Update for android 2.3 5. How to update the version of android on the phone

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Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is one of the latest versions of the popular operating system, the appearance of which could not but please the owners of mobile gadgets. Creating it, the developer tried to make it intuitive, introducing a number of things necessary for users. This is the presence of several working screens, the ability to resize widgets, communicate and exchange information, as well as a large set of additional functions. But its main advantage is multitasking.
The working screens of Android 4.0 allow you to move not only shortcuts, folders and icons, but also interactive widgets that open access to the necessary information directly from the home screen. There was a new screen lock system in it, and the ability to quickly respond to incoming calls. It’s easier to manage notifications, tasks and applications. Now you can reject them with a single swipe of your finger across the device’s screen. They touched on improvement and typing. The so-called "soft" keyboard allows you to quickly type text, while checking the spelling of each word. Appeared in the arsenal of owners of android devices and a powerful voice input system. Another interesting feature of Ice Cream Sandwich was the availability of features that make smartphones accessible to people with vision problems. One of them is the explore-by-touch mode, which allows you to control the gadget without looking at the screen.

Of course, this whole arsenal cannot but interest users and those who would like to have Android 4.0 games in their arsenal, and even lead them to the question of how to update Android 2.3.6 to 4.0 on a tablet?

Answering it, it is worth noting that you can’t immediately update Android 2.3.6 to 4.0! There is too much difference between the technical capabilities of the mobile devices on which they are installed. But if you still decide to install the Android 4.0 update on your tablet or smartphone, it is worth remembering that this can adversely affect its operation and lead to the loss of information stored in it. That is why before installing updates, do not forget to save it to an SD card or external media.

How to update Android to 4.0 on the phone.

In order to update the operating system:
1. Connect to the Internet, go to settings and find the section with system information.
2. Select the "Automatic Updates" function. Further, the OS will do everything on its own.
3. If the auto-update function is not available, updates will have to be done manually. To do this, click on "Update", the system itself will scan the official server information and update.
4. The OS can be updated through a computer.
5. If for some reason the update functions do not work, you can download the Android 4.0 firmware on the developer's site.

If the official way to install the update fails, you can try to do it "illegally." For example, for the Samsung Galaxy Wonder (GT-I8150), it looks like this:
1. Translate the device into English and disable geolocation.
2. Translate PC standards into English, and its location in the USA.
3. Install Samsung Kies and VPN Gate. In the second application, connect to a virtual server in the USA.
4. After starting the VPN Gate and connecting the phone to the PC via USB.
5. If an update is detected, Samsung Kies will prompt you to install it. If this does not happen, then the device will have to be reflashed manually.

The market for mobile products is designed so that as new versions of OS Android are released, smartphone companies are integrating their support into their own recently released and already proven models. How it works? At the time of purchase of a new mobile product, the basic version of the system that is installed by default is available on it. After some period of time, Google releases a new release of Android. After six months or a little later, depending on the geographical region, when the new version becomes run-in and stable, it can be installed on your smart. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications and more settings and customization. In this material we have compiled for you a detailed guide, how to update Android on the phone.

What is a software update on Android and why is it needed

You need to be aware that as a result of updating or rolling back 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) to a reliable external medium before taking any actions listed in this guide. It can be an external drive, a PC hard drive (in extreme cases, a memory card, but not desirable).

Another nuance. Since it takes a certain time to update the OS (from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes even more), be sure to charge the phone to 70-80% of the total battery so that the update procedure is not interrupted due to problems with the phone’s battery.

Android automatic update

The most affordable and least complicated way to update. Go to the options menu and select the "Phone Information" section. Here we go to the item "Software Update". On your device, this section may be located somewhere else, so you may have to go around the settings.

Now we tap on the “Update” button, having previously set the option to download updates only via Wi-Fi, so that the update does not “eat up” all your money from the account.

Option in the settings menu for automatic OS updates

When all the data from the manufacturer’s server is downloaded, in the menu that appears, tap the “Install” button and wait until the device is rebooted.

Since in the manner described above it is possible to update a mobile device only to a minor release build, it is also worth using a special utility from the manufacturer (for Samsung gadgets it is Kies, for LG it is PC Suite, etc.) or update "over the air" (most of companies that produce smartphones or tablets have such a proprietary feature).

Last update AndroidIf it is already available on the server, at any time you can upload it to your device just by using such a program.

Manually updating Android firmware

Almost all service centers use this method, but we can upgrade ourselves, using exclusively available tools. For updating, the Odin system application is used. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using 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 is very popular among technical experts and is suitable for the vast majority of products

2. Find and download an archive on the network with the firmware we need. After extracting the contents from the archive (you will need it first), you should have 3 files in your hands: PIT, PDA and CSC

3. connect the smartphone to the PC. It is critical that the phone is correctly detected in Windows

4. Launch Odin. If the device connection was successful, the port name will light up yellow in the corresponding field in the program

Indication of successful connection of the device to the PC for updating in Odin

5. turn off the mobile device and transfer it to Download Mode by pressing the home key, power and volume down simultaneously

6. confirm the activation of Download Mode by holding down the “Volume Up” key

7. in the central Odin window, select the downloaded files to match the PIT, PDA and CSC objects

8. in Odin, click the Start button and wait until all files are updated.

If the Android system update has passed without interference, a field will appear on the application screen with the inscription PASS in green.

Successful system update via Odin

Rollback to previous version

Perhaps you upgraded to one of the latest versions and were unsatisfied (the phone is slow, errors often appear, you 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 device at the time of its purchase in the store. This is pretty easy to do. Go to the device’s parameters and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this can be “Confidentiality” or “Backup and reset”). On the test phone, this function was available in the "Restore and reset" menu in the "Personal data" category.

The section in the options menu designed to reset the device to the factory state

We go into this section of the menu and stop at the “Reset Settings” item.
A warning pops up to delete all data from the gadget. If the backups are already saved in a safe place, feel free to click "Reset Phone Settings".
The phone reboots. After 5-10 minutes it will boot again, already with a clean base system on board.

2 way - reset to factory settings (hard reset)

turn off the phone / tablet
at the same time, press and hold the “Volume up”, “Home” (in the center bottom) and “Power” buttons. The Recovery menu opens.
using the volume keys, check the item “wipe data / factory reset”.
press the power key to confirm your choice
in the next menu you need to confirm your decision. Select "Yes - Delete all user data" using the keys for adjusting the volume
press the power button again. The main menu pops up again
using the power key, mark “reboot system now”

Everything is ready. Next time, the factory version of the OS will boot.

How to roll back if a 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 as a manual update, using the Odin program mentioned in the review. First you have to search the network for files with the firmware you need that are individually suitable for your smart model. Perhaps the best resource to search is the w3bsit3-dns.com mobile portal, here you can find any firmware for almost every phone model.

connect the mobile device to the PC
run Odin
turn off the phone and enter it in Download Mode. To do this, press the home key, power and volume down
when the phone is loaded, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
on the main Odin form, select the downloaded files as the matching PIT, PDA and CSC
in Odin, click the Start button and wait until all files are updated.

The successful completion of the rollback procedure will be indicated by a green field with the inscription PASS at the top.

Successful rollback to Odin

How to update Play Market on Android

At the first boot of a fresh system, you have to configure everything again: account, language, mail, time zone, network, etc. The same goes for the Google Play Market. Updating this module will become available immediately after setting up a Google account on a mobile device.

Offer to connect your Google account to the system

As soon as you enter the data for authentication of your Google account, the Play Market components will appear in the notification panel, which can be updated exactly like any other application.

Updates for Play Market Components

If you use custom firmware, you must go to the store at least once to update it. After that, an update for the service will appear on the display.

Answers to readers' questions

When will the new Android update be available?

Answer. Since a certain time elapses between the direct release of the new version of Android and the physical ability to install it on the gadget (from 2-3 to 6-8 months), you need to be patient and follow the announcements of companies. Among the first products with the support of “marshmallows” are the devices of the Nexus and Android One lines. As for the Samsung brand, this month they promise updates to 6.0 for the following models of mobile devices: 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 an update for all current Xperia devices, from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE released in 2013 to all Z5 series models (both Premium and budget). A number of devices from LG are limited to G4, G3 and G Flex2. HTC, in turn, limited itself to only the last two generations of devices of its own production: One M9 / E9 and One M8 / E8. In addition, companies such as Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei, Asus, OnePlus and ZUK promise to equip their flagship devices and mid-level units with Android 6.0. This list is not yet final. Subsequently, we will keep you updated on the latest announcements.

I have a Huawei U9500 phone, and I did not know or did not understand that I needed to update the version. Now I have Android 4.0.3, how to update the firmware to the new version, please help!

Answer. Huawei firmware upgrade process is described. In short, there are two ways to update the firmware of the Huawei U9500.

We take out the battery, hold down the volume buttons on the phone. After that, the Android update process will begin.
Go to Settings -\u003e Memory -\u003e Software Update -\u003e Update SD-card, run the Android OS update.

I have an MFLogin3T tablet and until that moment I did not know that it was possible to update the system. I read on different sites, tried, it does not work. I have Android 4.4.4. How to update Android version?

Answer. The easiest way to update your phone is through Settings - Options - About device - Software update. On different versions of the Android OS, the location of the partition may vary. Thus, a standard update on Android is performed, official software is downloaded. This is the safest and easiest way.

I have Samsung Duos, version 4.1.2, I can’t update the operating system to a larger version. Please help me update the android on the phone!

Answer. First you need to find out if you can update Android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out, no. The fact is that the technical specifications of your phone do not allow you to install newer versions of Android.

On the other hand, you can download the update on Android from the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where the modified firmware is laid out. But we would not recommend installing such updates on a fairly old phone if you do not have the necessary skills and are not ready for the performance degradation of your mobile device.

Lenovo A1000, Android is not updated. I'm trying to upgrade version 5.0 to the newest. At first everything is going well, but then he writes “Error” and shows an opened Android with a red triangle hanging above it with an exclamation mark. What should I do? How to update the OS to the latest version?

Answer. Why doesn’t Android update? The fact is that Android 5.0 is the latest version of the OS to which you can update the firmware on your phone officially. At least, so say forum users w3bsit3-dns.com. Of course, you can update the phone by installing custom firmware, but no one guarantees stability after such an update.

I purchased the 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 to at least Android 5.1. If you can’t install the official update, try downloading custom firmware on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum. It also contains instructions for updating on this device (see). In this topic you will find solutions to the problem if the Android OS is not updated.

I have Moto x play, I don’t want to update the system, the message “Android 6.0.1 software is available” constantly appears, which is wildly annoying. Please tell me how to remove this message so that it does not appear again. I even contacted the support service of the smartphone manufacturer itself, All instructions given to them by me did not bring results.

Answer. To disable firmware updates, go to Android settings, section About phone - Software update and disable updates by unchecking the box next to the corresponding item.

A year ago, my memory flew on the device (the phone stopped turning on), it was replaced, but the firmware was not installed natively (it’s no different, only the yellow Kernel inscription appears in the corner of the startup screen). There are, of course, no updates for this firmware. Can I roll back Android through Kies (put my own) and update it?

Answer. In order to roll back the update, you need to restart the phone in Recovery mode, select Wi-Fi Data / Factory Reset, Wipe Mobile Partition and reinstall 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 w3bsit3-dns.com forum, in the section with the corresponding name of your mobile device.

Tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I do not have firmware updates ... I click on the system update and writes "an update is required for your device." How can I "force" - (force an Android system update) or update it myself?

Answer. This tablet model was released about 5 years ago, it does not support new versions of Android, so the manufacturer does not upload updates for firmware. You can search for custom (unofficial) firmware on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, but we do not recommend installing them - it is better to purchase a new tablet than experimenting with firmware to the detriment of the stability and speed of the device.

The build number on Android does not open. Clicked for a long time. How to be

Answer. The Android build number is initially available for viewing in the section “About the smartphone” (“About the tablet”). If you go to turn on hidden settings (section “For Developers”), you can activate them just by clicking on the build number, just 4-7 clicks on this line.

From time to time, every owner of a device on Android OS needs to update the system. Moreover, this procedure is not mandatory, you can just forget about it for good and use the version that was installed from the "factory".

However, such a solution will deprive you of many advantages. For example, all new games and applications are installed only on “fresh” versions of android. In addition, developers release updates for a very specific purpose: to get rid of the shortcomings and bugs of the previous version and introduce new features useful to the user.

First of all, we will consider the easiest way to update the system, which does not require any skills.

Important! Before any upgrade or firmware procedure, check that your device is fully charged. Otherwise, in the process, the smartphone may be discharged and afterwards will not turn on, as The update process has been interrupted. Also, before any operation, back up the data so that in case of software errors, return the previous stable version.

Official firmware

Android update "by air"

The easiest way to update is automatically using Wi-Fi or regular mobile Internet. The most important point here is that there is an officially released update for your device.

We go into the device settings, look for the section "About the phone".

Inside the section we are interested in the item "System Update", click on it.

Here you can move the upper slider to the active position so that the device automatically checks for the availability of released updates. Or click the "Check Now" button.

After that, the system will automatically update. Or a message appears that the device does not need to be updated, because The latest version of OS is installed.

Sometimes it happens that your acquaintances or friends who have the same smartphone as yours have already received the update "over the air", but it never came to you. To solve this problem, do the following:

We go into the device settings and click on the "Applications" tab.

In the window that opens, go to the "Everything" tab. In the list that appears, you need to find the "Google Services Framework".

We go inside and click the "Erase data" button.

After that, in the "About phone" section, we check for new updates.

Manual update

If the above methods did not help, do the following:

We go to the official website of the manufacturer of your device and look there for an archive with an updated version of OS for your device. Download it and reset it to the device’s SD card or to the internal memory.

We go into Recovery mode. To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then turn it on while holding down the power key and the volume up / down button (combinations may vary on different models).

Here we are interested in the item "apply update from sdcard" if we dumped the archive to the SD card or "apply update from internal storage" if the archive with the firmware is in the internal memory. Select the desired item and click on it using the power key.

In the window that opens, select the archive with the updated firmware and press the power key. After that, the system update process will start. After rebooting, the device will please you with a new version of OS.

Update Android using PC

If for some reason it was not possible to update the operating system using the above methods, we proceed to a more complex version. We will need a PC, a smartphone, a USB cable, installed drivers for a specific model of our device, as well as a special firmware program. For different brands and models of smartphones, programs and drivers will vary. We will describe the process in general terms.

Instruction:

1. Download the PC client for your model. For example, for Samsung it is Odin or Kies, and for Xiaomi - XiaoMiFlash, etc.

2. Then download the ADB driver so that the PC can recognize our device.

3. Download the official firmware for your device from the manufacturer’s website.

4. In the smartphone settings, go to the "For Developers" section and turn on "USB Debugging".

5. After that, connect the phone to the PC and install the updated firmware using the appropriate program.

Unofficial firmware

It may happen that the manufacturer no longer releases updates for older models of smartphones. In this case, you will have to use unofficial OS Android firmware, of which there are a great many. However, it is worth remembering that installing such software can cause malfunctions of the device or even turn it into a "brick".

Instruction:

Download unofficial firmware in the form of an archive and dump it into the internal or external memory of the device.

We go into Recovery mode. To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then start it by holding the power key + volume up / down button (combinations may vary on different models.

Click the Install button and find the archive with the firmware. I have this Update MIUI.zip Click on it.

Then we do a swipe in the specified area, and the installation process begins, after which the device will reboot with the new firmware and as a result, an updated version of Android OS

Read more about how to flash a device on android in this guide. You can find official and unofficial firmware for various models in the same place.

Ask all your questions in the comments and we will help you!

Updating the Android operating system usually happens by default, that is, the telephone device periodically offers you to update the software (software) itself.

Important points before updating Android on the phone

Before agreeing to automatically update the operating system, it is recommended that you provide an adequate Internet connection speed (mobile Internet is not suitable). Automatic software updates occur at least once every six months, while the phone itself asks you for permission to update the software. If this does not happen, then you can check and set the update settings yourself. In this article, we will detail how to update the Android OS manually.

Why is the Android on the phone not updating automatically?

Android OS has a large number of variations depending on the type of device (phones, tablets, smartphones), but the principle of placing the settings is the same. Software update does not happen automatically in two cases:

The option “automatic software update” is not connected.
Or you have an old phone model on which Android OS updates are no longer made.

The old phone model is from one to three years old. In this case, you can update the OS by downloading it manually on the official Android site (you will need to enter your mobile phone model).

How to set Android OS update settings on the phone manually?

The first thing you need to set the necessary settings is a good Internet connection. We connect the telephone device to the Wi-fi router:

We go to the main menu, select the "Settings" option.

Next, click "WI-fi."

We connect the phone to an available network.

Instructions for updating the Android OS on the phone

Now we move on to setting up automatic software updates - go back to the Settings menu.

We find the menu item “About the device” - depending on the phone model, this item may have a different, similar in meaning, name: “About the system”, or “About the tablet / smartphone”.

Next, select the option “Software Update” (check for updates).

Next to this option you can find the item “available for download only when Wi-fi is connected”, to save your money, it is recommended to check the box.

The “software update” command is executed on the phone screen, the connection to the server is the Internet connection. At the moment, there are no recent Android OS updates for the phone model in question, as the system described.

Updating the OS on the phone can also be found on the official Android website http://androidmir.org/faq/update/, after downloading it in accordance with your phone manufacturer.

We examined the easiest way to update the Android operating system on the phone manually. In some phone models, it is enough to check the box next to "Automatic software update", and immediately after that the phone itself finds updates and asks for permission to restart and install new software. We remind you that for the successful installation of new software it is very important to have a fast Internet connection.

For most owners of devices on Android, the release of a new version of the OS is a long-awaited event. It makes no sense to part with your beloved old phone and buy a new, more functional one, if you can "refresh" it with the new firmware. Therefore, for this category of users it is important to know how to update Android on your phone quickly and correctly.

This issue becomes especially relevant in view of the release of the new Android 8.0, called Oreo. Like previous versions, Oreo "reveals" to the owners of gadgets a lot of opportunities.

Features of the new OS based on Android 8.0

Even in previous versions, you could feel all the benefits of using the "picture in picture" function. But in the last Android, the programmers finalized it: now the user, while working with the main program, can not only simultaneously observe what is happening with the second one (for example, chat with friends in the messenger and simultaneously watch the video). There is no need to go to the second window to stop or continue watching the video: when you hover over one of the windows, the control buttons appear.

Managing notifications has become much easier. If in the previous version, to block or enable notifications, you had to go to the settings, now the user saves time. To block unnecessary messages, just click on it twice and click on the appropriate switch.

Starting with firmware 6.0 at the first launch of the application, the system requested the user permission to access data (contacts, photos, etc.). In the latest OS, developers paid even more attention to security. Now you can specify the sources from which it is forbidden to download programs.

Which smartphones and tablets will upgrade to Android 8.0

Unfortunately, not all gadgets on the OS from Google will be able to get an update to Oreo. Basically, the new firmware will be available for flagship smartphones, tablets and some mid-range models of almost all well-known brands.

You can update the version of Android to 8.0 on the following models of smartphones and tablets:

Google: Nexus and Pixel
Samsung: Galaxy S8, S8 +, S7, S7 edge, 2017 A and J series smartphones, Tab S3 tablet;
Sony: XA1, XA1 Ultra, Xperia X, XZ, X Performance;
Xiaomi: Mi 5S, Mi 5S Plus, Note 2, Mi 6, Mi 6 Plus;
LG: V10, V20, G6, G5, Q6;
HTC: U11, U Play, Desire 10 Pro, HTC 10, 10 Evo, U Ultra;
Nokia: Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8;
Motorola: Z Droid, Z Force Droid, Moto G4, G5, Z, X4, G5S;
OnePlus: models 5, 3, 3T.

The list of devices that will be upgraded to Oreo is subject to change. To clarify the information on the desired device model, go to the manufacturer’s website or contact the official representative support service.

How to update Android in the phone by air

You can upgrade to the latest version in the following ways: upgrade using a PC or start the process of changing the firmware on the phone itself.

The latter method is the easiest, because the user is not required to install special software or use additional devices.

By default, the phone is configured to receive notification of a new version of Android. When the latest version of the OS appears on the screen of the gadget, a corresponding message will appear.

If the owner of the gadget has disabled this feature earlier, then, accordingly, he will not be notified about the possibility to download new software.

How to download and install the latest Android, for example, from 5.1 to 6.0, without connecting to a computer:

After the software is downloaded, you must either install or postpone the installation.

How to update Android on the phone manually

Gadget owners have the opportunity to change the firmware, for example, to 7.0, using special utilities (Odin, KDZ Updater), even despite the lack of up-to-date software from the manufacturer.

When using these utilities, it is necessary to act strictly according to the instructions, otherwise the phone may fail.

In addition to programs, you need to download the driver and official firmware to the PC (firmware resolution - tar or tar.md5).

Most often, users resort to this method of changing Android when they want to return to the previous version (not always a new firmware with its changes justifies their expectations).

Before connecting to a computer, the smartphone must be launched in Download Mode. To do this, you need to hold 2 or 3 buttons on the phone (depending on the brand).

For example, to enter the Download Mode menu on a Samsung phone, you need to hold down the power, volume down and home buttons.

If the user has done everything correctly, the following image will appear on the screen:

The last step is to press the volume up button. As a result, the following appears on the phone:

Installing a new version of Android using the Odin application:

If the folder with the firmware contains not one, but three files at once, then they should be correctly distributed in the “Files” area:

the file in the name of which contains "CODE" is added to the "PDA" section;
a file with the word “MODEM” in its name is added to the “PHONE” section;
in the “CSC” section, specify the path to the file whose name contains the word “CSC”.

How to update Android on a phone through a computer

You can change Android through a computer using a special program from the manufacturer.

For Samsung gadgets are two applications: Samsung Kies, or Smart Switch. The difference between these programs is that you can’t download the latest firmware via Samsung Kies (you can update the maximum of Android 4.2.2 to 5.0).

Update Android with Smart Switch:

connect the smartphone to the PC;

if a smartphone with an old version of the software is connected, the user will receive a message about the possibility to download the new version. Click on the “Continue” button;

we are waiting for the new software to be installed on the phone.

In a similar way, you can update via the Samsung Kies program. Similarly, when you connect the device and start the program on the screen (with new software), the user will be prompted to install the firmware.

What are the consequences of the Android OS update?

Preventing a running update from Android 4.4.2 to 5.0 (or to other versions of the OS) is strictly prohibited. Interruption of the installation may lead to loss of personal information (photos, contacts may be deleted), incorrect operation of the device or its failure.

Before connecting the smartphone to the PC, make sure that the USB cable is working.

Before installing a new firmware, you should make a backup of your data in any known way (use the program to create backup copies, synchronize photos, videos and contacts with your Google account, etc.).