Cell phone has long ceased to be a luxury and has become a necessity. But there are times when this tool needs help too.
Situation times. You bought a brand new cell phone and turn it on for the first time with trembling hands. But… Such a long-awaited feeling of happiness gives way to disappointment. The sensor slows down, applications run for several minutes, the menu is buggy, and adding music turns out to be completely impossible. What it is? And what to do? The first thing that comes to mind is the internet. And you, already trembling with indignation, fill in your cry of the soul in the search engine (see questions above). And you see the answer: cell phone firmware will help eliminate the shortcomings. Further, more calmly, you type the phrase “how to flash a phone.”
Situation two. You are the owner (owner) of a great cell phone, say Samsung. It works like clockwork, just do not get enough. Yes, it is really flawless, your gadget, but you have a bad habit of drinking coffee with your phone in your hands. And then oops! Your sweet hot coffee spills on your favorite Samsung. And that's all - hello, daisies: the phone does not turn on and does not respond to any button. At best you'll be watchingto a white screen. What to do? Of course, run to the computer and ask the same question to the Internet. Further, as in paragraph 1.
Situation three. You do not have any problems with your Samsung, but you want to expand its functionality, add new "chips". What are you going to do? Again, ask the omniscient network the question: how to flash a Samsung phone?
Yes, the Internet knows everything: how to flash a phone, and how to flash your phone. But do you know what the word "firmware" means? And this is a complete replacement of the entire operating system and software of your beloved phone. The firmware can both restore the original system and improve individual phone functions: fix errors of previous versions, add new themes, update software, improve performance, improve signal quality and much, much more.
So, let's start the process? The firmware is usually designed for a certain phone model of a certain brand. Therefore, if you have a Samsung, then in the search engine you need to score a specific question: how to flash a Samsung phone. It's even better if you specify the model. But there are general recommendations:
- charge the battery to the end. This is necessary so that in case of some overlays, the firmware would not be interrupted in the middle
- better if you have the latest and verified version of KIES installed on your computer, for Samsung - Samsung Kies. You can do without it, but then you will need to install all the drivers for your deviceself
- it would be better to remove the SIM card from the phone (just in case)
- Your computer must have at least 3GB of free space
- disabling antivirus (and/or fairwall) would be highly desirable. This is done to avoid various unforeseen situations caused by a conflict between the firmware program and the antivirus
- always stock up on several fresh versions of the MultiLoader program (also for every firefighter) or other firmware programs
- along with the working firmware, download the instructions that tell you step by step how to flash the phone. Before work, study this instruction up to the point, and if something is not understood or misunderstood, wander through special forums where you can find the answer to your question or ask it
- the firmware program must be designed specifically for your smartphone
Now we can talk about programs for Samsung firmware. They differ depending on the operating systems of the phone.
For Samsung on Android there are simple and easy-to-use programs Odin3 and Odin Multi Downloader. They are suitable for almost all Galaxy, in including for Tab and SII.
There is another good program for the same models.
Excellent for Windows Mobile platform OCTANS Downloader - this small and very light program flashes Samsung Omnia II, GT-I8000, WiTu AMOLED and other single-platform phones.
Works with Broadcom and Qualcomm MultiLoaderMFC, which is designed for flashing s5230, s5620, s5250, s8000, s5350, s5560 and other modern phones on the specified platforms.
OneNAND Downloader - Another handy program for flashing Samsung D and E series: D600, D500, D820, D900, E340, E350, E360, E730, E750, E380, E500, E250 etc.
As already mentioned, working firmware must be selected for the phone model. Now, in general terms, you know how to flash a phone, and you can not only fix factory "glitches" and the consequences of your own clumsiness, but also make it much cooler than it was. What, we take "threads", "needles" and sew our Samsung?
