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Rom flashing problem

i have this in hboot menu,
Alpharev CM7 r2
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
....
....
RADIO 5.14.05.17
when i try to flash runnymede AIO2.5 i receive
install from sdcard
finding update package
openin update package
verify update package
E:wrong digest
system/etc/virtous_oc/wake_min_freq
E:verification failed
installation abort
nothing happens , why ?
if anybody know

I had the same problem and I solved easily changing a setting in recovery.
You must disable the Check Signature.
In my recovery is under "other -> toggle verify signatures".
As soon as you disabled, you can install your rom.
I hope that works.

Thanks for reply,
i will try asap and let you know here

Ok.....
I hope that you find the same item for your recovery

[DEV] Possible S-OFF using HTCdev for WFS A510e

Hi guys,
A good friend of mine recently requested me to help with rooting her Wildfire S A510e (purchased from SingTel, CID HTC__044). I managed to change her Wildfire S from S-ON to S-OFF via HTCdev. As far as I know, HTCdev isn't supposed to give you S-OFF but only to remove the NAND write locks on certain partitions.
Users: This is NOT for you. This is NOT a tutorial.​I will not be responsible for any bricked WFS.​
Here's what happened, pretty long so I'm gonna break it down into multiple sections. Important points in red.
Replacing SingTel ROM with HTC EU ROM
The phone was originally running Android 2.3.3, ROM version 1.35.707.1, HBOOT 0.90.0000. This ROM version is not supported by HTCdev unlock yet.
Reboot to HBOOT on WFS. Choose FASTBOOT.
Connect WFS to computer via USB.
Downloaded the HBOOT RUU for "hTC Asia India" from HTCdev. Attempted to install the RUU but got a CID error.
Disconnected WFS from computer.
Rebooted normally on WFS.
Connect WFS to computer via USB (Disk Drive).
Created a goldcard by using SimpleGoldCard while WFS is mounted as Disk Drive. (this wipes your SD card)
Disconnect WFS from computer and reboot.
Connect WFS to computer via USB (Disk Drive).
Downloaded RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.2
Ran the RUU. Went into %temp%, found the relevant directory and copied rom.zip to the goldcard as PG76IMG.zip.
Disconnect WFS from computer.
Turn off WFS and rebooted into HBOOT.
Went into HBOOT -> Fastboot. RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.2 was installed successfully (Android 2.3.5, ROM version 2.13.401.2, HBOOT 0.90.0000).
Installing HTCdev Unlock
Rebooted WFS into HBOOT.
Connect WFS to computer via USB.
Downloaded the HBOOT RUU from HTCdev for "HTC EU".
Ran the HBOOT RUU. RUU installation gets stuck at 50% ("Flushing radio...") for about 20 minutes.
Decided that the RUU has hung so disconnected WFS from USB and did a battery pull
RUU offered to do a recovery but I clicked "Exit".
Turn on WFS in HBOOT mode.
S-OFF obtained!
I was pretty much at "dafuq?" at this stage. I didn't even need to upload the device identifier to HTCdev to get an unlock key. The device was already S-OFF (HBOOT shows it)!
HBOOT remained at 0.90.0000.
I verified the S-OFF by flashing ClockWorkMod which went without issues.
Possible theory of operation: (just my thoughts)
The HTCdev HBOOT RUU provides a temporary S-OFF in order to unlock the NAND
When the RUU is done, it is supposed to restore S-ON to the device.
However, since the process was hung, the RUU had no chance of restoring the device to S-ON.
Hence the WFS was left at S-OFF.
If there are any adventurous devs around who are willing to try to dissect the RUU, please do so, but standard disclaimer applies. Attempting to interrupt the HBOOT RUU flashing is pretty dangerous and WILL possibly brick your device! I will not be held responsible if you brick your WFS!
This seems to be a case of pure luck.
Addendum:
The HBOOT RUU contains 2 ZIP files: rom_01.zip, rom_02.zip
They are presumably flashed in-order.
rom_01.zip contains Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M_Signed_20111208.img
rom_02.zip contains hboot_1.08.0099_6e20b6fac09.nb0 and radio_47.23a.35.3035H_7.53.39.03M_MR.img
My friend has radio version 47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M. From here, we can tell that rom_01.zip was successfully flashed but rom_02.zip wasn't. Also notice the "special" file name of the first radio image.
Addendum 2:
It appears that both radio ROMs have the same size but different md5sum. Can someone with S-ON try to flash Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M_Signed_20111208.img? (Again, standard disclaimer applies)

i like the very last sentence that you used ...
good job anyway mate !

how do you go about flashing a radio??
---------- Post added at 04:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:09 AM ----------
rom1.zip is 10.370.252
rom2.zip is 10.586.425
ie not the same size

stevie67 said:
rom1.zip is 10.370.252
rom2.zip is 10.586.425
ie not the same size
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If you look into the ZIP files, Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M_Signed_20111208.img and radio_47.23a.35.3035H_7.53.39.03M_MR.img are both the same size.
Reboot to HBOOT, choose FASTBOOT, connect WFS to computer. Use "fastboot flash radio Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M_Signed_20111208.img".

ok i tried to flash this radio i put the .img file on my sdcard went to fastboot then recovery,install from sdcard and there was nothing there so i put the rom1.zip folder on my sdcard went to fastboot,install from sdcard,rom1.zip and got this
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.6
-- Installing: /sdcard/rom_01.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/rom_01.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
did i do something wrong??

You must flash the radio with fastboot command. But this wont work, bc the hboot will check if the file is signed. And that isn't.
But try, maybe i'm not right.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA App

and the fastboot command is??
and the file says its signed

Reboot to HBOOT, choose FASTBOOT, connect WFS to computer. Use "fastboot flash radio Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.08M_Signed_20111208.img".
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He said it
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA App

My phone wouldn't update using the HTC method so I extracted the two ROMs from the RUU and flashed them seperately. After the first one (radio) I noticed that the phone was S-OFF but when I'd flashed the second it was S-ON again and I couldn't go back.

WOW, you have S-OFF after flashing radio via
fastboot flash radio radio.img
???
And now you can't go back?

I extracted the htcdev ruu and tried to flash the radio image. but it is not possible, signature check fails. so if the bootloader is already unlocked, it is not possible to obtain s-off this way

Have u test it with
fastboot oem lock
first and then to flash the radio.img?
Or to try to downfrade hnoot with the tutorial here in forum and then flash the new radio.

not yet. Will try that and report again
did relock phone using oem lock.
*** RELOCKED ***
Tried flashing 1st radio from htcdev ruu
flashing successful, but still S-ON

Hmm, and can u try to downgrade to Hboot 0.9 or Hboot 1.08?

I'm a noob so it's possible I made a mistake but I'm pretty sure I was S-OFF after the first flash. I was on Hboot 0.09.0000. Unfortunately I didn't realise the significance at the time so proceeded anyway.

I will try

I will try too, but earliest tomorrow, then i have my windows pc

this is what i get with or without bootloader locked
C:\Android>fastboot flash radio Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.0
8M_Signed_20111208.img
sending 'radio' (23936 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.375s]
writing 'radio'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 13.063s

stevie67 said:
this is what i get with or without bootloader locked
C:\Android>fastboot flash radio Radio_special_MARVEL_MR_47.23b.35.3035_7.54.39.0
8M_Signed_20111208.img
sending 'radio' (23936 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.375s]
writing 'radio'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 13.063s
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I extracted the rom1.zip and renamed it PG76IMG.zip and flashed via hboot. this worked when the phone was re-locked

theq86 said:
I extracted the rom1.zip and renamed it PG76IMG.zip and flashed via hboot. this worked when the phone was re-locked
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so are you now s-off??

[Q] Wildfire S error 155 when running RUU

When running the RUU I encounter an error 155.
After unplugging the data cable:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.08.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.53.39.03M
Nov 28 2011, 19:09:21
RUU
Security fail!
Update fail!
The bootloader is unlocked via HTCDEV
The phone is rooted. CWM installed and reinstalled via rommanager
I assume that:
fastboot oem lock
might work to fix the security fail.
Can anyone give me an advice on howto proceed?
After removing battery and reinserting battery, the phone boots normally.
Regards,
Ruud
PS: I managed to collect rom.zip from temporary directory

rkloost said:
When running the RUU I encounter an error 155.
After unplugging the data cable:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.08.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.53.39.03M
Nov 28 2011, 19:09:21
RUU
Security fail!
Update fail!
The bootloader is unlocked via HTCDEV
The phone is rooted. CWM installed and reinstalled via rommanager
I assume that:
fastboot oem lock
might work to fix the security fail.
Can anyone give me an advice on howto proceed?
After removing battery and reinserting battery, the phone boots normally.
Regards,
Ruud
PS: I managed to collect rom.zip from temporary directory
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Try to relock your boot loader, with command fastboot oem lock.
Then try to run RUU again.

The error 155 seems fixed.
Now I get an error 131
Suppose it is time to rename the rom.zip I recovered to PG76IMG.zip and try to flash it?
so create gold card and reflash the phone?
Regards,
Ruud

Gold card succesfully created, but still no succesfull flash
Main Version is older!

Tried several (4) stock zip's but each time:
*** RELOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.08.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.53.39.03M
Nov 28 2011, 19:09:21
HBOOT
Main version is older!
Update fail!
The phone is still rooted. CWM installed and reinstalled via rommanager
Can anyone give me an advice on howto proceed?
Is there a way to circumvent Main version is older?
Is it possible to make a dumpfile from misc or so, which can be hex-edited, if so which raw-device I have to cat into an img-file?
Regards,
Ruud

Hope this link will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21891784
Sent from MARVEL

I had the same problem, with BL unlocked, you do not need gold card.
extract the rom.zip
Copy:
boot.img
system.img
to your computer Android directory (where you have fastboot and adb, you need to download them)
boot WFS into hboot, mark fastboot, hit power button and attach usb cable
now open a command shell in the computer:
fastboot flash boot boot.img <-- will flash kernel and boot
fastboot flash system system.img <-- will flash stock rom
now go to hboot, factory reset and restart

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530864 this will help you just click the last option and you will be able to try again and it will work
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

[Q] How to install Android Revolution HD Rom on Rooted Stock with HBoot 1.12.0000

Hello everyone,
I am a newbie and I want to install the Android Revolotion HD 18.0 Rom on my HTC One X.
I tried before and almost got a bricked phone because of the wrong Hboot installation.
I re-flashed my old Hboot and after that my phone worked again, thank God!
So what do I have to do? I now now that I can't flash from Hboot 1.12.0000 directly to 1.36
I am currently on:
*Unlocked*
Endeavoru PVT Ship S-ON RL
Hboot - 1.12.0000
Microp - None
Radio - 2.1204.135.20
eMMC - bootmode: disabled
CPU - bootmode: disabled
HW Secure boot: OFF
Modem Path: OFF
June 28 2012 11:31.28
I have ROM Manager ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.4.0 installed

1- you cannot reflash an old hboot with S-ON
2- while in fastboot usb mode : type this in cmd: fastboot oem readcid
then look in this thread for your cid and download the firmware aka hboot.
then you flash the rom from the recovery and dont forget the boot.img included in the zip(you have to flash it manually from fastboot, fastboot flash boot path.to...boot.img)

return to stock, get an OTA upgrade, unlock the phone
You CID is the most important information. Most of phone companies should have provided the JB update via OTA by now. To get it, you need to revert to stock and re-lock the phone. The upgrade process will then bump hboot to v1.36 or v1.39
If you don't have a nandroid backup of your original ROM or cannot find the exact RUU for your phone, check this thread: Return to stock without latest RUU
when done, relock the phone (
Code:
fastboot oem lock
)
Get the JB OTA update hopefully available (settings|about|software|check update). If not available, wait...
When done, unlock the phone again via htcdev (or if you still have the unlock_code.bin file, use command
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Install Recovery and SU
You can now install JB custom ROM.
teamworkint said:
Hello everyone,
I am a newbie and I want to install the Android Revolotion HD 18.0 Rom on my HTC One X.
I tried before and almost got a bricked phone because of the wrong Hboot installation.
I re-flashed my old Hboot and after that my phone worked again, thank God!
So what do I have to do? I now now that I can't flash from Hboot 1.12.0000 directly to 1.36
I am currently on:
*Unlocked*
Endeavoru PVT Ship S-ON RL
Hboot - 1.12.0000
Microp - None
Radio - 2.1204.135.20
eMMC - bootmode: disabled
CPU - bootmode: disabled
HW Secure boot: OFF
Modem Path: OFF
June 28 2012 11:31.28
I have ROM Manager ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.4.0 installed
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[Q&A] Semi bricked Desire

Hey Folks!
After the dead of my desire (7 buzzes / vibrates -> indicates a broken soc/motherboard) and the new rising (got a motherboard of a desire with a broken screen) the old lady worked again!
I got the s/n and system from the one with the broken screen - this is normal because it's stored on the mainboard. It was a CM v7 as I remember.
Here as a list of things I did and where I stuck now:
flashed an up-to-date recovery TWRP -> worked
tried to install a new rom with a new hboot which -> didn't worked out
Since here I only can access the recovery
All attempts to flash something (via recovery or fastboot) -> doesn't work
also tried to use revolutionary (even it's already unlooked and s-off) -> but the app stucks
I could only flash the boot logo via fastboot the rest results in different errors like:
CID incorrect (pb99img.zip method)
Error (When trying to flash a .zip via recovery)
And an other Error i forgott (when flash via fastboot)
Also i can't get an information via fastboot (-getvar all). There is always a errormessage.
Here is my hboot-screen
Code:
*** AlphaRev***
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
I'm not sure if something went wrong while trying to put a new hboot (partition-layout).
I have no idea what to do. Read about the half of the internet....
Anyone any idea?

Here is an other error message i get when running this fastboot command
Code:
fastboot getvar all
getvar:all FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
finished. total time: 0.001s
I'm realy appreciate any help!
BTW: I'm not a robot!

Des!re said:
CID incorrect (pb99img.zip method)
Error (When trying to flash a .zip via recovery)
And an other Error i forgott (when flash via fastboot)
Also i can't get an information via fastboot (-getvar all). There is always a errormessage.
Here is my hboot-screen
Code:
*** AlphaRev***
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
I'm not sure if something went wrong while trying to put a new hboot (partition-layout).
I have no idea what to do. Read about the half of the internet....
Anyone any idea?
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So good news is that it's not bricked if you can reach bootloader and recovery screen. Sounds like a driver issue or bad download of ROM, or both.
A few things to note:
- You haven't changed hboot because it still says 'Alpharev' on top of the bootloader screen. It should say the name of the hboot e.g. Alpharev CM7R2 if successful.
- CID incorrect happens when you try to flash a different region RUU. You should have tried the 2.3.3 GB WWE RUU, many threads in Q&A cover this.
- You should always try 'fastboot devices' command before flashing anything via fastboot, this will tell you straight away if you have driver issues.
This info I must have learnt reading the other half of the internet ...
What I would do:
- Confirm that fastboot is working first, check your drivers. Did you flash the recovery using fastboot? Flashing an hboot is largely the same method.
- Verify that the md5sum of the ROM.zip is correct on PC before flashing. Test several ROMs to be sure.
- Verify that the ROM is also compatible with the hboot as well or it won't boot.
- Make sure you nandroid backup if you have anything to save, then full wipe (wipe data/factory reset) before flashing the ROM.
- Make sure your sd card is correctly partitioned if the ROM requires one., as some put parts of the ROM on the partition. You will need a partition to install more than a few apps anyway.
- Post / research the exact error message if it's still not working, and at least state which ROMs you've tried.

eddiehk6 said:
So good news is that it's not bricked if you can reach bootloader and recovery screen. Sounds like a driver issue or bad download of ROM, or both.
A few things to note:
- You haven't changed hboot because it still says 'Alpharev' on top of the bootloader screen. It should say the name of the hboot e.g. Alpharev CM7R2 if successful.
- CID incorrect happens when you try to flash a different region RUU. You should have tried the 2.3.3 GB WWE RUU, many threads in Q&A cover this.
- You should always try 'fastboot devices' command before flashing anything via fastboot, this will tell you straight away if you have driver issues.
This info I must have learnt reading the other half of the internet ...
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Thanks for your reply. Some things I forgot to mention in the thread above.
I successfully rooted, s-off, and flashed a new hboot & rom to my old desire.... all before she died. I remembered I needed some tries for the hboot... but it worked out fine in the end.
I also need to say that I tried (with the new/repaired one) different clients (hardware and os, win & linux) and different cables. Just to be sure.
I also went sure that fastboot is working (fastboot devices) and there always was my serial -> so it's good for sure
I read something about that the Alpharev hboot (with the repaired phone there was also the bootsplash with 'alpha-rev s-off / why so serious?' before I flashed it away to the stock 'htc') is somehow write-protected itself which can cause issues???
I tried to flash the "Alpha Jelly (250/5/182) hboot" to be able to install CarbonRom 1.0 (4.4.4) by spezi77 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658853). But I didn't succeeded at all.
eddiehk6 said:
What I would do:
- Confirm that fastboot is working first, check your drivers. Did you flash the recovery using fastboot? Flashing an hboot is largely the same method.
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I think I flashed the recovery via fastboot, it just worked once. When I tried to flash CWM it didn't worked anymore.
eddiehk6 said:
- Verify that the md5sum of the ROM.zip is correct on PC before flashing. Test several ROMs to be sure.
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I did checked the md5sum's and I tested a couple of Roms (more than 3)
eddiehk6 said:
- Verify that the ROM is also compatible with the hboot as well or it won't boot.
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My old devices was a PVT4 and the repaired one is a PVT1 - there should be no difference for the hboot i guess?
eddiehk6 said:
- Make sure you nandroid backup if you have anything to save, then full wipe (wipe data/factory reset) before flashing the ROM.
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This I should have done straight after I repaired the hardware and I was able to boot in CM7.... To late for now but if I have a working state I definitely do this!! :good:
eddiehk6 said:
- Make sure your sd card is correctly partitioned if the ROM requires one., as some put parts of the ROM on the partition. You will need a partition to install more than a few apps anyway.
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I don't have a booting system yet so I need to postpone this. To be able to do the pb99img.zip method i formatted the whole sd-card with one partition as fat32. But when I have (hopefully) soon a working system I need to partion it correctly - easy!
eddiehk6 said:
- Post / research the exact error message if it's still not working, and at least state which ROMs you've tried.
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I'm the resarcher! I'm going down to reasearch - I will report!
Thanks for your help so far!

I'm the resarcher! I'm going down to reasearch - I will report!
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I went down to research!
I tried to flash hboot 'Bravo Stock' by Alpharev.
Code:
fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl.img
sending 'hboot' (512 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.104s]
writing 'hboot'...
OKAY [ 0.160s]
finished. total time: 0.264s
looks good for me!
the bootscreen changed from
Code:
*** AlphaRev***
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
to
Code:
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
so first and third line changed!
And because it's so nice to flash hboot i also flashed AlphaRev Jelly successfully!!
I try flash a rom now :fingers-crossed:

After I successfully flashed my hboot (twice!)....
I'm not able to wipe or install stuff....
Team Win Recovery Project v2.7.1.0
WIPE -> Factory Reset (Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik)
Code:
Factory Reset Complete
Failed
E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'
E:Unable to recreate and-sec folder.
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to mount storage
E:Unable to mount /sdcard during GUI startup.
Full SELinux support is present.
E:Unabke to mount /sdcard/TWRP/.twrps when trying to read settings file.
MTD Formatting "cache"
Done.
MTD Formatting "userdata"
Done.
Updatting partition details...
E:Unable to mount storage.
### FAILED ###
Team Win Recovery Project v2.7.1.0
Install -> ZIP
Code:
Zip Install Complete
Failed
E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'
Updating partition details...
Full SELinux support is present.
Installing '/sdcard/roms/CARBON-KK-UNOFFICIAL-20140914-1119-bravo.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
E:Could not create file for updater extract in '/tmp/updater'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/roms/CARBON-KK-UNOFFICIAL-20140914-1119-bravo.zip'
Updatting partition details...
### FAILED ###
Maybe there is something "broken" with the filesystem?
As always I appreciate any help

Did a 'clear userdata' in the boot menu and then a wipe via TWRP.
Now it was successful but with this errors in the console:
Code:
Factory Reset Complete
Successful
E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'
Updating partition details...
Full SELinux support is present.
MTD Formatting "cache"
Done.
MTD Formatting "userdata"
Done.
Wiping Android Secure
Formatting SD-Ext using make_ext4fs function.
Updating partition details...
But I wonder where are these errors from
Installing a rom still doesn't work. I think the problem is this line:
Code:
E:Could not create file for updater extract in '/tmp/updater'

There is BIG FAT BUG in the newest TWRP (v2.7.1.0)
You can't install anything before manually create the tmp directory
You have to do the following steps to flash any files :
- boot into recovery mode
- choose 'Advanced'
- choose 'Terminal Command'
- You're now on the '/' (root of the file system). Choose 'Select'
- Type : 'mkdir tmp' without quotes, then Hit the enter key of your keyboard.
- Return to the main screen (Go back 3 times)
- Choose 'Install' and select the file.
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>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595654&page=12
This is to bad - it's the most recent version and the recovery has a bug like this!
Code:
Installing Carbonrom 4.4.4. for HTC Desire
Homemade by spezi77
Next shot should be Lollipop :victory:
[ROM/WIP] [5.0.2] [Jan-17] [UNOFFICIAL] ParanoidAndroid 5.0 Alpha
>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-desire/development/rom-paranoidandroid-5-0-alpha-t3002046

Des!re said:
There is BIG FAT BUG in the newest TWRP (v2.7.1.0)
You can't install anything before manually create the tmp directory
>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595654&page=12
This is to bad - it's the most recent version and the recovery has a bug like this!
Code:
Installing Carbonrom 4.4.4. for HTC Desire
Homemade by spezi77
Next shot should be Lollipop :victory:
[ROM/WIP] [5.0.2] [Jan-17] [UNOFFICIAL] ParanoidAndroid 5.0 Alpha
>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-desire/development/rom-paranoidandroid-5-0-alpha-t3002046
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I've personally never used TWRP on the Desire.
I recommend trying with 4EXT Recovery, never had any issues with it.
If you can successfully flash an hboot, you should be able to flash the recovery.img using the same method.