[GUIDE] Creating Rom Update.zip

Stavr0s91i

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Hello Guys,This is an updated guide for creating an update.zip for your rom.I know that there are a few guides out there but i think my guide is a bit simpler and straight forward.

  • Step 1:
    Download AutoUpdateCreator_V1.1
  • Step 2:Extract file and click on "CreateUpdateZip.exe"
  • Step 3: You can either drag your created zip file or press ENTER (If you did not compress your rom yet)
  • Step 4:Now drag & drop your ROM Folder in the program

    **NOTE** Structure of ROM folder should be as follows:

    ROM FOLDER(Containing)
    ---System
    ---Data


    Note: If you get an error it means that your ROM Structure is incorrect!!)
  • Step 5:Now that everything is done,zip is signed go to GENERATED ZIPS in autoupdatecreator folder.
  • Step 6:Copy your update-script in your generated zip file at /META-INF/COM/GOOGLE/ANDROID/
    (Do NOT replace Update-binary file!)
    Other Notes:
    (Update Script must be created,there are templates available)
    (Editing Update Script with normal windows text editor will cause Status 6 Error)
    (Adding an incorrect or non existing file in update-script will also give you a Status 6 Error)

    Cheers
 
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migui0401

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Hey man, i guess you can help me. I have a samsung double time and it can't be flashed via odin, my wifi and all connections, except mobile data are not working. So i have the .tar firmware extracted. Is there any way to create an update.zip file from this firmware.
 
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