Note: If you go the route of installing the full SDK, ADB and Fastboot will be in the C:\program files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools folder.

Ron Amadeo Next you'll need to put your device in "Fastboot" mode, which will allow you to wipe out the current Android install and send over a new version from a desktop computer.

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