Unfortunately, many Android OS users are familiar with the "delights" of the flashed firmware. The smartphone stops loading or falls into a cyclic "reboot", but there is a recipe for this misfortune. Usually, problems with the functionality of the gadget can be caused either by problems with the software part, or directly with the hardware. In the latter case, it is hardly possible to restore normal operation on its own, but problems with the firmware can be eliminated without the involvement of repair specialists. This article shows you how you can fix software crashes.
Consider a way to remove all settings ( Factory reset). It should be remembered that user data will be lost in this case.
To reset Galaxy S5:
- You need to open the phone settings.
- Go to the section User and Backup.
- Select an option Backup and reset.
- Tap on function Factory data reset.
- Next, you need to confirm your choice and enter an alternative password for your smartphone.
It happens that it is impossible to get into the menu, then you can resort to wipe through rekoveri (both stock rekoveri and custom rekoveri are suitable). For this:
- Turn off Samsung Galaxy S5;
- Boot into the recovery mode (by simultaneously holding the combination of buttons Power + Home + Volume Up);
- Wipe the memory using the command wipe data / factory reset;
- Restart your gadget.
How to Install Official Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S5 Device
If the above methods failed to fix the problem, then you need to try installing the stock firmware. First of all, you need to find and download USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy S5 to your computer. Next, the drivers are installed, and it is necessary on the gadget. If this fails, then with using ODIN this obstacle is easily overcome. Further:1. Follow the link to.
2. Create a new account there.
3. Enter your Samsung Galaxy S5 number in the search box. You can view the number on the path Settings >> More >> About Device >> Build Number, or look for it in the documents attached to the device.
4. Download firmware file suitable for Samsung Galaxy S5.
5. Unzip the downloaded file and save it on your computer.
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7. Unzip the downloaded file and save it to your PC.
8. Twist the battery (remove the battery from the smartphone for 10 seconds, then put it back in place).
9. Boot into download mode. This is done using the buttons simultaneously pressed in the off state: Power + Home + Volume Down... When the menu appears, you need to select the indicated mode using the button Volume up.
10. Download on your computer ODIN.
11. Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable and wait for ODIN to find the device.
12. On the menu ODIN the AP function must be selected.
13. Load the file from item 5 with the extension. tar.md5... Make sure that the option is disabled Re-partitioning, leave the rest of the settings as default.
14. After pressing the button START the process of uploading the firmware to the Samsung Galaxy S5 will begin.
How to flash a Chinese Samsung Galaxy?
An updated firmware is a great way to make important adjustments to your phone's system, freeing it from glitches, making it more technically advanced, adding some new features to the phone. We offer you instructions on how to update the firmware of your Samsung Galaxy via a computer (for example Samsung firmware GT-I9300 Galaxy S III).
How to flash Samsung Galaxy: instructions
We emphasize right away that, despite the seeming simplicity, the procedure still presupposes the presence of basic knowledge in this area. Therefore, if you are not sure of your competence, it is better to ask professionals.
You can get the utilities necessary for the procedure, for example, on a specialized forum. As an example, we will turn to the site w3bsit3-dns.com for help.
Preparatory work
- Go to the page dedicated to the firmware of the phone model indicated in the very first paragraph of the article.
- Open the section " Official firmware»And choose the most latest version(or any other that interests you).
- Click on the link - it will take you to another page (for example, this one). There you can choose a mirror for downloading the file - Yandex Drive, Google Drive or Mail.ru Cloud. Follow the link and download the file.
- Now open the "Drivers" spoiler. First of all, you will need to download the Odin3 v3.07 SGSIII program (for example, from this link or from any other site you trust). It will help you flash Chinese Samsung Galaxy.
- Next, you will need to download and install the Samsung Kies program on your computer (we do not need the program itself for flashing, but we will need USB drivers, which the utility automatically installs on the PC). If you already have the program installed, then you do not need to do anything.
- For further work, you will need to disable Samsung Kies... To do this, click on its icon on the taskbar of the desktop with the right mouse button and click "Exit".
Firmware
- Let's go back to the firmware. To do this, open the downloads folder, find the zipped Odin installation file there, unzip it. In the normal folder that appears, delete the ss.dll format file.
- Then find the archive of the folder with the installation files for Odin. Unpack it by opening a regular folder and run the installation file in it (it has a colored shortcut).
- Turn off the phone.
- Now press and hold the volume button (at the point that lowers the sound), in parallel, press and hold the button at the bottom of the "Home" screen and, without releasing them, press and hold the on / off button of the phone.
- A warning message will flash on the display. After releasing all buttons, press the top of the volume button once - this will allow you to enter the firmware mode.
- Connect your Samsung to your computer with a USB cable.
- If the system on the phone is working correctly, if you did everything correctly, and all the necessary drivers are working adequately, then a small window in the Odin program window will light up with a greenish tint.
- Click on the "PDA" button, open the folder with the firmware, click on the only file (remember, we deleted the second from there) and click in the "Open" window. The name of your firmware should appear in the window opposite "PDA".
- After that, in Odin, click on the "Start" button. The data download process will begin and the progress can be tracked by the download bar. It will last about 4-5 minutes, then the blue "Reset" window will light up.
- Disconnect the USB cable.
- Close Odin.
- Switch on the phone - the OS update message appears on the display. Wait for the end.
- When the phone starts up, you can go to the settings and there in the "Firmware version" section you can see the name of the update you installed.
Also read other articles related to this phone model.
Most often, Chinese phones are fakes of real originals. Although the low cost is perhaps a big plus, the downside is that many manufacturers do not care about good software devices.
By purchasing a Chinese Samsung, any buyer may face such problems as: poor button operation, terrible Russification and long downloads. To fix all these shortcomings, one can use new firmware, which is not so difficult to establish. In the article, we will figure out how to flash a Chinese Samsung on your own.
Installing new software
- To install a good firmware on your phone, you must first connect it to your computer. For connection, you may have to use a special cable that has converters. It is necessary when the signal level of the phone does not match the signal level of the computer. To connect, you can try to use even the most common USB cable. It is better to remove the SIM card before connecting.
- It is best to save all the data before the flashing process, as this is a dangerous business and there is a possibility that the phone will not work after the operation.
- The firmware should be performed in Flash program Tool (you can download it).
- After starting the program, open the Download Agent tab and select the required firmware in the window that appears. To load it into the program, you must use the "Scatter File" tab.
- After all the settings, you need to start the firmware with the "Download" button.
- Next, you should turn on the phone to check the result.
Information on how to choose the right firmware for your phone can be found in the article