Galaxy alpha firmware. Firmware Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F

Android 5.0.2 has already been introduced for Galaxy alpha however, the update is rather slow in spreading, which is why users are complaining. Although you can manually download and install the firmware if you wish, there is nothing difficult here.

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

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

What do you need:

• Your Galaxy Alpha is version 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 (you can download).
• Firmware file (select Russian in the settings).
• Belief in yourself, because all the 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.
• Check to see if the developer options are unlocked on the Galaxy Alpha, as we need to have the USB Debugging option unlocked.
• If the parameters for developers in Settings are not visible to you, then go to Settings / About device and press 7 times on the firmware build number to unlock additional options.
• Go back, find USB Debugging and enable the option.
• Run 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 are waiting for Odin to recognize the device.
• Click the AP item in Odin and specify the unpacked firmware file.
• Click Start and wait for the update installation process to finish.
• If all goes well, the Galaxy Alpha will reboot itself. The first boot process will take slightly longer than usual. So just wait.

With this flashing, you do not lose your device warranty, as Knox does not turn the meter on or off.

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

Drivers and programs

Attention!

To install the official stock firmware on the Galaxy Alpha and return the phone state (Settings> About Device> Properties> Device Status) to Official after switching from custom firmware and thereby return the ability to receive updates over the air, it is enough to follow the instructions provided.

Installation instructions

Download and install drivers for your phone.
ATTENTION!
If the program is already installed Samsung kies, you do not need to install the driver. You just need to completely unload Kies from memory, through the task manager, and then continue.

Disable the option " Activation lock"In the security settings of the device.

If the smartphone data has been encrypted, it must be decrypted.

Download and unpack the Odin PC program archive into an arbitrary folder.
It is important that the path to the folder is not in Cyrillic. For example, "C: \ AlphaFW \".

Unpack the downloaded archive into the Odin PC folder for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be kept and "SS_DL.dll" can be deleted.

Reset device data.
To do this, go to the settings on the tab “ Accounts "In the section" Archiving and reset", Select the item" Reset device"And press the button" Delete everything". The phone will restart.

Run Odin PC as administrator.

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

In this state, connect the smartphone to the computer. Odin should light up the inscription “ COM».

Press the button " AP»And select the TAR-archive of the firmware.

Items " Auto reboot" and " F.Reset Time" must be activated, but " Re-Partition", If active - must be disabled.

Press the button " Start". The process of installing the firmware will begin.

At the end of the operation, if everything went well, the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0) ". The phone must be rebooted manually by holding down the power button until the screen turns off. The device may take up to 5 minutes to boot up for the first time.
ATTENTION!
If the device does not boot for a long time or the data has not been reset, it must be performed from the recovery.
To do this, you must simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button. After downloading, select the item " Wipe data / Factory reset", then - " Reboot system now". If after these steps the device also freezes at startup, you must 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 just forget that they are not eternal and are subject to gradual wear and tear.

Smartphones under control operating system Android has flooded the world with its diversity for a long time. Them program code open and ready to edit or improve. In the process of using such devices, there are times when the software component fails and the smartphone stops working properly. To fix the problem, a simple factory reset may not be enough - you need to flash the Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F.

Fortunately, manufacturers of mobile equipment and just 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 by starting its daily work with new forces. AndroGoo website prepared detailed instructions on how to flash Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F.

What do we need?

1. A device charged at least 50% (if possible).
2. Original USB cable.
3. latest version.
4. 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 "especially hard cases" when regular firmware does not help. The main condition is for the smartphone to be detected on the PC. In the multi-file firmware, you can find several files that flash all the components of the smartphone - from the system and the modem to the bootloader and the regional part.

If a new version of the OS has been released for the smartphone or links to the current firmware do not work, let us know in the comments under the post.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F flashing process

• If Kies was installed on the computer, remove it.
• Download and install for Samsung smartphones and tablets.
• Download and install the latest version.
• We reboot the computer.
• Unpack Odin on the desktop. We extract the firmware files from the previously downloaded archive into the same folder.

• Go to Settings -> About the device -> Software Information, and click on the build number until a message appears stating that You have become a developer.

• Next, go to Settings -> Developer options and activate two items USB debugging and Unlocking, foreseen manuf.

• We transfer the smartphone to Download Mode... To do this, turn it off completely, hold down the buttons at the same time Home + Power on + Volume down.
• After the appearance of the screen with the inscription Warning, confirm the selection by pressing the button Volume up.

• The phone went into download mode.

• Launch Odin as administrator.
• In this state, we connect the device to the computer using a USB cable (exclusively USB 2.0 and higher) in order to flash Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F... If in the ODIN window the field ID: COM turned blue, as 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 can be in the archive with the firmware and it is indicated 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 the 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 we are waiting for the end of the firmware process. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to disconnect the smartphone from the computer and touch USB cable... The whole procedure will take a few minutes - the exact time depends on the power of the PC.

• After the end, the device will reboot itself. Disconnect it from the PC and start using the fresh firmware.