Download Automatic Update Fix ZIP from our Downloads section. Click on this link to learn more.

OR you can try the manual method below which is very time consuming.

This is an issue that some Android users face when trying to flash a new custom ROM on their rooted Android smartphone. While flashing, the installation suddenly stops and you are presented with an error: E:Error executing updater binary in zip

> Solve Error Executing Updater Binary In Zip

So, what is the solution the error faced while executing the updater binary? Thankfully, the solution is very simple! The solution works for any Android smartphone and for any ROM.

An example of the Error Executing Updater Binary.
An example of the Error Executing Updater Binary.

> Solve Error Executing Updater Binary In Zip: Steps

If you are using TWRP:

  1. Advance Wipe > Wipe cache, data, system, dalvik partitions.
  2. Select ZIP file of your ROM and flash it.
  3. You will get E:Error executing updater binary in zip (Don’t panic!)
  4. Go to Reboot menu > Select Reboot to recovery.
  5. After rebooting in recovery, flash the ZIP file of the ROM again WITHOUT WIPING.

After doing the above steps, reboot your Android smartphone. Voila! Enjoy your new ROM. Sometimes, you will get the error despite following this tutorial. This could mean that your ROM was not downloaded properly.

I want to hear what your experiences are with this fix. Did it work for you?