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Root Package File Error

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Hey, I tried this too. I created a sd-ext partition on my sd-card, and symlinked /cache/download --> /sd-ext/cache/download, but I still get "Package file is invalid" when I try to install large (and sometimes not so large) packages from the market with wifi turned on. It works fine (albeit much more slowly) when I download them over 3G.

I read on another forum that this can be caused setting your wifi router to use a different DNS than what your ISP provides. I had my DNS set to Google's servers, so I set them back to the ISP defaults, but I'm still having the same problem. (Not sure why DNS would even matter as long as it's resolving the links.) For the record, port 5228 is open on my router.

I also read that it could be an app-signing problem and might occur if I installed an app from a backup and then try to update it. It recommended to uninstall the app, then re-install it. This worked for some people, but not for me. If I uninstall the app, I still can't install it.

I am intruiged by a post on a different forum where someone posted that the Nexus HBOOT has a larger cache. Did that mean he flashed an entirely different ROM?

I'm not sure what the "HBOOT" does. Flashing that sounds kinda risky. I use Clockwork Mod recovery. I originally rooted the phone with Revolutionary.

For the record, I'm using CM7.1 on an HTC Evo 4g and am otherwise very happy with it. Tried to look it up, but too much noise. Is that the same as the bootloader?

I'm getting sick of seeing these "Package file is invalid" notifications all the time. I want it to "just work"!
 
Welcome to the forums!

HBOOT is your bootloader. Last I heard, that's HTC's name for their bootloader, so I'm pretty sure the only Nexus with an HBOOT is the Nexus One.

You're probably better off just concentrating on write-ups for your Evo 4G (great phone, I have one) - easiest way to a brick is to muck about with things or instructions intended for other phones.

Your phone's memory is separated into about a half-dozen partitions - HBOOT, radios, and then the partitions that we collectively call a "rom" (a colloquial throwback term to the feature phone days, because it's actually nand flash memory, not read-only memory).

The rom consists of the software and data areas used to make up an Android operating system - in your case, the stock software was replaced with CM 7.1.

You really don't need to replace your HBOOT and unless you're deeply into things and have a reason to do so, I'd recommend against it. The bootloader is functionally similar to a bios (although it is not a bios) - it vectors to the bootup for normal use, and has recovery software to allow package updates. Your stock recovery has been replaced with ClockworkMod, obviously, and that extends your recovery to include nandroid backup/restores.

Hope this helps with those questions.

Now - simple question - you are downloading apps from the Market and getting this error?
 
EarlyMon said:
Now - simple question - you are downloading apps from the Market and getting this error?
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Yes!

I'm definitely not going to mess with anything other than the "ROM". I just downloaded SOS v1.9.0.9.8 (on) and I'm in the process of downloading micg 3.0. I've already backed up all my use apps + data.

We'll see if either of those make a difference.

The reason rooted and switched to CM7 in the first place was to prolong battery life. The stock kernel sucked juice like a thirsty camel!
 
I lurked here when I got an Android - I joined here when I switched to the Evo and needed better battery life - so, I hear ya! :)

Hey, just off the top of my head - and this is a longshot, and I know it shouldn't be this way, but - please try Wifi Analyzer, free in the Market.

A lot of people find that they are sharing their wifi channel with a neighbor or two, and that app can identify that issue in a heartbeat, and when solved, your whole home networking experience will improve (fewer collisions, less radio arbitration, I presume).

I'm just wondering if some sort of corruption from that might be the root problem.

PS - fwiw, while Titanium Backup is everyone's favorite, I've started to use MyBackup Root more and more - simple, free and effective. To just do an app backup (no data), Astro File Manager also does the job.
 
I have Wifi Analyzer. Good app. My network is p/w protected with a strong password so there's little likelihood that anyone is piggybacking. I can check by bringing up the router's site (192...) and checking for attached devices. Nothing but the usual suspects. I do have a repeater and I've wondered about that. If the problem rears it's ugly head again, I'll definitely unplug the repeater.
 
I just installed it to try it out. I was using CM7 and was having the dreaded "Package file is invalid" error whenever I try to download an app from the Market using Wifi. I've already taken many steps to fix it, including trying to download the apps to the sd-ext partition, but to no avail. I was hoping that Micg might fix it. Unfortunately it didn't.

I wonder if anyone else has had this experience and has any suggestions.

MicG looks promising. I just gotta get My Backup Pro installed again so I can get all my apps and data back!
 
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