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* [Download the build you would like to flash.] | * [Download the build you would like to flash.] | ||
* Turn on your device and plug it in to your computer via the USB cord. | * Turn on your device and plug it in to your computer via the USB cord. | ||
* ''Linux users'': If you have not, you may need to [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Firefox_OS_build_prerequisites#For_Linux.3A_configure_the_udev_rule_for_your_phone add a udev rule] for the device (use idVendor '''18d1'''). | |||
* Extract the zip file you downloaded into a folder and run the ''flash'' file. | * Extract the zip file you downloaded into a folder and run the ''flash'' file. | ||
** On Windows the file will be called '''flash''' or '''flash.bat''' (if you have file extensions unhidden). The icon may have gears in it. | ** On Windows the file will be called '''flash''' or '''flash.bat''' (if you have file extensions unhidden). The icon may have gears in it. | ||
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** On Mac the file will be called '''flash_mac.sh''' | ** On Mac the file will be called '''flash_mac.sh''' | ||
* You should then be asked if you want to flash user data. Saying yes will clear any user data such as apps you have installed and emails. Some data, such as that stored on an SD Card will survive. <br>If you are moving between a major version of FxOS (e.g. 1.4 -> 2.0 or 2.0 -> 1.4) we recommend that you choose to flash the user data (thereby deleting it). | * You should then be asked if you want to flash user data. Saying yes will clear any user data such as apps you have installed and emails. Some data, such as that stored on an SD Card will survive. <br>If you are moving between a major version of FxOS (e.g. 1.4 -> 2.0 or 2.0 -> 1.4) we recommend that you choose to flash the user data (thereby deleting it). | ||
* If the tablet is plugged in to your PC but you see <code>error: device not found</code> then you probably need to [https://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html install the OEM USB drivers] for your computer. | * ''Windows users'': If the tablet is plugged in to your PC but you see <code>error: device not found</code> then you probably need to [https://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html install the OEM USB drivers] for your computer. | ||
* After you hit enter the tablet will reboot into "fastboot" mode and display the Firefox OS logo. In the command window, if you see <code>< waiting for device ></code> for longer than 30 seconds, try unplugging the USB cord from your computer and plugging it back in. | * After you hit enter the tablet will reboot into "fastboot" mode and display the Firefox OS logo. In the command window, if you see <code>< waiting for device ></code> for longer than 30 seconds, try unplugging the USB cord from your computer and plugging it back in. | ||
* The flash will take a couple of minutes and the screen may display random colors. Do not unplug, disturb or mock the device during this time. | * The flash will take a couple of minutes and the screen may display random colors. Do not unplug, disturb or mock the device during this time. | ||