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[Q] Rogers/Canada Help in Upgrade to Dell's 2.2 Release

Hi Everyone,
I have an HTC Desire 8182 running Cyanogenmod 6.1 RC 1. Absolutely love the phone. However, I just ordered a Dell Streak direct from Dell (but locked to Rogers - Canada). Unfortunately, this Streak will be stuck at 1.6, and I really would like to get Dell's new release of 2.2 since the reviews coming in are so good.
I would like to stick to Dell's release of 2.2 since everything will be guaranteed ( or at least almost guaranteed ) to work, instead of a custom ROM. However, as I understand it - Dell's release is only available OTA.
My question is - is there any way I can download and install Dell's 2.2 manually in Canada? I have Googled for a solution, but it seems that since 2.2 has been released in the US - there aren't too many people asking about this.
Help would be appreciated. Thanks

somebody9 said:
Hi Everyone,
I have an HTC Desire 8182 running Cyanogenmod 6.1 RC 1. Absolutely love the phone. However, I just ordered a Dell Streak direct from Dell (but locked to Rogers - Canada). Unfortunately, this Streak will be stuck at 1.6, and I really would like to get Dell's new release of 2.2 since the reviews coming in are so good.
I would like to stick to Dell's release of 2.2 since everything will be guaranteed ( or at least almost guaranteed ) to work, instead of a custom ROM. However, as I understand it - Dell's release is only available OTA.
My question is - is there any way I can download and install Dell's 2.2 manually in Canada? I have Googled for a solution, but it seems that since 2.2 has been released in the US - there aren't too many people asking about this.
Help would be appreciated. Thanks
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look in the general section of this forum, there are instructions on how to install the official dell 2.2 on any streak.

Not Android Development Please Post in the correct forum
Moved to General

Hi, thanks for the reply. I went through one of the stickies in this forum that directed me to go to MoDaCo. At MoDaCo I found this thread :
android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/323902/official-dell-streak-rom-overview/
It basically has links to different .pkg files that are hosted on Dell's Update Server.
Two questions:
1.I thought Dells Update Server wouldn't allow you to download the update unless you used their Desktop program. Or can I just download it regardless?
2.Is it as easy as flashing the .pkg file?

Help please
Anybody here living in Toronto, Canada that really knows the ways of ROM upgrading for the Dell Streak. If you could help me install the official 2.2 update from Dell, I will be more than happy to give you a cash donation in exchange for ROM upgrading service for my Unlock Beta Dell Streak with a baseband of GAUB1A120521-US and currently running on DJSteve's 2.2 version1
We can meet up at malls like Eaton Centre or Yorkdale Mall or coffee shops at Toronto area for you to do the ROM updating on my streak
Please pm me your number, so we can set up the meet up as soon as possible.
Thanks.

[Q] FroYo NEED HELP PLEASE!

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He guys,
I need some help on this one. I'm still not getting the FroYo update (or the pre-update(2.1-update1).
stock/un-rooted
2.1
non-branded/SIM lock free
I did tried to manually update true the recovery mode, but I'm getting "E:signature verification failed. Installation aborted." messages on every update.zip file(obtained true http://zubu.ca/legend/fota_check.php).
The phone is USB-bricked after a failed custom rom flash.
stock rom, no usb data, no sd card(managed to fix that).
I live in the Netherlands and did see that a lot of other Dutch people got there first and second update(via comments on Androidworld.nl).
Any suggestions are welcome. I'm out of idea's

At this point I'd unbrick and root it... both howtos are in development...
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

To unbrick, it needs to be rooted. to root it needs to have a working usb. So I'm punched in to a tight corner T_T

help
hello everyone.
i don't know where should i bring up this question. sorry if this is irrelevant
i just bought an htc legend. my phone is rooted one (by myself).
this is the software information:
firmware v. :2.1
baseban v :47.26.35.04u_7.05.35.26l
kernel : 2.6.29-9a3026a7 [email protected] 18-2#1
build nu : 1.31.405.4 cl150458
software nu : 1.31.405.4
browser ver : webkit 3.1
i searched for a rom which could support arabic/persian language with accessing android market .but i could n't find any stable and suitable version that does not destroy phone's root until now.
could anyone help me please ?!!!

Get your own thread!!!
eyeswideshut said:
hello everyone.
i don't know where should i bring up this question. sorry if this is irrelevant
i just bought an htc legend. my phone is rooted one (by myself).
this is the software information:
firmware v. :2.1
baseban v :47.26.35.04u_7.05.35.26l
kernel : 2.6.29-9a3026a7 [email protected] 18-2#1
build nu : 1.31.405.4 cl150458
software nu : 1.31.405.4
browser ver : webkit 3.1
i searched for a rom which could support arabic/persian language with accessing android market .but i could n't find any stable and suitable version that does not destroy phone's root until now.
could anyone help me please ?!!!
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You are kinda off-topic here
But as far as i know, there is no Arabic/Persian ROM version(yet)

nobody els with an idea???

How about when you try update RUU ROM on a goldcard? Did you try that? Just suggesting...

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you xd
Edit:
DAMNED, got to 2.1-update1 no problem. update 2.2 done and now it keeps rebooting.
Edit2:
Another RUU broke the loop. all is fine now

OK after a reboot it still ends up in a endless boot loop(white screen, htc logo).
Am unable to go into the recovery mode.

Did you do a full wipe? It is usually needed when fiddling around like this...
you most certainly can get to recovery, vol down + power and then recovery? No?
Clear what you can and you'll see...

Fast-bootloader and bootloader are accessible but recovery is not. I get the same boot loop. However If i try to run a RUU it get the phone up to the black screen with htc logo. then RUU comes with a "cant find device" error and quits. the phone then boots normal on its own. USB is still broken btw.

It looks like you got the error at the worst momnent you could while flashing the first RUU... I still think it is possible to flash boot onlyby the legeimg.zip file at the very beginning (you'll notice the green text flashing in few lines) but that is a bit over my head... Maybe someone will know?
If that fails, I'd take my legend for warranty repair and lie through my teeth to have done nothing to the phone

I did try the legeimg.zip thing. but that didn't work. and i wont be having any warranty because i got this phone via a colleague of my dad. just the phone and charger.

[Q] Need help in Rooting Adam

Hey all
Yesterday i got the most awaited Adam.
first thing i did was to update it as mentioned in site notioninkfan site
but even after that i m facing problems like force close HomeScreen err.
also i dont have 3g sim card or wifi router at present.
so only option left for me is to use ad-hoc for which i wil have to root my adam.
I am n00b in rooting. i have read many posts present in this forum and in NIhacks but cant judge which one to use.
can anybody help me by posting a link to Stable rooting of Adam with Ad-hoc (and if possible using market).
Also, is there any way to Un-brick it again kindly let me know.
Sorry developers, i m not a tech guy so i cant experiment at present on adam.
please excuse me, this time.
Thanks
Regards,
Atul Tiwari

Tutorial Guide to root here :
http://notioninkhacks.com/index.php...k-adam-update-root-market-adhoc-how-to-guide/
You also have info about how to unbrick it in the website above or the forums.

atultiwari said:
Hey all
Yesterday i got the most awaited Adam.
first thing i did was to update it as mentioned in site notioninkfan site
but even after that i m facing problems like force close HomeScreen err.
also i dont have 3g sim card or wifi router at present.
so only option left for me is to use ad-hoc for which i wil have to root my adam.
I am n00b in rooting. i have read many posts present in this forum and in NIhacks but cant judge which one to use.
can anybody help me by posting a link to Stable rooting of Adam with Ad-hoc (and if possible using market).
Also, is there any way to Un-brick it again kindly let me know.
Sorry developers, i m not a tech guy so i cant experiment at present on adam.
please excuse me, this time.
Thanks
Regards,
Atul Tiwari
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First need to install the latest update from Notion Ink Adam. Which requires you go into quick flash mode. Or you can just hit Update in your setting menu. Or your adam could be already updated, but i would just flash it with the latest update.
go this xda-developer page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942472
apply your specific update. You will need a MicroUSB To USB connector for your computer. Follow the instructions from NI carefully. Remember to hit Power Button + VOLUME DOWN to go into flash mode to enter ADB mode for your pc.
Once you get that done, head over to Notioninkhacks.com
then apply the hack: http://notioninkhacks.com/index.php/2011/02/05/updated-notion-ink-adam-update-root-market-adhoc-how-to-guide/
Unzip the folder and and transfer item to your root folder in your sdcard or sdcard2 and flash your Adam by hitting Power Button + VOLUME UP
Good Luck!

Thank you all. (both of the reply and pm by Amon Darthir ) .
I have just rooted it. N finally i m able to run net by ad-hoc.
also the hanging prb is solved a bit.
one more question, is merely by using the latest update given by NI, can i save my warrenty? or by any means?
Thanks.
Regds,
Atul tiwari
Messaging from my Rooted Adam.

just flash it with NI update and you should be set

[3.1]Update File from Acer Thailand

Here the message from Acer Thailand
ประกาศ สำหรับท่านผู้ใช้ Acer Iconia Tab สามารถอัพเดตเครื่องของท่านเป็น​ Official 3.1 Android Honeycomb 2 ผ่านทาง
1.ท่านสามารถเข้ารับการบริการที​ Acer Care ทุก สาขา ใกล้บ้านคุณ
2.ท่านสามารถดาวโหลดไฟล์ Update.zip เพื่อดำเนินการ update ได้ ด้วยตัวท่านเองแบบ Manual http://www.4shared.com/file/zqXn8LYu/update.html
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Translation:
Announce for user of Iconia Tab, you can update your device with Official 3.1 Android Honeycomb 2 following this instruction
1 ) go to an acer customer service branch near of your place
2 ) download the zip file and follow the manual at http://www.4shared.com/file/zqXn8LYu/update.html
Personnal Note:
I said already we got a very good customer service from Acer in Thailand. They really care about us
This is not the version 3.1 of update this is the FULL non OTA 1.141.xx to allow user to get the OTA update...

What the hell? Acer using 4shared.com and not actually host the file themselves?

Why not using 4share.
they said you can come to a customer service branch and they will do it on place
or
just download the file from 4share
normal...
nothing really strange for me... it's thailand
they even explain
Acer Thailand ขั้นตอนการอัพเกรด Iconia Tab แบบ Manual
ขั้นเตรียมอุปกรณ์
1.นำไฟล์ update.zip ไปเก็บไว้ใน Micro SD Card ที่โฟลเดอร์รูท (ด้านนอกสุด ต้องไม่อยู่ในโฟลเดอร์ใดๆทั​้งสิ้น)
2.นำ Micro SD Card ไปใส่ที่ช่องใส่ของ Iconia Tab
*Micro SD Card ต้องเป็น FAT/FAT32 เท่านั้น / กรุณาตรวจสอบแบตเตอรี่ต้องอ​ยู่ในปริมาณ 20% ขึ้นไป
1.กดปุ่ม POWER OFF เพื่อ ปิดเครื่อง กด OK เพื่อ Shut Down
2.กดปุ่ม POWER ON เพื่อ เปิดเครื่อง จนปรากฏ ตรา ACER บนหน้าจอ ให้กดปุ่ม ลดเสียง (ปุ่มที่ใกล้กับ POWER) ค้างเอาไว้ พร้อมกัน
3.จะปรากฏข้อความ "Erasing cache before SD update" บนหน้าจอด้านซ้าย
4.ให้ปล่อยการกดจากปุ่มทั้ง​สอง เครื่องจะแสดง รูปหุ่นยนต์แอนดรอยด์ และ ดำเนินการติดตั้ง ซึ่งจะเห็นได้จาก Task Bar จะเลื่อนไปจนจบ 100%
5.เครื่องจะ Reboot เองอัตโนมัติ / เมื่อกลับขึ้นมาเข้าสู่ระบบ​ปฏิบัติการใหม่ล่าสุด
*ผู้ใช้อาจจะทำ Factory Data Reset อีกครั้ง เพื่อ Clear ข้อมูลต่างๆในเครื่องทั้งหม​ด เพื่อความสดใหม่ (Settings->Privacy->Factor​y Data Reset) ก็ได้

Something sounds very wrong about this.not saying you did not read this ssomewhere but Acer is a huge company and not sure why they would just not put the update on there websites.
I would be weary of this method being called official.thou it could be a leak.

erica_renee said:
Something sounds very wrong about this.not saying you did not read this ssomewhere but Acer is a huge company and not sure why they would just not put the update on there websites.
I would be weary of this method being called official.thou it could be a leak.
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no troll thanks
in thailand we does not have the same way and manners...
but I will remove the link just to prevent any problem or missunderstanding

You cant blame people for asking the simple question like WHY?
Acer is not a tiny company, they have a global website why wouldn't they upload an 'official' update on their site? It's not a question of being 'nice'.
It's just weird.

After investigation, it is not a fake file but
- this is the version 1.141.01 FULL
that will allow to get the 4.010.xx OTA...
someone in Acer Thailand make a small mistake seems
first post updated with link

Yep, it's weird. I confirm this from Acer Thailand fb page. I think they kind of a rush just receive update from Acer global so they put it on 4shared. Anyway, this is a local support I don't know whether that this update is compatible with other country tablet or not.

Im not a troll.I was not saying your wrong.just that Indo not trust this as its odd from a company that seems to trying to restrict this device.they still have not posted any kind of user restore feature on there site and you would think .well nevermind

I'd love to look to get this file if it is legit, but the uploader details makes me wary.
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Welcome to my page! I want to share my stuff with you and hope you will find something useful here. Enjoy my collection and come back again and again, I will do my best to make it always interesting for you. Thank you for your time!
Country: Thailand
I doesn't look like a company rep.

boganslaw said:
I'd love to look to get this file if it is legit, but the uploader details makes me wary.
nemoh.acer
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Welcome to my page! I want to share my stuff with you and hope you will find something useful here. Enjoy my collection and come back again and again, I will do my best to make it always interesting for you. Thank you for your time!
Country: Thailand
I doesn't look like a company rep.
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Suppose it's a typo, but yes you doesn't look like a company rep.
As it's write on the Title it's from THAILAND... so it's FOR THAI community on XDA.. why you bother to making some judgement if you are not even concerned by this post.
Moh Acer works for Acer.
and this information has been send by Acer Thailand.

sanaell said:
Suppose it's a typo, but yes you doesn't look like a company rep.
As it's write on the Title it's from THAILAND... so it's FOR THAI community on XDA.. why you bother to making some judgement if you are not even concerned by this post.
Moh Acer works for Acer.
and this information has been send by Acer Thailand.
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Because the Thai release maybe the same one used in Australia, ie ends in .04 that is my concern, but I see that replies to this thread are not welcome sorry for the misunderstanding but your thread title is"
"[3.1]Update File from Acer Thailand"
not
'[3.1]Update File for Acer Thailand"
See "from Thailand" vs "for Thailand" causes misunderstanding

boganslaw said:
Because the Thai release maybe the same one used in Australia, ie ends in .04 that is my concern, but I see that replies to this thread are not welcome sorry for the misunderstanding but your thread title is"
"[3.1]Update File from Acer Thailand"
not
'[3.1]Update File for Acer Thailand"
See "from Thailand" vs "for Thailand" causes misunderstanding
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Sorry I am not native english speaker, I can mistake
I don't mean answer are not welcome, just some people always want YELL FAKE or LEAK without known or having knoledge.
I think you can use this on your tablet and get the OTA since you are running same firmware.
In thailand we got Dungeon Defender but after reset factory... the game gone...
ขอบคุณครับพี่ หลังจากอัพเดทตัวนี้ เครื่องผมก็ได้ OTA ให้อัพเป็น .30 เมื่อสามวันก่อนแล้วครับ พี่ได้รับหรือยัง (แต่ตอนนี้ผมเ่ล่น Custom rom อยู่ เดี๋ยวคงกลับไปใช้ Official )
ปล.สงสัยคนบ้านเราคงไม่น่าเชื่อถือ หวังดีแท้ๆ ยังไม่เชื่อกันอีก
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ถูกต้อง

Ok, have used the update on unrooted base a500, went
From:
Android 3.01
Kernel 2.36.3-0001-gf991e5d
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.016.04_COM_GEN1
To:
Android 3.01
Kernel 2.6.36.3
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.141.05_COM_GEN1
hope to get OTA, as another post says Acer only support build 1.139.04 and up, no earlier builds. now, for our region.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 OS Upgrade notifications
edit: I get no OTA so use the FULL 3.1 Update 4.010.22_COM_GEN1 using stock recovery as never rooted on this device. after successful install, I get OTA for 4.010.38_COM_GEN1, I try to capture it but I didn't know what to do.
Many thanks for your link it saved me and get me back into OTA

Rollback to all devices that upgraded to 4.x

HELLO ALL,
The OTA 4.1.1 & later 4.5.1 was pushed to Apollo & Saturn (NEW GEN HDX 8.9") Devices adding firefly functionality along with other functionality (WHICH ARE CRAP ACCORDING TO ME)
So in order to get the device back to JB ie.. 3.X version Contact amazon customer services and Say that the Kindle is not working properly after the updates & roll back to the 3.x version.
have the device fullly charged 80% or more and they will initiate a Rollback.
Remember the device will never Get any OTA after this !!
Also it would be a lot lot helpful if some one can locate the ota file downloaded (via ES file explorer) so that we can copy it & share on XDA & help other fellow men.
Also I'd request you to contact Amazon via Phone for Source Code & bootloader info & get the call escalated to higher officials so that there are possibilities of getting info.
I'd request all the devs & members to file a petition (Change.org) with regards to the bootloader and simultaneously work on development
All active members & Ashamed owners of HDX's (Ashamed because with marvellous hardware we have a Crappy OS) include or add devs in this sections via PM or replies so that they can look over this & find a solution soon.

Also I'm thinking that a manual roll back can be done but it needs testing & i need some help in that as well
I believe all the magic is with build.prop & ota.prop that checks the versions.
Interested members can carry on the work here and update the results as well
In the mean time any suggestions are also appreciated

Anyone who will do the rollback, please root device and place file /cache/recovery/last.log (something like that) here.
Thank you.

ONYXis said:
Anyone who will do the rollback, please root device and place file /cache/recovery/last.log (something like that) here.
Thank you.
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What will that have?
Give as much as info possible please.
Another observation : As manual update via bin file can be done on Kindle, I opened the file via WinRar & was able to see contesnts as a Zip File so why cant we add su and required root files then update kindle ???
As far as the bin file check is concerned..build.prop edit will work

This give to us name and location of rollback file and some other information about upgrade (downgrade) process.
It is necessary to start somewhere...
About your observation - we can''t flash modified bin in any way.
Btw during upgrade latest firmwares check not only build.prop but keys that located in system recovery. So modifying build.prop is not enough.

Well thanks a lot for the info mate I didn't knew that!!
Just for curiosity how will that file lead. Just need more info about it... I might get that file to you and will that file be even after s factory reset is performed?

ONYXis said:
This give to us name and location of rollback file and some other information about upgrade (downgrade) process.
It is necessary to start somewhere...
About your observation - we can''t flash modified bin in any way.
Btw during upgrade latest firmwares check not only build.prop but keys that located in system recovery. So modifying build.prop is not enough.
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Do you have a HDX?
Which one n will there be any problem if I get thor's file? Does it need to be specific?
Can get the file n other stuff within 2 days to you..
Let me also know about keys n. Bin stuff... Atleast point me to some info thread I'll read...
btw a rollback editing bin file worked! I tried to do the same but on 4.5 os now
Any one on 4.3 can try opening 4.5.bin file adding root and then updating...may b can try atleast!?

rollback file is "mod-update-kindle-thor-13.3.2.6_user_713326020.bin"
it is all I know at this moment.
And "NO" again, every editing of original bin corrupts CRC, and file do not pass checking. Do not waste the time. Do you think that no one tried for a year to do it?

Sorry if this is a dumb question but has anyone tried calling the support and asking them to rollback and had success? I just want to make sure that they will do it before I try it

Yes. Guy from my russian forum successfully rolled back after contacting support. So it possible. And he sent me logs of this downgrade in which I saw name of rollback-file - mod-update-kindle-thor-13.3.2.6_user_713326020.bin

Got the Kindle on 14.3.2.7_user_372002520
Unable to root it ! ADB doesn't recognizes device anymore....
I was curious on .bin mod. (Yes i can imagine people trying to edit .bin but i needed an explanation thats it.....)
Now let me know what next !!! ??
How do i proceed ??

maxster95 said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but has anyone tried calling the support and asking them to rollback and had success? I just want to make sure that they will do it before I try it
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Tell me if they deny !!!!
They will surely !!! No questions asked !

HELP.
Can anyone explain me how to downgrade? I got the update-kindle-13.4.1.1_user_411010320.bin and update-kindle-13.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin. But when I try to flash the rom the mentioned way it sais that it isn't possible because there is a newer rom installed. how can I circumvent this problem? Any ideas?

You need to contact Customer Support.
At this moment only they can initiate downgrade.
BTW be careful. Maybe now downgradable version is 13.3.2.7 and its not rootable. But I'm not sure.

ONYXis said:
You need to contact Customer Support.
At this moment only they can initiate downgrade.
BTW be careful. Maybe now downgradable version is 13.3.2.7 and its not rootable. But I'm not sure.
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Rooting works !

yesss I did it!
I did it ! ish :/
With good acting i made up some drama and called support and had them roll me back to OS 4.1.1 B] like a boss
now what shoud i do or edit ...am not familiar with the Bin file language or the kindle fire :/
standard AOSP

BenDroid1 said:
I did it ! ish :/
With good acting i made up some drama and called support and had them roll me back to OS 4.1.1 B] like a boss
now what shoud i do or edit ...am not familiar with the Bin file language or the kindle fire :/
standard AOSP
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What are you looking for exactly?
There's really nothing you can do with 4.1.1 — rooting, custom ROMs, etc. require you be on 14/13.3.2.6 or lower.

AmazonLeaker said:
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Remember the device will never Get any OTA after this !!
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Okay, why is that? Is there more information on that? I also read a response from the Amazon support posted on another (German) board which warned about the same thing and that further updates might require help from customer support.... I just don't understand why you loose OTA capability? Even if it doesn't update automatically (which most people prefer a anyway, I guess), wouldn't you be able to just initiate an OTA by clicking on it in system preferences ?
Thanks!

Gave it a go, here is my experience:
I started a chat and asked to roll back to 14/13.3.2.6, the person was happy to help and did not dig into they wy. The steps they had me follow:
- factory reset
- re-register device (was still on 4.5.1 as would be expected)
- they pushed something, I saw a system update in the notify tray but it was only there for a brief moment
- They then had me check for updates
- I told them it did not find anything
- I took a look at my kindle storage and there were 6 nameless files that showed up. When I looked at their properties there was no name or file type on them. I tried to copy them off the device but it would not let me, got a generic access message about not being able to copy the files.
- I was then told that 4.5.1 can not be rolled back and that I should return the tablet for a refund (they did say 4.1.1 can be rolled back). I think this was to be expected based on the "kill switch" code that was found in the new update. I can't find the post/link to the conversation now but I think it was code found in the kernel. Not sure Kill switch is the right term either.
- They are providing me a free shipping label
- Will likely get a 2013 Nexus 7

I'm sorry I'm new to how these forums work and replies and all that. Is there a way to downgrade from 4.5.1 to be able to root? It would be really helpful if someone could give me a straight answer as to if it can be done or not. Thanks!