Errors periodically appear in the Android operating system.
Some applications do not open, reinstalling which does not lead to a positive result.
Some programs from the Play Market do not start.
The phone restarts by itself for no reason.
The phone slows down a lot during operation.
You have decided to try a different version of Android.
Where can I find the firmware?
On the website of your phone manufacturer.
On specialized resources where users post custom or official OS.
What should be done before installing the firmware?
Create a backup copy of user data and transfer it to your computer.
Insert an SD card into the gadget. It must have enough memory for the firmware.
Find out the exact model of your smartphone.
Fully charge your device.
Find and download the archive with Firmware. Place it on the SD card.
Installing TWRP Recovery
Install the Official TWRP App from the Play Store on your phone. And run this application.
At the first start, you need to give consent to future manipulations, as well as consent to granting the Superuser rights to the application. Check the checkboxes and press the 'OK' button.
On 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 phone, the application will direct the user to a web page to download the modified recovery environment image file. Download the proposed *.img file.
After downloading the image file, go 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.
Click the 'FLASH TO RECOVERY' button and confirm your choice, click 'OK' in the question window.
The recording process is very fast, and upon completion, the message 'Flash Completed Succsessfuly!' appears. Click 'OK'. The TWRP installation procedure can be considered complete.
Copy the required files to the SD card. Using a PC or laptop card reader, it will be much faster.
Insert a SD memory card into the phone.
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, it is recommended to clear the 'Cache' and 'Data' sections. This will delete all user data from the device, but avoid a wide range of software errors and other problems. You must press 'WIPE' on the main screen.
Press the 'Install' button to start the flashing.
The file selection screen is displayed. At the very top is the 'Storage' button, which allows you to switch between types of memory.
Select the location where you copied the files..
Select the firmware file and click on it. A screen opens with a warning about possible negative consequences, as well as the item 'Zip signature verification'. This item should be checked by placing a cross in the check-box, which will avoid using damaged files when writing to the phone's memory sections.
The procedure for writing files to the phone's memory will begin, accompanied by logging and filling in the progress bar.
After completing the installation procedure, a 'Successful' message appears on the screen.
Summary: Operating system: Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean); Sim slots: Dual SIM, GSM GSM; Network: 3G: Available, 2G: Available; Display type: IPS LCD; Screen to body ratio: 44.4 %; Pixel density: 165 ppi; Screen size: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm); Screen resolution: 320 x 480 pixels; Touch screen: Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch; Loudspeaker: Yes; Fm radio: Yes; Audio jack: 3.5 mm; Camera features: Digital Zoom; Image resolution: 1600 x 1200 Pixels; Resolution: 0.3 MP Front Camera; Flash: Yes LED Flash; Internal memory: 4 GB; Expandable memory: Yes Up to 32 GB; Chipset: MediaTek MT6572W; Processor: Dual core, 1 GHz; Ram: 512 MB; Type: Li-ion; Capacity: 1200 mAh; Thickness: 15.86 ...
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