Tablet pc firmware. Firmware via CWM Recovery

With prolonged use of the tablet over time, various freezes, glitches and similar unpleasant things can be observed. All this is related to the firmware. The tablet firmware is the operating system that controls all the functions of the device. Sometimes it is enough just to periodically update it with the help of built-in services. However, especially difficult situations associated with spontaneous shutdowns or refusal to turn on require a special approach. Here it is advisable to reflash the device using third-party methods.

The flashing process is a complete replacement of the operating system. Some users prefer to contact specialized services with this issue, however, self-flashing is far from being as complicated as it seems. The most important thing is to follow a clear procedure.

Why flash

There can be many reasons why you need to reflash your Tablet PC. The most common is loss of performance. Very often, those firmware that are on the devices do not meet all the requirements. Most often this is due to the speed and the presence of a huge number of unnecessary programs.

There are two main ways to replace the operating system:

• through a memory card;
• through a computer.

In terms of ease of execution, of course, the first method wins, but it is not always feasible.

Before starting, you need to protect the tablet as much as possible from turning into a completely inoperable device, which is called a “brick”. To do this, a backup copy of the OS is created, which can be restored.

The Internet offers a huge number of different firmware for all tablet models. All of them can be divided into official "stock" and user "custom". You can choose any, depending on what functions you need. Of course, the most secure are the official firmware. Not only are they fully checked for errors, but they also limit unwanted user actions. In custom ones, it is often the other way around: all settings are open, and the appearance of unexpected incidents is much more likely.

All firmware can be downloaded on the site https://4pda.ru/. There are both stock and custom systems with a description of all the features and innovations.

How to reflash through a memory card

This is the easiest method as it uses the tablet's internal procedures to update the OS. This is done in the following way:

1. The downloaded firmware is sent to the DLOAD folder on the memory card;
2. With a few buttons, the device boots into OS installation mode. For tablets from different manufacturers, the combinations may vary, but the power and volume keys are used everywhere. Accurate information should be contained in the instructions for the gadget;
3. After the above manipulations, the OS installation process will begin;
4. As soon as the flashing is completed, you need to reboot the device. The first inclusion can take quite a long time, so you have to be patient.

How to flash through a computer

Firmware via computer

The abundance of Chinese tablets on the market makes people accept the Chinese rules as well. One of these rules is that a Chinese tablet cannot be flashed through a memory card. This is of course sad, but there are no hopeless situations. In such cases, an update is provided using the program installed on the computer. Unfortunately, there is no universal recipe for this. The choice of the desired program is based on which processor is in the tablet.

The most popular programs for installing firmware are:

• SP Flash Tool
• live suite.

SP Flash Tool is considered the most popular. It is designed for flashing tablets based on the MTK processor, which has been growing in recent years. Live Suite aims to interact with Allwinner devices.

And finally, Odin. Oddly enough, but on a par with the Chinese wonders of technology stood such a digital giant as Samsung. Due to the peculiarities of the software and the operation of the devices, tablet PCs from this company also cannot be flashed without outside intervention. To do this, created a specialized program Odin.

The order of self-firmware through a computer:

1. You need to download and install a program that will update the device software;
2. Install the latest drivers on the computer so that nothing interferes with its interaction with the tablet;
3. Download firmware;
4. Unpack it to the desired directory (when using the Flash Tool, it is recommended to unpack it to the directory of the installed program);
5. You need to add firmware files to the running program (depending on the program, the procedure may change, but they all work approximately the same way);
6. The first file to be added is always Scatter, which forms a list of other firmware files (in the Flash Tool, it is added after clicking on "Scatter-loading");
7. Next, connect the device to the computer via USB and click "Download";
8. The firmware should start, after which you will need to disconnect the tablet from the computer, and then reboot.

It is worth noting that this type of software update can work even if the tablet has no “signs of life” at all.

All these actions apply to all tablet models and all programs used. Despite the fact that they are different, the firmware order is approximately the same. The most important thing is not to deviate from the order, and also try not to allow a sudden interruption of the process. To do this, it is recommended to disable third-party processes before starting work that may interfere with the firmware. In any case, self-flashing a tablet is a very dangerous business. You must be aware that there is a possibility of receiving a completely non-working device, or "brick". "Brick" in some cases can also be restored, but these are extra nerves, time and effort.

The abundance of gadgets that people use in everyday life inevitably leads to the breakdown of any of them. And since flashing a tablet on your own is a simple matter, each person is able to carry out some service maintenance of his device. However, the responsibility for possible malfunctions lies entirely with him. And problems can arise, especially if you do not follow the procedure for updating the software.

If your "mobile friend" began to glitch and slow down, and quite noticeably, 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 you can easily do it yourself. Why, you ask, overpay? All you need is a tablet, a cable to connect to a computer and unlimited internet.

Let's say right away that the process of flashing mobile devices is the same. Only minor details of the process depend on the model and manufacturer. Otherwise, everything happens according to the same scenario. No one should have problems with self-firmware of the tablet. After all, this is not Newton's binomial.

Why do it?

There are many reasons to change the firmware. For example, the tablet does not turn on, or slows down, or somehow began to work inadequately. There are cases when tablet firmware can restore an already completely “killed” device. And many manufacturers in new firmware patch holes and vulnerabilities, optimize work with hardware and improve the operating system in every possible way. Here it is already vital to re-flash your device.

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

What needs to be done before the firmware process?

Before undertaking this risky business, you should make a backup copy of the OS (if your tablet works). If something goes wrong, you can always restore a working system. Next, we need to decide on the type of firmware and find it. Although custom is faster, the official firmware versions are still the most stable. We will place them.

Let's assume that we have found and downloaded the firmware. Now is the time to install the drivers needed to connect the device to your computer. Without this, tablet firmware will not be possible. After installing the drivers, you can connect the tablet to the computer and start the process itself. There are several ways to flash an official OS device. In principle, it all depends on the tablet itself.

Firmware using SD card

The easiest and most efficient way. All you need to do is download the firmware file and extract the DLOAD folder to the root of the SD card. Next, you need to “drive” the tablet into update mode. Different types of devices can use completely different key combinations for this. But in the standard version, these are combinations like “turn on - volume up” or “turn on and 2 volume buttons”.

If everything is done correctly, then a green robot will appear on the screen and the tablet firmware will start. Upon completion of the process, you need to restart the device. In some cases, you will have to press the power button for a very long time to do this. After rebooting, the device will try to start the updated OS for a very long time. It usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

Samsung Products

The firmware is somewhat different from the standard method. It happened because of the hardware and system features of the products of this company. Without software intervention, nothing will come of it. To carry out the firmware process, you will need to download the Odin program. It is specially designed for flashing tablets from Samsung.

After installing all the necessary drivers and downloading the firmware itself, you can begin the installation process. We launch the Odin program and press the PDA button in it. Then we “drive” the tablet itself into bootloader mode. To do this, press the key combination "volume up and power 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 start. The program will notify you of the end of the process with a sound signal.

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

Chinese tablets

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

Sew strictly with the help of a computer. There is no way to flash them from an SD card. Although the custom is installed on them through the Clockwork Mod. Let's analyze an example of Chinese firmware. During the firmware process, you should be extremely careful. The Chinese are extremely capricious. One awkward movement - and you have a brick. Of course, brick can also be revived. But why do we need extra problems? That's what it is - tablet firmware comes from China.

Firmware Samsung N8000 (China)

Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 is a Chinese tablet, its firmware, respectively, depends on the type of processor. In this device Allwinner A13. Accordingly, you need to download the Live Suite program. Also, do not forget about the drivers. Firmware for it is hard to find, but it is. As a last resort, you can try other firmware from the same devices.

So, unpack the archive with the firmware into some folder with an English name. We start Live Suite. Turn off the tablet, hold down the "volume up" button and connect to USB. We 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 slightly in functionality, but in any case, they all work stably on devices of this type.

Tablets from MegaFon and other operators

At their core, tablets from operators are the same devices from ZTE or Huawei. So, they are subject to the rules of the standard firmware. They can be flashed using an SD card. The method with updating the firmware and the DLOAD folder is suitable. There are no problems during the firmware process.

The firmware of the MegaFon tablet with a custom OS occurs according to a typical firmware update scenario using Clockwork Mod. In general, these tablets are one of the most flexible in terms of firmware. They never have a problem. The only difference from regular versions of tablets is that these devices are hardware-locked to use only one SIM card of a particular operator. Otherwise, these devices are ordinary.

DNS tablets

These devices can be safely called "purebred Chinese", even though according to their passport they are produced in Russia. No build quality, strange Allwinner and MTK processors. In general, all the attributes of the miracle of Chinese engineering. Accordingly, they are stitched in the same way as their Chinese counterparts. You need to accurately select the firmware and program for updating. Otherwise it will be a brick.

The firmware of the DNS tablet is no different from the firmware of the "Chinese". Therefore, all the actions performed when flashing Chinese crafts are also relevant here. These tablets have only one plus - they are more responsive than the "Chinese" in this regard. And usually the firmware is installed on them without any problems.

Conclusion

Flashing tablets is not that 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 technique. The process of updating or replacing the tablet itself is distinguished by a clear sequence of actions. It is unacceptable to arbitrarily change the order of actions. Perhaps this is the main rule that is worth remembering when flashing a particular device.

Of course, the process of flashing a particular device may be somewhat modified due to the design features of the device. But the essence of this process does not change. There are several ways to flash. Choose which one you like best and go ahead.

From this guide, you will learn how to install all kinds of firmware for Android devices at home (official factory / stock and custom / modified) in various ways: through Recovery (any tablet) and using Odin (only Samsung devices). Some of them you can find and download on the same site,.

How to flash a regular tablet

You can also flash and reflash the tablet yourself, at home, in several ways. For the simplest, there is already an instruction, it can be found in the article, it uses the ability of Android to automatically find updates to itself. Suitable for any manufacturer. If you do not want to bother and do everything as quickly and safely as possible, I recommend this method. The rest are more difficult.

How to install factory (stock) official firmware

Firmware programs:

— Android tablet drivers. Installed automatically when you install the bundled software, such as Kies from Samsung. If you are not sure that you have them on your computer, download them to a USB flash drive from the Internet by simply entering something like “Galaxy Tab 2 drivers” in the search conditions on Yandex or Google. Or look on the manufacturer's website. I would love to give you direct links to download drivers, but I can not. There are a lot of android tablets, and it is unrealistic to post a link for each. If you have Windows 7, install the drivers as an administrator. Right click on the driver file -> "Run as administrator").

— The official firmware itself. You can also download it yourself by entering similar queries into search engines - “official Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 firmware”. Well, or also download to a USB flash drive from the manufacturer's website.

— Odin program. Download it from wherever you want. It does not require installation, just unzip it somewhere (for example, on the same flash drive) so that it is at hand. Once again I warn you that this program can only flash android tablets from Samsung.

1. Turn off the antivirus and all third-party background programs on the computer, it is advisable to turn off the Internet as well.

2. Copy the archive with the firmware to a folder with an English name!

3. Launch Odin.

Further actions depend on the type of your firmware. If it is one archive, proceed according to paragraph 4.1, if it consists of three files, then follow paragraph 4.2. Most likely you will come across a single-file one, they are more modern than three-file ones.

4.1. We press the button PDA in Odin and select the firmware.

4.2. Push buttons PDA(system), PHONE(modem), CSC(region) and select the necessary files, it will be clear what corresponds to what.

5. Completely turn off the tablet, wait a bit, and then press the buttons " Volume+", and then quickly the " Inclusion» ( other combinations are possible, they depend on the tablet model, for some you need to press not " Volume+", but " Volume-"), hold until the text menu appears.

6. Press " Volume-» to confirm (depending on the model, this action can be performed differently).

7. We connect the tablet to the computer (it is better to use the original cable), Odin will determine the port - COM- and the green square will light up.

8. Click start in Odin, the firmware process has begun.

9. Beep and message PASS in a green window, Odin will tell us that the installation is complete. The tablet will reboot itself, you can disconnect the cable.

10. I recommend doing a wipe (data reset) after you manage to reflash the device. To do this, click " Volume-' and the button ' Inclusion«, wait without releasing the buttons of another text menu. In it, select with the volume buttons Wipe data/factory reset, and confirm the selection with the key " Inclusion". After the process is completed, select " Reboot system now", the tablet will reboot. Now everything is ready.

Here is a short video, you better watch it, it will become clearer.

How to install custom firmware on a tablet from an sd card

Installing custom firmware is relatively easier than installing the official one.

1. Download the custom firmware you want and apps from Google (gapps.zip). These applications are necessary for the correct operation of the device. Some programs do not work without Google applications, in particular without. It is better to download those Google applications that come with the firmware (as a rule, gapps.zip is also laid out with it) so that there are no conflicts.

2. Copy the archive with the software and gapps.zip to the tablet's memory. You can also use a memory card, but better in internal memory.

3. Download ClockWorkMod, if it is not already installed.

4. Enter the mode Recovery, to do this, press " Volume-' and the button ' Inclusion«

5. Do Wipe data / factory reset, as it is written above, point 10 from the instructions for installing the official firmware.

6. Choose an item there Install zip from sdcard volume and power buttons. Then - Chooze zip from sdcard, and choose your firmware. After it is installed, restart the tablet by selecting Reboot system now.

7. Now you need to install Google-programs. We do the same as in the previous paragraph, just select gapps.zip. We reboot again.

8. And do it again Wipe data/factory reset. And now that's it, you managed to successfully reflash the device.

How to flash a Chinese tablet (Armix, ZTE, Prestigio, Ritmix…)

Now let's tell you how to flash a Chinese tablet. First of all, look for firmware for your tablet model. Tritely ask the search engine "firmware for the full_name_of_tablet". It is advisable to indicate the exact name of the device, otherwise the difference in a couple of numbers can be fatal. After we found them, we carefully read the description of the firmware. If you are convinced that this is what you need, download it. If you can't find it, try searching the English Internet by typing "firmware for full_name_of_tablet".

Next, we format the memory card just in case in the FAT32 system and copy what we downloaded to it. Most likely it will be an archive, so you will have to unpack it, but how exactly it is better to read in the file attached to it.

We turn off the Chinese friend, check that the battery charge is enough and turn it on. The tablet will do everything itself. At least it should.

How much charging is needed to flash the tablet?

Here it is better not to take risks, and charge 100%. But in general, half the charge is enough. In some cases, Android itself will say that the battery charge is not enough for the firmware. If the tablet is discharged during the firmware, there will be big problems. Have to .

If you have questions, ask them in the comments.

When nothing works on your Android phone or everything slows down and lags, while the usual tips (clearing the cache or freeing up the phone’s memory) do not help, it’s time to resort to drastic measures, such as flashing Android. Flashing an anodroid phone is not a difficult task, you can flash the phone at home, by yourself, today we will tell you in detail how to do it!

• The core "Android" itself;
• Drivers that ensure the coordinated functioning of the components of a particular device model, that is, hardware.

The verb “Flash” the device refers to the procedure for installing the platform. However, the process of installing an operating system for a computer and for a mobile gadget on the Android platform is significantly different. The reasons for this are the huge variety of implementations of this most common OS in mobile devices. A lot of software is created individually for certain models of smartphones and tablets. Therefore, often for inexperienced users, installing a new firmware fails due to lack of information and the lack of correct action algorithms before their eyes.

The following guide will help you reflash Android at home, as well as introduce you to the possible risks of the procedure and ways to minimize them.

Why you need to reflash an android phone?

Gadgets are made and programmed by people, so no device is completely immune from errors. In the event of a failure in a smartphone (tablet) on Android, a cardinal method of getting rid of the problem is flashing.

Arguments "For" reinstalling the OS

Thanks to the openness of this operating system, manufacturers are free to improve and customize it to fit their gadget models. Many of their advanced software have already won the love and trust of users. In this regard, often the owners of smartphones and tablets take risks and decide to flash their electronic friend. This is also facilitated by some developers who eventually stop releasing updates for their gadgets. Users from various sources of information learn about new software modifications that can make optimal use of the hardware capabilities of the device and, of course, wonder how to reflash Android.

Even very well-known companies producing smartphones and tablets often sin by installing their own software in them, which for obvious reasons is not suitable for most users. In addition to the unsuccessful external design of the shell, these proprietary software significantly slows down the functioning of the device. At the same time, pure Android, not stuffed with unnecessary marketing chips from the developer, often impresses with its high performance and stability. Therefore, the answer to the question posed is the installation of custom software, in which there is no pre-installed "trash" from the manufacturer.

Arguments "Against" OS reinstallation

With a lack of experience or insufficient care, there is a big risk of getting a non-working and useless piece of chips and plastic after the procedure, or as experts used to call this failed device - “Brick”.

In the case of firmware firmware taken from unofficial sources, the device warranty will be void.

Not all drivers included in the software package from a third-party developer work correctly with gadget components. It happens that after flashing the GPS module refuses to search for satellites, and the camera takes low-quality frames. Also, not optimally selected software can cause rapid battery discharge.

How to flash an Android phone yourself and what is needed for this?

The success of any event depends on how carefully the preliminary preparation was carried out.

Preparatory activities include the following main points:

• Be sure to fully charge the device before starting the procedure;
• Through the gadget's settings menu, find out the name of the device and the modification of the current software (it is recommended to write them down to the last character and sign, otherwise, if the firmware is not installed with the appropriate assembly, you can get a “brick” as a result);

Each user must independently decide which version of the software to prefer:

a) official;
b) a third party.

Having completed all three points of the preliminary measures and, most importantly, having accurately determined the modification of the software, you should proceed directly to the installation procedure.

There are the following ways to do this:

• Update (When an updated version of the software has already been released for the device, the “Auto-update” is a convenient method for all users. In order to find out if a new firmware version is available, open the “About phone” section through the settings and go to the “System Update” subsection).
• Manual installation (For models from different manufacturers, different firmware methods are used using different software, which are called “Flashers”. For example, for gadgets from Samsung, the Odin program is used, for Nexus, Sony and HTC - "Fastboot", "Lenovo" - "Flash Tool", "LG" - "KDZ Updater", etc.).

The list of steps in the flashing procedure using the ROM Manager program:

• Get root rights to the android gadget;
• Install the ROM Manager utility;
• Create a copy of the current OS;
• Find and save the appropriate firmware;
• Install it;
• Test the work of the new software and, if you are not satisfied with the results, return to the former version using the created copy in paragraph "3".

You can find and install the "ROM Manager" utility from the Google play store. Then, by opening the main application window and clicking on the top line, you can install "ClockWorkMod" (CWM), and using the second line - "Load Recovery Mode".

In order to save a copy of the OS, you will need to install "CWM".

Important digression: During the installation of "CWM", the gadget should not be connected to the PC.

By clicking on "Install CWM" you will need to specify the exact name of the gadget and wait for the installation procedure to complete.

Where to get firmware for Android?

They are available for download on the official resources of the smartphone and tablet developers themselves. If the user has sufficient experience, then by the name of the model, he can find many versions of the software on third-party sites, from which the appropriate one is selected and its archive file is saved in the computer's memory. Then you can write it to a memory card without unzipping the file.

In the case of using the "ROM Manager Premium" utility, the user can click on the line "Download Firmware". After that, the application will display a list of software suitable for the device. This useful program eliminates the loss of time searching for software in the Internet resources of third-party developers, of which there are currently a huge number.

Why do we need non-official (custom) firmware for Android?

Non-official software is developed to ensure faster operation of the device, and some useful functions and good design can be added to it.

Custom firmware sometimes continues to be improved by developers even when an outdated gadget is discontinued. Therefore, the user receives a device with updated software that optimally meets modern requirements.

For some users, it happens that the decisive criterion for deciding in favor of installing a third-party product is battery savings and a more attractive interface.

By installing non-official software, you can immediately provide yourself with root rights, which means you can increase your security by installing a powerful firewall. The owner of the gadget, at his discretion, will be able to install any fonts he likes, as well as increase the speed of the GPS module, etc.

You can get rid of unused system utilities that not only take up memory space, but also consume mobile traffic, this is especially true if the user does not have access to an unlimited Wi-Fi network.

How to flash an Android phone through a computer at home?

If the owner of the device is interested in the question of how to flash an Android phone through a computer, then the following will be needed:

1. Install drivers on the PC to work with the device;
2. Download the firmware corresponding to the gadget model;
3. Create a backup copy of the current OS in the device;
4. Install the firmware application (flasher).

The essence of the actions is the same for various models of devices. Below is an example of working with the Odin flasher from Samsung:

• Connect your device to PC in download mode. To do this, turn off the gadget and simultaneously press the keys: "Home", "On / Off." and "Sound up".
• Next, "Odin" will see the device;
• Then in the column "AP" indicate the location of the downloaded software;
• Set marks in the columns "F. Reset Time" and "Auto reboot";
• Click "Start";
• Wait for the process to complete.

The sequence of actions consists of the following steps:

1. Launch "ROM Manager" and click "Install ROM from SD card";
2. Specify the location of the distribution kit copied to the map with the OS;
3. In the menu that appears, check the boxes of the items of interest to the user and click on “Ok”;
4. Wait for the installation procedure to complete.

How to reflash Android via Recovery yourself?

To install the software using Recovery, you must first save the firmware file on the device card. Next, you will need to perform the following steps:

• Turn off the device;
• Simultaneously press the keys: "On / Off." and "Increase the sound level" (on some models, the combination of buttons may be different);
• In the window that appears, specify "Recovery Mode" (the transition between the columns is done with the buttons to increase and decrease the sound level);
• Next, specify "apply update from external storage" and click the "On / Off" button;
• Wait until the process completes.

To the question of how to flash an Android tablet, there are already detailed answers in the above paragraphs of this guide. All actions in gadgets on Android will be identical. For example, consider the procedure using a PC in relation to a model from the popular Lenovo company.

You need to follow these steps:

1. Fully charge the tablet;
2. Install the "Software Update Tool" application and drivers. Save an archive with a suitable firmware distribution kit in memory;
3. Disable mobile gadget;
4. Simultaneously press the keys: "On / Off." and “Volume down” (the device should vibrate);
5. After displaying "Fastboot USB" on the display, connect the gadget to the computer;
6. Open the installed application and specify the location of the saved distribution;
7. Next, in the program menu, specify the type of software;
8. Click "Erase user data";
9. Click "Start" and wait until the process is completed.

Programs for flashing Android

Many applications have already been developed for this purpose. Here are the most successful utilities that have proven their reliability and have earned positive user reviews.

This utility is installed directly into the device itself. The firmware is installed from the gadget's CD-card.

A universal utility that is suitable for almost all devices on the Android platform. Installation is done only through a computer, so you will definitely need a USB cable. Intuitive interface allows even novice users to cope with the difficult task of reinstalling the system

fastboot

This is one of the most difficult applications for beginners. The actions in it are a bit confusing. The installation procedure is carried out through the console of the Windows operating system.

How to flash a phone if it does not turn on?

It will be possible to successfully solve the question posed only if the integrity of the bootloader is not violated. In order to find out this, you can hold down the "On / Off" button. If a response from the device appears in the form of a robot display or some icon, for example, “!”, then we can conclude that the OS has failed. You can also try to connect the device to the PC via the USB cable and press the following keys on the device: "On / Off." and "Volume". When after that the PC finds the gadget, then resuscitation will not be difficult and in 95% of cases it will be successful. Then you can use one of the above methods and install new software. Not infrequently, incorrectly executed firmware violates the recovery partition, after which only the installation of the correct OS modification will allow the gadget to be restored.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Install the firmware utility on the PC;
2. Download and save the firmware file;
3. Open the utility;
4. Connect the device to the computer and press the keys (combinations differ for different models);
5. Specify the location of the distribution kit with the new OS in the utility;
6. Click "Start";
7. Ready. You just need to wait until the installation procedure is completed and the device is restarted.

What to do if the flashing failed?

You can resort to system restore. This will require a backup of the system.

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Hard reset did not help (factory reset), I first encountered such a problem, so the first solution was to seek help from experts. I took him to a miracle workshop, where he lay for almost half a year .. They could not find the firmware in any way .. My patience came to an end, I took it. On the way home I brought another olnim pro. during the day they promised to do it. In the evening to come to pick up - it turns out they did not ask. The answer is the same - they can not pick up the firmware. They returned it in the same condition as I gave it to them.

Well, well, it wasn’t, I thought and decided to make my contribution to the repair of this unit, it won’t be worse. After rummaging through the forums at home, reading how and with what such devices are sewn, I realized that the most important thing is to guess the firmware version. There were a lot of firmware options for similar Samsung Galaxy Nout fakes on the network. Well, I started downloading and trying them.

The most popular firmware for this device on the network turned out to be this one: MaPan_MX913_DC_Jelly_Bean_4.1os_Root_Firmware_D20130601_UP And MaPan_MX913_DC_Jelly_Bean_4.2_Os_Root_Firmware_J20131101, but they completely lacked touchscreen support. That is, everything is beautiful, although in Chinese, but you don’t move your finger across the screen, you can only control the tablet from the keyboard, which turned out to be very inconvenient. I started looking for other options. On the site w3bsit3-dns.com and other similar sites, I found a lot of useful. And having tried 100500 Firmware, and did not find one that would work with the tablet normally. Some worked with a touchscreen, but it had a dead zone with a centimeter from below, others had a calibration of pressing the screen, that is, they had to poke a centimeter lower, others did not have a motion sensor or an accelerator, some were in Mexican or completely on Arabic languages ​​and so on. In general, I was tired of looking for a pig in a poke and I remembered that when I was disassembling this tablet, I took several pictures of its insides, and decided to look at the markings on them. The fact that there was a miracle processor

All Winner A13 I remembered, and it didn’t give me anything, but what else were there for the inscriptions ... After reviewing the pictures, I found this cherished inscription on one of the boards of the unnamed tablet: "For-Fun Q3 Main v1.4".

Well, now there was at least some clue. Going to the software repository on mail ru through the same wonderful site w3bsit3-dns.com, I found several firmware for "For-Fun Q3 Main v1.4". Well, the matter remained small. Having downloaded the one that weighed more, 624 meters, I poured it into my tablet, waited impatiently for it to reboot, and was upset, the tablet stuck on the same "android" inscription, on the second attempt I was lucky by downloading this "ZET6223WTAROM" weighing in 446 megabytes, firmware, I got 100% result! The tablet worked. Everything, absolutely everything worked as it should. Download speed, screen, touchscreen and wifi - everything worked perfectly. I didn’t even imagine how it’s possible to fill in this China with a lot of cool applications! The firmware turned out to be assembled on androil 4.0.4, which also pleased me, that is, more or less fresh.

Well, now in order, how and with what I did it all.

What we need: a computer with Widows XP or Windows 7 32-bit operating system, Phoenix suit program, cable for connecting the tablet, firmware and the tablet itself.

First you need to do preliminary preparation - setting up the tablet driver, both included and in firmware mode.
To do this, we do the following:

1) install the Phoenix suit program on the computer (download)

2) We connect the included tablet, we hear the sound of the connected device, we see the ANDROID device in the equipment

we right click on it shki, choose - Update driver

In the next window, select what is shown in the figure below

click on what is shown below:

click next:

then "Install from disk":

then click on "Browse" button and specify the path to the folder with the installed program Phoenix Suit\Drivers\AW_Driver

And click "OPEN", select usbdrv from the AW_Driver folder, click on "Open" again

and then to "OK"

The following window will appear with the driver to be installed, without paying attention to the warning that it does not have a digital signature, click "NEXT"

equipment will be installed and a message that everything is ready.

All the same actions must be performed with the tablet in UPDATE mode (this is when it is turned off, hold down the "Volume +" button, hold it and connect it through the cord to the PC, the red indicator lights up on the tablet, but the screen does not light up. The device will be defined as unknown , follow the same steps as above). Otherwise, the Phoenix Suit program will not see the tablet and will not be able to flash it.

We launch it, and do not forget to make sure that no errors occurred during the installation process, the goodle driver was installed

2) download this firmware (download) or another.

Now the actual firmware:
We launch the Phoenix suit program, click on the "anchor" icon, select the firmware, connect the cord to the computer via USB, then on the OFF tablet, hold down the "Volume +" button, hold it, connect the cord to the tablet and quickly press (without releasing the "Volume +" button "Back" button, the firmware will start automatically after the device is detected.

Having decided to purchase a tablet computer, a person is faced with an incredible abundance of these devices from both eminent manufacturers and little-known companies. Moreover, it is not uncommon for a situation when you have to choose not by hardware characteristics, but by company name and cost, since this is the only thing that distinguishes models. The whole reason is assemblers from the Middle Kingdom, who literally flooded the market with almost identical tablets. It is not surprising that one of the questions that a happy owner of such a portable computer may have is: "How to flash a Chinese Android tablet?"

Why replace software

As a rule, owners of tablets from eminent manufacturers have almost no problems with the operation of gadgets. Everything functions exactly as intended. However, unfortunately, this is not always the case with inexpensive Chinese models. Very often a situation arises when a user of such a tablet notices after some time that spontaneous redirects (redirects) to unwanted resources occur in any browser, although antivirus programs do not detect anything.

Replacing the operating system files may also be necessary in case of incorrect operation of any software and hardware components. In fact, the reasons can be very different.

Selection of firmware

In order to replace control programs, you should carefully read the existing information on the Web. Usually, owners create multi-page threads of specialized forums for each device, where problems and their solutions are discussed. It is there, in particular, that you can find instructions on how to flash Chinese tablets, as well as the firmware itself. We recommend that you read everything carefully.

The firmware is a set of files that are written to the internal drive of the gadget and form the operating system. Inside it, among other things, are drivers that control hardware components. In the event of an erroneous selection and download process, the gadget may stop turning on, becoming the so-called "brick". Firmware for Chinese tablets are selected not only by name, but also by revision. Let's take an example. Take the 3450DUO model. There are modifications B and W, which differ in the display driver. After downloading the operating system for W into the 3450DUO/B, the user will get a dark screen. Next, we will consider solutions based on MTK processors.

Program for flashing

In order to "sew" the operating system into the tablet, it is necessary, in addition to the firmware itself, to download the Flash Tool program. Often a verified version comes with flash files.

Firmware for Chinese tablets work better with the latest versions of the Flash Tool. So, 5.1352 proved to be excellent. It is completely free, and there are no problems with accessibility.

How to flash Chinese tablets. Training

Before proceeding with the update procedure, you need to make sure that the gadget's battery is fully charged. You also need a computer running Windows (less questions arise), a free USB port and an appropriate cable. It is recommended to use laptops or PCs with a backup power system, as interrupting the flashing process can lead to a violation of the internal memory structure.

Often the question of how to flash Chinese tablets is asked because some non-obvious mistake is made at the preparation stage. So, you need to create a folder in the root directory of the "C" drive, and its name should not contain Russian letters, only English letters are allowed. It is important. Also no spaces.

It should unpack the firmware files (boot.img, system.img). The tablet must be turned off and not connected to the computer.

Filling the system

The next step is to run the flash_tool.exe program. In the Download Agent window, you need to specify MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from the flasher application directory. In the window below, you need to select a markup file - the so-called scatter. This is the key point. Anyone who is interested in how to flash Chinese tablets should have at least a general idea about this. Depending on the modification of the processor, the mentioned file may have different names. So, for modern mass models it is called MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. You cannot substitute this file from other devices, even with the same processor. With rare exceptions. Otherwise, you will have to learn not only how to flash Chinese tablets, but also how to restore them from the “brick” state.

If everything is done correctly, a list of detected files (Preloader, MBR ...) will appear in the main window. Here, a little higher, you can select the flashing mode. It can be Firmware Upgrade, Download Only or Format+. The second one is the least destructive. Most of the time it should be used. Regardless of the correctness of the preparation, we recommend that you always uncheck the Preloader block.

When all this is done, you need to click the Download button. The program will go into standby mode. It is required to connect the tablet to the computer and observe the download process. If everything went well, then the program window can be closed, the tablet can be disconnected from the computer and turned on. After the software upload operation, the initial download takes a long time, up to several minutes.

Important Points

When learning how to flash Chinese or any other, you should remember that:

• When uploading a program from a laptop running on battery power, a situation is possible in which the USB ports are disabled due to a decrease in the battery charge below a critical level.
• Sometimes the UBOOT block is not flashed, and the tablet does not start. The problem lies in the fact that the path to uboot.img is written in the scatter file, and lk.bin is present in the list, which it is, but renamed.

• Some models of tablet computers and smartphones refuse to flash due to the peculiarities of connecting to a computer. In this case, immediately after connecting to the USB port, you need to press and hold the Power button together with the volume rocker up.
• To avoid failures, it is recommended not to connect the gadget to the ports on the front panel of the personal computer.

Fake

Unfortunately, not all mobile devices marked "Made in China" can boast of high quality and stable operation. Very often, gadget owners ask how to flash a Chinese n8000 tablet. Well, if someone had this copy of the model from Samsung in their hands, then one can only sympathize. Of course, we are not talking about any 64 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM. This fake, at best, has a modest 512 MB of cells for running programs and 1.5 GB on the built-in drive. And, what is quite sad, often stops working after a few months, even with careful use.

Yet there is a solution! Below we will tell you how to flash a Samsung Galaxy n8000 tablet. The method, of course, is not a panacea, since absolutely any “stuffing” can be inside the branded case. Therefore, what works in one case, in another is completely useless.

Determining the hardware configuration

The tablet must be carefully opened. There is always a designation on the motherboard, for example Mapan MX913 DC. It must be discovered and remembered (written down). You should also determine the type of touchscreen controller, sound chip and processor. Under these components, you need to start looking for firmware. For example, the touchscreen can be GSL3680, the wireless module is RTL8188ETV from Realtek, and the processor is the common Allwinner A13.

Note that all of the above for MTK in this case will not work. Let's figure out how to flash the Chinese Samsung (tablet).

We revive the famous fake

To work, you need to download the Phoenuxusbpro program. It is available in both Chinese and English. First, in the application menu, you need to select the desired image - firmware and open it with the Open command. The tablet is disconnected from the computer. When the Start button is pressed, the color of the icon will turn green. On the tablet, we hold down Volume +, while holding it, connect it to the USB port, press the Power button. The filling process will begin. When a success message appears, the cable can be disconnected. That's all - the tablet can be checked.

Tablets have become so firmly established in the daily life of a modern person that they have long ceased to be something that automatically classifies its owner as an elite, as it was during the time of the first iPad. Now you can see a tablet both in the hands of a serious business person getting out of an expensive car near a business center, and in the hands of a schoolboy in the subway or bus. Of course, most often these will be devices of a different class. If a businessman prefers a more expensive option from a well-known manufacturer, then the student will most likely have a budget model from China in his hands, and it is they who most often raise the question of how to flash?

Many owners of Chinese tablets are faced with the need to flash their gadgets

Why it happens? Because budget devices are budget devices for that, because not the most advanced technologies are used in their production, both in terms of materials and in terms of software. As a result, after some time after the start of operation, the device starts to slow down, some applications refuse to start, various errors appear. It is clear that in this case we are not talking about any pleasure from using the gadget. This is where flashing can help.

First, let's define some starting parameters.

Budget Chinese tablet is. With the latter, everything is relatively simple - just type in a search engine a phrase like “flashing model_of_your_tablet"And you will receive a manual, the essence of which boils down to the fact that you need to download the archive with the firmware, then either drop it into the root of the device's file system (as an option, SD cards) and reboot, or connect the gadget to a computer, and then run the downloaded file . Everything else will happen automatically.

Android devices

With Android tablets, things are a little more complicated. Let's start with the fact that most users under the firmware mean updating the system software, that is, the "green robot" itself. This is done in a jiffy if the manufacturer of your device has taken care of software support for its product, since due to the high fragmentation of the market, Google is not able to release updates for all available models, leaving each vendor to independently optimize the latest versions for their line.

Software Update

So, it's very simple:

1. We go to "Settings", there we look for the item "About the device" (usually it is at the very bottom), and in it we select "Software Update".
2. The system is looking for updates (this should be done by connecting to Wi-Fi, and not via mobile Internet) and if it finds it, it offers to install them.
3. We check whether the gadget is charged, whether a backup copy of important data has been made and agree.
4. After the update is downloaded, the device will reboot and installation will begin.
5. You will have to answer a couple of questions (choose a language, enter your Google account details).
6. Profit! You have an updated version of Android!

But what if the manufacturer did not take care of software support and adaptation of the latest version of the operating system? This among Chinese tablets is found all the time. In this case, it makes sense to either simply flash the official firmware version (in fact, “reset” the device), which can also help get rid of “glitches”, or turn your attention to specialized forums where there are so-called “custom” ones, that is modified firmware.

flashing

Everything is more or less clear with the official ones - we go to the manufacturer's website, with the help of an online translator we wade through Chinese characters, find the firmware file, read the attached readme (most often they are in English) and do everything according to the instructions. Or, again, we are looking for all this information on specialized forums, as a rule, for popular models there are corresponding topics with firmware archives.

Custom firmware will make the owner of the gadget sweat a little. The fact is that in order to install a modified version of the firmware, you need a custom Recovery Menu, the installation of which will have to be faced by the user who wants to see unofficial firmware on his device. We will not provide instructions for installing Recovery here, because due to the variety of devices, there are a lot of options for both the menu itself and installation methods. This is the information that you should look for specifically for your gadget model.

But after you have acquired a custom Recovery, it becomes more or less universal and quite simple. Of course, do not forget that the gadget must be charged, and important data is stored in a safe place.

So, a short guide:

1. Download zip-archive with firmware.
2. We place it in the root of the memory card or file system of the tablet.
3. We reboot the device in Recovery (when you turn it on, you need to hold down the power and volume keys, in some models the combination is different, in this case - google it).
4. We select the item “Install zip from sdcard”, then “Choose zip from sdcard”, where we will be allowed to select the archive with the firmware (in some recovery, the touchscreen works, in some, moving through the menu items is done using the volume keys, and confirmation - with the Power button).
5. We are waiting for the end of the process, then it is recommended to return to the factory settings using the "Wipe data / factory reset" item.
6. We reboot the gadget, answer the standard questions at the first start (language, date / time, account, etc.).
7. We enjoy the work of a freshly flashed device.

There are two more things to be aware of:

• Some firmwares lack standard applications from Google, including Google Play. In this case, you need to download the gapps.zip archive and install it immediately after the firmware in the same way, even before the first reboot.
• Some tablet models require superuser rights, so download the SuperSU.zip archive and install it BEFORE flashing, again, through recovery.

Now you know what to do if your Chinese electronic friend is "sad" or you just want to experiment. Well, do not forget that if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to take the device to a specialized workshop and hand it over to the masters who will do everything for you. Of course, it will cost some money, but it can save someone's nerves. Good luck with your firmware and stay with us - we have interesting and fun!

How to flash Chinese Android smartphones or tablets. The firmware of Chinese Android smartphones is a real art and sometimes it makes beginners stupor, this instruction will help you understand the basics and upgrade successfully!

This manual is written for smartphones based on MTK chips (MTK6589, MTK6577, MTK6575, MTK6572) from MediaTek - OPPO, ZOPPO, STAR, THL, TCL, HUAWEI, LENOVO and others. If you decide to flash your Chinese Android, then be extremely careful, read the instructions several times, if you do not understand it, then it is better to postpone this venture for the future!

Necessary tools and other requirements for firmware

3. Download firmware

4. Charge your smartphone to at least 60% of its full charge

Firmware for Chinese Android smartphones

Firmware Installation Part 1

1. Unpack in the root of drive C: the program SP Flash Tool

2. Unpack in the root of drive C: smartphone firmware

3. Run the SP Flash Tool by clicking on Flash_tool.exe

4. In the program, press the button, go to the folder with the unpacked firmware to the subfolder target_bin (or just in firmware) and select file XXXXXXX _Android_scatter_emmc.txt(where XXXXXXX is your MTK number, e.g. MTK6577). We do not close the program, proceed to install the drivers

Driver installation (alternative)

5. Unzip the folder with the drivers

6. Open Device Manager on PC

2. Turn off your Chinese smartphone or tablet

3. Remove the battery and insert

4. Now we quickly connect the smartphone to the PC and install the drivers (for everything about everything 5 seconds)
On an unidentified device (yellow icon), click the update drivers button and specify the folder of the unpacked drivers, or rather MT65xx Preloader, if any warnings are displayed, continue the installation. If the drivers are not installed, repeat steps 3 and 4 again. If installed, proceed further.

Firmware Installation Part 2

5. Returning to the SP Flash Tool

6. Click on the Firmware -> Upgrade button and wait until the firmware is installed.