Update file for android. Official European firmware

From time to time, every owner of a device running Android OS needs to update the system. Moreover, this procedure is not mandatory; you can simply forget about it completely and use the version that was installed from the factory.

However, this decision will deprive you of many benefits. For example, all new games and applications are installed only on the “fresh” versions of Android. In addition, developers release updates with a very specific goal: to get rid of shortcomings and bugs previous version and introduce new functions useful to the user.

First of all, we will look at the easiest way to update the system, which does not require any skills.

Important! Before any update or firmware procedure, make sure your device is fully charged. Otherwise, during the process, the smartphone may discharge and then not turn on, because... the update process was interrupted. Also, before any operation, do data backup so that in case software errors, return the previous stable version.

Official firmware

Android OS update over the air

The easiest way is to update automatically using Wi-Fi or regular mobile internet. Most important point here, it is to ensure that there is an officially released update for your device.

• Go to the device settings, look for the section " About the phone".

• Inside the section we are interested in the item " System update", click on it.

• Here you can move the top slider to the active position to have your device automatically check for released updates. Or press the button " Check now".

• After this it will begin automatic update systems. Or a message will appear that the device does not need to be updated because... The latest OS version is installed.

Sometimes it happens that your acquaintances or friends who have the same smartphone as you have already received an update “over the air”, but it never arrived to you. To solve this problem, do the following:

• Go to the device settings and click on the " tab Applications".

• In the window that opens, go to the tab " All". In the list that appears you need to find " Google Services Framework».

• We go inside and press the button " Erase data".

• After that, in the section " About the phone"Checking for new updates.

Manual update

If the above methods do not help, perform the following steps:

• We go to the official website of the manufacturer of our device and look for an archive there with updated version OS for your device. Download it and dump it onto the device’s SD card or internal memory.
• We go into Recovery mode. To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then turn it on while holding down the power key and the volume up/down button (on different models combinations may vary).
• Here we are interested in the point " apply update from sdcard"if we dumped the archive onto the SD card or " apply update from internal storage"if the archive with the firmware is in internal memory. Choose desired item and click on it using the power key.

• In the window that opens, select the archive with the updated firmware and press the power key. After this, the system update process will begin. After rebooting, the device will delight you with the new OS version.

If for some reason it was not possible to update the operating system using the above methods, proceed to more difficult option. We will need a PC, smartphone, USB cable, installed drivers For specific model our device, as well as special program for firmware. For different brands and smartphone models, programs and drivers will vary. We will describe the process in general terms.

Instructions:

• 1. Download the PC client for your model. For example, for Samsung it is Odin or Kies, and for Xiaomi it is XiaoMiFlash, etc.
• 2. Then download ADB drivers so that the PC can recognize our device.
• 3. Download official firmware for your device from the manufacturer's website.
• 4. In the smartphone settings, go to the " For developers"and turn it on" USB Debugging".

• 5. After that, connect the phone to the PC and install updated firmware using the appropriate program.

Unofficial firmware

It may also happen that the manufacturer no longer releases updates for older smartphone models. In this case you will have to use unofficial firmware OS Android, of which there are a great many. However, it is worth remembering that installing such software may cause malfunctions in the device or even turn it into a “brick”.

Installation instructions custom firmware similar to the one we described in paragraph " Manual update". Only in in this case(not always, but most often) we will have to install first custom recovery(detailed instructions

There are times when it is necessary to update the antivirus on a computer that does not have an Internet connection.
How to do this? - It’s very simple, you need to download updates on another computer with Internet access and transfer them on a flash drive or CD to the computer you are updating.

Avast!​

Avira​

Updates are posted on the website in the form of zip archives. Installation is done as follows:
1. Launch Avira antivirus and select from the menu item "Update" paragraph "Manual update"
2. Specify the downloaded file (no need to unpack) and click "Open"
3. A message will appear "Your virus definitions file has been updated"

Updates are posted on the website in the form of virus definition files. You need to download all files and copy them to separate folder. Installation is done as follows:

1. Check and update the time and date on your computer - AVG uses this information to determine if the files are correct.
2. Open "Control Center".
3. Double click "Update Manager" or select it and click the button "Properties" at the bottom of the screen.
4. In the window "Properties" uncheck the box "Don't ask for update source", then click "Apply" And "OK".
5. Now click the button "Update" at the bottom of the screen.
6. In the pop-up window, click the button "Folder".
7. Browse to the folder where the update files were downloaded and click "OK". (Sometimes you need to do this twice for AVG to see the correct file.)
8. AVG will now update using the file you selected if previously this file was not used for updating.

BitDefender​

Comodo​

1. Restart your computer in Safe Mode
2. Open the folder in Explorer
3. Rename existing file bases.cav V bases.old
4. Copy to folder C:\Program files\comodo\comodo internet security\scanners downloaded file bases.cav
5. Restart your computer in Normal mode

Attention! Updates for older versions are not available.

Dr.Web​

Updates are posted on the website in the form of zip archives with definition files, which must be downloaded all and unpacked into a folder in XP: x:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Doctor Web\Bases; V Vista/7: x:\ProgramData\Doctor Web\Bases, where x: - Your system disk. Before unpacking, you must disable the antivirus self-defense.

eScan​

To update antivirus databases ESET products necessary:
1. Download the archive with updates.
Next, save it on a computer that is not connected to the Internet (for example, in the root of drive C)
Unpack the archive (for example, to C:\offline_update_ess)
Updates for ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Updates for ESET NOD32 Smart Security

2. Open the main window ESET programs NOD32
Press the “F5” key, then go to the “Update” tab
In the “Update Server” line, click “Change”
In the “Update servers” line, specify the path to the folder with updates (for example, C:\offline_update_ess), then click “Add” and “OK”

3. In the main program window, select “Update”, then “Update virus signature database version”

Attention! Updates are available only to users licensed version ESET.

F-Secure​

Ikarus virus.utilities​

Updates are posted on the website in the form of virus definition files. Installation is done as follows:

Find it in the folder with installed program Ikarus virus.utilities (usually, "C:\Program Files\IKARUS\virus.utilities\ikarust3") and replace old file t3sigs.vdb new. Restart your computer.

K7 Antivirus​

Updates are posted on the website in the form of ready-made packages that can be installed as follows: regular program, double click mice.

Attention! Updates distributed in this way are released less frequently than for the Manual/Automatic update option from the program itself.

Our dear reader Alk came up with a way to update Comodo Internet Security in local network natural for Comodo in a way, not by replacing the database file. Mister Alk published my solution on the official Comodo forum, and at the same time allowed me to publish my solution here, which I do with pleasure. So, a word from the author:

Attached to the post is a file with a task for the xStarter program:

This is the solution. You can see the continuation of this topic on the Comodo forum. The discussion is going on there. You can also ask questions here: what I can, I’ll answer myself, what I can’t, I hope he’ll answer Alk.

PS: Thank you Alk the work done!

Google releases major Android OS updates to a new version every year. Users of the Nexus (and now Pixel) series devices receive the latest firmware releases promptly and quickly, which can be installed without the need for a computer. However, other manufacturers are in no hurry (and often do not have time) to quickly create OS builds adapted for their devices, and updates have to wait for months. Some firms don't bother with production at all. latest firmware, users of their devices find themselves hostage to the old version operating system. However most Such problems can be easily solved with a little effort. How to install a new one Android version, our material will tell.

How to update Android using standard means

The Android OS functionality provides the ability to receive updates from the manufacturer’s server via the Internet. The item responsible for receiving updates is usually located in the settings menu, next to the phone information. Depending on the system modification, appearance This item may differ, but the functions are the same everywhere. This is what the update menu looks like pure Android 5.1 Lolipop (top item).

And this is the appearance of the entrance to the update submenu in MIUI8 OS from XIaomi (bottom of the screenshot).

After entering the submenu, the system will contact the manufacturer’s server and check if a new firmware version has appeared. If it is available, the phone will report this and begin downloading it. After this, the installation will occur (it is advisable to charge the battery to 50% or higher) and the device will reboot.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to update Android on a tablet or phone in this way. Even if the new firmware has already been released, manufacturers do not send the update to everyone at once, since their servers may not be able to withstand the heavy load. Sometimes you have to wait until the update gets to end user, takes days and even weeks. However, in this case, you can outsmart the developers and avoid the wait.

How to update Android if there are no updates

Before you update Android, if there are no updates, forcefully, you need to make sure that only you do not have updates, and that other owners of a smartphone or tablet of this model have already downloaded the firmware. To do this, you can visit the profile forum (XDA, w3bsit3-dns.com, forum of fans of your trademark etc.) and see if there are any messages about the release of updates. If they are, you need to find the update file for your smartphone. Make sure that the version matches: many devices are produced in several modifications, the firmware for which is incompatible! When the firmware file is found, you need to download the Android update and save it to the phone’s memory or to a flash drive. After this, go to the above system update item and click the ellipsis icon. On stock Android 5.1 menu additional options looks like this.

The menu interface for selecting update options over the air and on MIUI is implemented in a similar way.

In the first case, you can update Android from a flash drive using the “ Local updates", in the second - "Select firmware file". Signatures may vary depending on the translator, but general meaning the names should be approximately the same. After selecting the firmware file, the system will check its integrity and compatibility with the smartphone, reboot the system and install the update. Again, this must be done with a charged battery to avoid sudden shutdown apparatus.

How to install a new version of Android if there are no official updates at all

If the manufacturer “forgot” about customers and does not release firmware updates for old devices, the chance to get a fresh OS still remains. There are many enthusiasts developing alternative Android builds for many smartphones. The most famous is the CyanogenMod project, the OS build of which is installed on more than 15 million devices.

Also quite often alternative OS builds are made small groups enthusiasts or singles who use as a basis the firmware from another similar model equipped with a more recent version of the OS. However, before you update Android on your tablet or smartphone to such a build, you need to take into account that it may be unstable. The fact is that alone you can collect 100% working firmware very difficult, because such assemblies often have bugs and shortcomings.

To update the Android version to unofficial build, you need to follow the firmware instructions for your specific smartphone model (for different phones the flashing procedure is different). The easiest way is to install the update from Recovery menu. First you need to download Android update and save it to a memory card. To enter recovery, you need to turn off your smartphone, hold down the volume up and power buttons at the same time, and wait to enter the menu. Sometimes, in addition to the above two, you need to hold down the home button under the screen (for Samsung smartphones). To update Android, you need to find an item in the menu containing something like “Install from sdcard” (navigation is carried out with the volume rocker, selection is made by briefly pressing the power button), find the firmware on the flash drive and install it.

Sometimes, to flash the firmware, you first need to install an alternative recovery menu, for example, TWRP, since the native one may not support installation unofficial updates. Once the Android update is installed, you need to select " Wipe data& cache" and reboot. Before updating in this way, carefully read the instructions so as not to break your phone or tablet.

Another way to install official and unofficial updates Android firmware- via computer.

Periodically, every device running Android OS needs to update the current version of the operating system. Of course, even 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 software problems remain beyond the attention of the manufacturer. A conscientious developer always tries to eliminate shortcomings in previously released versions that were identified while using the gadget, and in addition, add new functions that are more user-friendly.

There are also third party developers who do not work for a particular company producing mobile devices, but they release their own unofficial software (custom firmware) for many device models, which can even be best quality than Android versions directly from the manufacturer.

In addition, devices from little-known manufacturers (usually Chinese) purchased outside the Russian Federation and not properly localized also need firmware updates.

How to update the version (firmware) of Android

Standard procedure

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

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

Go to the main settings, in the section " System", at the very bottom we find the item " About the phone" (May be " About the device"), then open the position " System update" (May be " Update BY", on some models you will need to press the " Check now«):

The display will show " System check", after which a message about availability will appear. latest version or about its use, then the system was updated automatically. If this does not happen, then before you upgrade to new version Android, we find out information about the firmware installed on a specific device. To do this, go back to the “About phone” section and at the very bottom we find the necessary information:

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

Note: if you are using a gadget whose software does not support the Russian language, 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 loading official update It may be impossible to do so via internet, and it’s not even possible to install custom firmware this way. In this case, one of the best apps, used for these purposes - .

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

For correct operation with the program is necessary if your device is not rooted.

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

Loading on SD card of his staff 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 menu item “ Install ROM from SD card" Using folder navigation, indicate the path to the archive on your SD card. Now let's activate the button " Save current ROM"(this is done to make it possible to roll back to old version, if you don’t like the new firmware) and select the “” position:

We agree with the reboot and the program will start the process of rebooting the smartphone in mode CWM and installing new firmware.

Also, the ROM Manager application will help you find firmware for specific device, to do this, in the program menu you need to select the item “ Download firmware", and it may well be that there is something more suitable just for you.

Learn more about the app's features ROM Manager watch the video:

Via ClockWorkMod Recovery

It is possible that updating Android using the ROM Manager utility failed, 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 functions. This utility will help not only perform full reset devices or install patches for games, but also update the firmware of the mobile gadget.

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

After entering the ClockWorkMod Recovery menu, move using the volume key and first select “ wipe data/factory reset" (to reset all settings to factory settings), 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 device models, menu operation can be controlled using a sensor.

Next, getting to the point “ choose zip from sd card", indicate the path to new firmware in the ZIP archive that was saved on the SD card, confirm the choice by clicking “ Yes – Install /sdcard/update.zip»:

After completing the steps, 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 update, the smartphone will require a lot of energy to correctly complete the task. In addition, the display backlight will be on during the update procedure. maximum brightness, and the update process interrupted due to lack of power can lead to disastrous consequences.

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