Lenovo Tab2 A7-30F (US) bricked

While Lenovo calls it an A3000, apparently there are at least SOME difference between the US and non-US versions (at least as far as the firmware goes).  While the hardware is practically identical to the international GC, it cannot use its firmware - somehow i managed to actually brick my tablet.  Worse, I CANNOT get the original firmware (US-based, or based anywhere else) for this model, as it is apparently unique to the US - despite it being basically a GC minus calling.  I'm right now trying to unbrick the tablet - but to do that, I need the US firmware/ROM (S000020_442_US), unless i can be certain that the ROW firmware will work in the US. 

Helloooooo?  I this thing on?  It's been 4 days since I posed this question.  Any chance of getting an official response?

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