By releasing new flagship Galaxy S5, Samsung not only increased the power of processors and added new sensors, but also the software component of the phone was completely redesigned. Today the novelty works on android versions 4.4 Kit Kat, and the proprietary launcher TouchWiz is used as a shell. Fortunately, the manufacturer listened to the owners of previous versions of the smartphone and made the integration with its shell less tight, which significantly speeded up the operating system.
The first firmware appeared on the network, below is some information and a download link.
- Model: SM-G9009D
- Country: China
- Version: Android 4.4.2
- Changelist: 965559
- Build date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:40:35 +0000
- PDA: G9009DKEU1ANCC
- CSC: G9009DCTC1ANCC
- MODEM: G9009DKEU1ANCC
What is firmware?
At its core, the original firmware is a set of applications that allow you to put together the entire system and make it work. The ability to receive calls, send messages, surf the Internet - all this is the merit of the firmware.
Despite the fact that the developers are trying to release the most polished product, it does not always turn out desirable. Therefore, the software part of the smartphone and SM-G900F is no exception, it needs to be updated periodically. Programmers close vulnerabilities, fix bugs, optimize processes and add new goodies.
What types of firmware are there?
All firmware can be divided into two types: custom and official. There is a fundamental difference between them, the former are developed by free programmers, the latter by Samsung programmers.
Official firmware can guarantee stability and security, while custom firmware does not always boast such qualities. On the other hand, services and applications that most users do not need are often cut out of third-party firmware.
Installation methods and software
There are 4 main ways to install firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5: over the air, through the official Kiess client, ODIN program or archive through a special recovery mod.
First way simplest. You need to go to the phone settings and find the item dedicated to updating the phone. After that, you can click the "update" button and wait for the latest firmware to be downloaded and installed.
Second way nothing more difficult than the first. Install the Kiess program on the computer and connect the smartphone to the computer using a cable. The application will check the server for updates and give you a warning about it. After that, you can proceed with the installation by following the instructions of the application itself.
Third way used on new and custom firmwares that have not yet made it to the official Samsung servers. All you need to do is download the archive with the firmware and install it on your smartphone through the ODIN program. Before this, the phone must be entered into development mode. Also, the Odin application can help you rollback the firmware in case of emergency.
Fourth way. In some cases, custom firmware is installed via a zip archive. To do this, a specially prepared archive is downloaded to the phone and transferred to the root of the memory card. Further, through the recovery mod mode, the installation of the firmware begins.
Quick Installation Instructions:
- Unpack the downloaded firmware file;
- Download Odin v3.09;
- Unpack the archive with the Odin program;
- Open Odin v3.09;
- Reboot the phone in the "Download" mode (press and hold the Home + Power + Lower volume buttons);
- Plug in your phone and wait until the light turns on. blue sign in the Odin program;
- Add firmware file to AP/PDA;
- Press the start button and wait a bit (a few minutes).
IMPORTANT. Please note that the use of custom firmware and applications other than Kiess may lead to consequences that only experts can fix service centers. Therefore, it is not recommended to try to update the phone with an unverified file without proper knowledge. Also, before flashing the Samsung Galaxy S5, you need to charge the battery to 100%.
Here you can download stable firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5 in Russian. The firmware version is updated immediately after the official release of the manufacturer.
So, Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware for the Galaxy S5 G900H has been available via OTA for several days, but many people have to install the update manually. With this guide, you will be able to install android firmware Lollipop on your smartphone. You will see a link to the firmware file itself below, as well as step-by-step instructions.
XXU1BOA7 is the official android update 5.0 Lollipop, which is distributed via OTA for the Galaxy S5 G900H. But you can install it via OTA only if your smartphone is running official firmware and if you have not received root rights. Otherwise, you will have to install any other firmware or update manually. Because this guide can help you.
You can use this firmware as a way to return to the official assembly if you suddenly have problems with your smartphone. Installing Android 5.0 XXU1BOA7 will allow you to have a solution to many problems in your hands, you can even return the Galaxy S5 to working condition if you suddenly got a brick out of it.
In advance, you should take care of the precautions: make backup data, contacts, text messages, apps, photos and everything else you need. And do not forget that even if you had root rights, then after installing the update, you will again have to look for a way to get root rights. But don't worry about that - there are many ways that are compatible with Android 5.0 firmware XXU1BOA7.
To install the update, you need not only the firmware itself and Galaxy smartphone S5, but also a computer with installed drivers and Odin, as well as a USB cable. In addition, prepare your phone: "Menu - Settings - About phone - press several times on the firmware number" to access the developer tools; then "Menu - Settings - Developer options" and turn on the USB debugging option.
You should also make sure in advance that the battery of the smartphone is sufficiently charged - at least 50%. Otherwise, during the update installation process, your phone may become a completely unusable brick. In general, the entire responsibility for the flashing process lies solely with you.
How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H:
- You should have downloaded Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H.
- Download the Odin program to install the firmware.
- So, you have already downloaded the firmware and installed Odin. Run this program and in the window that opens, click on the AP field and add the firmware.tar.md5 file that you extracted from the zip archive.
- Make sure Re-Partition is unchecked.
- Now boot your phone into recovery mode. Simultaneously press and hold the Home button, the Power button, and the Volume Up button.
- In the menu that appears, you can navigate using the volume buttons, confirm the selection by pressing the power button. You need to select wipe cache. Then turn off your phone again.
- Now the smartphone needs to be loaded in download mode. To do this, simultaneously hold down the Home button, the power button, and the volume down button.
- Only now you can connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable. You have to wait for the window Odin programs you see a blue light on ID:COM. Then you can click Start. Do nothing until the end of the operation. The Galaxy S5 should then automatically reboot. That's it, you have reflashed and installed on your smartphone the most current firmware from Samsung at the moment.
Unfortunately, many users of the Android OS are familiar with the "charms" of the firmware that has flown down. The smartphone stops loading or falls into a cyclic "reboot", but there is a recipe for this scourge. 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 your own, but problems with the firmware can be fixed without involving repair specialists. This article shows how you can fix software crashes.
Consider a way to remove all settings (Factory Reset). It must be remembered that user data will be lost in this case.
Reset order Galaxy settings S5:
- You need to open the phone settings.
- Go to the section User and Backup.
- Select an option Backup and Reset.
- Tap on a function factory data reset.
- Next, you need to confirm the choice and enter an alternative password for the smartphone.
It happens that it is impossible to get into the menu, then you can resort to wipe through the recovery (both stock recovery and custom ones are suitable). For this:
- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S5;
- Boot into recovery mode (by simultaneously holding the button combination Power+Home+Volume Up);
- Perform a memory wipe with the command wipe data/factory reset;
- Restart your gadget.
How to install official firmware on a Samsung Galaxy S5 device
If the above methods could not fix the problem, then you need to try installing the stock firmware. First of all, you need to find and download USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 to your computer. Next, the drivers are installed, and it is necessary on the gadget. If this fails, then using ODIN this barrier is easily overcome. Further:1. Follow the link to .
2. Create a new account there.
3. Enter the number of your Samsung Galaxy S5 in the search box. You can view the number along the path Settings>> More>> About Device>> Build Number, or look for it in the documents attached to the device.
4. Download the appropriate firmware file 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 on your PC.
8. Pull the battery (pull the battery out of the smartphone for 10 seconds, then put it back).
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, select the designated mode using the button. volume up.
10. Download on your computer ODIN.
11. Connect your smartphone to your computer via a USB cable and wait until ODIN detects the device.
12. On the menu ODIN AP function must be selected.
13. Download the file from step 5 with the extension . tar.md5. Make sure 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.
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A broken firmware is a nightmare for anyone Android user. Your smartphone won't boot up, or boots up but then reboots right there - this can almost always be fixed. There can be two reasons for this kind of problems: in fact, problems with the software or trouble with the hardware. In the second case, it is unlikely that it will be possible to save the device on your own, but to reanimate your Samsung Galaxy S5 in the case of a firmware that has flown down, it is possible without the participation of specialists. We will tell you how to do it right in this post.
To restore Samsung Galaxy S5 and to fix the problems associated with the software, you just have to reset all settings, returning the smartphone to the state in which it was at the time of purchase (Factory Reset), or you can install the stock firmware. For this you will have to use ODIN. In both cases, you will most likely lose all important data.
Reset settings to
- Open the settings menu.
- Go to item User and Backup.
- Select a sub-item Backup and Reset.
- Click on an option factory data reset.
- Confirm your chosen action and enter an alternative password for your Samsung Galaxy S5.
If you can’t enter the menu, then you can try to wipe Samsung Galaxy S5 through the recovery mode (both custom and stock images are suitable).
- Turn off your smartphone.
- Download Samsung Galaxy S5 in recovery (hold down the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons).
- Make a wipe, for this select wipe data / factory reset and confirm the process.
- Restart your smartphone.
Install stock firmware on Samsung Galaxy S5
If these methods do not work, then in this case you will have to install on Samsung Galaxy S5 stock firmware. First, download and install the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 on your PC and try to enable USB debugging on your smartphone. If there are problems with debugging, then ODIN should manage without it.
1. Go to SamMobile using this link.
2. Create an account there.
3. In the search box, enter the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S5, which is listed here: Settings > More > About Device > Build Number (or in the smartphone documentation).
4. Download the firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy S5.
5. Unzip the archive and save all files on your PC.
7. Unzip the archive and save the resulting files on your PC.
8. From Samsung Galaxy S5 Remove the battery and replace it after 10 seconds.
9. Boot your smartphone into download mode. To do this, hold down the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, and then use Volume Up to select the appropriate mode.
10. Launch ODIN on PC.
11. Connect Galaxy S5 to a PC via USB and wait until ODIN recognizes the smartphone.
12. In ODIN, press the AP button.
13. Download the file .tar.md5 from 5 points. Make sure the Re-partitioning option is disabled and don't change any other settings.
14. Press START, after which the installation of the firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S5.
That's all. Now you know the basic methods of resuscitation for Samsung Galaxy S5. Do not forget that the entire responsibility for the device lies with you, and you can always turn to professionals for help.