From time to time, every device running Android needs to be updated with the current version of the operating system. Of course, without this, the gadget will remain in working order, but nevertheless, some problems may arise with the old version. Therefore, today we will talk about how to update Android.

Often when launching for sale new model, some problems software remain out of sight of the manufacturer. A conscientious developer always tries to eliminate the shortcomings of previously released versions identified during the use of the gadget, and in addition, add new functions that are more user-friendly.

There are also third-party developers who do not work for one or another company that produces mobile devices, but release their own, unofficial software (custom firmware) for many models of devices, which may even be best qualitythan android version directly from the manufacturer.

In addition, devices from little-known manufacturers (usually Chinese), purchased outside the Russian Federation and not having normal localization, also need a firmware update.

How to update the version (firmware) of Android

Standard procedure

Official updates from the manufacturer come out quite regularly. As a rule, this applies to popular models of gadgets or devices produced by well-known companies.

Such updates are absolutely free, do not require any special knowledge from the user and, as a rule, occur automatically. An Internet connection is required to check the firmware and update it.

We go to the main settings, in the section " System", At the very bottom we find the item" About phone" (may be " About device"), Then open a position" System update" (may be " Update BY", On some models you will need to press the button" Check now«):

The display will show the action “ System check", After which a message about the availability of latest version or about using it, then the system was updated automatically. If this did not happen, then before reflashing to new version Android, we find out information about the firmware installed on a specific device. To do this, go back to the section "About the phone" and at the very bottom we find the necessary information:

Knowing the current firmware version is necessary to obtain information about the availability of more recent software versions for a specific smartphone / tablet model and the possibility of installing them.

Note: if you use a gadget whose software does not support Russian, then you need to find the items " About tablet" or " About phone»And look for the necessary information there.

Using third-party programs (ROM Manager)

Sometimes downloading an official update via and-no is impossible, and even custom firmware cannot be delivered in this way. In this case, one of the best appsused for these purposes -.

With this program you can easily create backups systems and (in our case) manually update the current version of Android, including on Chinese smartphones.

For correct work with the program, it is necessary if your device is not rooted.

After launch, the program will ask you to install ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM), this is a more advanced mod of the standard Android OS Recovery. We agree, and then we do the following:

Loading on SD card its apparatus the required firmware (zip-archive format), which can be found on the official website of the developer of our device, run the utility ROM Manager, then select the item " Install ROM from SD card". Using the folder navigation, we indicate the path to the archive on our es-di map. Now we activate the button " Save current ROM"(This is done to enable rollback to old versionif you don't like the new firmware) and select the position "":

We agree to the restart and the program will start the process of restarting the smartphone in the mode CWM and installing new firmware.

Also, the ROM Manager application will help in finding the firmware for a specific device, for this, in the program menu, select the item " Download firmware”, And it may well be that there is something more suitable for you.

More about app features ROM Manager watch the video:

Through ClockWorkMod Recovery

It is possible that it was not possible to update Android using the ROM Manager utility, especially this situation is possible on smartphones from Chinese or little-known manufacturers. In this case, you can use the CWM menu.

ClockworkMod Recovery (or CWM Recovery) is an analogue of standard recovery with advanced features. This utility will help you not only perform full reset devices or install patches for games, but also make the firmware of a mobile gadget.

CWM supports most devices on android base... In fact, every second modern Android smartphone (or tablet) is equipped with Modrecovery CWM. But if your device has only stock (standard) recovery, then install CWM Recovery using the ROM Manager application (see above).

After entering the ClockWorkMod Recovery menu, navigating using the volume key, first select " wipe data / factory reset"(To reset all settings to factory defaults), then" wipe cache"(To clear the cache). Now we find the line “ install zip from sd card"And confirm the action with the hardware button" Home"Or the device power button (it plays the role of the" Yes»):

Note: for some models of devices, operation with the menu can be controlled using the sensor.

Further, getting into the item " choose zip from sd card", We indicate the path to the new firmware in the ZIP-archive, which was saved on the es-di card, confirm the choice by clicking" Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip»:

After the steps taken, the process of flashing our android devices will be launched. Upon completion, select “ reboot system now»To reboot the device and wait for the device to boot, which can take quite a long period of time.

Important ! Before updating the Android version (firmware), you need to fully charge the device, because the whole process will take about half an hour. During the firmware, the smartphone will need a lot of energy in order to correctly complete the task. In addition, the display backlight will be at maximum brightness during the update procedure, and the update process interrupted due to a lack of power can lead to disastrous consequences.

Therefore, before proceeding with updating your device, assess the degree of risk and try to approach the question of how to update the version of Android responsibly. Good luck!

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 about.

How do smartphones and tablets get updates?

Users often ask the question: how often do updates come? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer - it all depends on your manufacturer. Only the 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 manufacturers create their firmware based on the new version of Android, test them, and only then will the update begin. 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, the developers of the companies cannot have time to roll out new updates for each smartphone or tablet.

How long will your gadget take to update? 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 profitable for the manufacturer to satisfy a larger number of users so that they, in turn, remain loyal to the brand and buy his products again the next time.

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

Checking and installing Android updates

After the announcement of the system update, it may not "arrive" to you immediately. This process usually takes 2-3 days to 2 weeks. The fact is that the manufacturer sends updates gradually, which is why it turns out that your friend with the same smartphone received an update instantly, but it only reached you after some time.

When it's your device's turn, a notification will appear with 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, the 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 already 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" → "All" tab. Open "Google Services Framework". Select the "Erase Data" option.

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

How to update Android manually

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

First, the ZIP archive with this very firmware must be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website 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 device.

2. Then turn on, but simultaneously holding down the specified keyboard shortcuts. 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 model):

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

Navigation through Recovery (if it is not touch-sensitive) is carried out using the volume keys, and selection with the Power / Lock button.

Option names may vary slightly, but I'm sure you'll figure it out.

3. Select "Apply update".

4. Then select "Choose from internal storage" if you saved the archive with the firmware in 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.

Once complete, return to main recovery menu and select "Reboot system now". Your device will reboot with the updated firmware already.

This is how I told you everything there is to know about updating Android. If you are interested in any questions on this topic, ask them in the comments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are two main ways to change Android yourself:

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

How to install a new Android without connecting to a computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to update Android OS using a computer

Edit operating system Android can be done using an application from the manufacturer.

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

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

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

How to download new Android using Xperia Companion

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

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

How to update with Smart Switch

For installation new Android on tablets and samsung smartphones Smart Switch and Samsung Kies are used.

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

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

How to update Android with Samsung Kies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Option number 1. "By air"

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

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

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

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

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

Option number 2. Via computer

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

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

In essence, the update process via a PC boils down to the fact that you need to download the firmware to your computer and use a certain bootloader program to install it on the device. For many gadgets, the network has detailed instructions on installation, and even video materials with visual reviews. Especially for the popular models of the tablet-smartphone world.

The update method will depend on the specific device

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

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

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

Conclusion

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

Conclusion (alternative)

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

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

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

What is software update on Android and why is it needed

You need to be aware that as a result of updating or rolling back the operating system, all data stored on the phone will be irretrievably lost. Be sure to back up all the data you need (address book, notes, photos) to a secure external medium before taking any of the steps in this guide. It can be an external drive, a hard drive on a PC (as a last resort, a memory card, but not desirable).

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

Automatic Android update

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

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

Option in settings menu for automatic OS update

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

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

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

Updating Android firmware manually

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Successful system update via Odin

Rollback to a previous version

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

1 way

Suitable for those who wish to return the basic official factory firmwareinstalled in the unit at the time of purchase from the store. This is pretty easy to do. 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 & Reset menu under the Personal Information category.

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

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

Method 2 - reset to factory settings (hard reset)

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

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

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

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

1. we connect the mobile device to the PC
2. run Odin
3. turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, you need to press the home key, power and volume down
4. when the phone is loaded, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
5. on the main form Odin select downloaded files as PIT, PDA and CSC match
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 the green field with the PASS inscription at the top.

Information about successful rollback to the previous version via Odin

How to update the Play Market on Android

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

Suggestion to connect Google account to the system

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

Updates for Play Market components

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

Answers to readers' questions

When will the new Android update be available?

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

Now about other brands. Sony has announced an update for all current Xperia devices, from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE launched in 2013 to all Z5 models (both premium and budget). A number of devices from LG are limited to the G4, G3 and G Flex2. HTC, in turn, limited itself to only the last two generations of devices of its own production: One M9 / E9 and One M8 / E8. In addition, companies such as Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei, Asus, OnePlus and ZUK promise to equip their flagship devices and mid-level units with Android 6.0. This list is not yet final. Subsequently, we will keep you updated with the latest announcements.

I have huawei phone U9500, and I didn't know or didn't understand to update the version. Now I have Android 4.0.3, how to update the firmware to the new version, please help!

Answer... The Huawei firmware update process is described. In short, there are two ways to update the Huawei U9500 firmware.

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, you can download the update to Android from the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where modified firmware is uploaded. But we would not advise setting on enough old phone such updates if you do not have the necessary skills and are not ready for a drop in the performance of your mobile device.

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

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

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

Answer. HTC one m7 can be upgraded to at least Android 5.1. If you can't install the official update, try downloading custom firmware on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum. There are also collected instructions for updating this device (see). In this thread, you will find solutions to the problem if the Android OS is not updated.

I have Moto x play, I don’t want to update the system, the message “Android 6.0.1 software is available” constantly appears, which is wildly annoying. Please tell me how to remove this message so that it does not appear again. I even contacted the support service of the smartphone manufacturer itself, all the instructions given to me by them did not bring any result.

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

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

Answer... In order to roll back the update, you need to reboot the phone in Recovery mode, select wipе dаta / fаctory reset, wipe cache pаrtition 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.

The tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I do not have firmware updates ... I click system update and says "an update is required for your device." How can you "force" - (update the android system forcibly) or update yourself?

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

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

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