LeapFrog Epic - Revision history

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	*Camera - Rear: 2MP		*Camera - Rear: 2MP
	*Camera - Front: 2MP		*Camera - Front: 2MP
	*Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack with microphone; rear-mounted loudspeaker		*Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack with microphone; single rear-mounted loudspeaker
	*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n		*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0		*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 (absent on RK3326 models)
	*Battery type: TLp032CC (3.7v, 3240 mAh Li-ion) • Also used on the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 8		*Battery type: TLp032CC (3.7v, 3240 mAh Li-ion) • Also used on the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 8
	*Battery life: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings		*Battery life: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings

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	[[File:LeapFrog Epic.png\|350px\|right]]		[[File:LeapFrog Epic.png\|350px\|right]]
	The '''LeapFrog Epic''' (styled as '''LeapFrog epic''') is an Android-based tablet computer produced by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. Released in 2015, the Epic is LeapFrog's first device to run on [[Android]]; most of LeapFrog's mobile computing devices for children run on a ~~customized~~ Ångström [[Linux]] distribution.		The '''LeapFrog Epic''' (styled as '''LeapFrog epic''') is an Android-based tablet computer produced by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. Released in 2015, the Epic is LeapFrog's first device to run on [[Android]]; most of LeapFrog's mobile computing devices for children run on a customised Ångström [[Linux]] distribution.

	''An overview of the device can be found in this [[wikipedia:LeapFrog Epic\|Wikipedia article]].''		''An overview of the device can be found in this [[wikipedia:LeapFrog Epic\|Wikipedia article]].''
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	[[File:LeapFrog Epic internals.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A LeapFrog Epic with the back cover removed, showing its internal components.]]		[[File:LeapFrog Epic internals.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A LeapFrog Epic with the back cover removed, showing its internal components.]]
	*Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with TN LCD display		*Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with TN LCD display
	*Resolution: ~~1024x600~~		*Resolution: 1024 x 600 (pixel aspect ratio may differ depending on variant)
	*Operating system:		*Operating system:
	** Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" (MediaTek MT8127 models)		** Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" (MediaTek MT8127 models)
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	*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n		*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0		*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
	*Battery type: ~~Rechargeable lithium~~-ion~~; 3240 mAh~~		*Battery type: TLp032CC (3.7v, 3240 mAh Li-ion) • Also used on the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 8
	*Battery life: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings		*Battery life: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings
	*Port: Micro USB		*Port: Micro USB
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	===OTA update ZIPs===		===OTA update ZIPs===
	The following files are incremental updates used to update an existing system to the latest build. No known official scatter or flashable ZIP files for a full system image exist; however a signed system ROM is available below.		The following files are incremental updates used to update an existing system to the latest build. No known official scatter or flashable ZIP files for a full system image exist; however a signed system ROM is available below.

	====Regular====		====Regular====
	Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.11.1403.20240801.234906"		Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.11.1403.20240801.234906"

Huck at 09:44, 12 January 2026

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	====Custom ROM flashing guide====		====Custom ROM flashing guide====
	A tutorial video on how to flash a GSI ROM can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeWfLeuF12s here].		A tutorial video on how to flash a GSI ROM (and its associated recovery and boot images) can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeWfLeuF12s here].

	====Gallery====		====Gallery====

Huck at 06:08, 11 January 2026

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	The '''LeapFrog Epic''' (styled as '''LeapFrog epic''') is an Android-based tablet computer produced by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. Released in 2015, the Epic is LeapFrog's first device to run on [[Android]]; most of LeapFrog's mobile computing devices for children run on a customized Ångström [[Linux]] distribution.		The '''LeapFrog Epic''' (styled as '''LeapFrog epic''') is an Android-based tablet computer produced by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. Released in 2015, the Epic is LeapFrog's first device to run on [[Android]]; most of LeapFrog's mobile computing devices for children run on a customized Ångström [[Linux]] distribution.

	''An overview of the device can be found ~~here on~~ this [[wikipedia:LeapFrog Epic\|Wikipedia article]].''		''An overview of the device can be found in this [[wikipedia:LeapFrog Epic\|Wikipedia article]].''

	==Tech specs==		==Tech specs==

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Tech specs

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	*Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with TN LCD display		*Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with TN LCD display
	*Resolution: 1024x600		*Resolution: 1024x600
	*Operating ~~System~~:		*Operating system:
	** Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" (MediaTek MT8127 models)		** Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" (MediaTek MT8127 models)
	** Android 10 (Rockchip RK3326 models; the Rockchip variant can also boot generic system images up to Android 14)		** Android 10 (Rockchip RK3326 models; the Rockchip variant can also boot generic system images up to Android 14)
	*Processor:		*Processor:
	** ~~Quad-core~~, 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8127		** Original, Academy Edition and early LeapPad Academy models: 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8127
	** ~~Later~~ (2021) ~~LeapPad Academy SKUs replace it with a~~ 1.5 GHz Rockchip RK3326		** LeapPad Academy (2021 revision): 1.5 GHz Rockchip RK3326
	*Memory: 1GB RAM		*Memory: 1GB RAM
	*Storage: 16GB; ~9GB available for /sdcard partition		*Storage: 16GB; ~9GB available for /sdcard partition
	*~~Micro SD Card Slot~~: Yes, expandable up to 32GB		*MicroSD card slot: Yes, expandable up to 32GB
	*Camera - Rear: 2MP		*Camera - Rear: 2MP
	*Camera - Front: 2MP		*Camera - Front: 2MP
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	*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n		*Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0		*Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
	*Battery ~~Type~~: Rechargeable lithium-ion; 3240 mAh		*Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion; 3240 mAh
	*Battery ~~Life~~: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings		*Battery life: 7+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings
	*Port: Micro USB		*Port: Micro USB
	*Sensor(s): Accelerometer		*Sensor(s): Accelerometer

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Useful apps

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	**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=newpipe&fdid=org.schabi.newpipe NewPipe]: Not as polished as the official YouTube client, but hey, 'tis better than nothing, right?		**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=newpipe&fdid=org.schabi.newpipe NewPipe]: Not as polished as the official YouTube client, but hey, 'tis better than nothing, right?
	**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=%2Fr%2Fandroid&fdid=subreddit.android.appstore /r/Android App store]: Yet another Google Play Store alternative		**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=%2Fr%2Fandroid&fdid=subreddit.android.appstore /r/Android App store]: Yet another Google Play Store alternative
	**[https://f-droid.org/app/org.strawberryforum.pollywog Pollywog]: A small control panel for the Epic~~, of~~ which I aim to be an all-in-one utility some day.		**[https://f-droid.org/app/org.strawberryforum.pollywog Pollywog]: A small control panel for the Epic which I aim to be an all-in-one utility some day.
	*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gundhus.DeveloperOptions Developer Options]: LeapFrog locked out access to the hidden developer options by default; this allows access to ADB mode amongst other things with just one click. Make sure to hide it from your child's home screen though.		*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gundhus.DeveloperOptions Developer Options]: LeapFrog locked out access to the hidden developer options by default; this allows access to ADB mode amongst other things with just one click. Make sure to hide it from your child's home screen though.
	*[http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-amazon-store-apk-files-f413/how-patch-android-apps-depending-google-maps-google-play-services-914930/ Play Services Patcher]: Is your son or daughter begging you to install YouTube (Kids) on their Epic? Just patch [http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-2-07-2-release/youtube-kids-2-07-2-9-android-apk-download/ the YT Kids client] using the tool, sideload it, and enjoy.		*[http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-amazon-store-apk-files-f413/how-patch-android-apps-depending-google-maps-google-play-services-914930/ Play Services Patcher]: Is your son or daughter begging you to install YouTube (Kids) on their Epic? Just patch [http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-2-07-2-release/youtube-kids-2-07-2-9-android-apk-download/ the YT Kids client] using the tool, sideload it, and enjoy.

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Google Apps and root

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	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XdXJbFbjQ Install TWRP, Google Play and SuperSU root on your LeapFrog Epic]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XdXJbFbjQ Install TWRP, Google Play and SuperSU root on your LeapFrog Epic]
	*The original MT8127 Epic/LeapPad Academy firmware is vulnerable to the [[wikipedia:Dirty COW\|Dirty COW]] exploit where a temporary root shell can be obtained via ADB.		*The original MT8127 Epic/LeapPad Academy firmware is vulnerable to the [[wikipedia:Dirty COW\|Dirty COW]] exploit where a temporary root shell can be obtained via ADB.
	*The Rockchip RK3326 revision LeapPad Academy on the other hand can be rooted by patching the boot image using Magisk~~, but doing so breaks wireless functionality at least with the latest version. Ditto with the MT8127 version, but in that case the real-time clock~~ seems to ~~be a little sketchy~~ with ~~Magisk enabled, not to mention that they may no longer have support for early Android versions at~~ the ~~time of this writing~~.		*The Rockchip RK3326 revision LeapPad Academy on the other hand can be rooted by patching the boot image using Magisk; Magisk 34 seems to work best with both the regular and MIPI sub-variants.

	===Useful apps===		===Useful apps===

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Useful apps

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	===Useful apps===		===Useful apps===
	*[http://f-droid.org F-Droid]: FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) app store		*[http://f-droid.org F-Droid]: FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) app store
	**[https://f-droid.org/~~repository~~/~~browse/?fdfilter=file+manager+pro&fdid=com~~.~~michaldabski~~.filemanager File Manager ~~Pro~~]: Useful for accessing files and apps on your Epic; the device lacks a file manager other than a simple gallery, so this is a must-have especially for parents who frequently sideload content on their children's devices.		**[https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fossify.filemanager/ Fossify File Manager]: Useful for accessing files and apps on your Epic; the device lacks a file manager other than a simple gallery, so this is a must-have especially for parents who frequently sideload content on their children's devices.
	**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher Activity Launcher]: There's more to it than what's on your home screen. ;)		**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher Activity Launcher]: There's more to it than what's on your home screen. ;)
	**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=newpipe&fdid=org.schabi.newpipe NewPipe]: Not as polished as the official YouTube client, but hey, 'tis better than nothing, right?		**[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=newpipe&fdid=org.schabi.newpipe NewPipe]: Not as polished as the official YouTube client, but hey, 'tis better than nothing, right?
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	*[http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-amazon-store-apk-files-f413/how-patch-android-apps-depending-google-maps-google-play-services-914930/ Play Services Patcher]: Is your son or daughter begging you to install YouTube (Kids) on their Epic? Just patch [http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-2-07-2-release/youtube-kids-2-07-2-9-android-apk-download/ the YT Kids client] using the tool, sideload it, and enjoy.		*[http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-amazon-store-apk-files-f413/how-patch-android-apps-depending-google-maps-google-play-services-914930/ Play Services Patcher]: Is your son or daughter begging you to install YouTube (Kids) on their Epic? Just patch [http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-2-07-2-release/youtube-kids-2-07-2-9-android-apk-download/ the YT Kids client] using the tool, sideload it, and enjoy.
	*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ROPROP.recentapps_button&hl=en Recent Apps Button]: Another day, another dummied out feature waiting to be re-enabled. :p		*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ROPROP.recentapps_button&hl=en Recent Apps Button]: Another day, another dummied out feature waiting to be re-enabled. :p
	*[http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer Xposed Installer] is also a must-have when rooted, as it allows you to do all sorts of neat stuff like restoring lost functionality as described [~~http~~://~~spiffyhacks~~.~~com~~/thread-~~1080-post-6056~~.html~~#pid6056~~ here].		*[http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer Xposed Installer] is also a must-have when rooted, as it allows you to do all sorts of neat stuff like restoring lost functionality as described [https://www.strawberryforum.org/board/thread-611.html here].

	===Rockchip hardware revision (EPICv4; 2021)===		===Rockchip hardware revision (EPICv4; 2021)===

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OTA update ZIPs

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	The following files are incremental updates used to update an existing system to the latest build. No known official scatter or flashable ZIP files for a full system image exist; however a signed system ROM is available below.		The following files are incremental updates used to update an existing system to the latest build. No known official scatter or flashable ZIP files for a full system image exist; however a signed system ROM is available below.
	====Regular====		====Regular====
	Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.9.88.~~20190521~~.~~111253~~"		Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.11.1403.20240801.234906"
	*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions1.json JSON index for FOTA updates]		*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions1.json JSON index for FOTA updates]

	====Academy Edition====		====Academy Edition====
	Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.8.~~160~~.~~20190530~~.~~103948~~"		Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.10.1404.20240802.013354"
	*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic2.json FOTA JSON index for Academy Edition]		*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic2.json FOTA JSON index for Academy Edition]

	====LeapPad Academy====		====LeapPad Academy====
	Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.1.~~171~~.~~20190530~~.~~155308~~"		Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.5.1404.20240802.091746"/"KOT49H.user.1.6.1403.20240801.215621" (for certain variants?)
	*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic3.json FOTA JSON index for LeapPad Academy]		*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic3.json FOTA JSON index for LeapPad Academy]

	====LeapPad Academy (second-generation)====		====LeapPad Academy (second-generation)====
			Latest version: "EPIC4.user.1.7.3850.507301425" (regular)/"EPIC4.user.2.6.3828.508261209" (MIPI)
	*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic4.json FOTA JSON index for LeapPad Academy (second-generation)]		*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic4.json FOTA JSON index for LeapPad Academy (second-generation)]

Huck at 00:39, 9 January 2026

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	Starting with version <tt>1.7.3850</tt> (<tt>2.6.3828</tt> on MIPI variants), LeapFrog blocked access to APK sideloading ostensibly on security grounds, though this might be so parents are forced to buy apps off the official app store, never mind the fact that the ones there are extortionately expensive anyway. As of the time of this writing, downgrading to the previous version using RKDevTool then blocking access to the OTA server is a feasible workaround.		Starting with version <tt>1.7.3850</tt> (<tt>2.6.3828</tt> on MIPI variants), LeapFrog blocked access to APK sideloading ostensibly on security grounds, though this might be so parents are forced to buy apps off the official app store, never mind the fact that the ones there are extortionately expensive anyway. As of the time of this writing, downgrading to the previous version using RKDevTool then blocking access to the OTA server is a feasible workaround.

			====Custom ROM flashing guide====
			A tutorial video on how to flash a GSI ROM can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeWfLeuF12s here].

	====Gallery====		====Gallery====