Smartphones and tablets are analogs, and, more precisely, the "younger brothers" of desktop computers, since their operation is also provided by the operating system. Most of the gadgets are created on the Android platform.

Many are not satisfied with the standard firmware HTC Desire 310 and they still decide to replace it

HTC Desire 310 is one of these modern devices that are popular, but sometimes provoke a crash, which is simply impossible to eliminate with a trivial reset. To restore your smartphone to work, you need to study the instructions on how to flash HTC Desire 310.

The main recommendations of the firmware of smartphones

If the smartphone suddenly began to refuse to perform certain actions, constantly freeze, the owner can suffer only a couple of days. However, after several days of such incorrect work, patience cracks and the decision is made to completely reset the settings.

Well, if such a step is successful, if after that the smartphone “comes to life” and again will surprise with its fast work. Unfortunately, not everyone can become so lucky, so you have to subject your device to more serious manipulations.

It will be possible to flash HTC Desire 310 only after a high-quality preparation, which consists in preliminary downloading of the firmware file itself, as well as acquaintance with the instructions on how to do this.

Action algorithm

So that the flashing of HTC Desire 310 is not accompanied by problems, ended with absolute success, you should prepare for it. Those who already have experience of updating or installing the operating system on a smartphone, unequivocally state that this is a very important matter, which absolutely cannot be allowed to drift.

If the decision has been made and no one can keep you from trying to self-flash HTC Desire 310, it is important to take a few simple but responsible actions that directly affect the quality of the flashing of the smartphone.

First of all, make sure that the device is fully charged. Do not rely on the case and begin the process of flashing, when the battery charge is different from 100%. Even if the battery is able to hold a charge for a long time, still charge your smartphone.

Otherwise, you yourself will then reproach yourself if the smartphone turns off and the process is not completed yet. The reason for the disorder will be quite serious, because not only the operating system can not be installed, but all data from the smartphone will disappear without a trace.

By the way, the firmware of the dead device is possible, but it already involves some difficulties.

It is useful before starting the firmware to find out which OS version is already installed on the smartphone. This is easy to do if you go to Settings and go to the About phone submenu. It is there that contains information indicating specific versions of Android and the kernel, the build number, which is easy to determine the operating system.

And the last crucial stage of the preparatory work is downloading the necessary firmware, which is suitable for your model of a smartphone or tablet. Wizards and experienced users strongly recommend downloading such files only from sources that you can completely trust.

About custom firmware

Wanting to update the HTC Desire 310 operating system, the firmware is carefully chosen for it, although not only official options are allowed, but also custom ones.

On the Internet on the thematic forums, you can find many offers of custom firmware, which sometimes even win in software compared to the official versions.

Some users claim that after installing custom versions of the "life" of the smartphone is extended. Indeed, this is confirmed by many smartphone owners, but at the same time there is a reverse risk that not only the device will not be extended, but the battery will be very quickly discharged after the firmware.

It is still possible to explain why custom firmware is very popular, since it eliminates all the flaws that exist in official versions. Also, programmers in custom versions introduce a lot of additional functions, so the capabilities of HTC smartphones are greatly expanded and greatly surprise those who do not dare to update the OS of their device.

Again, it does not matter at all what version of the firmware was decided to download, it is important to find a source on which you can rely, which will not give surprises in the form of viruses causing a “deadly” blow to your favorite gadget.

Ways to flash smartphones

Since there are several versions of the firmware, the ways to install them are also different. Firmware can be offered in zip-archives, as well as in the form of several files complementary to each other. Of course, each type of firmware requires certain skills and relevant knowledge.

For this reason, it is recommended to first decide on the preferred method, and then examine the information on how to flash HTC Desire 310.

Using zip archive

Before you start the process of installing the new version of the operating system on your smartphone, you need to make a backup of the system, which allows you to return to the previous state of the system in case of unsuccessful actions. It is also very important to get Root rights, although this is also fraught with consequences, since warranty rights are immediately lost.

Although, by the way, the owner of the smartphone doesn’t risk anything special when getting Root, since the firmware process itself already voids the manufacturer’s warranty obligations. It is important to take into account, if the risk is great, then give up independent actions and give the smartphone to the service center if something in its work does not suit you.

So, to make a backup, it is easier to pre-install a special application, which greatly simplifies all subsequent steps. A successful example of such an application is ClockWorkMod.

Having launched this application, a list of some submenus appears on the screen, among which you must find “Backup & restore”, by clicking on it, the following window will open, in which you can choose “backup”, confirming your choice with the “Yes” button.

In conclusion, traditionally restart the system using the menu option "Reboot system now".

If everything is done without deviations, a folder will appear on the memory card in which a backup copy of the operating system will be stored, along with the date and time of creation of this copy.

Now that the preparatory stage has been successfully completed, you can safely proceed directly to the firmware of the smartphone.

The firmware is contained in the zip-archive, has a name consisting of Latin letters and numbers. It is moved to the memory card.

Now disconnect the smartphone from the computer and from charging, turn off the device and start the system recovery mode. If you absolutely do not know where this mode is and how to launch it, you need to worry about it in advance and find the answer on the forums or in the instructions for the gadget.

After that, it is necessary to erase all the information about the previous operating system, this will help the "Wipe" parameter. After everything is completely removed, go back boldly to the main menu and look for the “Flash Zip from SD Card” option. Its name may differ slightly, but it must necessarily contain something resembling a zip-archive.

Now open the pre-loaded ROM file saved on the memory card, run it and follow the instructions that appear on the smartphone screen.

Upon completion, be sure to restart the device using the familiar “Reboot system now” parameter.

Using Three-File Firmware

If you really do not want to get involved with the opening of Root access, you can use another suggestion by downloading three-file firmware on HTC smartphone in advance. Install it on the gadget will help the application Mobile Odin Pro.

First create a folder, attach to it three pre-downloaded files that have the formats CSC, CODE, Modem.

Now start the Mobile Odin Pro application, open “CODE” in it first, after confirming your actions by pressing “Ok”, open the next file “Modem”. Confirm "Ok" again.

It remains only to start the process itself by clicking on the “Flash Firmware” parameter. The duration of the firmware may be different, but in most cases is about ten minutes.

After completing the process, do not forget to reboot the device for all changes to take effect.

Using tar archive

The Mobile Odin Pro application also helps to install a new version of the operating system on a smartphone in cases where the firmware file is enclosed in a TAR archive.

The principle of working with the application is identical, as in the case of working with three-firmware. Initially, a TAR archive opens, and then Flash Firmware is launched.

The duration of the firmware is also about ten minutes, but in some cases it can be slightly increased.

So, you can flash your own favorite smartphone with your own hands, which has become “naughty” and refuse to carry out what the owner requests. It is enough to find a suitable firmware, make sure that it is correct.

This is especially important for those who have Chinese Android available, which, unfortunately, will not accept any firmware. We'll have to sweat a bit to get a version adapted for such Chinese gadgets.

Always remember that flashing your device you are seriously risking. The simplest thing you can expect is the loss of all data.

However, the risk does not stop there, you can disable your smartphone if you ignore some installation recommendations. For this reason, it is recommended to flash carefully, following the strictly described above algorithm.