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** If none of the listed builds are viable ("good"), download the build in the ''stable'' folder. | ** If none of the listed builds are viable ("good"), download the build in the ''stable'' folder. | ||
* Extract [this zip file] into the same folder as your build files. | * Extract [this zip file] into the same folder as your build files. | ||
* ''Windows users'': If you have not installed Android USB drivers previously, you likely need to follow [these directions] to do so. If you do not and the device | * ''Windows users'': If you have not installed Android USB drivers previously, you likely need to follow [these directions] to do so. If you do not and receive the error <code>device not found</code> you'll need to install them. | ||
* ''Linux users'': If you have not, you 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 udev rules] for the device (use idVendor '''18d1''' and '''0bb4''' - that's ''two'' separate rules). | * ''Linux users'': If you have not, you 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 udev rules] for the device (use idVendor '''18d1''' and '''0bb4''' - that's ''two'' separate rules). | ||
* 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. | ||
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** On Linux the file will be called '''flash-flatfish.sh''' | ** On Linux the file will be called '''flash-flatfish.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). | ||
* After making your userdata selection 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 making your userdata selection 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. | ||
* Once finished, press any key to reboot. | * Once finished, press any key to reboot. | ||