How to update Android - we reflash the smartphone to the latest version. Updating Android: how to update to a new version, rollback? Guide in details Which phones can be upgraded to android 5.0

The long-awaited Lollipop was not as affordable as the previous version of the android. Even now, a year after its official announcement, it is quite problematic to find a mid-range smartphone with Android 5.0 installed. Of course, top-end gadgets from Samsung, HTC, Sony and Nexus immediately get the "five" right out of the assembly line. So what's interesting about this Lollipop update? The most important innovation was support for multiple users... Yes, what we thought was self-evident in Windows, Android got only in the fifth version! Now more and more corporate users use one smartphone or tablet to work with several employees. And this innovation came in handy.
The next significant changes affected the design of the operating system as a whole. Changed interface, which, according to developers from Google, has become simpler, clearer and more convenient. In practical terms, this loud statement is not very noticeable. In a few words, the interface has become different, and that's it. Most five differs from four in the logic of workso that the end user does not see. And the results of these changes are noticed, for example, in increasing the battery life of the gadget, or accelerating the work of applications.
Let's go over the subversions that have already appeared.
Android 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 editions got the opportunity to be published only because of fixing critical errors... So it's not worth chasing the firmware of these particular versions. You can completely flash the base assembly and get all the advantages (and disadvantages;)) of the new OS.
As usual, we recommend that you install the official Android 5.0 firmware in Russian or custom builds based on baseline versions. Alternative designs, as a rule, have a lot of glitches, so there is a possibility that after flashing your phone or tablet, you will get more problems than gain benefits.

Full video review of OS Android 5.0 Lollipop

Last 20 added firmwares Android 5.0 Lollipop

date	Smartphone	Android	Link
20-09-2017	Acer_20150612_A_A.zip on Acer Liquid Z220	5.0.2
16-10-2016	V21 for FlashTool on SENSEIT E400	5.0.2
20-08-2016	4.5.0.0 on ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CNG	5.0.2
24-06-2016	v10f on LG Leon H324	5.0.2
24-06-2016	Galaxy6 LP on Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30DC	5.0.2
24-06-2016	A7-30DC_S129_150831 on Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30DC	5.0.2
23-05-2016	A10-70F_S000121_151222_ROW on Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L	5.0.2
11-05-2016	555XXU1AOH2 on Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555	5.0.2
07-05-2016	Full ROM Version V7.2.5.0 MIUI 7 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro	5.0.2
01-05-2016	WBL7311RH_0305_T5519 from 03/25/16 on Highscreen Power Five Pro	5.0.2
24-02-2016	Custim ROM on Qumo QUEST 507	5.0.2
04-02-2016	MIUI 7 for SP FlashTool on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3	5.0.2
31-01-2016	S123_Lite2 on Lenovo A5000	5.0.2
15-01-2016	T355XXU1AOK1 from 11/04/2015 on Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355	5.0.2
15-01-2016	T355XXU1AOJ1 from 10/08/2015 on Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355	5.0.2
29-12-2015	AOSP 5.0.2v3 on Lenovo IdeaTab 2 A7-30HC	5.0.2

Before 5.0, think carefully. There may be two reasons why the update did not automatically arrive for you. Either this is an error (when sending, when receiving, etc.), or the manufacturer did not plan to update the software for your device. And if in the first case the defect is easy to fix, then the second option makes you think. Of course, the point here is not that the manufacturer does not care about your device or that he forgot about you. Everything is much more prosaic.

Every manufacturer, be it Samsung, Sony, HTC, LG or any other, remembers perfectly about each of its devices. But he also knows in detail all the technical characteristics of each model. Much better than you and me! And no matter how much the OS developers talk about increasing the performance of gadgets after their update, numerous tests and user reviews speak of either a scanty or zero "increase" in the speed of work. But most often, users report a deterioration in device performance after an update. The explanation for this is simple: Android 5.0 Lollipop is brighter and more functional than its older brother, and this requires more resources to work. And all manufacturers also know about this, so they do not send an update to your device.

Therefore, let's start with advice: if it seems to you that your device on Android 4.4 Kitkat is working at the limit of its technical capabilities, then most likely it does not seem to you! Of course, you can experiment with deleting photos, videos, games and applications, installing accelerator programs, checking for viruses and more. But the risk of getting a "brick" after a forced update still remains!

It is worth remembering that there are a few things to take care of before starting the installation. You probably know very well about them, but, as they say, "Repetition is the mother of learning!"

First, you need to do a Backup. After installing the update, there will be nothing on your device except the operating system itself and the programs installed by default. Therefore, SMS, applications, games and everything that you downloaded, you have to yourself. Fortunately, there are a lot of special programs that will help you do this.

Secondly, if you decide to install custom firmware, of which there are an incredible number now, then you have to take care of Root rights. Just as with Backup, you need special software.

Thirdly, before starting to manipulate the system, make sure that the battery is fully charged and that you have a USB cable (preferably original) at hand.

Before proceeding directly to the Android update process, it must be said that there are not so many options to do this, only two: "over the air" (that is, over the Internet) and through a computer.

Option number 1. "By air"

As mentioned above, there can be two situations here. Either the update came automatically, or it needs to be checked and installed forcibly.

If the update came automatically, then there are no problems at all. You will see a notification that a new version of Android 5.0 Lollipop is available. Typically, this same notification prompts you to "Update now" or "Postpone update". You know what to choose!

In case the update did not come to your Android automatically, you can check for its availability manually. To do this, open the "Settings" menu, go to the "About device" submenu, then to the "Updates" section. In the window that opens, tap on the "Check for updates" button. If the update is found, install it.

It happens that this method does not work. Then you can go the other way. To do this, you must first erase data from the Google Services Framework application. And you can find this application at "Settings" - "Applications". After the data is erased, restart your phone and check again for updates.

Before proceeding to the next method of updating the OS, I would like to note that the options described above will install the official firmware on your device. Therefore, you do not need to think about any other nuances. But it's better to do Backup all the same!

Option number 2. Via computer

This method will be interesting for those who want to install custom firmware, as well as for all owners who were not originally "intended" for Android 5.0 Lollipop.

I would like to note right away that for each specific device, be it a smartphone or tablet, the process of installing the OS through a computer is individual. Before you start installing the update, study the algorithm in detail in theory. Read forums, reviews, ask questions. Firmware assembly is individual for each device separately. Install only the one that is right for yours.

In essence, the update process via a PC boils down to the fact that you need to download the firmware to your computer and install it on the device using a specific bootloader program. For many gadgets on the network there are detailed installation instructions, and even videos with visual overviews. Especially for the popular models of the tablet-smartphone world.

The update method will depend on the specific device

We will focus on the basic steps that will have to be performed, based on the fact that you have already downloaded the firmware, root-, bootloader- and backup-programs, unpacked everything, installed and are ready to start.

1. Put the device into firmware mode (see the instructions for your device).
2. Connect to computer.
3. Launch bootloader, load firmware into it.
4. , start the installation process and wait a bit.
5. After completion, the device will reboot and turn on with the new version of Android.

This is the structure of the process. In fact, for some manufacturers' devices, this process can be much more tricky. But you can certainly figure it out!

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to say thanks to those programmers who, despite all the manufacturers' restrictions, bypass the prohibitions and adapt the firmware for our phones and tablets. Also, thanks are due to those people who test these updates, find bugs and test again. After all, everyone wants to enjoy new features and new design, not just those who bought their gadget today!

Conclusion (alternative)

In the end, after all of the above, I want to philosophize a little. Because a number of questions hang in the air:

• Why, by default, device manufacturers only "push" updates to flagship devices?
• Why do they make the decision to update for us?



Updating the Android operating system is not only a recommended, but also a necessary process for the stable operation of a smartphone. For the owner of the phone, this is primarily an increase in the performance of the device, the emergence of new features, and not only the manufacturer's correction of errors. Therefore, every user should know how to update Android on their phone.

The process of changing the current version of Android on a device requires attention and several conditions from the user.

Before moving on to changing the operating system, you need to make sure the following:

• that the phone is charged (the recommended battery charge level should be at least 50%);
• that the Wi-Fi network is reliable and stable (only important if the computer is not used when downloading the software);
• that the USB cable with which the phone is connected to the computer is working.

During the update to 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0 or an earlier version of Android, it is forbidden to remove the battery or turn off the smartphone.

Interrupting the update process for one of these reasons can lead to irreparable consequences (you cannot do without the help of the service center specialists).

There are two main ways to change Android yourself:

1. Launching the update on the smartphone itself.
2. Changing the software modification using a computer.

How to install a new Android without connecting to a computer

The easiest way to change the OS version is to start the process on the smartphone itself.

Usually the system notifies about the availability of a new version (the notification appears at the top of the gadget screen):

Note: algorithm for updating to a new versionAndroid always the same: it doesn't matter if the operating system is updated to 5.0, 7.0 or 9.0.

Depending on the phone model and the current firmware version, the text and design of the notification on the screen may differ.

After receiving the notification, you should click "download" and wait until the software is loaded onto the device.

When Android is downloaded, a message will appear in the notification bar and the user will be prompted to install or delay the process.



Important: before clicking "install now", it is recommended that you read the information provided above, where the developers warn about the possible loss of personal data, and the need to make a backup.

The system does not always notify the user about the availability of a new version of Android. The reason may be the lack of an Internet connection or refusal to receive notifications (you can set it in the "Software update" section).

In this case, you can download the new Android manually. To do this, follow these steps:



How to update Android OS using a computer

You can change the Android operating system using an application from the manufacturer.

The main purpose of such programs is to create a backup copy of data, transfer photos and videos to a computer and vice versa.

Among such applications are Samsung kies or Smart switch for Samsung smartphones and Xperia Companion for Sony phones.

Before changing android 4.4.2, you need to activate a special setting intended for developers - "USB debugging". In later versions of the OS, this setting is hidden, and to activate it, you need to do the following:



How to download new Android using Xperia Companion

To download the firmware to your smartphone using Xperia Companion, you need to:




Attention: it is impossible to return to the previous OS version, about which the user will receive a notification before installation.

How to update with Smart Switch

To install the new Android on Samsung tablets and smartphones, Smart Switch and Samsung Kies applications are used.

To update to 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0 using Smart Switch, you need:




Note: if the screen does not display a notification about the opportunity to download the new versionAndroid - this means that the device has the latest updates.

How to update Android with Samsung Kies

To update, for example, android 4.2.2, using Samsung Kies, you need to do the following:




The new firmware may not meet the user's expectations (the appearance of the menu changes, new applications appear and old applications are deleted, etc.). Therefore, it is important during installation to read what changes will occur and whether it is worth updating.

Before you start - save important data before updating, otherwise you risk losing this information.

Update via phone

1. Charge your phone or tablet completely;
2. Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network;
3. To find out if there are available updates, select "About phone" in the settings, go to the "system update" section, click "Check now";

The name of the items depends on the model of the device, so if you have any difficulties, check the instructions. Based on the results of the check, you will receive information about available new versions of Android and, if available, you will be prompted to install.

Most new phones and tablets do not require such complex manipulations, independently notifying their owner about the appearance of updates. Some do not leave the owner with a choice, saying that he has two options - to install a new OS now or to wait a few hours until the operations are performed automatically.

Using a computer

Let's say you don't have the ability to connect to Wi-Fi, but you want (or need) to download an update. Use a computer connected to the internet!

The main method is to install the program on the computer from the disc supplied with the phone or tablet. After you have installed the program on your computer (or used the universal software), connect the phone using a special USB cable, launch the program.

Samsung, Sony, Motorola and LG have programs specially designed for downloading and installing via a computer, so it is recommended to use the software found on the manufacturer's official website.

For example, if you have a Samsung, then download the KIES program and use it.

If the phone is connected and the program is running, the current operating system is automatically checked for updates.



You may need to manually select the appropriate option from the menu. Pay attention to ensure that your computer can access the Internet while downloading data.

If updates to your phone or tablet are found, you will see a corresponding offer to go through a simple automatic installation procedure. It will take a few minutes to install, the phone OS will be updated to the latest version.

Let's say you have a file with an update suitable for your smartphone.

• Download to your computer;
• Use a USB cable to connect a mobile device to a computer and copy the file to a memory card;
• Disconnect the device from the computer, find the copied file - it remains to run it to start the installation procedure;

The Android OS is popular among mobile users, and the manufacturer does not forget about regular updates that open up new opportunities for phone and tablet owners.

At the moment, the newest version of Android is Android 5.0 Lolipop, featuring excellent performance, minimalistic design, convenient pop-up notifications, a new energy-saving mode and other innovations.

The market for mobile products is arranged in such a way that as new versions of the Android OS are released, smartphone manufacturers are introducing their support into their own, both recently released and already proven models. How it works? At the time of purchasing a new mobile product, the basic version of the system installed by default is available on it. After a certain period of time, Google releases a new Android release. Six months later or a little later, depending on the geographic region, when the new version becomes run-in and stable, you can install it on your smart too. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications, and more customization and customization. In this material, we have compiled a detailed guide for you, how to update Android on your phone.

What is 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 secure external medium before taking any of the steps in this guide. It can be an external drive, a hard drive on a PC (as a last resort, a memory card, but not desirable).

One more nuance. Since it will take a certain time to update the operating system (from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes more), be sure to charge the phone to 70-80% of the total battery capacity so that the update procedure is not interrupted due to problems with the phone's battery.

Automatic Android update

Here we go to the item "Software update". On your device, this section may be somewhere else, so you may have to go through 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" all your money from the account.

Option in settings menu for automatic OS update

When all the data from the manufacturer's server is loaded, tap the "Install" button in the menu that appears and wait until the device reboots.

Since in the above way you can update your mobile device only to the minor release build, you should also use a special utility from the manufacturer (for Samsung gadgets, this is Kies, for LG - PC Suite, etc.) or upgrade over the air (most of companies that produce smartphones or tablets have such a proprietary feature).

Latest Android updateif it is already available on the server, you can download it to your device at any time using just such a program.

Updating Android firmware manually

Almost all service centers use this method, but we can easily update ourselves using only available tools. The system application Odin is used for updating. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using this technique, you can install only a new version of the official firmware, but not a custom one.

1.download the Odin program. We need version 1.83 (or newer) - it is very popular among technicians and is suitable for the vast majority of products

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

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

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

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

5. turn off the mobile device and put it in Download Mode by pressing the home key, power and volume down at the same time

6. Confirm the activation of Download Mode by holding down the "Volume up"

7.in the central Odin window, select the downloaded files so that they correspond to the PIT, PDA and CSC objects

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

If the Android system update went smoothly, a field with the inscription PASS in green will appear on the application screen.

Successful system update via Odin

Rollback to a previous version

Perhaps you have updated to one of the latest versions and are not satisfied (the phone is slow, errors often appear, there is a need to restart, etc.). If necessary, you can rollback 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 settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this can be "Privacy" or "Backup and reset"). On the test phone, this feature was available in the Backup & Reset menu under the Personal Information category.

Section in the parameters menu designed to reset the device to the factory state

1. We go into this section of the menu and stop at the item "Reset settings".
2. A form pops up with a warning about deleting all data from the gadget. If the backups have already been saved in a safe place, feel free to click "Reset phone settings".
3. The phone starts rebooting. In 5-10 minutes it will boot up again with a clean base system on board.

Method 2 - reset to factory settings (hard reset)

1. turn off the phone / tablet
2. simultaneously press and hold down the "Volume Up", "Home" (in the center below) and "Power" buttons. The Recovery menu opens.
3. using the volume keys, mark the item "wipe data / factory reset".
4. press the power key to confirm your choice
5. in the next menu you need to confirm your decision. Select "Yes - Delete all user data" using the keys for adjusting the volume
6. press the power button again. The main menu pops up in front of you again
7. using the power key, mark "reboot system now"

All is ready. The next time the OS will boot to the factory version.

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

1. we connect the mobile device to the PC
2. run Odin
3. turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, you need to press the home key, power and volume down
4. when the phone is loaded, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
5. on the main Odin form, select the uploaded files as the correspondence between PIT, PDA and CSC
6. in Odin, press 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.

Information about successful rollback to the previous version via Odin

How to update the Play Market on Android

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

Suggestion to connect Google account to the system

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

Updates for Play Market components

If you are using custom firmware, you need to go to the store at least once to update. The service update will then appear on the display.

Answers to readers' questions

When will the new Android update be available?

Answer... Since a certain time passes between the immediate release of the new version of Android and the physical possibility of installing it on the gadget (from 2-3 to 6-8 months), you need to be patient and follow the company announcements. Among the first products with support for "marshmallow" appear devices of the Nexus and Android One lines. As for the Samsung brand, this month they promise 6.0 updates for the following mobile devices: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge +; January 2016 - Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge; in February - Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge.

Now about other brands. Sony has announced an update for all current Xperia devices, from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE launched in 2013 to all Z5 models (both premium and budget). LG's range of devices are limited to the 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 with 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... The Huawei firmware update process is described. In short, there are two ways to update the Huawei U9500 firmware.

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

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

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

I have a Samsung Duos, version 4.1.2, I cannot upgrade the operating system to a larger version. Please help me update android on your phone!

Answer... First you need to find out if you can update Android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out not. The thing is, your phone's specifications prevent you from installing newer versions of Android.

On the other hand, you can download the update to Android from the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where modified firmware is uploaded. 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 a drop in the performance of your mobile device.

Lenovo A1000, Android is not updated. I am trying to update version 5.0 to the newest one. At first everything goes well, but then he writes "Error" and shows the opened Android with a red triangle with an exclamation mark hanging over it. What should I do? How do I update my OS to the latest version?

Answer... Why isn't Android updating? The fact is that Android 5.0 is the last OS version to which you can officially update the firmware on your phone. At least, this is what users of the forum w3bsit3-dns.com say. Of course, you can update your phone by installing custom firmware, but no one can guarantee stability after such an update.

I got NTS one m7. I can not update Android 4.4.2. The device does not find the software update, how can I solve this problem? How do I update it?

Answer. HTC one m7 can be upgraded 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 thread, 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 the instructions given to me by them did not bring any result.

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

A year ago, the memory on the device flew away (the phone stopped turning on), it was replaced, but the firmware was installed not native (it is no different, only on the launch screen in the corner a yellow Kernel inscription appears). Naturally, there are no updates for this firmware. Can I roll back Android (put my native one) through Kies and update it?

Answer... In order to roll back the update, you need to reboot the phone in Recovery mode, select wipе dаta / fаctory reset, wipе cаche partition and reinstall the firmware from the zip archive previously downloaded to the memory card. You can find the official firmware both on the official website of the manufacturer and on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, in the section with the corresponding name of your mobile device.

Tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I have no firmware updates ... I click system update and says "an update is required for your device." How can you "force" - (update the android system forcibly) or update yourself?

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

Build number does not open on Android. I clicked for a long time. How to be?

Answer... The Android build number is initially available for viewing in the About Smartphone (About Tablet) section. If you want to enable hidden settings (section "For Developers"), you can activate them just by clicking on the build number, just make 4-7 clicks on this line.