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How to Install the Self Repair Assistant App

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.
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    • Download the Self Repair Assistant app (2.0.12)here.

    • You may be prompted with a "File might be harmful" warning. If so, select "Download anyway."

    • Open the "My Files" app.

    • Navigate to the "Installation files" tab on the left side of the screen.

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    • Select the app on the right side of the screen.

    • If the app doesn't show up on this panel, skip to the next step.

    • Select "Install" to confirm the app's installation.

    • Skip the next two steps.

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    • If your app didn't show up on the "Installation files" tab, follow the next two steps to rename the file.

    • Navigate to the "Downloads" tab on the left side of the screen.

    • Long press the download file until an orange checkmark appears to the left of it.

    • Navigate to the bottom of the screen and select the "More" option.

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    • Select the "Rename" option.

    • Delete the .jar at the end of the app's name.

    • Your file should now appear in the "Installation files" tab.

Conclusion

The Self Repair Assistant app is installed and ready for use.

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