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Dell Open Source Guide
For Venue7 3740 and Venue8 3840
Version: 1.00
8/6/2014
Copyright © 2014 - 2015 By Dell Inc.

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Summarization of Contents

Dell Tablet Flash Notes
Prerequisite System Setup
Lists required operating systems, micro-SD card, anti-virus settings, and Dell drivers.
Flash A195 Image to Tablet
Instructions for downloading and preparing the A195 image for flashing onto the device.
Configure XFSTK Downloader Settings
Execute Flash Process with XFSTK
Steps to power off, begin download, connect tablet, and monitor flash progress in XFSTK.
Verify Flash Success and Flash OS Image
Confirms successful firmware flash and outlines steps to flash the OS image using batch files.
Rooting and Bootloader Unlocking Process
Prepare for Bootloader Unlock
Instructions to enable fastboot mode and prepare the XFSTK Downloader for unlocking.
Execute Bootloader Unlock Flash
Steps to turn off, begin download, connect via USB, and confirm FW+OS download for unlocking.
Initiate Fastboot Mode for Unlock
Instructions to reboot, enter fastboot mode, and select recovery option for unlocking.
Build and Flash Kernel Image
Build Kernel Image from Sources
Guide to download kernel source, AOSP, GCC, and set up the build environment.
Execute Kernel Image Flash
Commands to flash boot.img and droidboot.img, and reboot the device.
Unbricking Process
Unbrick Tablet Procedure
Refers back to the 'Flash A195 image to the tablet' section for unbricking instructions.