There is custom and stock firmware. What is it and what is the difference between them? Which one is most preferable to install on your mobile device?
What are Android stock firmware?
For understanding, you can bring their second name - "firmware from the manufacturer." What are the advantages of using stock firmware? What can this give device users? First of all, you need to focus on the fact that they are compatible with smartphones, tablets and so on. That is, there will be no sudden and unpleasant interruptions in the operation of the device.
Thus, it will not differ from the factory model in terms of software. In addition, as a rule, official firmware is aimed at optimal operation with specific models. Thanks to this, the device will work as efficiently as possible.
What you need to know when choosing stock firmware
What is it, we have already considered. But some nuances and aspects should be taken into account. So, ideally, the device is better not to alter at all. But if there is a need for it (damage due to the activity of the virus or something else), then you need to be aware of the following things:
- It is necessary to answer such questions: why is it necessary to alter the device, what is the final effect and the result is calculated?
- You need to understand the model of the device. This is necessary due to the fact that, under the same brand, devices similar in appearance that have different stock firmware are produced. HTC, Samsung, Xiaomi and many other manufacturers produce a large number of models, so in order not to turn your device into a "brick", you need to take care of the reliability of the data.
- You should carefully study the instructions, read the forums to find out what troubles might be. As a rule, they are already described many times in detail by different people. Also, when performing the firmware, you must strictly follow the instructions.
It is also necessary to take into account the presence of certain restrictions. So, in this case, it is often not provided for the user to have full access to the device. In addition, manufacturers often sin by slow software updates.
About the difference in software
We have already figured out how it works and what constitutes stock firmware. What is it - there should not be questions. But we almost did not mention custom firmware . Why is it needed? The fact is that many people do not like what the official manufacturer offers. They are looking for something of their own, created for specific purposes and features. And when someone creates his own version of the firmware, then it is called custom. Its feature is the presence of many functions that are not in the official versions. But along with this, it is necessary to be prepared for the fact that it also has errors and shortcomings.
Firmware created by large developer communities is less prone to this, so you can use the device for a long time, but never meet them. However, it is recommended to pay special attention to what will be installed on the device. In this case, it is advisable to very well deal with the information backup system, in which case to restore the device to the drain state.
Do
So, let's move on to the question of how to install the stock firmware. The information will be general, since specific features can vary quite a lot among different device manufacturers. So, first you need to download the firmware file to the device itself. Then you need to go into a special mode from which it can be launched. It can provide both factory software and third-party. Usually, you can back up your data in case something goes wrong. This opportunity should not be ignored.
Then you should point the program to the file with the firmware and start the process. After that, you will need to wait until everything is updated, and you can begin to use the smartphone or tablet. It does not look complicated, but when you work with the instructions for a specific device, in no case do not step back a step. After all, it is quite possible to turn the equipment into just an expensive and modern brick, which, perhaps, can not be restored even in specialized services.