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[Q] JellyBean ZIP Packages (aka unzip: zip flags 1 and 8 are not supported)

Hey Guys,
I've been trying to understand why in all the JellyBean ROM that I've encountered so far there is an error message: "unzip: zip flags 1 and 8 are not supported" when I try viewing the archive in Fedora 17, or even in BusyBox, natively on the phone itself.
The ZIPs install correctly from the Recovery.
I've tried extracting it with WinRAR on windows, but after re-packing the archive and installing the newly created ROM ZIP the phone hangs. I didn't change anything at all, only extracted the original ZIP ROM and repacked.
The ROM that I've used: http://tinyw.in/YMJG
If anybody could shed some light on this I'd be really greatful

Try 7zip instead of winRAR as 7zip retains the file structure (you should use 7zip for all Cwm editing imo). I'm able to extract, modify, repackage and flash miuiandroid releases using 7zip and windows 8 (win7 will work too). Let me know how you get on!
Edit: I know you said the zip installs okay but you may want to check the md5 just to be safe
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[Q] Stock rom ?

Hi,
i would like to know how i could get my stock rom from my N4, like a .zip file. Because i tried nandroid, but i would like to modify the rom with the kitchen, and i don't know how to do if i don't have a zip file... Thanks !

AutruiP said:
Hi,
i would like to know how i could get my stock rom from my N4, like a .zip file. Because i tried nandroid, but i would like to modify the rom with the kitchen, and i don't know how to do if i don't have a zip file... Thanks !
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You should be able to extract the boot and system images from Google's factory image.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occam
I wasn't aware that the kitchen worked with the Nexus 4 as its still listed as one of the unsupported devices but the thread hasn't been updated since October of last year so maybe that changed.
this is copied from dsixda's kitchen thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246 post #3):
How do I import a ROM into the kitchen to use as my base?
(The instructions below are for HTC devices in general. For other devices, please visit the appropriate thread.)
From a shipped ROM:
First, find the shipped ROM for your device, usually from htc.com or from searching xda-developers (check the Wiki or sticky posts under your device's sub-forum).
This link may help: Various devices
Please don't ask me for links, as I don't know everything or own all devices.
The shipped ROM can be found in three different formats. Identify the type you have downloaded:
If the shipped ROM is in a .ZIP format, then simply copy it to the kitchen's original_update folder.
OR if the shipped ROM consists of system.img and boot.img files, then copy those two files to the kitchen's original_update folder. If the ROM also includes a lib.img (found in some newer HTC ROMs), then copy that as well!
OR if the shipped ROM is in an .EXE format, then do the following:
In Windows, run the shipped ROM's .EXE file till it gets to the first dialog. Stop there but don't close the window yet.
Go to Start->Run and type: %TEMP%
When the folder opens, search for Rom.zip (use the "magnifying glass" Search button)
Copy Rom.zip to your kitchen's original_update folder
OR from a cooked/custom ROM:
Copy the update.zip (or equivalent ZIP file) to your kitchen's original_update folder
OR from a Nandroid backup (under /sdcard/nandroid) [NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NON-STOCK ROM BACKUPS]:
Copy the system.img and boot.img files from the backup folder to your kitchen's original_update folder

Hm, i see. But the problem with the dev links for Google is that it's 4.2.2 and not 4.2.1... I would like to stay to an older version for the moment, with those problems with bootloaders, kernels etc... I will try with system and boot img, thanks !
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Well, i tried to use the tutorial about shipped rom, but my system.img and boot.img files aren't recognized by the kitchen... So i don't know how to do Halp ?

In this thread you have posted link to factory image with android 4.2.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848

Great !! Thanks a lot eskeyy !

Create File/Folder to System.img

Can someone show me a way to reseal File/Folder to System.img.
I extract these file/folder from Stock Nexus 4 zip. What I want to do is install a font then zip it back to System.img so I can flash it.
Thank

ronnyckb said:
Can someone show me a way to reseal File/Folder to System.img.
I extract these file/folder from Stock Nexus 4 zip. What I want to do is install a font then zip it back to System.img so I can flash it.
Thank
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There are ways to repack it (I've never done it myself, but if you search, you'll probably find some tools), but there is an easier way to just install a font: package it up in a recovery-flashable zip. A guide on how to create recover-flashable zips can be found here.

[ToolKit] Easy 5.1.1 sideload T-Mobile

If you're on Tmobile and want the 5.1.1 update and on a Mac. Just
1. download the unroot toolkit here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956434
2. Download the correct factory image from Google.
3. Unzip the .tgz file then the .zip file inside that, and rename the files so that they match the file names inside the unroot toolkit. Every .IMG to its corresponding .IMG file.
4. Replace the new files you just renamed (you should have only had to rename like 2 or 3 files) and all of the rest of the .IMG files into the unroot toolkit folder. It should prompt you if you want to replace all the files because they have the same name. Click OK.
5. Click on the android icon to run the unroot toolkit which will wipe your phone and install the 5.1.1 T-MOBILE update.
Worked for me!
Im not responsible if you mess up your phone and all credit goes to the original developer techfanatic9 @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956434

Newer threads/tutorials on making system.img to zip

Trying to flash CopperheadOS with multirom on N6P.
But I can't flash the image in TWRP so I'm trying create a flashable zip.
But problem is all the guides and tutorial are very outdated (with most of them mentioning "Android Kitchen")
Where should I go to find help for this?
/Omen

If you are on the latest TWRP, you can flash an image file to the system partition by clicking the Install Image button when selecting a file to install.

nathanchance said:
If you are on the latest TWRP, you can flash an image file to the system partition by clicking the Install Image button when selecting a file to install.
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That way doesn't work because I use multirom, it has a modified TWRP (it's still the latest version doh)

Sorry for shameful bump but I can't find an answer whatsoever

nathanchance said:
If you are on the latest TWRP, you can flash an image file to the system partition by clicking the Install Image button when selecting a file to install.
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In what I have been able to find there was a META-INF folder that was a part of the back-ups now all I see from my stock backup is .win files, not tar.md5
Now I can guess that the naming is still similar so can you compress the system.ex4 files and have the same process with a file format change.