lg mobile support tool application. Phone firmware using the example of LG GT540 Optimus

Often when choosing a new mobile device the consumer pays attention not only to technical specifications, but also on the software component. From time to time, the developers of the manufacturing company release latest versions firmware that can bring new functionality, improved hardware performance, or a new version operating system. Today we will describe how to flash LG smartphones and tablets using official methods.

Updating your smartphone over the air

The simplest and fast way LG update is the so-called “over-the-air” update method, referred to as FOTA in the case of smartphones from LG. Typically, notifications about the availability of a new update come when the Internet connection is turned on after the device automatically carries out the appropriate analysis. When you receive such an alert, all you need to do is expand the notification shade and click on the corresponding message. You can also check it yourself by following the path Settings - About phone - Software update (in some Update Centers - Software Update) – Check for update. If there is an update, a corresponding window will appear on the screen where you need to click on “Install Now”. It is worth drawing your attention to the fact that the smartphone’s battery charge should be at least 50%, and better yet, fully charged.

Update via LG Mobile Support Tool

It happens that the developer unknown reason didn't release next update“by air”, but the company’s website has it. The program mentioned above is just for such cases. It appeared quite a long time ago and does not offer as many opportunities as its more recent counterparts. However, the “old lady” is still operational and often comes to the aid of owners of LG smartphones. We connect the device to a computer with the Mobile Support Tool installed, after which the program will recognize your device and start checking for available update BY. If the update is available, then click on the “Start update” button. Requests for confirmation may appear, to which we answer “Next”, “Proceed”, “Start” and so on, while carefully reading the text displayed on the monitor screen. Upon completion of the installation, a corresponding message indicating the end of the process and a “Exit” or “Finish” button will appear. After this, we can disconnect the mobile device from the PC and use it.

Update via LG PC Suite

The PC Suite program, or as it is also called PC Sync, has a richer set of interactions with smartphones from the South Korean company than the Support Tool and also allows you to update the software of your LG mobile device. We connect the device to the PC and click the “Connect” button in the upper left corner of the program window. After the device is detected, information about the phone will be displayed, including information about the installed software. You can check for the latest version of the software by clicking on the “Check for updates” button or click on the “Mobile device” tab, and then on “Mobile device software update”. The process of installing the update does not require any professional skills, so we carefully read what is written and do it necessary choice actions.

Update via LG Bridge program

Like the previous proprietary software for synchronizing smartphone data with a computer, Bridge offers almost the same set functionality, But distinctive feature is the presence of the LG AirDrive application (for remote access to phone files) and more understandable and simple interface. This program was released last year and is mostly intended for the previous flagship G4 device, but according to information from the manufacturer, the utility can be used in tandem with all mobile devices 2015 and older. To install the update, you need to connect your smartphone to personal computer, in the program go to the “Software Update” tab and click on the “Software Update” button. Next, follow the tips from the developers.

This program is simply necessary for all owners of Korean LG gadgets, because it is with it that you can safely update your firmware to latest version. Update software smartphone will increase its performance, stability, and most importantly, security, because with each new release, vulnerabilities are eliminated first.

How to use the program

For work Mobile Tool You must use a USB connection. After all, it’s not possible to flash a phone “dry-dry” over the air. Naturally, you will also need LG mobile driver, if there is none in the system, click the button that says: “Install driver”. Next, select your model (you can see it either on the box or in the “About phone” menu in the software information section). Once the driver is installed and everything is ready to go, do the following:

In the “USB Connection” tab, select “LG Software”. Or go to settings and there find a menu called “USB Connection Mode”. Next, select “LG Software”.
Then go to the menu section “Memory card and inner memory phone”, and click on the “USB connection mode” item. Don’t forget to remove the checkbox opposite the inscription: “Data storage device”.
The final step will be to go to the section “ Additional functions"in the WM settings item and click on the "OS Update Windows Mobile».

The third point of our instructions is done only for devices that operate on Windows Mobile OS. Registration for firmware is not required.

As soon as preparatory stage will be completed, check if your device has a new firmware version, information about this will be displayed automatically, and install it. Once the process begins, the phone's firmware file (usually about 1.5 GB) will be downloaded from the network, and only then installed on your smartphone. During the firmware update itself, the smartphone will reboot into Download Mode. If the program does not “see” the phone, try reinstalling the driver manually. Also, using the utility, you can restore damaged firmware (revive a brick).

The utility can work on the following operating systems:

Windows 7;
Windows 8.1;
Windows 10

Download Mobile Tool on PC

MobileTool is completely free. The program interface is designed in Russian. Using the button below, you can download the utility to your computer. Don't forget to back up all your data just in case. Mobile Tool received exclusively positive reviews About Me. And it’s not surprising, because this is the official tool from trademark LG. At correct use There should be no errors.

LG Mobile Support Tool is a utility released by LG, with its help you can “reflash” tablets and phones from this manufacturer. This official program, which in addition standard function, has several additional features.

How does it work

Considering that this is an official program, with its help the user gets access to LG's servers, where the firmware files are located. Therefore, using the utility, you can download and install on gadgets only official versions firmware, download " pirated copies" will not work. When downloading such files, you do not need to worry about their quality, since they do not contain viruses or other malware. You can connect your tablet or smartphone to your computer in the usual way via USB. After LG Mobile Support Tool recognizes the connected device, the update process is activated and the program will show available files for download. The user does not have to participate in this process, you just need to confirm the downloading of the files. When the download is complete, you need to reboot the gadget, and after that, start exporting important information from backups that were previously stored on the device. In general there is no need to install completely updated version firmware, thanks to the program you can “roll back” from an outdated version.

Features of LG Mobile Support Tool

Remember, before you start the update process, you need to copy important data to third party media, for example on an SD card or downloaded to a computer, and also do not forget to remove the memory card. If you encounter a situation where the utility cannot recognize the device, you will need to additionally download a USB driver for a specific smartphone or tablet. At the same time find required driver you can directly in the LG Mobile Support Tool, you only need to search bar Enter the make and model of the device.

Program features

The utility can be compatible with all versions of Windows.
To start searching for updates, you need to connect the device to the computer via a USB cable.
You can install firmware only for LG gadgets.
During installation, all data on the device, including the memory card, is erased.
If the program cannot recognize the connected phone or tablet, you need to additionally download the driver for the specific model.
You can download either a new version of the firmware or a later one.

Today I would like to consider such an issue as phone firmware. We welcome only official versions of updates and firmware for LG smartphones. Therefore, as an example, we will take the firmware of a smartphone using the LG Mobile Support Tool software.

IN in this case we will flash LG GT540 Optimus with Android OS 1.6 Donut to more new version this operating system 2.1 Eclair.

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Preparing for smartphone firmware

After updating your LG GT540 Optimus, all information from your phone will disappear, so you need to back up all the information and applications installed on your device. You don't have to worry about the data stored on the memory card, it will not be affected, but if you are so worried about it, you can remove the memory card from the phones after creating a backup copy of the data.

Let's start with backups contacts and calendar. For this:

5. After synchronization, make sure that the data is saved in your Google account.

1. Download and install the Call Logs Backup & Restore and SMS Backup & Restore applications from the Android Market;

2. Launch Call app Logs Backup & Restore and click Backup Call Logs;

3. Launch SMS app Backup & Restore and click Backup.

1. Download and install the ASTRO File Manager application from the Android Market;

Smartphone firmware

After creating a backup copy of all the necessary data, you can proceed to flashing the firmware of your smartphone.

1. Download and install the LG Mobile Support Tool from the LG website. Then run the program;

2. If the USB driver for your model is not installed, install it by clicking Install USB Driver in the program;

3. Connect your phone to your PC. Make sure the SIM card is inserted into the phone;

4. Click “Start Updating”;

5. Select the desired region from the list that appears. If there is a Russian Federation region, then select it, otherwise select CIS. Once selected, click Next;

6. Wait for all steps to update your phone to complete.

Data recovery

After updating your phone, you need to restore your data. Let's start with restoring contacts and calendar.

1. Open “Settings”;

2. Go to “Accounts and synchronization”;

3. Add Google Account and enter the data from it;

4. Check the box “Auto-sync”;

5. After synchronization, make sure that the data is saved on your phone.

After this, we will make backup copies of the call log and SMS messages. For this:

1. Download and install the Call Logs Backup & Restore applications again and SMS Backup& Restore from Android Market;

2. Launch the Call Logs Backup & Restore application and click Restore Call Logs;

3. Launch the SMS Backup & Restore application and click Restore.

Now all that's left to do is backup applications that can be done using the ASTRO application File Manager.

1. Download and install ASTRO app File Manager from Android Market;

2. Launch the ASTRO File Manager application;

3. Go to “Menu” and click “Tool”;

5. Wait for the application saving process to complete.

Announcement

After all these steps, you will flash your smartphone. Updating smartphones, including LG GT540 Optimus firmware, is not mandatory, but it can save you from many problems that you currently have, because LG adds fixes to the update. We wish you good luck and safe firmware!