Overview of popular flash drivers for "Android"

The operating system "Android" has gained great popularity due to its simplicity and excellent developer support. However, the scheme of its distribution is such that each device manufacturer must create its own version of the firmware. And for a specific model of phone or tablet. In this article, we will look at the methods and firmware "Android" through the PC.

A bit of theory about what a firmware is

First it is worth to tell about what the firmware of any device is. This is a set of software for performing basic functions and for the operating system itself. Since the versions of "Android" are very often stamped, and for each device there is a set of equipment, then there are a lot of versions of firmware. Therefore, before performing a software change, you need to find it for your device.

Aims and tasks of the device suture

Why do you need a firmware? There are many different answers to this question. For example, the device began to malfunction and behave incomprehensibly. Resetting to the factory settings did not help, and then, as an option, you can reflash. This is done if you just tired of the appearance of the menu and the functionality presented by the current version. And also happens that the manufacturer has ceased to support this software device, and the current version of "Android" is no longer developing.

Firmware can be either official, representing the original images installed by the system manufacturer, and "custom", that is, assembled by amateurs and enthusiasts. Installation of the latter is done at your own peril and risk, so you should carefully study the instructions and manuals.

Overview of the firmware for "Android"

Now let's talk more about what it is. The flash driver for "Android" is a special program or a set of them that knows how a smartphone or tablet works, and is able to install the software in the necessary sections of memory. We will look at some of these applications.

SP Flash Tool - probably the most famous flash driver for Android. It is focused mainly on installing software on devices with "MediaTek" processors. Using the program can be described in steps:

1. Installing the driver for the device on a personal computer. This is necessary for the SP Flash Tool to be able to see and correctly use the gadget.
2. Find the desired firmware for your version of the phone. At this stage it is worth to be very attentive, as there are a lot of them. And they can differ not only the date, but also the revisions of the smartphone or tablet.
3. After the firmware is found, it is necessary to unpack it into a convenient place on the hard disk.
4. Now you need to start the "Android" flasher through the PC SP Flash Tool. The main program window opens, in which all the action will take place.
5. In the right part of the window there is a button called Scatter Loading . It allows you to download the Scatter-files, which are available in the archive with the firmware.
6. Now you need to click on the toolbar on the button with the arrow and the inscription Download . And only at this stage connect the device to the computer.
7. The process of firmware should begin, the progress of which can be observed on the yellow line from the bottom.
8. After completion, the device needs to be rebooted. The first run can last about 5-10 minutes.

Use this method and the program-broker "Android" SP Flash Tool you need to be careful, since this is a universal method. And for each specific device has its own features and tricks.

Odin - a powerful tool for Samsung

Odin - the firmware "Android" through a computer for Samsung devices. It is a multifunctional combine that can not only change the firmware on the device, but also install recovery engines, cores and much more.

For normal operation of the program, you will need the installed Windows system, drivers for the Samsung device, and a special set of ADB Fastboot. A few tips and tricks for working with Odin:

• Before starting the firmware, you need to make sure that the battery is at least 50% charged;
• In order to not turn the device into a "brick" during the procedure, you should use a laptop or a PC with an uninterruptible power supply;
• Use the original USB cable;
• When saving the firmware file, there should not be any Russian characters in the path.

As a rule, firmware should be found on the official website of the company "Samsung". If you need some kind of custom, then you need to go to a thematic forum, for example, 4PDA.

Phoenix Suit

This flash driver for "Android" in tablets and phones is focused on Allwinner BoxChip processors. The functionality of the program is small, but it is sufficient to perform the firmware of many models of devices on the platform "Android." The process itself does not require special knowledge and effort.

First, drivers are installed on the device, then the required software version is searched. Then, on the Firmware tab, you specify the downloaded firmware file and start the procedure itself. Upon completion, the program will reboot the device itself.

Conclusion

In the network there are many programs for performing firmware on devices with the OS "Android". Some have already ceased to be used and maintained, some are simply not needed due to the availability of more functional and simple solutions. The article described the current and popular types of broaches.

But when using any program, it's worth remembering that firmware is a very important occupation. Getting a non-working phone in the process is easy. Therefore, it is necessary to study in more detail how and what firmware of this or that phone and tablet is made. And also to specify under what version the firmware is required.

It is necessary not to forget about kickbacks. That is, you should create backup copies of the working system. This will in case of an error return everything to its proper place.