ClockworkMod Recovery fails to install rom

[Guest wiffeltje]

I just tried to follow the guide to install a new rom (BladeVillain) to my ZTE Blade. Installing ClockworkMod worked fine and I was able to get to the point were I can choose the zip file on my sdcard. It starts to install and goes up to:

...

Formatting SYSTEM:...

Copying files...

Deleting files...

Copying files...

Formatting CACHE:...

Formatting BOOT:...

but then it gives an error

E:Board does not support mtd utils.E:Failure at line 63:

write_raw_image PACKAGE:boot.img BOOT:

Installation aborted.

I tried the same with the stock image. That gives the same result. I tried to reinstall ClockworkMod, but that does not help either. I tried with another sd card, but still the same error.

Whatever I try, I keep on getting the same error. So, I've got a very nice phone that doesn't boot anymore.

Is there anything I can do to get my nice ZTE Blade up-and-running again ?

[Guest Sebastian404]

I just tried to follow the guide to install a new rom (BladeVillain) to my ZTE Blade. Installing ClockworkMod worked fine and I was able to get to the point were I can choose the zip file on my sdcard. It starts to install and goes up to:

but then it gives an error

I tried the same with the stock image. That gives the same result. I tried to reinstall ClockworkMod, but that does not help either. I tried with another sd card, but still the same error.

Whatever I try, I keep on getting the same error. So, I've got a very nice phone that doesn't boot anymore.

Is there anything I can do to get my nice ZTE Blade up-and-running again ?

Interesting, how long have you had your device? is it a white one by any chance?

[Guest kszt]

I just tried to follow the guide to install a new rom (BladeVillain) to my ZTE Blade. Installing ClockworkMod worked fine and I was able to get to the point were I can choose the zip file on my sdcard. It starts to install and goes up to:

but then it gives an error

I tried the same with the stock image. That gives the same result. I tried to reinstall ClockworkMod, but that does not help either. I tried with another sd card, but still the same error.

Whatever I try, I keep on getting the same error. So, I've got a very nice phone that doesn't boot anymore.

Is there anything I can do to get my nice ZTE Blade up-and-running again ?

I had the same problem with 2.5.1.3 ClockworkMod Recovery, so I tried the 2.5.0.9 version and that is working.

[Guest wiffeltje]

Interesting, how long have you had your device? is it a white one by any chance?

Yes, very interesting :P

No, it's not the white one. It's just a black paperweight for now :D

Edited November 30, 2010 by wiffeltje

[Guest wiffeltje]

I had the same problem with 2.5.1.3 ClockworkMod Recovery, so I tried the 2.5.0.9 version and that is working.

Thanks for the swift reply. I'll try the 2.5.0.9 version.

[Guest Bazza76]

Thanks for the swift reply. I'll try the 2.5.0.9 version.

Same problem here and link not working to old one.

Could you upload for me please as i can still do a recovery but cant install zips.

Bazza

[Guest Sebastian404]

Oh I did not realize there was a new version of Clockwork Mod... I thought Paul had given up on it.

hopefully the older version will work for you.

[Guest wiffeltje]

I had the same problem with 2.5.1.3 ClockworkMod Recovery, so I tried the 2.5.0.9 version and that is working.

kszt,

Thanks a lot !!

ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.9 did the trick.

My ZTE Blade is back up-and-running :P

[Guest Bazza76]

kszt,

Thanks a lot !!

ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.9 did the trick.

My ZTE Blade is back up-and-running :P

Can u please upload the recovery.img so i can flash again.

Bazza

[Guest PeTiNgA]

Can u please upload the recovery.img so i can flash again.

Bazza

I still had recovery clockword 2.5.0.9 on my computer and uploaded the file here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JXDJSO0M

[Guest Bazza76]

I still had recovery clockword 2.5.0.9 on my computer and uploaded the file here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JXDJSO0M

Thank you sooo much :P :D :D .

I just finish my update zip for new build of froyo.

Bazza

[Guest PeTiNgA]

Thank you sooo much :D :D :D .

I just finish my update zip for new build of froyo.

Bazza

No problem, I'm glad to help someone that make such awesome themes :P

[Guest marnomar]

Hi guys,

This thread couldn't have started at a better time! I had the same problem as the OP with installing custom ROMs on my SF. Tried Paul's ROM, then a FroYo and eventually wanted to revert to the stock Orange ROM - all with no joy, got stuck on the same error. Had I known it was better to use the older version of ClockworkMod Recovery, I wouldn't have wasted the whole evening (and half a night)... With the older version it worked like a charm and took me 10 minutes. (Yes, I did have a lot of practice after the previous day's failed attempts...) :D

Thanks to all for your help! :P

[Guest mpy.de]

Hello

I have the same Problem with 2.5.1.3 "Board does not support mtd utils".

I would like to use the 2.5.0.9 Verion but I cannot get it flashed.

The first time I used the "Full Debranding easy guide & Custom recovery instalation" from jutley because I have trouble with fastboot, but this time I can not use it since the Phone doesnt start, I cant use better terminal.

fastboot on windows shows "waiting for device" I tried 4 PCs XP and Win7 x64, tried usb-driver, zte-drive no success.

Then I tried ubuntu live cd like in the "Installing the MoDaCo Custom ROM from scratch" Post but on 3 different PCs in ubuntu after typing sudo ./fastboot-linux flash ... it said command not found?

Is there any ather way to roll back to clockworkMod 2.5.0.9 without using fastboot and the Windows usb-driver, that I cannot get to work with the clockwork 2.5.1.3 image?

Any help would be appreciated