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If your tablet boots but is not usable, follow the instructions [https://wiki.mozilla.org/FirefoxOS/TCP/Reset here] to reset your userdata. | If your tablet boots but is not usable, follow the instructions [https://wiki.mozilla.org/FirefoxOS/TCP/Reset here] to reset your userdata. | ||
If you | 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. | |||
Note: This method is '''Windows only''' but works fine from Windows inside a virtual machine such as VirtualBox. | Note: This method is '''Windows only''' but works fine from Windows inside a virtual machine such as VirtualBox. | ||
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# While holding the volume(-) button plug in the USB cable to your computer. | # While holding the volume(-) button plug in the USB cable to your computer. | ||
# If you do not immediately see a prompt to format in PhoenixSuit, press the power button repeatedly (around 10x). | # If you do not immediately see a prompt to format in PhoenixSuit, press the power button repeatedly (around 10x). | ||
# In PhoenixSuit click the Yes button to allow Format mode. <br>The image will be written and your device should now display | # In PhoenixSuit click the Yes button to allow Format mode. <br>The image will be written and your device should now display ''FASTBOOT'' to indicate it is in fastboot mode. | ||
# Run the ''flash-all-fastboot'' file you placed in the folder with your build files. | # Run the ''flash-all-fastboot'' file you placed in the folder with your build files to flash the working OS. | ||
After it is complete, you are free to uninstall PhoenixSuit if desired, but when prompted, do not remove the ADB/USB drivers. | |||
In the future to enter fastboot mode: | |||
# 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. | |||
Revision as of 08:57, 12 July 2014
If your tablet boots but is not usable, follow the instructions here to reset your userdata.
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.
Note: This method is Windows only but works fine from Windows inside a virtual machine such as VirtualBox. We are working on a method that works on Linux and Mac as well.
- 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.
- Extract this file into the same folder.
- Download and install PhoenixSuit
- Open the PhoenixSuit tool.
- Click the Firmware button then the Image button and locate the fastboot recovery image file.
- 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 PhoenixSuit, press the power button repeatedly (around 10x).
- In PhoenixSuit 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. - Run the flash-all-fastboot file you placed in the folder with your build files to flash the working OS.
After it is complete, you are free to uninstall PhoenixSuit if desired, but when prompted, do not remove the ADB/USB drivers.
In the future to enter fastboot mode:
- 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.