How to update Samsung phone software. How to update and flash an Android phone using Kies Samsung: detailed instructions for installing and using the application. Without using a computer
Nothing in our world is perfect, and therefore, when buying the most modern equipment, after some time it is replaced by more advanced models. In this sense, Samsung was no exception. To extend the technical relevance of previously released television models, the company makes it possible to use Evolution Kit hardware modules or offers to update the firmware of a Samsung TV via the Internet or a USB port.
The Evolution Kit is only relevant for flagship models of the ES7500 series and higher, and PDP TVs of the E8000 series. However, this method involves additional costs, but in return it takes your model to new level functionality and technical solutions without replacing the TV with a model from the new line.
In addition, the developers have provided a software update for Samsung TVs, which makes it possible to correct mistakes made in previous versions firmware and add certain functionality to previously released models.
It should be noted that the Evolution Kit module updates the hardware (for example, increases processor performance) and software components of the device, and software updates do not affect physical components. Some Evolution Kit modules have already been discontinued, but the firmware update is still relevant to this day.
As I said above, you can update the TV’s firmware via the Internet directly from Samsung’s servers, or using a USB flash drive by first downloading the latest version of the software from the official website.
I do not recommend using the “Update in standby mode” (auto-update) function, which allows you to set a time range to check the availability of the latest software for your TV model on Samsung servers. The fact is that:
- Using this function, the firmware may not be installed correctly, which in turn will inevitably lead to malfunctions of the TV. In some cases, the problem can only be solved by replacing the motherboard.
- According to the set auto-update interval, the TV will communicate via the Internet with the company’s servers. There is no guarantee that the TV will establish a connection during the day and therefore the TV may turn on spontaneously at different times of the day.
- If during the update the firmware file turns out to be too large, the function will not be able to download and install new software and the TV may freeze.
- When updating the firmware via Wi-Fi or LAN cable, there is a high probability of the connection being lost, which may adversely affect the operation of the TV.
That is why I recommend disabling this feature and updating software TV via USB. To disable this option, you need to go to “Menu” - “Support” - “Software Update” - “Update in mode. standby" (Auto-update) - "Off". It must be said that the latest version of the firmware appears on the company’s servers a little earlier and only then is it posted on the website.
Firmware update on Samsung TVs via USB.
The first thing you need to do is go to the official Samsung website and find your TV model. To speed up the process, enter search bar your TV model. For example, let's enter the TV model UE40H6240AK.
After this, a page with the manual and software for this model will open. Click on the first item “Built-in software” and you will be taken to a page with technical description models.
Here we need to find and download update file ( USB type) . Before you start downloading new firmware make sure you really need it. Compare the current version number (already installed) on the TV with that posted on the official website.
To do this, on the TV, go to “Menu” - “Support” - “Software Update”.
You can also see the version if you go to “Support” - “Contact Samsung”.
If the version offered for download on the official website has a higher number, then it makes sense to download and install new software on the TV. Pay attention to the language present in the update package on the site. There are two update files available here with multilingual and Russian language. By the way, they differ only in this and there is no other difference between them.
Only after this, proceed to download the firmware onto a clean and pre-formatted USB drive in FAT32 format. To start downloading the “fresh” software to your computer, left-click on the file. Then format the USB flash drive and close all programs. If or you do not know how to format it, follow the link provided.
Double-click on the firmware file to start unpacking, and if at the same time the security system notifies and asks: “Unable to verify the publisher. Do you really want to run this program?”, then uncheck the “Always ask when opening this file” checkbox and click the “Run” button.
A new window will ask you to extract the firmware package to a USB drive. Specify the location of the flash drive and click “Extract”. Once unpacking is complete, remove the media from your computer and insert it into the TV's USB port.
To start updating the software, go to “Menu” - “Support” - “Software Update”, item “USB Software” (for D, E-series) - “Ok” (for F, H, J series - “Update now” ). The TV will poll the media for the presence of software and ask you to confirm the update (for the F or E series with the presence of KIT, the line “Update via USB” will appear). Proceed to update the firmware. Do not remove the USB storage device or turn off the TV during the installation process.
Flashing Samsung is very easy, but without knowing certain rules you can get an excellent smartphone-cracker! To avoid this, this article is dedicated to flashing phone firmware via odin!
Instructions on how to flash Samsung on Mac OS computers
Where can I download Odin?
Odin firmware samsung - Rules
- First rule, flash only with a charged battery on the smartphone and uninterruptible power supply on the computer.
- Second rule, do not pull out the USB cable while Android firmware.
- Third rule, The USB cable must be original and undamaged. Lately, it has been very important to use exactly the USB cord that came with the phone, since using non-original ones can break the device!
- Fourth rule, the path to the firmware should not contain Russian-language folders ( C:folderwrong, C: or С:samsung - Right).
There are firmwares
Single-file— consist of one firmware file;
Two-Three-Four-Five-file(multi-file) - consist of more than one file (firmware from service centers);
Firmwares have extension * . tar or * . tar.md5
Preparing for firmware
- Download official firmware Samsung
- Install the driver on your PC
- Download and extract the ODIN program
- Complete, original USB cord
Where to download Samsung Firmware
Take advantage special utility which quickly downloads Samsung firmware to your computer - Samfirm instructions. Or download the firmware from a file sharing service samfirmware.com.
Samsung firmware regions
- Firmware SER - Russia and CIS
- Firmware SEK - Ukraine and CIS
Other regions - CSC
Albania:
A.L.B.
Algeria:
ALG
A.L.R.
Argentina:
ANC
ARO
CTI
UFN
PSN
Aruba:
ARU
Australia:
OPP
O.P.S.
VAU
XSA
TEL
HUT
Austria:
AOM
DRE
MAX
MOB
MOK
ONE
TRG
ATO
Baltika:
SEB
Belarus:
MTB
VEL
Belgium:
B.A.E.
B.S.E.
PRO
XEB
Bosnia-Herzegovina:
BHO
BHT
TEB
Brazil:
BTA
BTM
TMR
ZTA
ZVV
ZTO
ZTM
Bulgaria:
CMF
GBL
MTE
MTL
OMX
PLX
VVT
Canada:
R.G.S.
BMC
TLS
Chile:
CHB
CHE
CHL
CHT
China:
CUH
INT
TEC
TIY
CMC
CHN
M00
Colombia:
COB
COL
COM
COO
Cyprus:
C.Y.V.
Egypt:
EGY
Finland:
ELS
SAU
NEE
France:
OFR
AUC
BOG
COR
DIX
FTM
NRJ
ORC
ORF
SFR
UNI
VGF
XEF
Germany:
DBT
DTM
DUT
EPL
MAN
MBC
VD2
VIA
XEG
Greece:
AOC
COS
EUR
GER
TGR
VGR
C.Y.O.
Romania:
PAN
VDH
WST
TMO
XEH
TMH
India:
HFC
HYA
INA
IND
INU
IMS
REL
TAT
INS
Israel:
CEL
PCL
PTR
Italy:
GOM
HUI
ITV
OMN
TIM
VOM
WIN
XET
F.W.B.
Kazakhstan:
EST
KCL
KMB
KZK
SKZ
Korea:
SKT
KOR
Mongolia:
MPC
Netherlands:
BEN
MMO
ONL
QIC
TFT
TNL
VDF
VDP
XEN
KPN
New Zealand:
VNZ
TNZ
NZC
Norway:
TEN
NEE
Pakistan:
WDC
PAK
Poland:
ERA
IDE
PLS
PRT
XEO
Romania:
CNX
HAT
ORO
COA
Russia:
AZC
BLN
EMT
ERS
GEO
MTV
SER
SNT
Singapore:
BGD
XSO
XSP
Slovenia:
MOT
SIM
Slovakia:
GTL
IRD
TMS
ORS
South Africa:
XFA
XFC
XFM
XFV
XFE
Spain:
AMN
EUS
FOP
XEC
ATL
Sweden:
BAU
BCN
BME
BSG
BTH
COV
HTS
SEN
TET
TLA
XEE
VDS
TNO
Switzerland:
AUT
ORG
MOZ
SUN
SWC
Taiwan:
TWM
BRI
TCC
TCI
C.W.T.
Thailand:
CAT
THE
THL
THO
T.H.S.
Tanzania:
SOL
Tunisia:
ABS
RNG
Türkiye:
BAS
KVK
TUR
TLP
TRC
Ukraine:
KVR
SEK
UMC
SOUTH AFRICA:
M.I.D.
ARB
XSG
AFR
ITO
Great Britain:
BTC
O2I
O2U
ORA
TMU
T.S.C.
VOD
XEU
VIR
H3G
CPW
USA:
AWS
DOB
TMB
C.L.W.
Uzbekistan:
UZB
Vinizuela:
VMT
Vietnam:
XXV
PHU
XEV
DNA
FPT
SPT
TLC
VTC
VTL
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After installing the drivers and downloading the firmware, you need to put Samsung into firmware mode (bootloader or download):
For flagship smartphones (S8, S9, S10)
To do this, turn off the device and perform the following steps:
For smartphones and tablets it looks like this:
Turn off smartphone/tablet and press the “Volume Down” + “Central button” + “On/Off” button 
we get to this menu, release the buttons and press the “Volume Up” button
For older smartphones (before mid-2011):
If you can’t switch to Download mode
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2. Connect Android to your PC and wait until the drivers are installed.
3. Launch Odin, a window should appear in the upper left corner indicating that the device is connected: 
4. Add firmware files to the Odin program
Now let's move on to the firmware process, or more precisely how to configure everything correctly so that it works!
When updating the firmware, it is possible to lose programs and their data (but not melodies, pictures, etc.)
Samsung firmware in Odin
Single-file Samsung firmware and multi-file ones are flashed differently!
If the firmware is Single-file
We insert the firmware into AP or PDA field (press the button)
If the firmware is Multi-file
do not change anything and do not check the boxes in the left corner (unless required): 
5. After selecting the firmware files, click the button START, and Android which will last from 2 to 5 minutes. After which a message will appear PASS or RESET, the firmware is installed and the smartphone will reboot (you can disconnect the Samsung from the PC). 
This completes the firmware. Good luck with your flash!
Samsung won't boot after flashing the firmware?
Video Instructions for firmware
Samsung smartphone via ODIN
Errors that may occur during the firmware process
During the firmware process Samsung smartphones and tablets, various errors may occur:
- Can't see the device
- The process is stuck
- Failure during firmware update
- Unexpected break
- Error when starting device update
Firmware for kernels (boot.img, zImage), recovery files and modems
How to flash a modem?
If you are told to flash the modem, then this means that you need modem file paste into field Phone and flash it.
How to flash the kernel or Recovery?
If you are flashing a third-party kernel or Recovery and you have Android 5.X.X and higher preinstalled, then you need to make certain changes to the Android settings:
Flashing the kernel, kernel or CWM means that you need to insert the file into the AP or PDA field and flash it.
Possible problems when installing Recovery
If suddenly after you asked custom recovery, you see that recovery remains standard, then these instructions will be useful to you:
- In ODIN, uncheck AUTO REBOOT
- Flash custom Recovery
- Switch off Android device
- (If Samsung started just boot, then repeat procedure 1-4)
- Apply patch (root rights)
- How to create a TAR file with IMG
- to Samsung smartphone
Read more articles and instructions in the section Articles and Android Hacks or Android firmware. Stay with the site Android +1, it will be even more interesting further!
Updating or flashing a phone is, at first glance, not an easy task. Especially for a person who is faced with such a need for the first time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of flashing Android phone firmware? How to quickly update and flash your device? What's happened Kies Samsung and how to use it? We'll figure this out together right now.
Firmware is special hardware settings and software that are located in the phone's flash memory. Phone firmware is needed to install new software, fix software glitches and protect the phone from hacking.
Firmware advantages:
- getting rid of “glitches”, problems, work slowdown;
- improved performance and battery life;
- the ability to install a more modern, beautiful design;
- improving speaker volume;
- signal improvement;
- installation of an additional language pack;
- support for new headsets.
The disadvantages of the firmware include the complete inoperability of the phone or its individual functions in the event of an incorrect procedure.
If you flashed the device's firmware yourself, the manufacturer will not be able to replace it. If you doubt the need for firmware, it is better to contact a service center.
How to update and flash your phone yourself using Samsung Kies
Let's talk more about Samsung program Kies and its capabilities.
What is Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a multifunctional program for working with your phone's data. It allows phones and tablets to interact with personal computer. The program is available for free download on the official Samsung website. It is quite easy to install and use, so understanding it will not be difficult for an inexperienced user.
Samsung Kies supports following devices Samsung: Corby Pro GT-B5310, Wave, Galaxy Ace, Omnia II, Jet Ultra Edition, Galaxy Portal, Omnia Lite, Omnia Pro, Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Gio, i8910HD, C6625, GALAXY 3 GT-i5801, Galaxy Europa GT-i5500, GALAXY Mini GT-S5570, S5230, Sidekick 4G, Champ Camera 3303.
To work with the program, you just need to download it for free from the official Samsung website and install it on your PC. After that, feel free to connect your phone or tablet to your computer and enjoy it to your health.
To avoid unnecessary problems while working with the program, remember the main rules:
- do not disconnect the device and PC;
- do not use the device while it is connected to the computer: do not receive calls, SMS, do not use the Internet;
- do not remove the battery from the device;
- do not pull out the USB.
In addition, Samsung Kies has some other useful features:
- editing contacts: can be viewed address book phone and SIM card, add, change and delete contacts;
- store: the program offers online work with Samsung Apps and Podcast Channel (you can work without connecting the device to a computer);
- synchronization with Google, Yahoo, Windows and Outlook.
How to update your phone using Samsung Kies
To update your phone, you need to follow these steps:
- Open Samsung Kies on your computer.
- Connect your phone to your computer.
- When a connection is established, the program will automatically notify you about new version embedded software. All you need to do is confirm the update.
Video: instructions for updating software using Samsung Kies
How to flash your phone using Samsung Kies
To flash your phone, follow the instructions:
If the update process takes a long time, disconnecting the phone from the PC may render it inoperative. If this does happen, run an emergency firmware recovery in the Samsung Kies program.
Video: instructions for self-firmware using Samsung Kies
What to do if the program does not see the phone
If it happens that you installed the program, but it does not see the phone connected to the PC, try the following:
Video: instructions for troubleshooting problems when working with Samsung Kies
Kies Samsung - multifunctional useful program. It allows you to comfortably interact with data on your smartphone, update software and firmware of the device. As you have already seen, working with it is quite simple. Therefore, there should not be any special difficulties. If you still doubt your abilities, it is better to seek advice from the customer service, where they will definitely help you!
We continue the topic of experimenting with my new phone. From the experience of using routers and other equipment, I have developed a strong habit - first of all, update their “brains”. The thing is that from the moment the device leaves the factory until it falls into your hands, more than one month may pass, and during this time its firmware could undergo significant changes and open up wider possibilities for use for the user. And today we will clearly check how to flash a Samsung phone on Android 4.4 and how safe is it to do it yourself?
Ways to flash Samsung phone on Android 4.4
There are several ways to flash an Android phone. The first is directly from him through the system. On my Samsung there was Android version 4.4, in it if you go to the “Settings > Phone information > Software update” section you can configure automatic check new firmware for your model. To do this, check the “Auto-update” box. I also recommend activating the “Wi-Fi Only” item, in this case the presence of a new version will be checked only when the phone is connected to wireless network, otherwise you will constantly waste your mobile traffic through mobile operator, which is fraught with loss of money.
The scan can be started manually by clicking on “Update”.
Flashing a Samsung phone on Android, like any other, can only be started with a 100% charged battery
However, this firmware update option Samsung Galaxy not entirely comfortable and can fall off in the middle, as happened to me. Therefore, I recommend doing this task with help special program installed on a computer and with a phone connected to it via a USB cable.
There are also variations here - you can do it using official program Samsung Kies, you can use the popular Odin or its equivalent. In the latter case, it is possible to use both official firmware for Samsung phones on Android, and from third-party developers, which are often more convenient and open up wider possibilities for the phone, but it will not be covered by the factory warranty. Therefore, it is recommended to install third-party firmware only after warranty period.
How to officially flash a Samsung phone on Android?
So, let's start figuring out how to flash Android using the Samsung update as an example, and turn to the Samsung Kies program, which can be downloaded here. By the way, it was created by analogy with Apple's iTunes and with its help you can completely synchronize your phone with your PC - contacts, files, music, etc.
Before you start updating the Samsung firmware on new Android, it is recommended to make a backup copy using your phone or via Kies to avoid possible data loss
First we install the program. At the same time, drivers for all kinds of devices from this company will be added to the computer, including yours. We launch it, connect the phone to the computer via USB and wait until it is recognized.
Next, after a window opens with all the basic data about your phone, select “Firmware update” and if it is available, this will be reported in an additional window that opens.
Click the “Update” button, agree to the rules and confirm our desire. And we wait for the end.. Do not touch the phone during this time and under no circumstances disconnect it from the cable from the computer. By the way, I also don’t recommend leaving for a long time, since your antivirus or firewall may crash a couple of times, in which you will need to allow Kies to perform its functions. Also disable the antivirus on the mobile phone itself, otherwise it will not allow the system to update.
As a result, we get this and confirm the end of the software update.
Updating Android Firmware on Samsung Phone via Odin
Now let's turn to the “gray” firmware. I suggest you watch the step-by-step video first, and then we’ll continue.
First of all, you need to put the phone into download mode (“Downloading”), which is done by simultaneously pressing the “Home”, “Power” and “Volume minus” (or “Volume plus” depending on the model) key combination. If done correctly, the Android logo and an inscription about boot mode will appear on the screen.
Next, download and install the Odin MultiDownloader program (you can easily find it on any thematic website or Google it in a search engine) - this is a professional program intended for service centers, so you don’t have to be scared, if you do everything correctly in it, then nothing bad will happen to your phone.
And you will also need the firmware files that you downloaded from the official website or any support forum third party firmware. As a rule, there are four of them - PDA, the main firmware file; PHONE, which is responsible for working with the cellular operator’s network; CSC – phone settings; and PIT – service information storage. Make sure they are all included in the set. However, there are also single-file versions, in which case it will need to be imported in place of the main one - PDA.
If you are working on a computer that has Windows system 7 and above, then this will be enough. If you have XP, then you will definitely have to install the Kies program that we have already disassembled, which will install drivers for your Windows Android phone, or separately the firewood itself - Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones. On the same site you can also select firewood specifically for your model and version of the computer OS.
Now you must first of all kill all Kies processes if you installed and launched it. To do this, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Del on your computer and look for processes that have the word “Kies” in their names. And we complete them. Then we launch Odin - our smartphone is already in download mode - connect it via a USB cable and press the “Volume Up” button (in relation to the Samsung Galaxy S2).
Now you can start updating the software.
IN Odin program One (first) ID:COM section should be displayed in yellow (there are several of them for simultaneous work with several phones). In the program, check the boxes for “Re-Partition”, “Autoreboot” and “F.Reset Time”.
Now press the “Start” button and wait for the process to complete until the process graph reaches the end, lights up green and the word “Pass” appears.
After this, the phone will reboot and start working on the new software version. Additionally, you can use the command *#1234# to check the current version. You can also do a complete clearing of all data using service code *2767*3855#.
That's it for Samsung phone firmware Android based OS is complete, thank you all for your attention!
