How to make Android rollback to the previous version. Is it possible to return the old version of the Android after the update

Probably there is a few people who would have become deliberate in this question after they tried to returned the operating system to the version installed earlier. But, facing some difficulties, would decide to read on the network to figure out what these difficulties can be connected. And here it turns out that there are many nuances that need to be provided in advance.

In addition to the huge number of foreign names and abbreviations, instead of understanding the process, the information in the head turns into porridge. And each read offer adds more lack of understanding to the overall picture.

Well, let's understand together!

Short Likbez

There is no universal algorithm for action! This is the first thing you need to know about the return of Android OS on an earlier version. For each brand (and even models!) Devices can exist their features
Returns version of the OS is a process affecting the system core. Consequently, manufacturers care that only "advanced" users can get there on this issue. For this, root rights were invented. They are intended to give you the authority of the administrator. There are both pros and cons. Before starting something to do, find out how to get them and what can fill the use of root rights on your device!
If you did not scare everything read about root-rights and you are also full of confidence to return the version of Android 4.4, then another concept in which you need to figure out before starting the process is backup. In Russian -.

After returning the system, you can easily restore all contacts, applications, settings, etc. The main thing is to correctly choose a program that will make a backup on your device as correct as possible.

How to return Nexus

The developer of the Android operating system and the manufacturer of Nexus devices is one company - Google. Therefore, for Nexus devices, the return process remains as simple as possible and consists of 4 simple actions:

Download and install on the device the image of the Android firmware that you need;
Run this firmware directly from the device and wait for the installation of the installation;
Download data from backup.

How to return everything else

Devices of other manufacturers have their own features when the system is returned. But despite this, general manipulations are still there.

Need a PC or laptop

As a rule, to return Android from version 5.0 to version 4.4 or similar, you will need:

The desired firmware;
Program to create a backup;
Program to establish root rights;
Personal computer or laptop;
Device (tablet, telephone) on which you need to make a refund;
USB cable.

Firmware

The first thing you need to take care is, of course, the firmware itself. It is necessary to clearly understand and represent that you want to see as a result of manipulations with Android. Decide which firmware you want custom or official? Official firmware, as a rule, can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer of your device. Castomnaya - search for forums, compare and choose. It is necessary that the firmware fit for your device and was a deliberately working, that is, verified. To find out, you will have to shut up more than one forum, read a lot of feedback and ask a bunch of questions. But it is necessary to do this, since otherwise you risk saying goodbye to your favorite device!

To the selection of custom firmware should be approached

Backup.

The main rule of any geimer or programmer - "Saving !!!" And in our case, this rule is of the same importance.

It has a backup feature backup while saving in your Google account. But in this case, you can save only contacts. Therefore, you need to get the desired program. And then you can reserve almost everything: both contacts, messages, and system settings, and information about applications, thanks to which the system automatically downloads them from Google Play and will install.

But, no matter how cool, you will have to make a choice again. We will only list the most popular programs to date:

Titanium Backup.
Go Backup.
HTC Backup.
ClickFree Mobile Backup.

You can use various data storage programs.

The backup process looks approximately the same for all devices:

Install the memory card in your mobile device;
Search, read reviews and download the program you like for Backup to your tablet or smartphone;
Install it and run;
In the program settings, mark what you want to reserve. Do not forget to check in the settings, there is enough space to save the backup. It is necessary that this free space is on the memory card;
Run the reservation process, wait for the end, take the map.

Now all important information is on the flash drive and after returning your Android c version 5.0 to the previous one will be restored using the same program.

Root

An additional program is needed on your device. Also choose, read reviews, ask questions, compare. Then download and install on your computer.

Directly process

So, everything is ready for you to start the process. Recall that for each device this process is individual, so we will focus on manipulations that are the same in most cases. We present you the procedure:

We make backup (see above);
We translate the device to programming mode (may be called differently; see the instruction);
Connect the device to the computer;
Run the root program;
We launch the downloaded program and choose its version;
Run the installation process, waiting;
At the end, it is desirable to make a reset of settings to factory;
Re-install the program with which you made backup, insert the memory card with a backup, run the data recovery process.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to disassemble another concept that will necessarily come across in the process of studying forums. This is the concept of "brick". "Brick" is called a device that, after returning to Lollipop on Kitkat, ceased to work at all. So that this does not happen to your Android device, you need to go to business as carefully and scrupulously examine all aspects. Only after the entire picture of the planned actions is clear and clear can be confident in a successful result.

Well, let's understand together!

Short Likbez

There is no universal algorithm for action! This is the first thing you need to know about the return of Android OS on an earlier version. For each brand (and even models!) Devices can exist their features
Returns version of the OS is a process affecting the system core. Consequently, manufacturers care that only "advanced" users can get there on this issue. For this, root rights were invented. They are intended to give you the authority of the administrator. There are both pros and cons. Before starting something to do, find out how to get them and what can fill the use of root rights on your device!
If you did not scare everything read about root-rights and you are also full of confidence to return the version of Android 4.4, then another concept in which you need to figure out before starting the process is backup. In Russian -.

How to return Nexus

Download and install on the device the image of the Android firmware that you need;
Run this firmware directly from the device and wait for the installation of the installation;
Download data from backup.

How to return everything else

Devices of other manufacturers have their own features when the system is returned. But despite this, general manipulations are still there.

Need a PC or laptop

As a rule, to return Android from version 5.0 to version 4.4 or similar, you will need:

The desired firmware;
Program to create a backup;
Program to establish root rights;
Personal computer or laptop;
Device (tablet, telephone) on which you need to make a refund;
USB cable.

Firmware

To the selection of custom firmware should be approached

Backup.

The main rule of any geimer or programmer - "Saving !!!" And in our case, this rule is of the same importance.

But, no matter how cool, you will have to make a choice again. We will only list the most popular programs to date:

Titanium Backup.
Go Backup.
HTC Backup.
ClickFree Mobile Backup.

You can use various data storage programs.

The backup process looks approximately the same for all devices:

Install the memory card in your mobile device;
Search, read reviews and download the program you like for Backup to your tablet or smartphone;
Install it and run;
In the program settings, mark what you want to reserve. Do not forget to check in the settings, there is enough space to save the backup. It is necessary that this free space is on the memory card;
Run the reservation process, wait for the end, take the map.

Now all important information is on the flash drive and after returning your Android c version 5.0 to the previous one will be restored using the same program.

Root

An additional program is needed on your device. Also choose, read reviews, ask questions, compare. Then download and install on your computer.

Directly process

We make backup (see above);
We translate the device to programming mode (may be called differently; see the instruction);
Connect the device to the computer;
Run the root program;
We launch the downloaded program and choose its version;
Run the installation process, waiting;
At the end, it is desirable to make a reset of settings to factory;
Re-install the program with which you made backup, insert the memory card with a backup, run the data recovery process.

Conclusion

Google and program developers for smartphones or android tablets are constantly developing updates, trying to make them better and correct errors.

In this case, if you do not prohibit them, they will be installed automatically, although the system usually asks if you want to update.

Only sometimes the process can go not on script and problems will appear. What to do then? Those who have already dealt with a computer will certainly try to make a rollback.

That's just android is not Windows and such a function as in the computer is not provided in it.

For example, on your phone asus or Samsung when buying was android 4.4 and over time the system was updated to Android 5.1, and this firmware did not suit you.

Before that, you had android 5.0, 4.4.2. Is it possible to make automatic rollback to 5.0 or 4.4.2 No, it is not possible, only up to 4.4, just as it is impossible to roll back the Android system for a week or a month, both in a computer or laptop.

This is just an example to show you what to do rollback is possible only to the version that was installed at the factory.

Yet some nuances are. Let's consider them - who is not in a hurry, read about them below.

How to make a system rollback on android - to the previous version

So, after updating the firmware, the work of a smartphone or tablet does not please you, then we will roll back to the previous version, more precisely on the factory firmware.

Note: If you need the previous firmware, it can only be installed, so to speak on my own, after downloading.

Important: If you roll back the system update to the factory firmware, you will lose all data, including contacts, photo programs, and so on, with the exception of those stored on the memory card.

Therefore, think carefully, it is possible to correct something to correct something in the currently installed version of Android and continue to use it.

If you still decided to roll back, turn off the smartphone or tablet and use the following key combination:

most often you need to hold and hold two buttons: turn on and decrease the volume.
on Samsung, clamp and keep the inclusion and increase volume;
on Sony inclusion, reduction of volume and camera;
on LG clamp and hold the power button, reducing the volume and the main screen. the appearance of the logo release the power button, the rest at the same time hold until the recovery appears;
on Huawei clamp and hold the power button, decrease the volume and increase the volume;
on HTC - Press and hold the volume button, after which briefly press the power button. When the recovery menu appears release the volume reduction button. Find "Clear Storage", select it clicking on the power button and confirm the action button to reduce the volume.

When performing actions described above, you will be taken to Android System Recovery. There you will see several options.

highlight - will move you on the menu;
sELECT - selection of a specific menu item;
Wipe Data / Factory Reset - the phone rollback to the factory (after clicking is required to confirm).

After selecting "WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET" in the new menu we descend on sub-clause acknowledgment and choose it.

Now wait for the reboot, then get the firmware android, which was installed at the factory. Which of the above written little is understandable.

How to roll back the settings for android

To make a rollback of Android settings in all versions of smartphones or tablets first need to open settings.

Further action is slightly dependent on the version of Android. I will show pictures from the Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 6.0.1.

Each operating system needs to be improved to: improve performance and ease using it, correct flaws and errors.

What is easy to do with updates. For the Android Operations, it can be updated its version, and such an operation is called flashing.

What problems appear after the Android update?

By and large, not terrible. Very rarely, after a modification, several labels from the desktop disappears, and the programs themselves are the hosts of these icons. Because, they have been outdated for a long time, there are many updates or replacements in the Play Market.

With flashing, new useful, but uninteresting programs that cannot be deleted are installed.

The worse, if you install the operating system, not through the settings and updates. This, independently installed version of the android will be informal software, and all warranties for servicing your device will disappear.

How to return the old version of the Android after the update?

It may happen that you want to return the old version of Android, if you do not like the update made. But, such an opportunity, no harm for personal data and already liked the established applications, does not exist.

Still, it is better to get used to android after the update. Install new applications, desktop shortcuts, and updated Operations you like.

Operto does not leave the desire to return the old version of Android after the update, then it can be done.

First, before returning the old version of Android, you need all personal data to rewrite from the internal memory of the phone:

contacts, phone numbers - on SIM card;
photos, music, text files, SMS messages, mail emails - on a separate memory card.

Secondly, you will need to reset to the factory settings. There are two options.

Reset to the menu:

For different types and models of devices, the operation is different:

on Android phones version 2.3 -
Settings\u003e Privacy\u003e
on android phones version 4 -
Settings\u003e Device Memory\u003e Reset to factory settings
Or settings\u003e Built-in memory\u003e Reset to factory settings.
on Android tablets version 4 -
Settings\u003e Restore and Reset\u003e Reset Settings.

Hard reset to return the old version of Android:

You need to enter the "Android System Recovery" () menu. First you need to turn off the device, and then use the key combination, which differs for different manufacturers.

For most telephones and tablets - simultaneously clamp and keep the buttons: turn on and decrease the volume.
Samsung - simultaneously clamp and keep the buttons: turn on and increase the volume.
Sony Ericsson - simultaneously clamp and keep the buttons: turn on, reduce the volume and camera.
LG - simultaneously clamp and keep more than 10 seconds of the button: turn on, reduce volume, main screen (home). Release the inclusion button after the LG logo appears, and remain the rest before the recovery screen appears.
Huawei - simultaneously clamp and keep the buttons: turn on, reduce the volume, increase the volume.
HTC - Press and hold the volume reduction button, after briefly press the power button. When the recovery menu appears on the screen, release the volume key to reducing the volume. Find the "Clear Storage" item, select it by pressing the power button and confirm the action button to reduce the volume.

In the "Android System Recovery" menu, I remember the destination of the keys: Highlight - Movement over the menu; Select - Select the menu item. We move to the "WIPE DATA / Factory Reset" string and choose this item. Further in the new menu we descend on sub-clause actions and choose it.

In both variants, a reset will be rebooted, and your device is turned on with factory settings - with applications and an old version of the Android pre-installed manufacturer.

Many users are looking forward to when manufacturers will release a new firmware update of their android smartphone. As a rule, the bugs of previous versions of the OS are corrected in them, new opportunities are added and the work as a whole is optimized. But what to do if, after the update, the phone began to work worse than worked initially? Consider in more detail, why and how to restore the phone after the unsuccessful Android firmware.

Independent firmware Android device is always a risky event, the consequences of which the user itself carries. Unless, of course, we are not talking about installing a standard official update by air or using a branded program on a computer. In this case, the responsibility for the consequences of the update lies on the developer, so we can safely contact the service center. But before raising panic and try to restore the original firmware in all possible ways, it is necessary to understand whether a failure occurred. You can select several main reasons that may result in failure when flashing:

Emergency interrupt (the phone was disconnected from the computer, the smartphone battery was discharged, etc.)
Unsuitable version of the OS.
Incorrect settings, user errors.

Any of the above problems can cause incorrect operation of a mobile device, permanent system failures, etc. In the event that the phone does not turn on or began to work worse than before installing the update, you need to start active actions to restore.

How to roll back the firmware

If the update fails, the question arises, how to return the old OS? Depending on whether you used the official or custom version of the firmware, the recovery options will be different. Consider both cases in more detail.

Failure caused by the installation of the official firmware from the developer

This happens not often, but in some situations the phone can incorrectly work and when installing official updates. Make a rollback and restore the factory version of the mobile phone operating system in this case is quite simple. To do this, the user will need a computer with installed drivers to a mobile device and a special program. Depending on the manufacturer of your smartphone or tablet, the required utility needs to download from the developer's official website. Further actions on the installation of native firmware can be written at two points:

Connect a mobile device to a stationary computer or laptop via USB cable.
Run the program, find the recovery section in it and run the rollback of the changes made.

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After that, the program will automatically search and install the required version of the OS and return the mobile phone to the initial state.

Program Interface on Computer

Failure caused by the installation of custom (user) firmware

In this case, re-update from the recovery mode will help. In order to enter the recovery mode, you must turn off the mobile device and simultaneously clamp the key combination. In most cases, these are buttons: turn on + volume down.
Controls in the RECOVERY menu are made by the same keys: Volume and inclusion. In the case when you made a backup system before flashing, it is enough to choose the "Backup and Restore" item. If the backup was not done, the recovery procedure would take a little longer. Next steps:

Reset all settings by selecting "Wipe Data / Factory Reset".
Format the Kesha section by clicking on "WIPE CACHE PARTITION".
Try to re-install the firmware by selecting the "Install Zip from SDCard" item and clicking on a file with a predetermined archive on a memory card.

After that, the phone should work fine. You can also try to download and establish a different version of the OS. In more detail how to make the rollback of just the firmware just put in the educational video presented below.

How to return the factory firmware?

If you want to return the name of the OS, correcting the accumulated system errors, then you can do it directly from the menu of the main smartphone settings. This will require:

Turn on the mobile device, go to the main settings (through the application menu or by clicking on the hexline icon in the upper right corner when lowering the curtain).
Find the "Restore and Reset" tab, then click on the "RESET RESET" item and agree with the necessary conditions.

After successfully executing this operation, your phone or tablet will return to the factory parameters of the OS. We recommend before resetting the settings, to archive important data or save them to a separate medium, as they will be removed from the memory.
The learning video presented below shows the procedure for performing a discharge of a mobile gadget settings operating on the bases of the OS android to the factory.

Android operating system is constantly improving: the manufacturers of devices and Google itself correct the errors that have arisen, struggle with shortcomings, optimize energy consumption, and add new features. It would seem that the update to a newer version of the OS is always good. However, all this is far from the wrong: often it is possible to upgrade to the flawed version and the smartphone or the tablet will work much worse than on a stable assembly. That is why we decided today to talk about how to return the old version of Android after the update.

Unfortunately, Nor Google, as the Creator OS, nor device manufacturers have provided such a function. To use the full reset to the factory settings from the corresponding menu is meaningless, all of your data will simply be deleted, and the operating system version will remain the same. We think that you obviously want it. So how to be?

Return the old Android version with Recovery

First, save all your data. You can take advantage of any program, but we recommend "Titanium Backup". It requires root-right to use it, as well as to restore the old version of the OS, so if you do not have them - get it. For each device there is its own unique instructions for receiving them. That's what exactly you should do:

Agree, the process is clearly not empty and use it only in one single case, if the device really works well with the new version of the OS: constantly freezes, indispensable applications and so on. In other cases, we recommend just to get used to a new interface, new features are not always bad. Moreover, people are quickly adapted to everything. So what should you cope with a smartphone or tablet?! In any case, now you know what to do if they decided to return the old Android version after the update. If you have difficulty, we recommend visiting the 4pda forum, where you can find out detailed information on your device.