User:Mte90/Flashing the Flatfish bootloader Linux

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This tutorial is based on the Caspi7 version and http://linux-sunxi.org/LiveSuit page.

If you have not previously flashed this boot loader update (version 2.0) to your flatfish device we recommend you do so. If you already have, there is no need to do so again.

This bootloader update fixes the problem of not being able to flash a working OS should your tablet become completely disabled.

Also, this will delete all internal user data (such as installed apps).

  • Downloads and installs:
  • Download the recovery image
  • Download these known-working build files (img files) of Firefox OS. Place them into a folder on your computer.
  • Download this script and place it in the same folder as the Firefox OS build files.
  • Follow the guide on for install LiveSuit
  • Click the Image button and locate the fastboot recovery image file (sun6i_boot-fastboot_v2.0.img).
  • Power off the tablet and plug the USB cable into just your tablet but nothing else (not your computer or a power adapter).
  • While holding the volume(-) button plug in the USB cable to your computer.
  • If you do not immediately see a prompt to format in LiveSuit, press the power button repeatedly (around 10x).
  • In LiveSuit click the Yes button to allow Format mode
  • The image will be written and your device should now display FASTBOOT to indicate it is in fastboot mode. The bootloader has now been flashed.

Remember, this is development software and you will run into issues with the OS (that's why you're here!) so please report them. Here are a few notable issues with the current stable build: 

   At the end of the initial First Time Experience setup you will see a File not Found error. Shut down the tablet and restart to move past this.
   If your screen starts shutting down after only a few seconds when inside an app, go to Settings > Screen lock and tap the toggle to disable it.

After everything is complete, you are free to uninstall PhoenixSuit if desired, but when prompted, do not remove the ADB/USB drivers.

In the future, if you need to enter fastboot mode manually: 

   Power off the device.
   Press and HOLD the power key (for about 4~5 seconds)
   When the boot logo (Firefox OS Contribution Program) appears, press and HOLD Volume Up key (for about 2 second) until the Fastboot logo appears.
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