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⚡️ Flashing the Fydetab Duo

Here is a step-by-step guide for flashing a new OS onto your Fydetab Duo.

To make Fydetab Duo boot into Loader Mode​

1. Prepare Your Device​

  • Connect your Fydetab Duo to the computer you'll use for the OS flash.

    Due to an oversight by our factory supplier, the Type-C cable that comes with the fydetab doesn’t support data transfer, so you won’t be able to get into Loader mode with it. Please use a different Type-C cable that can handle data transfers.

  • Ensure the device is powered off before proceeding. If it powers on automatically, turn it off again to avoid unintended operations.

2. Enter Loader/Maskrom Mode​

  • Step 1: Press and hold the volume up (vol+) button.
  • Step 2: While holding the vol+ button, briefly press the power button for 0.5 to 1 second.
  • Step 3: Release both buttons simultaneously to Enter Loader Mode(Note: If releasing the buttons simultaneously does not work, it is better to release the power button and afterwards the vol+ button).
  • Step 4(Windows Ony): Use RockdevTool(metioned blow) to switch to Maskrom Mode

3. Check the Status​

  • If successful, your flashing device should be able to connect to the Fydetab Duo.The device’s LED will remain off, and the screen will stay completely dark.
  • Occasionally, the screen may display an image indicating that the device is in Loader Mode. Note that this image may not always appear due to display issues.

Utilising the image flash tool provided by Rockchip​

Using Linux​

  • Clone or download the flash tools from our GitHub repository here.
  • Unarchive the downloaded update image using your favourite tool.
  • Fire up a terminal session and issue the following commands: 
    cd foundation-rk3588/rk3588-image-maker
    sudo ./Linux_Upgrade_Tool/upgrade_tool uf <filename of the update image>.img

Using macOS​

Require macOS > 10.15

  • Download the upgrade tools here.
  • Unarchive the downloaded update image file using your favourite tool.
  • Fire up a terminal session and issue the following commands: 
    chmod +x upgrade_tool
    sudo ./upgrade_tool uf <filename of the update image>.img

Using Windows​

  • Download and install the Rockchip Driver.

  • Download the RKDevTool here.

  • It's a GUI tool, so it's pretty self-explanatory. For detailed instructions, here and here are good references.

    • To flash the official images use the second tab of the software