Restoring a full brick of android. How to reflash an Android phone or tablet if it doesn't turn on

A factory reset removes all data from your phone's internal storage. These are photos, videos, music, applications - everything that was recorded while using the mobile device. In this case, the SD card will remain untouched: the files on it will be saved after a hard reset.

So, without thinking twice and considering that this is the fastest way to solve all the problems, you reset the phone. Is there life after a factory reset? Is it possible to recover data on your phone after you have done a hard reset.

Recovering photos and videos after a hard reset

1. I have a Samsung Galaxy Duos. I forgot my lock PIN code and had to reset my phone to factory settings. Lost photos, videos, contacts and much more. Can I return them? I tried various mobile applications, but it didn’t work.
2. The phone was stolen. Apparently, they reset the settings - although the phone was password protected with a graphic key. After redeeming the phone, we discovered that the comrades who had stolen the flash drive had, of course, thrown it away. There are no backups. Mostly everything was in the phone's memory. How to recover photos and videos? Is this even real? In complete despair.
3. I did a factory reset on my Samsung Galaxy J5. After that it became like new. I would like to know how to recover photos, videos, music. All these applications were in the phone's memory.
4. I accidentally deleted files on my phone using wipe reset. Please tell me how can I restore them? Phone model Alcatel One Touch Idol2 6037K. Built-in memory. The battery is not removable.
5. Please tell me, is it possible to return a photo if we took pictures and the photos were not saved, they were just in the “camera”. The child forgot the password on the phone and simply took it and reset the settings through the hardware buttons. Can we return the photo?

Answer. Yes, you can, but the likelihood of recovery depends on your persistence and the time that has passed since resetting Android. You can use the recovery method described above (by creating an image of the internal memory).

To search for photos in a connected disk image, you can use any software, even free software, like PhotoRec or Recuva (enable the deep scanning option). How to use them, watch in this video:

How to recover phone numbers after a factory reset

1. If you did not set up contact synchronization before the hard reset, this guide will help you recover deleted contacts and phone numbers after the reset.
2. If contact synchronization has been enabled (for example, via Gmail), connect your Google account and wait for the contact list to synchronize.
3. Check if there is a VCF file on the memory card or internal memory of your phone.

How to restore applications

After resetting the settings, Instagram and another program are not installed. What should I do to install applications?

Answer. Restoring applications after a hard reset is usually not difficult.

Some Android apps require a later version of the OS on your phone. After a hard reset, you roll back the Android version to the one that was installed by the supplier. Therefore, for good measure, you need to download the latest firmware updates to your phone. This can be done through the settings.

To reinstall all applications, just connect the user's Google account. The applications will be downloaded and installed on your phone automatically - in their latest version.

What to do if your phone doesn’t work after a hard reset

1. I have an HTC One V phone and after resetting the phone stopped working. The screen turns on, the HTC logo appears and nothing else happens. What to do?
2. Clicked on reset to factory settings. Now the phone says Secure Fail: Recovery and a yellow triangle. inside there is a black exclamation mark and again neither here nor there. The phone has not turned on for quite some time, what should I do?

Answer.

Method 1. Reset the settings again - deleting all data from the internal memory of the phone.

Since you do not have access to the Android OS, you can do a hard reset using the hardware buttons. For this:

1. Remove the battery and put it back into the phone
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button
3. In addition to this, press and hold the Power button

After which you will go into recovery mode to factory settings.

Note. The method of performing a hard reset is different on many Android devices. For details, see your smartphone's manual.

Method 2. If a repeated hard reset does not help, install an alternative - unofficial - firmware. We recommend looking for instructions on the 4pda.ru forum.

After resetting the settings, access to the account is lost

1. I lost my phone. When they returned it, I realized that they tried to reset the settings, but could not, because the Google Account interfered. How can I log into my phone now, given that I don’t remember either my password or login?
2. I accidentally reset my phone and thereby lost my Google account. I tried to restore it, but it popped up: there is not enough evidence. What should I do?

Answer. The problem can be solved quite simply. You need to go to this Google page and answer the questions. If the account belonged to you and you had recovery data (for example, a backup Email or phone), you will be able to restore access and “link” the account to your mobile device again.

Recovering file names

I had a problem with my phone: if someone called while I was using it, a message would appear that the Phone app had stopped. I asked on the forum and they said that I needed to reset my phone. After the reset, the problem was solved, but the music, it turns out, was in the phone’s memory. Is it possible to restore it or at least find out what kind of music it was?

Answer. You will not be able to restore the music. Find out file names - yes, but only if they are saved in the file table. To do this, use the recovery method from internal memory, which we described in this guide. This procedure is quite complicated and time-consuming.

Phone memory is full

My tablet with Android v4.0.3 was automatically reset to factory settings. After that I can’t load the application, it says: internal memory is full, free up some space. But the memory is clear. What should I do?

Answer. Although a Hard Reset deletes user data, it does not completely clear the phone's memory - unless you select the appropriate option in the menu.

Try manually deleting the files. The most convenient way to do this is through the Root Explorer file manager or the Storage Analyzer utility for Android.

Internet does not work when setting up the phone

1. I forgot the unlock password for my Samsung Galaxy A3 2016. After resetting to factory settings and after the greeting, only the search for a Wi-Fi connection is activated, the “Next” button does not function. What to do?
2. I recently did a factory reset. Everything was fine, I turned on the phone, selected a language, connected to the Internet, then the “connection check” download began. This download is already on the second day, I don’t know what to do.

Answer.

1. Try setting up your phone via a different wifi network (the problem may be with the wifi router).

2. Enable USB debugging on your phone 3. Download and install custom Android firmware for your device (a rather unsafe method, suitable only for experienced users!)

After the reset, the notes on the phone were deleted

I restored the factory settings on Android, but forgot to transfer phone notes to another phone. What to do in this case? Is it possible to somehow recover text notes?

Answer. If you previously stored text notes in the standard Google notepad application, recovery is unlikely: after a hard reset, all application settings are deleted.

However, if you set up synchronization with Samsung Cloud, you can easily restore your notes in the Samsung Notes app by re-syncing them with your account.

Answers to other questions

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I was doing encryption and there was a glitch. There was nothing left to do but press the "reset" button. But before the reset I had a bunch of photos, there were photos of my parents, travels, etc. I really need these photos, I’m already hysterical and don’t know how to continue living when your whole life was on your smartphone.

I accidentally turned my android back to factory settings, i.e. I reset it, so all the photos were deleted, can I restore them using the application and which one?

Answer. After performing a factory reset, all data in the internal memory of your phone was deleted, including photos. There are two ways to solve your problem.

1. Look for photos on your memory card, on the Internet (if you kept backups there).
2. To recover data in internal memory, we recommend a simple program DiskDigger for Android. You can download it on Google Play..

My friend caught a blocking virus on his Microlab phone. Naturally, no one wanted to pay hackers to unlock it. I reset his phone completely and now the language selection screen appears and then search for Wi-Fi. It doesn't go any further. I inserted the SIM cards, but it still won’t let me continue. What happened to him now and how to fix it?

Answer. This means that the problem is precisely that the phone cannot connect to the wifi network. Find an open access network and try to connect. If it still doesn’t work, change the firmware to custom one.

The glass on the phone (Samsung A5) was replaced and the phone was reset, photos and videos disappeared. Is it possible to restore and how? I tried it through your program - it didn’t work.

Answer. Curious to know what recovery programs you used. The question also arises: where did you look for the deleted data - in the internal memory or on the SD card. As written above, a factory reset erases the internal memory, so you will need utilities like DiskDigger for Android. Another recovery method is by creating a snapshot of the internal memory and further searching for files on it.

Android 5.1 Lenovo A2010. I wanted to update, but I clicked on the factory settings and all the necessary photos and videos disappeared. I downloaded the recovery program Tenorshare Data Recovery, but it is impossible to open, i.e. doesn't look up on the phone. What should I do to recover deleted photos and videos?

Answer. Really. Tenorshare Data Recovery can only be launched from a computer. It’s not a fact that with its help you will be able to return data after a hard reset (that is, resetting to factory settings). You need a way to recover from internal memory. See the answers above where we answered a similar question.

I did a hard reset on my lg D724 phone, having previously synchronized everything. But I missed the most important thing - notes from the notepad application. The wife had a lot of important information in her notebook. Tell me, please, how can I restore this?

Answer. Try EaseUS MobiSaver. We haven't tested it, but the developers claim that MobiSaver can recover notes. However, it is important to note that after a hard reset, the internal memory is erased, and not all applications can work with it. So, to be honest, there is very little chance of getting your text notes back after a reset.

I have a Samsung galaxy s7 edge. The problem is that when I entered the camera, it gave me the following notification “Camera error warning”, after which every time I enter the camera the phone gives me this error. I reset the phone to factory settings, but it didn’t help... clearing the cache in the camera settings and I reset its data, but all my efforts were even, nothing helped. I went to the service center and they said that they did not have the equipment to disassemble and see what was wrong with the phone, and in return they could send it to Moscow for repair, but it will take weeks or more, I don’t need it. Is it possible if I roll back the phone to the previous version of the OS, that is, 6.0, since I have 7.0? Or just reflash the phone? If not, will it help? then help and tell me a couple of ways to correct this error.

Answer. Enter Android safe mode and check if the camera is working. This will help identify whether additional applications you installed or along with the firmware are affecting the camera.

You may be using custom firmware - if so, we advise you to find alternative versions or update your phone to the official firmware.

If resetting to factory settings really didn’t help, you need to contact a Samsung service center or, as you mentioned, send it to Moscow for repair.

My phone has been reset to factory settings, how can I recover data from my phone? I tried it through applications from Google Play, almost all of them require root. What is it and how to get it?

Answer. Root access (or superuser rights) gives recovery programs full control over the Android file system, including deleting and overwriting files. Although, in fact, recovery programs only need access in read mode.

Even if you find an application that does not require root, the likelihood of recovery will be extremely small. Try installing the KingoRoot application (root installation in a few steps) and DiskDigger for Android, it should work.

After resetting the Prestigio NK3, the system writes that the SD card is not supported and suggests formatting. The reset was carried out with the card removed. There is a lot of necessary data there, is there a solution?

Answer. Most likely, the hard reset did not in any way affect the safety of the data on the memory card. If you removed the memory card while other files were being written to it from the phone, the SD card's file table may have become corrupted. You need to connect it to your computer or laptop via a card reader and check for reading errors using a standard Windows utility. If the errors are corrected, the SD card should open on the phone. If not, Recuva or DiskDigger with Dig Deep mode should find all the files.

My wife did a hard reset on her Samsung Grand 2 Duo phone without making a backup copy. Photos and music are not so important, all phone contacts were lost and application data from the Play Market could not be recovered. In all applications, everything had to start over. Please tell me, is it possible to somehow restore this?

Answer. The likelihood of recovering user data from applications depends on each application individually. So, if user data was stored on an SD card, then you can restore the data. Otherwise, after a hard reset, you need to scan the internal memory in an attempt to find each individual application file (the likelihood of doing this is quite small).

Phone contacts can be imported from a SIM card - of course, if you took care of a backup copy of your contacts in advance. Check to see if your contacts have been synced with your Google account and the Contacts service assigned to it.

Many of us are familiar with the operating system “Android”. All owners of devices running this shell know that using Android is simple and convenient: your favorite applications, useful functions are always at hand, and the interface is so flexible that you can almost completely change it at your discretion.

"Brick" - what is it?

“Android” began its journey back in 2009, and since then the developers have been promoting and improving the shell, without sleep or rest. Updates and new versions are regularly released. As a rule, a user buys a gadget with an operating system already installed on it, and throughout the entire “life” of the device, the firmware of this version (operating system version) remains. But sometimes it needs to be reinstalled due to technical problems or at the user’s own request. Then you have to take your favorite device to a service center, to an experienced technician, and some people start reflashing it themselves.

Here, many novice users who are familiar with Android at a level no higher than installing applications from the Play Market “grow wings.” Having read various instructions on the World Wide Web, they think that reinstalling the OS is not a difficult task and that they can handle it themselves. In addition, they will save a certain amount that they would have taken at the service center. But soon such users realize that they have exaggerated their own strength and cannot complete the flashing properly.

In this case, there are different scenarios for the development of events. The most unfortunate of them is when the phone turns into a brick. You may have heard this phrase before but didn't understand what it meant. “Bricking” or “bricking” of a device means that it partially or completely stops working. That is, it does not turn on, does not respond to pressing buttons or connecting to a computer. Is it possible to restore bricked Android? Of course you can. Hence the name - brick, because the functionality of the gadget is now no more than that of a stone, and now you can only crack nuts with it. It is quite difficult to bring the device to this state; it requires talent. But we hasten to please you - the device is in any case subject to restoration, if you did not take the idea about nuts seriously, and the device itself is safe and sound. So, how to restore an Android brick?

Why can a device become a brick?

In order to understand how to restore an Android brick, you first need to understand the mechanism by which the device turns into it. So to speak, go from the opposite. And once again it would be nice to prove to users that without physical intervention in the body and internal structure of a smartphone or tablet, it cannot be completely “killed” and can be returned to work in ways that we will discuss below. We will explain it in simple language. Your device has it. It is located in the internal memory and has no points of intersection with the operating system, that is, these are two independent substances. And even if failures, malfunctions or errors occur during the flashing process, this same console will remain intact and you can use it to reinstall the firmware again. In addition, you can backup the OS with all the necessary information to this console.

Don't panic

The question arises: “What if there is something wrong with the console itself and it disappears?” Liquidation of the console occurs quite rarely, but even if this happens, the operating system will remain in place, and from there it will be possible to restore the console using special utilities. There are practically no cases when both the console and the operating system “fly away”; you just need to have incredible luck to destroy these two shells at the same time, but recovery is possible in this case too.

How to restore bricked Android at home

If you are well versed in technology, but for some reason you turned your device into a brick, you can restore it at home. There are several options in which scaling occurs. Let's look at each case separately.

Unable to log into the operating system

That is, the gadget itself shows signs of life, you can turn it on, but the firmware freezes endlessly, resets, or you simply see a loading or power-on window on the screen, but in fact nothing happens. Firstly, don't rush to conclusions. For example, people who do not understand how to restore a Chinese brick Android begin to panic just a few minutes after the power-on screen appears, but such a device needs even more time to “think” than a high-quality device. You can only come to the realization that something went wrong 10-15 minutes after turning it on.

Then your actions are as follows: completely turn off the device and go into recovery mode again (the system console, staying in which is an integral part of the flashing itself, so there is hardly any need to talk about what it is and how to get there). After this, you can try again to install the same firmware as the first time (Install zip from sdcard -> Chooze zip from sdcard) or make a system backup (Backup and restore -> Restore). Please note that if after the first attempt to reflash the device you were unable to log in, then perhaps the OS itself was of poor quality or not intended for your gadget, and there is no need to “install” it again. Choose another version or restore the old one. The same problems can occur if there is not enough battery charge to complete the process or memory to install a new system (the device model is out of date for the new firmware version).

It is impossible to enter recovery mode after flashing

There is also an option that after flashing the OS itself works fine, but you can’t log into the console. Everything is fixable and much simpler than you think. On the Play Market of the same name you can find special programs designed to return you to recovery mode. For example, applications such as TWRP Manager or Installer does an excellent job. If your device is specific and similar utilities did not help you, then there are other ways to restore the “Android” brick of console mode.

You "killed" both the firmware and the console mode

This happens very rarely, and if you were looking for how to restore an Android brick through a computer, then your time has come. You can't do this without a PC. You will need to go into fastboot mode and perform a series of simple steps. We do not focus on this point, because each device model has its own way to enter this mode, and it is the type of gadget that determines all further user actions. How to restore an Android brick on a tablet? The series of actions is not much different from the procedure with a smartphone.

We told you about how to restore an Android brick. Bring your gadget back to life and use it with pleasure!

Flashing a mobile phone to Android on your own is a simple task that rarely leads to bad consequences if you did not make a mistake with the selection of files. But if something goes wrong, the device may refuse to boot.

Today we will learn how to restore a phone after a failed firmware update. It does not require much time, just downloading the necessary software and a few additional steps.

Recovering with the help of official support

If you tried to update Android using the official firmware, then utilities from the manufacturer will help with recovery.

• look at the company’s website, download drivers and other software there
• connect your computer to your phone
• restore the device to its original state

Each company's software has a specific section responsible for this, but finding it is usually not difficult.

Let's use Recovery

If you tried to install third-party firmware on your device, then at best it will be possible to restore the system by resetting the settings. It can be launched by simultaneously pressing the volume and power buttons. Combinations may vary on different devices. Select the line “wipe data”, then start resetting the device’s contents. You can try to install the operating system again; to do this, select “choose zip from sdcard”. We find the archive with the firmware and start the installation process again. It is better to use a different version, as the old version may lead to the same problems.

We use Flash Tool

It is this program that will help you in all those cases when you need to return your mobile device to its original state. The method is applicable to almost all smartphones. First, download and install ADB Driver Installer. Copy the firmware file to the Firmwares folder located in the Flashtool directory. We take the device and connect it to the PC using a USB cable. Now click the button with the lightning icon in the Flash Tool, and then select the device firmware in the program.

Note that in cases where your smartphone is rooted, installing the official firmware will be problematic; usually such actions lead to failures.

In addition, there is a video with detailed instructions for “rolling back” the firmware.

Let's look at how to restore Android if it has turned into a brick. Methods for resuscitating Android when it is “bricked”.

Scrapping is a complete or partial loss of functionality of an Android device. Not a single user who independently flashes a gadget is immune from this situation.

Correcting the consequences of unsuccessful firmware

If the smartphone constantly resets when loading or the logo appears on the screen for 5-10 minutes, but the system does not start, then technically it is not yet a “brick”. Such a device can be quickly restored through the Recovery menu by flashing it again.

• Turn off your phone.
• Hold down the Volume Down key and press the Power button to get to the Recovery menu.

You have two options - restore the backup if you made one (this is one of the main requirements for flashing), or re-flash the phone. To start a backup, go to the “Backup and Restore” section and start restoring the previous system state.

To flash the firmware, select the “Install zip from sdcard” section and specify the required operating system file. This method corrects errors that occur when the firmware is incomplete: for example, when the phone turns off while writing files.

The opposite situation is that the firmware starts, but you cannot get into Recovery. This problem can be resolved even easier: you can use the TWRP Manager, ROM Installer or ROM Manager applications to return the recovery console. After installation, these applications determine the smartphone model and independently download the required recovery.

Restoring the "brick"

Let's consider a more complex option, when the smartphone actually turns into a “brick” - neither the system nor the Recovery menu starts. Restoring it at home is also possible: for this you need to use the official firmware from the manufacturer. Let's look at the recovery procedure using a Samsung phone as an example:

• Install the latest Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
• Install the latest version of the Odin application.
• Download the official firmware for your model and country.
• Turn off your smartphone. Turn it back on by holding down the Volume Down key and the Home button. Wait for the warning to appear (after about 5 seconds).
• Put your phone into Odin mode by pressing the Volume Up key.
• Connect your phone to your computer.
• Launch Odin, click on PDA and point to the tar.md5 file inside the firmware directory

1. Launch the firmware using the “Start” button and wait until the operation is completed.

Your “brick” will again become a working device, returning to its original state.

Firmware using Flashtool

This method is suitable for Sony phones, but it can be used on mobile devices from other manufacturers. You will need:

• The “brick” itself that you want to restore.
• Official firmware in FTF format.
• Flashtool program installed on the computer with firmware drivers.

Before starting work, it is advisable to disable the antivirus and firewall to avoid incorrect operation of the Flashtool utility. In addition, when starting to restore the brick, make sure that the phone is fully charged.

• Turn off your phone.
• Place the FTF firmware file in the C:\Users\UserName\.flashTool\firmwares folder.
• Launch Flashtool (32 or 64-bit depending on the OS bit depth).
• Click the lightning bolt button.
• Select Flashmode.
• Indicate in the window the firmware you need, which you previously placed in the “firmwares” folder.

The recovery program will prepare the Android firmware and offer to connect the “brick” to the computer. Press the Volume Down key on your device and connect your phone to your computer.

The Flashtool program must identify the “brick” connected to the computer and run the firmware on it. If the recovery is successful, then at the end of the log you will see the message “Flashing finished”. After this, you can disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it on - Android should start without errors.

Each manufacturer has its own flashing utility, so it’s better to look for recovery instructions for a specific phone model that has turned into a brick. If you cannot return the device to a working condition at home, then all you have to do is contact a service center.

Instructions for restoring operation of Sony Xperia

Charge your Sony Xperia for about 3 hours to be sure that the device is fully charged.

2. Download the official Sony program - PC Companion and then install it on your PC

3. Launch PC Companion and go to the menu:

Support Zone -> Software Updates -> Recovery

4. Click “Continue” and agree that all data will be deleted

5. Wait a couple of seconds for additional downloads. data and a warning window will appear, where you will also need to confirm your consent to recovery

6. Select your Sony Xperia device

a) Disconnect Sony Xperia from the PC (if connected), turn off the device (if in cyclic boot), wait 5 seconds, hold down the “Volume Down” button and connect to the computer

b) either Disconnect the Sony Xperia from the PC (if it was connected), hold down the device’s power button + hold down the “Volume Down” button and connect to the computer and wait until the drivers begin to be installed and the devices are detected

c) Disconnect Sony Xperia from the PC (if it was connected), turn off the device and remove the battery and insert it, wait 5 seconds, hold down the “Call Button” button and connect it to the computer and wait until the drivers begin to be installed and the devices are detected

8. After identifying the button, release the firmware download, do not disconnect Sony Xperia from the PC, do not insert new devices into USB

9. After downloading, the installation of the firmware will begin, wait until you are in the “Done” tab. After which you will be prompted:

a) disconnect Sony Xperia from the PC, remove and insert the battery and press the power button and wait

b) disconnect Sony Xperia from the PC, hold down the power button and wait.

In the first case, there is nothing much to worry about, since, most likely, the cause of the trouble was a conflict in some applications or widgets, and everything can be corrected by returning to the factory settings. If the smartphone still works, albeit with various “artifacts,” you can also fix this yourself. In the third case, it is unlikely that you will be able to get by with “little loss” and you will have to either restore your smartphone through a computer using special software, or contact a service center or a familiar computer guru who knows how to restore Android after unsuccessful firmware.

How to restore factory firmware on Android

First of all, you need to find it. This will not be difficult to do, since popular manufacturers of mobile gadgets post the latest firmware versions for all models of smartphones and tablets on their official websites. The necessary software and detailed instructions on how to return the factory firmware to Android are often posted there. If there is none, you can easily find it on the Internet by indicating the exact name and model of the device.

Rolling back a “raw” new firmware version to a stable one is the easiest way to fix a smartphone after an unsuccessful upgrade. If, of course, the user has a backup copy made in advance. It should be noted that even Google has recently been insistently recommending making a system backup before each update, and this suggestion should not be neglected. Moreover, all the necessary functionality is included in the firmware, and if you wish, you can also use special programs from Google Play. This will not take much time, but it will protect the user from the loss of valuable data and other problems that may arise if the update is unsuccessful.

Popular utilities for creating backups and restoring Android systems

Titanium Backup

One of the oldest and most popular programs for data backup and recovery. It has very broad functionality, which is both its advantage and disadvantage. The latter is that if you accidentally activate the wrong process, you may not get the desired result or cause even more harm. Therefore, before you restore the firmware on Android using it, you need to find suitable instructions and strictly follow them.

Important note: the program only runs as superuser ().

Easy Backup & Restore

Also a very good option. The capabilities of this utility are even wider than the previous one, since you can copy everything from applications to contacts, bookmarks, calendar events and language layouts on the keyboard. Moreover, the “backup” can be either saved on a smartphone or sent to the “cloud” or to a PC. In general, everything is provided.

How to flash Android through recovery

ClockworkMod Recovery is a “must have” application. It is a much more advanced alternative to the standard utility (recovery), which is included in the operating system by default. If the latter can only clear the cache and perform updates, then ClockworkMod Recovery allows the following:

• edit system components via Android SDK;
• create a full system snapshot and use it as a backup;
• install third-party firmware;
• update hotel system utilities;
• create and edit partitions in the file system.

Download ClockworkMod Recovery for Android

CMR is a popular application, so there are versions for almost all smartphone models. How to flash Android through recovery using ClockworkMod Recovery? The instructions are actually very simple and all the work is done in a few steps:

1. Creating a backup (Nandroid Backup submenu)

This requires:

• boot into CWM recovery mode (the exact combination for a specific smartphone model can be found online);
• go to the “backup & restore” submenu and select “backup”;
• click “Yes”;
• When the copy is ready, reboot the gadget using the built-in “reboot system” function.

After this, a ready-to-use backup copy will appear on the SD card (in the clockworkmod/backup directory).

1. Restoring firmware from a backup copy

To do this you need:

• reboot the gadget and activate CWM recovery mode;
• open the “Backup & restore” submenu and select “restore”;
• find the required copy in the folder (we already know the address);
• confirm the action by clicking “Yes”.

You also need to finish the job by rebooting via “Reboot system now”. After this, the firmware on the gadget will be completely updated. And what’s best is that the utility is fully compatible with Titanium Backup and Easy Backup & Restore, so system images taken with their help will also work.

Dear owners of Android devices, share your experience of restoring the phone’s firmware in the comments. Your experience will be useful to readers of the Your Android blog.