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[Q] E:Syntax error in update script

I've googled it and searched both here and android central but can't find the answer to my problem. I have a rooted Ego 4g running AHA-froyo 2.3. I am trying to update it to Ava-froyoZ3. Whener I run recovery then nandroid of course then install zip from sd card (I previously downloaded Ava-froyo and put it in the root of the sd card) I get,
-- Installing: SDCARD:AHA-FroyoZ3.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Syntax error in update script
Installation aborted.
I have rom manager and can never get it to work so I just do it through recovery.
Any clues as to what the problem is? I have down loaded the file from several different locations to see if maybe I had a bad copy but it always does the same thing.
Additional info. I have the latest radio and pri and a stock kernel.

sabunimwil said:
I've googled it and searched both here and android central but can't find the answer to my problem. I have a rooted Ego 4g running AHA-froyo 2.3. I am trying to update it to Ava-froyoZ3. Whener I run recovery then nandroid of course then install zip from sd card (I previously downloaded Ava-froyo and put it in the root of the sd card) I get,
-- Installing: SDCARD:AHA-FroyoZ3.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Syntax error in update script
Installation aborted.
I have rom manager and can never get it to work so I just do it through recovery.
Any clues as to what the problem is? I have down loaded the file from several different locations to see if maybe I had a bad copy but it always does the same thing.
Additional info. I have the latest radio and pri and a stock kernel.
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use the other recovery !
and this should be in the Q and A forum

Sorry about the location. It should be in q and a. My mistake.

sabunimwil said:
Sorry about the location. It should be in q and a. My mistake.
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happen's did you get the rom flashed

Trying again as I type.

It worked. Thanks for the heads up on the other recovery. Used AmonRa v2.2.2
Any thoughts as to why Rom Manager doesn't work for me? It won't boot me into recovery and doesn't seem to do anything when I tell it to back up my rom.
I also get an error when I try to Fix Permissions. "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!"

sabunimwil said:
It worked. Thanks for the heads up on the other recovery. Used AmonRa v2.2.2
Any thoughts as to why Rom Manager doesn't work for me? It won't boot me into recovery and doesn't seem to do anything when I tell it to back up my rom.
I also get an error when I try to Fix Permissions. "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!"
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From my experience, ROM manager will not back up a ROM unless I have already booted into recovery at least once before. Is this what you are experiencing?
Also, I have had some funky issues with RM lately where it says its flashed a recovery but it actually didn't.
Not sure about the Fix permissions issue, but you can do that from recovery if RM wont work.

[Q] Can't update firmware on my One X

Hello, xda! I'm such a noob here and maybe this question will be stupid. I rooted my Htc One X two days ago and now cann't update firmware up to 1.29.401.11 from 1.29.401.7. Tried to goodle it, but didn't find anything helpful.
Here is what i tried to do:
1) In settings- update os
2) It said that here is a new one
3) Download it
4) Press "Install"
5) Phone is rebooting
6) ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.2.7 opened
7) Error in the bottom of screen:
Code:
"Finding update package..."
"E: unknown volume for path [INTERNALSDCARD:Download/blah-blah-blah.zip]
"E: Can't mount INTERNALSDCARD:Download/blah-blah-blah.zip"
"Installation aborted"
8) I tried to install it manually, choose "install zip from sdcard" and click on file->Yes, install
9) Errors again:
Code:
Installing /sdcard/Download/blah-blah-blah.zip
Finding update package...
Opeing update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
What should i do to update my firmware? Thx.

You need to flash stock recovery and make sure you haven't deleted any system apps or flashed any system mods for the ota to work.
Or you could update using a ruu, it wipes your phone data but you get a fresh install
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

bogfather said:
You need to flash stock recovery and make sure you haven't deleted any system apps or flashed any system mods for the ota to work.
Or you could update using a ruu, it wipes your phone data but you get a fresh install
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Flash stock recovery? can u give instruction, please?
I don't wanna ruu in this case.

Have a look at this program http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25656320
Put your phone in fastboot usb, run the program and pick the option for flash stock recovery. Then pick the recovery of the version your on, hit enter and jobs done
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

can someone give step-by-step instruction? I can't get it ><

Download the program in my last post to your pc
Put your phone into fastboot then connect to pc
Double click the run me file on your pc and wait for the program to pop up
Pick the option that says flash stock recovery
Then pick the option to flash 1.29 recovery.
Reboot your phone then try the ota
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

ketron said:
can someone give step-by-step instruction? I can't get it ><
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If you do not know even the basic steps to unlocking, flashing etc... then I suggest you stop right now before you end up with a $800 paperweight on your desk.
There are a number of threads in the Dev section that give you step by step instructions on what to do, just search. If you still don't understand then read again. If you still don't understand after reading again then stay clear of rooting, it's not for you.

dr9722 said:
If you do not know even the basic steps to unlocking, flashing etc... then I suggest you stop right now before you end up with a $800 paperweight on your desk.
There are a number of threads in the Dev section that give you step by step instructions on what to do, just search. If you still don't understand then read again. If you still don't understand after reading again then stay clear of rooting, it's not for you.
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I unlock it and it's working good. I flashed some programms, but i just don't know how to update, cuz in ClockworkMod there is nothing about firmware update.
I tried to search, but didn't find exactly what i need.

ketron said:
I unlock it and it's working good. I flashed some programms, but i just don't know how to update, cuz in ClockworkMod there is nothing about firmware update.
I tried to search, but didn't find exactly what i need.
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I guess you did not relock your bootloader.
You should follow this tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660807

Hi Guys,
I ahve the same problem. I unrooted my phone, flashed stock recovery, locked my bootloader and resetted to factory default. It still won't update and gives a "warning" logo and then resets as if nothing happened.

I had the same errors.
I could't recovery - it just keept rebooting to fastloader.
I send it to be repaid but was told that the phone was parallel import and it would cost me the same as a new phone to fix it bcos of new "motherbord"...
It seems reasonably. The box did't have any danish manuals and the firm closed down few weeks after I bought it (danlet.dk). The repair guy said it was ment for Germany...

ketron said:
Hello, xda! I'm such a noob here and maybe this question will be stupid. I rooted my Htc One X two days ago and now cann't update firmware up to 1.29.401.11 from 1.29.401.7. Tried to goodle it, but didn't find anything helpful.
Here is what i tried to do:
1) In settings- update os
2) It said that here is a new one
3) Download it
4) Press "Install"
5) Phone is rebooting
6) ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.2.7 opened
7) Error in the bottom of screen:
Code:
"Finding update package..."
"E: unknown volume for path [INTERNALSDCARD:Download/blah-blah-blah.zip]
"E: Can't mount INTERNALSDCARD:Download/blah-blah-blah.zip"
"Installation aborted"
8) I tried to install it manually, choose "install zip from sdcard" and click on file->Yes, install
9) Errors again:
Code:
Installing /sdcard/Download/blah-blah-blah.zip
Finding update package...
Opeing update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
What should i do to update my firmware? Thx.
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You could try one the custom roms based on 1.29.401.11 which is flashable in clockwork recovery along with the kernel via fastboot.

salvadk said:
I had the same errors.
I could't recovery - it just keept rebooting to fastloader.
I send it to be repaid but was told that the phone was parallel import and it would cost me the same as a new phone to fix it bcos of new "motherbord"...
It seems reasonably. The box did't have any danish manuals and the firm closed down few weeks after I bought it (danlet.dk). The repair guy said it was ment for Germany...
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If you have Clockwork Recovery installed you cannot update over the air. You have two options:
1) Flash back to Stock recovery, update OTA and then flash Clockwork again
2) Flash a custom ROM that is already based on .11

thanks man
bogfather said:
Download the program in my last post to your pc
Put your phone into fastboot then connect to pc
Double click the run me file on your pc and wait for the program to pop up
Pick the option that says flash stock recovery
Then pick the option to flash 1.29 recovery.
Reboot your phone then try the ota
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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a very good info , it was useful for me, a had same problem, i did what you wrote, it's working 100%.
Thanks a lot , :good::victory:

HELP: installation aborted

sorry for puting it here, i wanted to ask the question to al92dev on his thread but am not allowed yet
anyways here is my question... i tried to flash
[ROM][XXALJ3][19/11] CaponModN2 ●► AROMA ◄● OTA ◄● By AL92 ●► on my device but i kept on getting this error;
E: Can't open /external_sd/CapModN2_v1.0.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
then, theres this droid with red triangle and an exclamation point..

zepoy said:
sorry for puting it here, i wanted to ask the question to al92dev on his thread but am not allowed yet
anyways here is my question... i tried to flash
[ROM][XXALJ3][19/11] CaponModN2 ●► AROMA ◄● OTA ◄● By AL92 ●► on my device but i kept on getting this error;
E: Can't open /external_sd/CapModN2_v1.0.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
then, theres this droid with red triangle and an exclamation point..
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have you tried to re-download the zip file? probably something went wrong during the download

yes sir i did... that's what i thought at first... but same problem after redownloading the first one...

zepoy said:
yes sir i did... that's what i thought at first... but same problem after redownloading the first one...
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There could be a problem with the download. Can only be certain after checking the MD5 checksum.
I had the same problem with 1.1. Checked the MD5 redownloaded and now perfect.

zepoy said:
sorry for puting it here, i wanted to ask the question to al92dev on his thread but am not allowed yet
anyways here is my question... i tried to flash
[ROM][XXALJ3][19/11] CaponModN2 ●► AROMA ◄● OTA ◄● By AL92 ●► on my device but i kept on getting this error;
E: Can't open /external_sd/CapModN2_v1.0.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
then, theres this droid with red triangle and an exclamation point..
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Hey, I just tried flashing CaponModN2 2.0 and got the same error when I used the install from the OTA updater (It went into the Android Recovery)
I restarted the phone in CWM recovery and it flashed fine.
Maybe that could be the problem

how about trying to unzip the file first chek if the file is crash ?

From my experience, the problem is while downloading the rom.. Seems like the antivirus on my pc is causing the trouble.. So everytime i download any roms from now on, i make sure that my av is turned of..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

Just installed CM9, now I need Google apps?

I just installed CM9 last night on my SPH-D710 and have CWM 6x. I know the reason I don't have Google Apps, I need to know how I can get them installed.
All the sources I've found lead me to goo.im to download an md5 file and then to have ROM Manager flash it. I've tried a few times to redownload and flash but in the recovery mode I get
E:failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (invalid argument)
E:signature verification failed
E:Can't open /cache/update.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
(and then my guy dies )
Is there another download/method to get the google apps back on my phone?

perlgoodies said:
I just installed CM9 last night on my SPH-D710 and have CWM 6x. I know the reason I don't have Google Apps, I need to know how I can get them installed.
All the sources I've found lead me to goo.im to download an md5 file and then to have ROM Manager flash it. I've tried a few times to redownload and flash but in the recovery mode I get
E:failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (invalid argument)
E:signature verification failed
E:Can't open /cache/update.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
(and then my guy dies )
Is there another download/method to get the google apps back on my phone?
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First off DO NOT use ROM manager on the E4gt it has been known to cause major issues from what I have read.
Second for Gapps all you need is the file here http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Install from zip in CWM and you are good to go

Dalek_Caan said:
First off DO NOT use ROM manager on the E4gt it has been known to cause major issues from what I have read.
Second for Gapps all you need is the file here
Install from zip in CWM and you are good to go
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Thank you for your response.
Are you saying I shouldn't have used ROM Manager to flash CM9?? If I recall, which I'm no expert and it took quite a few hours, I used ROM Manager to boot into recovery in order to add CM9. Is there a different way that's just as easy?
If you mean not to use it for flashing AFTERWARDS, what should I do in order to get the gapps link you posted to work? I downloaded that twice and tried ROM Manager and it didn't work. Should I use a different app?

perlgoodies said:
Thank you for your response.
Are you saying I shouldn't have used ROM Manager to flash CM9?? If I recall, which I'm no expert and it took quite a few hours, I used ROM Manager to boot into recovery in order to add CM9. Is there a different way that's just as easy?
If you mean not to use it for flashing AFTERWARDS, what should I do in order to get the gapps link you posted to work? I downloaded that twice and tried ROM Manager and it didn't work. Should I use a different app?
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From what I have read here ROM manager can cause bricked devices so it is safest not to use it at all ..easiest way is to boot into CWM recovery and flash from there .. if you need help youtube QBKING77 he has great instructional videos to walk you through it all with ease

lol.. why didnt you just read the op of the rom you were flashing? it gives clear instructions and links on flashing gapps
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app

CWM Recovery
perlgoodies said:
Thank you for your response.
Are you saying I shouldn't have used ROM Manager to flash CM9?? If I recall, which I'm no expert and it took quite a few hours, I used ROM Manager to boot into recovery in order to add CM9. Is there a different way that's just as easy?
If you mean not to use it for flashing AFTERWARDS, what should I do in order to get the gapps link you posted to work? I downloaded that twice and tried ROM Manager and it didn't work. Should I use a different app?
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When your phone is off, press the power button and volume up button and it will boot into CWM Recovery.

elliwigy said:
lol.. why didnt you just read the op of the rom you were flashing? it gives clear instructions and links on flashing gapps
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
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i second this.
why are people so afraid of reading ops nowadays. they give you everything you need to know to flash a rom without bricking your device.
but anyway. DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER!!!! never ever.

Yep. Follow the instructions in the OP, download Gapps and flash in recovery...

[Q] Problem on installing CM11 (4.4.3) ROM

Hey guys,
Have you installed the newest version for CM11 (4.4.3) by Olivier? I downloaded from the website, but I failed to install the rom. Here is the log for installation through ClockworkMod Recovery V5.0.2.8:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thank you!

ivanto0115 said:
Hey guys,
Have you installed the newest version for CM11 (4.4.3) by Olivier? I downloaded from the website, but I failed to install the rom. Here is the log for installation through ClockworkMod Recovery V5.0.2.8:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thank you!
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You cannot flash Kitkat based roms from Clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.8.............use a newer version

Question on installing the newer recovery...
csoulr666 said:
You cannot flash Kitkat based roms from Clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.8.............use a newer version
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Thanks for telling the main cause I can't install CM11. But I am not sure how can I remove the old one and install the newer version (CWMv.6)?

ivanto0115 said:
Thanks for telling the main cause I can't install CM11. But I am not sure how can I remove the old one and install the newer version (CWMv.6)?
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You can install it through cmd commands.
first download the recovery.img from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740145
then follow the instructions here: STEP 2, RECOVERY INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878031

Saeedx said:
You can install it through cmd commands.
first download the recovery.img from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740145
then follow the instructions here: STEP 2, RECOVERY INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878031
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I installed the latest version of CMW ( CMW Version 6.0.4.9 )
But still not able to install Kitkat ..same error as above mentioned KITKAT link

sam16_m said:
I installed the latest version of CMW ( CMW Version 6.0.4.9 )
But still not able to install Kitkat ..same error as above mentioned KITKAT link
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Then most probably your download got corrupted. Download it again. And try to open the zip to see if its okay.

aWFSuser said:
Then most probably your download got corrupted. Download it again. And try to open the zip to see if its okay.
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Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?

ivanto0115 said:
Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?
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Same here too
I can installed CM 7.2 ROM when this didn't work.

ivanto0115 said:
Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?
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Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.

aWFSuser said:
Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.
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Same method to flash TWRP recovery?

ivanto0115 said:
Same method to flash TWRP recovery?
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Any recovery can be flashed in same way.(as you flashed CWM).

aWFSuser said:
Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.
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I tried both recoveries again, downloaded from various browsers. But I still can't install the zip. I downloaded the newest version of CM11 yesterday (10/06) Link for download CM11

ivanto0115 said:
I tried both recoveries again, downloaded from various browsers. But I still can't install the zip. I downloaded the newest version of CM11 yesterday (10/06) Link for download CM11
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1.Try to open it in a PC with Winrar or Winzip to check that the archive is not corrupted....
2. Or u can try the other 4.4.x ROMs in development section...
3. Download the ROM with a download manager software like "Free Download Manager" with PC and open it, when u sure the archive is OK, send it to your SDcard and install
This is all I Know about your problem...

Saeedx said:
1.Try to open it in a PC with Winrar or Winzip to check that the archive is not corrupted....
2. Or u can try the other 4.4.x ROMs in development section...
3. Download the ROM with a download manager software like "Free Download Manager" with PC and open it, when u sure the archive is OK, send it to your SDcard and install
This is all I Know about your problem...
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Thanks for your advice, I tried and there should be some errors they've got.
Attached the error message it showned on my PC. thx!

Can anyone help me??? :crying::crying::crying:

ivanto0115 said:
Can anyone help me??? :crying::crying::crying:
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So the error shows that your ROM you've downloaded is corrupted since the download process. As I told u must download it in your PC with a Download Manager software, not with your browser. Then open it to see the archive has no problem. Send to your SD card and install it...

Saeedx said:
So the error shows that your ROM you've downloaded is corrupted since the download process. As I told u must download it in your PC with a Download Manager software, not with your browser. Then open it to see the archive has no problem. Send to your SD card and install it...
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Thanks for your advice, I can install the ROM finally. But I am going to add a new thread, about errors I have faced using that ROM. I can't use camera, Trebuchet launcher. Do you experience those issues?

Just re-download the ROM,it says (bad) means the download is corrupt

AmirNajjar said:
Just re-download the ROM,it says (bad) means the download is corrupt
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It didn't say (bad), every time when I unlock the phone, it appears a pop up, saying Unfortunately, Trebuchet has stopped. I can run any apps as the launcher has stopped. How to solve?
I downloaded the ROM many times with Download Manager, flash three times with TWRP recovery, with successful processes. But still can't solve the FC problem of Trebuchet!! Pls help me!:crying::crying::crying:

ivanto0115 said:
It didn't say (bad), every time when I unlock the phone, it appears a pop up, saying Unfortunately, Trebuchet has stopped. I can run any apps as the launcher has stopped. How to solve?
I downloaded the ROM many times with Download Manager, flash three times with TWRP recovery, with successful processes. But still can't solve the FC problem of Trebuchet!! Pls help me!:crying::crying::crying:
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No idea