Almost every owner of an Android device sooner or later is faced with the need to reflash their digital assistant. Without delving into the reasons for this need, we will consider the possibilities of manipulating the system software, which every user of a tablet computer of the popular Lenovo IdeaPad A7600 model has in various hardware configurations.
In general, the Lenovo A7600 does not stand out with any technical features and, from the point of view of manipulating system memory sections, the device can be called standard. The Mediatek hardware platform, which underlies the device, dictates the applicability of certain software tools and methods of interaction with the tablet OS. Despite the fact that if you strictly follow the instructions, in most cases no problems arise with reinstalling Android, you need to remember:
Every manipulation that involves interfering with the system software of an Android device carries a potential risk of malfunctioning and even damaging the device! The user carrying out the procedures described below assumes full responsibility for possible consequences and lack of the desired result!
When to flash a tablet
You need to flash a Lenovo tablet when other methods of fixing the problem did not help. I mean cleaning the device from viruses, freeing up memory and resetting to factory settings.
The question of how to reflash a tablet arises not only because of failures or slow operation of the system. Sometimes the user just wants to update the interface, improve the performance of the gadget, or use a custom operating system. For a tablet running Android, there are not only official firmware, but also the above-mentioned custom operating systems.
These are firmware developed by users. As a rule, they have more functions and various tools, but when using custom operating systems, there is a risk of damaging the device.
I recommend using either official firmware versions, or only proven tablet firmware.
Why update the firmware on Android
The answer is as simple as three pennies, often in the software, specifically in the shell made by the smartphone manufacturer based on the Android OS, for example, FlymeOS, there are many shortcomings and bugs. As a result, the user faces various problems and inconveniences. Let's look at examples:
- Terrible photo quality with a good camera, for example, you have a top-end camera, like on the LG G5, but the photos are a bummer.
- The smartphone does not want to turn on or reboots on its own
- Constant freezes
- Very strong heating, in this case it is advisable to lower the processor clock frequency, that is, do a downgrade
- The SIM card disappears or blinks (the problem may also be in the hardware, but it’s worth trying to reflash it)
- Touch screen problems, slow response
- Some other problems
There are other reasons, for example, I wanted to get new functionality or look at a new Android.
Preparation
Preparing your Lenovo tablet for flashing is an important step that needs to be taken seriously.
The most important preparation point, in the form of downloading a file with the operating system, is described in the next subheading.
How to prepare a gadget for reinstalling Android via a computer:
- Charge your device to at least 90%. This is important, since during flashing the gadget should not completely lose charge.
- Make a backup and move it to a memory card or another external drive. Thanks to backup, if the installation is unsuccessful, you will not lose previous data and can always restore it. You cannot save a backup file on the device’s memory, since it will be formatted before installing a new operating system.
- Save your user data. Using cloud storage, you can save user files such as videos, photos, music, documents, etc. Google Photos is suitable for photos and videos. Backup in Google settings
- Disable Windows Firewall and antivirus on your computer. Sometimes both of these services can interfere during flashing.
- Install USB drivers for Lenovo devices on your PC. For gadgets with MediaTek processors, you need to install the Mediatek Preloader drivers, here is the link. For devices with Qualcomm processors, there are also accompanying drivers at this link. Both links are taken from an extensive Russian-language site and forum dedicated to Lenovo.
- Use a good USB cable. The firmware will be installed via a USB cable, since this is what connects the computer and tablet. I recommend using original cords!
- The computer should not suddenly shut down during the installation process. To avoid this, connect it to an uninterruptible power supply or flash it through a laptop.
Don't forget to charge it before doing this!
The program through which the operating system will be installed depends on the device processor.
Lenovo may have MediaTek or Qualcomm processors. I provided download links for both programs in the firmware instructions.
Where to download firmware for Lenovo
You can download the file with the operating system on the website android-sklad.ru/index.php.
You can also select and download the appropriate firmware using this link. Be sure to download the exact operating system that is suitable for your Lenovo model.
How to get root rights
This is knowledge loaded so to speak. We can recommend two universal applications for this case:
These are the latest versions at the time of writing, there may be newer ones, this can be viewed on the websites of these programs
- ZYKURoot 2.2 – (website zykuroot.info)
- Rootkhp Pro 2.7 – (website rootkhp.pro)
These programs have a list of supported devices, but this list is updated haphazardly, so it happens that a device has been supported by the program for a long time, but the developers forgot to write about it.
Lenovo tablet firmware process step by step
After you install the drivers, download the installation file and prepare the device for firmware, you can begin the installation process itself.
I specifically separated the flashing of a gadget with a MediaTek processor and the flashing of a device with a Qualcomm processor, since each brand of processor has its own program, course of action and names of buttons. You can find out which processor is in your device by typing the name of the device into a Google or Yandex search engine. Opposite the characteristics of the processor (chipset), the name of the processor will be written.
Often this will be referred to as SoC (system on a chip). You can also flash the tablet using Android applications and obtain Root rights, but in my opinion, installing the OS via a PC is much easier and more reliable.
Firmware for a tablet with a MediaTek processor
A program for flashing devices with a MediaTek processor - SP Flash Tool. Download it from here: lenovo-forums.ru Step-by-step instructions for installing firmware on devices with a MediaTek processor:
- In the downloaded files with the operating system, find the “target_bin” archive and unpack it to any other location. It is important that there is no Cyrillic alphabet on the path to the unpacked archive. Only Latin letters!
- Unpack the SP Flash Tool program.
Appearance of SP Flash Tool
Firmware can be installed using any version of this software; it is not necessary to use the latest one. The path to the program must contain only Latin letters. - Run the executable file “Flash_tool.exe”.
- Click on the “Scatter-loading” button.
- Select “MT65??_Android_scatter_emmc.txt”, where instead of “??” there will be a two-digit number depending on the processor in your gadget.
- Check the box next to “DA DL All With Check Sum”.
- Look at the tabs in “Options”. There should be a checkmark next to “USB Mode” and “DA Download All”.
- Click on the Firmware-Upgrade button.
- Turn off your tablet.
- Connect it to your PC via USB cable.
- The OS installation process will automatically begin and a circle will appear that will be filled with green. When it is completely full, it will notify you that the flashing has been successfully completed.
This completes the firmware.
Firmware for a tablet with a Qualcomm processor
A program for flashing devices with a Qualcomm processor - QFIL. Download it from here. Step-by-step steps for installing the operating system on gadgets with a Qualcomm processor:
- Turn off the device.
- Hold down the volume up button (or both volume up and down buttons at the same time) and connect the device to the computer via a USB cable.
- The PC's Device Manager should recognize the device, naming it as “Qualcomm” or “Lenovo”.
- Unpack the operating system. The path must contain only Latin characters.
- Open the QFIL program.
- In the “Select Programmer” field, click on the inscription “Browse” and specify the path to the firmware file, which is called “prog_emmc_firehose_89??.mbn”, where instead of “??” - any two-digit numbers.
- In the “Download” field, click on the “Load XML” inscription and first select “rawprogram0.xml”, and then click on the “Load XML” button again and select “patch0.xml”.
- Click on the “Download” button. The OS installation process will begin.
Successful completion of the firmware installation will be indicated by the tablet being turned on and a notification in the program logs.
How to flash Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70
Installation and updating can be done with your own hands using programs for firmware, free of charge, the links contain both original, that is, stock, official (not modified), and custom firmware, that is, alternative, all with instructions.
- First you need to download the firmware by selecting one of the options below. Along with it in the archive is the necessary set of programs (TWRP and others).
- Next, unpack the archive and find the file “instructions_rootgadget.txt“. The archive can be unpacked using any archiver (7ZIP, WinRar and others).
- The firmware file contained in the zip archive must be downloaded to a memory card or smartphone memory.
- For other information and sequence of actions, see the text instructions.
Firmware Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70
Choose what you like, but it is best to download the most modern versions, they have more optimized energy consumption and other joys of life.
- Android Pie 9.0 is a flagship OS, one might say, but still a little unfinished. URL: yourtopfile.info/android9pie
- 8.0 Oreo is an excellent option, with a minimum of bugs and rich functionality, but version 9 is certainly better. URL: yourtopfile.info/android8oreo
- 7.0 Nougat is a stable version in all respects, it works even on low-power hardware. URL: yourtopfile.info/android7nougat
- 6.0 Marshmallow - versions 5 and 6 are already really old, although they were once the pinnacle of progress. But if you switch to them from versions 3 or 4, then of course the difference is very noticeable. URL: yourtopfile.info/android6
- Android 10 URL: yourtopfile.info/android10
- Android 11 URL: yourtopfile.info/android11
Do I need to update the firmware and waste time?
The main point of updates is to eradicate bugs, problems and shortcomings, of which there are plenty in the Android operating system:
- For example, system applications freeze or crash.
- Blurred corners of pictures with a good camera.
- The smartphone does not turn on at all.
- The smartphone goes into an endless reboot.
- When you turn on Wi-Fi, the battery runs out within a couple of hours - a problem with energy consumption.
- There can be a lot of glitches; there are times when the phone itself starts calling the first number in the phone book. Hardly anyone is happy with this behavior.
There are also ordinary enthusiasts who love everything new and want to test the latest Android.
Firmware for Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 WiFi
Dear forum users, this article contains information about the mobile device. Here you can download the latest Android firmware for Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 WiFi , and you can also get root rights .
You can read more about root rights here. Instructions for obtaining are below.
When to update the firmware
- I would like to install new firmware to expand the capabilities of the smartphone;
- Recovery after unsuccessful firmware is required
- The smartphone constantly reboots for no reason;
- The device does not turn on.
