yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] treoo0_1:
stock recovery.img

Thanks to bagajai, here's your confirmed working stock recovery (I see you have a place outlined for it).

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2145811&d=1374884485
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
OP + Post# 3 UPDATED - 27 July

With:

[TUTORIAL] AIO Unlock Bootloader, Flash Recovery (TWRP) and Root your Nexus 7 FLO by Philos64 ==> NEW

Unlocking the Nexus 7 (2013) Bootloader by gksmithlcw ==> NEW

[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.0.0 touch recovery [2013-07-26] by Dees_Troy ==> NEW

[2013.07.25] SuperSU v1.43 by Chainfire ==> NEW

One Click install TWRP Recovery, then root by ATGAdmin ==> NEW

Google USB Drivers - md5: 1389bb2de0c9cacce27c76f1c71592ef - size: 8 MB

OEM USB Drivers

POST #3 UPDATED

[Download] New Official Nexus 7 Wallpapers ✪ by albysajan ==> NEW
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] zaclimon:
Hey [MENTION=2608699]philos64[/MENTION] you may want to add this as reference for future devs out here:

https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/msm/+/android-msm-flo-3.4-jb-mr2 (Kernel source)

https://android.googlesource.com/device/asus/flo/ (Device tree)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
LINKS for DEV's

With:

STOCK_RECOVERY for razor - Download link

- md5: ce864d17bc62cab84ee50576c97d926a - size: 9 MB

Google Git = android / kernel/msm / android-msm-flo-3.4-jb-mr2

Google Git = android / device/asus/flo

How To Unlock Bootloader New Nexus 7 (2013) EASIEST Method

[YOUTUBE]IBu9jKIP5mk[/YOUTUBE]

How To ROOT New Nexus 7 (2013) Easiest Method!

[YOUTUBE]H0Yo7rEoLpE[/YOUTUBE]
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ...Awesome...:
1. Don't post general questions into this thread create new threads in the relevant forum

2. Post only positive suggestions, amendments or point out mistakes

3. Don't post Thank You, use the THANKS button
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ATGAdmin:
You might want to add this:

One Click Factory Restore (dead or alive)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
OP + Post# 2 + Post#3 UPDATED - 29 July 2013

With:

[Kernel] Jassy [29 July 2013] by jassycliq ==> NEW

[KERNEL]Tinykernel 1.0 (BETA1) - Updated 7/28/13 by tiny4579 ==> NEW

One Click Factory Restore (dead or alive) by ATGAdmin ==> NEW

[MOD][7/28/13] - Advanced Power Menu (JSS15J) - De-Odex and Stock by scrosler ==> NEW

[FASTBOOT]JSS15J restore .imgs (PRE-ROOTED) by Nburnes ==> NEW

FLO_STOCK_RECOVERY - Download link

- md5: ce864d17bc62cab84ee50576c97d926a - size: 9 MB

[DISCUSSION]Nexus 7 2013 vs any other device by KidCarter93 ==> NEW

[ROM][7/28][4.3][WiFi] - Stock Rooted - Odex or Deodex - JSS15J by scrosler ==> NEW

[ROM][7/28][JB 4.3][WiFi] - CleanROM 1.0 -★| The Standard for Excellence! |★- by scrosler ==> NEW

[DEV][TOOL] - Empty flashable zip for those who make themes and mods by scrosler ==> NEW
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] A380:
In the OP, Google USB drivers links to http://one click install twrp recovery, then root/

Seems wrong
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Ok I will upload asap ;)

Thanks for warning me

[Edit] Done: Latest Google USB Drivers - md5: 1389bb2de0c9cacce27c76f1c71592ef - size: 8.3MB
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
OP & Post 2 UPDATED - 02 August 2013

With:

[RECOVERY] OUDHS Recovery for Nexus 7 (2013-Wifi) by mattlgroff ==> NEW

[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.6 [Updated 08/02/13]: Nexus 7 (2013)Thread by WugFresh ==> NEW

[TOOL] Nexus 7 (2013) All-In-One Toolkit v1.0 [7-30-2013] [PERM ROOT][Noob-Proof] by hasoon2000 ==> NEW

[2013][ROOT] Quick Root Tool by ricky310711 ==> NEW

[Kernel] (001) flo JB 4.3 (UV Control/CPU/GPU OC/Hybrid Linux 3.4+) [Aug-02] by faux123 ==> NEW

[KERNEL][Aug1] ElementalX 0.1 alpha | S2W | DT2W by flar2 ==> NEW

[KERNEL]Tinykernel 1.0 (BETA1) - Updated 7/28/13 by tiny4579 ==> NEW

Stock JSS15J kernel + Insecure kernel by Nburnes ==> NEW

[Kernel] [GPU OC] Jassy Release 5 [1/8/13] New hotplug driver by jassycliq ==> UPDATED

[ROM][JSS15J] aosp 4.3 for Nexus 7by jarjar124 ==> NEW

[ROM][CM10.2][4.3][UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod FLO][2013/08/02] by DJLamontagneIII ==> NEW

[ROM][ALPHA][Nightly/Release] CarbonRom JB [flo] by CarbonDev ==> NEW

[ROM][ALPHA][4.3]SlimBean -Flo [build 1] [7-31-13] by gmillz ==> NEW
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] BrooklynResident:
Usb Drivers have not found error

EDIT #2 - Once again answered my own question. Android Composite ADB Interface is correct.

FOR THOSE WHO THE USB DRIVERS LINK DOESNT WORK FOR AND HAVE ALREADY DOWNLOADED THE SDK: (the latest SDK from google)

"(The Google USB Driver is located in<sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\.)"

_________

EDIT: I found in another post "(The Google USB Driver is located in<sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\.)"

I installed this, but the nexus 7 is now installed as

"Android Composite ADB Interface"

Is this correct?

Thanks again

_______

Hi thank you so much for this awesome collection of tools.

I am trying to download the USB drivers for the Nexus 7 2013 and the link you have provided goes to 'not found' page on the site it links to.

Would you kindly be able to provide the updated link?

Thank you!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Latest Google USB Drivers - md5: 1389bb2de0c9cacce27c76f1c71592ef - size: 8.3MB

and the answer from Google Developers:

The Google USB Driver for Windows is available for download as an optional SDK component. You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Google Android-powered device (such as a Nexus 7) to your development environment over USB.

You can download the Google USB Driver for Windows in one of two ways:

Click

here

to download the latest Google USB Driver ZIP file.

Or, use the Android SDK Manager tool that is included with the Android SDK. Using the SDK Manager helps you keep the driver up to date by notifying you when your current driver is out of date.

Launch the Android SDK Manager by double-clicking SDK Manager.exe, at the root of your SDK directory.

Expand Extras.

Check Google USB Driver package and click Install.

Proceed to install the package. When done, the driver files are downloaded into the <sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\ directory.​

Figure 1. The SDK Manager with the Google USB Driver selected.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
OP - Post #2 - Post #3 updated

With:

[KERNEL|04|8|13][AOSP][n3oFlo_v1|THERMAL|OC|HP-CONT|VC|LOWFREQS] by n3ocort3x ==> NEW

[Kernel] Whatever Flo 002 | GPU/CPU OC | Pure Stock | JSS15J [Aug 04] by WhiteDawn ==> NEW

[KERNEL] [Aug 5] ElementalX 0.4 BETA | sweep2wake | doubletap2wake | OC | UV | GPU OC by flar2 ==> UPDATED

[ROM][7/31][4.3][WiFi] - Stock Rooted - Odex or Deodex - JSS15J - V2 by scrosler ==> UPDATED

[ROM][8/3][JB 4.3] - CleanROM 1.3 -★| Unparalleled Performance and Stability! |★- by scrosler ==> UPDATED

| ROM | AOSP | 4.3 | FLO | JSS15J | Perfect Android 4.3.01 | 8-3-2013 by jakdillard ==> NEW

[ROM][CM10.2][4.3]CyanogenMod FLO Kangs][DJL10.2][2013/08/04] by DJLamontagneIII ==> NEW

[ROM][CyanogenMod 10.2][TEST BUILDS][4.3] by Tha TechnoCrat ==> NEW

[ROM][CM10.2][4.3][UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod FLO Nightly][2013/08/05] by DJLamontagneIII ==> UPDATED

[ROM][JSS15J] Minimus for Nexus 7by jarjar124 ==> UPDATED

[ROM][ALPHA][4.3]SlimBean -Flo [build 3][8-4-13] by gmillz ==> UPDATED

[TOOL][HOWTO] ADB + Fastboot v1.0.31 for OS X Users Only [solve issues w/ ADB & 4.3] by wad3g ==> NEW

Candy Shop [LOCKRINGS][GLOWDOTZ][BATTERYMODS..And More] UPDATED 8.4 by matthew0776 ==> NEW
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
OP - Post #2 updated - 07 Aug 2013

With:

[Mac Toolkit] Root,Recovery,Unlock/Lock Bootlaoder One-Click! by techfanatic9 ==> NEW

[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.8 [Updated 08/06/13]: Nexus 7 (2013) Thread by WugFresh ==> UPDATED

[KERNEL|07|8|13][n3oFlo_v3|THERMAL|OC|HP-CONT|VC|LOWFREQS|BOOT ISSUES SOLVED] by n3ocort3x ==> UPDATED

[KERNEL] [Aug 7] ElementalX 0.6.1 BETA | S2W/DT2W (revised) | OC | UV | GPU OC by flar2 ==> UPDATED

Fix for JSS15J Update failure! by phonic ==> New

(Rom)Unofficial-Pacman declared Alpha 8/6 by skiwong20 ==> NEW

[ROM][CM10.2][4.3]CyanogenMod FLO Kangs][DJL10.2][2013/08/06] by DJLamontagneIII ==> UPDATED

[ROM][CM10.2][4.3][UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod FLO Nightly][2013/08/06] by DJLamontagneIII ==> UPDATED

[ROM][ALPHA][4.3]SlimBean -Flo [build 3.1] [8-6-13] by gmillz ==> UPDATED
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
I bought the phone on Craigslist, knowing the button was broken. The phone itself was on, and worked fine while on CM10.1 (When you lose power, if you plug in to USB it will turn on automatically). Well I wanted to go back to stock so I did via recovery, and then afterwards realized that on stock, you have to press power button to turn the phone on.

So, I ordered a replacement button circuit, which cost about $4 shipped. Came in to day, popped it on, and... still not working.

Like I said I know the phone works, and this part SHOULD work since I just ordered it... When I plug the phone in it goes to the battery charging screen (Battery should be just about full anyway) and the power button does not get it to boot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Might want to double check that ribbon cable that you had to plug in. When you replaced it! That's the only possible problem I could see it could be. Sometimes we rush to do things not realizing, we actually made a mistake!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
The ribbon cable is a snap-in type, and I double checked/un/replugged it twice...

The only thing it could be is the circuit on the board I guess, but the rest of the board is fine...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Aaaaah one of those types. Okay..Could just be a faulty board all together! I would have who ever your ordered it from send you out another one!

If they take returns??:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
Some random asshole on Craigslist who won't respond to texts... Nah.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Careful with ya words here lol..

But yeah if it was a snap ribbon cable then you'll know if you installed it right.

Yeah try to find someone online instead of Craigslist. I've heard the horror stories from there.

Good luck with all that brotha!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
It sucks because I've bought... 2 HTC Vivid's, an HTC One X, a Galaxy Note (original), a Sony Xperia Ion all off Craigslist without a problem. Then I get one of my "dream phones" (always wanted a Galaxy Note 2) and this happens...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
I don't suppose there is any other crazy way I can at least turn the phone on? Any way at all? That doesn't require power button? I know with CM 10.1 you just have to plug it in with battery out and it starts boot up automatically but such is not the case with stock Samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Nothing that I've heard of!:banghead:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imranh101:
I just figured... I could use a jig to kick it in to ODIN mode then just cancel ODIN mode and it would boot in to OS.

I guess if nothing else I can sell it on Craigslist as such - power button doesn't work, as-is..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Sorry. ...

Bad luck for sure. ..

But a new power button assembly should do the trick. .

They are of course different between models. ..and you may have been sold the wrong one ..

Likely a pin out connection problem. ..

Good luck to you. ..g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nthknd:
Do you think if you call warranty they might help you.? The phones warranty follows the phone right?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] veddat:
does anyone how to unlock andes or an PH10C
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rudegar:
try search lots of people ask that all the time if they found a free way i know not
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maddx:
Short version: Purchased the GT-I9505G (Google's S4). Couple of brain farts later, I can still manage PhilZ's bootloader.

For days, I've loaded ROM's from this forum, following instructions, but only boot as far as the logo.

I have 2 days left on the RMA (Google Buyer's Remorse), and may be ding'ed up to 50% if I return it. Anyone have advice how to get this thing working?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baberthal:
This thread should help you out. I softbricked mine the first or second day I had it and this worked wonderfully.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2360346

Good luck!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maddx:
That did it!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, that did it!!!

I did take some time working through the Hiemdall installation. (In case someone needs this) I was using ODIN. Switching to Heimdall gave me this: "ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12"

I followed this advice, from Mohammad_Adib's post ("IT WORKS!"):

- In zadig, options -> list all devices, and find the one that is your phone. I had to replug in and out to see which one the phone is, and for me the phone was something that started with MS...etc etc. It wasn't long, about 8 letters

- then hit, replace driver or "Install WCID driver" like so: http://i.imgur.com/wqNw77l.png (note: this image doesn't show my phone connected)
​

... In my case, the device was MSM8960. I selected this, clicked on the "Replace Driver" button, and that loaded the correct driver. I then followed the instructions in your link.

Thank you again, baberthal, I hope your day brings even a fraction of the fortune you shared with me!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illogic6:
As a general rule of thumb, if you can boot into download mode, you ain't bricked yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] EliteWonton:
Hi, I accidentally dropped my phone into the sink and about half the phone went into the water. About an hour later the home, menu, back, and search buttons became unresponsive. Is there a way to fix this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krazierokz:
yeah take the battery out leave it out because everything is still wet inside,you could have shorted out the power strip for the 4 buttons let it dry before you know for sure...put in rice take and or an air can but don't leave the battery in it can get worse if its not dry yet and if it was only water you should be fine :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soupysoup:
Try leaving the phone in a bowl of rice, cover it completely and leave it for like 2-3hrs and hope it pulls the moisture, don't get ur hopes up though, if u can download button savior or another on screen softkey if it doesn't work so u still have the functions but other than that all u can do is hope man, sorry that sucks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] EliteWonton:
Thank you for the advice, I'll try that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] EliteWonton:
Thank you for the advice, I'll try leaving my phone in the rice. Thanks. .
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mrazndead:
just walked into a staples near by and used the online staples coupon, printed out.

http://www.staples.com/coupons

bought the 16 gig for $199.

tell the employee to use the online code: 41178

you need to print out the coupon and bring it in store. doing unboxing now.

expires 7/28, go get it!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ecs1984:
Great share!!! Just got my 32 gigger online for a cool $253. Free shipping, but those pesky taxes! *shakes fist angrily*
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] veeman:
Guys, there's a 2013 Nexus 7 forum. Go use that and stop filling up this forum with stuff for a different device. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DualSportDad:
You can't use that cupon on the new nexus... I just tried. The cupon even says so right on it
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] SCDroid:
Not true. It works perfectly.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DualSportDad:
It does not work. All managers have been told to not accept the coupon. I argued with the manager till she decided to accept it and when she put the code into the computer it declined the coupon. Corporate has stopped the coupon from working. I will be calling corporate tonight or tomorrow and try and get a $30 refund.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] fix-this!:
staples is out of stock online. just called and they said the stores will have them the 30th. kinda ticked off right now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] OJ in Compton:
Interesting. I wonder if online orders with the coupon will get cancelled, I got a confirmation email but still have not recieved a shipping notification.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DualSportDad:
Not sure. I might try and order one online and see if it works. If so I'll be returning this one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mrazndead:
That sucks. I think staples is not accepting it anymore, also I heard they are canceling the 30 bucks coupon for all online orders. My friend got his canceled, I did the coupon in person early in morning' and it worked,
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Philosophre:
i'm going to a store right now to make a purchase.

I was told they don't do holds on stock, so I need to speed down there.

Only 3 left supposedly.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] michaelg1030:
That sucks. I knew it wouldn't last long. I was the 1st to do it and when I printed the coupon it didn't have any restrictions on it. It said $30 off all tablets.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Philosophre:
staples rejected me, but i went over to BestBuy to pricematch. I was told they rejected a person who asked earlier in the day, but apparently in this new shift the supervisor allows this one time pricematch for me. $30 saved! While I was waiting someone else came in asking for the new nexus too, but he wasnt using the $30 coupon pricematch.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] N00b4lif3:
Hi guys I am more than confused. I have never owned an android before and I purchased an HTC evo 4g lte from a friend. I did not know it was rooted and I some how wiped everything from the phone including the OS. Now when I turn it on it only stays on the HTC screen. If I try to go to the TWRP menu it shows

*** TAMPERED ***

*** UNLOCKED ***

JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.09. 0000

RADIO-1.12. 11. 1210

OpenDSP-v31. 1.0. 45.0815

HBOOT

Main version is older!

Update Fail!

Press <POWER> to reboot

How can I restore the OS and get it working again?!?!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Take out the SD card and boot into recovery, first off
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] N00b4lif3:
ok I'm at he TWRP screen, now what?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Download a ROM and flash it. I'd recommend one of these: http://d-h.st/users/Captain_Throwback/?fld_id=10308#files (just get the odexed one)

To get the file onto the device, connect it to a computer with a USB cable, and then go to the mount menu and press the mount USB storage button. You can copy the file over to the phone once it's downloaded, and choose the install option in recovery to install it. That should get you back up and running.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] N00b4lif3:
It is asking me to format the phone on the computer should I?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Try this first. I recommend flashing MeanBean or one of the ROM's suggested above due to the ease of installation since you're S-on. You can download the ROM to your internal storage as instructed above. Once you do this, you need to do a wipe in recovery (although it sounds like it's already wiped). Afterwards, flash the ROM zip file. Follow the instructions in the MeanBean thread, or Captain's instructions so that you get the ROM properly flashed. Afterwards, once you are up and running, backup your setup using TWRP.

If you have problems with your internal storage, go ahead and format it then do the steps above.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
You can. Make sure you choose FAT32 as the file system.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] N00b4lif3:
I did everything and the install worked but it still wont get past the HTC screen
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Since you are s-on you have to flash the rom twice :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Depends on which ROM was flashed, actually. If MeanBean, yes, but if the stock rooted, then the boot.img will have to be flashed through fastboot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
I think he was trying MeanBean :D
[Windows Phone 8 General] papalakaka:
Hi guys,

Is it somehow possible to install an app that is exclusively available for 1GB devices on a Low-End Windows Phone with 512MB?

I really want to know why many apps are not available for Low-End devices and fear that this is just a strategy of Microsoft for selling more High-End Windows Phones. So I thought about buying a Huawei Ascend W1 to test this, but I'm not sure how and if it is possible.

First there is the easiest possibility with downloading the XAP from the store and installing it manually from the SD card. Does this work? This would be way to easy so I think it doesn't.

Lately I heard something about "cracking" Windows Phone 8 apps? Is this possible and does someone know how? There are many sites providing these XAPs on the internet. Would it work then? Is there any certificate that Microsoft provides with every downloaded app?

Second possibility would be using the Developer Tools from the SDK. This is the way how I used to install Skype on the Lumia 610. (and it worked perfectly!)

Is this still possible with a normale or "cracked" XAP-file?

Third idea: a Chinese hacker called reker recently accomplished to jailbreak a Huawei Ascend W1. Do you know if this allows us to install 1GB apps on it?

This is really not for piracy and I will/have bought/buy every app that I am going to test. According to the law in the country I live in, I am allowed to use applications on any other device as long as I legally bought any kind of license for it.

So basically I would be allowed play Halo Spartan Assault on the Xbox if I found a possibility to run it.

I just don't trust Microsoft anymore after I have seen that only apps by famous developer-studios publish apps exclusively for 1GB devices.

Thank's in advance.
[Windows Phone 8 General] mcosmin222:
These apps that come for 1 GB memory devices only are typically apps that are ported from other platforms and are improperly optimized for the current system.

Most apps, if coded correctly, shouldn't use more than 180 MB, which is what 512 MB devices allow for app consumption.

Theoretically, the limitation is put in place by some property in the WMAappManifest file for the application. If removed, the app should work properly on 512 MB devices, but you risk getting memory related crashes.

Most of the time, apps come in 1GB-only version and then are "ported" to support 512 MB as well, since the large majority of WP8 are 512 MB.

Then there's also the problem of screen resolution: high res devices will use more RAM to render stuff, which is why they all have 1 GB, or in the case of lumia 1020, 2GB.
[Windows Phone 8 General] papalakaka:
thank's for your reply.

I have already talked to a developer who told me nearly the exact thing. He explained that these developers who are working for studios are under pressure, because these apps have to be published at time. also they want to keep the code as near to the source as possible. Therefore they don't optimize the apps properly. Still these apps should be able to run, because the RAM is mostly used for the cache of levels before starting. This means when less objects are cached, the processor has to work more, which leads to a higher power combustion.

Do you know if this WMAppManifest is saved in the XAP-file? Can I manipulate it somehow?

I have read something about it on MSDN, but I don't know where it is saved.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj681682(v=vs.105).aspx

I plan to buy a Low-End device and if it is bricked or somehow destroyed by overheating while trying this, I know, that Microsoft said the truth. The W1 isn't expensive and this is really worth testing.
[Windows Phone 8 General] mcosmin222:
the WMAappManifest is indeed located in the XAP, but you can not edit the XAP because they are encrypted by the marketplace.

If you wanna be safe and still get a high-endish phone, I suggest the lumia 820: has 1 GB of RAM and priced quite well.

The problem i see with 512 MB devices is that at some point microsoft will be forced to abandon them. I wouldn't be surprised if Windows Phone 9 will be unavailable for WP8 512 MB devices.