Google has begun distributing Android 5 Lollipop to Nexus device owners. In the near future, the update will be available for download "over the air" on the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi and Nexus 10. If you want to install already, then read the instructions on your smartphone. Installing Android 5.0 will remove all user information from the device. You need to make a backup copy, transfer photos, documents, etc. to your computer. Charge the device by at least 30% and connect it to the computer. To update you need software ADB and Fastboot, which is located in the platform-tools / folder of the Android SDK, as well as the firmware itself for the compatible device.
How to download Android 5.0 Lollipop update and firmware
How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop
Installing Android 5.0
- Open our folder for nexus, for Nexus 7 it calls razor.
- Copy the contents of the folder and paste the files into the folder \ Android-L \ adt-bundle \ sdk \ platform-tools
- Start the command line Win + R, type Сmd and press Enter.
- Execute the command adb reboot bootloader in the firmware folder.
- Or open the folder with the firmware file and run the flash-all script. This script will install a new bootloader and firmware.
- Wait for the end Android installations 5.0 Lollipop.
The market for mobile products is designed 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 period of time, Google releases a new Android release. Six months later 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 an update or rollback operating system all data stored on your phone will be irretrievably lost. Be sure to do backups 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 updating the operating system will require certain time(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 battery.
Automatic Android update
Here we go to the item "Software update". On your device, this section may be located 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 the settings menu for automatic update OS
When all the data from the manufacturer's server has been downloaded, in the menu that appears, tap the "Install" button and wait until the device reboots.
Since in the way described above, 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 update "over the air" (most of companies that produce smartphones or tablets have such a proprietary feature).
Latest Android update, if it is already available on the server, at any time you can download it to your device 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. The Odin system application is used to update. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using this technique, you can only put new version official firmware, but not custom.
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. we 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 identified in Windows
4. launch Odin. If the connection of the device was successful, the name of the port will light up in yellow in the corresponding field in the program.
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" key
7.in the central Odin window, select the downloaded files to match 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 reboot, 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 firmware installed in the device at the time of its purchase in the store. This is pretty easy to do. Go to the device settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this 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
- We go into this section of the menu and stop at the item "Reset settings".
- 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".
- The phone starts to reboot. In 5-10 minutes it will boot up again with a clean base system on board.
Method 2 - reset to factory settings (hard reset)
- turn off the phone / tablet
- simultaneously press and hold down the "Volume Up", "Home" (bottom center) and "Power" buttons. The Recovery menu opens.
- using the volume keys, mark the item "wipe data / factory reset".
- press the power key to confirm your choice
- in the next menu you need to confirm your decision. Select "Yes - Delete all user data" using the keys for adjusting the volume
- press the power button again. The main menu pops up in front of you again.
- 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, return official firmware you can do the same as a 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.
- we connect the mobile device to the PC
- run Odin
- turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, you need to press the home key, power and volume down
- when the phone is loaded, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
- on the main Odin form, select the uploaded files as the correspondence of PIT, PDA and CSC
- in Odin, press the Start button and wait for all the files to be updated.
The successful completion of the rollback procedure will be indicated by a green field with the inscription PASS at the top.
Details of a successful rollback to previous version via Odin
How to update 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
Once you enter your credentials google records, the Play Market components will appear in the notification panel, which can be updated just like any other application.
Component updates Play Market
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 its installation 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, they promise 6.0 updates 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 its own production devices: 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 a Huawei U9500 phone, and I did not know or did not understand that I needed 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.
- We take out the battery, hold down the volume buttons on the phone. After that, the Android update process will begin.
- Go to Settings -> Memory -> Software update -> 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. IN different versions Android OS partition location may vary. In this way, standard update 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 the 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 fact is that specifications your phone does not allow you to install newer versions of Android.
On the other hand, you can download the update to Android from the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, where the 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 latest version An OS to which you can officially update the firmware on your phone. At least, this is what users of the w3bsit3-dns.com forum 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. I can not 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 the custom firmware on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum. There are also collected instructions for updating on 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 box next to 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 launch screen in the corner the yellow inscription Kernel 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, wipе cаche partition 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.
Tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I have no 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 tablet model came out 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 buy a new tablet than to experiment 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.
Before 5.0, think carefully. There may be two reasons why the update did not "arrive" to you 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 here 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 in detail all the technical characteristics of each model. Much better than you and me! And no matter how much the OS developers talk about increasing the performance of gadgets after their update, numerous tests and user reviews speak of either a scanty or zero "increase" in the speed of work. But most often, users report a deterioration in the performance of the device after the 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 you need 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. Good, special programs There are many 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 like with Backup, you need special software.
Thirdly, before starting to manipulate the system, make sure that the battery is fully charged and that there is 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 one is available. Android version 5.0 Lollipop. 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 moving on 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 a computer
This method will be of interest to those who want to install custom firmware, as well as to all owners for whom Android 5.0 Lollipop was not originally "intended".
I would like to note right away that for each specific device, be it a smartphone or a 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 specific 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 focus on the basic steps that will have to be performed, based on the fact that you have already downloaded the firmware, root, bootloader and backup programs, unpacked everything, installed and are ready to start.
- Put the device into firmware mode (see the instructions for your device).
- Connect to computer.
- Run the bootloader, load the firmware into it.
- , start the installation process and wait a little.
- 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 devices from some manufacturers, 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 there are a number of questions hanging in the air:
- Why, by default, device manufacturers only "push" updates to flagship devices?
- Why do they make the decision to update for us?
- To download the installation file, click on the blue button "Download from server" located just above.
- After that, the server will prepare and check the installation file for viruses.
- If the file is not infected and everything is in order with it, a gray Download button will appear.
- Clicking on the "Download" button will start downloading the file to your computer.
- Run the downloaded file by double clicking on it. All installation files are taken from the official websites of the developers.Last update date for version 5.0 file was 10 January 2017 at 16:03.
- In the window that appears, accept the license agreement. You can also familiarize yourself with the license agreement on the official website of the program developer.
- Select the components you want to install. Uncheck the boxes that may be for installing additional programs.
- Select the folder on your computer where you want to install the program. In most cases, the program automatically selects the folder, for example in Windows it is C: \ Program Files \
- Finally, the program's installation manager may prompt you to create a "Desktop Shortcut" or "Start Menu Folder".
- Then the installation process will begin. After completion, the installation manager may ask you to restart the computer for the program to work more correctly.
Google recently released stock Android 5.0 Lollipop images for Nexus models. If you are the owner of Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 Wi-Fi, Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi or Nexus 10 and you want to familiarize yourself with the new version of the operating system, then especially for you we have prepared an instruction that describes in detail the process of installing the factory firmware image. Remember that everything that you do - you do at your own peril and risk! The author of the manual is not responsible for your actions! By the way, we suggest that you watch our review of Android 5.0 Lollipop using the example of LG Nexus 5, and then evaluate its main charms on our own experience.
Preparing for firmware
1. To start the firmware, you need to download additional software from here.
2. Run the downloaded installation file as administrator
3. You will see the installer window, enter the Latin letter Y on the keyboard and press Enter. Repeat this procedure 2 times.
4. At the third stage of the installation, the program will ask you to install the drivers for the firmware, in the dialog box that appears, click "Next", then "Install"
5. Installation of additional software is completed.
Of course, we need to download a firmware image for your device: from here for the Nexus 4, from here for the Nexus 5, from here for the Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi version), from here for the 2013 Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi version) and from here for Nexus 10.
1. Download the firmware image and unpack it to any place convenient for you. The unpacked archive looks like this,. zip files no need to unpack:
You can proceed directly to the installation.
Installing Android 5.0 Lollipop
1. The firmware process is performed in the Command Windows prompt to start it - press the key combination Win + R, type cmd in the input window and press "Open" / the Enter key.
2.In command line type:
and press Enter.
3. Put your device into bootloader / fastboot mode by simultaneously holding down the buttons: Volume down + Power button (Volume down + Power) and connect it to the computer. The loader looks like this:
4. At the command prompt, execute (type and press Enter):
fastboot devices
If your smartphone appears in the list, then you did everything right.
5. Unlocking the bootloader
If your bootloader was not unlocked earlier, or you locked it back, then you need to unlock it to flash it.
Run the command:
fastboot oem unlock (fastboot oem lock for blocking)
A message about the bootloader unlocking warning will appear on the screen of your device, use the volume buttons to select Yes and confirm the selection with the Power button.
6. After erasing the “erasing” label, run the flash-all.bat file from the folder where the firmware image is unpacked.
7. The process of flashing your device will begin.
8. Wait for the completion of the firmware process.
9. The smartphone / tablet will reboot into standard mode, and then you will see the animation of loading Android 5.0 Lollipop. The download may take about 5 minutes, and then you will see the initial setup screen.
10. Installation is complete!
Alternative method firmware for those who get errors when trying to execute via .bat. Do everything up to item 5 inclusive, and instead of item 6, unpack the contents of image-hammerhead-lpx13d.zip directly into the C: \ Nexus folder. Next, enter the following commands in cmd:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
After that, go to the Recovery menu with the volume keys, wait for the robot to appear on the screen and hold down the Volume Up and Power keys (volume up and power). We select "wipe data / factory data reset", and after Reboot.
Based on materials from xda-developers, developer.android.com
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