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How to flash a tablet through a computer?


The firmware of the tablet can cause big problems for another user if he does not have instructions for use. Therefore, to help, we have prepared an article for everyone who wants to flash their tablet through a computer.

Preparing for firmware

Tablet firmware may be needed if the operating system of the device is not working correctly. Can certainly help hard reset settings, but if this does not help, then it is recommended to flash the device. In order to flash the device in the safest way, you will need to do the following:

  • First you need to charge your device to 80 percent.
  • You also need to create backups to preserve the information.

Updating using a computer

This method is suitable for those who do not have a sufficiently stable wi-fi signal. With this method, you can update your tablet's firmware via your computer. To do this, you can use special utilities, for example, Samsung kies. For Sony, this utility is called Flashtool. As for other manufacturers, the Odin program is suitable for them.

How to flash a Samsung tablet

Let's take a look at the tablet firmware using a specific example. In this case, we will consider how you can flash samsung tablet... It is best to use the Odin program. You can download this program on this site.

Please make sure Samsung kies is disabled before using the program.

  1. Run the program. Download the firmware for your device. To do this, you need to enter the model name and the phrase "official firmware" in the search box. Download the firmware and unzip it to the Odin program folder. In the settings of your device, activate the "usb debugging" mode.
  2. After that, you need to put your device into download mode. To do this, you need to hold down the power key and volume rocker in the down position. Hold the buttons for a few seconds.
  3. Connect your device to your computer. Run Odin and find the firmware file. Now you need to check the boxes next to the "auto reboot" and "reset time" checkboxes.
  4. Then click the start button. Wait until the firmware update finishes and your tablet reboots.

Additional advice

To keep up to date operating system your tablet, you can update it using wi-fi. If your computer is connected to wireless network, then you can use the so-called over-the-air update. To use this method, you need to go to the settings of your device and select the "About device" item. In the "Update" menu, check the box next to "Automatic update".

Thus, the system will automatically update your tablet OS to the latest version. This does not require any involvement from you.

Share today mobile devicesworking on reaches 80%. They attract buyers with their low cost, since Android is installed even on the most budget models, as well as the ability to customize everything to your taste and even change the firmware if you want. It is about the latter that today's material will be. We will answer the question of how to flash a tablet without a computer via a USB flash drive.

Many users, after a while after purchasing a gadget, think about a new model with more functionality.

Despite the fact that tablet manufacturers do not welcome self-flashing, in addition to the official possibility using a computer, craftsmen have developed several ways how to do without it: through custom recovery or using a special mobile application... Let's take a closer look at how without a computer: find out what is needed for this, as well as the firmware process itself.

Preparatory stage

In order for the process of flashing your tablet to be successful, you need to stock up on the necessary files for this. What do you need to preload?

  • Firmware... Surely this point needs no explanation. Usually, without a computer, you can only flash custom firmware, since official firmware is sewn through a computer. If you do not know exactly which firmware you need, but you are sure that the standard one does not work the way you want, read specialized forums, for example, w3bsit3-dns.com or others, and pay attention to the reviews of the owners of the same tablet as yours. You can also check for your device. At worst, download and test several options.
  • Program for getting root... Without it, you simply cannot complete all the necessary steps, because at a certain stage, significant intervention in the system is expected, which is possible only if you have superuser rights. The most popular root application is KingRoot, which allows you to complete the procedure with just a few taps. You can download the application at the bottom of the page.
  • Custom recovery... Absolutely every device is equipped with a special recovery mode, with which you can reset the settings, clear the cache and some other operations. But the default recovery is rather limited in its capabilities, so custom ones were developed. At the moment, the most popular are TWRP Recovery and CWM Recovery. The first has an interface tailored for use on touch screen, and the second is very much like the default, only with a large set of functions. IN recent times there is a trend towards the priority use of TWRP. You can download them either through special applications in automatic mode, or manually on specialized sites. The main condition is compatibility with your tablet model.
  • Application for installing recovery... The most popular are Flashify or ROM Manager. It is preferable to use the first one, since the program has a more intuitive interface and is also regularly updated.

To use all the software, move the files to the root of the memory card. Programs must have an APK extension, recovery - IMG, and firmware - ZIP.

The easiest way without a computer is to use a special utility for Android. The most popular and at the same time the most compatible with most devices program is KingRoot.

  1. At the very beginning, allow installation from unknown sources so that you can install the program not from Play Store: Settings - Security and check the box for "Unknown sources".
  2. Install the KingRoot program and run it.
  3. In the main program window, click the big blue button in the middle of the screen.
  4. Wait until the end of the procedure and restart the device.

In rare cases, the program may be incompatible with your device model, so you will have to use another option, for example, Baidu Root or 360 Root, the principle of operation of which is completely identical.


Installing third-party recovery

Having received the root of the rights, you can start installing custom recovery. Use one of the two most popular programs: Flashify or ROM Manager. Let's dwell on each of them in more detail.

Flashify

ROM Manager

Since the program is semi-russified and has not been updated for several years, be careful what you press, especially if you do not speak English.

  1. Install the program and run it.
  2. In the main menu, click Recovery Setup - Install or update Recovery and select the recovery you need.
  3. Next, the program will determine. If she did it correctly, confirm your choice and click on the recovery installation button. The download will begin immediately. With a stable and fast connection, the file will be downloaded in a few seconds.
  4. Give the utility superuser rights so that it can install. After a few seconds, you will see a success notification.

Having prepared everything, it's time to go directly to the device's firmware. Consider a procedure using several types of recovery.

Firmware via CWM Recovery

Immediately, we want to draw your attention to the fact that moving between items is done by pressing the volume buttons, and the choice is done with the power button.

  1. Put the machine into recovery mode. To do this, you need to hold down a certain combination of tablet buttons. They may differ depending on the model:
    • volume up + power button;
    • volume down + power button;
    • one of the volume buttons + power button + mechanical Home button;
    • both volume buttons + power button.
  2. First of all, do full reset tablet settings. To do this, go to wipe data / factory reset - Yes - Wipe all user data, then return to the main menu.
  3. Go to install zip - choose zip from / sdcard and select the firmware file previously saved to the memory card. Confirm the request with the Yes - Install command.
  4. After the end of the firmware process, return to the main menu and reboot the tablet via the reboot system now command.

Attention! The first activation will take a long time.

Firmware via TWRP Recovery

In this recovery, the selection of items is done by clicking on the screen, and confirmation of operations is done with a swipe at the bottom of the screen.

  1. Go to recovery mode (see the previous point).
  2. Go to Cleanup - Advanced and check all the items except the memory card. Swipe down the bar at the bottom of the screen to delete all data stored on your tablet. After that, do not try to reboot, as nothing will work, since you simply deleted the system.
  3. Click on the house button to go to the main Recovery menu.
  4. Click "Install" to go to the menu for selecting firmware files. Since the necessary data is stored on the memory card, click on the "Select memory" button, find the firmware file, click on it and confirm the operation with a swipe at the bottom of the screen.
  5. At the end of the process, you will see a notification about its successful completion. Then click the "Restart" button. Please note that the first system startup can take up to 10 minutes.

Firmware via ROM Manager

With this application, your communication with the recovery mode is minimized, since you mainly work through a convenient graphical interface. At the right time, you only need to confirm the launch of the recovery mode to continue the procedure. Since all the preparatory work has been completed, you can proceed with the firmware.

  1. Run the application, in its menu go to the item "Install ROM from SD card", find the file with the firmware, and click on it.
  2. To clear the data stored on your device, activate the "Delete data and cache" item.
  3. Confirm the start of the process by clicking "Reboot and install", then tap OK to start the tablet in Recovery mode.

Conclusion

In fact, flashing the tablet yourself is not difficult at all if you follow the instructions exactly. Therefore, if the standard firmware of the device does not suit you, you can easily replace it. In the comments, please tell us how you stitched your tablet.

This type of guide will help you to correctly and efficiently install the firmware of a wide variety of types, such as factory, official, modified, and so on. Also, such firmware is carried out both through any tablet, as well as through tablets that are produced by Samsung.


How to flash a regular tablet?

In order to securely flash your tablet, you can use several methods. There is one fairly simple and ordinary way in which you can flash your tablet using the capabilities that Android has. Such a program can completely efficiently and reliably find itself and completely restore itself. This type of firmware can be perfect for any manufacturer brand. This method is quite easy and simple to use, relative to others, which are distinguished by a more complex installation. This method is perfect for those people who want to see a high-quality and reliable result quickly enough that will serve as a faithful service for a long time.

How to Install Factory Official Firmware?

In order to implement this type of firmware, you must have a number of programs:


  • First of all, you need to have a number of drivers for your tablet. They, in turn, go through the installation in an automatic way, just when Kies from Samsung is installed, which comes right in the software bundle. If you decide to install such drivers, but are still not sure that you have them on your computer, then it is best to find them in.
    You can find them in search enginesah, such as Yandex or Google, if you just enter a word "Drivers Galaxy Tab 2 "... You can also search on the manufacturer's website itself. You also need to take into account that each tablet requires its own drivers, which must be selected separately. For those users who have Windows 7, you need to install the drivers as an administrator. This can be done simply by right-clicking where it says "Run as administrator".

  • You can also use the official firmware. But you must first download it using search engines, simply by entering the phrase into the search engine: "Official firmware Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 "... You can also download the link from the manufacturer's website, which will provide even greater reliability.

  • You can easily use a special program called Odin. Such a program is very easy to find in, after which it will need to be downloaded. There is no need to install it on your computer. Just after downloading, the program can be unzipped and far from being removed to various folders on the desktop. It is necessary that it is always at hand, and at any time it will be possible to use it. It must be remembered that such a program can only be suitable for tablets that are made from the manufacturer Samsung.

After all the actions, such as downloading the necessary firmware and Odin program and all the necessary drivers that are securely installed on the computer, you will need to proceed with the direct firmware of this equipment:

  • The first step is to disable all types of antivirus on your computer. It is very important to disable all programs that will run in the background, you can also turn off the Internet, which will interfere with the process of this work.

  • After that, you should copy the archive itself, which contains the required firmware, into a folder that has exactly the English name.

  • Then the Odin program starts.


  • If the firmware that you have selected consists of several files, most often three, then you will need to select buttons such as PDA (system), PHONE (modem), CSC (region). After that, you will need to select the necessary files that are necessary for high-quality firmware. Then it will be quite clear what corresponds to what, and what exactly needs to be done next.


  • After the work done, you must completely turn off your tablet. After waiting a little, you can turn it on. Then it is worth simultaneously pressing the buttons "Volume +" and "off" (there can also be a combination of buttons such as "Volume -" and "off"). Such combinations will depend on the specific firmware and tablet model. The buttons will need to be kept in this state until a special text menu appears.

  • Next, you will need to click the button "Volume -", but such an action depends solely on the model of the tablet itself, and therefore can be performed in a completely different way.

  • Then you will need to connect the tablet directly to. In this case, it is best to use the original cable. Odin must define a port called COM. Subsequently, this action should light up in green square.

  • Then the word Start is pressed. Then the firmware process begins.

  • After completion, a specific sound will be heard and a PASS message will come, which will be in the green screen of the Odin program. It is this action that will indicate that the firmware itself has completed. The tablet must then reboot itself and then it will be possible to pull out the wire.
  • When flashing occurs, it is highly recommended to reset all data.
  • An Android tablet user sometimes has to reflash his device himself in order to update it or get rid of viruses or problems that have settled in the system itself. The best and correct way for this purpose, it will be necessary to flash the tablet through a computer or laptop using specialized programs. You should also understand that self-updating of the operating system using a computer is a very difficult and responsible business.

    If you are not particularly versed in devices of this type, or are simply afraid to take risks, then it would be better to entrust it to those who can handle it 100%. There are a lot of specialists in this area, so it won't be difficult to find. If the tips described below do not bring the desired result, we are not responsible for all the consequences. Remember that all of the instructions below must be followed in the exact and correct sequence we have specified.

    What do you need for the firmware?

    We will immediately describe what exactly you need in order to flash your tablet or smartphone through a computer.

    • USB cable for your device and computer. With it, you will establish a connection between two devices. If the pins in the cable come off, the entire tablet may become faulty, so you need to use an exceptionally high-quality and proven cable.
    • ClockWorkMod Recovery program. It is with its help that we will install the selected firmware. One of the best of its kind, the installation process is extremely clear and simple.
    • The computer itself, through which we will carry out the installation of the selected version of Android. With its help, we will establish a connection between the archive and your device.
    • Archive in ZIP format with the firmware already installed on it. Without it, nothing will work out. You can download the updates on the official website or find them on the Internet (custom version).

    That, in principle, is all that is needed. The next step is to carefully prepare the device.

    Preparing the device

    A copy of all data is one of the most important steps during such an operation. Your data must be saved somewhere else, from where you can later install the operating system, as well as your personal data. This can be done in a very simple way. To do this, you need to enter the "Settings" Android. Then it is important to choose your work google account, click on it to enable sync. In the upper right corner there is a button that opens an additional menu. By clicking on it, select "Synchronize". All data is automatically selected, thanks to which just logging into your account next time, you will see that all data has already been recovered.

    The next step is to fully charge both devices. Both your tablet and laptop must be 100% charged. If you have a computer at your disposal, take care of an uninterruptible power supply. If any device turns off during the installation of a new version of the operating system, the consequences can be catastrophic. The tablet will not be able to work in the future. It can be compared to a damaged BIOS on a computer or laptop - no reinstallation of the OS will simply take place.

    The most popular programs for installing firmware

    There are many different programs in the world that do not particularly differ in functionality, but only make the firmware process simpler and more understandable. We will list the most popular of them, giving you a choice.

    Odin

    An excellent, simply wonderful program that allows its users to install the official and not only the official firmware on their device. Simple and intuitive interface, completely in English, many stable versions and many other things only make this program one of the best. However, it has its own small flaw - it was created exclusively for Samsung versions. Any, even the oldest tablet will be flashed, however, models from little-known companies, alas, will fail.

    Also no less convenient and multifunctional program, which has a huge number of fans around the world. Chinese processors RockChip swept the market due to their low price and good performance. This program designed to work exclusively with such devices. This is the main problem with this application. Overall, the RockChip Batch Tool provides a ton of useful features, but unfortunately not for all processors.

    CWM is a great solution if you are looking for an operating system installer for android... Simple, clear and fast - no questions asked. Just a couple of commands in the command line, which can be understood with a basic level in English, about half an hour (maximum) time, and that's it. No problem, except that it is advisable to install root rights if you plan to use this program. Some of the installation methods are very picky about them. By the way, we will use this program.

    Details about firmware

    To begin with, let's look at where you can download working, full-fledged firmware for the tablet. The best and most reliable option is to download it from the official website of the device developer. For example, if you have a tablet from Samsung, then you need to look for a suitable one on the site of a Korean developer.

    There is also a variant of custom firmwares, which are unofficial. They can be downloaded anywhere, however, the most reliable are always found on well-known sites, the topic of which is related to android devices. For example, one of these sites is w3bsit3-dns.com, where there is an incredibly large number of any versions of operating systems, both for Android, and not only. Any Chinese models, such as Ainol, 3Q and even more modern models from Samsung, ASUS and the like, can be found on the w3bsit3-dns.com website.

    An important factor that you should pay attention to when downloading is checking the quality of Russification. Sometimes it happens that certain firmwares are translated into Russian by ordinary machine translation, which is simply impossible to understand. To prevent such a course of events, you should read reviews about this model of the firmware, and, of course, download only from trusted sources.

    Updating with ClockWorkMod

    • First you need to install the CWM Recovery program on your tablet. It is installed very simply, and there are several options for such an installation.
    • We enter Recovery. How to enter, you can see on the website of the manufacturer of your tablet, however, for the most part it is a combination of the lock and volume buttons. Try them.
    • Already in Recovery, select the factory reset item to reset all settings before installing a new OS version. We confirm.
    • In the main menu, select another item, install zip - choose zip from / sdcard -… path to the file. We confirm again. Installed by itself APK file... After reinstalling, select reboot system now.
    • After reboot, it will install a new version OS. The process can take about 7 minutes, you need to wait. After installation, you can use the already updated version of Android.

    Updating with Recovery

    This OS upgrade option is also suitable for most gadgets. We will use TWRP-Recovery. Let's break down the whole process into several steps.

    • Go to the Wipe menu - Swipe To Factory Reset - back to the main menu. By this action, we will bring the settings to the factory settings, which is very important during the system update.
    • Next, go to the Install menu - the path to your ZIP file with updates, which should be on the memory card - Swipe To Confirm
    • Next will be the process of reinstalling the OS. It does not last long, the longer process will be the first start of the system after the update. To restart the tablet with the updated version, select Reboot System.

    Conclusion

    As you can see, flashing a tablet through a computer is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Step-by-step instructionprovided above will help you set up your tablet seamlessly. However, if it doesn’t turn on, it’s ideal to take it to a service center right away. Experts will be able to restore your firmware and data, but if you do something wrong yourself, you can lose absolutely all data, including the main version of the operating system.

    Updating the Android operating system to newer versions allows you to get rid of errors, get new functionality and increase the performance of Android devices. If the manufacturer provides official updates "over the air", then there are no problems - we agree with the installation of the update (when they appear) and wait for the results. If there are no official updates, you must update manually. How to flash an Android phone through a computer?

    Operating android system constantly updated. New versions become faster, they fix numerous bugs. Devices start to work much faster, "slowdowns" and other consequences and traces of incorrect operation of the OS disappear. As for the flashing, then it helps to restore the functionality of damaged smartphones and tablets.

    Firmware is divided into official and unofficial. Official firmware is supplied by Android developers. If an over-the-air update is supported, the device can be reflashed (updated) using a normal Internet connection - after downloading required files the device will reboot and its firmware will be updated. After that, the most latest version Android or an updated version of the current firmware with the previous OS version.

    Unofficial firmware is created by mobile specialists (and artisanal developers). Their disadvantage is that no one is responsible for their correct operation. - you install such firmware at your own peril and risk. Unofficial firmware is understood as firmware ported from other Android devices or modified official firmware, in which certain changes were made.


    How to install firmware on Android and what is needed for this? On initial stage you need to carefully read the instructions for the firmware - similar instructions are published on many specialized sites, according to the phone model. It is not allowed to use instructions and firmware files from other devices... Observe the following precautions:

    • Watch the battery charge - it must be fully charged;
    • Use working USB cables - the connection to the computer must be reliable;
    • Use laptops or uninterruptible power supplies - a sudden power outage will lead to the loss of functionality of the flashable device.

    After you have read the instructions for flashing, read it again, then make sure that you have understood all the points correctly and have prepared all the necessary files and programs. Now you can try to flash your device.

    Inattentive reading of the instructions and inattentive fulfillment of its points can lead to the fact that instead of a working smartphone or tablet, you will have at your disposal a "brick" - an inoperative device that is difficult to restore.


    A lot have been created for flashing Android devices software. And here we can be helped by standard programs for working with certain smartphones.... For example, Samsung smartphones are easily flashed using the native Kies program. The procedure is carried out in several steps:

    • We connect the smartphone to the computer;
    • Launch Kies and check for updates;
    • We are waiting for the updates to be installed and the smartphone rebooted.

    Once everything is complete, we will have our device with the updated firmware at our disposal. If some errors occur during the update, it is unlikely that it will be critical - the "native" software works as correctly as possible. Smartphones from other manufacturers are stitched in the same way.

    The update must be done on smartphones with a fully charged battery. It is also recommended to provide uninterrupted power to your computer and a stable internet connection.


    How to reflash an Android smartphone through a computer? To do this, we need to find a suitable program used to flash smartphones from one manufacturer or another. For example, Samsung smartphones are flashed using the Odin program, Fly smartphones - using the Flash Tool. You will also need firmware for Android, suitable for the model of the device being flashed.

    As soon as you find everything you need to flash the device, proceed to the preparatory stage - prepare a normal cable with whole plugs and conductors, fully charge battery, install the drivers. Next, start the flashing program, indicate the location of the firmware files, put the smartphone in the appropriate mode - for example, on smartphones Samsung the power button, the volume down button and the "Home" button are clamped.

    Many other phones are stitched in the same way - drivers are installed, root rightsare installed special programs... The instructions for some smartphones may seem complicated, so you should not interrupt the acquaintance until all the points are as clear as possible. Having skipped this or that point of the instruction, you will get a “brick” at your disposal.

    In the most severe cases, it will be possible to restore the device's functionality only in service center (and even then not always).

    How to flash an Android tablet via a computer? The flashing procedure is the same as in the case of smartphones - you need to find a suitable manual, firmware files and suitable software. You also need to pay attention to the fact that not all smartphones and tablets can be reflashed through a computer - some devices are flashed via CWM-Recovery, by uploading files with firmware to a memory card and further transferring the device to a special flashing mode.

    For example, many smartphones from the well-known manufacturer HTC are flashed in this way. Many smartphones and tablet PCs have the basic ability to download new firmware from a memory card.