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[[File:LeapFrog Epic.png| | [[File:LeapFrog Epic.png|250px|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 customized Ångström [[Linux]] distribution. | ||
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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: Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" | *Operating System: Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" | ||
*Processor: Quad-core, 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8127 | *Processor: Quad-core, 1.3 GHz (MediaTek MT8127) | ||
*Memory: 1GB RAM | *Memory: 1GB RAM (800MB usable) | ||
*Storage: 16GB; ~9GB available for /sdcard partition | *Storage: 16GB; ~9GB available for /sdcard partition | ||
*Micro SD Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 32GB | *Micro SD Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 32GB | ||
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====LeapPad Academy==== | ====LeapPad Academy==== | ||
Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.1.171.20190530.155308" | Latest version: "KOT49H.user.1.1.171.20190530.155308" | ||
*[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic3.json FOTA JSON index for | *[http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic3.json FOTA JSON index for Academy Edition] | ||
==Custom recovery images== | |||
*[https://github.com/huckleberrypie/device_quanta_narnia/releases TWRP 3.3.1-1 for Academy Edition (may work on the regular and demo editions)] | *[https://github.com/huckleberrypie/device_quanta_narnia/releases TWRP 3.3.1-1 for Academy Edition (may work on the regular and demo editions)] | ||
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where foobar.apk could be any APK file you have lying around. If done correctly, it should show up on the application menu. | where foobar.apk could be any APK file you have lying around. If done correctly, it should show up on the application menu. | ||
=== | ===ROM backup=== | ||
Academy Edition signed ROM (KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555): | |||
*[https://www.4shared.com/archive/hB74fFf8da/EPICv2_KOT49Huser1195201712151.html 4Shared] | |||
Alternative link (if 4shared isn't cutting it for you): | |||
* | *https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117902657 Android File Host mirror] | ||
P.S.: If you're getting a signature error upon flashing, try unticking SEC_RO and then try again. You might also want to flash the whole package in case you get a boot logo loop. | |||
===Demo to retail conversion=== | ===Demo to retail conversion=== | ||
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**[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, of 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 | *[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 his/her 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 [http://spiffyhacks.com/thread-1080-post-6056.html#pid6056 here]. | ||
==Misc. notes== | ==Misc. notes== | ||
[[File:Epic DiSA lock.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Trust me, I bought this thing.]] | [[File:Epic DiSA lock.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Trust me, I bought this thing.]] | ||
*Apparently, certain North American SKUs of the Epic especially those made after March 2017, come with a product activation scheme designed to deter shoplifting, i.e. black-market reselling of stolen goods. Upon purchase of the Epic (or any other tablet with such a scheme), users are prompted to enter a code given by the seller, or retrieving an activation code off [https://getyourcode.com/ this site]. One hacker claimed to be offering a workaround for this issue, and this may be defeated through other means, but for legal reasons I may not come up with a workaround for this unless a user with an affected Epic has enough evidence that | *Apparently, certain North American SKUs of the Epic especially those made after March 2017, come with a product activation scheme designed to deter shoplifting, i.e. black-market reselling of stolen goods. Upon purchase of the Epic (or any other tablet with such a scheme), users are prompted to enter a code given by the seller, or retrieving an activation code off [https://getyourcode.com/ this site]. One hacker claimed to be offering a workaround for this issue, and this may be defeated through other means, but for legal reasons I may not come up with a workaround for this unless a user with an affected Epic has enough evidence that his/her Epic is legitimately purchased. | ||
*Also, those on build 1.7.18 (KOT49H.user.1.7.18.20170327.110821) may experience streaming video issues with sites such as YouTube, LeapSearch, Netflix or Vimeo regardless of client. They video may play for a moment, but will eventually glitch out and/or outright stop with an error. No fix has been made by LeapFrog yet as of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, much to the dismay of irate parents who took to Facebook and expressed their dismay over VTech/LeapFrog's handling of the bug. A workaround would be to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUgI8ZSkP4 flash the signed Academy Edition 1.1.95 ROM] using SP Flash Tool. | *Also, those on build 1.7.18 (KOT49H.user.1.7.18.20170327.110821) may experience streaming video issues with sites such as YouTube, LeapSearch, Netflix or Vimeo regardless of client. They video may play for a moment, but will eventually glitch out and/or outright stop with an error. No fix has been made by LeapFrog yet as of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}, much to the dismay of irate parents who took to Facebook and expressed their dismay over VTech/LeapFrog's handling of the bug. A workaround would be to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUgI8ZSkP4 flash the signed Academy Edition 1.1.95 ROM] using SP Flash Tool. | ||
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[[Category:Android]] | [[Category:Android]] | ||