Android update not coming over the air? Is it possible to update the device, is there a new official firmware for it and how to install it yourself? You will learn the answers to all these questions from this article.

It seems that updating Android is the simplest action that even a person who does not understand the system can handle. In general, this is true, but there are several important nuances that even many professionals have not heard of.

How do smartphones and tablets get updates?

Users often ask the question: how often do updates come? Unfortunately, there is no universal answer - it all depends on your manufacturer. Only gadgets of the Google Nexus line are updated regularly and in a timely manner.

All other devices are simply unrealistic to update in such a short time - you need to wait until the manufacturers create their firmware based on the new version of Android, test them, and only then start updating. Usually this process can take from 1 month to six months.

Often, many versions are simply “skipped”, that is, the device does not receive everything in order: for example, not Android 5.0, 5.1, 5.1.1 and 6.0, but only 5.0 and then 6.0. You must understand that each manufacturer has to support up to 30 models at the same time and, purely physically, company developers cannot have time to roll out new updates for each smartphone or tablet.

How long will your gadget be updated? Only the manufacturer knows the answer to this question. It is impossible to predict this when choosing a new device. It is logical that the more popular the model, the more advantageous it is in terms of updates. It is beneficial for the manufacturer to satisfy a larger number of users so that they, in turn, remain loyal to the brand and buy its products again next time.

But how can you find out about the release of new system updates for your smartphone or tablet before the corresponding notification appears on the device? Just follow thematic sites, forums or groups in in social networks, and also check the manufacturer's official website for new images for manually updating the device (this process is described later in this article).

Checking and installing Android updates

After the announcement of the system update, it may not “fly” to you immediately. Usually this process takes from 2-3 days to 2 weeks. The fact is that the manufacturer sends out updates gradually, which is why it turns out that your friend with the same smartphone got the update instantly, and it only reached you after some time.

When it's your machine's turn, a notification will appear on a new Wi-Fi connection prompting you to update the system.

Select System Update.

Click the "Check for Updates" button.

And if an OTA update is available for the device, a “Download” button will appear.

System Update will be downloaded to your phone, tablet, after which you will need to click on "Restart and install".

The installation process will begin, after which the device will reboot with the updated system.

How to speed up (force) the receipt of OTA updates

If the owners of your device have been updated for a long time, and the update still comes to you, you can resort to a method that few people know about.

Go to "Settings" → "Applications" → tab "All". Open "Google Services Framework". Select the "Erase data" option.

After that, check for updates again according to the instructions above and most likely you will be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes it does not work the first time, and sometimes it takes several minutes before the OTA update appears.

How to update Android manually

In order not to wait for an update over the air (and it happens that it does not come at all), I recommend installing official firmware manually through Recovery.

First, the ZIP archive with this very firmware must be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer to a smartphone, tablet and placed in any convenient place in memory. After that, go to the Recovery menu and follow the instructions.

1. To enter the Recovery Menu, first turn off the machine.

2. Then turn it on, but while holding down a certain keyboard shortcut. Depending on the manufacturer, this combination is different, but the most common are (in general, it is better to find information on the Internet on how to enter Recovery on your particular model):

• Volume up + power button
• Volume down + power button
• Volume up / down + power button + "Home"
• Volume up + volume down + power button

Moving around Recovery (if it is not touch) is carried out using the volume keys, and the selection is made with the Power / Lock button.

The option names may vary slightly, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.

3. Select "Apply update".

4. Then select "Choose from internal storage" if you saved the archive with the firmware during internal memory or "Choose from sdcard" if on a memory card.

5. After that, go to the desired folder where you saved the firmware and select it.

The update installation process will begin.

After completion, return to the main Recovery menu and select "Reboot system now". Your device will reboot with the updated firmware.

That's how I told you everything you need to know about android update. If you have any questions about this topic, ask them in the comments.

The market for mobile products is arranged in such a way that as new versions of the Android OS are released, smartphone manufacturers introduce 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 release of Android. 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 phone as well. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications and more settings and customization. In this article, we have compiled a detailed guide for you, how to update android 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 drive before taking any of the steps in this guide. This 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 the update of the operating system will require certain time(from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes 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 auto update

Here we go to the item "Software Update". On your device, this section may be located somewhere else, so you may have to go through the settings.

Now we tap on the "Update" button, after setting the option to download updates only via Wi-Fi, so that the update does not "eat" all your money from the account.

Option in the settings menu to automatically update the OS

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 reboots.

Since, in the manner described above, you can only update your mobile device to a 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 update, if it is already available on the server, at any time you can download it to your device using just such a program.

Updating Android Firmware Manually

Almost all service centers use this method, but we can easily update ourselves, using only improvised means. Used for updating system application Odin. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using this technique, you can only install 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 technicians and is suitable for the vast majority of products

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

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

4. launch Odin. If the connection of the device was successful, the name of the port will light up in 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 at the same time

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

7. in the central window of Odin, select the downloaded files to match 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, the application screen will display a field with the inscription PASS in green.

Successful system update via Odin

Rollback to a previous version

Perhaps you upgraded to one of the latest versions and were not satisfied (the phone is slow, errors often appear, a reboot is necessary, etc.). If necessary, you can roll back to any version you need. How to roll back?

1 way

Suitable for those who want to return the basic official factory firmware installed in the device at the time of its purchase in the store. It's pretty easy to do this. Go to the device settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (it can be "Privacy" or "Backup and reset"). On the test phone, this feature was available in the "Backup and Reset" menu in the "Personal" category.

Section in the options 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 are already saved in a safe place, feel free to click "Reset phone".
3. The phone starts rebooting. After 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 phone/tablet
2. Press and hold the Volume Up, Home (bottom center) and Power buttons at the same time. 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 designed to adjust 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"

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

How to rollback if a custom version of Android is installed (Cyanogenmod, MIUI, Paranoid Android)?

If you installed a custom ROM, you can restore the official firmware in the same way as doing a manual update - using the Odin program already mentioned in the review. You will first have to search the network for files with the firmware you need, suitable individually for your smart model. Perhaps, best resource for search - the w3bsit3-dns.com mobile portal, here you can find any firmware for almost every phone model.

1. connect mobile device to PC
2. launch Odin
3. turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, press the home key, power and volume down
4. when the phone is booted, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
5. on the main Odin form, select the uploaded files as a match for 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 through Odin

How to update Play Store on Android

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

An offer to connect a Google account to the system

Once you enter your authentication details account Google, Play Store components will appear in the notification panel, which can be updated exactly like any other application.

Component Updates Play market

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

Answers to questions from readers

When will the new Android update be available?

Answer. Since a certain time passes between the immediate release of a new version of Android and the physical possibility of installing it on a 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 "marshmallow" are 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 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 for other brands. Sony has announced an update for all current devices in the Xperia lineup today, from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE released in 2013 to all models of the Z5 series (both Premium and budget). LG devices 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 are promising to equip their flagship and mid-range devices 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 didn’t know or didn’t 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 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 -> Memory -> Software update -> SD card update, launch 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 the Android version?

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

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

Answer. First you need to find out if it is possible to update Android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out not. The fact is that specifications your phone does not allow you to install newer versions of Android.

On the other hand, you can download the Android update from the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where modified firmware is posted. 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'm 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 hanging above it with exclamation mark. What should I do? How to upgrade OS to latest version?

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

Acquired NTS one m7. Can't update Android 4.4.2. The machine does not find the software update, how to solve this problem? How to 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. Instructions for updating on this device are also collected there (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 the instructions given to me by them did not bring results.

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

Answer. In order to roll back the update, you need to reboot the phone in Recovery mode, select wipе data / factory reset, wipе cache 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 do not have firmware updates ... I click system update and writes "an update is required for your device." How can I "force" - (update the android system forcibly) 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 firmware updates. You can search for custom (unofficial) firmware on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, but we don’t recommend installing them - it’s better to purchase new tablet than to experiment with firmware to the detriment of the stability and speed of the device.

Build number not opening 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, it is enough to make 4-7 clicks on this line.

For most Android device owners, the release of a new OS version is a long-awaited event. There is no point in parting with your beloved old phone and buying a new, more functional one if you can “refresh” it with 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" a lot of opportunities to gadget owners.

Features of the new OS based on Android 8.0

Even in previous versions, you could experience all the benefits of using the picture-in-picture function. But in the latest Android, the programmers improved it: now the user, while working with the main program, can simultaneously not only watch what is happening with the second one (for example, chat with friends in the messenger and watch the video at the same time). 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, control buttons appear.

Managing notifications just got a whole lot easier. If in the previous version, in order to block or enable notifications, it was necessary to go to the settings, now the user saves time. To block unwanted messages, just double-click on it and click on the corresponding switch.

Starting with firmware 6.0, when the application was first launched, the system asked the user for permission to access data (contacts, photos, etc.). In the latest OS, developers have paid even more attention to security. Now it is possible to specify sources from which it is forbidden to download programs.

Which smartphones and tablets will be updated to Android 8.0

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

You can update the Android version 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, Tablet Tab S3;
• 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 updated to Oreo is subject to change. To clarify the information on the desired model of the device, you need to go to the manufacturer's website or contact the support service of the official representative.

How to update android phone over the air

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

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

By default, your phone is set to notify you when a new version of Android is available. When the latest version of the OS appears, a corresponding message will appear on the gadget's screen.

If the owner of the gadget turned off this function 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 delay the installation.

How to update Android on your phone manually

Gadget owners have the opportunity to change the firmware, for example, to 7.0, using special utilities (Odin, KDZ Updater), even though there is no up-to-date software from the manufacturer.

When using these utilities, you must act strictly according to the instructions, otherwise the phone may fail.

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

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

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

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

If the user did 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 will appear 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 whose name 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, the name of which contains the word "CSC".

How to update Android on your phone through a computer

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

There are two applications for Samsung gadgets: Samsung Kies or Smart Switch. The difference between these programs is that later firmware cannot be downloaded through Samsung Kies (you can update a maximum of Android 4.2.2 to 5.0).

Update Android with Smart Switch:

• connect smartphone to PC;

• if a smartphone is connected old version Software - the user will receive a message about the possibility to download the new version. Click on the "Continue" button;

• We wait until the new software is installed on the phone.

In a similar way, you can update through the Samsung Kies program. In the same way, when the device is connected and the program is launched on the screen (if new software is available), the user will be prompted to install the firmware.

What are the consequences of updating the Android OS?

It is strictly forbidden to prevent a running update from android 4.4.2 to 5.0 (or to other OS versions). Interrupting the installation may result in the loss of personal information (photos, contacts may be deleted), incorrect operation of the device or its failure.

Before connecting your smartphone to a PC, you need to make sure that the USB cable is working properly.

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

How to upgrade any phone to android latest versions - all the most effective ways in one article! The world does not stand still and this fully applies to the software of mobile gadgets. Updates are regularly developed for operating systems, which are designed to eliminate the identified shortcomings of the outdated system. Below is the update guide for Android devices.

Inexperienced owners of mobile devices often neglect the procedure for performing an OS upgrade, which leads to instability of the device, a decrease in the number of supported programs, etc. Therefore, the answer to the question: “Should I update the android?” Is obvious. Yes, if it is possible and the hardware capabilities of the phone or tablet meet the requirements of the new shell.

It should be noted that most of the programs are “sharpened” for current Android modifications. In outdated OS versions, a significant amount of software may not function correctly or not run at all.

Manufacturers of mobile equipment regularly carry out planned work to identify and eliminate bugs in early OS modifications, as well as supplement the system with new features that make it easier for the user to use the gadget and provide energy efficiency.

But not only the manufacturer is working in this direction. Third-party specialists also release custom firmware, which sometimes surpass the official software in terms of speed and conciseness of external equipment. The main disadvantage of third-party firmware is the removal from the warranty service of the device by the manufacturer immediately after the installation of unofficial software, as well as cases of “bricking” the gadget after the procedure performed by inexperienced users.

Among the disadvantages of updating with licensed firmware modifications, it should be noted that the parallel installation of a large number of utilities that are not needed by the owner of the phone or tablet. Without root rights, it is not possible to remove them from the system. Also, after the upgrade, some icons on the main screen may disappear, but this means that you just need to install their more advanced counterparts from the market.

Preparatory measures before the procedure

Before updating the version of Android, you must complete the following preliminary steps:

• Save important information for the user from the device’s memory on external media or make a full backup of the OS;
• Fully charge the device;
• Decide on the version to be installed (official or from third-party developers) and download it.

Updating Android is easy, but how do you know which modification is the latest? There are many ways to do this, from reading information on thematic forums on social networks to studying news from official sources.

Find out the version of Android on your device

To this end, you will need to do the following:

Enter the "Settings" section by tapping the icon of the same name in the general menu;
Or just lower the curtain and click the "gear" icon;
Next, tap on the line "About phone";
Ready. In the drop-down menu there will be the information you are looking for;
Sometimes the information is stored a little deeper and you still need to enter the "Software Information" tab.

Note: If you touch the line with the name of the OS modification about 10 times, then a small gift from the developer may start.
For example, an interesting toy from Google opens in Android 6.0.

Is it possible to lose data and contacts when updating Android?

When updating the OS, all data stored in the device will be irretrievably lost. Therefore, before proceeding with the solution of the question of how to update Android on a tablet or phone, you need to save data and contacts from the internal memory of the device to external media or cloud storage in the Internet.

Note: All users of gadgets on Android have a Google account and access to a free amount of memory of 15 GB on Google Drive.

The following steps are required:
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• Open the settings tab and click "Phone details";
• Then "Software Update";
• Touch the line "Update";
• Wait for the download process to complete;
• Click "Install";
• Wait for the installation process to finish and restart the gadget;
• Ready.

Important: You should make sure that the device has access to the Internet. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection, as the amount of downloaded data may exceed the daily mobile traffic provided mobile operator connections.

At first glance, it may seem that the solution to the problem of how to update Android on a phone or tablet is absolutely simple and not worth detailed consideration, but there are some nuances that are obvious to specialists, however, unknown to users who have only recently become owners of a mobile device.

Usually, the system notifies you when updates are available. Next, you just need to follow the instructions of the update wizard and the latest version of the OS will be successfully installed in the gadget. But if such a message does not appear, then the procedure is available to carry out independently.

To do this, do the following:

1. Open the settings menu;
2. Next, in the "About device" tab, check the "System Update" subsection;
3. The display of the inscription "Download" here indicates the presence of an actual modification of the OS available for installation in the device;
4. Tap "Download";
5. Wait until the process is completely completed;
6. Then click "Restart and install";
7. Wait for the end of the process and automatic restart of the gadget;
8. Ready.

Update with third party apps

If you cannot use the built-in system tools, then updating will help third party application ROM manager. After launching the application, the user will see a recommendation to install "ClockWorkMod Recovery" (CWM). You must agree and install.

1. Save the firmware file on the gadget's SD card (it is better to download it from the manufacturer's resource);
2. Click "Install ROM from SD";
3. Activate "Save current ROM";
4. The program will display a warning in which you need to confirm the firmness of your intentions;
5. Wait for the end of the process;
6. Ready.

If it turned out to be impossible to install using the above program, then CWM will come to the rescue.

You will need to perform the following steps:

• Save a file with the latest OS version to SD;
• Launch "CWM Recovery" (it starts quickly from the "ROM Manager" menu);
• Specify "wipe data / factory reset" (performed using the volume keys);
• Then select "wipe cache";
• Select "install zipfrom sd card" and press the physical "Home" key on the device or the "On / Off" key;
• Then show the application the location of the downloaded file from the fresh OS;
• Click "Yes - Install / sdcard / update.zip";
• Wait until the end;
• Click "reboot system now";
• Wait for the completion of the restart process of the device;
• Ready.

Sequencing:

1. Download the Kies application from the Internet (it is free);
2. Connect the android device to the PC, it is recommended to use a cable connection;
3. Run "Kies";
4. The application will automatically monitor the availability of up-to-date software for the device;
5. The application will recommend to make an upgrade, with which you must agree;
6. Wait for the process to complete;
7. Ready.

Manual Android update

In the absence of an exit global network from an android device, you can manually update its OS by first saving the firmware file in the gadget’s memory.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Enter the recovery menu. To do this, turn off the gadget and press the combination of buttons that is indicated in its instruction manual, for example, the "Off" button and one of the volume keys;
2. Go to the "Apply update" tab;
3. Specify the location of the archive with the latest firmware in the gadget's memory;
4. Wait for the end of the process;
5. Ready.

Custom firmware for Android - how to install and where to download?

This requires the authority of "Root", so through the "PlayMarket" install the utility "z4root".

Having provided yourself with extended powers, install the "Team Win Recovery Project".

Next, download the version of custom firmware you like, for example, from the resource: https://mdforum.ru/showthread.php?t=791. Or just download on request in a search engine: AOKP, CyanogenMod, PAC ROM, MIUI, Paranoid Android or Illusion ROMS.

Now all that remains is to follow these few steps:

1. Enter "Recovery" (how to do this is indicated in the previous paragraph of this instruction);
2. Open the "Wipe" tab;
3. Delete sections "/ data" and "/ system";
4. Go to the main menu and enter the "Install" tab;
5. Specify the location of the file with the firmware;
6. Wait until the end of the process;
7. Ready.

For example, when a gadget uses a modification of Android 2, it is not always possible to upgrade to 4, since this requires the device developer to make special changes to the software.

Also, users who use programs in the device that are not supported by current software modifications are in no hurry to switch to a more recent version.

After the update, utilities are often additionally installed that the owner of the device does not need, but only clutter up the device’s memory. Such applications are protected from uninstallation by the user.

Updating the software and a large number of applications in it leads to an increased consumption of traffic, and hence the financial resources of the owner of the mobile device.

If the device has been used for a long time, then the new version of the software may not correspond to the hardware components of the gadget.

Turn off automatic updates for Android

You need to do the following:

1. Enter settings;
2. Go to the "About device" tab;
3. Next, open the "Software Update" section;
4. Uncheck the box "Auto-update";
5. Restart the device;
6. Ready.

How to return the previous version of Android?

Sometimes the owner of the updated gadget is not satisfied with his work. In this case, you can resort to the following algorithm:

1. After entering the settings, tap the "Privacy" item;
2. Next, go to the "Reset settings" tab;
3. Click "Reset phone settings";
4. Wait for the end of the process and restart the gadget;
5. Ready.

One of best apps has already been described above in this manual "ROM Manager". However, on the Internet, you can find decent programs that are superior to ROM Manager in some respects, for example, "Android Update Manager". It is supported by all modern Windows versions and allows you to update Android via PC without much hassle.

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The Android operating system is very popular today among the owners of various gadgets - phones, tablets and others. That is why manufacturers are trying to follow the process of updating the Android version and implement their support in their models, at least flagships. Therefore, you need to know how to update Android on your phone yourself.

The developers of any system strive to improve their product. Android is no exception to this. Updating the system leads to an increase in the performance of the gadget, the elimination of errors and shortcomings of previous versions. All this leads to an improvement in the performance of the smartphone in general. An Android update is often noticeable even visually when the interface changes and some new configurations appear.

There are micro and macro updates. Small ones often weigh no more than 70-100 MB, but macros can weigh an average of 500 MB. To update the version of Android, it is desirable to have a connection to WiFi networks or unlimited Internet. Although the latter can significantly delay the entire process.
If the auto-update function is enabled in the phone settings, the user will simply be notified at the end that the operating system has been updated. Self installation relevant in such cases:

• there is no auto-update, information about the new version has appeared;
• in the current version there is no support for existing or new applications on the phone;
• there was a need to roll back the system.

For example, my smartphone LG L90 has Android 4.4 as native. But after the first inclusion, it was immediately updated to the latest version, or rather, to 5.0.2.
We will consider those cases when you need to update the software manually.

Update methods

Via phone

How to update the version of Android, having only a phone?

This method, in my opinion, is the easiest. To update with it, you need:

• in the phone settings, select the "General" tab;
• tap "About phone";
• select "General" again (I have duos, so it may differ);
• you can view all version information software or go directly to the "Update Center";
• here you can update applications that require it, or immediately the system;
• by selecting the second item, we will see that you can check Android for updates, as well as turn on / off the auto-update feature;
• after selecting the check item, the phone warns that in order to carry out this operation, the device must have access to any network except 2G (everything was disabled for me);
• after connecting to the network, it searches for updates, after which either a message about the relevance of the version pops up, or the update starts.

The main condition for this method is a high battery level so that the update process does not end in a force majeure event. You can even update Android 2.3 to 4.0 this way.

Flashing manually

Micro and macro Android updates appear almost every day. Manufacturers do not always have time, or maybe they do not strive, to work them out for all models. Sometimes it takes a very long time, and the update may not come at all. How to make sure you don't miss out on improvements for your phone?

In such a situation, you can independently change the firmware of your smartphone through Recovery. For this you need:

• From the official website of the manufacturer of your device, download the zip-archive with the firmware we need (we check the version number and build date before that) and place it on the phone's memory card.
• Turn off your smartphone and go to Recovery. For all phones, the login combination may be different. For example, on LG L90 it is “Power + Vol (up or down)”, on Motorola and Lenovo phones it is “Power + Vol up + Vol down”.
• Select the item "Apply update".
• Now the item "Choose from sdcard" ("Choose from internal storage" in case the archive was saved in internal memory).
• Go to the desired folder, find installed file with the firmware and run it.
• After the installation process has been completed, you need to return to the main menu and from there reboot the device "Reboot system now"

Using a computer

How to update the operating system if there is no access to Recovery?

In this case, you need to have a cable to connect your smartphone to a PC, as well as a driver disk official program maintenance of a certain brand of phones. The latter may be missing, but this program can be downloaded.

Consider this method using the example of LG phones. For them, you can download the KDZ Updater application. The necessary conditions are:

• download Android system update (archive KDZ_Update.zip);
• the level of charge of the mobile phone is 50% or higher;
• LG drivers are installed;
• the presence of a firmware file for a specific model of the KDZ format;
• the absence of any other program for LG (not counting the driver).

The procedure for updating software for Android through this program is as follows:

1. Unzip KDZ_Update.zip and transfer to system disk computer. Move the firmware file there as well. Run the msxml.msi file from the archive.
2. Turn on USB debugging on LG through phone settings. In my case, the fifth Android did not immediately provide such an opportunity. This does not mean that it cannot be enabled. First, in the information about the phone, you need to find the assembly number and click on it from 5 to 10 times in a row. The notification "You are now a developer" will pop up. Now in general settings"Developer options" will appear. There is the item "Debugging USB".
3. Then turn off the device and remove the battery (some models of LG phones need this for flashing).
4. Hold down the "Vol down" button, connect the smartphone to the computer. S/W Upgrade should appear. If it is not there, you should repeat everything, but with the battery inserted. Further, the battery must be in the phone in any of the cases.
5. Go to Device Manager on your computer. Disable LGE Mobile USB Modem.
6. In KDZ Updater, in the type field from the drop-down list, select 3GQCT, and in phonemode - DIAG.
7. In the KDZ file field, write the path to the firmware file or simply select it through the file open button.
8. If everything was done correctly, the user will see that the system is being updated.

You should use the same method and, if necessary, roll back the version on Android to any of the previous ones. Do not forget that the made app software will lead to the fact that all files, contacts and SMS stored in the internal memory of the phone may be lost.