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I've had many roms flashed on my op2 through twrp, but now whenever i try to flash any rom(cm, exodus, aicp etc.) I get error 7. I tried deleting asserts line on "updater-script" but no luck...
Current rom: Resurrection remix 5.6.9
shahark86 said:
I've had many roms flashed on my op2 through twrp, but now whenever i try to flash any rom(cm, exodus, aicp etc.) I get error 7. I tried deleting asserts line on "updater-script" but no luck...
Current rom: Resurrection remix 5.6.9
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Hi, If you already have twrp recovery and you can boot into twrp recovery, then you need to download stock oxygen os 2.2.1 ota.
when you download oxygen os 2.2.1 ota, flash it via twrp recovery, after that wipe factory data reset, then you flash your custom roms later. this will bypass the error 7 and you will have to resume enjoying your custom roms.
Here's what happens, when u totally erases the system, data, and formats everything with twrp recovery, custom roms don't run again, i think they kinda need some basic files from the stock rom to enable them to run. i experienced this myself with aicp and this is how i fixed it. so go on, look for the oxygen 2.2.1 ota.zip, download, flash, then wipe data fastory reset, then you can now have your custom roms flashed and working. again.
Right!! but oos 3.0 official is also working
shahark86 said:
I've had many roms flashed on my op2 through twrp, but now whenever i try to flash any rom(cm, exodus, aicp etc.) I get error 7. I tried deleting asserts line on "updater-script" but no luck...
Current rom: Resurrection remix 5.6.9
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It's there to protect you from flashing a ROM incompatible with your current bootloader (there's two of them, pre oos3 and oos3 bootloader/fastboot).
So if you want to flash a ROM which is Lollipop (or using Lollipop bootloader like easier versions of Graraks and Seraph08s builds) you will have to restore your phone to oos2.x.x first. Same goes the other way around, and also your recovery system must be compatible with respective bootloader.
This info should be force-feeded to every noob checking in on this forum hoping for an easy swapping of ROMs on this phone, which is not gonna happen because of this.
Hi, i have on my N7-2012 TWRP 3.0.2.
I did Advanced Wipe for all partitions, and Format Data. I changed /data and /cache to f2fs and flashed a Nougat ROM from this form (DirtyUnicorn) I had no troubles.
I wiped system again (to avoid space problems during the flash of Gapps) and tried to flash GApps 'open_gapps_arm7.0-micro-20161018.zip', but i got this error:
*** Incompatible Android ROM detected ***
This GApp pkg is for Android 7.0.x ONLY
Please download the correct version for
your ROM: 5.1.1 (SDK 22)
*** GApps intallation failed ***
- Copying log to /usb-otg/Nexus 7 Asus
- NO changes were made to your device
Install will now exit...
Error code: 20
- Unmounting
I tried with other nougat ROM such as Carbon but i got the same error. The weirdness is that i tried also with a MM rom, and tried to flash GApps for MM... again, same error! He ask for a 5.1.1 GApps! So strange.
So, only for my curiosity, i reflashed DU ROm, downloaded and flashed GApps for 5.1.1. First time, i got the error:
*** Incompatible Android ROM detected ***
This GApp pkg is for Android 5.1.1 ONLY
Please download the correct version for
your ROM: 7.0.0 (SDK 22)
*** GApps intallation failed ***
i tried again and flash worked, i rebooted the device and..... bootloop... obviously.
Can you help me?
UPDATE: i forget to say that i tried also with: nano and pico gapps, and Banks Gapps. Same problem. if i reboot the device without gapps the rom work but if i download apk play store and install it doesn't work when i open it.
pls, noone can help me? :crying:
qwerweteryu said:
Hi, i have on my N7-2012 TWRP 3.0.2.
I did Advanced Wipe for all partitions, and Format Data. I changed /data and /cache to f2fs and flashed a Nougat ROM from this form (DirtyUnicorn) I had no troubles.
I wiped system again (to avoid space problems during the flash of Gapps) and tried to flash GApps 'open_gapps_arm7.0-micro-20161018.zip', but i got this error:
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Are you wiping "system" after installing the ROM? If so, you are effectively removing the ROM you just installed which leaves the GAPPS script nothing to detect to install. The proper install would be: Flash ROM and the Flash Gapps (usually pico or nano to save space) and then reboot, no wiping in between.
I had this issue no matter what rom I tried after flashing an android 7.0 rom. I just did a factory reset by flashing back to a factory image now everything seems fine and google apps are working again.
I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796 but used kit kat 4.4.4 image and didn't lock the boot loader. Then flash the recovery of your choice again and your good to go.
jbaumert said:
Are you wiping "system" after installing the ROM? If so, you are effectively removing the ROM you just installed which leaves the GAPPS script nothing to detect to install. The proper install would be: Flash ROM and the Flash Gapps (usually pico or nano to save space) and then reboot, no wiping in between.
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Yes i wiped /system cause after the flash of the ROM when i try to install GApps i get error "not enough space". I followed the tips of a xda GUIDE wiping /system
@dinotyped: Are you telling me that there's no way to have Nougat on my N7? :crying::crying:
@qwerweteryu You should be able to use Nougat roms ok. I've not tried again. I'll likely stick to marshmallow for the time being just because of personal preference.
qwerweteryu said:
Yes i wiped /system cause after the flash of the ROM when i try to install GApps i get error "not enough space". I followed the tips of a xda GUIDE wiping /system
@dinotyped: Are you telling me that there's no way to have Nougat on my N7? :crying::crying:
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Stick with "Pico" (or possibly) "Nano" Gapps to make sure you have enough space after flashing the ROM. You can always go back after booting / setting up and install the other Google Apps that you want.
jbaumert said:
Stick with "Pico" (or possibly) "Nano" Gapps to make sure you have enough space after flashing the ROM. You can always go back after booting / setting up and install the other Google Apps that you want.
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omg! I did it! Thanks a lot!!
I had CM 14.1 working properly on my Nexus 4 with one of the early nightlys. Not leaving well enough alone I let it do a cm update to a newer 14.1 nightly. I didn't see any issue, but when it went to reboot from TWRP it just reboots to TWRP not the system.
Any ideas how to recover from this?
kmandel said:
I had CM 14.1 working properly on my Nexus 4 with one of the early nightlys. Not leaving well enough alone I let it do a cm update to a newer 14.1 nightly. I didn't see any issue, but when it went to reboot from TWRP it just reboots to TWRP not the system.
Any ideas how to recover from this?
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Had the same problem. Solution: Had to flash back to original stock Android, then TWRP let me flash the latest CM nightlies and Gapps pico. Will not try to use CM updater again.. Grrr.
imperator1967 said:
Had the same problem. Solution: Had to flash back to original stock Android, then TWRP let me flash the latest CM nightlies and Gapps pico. Will not try to use CM updater again.. Grrr.
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I have this problem. Does following your process erase data?
flash cm stock recovery solve this problem
When I install the latest oreo rom and recommended recovery, there are always problems
for example: error 7, Can't mount vendor, unable to mount storage...
When I install Pixel Experience and RR oreo rom, this error is happening and I can not install a different rom or another zips, using different recovery not the solution. I tried some suggestions here but the result has not changed
I installed a stock rom with QPST and problems improved
Exactly what we should do, Can you explain in detail
thanks to those who contributed :good:
Which recovery you using
poyraz4558 said:
When I install the latest oreo rom and recommended recovery, there are always problems
for example: error 7, Can't mount vendor, unable to mount storage...
When I install Pixel Experience and RR oreo rom, this error is happening and I can not install a different rom or another zips, using different recovery not the solution. I tried some suggestions here but the result has not changed
I installed a stock rom with QPST and problems improved
Exactly what we should do, Can you explain in detail
thanks to those who contributed :good:
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Please provide specifics of ROM and TWRP Version. Did you load mods? Did you use custom kernel?
I installed this recovery for bootleggers 8.1 rom,
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820462 (twrp 3.2.1.0 It works well),
then I've installed Orangefox recovery for try and I used for long time without any problem,
later I flashed this recovery for Pixel Experience rom
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904027766 (twrp 3.2.3.0),
installed without a problem but a long time stuck in google logo, I rebooted three times a long press power button and the phone opened normally
No problem when using the phone but all times error on recovery.. such as 'vendor, invalid argument, mount error.
Always these errors during the rom installation and wiping..
Now is stock rom installed, I think there are some changes in the new rom because such problems did not happen before,
thank you for your answers and developers
poyraz4558 said:
I installed this recovery for bootleggers 8.1 rom,
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820462 (twrp 3.2.1.0 It works well),
then I've installed Orangefox recovery for try and I used for long time without any problem,
later I flashed this recovery for Pixel Experience rom
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904027766 (twrp 3.2.3.0),
installed without a problem but a long time stuck in google logo, I rebooted three times a long press power button and the phone opened normally
No problem when using the phone but all times error on recovery.. such as 'vendor, invalid argument, mount error.
Always these errors during the rom installation and wiping..
Now is stock rom installed, I think there are some changes in the new rom because such problems did not happen before,
thank you for your answers and developers
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Okay... I'd recommend one thing.
Install the custom ROM. Then follow flashing procedure and do read the new FAQ posted by the devs. And after that... Try to reflash the recovery.img by pressing install image option. After this... If the problem persists, try to follow the procedure again and check if your recovery image isn't corrupt. Plus don't use the recovery from TWRP.ME
I have a recovery that can solve this problem but you can't restore ROMs you backed up
Phantom Slayer04 said:
Okay... I'd recommend one thing.
Install the custom ROM. Then follow flashing procedure and do read the new FAQ posted by the devs. And after that... Try to reflash the recovery.img by pressing install image option. After this... If the problem persists, try to follow the procedure again and check if your recovery image isn't corrupt. Plus don't use the recovery from TWRP.ME
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thanks, I understand
I did actually try a second time, just flashed pixel experience rom and twrp 3.2.3.0 recovery on the stock rom - recovery.. same errors are happening and this problems improve only when I install stock rom with QPTS.. I will do clean installation in a short time again, just wonder why there is so much vendor error on recovery...
poyraz4558 said:
thanks, I understand
I did actually try a second time, just flashed pixel experience rom and twrp 3.2.3.0 recovery on the stock rom - recovery.. same errors are happening and this problems improve only when I install stock rom with QPTS.. I will do clean installation in a short time again, just wonder why there is so much vendor error on recovery...
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Did you wipe the partitions? Did you format data partition?
Phantom Slayer04 said:
Did you wipe the partitions? Did you format data partition?
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yes I did, including vendor..Today I searched the topics in the forum; return to old rom is not recommended after installing the new rom, I see similar troubles in rom forums..
poyraz4558 said:
yes I did, including vendor..Today I searched the topics in the forum; return to old rom is not recommended after installing the new rom, I see similar troubles in rom forums..
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If you want to install latest update roms then read this FAQ:https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77872447&postcount=2325:confused:
if you want to revert to old roms then you have to flash stock nougat rom using qfil and install twrp 3.2.1.0 and install old roms
don't do it wrongly otherwise you will get updater error 7 or can't mount vendor, etc,
Sudhar123 said:
If you want to install latest update roms then read this FAQ:https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77872447&postcount=2325:confused:
if you want to revert to old roms then you have to flash stock nougat rom using qfil and install twrp 3.2.1.0 and install old roms
don't do it wrongly otherwise you will get updater error 7 or can't mount vendor, etc,
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Thank you, I learned later that.. That's why i'm using an old rom because sometimes I can't any process on recovery, There are too many errors..
poyraz4558 said:
When I install the latest oreo rom and recommended recovery, there are always problems
for example: error 7, Can't mount vendor, unable to mount storage...
When I install Pixel Experience and RR oreo rom, this error is happening and I can not install a different rom or another zips, using different recovery not the solution. I tried some suggestions here but the result has not changed
I installed a stock rom with QPST and problems improved
Exactly what we should do, Can you explain in detail
thanks to those who contributed :good:
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You should be on latest nougat that is with november security patch. All rom after 14/10/2018 should flash with latest twrp that is 3.2.3.0. all roms before that should be flashed with twrp 3.2.1.0.
sk.vyshak said:
You should be on latest nougat that is with november security patch. All rom after 14/10/2018 should flash with latest twrp that is 3.2.3.0. all roms before that should be flashed with twrp 3.2.1.0.
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Ok..Which sections will be deleted on twrp 3.2.3.0 during wipe, is vendor partition included ?
poyraz4558 said:
Ok..Which sections will be deleted on twrp 3.2.0.3 during wipe, is vendor partition included ?
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The thing is with new twrp there is decryption support which was lacked in old. Vendor partition is present in both i think. All the new roms are encrypted by default
Hi All, I have been reading various threads here and searching on Google for finding a method that truly works for successfully installing a custom ROM, getting TWRP installed and rooting with Magisk. So far, all I have found are numerous and usually contradictory methods and about 7 or 8 different versions of TWRP (so which one is completely stable and working properly?). I have tried several methods over the past two weeks and none of them are working completely.
Sometimes, I'll get a version of TWRP installed, but then trying to reboot to recovery results in a "system has been destroyed" image. Or I'll succeed in getting a custom ROM installed, but Gapps will fail with error 20 or error 70 or there's not enough space on the system partition (and I'm just trying to install the Pico version). Even I double check that the Gapps version matches the ROM version I've used, but still get an error 20 displayed.
From what I had read on numerous threads, it seemed like CosmicDans TWRP would be the one I should go with. I downloaded both of his files (the fastboot image and the zipped installer) and fastboot his "boot-recovery.img" that was specifically for fastboot only and from that recovery, I installed his "TWRP-Installer-3.2.1-with-Tissot-Manager-2.5.zip". Everything appeared as if successfully installed as per the logs, but immediately upon attempting to reboot to recovery, I get the "system has been destroyed" image.
What I want to do is:
Get a working custom ROM (preferably Pie) installed
Install Gapps
Install a working TWRP (that will not display "system has been destroyed" whenever trying to boot to recovery)
Finally, install Magisk and root my phone
Can anyone suggest a site or link or a post somewhere that would explain everything correctly and is actually working? This has been a very frustrating experience. I'm almost sorry that I even bought the Mi A1. Never had any problems installing custom ROMs or rooting the OnePlus devices. All I'm left with currently is an expensive paperweight.
Thanks so much!
Cheers
From your description, I'm certain that you do this on a Pie stock rom right? the installer never work on Pie stock and will cause system destroy. Just hotboot TWRP. And for the Gapps, I think it's due to the time you install it. From my experience, install Gapps after rom and before Magisk usually work. Install after magisk or custom kernel will somehow cause the same issue that you described.
Oh, in case you want to install LineageOS, you have to come to the LOS16 thread and download the TWRP from there, it's the only TWRP that can install LOS16.
Never_Sm1le said:
From your description, I'm certain that you do this on a Pie stock rom right? the installer never work on Pie stock and will cause system destroy. Just hotboot TWRP. And for the Gapps, I think it's due to the time you install it. From my experience, install Gapps after rom and before Magisk usually work. Install after magisk or custom kernel will somehow cause the same issue that you described.
Oh, in case you want to install LineageOS, you have to come to the LOS16 thread and download the TWRP from there, it's the only TWRP that can install LOS16.
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Thank you for your reply. When I first started the process to change to a custom ROM, I was on stock Pie. But one of the times I was wiping the device after one more problem, I accidentally also wiped Internal Storage as well. I didn't have much there since I had already backed some things up in advance. Now it's virtually empty. The steps I take are:
1. Hotboot TWRP
2. Install Custom ROM
3. Hotboot TWRP again
4. Install Gapps
This is where I usually have some problem. It's the process of installing Gapps that creates some error.
I also did attempt to install LineageOS 16 using the TWRP recovery that was linked in the post. Follow the instructions precisely I believe and now when it's time to install Gapps, I get error 64. I can't understand why. I am attempting to install "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano". This should be compatible with the Mi A1 with LineageOS 16 from what I am able to tell.
No matter what TWRP version I use, no matter what custom ROM I try, no matter what steps I take, there is always some issue that prevents me from completing any installation. But the abundance of so many conflicting posts don't help either. One post will state to use a specific TWRP and certain steps; another post will suggest completely different steps using another TWRP; and yet another post will provide different steps still. In some instances, there will be steps listed in the script on the phone regarding the next steps after the ROM installation that are completely different then the steps provided in the post for that ROM in the forum.
It would just be tremendously helpful to get some instructions that actually do work. As of now, I'm about ready to dump this phone in the trash bin. It's horrible. I can't even tell if it might be decent eventually since I never can get anything installed.
Thanks again for your reply Never_Sm1le.
Cheers.
There is no permanent TWRP install for android 9 on MiA1 as far as i know.
Hotboot works just perfect.
Brianne8 said:
Thank you for your reply. When I first started the process to change to a custom ROM, I was on stock Pie. But one of the times I was wiping the device after one more problem, I accidentally also wiped Internal Storage as well. I didn't have much there since I had already backed some things up in advance. Now it's virtually empty. The steps I take are:
1. Hotboot TWRP
2. Install Custom ROM
3. Hotboot TWRP again
4. Install Gapps
This is where I usually have some problem. It's the process of installing Gapps that creates some error.
I also did attempt to install LineageOS 16 using the TWRP recovery that was linked in the post. Follow the instructions precisely I believe and now when it's time to install Gapps, I get error 64. I can't understand why. I am attempting to install "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano". This should be compatible with the Mi A1 with LineageOS 16 from what I am able to tell.
No matter what TWRP version I use, no matter what custom ROM I try, no matter what steps I take, there is always some issue that prevents me from completing any installation. But the abundance of so many conflicting posts don't help either. One post will state to use a specific TWRP and certain steps; another post will suggest completely different steps using another TWRP; and yet another post will provide different steps still. In some instances, there will be steps listed in the script on the phone regarding the next steps after the ROM installation that are completely different then the steps provided in the post for that ROM in the forum.
It would just be tremendously helpful to get some instructions that actually do work. As of now, I'm about ready to dump this phone in the trash bin. It's horrible. I can't even tell if it might be decent eventually since I never can get anything installed.
Thanks again for your reply Never_Sm1le.
Cheers.
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Your reply makes me want to stay on LOS 15.1 even more. So many weird problems happen in LOS 16
I followed all the instructions of Resurrection Remix and TWRP is installed and magisk works perfect.
Hello friend, I am currently on Lineage OS 16.0 with Magisk, Opengapps and TWRP installed. I can boot to recovery with no problems at all; in fact, I used the flashed TWRP to install Magisk.
Here are the steps I took:
Download the TWRP boot img and TWRP installer by CosmicDan (Link below)
Copy the custom rom ZIP, TWRP installer, Magisk installer and Gapps into your SD card
Reboot your device to bootloader
Boot into TWRP using
Code:
fastboot boot boot-recovery.img
do NOT flash via fastboot
Go to Wipe>Advanced Wipe and wipe System, Dalvik, Data, Internal Storage
Press the home button and proceed to flashing the custom rom ZIP
After flashing, reboot to BOOTLOADER then do step 4 again
Flash Gapps, TWRP Installer, then Magisk Installer. You should flash TWRP first before Magisk
Reboot to system and you're good to go
Note that if you are installing Lineage OS and wish to receive nightly OTA updates, having an installed TWRP as your recovery might result in a bootloop after updating. Also, if you want to manually flash the nightly update, you need to boot to the TWRP variant of @flex1911 as flashing lineage using other TWRP will result in an error. I suggest not installing TWRP when using Lineage OS.
(Source: [ROM][OFFICIAL] LineageOS 16.0 for Xiaomi Mi A1)
Regarding your problem with flashing, try to check which slot you are currently in by going to TWRP>Reboot. Keep in mind that when you install a rom, it will always be installed to the inactive slot. For example if you are in slot A, your rom will be installed in slot B. After rebooting, your current active slot will be where the rom is installed. When installing Gapps or any addons, check the slot first. However, when flashing TWRP installer, it will patch both boot_a and boot_b and this is the reason why you need to install twrp first before magisk as TWRP also modifies the boot image.
Download:
Bootable TWRP
TWRP Installer
(Both files by @CosmicDan)
Cheers mate!
rexendz said:
Here are the steps I took:
Download the TWRP boot img and TWRP installer by CosmicDan (Link below)
Copy the custom rom ZIP, TWRP installer, Magisk installer and Gapps into your SD card
Reboot your device to bootloader
Boot into TWRP using
Code:
fastboot boot boot-recovery.img
do NOT flash via fastboot
Go to Wipe>Advanced Wipe and wipe System, Dalvik, Data, Internal Storage
Press the home button and proceed to flashing the custom rom ZIP
After flashing, reboot to BOOTLOADER then do step 4 again
Flash Gapps, TWRP Installer, then Magisk Installer. You should flash TWRP first before Magisk
Reboot to system and you're good to go
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Thanks for the lengthy reply. However, those steps do not work as you have described. Since, if I wipe Internal Storage (as per your step 5), I just deleted all the files I copied previously in Step 2. What I did, was wipe everything, *then* copied all the files and tried to install. As soon as it try to install Gapps, I get Error 64 again. I am absolutely using "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano" and it always fails. I have attempted 11 or 12 times already, using different slots, using different dates of "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano" and ALWAYS Error 64. I don't know any other version of Gapps I should be trying. The arm64 versions never will work for me.
I give up. I'll just have to stick with stock ROM. No custom ROMs will work for me no matter which one I use or which version of TWRP I use. I already wasted too much of my life with this garbage phone.
ccalixtro said:
I followed all the instructions of Resurrection Remix and TWRP is installed and magisk works perfect.
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Hi,
Which version of TWRP did you use? There's too many. I don't know which one is considered to be the right one.
Brianne8 said:
Thanks for the lengthy reply. However, those steps do not work as you have described. Since, if I wipe Internal Storage (as per your step 5), I just deleted all the files I copied previously in Step 2. What I did, was wipe everything, *then* copied all the files and tried to install. As soon as it try to install Gapps, I get Error 64 again. I am absolutely using "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano" and it always fails. I have attempted 11 or 12 times already, using different slots, using different dates of "open_gapps-arm64-9.0-nano" and ALWAYS Error 64. I don't know any other version of Gapps I should be trying. The arm64 versions never will work for me.
I give up. I'll just have to stick with stock ROM. No custom ROMs will work for me no matter which one I use or which version of TWRP I use. I already wasted too much of my life with this garbage phone.
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Copy the files to your external SD card not internal storage. But if you don't have an ext SD card, don't wipe internal storage.
Also try to check if system is properly mounted when installing gapps.
May I ask what custom rom you are trying to install?
I suggest you try Pixel Experience as it already has a builtin Gapps so you dont have to flash opengapps.