Software Image Update

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Date:
17JULY13
Title:
XPLORE RangerX Software Image update
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1. RangerX SW image update procedure
This document explains the procedure to re-flash the Android Software Image onto your
Xplore Technologies RangerX rugged tablet device using Android recover mode.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-FLASH THE
SOFTWARE ON YOUR UNIT.
**********This procedure will re-flash the entire image and ***************************
**********SW changes made to the unit by the customer before the re-flash *******
**********WILL BE LOST. Customers should plan appropriately to reload *******
**********changes made if a new image is flashed onto the RANGERX unit *******
1.1 Re-Flashing of RANGERX units through Android recovery mode
From time to time, it may be necessary for Xplore Technologies to provide
upgraded SW images for the device which corrects known issues or
improves functionality. All SW images will be provided in a binary format in
a manner to be loaded onto the unit using Android standard recovery mode
process.
It is best practice to have the units powered by AC adapter during this re-
flashing operation. The procedure for re-flashing the unit through recovery
mode is highlighted below: