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FAQ - Deak Phreak - 01-02-2014
Can I make my own backgrounds?
Yes, grab the theme maker software from the downloads page. You can also grab any of the themes posted on here as well. Currently these themes only work on the LeapPad 2, Power and possibly LeapPad 1, but has not been tested.
Can I compile my own stuff?
You can get the platform source code here:
http://elinux.org/LeapFrog_NXP3200_Platform:_Source_Code
http://elinux.org/Leapfrog_Source_Code
And more reading here: http://elinux.org/LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform:_Build_Environment
Can I make my own videos?
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After installing my custom video, it disappears.
This is because you either connected to the internet via USB or WIFI and the software detected the custom video and removed it for you. How nice of them. There is a URL you can block in your router to stop this from happening, but can't remember the URL right now. I will update this when I have time to research it further.
What size are the background themes?
272x480 for the Leap Pad 1 and 2. The Ultra uses a different theme format
How do I access the parent menu?
Push home and vol up at the same time
Are there any special tools for testing and debugging?
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Is there a repair mode?
Leap Pad 2:
Power on the device while holding home, vol down and right on the directional pad. This will boot up to a repair mode where you can then connect it to a computer and attempt to restore the firmware
Leap Pad Ultra and 3:
Power on the device while holding home and right on the D-pad
What are some commands I can run after I have shell access?
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RE: FAQ - fredlwal - 10-29-2015
I just went to target last night and bought LeapPad Platinum, I only bought it, because my son needs to watch videos during nap time at school but the school doesn't have wifi, so I need to copy over videos from YouTube and put them onto the Leap Pad Platinum, how do I go about copying some videos onto that Leappad ?
RE: FAQ - Deak Phreak - 10-30-2015
In my LeapPad manager app, it has an option to download videos from youtube and convert them to a video app. I have not tested this with the Platinum though.
RE: FAQ - Joshtech - 10-30-2015
Some more special commands
Command:
fbctrl <device> <get|set> <command> [args]
Description:
Controls framebuffers
Use example:
fbctrl /dev/fb0 set blank 0 -Shows framebuffer 0
Command:
display_screen <image path>
Description:
Displays the image provided
Use example:
display_screen test.png -would display an image test.png from root
Command:
fbtest
Description:
Framebuffer test
Use example:
fbtest
Command:
press-power
Description:
Powers down device
Use example:
fbtest
Command:
drawtext-fb <device> <file> <text> [<row> [<col> [<mode>]]]
Description:
Draws text on screen
Use example:
drawtext-fb /dev/fb1 /var/fonts/monotext8x16.rgb "This is a test" 0 0 0
Command:
evtest <device>
Description:
Event test
Use example:
evtest /dev/input/eventX
event0 - PowerButton
event1 - KeyPresses
event2 - TouchScreen
event3 - TouchScreen Raw?
event4 - USB
Command: -Not on LeapPad2 ???
gpio-control
Description:
GPIO Control return
Use example:
gpio-control /dev/gpio invalue 2 <value>
Values:
Left Shoulder = 13
Right Shoulder = 6
A = 3
B = 11
D-Right = 1
D-Left = 8
D-Up = 9
D-Down = 0
Home = 12
Hint = 5
Might I also suggest just running MfgTest directly with
./LF/Base/MfgTest/LaunchMfgTest.sh
or
./LF/Base/EmeraldMfgTest/LaunchMfgTest.sh
That way you don't have to worry about rm the flags XD
You can also load swf files directly with the following command (Works with Explorer, GS, Ultra)
./LF/Base/Flash/bin/saplayer <flash file>
RE: FAQ - MagicMan - 06-27-2022
Sheeeeeeeesh!!! Sorry trying not to show my age. I just joined because I was at goodwill and came across a leappad ultimate and on a quick search showed it can be modded. Brought it home and here I am! I can't find the leappad ultimate fourm help would be appreciated!!!
RE: FAQ - Kris_Perry - 10-19-2022
Resetting Parental PIN on 2nd Hand Devices
To bypass the PIN and get into the parental controls to be able to reset the password type 196backspace87 so when you're done the password you'll be left with is 1987.
Also:
Can we get a new thread in leappad > FAQs > Supported Devices(?)
I don't have permissions to post but I would like to start documenting the different device models.
A quick cheat sheet for what's hackable and what's not. As I'm seeing a good number of leapfrog devices on Facebook marketplace but as I'm unsure what the underlying differences are, a good point of reference would be Very useful. Apologies if there is already a thread, can I suggest it be pinned to the FAQs as I couldn't find it.