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[Q] Cannot flash ROMs | write_raw_image

Hello. I'm new to all this. I've searched several forums for an answer to my issue, but unfortunately I haven't been able to get to a final resolution.
What's wrong?
When I boot into ClockworkMod (2.5.0.7) Recovery, I get the below:
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount cache:recovery/command
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount cache:recovery/log
E:Can't find MISC:
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When I try to backup the current ROM, I get this:
Backing up boot...
Error while dumping boot image!
E:Can't mount cache:recovery/log
E:Can't find MISC:
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When I try to flash LeeDr0iD 2.3d, I get:
-Writing boot.img
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")
E:Error in /sdcard/LeeDr0iD.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
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So I thought this might be because the .zip file is corrupted or something, so I went on and downloaded and flashed the latest CyanogenMod (checked the MD5 to make sure), but it gave me the same error.
What I did to my device?
I rooted using the unrevoked method. It was pretty straight forward, just installed the Android USB drivers and ran the reflash_package.exe... At the end I checked the root access by adb shell, then su, and I got the ever-so-famous #. I noticed there was an "update.zip" in the root of the SDcard after rooting the phone, but I didn't run it.
What I gathered from my search
When I was searching I read about SPrecovery, I'm guessing it's another recovery...thingi, other than CMrecovery, but I never found a .zip file for it [maybe someone can point me to it].
I also read something about a file PC36IMG.zip, and that people have fixed this error I'm getting using that file. From what I gathered, I think that file was used in the HBOOT downgrading process (from 0.8 to 0.7-something). I downloaded this file but I didn't copy it to my SDcard because I read something I'm not supposed to "apply" it when I enter HBOOT on my phone.
I have yet to use AlphaRex 1.8 to S-OFF the NAND security, but I currently don't have a blank CD to burn the alpharev image. [Question: can I just run the "fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl.img" command on Windows 7, without having to boot into the Linux livecd? I already downloaded and installed the Android SDK tools =/].
My device information
HTC Desire GSM. Froyo (Android 2.2) out of the box, now running software: 2.29.405.5
And this is what appears in HBOOT:
Bravo PVT4 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
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PS: I wouldn't blame you if you hit the back button on your browser after being shocked by this long post...wait, you wouldn't be reading this if you already navigated away from the thread...ah well =/.

As you have a PVT4 Desire you need to use AmonRa instead of CWM, read the PVT4 thread in General

Use amon-ra recovery. I had the same error as you on my pv4 desire.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Ok, so I'm trying to flash the Amon-Ra recovery but I get the below error:
sending 'recovery' (3936 KB)... OKAY [ 0.938s]
writing 'recovery'... INFOsignature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 1.404s
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I'm guessing this is because I do not have S-OFF yet (and I can't get S-OFF right now since I do not have a blank CD to burn the Linux livecd). So, I can just unroot the device, then root it again but point unrevoked to the Amon-Ra recovery instead of the CMrecovery, right?
Question about unrooting: Download the official RUU. Connect the phone to HTC Sync. Run the official RUU. That's it?
EDIT: Do I have to unroot then root again? Or is it possible to just run unrevoked on the already-rooted device but point it to the Amon-Ra recovery instead?

You need to be rooted to S-OFF, just run unrEVOked again and choose a custom recovery

EddyOS, thank you, and you as well drSTRIFE. I finally flashed my first custom ROM.
To whom it may concern, 'what did I do':
I tried running unrevoked but I kept getting the "Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?", so I factory reset the device and gave it another try. Successfully flashed Amon-Ra. I tried flashing CyanogenMod and it was flashed successfully, but the splash screen kept looping. I only wiped the cache before, so now I wiped ALL userdata, and reflashed CyanogenMod. Now it works. Unfortunately though, I did not backup my original ROM, but I have the official RUU, so I guess that's enough if something goes wrong.

Error in Recovery and Flashing! Help!

Ok, I’m a new Desire user and rooted the phone using unrevoked 3.32, I went into ClorkworkMod 2.5.0.7 and this is the error:
E:Can’t find MISC:
E:Can’t mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can’t find MISC:
E:Can’t mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can’t find MISC:
I followed the steps, and I don’t know what I did wrong. I can’t flash a new ROM (Oxygen 2.1.2). Here’s the error:
Installing update…
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img"."boot")
E:error in /sdcard/update-oxygen-2.1.2-signed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
Can anyone guide me?

Flash another recovery in fastboot (if you're s-offed) or with unrevoked if you're s-on

I tried but it does not work with the flash process fails AmonRa finish
root its clockwork ..
Bravo PVT4 SHIP s-on
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27

same problem with my Desire.
I found the recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.1 here work for my desire
flash it using Unrevoked 3.21 here with the custom image option, just point it to the recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.1.img and rerun the root.
then you can flash new rom with no error (status 7)

Unrevoked usually flashes clockworkmod recovery 2.x.x.x. This version 2 does not work with pvt4 versions of the desire:
http://www.roms-au.com/installation/rooting/pvt4-issues/
Flashing amonra recovery will solve your problem. If you really want clockwork mod, you should download clockwork since version 3 oder even 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112658&highlight=recovery

[Q] HTC Inspire Wont't Boot

Having problems booting my HTC Inspire into anything...
First I do a battery pull, & start at the HBOOT.
Best option for me at that point is RECOVERY
Once I get into the Android system recovery <3e>
I do a Wipe data/factory reset and a Wipe cache partition.
Then I try to Apply sdcard:update.zip and get
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
--Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory)
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
I have tried many custom ROMs and some that claim to be stock.
I would love to get the phone just to stock at this point.
None of them booted
I rooted with the Advanced Ace Hack Kit but can't get back.
I even downloaded the RUU but the device was not recognized by either program. I do hear the Windows USB new connection alert a few times when selecting RECOVERY from the HBOOT
I am running out of ideas and looking for suggestions.
The system info screen -
ACE PVT ENG S=OFF
HBOOT-0.85.2007 (pd9812000)
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
SYSTEM INFO
SN-HT11ST200867
LCD-SHARP
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC12_20aa
Commit-7eafc656
OS Ver. -1.15.405.1
Using the Factory Recovery Option just brings me to the HTC white screen of death.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You

This is the HTC desire section, are you sure you are in the right place...and besides this is the general forum. You will have more luck in the Q&A forum. And I'm sorry that I can't help you with this !

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Thanks ✟
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[Q] Htc Droid Incredible 2 Verizon White Screen

I have bought Verizon HTC Incredible 2 from ebay, worked fine for 1 month
now shows white screen after booting, goes no further.
done unlock but S OFF not possible
vivow_w xb ship s-on rl
H Boot - 0.98.000
Radio - 1.09.01.1111
, through HTC Dev, clockword working, but while installing zip Error come E: can't mount/cache/recovery/command...
Installing: sdcard/PG32IMG.zip
Finding Update Package...
Opening Update Package...
E:can't open /sdcard/PG32IMG.zip(Bad)
Installation aborted..
I have tried with another ROM but the Errors Are E: XXXXXXXXXX only
S- off is impossible through revolutionary cant show 0.98.000
now what to do....
please help me

This is the OG incredible. There are separate forums for the Incredible 2.

[Q] I think I bricked my DHD?

Hi all,
I have a previously rooted DHD that won't boot beyond the white HTC load screen.
The problem is that a number of things were tried on the phone to get it working again, and I think it may have made things worse, like unrooting it.
I can access the stock bootloader, this is what I get:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
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When I select Recovery, ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.1.0 starts but also has some error messages:
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
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I think these errors are because unfortunately the SD card was wiped when trying to fix it
I've tried connecting it to a Windows PC to run the RUU but got an error about the Customer ID.
I don't care if the phone gets unrooted, or if it has an old stock rom, I just want to get the phone working again.
Does anyone have any hints for how I can fix this phone?
EDIT: I found out that this is my CID: VODAP102. Maybe I just need to correct RUU? Does anyone know which one that may be?

You have a Vodaphone German CID so if you don't find a Vodaphone German RUU for desire HD that is the same or higher from your misc version you won't be able to fix your phone.You could try to extract a rom.zip from an {RUU}.exe and you add or change your CID number with yours by editing the android-info.txt file inside the rom.zip in order you be able to flash it from your sdcard or by using the command fastboot flash zip rom.zip.(If you would like to follow this path I would suggest you to make a goldcard before you flash the zip).
If you have not a working rom or at least a working adb shell in order you make a goldcard you should try to install a custom rom to create the goldcard (I don't know if you can create a goldcard from recovery).
If any of these can help you I think the only solution you could try (and the best in my opinion) is to S-OFF your device and you change the vodaphone crap cid with SuperCID or one of your choice.After that you can install any RUU you like.
I have answered a lot of times how to S-OFF this device.You can find the answer here.
The situation you are not rooted is not a good thing because you won't have a root shell either.You could try rerooting your current rom from recovery by flashing a Superuser or SuperSU zip.You can find the latest flashable zip of SuperSU here.
** However if you want to make this proccess you must have enabled USB debugging (at least to create a goldcard as the manual describes) **
We could also help you a little bit more if you gave us the results that prints the command fastboot getvar all.
You can find Desire HD RUU's here.