Among the smartphones of the famous manufacturer Lenovo, there are very interesting models that, despite their rather respectful age by the standards of the modern world of Android devices, perform their functions properly and are an excellent solution for undemanding users. One of these options - the S660 model, or rather, the software part of the device, updating the OS version, restoring performance and bringing new functions to the smartphone using firmware, will be discussed in the article.
Lenovo S660 is a mid-level device at the time of its release, built on the MTK hardware platform. Specifications allow the device to meet the basic requirements for a modern smartphone, and the software part can be easily modified and completely replaced using standard and well-known software tools in certain circles. The possibilities for replacing the Lenovo S660 system software are quite diverse, and with scrupulous following of the instructions, they can be implemented by any user of the device on their own.
Each intervention in the system software of the smartphone, including the instructions below, is carried out by the owner of the device at his own peril and risk !!
In order for the Android installation procedure in the Lenovo S660 not to take much time, to pass without errors and to result in a real improvement in the smartphone in terms of software, the user who is going to flash the device needs to carry out several stages of preparation.
Drivers
The first thing to consider in order to be able to intervene in software part any Android device, this equipment operating system A PC used as a tool for firmware, components for pairing a smartphone and utilities, that is, specialized drivers.
As for the installation of drivers for the Lenovo S660, there should not be any difficulties here. You will need two packages that are available for download from the link:
- After unpacking LenovoUsbDriver.rar the user receives an auto-installer for advanced device drivers,
which needs to be run.
- The second downloaded archive contains components for different Windows versions "Preloader VCOM Driver", which serve to pair a computer and a smartphone that is in a specialized mode designed to overwrite memory areas of the device.
This driver must be installed manually, following the instructions:
- After installing the drivers, you should check that the Lenovo S660 is correctly detected by the operating system in various modes. This will eliminate the factor of missing or incorrect installed components, in case of unforeseen situations during the processes involving the installation of Android.
We open "Device Manager", connect the device in the states described below and observe the devices defined in the system. After installing the drivers correctly, the picture should match the screenshots presented.
Root rights
To carry out serious operations with the system software of any Android device, and most importantly, to create a full backup of the system before reinstalling the OS, you will need Superuser privileges. Rooting a Lenovo S660 is quite easy if you use the .
backup
Flashing a smartphone in almost any way means deleting all user data from its memory, so before you start installing Android, you should make a backup copy of everything important. In order to save information, one or more of the methods described in the material are used:
Proceed to interfere with the memory of the device only when you are 100% sure that all important information backed up!
In addition to personal information, flashing procedures in some cases lead to damage to an extremely important section, which contains information necessary for performance wireless networks – NVRAM. Having a dump of this memory area makes it easy to recover lost IMEI and other data if necessary. In methods No. 3–4 of the Lenovo S660 firmware proposed below, a separate item describes how to backup a partition before overwriting the device’s memory.
Firmware
Technical characteristics of Lenovo S660 allow you to install in a smartphone various versions Android, including current ones. To bring to the phone latest features you will have to resort to installing unofficial modified OS, but you should initially update it, but it’s better to install the latest “clean” official version systems. Whatever the desired result, that is, the version of Android, it is recommended to go step by step, installing the OS in each way, starting from the first and completing the manipulations when you receive the desired / necessary system software on the device in question.
Method 1: Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant
To manipulate the software part of the Lenovo S660, the manufacturer has created a specialized program called Lenovo MOTO smart assistant. You can download the distribution kit from the official website of the developer in the technical support section:
The method described below is suitable for updating the version of the official Android, if for some reason the update was not carried out via OTA.
- Install Smart Assistant by running the installer
and following his instructions. - We launch the tool and connect the S660 with the activated mode "USB Debugging" to PC.
- After defining the device in the program,
go to tab Flash. - Smart Assistant will automatically check for an update for the system and, if it is present on the server, will issue a notification.
- Click with the left mouse button on the image of the downward arrow located near the value of the update volume. This action downloads the files necessary for transferring the files to the PC disk into the device’s memory.
- When the download is complete, the button becomes active. "Update", press it.
- On warning-reminder of the system about the need Reserve copy important data from the device in the request window that appears, we answer by pressing the button "Proceed".
- Further processes are carried out in automatic mode and are accompanied by rebooting the smartphone, after which the operating system will be updated,
which is confirmed by a check in Smart Assistant.
Method 2: Factory Recovery Environment
Another method, which is considered official, involves using the capabilities of the factory recovery environment to install system software. This method allows you to not only update the official Android, but also completely reinstall the OS on the device.
The package with the official OS of the latest version for the model in question, intended for installation through native recovery, is available for download at the link:
- Copying the file update.zip to the memory card installed in the device.
- We start the device in the recovery environment mode. For this:
- For full reinstallation system will need to format some sections of memory. Select with key "Volume-" an item that involves clearing the smartphone’s memory from the data contained in it - "wipe data/factory reset". The function selection is confirmed by pressing "Volume+".
- Install Android by selecting the item first "apply update from sdcard",
then specifying the file "update.zip" as an installable package. Next, you should expect the end of overwriting the memory areas of the Lenovo S660 - the appearance of the inscription "Install from sdcard completed".
- We reboot the device by specifying the command in the recovery "reboot system now".
- The first boot after the update will take longer than usual.
Before using the device with an updated Android, you should wait for the welcome screen to appear and swipe initial setup device.
Method 3: SP Flash Tool
The ability to use a universal tool for manipulating the memory of devices created on the processors of the manufacturer Mediatek allows you to perform almost any operation with the Lenovo S660, including updating or completely replacing the installed Android with any others, including unofficial and modified OS versions, as well as restoring inoperable ones in smartphone software.
Working with the program and the basic concepts that you need to know to complete the instructions below are described in the following material:
Below are three main operations that may be required by the owner of the device in question when working with system software through the SP Flash Tool - backup NVRAM, installing the official firmware and installing the modified recovery. The latest version of the tool is used at the time of writing this material.
As a basis for carrying out manipulations through the Flashtool, you will need official android versions S062. This package, in addition to being the latest official software offer for the Lenovo S660 from the manufacturer, is used to restore the device, for example, after unsuccessful experiments with custom OS. The firmware archive is available for download at the link:
Creating an NVRAM dump
As mentioned above, the section of memory called NVRAM is extremely important for the full-fledged operation of the smartphone, and the presence of its backup copy is almost a prerequisite for solving communication problems, if they occur after manipulating the software part of the device. Dumping an area through FlashTool is quite simple, but it is important to follow the instructions carefully.
- Download and unpack the archive with the firmware into a separate directory S062.
- Open FlashTool (run the file flash_tool.exe, located in the folder with the program, on behalf of the Administrator).
- Add Android images to the program by opening the scatter file MT6582_Android_scatter.txt from the directory with unpacked OS images.
- To read data from memory, including the target HBRAM partition, SP FlashTool has a tab "Read Back", go to it and press the button Add.
- We double-click on the line in the operations field, which will open the Explorer, in which you need to select the path for the location of the future dump and give it a name.
- After choosing the path and naming the data file NVRAM set the reading parameters:
- Start memory block address - field Start Address- value 0x1000000 ;
- The length of the memory area to be read - field Length- value 0x500000 .
Having defined the reading parameters, press "OK".
- We completely turn off the smartphone, disconnect the USB cable from it, if it was connected. Click Read back.
- We connect the port Computer USB and connector microUSB Lenovo S660 cable. The device will be detected by the system and the data reading process will automatically begin. Creating a dump NVRAM completes quickly enough and ends with the appearance of a window confirming the success of the operation "Readback OK".
- The finished partition dump is characterized by a volume of 5 MB and is located along the path specified in paragraph 5 of this instruction.
- When the need arises for recovery NVRAM in the future should:
Installing the official Android
After completing the preparatory procedures and saving all the data from the smartphone, you can proceed to install the operating system. In general, the process should not cause difficulties, all actions are standard.
Installing a modified recovery
To install unofficial modified operating systems and carry out other manipulations with the device in question that are not provided by the manufacturer, a special tool is required - a custom recovery environment.
For Lenovo S660, there are several versions of custom recovery, and in general, their installation, as well as working with them, is no different. The recommended solution is to use Philz Touch Recovery as the most versatile product for the model under consideration, which installs most custom firmware based on Android 4.2-7.0.
PhilzTouch is essentially a modified version equipped with a touch interface and mass additional options. You can download the environment image for installation via FlashTool in Lenovo S660 at the link:
Recovery installation is feasible by different methods, but the most effective is the use of SP FlashTool for this operation. We will use the tool, besides, almost everything necessary for the operation is already present on the PC of the user who flashed the official version of the system using the flash driver.
Method 4: Custom firmware
The official versions of Android offered by the manufacturer for the Lenovo S660 model are not characterized by wide features and are overloaded with pre-installed applications. Besides, latest firmware, released for the device, is based on the outdated Android KitKat, and many users of the model require a newer OS. Help to solve this issue come third-party firmware developers who have created an unusually large number of various options modified shells for the phone in question.
Most custom solutions are installed in the device in the same way, and below are three port options from different romodel teams based on Android KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat. Correct installation The modified unofficial system includes several stages, the first of which - installing the recovery - has already been done by the user who followed the PhilzTouch Recovery installation instructions suggested above.
Backup through recovery
And again, it should be noted the need to create a backup copy of the system before overwriting the memory sections of the device. The reader probably wants to quickly move on to installing custom Android, but you should not neglect the opportunity to play it safe, even if the data has already been saved. In addition, the custom environment makes it very easy to make a backup.
Clearing memory
The installation of a new modified system in the Lenovo S660 must be carried out in a previously prepared, that is, cleared of all data, memory of the device. It is strongly not recommended to neglect the partition formatting procedure! To clean the device before installing custom firmware, PhilzTouch Recovery provides a special function.
MIUI 8 (Android 4.4)
Among the owners of the Lenovo S660 model, the modified MIUI firmware is especially popular. Among its objective characteristics - high level stability, the possibility of wide customization of the interface, access to services included in the Xiaomi ecosystem. These advantages compensate for claims to obsolete android versions The on which the wrapper is based.
A few years ago, Lenovo introduced its new mobile phone mid-range Lenovo S660. This smartphone became quite a popular device, as it combined a favorable price and quality, but over time, errors and bugs began to appear in the operating system, and then the need arose to reinstall it. When the Lenovo S660 firmware does not come "over the air", you need to update the OS manually. We will tell you how to flash Lenovo A536 through a computer and without its help.
First of all, before flashing your mobile device, you need to make a backup of the system so that in which case everything can be restored. It is important to transfer all data from the device to a USB flash drive or computer so that they are not erased when updating the software.
You also need to download the firmware for Lenovo S660 and perform a few steps, which we will discuss in more detail below.
Driver installation
In order to be able to flash, you need to install drivers on your computer. After that, you can start flashing your smartphone via PC.
The first thing you need to do is download drivers for Lenovo S660. Firewood will consist of two archives. The first one - LenovoUsbDriver.rar - can be unpacked to any folder on your computer. After unpacking, just run the installer with the .exe extension. Installation will be automatic, you just need to follow the instructions on the screen.
The second archive named Preloader VCOM Driver contains additional components for different Windows operating systems. You need to open the folder that corresponds to the name of your version of Windows OS for installing components. Run the contained file and install it.
If the automatic option does not work for any reason, you will have to perform the installation manually. To do this, you need to run " device Manager» on your computer, connect your smartphone to the PC, after turning it off. After these steps, an unknown device should appear in the list, it can be marked in yellow exclamation mark. Click on it right click mouse and click Properties» in the drop-down list. Next, click on the " Driver' and the button ' Refresh».
In the next menu, you need to click on the search for drivers on your computer, then on " Install from disk...” and select the path where the driver you downloaded was unpacked. We press everything " Further” and wait for the installation to complete.
To make sure that the drivers are installed and working correctly, you need to connect the included smartphone to the computer in the " USB Debugging". To activate this mode, you need to go to the smartphone settings and select the item " About phone", then tap on " Version Information” and there will be an item “ Build number". Click on it 5 times to open the mode " For developers”, which will appear in the general settings.
We go back to the settings, then go to the section that appears " For developers"and find the item" USB Debugging", activate it.
The second way to check whether the preparation of the smartphone and PC is carried out correctly involves connecting the switched off phone to the PC. Now at this moment in Device Manager» phone should not appear as an unidentified device, but as « Mediatek Preloader USB VCOM Port (Android)»
Getting root rights
Getting root rights will provide full access to all the functions of the system, including a deeper change in its "OS". In addition, this will make it a backup with all the data. Once it was a difficult process, but now there is simple program Kingo Root., which will allow you to get administrator rights in just a few clicks.
You need:
- Download the latest version of Kingo Root and install it on your computer.
- Enable app installation from unknown sources in the smartphone settings. To do this, go to the settings, then select the item " Safety”, and in it activate “ unknown sources».
- Connect your phone to your computer with 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 was successful. That's it, you are now the superuser.
Firmware via Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant
As mentioned in the article earlier, we will look at several ways to install a system update. First of all, this will be the official way using the Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant proprietary application, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's official website. This is the most reliable method, since it was created by the developer of the flashed phone himself.
Now instructions on how to use the program:
- Install the program by following the on-screen instructions.
- After that, you need to connect your smartphone to the computer using a USB cable. You must first activate USB Debugging”, otherwise the program simply will not find the smartphone.
- We open installed program, the device should be automatically detected. If this process was successful, then go to the section " Flash».
- The program will start searching for updates on its servers. When it is found, it will be displayed on the screen.
- Near the found firmware version, you need to left-click on the image of the arrow that looks down (a typical sign for downloading a file).
- When the download process is completed, the " update» becomes active. We press on it.
- In the pop-up window, click on the " Proceed”, which will start the process of installing the current firmware. It will take a few minutes.
On the Lenovo S660 phone, the official firmware is installed without problems if everything is done according to the instructions.
Firmware via factory recovery environment
The second official way to install the firmware is also quite reliable. It allows you to reflash Lenovo S660 without any problems. This option is made only using the smartphone itself without interacting with the computer. A PC may only be needed to transfer the firmware file to a memory card.
To use this method, do the following:
- Download the firmware in the update.zip file and copy it to the USB flash drive of your smartphone.
- Activate the factory recovery environment ( recovery mode) on your machine. To do this, you need to do several things:
- You need to turn off the device, then hold down the side buttons "Lockdown" And " Volume+", the display will show three items, we need " recovery mode". To select the desired item, you need to use the volume up key, the down key activates it.
- The disassembled Android and the inscription will appear on the display "No food", do not be afraid that this is a mistake, it should be so. Next, briefly hold down the power button of the device and then, finally, the recovery menu will open.
- You need to clear some sections of memory, for this click " wipe data/factory reset”, then in the next window click “ Yes - delete all user data” to confirm the data clearing. In this mode, the selection is made using the volume down key, and the activation of the item is done by increasing the volume. When the process is completed, the message " Data wipe complete».
- For installation new version firmware, you need to select the menu item " apply update from sdcard”, and then find the update.zip file. The process will start automatically. Upon completion, you can see the inscription " Install from sdcard completed».
- Click " Reboot system now' to reboot your device.
Turning on may take a long time, as the firmware will be configured.
After a full launch, you can return all your applications and multimedia files to a smartphone.
Firmware via SP Flash Tools
This method is not official, but it has several important advantages. First, this universal program for many smartphones, with its help you can install not only official firmware, but also custom (created by users). Secondly, the program allows you to restore smartphones that have turned into a “brick” after some incorrect software manipulations.
Lenovo Firmware S660 through the Flash tool is a simple matter, however, it requires careful observance of the instructions.
Let's start by creating a backup NVRAM. This section of the smartphone is the most important for him. normal operation. And creating a backup of this section is a prerequisite before changing the software part. The backup will allow you to "revive" the device if necessary.
To create a dump, you will need an archive with firmware S062. Download it and unpack it new folder on the computer. We launch Flash application tool with administrator rights.
In the utility, you need to click on the button " choose", which is located opposite the inscription "". Select the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt file from the firmware folder.
Open the tab " readback", then click on the button" Add". Next, you need to double-click on the line in the operations window. After that, a window will open with a path selection, you need to specify the path where it will be stored backup copy, and enter the name to be assigned.
Now you need to set the reading parameters. In line " Start Address"We write 0x1000000, and the second line - 0x500000 and press the button" OK".
We connect the switched off smartphone to the computer and open the tab " Readback". Further, the process of reading data will take place automatically. The file will then be created in the specified folder.
If you need to restore the system, then you need to press CTRL + ALT + V in the Flash Tool to activate the pro mode. Next, open the menu windows, and there " Write Memory».
Further in the field File Path" specify the path to our dump, then enter 0x1000000 in the line " Begin Address(HEX)". Next, click on " Write Memory"And connect the switched off smartphone to the PC. The process, as always, will start automatically.
Instructions for installing firmware in SP Flash Tools:
- Turn off the smartphone and disconnect it from the PC.
- In the SP Flash Tools program, select the scatter file with the firmware.
- IN open menu choose " Firmware Upgrade».
- Click on the item " Download” and connect the mobile device to the computer using a USB cable. After that, the process will start automatically, the firmware will be installed. Upon completion, there will be an inscription " Download OK».
- Then we disconnect our phone and turn it on, the startup process will be several times longer than usual.
When the smartphone starts, download desired applications and we configure the system for ourselves.
On this page we will not describe the pros and cons given Android devices, we really look forward to your feedback about the device. Here you can find and download custom original firmware, the official version MIUI firmware v4, MIUI v5 android from our site site, and you can also see video instructions for installing the firmware for Lenovo S660 and leave a review.
To download the firmware for the phone Lenovo S660 with Android 7.0 Nougat (Nougat), Android 6.0 Marshmallow (aka Android M or Marshmallow) or Android 5.0 Lollipop (Lollipop), you need to read the page in full and find the link. There are also firmware Android KitKat 4.4.x (Kitkat) and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Jelly Bean), as well as older versions, but we do not recommend downloading them, due to the fact that it is outdated software. The fifth version of Android has stepped far ahead of its predecessors, not to mention versions 6 and 7, worked out to the smallest detail. Below you will find an overview of latest versions Android and you can compare them.
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Installation instructions
- Click on the download link, choosing the firmware you need
- Download android firmware M - we checked you, to be honest M - this is Marshmallow, follow the second link
- Download the file with firmware and application
- Run application file
- You are taking required version firmware
- Follow the instructions from the file archive
Video on Lenovo S660 firmware
Device price
The price in local currency depends on the dollar exchange rate.
useful links
Getting root rights on Lenovo S660
If you wish to receive root rights I recommend that you use the program Rootkhp for computer is one of the new programs with a large database of supported Android smartphones and tablets. The program only works with Windows control, for systems of the Linux and Mac OS family, it is recommended to use emulators.
You can download the program for free from the official website Rootkhp.pro which is easily found through Google.
How to unlock pattern
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