[Q] Moto G xt1032 ROM install errors (No OS installed) topic

I am using the moto g falcon (xt1032). I am using CWM for the moto G the latest one from their website. First I could not mount system however if I format it I can.
I have wiped and formatted all the other data as well in-case it helps. I tried to install the CM12 rom from here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...od-12-t2950466
and also here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto.../cm12-t2971886

using sideload returning the following dialog:

restarting adbd...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E : Error in /tmp/update.zip
(Status 1)
installation aborted

Pushing the file on gives a very similar error of:

Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E : Error in /data/media/cm-12-20150112-UNOFFICIAL-falcon.zip
(Status 1)


I have also tried TWRP which returns the same error however without the status 1.
Thanks in advance for any help, I have spent hours looking for solutions however status 1 is the most rare error.
I have re-downloaded it a few times, in-case it was a bad download.