Can I install android on the tablet. How to reinstall Android OS on your mobile device.
Sooner or later, any operating system starts to fail. This may be due to virus infection or a banal accumulation of errors. On ordinary computers, this problem is solved by reinstalling operating system. But how to reinstall Android on a tablet or phone, if it began to work stably? We will try to answer this question in this article.
The Android operating system has a feature that allows you to quickly return the operating system to the state in which it was at the time of the first inclusion. This function is called or hard reset. After using this function, all data is deleted from internal memory devices are removed all installed applicationsas well as returning standard android settings. As a result, the user receives a complete analogue of the system reinstallation. Thus, it is possible to solve problems with viruses, freezes, reboots and other glitches that may occur on Android. We will demonstrate further this way reinstall Android g tablet Samsung Nexus 10 and phone Samsung galaxy S4 mini.
How to reinstall Android on a Samsung Nexus 10 tablet
The tablet Samsung Nexus 10 uses the standard shell of the Android operating system, so this instruction should be suitable for many other devices.
The first thing to do is open the Settings and go to the “Restore and reset” section.
After that, you will see settings that relate to backup and settings. Here you need to find the section "Reset settings" and open it.
After that, your device will start reinstalling Android. This process only takes a few minutes, after which the device will reboot. After the reboot, you will get a pure Android, in the form in which it was at the time of the first inclusion.
How to reinstall Android on your Samsung Galaxy S4 phone
If you have a tablet or phone with a shell from the manufacturer, the path to reset the settings may be disabled. For example, we will demonstrate how to reinstall Android on the Samsung Galaxy S4.
As in the previous example, you first need to open Settings. After that go to the tab " Accounts"And open the" Backup and reset "section.
After that, a warning will appear in front of you that resetting the data will delete all user data on the device. In order to start reinstalling Android, click on the “Reset Device” button, which is located at the very bottom of the screen.
After that, the process of reinstalling Android will start. Further, as in the previous example, you need to wait until the device reboots. After which it can be used.
How to reinstall Android if the device does not turn on
If your Android device does not even turn on, then you can reinstall the operating system using the Recovery mode.
Depending on your device model, the procedure for entering recovery mode may differ. But, in most cases, in order to enter recovery mode, do the following:
- Turn off the device;
- Hold down the volume up button;
- Without releasing the volume button, press the “Home” button;
- Without releasing the volume and “Home” buttons, press the device’s power button;
- Without releasing the button, wait until the device starts up in recovery mode:
In recovery mode, a list of available actions appears on the screen. Here you need to select "Wipe data / factory reset". After that, the device will start reinstalling Android and will reboot.
After reboot, your device will be ready to go.
Android, for several years in a row, is one of the most common operating systems for various mobile devices. A huge advantage of this OS is its open source code, thanks to which manufacturers, developers, and just amateurs can create their own versions for various gadgets, as well as modify existing ones.
It is worth noting that some amateur projects of “customization” gained rather wide popularity and became commercial ( Cyanogen Mod, MIUI, AOKP, Slim ICS etc.).
Reasons for reinstalling Android
There are a lot of reasons to reinstall Android OS on a tablet or smartphone. Here are some of them.
- Many, even eminent manufacturers, do not bother themselves with the development and release of new versions of the system for devices that are already in use - what can we say about inexpensive devices produced by little-known companies. But each new version of Android is the result of the correction of previous errors, plus additional new features. As a result, the existing "iron" allows you to use new versionimpossible to get standard means updates.
- Most manufacturers use their own modified version. Yes, of course, some of the "chips" are very pleasant and useful. But, often, the image of the manufacturer is so inconvenient and overloaded with additional software and settings that even devices possessing good characteristics noticeably “slow down” in their work. So the installation of a "clean" ROM that does not contain unnecessary software, allows more efficient use of available capacity.
- Ready images third-party manufacturerseven if they are built on the same basic android version, they have such an attractive appearance and functionality, and the software in their composition is so optimized and has such wide configuration options that, having tried it with friends, the owner of the gadget wants to install the same for himself.
- The reasons for using third-party Android firmware are many. It is worth noting security (many “custom” have built-in antivirus and firewall), improved work with random access memory for a specific device (a long-standing problem of Google developers), better drivers (for example, cameras or Wi-Fi), etc., etc.
Search for the required system version
Finding a new or modified image of the Android OS is as easy as it’s difficult. For most common models, there are so many of them that it is quite simple to get confused in their numbers. For rare models, especially a little-known or just starting to enter the market of the manufacturer, on the contrary, they are almost absent. And if there is, it is not known by whom and how developed.
The search for an alternative image is still to start from the official website of the developer, not trusting the downloaded from suspicious torrents or forums. The exception is proven resources where the administration monitors the quality of the files being uploaded.
So, to search for Cyanogen firmware, you need to go to http://download.cyanogenmod.org/where on the left side of the page you will find your manufacturer and device model, and also choose the type:
- all - complete list, or select by release:
- stable - stable release;
- release candidate - release candidate;
- nightly - "night", constantly updated build;
- experiments - experimental;
- snapshot - file system snapshot.
A little bit about the types of releases
For those who want to simply upgrade their image to CyanogenMod, you should pay attention to the stable release. All functions in it are checked, drivers work as it should. In general, the release name speaks for itself.
- Release Candidate Relatively stable build at the final testing stage. Some roughness is smoothed out. Good in that it can include some experimental features that are missing in a stable release.
- Night build - has an advanced set of features, drivers, etc. Not the the best way for installation on a daily used tablet.
- Experimental - The name speaks for itself. There is no guarantee that it will work stably.
- Snapshot - usually used to restore "dead" devices.
For owners of Samsung Galaxy, HTC One and Google Nexus, there is an opportunity to use the automatic way to install the custom version, using the CyanogenMod Installer application package, which we'll talk about a little later.
How to update the firmware Android on the tablet
The easiest option is to update the ROM - you can use, for example, the CyanogenMod Installer installation packages. Using this software is quite simple.
- The first, . apk file installed on the tablet and checks the "correctness" of the settings for this operation.
- The second file - installation for Windows or Mac OS, is installed, respectively, on the computer. After launching on BB, the program searches for the most suitable image on the Cyanogen server, and then offers to connect the device via USB, after which the process of downloading the required version and its installation into the device begins.
This method is still available to owners of only a few of the models listed above. But, to install the firmware, there are other options, although they require a little more time, but they have great potential. In particular, the choice of type or manufacturer.
The procedure for reinstalling Android
In order to properly install a new or modified version of the Android OS, you first need to get Root rights to access the ROM device. You can use one of the many available in Play market applications for example Frameroot, Universal AndRoot, z4root or the like.
Now you can install a new image using the following procedure:
- Download the necessary firmware;
- Save all data as well as do backup copy systems;
- Download the necessary software for installation. One of the most popular is ROM Manager;
- Move the downloaded firmware to the memory card, if it was located in the internal memory of the tablet;
- Launch ROM Manager and select the item: “Install ROM from SD card”;
- Select the image to be installed;
- Mark the item “Save current ROM” in order to return to the “stock” option in case of failure;
- After the reboot, the installation of the new ROM will begin.
- Before starting work, it is advisable to fully format the memory card. To do this, go to: "Settings" - "Memory" and select "Clear SD card".
- If you failed to flash a tablet or phone using ROM Manager, you can try using ClockWorkMod.
- To search for an alternative image, you can use the built-in tools of both "flash drivers". Both ROM Manager and ClockWorkMod use databases of all the most popular developers.
- It is also worth remembering that all of the above actions are done at your own peril and risk. And after changing the Android OS, the warranty for the device, if you still have it, will no longer be valid.
Hello, dear users! Over time, sooner or later, any operating system begins to "slow down". The reasons for the deterioration of the platform are many: installing a large number of applications, memory clogging, the appearance of viruses, failures in the system itself.
Therefore, we can say that many users of gadgets with the Android operating system mistakenly believe that to reinstall the system software you need to have the skills of a programmer. In Android, everything works quite simply, this also applies to reinstalling the operating system. In this material today there are several step by step instructionsthat are sure to help you solve this problem.
Today's topic will be the answer to the question that was sent to me by mail from my regular reader Vladimir from the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
Hello Dmitry. I am your regular reader and I am primarily interested in this question: how to reinstall the android on the tablet without contacting a specialized service. Are there any options or is it not worth taking the risk and better give the tablet to the experts? Thank you in advance for your response.
Vladimir - any sane person can reinstall the android on his tablet, it’s enough to have a sober head and straight arms with you. Therefore, today's article will be fully devoted to this topic. In addition, at the end of this article you will find a video in which you can clearly see everything. Choose the instruction, depending on your case, and proceed to the practical part:
1. General instructions - here is a simple scheme that works on almost all tablets with the Android operating system.
2. Instructions for Galaxy and other gadgets running on an alternative Android shell - go to this section if the first instruction did not help.
The device hangs when turned on - it is not necessary to start the desktop to perform this manipulation, we perform a reinstallation from the system settings.
IMPORTANT! When reinstalling from your device all data will be deleted - contacts, notes, photos, applications, etc. The exceptions are files that are on the memory card. Do not forget to save all important information to external media.
How to reinstall the android on the tablet and what is needed for this?
In general, the owner of a tablet or smartphone with the Android operating system, you must first make sure whether you need to reinstall the system. Usually, users resort to this procedure in the following cases:
- When using the tablet, messages about failures in the operation of one or another system application constantly pop up.
- Expansion of the functionality of the gadget. After reinstallation, it will be possible to install new applications that could not be installed before due to the outdated software version.
- Disposal of a number of "factory" applications that violate your privacy. For example, you can take the transmitter GPS coordinates of the tablet, sending data to Google servers without your consent.
- The tablet computer was bought abroad and there is no Russian-language version on it. Reinstalling Android will help add to the collection and the Russian language, with which it will be much more convenient to use the tablet.
- Installing "custom" firmware instead of the factory Android operating system. Sometimes alternative assemblies use fewer resources of a tablet computer, and it is more convenient to use them.
Data entry after reinstalling the Android operating system on a Lenovo tablet computer.
So, well, maybe you decided to reinstall Android on the tablet for a reason that is not listed above. In any case, you will need a charged gadget. It is desirable that the charge level was above 60%, since the procedure requires a lot of energy. Internet connection will not hurt, but this is an optional item. First of all you will need to decide - you want to reinstall existing system or put another version. If you are interested in the second option, then you need to find the appropriate version of the operating system and make sure that it is suitable for your tablet.
Even standard firmware versions can differ significantly from each other. For each device there is an optimal firmware version. To make it easier to search for the firmware, look at the full name of your gadget on the box or in the settings. You quickly find the appropriate version of the software for the tablet model. If you only need to reinstall the existing OS, then you do not need to download anything. All is ready? Then go to the instructions.
How to reinstall Android on the tablet - instruction number 1
Standard Android shell
For example, we'll take a fairly popular tablet SamsungNexus 10, which works on the standard shell of the Android operating system. This instruction is suitable for other gadgets with a "clean" OS.
We turn on the tablet computer and go to the “Settings” section; here we need to find a menu called “Restore and reset”. Depending on the version of Android, the name of this item may differ slightly, but the path of the location always remains the same.
After that, you will see a menu with parameters that are associated with full reset operating system settings and back up. I recommend reserving information; in the screenshot below, a check mark is placed in front of this item. We are interested in the section "Reset settings" - go to it.
The system will warn you that all data will be deleted from the tablet computer. We study the information and click on the "Reset" button, it is located at the very bottom of the screen, a screenshot to help:
This is the reinstallation of Android - the process takes several minutes, at the end of the reset, the device automatically restarts and you get a clean operating system. Done, now consider the process of reinstalling on tablets with a shell from the manufacturer.
How to reinstall Android on the tablet - instruction number 2
Android has now become a very popular operating system, almost all mobile devices began to work on it. Users of such devices note that it is a pleasure to use the Android OS. The device based on it works quickly, does not slow down, has an intuitive interface, so even a beginner will quickly learn how to work in this system.
Installation Procedure
Let's take a look at how to install an android. For this, we need a USB flash drive with a capacity of at least 256 MB. Its pre-formatted or simply remove all files from it. Download the image of Android from the official Android site. Download the program UNetbootin, we need it to mount the image. Run the program UNetbootin, select the image and flash drive, click ok. Now the Android is on our flash drive. We insert the USB flash drive into a netbook, which is in the off state, and press the power button. Immediately after that, press the "Esc" key, in the appeared menu, select the USB flash drive, and then the type of boot. Zakruzka started, at its end, Android will become the operating system of your netbook.
Every day the popularity of Android is only growing, it is used not only for smartphones and tablets, but also began to be installed on stationary computers and laptops, thanks to the new Android-x86 project. Project Android-x86 Google experts have conceived to adapt Android to devices with x86 processor architecture. On this moment Some enthusiasts are trying to optimize the project in order to get the opportunity to install Android on modern computers Intel
Install Android on your computer
How to install android on a computer? On the Android computer, you can install on hDD, as an additional system or use the Virtualbox emulator. In addition, you can burn the image of Android to a USB memory card and run Android LiveCD from it. The last option is the fastest and most successful, although every time you have to log in again, because after turning off the computer session is not saved.
Let's start! Take a flash drive, its volume is not so important, as long as 250 MB fit in there. It needs to be formatted or simply cleaned of all files. Now we go to the Android site, on its boot page and select the appropriate Android image for your computer. Officially, not all models are supported, but there is still a section with outdated downloads, perhaps there you will find an image that suits you.
The selected ISO file is downloaded by clicking the Vier link next to it. In addition, you need to download a utility, such as UNetbootin, which will help us create bootable USB flash drive. When the download of the file and the utility is finished, open the UNetbootin program. Put a tick next to the "Disk Image" and using the button on the right we find iSO file. At the very bottom of the window will be located the following inscriptions: type - USB-drive and media - a removable disk letter on your computer. Now press "ok" and the program will begin to copy the image of Android on the USB flash drive. After the end of the copying, you will be prompted to restart the computer or simply exit the program. It is better to choose a reboot.
If, after rebooting, the computer did not boot from the connected USB-drive, then you need to turn it on again and enter the BIOS, Pressing the F1, F2, F10 or other key, depending on which computer you have. Then you need to enter the Boot menu and specify the boot from USB drive.
Many tablets are already sold with installed AndroidBut over time, new updates come out and the tablet requires these updates. WITH mobile phones the same story.
Install Android on the tablet
How to install android on the tablet? Need to flash the tablet. A firmware is an update of an existing operating system. Development companies are constantly updating and improving the already created operating systems.
First you need to charge the tablet, and it is better to connect it to the network. If the tablet turns off during the firmware, all data will be lost. Now go to the settings of the phone and look at its characteristics, it will be needed in order to download the desired firmware. The version you are going to install should be newer than the one already installed. Now download the appropriate firmware on the Internet.
You should always reinsure yourself and create a data recovery file before starting the installation. It can be downloaded on the Internet. Now connect the USB flash drive to the tablet. You can not unpack the archive on this flashcard. The contents of the archive unpacked to a memory card in the script folder. There should be two files. Now insert the USB flash drive into the off tablet and turn it on. Installation files will be automatically copied to the memory card.
Now, you have a firmware file and a data recovery file is created for insurance. We can start installing the firmware. We connect the memory card to the computer, open the archive of the firmware in the same script folder. Now we are replacing setup files U-boot.bin and wload.bin, which we saved in the data recovery file, for those that are in the firmware. Again, insert the USB flash drive into the off tablet and turn it on again. The firmware will start automatically, we can only wait for it to finish. When the firmware finishes loading, we remove the memory card and the tablet turns itself off. We turn it on and check how it began to work with the updated firmware.
How to install Android on the phone? All by analogy. The main thing is to download all the firmware from the official sites, because the "homemade" version can destroy the entire operating system of your device. Before you start installing Android on your electronic device, look for information on the Internet, select the best option and the latest firmware.
Owners of mobile gadgets give their preference to devices based on the Android operating system due to its flexibility, stability, the abundance of software developed for it, and other benefits. As new versions come out regularly, many users have a question about how to reinstall the android on the tablet. This procedure is not as complicated as it may seem at first glance, and is available even to those who do not possess advanced IT skills.
Why update the Android operating system
Gadgets from manufacturers such as Lenovo, Samsung, Explay, Prestigio, and many others come with Android as standard. Like Windows and MacOS, the system is constantly updated, the developers release more and more new versions, eliminating the shortcomings of the previous ones and complementing them with new advantages. In this regard, it is necessary to reinstall the operating system, so that the device works more stable and pleases its owner with new pleasant functions.
Some manufacturers tend to overload released gadgets with software that is not needed by the consumer. It takes extra memory and degrades the performance of the tablet. In such cases, it helps to install a clean ROM, which does not contain unnecessary programs, and the user gets the opportunity to choose the applications that he needs for everyday use, or change to more convenient ones.
Ways to reinstall Android on the tablet
There are several ways to reinstall Android on the tablet. The easiest and safest is updating via the manufacturer’s website, but not all developers provide this feature. The second way is to download the required version through the Play Market application store. It is possible to reinstall through a connection to a stationary computer via a USB cable. Whatever gadget you have - latest version galaxy or desire, asus, lenovo or pipo, with the right approach, you can reinstall the android.
Wireless Update via Wi-Fi
Updating an operating system version using an internet connection via Wi-Fi is one of the most simple ways. It is provided in most tablets, including Samsung, dns, digma, allows you to reinstall the android on htc and most Chinese models. The action algorithm is extremely simple, and the probability of error is excluded. Even a novice user will cope with this procedure, and if something goes wrong - you can always resort to the recovery procedure (recovery - rollback to the previous settings).
The procedure is as follows:
- activate a wireless internet connection on your tablet;
- among the menu icons, find the Settings button or Settings:
- in the pop-up menu, select the About Device item, then the system version information will appear on the screen;
- select “System Update” (System Firmware Update);
- click on the “Update” button;
- select “Reboot and install updates” (Reboot and Install);
- updates will start downloading, then the device will reboot.
Update via computer using the manufacturer's website
This method is also simple, but has one feature. A stationary computer or laptop should be available. To update, you must perform the following steps:
- open the official website of the tablet manufacturer (for clarity, it will be digma.ru for digma idsd10);
- go to the section of assistance to consumers;
- make sure there are updates;
- download boot file;
- connect the device to the computer;
- update the system by running the download file.
Via Google Play Market
To update android using mobile software store Google play, you must make sure that the appropriate application is available. In most cases, it comes in the basic configuration of Android devices. Going to the store, simply select the version that suits you on Google Play and download it to your tablet. Run the boot file and the operating system will update.
The Google Play store has a user-friendly interface, making it easy to find the Android version of interest among the applications it implements. The download procedure is not difficult, and all implemented software is carefully checked. You can not worry about the fact that you download the application, in which there are any malicious components that can damage the device.
Preparing to reinstall the operating system
Before reinstalling Android, follow certain steps that will prevent you from critical errors. First of all, format the memory card - delete all files from it by transferring the necessary data to the USB flash drive. To do this, go to the settings, select "Memory", then "Clear SD-card". In this case, the device will be properly prepared for reinstallation.
To properly install a new or modified version of Android, you need to get root-rights to the ROM. For this, you can use applications such as Frameroot, Universal AndRoot, z4root, etc. They have a simple interface and provide access to system folders that are not available in standard mode. After preparation, you can proceed to the procedure for flashing the android.
How to install the firmware
To install the firmware, follow these steps:
- find and download the desired firmware version;
- create a backup of the system;
- download the application to install - one of the most popular - ROM Manager;
- move the firmware file to the tablet's memory card;
- enable ROM Manager;
- select the "Install ROM from SD card" function;
- select "Image";
- find the item “Save current ROM for backup”;
- after the tablet restarts, the installation of the new ROM will begin.
How to reset settings on android
If, after downloading the OS from Google Play or other procedures, there are undesirable changes, it is necessary to reset the settings on the android. This procedure is called Hard reset. To produce it:
- switch to Recovery mode, which is activated by a specific key combination, depending on the manufacturer;
- select wipe data / factory reset;
- activate the function Yes - delete all user data and reboot system now;
- the tablet will reboot, and all settings will be reset.
Hard Reset function is present in the tablets of most manufacturers. Features of its activation, you can find in the instructions for the device. After resetting the settings of the android, the tablet will appear before you as it was provided by the manufacturer - with basic settings. This procedure is recommended to resort in case of errors when trying to change the firmware of the device.
Video instructions for reinstalling the Android version on a Samsung tablet
To make the process of reinstalling the Android OS as clear and simple as possible, use the video below, which demonstrates the reinstallation procedure. Step-by-step mode video instructions allow you to easily learn and execute each stage. The popular Samsung tablet based on Android was chosen as a demo model. The video was prepared by an experienced and qualified user. You can be assured that every stage of the reinstallation will be completed without any errors or omissions, and the result of the procedure will satisfy you.