How to update Lenovo S850?
To update the Lenovo S850 you need to install an alternate firmware (ROM). If the device does not automatically update by itselves.
You can use the new firmware for your smartphone.
You have to choose the firmware version and follow the instructions. If you have a trouble in update you can write about it in the comments below, we’ll help you.
Lenovo S850 firmware:
- Lenovo S850 software update – official firmware (OS 4.4)
- Lenovo S850 software update – custom rom (OS 6.0)
Lenovo update
There are four ways Lenovo update:
- Using recovery (to update installed OS)
- Using QFIL (to recover Lenovo with Qualcomm SOC)
- Using Research Download (to recover Lenovo with Spreadtrum SOC)
- Using SP Flash Tool (to recover Lenovo with MTK SOC)
If you want to install a Lenovo update using recovery – download the official update, reboot your phone or tablet into recovery mode and click “Install update from SD card”.
To install Lenovo update with QFIL – download and install drivers and QFIL App, download official firmware and flash it by instruction.
SP Flash Tool download and use
SP Flash Tool download and use guide will help you flash Android smartphone with MTK SOC. First of all, make sure that you have the MTK based smartphone, after this continue read SP Flash Tool Android update guide.
Download and unpack the program. SP Flash Tool Android update required the PC with installed MTK drivers, you can download it here and install by this guide:
- Unpack the drivers archive
- Run “DriverInstall.exe”
- Follow the instalator instructions
- Reboot your PC
After installing MTK drivers, download SP Flash Tool Android firmware for your smartphone or tablet here
Unpack the SP Flash Tool Android upgrade for your phone and follow the instruction SP Flash Tool how to use:
- Run SP Flash Tool
- Click “Choose” on the “Scatter-loading” line and select scatter file from downloaded firmware
- Go to “Options” and enable “DA DL All with Checksum” in download section
- Close settings
- Choose “Firmware update” for update your phone or “Download” to flash any part of the firmware
- Click “Download”
- Turn off your phone or tablet and connect it to the PC with USB cable, if drivers installed successfully – flashing will start, if flash won’t start – reinstall drivers
- After everything is done, you will receive an “OK” window, close it, disconnect your phone and press Power On key
Done! SP Flash Tool download and use is very simple for users. If you receive some errors – write it in the comments below and I’ll help you to recover your phone.
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