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[Q] Rom Manager - Failed to Seek

Anytime I try to do anything through Rom Manager (flash a ROM, nandroid backup, etc.) upon rebooting into recovery, I get a white triangle with an yellow exclamation point. After pressing the power button, the following text is revealed along with the Clockwork Recovery Menu.
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (Invalid argument)
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
If I select advanced->Reboot Recovery after receiving the error, the device reboots. After this second reboot, the process continues as it should have after the first reboot. I've tried downgrading the version of my Clockwork Recovery, but it seems to have no effect.
Any ideas?

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I believe the standard array of initial questions would be:
1) Did you flash S-OFF?
2) Is your card FAT32 formatted
3) Try redownloading the file using a different browser (to ensure a cache doesn't deliver the same update.zip without trying)

jdmba said:
I believe the standard array of initial questions would be:
1) Did you flash S-OFF?
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Yes.
jdmba said:
2) Is your card FAT32 formatted
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Yes.
jdmba said:
3) Try redownloading the file using a different browser (to ensure a cache doesn't deliver the same update.zip without trying)
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This failure isn't specific to any one file. Besides, I don't think it's a corruption of the file since it works when I select "reboot recovery" from the first failed attempt. In fact, this even happens when choosing "Backup ROM" from ROM Manager.
On a side note, I've tried wiping cache in ROM Manager as well.

Toggle Signature Verification and/or is d/l corrupt?
In CWM, have you tried toggling the on or off setting for the signature verification, as well as the other toggle?
Also, I read some superb advice here:http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765930
check out the advice in post # 285 and see if that fixes you up.

Everyone seems to think my downloads are corrupt. That is definitely not the problem. If they were corrupt, they wouldn't function after the first reboot. They would continue to fail. Let me try explain my problem another way...
Here's my device setup...
Radio - 2.15.00.07.28
Kernel - King's BFS #4
ROM - SR Vanilla RC 2
CWM Version - 2.5.0.5
ROM Manager Version - 2.0.2.6
Here's a process I'm following...
1. Open ROM Manager
2. Clear Download Cache (Just to be sure!)
3. Select Backup Current ROM which causes reboot into recovery.
4. Receive the error which I outlined in my first post. *NOTE* I have not downloaded nor chosen to flash ANY update.zip files. *NOTE*
5. Open the advanced menu in CMW and choose "Reboot recovery" which causes the phone to reboot into recovery.
6. The backup progresses like it should have after the first reboot.
Again, the process above does not involve the use of any downloaded update.zip files. No ROMS, no Kernels, etc.
Does ROM Manager create it's own update.zip file stored in /cache to execute whatever function it needs to after reboot? It appears that might be the case.
I've attempted to reinstall ROM Manager and downgrade to an early version of CWM in ROM Manager. Neither seem to have helped.

I had the same problem trying to flash the latest leedroid
I entered recovery, de-selected signature verification and then flashed the rom through recovery mode.
Flashed normally and up to now it looks like it worked (waiting for first boot)
Hope this helped

Both signature verification and script asserts are toggled off. This is why the update.zip will flash after the second reboot into recovery and manually.

In recovery, is cache, data, or system mounted? If so, can you unmount any/ all, and reboot?
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I just started having this problem today, at least i noticed it today. It acts as if the signature verification is enabled the first try and disabled the second time. I can't find ANY way to fix this but reboot recovery and it works... If anyone finds a solution, please post.
*edit* I also noticed the "Fix Permissions" utility doesn't work in ROM Manager. Dont know if this is related or not.

PIYIRIO said:
I just started having this problem today, at least i noticed it today. It acts as if the signature verification is enabled the first try and disabled the second time. I can't find ANY way to fix this but reboot recovery and it works... If anyone finds a solution, please post.
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Did you change anything today? I found someone in the SR ROM thread today that started having the same problem.

No, only an app and removed it. I dont know how long it has been broke since I haven't used it since SR 3.0rc1.. got tired of the reminder for rc3 and it wouldn't automagically run the install.zip.

Interesting.... Please post as this shakes out.
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I have this same issue, I think it's an issue with Rom Manager. No matter what I try to do from there (Reboot to Recovery, make backup, flash zip, etc.) I get that string of messages.
If I download a file from ROM manager to be flashed, I have to move the file to the root of the sd card before booting to recovery for it to flash correctly. I have just gotten used to doing it this way.

srt4mn said:
I have this same issue, I think it's an issue with Rom Manager. No matter what I try to do from there (Reboot to Recovery, make backup, flash zip, etc.) I get that string of messages.
If I download a file from ROM manager to be flashed, I have to move the file to the root of the sd card before booting to recovery for it to flash correctly. I have just gotten used to doing it this way.
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Me as well

PIYIRIO said:
*edit* I also noticed the "Fix Permissions" utility doesn't work in ROM Manager. Dont know if this is related or not.
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If you look in the OP for the SR ROMS, you'll see that a known issue. He includes a fix_permissions binary instead.

I've reached out to the developer. Hopefully we will hear from him soon.

Can you guys try clearing your download cache, and then reflashing recovery?

Possible workaround
Koush said:
Can you guys try clearing your download cache, and then reflashing recovery?
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Cache wipe have been tried, see post #3.
I have some info that may be valuable:
This evening I rooted my Desire (SLCD) using Unrevoked 3.14 and recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-bravo.img I realize this is the incredible forum but hold on.. hear me out
I observed the _exact_ same behavior:
- Yellow eclamation + second reboot to recovery would run backup, also happened when selecting "Reboot Into recovery" in RomManager (RM)
- Tried DL cache wipe in RomManager,
- Tried reflash of recovery
This fixed it for me:
- Re-root via Unrevoked 3.14 using recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.1-bravo-slcd.img
- Re-flash CM (this may be optional, I don't know)
- Boot ROM and start RM just to have it tell me I need to install recovery (obviosly didn't detect my 2.5.0.1-bravo-slcd)
- Allow RM to flash 2.5.0.7-bravo via download
- Now "Backup ROM" and "Reboot to recovery" works as intended
- RM reports 2.5.0.7-bravo installed, recovery booted (via RM) is 2.5.0.7-bravo BUT recovery booted using HBOOT (back+power on Desire) is 2.5.0.1-bravo-slcd (!)
Note: Incredible users should _not_ use -bravo recovery images(!) just outlining how I made it work to help you find a solution

Koush said:
Can you guys try clearing your download cache, and then reflashing recovery?
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Worked for me. Thanks Koush!
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Didn't work for me.. I've tried everything that I can think of. Different SD cards, i've formated /data/ /cache/ and reinstalled..
i'm using virtuous 2.7

ROM manager don't want to start new ROM

THIS POST IS COPY/PASTE FROM "DESIRE ANDROID DEVELOPMENT"...I THINK THIS IS RIGHT PLACE FOR THIS POST PERHAPS...
Hi there got some problems with ROM manager (latest version from Market)...
I put new LeeDroid on my SD card and when start ROM manager goes to "Install rom from sd card" RM asked me for directory and I "tell" him where the ROM is...when I tap on LeeDroid (.zip) ask me for ROM Pre-installation and I tick both options - OK - press Reboot into Clockwork Recovery and continue the installation. I press OK and nothing happened then
Then tried with untick both options - same thing...
Then I try Reboot into Recovery options and nothing happened again
Then download CyanogenMod 6.1.1. from ROM manager - same thing...nothing happened
But when I Reboot into Recovery mod (Hot reboot app) reboot was successfull and I was making System backup....
What is going wrong there
Please help me
Clockwork mode is 2.5.0.7.
P.S.
Sorry if my english is poor

If the ROM Manager is giving you problems, just install your ROM from the recovery menu

Ok...I'll try now
It's going on......and finished
What now?? Nothing happened after that....I have to put the battery out or what?
I was put the battery out and then start device...i'm in AlphaRev Recovery now and when press "Reboot system now" nothing happened??

You mean you have installed Leedroid from your SD card in Recovery?
Once successfully installed, you don't need to pull out your battery, you just need to find the option in your recovery to restart OR boot up your system.

eden2812 said:
You mean you have installed Leedroid from your SD card in Recovery?
Once successfully installed, you don't need to pull out your battery, you just need to find the option in your recovery to restart OR boot up your system.
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Was but nothig happened just black empty screen is there and when i press power button show me menu for reboot...
I'll try to do it again (install from .zip)
Ok....now here's some options...
apply sdcard:update.zip
choose .zip from card
toggle signature verification
toggle script asserts
What have to do now?? I pressed APPLY UPDATE FROM SD CARD and said:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update... and below is everything the same like when was installing Ledroid..
What now?? There's no any menu....
I put back Recovery from Nand backup and press "reboot system now" but there is just black screen on device and nothin' happened..
PLEASE HELP ANYONE!
Finally
Reboot to fastbot was my option and then reboot

you should be selecting [choose .zip from card], then navigate to whatever you named your Leedroid zip.
After this installs and completes, select the option to reboot system, and you're good to go.

eden2812 said:
you should be selecting [choose .zip from card], then navigate to whatever you named your Leedroid zip.
After this installs and completes, select the option to reboot system, and you're good to go.
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I know that but after flashing LeeDroid need to go tu option Reboot to fastboot and then Reboot device
I wrote it in a post above
But thanks

Got new problem now...unbelivable...
Put LeeDriod on the device and don't like it....and want to back to my stock 2.2 backup...
But when in Recovery mod put Restore...said MD5 mismatch...and try again but now said: E: failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (invalid argument)
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
But how?? I was recover once today successfully...what's goin' wrong?

md5 mismatch could mean that the recovery is corrupted?
try turning signature verification off in your recovery to try to fix your signature verification failed problem.
OR try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
But I have to ask, when you did you make that backup of that stock 2.2?

eden2812 said:
md5 mismatch could mean that the recovery is corrupted?
try turning signature verification off in your recovery to try to fix your signature verification failed problem.
OR try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
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Thanks for this link
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But I have to ask, when you did you make that backup of that stock 2.2?
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I don't really understand what you asked me
I found on xda forum 2.2 stock ROM (rooted) and put it on my phone and fixed all my problems

I recently installed LeeDroId using CWR.
Steps i followed >
1. Download LeeDroId onto SD card.
2. Boot into Recovery
3. BACKUP EXISTING ROM
4. Wipe old rom
5. Install LeeDroId, by navigating to the zip file
6. Reboot once installed
7. WAIT. 1st boot takes about 4 mins.
Done
That worked for me.

[q] help please! Rom

Hi,
I've rooted my HTC Desire HD and cuz i want to have louder volume.
The program "Louder Volume Hack 4.0" says that i need an custom rom installed so i tried to install it.
I putted the rom (.zip file) on my sd and did this:
I've got Clockmodrecovery on my DHD
- ROM Manager
- Reboot into recovery
- Recovery, Open update.zip or somethin like that.
Than i get the error: "Invalid Operation" and the DHD reboots.
Could someone help me please?
I also use the ENG S-OFF program anywhere here on the forum, dont know the exact name anymore lol.
Thanks!

You have to choose "install zip from sd" and then "choose zip from sd"
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Flussen said:
You have to choose "install zip from sd" and then "choose zip from sd"
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I don't see that option? The only options i see are:
- Reboot system now
- Apply sdcard:update.zip
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe cache partition
thx for fast reaction!

I just noticed that when i go into recovery mode (Power of, hold volume down button while power on) that it says he's searching for pd98diag.zip and than it says: No image!
Does that cause the problem?
Thx!

You do not have clockworkmod recovery. Flash it using Rom manager.
Rom manager is not the same as clockworkmod.

[Q] Problem Flashing Android Nand

Hi guys, I'm new with flashing droid nand on my phone... I started today using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939682 i followed everything step by step.
I downloaded and installed everything i needed. I came to the final step, flashing NAND Android on HTC HD2 with ClockWorkMod Recovery and everything seemed to be picture perfect.
I'm at the MAGLDR screen trying to Boot 3.) Boot AD NAND and i get this message NAND- kernel opened failed!! I restarted the phone back to MAGLDR and I see the same message kernel opened failed.. AM I missing something??? What do I do now??
PLEASE HELP ME MUCH APPRECIATED.

Wrong Section but when you flash your rom use number 8 which is "AD Recovery" then "install zip from sd card" then "choose zip from sdcard"

Matthew81 said:
Wrong Section but when you flash your rom use number 8 which is "AD Recovery" then "install zip from sd card" then "choose zip from sdcard"
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crap you're right this is the wrong section.. sorry about that.
i will try what you just said see if it works

[Q] Trouble installing Gapps ACE II cm11 4.4.4 (status 7)

SOLVED read below
I was just installing cm11.0_codina.nova.20140623 (mclaw) from stock 4.1 without any alternation, following instructions:
Reboot to recovery mode
Select "Wipe data / Factory Reset"
Select "Install the zip from External Storage"
Choose the CM zip file: -> cm11.0_codina.nova.20140623 (mclaw)
Choose the GApps zip file: -> pa_gapps-modular-micro-4.4.4-20140620-signed
and get the message after mounting system...
file_getprop: failed to start "/system/build.prop": No such file or directory
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 7)
What's going wrong, also tried the mini gapps , same message, both checked md5.
So just to be clear i have nothing extra installed like CWM as it is not stated in tutorial. Just with the native bootmenu as it is.
So what can i try next? It boots fine but without gapps its not complete.
EDIT:
I've rebooted and now came in different bootmenu where the installation went fine, so i guess it needed a reboot what was missing in instructions.

DriversSeat said:
SOLVED read below
I was just installing cm11.0_codina.nova.20140623 (mclaw) from stock 4.1 without any alternation, following instructions:
Reboot to recovery mode
Select "Wipe data / Factory Reset"
Select "Install the zip from External Storage"
Choose the CM zip file: -> cm11.0_codina.nova.20140623 (mclaw)
Choose the GApps zip file: -> pa_gapps-modular-micro-4.4.4-20140620-signed
and get the message after mounting system...
file_getprop: failed to start "/system/build.prop": No such file or directory
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 7)
What's going wrong, also tried the mini gapps , same message, both checked md5.
So just to be clear i have nothing extra installed like CWM as it is not stated in tutorial. Just with the native bootmenu as it is.
So what can i try next? It boots fine but without gapps its not complete.
EDIT:
I've rebooted and now came in different bootmenu where the installation went fine, so i guess it needed a reboot what was missing in instructions.
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search, dude... -.-
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teddytsen said:
search, dude... -.-
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U can't expect people to read everything that comes up in search, after 20 pages im done and ask a question. But it's solved now and maybe now other people can eat the fruits of my question... o.-

just something like that
http://www.droidviews.com/download-google-apps-gapps-for-your-android-device-on-gbicsjb/
Code:
Warning:
Do not try to install the Google Apps package via Stock Recovery or you might get “signature verification” error, and if installed it might create internal conflicts. If you have to update a Google app, do it via Google Play Store or by installing the APK file manually if you have it.