it doesn't effect the functioning of the phone but it is pretty annoying

go to settings, sd card storage. does it say 0.00b available?

iwasaperson said:
go to settings, sd card storage. does it say 0.00b available?
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under "internal phone storage" it does say avialable space 0.00B
How do i fix this?

Mine did that after a bad flash, I was getting FC's, and the setuo wiz as well. Have you done any ROM flashing lately?

Arixsin said:
Mine did that after a bad flash, I was getting FC's, but also the setuo wiz as well. Have you done any ROM flashing lately?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782204
I flashed the system.tar and kernel.tar to my phone to put it back to stock from the link above.... How did you end up fixing your problem?
Thanks ,
Tyler

You may have to do a mbr restoration as well. You can find adryanlyne's post for that. with the lagfix repair.

This happened to me aswell. This is how to fix it.
If your internal memory is set to 0.00 thats exactly what the issue is.
Download Voodoo Uninstaller to sdcard
To use the uninstaller, DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER!
1. Boot clockwork, and apply the uninstaller.
*You can do this by holding the volume up and down button when turning on phone you will then be in the stock recovery screen.
*Execute the Update.zip and then you will be in CW recovery
* then find the uninstaller file (above) that you downloaded to your sdcard
2. Go to the advanced menu and choose reboot recovery.
3. Wipe data from the stock recovery screen. Apply the update.zip to enter CWM. Wipe data from CW recovery.
4. Reboot phone.
Phone buttons differ in recoveries.
IN Stock Recovery
* use the home button to execute an action.
IN CWM Recovery
* use the power button to apply an action.
The volume up and down changes selection for both recoveries

draco259 said:
This happened to me aswell. This is how to fix it.
If your internal memory is set to 0.00 thats exactly what the issue is.
Download Voodoo Uninstaller to sdcard
To use the uninstaller, DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER!
1. Boot clockwork, and apply the uninstaller.
*You can do this by holding the volume up and down button when turning on phone you will then be in the stock recovery screen.
*Execute the Update.zip and then you will be in CW recovery
* then find the uninstaller file (above) that you downloaded to your sdcard
2. Go to the advanced menu and choose reboot recovery.
3. Wipe data from the stock recovery screen. Apply the update.zip to enter CWM. Wipe data from CW recovery.
4. Reboot phone.
Phone buttons differ in recoveries.
IN Stock Recovery
* use the home button to execute an action.
IN CWM Recovery
* use the power button to apply an action.
The volume up and down changes selection for both recoveries
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where do i download the vodoo uninstaller?

I believe the mentioned uninstaller is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804784
It's for Di01 baseband only, if you don't have that, read the above thread anyway!

cvrkickercomp said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782204
I flashed the system.tar and kernel.tar to my phone to put it back to stock from the link above.... How did you end up fixing your problem?
Thanks ,
Tyler
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To fix mine, I applied the Update.zip from the previous ROM I was using. Always a good idea to keep one just in case.

[Q] How to install / flash a ROM.

Im already rooted+soff+eng hboot and having trouble understanding the whole process.
I need to backup my stock, wipe, then flash ROM.
How do i do a backup?
Whats is Nandroid, Clockwork, Recovery mode, ROM Manager and how to use then?
Wipe and flashing is done through recovery mode?
Is there specific recovery images for each ROM?
Thanks in advance.
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If i understand correct, a recovery image need to be loaded so i can use the typical recovery options(flash, backup, wipe).

- first thing you'll need to do, is install clockworkmod rom manager from the market. it's free, but you should donate for the pro version if you like it.
- once you're in it, you'll need to press "flash recovery." it should flash the 2.5.1.2 recovery on your phone. do this twice as for some reason, doing it once doesn't get it done.
- after that you can then boot into recovery mode.
--you can either boot into recovery mode from within rom manager, or,
--you can boot into the bootloader (power off your device, and then hold the volume down button and hold the power button, and then let the power button go but keep the volume down button until the bootloader shows up) and then choose "recovery" from the menu
- once you're in recovery, you can do backups, restores, etc.
- a nandroid = full backup
- a full wipe/factory allows you to completely wipe your system so that it's ready for a new rom
- a wipe cache and a wipe dalvik (and possibly fix permissions) is what you'd usually do if you're just doing an incremental upgrade to an existing rom
- recovery 2.5.1.2 (installed from rom manager) will allow you do work with all roms except for cm7/gingerbread roms. those roms require recovery 3.x.x.x
feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, and hope that helps.

is it need to use z4root root the phone
i try to get into recovery through two method but only get phone icon and triangle icon
what step i done wrong or something i missing to do?

Trouble loading roms...

Okay I have been using theunlockr's site in conjunction with xda and droidforums to learn about rooting and such over the last month. I have been rooted for a week or so now and have been enjoying wireless tether and setcpu, but thats about it. I want to do more, ie a custom rom. So I got DL09 Super Clean 's .zip on my sd card, and went into Rom Manager and Flashed Clockworkmod Recovery, then reboot into recovery. I keep getting stone walled here. It says;
failed to verify whole file signature
signature verification failed
installation aborted
then at the top I have the options to;
reboot system now
apply sd card update.zip
wipe data/ factory reset
wipe cache partition
I tried a factory reset then re installed Rom Manager, seeing as super user was still in my app draw I didn't re root. What am I doing wrong? I know you guys hate people like myself but I'm at a loss.

CWM isn't fully installed. See what step you might have missed.
For DJ05 or DL09 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913470
For DI01 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
good day.

another quick question. When selecting update.zip from recovery the screen goes blank and the soft keys light up, how long should I have to wait for something to happen?

If you are in CWM recovery (green text).
Back or power = select (home will black screen but tap home again to turn back on)
Search = Back
To flash a rom/kernel/or theme you will use the "install zip from sdcard' option in CWM.
In stock recovery (blue text)
Home = select.
good day.

Your the man! Thanks!

[Q] Installing CyanogenMod on Nexus S 4G?

I am a total noob and am having trouble installing CyanogenMod onto my Nexus S 4G. I barely rooted the darn thing, and I am using a guide that involves ROM Manager. It says I have to mount the SD card using ROM Manager, but I can't figure out how to. If there is a better way to install CyanogenMod, please tell me, because all the guides I have been finding are way too technical for me to understand, and I have been trying. Any help is appreciated.

Can you tell us which guide you are using and which step you are on? I think you must mean ClockworkMod not ROM Manager.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

If you already have clock work then all you have to do is drag and drop cyanogen into the root of your sd card. Then flash through clock work.

ht tp://ww w.redmondpie.com/install-cyanogenmod-7.1-gingerbread-rom-on-nexus-s-4g-how-to-tutorial/
That's the guide I was using, I got stuck on step 4.
Is the rom the .zip file I downloaded from the cyanogen site, or is it inside the folder?

The rom is the zip file. Boot into recovery and select choose zip from sd and navigate to it and install it.make sure to do a back up and wipe cache,dalvic and do a factory rest before flashing the rom
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Paleryder said:
make sure to do a back up and wipe cache,dalvic and do a factory rest before flashing the rom
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Can you explain this part more? Is this the part of the guide that says "make a nandroid backup"?

1. Mount USB and drag and drop cm7 zip & Google apps into root of SD card.
2. Turn off nexus.
3. Boot into fastboot by holding volume up and then power button.
4. In fastboot go to recovery (power button is used as enter button, volume buttons represent up and down)
5. In recovery go to backup and restore and back up your current rom.
6. Go back and then wipe data factory reset and also wipe cache.
7. Go to advanced -> Wipe delvik cache.
8. Go back and then go to install zip from SD, find cm7 flash it, then flash Google apps. You can flash kernel right now if you want.
Hope this clears anything up
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App

I got to your step 5, but when I choose Recovery, after showing the Google logo it briefly shows a box and an arrow coming out of the box and an Android logo, then the box changes to a triangle with an exclamation mark. It stayed like that so I just rebooted the phone.

seb0910 said:
I got to your step 5, but when I choose Recovery, after showing the Google logo it briefly shows a box and an arrow coming out of the box and an Android logo, then the box changes to a triangle with an exclamation mark. It stayed like that so I just rebooted the phone.
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That means you don't have Clockwork recovery installed. You need to download the latest Clockwork recovery image and place it in the tools folder of your Android SDK Folder(wherever you placed it). Then press shift and right click on the tools folder and select "open command prompt here". Then boot your phone into bootloader by pressing volume up and power button at the same time. Connect your phone to your computer via usb cable and in the command prompt you opened type: fastboot flash recovery name of recovery image here.img and press enter and you will see in the command prompt window it will say sending image. When it is done scroll down to recovery on your phone using the volume buttons and press power to enter. Your phone will reboot into Clockwork recovery and from there you can continue on the previous posts steps. Hope this helps. You can download the latest Clockwork by going to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213 and clicking on the brown "CWM Recovery" under 'How to: Root the Nexus S 4G'.

well I'm pretty sure I do have clockwork because there's a folder on my phone that is called clockworkmod, and I did root the phone successfully at the very least, but I'll try putting a new one there.

seb0910 said:
well I'm pretty sure I do have clockwork because there's a folder on my phone that is called clockworkmod, and I did root the phone successfully at the very least, but I'll try putting a new one there.
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Alright here is a little run down on whats going on with your ns4g, you probably already flash clockworkmod on your nexus, but what samsung did was that it will try to revert back to the stock recovery. So what you have to do is flash Clockworkmod again to make it stick. Honestly it is good that it doesn't stick because then it would be easier to unroot the phone.
So now you have 2 different options on how to flash clockworkmod. 1) you can do it through fastboot but you have to have adb set up. I'm not sure what method you used to root your phone so i am just assuming.
2) you can download rom manager and flash clockwork through there. (Honestly i haven't done it through this method so i cant tell you of the pros or cons that are attributed with this).
NOTE: If you dont have super user yet it would be a prime time to flash it once you got CWM going.
For me, I only needed to flash clock work twice through fastboot in order to make it stick.
Good luck.

The guide I originally was using for this had me using rom manager, but it kept telling me I had to mount the SD card even though it was shown up in my computer.
If I were to flash clockwork again with adb setup, how would I do that? Sorry to be so asky, I just want this process to end correctly.

You have to set up adb if you don't have it already, go to ns4g development and go to vandam's thread that has all the list of rom's and rooting guides. Check out wolverines rooting guide, he goes indepth on how to set up adb. It make take awhile to set up but learning how to work in fastboot is essential in rooting the nexus.
Good luck
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App

Well it was confusing and I almost asked for help again, but I finally got it flashed again and now cyanogen is working. I really appreciate the help and for pointing neon the right direction. As a final note, is there anything else I should know, like updating or something, just general knowledge (basically, "now what?")?

seb0910 said:
Well it was confusing and I almost asked for help again, but I finally got it flashed again and now cyanogen is working. I really appreciate the help and for pointing neon the right direction. As a final note, is there anything else I should know, like updating or something, just general knowledge (basically, "now what?")?
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Did you get all the Google Apps installed too? That's the only "unusual" aspect of CyanogenMod.

Yep I got the Google apps.

Congrats dude its good you got it all working, BTW when ever you switch roms like from CM7 to miui you always have to wipe data, cache, and delvik cache. Delvik cache is in the advanced tab of CWM. If your just up updating from different versions of the same rom, you just need to wipe cache and delvik cache. That's about it, the hard part is done, enjoy flashing.

chewbz said:
Congrats dude its good you got it all working, BTW when ever you switch roms like from CM7 to miui you always have to wipe data, cache, and delvik cache. Delvik cache is in the advanced tab of CWM. If your just up updating from different versions of the same rom, you just need to wipe cache and delvik cache. That's about it, the hard part is done, enjoy flashing.
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Actually if you are updating from different versions of the same rom, you don't need to wipe anything, you just flash it.