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[Q] Flashing ROM Error, assert failed...

Hi, this is my first post on XDA and after watching the "Noob" video I will be wary here, haha
So, I needed to update my IDEOS u8800 to 2.3.*, I googled if the hardware could support it and it said yes, but the software isn't official.
I did some research and found I had to root the phone, I did so successfully, it was quite fun honestly.
It now had SuperUser but it was still the same version so I googled some more and found out about ROMs.
From what I could gather you can upgrade your android version if you "Flash" a correct ROM (If your hardware supports it ),
Then I downloaded and installed CWM v 5.0.2.7 and backed up the whole phone using MyBackup and Titanium Backup, that worked well, but when I tried to Flash a ROM, thats when the problems began...
So I downloaded the ROM and moved it to my SD card, like the many tutorials said, then I fully shut down my phone and held the Power and VOL+ buttons and entered CWM recovery, I formated the /data and /cache by using the "- wipe data/factory reset" option on the first screen (Not sure if that formated "/dalvik") and "- wipe cache partition", after that I went into the menu "- install zip from sdcard" then "- choose zip from sdcard" and selected the .zip file that was the ROM I downloaded, then I got an error, I will post the whole log...
Log:
"CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7
-- Installing: /sdcard/oxygen2.3.2-u8800.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "u8800" \\ getprop("ro.build.device") == "u8800" || getpropro.product.board") == "u8800
E:Error in /sdcard/oxygen2.3.2-u8800.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted."
I have had a little bit of time in Java and from what I can tell, the ROM doesn't say its compatible with the device, the build of the device or the board, which I think refers to the motherboard.
Also, the phone won't boot past the "IDEOS" icon, I think the current ROM is broke, now, atleast
I would like a way to get it to boot again at Android version 2.2
I would love a way to make it boot again and upgrade the Android version to 2.3 (Or higher, if its compatible, I doubt it is although)
Resources:
-Quote from "wwwDOTgsmarenaDOTcom/huawei_u8800_ideos_x5-3596.php"
--"OS Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3 (Gingerbread)"
-Ask for any files or more information and ill try to get 'em for you!
Thanks for your time!
-UltraFireFX

Are you using CWM 5.0.2.7 with 12900 baseband?

I am pretty sure I am using that version of CWM but no idea at all on the baseband I could find out if you pointed me in the right dirrection.
Just remembered my friend has an IDEOS u8800 just like mine, but working, its rooted but nothing more, would that help?

Okay, just found on my friends phone that the baseband is 129005, going to check what baseband CWM...

UltraFireFX said:
Okay, just found on my friends phone that the baseband is 129005, going to check what baseband CWM...
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You must use 5.0.2.6 recovery for 12900 baseband

where is a download link for that?
Will any ROM for u8800 work and can I update my phone by doing so??
Thanks SOOO MUCH

[Q] i get an error when installing a specifc rom

I've been trying to install ilya's jb 4.2.2 cm10.1, i tried both version 12 & 13 but to no avail. Both just dropped dead in installation i'll post the error message below if anyone can help me you're very much thanked for helping a retard like me
here's the link to the rom's page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145187
Error Message
"Start Update
format () expects 4 args , got 5
E: error in /sdcard/"fileFolder"/"fileName.zip"
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
"

Noob4Pwn said:
I've been trying to install ilya's jb 4.2.2 cm10.1, i tried both version 12 & 13 but to no avail. Both just dropped dead in installation i'll post the error message below if anyone can help me you're very much thanked for helping a retard like me
here's the link to the rom's page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145187
Error Message
"Start Update
format () expects 4 args , got 5
E: error in /sdcard/"fileFolder"/"fileName.zip"
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
"
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i get the same error. i believe it's because of the partition. u must flash this forumber one. i was pretty sure i had flashed it as i used to use this rom for a while but now i can't. so u just need to reflash the forumber partition

That error it's cause by either partition or wrong CWM recovery. I don't remember which...

Noob4Pwn said:
I've been trying to install ilya's jb 4.2.2 cm10.1, i tried both version 12 & 13 but to no avail. Both just dropped dead in installation i'll post the error message below if anyone can help me you're very much thanked for helping a retard like me
here's the link to the rom's page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145187
Error Message
"Start Update
format () expects 4 args , got 5
E: error in /sdcard/"fileFolder"/"fileName.zip"
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
"
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It's a partition problem.
Just follow the steps to repartition your phone from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29505489
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hkej said:
It's a partition problem.
Just follow the steps to repartition your phone from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29505489
Sent from my U8800 using xda app-developers app
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This is how I solved the issue.
{A} backup IMEI using 5irom tool.
[1] I downloaded official B138, flashed using dload method.Reboot phone
[2] downloaded official B518 .flashed [upgrading from 2.2 to 2.3]. Reboot phone
[3]rooted the phone using super one click.
[4]downloaded CMW recovery and flashed.
entered download mode [volume up+power]
wiped factory/partition.
in mount and storage>format =cache.data & system.
[5]choose zip from sdcard ,selected forumber partition zip and instal.
[6]AGAIN choose zip from sdcard ,selected forumber partition zip and instal.
[7] choose zip from sdcard > cm10.2 for u8800 version 13.zip
[8]flashed gapps.
[9]reboot system
this method worked for me after it kept hanging on ideos logo every time i flashed the rom. long method but works. Don't forget to backup your imei.

the same problem
solved

[Q] Status 7 While flashing ROM 4.4.2 KOT49H.zip

I'm trying to flash Nexus 5 port 4.4.2_KOT49H.zip but receive the following:
Deleting Temp Data
Formatting System
format() expects 5 args, got 3
E:Error in /data/media/4.4.2_KOT49H.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
I read the guide of the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075449
The line of code is found nowhere in the updater-script file.
I downloaded mako_signed_kot49h_121213_odex.zip and pushed to sd card.
I attempted to flash but receive similar error with file name being different.
I'm running CWM Touch v 6.0.4.7
Android version 4.3
Baseband version M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1700.84
Build number JWR66V

edfernandez2 said:
I'm trying to flash Nexus 5 port 4.4.2_KOT49H.zip but receive the following:
Deleting Temp Data
Formatting System
format() expects 5 args, got 3
E:Error in /data/media/4.4.2_KOT49H.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
I read the guide of the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075449
The line of code is found nowhere in the updater-script file.
I downloaded mako_signed_kot49h_121213_odex.zip and pushed to sd card.
I attempted to flash but receive similar error with file name being different.
I'm running CWM Touch v 6.0.4.7
Android version 4.3
Baseband version M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1700.84
Build number JWR66V
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Is it safe to assume that you did a factory reset before you tried to flash? Might be a bad download as well. I would not change the name. Also you might try flashing twrp also.
Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3

Berrydroidcafe said:
Is it safe to assume that you did a factory reset before you tried to flash? Might be a bad download as well. I would not change the name. Also you might try flashing twrp also.
Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3
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Yes I definitely did a factory reset and cleared cache and dalvik-cache but I haven't tried TWRP because of recovery software preference.

edfernandez2 said:
Yes I definitely did a factory reset and cleared cache and dalvik-cache but I haven't tried TWRP because of recovery software preference.
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Nothing wrong with that. I had to switch to TWRP when I was doing a nandroid backup and with cwm, it doesn't check to see if you have enough space, it just goes on and then I had a problem on my hands.
Also you will, or might come across a rom that doesn't get along with cwm. Anyway, that's another topic.
Try a full wipe, including the system partition along with the others.
Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3

edfernandez2 said:
I'm trying to flash Nexus 5 port 4.4.2_KOT49H.zip but receive the following:
Deleting Temp Data
Formatting System
format() expects 5 args, got 3
E:Error in /data/media/4.4.2_KOT49H.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
I read the guide of the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075449
The line of code is found nowhere in the updater-script file.
I downloaded mako_signed_kot49h_121213_odex.zip and pushed to sd card.
I attempted to flash but receive similar error with file name being different.
I'm running CWM Touch v 6.0.4.7
Android version 4.3
Baseband version M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1700.84
Build number JWR66V
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I had gotten the same problem with you! Try flash back to cwm 6.0.4.6 via zip file and flash KOT49H again, you will be successful^^

I have used the latest TWRP to flash many custom ROMs and it has always worked for me.

nguyenhaiphuc said:
I had gotten the same problem with you! Try flash back to cwm 6.0.4.6 via zip file and flash KOT49H again, you will be successful^^
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I've flashed TWRP and had no trouble flashing the ROM. Thanks for the help and I may just try CWM 6.0.4.6 to discover if it's functional and probably switch back to CWM.

nguyenhaiphuc said:
I had gotten the same problem with you! Try flash back to cwm 6.0.4.6 via zip file and flash KOT49H again, you will be successful^^
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Where can I find CWM 6.0.4.6?

edfernandez2 said:
Where can I find CWM 6.0.4.6?
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Here you are!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/6-0-4-6-t2198942

i9500: Odd issue when trying to flash ROM's

Greetings all,
So I have been trying to redo my Wanam KitKat install due to the foldermount issue and I ran into a couple of issues. Now before someone comments about that awesome app from the app store, yes I use it I just have other reasons to try and get a clean install going.
So first things first, I Odin flash the latest CWM by Sameer, do the necessary wipes and start the install. I then get this error message:
set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in /data/media/0/ROM Install/wanamlite-v40-nb3.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
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So I power down the device and Odin flash the latest CWM Touch version and I still get the above message. I then flash Philz Touch 6.07.9 and voila, it installs without an issue. Now one of my other issues to resolve this foldermount issue is because any recovery other than the Philz version mentioned (even the latest Philz) fails to flash any files and has an issue seeing my internal storage.
So I Odin back to my earliest ICS version and try from there. Now the CWM recoveries see the correct folder path but I still get the above error and I did manage to get this code as well:
I: using /data/media for sdcard/0/clockworkmod/ . last_install_path.
I: Cant partition non mmcblk device: /devices/platform/dw_mmc.2/mmc_host/mmc2
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I have tried everything to try and get this to work as it should but I am stuck. Right now I have flashed the old Philz I have and restored a nandroid and the phone is fine. How do I get past these errors?
Any help would be greatly appreciated .
*edit*
I should mention that after the ICS flash I did a factory reset and wiped everything and still had the above errors...

Anyone?

CWM fails with a lot of roms. TWRP is better.

Hi, thanks for the input. Sadly TWRP also fails with the same error:
set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in /data/media/0/ROM Install/wanamlite-v40-nb3.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
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Hence the reason for my asking. Its not a bad zip so redownloading it will not get rid of the problem. My recoveries are also good zips otherwise they would not flash. Does anyone have any idea what is going on?

Issues Installing a new ROM

Hello all,
I'm fairly new to rooting and the like (only ever rooted a phone once before), and I need some help getting this figured out.
I've got a ROM successfully installed on the device, but wifi and bluetooth don't work, and trying to install the newest version seems to fail.
I'm running:
ROM: Slim Bean version "Slim-4.3.build.2.2-OFFICIAL-1764"
Kernel: 3.4.67-Slim-4.3-JWR-Build_1.1+
Recovery: Clockworkmod Recovery v6.0.2.3
In CWM, I've tried installing the following images:
Slim-mako-4.4.2.build.3-OFFICIAL3095.zip
pa_mako-4.2-BETA1-20140318.zip
When trying to install the Paranoid Android ROM, it gives the following errors:
Warning: no file contexts
Warning: No file_contextsset_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E:Error in ---insert file location here---
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Then it seems to get a bit farther with the SlimBean 4.4.2 install, but says the following:
Format and Mount System, Mount Data. . .
Symlinks and permissions. . .
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error in ---file location again---
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
However, when I go back and re-install the 4.3 build, it just plows on through and finishes in a handful of seconds.
Anyone have any idea what I'm missing here? Or what I might need to try?

Yup.Since you said you are running CWM 6.0.2.3...update to latest recovery before updating. CWM latest 6.0.4.7. Also do a clean flash.Your issue will be resolved.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

ABHISHEKSR said:
Yup.Since you said you are running CWM 6.0.2.3...update to latest recovery before updating. CWM latest 6.0.4.7. Also do a clean flash.Your issue will be resolved.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Awesome! That did it.
Thank you so much! You saved my bacon!

Glad I could help !!!
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