How to install firmware on "Android" via computer?

Many users of mobile gadgets often have situations in which you just want to throw the device out of the window. Despite this, people rush to search the Internet for ways to solve the problem and come across one very interesting advice - to reflash the device. But how to install the firmware on "Android", if never did this? It is for such people that our instructions today.

Preliminary recommendations

Before you decide to reinstall your smartphone's operating system, think carefully and review the remaining ways to solve the problem. There are several unpleasant moments that should be considered before installing the firmware on "Android."

1. When you completely update the software of your gadget, all the data stored on the internal memory will be lost.
2. If anything goes wrong in the process of reflashing, instead of a good gadget you can get an ordinary "brick".
3. After self-reinstallation of the operating system on the mobile phone, no service center will undertake to repair it under warranty.
4. Since problems do not always lie in the firmware, there is a possibility that all your manipulations will not work.

Based on these points, we can conclude that installing a new firmware on "Android" is not as effective as we would like. However, if you are determined to experiment with your gadget, then read on.

Preparation

Before installing the firmware on "Android", you need to do several things that will allow more or less secure the update process.

1. Transfer all data from the internal memory of the device to the card, so as not to lose them during the reinstallation.
2. Fully charge the gadget battery. If the update process is interrupted due to the fact that the device is discharged, the consequences can be the saddest.
3. Check the computer for viruses. It will be unpleasant, if at once on the newcomer the system any lewd will leak.
4. Decide how exactly you are going to reflash the device.

In this article we will offer you three methods how to install the firmware on the "Android" smartphone. We hope they will help you.

Auto Update

Before installing the firmware on "Android", try the following. Connect the gadget to the internet, if it was not done. Wait a bit. Your device will have to make a list of programs that need updating. Check it out. It is possible that there will be a system update. Click on it and wait for the device to update itself.

Officially

The second way will tell you how to install the firmware on "Android" through the computer. You need to know the exact version of the current OS on the phone or tablet. To do this, you need to go to the phone settings and find the "About phone" item and select the "Details" option.

After that you need to go to the site of the manufacturer of your device and download a special program to manage your gadget. Install it on your PC and connect the phone with the USB cable to it.

After that, you will quickly configure and install drivers to support your model. The next action, after the computer recognizes your gadget, it will automatically check for fresh updates for it and offer to install them. Agree and in no case interrupt the installation process.

However, this applies only to official firmware. Many folk craftsmen create their own versions, which in many respects surpass the originals. So now we will consider how to install the firmware on "Android" through the "recovery".

Root

Before you self-reflash the device, you will have to get the full administrator rights, the so-called root. It should be noted right away that the methodology given below is not universal, if we talk about the programs used, but it will allow you to better understand what exactly you need to do.

To obtain the root-rights, we will use the special program Towelroot. It is very easy to use, but not suitable for all phone models.

1. Install the application on your smartphone.
2. Run it.
3. Click on the Make it rain button.
4. Reboot the device.
5. Install the SuperSU application. It can be downloaded from PlayMarket.
6. Run it and in three dialog boxes click successively: "Continue" - "Normal" - "OK".
7. Restart the device again.

On this, the receipt of the ruth-rights can be considered complete.

Recovery

Since not all gadgets have a built-in recovery menu, and some of them are far from convenient to manage, we will have to install this utility on the phone ourselves.

For LG Optimus phones, for example, the FreeGee Free program ** ROOT Required ** from the same GooglePlay will work well.

1. Install it on your smartphone.
2. Run and click Backup EFS.
3. Choose CWM-6.0.4.6 and agree to the terms.
4. After that, you only need to click on Unlock.

Now you will install the recovery menu on your device. For reliability, you can reboot.

Firmware

Finally, it was the turn of the direct installation. Download the firmware you need. Be sure to check in the description that it is suitable for your smartphone.

1. Use the computer to transfer it to the gadget.
2. Reboot the device and during its download, click on "SOUND +" and "Power button".
3. If you want, select backup, this will allow you to save the current OS and roll back to it if necessary.
4. Now you can reset the device to the factory settings. To do this, select Wipe data.
5. Finally, click Install ZIP from sdcard and find the firmware file that we put on the device.
6. At the end of the firmware process, select the reboot system now option .

Everything, now, if you did everything right, you can enjoy the updated device.

Lenovo

In a separate item we decided to take this manufacturer. His devices are characterized by higher characteristics at a lower price than those of their fellow-generation. However, everything has its opposite side. Such popular Lenovo devices often require intervention for more stable operation.

If you are wondering how to install the firmware on the "Lenovo" Android, then you should understand that this process is no different from the one described above. The main difference will be the programs used, but they may differ for different models, so it is pointless to give a complete list.

Currently, for such tablets and phones, folk artists create personalized programs for hacking. And the method of using them is extremely simple.

1. Install the utility on your computer and start it.
2. Put the gadget in USB debugging mode .
3. Connect the device to the PC.
4. Click root.

After that you will get full access to all the functions of the device and will be able to re-flush it according to the previously mentioned technique.