How to OTA update your HTC smartphone

WARNING: During the upgrade process the device will reboot multiple times and show software upgrade screens. Do not remove the AC charger as this might stop the update and your device may be rendered inoperable!

Details

Before you proceed, please confirm that this software upgrade to a newer version than what is currently loaded on your device. If it is the same version, there is no need to reload the software. Navigate to the Home screen then tap All apps > Settings > About and locate the Software version. If your Software number is less than new update, you should proceed with the upgrade.

Getting Started

Before you proceed with the update, make sure you have done the following:

·          Set aside approximately 20 minutes to allow the device to update

·          Connect the device to a charger

·          Ensure the battery is charged to at least 35%

·          If available, connect to Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE to speed up the update download process

Installation instructions

To download and install the update from the device, follow these steps below:

1.      From the Home screen tap All apps, tap Settings.

2.      Tap System updates.

3.      Tap HTC software update.

4.      Tap Check now.

5.      Tap DOWNLOAD to download the update.

6.      If downloading the update using the mobile data network (not connected to Wi-Fi), you may be prompted with a data fee warning message. If this is acceptable, tap YES to start the upgrade process.

7.      Status of the download can be checked in the Notifications pull down.

8.      Once the download is complete, the user will be prompted to install from the Notifications pull down. Tap the System update to begin the upgrade process.

9.      Tap OK to begin the update process to new software version.

WARNING: During the upgrade process the device will reboot multiple times and show software upgrade screens. Do not remove the AC charger as this might stop the update and your device may be rendered inoperable!

10.    Device will reboot and begin installation. Users will not be able to use their device during the installation process (approximately 10 minutes).

11.    The system update is complete. Tap OK to continue.

12.    For best performance, open Play Store and tap the Menu icon, then select My apps and ensure all installed apps are updated

How to flash Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) SM-J210F fix software problems

Flash Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) SM-J210F smartphone can repair many software problems and fix your device. Disclaimer: Flashing a firmware is not without risks. If you don’t do it properly, you might render your phone inoperable. If you decide to proceed we won’t be liable to whatever might get wrong (neither we could provide technical support).

What do you need to flash your Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) SM-J210F?

• A Computer with Windows Operating System.
• Micro USB Cable for Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
• Odin3 V3.10.6 software downloads from here.
• Samsung Galaxy J210FXXU0APF4 firmware downloads From here
• Samsung USB driver for mobile phone downloads from here.
• Make sure you’ve fully charged your phone battery. ALWAYS flash your phone with battery inserted.
• Do not turn off / Remove USB Cable while flashing.
• Flash Correct Firmware File; otherwise your device may become HARD BRICK means DEAD!
• Read Flashing Instructions Carefully.

Step 1: Boot your Device into Download Mode

Power off your device, press and hold Volume Down key, Home Key and Power Key, when your device vibrates, release Power key while keep holding the Volume Down key and Home key until you see Download Mode.

Step 2: Run ODIN and Load the Firmware into Odin

Please make sure “Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time” options are checked in the Options Tab on Odin screen.
At the Files [Download] section, press on AP / PDA button and select TAR file of J2 (2016) SM-J210F firmware J210FXXU0APF4

Step 3: Connect your Samsung device to the computer via the USB data cable and Install the Firmware into your smartphone

Simply click that Odin’s “START” button to begin flashing. Wait and watch the progress bar as it will show you the exact time how it completes the flashing and it takes a couple of minutes before the flashing finishes, you have a time to relax for a while.
WARNING DO NOT REMOVE OR OPERATE ON YOUR DEVICE UNTIL FINISHED OR FAILED IS SHOWED ON ODIN.

Step 4: Wait until the Restoration Process completes!

When original firmware installation successfully completed, you’ll noticed that Odin displays a word “PASS” in Green or blue. This means the operation was a success. Then reboot your phone and you are done.

Flash Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) SM-J210F done

Troubleshooting

If the flash does not complete successfully, there are two possible outcomes:

• A “soft-brick” occurs when there is a failure in the USB connection. In most cases, flashing the firmware again fixes the problem.
• A “hard-brick” occurs when the wrong firmware is used to flash the device. The problem usually involves the bootloaders. A “hard-brick” may require returning the device to Samsung for repair.

When the device fails to connect to a cellular network, it is an indication that the firmware did not match the communication protocols used by the cellular network to which it is connected. You need to go back and choose the correct firmware.

How to flash HTC smartphone

WARNING: flash HTC smartphone manually will delete all information from the device. Ensure all information is backed up before proceeding. See the Help & How To section of this website for more information on backing up your device contents.

If you are outside of mobile data network/Wi-Fi coverage, or the update is not found, you may perform a manual system update via USB connection to a PC. This process requires that you download and install HTC Sync Manager first in order to get the proper drivers. If you do not have HTC Sync Manager installed already, you may download the software from http://www.htc.com/www/software/htc-sync-manager/ .

Performing the Firmware ROM Update:

1.      Download and save the HTC smartphone Firmware/ ROM update to your PC.

2.      Connect your device to your PC via the supplied USB cable.

3.      If the device is not recognized by the PC, ensure you have HTC Sync Manager installed and then disconnect and reconnect the device from the USB cable.

4.      Once the device is properly recognized on the PC, locate the HTC Firmware/ ROM Update that you downloaded. Double-click on the file to launch the system update wizard.

5.      Follow all of the system update wizard instructions shown on your PC.

6.      Once the update is complete, click Finish in the Wizard and the device will reboot.

7.      Once the device reboots, the initial setup wizard will appear.

8.      Once the initial setup process is complete, open Play Store, tap the Menu icon, then select My apps and ensure all installed apps are updated.

9.      After initial setup and updating all apps, the device is ready for use.

Note: If the ROM update wizard fails to recognize the device, close the wizard and then follow the steps below:

·         From a powered off state, hold VOLUME DOWN while powering on the device.

·         Use the volume buttons to scroll to FASTBOOT and then press the POWER button to select it.

·         Connect the device to the PC while in this state and attempt the ROM update again.

·         To exit FASTBOOT manually, use the volume keys to navigate to REBOOT and press the POWER button to select it. 

Download Firmware Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300F

What you can do with Samsung stock Firmware?

•      Unbrick your smartphone

•      Clean every things on your device so you have to backup your data

•      Restore your smartphone back to factory settings

•      Unroot your smartphone

•      Remove any custom ROM/Recovery from your smartphone

•      Set it back to 100% stock settings, just like the day you first got it

Disclaimer: Flashing a firmware is not without risks. Flashing new firmware may invalidate the warranty. There are no guarantees that your device will work after flashing new firmware. Failures are rare, but they do happen. If you don't do it properly, you might render your phone inoperable. If you decide to proceed we won't be liable to whatever might get wrong (neither we could provide technical support). If you use pit file please make sure 16GB or 8GB or 32GB because the 8 GB pit don’t work with 16GB make sure you use the correct firmware for your device.

To flash your Samsung smartphone, you need Odin software made available to the Samsung Galaxy users for flashing a range of things including firmware, custom recovery, CF-Auto-Root and more. Odin performs a clean install that means; it removes the old firmware and flashes a new one. Also you need the Samsung USB drivers. I recommend installing the correct version of Samsung Kies.The battery on your Samsung device needs to be fully charged, before starting the flashing process.

Download Link:

Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300F Android 4.4.4 From here

Troubleshooting

If the flash does not complete successfully, there are two possible outcomes:

• A "soft-brick" occurs when there is a failure in the USB connection. In most cases, flashing the firmware again fixes the problem.
• A "hard-brick" occurs when the wrong firmware is used to flash the device. The problem usually involves the bootloaders. A "hard-brick" may require returning the device to Samsung for repair.
• When the device fails to connect to a cellular network, it is an indication that the firmware did not match the communication protocols used by the cellular network to which it is connected. You need to go back and choose the correct firmware.

Download Firmware Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510FD

What you can do with Samsung stock Firmware?

•      Unbrick your smartphone

•      Clean every things on your device so you have to backup your data

•      Restore your smartphone back to factory settings

•      Unroot your smartphone

•      Remove any custom ROM/Recovery from your smartphone

•      Set it back to 100% stock settings, just like the day you first got it

Disclaimer: Flashing a firmware is not without risks. Flashing new firmware may invalidate the warranty. There are no guarantees that your device will work after flashing new firmware. Failures are rare, but they do happen. If you don't do it properly, you might render your phone inoperable. If you decide to proceed we won't be liable to whatever might get wrong (neither we could provide technical support). If you use pit file please make sure 16GB or 8GB or 32GB because the 8 GB pit don’t work with 16GB make sure you use the correct firmware for your device.

To flash your Samsung smartphone, you need Odin software made available to the Samsung Galaxy users for flashing a range of things including firmware, custom recovery, CF-Auto-Root and more. Odin performs a clean install that means; it removes the old firmware and flashes a new one. Also you need the Samsung USB drivers. I recommend installing the correct version of Samsung Kies.The battery on your Samsung device needs to be fully charged, before starting the flashing process.

Download Link:

Firmware Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510FD Android 5.1.1 From here

Troubleshooting

If the flash does not complete successfully, there are two possible outcomes:

• A "soft-brick" occurs when there is a failure in the USB connection. In most cases, flashing the firmware again fixes the problem.
• A "hard-brick" occurs when the wrong firmware is used to flash the device. The problem usually involves the bootloaders. A "hard-brick" may require returning the device to Samsung for repair.
• When the device fails to connect to a cellular network, it is an indication that the firmware did not match the communication protocols used by the cellular network to which it is connected. You need to go back and choose the correct firmware.