Samsung Kies: creating backups, updating firmware, synchronizing. Samsung Kies - a Swiss army knife for Korean smartphones

One of the popular areas of Samsung is the production of smartphones and tablets. In a short time, the company has gained great popularity among users thanks to its reliable phones.

Most of Samsung smartphones are available on Android. But any device is not insured against breakdowns, including those caused by the user. Editing system files, installing applications from untrusted devices and low-quality software lead to malfunctions.

Unfortunately, in most cases there is only one way out - to reflash your device.

How to flash a Samsung phone using KIES

KIES is a specially developed utility from Samsung designed to synchronize data with a PC, as well as update and restore the OS on the gadget.

What you will need to flash the firmware for your Samsung device:

The gadget itself
Computer, or better yet, a laptop
USB cable
KIES program
Fully charged battery

What not to do during flashing

You cannot turn off the device and PC. According to the universal law, villains can turn off the lights during an update, so if possible, use a laptop.
Use the device. Receive calls, SMS, go online. You can’t even just look for a minute. Ideally, find a SIM card that one hundred percent no one will call or write to.
Pull out the battery and unplug the USB. Therefore, place the device so as not to accidentally touch the cord.

If you do all the steps described above, it is not a fact that after this your Samsung will be restored even at a service center, so be careful.

Download KIES to your computer and install it. Next, connect the device to the PC using a USB cable.

If the utility does not start automatically, then double-click on its icon.
If there is a new version of the software, the software will notify you of the need to update. If the dialog box does not appear, click on the tab with the connected device and click on “Software Update”.
We agree to download new software. We wait a few minutes.

Important. During the update process, Samsung may reboot several times. Do not unplug it or unplug the cord from the USB port. The device turned off not because the contact was lost, but because it was updating.

When a successful completion message appears on the monitor, you can now disconnect the USB cable.

When the device boots up and a message about successful firmware is displayed on the PC display, you can disconnect the USB cable. We restore data from a backup copy or from a Google account, and you can use your smartphone.

Flashing Samsung phone using Odin program

For this you will need:

Smartphone
USB cable
Odin program
Fully charged battery
PC or laptop

With this method of updating the software, it is prohibited to do the same actions as described in the previous option.

With single-file firmware, all data will be saved.

The device must be turned off! We connect the switched off gadget to the computer and open Odin.

Make sure the Samsung is connected, the top left corner of the window will light yellow. And in the Message window it says “added”.

Now you need to turn the device into firmware mode. To do this, press the power key, volume key and home key at the same time. Hold it until the splash screen appears.

Now in the Odin utility, click start. We wait about five minutes, the device reboots, and only after it has fully loaded do we disconnect the USB cable.

Five-file firmware

Turn off the phone, connect it to the PC, launch Odin, make sure that the device is connected.

Unpack the firmware archive into a separate folder and sequentially add files to the windows:

PIT window – file with extension .pit
PDA – a file whose name contains the words PDA or CODE
PHONE – contains MODEM in the name
CSC – contains the word CSC
BOOTLOADER – contains APBOOT in the name

Check the Re-partition box, click on start and wait for the PASS message. After Samsung reboot.

Flashing a Samsung phone without a computer

To do this, you will need a firmware archive, which can be downloaded on the Internet on a website or forum that specializes in Samsung.

After downloading, write to a flash drive or internal memory and turn off the gadget.

When the screensaver appears, release the keys. Using the volume buttons, scroll to the “Install updates” section. Briefly press the power button and select the desired file from the list that appears. Again, briefly press power and confirm your consent.

The second option for flashing without a computer is through the Odin Mobile program

Download any single-file firmware and write it to the internal memory. The format must be .tar or .tar.md5

If there is no Mobile Odin, then download and install it. Then open it and select Open file.

In the window that appears, select the one you need and click OK.

Check and click on Flash firmware. After this, we wait about ten minutes.

During the process, a message may appear indicating that a reboot is required. Don't be scared, just press the center key of your smartphone.

You can flash gadgets - especially expensive Samsung smartphones and tablets starting with the Galaxy line - in different ways, but it’s much safer to use Kies - a service that will help you flash and update your Android device. This is what we will talk about.

Why and how phones, smartphones and tablets are flashed

Before rushing to the coveted firmware, familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of firmware and device updates.

What you need to know

Reasons for flashing devices:

a huge number of pre-installed and standard applications that take away performance resources, free disk space and battery energy;
the desire to use the engineering menu and other hidden device capabilities disabled by the manufacturer;
the desire to try different official and “custom” firmware of the same platform;
the desire to “hide” from tracking by services collecting information about the user;
participation in the development and testing of third-party programs for mobile devices.

Disadvantages of self-firmware:

loss of warranty;
failure of the device (“scorching”), entailing software repair of the gadget in the service center exclusively at your own expense during the warranty period;
errors when launching some applications;
non-functioning hardware unit or component in the device - for example, inadequate operation of GPS, Bluetooth, etc.;
rapid battery drain (processes responsible for both discharge control at the Android level and others that consume more resources than expected).

Rules that will be useful when flashing Android devices

It is best to flash the device from a laptop that has a working and fully charged battery.
The smartphone or tablet being flashed or updated must be fully charged and the battery must not be worn out.
Firmware is most often carried out via cable - take care of its reliability.
The USB ports on the PC must be in good working order.
The computer must have adequate speed and performance; it should not be running dozens of applications. If an upgrade is required, change the processor and RAM modules.
It is not allowed to flash a PC on which viruses and adware are running - at any time they can affect performance, and the firmware process can stall or “crash” in the most interesting place, in addition, viruses can “infect” the device.
It is advisable to flash the device from a PC on which Windows has just been reinstalled and no software has been installed other than the chipset drivers and the flash driver. The fact is that as long as the Windows registry is not cluttered with application programs, the operating system works like a perfectly cleaned and oiled machine.
Drivers for Samsung devices are required - they are available on the company's website. Without them, firmware from a PC will not work.

How to flash and update Samsung gadgets through the Kies service

Before starting the firmware via Kies, check the following.

Antiviruses and Firewall software are disabled, or better yet, uninstalled or not yet installed.
The Kies version is the latest.
The smartphone or tablet is connected directly to the USB port - and not through USB-Hub devices.
You have a high-speed and stable Internet channel - that is, there are no constant disconnects.

It is important to remember the following:

when flashing the firmware both through Kies and through the Odin program, your guarantee will survive - the Odin application was originally created by Samsung developers;
in case of opening Root access on your gadget and the subsequent Unroot procedure (cancellation of Root privileges), feel free to contact the service center if problems arise;
If you first installed a “custom” version of Android through Odin - and then returned the licensed version using Kies, and even waited for the next Android update and updated the firmware using Kies again, then the warranty will remain intact.

Android firmware update via Samsung Kies

This is the action plan.

Connect the gadget to your computer and launch the Kies application. It will inform you that an update has been released and offer to download it.
When you click on the “Update” button, a confirmation message will appear as part of the developers’ public offer.
After confirming the developers' offer, the Kies program will download the firmware.
After the download is completed, the transfer of the new code to the mobile device will begin.
Attention! The first half minute of transferring firmware files to a smartphone or tablet is especially important! If at this stage the cable breaks or falls out of the port, the Kies itself “flies off” or the PC turns off spontaneously - you are guaranteed to receive a “corpse” that can only be restored at a Samsung service center.

The firmware of the mobile device has been successfully completed. Standard and pre-installed Android applications and components, officially supplied for Samsung smartphones and tablets, will be in place. The only thing missing will be Android contacts and bookmarks.

Disaster recovery - how to use the functionality

If updating the Android version fails, Kies has an emergency firmware recovery tool in stock for this case.

Launch Kies and go to the Android software update tab on your gadget. All actions are performed on a PC.
Select your device from the list. Kies will prompt you with a recovery code. Attention! If you have not received the emergency recovery code for the Android firmware, it will not be possible.
Enter it and click on the “Restore” button. Your Samsung device will restart into recovery mode.

What to do if the program did not detect your gadget

Below are the reasons why a connected Samsung smartphone or tablet is not available in the Samsung Kies program.

The Samsung USB cable is damaged. Reconnect the broken wires. Replace the cable if the insulation is damaged. Counterfeit cables, made with violations of manufacturing technology, often fail - a sign is the manufacturer's savings on both the conductor (copper) and insulation. If an additional USB extension cable is used (the gadget is located far from the PC), also check its serviceability. The total length of USB cables should not exceed 3 m.
The USB port on the computer is faulty. Connect the device to a different port. The cause of a malfunction of the USB port, in turn, may be: contamination of the current-carrying contacts, a violation of their “springiness” (they are bent from constant, frequent use for several years); careless handling of the USB connector itself, frequent short circuits in the power supply (+/-5V) due to damage to the outer sheath of the cable or the insulation of the wires themselves, which rendered the USB controller in the PC out of order; a port not connected to the motherboard during the last repair of a laptop or PC system unit. USB software violations can be: damage to Windows system files, PC and Samsung chipset drivers or their incorrect installation, infection of the Windows system with viruses, installation of unverified programs, frequent installation of new programs. Check everything!
You are using a Samsung gadget that has just been “killed” by an interrupted firmware or a failed Android update. Contact Samsung service, Android Shop or a similar service center.
Outdated version of Kies. Update the application.
USB and Samsung device drivers are not installed. You installed the Kies application prematurely, forgetting about the main thing, without which it is impossible to control your Samsung smartphone or tablet. Remove Kies. First, figure out how the drivers work, then reinstall Kies.
The microUSB port on the device itself does not work. Clean it from dust and grains that have fallen into the connector. If this does not help, contact the service center. The worst alternative is to update the Android version without a USB cable - installing a new version of Android via a memory card, downloading the update via Bluetooth or a local Wi-Fi network, downloading from the Internet directly, without a PC and the Kies program. But not all of these methods may work - for example, installation from an SD card requires the ClockWorkMod Recovery software console on the device. There's some tinkering to be done.
If the drivers are installed, everything is fine and should work, but Kies is being tricky - try the alternative Odin application.
Debugging mode is enabled on your smartphone or tablet. Give the command: “Settings - Applications - Development - USB Debugging”, turn off the debugging function. This feature, intended for Android app developers and testers, may prevent Kies from detecting your tablet.
You ignored the confirmation request for connecting the gadget to the computer via USB, usually displayed by Android on the device’s display. Please confirm this request.

Other Kies features

The tools of the Kies application are the same as those of similar “combines” from the world’s leading manufacturers (Nokia PC Suite, iTunes and similar) and include the following functions:

wireless communication via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: file sharing and Internet access;
synchronization of contacts, calendars, notes and messages;
access to Samsung media library, synchronization of music and video;
Samsung Apps store;
backup.

Pairing your device and computer via Wi-Fi

To establish a network connection via Wi-Fi, do the following. The version of Windows 7 is taken as an example.

Open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on "Change advanced sharing settings." Switch the Network Discovery switch to the Enable Network Discovery position.
Go back to the Network and Sharing Center and go to Change adapter settings - this is the Windows network connections folder. Select your Wi-Fi connection and open its properties.
Stop sharing your Internet connection on Wi-Fi.
Launch Windows Firewall (located in Control Panel). Go to Allow programs to run through Windows Firewall.
Allow the launch and activation of wireless mobile devices.
Check the SSDP Discovery and Generic PnP Device Host services - they should be running.
Stop the Internet Connection Sharing service.
Setting up access to the Samsung gadget at the Windows system level is complete. Go to the settings on the gadget itself, select the “Kies over Wi-Fi” component, select your PC and give the command to connect. The PC will request the mobile device from which it will be accessed.

Congratulations! Wi-Fi connection is established. Its throughput of 11-150 Mbps is more than enough to share files and sync your personal data. Only “home” (wired) Internet can compete with such speed. USB speed is, of course, faster, and it’s easier to use - but “wireless” will free you from the USB cable, and the coverage area will be throughout the entire apartment.

The Kies application requires high performance and speed of the PC - work without freezes is guaranteed only with 4 GB of RAM and a processor with 4 cores, the frequency of which is 2 GHz. This kind of computer is not cheap. The program takes up at least 500 MB of disk space. The screen resolution is at least 1024*768, otherwise the windows will “fall out” off the screen. Windows 7 is recommended - the Kies application will also work with Windows XP, but there may be errors at the level of system DLLs, which will not be present in the XP version.

Samsung Kies also works with iTunes libraries and syncs with Windows Media Player. There is support for file sharing and Internet access via Bluetooth, work with the AlLShare service, and DLNA support. If it were not for resource gluttony, it reliably won the hearts of almost all people who prefer Samsung smartphones and tablets.

Video: overview of the functionality of the Samsung Kies application

Samsung Kies, despite the apparent difficulties, is a fairly rich application for Samsung gadgets. It will serve as a worthy replacement for the Odin application - it is actually a kind of Samsung Mobile PC Suite out of the box. Enjoy your work!

Updating or flashing a phone is not the easiest task for an untrained user. We will look at this issue from all sides, give advice and all the necessary information on how to use the Kies Samsung program on Android.

Why do you need to flash your phone?

Flashing a phone involves installing into the device a full range of basic programs that are necessary for its operation. This set of programs ensures interaction between the user and the device, offering him access to all its functions. Simply put, firmware is the installation of an operating system. Therefore, if you hear the expression “Reflash the device,” this is no different from the expression “Reinstall the operating system.”

Stock firmware = official, standard

Specific firmware versions are usually tied to specific phone models, however, there are exceptions. We can also conditionally classify any firmware version into two varieties:

Official firmware is the firmware provided by the device manufacturer. Its updating and development lies entirely on the shoulders of the official developers. New firmware versions often change the device interface, provide access to new functions, or simply eliminate various errors and shortcomings of previous versions.
Unofficial firmware is firmware made by independent developers and device users. It is also called “custom”. Sometimes, such firmware can give your device functions not provided by the developers. But you should always install it at your own peril and risk, since in the case of unofficial firmware no one can give you guarantees that everything will work well. In addition, you almost always have to update such firmware yourself.

Accordingly, the following main reasons for flashing the phone firmware can be identified:

Improving the stability and performance of the device.
The desire to gain access to applications that function only on new firmware.
Troubleshooting problems and critical errors that could have been made by developers on older versions.
The need to get rid of some functions built into the phone's operating system, such as Google services.

In addition, sometimes phones do not support official updating to a new firmware version, even if their hardware allows it. It is in such cases that unofficial versions that are based on the official ones may come in handy. They help recreate all the features of current android firmware even on older machines.

Installing unofficial firmware is completely legal, because Android is an open source system.

Possible risks

If you want to flash your phone, it's also worth being aware of all the problems you might encounter. Let's take a look at them:

How to avoid problems with firmware:

Carefully study the installation instructions for the firmware version you want to install. Make sure it is compatible with your device.
Fully charge your phone. If you run out of battery while flashing the firmware, it is almost guaranteed to cause serious problems.
When installing the firmware via a USB cable, do not touch or bend it. It is advisable not to touch the phone to prevent the connection from being lost during installation. And also make sure that the file transfer connector on your phone is working well.
If you are not confident in your actions, it is better to entrust the firmware to someone who has experience in such matters.

How to use Kies Samsung to update Android

In order to update the firmware of your device using the Kies Samsung program, you need to follow these steps:

Make sure your phone is fully charged and your computer has a stable, high-speed Internet connection.
Save all the information that is important to you from your device's memory.
Install the Kies Samsung program on your personal computer (You can download it for free from the “Support” section of the samsung.com website).
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable
The program will detect the current firmware version of your device and indicate the possibility of updating.
If it is possible to update the device version, the program will prompt you to do so.
You will be prompted to install the new firmware version. Click "Update" if you agree with this.
Select "Update" if you are confident in your decision
You will be shown a large list of recommendations that you should read before starting the update. As soon as you are sure that you have completed them, check the appropriate box and click the “start update” button.
The automatic downloading of the data required for the update will begin.
Wait while the necessary data is loaded

At this point, the device will not appear in the connected list. Don't worry about it.
Next, a special application for installing firmware called Firmware Upgrade will launch. It will download the firmware to your personal computer.
Wait until the firmware is completely downloaded

After which your device will automatically switch to update mode. Android symbols in the form of a green robot will appear on the screen.
Do not under any circumstances turn off your device at this point, as this may damage it.
When the update download is complete, your phone will restart and the program will notify you that the update was installed successfully. You can close it by pressing the “Confirm” key.
At this moment you can safely close the program

After installing the update, you can check the functionality of your device, as well as restore data that you saved in advance. The entire update installation process can take up to half an hour.

Unofficial Android firmware

Above, we figured out how to update or install firmware that is officially supported by your phone. But how can you install the firmware that you want, and not the one that the program offers? To do this, you need to understand exactly how the program finds out whether there is a firmware update for a device connected to a personal computer.

Each phone has a so-called product code (ProductCode), which in encrypted form stores data about the current phone model, as well as the country and cellular operator. It is based on this code, as well as the current firmware version, that the Kies Samsung program offers (or does not offer) certain firmware versions for your device.

In this case, records about the code are saved in the registry of your computer and then taken from there in order to check the emergence of new versions of the firmware of your device. Therefore, all we need is to replace the entries in the registry with the ones we need to install custom firmware.

First, you will need an old version of the program, up to version 1.5.3.10103.100. If you have a newer version installed, you should uninstall it, clear the registry entries and then download the older version, for example.
To prevent the program from updating itself, you need to change the registry entries about its current version. Find out the number of the latest version of the program and replace with it the value that is located along the registry path “LocalVer” = “1.5.3.10103.100”
We launch the program and connect the phone to the personal computer.
We launch the registry and look for the path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB.
Open the directories (1, 2, 3, etc.) and look for information about the firmware version in them. It is written as follows: GT-I9000HKDH3G, where the last three characters indicate the country and operator code. Examples of what you need to find: I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3, etc.
Change the keys in this directory to the ones you need. They may be indicated where you download the firmware, or you can select them yourself using the country table.
After which you can launch the program and update. The ProductCode of your device will be changed and the desired firmware will be installed.

Additional features of the Kies program

If you have any problems or you urgently need to disconnect your phone from your personal computer, you can use the “Emergency Firmware Recovery” function, which is available in the same program.

To do this, follow these steps:

Video: Android update

If you need to restore your phone's warranty after installing unofficial firmware, you can always install the official one through Kies Samsung and the warranty will be restored.

Data synchronization

Perhaps before flashing your phone, you will want to save data from it. Using the Kies Samsung program, you can easily do this by transferring music, contacts and all the necessary files to your new device. To do this you need:

Select the type of files you want to transfer.
Click the “add file” button in accordance with the selected file type. For example, for music this would be the “add music file” button.
When the firmware update is complete, all you have to do is click “Transfer to Device” and all the files you selected will be returned to your phone.

Transferring data to the updated system is not at all difficult

What to do if the program does not see the connected phone

It happens that you installed a program and connected your phone to a personal computer, but it is not recognized by it. In this case, follow these simple steps:

Check the USB ports and phone connector. They must function stably.
Check your personal computer and phone for viruses.
Update your hardware drivers.
Restart the program.
Unplug and plug back the cable from your phone.
Make sure that you are not using a “gray” phone, but one officially purchased in your country.

If the problem has not been resolved and the program still does not detect the phone, despite the fact that it is recognized by the computer, then the problem is in the program itself. In this case, you need to completely reinstall it.

Remove the program from your personal computer by using any service to install and remove programs.
Clean the registry to ensure the removal is as complete as possible. You can use programs like CCleaner.
Restart your computer and install the program again, after making sure that you are using the current version downloaded from the official Samsung website.
“Running as administrator” of the installation file may also help solve the problem.

Firmware for a “gray” phone via Kies Samsung

Samsung Kies cannot recognize unofficial hardware that is brought into the country without prior registration. In this case, the firmware will not be possible. Luckily, there is a simple solution to this problem:

On your device, dial *#06#. This way you will know your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI).
Then, enter this identifier into the request *#272*IMEI# in place of the corresponding characters.
A menu will open where you can replace the country of your device with any other. For Russia, enter SER.
Reboot your device.
Now your phone will be recognized as official, which means it can be easily updated through the Kies Samsung program.

Additional software features

Current versions of the Kies Samsing program also have a number of additional features for user convenience. For example:

Supports MAC computers.
Allows you to connect your device via Wi-Fi.
Automatically notify about new firmware versions for your devices.

We studied the main features of the Kies Samsung program and learned how to update the phone's firmware with its help. We also figured out how to restore the device’s operation if problems arise during the firmware installation.

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 is 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 have 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 in more detail about the Samsung Kies program 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 a 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 the following Samsung devices: 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: you can view the address book of your phone and SIM card, add, edit 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 of the new firmware version. 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 still happens, 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 is a 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 phone Samsung on Android 4.4 and how safe is it to do it yourself?

Ways to flash a Samsung phone on Android 4.4

There are several ways to flash an Android phone. The first is directly from him through the system. My Samsung was running Android 4.4, and if you go to Settings > Phone Information > Software Update, you can configure it to automatically check for new firmware for your model. To do this, check the “Auto-update” box. I also recommend activating the “Wi-Fi Only” option; in this case, the presence of a new version will be checked only when the phone is connected to a wireless network, otherwise your mobile traffic will constantly be wasted through the cellular 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 option for updating the Samsung Galaxy firmware is not entirely convenient and can fail in the middle, as happened to me. Therefore, I recommend performing this task using a 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 the official Samsung Kies program, or 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 the warranty period has expired.

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 to a 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 key combination “Home”, “Power” and “Volume minus” (or “Volume plus” depending on the model). 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 site 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 third-party firmware support forum. 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 with Windows 7 or higher installed, then this will be enough. If you have XP, then you will also have to install the Kies program that we have already disassembled, which will install drivers for your Android phone on Windows, or separately the drivers themselves - 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 the 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 *#1234# command to check the current version. You can also completely clear all data using the service code *2767*3855#.

This completes the firmware for a Samsung phone based on Android OS, thank you all for your attention!