How to change the firmware on the Android device?

To date, the operating system Android has occupied a significant niche of the world market. First of all, this was due to the rich functionality and customization options for each user individually. But sooner or later the version of the system becomes obsolete. And users will be asked the question: how to change the firmware on Android? It can also occur in cases where the current version stops arranging, since the updated versions have much more options, and they are much more stable.

A small educational program

First of all, what is the firmware? This is such a smartphone operating system. A kind of "Windows" for computers. And the very concept of "firmware" for tablets (Android) means reinstallation or replacement of this system. Why is it necessary? There are users who do not give a damn what operating system they have on the phone. Others appreciate the beauty of the interface. Someone reflashes in order to enjoy fresh games. The options can be a great variety. If you take into account the ideal layout, then when you release a new version of Android should increase the performance of the device. But, unfortunately, it does not always happen that way. Sometimes it falls.

Software Update

How to change the firmware on the Android device? The simplest way is to update, which is done as follows:

• Enable access to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
• Go to your mobile device settings.
• Select the options and the item "About the device".
• There must be another item - "Software Update".
• After choosing it, you only have to wait for the firmware to be updated.

Although the settings on different models of the smartphone may differ, the main principle is always the same.

Replacing the current firmware

Updating does not always happen. Sometimes it becomes necessary to replace the current firmware for Android tablets or for smartphones to another. Then first of all you need to find the firmware for this phone model. To do this will not be difficult for people who are able to use the search. The main thing is not to download malicious software. Most likely, an archive will be found in the ZIP format, the size of which can vary from 100 to 500 megabytes. In most cases, an instruction describing the entire process is necessarily attached to the firmware itself. But if you did not find the annotations, that is the method with which the program for the firmware of Android - Rom Manager will help. It has both a free version and a paid one. The second can independently find the necessary files. But this function costs more than fifty dollars. Better still look for yourself and for free.

Steps of replacement

So, how to change the firmware on Android by replacing it? At the first stage, when the necessary firmware is found and loaded, and the Rom Manager is installed on the device, it is important to connect the charger to it. This is done even if the user believes that his smartphone has an insanely powerful battery and keeps the charge for a very long time. All the same it is better to insure yourself and connect to the power supply network. Just in case.

The second stage is as follows: on the device you need to open Rom Manager, find in it the item "Install ROM from memory card" and specify the archive that was previously downloaded from the network. Recall that this is most often a ZIP file. After that, a menu will appear in which you need to tick the boxes depending on the user's desires. You can just mark all three. And it will not be superfluous. After that, you can click on "OK" - it will go through the process of installing the firmware, after which you will get an updated device with new functions.

Recovery

It happens that there are some problems at the previous stage. For example, the smartphone has ceased to give vital signs, the screen has become somehow suspicious. Any process that causes confusion requires fast action. In this case, the turned off device must be put into recovery mode. To do this, it must be turned off, and then restarted using the clipped on and off buttons and "Home". On different models of vehicles this combination may be different. The main thing is that two mechanical keys of the device are used.

After getting into the recovery menu, it is necessary to find the item "Install archive from memory card" and open the menu. In it, select the line - Toggle signature verification. It is very important to make sure that the display shows "Selecting an archive from a memory card". Then wait for the full load and use a smartphone or tablet.

It happens this: the firmware of the phone is finished. Android then refuses to work. These problems are software and physical. If after all the operations done the device gives at least some signs of life, then this is a software problem. This will help the third stage described above. With physical breakdown, everything is more complicated. If the device is still under warranty, then it immediately needs to be taken to the master, who probably knows how to change the firmware on the Android device.