OS update Android on Fly smartphone

The Fly brand appeared on the Russian market in 2003 and did not immediately find its audience. These devices did not immediately become sales hits, despite the restrained British design, European quality, advanced technologies, good performance and reasonable prices. In general, the lineup looks good against the background of competitors. Although smartphones of this brand belong to the budget segment, they provide the maximum of modern functions and capabilities of the operating system. In this article, we'll just talk about how to update Android on Fly.

Why update Android

Each new version of the operating system Android is more perfect than the previous one. In addition to adding new functions, the updated firmware is distinguished by improved optimizations, fewer bugs and errors identified during the operation of the previous one.

After the update, the smartphone is faster, less buggy and less battery consumption.

Ideally, something that has not even been launched before starts to work easily on the device, it is not so susceptible to viruses, it becomes more comfortable to use. And all this gives the usual update, which arrives by air and does not require intervention in the technical stuffing.

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Update methods Android on Fly devices

You can update Android on your Fly phone:

1. Via mobile or Wi-Fi internet connection. This method is provided by the developer and in the user environment is called OTA (Over The Air) update, or 'over the air'.
2. Re-flashing. Here options are possible – using the official and modified software. The first method is quite legal. The second is considered unofficial and is performed at the user's own risk.

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Upgrade by air

This is the most affordable and widely used update method. It is performed elementary. You need to enter the phone settings, go down the list and click on the 'About phone' section. On the new page, the first item in the list is 'System update', by selecting which, you can check for and initiate the installation of the latest OS version. Here you select the automatic check for updates and the method of connecting to the network at boot. Wi-Fi is recommended, since such updates weigh a lot, and the traffic consumption will be high.

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Upgrade via the official Fly utility

On your Fly phone, you can update Android using programs created by the phone developer. This job requires a PC, a smartphone cord, and a little patience. Note right away that this method is available only for OS versions higher than 4.x.x. and on devices with a processor MediaTek. Before using it, it is recommended to archive all important data on the phone, download drivers for the model on the PC (also from the website) and install the update program.

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How to install drivers

It is recommended to install the drivers from the developer's site – for any model, you can find the 'correct' package here. You can also use trusted third-party resources. If you have a CD, which is usually included with the phone, it must contain Fly Phone Suite, which contains a database of drivers that facilitate pairing with a computer.

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How to install the updater

Software updates for your device can also be found on the official website in the support section. The utility is downloaded to your computer in the most usual way – by clicking on the application folder. Sometimes you need to disable antivirus that blocks the penetration of 'alien' utilities.

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How to download and update software

To update the software, you must:

1. Open and run the update program on the PC, following the instructions strictly.
2. Make sure the smartphone supports the program. Drivers can be updated in the Device Manager.
3. Connect the device to a PC using a USB cable and agree to install the update. It is important not to forget to enable USB debugging.
4. After the program finishes, restart the smartphone.

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How to flash via Flashtool

This method is universal for most smartphones. To flash, you need to download the utility and the new firmware for the device to the PC, connect the phone to the USB port, to SP Flashtool, click Download, specify the name of the COM port, and confirm the choice of the bootloader on the smartphone.

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Backup

Backup, or backup, is necessary in order to restore data on the system disk of the device in case of unsuccessful firmware. To do this, you can use a computer, special programs (Recovery or CWM) and built-in tools Android.

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If the update is not installed

The official OS should be updated under any circumstances if the release is released by the manufacturer. When the system update on the device is stopped, custom firmware is used. To install applications from the network, you must allow downloading from unknown sources in the advanced settings of your smartphone.

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If after updating the device does not see the SIM card

Updating is not always beneficial. It happens that the processor power and the size of the RAM are not enough for the normal functioning of the updated OS. Sometimes it becomes impossible to use the phone.

On dual-SIM models, you need to check if the card is turned on. With processors MTK, the possibility of damage to the NVRAM is possible, which can also be dealt with.

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