Among the smartphones of the famous Lenovo manufacturer, there are even more durable models that do not care about the oddities behind the world. today's world Android devices are capable of combining their functions and advanced solutions for inexperienced users. About one of these options - the S660 model, or more precisely, the software part of the device, updating the OS version, updating the functionality and introducing new functions into the smartphone using additional firmware, and the statistics is available.
Lenovo S660 is a mid-range device at the time of its release, running on the MTK hardware platform. Technical characteristics Allow the device to perform the basic functions of a modern smartphone, and the software can be easily modified and replaced using standard and commonly used software tools. The possibilities for replacing the system firmware of the Lenovo S660 are varied, and if you follow the instructions carefully, they can be implemented independently by any device.
Each application in the system software of the smartphone, including following the instructions below, affects the power of the device for your power’s fear and risk!!
In order for the procedure for installing Android in the Lenovo S660 not to take more than an hour, to proceed without any hiccups, and to result in a real improvement of the smartphone in software terms, for a user who is going to flash the device, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparation stages ki.
Drivers
First of all, let’s talk about the sub-base to remove the possibility of putting it into the software part of any Android device, tse equipment operating system A PC that is used as a tool for firmware, components for obtaining a smartphone, a utility, and special drivers.
If there is a problem with installing drivers for the Lenovo S660, it is not the fault of the standard printers. You will need two packages that are available for ordering:
- After unpacking LenovoUsbDriver.rar kistuvach removes the auto-installer of drivers in the advanced mode of operation with the device,
which one needs to be launched.
- Another desire for archives is to remove components for various Windows versions "Preloader VCOM Driver", which serves to combine a computer and a smartphone, which is in a special mode designed to overwrite memory areas of the device.
This driver must be installed manually, following the instructions:
- After installing the drivers, please check whether the Lenovo S660 is assigned correctly by the operating system in different modes. You can turn off the factor of daily or incorrectly installed components that are not present during the processes that transfer the Android installation.
Vidkryvaemo "Device Manager", we connect the device in the steps described below and take care of the devices that are identified in the system. After the correct installation of the drivers, the picture should be similar to the presented screenshots.
Root rights
In order to carry out serious operations with system software, be it any Android device, and, above all, create a complete backup of the system before reinstalling the OS, you will need the privileges of Superkoristuvach. Removing root rights on the Lenovo S660 is as simple as vikorizing the tool.
Backup
The firmware of the smartphone, in some way, transfers data from its memory to the user, who, first of all, starts installing Android, then creates a backup copy of everything important. In order to save information, there are one or more methods described in the material:
Proceed to the transfer into the memory of the device for 100% accuracy, which is all important information saved in a backup copy!
In addition to special information, the firmware procedures in certain cases lead to the destruction of a very important section, which contains information necessary for efficiency. dartless measure – "NVRAM". The availability of a dump of this memory area makes it easy to retrieve IMEI and other data whenever needed. In methods Nos. 3–4 of the Lenovo S660 firmware, it is marked lower, we will end with a point indicating how to create a backup partition before overwriting the device’s memory.
Firmware
Technical characteristics of Lenovo S660 allow you to install a smartphone different versions Android, including what is relevant today. To bring to the phone new features you will have to install unofficial modifications of the OS, first of all update, or rather install the remaining official version system. Whatever the result, it is the version of Android, it is recommended to proceed step by step, finishing the installation of the OS manually, starting from the first and completing the manipulation by removing the necessary/unnecessary system on the device in question.
Method 1: Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant
To manipulate the software part of the Lenovo S660, the manufacturer created a special program called Lenovo MOTO SmartAssistant. You can download the distribution from the official website of the distributor in the technical support section:
The method described below is suitable for updating the version of the official Android, since for some reason the update was not carried out via OTA.
- Install Smart Assistant by running the installer
and complete your instructions. - We launch the system and connect the S660 from active mode "USB Improvement" to PC.
- After assigning the device to the program,
go to the tab "Flash". - Smart Assistant will automatically check whether updates are available for the system and provide updates whenever you are present on the server.
- Click with the left mouse button on the image with the arrow pointing downwards and the update volume displayed. This is due to the need to transfer the files necessary to solve the puzzle about the device to the PC disk.
- After the acquisition is completed, the button becomes active "Update" we are pressing її.
- To anticipate the need for the system backup important data from the device at the end of the entry, which appears as if by pressing the button "Proceed".
- Further processes will be carried out in automatic mode and follow the re-installation of the smartphone, after which the operating system will be updated,
This is confirmed by verification with Smart Assistant.
Method 2: Factory center update
Another method, which is respected by officials, is to transfer a vikoristan to install the system software of the factory upgrade capabilities. This method allows you to update Official Android, and I will completely reinstall the OS on the device.
A package with the official OS of the remaining version for this model, for installation via local recovery, available for download as requested:
- Copying the file update.zip to the memory card inserted into the device.
- We start the device in mid-update mode. For whom:
- For complete reinstallation The system will require formatting of certain sections of memory. Select using additional buttons "Guchnist-" item that clears the smartphone’s memory from the data contained in it – "wipe data/factory reset". Confirmed function selection is pressed "Guchnist+".
- Install Android by selecting the option "apply update from sdcard",
then enter the file "update.zip" like the package that is installed. Next, you will see that the overwriting of the Lenovo S660 memory areas is complete – the message will appear « Install from sdcard completed".
- We re-recover the device by entering the command in recovery "reboot system now".
- First of all, the desire to continue after the renovation will last longer, lower.
In front of the vikoristannyam apparatus updating Android Then check the main screen and start setting up the device.
Method 3: SP Flash Tool
By installing a universal function for manipulating the memory of devices built on Mediatek processors, you can carry out almost any operations with the Lenovo S660, including changing or replacing Try installing Android on any other version, including unofficial and modified versions of the OS , and also update the software plan of smartphones.
Working with the program and the basic concepts you need to know to follow the instructions below are described in the accompanying material:
Below we describe the three main operations that the device may need, which can be seen when working with the system software via the SP Flash Tool - backup "NVRAM", installation of official firmware and installation of a modified recovery. The original version of this material remains at the time of writing.
As a basis for carrying out manipulations through the Flashtool you need official Android versions S062. This package In addition, what remains the official position of the software for the Lenovo S660 as a manufacturer, it is being developed to update the device, for example, after recent experiments with custom OS. Archives with firmware available for download by request:
NVRAM dump creation
How the thing was assigned, the memory division, the names "NVRAM"є extremely important for full-time robots smartphone, and the presence of its backup copy is practically a must-have solution for solving communication problems that may arise after manipulating the software part of the device. It's easy to dump an area using FlashTool, but be sure to exit the instructions.
- We download it and unpack it into a large catalog of archives with firmware S062.
- Open FlashTool (run file flash_tool.exe, located in the program folder under the Administrator name).
- We add the Android image to the program by opening the scatter file MT6582_Android_scatter.txt from the catalog with unpacked OS images.
- To read data from memory, including the target section of NVRAM, SP FlashTool has a tab assigned "Read Back", go to it and press the button "Add".
- Click on the two in a row in the operation field, which will open the Explorer, in which you need to select a way to extract the current dump and assign it a name.
- After selecting the path and naming the data file "NVRAM" set reading parameters:
- Addresses of the primary memory block – field "Start Address"- Value 0x1000000;
- The remaining amount of memory area is being read. "Length"- Value 0x500000.
Having read the parameters, we press "OK".
- The entire smartphone is connected and a new USB cable is connected to the connection. Onslaught "Read back".
- Connection port USB computer We connect the Lenovo S660 microUSB cable. The device will be identified by the system and the data reading process will automatically begin. Dump creation "NVRAM" The liquid will finish and the window will appear to confirm the success of the operation. "Readback OK".
- The finished dump partition is characterized by a volume of 5 MB and will be downloaded as specified under paragraph 5 of this instruction.
- Whenever you need an update "NVRAM" in the future, it follows:
Installation of official Android
Having completed the preparation procedures and saved all data from your smartphone, you can proceed to installing the operating system. The key to carrying out the process is to avoid difficulties, everything is standard.
Installing a modified recovery
To install unofficial modifications of the OS and carry out other manipulations with the device that are not transmitted by the manufacturer, it seems that a special tool is required - a custom update medium.
For Lenovo S660, there are only a few versions of custom recovery and, in general, the same installation, as well as work with them, does not interfere with them. How it is recommended to proceed with vikorystuvati PhilzTouch Recovery as the greatest universal product for the model reviewed, in addition to which a large number of custom firmwares are installed on Android based 4.2-7.0.
PhilzTouch is essentially a modified version, equipped with a touch interface and a host of additional options. You can create an image of the middle part for installation via FlashTool on the Lenovo S660 as follows:
Installation of recovery is complete using different methods, but it is most important to follow all operations of SP FlashTool. By the way, almost everything is necessary for the operation on the client’s PC, which involves flashing the official version of the system using an additional firmware.
Method 4: Custom firmware
The official versions of Android, released by the manufacturer for Lenovo S660, are not characterized by wide capabilities and a variety of installed add-ons. In addition, Remaining firmware, Released for the device, based on Android KitKat, which loses its relevance, and many owners of the model need a new OS. Third-party firmware vendors come to the aid of this industry, having created a very large number of different versions of modified software shells for the phone, as you can see.
Most custom solutions are installed into the device, however, and below there are three options for ports from different model commands, based on Android KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat. Correctly installed The modified unofficial system includes a number of stages, the first of which is the installation of recovery - already detailed by the user who has completed the instructions for installing PhilzTouch Recovery, which is further described.
Backup via recovery
I reiterate the need to create a backup copy of the system before overwriting parts of the device's memory. Readers, of course, would like to quickly move on to installing a custom Android, otherwise there is no way to play it safe, as if you have already saved money, it’s not worth it. Moreover, a custom device allows you to create a backup even more easily.
Clearing memory
Installing a new modified Lenovo S660 system requires first preparing the device's memory so that all data is cleared. It is not recommended to skip the procedure for formatting sections! To clean the device before installing the custom firmware PhilzTouch Recovery, a special function has been added.
MIUI 8 (Android 4.4)
Among the most popular Lenovo S660 models, the MIUI firmware has been modified. Among the objective characteristics - high rhubarb stability, the possibility of wide customization of the interface, access to services that are part of the Xiaomi ecosystem. These advantages compensate claims up to outdated version Android, where the shell is based.
Just like that, Lenova’s company presented its new mobile phone mid-class Lenovo S660 This smartphone has become an extremely popular device, having gained great price Unfortunately, over the years, bugs and bugs began to appear in the operating system, and then there was a need for reinstallation. If the Lenovo S660 firmware does not arrive “over the counter”, you will need to update the OS manually. We know how to flash Lenovo A536 through a computer without any help.
Before us, before we flash our mobile device, it is necessary to create a system backup so that everything can be updated for everyone. It is important to transfer all data from the device to a flash drive or computer so that the data is not erased during the software update.
You also need to install the firmware on the Lenovo C660 and sign up for a report on what we can do next.
Installing drivers
In order to be able to flash it, you need to install the drivers on your computer. After this, you can flash your smartphone via a PC.
The first thing you need to do is get drivers for Lenovo S660. “Firewood” comes from two archives. The first one – LenovoUsbDriver.rar – can be unzipped from any folder on your computer. After unpacking, simply launch the installer from extensions.exe. The installation will be automatic; you just need to follow the instructions on the screen.
Other archives with the name Preloader VCOM Driver contain additional components for various Windows operating systems. To install components, open the folder that matches the name of your version of Windows. Run the file you want to install and finish the installation.
If the automatic option is not suitable for any reason, you will have to cancel the installation manually. For what purpose do you need to launch Device manager"On your computer, connect your smartphone to your PC, first selecting it. After these actions, the list may appear unknown device, here we can buti appointed zhovtim I'm familiar with the hail. Click on new right button touch and press " Powerful» on the list. Then click on the tab “ Driver» that button « Onovity».
In the next menu you need to click on Search for drivers on your computer, then on “ Install from disk...” and select the path where the driver you attracted was unpacked. We emboss everything " Dali"This is checked when the installation is completed.
To ensure that the drivers are installed correctly, you need to connect your smartphone to the computer in the "" mode. Connection via USB" To activate this mode, you need to go to the settings of your smartphone and select the item “ About the phone", then tap on " Videos about the version and there will be an item “ Call number" Accordingly, we emboss 5 times to activate the "" mode. For retailers", which will appear at the zagalnyh shastuvannyah.
We go back to the settings, then go to the section “ For retailers"that is a well-known point" Connection via USB", activated by yogo.
Another way to check that the preparation of the smartphone and the PC has been carried out correctly is to transfer the connection from the connected phone to the PC. Now it's time for her to " Device Managers"The phone is guilty of appearing not as an unknown device, but as " Mediatek Preloader USB VCOM Port (Android)»
Removing root rights
Obtain root rights to secure public access to all functions of the system, including major changes and “operations”. In addition, you should not allow a backup to be made with all the data. As soon as the folding process began, the protea immediately showed up simple program Kingo Root., which allows you to revoke administrator rights in just a few clicks.
You will need:
- Download the latest version of the Kingo Root program and install it on your computer.
- Remove installed programs from unknown devices on your smartphone. To do this, you need to go to Settings, then select the item “ Safety", and in new activity " Nevidomi dzherela».
- Connect your phone to your computer for help USB cable, open the program and press the button “ Root", the process of installing root rights will begin, which will be displayed in the window.
- Upon completion, it will be said that the root is going in. That's it, now you are a superkoristuvach.
Firmware via Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant
As stated in the article earlier, we will look at a number of ways to update the system. First of all, there will be an official method for using the additional proprietary program Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant, which can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer. The same the most reliable way, since it was created by the phone distributor himself, so he asks again.
Now for instructions on how to quickly get started with the program:
- We install the program by following the instructions on the screen.
- After this, you need to connect your smartphone to your computer using an additional USB cable. It is necessary to activate in advance Connection via USB“Otherwise the program simply won’t find the smartphone.
- Vidkryvaemo the program is installed, the device is guilty of automatically disappearing. If this process has been completed successfully, then we go to the section “ Flash».
- The program is still searching on its servers. If it is found, it will appear on the screen.
- If you have found the firmware version, you need to press the left button of the bear on the arrow image to look down (a typical sign for downloading a file).
- When the acquisition process is completed, press the “ Update"become active. Embossed on it.
- In the window, click on the button “ Proceed", to start the process of installing the latest firmware. You will take a lot of money.
The official firmware on the Lenovo S660 phone is installed without problems, as everything works according to the instructions.
Firmware via factory update
Another official method of installing the firmware is also reliable. It allows you to re-flash the Lenovo S660 without any problems. This option can be carried out only from your smartphone without interacting with a computer. The PC may need to transfer the firmware file to the memory card.
To speed things up this way, carefully:
- We download the firmware from the file update.zip and copy it to the flash drive of your smartphone.
- The factory medium is activated ( Recovery Mode) on your device. Why do you need to make a splinter:
- You need to turn on the device, then press the main buttons "Blocking"ta" Guchnist+", three items will appear on the display, we need " Recovery Mode" To select the required item, you need to press the up button, and the down button activates it.
- Android will appear on the display and write “There is no food”, don’t bother blabbering about it, it’s a mercy, so be it. Then press the power button of the device briefly and the recovery menu will open.
- You need to clear your memory by clicking “ wipe data/factory reset", further in the coming window press " Yes – delete all user data» to confirm the data has been cleared. In which mode you select, there is an additional button to decrease the volume, and for higher volume, you need to activate the item. When the process is completed, a message will appear. Data wipe complete".
- For installation new versions firmware, you need to select the menu item “ apply update from sdcard", and then find the update.zip file. The process will start automatically. After completion, you can write “ Install from sdcard completed».
- Tisnemo " Reboot system now“I’ll add an extension for refurbishment.
You can take some time to learn long time ago, so we need to customize the firmware.
After starting again, you can transfer all programs and multimedia files to your smartphone.
Firmware via SP Flash Tools
This method is not official, and may result in a number of important achievements. First of all, that's it universal program for many smartphones, with this help you can install no less official firmware, also custom (created by koristuvachs). In another way, the program allows you to renew smartphones that have been turned into “complete” after some incorrect software manipulations.
Lenovo firmware S660 via Flash tool is awkward on the right, however, it requires careful instructions.
Let's finish creating the backup copy NVRAM. This section of the smartphone is the most important for normal work. І create the backup section and wash it before changing the software part. The backup copy allows you to “revive” the device as needed.
To create a dump, you will need archives from firmware S062. It can be downloaded and unpacked into new folder on the computer. Launch the Flash tool with administrator rights.
In the utility you need to click on the “ choose", I began to move around and write "". Select the file MT6582_Android_scatter.txt from the folder with the firmware.
Open the tab " readback", then embossed on the button " Add" Next you need to click on the two rows next to the operations window. After the window with the choice of route opens, you need to indicate the route to save backup copy, then enter the names that will be assigned.
Now you need to set the reading parameters. In a row" Start Address"we write 0x1000000, and the other row - 0x500000 and we emboss the button " OK".
We connect the smartphone to the computer and open the tab “ Readback" Then the process of reading the data will take place automatically. After this, the file will be created with the designated father.
If you need to update the system, you need to press CTRL+ALT+V in the Flash Tool to activate the default mode. Then open the menu “ Window", and there" Write Memory».
Far into the field File Path" Let's go to our dump, then enter 0x1000000 in the row " Begin Address(HEX)". Then click on “ Write Memory» and connects your smartphone to your PC. The process, as usual, will start automatically.
Instructions for installing firmware with SP Flash Tools:
- We connect the smartphone and connect it to the PC.
- In the SP Flash Tools program, select the scatter file from the firmware.
- U hidden menu select " Firmware Upgrade».
- Embossed on the item " Download» it can be connected to an additional cable USB mobile device to the computer After this process will start automatically, the firmware will be installed. After completion it will be written “ Download OK».
- Then you connect your phone and press it, the start-up process will take more time than before.
When the smartphone starts up, download it program requirements And now we are adjusting the system for ourselves.
On this page we will not describe the pros and cons this Android devices, we are very aware of your comments about devices. Here you will find and can download custom original firmware, the official version of MIUI v4, MIUI v5 android firmware from our website, and you can also marvel video instructions for installing the firmware for Lenovo S660 and remove the edging.
In order to download the firmware for your phone Lenovo S660 With Android 7.0 Nougat (Nougat), Android 6.0 Marshmallow (either Android M or Marshmallow) or Android 5.0 Lollipop (Lollipop), you need to read the entire page and know the instructions. Also firmware Android KitKat 4.4.x (Kitkat) and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Jelly Bean), as well as older versions, but it is not recommended to upgrade them, because they are outdated security software. The fifth version of Android has progressed far ahead of its predecessors, not to mention the 6th and 7th versions, refined to the last detail. Below you will find a look at remaining versions Android can match them.
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Upgrade the firmware
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Installation instructions
- Click on the download option, selecting the firmware you need
- Vantage Android firmware M – we verified you, honestly M – not Marshmallow, follow the other message
- Upload the file with the firmware and add-on
- Run the program file
- Select the required firmware version
- Compile instructions from a file archive
Video from Lenovo S660 firmware
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Obtaining rights to Lenovo S660
What do you want to give up? root rights ah, I recommend that you quickly use the program Rootkhp for a computer - this is one of the new programs with a large base of supported smartphones and tablets on Android. The program only works under keruvannyam Windows for systems Linux families Mac OS is recommended to be used quickly by emulators.
You can download the program without cost from the official website Rootkhp.pro, which is easy to navigate through Google.
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