How to flash the phone. Firmware using SD card

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Updating or installing firmware can eliminate many problems related to the operation of Android devices A. During long-term use system memory mobile gadgets are clogged with residual files () (“casts” 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) often begins to freeze and reboot on its own. And if factory reset() did not lead to positive result, the user can only update the software himself. Let's look at how to reflash a phone running on Android OS.

Types of firmware and methods of installing them

Installing Android firmware at home differs in many ways from installing other software. This process is more labor-intensive and associated with many risks. If you select the wrong software version or violate the update process, there is a possibility that your phone or tablet will become useless. However, having learned how much reflashing costs from professionals, many still decide to change the software version themselves.

For re Android firmware There is no single instruction that would fit all models of mobile devices. It all depends on the manufacturer of the device and what software you plan to install.

All Android firmware is divided into two types:

Official. Supplied directly by smartphone manufacturers and usually only suitable for a specific brand. Such programs are considered the most reliable, so they should be used whenever possible.
Unofficial (custom). Under development Android users devices and small firms. They are used when reinstalling Android on Chinese devices (for example, Lenovo, Meizu, Xiaomi, etc.).

When using custom software, there is a possibility of installing a low-quality update, as a result of which the gadget will begin to slow down even more. Therefore download executable file it is necessary only after reading its description in detail and reading user reviews.

There are several ways to change the firmware on Android:

Preparing for self-flashing

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

download a software update program to your PC (Odin, Kies or SP Flash Tool and find a high-quality usb cable (if the reinstallation will be done using a computer);
(if you plan to reinstall Android to an unofficial version);
charge the gadget's battery to 100%;

Functionality established collateral largely depends on its version and build. To prevent the new firmware from starting to conflict with the hardware after some time, you need to find out serial number mobile device:

For a more detailed procedure for updating Android on your phone, see Samsung example and Lenovo though this instruction also suitable for many other brands.

Smartphone firmware from Samsung

Software updates on Samsung devices are carried out using the Kies program. This utility allows you not only to reflash your tablet or phone, but also to make a backup copy old system, synchronize personal data with your PC and much more.

Before changing the firmware to latest software, you need to configure Kies correctly. This is done as follows:

After setting up Kies, create a backup of the software available on your smartphone. This will allow you to restore system functionality in case unsuccessful firmware. To do backup Android via PC, in initial window applications select " Backup", mark the items you want to save and start the procedure by clicking the corresponding button.

After creating a backup copy, feel free to reflash your phone or tablet via your computer. To do this, open the “Tools” section in Kies and activate the item marked in the figure, thereby starting the update process.

While the device is being flashed, do not under any circumstances disconnect it from the PC or perform other actions that could lead to a disconnection.

After flashing your Android phone through a computer, check the functionality of all its functions. If nothing fails, it means the software update was successful.

Replacing firmware on a Lenovo tablet via PC

Before flashing a Lenovo tablet, you need to understand that there is no software developed specifically for this brand. Therefore, we have to be content with universal developments. One such application is SP Flash Tool. Let's look at how to update software on Lenovo using this utility:

After you have succeeded in updating the firmware, check that all functions of the tablet are working.

Often, users of mobile gadgets are faced with a situation where the phone they just purchased turns out to be not as ideal as it seemed on the display case. Typical manifestations of problems significantly slow down the operation of the device, and sometimes make it completely impossible. However, no matter how the gadget behaves, these flaws can almost always be removed by flashing it with new software.

How to flash a phone yourself: reasons for updating the software

Phone firmware is necessary in cases where the following symptoms occur:

freezing for no reason;
spontaneous shutdown of the device;
slow response to commands;
inability to set the desired ringtone;
Unstable operation of Android applications;
spontaneous return to default settings.

These are the most obvious indicators, signaling that the problem is not a breakdown of the telephone, but a software failure. It is in such cases that it is necessary to reflash the phone. In addition to fixing the above problems, the software update will introduce a number of useful changes. For example, increasing the functionality of a gadget, which is achieved thanks to constant updating Android firmware versions and introducing new options and capabilities.

How to flash Nokia

Methods for flashing a phone may vary depending on the device model and its operating system. The most popular method for updating Nokia software is flashing it using the Phoenix utility.

So, to reinstall the software version on a Nokia phone, you need to prepare the following:

USB cable;
downloaded Phoenix Service Software;
suitable OS version for Nokia;
the gadget itself and the computer.

The procedure for flashing a Nokia mobile phone is carried out in the following sequence:

The first step is to disconnect all working USB devices so that there is no conflict with the Phoenix program.
Next, turn on the phone and select the OVI / PC Suite operating mode. Download the suggested drivers for the USB cable.
Then you need to launch the Phoenix program. This should not be done in normal user mode, but logged in with administrator rights.
In the “Connections” menu that appears, you must select the one USB port, to which you connected the gadget.
When the “File” menu appears, click on the “Scan Product” button to be able to read information about Nokia.
We look at the status bar. Information about your mobile phone should be displayed there, indicating that established connection gadget from PC.
Then select the “Firmware Update” option in the “Flashing” firmware menu.
The system will automatically select the appropriate version for flashing the OS. If this does not happen, then there is no firmware for this product code and you will need to find it yourself on the network or select another code by clicking ““…”.
To start the update process, you must click “Update Software”. It is important not to disconnect Nokia phone and do not turn off the PC.
The system will process the request within a few minutes.
Once the flashing is complete, a notification will appear with the text “Firmware updating succeded.”
Disconnect mobile gadget and turn it on.
Ready!

All that remains is to check the OS version by dialing *#0000#.

How to flash a Samsung phone

Firmware for a Samsung mobile gadget is also carried out using special software, but this process is quite simple and quite feasible to master on your own.

So, for work you will need to prepare the following:

the mobile gadget itself is based on Android;
downloaded Odin program;
USB cable to connect your phone to a PC;
driver installation file;
Samsung firmware version.

Step-by-step instructions involve performing the following actions:

The first step is to connect your Samsung mobile device to your computer using the installation drivers. Usually it comes with the phone. The file can also be downloaded from the official Samsung website.
Then you should install the flashing file itself with the OPS extension. It is freely available and can be easily downloaded from a file hosting service or software portal.
Let's start the procedure. Press the “Home” + “Power” + “Volume minus” buttons on the phone simultaneously.
The message Downloading will appear on the gadget’s screen, which means that your Samsung is in the process of flashing it.
We connect the phone to the PC via a USB cable.
Launch the downloaded Odin utility. In the main menu we find the inscription “Select OPS” and click on the “OPS” button, which is located under it.
Specify the path to the location of the phone firmware file.
Then click on “Start” and wait for the system to update the software.
After this, the inscription “PASS” will appear on the screen, which signals the successful completion of the firmware of your gadget.
Ready.

We evaluate the new features of the Samsung phone.

How to flash using Flashtool

The Sp Flash Tool program is a universal system product that is designed for flashing devices based on Android platforms, which work with Mediatek (MTK) chips. With its help it is carried out full control basic and additional functions gadget.

The step-by-step instructions for flashing are as follows:

First of all, you need to download the SP Flashtool application from the official website.
Then turn off the smartphone and launch “Device Manager” in the control panel.
We connect the switched off phone to the computer and wait for the dispatcher update. As soon as it displays an unidentified device, you need to quickly click right click mouse and select the “Update driver” option.
Then click “Install driver from a specified location”, where we indicate the path to the location of the unpacked archive. We start the driver installation.
Disconnect the mobile gadget from the PC.
Next, you need to launch the Flashtool utility. In the menu that appears, set the path to the scatter file, which is located in the folder with the firmware, and click “Scatter Loading”.
Be sure to check the Preloader line and click on the “Download” option.
We connect the mobile phone to the PC. The process of flashing it should begin. If no action is taken, then remove the USB cable and reinsert it.
We wait until the yellow line reaches the end. After which you can close the Flashtool program and disconnect the device.
Finally, turn on the phone and evaluate the quality new firmware.

Thus, we have reviewed the simplest and most detailed instructions for flashing gadgets - Nokia, Samsung and general leadership for other Android smartphones.

There are times when you need to change software on a mobile phone. This thought makes many people's hair stand on end and their heart rate increase. And in vain, because in fact it is not difficult to do.

Why flash a mobile phone?

Now is the time computer technology and flat smartphones with touch screens. However, despite the technological boom, you should not discount the old push-button Cell phones. The same “bricks”, sliders and “clamshells” that everyone had just a few years ago. Nobody even thought about changing the software on these legendary devices. The question is, why flash them at all?

Firmware updating of a phone (Samsung, Nokia, etc.) can be done for the following reasons:

the device software has broken down or started to work worse;
to obtain newer software.

Few people have seen such a device crash, but this is quite possible, and there are plenty of reasons for this. In addition, official and independent developers release new firmware versions for these gadgets.

Flashing phone firmware via computer

Before installing new software, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First you need to create a backup copy of all data (contacts, SMS, settings, etc.) on your phone to your computer. This can be done using specialized programs (MyPhoneExplorer and others).
After this, you must charge your mobile phone: at least 80% of the battery, although 100% is better.
It is best to flash the phone firmware via a computer using a laptop. The reason is that it contains a battery, as a result of which, due to an accidental power outage, it will be possible to complete the process started. Otherwise, the consequences could be catastrophic.

For the firmware you will need the following things:

of course, the phone is 100% charged;
data cable (in most cases USB is used, but some mobile devices require a special data cable);
firmware file; it needs to be downloaded from the Internet, but before that you need to carefully read the information, read comments and reviews, and before that you need to find out the version of the old firmware: enter the code *#06# on the keyboard (for Nokia there will be a different code - *#0000#);
drivers for mobile device;
program for flashing a phone (“flasher”).

Programs

There are quite a lot of utilities for firmware and they are divided into two categories:

general ones that are suitable for all models;
those that are intended for one manufacturer (for example, the Phoenix program for flashing Nokia phones).

General utilities can flash almost any model. However, if there is a program that is created specifically for a specific brand of mobile devices, it is better to use it, since it already contains all necessary drivers and perhaps the OS itself. Here is a small list of “flashing tools” for specific brands that will help “cure” the gadget:

for Nokia - Phoenix Service and the official Nokia Software Updater service;
Sony Ericsson- PC Companion (updated SEUS), unofficial DaVinchi;
LG - flashers Speedo, GsMulti;
Motorola - Flash&Backup, P2K;
Samsung - OptiFlash;
BenQ - Winswup, Update Tool.

Let's look at the algorithm using the example of the Phoenix utility.

Flashing Nokia

Before flashing your phone's firmware, you need to download and install the Phoenix utility, which is designed specifically for this brand. In addition to the initial preparations described above, you need to do something else, namely, remove all programs that can somehow be associated with the mobile device (Nokia Software Update, Nokia PC Suite, etc.) and then clear the cache and register. Otherwise, the firmware of the Nokia phone may fail. Also, just in case, you should turn off your antivirus.

Now you need to install the Nokia Connectivity Cable Driver and Nokia Flashing Cable Driver. We connect the mobile device to the PC. You can make sure that all drivers are in place in Device Manager. Open Then select “Device Manager” and expand the Wireless Communication Devices item. The number of devices should be from four to six.

Connect to your computer (select PC Suite mode) and launch Phoenix. In the Connection item, click Setting. In the window that opens, select Add. Click on Driver, select USB and scan. Select the device that appears. Click Select. Now select the desired device from the drop-down list in the Connection item. Next, go to the File\\Scan Product tab. After scanning, the desired mobile device should appear below. If this happens, move on.

Go to the Flashing section, where you need to click Firmware Update. Now you need to select a code. If we don’t have the slightest idea which one is needed, then we take any one. At the same time, you need to remember one point: if Russian is desired in the phone, then look for the words Russian, Cyrillic or RU in the name of the firmware file. When Product Code is selected, click on Refurbish. Congratulations, flashing your phone via your computer has begun. It will last approximately 7-10 minutes. During this time, you should not touch the phone, cable or the program itself.

Flashtool

If there is no special utility and you need to flash the phone’s firmware via a computer, the Flashtool program can easily handle this if you have the OS file and drivers, which you will need to find yourself.

The work algorithm is as follows. Turn off the phone, remove and insert the battery. Turn on the Flashtool program. Click on the lightning icon and leave a dot on the Flashmode item. Next, select the downloaded firmware from the list in the left window and click “Ok”. Afterwards you should see instructions for connecting your smartphone to your PC via a USB cable. We do this, and the program for flashing the phone starts working.

Flashing Android

Mobile devices based on the Android operating system require an OS change much more often than regular mobile phones. The reason for this could be numerous malware, downloaded from unknown sources applications, etc. However, the most basic and most common reason If a smartphone fails, it is its owner.

The phone's firmware is flashed via a computer, but you can do without it (in Recovery mode).

Via PC

First you need to make some preparations.

Download a special utility for flashing the firmware (Flashtool, Bootloader or a program from the official developer - PC Companion for Sony Ericsson, “Software Update Fly smartphones" for Fly, etc.).
At the same time, download the firmware for specific model devices. In this case, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the characteristics, read comments and reviews. Copy the firmware to the Firmwares folder of the Flashtool program.
Install drivers on the PC.
We make a backup copy of the files from the smartphone, and also copy the contents of the flash drive to the computer (flashing the phone's firmware through the computer will not leave old marks about the location of the files on the flash card, so it will create new ones on top of the old ones).
We find a USB cable, and also do USB debugging (go to “Settings”, find “Developer Features”, then check the “USB Debugging” checkbox).
We charge the device 100%.

Then open the Flashtool utility and go through the algorithm described above.

Without PC

This is done through Recovery mode. To do this, the firmware file must be downloaded and moved to the memory card. Now turn off the smartphone and turn on Recovery. To do this, you need to simultaneously press certain combination keys (power and volume down, up or menu - the combination depends on the manufacturer). You can find out the exact combination by looking at the device passport. Next, select the “Apply Update From External Storage” item (firmware for a Samsung phone and many other Android-based smartphones happens the same way).

We are working on Windows Mobile

With smartphones things are much simpler. To do this, you will need, in fact, the gadget itself, a USB cable and Windows program Phone Recovery Tool for computer. First, download this utility from the official website (or via this direct link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=522381, the download will start automatically), install and launch. The program will immediately begin searching for updates, after which it will ask you to connect your smartphone to your PC.

Now the search and installation of drivers for the connected device will begin. If they are not found, you can click on the corresponding button to search on the Internet. When the drivers are installed, a large tile with an image of the connected gadget will appear. By clicking on it, you will start downloading the firmware file. Don't panic if the process takes too long, as the file can weigh around a gigabyte. In addition, if the download is suddenly interrupted, it can always be resumed from where it stopped. There is also one nice thing: if you want to flash your smartphone again, you won’t have to download anything, since the OS will remain on the computer.

When the download is complete, the Reinstal Software button will appear, clicking on which will begin installing the software. At the same time, it is strictly undesirable to touch the phone, USB cable, or turn on/off the computer, since the results of such manipulations can be quite disastrous.

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

What is firmware?

Phone firmware is the process of replacing the operating system of a smartphone in order to fix problems. Often such a measure is extreme, i.e. is used even when other methods of solving the problem do not help. Installing new firmware is also possible when a new OS is released.

As a rule, the majority large manufacturers Android gadgets They update their products themselves “over the air”, or simply post the latest firmware version on their website. However, sometimes the phone loses support (this is especially true for Chinese devices) and then the gadget community itself releases custom firmware versions with expanded functionality.

So, you can reflash your smartphone using 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 safety of data on internal memory phone - backup important information. Below we will look at several ways to install the operating system.

CWM Recovery

Utility ClockWorkMod Recovery has wide functionality for installing new firmware for a smartphone. Unofficial firmware can be installed via Recovery, but it is not necessary to use CWM. By default, all devices out of the box already have standard version Recovery. Therefore, initially you will need to install CWM Recovery. This can be done through ROM Manager.

Let us remind you that for ROM Manager to work normally, you will need root rights for your Android device. So after ROM installation Manager on your smartphone, follow these steps:

Open the “Recovery Setup” item. In the next window, in the “Install or update Recovery” section, select “ClockworkMod Recovery”;

The app will then automatically detect your device. All you have to do is click on the appropriate item in the menu;

In the new window, select "Install ClockworkMod". After this, the download process of the utility will begin;

Once the download is complete, a window will appear asking you to confirm root rights for the new application.

At this point the installation process is complete, you should see the final message “Successfully flashed ClockworkMod recovery!”

After CWM installations Recovery, you can proceed directly to the firmware itself. Before flashing your Android smartphone, download the file with the new OS version in .zip format. Then follow these steps:

Turn off the device and press the volume up key + power button at the same time (in some smartphones the combination to launch Recovery may be different). You can navigate the utility menu using the volume buttons, and the power key selects the appropriate item. Reset the settings in the “wipe data/factory reset” item;

Click "Yes - Wipe all user data" in a new window;

Return to the main menu and select "install zip". Next, go to the appropriate folder with the firmware file in “Choose zip from /sdcard”.

When the installation process is complete, the message “Install from sdcard complete” should appear. Return to the main menu again and go to the “reboot system now” item. After this the download should start installed firmware, sometimes this process can take up to 10 minutes. Upon completion of all actions, the smartphone is ready for use.

TWRP Recovery

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

So, follow these steps:

Download the required firmware version in .zip format, place it in a folder in the phone’s memory;

Open the utility. This can be done in the same way as with CWM Recovery (turn off the smartphone and press the appropriate key combination);

Reset your system to factory settings by selecting "Wipe" from the main menu. To start the process, drag the slider on the screen to the right;

Once the factory reset is complete, return to the main menu. Go to “Install”;

In the device memory, find the folder with the firmware, drag the slider to begin the installation process;

Once installation is complete, Click on “Reboot System” to boot into Android.

Again, the process of loading Android for the first time after installing the firmware can take quite a long time.

ROM Manager

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

Download the archive from the required version OS, put it in the phone memory. In the main menu of the application, select “Install ROM from SD card”;

Find the appropriate archive and click on it. In the new window, select "Reboot and Install". We also recommend checking the box next to “Save current ROM”, so you can restore the system if something goes wrong;

Confirm your action, ROM Manager will automatically begin the process of installing the firmware via Recovery.

ROM Manager can also search for custom firmware for the device on the Internet. To do this, in the main menu of the application there is a “Download firmware” item.

How to flash an Android phone via computer

To reflash a smartphone using a computer at home, you need to use several desktop utilities. Below we will tell you how to install a new version of the OS via Fastboot, one of the most popular programs for this. So, first you need to download the archive with the firmware and unzip it into the “platform-tools” folder, which contains “ADB” and “fastboot”.

Then you need to set your smartphone to fastboot mode. To do this, enable USB debugging, go to command line on the computer and sequentially enter the commands cd /, cd path to the “adb” file. In our example, the address is C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools. After entering all the commands, the phone should reboot into fastboot mode.

Before flashing your Android phone via a computer at home, format all partitions 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 Enter key. Next, enter the flash-all command, which will automatically begin installing the firmware (the folder should contain the flash-all.bat file). Once the process is complete, you will see a successful installation message.

Nowadays, you can update or change the firmware of your device without contacting specialized centers. In essence, you are just wasting your money and time. How to reflash a phone yourself? We will give specific answers to this question in our article.

Features when flashing

Now we will list several important elements that are necessary to flash your cell phone.

First, make sure the battery is charged at 50 percent or higher ( best option- this is a full recharge), since the flashing process can be quite lengthy.
If you are afraid of losing important data contained on your cell phone, then make backup copies of the files and information you need.
For flashing you will need standard USB cable, coming in addition to the phone.
Your PC must have the appropriate software to flash your phone. You can find all drivers on the official websites of manufacturers or in numerous alternative sources. There are pirated and licensed versions of the software, which differ significantly in their functionality. It should be noted that official ones are not always better than pirated ones. After successful installation, you need to reboot your smartphone.
Your device must have a clean ESN, that is, not be in the stolen or lost database.
Next, you need to find out (for some models) MEID and ESN, where the first consists of 18 (starting with 2) or 15 digits, and the last - of 8.
Nowadays there are 3 types of firmware: from a ZIP archive, a TAR archive, or a three-file one. Below we will talk in more detail about each of them.

Are you still wondering how to reflash your phone? Believe me, it's not difficult at all. A little later you will see for yourself.

Firmware: “Android” from ZIP archive

This is one of best methods, used by many users. So, how to reflash an Android phone from a ZIP archive? First, you need to install root rights. It is worth noting that not all devices have this feature. Plus, once you achieve root rights, you will immediately lose the warranty on the device. Secondly, you need to make a backup, that is, a backup copy important files. What is needed for this? You can, for example, set special program for system recovery, of which ClockWorkMod is an excellent example. It is designed for flashing phones on the Android OS, and in case of any failures, it allows you to return to the source code. To make a backup using the above program, you need to take the following steps:

Launch ClockWorkMod Recovery.
Select "Backup & restore".
Next is “backup”.
Confirm by pressing the “YES” button.
Reboot your device by clicking “Reboot system now”.

After completing these steps, a backup should appear on your MicroSD in the “clockworkmod/backup” folder. After completing all the above operations, you can proceed directly to flashing. So, how to reflash an Android phone from a ZIP archive?

Once the ROM file has downloaded, write it to the memory card. The firmware name may contain Latin letters and numbers, and the file itself must be in a ZIP archive.
Disconnect your phone from your PC and charger.
Next, turn off the mobile phone and start recovery mode.
In the menu we find the “Wipe” item, which erases the current system information.
Then you need to return to the root menu and select “Flash Zip from SD-Card” or “Install zip from sdcard”.
We find the ROM firmware located in the ZIP archive.
We confirm the firmware and follow the instructions on the screen.
If everything went well and without errors, reboot the phone by selecting “Reboot system now”.

We are done with the first method. Now let's move on to the 3-file firmware.

How to reflash Android with three-file firmware

For this method, we will need the Mobile Odin Pro application, which is another program for Android firmware. If you decide to flash the firmware using this method, you don’t have to obtain root rights. How to reflash a phone with 3-file firmware? Let's move on to the algorithm of actions:

First, you need to write files to your smartphone or tablet (3 files with the words CSC, CODE, Modem in their names). It is advisable to put all 3 files in one folder.
In the Mobile Odin Pro application, select “Open file”.
Next, a window should appear where you need to select a file with the word “CODE” in the name. Click "OK".
Then select “Modem” and press the “OK” button.
We check that all sections contain data.
After the check is completed, click “Flash Firmware”.
We are waiting for the firmware process to finish, which can last over 15 minutes.

Finally, we move on to the last firmware method.

How to flash Android from a TAR archive

Not the most popular method, since there are very few firmwares that are packaged in a .TAR archive. Generally speaking, most of the process is the same as the previous method. How to reflash a phone from a TAR archive?

In Mobile Odin Pro, select "Open file".
In the window, find and select the downloaded firmware in .tar or .tar.md5 format, which was previously recorded in the “Firmware” folder. Click "OK".
Then we check that all sections have the necessary data.
Next, click “Flash Firmware”.
We wait for the installation to complete and reboot the device.

I would like to say a few words about the firmware Chinese phones. Such devices are updated in exactly the same way, but there are a number of nuances. Firstly, finding high-quality firmware is very difficult, and for some gadgets it is completely impossible. Secondly, various fakes (according to iPhone type, Galaxy S4 and others) are unreliable, which is why custom firmware can cause irreparable harm to the device. That's all, we hope that our instructions answered your question on how to reflash a Chinese phone and original devices in order to update an already boring system. However, remember that flashing Android is an operation at your own peril and risk, which may not have very rosy consequences.

How to reflash a Samsung phone

In this section we will describe flashing using the MultiLoader application. After downloading it, you need to launch it and select “BRCM2133”. Then follow these instructions:

Go to the “Download” mode by holding down the power (lock) and volume keys. If the message “Download” appears on the screen, it means that everything was successful.
We connect the phone to the PC using a USB cable. After detecting the device, click the “Download” button and wait a couple of minutes.
Disconnect USB and reboot the smartphone. If the mobile phone starts on English language, then we do a simple “Pre-configuration” by typing “*#6984125*#” → “Pre-configuration”, after which we enter the password “*#73561*#”. Select your country of residence and reboot. Next, enter “*2767*3855#” in the window, which will help reset the settings.
All is ready. The system has been updated. We think you understand how to reflash a Samsung phone.

Nokia firmware

New models support the firmware function “over the air”, that is, without connecting to a PC. All you need is high-speed Internet. So, how to reflash a Nokia phone? First of all, go to the “Settings” => “Phone” => “Phone Management” => “Device Update” section. You will be presented with all important information about the phone model and firmware version. Select “Functions” => “Check for updates”. If more than latest versions Software, you will be informed about this and offered to update old firmware. Everything is done automatically.

If you want to update the system via a computer by connecting a USB cable, then simply download Nokia app Software Updater and run it. Then follow the instructions that will appear on the screen of your smartphone.

How to reflash an HTC phone

First you need to download the firmware itself. In addition, it is important to obtain root rights and make a backup using the method we described earlier. You can also create a backup using the Titanium Backup application. Let's get started with the process:

First we do a full “wipe”. We have already told you how to do this.
Next, select “install zip from sd-card” in recovery.
Then you need to enable or disable signature verification “toggle verification mode”.
We find our firmware and launch it. We wait for the update to complete and reboot. At the end, “Installation completed” should be displayed.

As you can see, the firmware for phones of this model largely coincides with the method of flashing firmware from a ZIP archive that we described earlier.

Firmware Sony Xperia

To flash the firmware we will need the Flashtool program and a USB cable. Let's start the process. So, how to reflash Sony phone Xperia?

First, we download the required firmware, which will be in .ftf format.
Place this file in the /flashtool/firmwares folder.
Then you need to launch the FlashTool utility, turn off the phone and wait 30-60 seconds. Next, click on the button in the application where the lightning is drawn and select “Flashmode”.
A little later you will receive a message stating that the firmware is ready for installation and you need to connect the device.
We hold down the key responsible for lowering the volume, after which the Flashtool program identifies your device.
We wait for the end of the firmware until the message “Flashing finished” appears. Reboot the device and enjoy the updated software.

Let's move on to last phone number, for which we will describe the firmware process.

Fly firmware

So, how to reflash Fly phone? Follow the algorithm:

We connect the phone (turned off) to the PC using a USB cable.
Download, install and launch the same FlashTool.
Go to the “Download” section, where we indicate the COM port and speed (we do not recommend setting it higher than 460800).
Specify the downloader (“Download Agent”).
We load the memory distribution scheme of your smartphone (“Scatter-loading”) and then check the lines with the areas of the device’s flash memory that are subject to programming.
Click “Format FAT”, where we select “Manual Fat Format”. In “Begin address” and “Format Length” in hexadecimal format you must specify the starting address (0x0), as well as the size of the smartphone memory that needs to be cleared. Be careful as calibration data may be deleted inadvertently.
Click “Ok”, then press the device’s power button.
To start the firmware process, you must click the “Download” button.
After the update is completed, disconnect the phone from the USB cable and reboot it (several times if necessary).

As you can see, everything is quite simple.

Finally

Many users of phones running Android OS sooner or later wonder about changing the firmware, since the original one becomes outdated, which affects the overall performance of the phone. At the same time, system interruptions very often occur, which is especially important for Chinese phones. However, according to various reasons not everyone wants to go to service center, preferring to reflash your smartphone yourself. In this article we have provided many illustrative examples this process. We think you found it interesting.