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I have pushed a custom bootanimation.zip (Android Scribbler one) to both /data/local and /system/media, but the animation of the boot that I'm getting is still HTC's default.
Can somebody tell me what I did wrong? Or is it just not possible to change the bootanimation for the stock Wildfire ROM?
I have attached the custom bootanimation that I'm trying to use if that helps to identify the problem.
Thanks in advance.
unless you root your wildfire, im pretty sure your very limited to what you can do, unless it is in the form of an app, and even then i dont think bootscreens are possible on the stock rom!!!
I got it working. Apparently the real bootanimation.zip that you need to replace is stored in system/customize/resource
how did you replace the original bootanimation.zip ? i'm trying to replace it using AndExplorer and it won't let me ... my device is rooted with unrevoked ...
radu_brd00 said:
how did you replace the original bootanimation.zip ? i'm trying to replace it using AndExplorer and it won't let me ... my device is rooted with unrevoked ...
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use adb and push the bootanimation.zip (which must be in the tools folder which is inside your android-sdk folder) to /system/customize/resource, /data/local, /system/media, i think you only need to push it to the first one, but i did all 3 just in case
kevin2516 said:
use adb and push the bootanimation.zip (which must be in the tools folder which is inside your android-sdk folder) to /system/customize/resource, /data/local, /system/media, i think you only need to push it to the first one, but i did all 3 just in case
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Yes you only need to push the first one
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hi,
i have rooted my htc wildfire unrevoked root.. and im usind adb to push but its not working... its not copying... i tried to push some fonts too but not workin.. anyone help plx...
thanks
megafarey said:
hi,
i have rooted my htc wildfire unrevoked root.. and im usind adb to push but its not working... its not copying... i tried to push some fonts too but not workin.. anyone help plx...
thanks
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I got it to work. Either use bootanimation.zip and push it via adb or go into recovery and use my update.zip.
Update.zip also removes the bootsound
Regards
MCPat
PS: works on stock rom, tested it on my wildfire
PPS: pushing with adb works only when phone is in recovery mode (=rw access on \system)
mcpat said:
PPS: pushing with adb works only when phone is in recovery mode (=rw access on \system)
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Hey can someone tell me how to push via adb in recovery mode?
I reboot in recovery mode, mount /system, and then??!!
Thank you
mcpat said:
I got it to work. Either use bootanimation.zip and push it via adb or go into recovery and use my update.zip.
Update.zip also removes the bootsound
Regards
MCPat
PS: works on stock rom, tested it on my wildfire
PPS: pushing with adb works only when phone is in recovery mode (=rw access on \system)
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kalitros said:
Hey can someone tell me how to push via adb in recovery mode?
I reboot in recovery mode, mount /system, and then??!!
Thank you
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use the update.zip in recovery mode, then it will work for sure!
regards
pat
mcpat said:
use the update.zip in recovery mode, then it will work for sure!
regards
pat
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Nope, the update.zip does not work for me. I tried replacing it with the root explorer but all it does is reset the phone after I'm done copying it. I use WilpuzzleROM 0.7 and the boot animation is in 2 locations; /system/customize/resource and /data/local. Whether i push the zip file via adb to /system/customize/resource or use the update.zip it does not matter, the boot animation is still the same. It looks like the one from /data/local overwrites the one in /system/customize/resource. It worked only after i issued the command adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local.
techspawn said:
...It worked only after i issued the command adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local.
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Ok, for custom roms like yours, you have to find the correct location. otherwise my update.zip works for "standard" location.
regards
patrick
Hello,
It can't change the original cyanogen bootanimation
I have HTC wildfire with Cyanogen7 (2.3.7)
I reboot it with recovery and install update.zip (from mcpat), and initially copied to sdcard.
no changes
sincerely,
For cm7 put animation zip in data/local change permissions of zip to read write reboot and enjoy hope this helps.
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i sold my old samsung vibrant, and i had like 200 apps on it. I just buy a new one today, and i wonder is there a way that i can have all my app from the old one to my new one...Thank you....
Did you save a copy of titanium backup on your pc?
if not, no. Your paid apps, yes.
i think i didnt, but i had titanium back up on my old phone before...and can u pls show me how to copy the titatinum back up to my pc.
connect via usb
mount
browse on pc to find sdcard/titaniumbackup
move folder to desktop so you have a copy.
s15274n said:
connect via usb
mount
browse on pc to find sdcard/titaniumbackup
move folder to desktop so you have a copy.
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Will this method work if you get a different device? Say downgrading from a Vibrant to a MT4G?
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I've never tried with my other phones, see no reason why not though.
Thank you so much...
by the way, i forgot how to flask a custom rom at the first time...i got my phone rooted, and downloaded the rom manager...downloaded the custom rom zip file to sd card, then go to rom manager to flash it but it didnt work...Do i have to rename that zip file to update.zip????
ali129 said:
by the way, i forgot how to flask a custom rom at the first time...i got my phone rooted, and downloaded the rom manager...downloaded the custom rom zip file to sd card, then go to rom manager to flash it but it didnt work...Do i have to rename that zip file to update.zip????
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From rommanager flash clock work recovery then boot into recovery and find the zip and flash
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Yes rename the zip file to update.zip but that should have already been done when you rooted your phone.
^ no. you never rename a rom.
Flash cwr
Reboot into cwr
Install zip from sd
Check out the noob guide (signature) for much more detail and steps.
You can do it from rom manager, but cwr still needs to be flashed.
Hi All,
Hope this is the right location - now I have accidently moved the framework-res.apk out of the system/framework folder, totally by accident after trying to copy it to a different destination.
Now my Archos 70 won't turn on, it gets to the bootanimation and just sits there, lagging away like hell and not loading.
I've tried a disk check and a reset of android from the recovery menu but no luck, this is on UrukDroid 7.0 by the way.
Any ideas on how I go about getting it working without yet another reformat?
Kind regards.
SWFlyerUK said:
Any ideas on how I go about getting it working without yet another reformat?
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Install the stock firmware via recovery then fix your urukdroid install. Then oyu should be able to boot into urukdroid.
Hi mate,
Thanks for the response - how'd you go about fixing UrukDroid?
Regards.
Just installed the stock firmware again via the Recovery Meny and no change with the Developer Edition or UrukDroid, still stuck on the Bootanimation. . . .
Poo - thats yet another re-format I'll have to do, god knows how many times in the past blooming weeks.
SWFlyerUK said:
Just installed the stock firmware again via the Recovery Meny and no change with the Developer Edition or UrukDroid, still stuck on the Bootanimation. . . .
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Have you recopied the framework-res.apk to the correct folder of your urukdroid install?
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Have you recopied the framework-res.apk to the correct folder of your urukdroid install?
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Hi mate,
I can't boot into UrukDroid to copy the file in, so how do I get past that one?
What happens is it passes the Uruk boot screens then onto the bootanimation, which is so laggy is almost stops, from there it fails to load, previously I have left it for hours and It's never loaded.
I can boot into stock android OK.
Thanks.
SWFlyerUK said:
I can boot into stock android OK.
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And when booted in stock can't you copy the framework-res to the uruk installed location?
I didn't think it was possible to access the SDE files through stock?
SWFlyerUK said:
I didn't think it was possible to access the SDE files through stock?
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It all depends where your urukdroid was installed but from what i gather the installation is done on the internal flash under /mnt/storage or if you have used the external install it's on your sd card.
Nout there for me I'm afraid - I'll just do anohter re-format, not an issue.
Thanks for your help
Hi folks
I hope I am not breaking any rules. I tried my best to read up on the problem and see if it's already been fixed. So far I haven't encountered anything which is specific to my needs, but I learned enough to pose a well-formed question.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SIII International (GT-I9300)
ROM: Stock Samsung, version 4.1.2, the update with Multi-window. Do not have the exact build number unfortunately.
Root status: Rooted
Recovery: Stock recovery. (I JUST rooted the phone, nothing else.)
So the problem is:
1. I used ES File Explorer in root mode, mounted /system as writable, and made an edit to build.prop (added "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to the end of the file to enable navbar) and saved the file. I rebooted the phone and now it is stuck with a looping Samsung logo.
2. I have made a backup of build.prop and placed it in /sdcard/ but unfortunately I haven't made a copy on my PC. Also note that I don't have an external SD card, I am using the 16GB space that came with the phone. So the build.prop backup is on the phone.
3. I do not have a USB cable (I have one that has a loose connection somewhere and my phone is not detected 99% of the times I've used that cable)
What I have found after 2 hours of searching online:
1. Factory Reset through recovery (I am able to boot into stock recovery by doing Vol Up + Home + Power) will not restore /system partition so that won't fix this.
2. ES File Explorer might have messed up the file permissions of the build.prop file.
3. I can use PC ODIN to flash the stock firmware (I might lose data but at least the phone would be back to normal).
4. I can use adb to push a good build.prop file and set the correct permissions (my most fav. set of instructions are from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596 Of course I got the idea from several other threads)
5. I can sideload a good build.prop file that someone might be generous to provide me using adb.
I don't have a data cable, so you can see how that Might be a problem. What I DO have is a USB OTG cable and a pen drive. Now, in the stock recovery, I noticed an option "apply update from external storage". Assuming I have an update.zip with the proper build.prop in it, can I load the update.zip into a usb pen drive (formatted to fat32)? Does "apply update" here work for such zip files or is it only meant to be used for full firmware images? If so, can I just download the latest stock firmware and apply it from here without wiping the /data partition?
If I can get this resolved tonight I can get my phone up and running before tomorrow's work week. I will buy an USB cable ASAP (it's 12 AM here so going out to get it is not an option now). But even if I do, I still have 5 months worth warranty left and I'd like to stick with the stock recovery and avoid incrementing the flash counter altogether, despite Triangle Away.
Thank you very much for the help in advance.
Adb pull your backup» then push it back?
slaphead20 said:
Adb pull your backup» then push it back?
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I don't have a working data cable, so I cannot connect to the PC. That was my first idea, though, thanks! I am currently reading about making an Update.zip. It's very unfortunate that I didn't note my firmware details after the OTA...
Just set permissions - use Properties in ES FE in root mode. RW. R.. R.. should work.
LenAsh said:
Just set permissions - use Properties in ES FE in root mode. RW. R.. R.. should work. If not try 777 for giggles.
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I am unable to boot into the phone, it is stuck in a bootloop
I don't have a USB cable to use ADB. I don't even have a custom recovery. All I have is the stock recovery and the option to "apply update from external storage". I now remembered that I also have an SD card on which I can put an update.zip or the stock firmware. Unfortunately I didn't note down the firmware details after the last OTA from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2, so I don't know which one to download.
Can I use the option "apply update from external storage" to flash an update.zip or is that only meant for full firmwares? Thanks!
Oops - silly me.
You are running stock recovery - never use it but does it have a fix permissions option?
Failing that you may have to reflash the ROM. Stock recovery is very restrictive on what you can flash.
LenAsh said:
Oops - silly me.
You are running stock recovery - never use it but does it have a fix permissions option?
Failing that you may have to reflash the ROM. Stock recovery is very restrictive on what you can flash.
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Fix permission option on the stock recovery? I don't think so, haven't been able to find it. Here are the options I have:
reboot system now
apply update from adb
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
Interestingly, when I selected the last option, it had these 3 folders:
fota/
lost+found/
recovery/
I was hoping fota/ had the files from my last OTA update but nope.
I guess you are not sure whether I can flash an update.zip through stock recovery... so I just have to wait till I get my USB cable and try out some adb magic?
EDIT: I'm retiring for the day. Thanks for the suggestions @LenAsh and @slaphead20. I'm gonna buy a cable next week and try to set the permission to 644 (RW-R-R) using this thread as my reference (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596). Thanks for your suggestions, I will post back when this is all resolved.
In the meanwhile, please keep the ideas coming
PS: Oh wait, I am still curious. What is the worst thing that could happen if I try to flash an update.zip through stock recovery? I am very curious to see if it will work.
You could flash a later custom recovery (this one works well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953) via Odin and then fix permissions that way. Even if that doesn't work, you could then flash anything you like without having issues that the stock recovery presents.
EDit: still need a cable though...
Trouble is he hasn't got a cable, I had same thinking, that he could use the aroma file manager in philz but he's stuffed without a cable!
Possible to make an update.zip with just the build.prop in it. Copy it to a memory card and use recovery to flash it?
I would try that first.
Edit: i just remembered i have done that a few times with my htc desire. Was running clockwork mod though.
Its really easy, find a small flashable mod in zip format and delete all the mod files and copy your build prop in. Edit the updater script to just write your /system/build.prop.
Copy the zip to you mem card. Use a usb adapter in a pc, stick it in your phone and use recovery to flash from external sd.
And after typing all that i reread your post and your running stock recovery and i think you would need a signature or something on the zip so it would not work. Ooops.
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Stock recovery won't let you flash anything much... so perhaps his only option is Odin. When he has a cable.
On a side-note, how can someone not have a USB cable of any kind kicking around??
LenAsh said:
Stock recovery won't let you flash anything much... so perhaps his only option is Odin. When he has a cable.
On a side-note, how can someone not have a USB cable of any kind kicking around??
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@LenAsh, @slaphead20, @ficti0n851
Hehe, yeah, I'm stuffed without a cable I lost it recently and I'm the only one with a recent phone. All my family members' phones use different cables.
Anyway, I managed to borrow a friend's cable and am currently downloading drivers for the S3. Once that's done I will use ADB to set the file permission and try rebooting my phone, failing which I will restore the backup build.prop, set permissions and reboot the phone. Failing which... well, maybe I'll reflash the stock firmware (I managed to find out the exact build details btw! )
I'll keep you posted, thanks for taking the time guys
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ADB was a success! I got in and changed the permission to 644 and rebooted, done! Funny thing was that /system/build.prop file was not even there, there was only /system/build.prop.bak. I was not able to find my original backup on the sd card, but I copied the .bak file (probably generated by ES FE) and set its permissions and that worked. And now I have also have the software keys!
Thanks for your comments guys. This was fun!
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For anybody else who has the same problem, I did it using the commands in these great ADB guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
Also, how do I edit the title of the topic? Want to add a [Solved] tag.
ficti0n851 said:
Possible to make an update.zip with just the build.prop in it. Copy it to a memory card and use recovery to flash it?
I would try that first.
Edit: i just remembered i have done that a few times with my htc desire. Was running clockwork mod though.
Its really easy, find a small flashable mod in zip format and delete all the mod files and copy your build prop in. Edit the updater script to just write your /system/build.prop.
Copy the zip to you mem card. Use a usb adapter in a pc, stick it in your phone and use recovery to flash from external sd.
And after typing all that i reread your post and your running stock recovery and i think you would need a signature or something on the zip so it would not work. Ooops.
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Hey, I know this post is from forever ago, but is there a chance you could explain this step by step for a noob?
I have got my phone stuck in a bootloop by fiddling with build.prop, and I have the original file before playing with it. I have a rooted device with custom recovery, so how I could I use minimal ADB to push the original build.prop located on my device (sdcard) to root/system??
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gautham_y said:
@LenAsh, @slaphead20, @ficti0n851
Hehe, yeah, I'm stuffed without a cable I lost it recently and I'm the only one with a recent phone. All my family members' phones use different cables.
Anyway, I managed to borrow a friend's cable and am currently downloading drivers for the S3. Once that's done I will use ADB to set the file permission and try rebooting my phone, failing which I will restore the backup build.prop, set permissions and reboot the phone. Failing which... well, maybe I'll reflash the stock firmware (I managed to find out the exact build details btw! )
I'll keep you posted, thanks for taking the time guys
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ADB was a success! I got in and changed the permission to 644 and rebooted, done! Funny thing was that /system/build.prop file was not even there, there was only /system/build.prop.bak. I was not able to find my original backup on the sd card, but I copied the .bak file (probably generated by ES FE) and set its permissions and that worked. And now I have also have the software keys!
Thanks for your comments guys. This was fun!
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For anybody else who has the same problem, I did it using the commands in these great ADB guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
Also, how do I edit the title of the topic? Want to add a [Solved] tag.
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Bro, I got the same problem as you had, except that I have a custom recovery, and the original build.prop file, and a USB cable, but I still haven't figured out what to do completly. Can you please take a minute to explain this for a complete noob? You have probably forgot all about this, but I am shooting for this chance. :/
black_hawk1990 said:
Hey, I know this post is from forever ago, but is there a chance you could explain this step by step for a noob?
I have got my phone stuck in a bootloop by fiddling with build.prop, and I have the original file before playing with it. I have a rooted device with custom recovery, so how I could I use minimal ADB to push the original build.prop located on my device (sdcard) to root/system??
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Bro, I got the same problem as you had, except that I have a custom recovery, and the original build.prop file, and a USB cable, but I still haven't figured out what to do completly. Can you please take a minute to explain this for a complete noob? You have probably forgot all about this, but I am shooting for this chance. :/
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Hey, are you still having problems or did you solve it yourself? Anyway... If you still don't know what to do, describe best what you did to end up in a bootloop. As far as I understand what your problem is, you should use your recovery to move the backup of the original build.prop file to the system folder.
I changed my phones build.prop and when rebooted it does not started and ended up in bootloop and when I searched for how to fix this problem it showed that clear all the data from the phone but nothing happened and when I tried to install custom ROM in my phone my pc is not detecteing my phone .so what should i do ?
@Rajsh90: pull out battery for some minutes, put it in, reboot into downloadmode. Connect with PC, start Odin and hope that a COM-flag colours. Flash latest firmware.
Hey!
A friend of mine has this new tablet - Coby Kyros Mid1060 - and ask me to install Gapps and what was missing...
The thing is... I accidentally renamed the 'boot proper' file original without copying the new one...
So, as you can imagine, i can't boot the tablet, it stucks on 'android' logo...
I've been searching for different ways to reach the file but i can't...
Before doing that renaming operation i managed to root the device and i can get to the recovery menu...
Is there a way to fix this problem?
I appreciate all your advices.
Thank you.
Same Problem
I'm having a very similar problem with that device.
I've deleted the build.prop file while trying to rename it.
Could anyone send me a copy of that file? I'm trying to replace it with an update.zip
Paulo Rodrigues
zecamanel said:
Hey!
A friend of mine has this new tablet - Coby Kyros Mid1060 - and ask me to install Gapps and what was missing...
The thing is... I accidentally renamed the 'boot proper' file original without copying the new one...
So, as you can imagine, i can't boot the tablet, it stucks on 'android' logo...
I've been searching for different ways to reach the file but i can't...
Before doing that renaming operation i managed to root the device and i can get to the recovery menu...
Is there a way to fix this problem?
I appreciate all your advices.
Thank you.
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Hello.
I'm having the same problem ... Already have some solution?
This worked for me
I made the update.zip file that you could find in attach.
It replaces a build.prop file that will allow a factory reset.
The device will reboot again.
1. copy the file to an microSD
2. plug the microSD in the tablet
3. turn the device on in recovery mode ("volume down" and "on" )
4. select "apply update from sdcard"
5. select the "update-signed.zip" file
6. reboot you device
hope this helps
If you are stuck on the bootlogo, you can always edit/add/replace files in your device. No need for flashable zips.
Follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280206
Hit thanks if I helped
sent from GT-S7562 , with a better stock ROM
einst31n said:
If you are stuck on the bootlogo, you can always edit/add/replace files in your device. No need for flashable zips.
Follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280206
Hit thanks if I helped
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My device wasn't detected by the computer... And there was no backup to recover...
A noobie thing.
Was it detected by android commander?
Hit thanks if I helped
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einst31n said:
Was it detected by android commander?
Hit thanks if I helped
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I don't know... Don't have it..., but I can tell you that the USB debugging was disabled.
android commander is not an app its a windows program. Try connectingyour device to your PC and check android commander. If you have an insecure kernel , you can access the root of your device and make any changes you want.
einst31n said:
android commander is not an app its a windows program. Try connectingyour device to your PC and check android commander. If you have an insecure kernel , you can access the root of your device and make any changes you want.
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Thanks.
nevertheless what I did worked for me and is a practical way for people with less skills or knowledge to solve their problem.
With that in mind I posted it.
I tried lots of thins, including connecting the computer to the tablet... nothing worked, but this did. My tablet is working now.
Original rom?
Hi there, is this the original rom file for the MID1060? My tablet is having some problems with the positioning sensor and i need to send it back to warranty, but i've modified it so it can have googleappz on it and i can't restore. Do you think that wth this i can solve it?
pjfsfr said:
I made the update.zip file that you could find in attach.
It replaces a build.prop file that will allow a factory reset.
The device will reboot again.
1. copy the file to an microSD
2. plug the microSD in the tablet
3. turn the device on in recovery mode ("volume down" and "on" )
4. select "apply update from sdcard"
5. select the "update-signed.zip" file
6. reboot you device
hope this helps
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