Overview of popular flash drivers for "Android"

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

A bit of theory about what a firmware is

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

Aims and tasks of the device suture

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

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

Overview of the firmware for "Android"

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

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

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

Use this method andthe program-brooder "Android" SP Flash Tool should be carefully, since this is a universal method. And for each specific device has its own features and tricks.

Odin - a powerful tool for Samsung

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

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

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

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

Phoenix Suit

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

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

Conclusion

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

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

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