How to flash Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Brief instructions for flashing Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195 to new custom or official firmware using Odin, as well as installation CWM recovery and obtaining super user rights (Root) on the phone
Pre-download the website you like. firmware from the site http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9190, and unpack it into any convenient place on your PC.
1) Launch Odin v3.09 (if it is not available, download it from the Internet and install it, also do not forget to install the drivers for the phone on your computer, the drivers come in the accompanying program “Kies”), open the task manager and close all processes related to 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) Connect the smartphone to the computer using a standard USB cable (it’s better to use USB 2.*, you can also use USB 3.0, but it doesn’t work stable yet, so it’s better not to risk it). In the program window, the window with the port number through which the phone is connected should light up in yellow.
4) In Odin, check the box next to 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 a pre-downloaded archive
Button B.L. upload the file BOOTLOADER_*********.tar.md5
Button AP upload the file CODE_*********.tar.md5
Button C.P. upload the file MODEM_********.tar.md5
Button C.S.C. upload the file CSC_***********.tar.md5
5) Click START, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195 firmware process has begun
6) We wait for the green (or blue, depending on the program version) PASS sign above the port and after rebooting the smartphone, you can disconnect the cable.
7) We use
Instructions for installing CWM recovery on I9190 and getting root
The instructions provide a method for installing a zip file (via CWM recovery) from a memory card. You can do without a memory card, then you need to copy the zip to the built-in drive and in CWM select the installation of the zip 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 KB)
Unpack it to any convenient place.
5. Download the archive with the installation file CWM recovery version v6.0.3.7 to your computer – recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serrano3gxx.tar.zip. Place the file recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serrano3gxx.tar.md5 from the archive in the same folder in which Odin3 v3.09.exe is located.
6. Launch Odin using exe Odin3 v3.09.exe
7. In the program window, uncheck the “F. Reset Time"
8. Turn off your smartphone
9. Press and hold the home, power and volume down buttons until the loading 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 does not recognize your smartphone, install Kies. Along 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 “install zip” -> “choose zip from extSdCard” -> select the file S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip -> “YES – Install S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip”, wait for the operation to complete.
14. Use the power button to return to the main CWM menu and select “reboot system now” to reboot.
If recovery offers “disable flash stock recovery”, agree.
Upon completion, Android will boot with available root.
A couple of useful things for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 / GT-I9195
Functions of the buttons in the CWM recovery menu:
– volume buttons perform navigation functions;
– “home” – select an item;
– power button – back.
How to enter recovery?– with your smartphone turned off, hold down and do not release the home, volume up and power buttons. After vibration, the power button can be released. After loading the recovery menu, release all buttons.
After installation, CWM recovery is launched using the same button combination.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is yet to appear on sale, but we already have instructions for obtaining root rights for models with an Exynos 5 Octa processor (model i9500) with Android firmware 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean. 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 run without errors on the Galaxy S4. If you suddenly need a stock recovery, the developer has left its file on his forum. You can install back the stock recovery using Odin. We will monitor the development and be sure to provide updated instructions.
Custom CWM recovery can be a great tool in many areas. With its help, you can install custom firmware, get root rights, create a backup copy of the system and all data, and restore them back. There is also additional features system settings.
If you are going to buy a Samsung Galaxy S4 in the future, then using these instructions you can then install CWM Recovery on the Galaxy S4.
We warn you in advance that only you are responsible for all consequences. Therefore, in order to install CMW Recovery as safely as possible, you should fulfill the requirements described below.
Preparing for installation:
- 1. Download and install the USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to your computer.
- 2. Make sure that USB Debugging Mode is enabled in the settings so that you can correctly connect your smartphone to your computer and work with the Android SDK (click Menu/Settings/Applications. Select “For Developers” and check the box for “USB debugging” ).
- 3. Just in case, make a backup copy of all your phone data.
- 4. You must charge the battery to at least 80%.
- 5. Your Galaxy S4 must be unlocked and not locked to a carrier.
- 6. The CWM Recovery file is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500, so never try to install this recovery on another model. Just in case, check the model number in the settings.
Step-by-step instructions for installing ClockworkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
- 1.
Download the ClockworkMod recovery file for Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer.
Note: There is no 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 Android Robot and a yellow triangle appear on the screen. Now press the Power button again to confirm booting into Download Mode.
- 4. Launch Odin on your computer.
- 5. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable after downloading it. When the smartphone connects successfully, the ID: COM identifier will turn yellow with the number of the active COM port. This will probably take some time.
- 6. In Odin, click on PDA and select the CWM-i9500_EXP.tar file.
- 7. Make sure that “Auto Reboot” and “F Reset Time” are checked.
- 8. Click on the Start button to begin the installation process, which will require a few minutes of waiting.
- 9. Once the installation process is completed, the phone will automatically reboot and the ID: COM will be green in the Odin window.
- 10. Safely disconnect the USB cable once the home screen on your Galaxy S4 loads.
Now CWM Recovery will be installed on Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500. To boot your smartphone into Recovery Mode, you will need to turn off your smartphone and turn it on by pressing Home + Volume Up + Power.
Galaxy S4 Mini is a smaller version of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4. This device has a dual-core processor operating at a frequency of 1.7 GHz, RAM 1.5 GB, as well as 8 MP photo and video camera. The screen has a 4.3-inch capacitive matrix display Super AMOLED. As with any device running 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 these instructions for obtaining root rights only on Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) smartphones, since for other devices it may not be correct, which may cause undesirable consequences.
Receiving root is not allowed by manufacturers and automatically entails loss of warranty on the device. In this case, the smartphone owner takes the burden of responsibility solely on his own shoulders, so it is recommended to first weigh the pros and cons.
Before you start getting root, you need to keep backup copies of everything that you consider important and necessary, and you should also charge your phone to at least 75%. In addition, you need to install .
To install root rights and mod recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, you will need the following files:
1. - rooted version of the kernel;
2. - installer program;
3. - file with mod. rekoveri.
Let's get started with rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini:
- Unpack the Odin307.zip file on your 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 file GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip and select it by clicking the "Open" button;
- In the program you need to uncheck item F. Reset Time;
- Connect the smartphone via a USB cable to the PC in the off state;
- Load the device into firmware mode. To do this, hold down 3 buttons: volume down, “Home” and the power button, and hold them until the menu appears. Now you need to press the volume up button. If all the necessary drivers are installed on the PC, the device will be recognized and the ID: COM field will turn yellow;
- By clicking “Start”, wait until the smartphone reboots.
- Now to install mod recovery you will need to perform the same sequence of actions, only instead of the file GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip you should select recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serranoltexx.tar.zip.
After this 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 whether you want to get root - select “Yes”;
4. After the reboot, you need to go to Google Play, where you can 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 a custom recovery or flashing unofficial firmware can cause the KNOX VOID WARANTY status to be set 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 by swiping from left to right.
- After installation is complete, reboot your 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 selecting 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 firmware is incorrectly installed, information about IMEI, Bluetooth and WiFi MAC address may be lost and the phone will no longer be able to make calls, connect via 3G/4G connection or WiFi. It can be treated by simply restoring a backup or going to a service center for a fee. -
To restore EFS you will need the following:
- Copy the “efs.img” file to the root of the phone’s internal memory.
- In the Terminal Emulator, enter the following commands:
- dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
- Reboot the device.
Download and install for your phone.
ATTENTION!
If Samsung Kies is already installed, there is no need to install drivers. You just need to completely unload Kies from memory through the task manager, and then continue.
Download and unpack the archive with the program into a random folder.
It is important that the path to the folder does not contain Cyrillic. (For example “C:\S4Recovery\”).
Disable the option " Activation Lock» in the device security settings.
Run Odin PC as administrator.
Put your phone into download mode ( Download Mode).
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Down, Home and Power keys. Then wait until the device reboots and agree to the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.
In this state, connect the device to the computer. In Odin the message “ COM».
Click on the “ AP" and select the TAR recovery archive, uncheck the box " Auto Reboot", and then press the button " Start».
After completing the operation, disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it off by long pressing the Power button or remove and reinsert the battery.
Enter recovery mode from the off state.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button.
In recovery mode, select the following items to obtain superuser rights:
This article will be useful to anyone who wants to get more from their smartphone. Philz Touch Recovery is an advanced CWM mode for Samsung Galaxy S4, which is made very conveniently 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 “delights”.
Let me note right away that this article is intended for those who clearly know what they are doing and what they want from their smartphone. If you don’t know why and what it’s needed for, stop reading and use it better for your Galaxy S4. So, you need to switch your 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 switch 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 skip all this wisdom and move on to the second step. At this stage, it is assumed that you have already switched your smartphone to “Downloading” mode, and also downloaded and launched the Odin 3.09 program on your computer. In the menu of which you need to select the file itself, which will install this CWM into your smartphone. Attention! Look at the screenshot below, you need to select it in the AP item and do not touch anything else. You can download files for i9505 and I9500 from 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 instantly this happens, this should appear:
That’s it, 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