How to flash an Android? Tips for beginners

What about the phone or tablet firmware? In principle, this is the same thing as reinstalling Windows on a PC. That is, the very concept of firmware is characterized by an update of the version of your phone or tablet in order to improve performance, get a set of new functions, etc. As we all know, there are now three types of OS for phones / tablets - iOS, Windows Phone and Android. The most popular in the modern world are the first and last OS. Firms specializing in OS development are constantly trying to improve them, optimize and add new functions to attract more users. In this article, we will tell you about the flashing of the Android OS and try to answer the most important questions - how to flash the Android, whether it is worthwhile to put unofficial versions of the firmware, it is safe to do the firmware yourself. Let's start.

Smartphones Android. Firmware on the phone

To ensure that everything went well, we will draw up a certain algorithm of actions, which should be adhered to by all users. So, to get started, download the update program for your phone. Look before this, what version of the OS do you need to download a newer one. It is worth noting that each brand has its own version, so be careful. If you downloaded the update program directly to your phone, then we search the downloads for the required file and run it. The firmware will start automatically, and we will just have to wait for the process to finish (charge your device before the installation, because if it is discharged, all the files will be lost). Next, turn on the phone and look at the operability. If everything is in order, then the firmware was successful. By the way, every good version of the firmware (it is better to download from official sites in general) has a function of "insurance" in case something happens. If you downloaded to a computer, you should do the following: download the files to the SD-card, insert it into the phone off and start it. Further all, as before - wait for the installation to complete. How to flash Android on the phone, we figured out. Next we have tablets.

How to flash Android on tablets?

In principle, there are no global differences. After downloading the firmware file, unpack it into the script folder. Next, inserting the SD-card into the off-board, start it. As in the situation with the phone, the installation will start automatically, giving you a long waiting time. Even if the process takes too long, you should not turn off the machine. Next, we insert all the same SD-card into the computer, in order to delete the folder script. Turn the device on and check the functionality of all functions. All. If something went wrong, repeat the procedure first. How to flash Android on the tablets, we also figured out.

Should I install unofficial firmware versions?

Here as you please. It often happens that such versions of firmware have much more functions than official ones. However, there is one big but there is no guarantee of quality. In the worst situation, this firmware will only ditch your device, after which it will go to the repair center, which will cost a lot. Decide for yourself.

Which is better: a smartphone on Android, iOS or Windows Phone?

How many people - so many opinions. Each OS in its own way is good, and at the same time has its drawbacks. However, indisputable leaders still remain Android and IOS. So, let's compare the two systems (we do not compare phones or tablets, we compare OS!). In the first OS, we can see a better level of virtual assistant Google Now, which is inferior to the "apple" Siri, more advanced navigation Google Maps, applications for photos and video Android Beam, as well as the Internet browser Google Chrome, which, incidentally, From Apple products, you can change. What do we see in iOS? Of course, this is an unrivaled leader in the provision of various applications through the App Store, which is inferior to Google's Google Play. Also we can see an improved camera that allows you to shoot photos with a higher resolution and a large viewing angle, which can not be said about Android smartphones. And ... and that's it. Strangely enough, but it is the Androids OS that is more qualitative and functional than iOS. But this is only an objective point of view. Each user has his own view of things.