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Samsung galaxy alpha 4pda firmware. Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F. What do we need

Android 5.0.2 has already been introduced for the Galaxy Alpha, but the update is being rolled out quite slowly, which is why users are complaining. Although you can manually download and install the firmware if you wish, there is nothing complicated here.

Previously, firmware for the Galaxy Alpha was presented, but the Korean version of the update was not suitable for the European model of the smartphone. Now everything is in order and you can update your smartphone.

For clarity, here are a few screenshots so you can see what awaits you:

What you need:

Your Galaxy Alpha version is SM-G850F and no other, otherwise you will get a brick.
USB cable to connect your smartphone to your computer.
The computer itself with installed USB drivers Samsung.
Odin v3.09 program (you can download it).
Firmware file (select Russian in the settings).
Believe in yourself, because all responsibility lies with you.

Installing Android 5.0.2 on Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F:

Download the firmware and unpack the archive.
Download and unpack it as well.
We check if the developer options are unlocked on the Galaxy Alpha, since we need to have the USB Debugging option unlocked.
If you don't see the developer options in Settings, go to Settings/About Device and tap the firmware build number 7 times to unlock additional options.
Go back, find USB Debugging and enable the option.
Launch Odin on your computer.
Turn off the Galaxy Alpha, wait a little and boot into download mode: simultaneously hold down the Home button, the power button and the volume down button.
Now connect your smartphone to your computer.
We wait until Odin recognizes the device.
Click on the AP item in Odin and specify the unpacked firmware file.
Click Start and wait for the update installation process to complete.
If everything goes well, the Galaxy Alpha will reboot itself. The first boot process will take a little longer than usual. So just wait.

With this flashing, you do not lose the warranty on the device, since Knox does not turn on the counter and does not turn off.

Instructions for installing official single-file firmware on Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850x).

Drivers and programs

Attention!

To install the official stock firmware on Galaxy Alpha and return the phone status (Settings > About device > Properties > Device status) to Official after switching from custom firmware To restore the ability to receive updates over the air, simply follow the instructions provided.

Installation instructions

Download and install drivers for your phone.
ATTENTION!
If already installed Samsung program Kies, no need to install drivers. You just need to completely unload Kies from memory through the task manager, and then continue.

Disable the option " Activation Lock» in the device security settings.

If the smartphone data was encrypted, it needs to be decrypted.

Download and unpack the archive with the Odin PC program into a random folder.
It is important that the path to the folder does not contain Cyrillic. For example, "C:\AlphaFW\".

Unpack the downloaded archive into a folder with Odin PC for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be left, but the "SS_DL.dll" can be deleted.

Reset your device.
To do this, go to the settings tab " Accounts " to the section " Archive and reset", select the item " Reset device" and press the button " Delete everything" The phone will reboot.

Run Odin PC as administrator.

Put your device into download mode ( Download Mode).
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Down, Home and Power keys. Then wait until the phone reboots and agree to the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.

In this state, connect the smartphone to the computer. In Odin the message “ COM».

Click on the “ AP» and select the TAR firmware archive.

Items " Auto Reboot" And " F.Reset Time" must be activated, A " Re-Partition"if active - must be disabled.

Click on the “ Start" The firmware installation process will begin.

At the end of the operation, if everything was successful, the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)". The phone must be restarted manually by holding down the power button until the screen turns off. It may take up to 5 minutes for your device to boot up initially.
ATTENTION!
If the device does not boot for a long time or the data has not been reset, it must be performed from recovery.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button. After downloading, select " Wipe data/Factory reset", then - " Reboot system now" If after these steps the device also freezes when loading, you need to reflash it again.

For the current generation of people, the smartphone has become an indispensable assistant and an extremely useful device that combines hundreds of different functions. Taking a photo, counting the number of ingredients, setting reminders, checking the weather, reading the news, chatting with friends - this is not a complete list of everything that you can do. modern smartphones. Sometimes we simply forget that they do not last forever and are subject to gradual wear and tear.

Smartphones running operating system Android systems have long filled the whole world with their diversity. Their software code is open and ready to be edited or improved. While using such devices, there are times when the software component malfunctions and the smartphone stops working properly. To solve the problem simple reset Resetting to factory settings may not be enough - you need to flash the Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F.

Fortunately, manufacturers of mobile equipment and simply enthusiasts have found dozens of ways to change the firmware for all Android devices without exception. The process will take a few minutes and the smartphone will come to life, starting its daily work with renewed vigor. AndroGoo website prepared detailed instructions on how to flash Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F.

What do we need?

Device charged at least 50% (if possible).
Original USB cable.
latest version.
Latest firmware.

Android 5.0.2: Single-file | Multi-file

What is multi-file firmware and why is it needed?

Multi-file (service) firmware is used in “particularly severe cases” when regular firmware does not help. The main condition is that the smartphone be detected on the PC. In multi-file firmware you can find several files that flash all the components of the smartphone - from the system and modem to the bootloader and the regional part.

If a new OS version has been released for your smartphone or links to current firmware do not work, please report this in the comments below the post.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F firmware process

If Kies was installed on your computer, remove it.
Download and install for Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Download and install the latest version.
Reboot the computer.
Unpacking Odin on the desktop. In the same folder we extract the firmware files from the previously downloaded archive.

Let's go to Settings -> About the device -> Software details, And click on build number until a message appears indicating that You have become a developer.

Next we go to Settings -> Developer Options and activate two points USB Debugging And Unlocking, provided prod.

We transfer the smartphone to Download Mode. To do this, turn it off completely, hold down the buttons at the same time Home+Power+Volume down.
After the screen appears with the message Warning, confirm the choice by pressing the button Volume up.

The phone has entered download mode.

Let's launch Odin on behalf of the administrator.
In this state, connect the device to the computer using a USB cable (exclusively USB 2.0 and higher) to flash Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F. If in the ODIN window the field ID:COM turned blue, like in the screenshot below, everything is fine - you can continue. If not, reinstall the drivers and restart the computer.

Files that can be found in the archive with the firmware

The picture shows the names of files that may be in the archive with the firmware and indicates where to insert them in the Odin window.

If there is only one file and takes up a lot of space, insert it into the field PDA/AP. This is the firmware. Other files according to field names.

In the appropriate fields on the right, select the firmware files, based on the example above. IMPORTANT! Only checkboxes should be checked Auto Reboot And F. Reset Time.

Click on START and wait for the firmware process to finish. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to disconnect the smartphone from the computer and touch the USB cable. The whole procedure will take a few minutes - the exact time depends on the power of the PC.