Tale of how to flash a phone

The cell phone has long ceased to be a luxury and became a necessity. But there are situations when this tool also needs help.

Situation times. You bought a brand new cell phone and with trembling impatience hands for the first time turn it on. But ... Such a long-awaited sense of happiness is replaced by disappointment. The sensor brakes, applications run for several minutes, the menu is buggy, and it's impossible to add music at all. What it is? And what should I do? The first thing that comes to mind is the Internet. And you are trembling already with indignation, hammering in the search engine your cry of the soul (see the questions above). And see the answer: fix the flaws will help firmware cell phone. Further, it's more relaxed, you type the phrase "how to flash the phone".

The situation is two. You are the owner (owner) of an excellent cell phone, say Samsung. It works like a clock, just do not get enough. Yes, it's really flawless, your gadget, but you have a bad habit of drinking coffee with the phone in your hand. And then oops! Your sweet hot coffee is spilled on your own favorite Samsung. And all - hello, daisies: the phone does not turn on and does not respond to any button. At best, you will look at the white screen. What to do? Of course, run to the computer and ask the same question to the Internet. Further, as in Section 1.

The situation is 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 an omniscient network the question: how to flash a Samsung phone?

Yes, the Internet knows everything: both 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 the individual functions of the phone: fix the errors of previous versions, add new themes, update the software, improve performance, improve signal quality and much, much more.

So, are we starting the process? The firmware is usually designed for a specific phone model of a certain brand. Therefore, if you have Samsung, then in the search engine you need to score a specific question: how to flash Samsung phone. Even better, if you specify a model. But there are general recommendations:

• Charge the battery to the end. This is necessary in order that in case of some overlapping the firmware would not be interrupted in the middle
• It's better if you have the latest and proven version of KIES installed on your computer, Samsung Samsung for Kies. You can do without it, but then you will need to install all the drivers for your device yourself
• Sim card from the phone is better to extract (just in case)
• On the computer should be at least 3GB of free space
• Disabling the antivirus (and / or fairwall) will be highly desirable. This is done to avoid various unforeseen situations caused by a conflict between the firmware program and the antivirus software
• Always store a few fresh versions of the program MultiLoader (also for any fireman) or other firmware programs
• Along with a working firmware download and instructions that step by step tells how to flash a phone. Before work, study this instruction right 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 should be designed specifically for your smartphone

Now you can talk about programs for Samsung firmware. They vary depending on the phone's operating systems.

For Samsung on Android there are simple and easy-to-use programs Odin3 and Odin Multi Downloader . They are suitable for almost all Galaxy, including for Tab and SII.

For these models, there is another good program.

For OCTANS Downloader, OCTANS Downloader is great for the Windows Mobile platform - this small and very light program flashes Samsung Omnia II, GT-I8000, WiTu AMOLED and other single-platform phones.

Broadcom and Qualcomm have the MultiLoader MFC , which is designed for firmware s5230, s5620, s5250, s8000, s5350, s5560 and other modern phones on these platforms.

OneNAND Downloader is another convenient firmware for the Samsung D and E series: D600, D500, D820, D900, E340, E350, E360, E730, E750, E380, E500, E250, etc.

As already mentioned, working firmware should 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 awkwardness, but also make it much steeper than it was. What, we take "threads", "needles" and sew our Samsung?