Let's figure out how to flash Android through a computer/laptop if it doesn't want to turn on. IN in this case This means a phone and tablet running Android OS.

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System malfunctions can be so serious that resetting the settings does not fix them. If you are faced with such a situation, then it will be useful to know how to reflash Android to return the phone to working condition.

Bootloader check

The first thing you need to do before flashing Android is to make sure that the problem is of a software nature. Click Power button: if the phone shows at least some signs of life (clicks, the logo lights up, the robot freezes, Exclamation point), then the bootloader is OK. This means you can flash your smartphone, and it will continue to work.

Even if nothing happens when you press the power button, it’s too early to panic. Connect the device to your computer via USB and press the power button or the combination of “Power” and volume down keys.

If the computer sees the connected phone, it means it can be flashed - the main thing is to know how to do it yourself. If your smartphone does not show any signs of life, take it to a service center. The device probably does not turn on due to hardware problems, the elimination of which requires the intervention of a competent specialist.

Android firmware via computer

If the system is so damaged that it won’t turn on, you will have to reinstall it - in other words, flash the phone through the computer. If the manufacturer has provided for this possibility and developed special software, then there will be no problems.

For example, owners of LG smartphones are lucky: the LG Mobile Support Tool program, which can be downloaded from the equipment manufacturer’s website, will do everything for them.

1. Install and launch LG Mobile Support Tool.
2. Install the phone drivers in the “Install” section USB driver».
3. Connect your smartphone via USB. Press the power button or the combination “Power + Vol-”. The device should appear in the program window.

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Open the section " Additional features" and click "Recover from update error". The application will do the rest of the work on its own, eliminating problems that prevent Android from working. There is a similar program for Sony Xperia- PC Companion.

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If official application There is no firmware or system recovery, you can use software from third party developers. Each brand has its own program:

• LG- KDZ Updater.
• Samsung - Odin.
• HTC- Android SDK Platform Tools.
• Lenovo-SP Flash Tool.

The listed programs work on the same principle. You connect your phone via USB, download the firmware file for specific model smartphone and install it through the application. After successful installation, Android starts again and works without errors.

Android firmware via Recovery Menu

If the phone had installed custom Recovery(for example, TWRP or Clockwork Mod), then you can flash the device without programs on your computer. However, you will need the computer itself to download the firmware and transfer it to the memory card.

1. Find the firmware for your phone model and download it to your computer.
2. Place the file on a memory card and install it in your smartphone. If your smartphone does not support microSD, this method will not work.
3. Launch Recovery Menu. The combination “Power” + “Vol+” is usually used.
4. Clean your phone from damaged files by selecting " wipe data/factory reset".
5. Click "install zip from sdcard".
6. Select the firmware file placed on the memory card and confirm the installation.

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After installation is complete, click “Reboot system now” to complete the installation and apply the configuration. After rebooting, Android should start without problems.

There are cases when, after trying to install custom firmware on Android, unlock Superuser rights (root access) or delete system data, the device stops functioning. This manifests itself in the inability to log into the mobile device and even load the environment Recovery. This state of a phone or tablet is popularly called “brick”.

No matter how serious the problem of “scrapping” may seem, in most cases you can revive the gadget at home. Let's look at how to restore Android if it has turned into a brick.

There are three effective methods Android recovery if they lose their ability to work:

• using the standard recovery environment Recovery;
• through custom Recovery;
• through a computer and special software.

Which method to use directly depends on the state of the system on the device.

If, when trying to enter the workspace of the device, there are constant reboots or the phone freezes on the system logo, but the Recovery environment is working, then you are in luck, since you can restore the Android firmware through it. To do this you need:

After rebooting, the smartphone should display factory settings. If Hard Reset did not help fix the problem, we try to revive Android after unsuccessful firmware using a previously created system backup or a file with firmware downloaded from the Internet.

To restore Android from a previously created backup, you need to do the following:

If you did not take care of creating a return point in advance, then you can return Android to your tablet or smartphone using the downloaded firmware. In this case, we revive the gadget as follows:

Once the Android “brick” has been restored, the downloaded file can be deleted.

If “bricking” led to the crash of not only the operating system, but also standard Recovery, then you can restore the system using a custom recovery environment - the program CWM Recovery.

Before restoring a brick on Android, you need to install Modrkaveri on the problematic device:

Will begin CWM installation Recovery, at the end of which you can disconnect the smartphone from the computer and proceed directly to resuscitation:

After completing these steps and rebooting, the phone (tablet) should work.

Reanimation of a “brick” via a PC and special software

When considering how to restore Android after being bricked, it is worth noting specialized software developed individually for each manufacturer mobile devices. Thus, the FlashTool recovery program is used to Sony gadgets and some other brands, and Odin is for Samsung.

Let’s restore the functionality of the “brick” using Odin:

The process will begin automatic recovery system, upon completion of which you will again be able to enjoy your working device.

Android has turned into a brick: methods for restoring the device

Staining is a complete or partial loss of performance Android device. Not a single user who independently flashes a gadget is immune from turning smart phone into a meaningless “brick”, so the question of how to perform restoration at home arises quite often on various forums.

If the smartphone constantly resets when loading or the logo appears on the screen for 5-10 minutes, but the system does not start, then technically it is not yet a “brick”. Such a device can be quickly restored via Recovery menu, reflashing it again.

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Hold down the Volume Down key and press the Power button to get to the Recovery menu.

You have two options - restore the backup if you made one (this is one of the main requirements for flashing), or re-flash the phone. To start a backup, go to the " Backup and Restore" and start recovery previous state systems.

To flash the firmware, select the “Install zip from sdcard” section and specify required file operating system. This method corrects errors that occur when the firmware is incomplete: for example, when the phone turns off while writing files.

The opposite situation is that the firmware starts, but you cannot get into Recovery. This problem can be resolved even easier: to return the recovery console, you can use the TWRP Manager, ROM Installer, or ROM Manager. After installation, these applications determine the smartphone model and independently download the required recovery.

If the listed applications did not cope with the task, find instructions for installing the recovery console for your mobile device model.

Let's consider more difficult option, when the smartphone actually turns into a “brick”, neither the system nor the Recovery menu starts. It is also possible to restore it at home: for this you need to use official firmware from the manufacturer. Let's look at the recovery procedure using a Samsung phone as an example:

1. Install on your computer latest version USB drivers from Samsung.
2. Install the latest version of the Odin application.
3. Download the official firmware for your model and country.
4. Turn off your smartphone. Turn it back on by holding down the Volume Down key and the Home button. Wait for the warning to appear (after about 5 seconds).
5. Put your phone into Odin mode by pressing the Volume Up key.
6. Connect your phone to your computer.
7. Launch Odin, click on PDA and point to the tar.md5 file inside the firmware directory.
8. Launch the firmware using the “Start” button and wait until the operation is completed.

Your “brick” will again become a working device, returning to its original state.

This method is suitable for Sony phones, but it can be used on mobile devices from other manufacturers. You will need:

• The “brick” itself that you want to restore.
• Official firmware in FTF format.
• Flashtool program installed on the computer with firmware drivers.

Before starting work, it is advisable to disable your antivirus and firewall to avoid incorrect operation Flashtool utilities. In addition, when starting to restore the brick, make sure that the phone is fully charged.

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Place the FTF firmware file in the C:\Users\UserName\.flashTool\firmwares folder.
3. Launch Flashtool (32 or 64-bit depending on the OS bit depth).
4. Click the lightning bolt button.
5. Select Flashmode.
6. Indicate in the window the firmware you need, which you previously placed in the “firmwares” folder.

The recovery program will prepare the Android firmware and offer to connect the “brick” to the computer. Press the Volume Down key on your device and connect your phone to your computer.

The Flashtool program must identify the “brick” connected to the computer and run the firmware on it. If the recovery is successful, then at the end of the log you will see the message “Flashing finished”. After this, you can disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it on - Android should start without errors.

Each manufacturer has its own flashing utility, so it’s better to look for recovery instructions for a specific phone model that has turned into a brick. If at home you return the device to operational state If it doesn’t work, then all you have to do is contact the service center.

I've been using Android for a long time. From the first days of purchase it flies like an airplane, but then it hangs and slows down. The article was very helpful. Thank you very much to the authors. The phone is flying now.

The phone is 2 years old and has gradually become very dull. .I tried to reflash the phone using the 1st method and it helped)

Tell me, is it suitable for LG?

Good afternoon, yes, the instructions are also suitable for LG if your model is on Android.

Flashtool is suitable for Samsung galaxi i8552 win duos

Android brick restoration

Loss of Android performance on a smartphone or tablet, or so-called bricking, occurs according to the most various reasons. Most often, this is facilitated by incorrect firmware, which can turn an advanced phone into a useless brick. The question of whether it is possible to restore a gadget yourself interests many users.

If after the logo appears when you turn it on, the system does not start for several minutes or the boot constantly resets, then this is not a “brick” and not all is lost. To get started, you need to go to the Recovery menu from your smartphone and do a new flashing.

To do this you need to follow these steps:

If the gadget is turned on, you need to turn it off. Press and hold the volume down key and the power key. The Recovery menu opens, which offers 2 methods:

1. restore the backup (this is the main requirement for the firmware; if the phone was flashed, then the backup was also restored). The backup starts running in the “Backupand Restore” section when you select the previous system location.
2. flashing - carried out by selecting the “Install zip fromsdcard” section, in which you need to specify the required operating system component. This option fixes errors incomplete recovery, which may occur, for example, due to the phone being turned off while the files are being written.

Another situation may arise: when starting the firmware, you cannot enter Recovery. This can be easily resolved: returning the console to fix the system is carried out by special TWRP applications Manager, ROM Manager or Installer. These applications were created to determine the gadget model and independently download all necessary components to launch a suitable Recovery.

If none of the above-mentioned programs corrected the error, you can find instructions for downloading the recovery console for a specific brand of smartphone or tablet.

We looked at what can be done in case of partial loss of smartphone functionality. Now it’s time to talk about how to restore a completely “dead” Android when nothing starts. It is not at all necessary to immediately go to a workshop; you can try to start the system at home using simple steps.

Let's look at what to do step by step:

1. Install the latest Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
2. Download and install the latest version of the Odin application.
3. Download licensed firmware that is suitable for a specific model and country.
4. Turn off the brick, then press the volume down key and the Home key. After a few seconds, a warning will appear on the screen.
5. By pressing the button on the phone that increases the sound, switch it to Odin mode.
6. Connect the gadget to the computer.
7. Launch Odin, press PDA, in it indicate the file tar.md5 in the directory with the firmware.
8. Press the “Start” key, start the recovery, wait until the end of the operation.
9. Hurray, the “brick” is working!

One hundred percent this option applicable to Sony phones However, devices from other brands can be restored in the same way.

• “brick” Android;
• licensed firmware in FTF format;
• Flashtool program installed on the computer, firmware drivers for it;
• disabled antivirus, firewall, which can react to Flashtool as a viral component;
• It is enough to charge the phone well so that it does not turn off during recovery.

Step-by-step recovery instructions via Flashtool

Each manufacturer of gadgets based on the Android OS also has its own proprietary flashing utility. If it happens that your phone or tablet turns into a “brick,” you should first choose the instructions for your model. If all the above attempts to restore the device remain in vain, you should contact a professional workshop.

Many of us are familiar with the operating system “Android”. All owners of devices running this shell know that using Android is simple and convenient: your favorite applications are always at hand, useful features, and the interface is so flexible that you can almost completely change it at your discretion.

"Brick" - what is it?

“Android” began its journey back in 2009, and since then the developers have been promoting and improving the shell, without sleep or rest. Updates and new versions are regularly released. As a rule, a user buys a gadget with an operating system already installed on it, and throughout the entire “life” of the device, the firmware of this version (operating system version) remains. But sometimes it needs to be reinstalled due to technical problems or at the user’s own request. Then you have to take your favorite device to a service center, to an experienced technician, and some people start reflashing it themselves.

There are many novice users here who are familiar with Android at a level no higher than installing applications with Play Market, "wings grow." They, having read various instructions in the open spaces World Wide Web, they think that reinstalling the OS is not difficult and that they can handle it themselves. In addition, they will save a certain amount that they would have taken in service center. But soon such users realize that they have exaggerated their own strength and cannot complete the flashing properly.

In this case, there are different scenarios for the development of events. The most unfortunate of them is when the phone turns into a brick. You may have heard this phrase before but didn't understand what it meant. "Bricking" or "bricking" a device means that it partially or completely stops working. That is, it does not turn on, does not respond to pressing buttons or connecting to a computer. Is it possible to restore bricked Android? Of course you can. Hence the name - brick, because the functionality of the gadget is now no more than that of a stone, and now you can only crack nuts with it. It is quite difficult to bring the device to such a state; it requires talent. But we hasten to please you - the device is in any case subject to restoration, if you did not take the idea about nuts seriously, and the device itself is safe and sound. So, how to restore an Android brick?

Why can a device become a brick?

In order to understand how to restore an Android brick, you first need to understand the mechanism by which the device turns into it. So to speak, go from the opposite. And once again it would be nice to prove to users that without physical intervention in the case and internal organization A smartphone or tablet cannot be completely “killed” and can be returned to work in ways that we will discuss below. We will explain in simple language. Your device has it. It is located in internal memory and has no points of intersection with the operating system, that is, these are two independent substances. And even if failures, malfunctions or errors occur during the flashing process, this same console will remain intact and you can use it to reinstall the firmware again. In addition, on this console you can do backup copy OS with all the necessary information.

Don't panic

The question arises: “What if there is something wrong with the console itself and it disappears?” Liquidation of the console occurs quite rarely, but even if this happens, the operating system will remain in place, and from it using special utilities It will be possible to restore the console. There are practically no cases when both the console and the operating system “fly away”; you just need to have incredible luck to destroy these two shells at the same time, but recovery is possible in this case too.

How to restore bricked Android at home

If you are well versed in technology, but for some reason you turned your device into a brick, you can restore it at home. There are several options in which scaling occurs. Let's look at each case separately.

Unable to log into the operating system

That is, the gadget itself shows signs of life, you can turn it on, but the firmware freezes endlessly, resets, or you simply see a loading or power-on window on the screen, but in fact nothing happens. Firstly, don't rush to conclusions. For example, people who do not understand how to restore a Chinese Android brick begin to panic just a few minutes after the power-on screen appears, but such a device still needs more time for “reflections” than a quality apparatus. You can only come to the realization that something went wrong 10-15 minutes after turning it on.

Then your actions are as follows: turn off the device completely and log back in recovery mode(the system console, being in which is an integral part of the flashing itself, so there is hardly any need to talk about what it is and how to get there). After this, you can try again to install the same firmware as the first time (Install zip from sdcard -> Chooze zip from sdcard) or do system backup (Backup and restore -> Restore). Please note that if after the first attempt to reflash the device you were unable to log in, then perhaps the OS itself was of poor quality or not intended for your gadget, and there is no need to “install” it again. Choose another version or restore the old one. The same problems may occur if there was not enough battery power to complete the process or memory to install new system(device model is outdated for new version firmware).

It is impossible to enter recovery mode after flashing

There is also an option that after flashing the OS itself works fine, but you cannot access the console. Everything is fixable and much simpler than you think. On the Play Market of the same name you can find special programs, designed to return you to recovery mode. For example, applications such as TWRP Manager or Installer does an excellent job. If your device is specific and similar utilities didn’t help you, then there are other ways to restore the “Android” brick of console mode.

You "killed" both the firmware and the console mode

This happens very rarely, and if you were looking for how to restore an Android brick through a computer, then your time has come. You can't do this without a PC. You will need to go into fastboot mode and perform a series of simple steps. We do not focus on this point, because each device model has its own way to enter this mode, and it is the type of gadget that determines everything further actions user. How to restore an Android brick on a tablet? The series of actions is not much different from the procedure with a smartphone.

We told you about how to restore an Android brick. Bring your gadget back to life and use it with pleasure!

I think that everyone knows a person whose phone fell into the water, and what’s even worse is that person, you yourself.

After a phone gets in water, no matter what Lenovo, Samsung Galaxy, Meiza, HTC, Asus, Nokia, Huawei or iPhone, you need to try to save it and restore it.

Don't worry, water for electronics is not as scary as it is made out to be.

Most flooded mobile devices can be saved and no further action on your part will be required.

Instructions - save a phone that has fallen into water

First of all, remember that time is of the essence. As soon as your cell phone falls into the water, pull it out and immediately remove the battery.

During the rescue operation this is the most important step to restore functionality.

If the battery is not removable, turn it off using the button. Then remove all cards: SIM cards, memory card and so on.

If you have the keys, disassemble the case. Do not shake the device - all the water will not be shaken out, and this can cause even greater harm - water will flow from surface spills into relief depressions, where it will be difficult to evaporate.

As I wrote earlier, time is of the essence, so there is no time to hesitate in this phase.

As a rule, they say goodbye to mobile phones after water gets into them, within 48 hours.

This spike could cost your device its life. If your phone falls into a river, lake, soup, or any other place where various impurities are present, you will need to wash it.

For this purpose, it is preferable to rinse with distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (alcohol is a non-aggressive element).

If you have already dismantled and cleaned the device, leave it to dry (some people recommend putting it in a bowl of rice, but I personally never do this - the dust from the rice can damage the smartphone).

Dryers, ovens and other dehumidifiers are prohibited unless you want to have a fried smartphone.

Additionally, the water then evaporates at an accelerated rate and can warp the inside of the device, which is something we definitely want to avoid.

Keep the device for at least 48 hours in a warm place, although 24 hours would probably be enough, but why risk short circuiting and complete death.

Before starting, do not assemble it completely, just insert the battery and try to turn it on.

If everything goes smoothly, you can slowly start adding and testing all the functions to see if they are working correctly, if so, then you were able to successfully save your phone - 100% restore.

However, if the phone doesn't turn on, don't try this again (it won't get better).

Then immediately contact the service, where specialists manage to save 90% of flooded devices.

Personally, I had a rescue operation using the procedure described below and the phone served for a very long time.

How I saved a phone from falling into a toilet with water

They say that one in ten people drops their phone in the water. Mine fell into the toilet, although in terms of harmfulness it is no different from a bath or swimming pool.

NOTE: Remember that before entering the toilet, take your phone out of your pocket. If trouble comes, follow the instructions:

1. Quickly remove the phone from the water - a quick reaction will prevent water from getting inside the device.
2. Turn off - if water gets inside the device, to avoid possible short circuit/ combustion of components. If your smartphone is turned off or disabled, do not try to turn it on.
3. Remove parts that you can - if your smartphone has removable battery immediately remove it and remove the SIM card.
4. Dry your phone with a dry paper towel—do not use a dryer.
5. Get rid of moisture - insert the device into a bag with silica gel (if you can find it, of course).
6. To restore your phone - leave the device for at least 24 hours in a warm place.

Have you ever had an adventure with a flooded smartphone? How did you save him?

Self-flashing mobile phone on Android - a simple task that rarely leads to bad consequences if you did not make a mistake with the selection of files. But if something goes wrong, the device may refuse to boot.

Today we will learn how to restore a phone after a failed firmware update. It does not require much time, just downloading the necessary software and a few additional steps.

Recovering with the help of official support

If you tried to update Android using the official firmware, then utilities from the manufacturer will help with recovery.

• look at the company’s website, download drivers and other software there
• connect your computer to your phone
• restore the device to its original state

Each company's software has a specific section responsible for this, but finding it is usually not difficult.

Let's use Recovery

If you tried to install on your device third party firmware, then in the best case it will be possible to restore the system by resetting the settings. It can be launched by simultaneously pressing the volume and power buttons. On various devices combinations may vary. Select the line “wipe data”, then start resetting the device’s contents. You can try to install operating system again, to do this, select “choose zip from sdcard”. We find the archive with the firmware and start the installation process again. It's better to use another version because old version can lead to the same problems.

Using Flash Tool

This program will help you in all those cases when you need to return mobile device to the original state. The method is applicable to almost all smartphones. First, download and install ADB Driver Installer. Copy the firmware file to the Firmwares folder located in the Flashtool directory. We take the device and connect it to the PC using a USB cable. Now click the button with the lightning icon in the Flash Tool, and then select the device firmware in the program.

Note that in cases where your smartphone is rooted, installing the official firmware will be problematic; usually such actions lead to failures.

In addition to the video from detailed instructions by “rolling back” the firmware.