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Error executing updater binary in zip (TWRP)

I'm getting this error when trying to flash lollipop roms. I can flash Kitkat roms fine as I'm currently running xdabbeb VS982.5 1.0.0 (G3 rom), but it won't let me flash any lollipop rom. I installed twrp via the autorec program which installs 2.7.0.0 then I updated twrp within twrp with the flashable zip.
Please help
Thank you

Anyone?

Seriously no one knows? What is everyone else using that is flashing the latest 5.0.2 roms?
What am I getting this error?
Please help

Possible Fix
I've also had this problem. The only way I can seem to fix it is to also download the .md5 along with the rom itself. Just make sure its in the same folder as the rom. Everytime I have that problem with TWRP this seems to fix it. Let me know if it works for you!
Edit: Also I forgot to mention, if one isn't available to download I can help with that.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try. If there is no. Md5 what do I do then?

All you need to do if it comes to that is download an md5 checker on your computer. Just curious, what rom are you trying to flash?

I tried resurrection remix and liquid lollipop roms. I had no issues with the initial 5.0 lollipop roms so I'm not sure what changed with 5.0.2.
So the md5 checker generates the .Md5 then you just put that on the SD card with the rom?

Resurrection remix should have an md5 on the download page right below the rom itself.

derekmt95 said:
All you need to do if it comes to that is download an md5 checker on your computer. Just curious, what rom are you trying to flash?
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Can you point me to the program to use on my computer? Do I just load the .zip file in the program to generate the .md5sum file then put both the zip and the .md5sum file on the sdcard before flashing?
Thanks

derekmt95 said:
I've also had this problem. The only way I can seem to fix it is to also download the .md5 along with the rom itself. Just make sure its in the same folder as the rom. Everytime I have that problem with TWRP this seems to fix it. Let me know if it works for you!
Edit: Also I forgot to mention, if one isn't available to download I can help with that.
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Nope, I downloaded the md5 file along with the zip and I'm still getting the same "error executing updater binary in zip".
Any other suggestion? How is no one else having this same issue? I'm using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.3.1 probably like most people. I don't understand.

xxNiradxx said:
Nope, I downloaded the md5 file along with the zip and I'm still getting the same "error executing updater binary in zip".
Any other suggestion? How is no one else having this same issue? I'm using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.3.1 probably like most people. I don't understand.
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Try to reflash the TWRP.. or maybe is something wrong with the zip file
Use the TWRP compiled by blastagator

Nope, still getting same error with latest twrp.

Finally got it working. I downgraded TWRP to 2.7.0.0 and the lollipop roms are flashing fine now.
Thanks everyone for your help.

xxNiradxx said:
Finally got it working. I downgraded TWRP to 2.7.0.0 and the lollipop roms are flashing fine now.
Thanks everyone for your help.
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How did you downgrade because I cannot seem to find a way to do it.

TheAnonymousButler said:
How did you downgrade because I cannot seem to find a way to do it.
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just run AutoRec again and you are all set.

LG G2 cm-11 M12 : Error executing updater binary in zip (TWRP)
kashif87 said:
just run AutoRec again and you are all set.
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Hi, I am having the same problem. Actually my LG G2 was stuck in boot loop with secure boot error. I used SRK tool to flash the partition files as well as TWRP recovery 2.8.6.1. I have wiped everything and there is no OS installed. I am stuck in TWRP recovery screen [cannot downgrade /upgrade]. I am using and OTG cable to flash the cm-11 custom ROM but it is giving me the same error. Can anyone help ?? It has been 10 days I am trying and my phone is dying please help...
Thanks in advance...

before flash 5.1.1 aosp lollipop rom u must to flash first lollipop bootstack

Hi,
I am assuming the reply was for me. Actually I am not installing lollipop. I am going for kitkat but nothing is working now. I have tried cm-10.2, cm-11 M12, cm-11 M7 but all are showing "error executing updater binary in zip". Please if someone can help me out....
Thanks is advance....

@[email protected] i think kk aosp room need jb bootleader

Hello everyone,
I am running a D802 on stock Lollipop and installed TWRP 2.8.6.0 via AutoRec. Now I booted into recovery, wiped System and Cache and got the Error message when installing CrDroid (Marshmallow 6.0.1). Now I tried installing TWRP 3.0.2.0, which succeeded and then downloaded the twrp 2.7.0.0 zip to try that as the ROM still wouldnt install. But it wont install the older TWRP. So I am asking for help to either
1) Install TWRP 2.7.0.0
or
2) Delete the getprop lines from updater-script (after I removed them I get an error 6 so i probably removed too much?)
Thank you in advance
(Guide for Error 7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522762)
EDIT: Someone said installing another Kernel might allow installation of the ROMs. Which Kernel could work for my phone?
EDIT 2: When flashing TWRP 2.7.0.0 it says "assert failed: run_program("/tmp/loki.sh")==0". So what exactly am I missing on my phone? Is Loki the MM Bootloader?
EDIT 3: Could it be that the build.prop was deleted when I wiped system? Would be weird if that was the cause, but I simply dont know..
Edit: Booted in Downloa Mode and flashed v30D KDZ with the 2014 LG Flashtool. Works with Stock ROM for now

TWRP 3.2.1-0 for Motorola Moto X

I noticed that @androidlover5842 built a new TWRP for us with 3.2.1-0 and I haven't noticed any bugs while using it. This is from TWRP Builder, so it's unofficial.
The Original download can be found here: https://basketbuild.com/uploads/devs/androidlover5842/lineage_ghost/TWRP_lineage_ghost-08051822.img

[ISSUE] "this device is lineage_ghost"
Kevanness said:
I noticed that @androidlover5842 built a new TWRP for us with 3.2.1-0 and I haven't noticed any bugs while using it. This is from TWRP Builder, so it's unofficial.
The Original download can be found here: https://basketbuild.com/uploads/devs/androidlover5842/lineage_ghost/TWRP_lineage_ghost-08051822.img
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Thanks, I installed successfully the unofficial TWRP 3.2.1-0 (TWRP_lineage_ghost-08051822.img) to my Moto X 2013 (XT1053).
But I notice my device model is now "lineage_ghost". This cause conflict with ROMs like "xpe_10.0.2_r66-20160929-ghost" or "aokp_ghost_mm_unofficial_2017-09-18_0933". Tomorrow (May16/2018) I will test the ROM "lineage-14.1-20170212-NIGHTLY-ghost" with this TWRP due right now I'm in a Chromebook.
Regards
-@JCdelValle

JCdelValle said:
Thanks, I installed successfully the unofficial TWRP 3.2.1-0 (TWRP_lineage_ghost-08051822.img) to my Moto X 2013 (XT1053).
But I notice my device model is now "lineage_ghost". This cause conflict with ROMs like "xpe_10.0.2_r66-20160929-ghost" or "aokp_ghost_mm_unofficial_2017-09-18_0933". Tomorrow (May16/2018) I will test the ROM "lineage-14.1-20170212-NIGHTLY-ghost" with this TWRP due right now I'm in a Chromebook.
Regards
-@JCdelValle
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At the end, this TWRP changes the device name to "lineage_ghost" and then any ROM fails due the verification of device.
> I found you can add the device name into the file "updater-script" of the folder "\META-INF\com\google\android", but after test this I faced the problem with an "invalid zip file" where I found it's better to delete the first line of the same file, but the result was the same.
I already sent an email to @androidlover5842 explain this.
My solution was to install the TWRP 3.1.2.
Regards!

Mr. @androidlover5842 releases an update of this TWRP:
https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...ndroidlover5842/ghost/TWRP_ghost-18051856.img
Not tested by me yet, but I'll use it later. Or if someone else install it, please feed this thread with your experience.

JCdelValle said:
Mr. @androidlover5842 releases an update of this TWRP:
https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...ndroidlover5842/ghost/TWRP_ghost-18051856.img
Not tested by me yet, but I'll use it later. Or if someone else install it, please feed this thread with your experience.
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That build appears to install and work just fine.

I can't tested yet due a physical problem with the micro usb port of my Moto X.

can u give me the link for twrp 3.1.2?
Thanks
JCdelValle said:
At the end, this TWRP changes the device name to "lineage_ghost" and then any ROM fails due the verification of device.
> I found you can add the device name into the file "updater-script" of the folder "\META-INF\com\google\android", but after test this I faced the problem with an "invalid zip file" where I found it's better to delete the first line of the same file, but the result was the same.
I already sent an email to @androidlover5842 explain this.
My solution was to install the TWRP 3.1.2.
Regards!
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Trying to flash a custom rom.Noob. help plox

I was trying to flash Arrow Rom. Previously i had installed another rom which was oreo too. Can't remember its name. Steps that I followed:-
1. Wiped everything. Since i don't use this device i didn't take any backup. So i don't have any rom installed now:'(
2. Tried to flash the file. But it keeps showing error
Help plox

golu12c said:
I was trying to flash Arrow Rom. Previously i had installed another rom which was oreo too. Can't remember its name. Steps that I followed:-
1. Wiped everything. Since i don't use this device i didn't take any backup. So i don't have any rom installed now:'(
2. Tried to flash the file. But it keeps showing error
Help plox
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You simply downloaded the wrong file, it's for Zuk Z2, not for moto g4 plus aka athene.
Please be aware what rom files for which devices you download.

strongst said:
You simply downloaded the wrong file, it's for Zuk Z2, not for moto g4 plus aka athene.
Please be aware what rom files for which devices you download.
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Oh okay. Sorry;_;
Thank you. I will try to flash another rom.

strongst said:
You simply downloaded the wrong file, it's for Zuk Z2, not for moto g4 plus aka athene.
Please be aware what rom files for which devices you download.
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Hi. Downloaded the Athene file this time. It started downloading normaly. But then a new error popped up. Update Process ended with signal 7.
Attaching photo again

golu12c said:
Hi. Downloaded the Athene file this time. It started downloading normaly. But then a new error popped up. Update Process ended with signal 7.
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Error 7 leads to corrupted file. Please make sure you download it without interrupting or it will be broken.

strongst said:
Error 7 leads to corrupted file. Please make sure you download it without interrupting or it will be broken.
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So i downloaded the rom again. Transfered it properly. Same error.(error 7)
So just to be sure. Downloaded 5 different Roms.
Same error. My friend suggested me to flash through Adb sideload. I think it flashes but not properly since my device got stucked on bootloop for around 40 minutes before i switched it off for 2 different ROMs. Ene of the day I am back to stage 1. My friend told me to instal TWRP again. But without any OS how can i do it. Please help;_;

golu12c said:
So i downloaded the rom again. Transfered it properly. Same error.
So just to be sure. Downloaded 5 different Roms.
Same error. My friend suggested me to flash through Adb sideload. I think it flashes but not properly since my device got stucked on bootloop for around 40 minutes before i switched it off for 2 different ROMs. Ene of the day I am back to stage 1. My friend told me to instal TWRP again. But without any OS how can i do it. Please help;_;
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And your absolut sure these 5 rom files are OK and not broken? You download the correct device versions?
Which roms you have(file names)?
What twrp version(link /file name)?
You can flash twrp with twrp itself(install - > image) or with fastboot like the first time.

golu12c said:
So i downloaded the rom again. Transfered it properly. Same error.(error 7)
So just to be sure. Downloaded 5 different Roms.
Same error. My friend suggested me to flash through Adb sideload. I think it flashes but not properly since my device got stucked on bootloop for around 40 minutes before i switched it off for 2 different ROMs. Ene of the day I am back to stage 1. My friend told me to instal TWRP again. But without any OS how can i do it. Please help;_;
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I hope you did not pause the download in between or it did not failed and you started from the failed point (It can be done in Firefox)
Check the md5 of the zip file.
Also try a different TWRP. What TWRP are you using right now??.......just tell what source you downloaded it from

Heeth21 said:
I hope you did not pause the download in between or it did not failed and you started from the failed point (It can be done in Firefox)
Check the md5 of the zip file.
Also try a different TWRP. What TWRP are you using right now??.......just tell what source you downloaded it from
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I downloaded the TWRP from the official website version 3.2.1
Link : https://dl.twrp.me/athene/
I have a moto g4 plus 3gb/32 gb version.

golu12c said:
I downloaded the TWRP from the official website version 3.2.1
Link : https://dl.twrp.me/athene/
I have a moto g4 plus 3gb/32 gb version.
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Wrong TWRP my friend (its a 32 bit TWRP and you need 64 bit TWRP)........strange I thought it was error 255 when we tried to install using wrong TWRP.
Download TWRP by Lyuu and backup EFS first and then flash the ROM.

Heeth21 said:
Wrong TWRP my friend (its a 32 bit TWRP and you need 64 bit TWRP)........strange I thought it was error 255 when we tried to install using wrong TWRP.
Download TWRP by Lyuu and backup EFS first and then flash the ROM.
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Installed this twrp too. Still no good. Still same error;_;.
But when i tried installing stock rom a new error pooped up. Attaching image of that.
I thought it was successful but it got stuck on boot loop for around 30 mins so i switched off my phone :/

golu12c said:
Installed this twrp too. Still no good. Still same error;_;.
But when i tried installing stock rom a new error pooped up. Attaching image of that.
I thought it was successful but it got stuck on boot loop for around 30 mins so i switched off my phone :/
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Try installing Stock ROM from fastboot then.

Heeth21 said:
Try installing Stock ROM from fastboot then.
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Thank you. This worked. Finally i have a ROM ;_;. I will now try to flash custom rom. Thank you for your help

strongst said:
And your absolut sure these 5 rom files are OK and not broken? You download the correct device versions?
Which roms you have(file names)?
What twrp version(link /file name)?
You can flash twrp with twrp itself(install - > image) or with fastboot like the first time.
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I think there was some problem with the TWRP. Not sure entirely. Yes i downloaded the correct versions of the ROMS. Downloaded 3 versions of one ROM just to be sure;_;
I am currently back to stock rom thanks to Heeth21.
I will try to flash now from the beginning.
Thank you for your help

golu12c said:
I think there was some problem with the TWRP. Not sure entirely. Yes i downloaded the correct versions of the ROMS. Downloaded 3 versions of one ROM just to be sure;_;
I am currently back to stock rom thanks to Heeth21.
I will try to flash now from the beginning.
Thank you for your help
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I asked you about your twrp already https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...sh-custom-rom-noob-help-t3883210/post78527551
Please make sure to read and answer the questions properly

Flashing stock rom gives Treble Compatibility error

Hello.
I'm trying to get my phone back to stock rom.
I'm using the TWRP from the [All In One] post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-unofficial-twrp-touch-recovery-t3921637
And I'm trying to install the file I got from: http://en.miui.com/download-360.html
But when I flash the file (miui_LAVENDERGlobal_V10.3.5.0.PFGMIXM_a5cabeca22_ 9.0.zip) I get the error attached.
Can anyone help me with this error?

Download the zip file again from miui.com, if you’re using a custom rom go to ‘Wipe’ -> ‘Advanced Wipe’ and wipe the ‘Cache’, ‘Dalvik/ART Cache’, ‘Data’ and ‘System’ partitions.
Once you are done, go back and tap on the ‘Install’ button and browse the rom file.
If this doesn't work, try the fastboot method with the miui flash tool.

delete compatibility.zip in rom file and flash normally

Thanks for the replies. I already formatted and wiped, and tried redownloading the stock rom file, but got the same error. I also tried the MIUI flash tool but got an error after doing the last step.
However... I did end up fixing the problem moments ago.
As I was leaving work, a nerd directed to a wepage that had instructions that worked:
https://www.androidexplained.com/redmi-note-7-unbrick

16. May 2020: the tip: unzipping - deleting - zipping and flash that new file worked for me also. Redmi Note 7 Lavender; Rom Lineage 17.1 20200215. Very nice. Ernest from Germany

FligMupple said:
Hello.
I'm trying to get my phone back to stock rom.
I'm using the TWRP from the [All In One] post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...overy-unofficial-twrp-touch-recovery-t3921637
And I'm trying to install the file I got from: http://en.miui.com/download-360.html
But when I flash the file (miui_LAVENDERGlobal_V10.3.5.0.PFGMIXM_a5cabeca22_ 9.0.zip) I get the error attached.
Can anyone help me with this error?
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Why not orangefox?

OnePlus5 - HELP! - TWRP Recovery: Invalid Zip File Format

Hi!
I'm trying to install an update of OxygenOS. I wanted to install this with a .zip folder via my TWRP custom recovery (TWRP 3.2.3-0). However, I'm still having an issue with every ROM that I'm trying to install: "Invalid zip file format!", following by: " Error installing zip file 'OxygenOS.zip' ".
I precise that I have this issue with every .zip ROM that I'm trying to install...
I actually don't have any ROM installed on my OP5, so I can't boot right now.
I'm only fighting with my TWRP recovery and my Bootloader !
The Android version I had before that was Android 7.1.1( old boy...)
I'd be pleased if someone could help me solving this issue...
Have a nice day & Thx !

SkyZFr said:
Hi!
I'm trying to install an update of OxygenOS. I wanted to install this with a .zip folder via my TWRP custom recovery (TWRP 3.2.3-0). However, I'm still having an issue with every ROM that I'm trying to install: "Invalid zip file format!", following by: " Error installing zip file 'OxygenOS.zip' ".
I precise that I have this issue with every .zip ROM that I'm trying to install...
I actually don't have any ROM installed on my OP5, so I can't boot right now.
I'm only fighting with my TWRP recovery and my Bootloader !
The Android version I had before that was Android 7.1.1( old boy...)
I'd be pleased if someone could help me solving this issue...
Have a nice day & Thx !
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Hello, you need to clean flash 5.1.4, then ota update to 9.0.9 and then flash twrp from PC again with root.
See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...xygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003/post72799040 including last pages where it's been explained a lot

strongst said:
Hello, you need to clean flash 5.1.4, then ota update to 9.0.9 and then flash twrp from PC again with root.
See here https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...xygenos-4-5-2-7-1-1-ota-t3627003/post72799040 including last pages where it's been explained a lot
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what do you mean by " clean flash 5.1.4 " ? Android 5.1.4 ? or Oxygen ?
thx

SkyZFr said:
what do you mean by " clean flash 5.1.4 " ? Android 5.1.4 ? or Oxygen ?
thx
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I mean OxygenOS 5.1.4

strongst said:
I mean OxygenOS 5.1.4
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I tried so much, but actually I really can't flash nothing...
I'm now having : "Updater process ended with ERROR: 4"
I also had ERRO 7 from TWRP, but I tried everything, like changing a part of the code of one script of the ROM, but nothing is working.