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* 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. | * 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 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. | ||
* Once finished, press any key to reboot. | * Once finished, press any key to reboot. | ||
Technical note: Our current packaged zip does not include ''boot.img'' (aka gonk) or ''recovery.img''. | Technical note: Our current packaged zip does not include ''boot.img'' (aka gonk) or ''recovery.img''. | ||