Android is an operating system that is constantly evolving, hence its developers regularly release new versions. Some devices are able to independently detect a recently released system update and install it with user permission. But what if you don't receive update notifications? Can I update Android on my phone or tablet by myself?
Updates really come very rarely, especially when it comes to outdated devices. However, each user can install them forcibly, however, in this case, the warranty will be removed from the device, so consider this step.
Before installing a new version of Android, it is better to back up all important user data - backup. Thanks to this, if something goes wrong, you can return the saved data.
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Method 1: Standard update
This method is the safest, since updates will be installed 100% correctly in this case, but there are some limitations. For example, you can only install an officially released update and only if it was released specifically for your device. Otherwise, the device simply will not be able to detect updates.
The instructions for this method are as follows:
Method 2: Installing Local Firmware
By default, many Android smartphones are loaded with a backup copy of the current firmware with updates. This method can also be attributed to the standard, since it is carried out exclusively using the capabilities of a smartphone. The instructions for it look like this:
In this way, you can install only the firmware that is already stored in the device's memory. However, you can download firmware downloaded from other sources into its memory using special programs and having root rights on the device.
Method 3: ROM Manager
This method is relevant in cases where the device has not found official updates and cannot install them. With this program, you can install not only some official updates, but custom ones, that is, developed by independent creators. However, for the normal operation of the program, you will have to obtain root user rights.
To update in this way, you will need to download the desired firmware and transfer it either to the internal memory of the device or to an SD card. The update file must be in ZIP format. When transferring his device, place the archive in the root directory of the SD card or internal memory of the device. And also for the convenience of searching, rename the archive.
When the preparation is completed, you can proceed directly to the Android update:
When downloading firmware from third-party developers, be sure to read reviews about the firmware. If the developer provides a list of devices, characteristics of devices and versions of Android with which this firmware will be compatible, then be sure to study it. Provided that your device does not fit at least one of the parameters, you do not need to take risks.
