Flasher firmware: step by step instructions. How to update correctly?

If your "mobile friend" began to buggy and slow down, and it is very noticeable, then it's time to change its firmware to a more recent one. Most tablet owners turn to service centers to replace the firmware. But it can be done easily by yourself. Why, you ask, overpay? All you need is a tablet, a cable for connecting to a computer and unlimited internet.

Immediately say that the process of flashing mobile devices is one-tier. Only minor details depend on the model and the manufacturer. In the rest everything happens according to the same scenario. Problems with self-piercing the tablet should not occur to anyone. In the end, this is not Newton's binomial.

Why do this?

There are many reasons for changing the firmware. For example, the tablet does not turn on, or slows down, or has become somehow inadequate to work. There are cases when the firmware of the tablets can restore the already completely "killed" device. And many manufacturers in new firmware patch holes and vulnerabilities, optimize the work with hardware and improve the operating system in every possible way. It is already vital to re-flash your device.

There is also another reason. The fact is that some users can not tolerate official firmware. They need only "custom" (modified by users of the firmware). There is a grain of truth in this. Customists are usually much quicker than their official brethren. However, there are pitfalls. In kastomah open access to the management of the file system OS. And this is not good, because by ignorance you can turn a tablet into a brick.

What should I do before the firmware process?

Before you take this risky business, you should make a backup copy of the OS (if your tablet is working). If something goes wrong, you can always restore the running system. Next, we need to determine the type of firmware and find it. Although kastomy and faster, but the most stable yet are the official firmware versions. And we will put them.

Suppose that we found and downloaded the firmware. Now it's time to install on the computer the drivers needed to connect the device. Without this, the firmware of the tablets will not be possible. After installing the drivers, you can connect the tablet to the computer, and start the process itself. You can flash the device of the official OS in several ways. In principle, everything depends on the tablet itself.

Firmware with SD card

The simplest and most effective way. All you need to do is download the firmware file and unpack the DLOAD folder to the root of the SD card. Next, you need to "drive" the tablet into the update mode. Different types of devices can be used for this completely different key combinations. But in the standard version this is a combination of "turn on - up volume" or "turn on and 2 volume buttons".

If everything is done correctly, a green robot will appear on the screen and the firmware of the tablet will begin. When the process is complete, you must restart the device. In some cases it will take a very long time to press the power button for this. After rebooting the device will very long to try to run the updated OS. Usually it takes about 5-10 minutes.

Samsung products

Samsung's firmware is slightly different from the standard way. It happened because of the hardware and system features of this company's products. Without software intervention, nothing will come of it. To perform the firmware process, you need to download the Odin program. It is specifically designed for Samsung tablet firmware.

After installing all the necessary drivers and downloading the firmware itself, you can proceed with the installation process. We launch the Odin program and press the PDA button in it. Then we "drive" the tablet into the bootloader mode. To do this, press the key combination "volume up and on". Depending on the model, the combination of buttons may vary. We connect the tablet to the PC. Odin will automatically detect the device. After that, it remains to press the "Start" button. The firmware of the tablet will begin. The program will notify you about the end of the process by an audible signal.

After installing the firmware it is recommended to go into the recovery (the volume down and the power button) and reset the settings to the standard (wipe data). Otherwise, the firmware can be unstable. Then you can proceed with setting up the installed system.

Chinese Tablets

With the "Chinese" is not so simple. For them, you need to select the firmware, focusing on the exact name of the model. For if you use an inappropriate firmware, you can get a "brick". Programs for the firmware "Chinese" vary depending on the type of processor. If your device uses processors from MTK, then your choice is the SP Flash Tool. If the device is based on Allwinner, then Live Suite is suitable for its firmware.

Chinese tablets are sewn strictly by computer. It is impossible to flash them from the SD card. Although the custom is set via Clockwork Mod. Let's examine an example of Chinese firmware. During the firmware should be extremely careful. The Chinese are extremely capricious. One awkward movement - and you have a brick. Of course, the brick can also be revived. But what for to us superfluous problems? This is what it is - firmware tablets come from China.

Firmwares for Samsung N8000 (China)

Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 - Chinese tablet, its firmware, respectively, depends on the type of processor. This device has an Allwinner A13 processor. Accordingly, you need to download the program Live Suite. Also do not forget about the drivers. Firmware under it is difficult to find, but it is there. In extreme cases, you can try other firmware from the same devices.

So, unpack the archive with the firmware in any folder with the English name. Run the Live Suite. Turn off the tablet, clamp the button "volume up" and connect to USB. Press the button with the image of the gear in the program and select the folder with the unpacked firmware. After that, the process will begin. At the end of the installation process, the program will display an English message like Update Success. Turn off the tablet and try to turn it on.

The firmware of the N8000 64Gb tablet may differ somewhat in functionality, but in any case, all of them work stably on devices of this type.

Tablets from MegaFon and other operators

At its core, tablets from operators are the same devices from ZTE or Huawei. So, they are subject to the rules of the standard firmware. You can flash them using the SD card. A method with firmware upgrade and DLOAD folder is suitable. No problems during the firmware are observed.

The firmware of the "MegaFon" tablet of the custom OS occurs according to the typical scenario of updating the firmware with the help of Clockwork Mod. In general, these tablets are one of the most pliable in terms of firmware. With them, there is never a problem. The difference from the usual versions of the tablets is only that these devices are hardware-locked to use only one SIM card of a specific operator. Otherwise, these devices are normal.

DNS tablets

These devices can be safely called "purebred Chinese," although they are issued under the passport in Russia. The build quality is none, strange processors Allwinner and MTK. In general, all the attributes of the miracle of Chinese engineering thought. Accordingly, they are stitched the same way as their Chinese counterparts. It is necessary to select exactly the firmware and the program for updating. Otherwise, a brick will turn out.

The firmware of the DNS tablet does not differ from the firmware of the "Chinese". Therefore, all the actions performed with the firmware of Chinese handicrafts are relevant here. These tablets have only one plus - they are more responsive than "Chinese" in this regard. And usually the firmware is installed on them without any problems.

Conclusion

Firmware tablets - not so difficult. The main thing is that there are firmware for tablets 4.1, 4.2 or 4.4 versions. The rest is a matter of technology. The process of updating or replacing the tablet operating system is characterized by a clear sequence of actions. It is inadmissible to arbitrarily change the order of actions. Perhaps, this is the main rule, which is worth remembering when flashing this or that device.

Of course, the process of firmware of a device can be slightly modified due to the design features of the device. But the very essence of this process does not change. There are several ways to flash. Choose which one you like best, and forward.