How to flash Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Brief instructions for flashing Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195 to a new custom or official firmware using Odin, as well as installation CWM recovery and getting super user rights (Root) on the phone
Pre-download the office you like. firmware from the site http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id\u003dGT-I9190, and unpack it to any convenient place on your PC.
1) Run Odin v3.09 (if there is none, download from the Internet and install, also do not forget to install the drivers for the phone on the computer, the drivers go in the accompanying program "Kies") open the task manager and close all processes associated with Kies,
2) Turn off our smartphone. We press three buttons on the switched off phone: volume down + center key + power button... A warning about the danger of the firmware will appear, click “ Volume up”To confirm your desire to perform this operation.
3) We connect the smartphone to the computer using a standard USB cable (it is better to use USB 2. *, you can also use USB 3.0, but it is not stable yet, so it’s better not to risk it). The window with the port number through which the phone is connected should light up in yellow in the program window.
4) In Odin put a checkbox opposite Auto Reboot (enabled by default) and F. Reset Time, indicate the unpacked files from the firmware archive, and that's it.
On the right side of the program, select parts of the firmware from the previously downloaded archive
Button BL upload the file BOOTLOADER _ *********. Tar.md5
Button AP upload the file CODE _ **********. Tar.md5
Button CP upload the file MODEM _ ********. Tar.md5
Button CSC upload the file CSC _ ***********. Tar.md5
5) Press START, the process of flashing Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195 has started
6) We are waiting for the green (or blue, depending on the version of the program) PASS inscription above the port and after restarting the smartphone, you can disconnect the cable.
7) We use
Instructions for installing CWM recovery on I9190 and getting root
The instructions show how to install zip (via CWM recovery) from a memory card. You can do without a memory card, then the zip needs to be copied to the built-in drive and in CWM select the zip installation from the built-in drive.
1. Download the installation archive to get root S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip (1.5 MB)
2. Without unpacking the archive, place it in the root of the memory card.
3. The memory card with the installation archive must be inserted into the smartphone.
4. Download the archive with the Odin flasher to your computer - Odin_v3.09.zip (971.81 КБ)
Unpack it anywhere you like.
5. Download the archive with the installation file CWM recovery v6.0.3.7 - recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serrano3gxx.tar.zip to your computer. Place the file recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serrano3gxx.tar.md5 from the archive into the same folder as Odin3 v3.09.exe.
6. Start Odin using the exe 'Odin3 v3.09.exe
7. In the program window, uncheck “F. Reset Time "
8. Turn off your smartphone
9. Hold and do not release the home, power and volume down buttons until the boot screen appears.
10. Connect the USB cable to your computer and press the volume up button
11. On the computer in the Odin program, click on the “AP” button and select the CWM recovery installation file - “recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serrano3gxx.tar.md5”, to start the firmware process, click the “Start” button. If Odin doesn't see your smartphone, install Kies. Together with it, the drivers necessary to connect the smartphone in Odin mode will be installed.
After recovery is installed, the smartphone will reboot.
12. Immediately after turning on the smartphone (vibration), go to recovery: hold down and do not release the "home" and volume up buttons. After loading the CWM recovery menu, release all buttons.
13. Select the item “install zip” -\u003e “choose zip from extSdCard” -\u003e select the file S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip -\u003e “YES - Install S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip”, wait for the operation to complete.
14. Using the power button, return to the main CWM menu and select “reboot system now” to reboot.
If recovery prompts “disable flash stock recovery”, agree.
When finished, Android will boot with available root.
A couple of useful things for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195
Functions of buttons in the CWM recovery menu:
- volume buttons perform navigation functions;
- “home” - selection of an item;
- power button - back.
How to enter recovery? - on the switched off smartphone, hold down and do not release the “home”, volume up and power button. After vibration, the power button can be released. After loading the recovery menu, release all buttons.
After installation, CWM recovery is launched with the same combination of buttons.
The Galaxy S4 Mini is a smaller version of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4. This device has a dual-core processor operating at 1.7 GHz, 1.5 GB RAM, and an 8 Mpc photo-video camera. The screen has a 4.3-inch capacitive display with a Super AMOLED matrix. As with any device running the Android OS, installing root rights will certainly allow you to perform much more actions than on standard firmware. The instructions below explain step by step how you can get root rights and install the modified ClockworkMod Recovery.
It is recommended to use this instruction for obtaining root rights only on Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) smartphones, as it may be incorrect for other devices, which may cause undesirable consequences.
Receiving a root is not permitted by manufacturers and automatically entails the loss of the device warranty. In this case, the owner of the smartphone takes the burden of responsibility exclusively on his own shoulders, therefore it is recommended to first weigh the pros and cons.
Before you start getting root, you need to keep backups of everything that you think is important and necessary, and you should also charge the phone at least 75%. You also need to install.
To install root rights and moderecovery on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, you need the following files:
1. - the rooted version of the kernel;
2. - installer;
3. - file with mod. rekoveri.
Let's get down to rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini:
- Unpack the Odin307.zip file on a PC and copy the other two downloaded files into the same folder;
- Click on the Odin3 v3.07.exe file, which will launch the Odin program;
- In the launched program, select the PDA tab. A selection window will open, where you need to find the GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip file and select it by clicking the "Open" button;
- In the program, you need to uncheck the F. Reset Time;
- We connect the smartphone via a USB cable to the PC in the off state;
- We load the device into the firmware mode. To do this, hold down 3 buttons: volume down, "Home" and the power button, and hold them until a menu appears. Now you need to press the volume up button. If all necessary drivers are installed on the PC, the device will be recognized and the ID: COM field will turn yellow;
- By clicking "Start", we wait until the smartphone reboots.
- Now, to install modrecovery, you will need to perform the same sequence of actions, only instead of the GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip file, select recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serranoltexx.tar.zip.
After that, you will need to get into the recovery menu like this:
1. Turn off your smartphone;
2. Press and hold 3 buttons: "volume up", power button and "Home".
3. A question will appear on the screen if you want to get root - you should select "Yes";
4. After rebooting, you need to go to Google Play, where to find and install the program
Instructions for installing custom recovery and firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I950x) running Adnroid 5.0 Lollipop.
Drivers and programs
Files
Attention!
Obtaining root rights, installing custom recovery or flashing an unofficial firmware can cause the KNOX VOID WARANTY status to 0x1 or 1x1, which automatically removes the device from warranty. There is currently no way to reset the counter to 0x0.
Installation instructions
- « Install"To install the file.
- Find and select the Update SuperSU archive, then confirm your decision with a swipe from left to right.
- After the installation is complete, restart the phone by selecting " Reboot» > « System».
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After booting the device, launch the SuperSU application installed by the script and, when prompted to update the SU binary file, agree by choosing the "Normal" installation method. If there was no such request, everything was installed automatically.
After obtaining superuser rights, it is recommended to make a backup of the EFS partition.
ATTENTION!
If this is neglected, then if the device is flashed incorrectly, information about IMEI, MAC address of Bluetooth and WiFi may be lost and the phone will no longer be able to make calls, connect via 3G / 4G or WiFi. It is treated by simply restoring the backup or by going to the service center for a fee. -
EFS recovery requires the following
- Copy the "efs.img" file to the root of the phone's internal memory.
- Enter the following commands in Terminal Emulator:
- dd if \u003d / sdcard / efs.img of \u003d / dev / block / mmcblk0p3
- Reboot the device.
Download and install for your phone.
ATTENTION!
If Samsung Kies is already installed, you do not need to install the driver. You just need to completely unload Kies from memory, through the task manager, and then continue.
Download and unpack the archive with the program to an arbitrary folder.
It is important that the path to the folder is not in Cyrillic. (For example “C: \\ S4Recovery \\”).
Disable the option " Activation lock"In the device security settings.
Run Odin PC as administrator.
Put the phone into download mode ( Download Mode).
To do this, simultaneously hold down the Volume Down, Home and Power keys. Then wait until the device restarts and accept the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.
In this state, connect the device to the computer. Odin should light up the inscription “ COM».
Press the button " AP"And select the TAR archive of the recovery, uncheck the box" Auto reboot"And then press the button" Start».
After the operation is completed, disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it off by long pressing the Power button, or pull out and insert the battery back.
Enter the recovery mode from the off state.
To do this, simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button.
In the recovery mode, select the following items to obtain superuser rights:
This article is useful for anyone who wants to get more out of their smartphone. Philz Touch Recovery - this is an advanced CWM mode for Samsung Galaxy S4, which is very convenient and all fans of modified firmware will undoubtedly appreciate it. This mod allows you to perform quite a lot of different actions with your smartphone, including all kinds of "Wipe" and other "charms".
I note right away that this article is intended for those who know clearly what they are doing and what they want from their smartphone. If you do not know why and what it is for, stop reading and better for your Galaxy S4. So, you need to transfer the smartphone to the firmware by holding down the "volume down + home + power button" keys in the off state, and after a special menu appears, you need to press the volume up. If you already have a modified firmware, for example, then you can go to this mode directly from the on state by selecting it in the menu that appears when you press and hold the "on" button.
So, let's omit all these wisdom and move on to the second step. At this stage, it is assumed that you have already switched your smartphone to the Downloading mode, and also downloaded and launched the Odin 3.09 program on your computer. In the menu which you need to select the file itself, which will install this CWM into your smartphone. Attention! See the screenshot below, you need to select it in the AP item and do not touch anything else. Download files for i9505 and I9500 using the links below.
We connect the smartphone to the PC and see that Odin has detected it, after which we simply press "Start" and see how it happens instantly, this should appear:
everything, you can disconnect your smartphone from your computer and enjoy Philz Touch Recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S4.
Files:
- I9505 - download (get the latest version)
- Download
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is still to appear on sale, but we already have instructions for obtaining root-rights on models with Exynos 5 Octa processor (model i9500) with Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean firmware. Now we will teach you how to install ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500.
The instructions first appeared on XDA and the developer promises that ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery will work without errors on the Galaxy S4. If you suddenly need stock recovery, then the developer left his file on his forum. You can install back stock recovery using Odin. We will follow the development and will definitely provide updated instructions.
Custom CWM recovery can be a great tool in many ways. With it, you can install custom firmware, get root rights, back up the system and all data, and restore them back. There are also additional options for customizing the system.
If you are going to buy a Samsung Galaxy S4 in the future, then using this instruction you can then install CWM Recovery on the Galaxy S4.
We warn you in advance that only you are responsible for all the consequences. Therefore, to install CMW Recovery as safely as possible, you should fulfill the requirements described below.
Preparing for installation:
- 1. Download and install USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to computer.
- 2. Make sure that USB Debugging Mode is enabled in the settings so that you can correctly connect your smartphone to the computer and work with the Android SDK (click Menu / Settings / Applications. Select the "For Developers" item and check the "USB debugging" checkbox ).
- 3. Back up all your phone data just in case.
- 4. You must charge the battery to at least 80%.
- 5. Your Galaxy S4 must be unlocked and unlocked.
- 6. CWM Recovery file is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500, so never try to install this recovery on another model. Check the model number in the settings just in case.
Step by step instructions for installing ClockworkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
- 1.
Download ClockworkMod recovery file for Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer.
Note: You don't need to unzip the files later. - 2. Download Odin v1.85 to install CWM Recovery on your smartphone.
- 3. Turn off your S4 Galaxy and then boot your phone into download mode. Press and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons until the Android Robot and a yellow triangle appear on the screen. Now press the power button again to confirm the download in Download Mode.
- 4. Launch Odin on your computer.
- 5. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable after downloading it. When the smartphone is successfully connected, the ID: COM identifier will turn yellow with the number of the active COM port. It will probably take some time.
- 6. In Odin, click PDA and select the CWM-i9500_EXP.tar file.
- 7. Make sure "Auto Reboot" and "F Reset Time" are checked.
- 8. Click on the Start button to start the installation process, which will take a few minutes of waiting.
- 9. After the installation process is complete, the phone will automatically reboot and the ID: COM will be green in the Odin window.
- 10. Safely disconnect the USB cable after the Galaxy S4 has booted to the home screen.
Now CWM Recovery will be installed on Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500. To boot the smartphone in Recovery Mode, you will need to turn off the smartphone and turn it on by pressing Home + Volume Up + Power.
