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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

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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

OnePLus two with NO OS and Oneplus recovery

Hey, yesterday i tried to clean flash RR ROm (already was using it) and when i flashed the rom zip file, it showed patching system image uncondtionally , and flashing file 1 of 1 for like 30 min then i turned off my device. And from then, i have been stuck with oneplus logo, sometime twrp sometime oneplus recovery https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/
Tried this method bcz i thought my device was bricked but the last step failed. No i again got back to twrp through fastboot method
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...-custom-recovery-root-efs-backup-more.345478/
And one more thing, when i am copyingthe rom files from pc to device, the progress bar goes well upto like 50% and then suddenly closes. But copied file size is same as of original. Is this the main problem?
file not getting copied properly?
Now i am in twrp and cant even start the flash proces as it now says E: error executing updater binary in zip ' ROM Name' error flashing zip.
What should i do now? Just want to turn on my phone, no matter if its RR ROM or OOS rom . Please help.
Also again went to oneplus recovery using that unbrick method and then tried to install OOS 2.2.1 using adb sideload method, but it stops at 47% everytime. What could be the reason? Should i go to service center tomorrow because from wednesday i will be having my exams and i want my phone up and running by tomorrow evening. Please help me . It's an emergency. Also asked for help at xda RR ROm forum but no such help yet .
And is my motherboard damaged ? No, right?

Cannot flash stock rom

I'm having serious trouble with my phone, after bad-rooting it (boot.img was meant for MPJ24.139-23.1 and I've got MPJ24.139-50) and loosing my IMEI and my Mac Address (and wifi of course) I've tried flashing the old boot file back and now It's stuck on fastboot and recovery mode. I've tried multiple things but it only seems to get worse, I can still transfer files and install them with twrp but I can't get it to flash the stock rom (doesn't find MD5 file and fails zip signature verification) nor can I recover it via RSD Lite for it refuses to recognize the phone. I simply don't know what to do anymore, please help.

RichardKL2 said:
I'm having serious trouble with my phone, after bad-rooting it (boot.img was meant for MPJ24.139-23.1 and I've got MPJ24.139-50) and loosing my IMEI and my Mac Address (and wifi of course) I've tried flashing the old boot file back and now It's stuck on fastboot and recovery mode. I've tried multiple things but it only seems to get worse, I can still transfer files and install them with twrp but I can't get it to flash the stock rom (doesn't find MD5 file and fails zip signature verification) nor can I recover it via RSD Lite for it refuses to recognize the phone. I simply don't know what to do anymore, please help.
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Don't use TWRP to flash a stock ROM. Use (m)fastboot to flash the extracted files one by one in the right order.
Send with my Moto G4 Plus (XT1642) using Tapatalk!

smitharro said:
Don't use TWRP to flash a stock ROM. Use (m)fastboot to flash the extracted files one by one in the right order.
Send with my Moto G4 Plus (XT1642) using Tapatalk!
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Everything solved by now. I found and read the right tutorials, flashed the stock rom via mfastboot like you said, and rerooted it with the right image.
The thing is i had a Xperia with CWM and never had problems with it when flashing roms via recovery, so i thought it wouldn't be a problem on twrp...
Everything is ok now, thanks bro.

i am facing the same problem too can you please help me my model is XT1643 . NO imei no wifi please help

Huawei Nova Plus (MLA-L01C432) bricked. i need help

Hi all!
i have Huawei Nova Plus ( MLA-L01 C432) with Bootloop. bootloop after i format data from TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/nova-plus/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-nova-t3523473 . TWRP says "can't format data". after reboot, phone is bootloop. i flash recovery from https://forum.xda-developers.com/nova-plus/development/twrp-recovery-huawei-nova-plus-g9-plus-t3553515. TWRP can format data, factory reset witout any errors. after reboot- bootloop again. i download firmware (full-Ota PV ), extracted UPDATE.APP, put in DLOAD folder in SD, flash STOCK recovery- update fails on 5%. Why i unbricked my phone?

romanb1972 said:
Hi all!
i have Huawei Nova Plus ( MLA-L01 C432) with Bootloop. bootloop after i format data from TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/nova-plus/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-nova-t3523473 . TWRP says "can't format data". after reboot, phone is bootloop. i flash recovery from https://forum.xda-developers.com/nova-plus/development/twrp-recovery-huawei-nova-plus-g9-plus-t3553515. TWRP can format data, factory reset witout any errors. after reboot- bootloop again. i download firmware (full-Ota PV ), extracted UPDATE.APP, put in DLOAD folder in SD, flash STOCK recovery- update fails on 5%. Why i unbricked my phone?
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I've been a lot of time in that situation, i've always resolved flashing with the 3 buttons method the official rom downloaded via Firmware Finder; if it struck at 5% is because the brand version (C432) isn't the version you had originally on your phone. Force flashing a different brand version doesn't change your oem file info, so when you try to flash a ROM with different brand version, the updater does that check and stop the update at 5%.

Slv3r said:
I've been a lot of time in that situation, i've always resolved flashing with the 3 buttons method the official rom downloaded via Firmware Finder; if it struck at 5% is because the brand version (C432) isn't the version you had originally on your phone. Force flashing a different brand version doesn't change your oem file info, so when you try to flash a ROM with different brand version, the updater does that check and stop the update at 5%.
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No, my version is 432

romanb1972 said:
No, my version is 432
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That only means that the ROM you've flashed is 432, but if you flashed it with TWRP it doesn't reflect the real brand of your phone. That info is write in some files that aren't replaced with that kind of flash. So the original bootloader of huawei does the check on those files, not checking the current rom you're running. I think there's no way to get that info easly if you force flashed another rom, you've to remember from the stock or do some research.
Anyway i see that your phone seems to run fine now :good:

Yes, i buy dc phoenix credit, and flash full firmware from phoenix support area. After, flash full-ota firmware, and phone boot good

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.
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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