The Android operating system is very popular among the owners of various gadgets - phones, tablets and others. That is why manufacturers are trying to follow the process of updating the version of Android and implement their support in their own models, at least flagships. Therefore, you need to know how to update android on your phone yourself.
Developers of any system seek to improve their product. Android did not exception. The system update leads to an increase in the performance of the gadget, eliminate errors and the shortcomers of previous versions. All this leads to an improvement in the work of the smartphone in general. Android update is often noticeable even visually when the interface changes and some new configurations appear.
There are micro and macro updates. Little more often weigh no more than 70-100 MB, but the macro can weigh an average of 500 MB. To update the version of Android, it is desirable to connect to the Wi-Fi network or unlimited Internet. Although the latter can significantly tighten the entire process.
If the auto-update function is enabled in the phone settings, the user simply will be notified at the end that the operating system is updated. Independent installation is relevant in such cases:
- there is no auto update, information about the new version appeared;
- there are no support for existing or new applications on the phone;
- there was a need to roll back the system.
For example, my LG L90 smartphone as a native has a version of Android 4.4. But after the first inclusion, it was updated immediately to the latest version, or rather - to 5.0.2.
We will consider those cases when you need to be updated manually.
Methods of updates
Via phone
How to update the version of android, having only a phone?
This method, in my opinion, is the easiest. To upgrade with it, you need to:
- in the phone settings, select the General tab;
- tap "about the phone";
- we choose the "common" again (I have Duos, because it may differ);
- you can view all the software version information or immediately go to the "Update Center";
- here you can update the applications that require the system or immediately;
- by choosing the second point, we will see that you can check the Android for the presence of updates, as well as enable / disable the possibility of auto update;
- after selecting the check point, the phone warns that the device must have access to any network, except 2G (everything has been disabled);
- after connecting to the network, searching for updates is being found, after which a message about the relevance of the version, or the update begins.
The main condition for this method is the high level of battery charging so that the update process does not end the force majeure event. You can even update android 2.3 to 4.0.
Manual flashing
Micro and macro update Android appear almost every day. Manufacturers do not always have time, and maybe they do not strive, work for all models. Sometimes it takes a lot of time on it, and the update may not come at all. How to make not miss improvements for your phone?
In such a situation, you can independently change the firmware of your smartphone via Recovery. For this you need:
- From the official website of the manufacturer of your device, you download the zip archive with the firmware you need (check the version number and the assembly date before that) and put on the phone's memory card.
- Turn off your smartphone and go to recovery. All phones have a combination for the input may differ. For example, on LG L90 is "Power + Vol (UP or DOWN)", on Motorola and Lenovo phones - "Power + Vol Up + Vol Down".
- Select the "Apply Update" item.
- Now the "Choose from Internal Storage" ("Choose from Internal Storage" in the event that the archive has been saved in the internal memory).
- Go to the desired folder, we find the installed file with the firmware and run it.
- Once the installation process has been completed, you need to return to the main menu and from there to restart the "Reboot System Now" device
Using a computer
How to update the operating system if there is no access to Recovery?
In this case, you need to have a cord for connecting a smartphone to a PC, as well as a drive with drivers with the official service program for a specific brand of phones. The latter may be absent, but this program can be downloaded.
Consider this method on the example of LG phones. For them, you can download the KDZ Updater application. Prerequisites are:
- download Android update (archive kdz_update.zip);
- charging level of the mobile phone 50% and above;
- lG drivers are installed;
- availability of firmware file for a specific model of KDZ format;
- the absence of any other program for LG (not counting the driver).
The procedure for updating software for Android through this program is:
- Unzip kdz_update.zip and transfer to the computer's system disk. There, also move the firmware file. From the archive to run the MSXML.MSI file.
- Through the phone settings, enable USB debugging on LG. In my case, the fifth android immediately did not provide such an opportunity. This does not mean that it is not possible. To begin with, the phone number needs to find the assembly number and click on it from 5 to 10 times in a row. The notification will pop up "Now you will developer. Now the "Developer's Options" appears in the common settings. There is an "Debug USB" item.
- Then turn off the device and remove the battery (Some LG phones models are necessary for flashing).
- Click, holding, button "VOL DOWN", connect the smartphone to the computer. There should be an inscription S / W UPGRADE. If it is not, everything should be repeated, but already with the inserted battery. Next, the battery must be in the phone in any of the cases.
- Enter the device manager on the computer. Disable LGE Mobile USB Modem.
- In the KDZ Updater in the Type field from the drop-down list, you need to select 3GQCT, and in PhoneMode - Diag.
- In the KDZ File field, we prescribe the path to the firmware file or simply select the file open button.
- If everything was done correctly, the user will see that the system is updated.
By this way, you should use and, if necessary, roll back the version for Android to any of the previous ones. You should not forget that the AP software will lead to the fact that all files, contacts and SMS stored in the internal memory of the phone may be lost.
The mobile product market is arranged in such a way that, as the new versions of the OS Android, smartphone producers are implementing their support in their own as recently released, and already proven models. How it works? At the time of purchases of a new mobile product, it is available for a basic version of the system installed by default. After a period of time, Google releases a new android release. Six months or a little later, depending on the geographic region, when the new version becomes rolled and stable, it can be installed onto your smart. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications and more settings and customization. In this material we made a detailed guide for you, how to update android on phone.
What is an update on for android and why it is necessary
You need to be aware that as a result of updating or rollback of the operating system, all data stored on the phone will be irretrievably lost. Be sure to back up all the data you need (address book, notes, photos) on a reliable external carrier before making any actions given in this guide. It can be an external drive, hard drive on a PC (as a last resort, a memory card, but not desirable).
Another nuance. Since the operating update will require a certain time (from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes more), be sure to charge the phone to 70-80% of the total battery, so that the update procedure is not interrupted due to the problems with the phone battery.
Automatic update android
Here we go to the item "Update by". On your device, this section may be somewhere else in another place, so you may have to be like settings.
Now we tapa on the "Update" button, after setting the update download option only by Wi-Fi, in order not to "eaten" any money from the account.
Option in the settings menu for automatic OS update
When all data from the manufacturer's server will be downloaded, in the set menu, the Set "Set" button and expect until the restart of the device is completed.
Since the Mobile device is only described above, only to Minor Release-build, it is also worth using a special utility from the manufacturer (for Samsung gadgets - it's kies, for LG - PC Suite, etc.) or update "by air" (most of Companies producing smartphones or tablets possess such branded features).
Last update androidIf it is already available on the server, you can download yourself at any time with such a program.
Android manual firmware update
In this method, almost all service centers enjoy, but we can well update themselves, using exclusively tools. An ODIN system application is used to upgrade. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same 4PDA). With this technique, you can put only a new version of the official firmware, but not custom.
1. Download the ODIN program. We need version 1.83 (or newer), - it enjoys great popularity among technical specialists and is suitable for the overwhelming majority of products.
2. Find and download the archive in the network with the firmware you need. After removing the contents from the archive (you will need to download the archiver for Android), you should be 3 files on your hands: Pit, PDA and CSC
3. Connect the smartphone to the PC. It is critical that the phone is correctly determined in Windows
4. Run ODIN. If the device's connection has passed successfully, the port name will light up in the program in yellow in the appropriate field
Indication of the successful connection of the device to the PC to update in ODIN
5. Turn off the mobile device and translate it into download mode by pressing the home key and lowering the volume at the same time.
6. Confirm the activation of the download mode, holding down the "Volume Up" key
7. In the central ODIN window, select the downloaded files so that they correspond to the PIT, PDA and CSC objects
8. In Odin, press the START button and wait until all files are updated.
If the Android system has passed without interference, a field with an inscription PASS in green appears on the application screen.
Successful system update via ODIN
Rollback to the previous version
Perhaps you updated to one of the latest versions and remained unhappy (the phone works slowly, errors often appear, there is a need to reboot, etc.). If necessary, you can roll back to any version you need. How to roll back?
1 way
Suitable for those who wish to return the basic official factory firmware installed in the apparatus at the time of its acquisition in the store. Make it pretty easy. Go to the device settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this may be "confidentiality" or "Archiving and Reset"). On the test phone, this feature was available in the Restore and Reset menu in the Personal Data category.
Section in the parameter menu designed to reset the device to the factory state
- We go to this section of the menu and stop at the "Reset Settings" item.
- Forms alert with a warning to delete all data from the gadget. If the backup copies are already saved in a safe place, boldly press the "reset phone settings".
- Begins to restart the phone. After 5-10 minutes, it will boot again, with a clean basic system on board.
2 way - reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
- turn off the phone / tablet
- at the same time, press and hold the "increasing volume" button, "home" (center below) and "food". Opened Recovery menu.
- by using the volume keys, mark the item "WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET".
- click the power key to confirm your choice
- the following menu needs to confirm your solution. Select "YES - DELETE ALL User Data" by means of the keys for adjusting the volume
- once again we click the power button. Before you again pops up the main menu
- using the power key, mark "Reboot System Now"
All is ready. The next time the factory version of the OS will boot.
How to roll back if the custom version of Android is installed (Cyanogenmod, Miui, Paranoid Android)?
If you installed a custom ROM, you can return the official firmware in the same way how to carry out a manual update - with the help of the ODIN program already mentioned in the review. Previously have to search the network files with the firmware you need, suitable individually for your smart model. Perhaps the best resource for searching is a 4pda mobile portal, here you can find any firmware for almost every phone model.
- connect your mobile device to PC
- run Odin.
- turn off the phone and enter it in Download Mode. To do this, press the home, power and loudness key
- when the phone is loaded, click the volume key to activate Download Mode
- on the main form ODIN select downloaded files as conformity PIT, PDA and CSC
- in Odin, press the START button and wait until all files are updated.
The successful end of the rollback procedure will be evidenced by the green field with the Pass inscription at the top.
Information about a successful rollback to the previous version through ODIN
How to update the playing market on android
With the first loading of the fresh system, it is necessary to configure everything again: account, language, mail, time zone, network, etc. The same applies to the Google Play Market store. This module update will be available immediately after setting up Google Account on Mobile Device.
Offer Connect Google Account to System
As soon as you enter the data to authenticate the Google account, the Play Market components will appear in the notifications panel, which can be updated exactly like any other applications.
Updates for Play Market Components
If you use custom firmware, you need to go to the store at least once again. After that, the display will update for the service.
Answers to readers
When will the new Android update be available?
Answer. Since there is a certain time between the direct release of the new version of the Android and the physical possibility of its installation on the gadget (from 2-3 to 6-8 months), you need to be patient and follow the announcements of the companies. Among the first products with the support of "Zephyr", the devices of Nexus and Android One Linek. As for the Samsung brand, this month promises updates to 6.0 for the following mobile device models: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 EDGE +; In January 2016 - Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE; In February - Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note EDGE.
Now about other brands. Sony announced the update for all currently relevant devices of the Xperia line, ranging from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE released in 2013 and ending with all models of the Z5 series (both premium and budget). A number of devices from LG are limited to G4, G3 and G FLEX2. HTC, in turn, limited himself to only two recent generations of own production devices: One M9 / E9 and One M8 / E8. In addition, to equip your flagship apparatus and medium-level aggregates Android 6.0 promise companies such as Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei, Asus, Oneplus and Zuk. This list is not yet final. Subsequently, we will keep you abreast of the last announcements.
I have a phone Huawei U9500, and I did not know or did not understand what you need to update the version. Now I have Android 4.0.3, how to update the firmware to the new version, please help!
Answer. The Huawei firmware update process is described. In short, there are two ways to update the firmware Huawei U9500.
- Give the battery, clamp the volume buttons on the phone. After that, the process of updating Android will begin.
- We go to the settings -\u003e Memory -\u003e Update by -\u003e Update an SD card, run Android OS update.
I have a MFLogin3t tablet and before that moment I did not know that you can upgrade the system. I read on different sites, tried, it does not work. I have Android 4.4.4. How to update android version?
Answer. Update the phone is the easiest way through the settings - options - about the device - update software. In different versions of the Android OS, the location of the section may vary. Thus, the standard update is performed on Android, the official software is downloaded. This is the most secure and easy way.
I have a Samsung Duos, version 4.1.2 I can not update the operating system to a larger version. Help, please update android on the phone!
Answer. First you need to know if you can upgrade android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out no. The fact is that the technical characteristics of your phone do not allow you to install newer versions of Android.
On the other hand, you can download an update for Android from the 4pda forum, where modified firmware is laid out. But we would not advise you to install such updates on a fairly old phone, if you do not have the necessary skills and are not ready for a drop in the performance of your mobile device.
Lenovo A1000, not updated android. I'm trying to update version 5.0 to the newest. First, everything goes well, but then he writes "Error" and shows a revealed android with a red triangle hanging over him with an exclamation mark. What should I do? How to update OS to the latest version?
Answer. Why isn't Android updated? The fact is that Android 5.0 is the latest version of the OS, which you can update the firmware on your phone officially. At least, the users of the 4pda forum users say so. Of course, you can upgrade the phone by installing custom firmware, but no one guarantees stability after such an update.
Acquired NTS ONE M7. I can not update Android 4.4.2. The device does not find a software update how to solve this problem? How to update it?
Answer. NTS ONE M7 can be updated at least before Android 5.1. If it is impossible to set an official update, try to download custom firmware on the 4PDA forum. There are also collected instructions for updating on this device (see). In this thread you will find solutions to the problem if the Android OS is not updated.
I don't want the Moto X Play, I don't want to update the system, the message "Available on Android 6.0.1", which is wildly annoying. Tell me how to remove this message, whatever it appears anymore. Even in the support of the manufacturer of the smartphone itself, All data I have not brought instructions with them.
Answer. To disable firmware updates, go to the Android settings, the phone section is updated the software and turn off the update by removing the checkbox opposite the corresponding item.
A year ago, I flew my memory on the device (the phone stopped turned on), it was replaced, but the firmware was not native (it is no different, only on the start-up screen in the corner of the yellow inscription Kernel appears). Updates for this firmware, naturally, no. Is it possible to roll back android through kies (put your native) and update it?
Answer. In order to roll back the update, you need to restart the phone in Recovery mode, select the WIPE / FACTORY ROMET, WIPE CCHE PATITION and re-install the firmware from the zip archive, previously downloaded to the memory card. You can find the official firmware both on the manufacturer's official website and on the 4PDA forum, in the section with the corresponding name of your mobile device.
Tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I have no firmware updates ... I press the system update and writes "For your device, the update is required." How can I "force" - (update the Android system forced) or update yourself?
Answer. This tablet model came out about 5 years ago, new Android versions it does not support, so the manufacturer does not lay out updates for firmware. You can search for custom (unofficial) firmware on the 4PDA forum, but we do not advise you to put them - it is better to purchase a new tablet than experimenting with firmware to the detriment of stability and speed of the device.
The assembly number on android does not open. Click for a long time. How to be?
Answer. The Android assembly number is initially available for viewing in the "On Smartphone" section ("On Tablet"). If you go to enable hidden settings (section "For Developers"), you can activate them when you click on the assembly number, it is enough to make 4-7 clicks on this line.
Prior to version 5.0, though thinking. The reasons for which you do not "arrive" update automatically may be two. Either this is an error (when mailing, upon receipt, etc.), or for your device, the manufacturer did not plan to update software. And if in the first case it is not easy to fix it, then the second option makes thinking. Of course, the point here is not that the manufacturer has no business before your device or he forgot about you. Everything is much prosaic.
Each manufacturer, whether samsung, Sony, HTC, LG, or any other, perfectly remembers each device. But he also knows everything in detail all the technical characteristics of each model. Much better than us with you! And no matter how many developers of the OS developers about increasing the performance of gadgets after their update, numerous tests and user feedback speak either a meager or zero "add" in the speed of work. But most often, users declare deterioration of the device after the update. Explanation of this simple: Android 5.0 Lollipop is brighter and functional than its older brother, and this requires more resources for work. And all manufacturers know about it too, therefore they do not send an update to your device.
Therefore, we will start with the council: if it seems to you that your device on Android 4.4 Kitkat works at the limit of its technical capabilities, then you most likely do not seem! Of course, you can experiment with the removal of photos, video recordings, games and applications, installation of accelerator programs, virus testing and other things. But the risk of getting "brick" after the forced update still remains!
It is worth reminding that before installing installation, you need to take care of some things. Surely you know perfectly well about them, but, as they say, "Repetition is the mother of teachings!"
First, you need to make backup. After installing the update on your device there will be nothing except the operating system itself and the default programs. Therefore, SMS, applications, games and all that you downloaded, will have to be independently. Fortunately, special programs that will help do it, a lot.
Secondly, if you decide to establish a custom firmware, which is now an incredible set, you will have to take care of root rights. Just as in the case of Backup, you will need special software.
Thirdly, before starting manipulations over the system, take care that the battery is fully charged, and at hand there was a USB cable (desirable original).
Before moving directly to the Android update process, it must be said that the options do not do this much, only two: "By air" (that is, via the Internet) and through the computer.
Option number 1. "By air"
As mentioned above, there may be two situations here. Either the update came automatically, or it must be checked and installed forcibly.
If the update came automatically, there are no problems at all. You will see a notice that the new version of Android 5.0 Lollipop is available. As a rule, in the same notice it is proposed to "update now" or "postpone update". You know what to choose!
In case your Android update has not received automatically, you can check its presence manually. To do this, you need to open the "Settings" menu, go to the "On Device" submenu, then to the "Update" section. In the window that opens, the taper on the "Update Check" button. If the update "found" - install.
It happens that this method does not work. Then you can go to another way. To do this, you must pre-erase the data from the Google Services Framework application. And you can find this application at "Settings" - "Applications". After the strata data, restart the phone and check the availability of updates.
Before moving to the next way to update OS, I would like to note that the options described above will install the official firmware on your device. Therefore, you do not need to think about and some other nuances. But the backup is still better to do!
Option 2. via computer
This method will be interesting to those who want to put the custom firmware, as well as for all owners, who Android 5.0 Lollipop was originally "not intended."
Immediately I want to note that for each specific device, be it a smartphone or tablet, the installation process of the OS through the computer is individual. Before starting the installation of the update, examine the algorithm in detail in detail in theory. Read forums, reviews, ask questions. Assembling firmware individual for each device separately. Install only the one that is suitable for your.
In essence, the update process through the PC comes down to what you need to download the firmware to the computer and using a specific bootloader program to install it on the device. For many gadgets on the network there are detailed instructions for installation, and even video footage with visual reviews. Especially for popular model of a tablet and smartphone world.
The update method will be envy of a particular device. We will focus on the main actions that will have to do, based on the fact that you have already downloaded the firmware, root-, bootloader and backup programs, all unpacks, installed and ready to start.
- Translate the device to the firmware mode (see the instruction to your device).
- Connect to a computer.
- Run the bootloader, download the firmware into it.
- , run the installation process and wait a bit.
- After completion, the device will reboot and turn on with the new version of Android.
This is the structure of the process. In fact, for devices of some manufacturers, this process can be much more wise. But you can definitely understand!
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to say thanks to those programmers who, despite all the limitations of manufacturers, circle prohibitions and adapt the firmware for our phones and tablets. Also, words of gratitude deserve those people who test these updates, find mistakes and test again. After all, you want to enjoy new opportunities and new design, and not just to those who bought your gadget today!
Conclusion (alternative)
At the end, after the foregoing, I want a little post. Because in the air reports a number of questions:
- Why do default manufacturers of devices "send" updates only on flagship devices?
- Why do they decide on the need to update for us?
- Volume up + power button
- Volume down + power button
- Volume up / down + power button + "home"
- Volume up + volume down + power button
- Save an important information for the user from the memory of the device on the outer carrier or make a complete backup of the OS;
- Fully charge the device;
- Decide on the version being installed (official or from third-party developers) and download it.
- Open the parameter tab and click "Phone Information";
- Then "software update";
- Touch the line "Update";
- Wait for the completion of the download process;
- Clasp "install";
- Wait for the end of the installation process and restart the gadget;
- Ready.
- Open the settings menu;
- Next, in the "On Device" tab, check the subsection "System Update";
- The display here "Download" shows the presence of an actual modification of the OS accessible to the device;
- Tap "download";
- Wait until the process fully fails;
- Then clap "restart and install";
- Wait for the end of the process and the automatic restart of the gadget;
- Ready.
- Save on the SD Gadget map file with firmware (better download it from the manufacturer's resource);
- Click "Install ROM with SD";
- Make "Save Current ROM";
- The program will display a warning in which you need to confirm the hardness of your intentions;
- Wait for the end of the process;
- Ready.
- Save on the SD file with a fresh version of the OS;
- Run "CWM Recovery" (it quickly runs from the "Rom Manager" menu);
- Specify "WIPE DATA / Factory Reset" (performed using the volume keys);
- Next, select "WIPE CACHE";
- Select "Install Zipfrom SD Card" and press the "Home" physical key on the device or the "On / Off key" key;
- Then show the application location of the downloaded file with fresh OS;
- Clasp "yes - install /sdcard/update.zip";
- Wait until the end;
- Clasp "Reboot System Now";
- Wait for the completion of the restarting process;
- Ready.
- Download from the Internet application "kies" (it is free);
- Connect the Android device to the PC, it is recommended to use a cable connection;
- Run "kies";
- The application will automatically monitor the availability of current software for the device;
- The application will recommend to produce the upgrade with which it is necessary to agree;
- Wait for the completion of the process;
- Ready.
- Log in to the RECOVERY menu. To do this, turn off the gadget and press the combination of the buttons, which is specified in its operation manual, for example, the "Off" button and one of the volume keys;
- Go to the "Apply Update" tab;
- Specify the location of the archive with a fresh firmware in the memory of the gadget;
- Wait for the end of the process;
- Ready.
- Log in to "Recovery" (how to do this is indicated in the previous paragraph of this instruction);
- Open the "WIPE" tab;
- Delete "/ DATA" and "/ SYSTEM" sections;
- Go to the main menu and enter the "Install" tab;
- Specify the location of the firmware file;
- Wait until the end of the process;
- Ready.
- Enter the settings;
- Go to the "About Device" tab;
- Next, open the "Upgrade software" section;
- Remove the mark from the standpoint "Auto-update";
- Restart the device;
- Ready.
- Entering the parameters, tap the item "Privacy";
- Next, go to the "Reset Settings" tab;
- Clasp "reset phone settings";
- Wait for the end of the process and restart the gadget;
- Ready.
Doesn't Android update via air? Is it possible to update the device if there is a new official firmware for it and how to install it yourself? Answers to all these questions you will learn from this article.
It seems that updating Android is the simplest action with which the person does not even understand the system. In general, this is true, but there are several important nuances of which even many professionals did not hear.
How do smartphones and tablets get updates?
Users are often wondering: how often do upgrades come? Unfortunately, the universal response does not exist - it all depends on your manufacturer. Only Google Nexus ruler gadgets are regularly updated.
All other devices are simply unrealistic to update in such a short time - you need to wait until manufacturers create their firmware based on the new version of Android, tested them and only the update will begin. Usually this process can delay from 1 month to six months.
Often, many versions are simply "skipped", that is, the device does not receive everything in order: for example, not Android 5.0, 5.1, 5.1.1 and 6.0, but only 5.0 and then 6.0. You must understand that each manufacturer has to support up to 30 models at the same time and purely physically developers of companies can not have time to roll out new updates for each smartphone or tablet.
How long will your gadget be updated? The answer to this question only knows the manufacturer. To predict this by choosing a new device, it is impossible. It is logical that the more popular the model, the more winning in the plan of updates. The manufacturer favorably satisfy a greater number of users so that they, in turn, remain the right brand and the next time they bought its products again.
But how to learn about the release of new system updates for your smartphone or tablet before the appropriate notification on the device? Just follow thematic sites, forums or groups on social networks, as well as check the manufacturer's official website for new images to manually update the device (about this process is described below in this article).
Check and install Android updates
After the announcement of the system update, it can not "fly" to you. Usually this process takes from 2-3 days to 2 weeks. The fact is that the manufacturer sends updates gradually, so it turns out that your friend with the same UPDATE smartphone came instantly, and it only came out after a while.
When the queue of your device comes, the Wi-Fi connection will be notified with a proposal to update the system.
Select "System Update".
Click "Check Updates".
And if an OTA update is available for the device, the "Download" button will appear.
System Update will boot on the phone, the tablet, after which it will be necessary to click on "Restart and install".
The installation process will begin, after which the device will restart with the updated system.
How to speed up (forcing) getting OTA updates
If the owners of your device have been updated for a long time, and it comes to you, you can resort to a way that few people know about.
Go to "Settings" → "Applications" → All tab. Open the "Google Services Framework". Select the "Erase Data" option.
After that, check the availability of updates according to the instructions above and most likely you will be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes it works not from the first time, and sometimes passes a few minutes before the OTA update appears.
How to update android manually
In order not to wait for the air update (and it happens that it does not come at all), I recommend installing the official firmware manually via Recovery.
First, the zip archive with this firmware you need to download from the official site of the manufacturer on your smartphone, tablet and place at any convenient place in memory. After that, go to the recovery menu and follow the instructions.
1. To enter the Recovery Menu, turn off the device first.
2. Then turn on, but by holding a certain keyboard shortcuts at the same time. Depending on the manufacturer, this combination is different, but the most common are (and in general it is better to find information on the Internet how to enter the recovery on your model):
Moving on Recovery (if it is not sensory) is performed using the volume keys, and select the on / lock button.
The names of the options may differ slightly, but sure that you will figure it out.
3. Select "Apply Update".
4. Then select "Choose from Internal Storage" if you saved the archive with the firmware in the internal memory or "Choose from SDCard" if on the memory card.
5. After that, go to the desired folder to which the firmware saved and select it.
The process of installing the update will begin.
After completion, return to the RECOVERY main menu and select "Reboot System Now". Your device will reboot already with an updated firmware.
That's how I told you everything you need to know about the update of Android. If you are interested in some questions on this topic, ask them in the comments.
How to update any phone to Android latest version - all the most effective ways in one article! The world does not stand still and this fully refers to the software of mobile gadgets. For operating systems, updates are regularly developed, which are designed to eliminate the identified disadvantages of the outdated system. Below is a refreshment manual regarding the devices on the Android platform.
Inexperienced owners of mobile devices are often negotiated by the OS upgrade procedure, which leads to instability of the device, a decrease in the number of supported programs, etc. Therefore, the answer to the question: "Update android?" Is obvious. Yes, if possible, the hardware features of the phone or tablet meet the requirements of the new shell.
It should be noted that most of the programs are "sharpened" under current Android modifications. In obsolete versions of the OS, a significant amount of software can function not correctly either be launched at all.
Mobile equipment manufacturers regularly carry out planned work on identifying and eliminating shortcomings in the early modifications of the OS, and also produce a system supplement with new features that facilitate the use of the gadget by the user and ensuring energy efficiency.
But not only the manufacturer works in this direction. Third-party specialists also produce custom firmware, which sometimes exceed the performance and laconicity of external equipment official software. The main disadvantages of third-party firmware is the removal from the device's warranty service by the manufacturer immediately after installing the informal software, as well as the incidents of the "surpise" of the gadget after the procedure performed by inexperienced users.
From the disadvantages of updating licensed modifications of firmware, it should be noted, the parallel installation of a large number of utilities that do not need the owner of the phone or tablet. Without root-rights, they are not possible to remove them from the system. Also, after the upgrade, some icons on the main screen may damage, but this means that it will be necessary simply from the market to establish their more advanced counterparts.
Preparatory activities before performing the procedure
Before updating the version of Android, you must perform the following prerequisites:
Update android is simply, but how to find out what kind of modification is the fresh? There are many ways for this, from familiarization with information on thematic forums in social networks to styling news from official sources.
Learning the version of Android on your device
For this purpose, you will need to perform the following actions:
Log in to the section "Settings", tapping the same icon in the general menu;
Either just omit the curtain and click the gear icon;
Next to touch on the line "On the phone";
Ready. In the open menu will be the search for information;
Sometimes the information is stored a little deeper and still need to log in to the "Information software" tab.
Note: If about 10 times to touch the line with the name of the OS modification, then a small gift from the developer may be launched.
For example, the "Android 6.0" opens an interesting toy from Google.
Is it possible to loss of data and contacts when updating Android?
When updating OS, all data stored in the device will be irretrievably lost. Therefore, before you begin to address the issue, how to update the android on the tablet or phone, you need to save data and contacts from the internal memory of the device to the external medium or cloud storage on the Internet.
Note: All users of gadgets for Android have a Google account and access to a free amount of memory in 15 GB at Googldisk.
It is required to execute the following steps:
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Important: You should trace the device to have access to the Internet. It is recommended to use the Wi-Fi connection, since the scope of downloaded data may exceed the daily mobile traffic provided by the cellular telecommunications operator.
At first glance, it may seem that the solution of the task, how to update android on the phone or tablet is absolutely simple and is not worth a detailed consideration, but there are some nuances that are obvious to specialists, however, unknown users only recently become owners of mobile device.
Usually the system notifies the availability of updates. Next, it is necessary only to follow the instructions of the update wizard and the Gadget successfully establishes the latest version of the OS. But if such a message does not appear, then the procedure is available independently.
To do this, do the following:
We update third-party applications
If you cannot use the built-in system tools, it will help to update the third-party application "ROM Manager". Running the application, the user will see the recommendation to install "ClockWorkMod Recovery" (CWM). It is necessary to agree and establish.
If it turned out to be an impossible installation through the above program, "CWM" will come to the rescue.
You will need to execute the following steps:
Sequencing:
Manual Android Update
If there is no exit to the global network from the Android device, you can manually update its OS, after saving a file with a firmware in the gadget memory.
Step-by-step instruction:
Castom firmware for android - how to install and where to download?
To do this, the authority is needed "root", therefore, through the "Playmarket" to establish the utility "Z4ROOT".
Provided by advanced powers, install "Team Win Recovery Project".
Then to download the favorite version of the custom firmware, for example, from the resource: https://mdforum.ru/showthread.php?t\u003d791. Or just download on request in the search engine: AOKP, Cyanogenmod, Pac Rom, Miui, Paranoid Android or Illusion Roms.
Now it remains only the following few steps:
For example, when the android modification is used in the gadget 2, then up to 4 it is not always possible to update it, since for this it is necessary that the developer of the device makes special changes in software.
Also, the users are not rushing to the more recent version, which are used in the device of the program unsupported by current modifications of software.
After the update, the utilities are often installed, which are not needed by the device owner, but only litter the memory of the device. Such applications are protected from uninstalling by the user.
The update of the software and a large number of applications in it leads to increased flow of traffic, and therefore the financial resources of the mobile device.
If the device is used a long time ago, the new version of software may not fit the hardware component of the gadget.
Turn off automatic update Android
You must do the following:
How to return the previous version of Android?
Sometimes the owner of the renewed gadget is not pleased with his work. In this case, you can resort to the next algorithm:
One of the best applications has already been described above in this ROM Manager manual. However, on the Internet, you can find decent programs that are superior to the Rom manager for some positions, for example, Android Update Manager. It is supported by all modern versions of Windows and allows you to update android through a PC without much trouble.
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