Errors periodically appear in the Android operating system.
Some installed applications do not open.
Many programs from the Play Market do not start.
The phone turns off for no apparent reason.
The phone is slow.
You have decided to try a different version of Android.
Where can I find the firmware?
On the official website of your phone manufacturer.
On specialized services where users post custom or official OS.
What should be done before installing the firmware?
Back up your contacts and user data and transfer it to your computer.
Insert an SD card into your phone to write the firmware to it.
Find out the exact model of your smartphone.
Fully charge your device. If the battery runs out during the firmware, the device will no longer turn on.
Find and download the archive with Firmware.
Installing TWRP Recovery
Install the Official TWRP App via the Play Market. And run this application.
When you start the application for the first time, you must consent to future manipulations, as well as consent to granting the application Superuser rights. Check the checkboxes and press the 'OK' button.
After moving to the next screen, you need to select the 'TWRP FLASH' item and give the application root rights.
On the main screen of the application, click on the 'Select Device' drop-down list, and select your phone model.
After selecting a device, the application will direct the user to a web page to download the appropriate modified recovery environment image file. Download the suggested *.img file.
When the file is loaded, you need to return to the main screen of the Official TWRP App and press the 'Select a file to flash' button. Select the file downloaded in the previous step.
Now press the 'FLASH TO RECOVERY' button and confirm your choice, press 'OK'.
After the burn process is complete, the message 'Flash Completed Succsessfuly!' appears. Click 'OK'. The TWRP installation procedure can be considered complete..
Copy the required files to the memory card. Using a PC or laptop card reader.
Insert a memory card into the device.
To reboot into recovery, you need to use a special item in the Official TWRP App menu, accessible by pressing the button with three stripes in the upper left corner of the main screen of the application. Open the menu and select the 'Reboot' item, and then click on the 'REBOOT RECOVERY' button.
Firmware via TWRP
Before flashing, you need to clear the 'Cache' and 'Data' sections, press 'WIPE' on the main screen. You will delete all user data from the phone, this will avoid software errors and other problems.
Press the 'Install' button to start the flashing.
On the file selection screen, at the very top there is a 'Storage' button for selecting an SD card.
Select the storage to which the files were copied.
Select the firmware file and click on it. A screen opens with a warning about possible negative consequences, you need to check the item 'Zip signature verification', which will avoid using damaged files during recording.
The procedure for writing files to the phone's memory will begin, this is accompanied by the appearance of inscriptions in the log field and the movement of the progress bar.
After completing the installation procedure, a 'Successful' message appears on the screen.
Summary: Smart Phone OS: Android; OS ver: Android 5.1 CoolUI 8.0; SIM: Micro SIM, Nano SIM, Dual SIM; CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 Octa coreCortex A53; Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz; Storage: 64GB; RAM: 4GB; External Storage: Up to 32 GB; Battery: Li-Polymer 2800 mAh; Screen Size: 5.5 inches; Resolution: Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels); Main Camera: 13 MP; Front Camera: 5 MP; Features: WiFi , Hotspot/Tethering , GPS , Bluetooth , Image Stabilization, Flash; Dimensions: 152*75.5*7.6mm; Weight: 170 g; ...
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