BDL3117P - SDM-L Android SW Re-Image using USB A to USB A cable

BDL3117P - SDM-L Android SW Re-Image using USB A to USB A cable


Warning
As the Android SW is re-imaged, any existing app and configuration that's been done will be erased and reset

SDM-L Android SW Re-Image  involves pressing a small button on the SDM-L Hardware itself
This necessitate the removal of the Philips BDL3117P SDM-L cover


Preparation

Buy a USB-A to USB-A Cable

 A list of where you can buy them from

Remove the SDM-L slot cover from BDL3117P



Connect the USB-A to USB-A cable to your computer and the OTG port on the SDM-L



Download The AndroidTool, Windows Driver and the IMG File

Unzip the file if you download it zipped

Install the DriverAssistant Windows Driver on your computer

Locate DriverInstall.exe under DriverAssistant_v4.5 directory
Run DriverInstall.exe


See diagram below


When finish, click OK



Performing the SW Re-Image

Locate AndroidTool.exe under AndroidTool_Release_v2.71 directory
Run AndroidTool.exe


Select Upgrade Firmware
Click "Firmware" to choose the .IMG file downloaded
Locate and select the latest IMG file, SDB801-10.0-HDMI-T-P20230817.img 


The Firmware area will show the .img file you've chosen



Hold the Upgrade Key below and turn on the BDL3117P using the remote control


The AndroidTool SW will now show "Find one loader device"


Click Upgrade


Wait until Re-Image Complete


Done - you can now disconnect the USB A Cable

Install the SDM-L slot cover back onto BDL3117P



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