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This bootloader update fixes the problem of not being able to flash a working OS should your tablet become completely disabled. <strike>It also fixes the ability for Mac users to flash the OS.</strike> The problem of Mac users not being able to flash the OS remains. This update also allows you to enter fastboot mode using the tablet buttons. | This bootloader update fixes the problem of not being able to flash a working OS should your tablet become completely disabled. <strike>It also fixes the ability for Mac users to flash the OS.</strike> The problem of Mac users not being able to flash the OS remains. This update also allows you to enter fastboot mode using the tablet buttons. | ||
Note: This method is '''Windows only''' but works fine from Windows inside a virtual machine such as VirtualBox, but see the [[#Special_Instructions_for_Virtual_Machines |special instructions]] at the bottom of this page to accomplish this. | Note: This method is '''Windows only''' but works fine from Windows inside a virtual machine such as VirtualBox, but see the [[#Special_Instructions_for_Virtual_Machines |special instructions]] at the bottom of this page to accomplish this. If your main machine is ''Linux'' then you can update the recovery image with PhoenixSuite on Windows as described below and then follow these [[FirefoxOS/TCP/Flashing_your_device/|Linux flashing instructions]]. | ||
<br>Also, this will delete all internal user data (such as installed apps). | <br />Also, this will delete all internal user data (such as installed apps). | ||
# Downloads and installs: | # Downloads and installs: | ||