Database Users

ApplicationsProvider.apk

After going through all the update threads time and time again, i am unable to get the update to pass due to invalid checksums in the above file.
I've copied the files from the a500 app dump and changed the rights to rx-x-x in line with everything else and still will not work..
I am on the emea_cus7 version...
Anything i am missing? Surely the one from the system dump cannot have a failed hash or other people using this would have the same issue?

anyone at all assist with this?

ddelamareuk said:
anyone at all assist with this?
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This is a dump of the recovery log...
Starting recovery on Mon May 30 21:00:15 2011
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (1280 x 800)
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null) 0
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null) 0
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null) 0
4 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null) 0
5 /flex ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null) 0
6 /mnt/sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (null) 0
7 /boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null) 0
8 /aboot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
9 /recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null) 0
I:Got arguments from /cache/recovery/command
Command: "/sbin/recovery" "--update_package=CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip"
(replacing path "CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip" with "/cache/acer_ug/update.zip")
ro.secure=1
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ro.debuggable=0
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ro.build.system.id=Acer_A500_1.112_EMEA_CUS7
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ro.build.characteristics=tablet,nosdcard
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wifi.interface=wlan0
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ro.cpu.version=T20
ro.config.notification_sound=OnTheHunt.ogg
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ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-acer
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ro.setupwizard.mode=REQUIRED
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ro.serialno=11712885515
ro.flash.density=32GB
init.svc.adbd=stopped
E:/dev/block/mmcblk1 does exist
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1690 bytes; signature 1672 bytes from end
I:whole-file signature verified
I:verify_file returned 0
Installing update...
Verifying current system...file "/system/app/ApplicationsProvider.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/ApplicationsProvider.apk", "b6c1934ab575e7181f0bfb2f8ef76d2cff57a015", "9af54952961b1f6bcd74d046fd79cd189f8ab162")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/ApplicationsProvider.apk", "b6c1934ab575e7181f0bfb2f8ef76d2cff57a015", "9af54952961b1f6bcd74d046fd79cd189f8ab162")
E:Error in /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

Try some /system dumps in dev forum
You can use ext2explorer to extract the file
Copy the extracted file from other's dump, and update again (backup is always good)
Note that NOT file from ANY dump will work.
file is NOT interchangeable between different versions of firmware
so you have to find the one matching your firmware

thanks for the reply!
I can't believe that no ones else is having this issue, especially when this was one of the files i didn't modify or remove... strange that it now shows as an md5 fail
The other files which i had removed and replaced from deodexed dumps worked fine...
Biggest concern i have is if these updates remain incremental, i will NEVER be able to update this until we ge tthe bootloader unlocked...
I might as well just give up lol

Well I did have this problem on replaced Email.apk
that's why I suggested you to extract files from other's dump
Have you ever flashed other's system dump to your tablet?
maybe for unbricking?
or maybe you have a wrong update package (if not OTA)?
try to get files from dumps with the SAME kernel version and firmware version
It is weird the problem happened on an untouched file.

Update Failed!

So happy when i received my update notification
spent around 10 minutes to download
reboot
and it came up with update failed...
Here is the log from cache using root explorer:
Starting recovery on Sun Jun 5 10:51:51 2011
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (1280 x 800)
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null) 0
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null) 0
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null) 0
4 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null) 0
5 /flex ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null) 0
6 /mnt/sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (null) 0
7 /boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null) 0
8 /aboot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
9 /recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null) 0
I:Got arguments from /cache/recovery/command
Command: "/sbin/recovery" "--update_package=CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip"
(replacing path "CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip" with "/cache/acer_ug/update.zip")
ro.secure=1
ro.allow.mock.location=0
ro.debuggable=0
persist.service.adb.enable=0
ro.build.id=HRI66
ro.build.display.id=Acer_A500_1.016.01_COM_GEN1
ro.build.system.id=Acer_A500_1.016_COM_GEN1
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ro.build.description=picasso_generic1-user 3.0.1 HRI66 eng.hermit.20110318.221911 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/picasso_generic1/ventana:3.0.1/HRI66/eng.hermit.20110318.221911:user/release-keys
ro.build.characteristics=tablet,nosdcard
ro.opengles.version=131072
wifi.interface=wlan0
keyguard.no_require_sim=1
ro.dinfo.version=1.0
ro.cpu.vendor=nVidia
ro.cpu.speed=1.0 GHz
ro.cpu.version=T20
ro.config.notification_sound=OnTheHunt.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=5m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=48m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m
ro.setupwizard.mode=REQUIRED
ro.com.google.gmsversion=3.0_r1
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-acer
acer.sync.adb.mode=ENABLED
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net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
ro.factorytest=0
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.ram.size=1GB
ro.hardware=ventana
ro.revision=0
init.svc.recovery=running
ro.aceruuid=000000000000000e0b9a540eadd
ro.build.sku=Wifi
ro.product.modelalias=A500
ro.ec.version=21010000
ro.device.sn=xeh6lan0011181550a1500
ro.serialno=11808730615
ro.flash.density=32GB
init.svc.adbd=stopped
E:/dev/block/mmcblk1 does exist
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1690 bytes; signature 1672 bytes from end
I:whole-file signature verified
I:verify_file returned 0
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
file "/system/app/Email.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Email.apk", "c4665507634e231613ea063d5b380b507884097d", "e2ee3da68143866a02beca0f41c11212dbac42ad")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Email.apk", "c4665507634e231613ea063d5b380b507884097d", "e2ee3da68143866a02beca0f41c11212dbac42ad")
E:Error in /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Have been tried so many times
always end up with a same result
How to fix this?

Looks like you changed the email.apk. Replace the original email.apk and it should work after that.

blazingwolf said:
Looks like you changed the email.apk. Replace the original email.apk and it should work after that.
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thank you for replying
i did try that from various email.apks i found here in this forum
but still ended with same thing
i also download system.img but dont know how to pull out email.apk from there
if i di the hard reset
will it bring back my original email.apk?

blossom said:
thank you for replying
i did try that from various email.apks i found here in this forum
but still ended with same thing
i also download system.img but dont know how to pull out email.apk from there
if i di the hard reset
will it bring back my original email.apk?
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No it won't. You need to find the correct email.apk for your device. If I remember correctly there is a thread that has the email.apk by kernel. If I see that again I'll post it for you.

blazingwolf said:
No it won't. You need to find the correct email.apk for your device. If I remember correctly there is a thread that has the email.apk by kernel. If I see that again I'll post it for you.
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thank you so much for the information
just so itchy to get my iconia up graded although nothing major changes in it
i will also try to look for the thread u have mentioned
however please let me know if you find it
just to make sure its the same thread

[Q] how to uninstall itsmagic

I cant update to 3.1. itsmagic is changing my file checksum... how can I remove this?
search function was unavailable, so please spare me the "first read the forum rules" if the topic was already treated elsewhere
thanks,
Comicfan

itsmagic only changes something if you execute it manually.
To uninstall it you have to remove the itsmagic binary.
Edit: usually itsmagic is installed on /data, so it shouldn't affect the OTA.
Instead look at /cache/recovery for the error log to find out what caused the problem
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

sc2k said:
itsmagic only changes something if you execute it manually.
To uninstall it you have to remove the itsmagic binary.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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thanks for your quick reply!
Itsmagic appears in my "/cache/recovery/last log" right before the tab refuses to accept my update file, so I assume it has something to do with it... I reinstalled all stock apps and tried other possible solutions, this is the only thing left i can think about that prevents the tablet from accepting the update.
I have no idea how to delete this binary, or where to find it... some more help would be greatly appreciated.

Comicfan said:
thanks for your quick reply!
Itsmagic appears in my "/cache/recovery/last log" right before the tab refuses to accept my update file, so I assume it has something to do with it... I reinstalled all stock apps and tried other possible solutions, this is the only thing left i can think about that prevents the tablet from accepting the update.
I have no idea how to delete this binary, or where to find it... some more help would be greatly appreciated.
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Please attach the log. There is probably another reason for the failure of your OTA.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Starting recovery on Thu Jul 7 19:21:21 2011
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (1280 x 800)
ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.0.0(thor2002ro rev1.3.4)
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null)
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null)
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null)
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null)
4 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null)
5 /flexrom ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null)
6 /sdcard vfat /dev/block/sda1 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
7 /boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null)
8 /aboot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null)
9 /recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null)
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sd-ext during fstab generation!
I:Completed outputting fstab.
Irocessing arguments.
I:Got arguments from /cache/recovery/command
I:Checking arguments.
I:device_recovery_start()
Command: "/sbin/recovery" "--update_package=CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip"
(replacing path "CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip" with "/cache/acer_ug/update.zip")
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=0
ro.debuggable=1
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ro.build.id=HRI66
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ro.build.system.id=Acer_A500_1.139_COM_GEN1
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.hermit.20110511.221202
ro.build.version.sdk=11
ro.build.version.codename=REL
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ro.build.date.utc=1305123175
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=hermit
ro.build.host=apple
ro.build.tags=release-keys
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ro.product.brand=acer
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ro.product.device=ventana
ro.product.board=ventana
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Acer
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=tegra
ro.build.product=ventana
ro.build.description=picasso_generic1-user 3.0.1 HRI66 eng.hermit.20110511.221202 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/picasso_generic1/ventana:3.0.1/HRI66/eng.hermit.20110511.221202:user/release-keys
ro.build.characteristics=tablet,nosdcard
ro.opengles.version=131072
wifi.interface=wlan0
keyguard.no_require_sim=1
ro.dinfo.version=1.0
ro.cpu.vendor=nVidia
ro.cpu.speed=1.0 GHz
ro.cpu.version=T20
ro.config.notification_sound=OnTheHunt.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=5m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=48m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-acer
acer.sync.adb.mode=ENABLED
ro.com.google.gmsversion=3.0_r5
ro.setupwizard.mode=REQUIRED
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y
net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
ro.factorytest=0
ro.serialno=
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=ventana
ro.revision=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
Fixing A500 Boot/Recovery Checksums...
Running itsmagic
Some magic trick by @sc2k on xda
it tricks the bootloader to run any kernel you want.
Thx @Acer for making this so easy.. why did you say the BL is locked if it isn't?
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Done. Have fun!
Done!
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1690 bytes; signature 1672 bytes from end
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
I:verify_file returned 1
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.

weather you have it's magic installed on your tablet is irrelevent. Your running the update via CWM mod and CWM runs itsmagic automatically.
I may be way off base, but here's my 2 cents.. if i'm wrong, sorry..
It's seems to be failing on checking the signature of the update.zip file.. It appears that this is an OTA update (downloaded automatically to your tablet) trying install via clockworkmod recovery. I don't think that will work.
I think you need to do one of these (not both)
Install your stock recovery and try the OTA again
or
Take that update.zip (after it downloads) and XOR it (see the update.zip decrypter thread) and extract the update.zip within it and use that with clockworkmod.

Hello, I think you are right. I went back to stock, but now there seems to be a hero of sparta - related problem, but its re-installed... I played it 2 mins ago... cant find the problem.
the positive thing is my error message when my screen freezes after reboot: now its only an orange danger triangle, instead of a red one
Starting recovery on Sat Jul 9 10:26:06 2011
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (1280 x 800)
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null) 0
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null) 0
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null) 0
4 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null) 0
5 /flex ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null) 0
6 /mnt/sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (null) 0
7 /boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null) 0
8 /aboot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null) 0
9 /recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null) 0
I:Got arguments from /cache/recovery/command
Command: "/sbin/recovery" "--update_package=CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip"
(replacing path "CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip" with "/cache/acer_ug/update.zip")
ro.secure=1
ro.allow.mock.location=0
ro.debuggable=0
persist.service.adb.enable=0
ro.build.id=HRI66
ro.build.display.id=Acer_A500_1.141.01_COM_GEN1
ro.build.system.id=Acer_A500_1.141_COM_GEN1
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.hermit.20110512.234151
ro.build.version.sdk=11
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=3.0.1
ro.build.date=Thu May 12 23:42:45 CST 2011
ro.build.date.utc=1305214965
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=hermit
ro.build.host=apple
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=A500
ro.product.brand=acer
ro.product.name=picasso_generic1
ro.product.device=ventana
ro.product.board=ventana
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
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ro.product.locale.language=en
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ro.wifi.channels=
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ro.build.product=ventana
ro.build.description=picasso_generic1-user 3.0.1 HRI66 eng.hermit.20110512.234151 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/picasso_generic1/ventana:3.0.1/HRI66/eng.hermit.20110512.234151:user/release-keys
ro.build.characteristics=tablet,nosdcard
ro.opengles.version=131072
wifi.interface=wlan0
keyguard.no_require_sim=1
ro.dinfo.version=1.0
ro.cpu.vendor=nVidia
ro.cpu.speed=1.0 GHz
ro.cpu.version=T20
ro.config.notification_sound=OnTheHunt.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=5m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=48m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-acer
acer.sync.adb.mode=ENABLED
ro.com.google.gmsversion=3.0_r5
ro.setupwizard.mode=REQUIRED
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net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
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ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
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ro.hardware=ventana
ro.revision=0
init.svc.recovery=running
ro.aceruuid=000000000000000e0b9a53fe639
ro.build.sku=Wifi
ro.product.modelalias=A500
ro.ec.version=21010000
ro.device.sn=XEH6LAN005115140D61500
ro.serialno=11508213415
ro.flash.density=32GB
init.svc.adbd=stopped
E:/dev/block/mmcblk1 does exist
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1690 bytes; signature 1672 bytes from end
I:whole-file signature verified
I:verify_file returned 0
Installing update...
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 at /cache: Device or resource busy
Verifying current system...
failed to stat "/system/app/HeroOfSparta.apk": No such file or directory
file "/system/app/HeroOfSparta.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/HeroOfSparta.apk", "52615ddf25a770790cc92163019371e53c9ab581", "65a39ed92c1b37263359b0b720f249d0bc6fa271")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/HeroOfSparta.apk", "52615ddf25a770790cc92163019371e53c9ab581", "65a39ed92c1b37263359b0b720f249d0bc6fa271")
E:Error in /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

Not sure about the cache errors, but it seems it's unable to find /system/app/HeroOfSparta.apk. Is it there? or is it in /data/app instead. It must be in /system/app for the update to work.

[Q] ota update fails 4.010.10

My update keeps failing 4.010.07 to 4.010.10. I have all my original apps installed of course and unroot using iconiaroot1.3.apk then i restart. Go to start the update it restarts then im stuck with an orange triangle symbol. I have even taken out the sd card reading that some people have tried that. I installed 4.010.07 using cwm, not sure if that matters or not. would be nice if i can update without wiping my device like i had to do when i use cwm. im going to post my long from /cache/recovery/last_log. I think the problem has something to do with itsmagic but not sure.
Starting recovery on Tue Jul 19 03:03:37 2011
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (1280 x 800)
ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.0.0(thor2002ro rev1.3.4)
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null)
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null)
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null)
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null)
4 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null)
5 /flexrom ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null)
6 /sdcard vfat /dev/block/sda1 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
7 /boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null)
8 /aboot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null)
9 /recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null)
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sd-ext during fstab generation!
I:Completed outputting fstab.
Irocessing arguments.
I:Got arguments from /cache/recovery/command
I:Checking arguments.
I:device_recovery_start()
Command: "/sbin/recovery" "--update_package=CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip"
(replacing path "CACHE:acer_ug/update.zip" with "/cache/acer_ug/update.zip")
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=0
ro.debuggable=1
persist.service.adb.enable=1
ro.cwm.prefer_tar=true
ro.build.id=HRI66
ro.build.display.id=Acer_A500_1.139.01_COM_GEN1
ro.build.system.id=Acer_A500_1.139_COM_GEN1
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.hermit.20110511.2 21202
ro.build.version.sdk=11
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=3.0.1
ro.build.date=Wed May 11 22:12:55 CST 2011
ro.build.date.utc=1305123175
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=hermit
ro.build.host=apple
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=A500
ro.product.brand=acer
ro.product.name=picasso_generic1
ro.product.device=ventana
ro.product.board=ventana
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Acer
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=tegra
ro.build.product=ventana
ro.build.description=picasso_generic1-user 3.0.1 HRI66 eng.hermit.20110511.221202 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/picasso_generic1/ventana:3.0.1/HRI66/eng.hermit.20110511.221202:user/release-keys
ro.build.characteristics=tablet,nosdcard
ro.opengles.version=131072
wifi.interface=wlan0
keyguard.no_require_sim=1
ro.dinfo.version=1.0
ro.cpu.vendor=nVidia
ro.cpu.speed=1.0 GHz
ro.cpu.version=T20
ro.config.notification_sound=OnTheHunt.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=5m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=48m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-acer
acer.sync.adb.mode=ENABLED
ro.com.google.gmsversion=3.0_r5
ro.setupwizard.mode=REQUIRED
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y
net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
ro.factorytest=0
ro.serialno=
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=ventana
ro.revision=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
Fixing A500 Boot/Recovery Checksums...
Running itsmagic
Some magic trick by @sc2k on xda
it tricks the bootloader to run any kernel you want.
Thx @Acer for making this so easy.. why did you say the BL is locked if it isn't?
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Done. Have fun!
Done!
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/acer_ug/update.zip
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1690 bytes; signature 1672 bytes from end
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
I:verify_file returned 1
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
p.s. i think the problem is because i used cwm to get 3.1 i dont have a stock bootloader? so my question now is how do i get a stock bootloader. i would like to do future ota updates because its simpler.

download iconia recovery app from market, has an option to flash the stock recovery as well....

I could try that but it gives the update number for android 3.01 i belive it lists update rom 1.141.7. I dont want to do that i belive.

did you modify the wpa supplicant file or the email.wpk? you'll have to restore the originals before you can update.

of u know what I did modify the wpa file ill have to change that and try it thanks for reminding me.
P.s. tried that and it still failed.

[Q] CM10 beta2 won't install, suspect bad partitions

Below is the log of failed attempt to flash the cm10 beta. The alpha is currently installed but often apps go missing after reboot. Please help.
Starting recovery on Sat Nov 3 16:02:22 2012
framebuffer: fd 4 (1024 x 600)
ClockworkMod Recovery v3.2.0.1
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null)
1 /boot vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null)
2 /system ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null)
3 /data ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 (null)
4 /cache ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p7 (null)
5 /emmc vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (null)
6 /sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1
7 /sd-ext ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 (null)
I:Completed outputting fstab.
Irocessing arguments.
I:Checking arguments.
I:device_recovery_start()
Command: "/sbin/recovery"
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=1
ro.debuggable=1
persist.service.adb.enable=1
ro.build.id=GRI40
ro.build.display.id=GRJ22
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.koush.20110605.162908
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=2.3.4
ro.build.date=Sun Jun 5 16:29:26 PDT 2011
ro.build.date.utc=0
ro.build.type=eng
ro.build.user=koush
ro.build.host=Koushik-OSx86.local
ro.build.tags=test-keys
ro.product.model=NookColor
ro.product.brand=bn
ro.product.name=encore
ro.product.device=encore
ro.product.board=encore
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=bn
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=omap3
ro.build.product=encore
ro.build.description=passion-user 2.3.3 GRI40 102588 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion:2.3.3/GRI40/102588:user/release-keys
wifi.interface=tiwlan0
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=30
dalvik.vm.heapsize=32m
ro.additionalmounts=/mnt/emmc
rild.libpath=/system/lib/libreference-ril.so
rild.libargs=-d /dev/ttyS0
keyguard.no_require_sim=1
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y
ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1
ro.com.google.networklocation=1
qemu.sf.lcd_density=161
ro.setupwizard.enable_bypass=1
ro.sf.hwrotation=270
alsa.mixer.playback.master=default
alsa.mixer.capture.master=Analog
ro.opengles.version=131072
ro.rommanager.developerid=cyanogenmod
ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.html
ro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.html
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-google
ro.com.android.wifi-watchlist=GoogleGuest
ro.setupwizard.enterprise_mode=1
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.com.android.dataroaming=false
ro.config.ringtone=Playa.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=regulus.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Beep_03.ogg
ro.modversion=CyanogenMod-7.1.0-RC0-encore-KANG
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
net.bt.name=Android
net.change=net.bt.name
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
ro.factorytest=0
ro.serialno=
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=encore
ro.revision=5
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
I:Checking for extendedcommand...
I:Running extendedcommand...
Waiting for SD Card to mount (20s)
SD Card mounted...
I:Running script:
I:
run_program("/sbin/cp", "-R", "/cache/recovery", "/tmp/recovery");
ui_print("ROM Manager Version 5.0.2.1");
ui_print("November 3, 2012");
ui_print("Preparing to install ROM...");
run_program("/cache/dowipedalvikcache.sh");
run_program("/sbin/mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/chmod", "+x", "/tmp/recovery/11-rommanager.sh");
run_program("/tmp/recovery/11-rommanager.sh", "place");
assert(install_zip("/sdcard/download/cm-10-encore-b2-fullofbugs-1.zip"));
parse returned 0; 0 errors encountered
about to run program [/sbin/cp] with 4 args
ROM Manager Version 5.0.2.1
November 3, 2012
Preparing to install ROM...
about to run program [/cache/dowipedalvikcache.sh] with 1 args
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p7 on /cache failed: Device or resource busy
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 on /sd-ext failed: No such file or directory
umount: can't umount /sd-ext: Invalid argument
run_program: child exited with status 1
about to run program [/sbin/mount] with 2 args
about to run program [/sbin/chmod] with 3 args
about to run program [/tmp/recovery/11-rommanager.sh] with 2 args
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 on /system failed: Device or resource busy
-- Installing: /sdcard/download/cm-10-encore-b2-fullofbugs-1.zip
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /sdcard/download/cm-10-encore-b2-fullofbugs-1.zip
Opening update package...
minzip: Missed a local header sig (at 86)
E:Can't open /sdcard/download/cm-10-encore-b2-fullofbugs-1.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
result was NULL, message is: assert failed: install_zip("/sdcard/download/cm-10-encore-b2-fullofbugs-1.zip")

No, not bad partitions, just using ROM Manager. Boot to CWM and flash manually.

leapinlar said:
No, not bad partitions, just using ROM Manager. Boot to CWM and flash manually.
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I should have mentioned I tried both ways, same error.

kSnaz said:
I should have mentioned I tried both ways, same error.
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It is not saying bad partition, it is saying device is busy. I would suggest you update to a newer version of CWM. Both v5.5.0.4 and v6.0.1.2 are available on my tips thread linked in my signature. Or you could use TWRP.

Thanks for your efforts leapinlar. Turns out it was a bad SD Micro card... Once replaced everything was fine.