The need to reflash a Lenovo phone may arise in case of failures in its settings or if the user wants to change the device software to any other. You can reflash gadgets yourself, saving on contacting specialists. Today we will talk about Lenovo a2010 a firmware. The principle of operation is identical for different phone models of this manufacturer, so you can use the instructions below for other Lenovo gadgets.
Firmware for Lenovo A2010
This page contains information about the mobile device. Here you will find and be able to download the latest version of Android firmware for Lenovo A2010 , and you can also find out how to get root rights .
You can read more about root rights here. Instructions for obtaining are below.
In what cases is it necessary to update the firmware?
- I would like to install new firmware to expand the capabilities of my mobile device;
- Recovery after unsuccessful firmware is required
- The device constantly reboots for no reason;
- The device does not turn on.
Why update the firmware on your Android smartphone?
Everyone is motivated by different reasons.
- There are problems with the front selfie camera; let’s say it takes pictures that are far from the quality indicated on the lens.
- There is a problem with the display response, or more specifically, with the response speed.
- I would like to see the new Android Pie 9.0.
- I'm tired of the old version of Android and want to expand its functionality.
- The smartphone does not turn on or is terribly glitchy.
- The phone battery has stopped charging.
Download firmware
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Instructions for installing firmware are located at the links below. Firmware download for Lenovo A2010 is available via torrent with instructions.
Firmware installation instructions
To download, select the firmware you need and click on the link.
- Download Android 11 firmware URL: yourtopfile.info/android11
- Download Android 10 firmware URL: yourtopfile.info/android10
- Download Android 9 PIE firmware URL: yourtopfile.info/android9pie
For installation:
- Download the file with firmware and special program
- Run the program on your computer
- Select the required firmware version
- Strictly follow all instructions from the archive
Preliminary preparation
Before we start flashing the firmware, there are a few important steps you need to take:
- Charge the phone at least halfway, or better yet, to the full capacity of the battery.
- Download drivers to your computer that will help you reflash your phone:
- Driver for advanced operation of a smartphone with a PC (modem mode, USB debugging mode, etc.) - ;
- Special mode driver - mode driver for flashing smartphone firmware from a PC (auto-installer) x86/x64 - .
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- Download the firmware version you need:
- Stock firmware A2010-a-t_S264_1701101300_MP3V1_8G_ROW (1.25GB).
Only after completing all these procedures do we proceed directly to the firmware.
Autonomy
The Lenovo A2010 battery is quite reliable for its price. Although, if you look at it like this, then there’s nothing special to consume energy. The screen is not so demanding due to its simplicity; the processor also cannot boast of high performance. So the network and standby mode will take care of most of it.
For average use - several calls a day, sometimes using Wi-Fi, the browser can drain the battery only in the evening. In areas with poor signal reception, this figure can be reduced by another half. Users have noticed that after a year of operation, the battery significantly reduces its overall resource.
A charger is included with the phone. It can fully charge the battery in about 3 hours.
Firmware features
Firmware for Chinese smartphones and phones was previously carried out via a COM port, then it became possible to emulate the specified interface via USB. Modern versions of FlashTool3 and FlashTool5 freely support firmware flashing at maximum speed via a USB cable.
Despite the widespread opinion that a new version of an application is always better than the old one, it is still recommended to use FlashTool3 for older models, and FlashTool5 for new versions of smartphones or tablets.
Iron
Inside the smartphone there is not the best Mediatek MT6735, which was almost two years old at the time of the phone’s release. Interestingly, the specification of this processor provides for 1300 GHz per core. In Lenovo A2010 it is 1-Hz. There are 4 cores, as in the original. Well, oh well, but the architecture is 64-bit, which, in fact, did not affect the performance gain in any way.
It is worth noting that at the time of release the smartphone had 1 GB of RAM on board. This is pretty good for a budget employee. The built-in permanent memory in Lenovo A2010 is 8 GB. And as usual, only half of this resource is available to the user.
The video chip is represented by the Mali T720 model. You won’t be able to accelerate much on it, but for everyday tasks its resources should be sufficient.
In general, this configuration made it possible to play simple games. When running serious graphics, there were stutters and stutters.
To expand the permanent memory, you can use an SD card of up to 32 GB. The slot for it is located under the battery, so it will not be possible to remove the card while the smartphone is in use. In any case, a reboot will be needed.
Appearance
The front top of the Lenovo A2010 phone comfortably houses the front camera and speaker. There are 3 buttons on the right side - 2 for volume control and 1 for power on/off. On the bottom are the standard “Home”, “Back” and “Menu” buttons for Android smartphones.
Turning the Lenovo A2010 phone over to the back, you can see the 3.5 mm headphone jack located at the top end. Below it there is a main camera, a flash and the company logo is applied. And at the very bottom there is an external speaker and microphone.
The corners of the smartphone are slightly rounded, there are no rough outlines or transitions. The surface of the back panel is slightly rough, which contributes to a secure grip and operation with one hand.
How to flash Lenovo using FlashTool - preparatory stage.
Before you start flashing your Lenovo tablet, you need to prepare the necessary equipment and perform a number of simple steps. So, first of all, you should download the Lenovo tablet firmware and drivers to connect the device to your computer. Be sure to fully charge the device's battery. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the battery charge should be at least 50%. Next, you need to prepare a high-quality USB-MicroUSB cable, preferably short in length.
The process of updating software or firmware for Chinese tablets , as well as original Lenovo devices, is carried out using a computer or laptop. It must be remembered that if the computer is unstable or there are power surges, the firmware process may be interrupted. Which in turn will lead to the fact that the device may stop turning on.
For this reason, it is highly recommended to ensure stable power supply to your computer. It is advisable to carry out the firmware process on a stable laptop. Almost any version of Windows XP/7/8 x64 or x86 is suitable to run the program. A caveat: a Lenovo smartphone or tablet must be based on an MTK processor. The firmware must match the tablet model. You cannot flash your tablet with firmware that is incompatible with the model!
Root rights
If you want to get root access, you can use the universal program Rookthp Pro 3.2 , download here . Instructions for using the program can be found here. We can also recommend ZYKUroot version 2.2 among the universal ones. You can find out information about it at zykuroot.info We won’t talk about more popular programs, the same Kingo and Framaroot are always popular, although they are losing ground a little
A small update to the article dated June 8, 2021:
This update concerns universal options for unlocking the bootloader, flashing firmware and speeding up Android smartphones. You need to know that unlocking the bootloader is only possible through a computer and is not possible through .apk applications , no matter what some authors on the sites invent.
FAQ in simple words:
What is a bootloader? The bootloader is responsible for starting and loading the operating system, as well as the Recovery Menu. That is, it is a very important element.
Why unlock the bootloader?
- Installing custom Recovery
- Patches and operating system updates.
- System backup and other features
Will the warranty be void if the bootloader is unlocked?
No, if the phone is in working condition.
Will OTA updates work after unlocking?
Yes, they will.
What to do if the “cannot request parameter” error appears?
Try using the old USB 2.0 instead of USB 3, this usually solves the problem, the reason is unknown.
- There is a new way to flash without unlocking the Android bootloader without code. All this can be accomplished in a couple of clicks; for this purpose, enthusiasts have created the appropriate software that is installed on the computer.
- Cleaning and speeding up the mobile device (we are testing the application without advertising).
Description
The Lenovo A2010 smartphone is designed for the budget segment of the market. This is evidenced by the filling, which does not reach the top-end hardware, and its simple execution. Today you rarely see flagship phones smaller than 5 inches. Almost every modern model is a huge “shovel”. However, the hero of the article measures 4.5 inches. It is worth noting that this value allows the device to fit comfortably in your hand and not fall out of it so often. Although the screen is a bit small by today's standards.
The overall design is simple, but at the same time with a touch of style as much as a regular budget phone could manage.
Methods to update Android on Lenovo A2010 phone
The Android operating system can be updated in different ways. There are both classic and alternative options. It is recommended that you review the update methods in the order in which they are presented in this material.
By air
This is the easiest and most common way to update your phone. The main condition, in addition to completing the preparatory procedures, is the presence of an Internet connection.
To install a new Android, you will need:
- Go to device settings.
- Go to the “About phone” section.
- Select "System Update".
- Click the “Update” button.
Next, the phone will automatically search for updates. If they are available for this model, you will be prompted to download the firmware file and click the “Install” button. After this, the device will reboot and will be ready for further use.
Manually through settings
This option is suitable for cases when the smartphone cannot find an update over the air. To install the latest firmware version, you will first need to download the installation file from the developer’s official website. After placing the zip file in the device memory, you need to do the following:
- Open phone settings.
- Go to the system update section.
- Click the button with three dots, and then click on the heading “Select firmware file.”
- Specify the folder where the zip file was saved.
- Confirm installation of updates.
The further process will not differ from the one presented earlier in the over-the-air updates. That is, the smartphone will reboot, and after installing the firmware it will be ready for use.
Manually via Recovery Mode
This option is similar to the previous method due to the fact that the firmware file must first be downloaded to the phone. But otherwise the process will be very different, since installation will require going to the engineering menu (Recovery Mode).
To go into recovery, you need to turn off the device and hold down the power button and the top volume rocker for a few seconds. If nothing happens, you should change the combination to the power button and the bottom rocker.
Provided that everything is done correctly, the recovery menu will light up on the screen. To navigate it, use the volume buttons, and confirm the action by pressing the power button.
You need to select “Reboot system now” if you want to update over the air. The “Apply update from ADB” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the internal storage, and the “Apply update from SD card” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the memory card. Having selected the appropriate item, all that remains is to confirm the operation and wait for the process to complete.
Google Play app store doesn't work
Sometimes this problem also arises. It is expressed in the impossibility of logging into the application. Typically, an error code should also be displayed.
In any case, it is worth trying a few simple ways to restore its functionality. First you need to clear the Google Play cache. To do this, you need to go to the settings menu and select “Applications” there. The “All” tab will display an extensive list of programs and applications installed on the phone. Among them you need to find Google Play and go into it. A window will open with buttons and information about the application. The cache is placed in a separate section, which is usually located at the bottom. There information about its volume is indicated and the “Clear cache” button is located. After clicking on it, you need to exit and try to launch Google Play again.
If this does not help, then in the above menu there is another button - “Erase data”. You should use it carefully, as it will delete all account information and you will have to enter it again.
In some cases, deleting Google Play updates and then installing them again, which will happen automatically, may help.
As a last resort, there is always the option to reset the phone to factory settings.
Negative reviews
Users also found a lot of shortcomings. Firstly, the Lenovo A2010 buttons are extremely unreliable. After just a month of use, their general play and instability began to be observed.
A large number of reviews about the Lenovo A2010 are directed towards a weak (and this is after a long time of charging) battery.
The reliability of the smartphone also leaves much to be desired. One of the owners of Lenovo A2010 Black noticed that after a month of use, the stylish case began to lose its original appearance and was subject to abrasion.
Also, a pattern among reviews was noticed after the update. More than one user complained that after this procedure all his contacts were lost.
And, of course, the owners and performance were not spared. Combined with overheating, this caused disappointment with the device. Even light loads when running standard applications caused the smartphone to become slightly dull. The unresponsive touch screen added fuel to the fire.
Another serious drawback, according to a large number of users, was possibly a software bug, as a result of which installation of applications on the flash card was impossible. Therefore, the phone’s memory filled up very quickly, and in order to install something new, you had to delete something old.
To summarize, we can say that the main disadvantages of the phone were low reliability, poor performance, an unresolved software bug and low battery capacity. At the same time, repairs, as follows from the reviews of a couple of users, cost a considerable amount.
