How to reinstall Android on a Lenovo phone

One of the most popular devices in our country are Lenovo laptops. After purchasing a laptop from this brand, we usually install the operating system, drivers and the software we need. It is also often required and recommended to update the device BIOS. Let's figure out how this can be done.

Lenovo BIOS update includes new features and functionality, support for next-generation hardware, and bug fixes.

• To start the BIOS update process on your Lenovo device, you can use the executable file downloaded to your hard drive.
• Another way to initiate the BIOS update process is to use the Lenovo System Update application.
• Lenovo Vantage also offers a useful process that can upgrade your basic I/O system.

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a small piece of code contained on a chip on the motherboard. The BIOS works as a “bridge” between your system's hardware and the operating system during the boot process.

Like other laptops, Lenovo devices also come with a BIOS that allows you to change the boot process order and various hardware settings. Updating your motherboard BIOS can help in many ways. An update may include new features and functionality, support new processors, fix bugs, and update a broken UEFI environment.

Several methods to help you update the BIOS on Lenovo laptops and desktops.

Preparatory actions

You can reflash the device using a PC. You first need:

• Read the instructions for the gadget.
• Study the algorithm of actions required to reinstall the OS.
• Download and prepare suitable firmware and drivers, special software, for example, acmeuninstaller, and equipment.
• In case of failure, create a backup copy of the system. Otherwise, it will not be possible to restore it by any means.
• Fully charge your phone or tablet. This is one of the main requirements when flashing. And the phone or tablet itself will not agree to such actions when the battery level is below 80%.

How to update Android using ADB and Fastboot

This software allows you to work directly with the phone system by sending commands via a USB cable. This method opens up a large number of functions and possibilities when working with any device. But how can you update the Android OS on your phone using ADB and Fastboot programs via a computer?

The update process occurs in several steps:

All files immediately after installation that were on the internal memory will be erased. To avoid data loss, save it to an external storage device and then move it to the device.

The Kies utility is available only to owners of Samsung phones. The following describes how you can update the Android system on your phone using this application via a computer.

The process consists of several stages:

The application is designed to work with LG phones. Before starting the update, install the USB driver on your Android device, and also download the new version of the OS with the KDZ extension. Next follow the instructions:

After this, the installation process of the new OS version will begin, which will take about 10-15 minutes.

How to do a hard reset

As mentioned above, you can reset the operating system to its factory state using two methods. If the device starts up successfully, it is better to restore data through “Settings”.

A more complex method of restarting the smartphone system can only be used if the device is locked with a pattern, and also if Android is infected with a virus.

Attention! If you do a Hard Reset to factory settings, all files (including applications and personal files on the disk) will be permanently deleted. Back up your data to save it.

Via the Settings menu

In order to reset your phone and softly restart its system by updating it, you need to go to “Settings” (in some cases “Options”), and then select “Restore and reset”. After this, a menu should appear on the screen in which you need to click on “Reset”.

The Lenovo phone will display a warning that it will be rebooted, and after that all data will be deleted. If the user confirms the process, the recovery begins. On average, this takes a little time - from five to ten minutes.

Using the recovery menu

Recovery is a Hard reset to factory defaults using the volume keys or reboot. The algorithm of actions in this case is just as simple, but involves more steps than with standard recovery through “settings”.

First you need to turn on the device and check its functionality. After this, all memory drives and SIM cards are removed from it. After the user has created backup copies of his data, from which it can later be restored, on the smartphone we simultaneously press the power key and volume up. You will be taken to the Recovery Menu.

The Lenovo or Android logo should appear on the display. Afterwards, a dialog box will pop up on the screen, asking you to select one of the most satisfactory update methods from the drop-down list. Click on the Wipe Data item, which translated from English into Russian means “Erase data”. Occasionally, instead of this button on Lenovo, Data Factory Reset appears, meaning “Reset data to factory settings.”

You cannot select one of the items offered by the system by clicking on the screen. This can only be done using the volume keys. In this case, the volume down button is used to scroll through the list, and the volume up button is used to select a menu.

Android will ask you to confirm the action by clicking “Yes”. We also select this item using the volume up key. Once the reboot process is complete, the smartphone will reboot automatically.

It happens that this does not happen and then to restart you need to press and hold the volume button.

After switching on, the user will receive the device in its original condition - the same as it was immediately after purchase. Braking and other minor problems should disappear after restoration, but if this does not happen, then you need to contact a service center to receive qualified assistance.

The cause of malfunctions may be hidden in the hardware, that is, in minor breakdowns of smartphone parts. One or more parts may have failed and will therefore have to be replaced.

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Update via Sony PC Companion

If you are the owner of a Sony phone, then you are unlikely to find an application better than the branded Sony PC Companion. The program supports virtually all automatic updates, while allowing you to download and install a new firmware version directly from the developer’s official website.

To check the status of your device, install the utility and then run it. Connect your phone via USB cable. The program itself will determine the device model and, accordingly, will begin automatically searching for updates. If new software is found, a dialog box will pop up asking you to update.

The uniqueness of the program lies in the fact that it can update even a device in a “brick” state. In this case, the utility will not only download new files, but also restore old ones that were damaged while using the device. To do this you need:

At the end of resuscitation measures, simply restart the phone and check its functionality, as well as the availability of new software.

When a new version of Android is available for your device, you will see a notification. In addition, you can independently check for updates, installed software version and security release date. All this can be done in the Settings app.

What to do with the old version?

In this regard, many will ask the question: “How to update Android, if possible?” Answer: Yes, it is possible, and it is quite easy to upgrade from the old version to the latest one.

Even though the Android OS is already widespread in the 4.0.5 distribution, many people still use version 2.3. Even application developers today are making changes to their products that were released earlier in the market to make them compatible with new platform releases. Updating to the new version of Android 23 will improve your device in many ways, adding multitasking and functionality, and most importantly, making it compatible with the new applications offered in the Google Play Store.

So, let's see how you can update Android 2.3 to 4.0 or even newer releases using OS settings (OS Updater). Follow the instructions below to perform this operation correctly.

Before updating Android, be sure to back up all the data saved on your smartphone. This is necessary in case you make a mistake and delete all the contents of the memory. Otherwise, all data will be lost forever.

So how to get to 40 and beyond?

First you have to download OS Updater for Android. Then save it and run it. Connect your device to your computer and click “Find Android Device” in the menu of the program you just installed.

Once the device is found, proceed to the next step and click on the “Find similar OS Platform Ver” button to find updates. Then click the "Update to 4.0" button and start the download process. Speaking of how to update Android, in a similar way you can install version 4.0.3 and even 4.0.5 on your device.

Then reboot your smartphone or tablet - and you will have the latest distribution. As you can see, this process is very simple. This instruction works with all types of devices.

How to reset settings remotely

If the user does not have physical access to the Lenovo cell phone (for example, due to its loss or theft), then you can try to get rid of all data and perform a forced Hard Reset to factory reset, via the Internet (Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE). To implement your plan, on your personal computer you need to go to the Android device manager website and go through the authorization procedure through your Google account.

The site will try to find the location of the device. In this case, the user can select either “Call” or “Delete data”. By choosing the second option, you will be able to delete personal data from the gadget’s internal memory.

The process may not start immediately, but only when the device appears on the Internet.

Is an update to version 4.3 available?

In addition, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS has already been released, introduced in the new Nexus devices. However, other gadgets will take time to be upgraded to this version. Speaking about how to update Android to version 4.3, it should be noted that the standard procedure may not be effective (for the above reason). However, if you don't want to wait for the official release of this version, you can update directly from Google's servers and try to download them using the Sideload command. In other words, it is better to wait a while and then enjoy the new features of your favorite platform to the fullest. Moreover, all new products become available to the general public quite quickly. As company representatives promise, it is planned to release about a dozen devices on the new version of the platform in the near future.

There are two main ways to update Android via a computer: by saving user data and by completely replacing the operating system version with a new one. The second option is more universal, so it is suitable for devices that are no longer supported by the developer.

You can update either using proprietary programs that are suitable only for a certain brand of phone, or using all-encompassing applications that work with any device on the Android OS. Software for updating the firmware version can be used either ADB and Fastboot (universal method), or Kies, Odin (for Samsung devices) or KDZ Updater (LG phones), as well as Sony PC Companion (Sony).

How to resolve update errors

Nexus, Android One and Google Play Edition devices

When Android updates are installed, these devices reboot automatically. Updates take effect once installation is complete.

Pixel phones receive security updates for three years from the date of availability in the Google Store, or 18 months from the date of last sale in the Google Store, whichever is later. After this period, additional updates are not guaranteed to be released.

Phone and online support is available to Pixel device users while they receive security updates. After this period, support is not guaranteed.

Nexus devices receive security updates for three years from the date of availability in the Google Store, or 18 months from the date of last sale in the Google Store, whichever is later. After this period, additional updates are not guaranteed to be released.

Phone or online support

Phone and online support is available to Nexus device users while they receive security updates. After this period, support is not guaranteed.