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Step-by-step firmware instructions. Obtaining additional features and system settings

With the advent of the "apple" sensory device, the era of push-button phones ended. Many users recognized the convenience of "Sensorika" and moved to the Stan "Shovel and Bricks". But touch phones have consists, as a result of which some users preferred to them the usual push-button phones.

Yes, and the "button" to the end is not yet dead. Nokia, Alcatel, Explay does not stop producing budget telephones oriented on adherents of classic phones. While there are such devices, it will be relevant and the question of how to reflash the phone.

Mobilizer Firmware Methods

There is a pair of mobile phone firmware methods: manual and automatic. With the second way any user will cope. So, for phones from Sony, there is official software for firmware - Seus, and for the models from Nokia - NSU. You set the program, connect the phone and activate the automatic update. The utility itself will find the firmware, downloads it and fill in a mobile phone.

For "manual" flashing, certain knowledge will be required, as well as patience and ability to work with PCs. About this method of firmware of the mobile phone We will talk in the article.

Firmware rules

Before the firmware, it is worth understanding several rules that need to be observed in order not to turn the phone to the "dead brick".

  1. The device must be charged 100%. The firmware process can be delayed, and if the mobile phone's battery sees at an inappropriate time, then you can literally throw it into the urn.
  2. This also applies to a laptop that will participate in the firmware process. If there is a choice between the PC and the laptop, it is better not to risk and choose a laptop, as in the case of a light shutdown, the laptop has a battery.
  3. Before the firmware, be sure to make backup your data: contacts, SMS, multimedia files. After flashing the phone, all this will erase, and you will not be able to restore the files by any programs.

What is needed to flash the phone?

So, the following is needed for the phone firmware:

  • Mobile with charged 100% battery.
  • Laptop or computer, preferably with UPS.
  • Date Cable: Usually phones are flashing using a USB cable to which the phone can be connected to the PC. But there are some models that require a special DATA cable for flashing.
  • Drivers for a cable or mobile phone that can be found on the manufacturer's website.
  • Firmware mobile phone. Often the firmware is laid out on the official websites of the manufacturer of the phone, but it is better to look for them on the fan sites of the telephone mark. You can find out the firmware version as follows: Score on the keyboard * # 06 # (for Nokia models - * # 0000 #). But if only IMEI was highlighted, we find the corresponding item in the menu and see the version of the current firmware.
  • Special software for firmware phone. Just pour the firmware to the phone will not work. Requires the so-called flashing.

The order of the mobile phone firmware

If you are still tormented by the question, how to flash the phone yourself, then the answer to it.

  1. Connect a mobile phone to a laptop or PC.
  2. Install drivers for mobile or cable.
  3. Download the firmware and program for flashing.
  4. We make backup contacts, files.
  5. We overload a mobile phone into a special boot-mode.
  6. Run the flash driver and start the firmware process.
  7. We overload the cell phone and rejoice in the new firmware.

Undoubtedly, the firmware process of one mobile phone may differ from the other. And within the same article, describe the firmware process for each model is simply impossible. The above instruction is only a standard procedure. Firmware for Nokia and instructions for their "application" can be found at http://allnokia.ru. For other models, a 4pda.ru is recommended: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showForum\u003d268. There is the most complete catalog of firmware. But in order to download anything from the forum, check-in.

The service center for flashing will take a good amount that can be equal to half the cost of the phone. But it is easier to do otherwise and easily flash the phone. Mobile phones are flashing not only because of the breakdown. Someone wants to update the firmware, and someone else wants to "pierce" with the menu, icons and other things. As for mobile phones from the Middle Kingdom, the Chinese phone will be doubly more difficult, as it is very difficult to find the firmware and drivers for them.

After a couple of years of use, the smartphone user may encounter some problems of the device's operating system. Today we will tell how to reflash android yourself to get rid of all these problems.

What is firmware?

Phone firmware is the process of replacing the smartphone operating system in order to correct malfunctions. Often, such a measure is extreme, i.e. It is already applied when other ways to solve the problem do not help. Installing the new firmware is also possible when the new OS is released.

As a rule, most of the major manufacturers of Android gadgets themselves update their products "by air", or simply place the latest firmware version on their website. However, sometimes the phone is deprived of support (this is especially important for Chinese vehicles) and then the gadget community itself produces custom versions of firmware with advanced functionality.

So, you can reflash your smartphone using a special software:

  • CWM Recovery;
  • TWRP Recovery;
  • ROM Manager;
  • Using a computer and a special set of utilities (FastBoot, KDZ UPDATE, etc.).

Before starting the process of installing a new OS, be sure to take care of the saving of data on the internal memory of the phone - make backup important information. Below we consider several ways to install the operating system.

CWM Recovery.

ClockWorkMod Recovery utility has a wide functionality for installing new firmware for the smartphone. Unofficial firmware can be installed through the recovery, and it is not necessary to use CWM. By default, all the devices "from the box" have a standard version of the recovery. Therefore, you will initially need to install CWM Recovery. You can do it through ROM Manager.

Recall that for normal operation Rom Manager you will need root rights for your Android device. So, after installing the ROM Manager to your smartphone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the "Recovery Setup" item. In the next window in the "Install or Update Recovery" section, select "ClockworkMod Recovery";

  1. Then the application will automatically determine your device. You can only click on the corresponding point in the menu;

  1. In a new window, select "Install CLOCKWORKMOD". After that, the utility boot process will begin;

  1. Upon completion of the download, a window will appear with the ROOT confirmation request for the new application.

This is completed on this installation process, you must see the final message "SuccessFully Flashd ClockworkMod Recovery!".

After installing CWM Recovery, you can proceed directly to the firmware itself. Before reflashing android smartphone, download the file with the new version of the OS in format.zip. Then follow these steps:

  1. Turn off the machine and press the up volume key + the power button at the same time (in some smartphones, the combination for starting the recovery may differ). In the utility menu, you can move using the volume buttons, and the power key selects the corresponding item. Receive the settings in the Wipe Data / Factory Reset point;

  1. Click "YES - WIPE ALL USER DATA" in a new window;

  1. Return to the main menu and select "Install Zip". Next, go to the appropriate folder with the firmware file in "Choose Zip From / SDCard".

Upon completion of the installation process, the message "Install from SDCard Complete" should appear. Return back to the main menu and go to "Reboot System Now". After that, the download of the installed firmware must begin, sometimes this process can occupy up to 10 minutes. Upon completion of all actions, the smartphone is ready for work.

TWRP Recovery.

Installation through this utility will not have any influence on the final result, so the firmware method depends on your personal preferences. To work with TWRP Recovery, you first need to use the official Official TWRP App, which will install the utility on the smartphone. This version of the recovery works with the same .Zip files as CWM.

So, follow these steps:

  1. Download the desired version of the firmware V.Zip format, place it in the folder in the phone's memory;

  1. Open the utility. It is possible to do this in the same way as with CWM Recovery (turn off the smartphone and press the appropriate key combination);

  1. Reset system settings for factory, selecting "Wipe" in the main menu. To start the process, drag the slider on the screen to the right;

  1. Upon completion of the settings reset, return to the main menu. Go to "Install";

  1. In the device's memory, locate the folder with the firmware, drag the slider to start the installation process;

  1. After completing the installation, click on "Reboot System" to download Android.

Again, the first download android process after installing the firmware can take a fairly long time.

Rom Manager.

In addition to its main purpose, ROM Manager can also be used to create a backup system before installing the firmware. So, for flashing, follow these steps:

  1. Download the archive with the desired version of the OS, place it in the phone's memory. In the main application menu, select "Set ROM with SD card";

  1. Find the appropriate archive and click on it. In a new window, select "Reboot and Installation". We also recommend installing a tick opposite "Save Current ROM", so you can restore the system if something goes wrong;

  1. Confirm your action, ROM Manager will automatically start the firmware installation process via Recovery.

Rom Manager also knows how to look for custom firmware for the device on the Internet. To do this, in the main menu of the application there is an item "download firmware".

How to flash android phone via computer

To reflash the smartphone using a computer at home, you need to use multiple desktop utilities. Below we will tell you how to install a new version of the OS via FastBoot, one of their most popular programs for this. So, first, you need to download the archive with the firmware and unzip it into the "Platform-Tools" folder, in which there are "ADB" and "FastBoot".

Then you need to translate your smartphone in FastBoot Mode. To do this, enable USB debugging, go to the command line on the computer and sequentially enter the CD /, CD command path to the ADB file. In our example, the address - C: \\ Program Files (x86) \\ Android \\ Android-SDK \\ Platform-Tools. After entering all the commands, the phone must restart in FastBoot mode.

Before reflashing the Android phone through the computer at home, format all the sections of the device using the following commands:

  • fastBoot Erase Boot;
  • fastBoot Erase UserData;
  • fastBoot Erase System;
  • fastBoot Erase Recovery;
  • fastBoot Erase Cache.

After entering each command, you need to press the ENTER key. Next, enter the Flash-All command, which will automatically start installing the firmware (the Flash-All.Bat file must be in the folder). Upon completion of the process, you will see a message about a successful installation.

Update or installing the firmware allows you to eliminate many problems associated with the functioning of the Android device. With long-term operation, the system memory of mobile gadgets is clogged with residual files () ("Sleeping" of previously downloaded programs), malicious code () and other unnecessary data. All this leads to a decrease in the performance and speed of the processor and RAM. As a result, the smartphone (tablet) begins to hang it often and independently reboot. And if the factory reset () did not lead to a positive result, the user remains only to update the software itself. Consider how to reflash the phone running on the Android OS.

Types of firmware and ways to install

Android firmware at home is largely different from the installation of the rest of the software. This process is more time consuming and is associated with many risks. When choosing an inappropriate version of software or violation of the update process, there is a possibility of transforming a phone or a tablet to useless "". However, having learned how much the flashing of professionals is, many still decide to change the software version on their own.

To flash Android there is no single instruction that would come to all models of mobile devices. It all depends on the manufacturer of the device and what software is planned to be installed.

All android firmware are divided into two types:

  1. Official. Supplied directly by the manufacturers of smartphones and are usually suited only to a certain brand. Such programs are considered the most reliable, therefore, if possible, use them.
  2. Unofficial (custom). Developed by Android devices and small firms. They apply when the Android reinstallation is performed on Chinese devices (for example, Lenovo, Meizu, Xiaomi, etc.).

When using custom software, there is a possibility of installing poor quality updates, with the result that the gadget will begin to slow down even more. Therefore, you need to download the executable file only after the detailed reading of its description and familiarization with user feedback.

Change the firmware on Android in several ways:

Preparation for independent flashing

Before reinstalling software on the Android device, you need to make a number of preparatory activities:

  • download on the PC program to update software (Odin, Kies or SP Flash Tool and find a high-quality USB cable (if reinstallation will pass with a computer);
  • (if you plan to reinstall the android to the unofficial version);
  • charge the gadget battery by 100%;

The functionality of the installed support largely depends on its version and assembly. So that the new firmware after some time did not begin to conflict with the "hardware", you need to find out the serial number of the mobile device:

More detailed procedure for updating Android on the phone Consider on the example of Samsung and Lenovo, although this instruction is also suitable for many other brands.

SAMSUNG smartphone firmware

Update software on Samsung devices is made using the KIES program. This utility allows not only to reflash the tablet or phone, but also make a backup copy of the old system, synchronize personal data from PC and much more.

Before changing the firmware to the newest provision, you need to properly configure Kies. This is done as follows:

Configuring Kies, create a backup available on a software smartphone. This will allow you to restore the performance of the system in the event of an unsuccessful firmware. To make backup android through a PC, in the initial application window, select "Backup", check the items you want to save and run the procedure by pressing the appropriate button.

Having created a backup, boldly reflash the phone or tablet via the computer. To do this, open the "Tools" section and activate the item marked in the figure, thereby running the update process.

While the device is stitched, in no case disconnect it from the PC and do not perform other actions that can lead to the disconnection.

I stitches the Android phone through the computer, check the performance of all its functions. If nothing fails, it means that the software update was successful.

Replacement of firmware on Lenovo tablet through PC

Before you flash the Tablet Lenovo, you need to understand that the software developed specifically for this brand is not. Therefore, it is necessary to be content with universal developments. One of these applications is the SP Flash Tool. Consider how to make a software update on Lenovo through this utility:


After you managed to update the firmware, check the performance of all the functions of the tablet.

Many smartphone holders and tablet computers at a certain point are thinking about how to flash android. The need for flashing the device may arise due to the occurrence of problems in the operation of the gadget. Also update android makes sense in other cases, for example, to improve the operating system functionality and.

What needs to be done before reflashing android

The incorrect approach to the issue of flashing can lead to serious problems with the device, and therefore it is necessary to prepare for this event. Before flashing android must necessarily make the following:

  1. Before you start updating the operating system, make sure the device is fully charged. It is important to exclude the probability of shutdown. You can connect the gadget to the charger during the procedure. If the tablet or smartphone turns off while the firmware is updated, the system and data will be loss.
  2. Specify the version of the Android operating system, which is relevant for your device, and also find out which firmware is currently installed. You can clarify this information in the device settings in the "About Phone" section. Please note the version of Android, the versa of the kernel and the assembly number.
  3. Now, on the basis of this data, you need to find and download a new firmware that will fully fit your smartphone or tablet computer.

How to flash android using a computer

It should be said that there are several ways to flash Android and in this article we will look at the most common. Let's start with a gadget firmware using a special program that is previously installed on your computer. There are a lot of applications that allow you to install a new version of the OS, however, we decided to stay on the FastBoot program, as it is characterized by safety, convenience and reliability, and is also best suited for the model that we will be aligned as an example. So, we'll figure it out how to reflash android using FastBoot strengthened.

Note: The program for flashing Android should be chosen based on the device of which manufacturer you use. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following list of programs by manufacturers:

  1. Samsung - Odin.
  2. Lenovo - Flash Tool
  3. HTC - FastBoot
  4. LG - KDZ Updater
  5. Sony - FlashBoot
  6. Nexus - FastBoot.

First you need to download this application. With the search for fastboot problems will not arise, it is enough to be able to use search engines, and this is today for everyone. Download the program and unpack the disk root with so that the path to the file looks like this: C: \\ Android.


The "Tools" folder contains the necessary utilities, and in the DRIVER directory - drivers. Now you need to connect a device to a computer that is planned to reflash and install the driver. As a rule, the device automatically finds the necessary drivers, but sometimes it does not occur. In this case, you need to open the site of the manufacturer of your smartphone or tablet and download software. Please note that the firmware you plan to download came to your model of the gadget. The firmware must be downloaded in format.zip and throw in the Tools folder, which is here: C: \\ Android.

Before flashing android, you must unlock the bootloader on your device. The Bootloader unlock process will differ depending on the specific gadget model. Open the Start menu on the computer, in the search bar, enter the "CMD" value and select the CMD.exe program.


In the command prompt window, enter CD C: \\ Android \\ Tools. Confirm the command by pressing the Enter key, after which you will find yourself in the "Tools" directory.


Now you need to enter the command command of the following: FastBoot Devices.


If the device code has been issued, then FastBoot has identified your smartphone or tablet and you can start flashing android. If "WAITING FOR DEVICE" appeared in the window, you need to turn off the gadget and install the drivers. Now you need to enter a command for the firmware: FastBoot Update_File_Beclock .Zip After that, flashing will begin. Do not forget to restart the device after the operating system update is completed.

How to reflash android via recovery

Another way to reflash android is to use standard recovery or custom (TWRP \\ CWM). What is Caston Recovery in more detail we will explain below. Speaking briefly - these are unofficial firmware. So, find the firmware in the Internet, download it and save your device to the root of your device.

Restart the device into recovery mode. The entry process in this mode may differ depending on the specific model of the tablet or smartphone. Most often, this is done by combining the power buttons and the "down" volume keys. After entering the Recovery mode, using the Up and Down keys, you need to open the installation of firmware and patches and specify the file previously loaded from the Internet. As a rule, this item has the following name: "Apply Update From Externel Storage", in TWRP - Install Zip, in CWM - "Apply Update From Sdcard".

Following the above instructions, you run the flashing, after which you want to restart the gadget and reset the factory settings. To return to the factory settings, go to the settings of your device and go to the "Privacy" section, and then click on "Reset Settings". After that, you can check the functionality of the installed firmware.

How to flash android via Rom Manager

ROM Manager is designed to perform various tasks, for example, using this application you can create a backup of the system. By the way, we strongly recommend performing this procedure before the firmware to then restore the data. Rom Manager can also be used to flash android.

Rom Manager will not work if you do not have root rights. Such rights can be obtained using special programs, for example, the following applications are perfect: Kingo Android root, Unlock root, Framaroot or Vroot (detailed instructions here). In addition, custom recovery should be installed. By the way, in fact, with the help of Rom Manager, you flash the device via Recovery, but unlike the previous version, this one involves working with a much more convenient and understandable interface.

So, we find and load the ROM Manager program. Now you need to download the firmware suitable for your device. Open the ROM MANAGER utility and follow these steps:

1. Place.Zip archive firmware in the memory of your android gadget.

2. On the Rom Manager menu, open the "Install ROM with an SD card" section.


3. Find the archive with the firmware and click on it.


4. Next, select "Restart and Installation". In order to be able to restore the operating system in the future when such a need occurs, you need to check the box next to "Save the current ROM".


5. In the next window, click "OK", after which your smartphone or tablet goes into Recovery mode and flashing device will begin.


What is the custom android firmware?

Customs call firmware of unofficial versions, that is, created from scratch, or modified. To install them, the procedure for obtaining is not always obligatory. As you already understood, such firmware has nothing to do with official developers, but is created by enthusiasts to improve the OS, adding additional opportunities to it and remove errors. At first glance, it may seem that custom firmware suggests solid advantages and surpass official versions in everything. However, not all so simple.

The fact is that often such firmware differ in non-stable operation and can lead to problems with the device. That is why, before flashing android with the help of custom firmware, it is necessary to examine the reviews of those who have already done. Only after a detailed study you can download the firmware and start it. As for the installation of unofficial firmware, the above options are quite suitable. In addition, the detailed instructions for installing custom firmware are almost always on the site where this firmware is located.

It should also be said that an android unofficial overlash assumes some differences depending on the specific developer, therefore, the approach to the firmware will be different. If you plan to use a special application for flashing the device, we recommend that you read the next list of programs by manufacturers:

  • Samsung - Odin.
  • Lenovo - Flash Tool
  • HTC - FastBoot
  • LG - KDZ Updater
  • Sony - FlashBoot
  • Nexus - FastBoot.

On this we will finish this article. We hope now you know how to flash android. If you have questions, ask them in the comments or in the section to ask a question from the specialist.

If the user knows well how to flash the phone, and if he is tired of the official firmware, he can always create his own. It is very easy to do, knowing the algorithm of the process, what and how it is done.

How to make a firmware on android yourself

In order for the firmware to be high-quality and the phone did not turn into a brick, it is important to make a number of measures to prepare for the creation of an updated android. Need a computer with installed on it operating systemLinux.Better Ubuntu. Installing a 64x discharge system for new android versions.

Such a bit is needed in order to change the firmware of the versions of the Android above 2.4.

The hard disk should be up to 20 gigabytes free space. This is done in order to save the source.

In addition to self-making from sources, there is a way to change the finished file.

Ways to create

To make the firmware Android from the source, it is recommended to do the following steps.

  • Set Ubuntu. Only on it will be a good firmware. You can download Ubuntu on the official website.
  • Then prepare The desktop and free enough space, as was written above. After moving to the assembly itself.
  • Set Java program.
  • Download sources from the 4pda forum.

The advantage of the manufacture of own firmware is that you can optimize your android on how much you need. And you can save it from pre-installed programs that simply clog it and are not used. Another advantage is that you yourself can make the firmware and update the phone to any version.

Of course edit already finished assembly Under yourself much easier. To do this, you will need:

  • Set UBuntu OS.
  • Download Andimgtool and rkwintools programs. They will help you decipher the data of boot.img, recovery.img, System.img. And also to pack them.
  • To find Pure firmware. The main thing is that the names of the words ROM are in the title. We selected the site to be loaded, for example, Desktoplinux.ru, or any other.

Make the phone firmware from the ready-made file is of course much easier and easier. This is the advantage of editing already ready firmware.

Instructions for the manufacture of android firmware independently

Collect Android firmware from source

Before you start creating a custom firmware with your own hands, it is recommended to install a virtual machine, and on it Linux.

Now it is necessary to find the firmware that you will modify. XDa-Developers.com - On this site, you will find the firmware you need. The main thing is that they have the word ROM in the name and were clean. Then download it and unzip using WinRAR.

When you open the folder with unzipped files, you will find the items listed below:


Run Android Kitchen. Run Make through Linux or through CYGWIN program. If you run in Linux, then enter the CD Kitchen command, then. / Menu.

Now unpack the program. Then go to section 0 or Advanced Options. Having found the command to improve the version of the Android, click on the one that is necessary. Here you add your own animation, applications, free memory. After the actions produced, type the 99 command. Now click build ROM fron working. folder.. It remains only to pick up the archive with Output_Zip.

Editing ready-made version

After examining the manufacture of firmware from the source files, it will now be considered how to modify the finished file. To edit it, you need to download the file, looking for the firmware named: Pure Android 3.0 ROM. This name suggests that it is clean.

After downloading the file, unzip it. Folders and files in it are firmware components. They are usually so:

  • Meta.— inf. It contains all data on the future system. Certificates, checksum and scripts are also here.
  • Boot.. img. This is an image so that you can download the firmware and install.
  • Folder system.. This is an android without kernel. Here are all system settings and some of the installed utilities.

Then installed software. You must go to the folder / system./ app./ And change the set of utilities. That is, you can destroy the folder with the utility that you do not need, or, on the contrary, put the necessary software. You can install utilities that will be needed by the future Android system. For this, they must already be unpacked. It is enough just to drag into this directory all that you need and these applications are automatically preset.

For graphic modifications It is recommended to refer to the folder. framework / Framework-Res.apk. The user should unzip the element and insert two folders there: res / drawable- *, where it can throw off its pictures and background with a resolution .PNG. And RES / Layout- * - Files with a resolution will be embedded here .xml. After the manipulations produced, you must collect everything again into one file.

Valine animation Or put a new one can unzatching the archive with the corresponding files. The user then changes the files and sparks them back.

If the user wants to improve the performance of his own smartphone, then it must enter such commands: ro.mot.buttonlight.timeout \u003d 0 - to highlight the buttons after switching on the phone. debug.sf.nobootanimation \u003d 1 - Disable animation when the phone is loaded. Many of them lie in the System / Build.prop folder.

When all modifications are completed, it will be necessary to archive them with a $ CD ~ / ROM command; zip -r my-rum.zip *.

Editing without using a computer

To edit android firmware without using a computer, the owner of the phone should download it in the archive. Run Total Commander, this program can work with archived packages. Unzip the package.

  • Download the Nandroid Backup program from the site and make a backup.

There is another option - if the sewer in Zip format.

In this case, the procedure is identical. But before and after the process, you must first unpack, and then pack the firmware file without compression. With the help of Nandroid Backup, we make a backup, and sew the device through any convenient application.