How to install firmware on Android through a computer?

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

Preliminary recommendations

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

1. With a full update of the software of your gadget, all data stored on the internal memory will be lost.
2. If at least something goes wrong during the flashing process, instead of a good gadget, you can get an ordinary “brick”.
3. After reinstalling the operating system on a mobile phone, not a single service center will undertake warranty repairs.
4. Since problems do not always lie in the firmware, it is likely that all your manipulations will not bring results.

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.

Training

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

1. Transfer all data from the device’s internal memory to the card so as not to lose it during the reinstallation.
2. Fully charge the gadget battery. If the update process is interrupted due to the fact that the device is discharged, then the consequences can be the most sad.
3. Check your computer for viruses. It will be unpleasant if immediately something new leaks to the brand new system.
4. Decide how exactly you are going to reflash the device.

In this article, we will offer you three methods on how to install firmware on an “Android” smartphone. We hope they help you.

Auto update

Before installing the firmware on Android, try the following. Connect the gadget to the Internet if it has not been done. Wait a bit. Your device will need 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 until the device updates itself.

Officially

The second method will tell you how to install firmware on Android through a computer. You will need to know the exact version of the current OS on your phone or tablet. To do this, you need to go into the phone’s settings and find the “About phone” item and select the “Details” option.

After that, you need to go to the website of the manufacturer of your device and download a special program for managing your gadget. Install it on your PC and connect the phone using a USB cable to it.

After that, there will be a quick setup and installation of drivers to support your model. The next step, 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 craftsmen create their own versions, which in many ways surpass the originals. So now we’ll look at how to install firmware on Android through recovery.

Root

Before flashing the device yourself, you will have to get full administrator rights, the so-called root. It should be noted right away that the methodology below is not universal when it comes to the programs used, but it will allow you to better understand what needs to be done.

To obtain root rights, we will use the special Towelroot program. 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 app. It can be downloaded from PlayMarket.
6. Launch it and in three dialog boxes click in a row: "Continue" - "Normal" - "OK".
7. Reboot the device again.

On this, obtaining root-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 ** ROOT Required ** program from GooglePlay is well suited.

1. Install it on your smartphone.
2. Run and click BackUP EFS.
3. We select CWM-6.0.4.6 and agree to the conditions.
4. After that, it remains only to click on Unlock.

Now the recovery menu will be installed 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 to make it suitable for your smartphone.

1. Using a computer, transfer it to the gadget.
2. Reboot the device and during its loading 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 factory settings. To do this, select Wipe data.
5. Finally, click Install ZIP from sdcard and find the firmware file that we uploaded to the device.
6. Upon completion of the firmware process, select the reboot system now option .

That's it, now, if you did everything right, you can enjoy the updated device.

Lenovo

In a separate paragraph, we decided to take this manufacturer. Its devices are distinguished by increased characteristics at a lower price than those of fellow generations. However, everything has its own downside. Such popular Lenovo devices often require intervention for more stable operation.

If you are interested in how to install the firmware on 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 giving a complete list does not make sense.

Currently, for such tablets and phones, folk craftsmen create personalized programs for hacking. And the methodology for their use is extremely simple.

1. Install the utility on the computer and run.
2. Set your gadget to debug mode via USB.
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 you will be able to reflash it using the previously mentioned method.