How to flash Samsung Galaxy: All methods + Step-by-step instructions

Instructions for flashing firmware through the Smart Switch program

This method requires minimal effort. Therefore, it is great for novice users.

Samsung has a proprietary Smart Switch utility for updating the firmware. The utility checks for the presence of new firmware, automatically downloads and installs the image on the phone.

Important! A notification about the availability of new firmware will not appear if: the firmware has not yet been released, the current OS has been modified, or the device has been released for another market.

Instructions:

1. Download the Smart Switch program from a direct link.
2. Install the utility on a PC, or better yet, on a battery-powered laptop.
3. Open Smart Switch. Connect your phone to a computer with Internet access.
4. If there is firmware for your phone, a notification will appear asking you to install new firmware.
5. To install the firmware, click on the “Update” button.
6. The program will download the image to your computer. Then the installation will begin directly on the smartphone.
7. Follow the program's instructions.
8. After the update, it is advisable to reset the settings to the factory state. Personal information will be erased, so make sure you have a backup in advance.

Important! During the installation process, do not disconnect the phone. Do not rush to disconnect the cable after rebooting the device.

What do you need to update your Samsung TV?

The software shell is updated via the Internet or via USB. Consequently, the list of required equipment will change depending on the chosen method. So, if you make it universal, it will look like this:

• flash drive or external hard drive;

• Internet connection;
• Samsung TV;

• software updates.

Some users prefer to use the "Update in Standby" option, in other words, the new version of the operating system is installed automatically. In fact, it's not worth it. Why? There are several arguments against this option:

1. As practice shows, installation in automatic mode causes the software to install incorrectly. As a result, you will not be able to avoid malfunctions of your television equipment. Sometimes you have to change the motherboard.
2. According to the set update installation timer, the TV will connect via the Internet to Samsung server equipment. There is no guarantee that updates will be installed during the day, so it is possible that the device will start randomly at night.
3. If during the software optimization process the firmware file weighs too much, that is, there is not enough free space on the built-in hard drive, the new firmware version will not be installed, and the TV will freeze altogether.
4. Updating firmware via the Internet is not the best solution. There is always a risk of an unexpected loss of Internet connection, as a result of which the software will not be installed. This will cause the TV to not work correctly.

Therefore, it is more advisable to install a new version of the operating system manually, because then the television will absolutely work correctly. To disable the automatic update installation feature, go to the main menu, and then go to the “Support” section, switch to the “Software Update” tab, and disable the automatic installation of updates. On the server of the South Korean manufacturer, the firmware appears earlier than on the website.

Instructions for flashing firmware through the Odin program

Recommended for advanced users.

The Odin program is a standard tool for installing standard firmware on Samsung phones. The utility only supports Android devices.

The instructions are universal and suitable for all Samsung models. In this case, you need to select the firmware that matches the phone model. Installing the wrong firmware for another phone or another model will brick your phone. Also, do not flash an image of another region.

Before flashing the firmware, disable the “Remote Control” item in the settings, the old name is “Activation Lock”, otherwise the firmware will fail. To turn it off, go to settings, then lock screen and security. Next is the “Find phone” item. If necessary, enter account details to access setup. In the next window, disable the above setting.

Instructions:

1. Please check the exact model name. To do this, turn off the power, press the “Volume Up”, “Home” and “ON” buttons simultaneously or sequentially. Read more combinations for different models here. After the image appears, release the buttons and press the Volume Up button once.
2. Rewrite the name of your phone, for example SM-G935F or SM-G950F. Search for firmware by this name.
3. Download and install drivers. Or use the Smart Switch program. The utility will automatically detect the device and then install the driver.
4. After installing the drivers, it is recommended to restart your computer. Also, connect your phone once to make sure that your smartphone is correctly detected by your computer.
5. Install the Odin program. For models released after 2012, you must use the current version of the program - 3.13.1. For models released before 2012 – version 1.86.
6. Download the official firmware for your model and bootloader version - 1, 2 or 3. The Aida64 program, on the Android tab, will help you find out the bootloader version. Look at the number, the fifth character from the end, for example J600FPUU 1 ARE3. In this case, bootloader is 1, so any firmware will do. If the number is 2, then firmware with bootloader 2, 3 and higher will do. Do not install firmware with a smaller bootloader.
7. Unpack the archive with the firmware to the root of your local disk. Shorten the folder name to one arbitrary number - 1 or 5. This will eliminate problems during the firmware process.
8. Launch the Odin program.
9. Switch your phone to Odin mode. The combination of buttons is described in the first paragraph of this instruction.
10. Connect your smartphone to your computer. If the connection is correct, the port number will appear in the program window in the ID:COM field. The port number may vary.
11. In the program window, go to the “Options” tab. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked . If the checkboxes are not checked, check the indicated items manually.

Firmware options: on the Options tab, the checkboxes should only be for Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.

1. To the right, successively press the BL, AP, CP and CSC buttons to specify the corresponding files.

Specifying firmware files: upload a file starting with the same first letters as the button you press.

Specify what to flash: each file begins with letters corresponding to the letters on the download button.

All firmware sections are selected (the files correspond to the names of the buttons) - click Start

1. If you specify the CSC... file in the last field, then during the installation process all partitions will be formatted. If you specify the file HOME_CSC...., then the internal memory section will remain untouched.
2. To start the firmware, click on the “Start” button. The installation will begin without warning, so you should additionally check the previously set parameters.
3. At the top of the program, the progress field will gradually fill in. And upon completion, a green rectangle with the inscription “PASS!” will appear, which indicates successful firmware.
4. The smartphone will automatically reboot. Wait until the download is complete, then remove the cable.

Instructions for installing firmware via TWRP

If you have TWRP recovery configured on your phone, then follow the instructions below.

Before installation, additionally check with the author of the build/mod, or the users who installed the modification, for additional requirements for installation.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Download and place the mod image on your memory card/internal partition.
2. Download TWRP.
3. Open the backup section to save the current firmware.
4. Next, clean all partitions, except for the partition with firmware and backup.
5. Click on the “Install” section, where select the archive with the firmware. Confirm the installation and wait for the process to complete.
6. After installation, optionally install Boot, Modem, Gapps, root, etc.

Instructions for installing custom recovery

After installing TWRP, you may need to flash additional files for recovery to work. Therefore, before flashing the firmware, check the additional steps for your phone model.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Download and install drivers.
2. Download TWRP in IMG format for installation via the ODIN program.
3. Activate “USB Debugging”, enable “Factory Unlock Bootloader”.
4. Put your phone into download mode. To do this, turn off the power, press the “Volume Up”, “Home” and “ON” buttons simultaneously or sequentially. Read more combinations for different models here. After the image appears, release the buttons and press the Volume Up button once.
5. Launch the ODIN program, connect the phone to the computer.
6. If the device is detected correctly, click on the AP button, where you specify the path to the recovery file.
7. Auto Reboot option .
8. To start the firmware, click on the “Start” button.
9. After flashing the firmware, disconnect the cable, then hold down the “Volume Down” and “Power” buttons to reboot the phone. Next, to enter TWRP, hold down the “Volume Up”, “Home” and “ON” buttons.

Conclusion

The article describes in detail the firmware of Samsung phones, how to install the factory and custom images. There are also instructions for installing the TWRP recovery partition for installing third-party modifications.

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Two ways to update the firmware

• FOTA – firmware is updated without using a computer;

• Smart Switch – the firmware is updated through a special program on the computer.

You cannot go back to the previous firmware version after updating.

Before updating, save the information that is important to you to another smartphone or computer.

How to update firmware via FOTA

1 Charge the battery to at least 80%. 2 Connect your device to Wi-Fi with a speed of at least 5 Mbps. 3 Open the device menu. 4 Select Settings. 5 Select Software Update. If there is no such item, select “About device” and then “Software update”. 6 Select “Update” or “Download update files manually” 7 The device will check if there is new firmware.

If there is new firmware for the device, you will be prompted to download it.

If there is no new firmware yet, a message will appear on the screen: “The latest updates have already been installed.”

If the device has been rooted or the firmware has been changed, the message “Device has been changed” will appear. To update the firmware on such a device, contact a Samsung service center.

On topic: map of Samsung service centers

8 If there is new firmware, confirm its download. The file size depends on the operating system version and device model. 9 When the firmware is loaded, a message will appear. Click the "Install" button to start the update. 10 The device will turn off and on. A green robot and a scale will appear on the screen, which will display the progress of the update.

Do not turn off the device while installing the firmware - it will break.

11 When the firmware is installed, the device will reboot. 12 After the update, we recommend resetting your data. When you reset, all personal data is deleted. To save them, use the Backup option in the Smart Switch program. If you do not reset the data, the device may not work properly.

If problems arise after updating the firmware and resetting the data does not help, contact the service center, they will reinstall the firmware using the engineering method.

On this topic:

How to reset settings

How to save data using the Smart Switch program

Service center map

How to update firmware via Smart Switch

1 Download and install the Smart Switch program on your computer. 2 Launch the program and connect the device to the computer with a cable. The computer must be connected to the Internet. 3 If there is new firmware for the device, you will be prompted to download it.

If there is no new firmware yet, such a notification will not appear.

4 Click the “Update” button 5 The firmware will begin downloading to the computer, and then to the device. To update, simply follow the instructions on your computer screen. 6 When the update starts, the device will turn off and on. A green robot and a scale will appear on the screen, which will display the progress of the update.

Do not turn off the device or computer or disconnect the device from the computer while installing the firmware - it will break.

7 When the firmware is installed, the device will reboot. 8 After the update, we recommend resetting your data. When you reset, all personal data is deleted. To save them, use the Backup option in the Smart Switch program. If you do not reset the data, the device may not work properly.

If problems arise after updating the firmware and resetting the data does not help, contact the service center, they will reinstall the firmware using the engineering method.

On this topic:

How to reset settings

How to save data using the Smart Switch program

Service center map

If the firmware notification does not appear

If there is no notification, then:

• the firmware has not yet been released;

• there is something wrong with the device: the current firmware is installed incorrectly or modified, the device is not for sale in Russia.

In the first case, wait, in the second, contact the service center.

Results

So, we have looked at all the currently used methods for flashing a Samsung Galaxy. If something doesn’t work out for you, the reason may lie in the following:

3. During the flashing process, you may have disconnected the battery, USB cable, turned off your smartphone or computer, or used the device in some non-standard way. Under no circumstances should this be done. Follow the instructions.

Write in the comments how you managed to flash your Samsung Galaxy.

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You already know about the long-released Android update for your device, but for some reason it does not automatically update. Even erasing data in the Google Services Framework application does not help. We suggest you read the article on how to reflash a Samsung tablet. This material will also help with other problems related to the Android operating system on your device.

After reading the article, you will know exactly how to reflash a Samsung tablet

IMPORTANT ! To reflash means to reinstall (rewrite) its operating system on the internal (hard) memory of a phone, smartphone or tablet. A process identical to reinstalling Windows on a computer.

In what cases is it necessary to flash a smartphone?

So, when is flashing Android really necessary? It would be advisable to delve into your hardware if necessary:

• install the latest version of the platform on an outdated Samsung;
• get rid of branded services that are completely unnecessary and significantly slow down the system;
• remove system unnecessary software installed by the manufacturer;
• get new settings and features.

In addition to the above reasons, sophisticated users require firmware to improve security and privacy. Many people don’t like Google’s “all-seeing eye,” so they disable services using changes made to Samsung.

Preliminary preparation before flashing smartphone firmware

Samsung firmware is a serious operation that requires thorough preliminary preparation. If you do not take into account important nuances, the procedure will end in complete failure. Before installing the firmware you need:

• Charge your smartphone completely or up to 80%;
• original (!) USB cable for Samsung;
• reliable network signal without traffic restrictions.

And the main thing you should stock up on before flashing your Samsung phone is unlimited patience. Prepare for possible problems, analyze what happened and repeat the algorithm.

How to flash a Samsung phone

Samsung devices are flashed using both official Samsung tools and third-party utilities. Users buy legal software from the manufacturer’s website, and it is used to easily update the OS to a new version.

Via computer

Let's look at how to update Android via a computer:

1. Go to samsung.com.
2. We are looking for the Smart Switch program.
3. Download Smart Switch software to your computer.
4. We connect the Samsung to the PC via a USB cable and wait for the computer to find the device.
5. When Smart Switch is launched, it will automatically find OS versions available for updating and offer to install them on your smartphone.
6. Click “Update” and wait for the new OS version to be installed successfully.

How to remove password from Samsung phone

Until the download and installation is complete, do not touch your smartphone, remove the cable, or turn off the power to your PC.

Without a computer

If you don’t have a PC at hand or you don’t risk flashing Samsung using a Chinese wire, you can use another method. You can easily update the OS from the smartphone itself; the main thing is to have access to Wi-Fi without traffic restrictions.

1. Go to Samsung settings.
2. We are looking for the “About device” item.
3. Go to the “Software Update” tab.
4. If the “Update” button is active, tap on it.
5. We agree to the download, and after it is completed, we initiate the installation of the update.

You cannot use your phone during the update process, so be patient and wait for the process to complete.

Problems with firmware without a computer

The standard installation scheme for a new version of the operating system involves using a computer through which the operating system is reinstalled. However, there are cases in which it is not possible to connect the device to a PC. An example is the lack of a PC, the necessary cord, or problems with connectors.

Some programs allow you to install the operating system directly from the memory of the device itself, and you can download the Android emulator for free on our portal.

When considering how to flash Android without a computer, let's pay attention to the following points:

• For each device you need to select the appropriate program and firmware version.
• If an error occurs during reinstallation, you can only repeat it using a PC. In this case, there is a high probability of problems arising.
• The process is lengthy; you need to connect the device to the power supply, since turning it off while reinstalling the OS will also lead to problems.

These features should be taken into account when considering whether to install an OS without a computer.

Multi-file firmware

For sophisticated users, a simple OS update is not enough: they want to remove unnecessary system services from their smartphone and add new functionality to their device. For this purpose, the method of multi-file firmware is used, the algorithm of which we will consider using the Odin program as an example. Before starting, you need to consider important nuances:

• If you use illegal tools, you will lose your warranty completely;
• All operations are performed by users at their own risk.

The list of preparatory manipulations before flashing a Samsung via odin includes saving important data, ensuring the network and sufficient battery charge on the smartphone, as well as setting up services. In general, the process follows a simple algorithm:

1. Download Odin to PC.
2. Using Samsung Firmware Linker, we find firmware files written specifically for your Samsung model.
3. We are looking online for a driver for our Samsung model. It is needed for the PC to interact correctly with the smartphone.
4. Next we start flashing the phone. We switch to the firmware mode by simultaneously pressing the volume down, power off and center buttons. A menu will appear in which you need to agree to the flashing by pressing the volume up button.
5. We connect the smartphone with the original cable to the PC and wait for the drivers to load successfully.
6. We launch Odin on the PC and make sure that the computer sees the smartphone - this will be confirmed by the hot icon in the lower corner.

Message memory full: Unable to receive Samsung message

It is worth noting that the smartphone key combination does not always bring up the firmware menu. Some Samsung devices do not respond to these actions, so if there is no success, it is recommended to look in the instructions for the device or on special forms for information about the correct way to go to the desired window.

The complexity of multi-file firmware lies in the need for the correct location of files in the fields:

This is all that needs to be done for successful firmware; there is no need to tick any additional boxes. Click the start button and wait for the installation to complete. Upon successful completion, the Reset button will become active, click on it and wait for the smartphone to reboot.

After the phone has successfully rebooted, you can disconnect the cord. Now the smartphone is completely ready to work in an updated form. Sometimes a reboot makes it impossible to turn on the device, in which case the only way out is to reset using a special button in the case.

Methods for flashing Android firmware without a PC

• Stock firmware

Released by the developers, this is an official, fairly optimized software and fits perfectly with most smartphones.

pros

1. official firmware ensures stability and quality of system operation;
2. guarantees protection against burglary;
3. automatically updated in connection with the release of a new OS version;
4. absence of serious problems, bugs, etc.;
5. the opportunity to use repair service or exchange in a warranty case.

Minuses

1. official firmware contains a lot of unnecessary programs that cannot be removed;
2. restriction of full access to device management; inability to install any additional programs.

• Custom firmware

1. modernized official version of the OS created by user-programmers
2. availability of open source on the Android device
3. provides the opportunity to edit the operating system as it will be convenient for the user of the device

There are many custom ones, they all have their own advantages and disadvantages.

pros

1. high performance;
2. absence of unnecessary programs;
3. availability of third-party software;
4. bugs fixed;
5. granting root rights.

Minuses

1. many of them significantly slow down the system;
2. no guarantee of data security on the smartphone;
3. This firmware is not suitable for all devices;
4. By installing a custom one, the warranty on the phone expires in case of malfunctions on your Andro >

So, before flashing your smartphone, consider all the nuances and find the right solution.

Android firmware via recovery

Before installing stock or custom firmware, you must initially obtain root rights. After receiving, proceed to install one of the versions of the custom recovery menu. Better reliable version - TWRP and ClockworkMod recovery

Note: Rooting will void your phone's warranty.

To install the TWRP menu:

1. download the Goo Manager program from the Play Market
2. To install ClockworkMod, download the Rom Manager program via the Play Market
3. After that, in the main menu, click “Setup recovery”

ON A NOTE!

During the flashing process, your Android device will be reset to factory settings, and in order to avoid losing all your contacts and data, we advise you to back up all data to an SD card at the beginning of the procedure

1. First, download the firmware zip file to your SD card.
2. But before that, you should make sure that this firmware is suitable for your device, or you risk losing it forever.
3. After installing the menu and moving the firmware file to the SD card, boot the smartphone into recovery mode.

How to enter recovery to flash a smartphone?

To navigate to recovery, you can use the volume keys. So, with the device turned off, you need to hold down the “Home” and “Volume +” buttons, then, without releasing them, press the power key. The gadget will turn on in the required mode. If you have a more modern device without a Home button, repeat the process using the Volume + button and the Power button. If nothing works out for you, then you should expand the list of ways to enter recovery for different manufacturers.

Moving on to the process of the firmware itself, I will add that unofficial Android operating system files created by skilled users should be installed at your own peril and risk. If you decide to install a non-native version, you should make sure that the firmware is “written” directly for the phone that you are flashing.

If you chose stock, then don't bother installing CWM Recovery or TWRP. All actions that should be performed are limited to directly downloading the factory file and moving it to an external memory card. After all this, the process itself will be similar to installing a custom recovery:

1. you need to go to the stock menu “recovery” and select “Apply update from external storage”.
2. next step - specify the firmware file and click “confirm”
3. when the process comes to an end, you will need to perform an additional step to avoid glitches when turning on and operating the gadget
4. After installing the firmware, you immediately need to select “Wipe data/factory reset” in the menu and then confirm
5. this way you can clear information about the previous software and files that were previously available on the smartphone before the firmware was updated
6. After completing these manipulations, you should select “Reboot system now”. This will reboot your smartphone and start the setup process from scratch.
7. If the switching process takes a long time and the device logo “hangs”, then you should remember whether the “reset settings” item was performed after flashing.

Recommendations

Everything is very simple in Android firmware. But don’t try to flash it if you’re not sure you can do it yourself, otherwise you risk “killing” the device with no hope of restoring it. It's better to contact specialists.

The site administration and the author are not responsible for possible problems on your gadgets during installation.

Conclusion

Flashing a phone is a useful measure in some cases, but requires great care and diligence. You can use official sources to update the OS, as well as special utilities that adjust Samsung components to suit the user's tastes. They remove system services that, in fact, are not needed and seriously slow down the operation of the device, and also add new features to the functionality of the smartphone.

But there is also the underwater part of the iceberg: unsuccessfully carried out firmware can turn an expensive smartphone into a useless brick, and insufficiently tested “folk” utilities will cause system errors. Some users noted that the installed ROM consumed the battery in a matter of hours, and some firmware interacted poorly with the hardware, which manifested itself in the form of dead modules, deterioration of camera performance and slower search for satellites. Sometimes the possible consequences are much more dangerous than insufficient system performance or the fear of being targeted by Google. So think a hundred times before you decide to delve into the hardware of your smartphone without enough experience and knowledge.

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Today we will talk about how to flash different versions of Android Samsung and what programs are required for this.

Firmware reinstallation (system reinstallation) of Samsung smartphones is almost no different from flashing devices from other manufacturers. The only difference is that you need to use the right tools.

Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S7, S6 and Samsung A

To reinstall Android on Samsung of these models, you will need:

• driver for USB “Samsung USB Driver” (Download) ;
• flashing program - Odin (Download) ;
• the firmware itself (its versions for different device models can be found on the company’s official website).

Now let's move on directly to how to flash Android Samsung new models. Once everything is downloaded, you will need to unpack them. First of all, you need to install the driver. It is needed so that the computer can identify the phone. When this is done, you will need to go to the folder in which Odin was unpacked and run the executable file with administrator rights.

Photo: Flash Android Samsung

A program window will open, in which there will be four items on the right with the ability to select files. You need to click on each button and select the required file. They should be arranged in the following order:

• for BL – BL…..tar.md5;
• for AP – AP….tar.md5;
• for CP – CP….tar.md5;
• for CSC – CSC….tar.md5.

On the left side of the screen there are checkboxes called Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time. They are installed by default, but it is better to make sure that the appropriate options are enabled.

That's it, the program is configured. Now you need to prepare your smartphone and connect it to your computer. To do this, you will first need to put the phone into firmware mode. On Samsung, this is done by simultaneously pressing and holding three keys at once: “Power”, “Home” and “Volume Down”. You need to hold the buttons until a yellow triangle appears on the display. When it appears, release the three previously held keys and click on “Volume Up”.

The phone is ready and all that remains is to connect it to the computer via a USB cable. It may take some time before the PC detects the device. When this happens, a blue “COM” will appear in the top left corner. That's it, you can click on Start, after which the firmware process will begin. Upon completion of the system reinstallation, the phone will reboot (if the Auto Reboot option was previously selected), and the message Finish will be displayed in the firmware program.

How to flash Samsung Galaxy S3

Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is already a very old device, it still enjoys some popularity. The S3 is sort of the iPhone 5 of the Samsung world. This is not surprising, because these devices came out almost at the same time. Since this smartphone is quite old, the procedure for flashing this Android firmware will be slightly different.

To install the firmware you will need a program called MultiLoader (Download) , firmware and a USB driver. Before reinstalling the system using the specified software, you need to make sure that there are no other Samsung applications on your computer. If they are present, then they must be uninstalled.

Once MultiLoader is unpacked and the USB driver is installed, you will need to run the specified program. In it you need to select the item BRCM2133, and then check the following checkboxes: Rsrc1, Factory FS and Full Download, and then specify the paths to the firmware files: for Boot - specify the Bootfiles directory, which is located in the folder where the firmware was unpacked, and for Amss - a file called apps_compresset.bin.

Photo: Flashing Android Samsung

Now that the program is configured, you need to prepare the phone itself. To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the “Power”, “Home” and “Volume Down” keys on it. After about 3 seconds, the message Download will appear on the screen, meaning that the phone is ready to receive files, and therefore it can be connected to the PC via USB.

Photo: Flashing Samsung Galaxy S3

If everything was done correctly before, then a few seconds after connecting the phone, MultiLoader will display the message com15 ready Samsung Galaxy S3. Now you just need to click on Download and wait for the process to complete, which takes approximately 2-3 minutes. When it completes, you will need to disconnect the USB and turn on the phone.

As you can see, the answers to how to flash Android Samsung are quite simple. But despite this, in the absence of experience it is still easy to make a mistake. In order not to turn your phone into a “brick”, it is better to make a backup copy of your smartphone, from which you can restore if troubles arise during the process of reinstalling the system.

Dear readers! If you have any questions or comments on the topic of the article, please leave them below.

Before flashing Samsung via Odin, you need to adhere to some strict rules, otherwise you may end up with an excellent tool for cracking nuts, because it will not be suitable for anything else! Our instructions will help you eliminate such errors.

Before flashing the firmware, we recommend doing Backup (backing up information on your phone)

. There are several applications: Samsung Kies for older devices up to android 4.3 and Smart Switch for android 4.3 and higher. You can also try Titanium Backup, but it requires root rights.

Content:

Method No. 2. We make do with our own equipment

This method is as follows:

• Download the firmware file. It is best if it is in .zip format. Move it to your memory card, right to the root, so you don’t have to search for it for a long time.
• Enter recovery mode. On a Samsung Galaxy, the following options are possible on how to do this: volume down + turn on;
• volume up + power on
• “Home” + volume down + power on;
• “Home” + volume up + power on.

After that, you just have to wait until the firmware is installed on Samsung.

Custom recovery

If you have a custom recovery (maybe you didn't even know about it), things will look a little different. Here's a guide that might work for you:

• Enter recovery mode in the same way as in the instructions above. It’s worth clarifying that if you don’t have a button, press the same combinations, but without it.
• Next in the menu, go to the “Wipe” section . Here, as in standard recovery, this is done using the volume and screen lock or power buttons (one of them is responsible for selecting an option). Although in some cases the touch screen also works, so you can press the buttons more freely.
• After that open the “Advanced Wipe” subsection and check the boxes next to options such as "Dalvik Cache", "System", "Data" And "Cache". You probably already realized that in this menu we clear the device’s memory, but without user files in the internal storage and on the microSD card.

  Cleaning your smartphone before installing the firmware

• At the bottom it says "Swipe to Wipe" . This means that you need to move your finger or stylus from left to right at the bottom of the screen, in other words, swipe. Follow this step to begin cleaning.
• After this, you will return to the main custom recovery menu. Click “Install” there.
• Now you should specify the location of your firmware file . Ideally, it will be located in the root of the memory card or internal storage of the device. Then you won’t need to look for anything, but just go to internal storage or microSD.
• Below there will be an opportunity again make a swipeto begin the installation process. Follow this simple step.

  Selecting the firmware file and starting its installation

• Now all that remains is to wait for the system to complete the task assigned to it. To exit recovery, select “Reboot Now” in the main menu. All is ready!

It seems there is nothing complicated about it!

Firmware via Odin main rules

You need to know that you should never flash Samsung using Kies or Smart Switch programs, the reason is this:

1. Not fully downloaded firmware from the Samsung server.
2. Poor-quality Android firmware files, due to which the device is regularly restarted (the /data partition is not deleted).
3. Flash your smartphone exclusively with Odin
4. Be sure to flash with at least 50% battery charge and stable power supply to the PC.
5. Do not pull the USB cable while flashing the smartphone.
6. You need a branded and undamaged USB cable.
7. It is important to use only the original USB cable that came with the device. Using low-quality wires, you risk turning your smartphone into a brick.
8. The path to the firmware must be without Russian letters (C: folder - not correct, C: or C: samsung - correct).

“Bringing to life” a dead tablet

There are often cases of problems with devices after unsuccessful attempts at independent firmware.

The computer detects the device

If the tablet freezes, applications disappear, files and folders do not open, the splash screen appears for a few seconds, but it does not load - you can try to restore it yourself.

In this case, you need to replace its operating system with a zero (factory) one. If this happens to an Apple tablet, contact customer service immediately.

The computer does NOT detect the tablet

It’s another matter if the device, when you try to turn it on, lights up with a white screen, which immediately goes out, or when connected to a PC, it is not detected by the latter. Such a tablet is called dead.

In this case, the best way out of the situation for both you and the device is to contact a service center.

How to flash a smartphone via Odin

• Download the official Samsung firmware file to your PC.
• Install the Samsung driver on your PC.
• Download and unzip the ODIN flasher.
• Prepare the original USB cable.
• Go to settings - “Developer Options”, “Enable USB Debugging”, for new devices you will also need “OEM Unlocking” and disable “Remote Control”, see the diagram at the very bottom in the last picture.

Sources where to download firmware

samfirmware.com

samsung - updates.com

live.samsung - updates.com

Or use the updato.com service, it will instantly download Samsung firmware to your PC.

• SER firmware - for Russia and CIS
• SEK firmware - for Ukraine and CIS

An easier way to find the required firmware:

In case you find it difficult to find files on the presented websites. Download the console application – Samsung Firmware Linker – to your PC.

How to use this software:

For example, you are looking for firmware for the S7 Edge SM - G935F smartphone.

Launch Firmware Linker.

Type in the program the name of the group to which your device belongs (EK, GT, SC, SCH, SGH, SHV, SHW, SM, SPH, YP) ​​and press “ Enter”

«.

Print the model, for example (G935F) - press “Enter”.

You will be redirected to the Samsung firmware website.

Switching your Samsung smartphone to flash mode

When you download and install the drivers and firmware, switch your smartphone to firmware mode (bootloader or download):

With modern Samsung smartphones, everything happens like this:

Turn off the device and press the “ Volume Down”

" + "
Central button
" + "
Power button
".

A similar menu will appear, release all buttons and press “ Volume up”

«.

For outdated smartphones (before mid-2011), the instructions are as follows:

We switch the smartphone to “ Download”

".
Turn off your device and press the “ Volume Down
” + “
Power Button
” buttons.

A message similar to this will appear:

If it does not work, enter the “ Download”

«:

1. Download the ADB RUN program.
2. Enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your Android smartphone to your PC.

Open the Adb Run program and enter the menu:

«Reboot Device

» — «
Reboot Download
«.

Connect Android to your PC and wait for the drivers to install.

Enter the Odin program, a notification will appear at the top left when you connect your smartphone:

Load the firmware files into the Odin program. After this, we will begin the flashing process, or rather configure it correctly so that everything works.

Single-file and multi-file firmware

Firmware using Odin can be single-file or multi-file:

Single-file - there is a single firmware file.

Multi-file - have several firmware files.

Firmware extensions (*.tar or *.tar.md5).

Single-file firmware:

Upload the file to the AP or PDA field (to upload, press the AP or PDA button).

Multi-file firmware:

Select the firmware files and paste them into the appropriate fields:

• PIT (if any) in the PIT line (click on the PIT button)
• APBOOT_*****.tar.md5 in the BL or Bootloader line (click on the Bootloader button)
• CODE_*****.tar.md5 in the AP or PDA line (click on the button)
• MODEM_*****.tar.md5 in the CP or PHONE line (click the button)
• CSC_*****.tar.md5 in the CSC line (click on the button)

Do not touch anything else and do not check the boxes in the left corner unless necessary.

When you select the files, click the START

", then the flashing process will begin at intervals of about 2 - 5 minutes.
At the end of the download, a “ PASS
” or “
RESET
” notification will be displayed, then you can disconnect Android from the PC.

What to do if your smartphone freezes and does not boot after flashing?

If an error occurs or Samsung stagnates on an eternal boot, when the firmware was done via Odin, you need to do a hard reset or otherwise called WIPE

, if you provided Root or installed custom firmware, the electricity went out, then you will need advice on how to restore Samsung after unsuccessful firmware.

The main troubles that arise at the flashing stage:

1. Odin does not recognize the device
2. Stuck at loading stage
3. Crash at the stage when flashing the firmware using Odin
4. Sudden break
5. Failure to start updating your smartphone

To understand the malfunction of the Odin program, your PC and Samsung, you will need this guide - Main errors at the stage of flashing Samsung.

How to flash kernels (boot.img, zImage), Recovery files or modems

How to flash a modem

If you need to flash the modem, then load the modem file in the CP (Phone) line in the Odin program and start the flashing process.

How to flash the kernel or Recovery

Flashing using Odin third-party kernels or Recovery with Android 5.XX and higher installed requires changing some parameters in the Android settings:

Activate “USB Debugging” in the same tab and activate “OEM Unlocking”

Turn off " Remote Control"

» Samsung.
Flashing a kernel, Kernel
or
CWM
means that the file must be loaded into the AP or PDA field and then flashed.

Possible errors during the Recovery installation stage

In case, after flashing custom Recovery, it remains the usual factory one, then look at what you can do:

1. Uncheck the Auto Reboot
   in Odin.
2. Try flashing custom Recovery again.
3. Turn off your Android device.
4. Turn on Recovery mode (if the smartphone starts to boot in normal mode, repeat the process a couple of times).
5. Use the patch (root rights).

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Sources used:

• https://androfon.ru/firmware-proshivka/proshivka-telefonov-samsung
• https://www.samsung.com/ru/support/mobile-devices/how-can-i-update-the-firmware-on-my-samsung-galaxy/
• https://samsung-wiki.com/kak-proshit-samsung.html
• https://androidx.ru/kak-proshit-android-samsung-poryadok-dejstvij-pri-pereproshivke/
• https://dsi777.ru/smartfony/58-proshivka-cherez-odin-android-firmy-samsung.html

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