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[Q] E: Cant find update script

Every time i try to flash a rom i get a error that says
E:Cant find update script
Using Amon Ra recovery. Wiped everything and partitioned sd card.
Thanks for any help

Sounds like the update package is not signed with valid keys. Is your phone rooted ?

yessurr said:
Every time i try to flash a rom i get a error that says
E:Cant find update script
Using Amon Ra recovery. Wiped everything and partitioned sd card.
Thanks for any help
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check your zip. If you zip a file two folders deep it will give the same error. open your zip and see if you see your files or another folder.

yeah when i unzip it, the first folder i see is the name of the rom "fresh" then when i open it, I see; boot image file, data folder, META-INF folder, sdcard folder, and system folder.

Well update script is in META-INF\com\google\android but if your zip file is not signed then it can't be flasshed that is why you get upgrade script not found.

How do i do that????? And walk me through what "signed" means
And im using a macbook pro if that helps any
Thanks a ton

Well did unziped the zip folder ? Did you make any changes to the installation zip ?
Now what rom are you running. So you have root ? When you use connectbot and type su deo you see #? It could be that your phone is not ruter and does not have proper recovery installed since we can't sign rom with the same keys that developers at sprint use we have to root the phone and allow it to accept custom rom.

all i did was download the fresh rom from the forum onto my computer, compressed it (zipped it) then rebooted my phone into recovery, wiped everything i needed to, enabled the usb, moved the zip over to the phone, disabled the usb and then went to flash zip, found the zipped fresh rom and tried to flash it.
Im running my stock rom that came with the phone.

If you running this on mac the os x will unzip ypur file and put the download file in trash so use zip file from trash. Now You need to use simple root to root and install proper recovery on your phone then you will be able to install custom rom .

Awesome! found the zip file in the trash like you said, transfered that over and it worked! thank you thank you thank you!

[Q] Fresh EVO 3.5 FM Radio

Hello all! I rooted my EVO last month, and am running the Fresh EVO 3.5 ROM. The developer removed many of the OEM "apps" including the FM radio. (I use quotes, because things like the FM radio aren't just apps... it's part of the functionality of the phone, and without it, you're removing a capability of the phone.)
In order to get it back, I tried installing from the SD card where he stored all the removed apps, which the developer himself says wouldn't work. No surprise, it didn't work. "Application not installed"
I moved it to system/app and tried to install, whence I'm again told "Application not installed."
Downloaded the .apk (found by searching some forums), moved it into system/app and tried installing it with the same result ("Application not installed").
Tried using "AppInstaller" on the .apk, same result.
I'm frustrated that this ROM, while great in every other respect, has killed some of the functionality of my phone. If someone could help me get the FM radio back, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Try flashing this file from your recovery the same way you installed the Fresh ROM. It will install the HTC FM Radio app in your system/app. Without a zip file like this you would normally need to use an application like Root Explorer.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3000044/FM_Radio-FreshEvo-3.5.0.1-02142011.zip
P.S. Even though this is the app section its more for developing and modifying apps. In the future you should post basic questions like this in the Q&A section.

Thanks for the help and advice.
Your .zip did install the FM radio and widget files to the system/app folder, but they still will not install. I get the same message as I did before.
Also, I have Root Explorer - that's how I moved the .apk to the system/app folder in my original attempt.

I posted a tweaked apk in flipz's thread a few month's back that should install for you, by flashing from recovery. You can give it a shot as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9989719&postcount=7252

here you go, just flash

I guess I am not sure what issue you are having. I am running Fresh with out FM radio installed. I was able to use root explorer to move the file to system/app, then set the permissions, and reboot and once I was back into the launcher I was able to use the HTC radio app which was not there before. After doing that I restored my backup to before having the radio app installed and tried again using the zip file I supplied, rebooted, and I was able to use the app.

^ And for some reason, I was not able to do the same. The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
Toxin715 - Worked beautifully! Thank you!
Out of curiosity, do you have anything similar for the radio widget? I get the "Application not installed" error with that, as well... it's not as big of a deal, though.

Mathman85 said:
The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
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If you have moved the apk to /system/app on your phone you do not need to install it, just reboot.

Mathman85 said:
^ And for some reason, I was not able to do the same. The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
Toxin715 - Worked beautifully! Thank you!
Out of curiosity, do you have anything similar for the radio widget? I get the "Application not installed" error with that, as well... it's not as big of a deal, though.
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No problem, glad to help. Um you also need the widget?

Toxin715 said:
No problem, glad to help. Um you also need the widget?
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Lol, that's my zip...

brandenk said:
If you have moved the apk to /system/app on your phone you do not need to install it, just reboot.
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If that had been the case, I would've never bothered trying to install it, because "FM Radio" would've shown up in my apps and I'd have been happy to post that the issue was resolved. After rebooting when I had moved it to system/app with Root Explorer, it was not in my apps list, so I tried to install it (to no avail). Even after flashing the .zip you posted (after which I had to reboot to get out of recovery), it was in system/app, but not in my apps list; when I clicked on it in Root Explorer, I was given the "Application not installed" error. Even after flashing the .zip that Toxin715 and JsChiSurf posted, it was in system/app, but not in my apps list - the difference here was that when I went into Root Explorer and clicked on it, it let me install it, so now that issue is resolved.
Similarly, the widget is in system/app, but I assure you that I am not able to use the widget (I was going to post screen shots, but since I'm a n00b, the forum won't let me).
Toxin715 - Yes, if you could provide insight (or a .zip) for the widget, I'd be extremely grateful.
JsChiSurf - Thank you! I now see that it's your .zip, I just happened to try it directly from what Toxin715 had posted, so I didn't realize it at the time. Out of curiosity, what made your .zip any different from the others that I've tried and had no success with?
And open question to all who are reading - why would the app not show in my apps list if it is installed in system/app? Could something have gone wrong during the install of my ROM that perhaps a re-flash might correct?

Here's what I did to get it to work (using Root Explorer):
1) Copied HTCFMRadio.apk from fresh-removed-apks folder on my SD card
2) Navigated to system/app folder and clicked on "Mount R/W" button to make folder writable.
3) Pasted HTCFMRadio.app file in the system/app folder
4) Modified the permissions to match the other apps (rw-r--r--)
5) Rebooted the phone
That worked perfectly for me. I didn't modify the permissions at first and wasn't able to view the app in my app drawer. After I modified the permissions and rebooted, the app showed up as installed and worked perfectly.

[Q] Stock Sprint FM Radio .apk

So I've been trying to get the stock Sprint FM Radio app to reinstall on my phone. I have Fresh EVO ROM, (froyo...hate that the voice doesn't workon G.B.) I've been trying to get the FM radio apk to install using ES File Explorer, and I've tried to use Android SideLoad Wonder Machine. From file explorer it simply comes back with a "application not installed" message...ASWM gives some wonky error that I googled and ultimately led me to the unsigned file direction.
I haven't tried using an .APK installer app or anything, but it appears that it might be an issue with the apk not being signed. Anyone have the stock FM radio app working or a diff/new .apk? I tried searching but any reference to "radio" in my search just brings up a ton of core radio references of which I'm NOT looking for. Anyone?

Download a stock sprint rom, then you can manually extract the apk, place on the root of your sd card, and install. I that doesn't work, you'll have to move it to /system/app, then set the permissions for it.

Well, I've got multiple versions of the .apk and they're all relatively identical. They all pose the same issue when I try to install.
When I move it to the system/app folder and give it full permissions, it still fails install. Any other ideas?

Phederico said:
Well, I've got multiple versions of the .apk and they're all relatively identical. They all pose the same issue when I try to install.
When I move it to the system/app folder and give it full permissions, it still fails install. Any other ideas?
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Try this:
- delete any of the fm radio apks in system app
- place the new apk in /system/app , even if it doesn't install
- from applications, if the fm radio is still showing, clear its cache and data
- boot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik
- boot back up and try to install
if it doesn't install, then its the file because the rom might be odexed/de-odexed, and the file is the opposite of what your rom is. So you'll have to track down an apk of each, then try it.

I can try that, I will say I have a de-odexed version of this ROM so I'd presume any basic sense based .apk would work fine. Of course I may be oversimplifying it a bit.
I'll give your ideas a try see what I come up with, thanks!

Well now, I completely did NOT anticipate this result. So as it turns out the .apk for the stock HTCFMRadio.apk is not an installer. I went ahead and dumped the .apk into the /system/app folder then went to the app drawer and there it was. So I opened it and that was all there was to it. No install necessary...I've never experienced that type of functionality but hey, it works now. Thanks for the insight, all is now well with the world!

How to disable OTA update , I'm rooted

Hi,
I have a galaxy s2 from sprint...I rooted it last month with the latest ver of ICS at that time. (Fh13 i think)
anyway, 3 days, my phone downloaded the OTA update for ICS and it EVEY 2 MINUTES, there is a pop up asking me to install or install later.
I have done the following:
1. downloaded fotakill.apk and copied it to my sd download folder and instlaled/ran...did nothing. ( i cannot copy this file to /system/apps - error: "read only" )
2. tried to disable fotaupate.apk / fwupgrade from applications/all from andriod settings menu... this did not work.
there is no fotaupdate.apk app and no fwupgrade.
So, can anyone help me get rid of this stupid pop up msg ??

mrkool44 said:
Hi,
I have a galaxy s2 from sprint...I rooted it last month with the latest ver of ICS at that time. (FF18 i think)
anyway, 3 days, my phone downloaded the OTA update for ICS and it EVEY 2 MINUTES, there is a pop up asking me to install or install later.
I have done the following:
1. downloaded fotakill.apk and copied it to my sd download folder and instlaled/ran...did nothing. ( i cannot copy this file to /system/apps - error: "read only" )
2. tried to disable fotaupate.apk / fwupgrade from applications/all from andriod settings menu... this did not work.
there is no fotaupdate.apk app and no fwupgrade.
So, can anyone help me get rid of this stupid pop up msg ??
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I am assuming that you also tried the zip file in the thread about how to disable OTA updates? I created one of the zips that worked flawlessly and it has been updated and I have also used that zip without issue.... Just search Google or this section and yee shall find
Edit: Also you would need root explorer or es file explorer to gain r/w access to your system/app folder to transfer and set permissions.... All this information is out there for you. I understand you may be new but please understand its good to actually read up on your phone before you root it and potentially destroy because you of lack of knowledge.
Sorry man no disrespect just know this is a tricky phone to mess with and you should be careful

ok..i have gave es file explorer root access and i was able to move fotakill.apk to root/system/app and install frm there. i also renamed the .zip file to .zip.bak. i also deleted the ota update file from /cache
also i deleted sprint installer using titanium backup
and deleted systemupdate app
after all this...still.. im getting ota update notification

Go to recovery and wipe cache. Its still in there which is why its still giving you the prompt
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G

patrao_n said:
Go to recovery and wipe cache. Its still in there which is why its still giving you the prompt
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G
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went into recovery and wiped cache partition
thanks, that worked....no more OTA update notifications!

[Q] Bootanimation install problem..

Hi.. I've currently got my DHD rooted and running an Oxylite ROM, no problems with that it works beautifully, and i also have ROM toolbox pro installed to give me a bit more management and tweaks.. Now i'm new to bootanimations and have had a bit of a read before trying anything and it seems very straightforward to install, however, when i try to, it never works even though i'm following all the steps.
Now when i load one of the pre-installed boot animations within the toolbox pro, it works perfectly everytime.. However, when i try and install one of my own i have no luck at all..
So far i've made sure i do the following, is there anything i'm missing??
I make sure the folder is changed to R/W, i then put the bootanimation.zip file into the Data/Local directory, i know some say System/Media, but not mine because this is where the toolbox pro ones go, i've checked.. I've also tried installing into System/Media too, no joy there either..
Now when i delete the previous bootanimation (the one from toolbox pro) i've noticed it leaves a tmp directory behind as i'm only deleting the zip file, do i need to delete that too? Is it storing previous information and causing a conflict perhaps??
What could i be doing wrong if this isn't the case??

RyanH77 said:
Hi.. I've currently got my DHD rooted and running an Oxylite ROM, no problems with that it works beautifully, and i also have ROM toolbox pro installed to give me a bit more management and tweaks.. Now i'm new to bootanimations and have had a bit of a read before trying anything and it seems very straightforward to install, however, when i try to, it never works even though i'm following all the steps.
Now when i load one of the pre-installed boot animations within the toolbox pro, it works perfectly everytime.. However, when i try and install one of my own i have no luck at all..
So far i've made sure i do the following, is there anything i'm missing??
I make sure the folder is changed to R/W, i then put the bootanimation.zip file into the Data/Local directory, i know some say System/Media, but not mine because this is where the toolbox pro ones go, i've checked.. I've also tried installing into System/Media too, no joy there either..
Now when i delete the previous bootanimation (the one from toolbox pro) i've noticed it leaves a tmp directory behind as i'm only deleting the zip file, do i need to delete that too? Is it storing previous information and causing a conflict perhaps??
What could i be doing wrong if this isn't the case??
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Just put the bootanimation.zip on your SD Card & use the local option in ROM Toolbox Pro

GuyInTheCorner said:
Just put the bootanimation.zip on your SD Card & use the local option in ROM Toolbox Pro
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That IS how i've been doing it!! It still wont let me, it gives me some waffle about ROM toolbox not being able to open it and needing to open Clockwordmod in recovery.. Which i then do and it still won't acknowledge the zip.. Keeps throwing up installation aborted..

RyanH77 said:
That IS how i've been doing it!! It still wont let me, it gives me some waffle about ROM toolbox not being able to open it and needing to open Clockwordmod in recovery.. Which i then do and it still won't acknowledge the zip.. Keeps throwing up installation aborted..
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Trying using this app here it seems to have alot of the same Boot animations and it never gives me a problem