Superuser binary update does not work

[climax75]

Superuser requests a binary update, but neither install nor recovery works.
Also uninstall and reinstall of Superuser or clearing the cache doesn't fix the problem.
Device: Sony Xperia Pro (mk16i), Android 2.3.4 Build 4.0.2.A.0.69

[x3rAx]

Workaround:

See ~> #216 (comment)

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This seems to be related to the following: #216, #185, #174, #233

[computersalat]

same here on my LG G3 (LG-D855).
rooted with PurpleDrake-Lite_R03 and installed superuser.
recovery is failing:
....
Verifying update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted

and trying to install downloaded zip in recovery is also failing:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (Unkown error 150)

[stq]

Same here. Used adb sideload superuser.zip to install updated, got

Verifying update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N5100, android 4.4.2

[bk138]

Same here, Galaxy S4 Active