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Failed firmware is a nightmare for anyone Android user. Your smartphone won't boot or boot, but it immediately reboots - almost always this can be fixed. There can be two reasons for this kind of problems: in fact, a problem with the software or a problem with the hardware. In the second case, it is unlikely that you will be able to save the device on your own, but you will not be able to reanimate your Samsung Galaxy S5 in the case of a flashed firmware, it is possible without the participation of specialists. We will tell you how to do this correctly in this post.

To restore Samsung Galaxy S5 and fix problems related to software, you just have to reset all settings, returning the smartphone to the state in which it was at the time of purchase (Factory Reset), or you can install the stock firmware. To do this, you will have to use ODIN... In both cases, you will most likely lose all important data.

Resetting the settings to

• Open the settings menu.
• Go to item User and Backup.
• Select a sub-item Backup and reset.
• Click on the option Factory data reset.
• Confirm your chosen action and enter an alternate password for your Samsung Galaxy S5.

If you cannot enter the menu, then you can try to wipe Samsung Galaxy S5 through the recovery mode (both custom and stock images are suitable).

• Turn off your smartphone.
• Download Samsung Galaxy S5 in recovery (hold and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons).
• Make a wipe, for this select wipe data / factory reset and confirm the process.
• Restart your smartphone.

Installing Stock Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S5

If these methods do not work, then in this case you will have to install on Samsung Galaxy S5 stock firmware. First, download and install USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S5 on your PC and try to enable USB debugging on your smartphone. If you have problems with debugging, then ODIN must cope without it.

1. Go to SamMobile using this link.

2. Create an account there.

3. In the search box, enter the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S5, which is listed here: Settings> More> About Device> Build Number (or in the smartphone documentation).

4. Download the firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy S5.

5. Unzip the archive and save all files to your PC.

7. Unpack the archive and save the resulting files to your PC.

8. From Samsung Galaxy S5 remove the battery and replace it after 10 seconds.

9. Boot your smartphone into download mode. To do this, hold down the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, and then use Volume Up to select the appropriate mode.

10. Launch ODIN on your PC.

11. Connect Galaxy S5 to PC via USB and wait for ODIN to recognize the smartphone.

12. In ODIN, press the AP button.

13. Download the file .tar.md5 from 5 points. Make sure the Re-partitioning option is disabled and do not change any other settings.

14. Press START, after which the installation of the firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S5.

That's all. Now you know the basic resuscitation methods for Samsung Galaxy S5... Do not forget that all responsibility for the device lies with you, and you can always turn to professionals for help.

If you are tired of TouchWiz, we will help you choose a new one, fast flashing for your device. And for those who do not have a Galaxy S5, we advise you to take this article on a note, in order to please in the future a friend who purchased this device, but who is not pleased with Samsung's decisions in terms of the interface and the smoothness of the system. So let's go!

A huge variety of flagship devices from various brands have hit the market this year. However, one of the most famous is the Galaxy S5. Users loved the S5 primarily for good quality assembly, powerful and advanced filling. In turn, the TouchWiz shell, the modest quality of materials and the appearance of the device alienated the attention of consumers. But if the quality of materials and appearance cannot be corrected, then the shell can be very simply changed to the one you like.

Probably the most popular third party firmware on the market. Cyanogen has long been a haven for those who have been deprived of attention by manufacturers. But when it comes to a flagship device, the most important role in third-party firmware is played by the stock Android interface itself, various functions and features of this firmware, and not fresh Android version although this is also important.
CyanogenMod includes, in addition to standard functions, various themes with which you can change the visual component of the firmware beyond recognition, the ability to create multiple profiles, a secure chat that has advanced protection against hacking. The developers also worked hard on performance - the device works quickly and smoothly, in contrast to the slightly lagging TouchWiz. It is also worth noting the availability of CyanogenMod 12th version, based on Android 5.0, which is in the alpha stage and has a large number of various "bugs". We advise you not to upgrade to version 12 yet.
You can download the firmware from the official website.

Carbon ROM

Almost all third-party firmwares with stock Android are based on CyanogenMod and are a modified, improved version of CM with their own chips. Carbon is one of them, it has a lot of functionality. There is a kind of analogue to the well-known Active Display, which is perfect for the Super AMOLED screen of the S5. It is worth mentioning such "features" as Halo, Pie controls, which are some bars with different functionality. Everything can be configured in the firmware. Status bar, various themes, advanced setting of the processor frequency and power saving, navigation bar with the ability to change buttons and assign different actions to them, advanced Personal settings etc. Sounds impressive, doesn't it?
You can download the firmware from the official website.

PAC-man ROM

There is also a fairly functional firmware, which includes an application bar, a battery bar, CM themes, Halo, a switch between applications - OmniSwitch, called when you swipe from the edge of the screen from any open application, Slim Pie and more.
You can download the firmware from the official website.

Slim ROM

This is the solution for practical people. This is not to say that the firmware is functionally rich, but it has a number of chips that distinguish it from all others. The first thing that catches your eye is running applications, which pop up on the side and represent a scroll menu in which, when you swipe left or right, you can close this or that application. A noticeable role is played by the black background in the settings, which will save the charge of your device. There are also various themes, advanced customization of tiles in the curtain, Privacy Guard to protect access to your applications, as well as a change in the navigation bar buttons.
You can download the firmware from the official website.

Alliance ROM

Based on TouchWiz, its feature is customization - the ability to choose different topics(24 themes available in total), advanced customization appearance and curtain functionality with toggles and notifications. Themes can be changed without restarting the system. There is the ability to turn on / off the device by double tap, a custom menu and various other improvements.
You can download the firmware from the official website.

The developers of this firmware declare that this is the "lightest" version of the firmware with TouchWiz of all presented - of course, we are talking about comparison with the firmware for the Galaxy S5. Tons of garbage were removed in it and its work was optimized. It will appeal to all TouchWiz lovers. In other words, the developers did something that Samsung couldn't get its hands on. There is a choice between kernels: for game lovers - kernels with maximum performance, for battery lovers - optimized kernels.
You can download the firmware from this link (pay attention to the device model).

So, Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware for Galaxy S5 G900H is already available by OTA for several days, but many have to install the update manually. By using of this manual you can install yourself Android firmware Lollipop to your smartphone. You will see a link to the firmware file itself below, as well as step-by-step instructions.

XXU1BOA7 represents the official Android update 5.0 Lollipop, which is distributed by OTA for the Galaxy S5 G900H. But you can install it via OTA only if your smartphone works on official firmware and if you are not rooted. Otherwise, you will have to install any other firmware or update manually. Therefore, this guide can help you.

You can use this firmware as a way to return to the official assembly if you suddenly have problems with your smartphone. Installing Android 5.0 XXU1BOA7 will allow you to have a solution to many problems in your hands, you can even return the Galaxy S5 to working condition if you suddenly got a brick out of it.

In advance, you should take care of the precautions: do backup data, contacts, text messages, apps, photos, and whatever else you need. And do not forget that even if you had root rights, after installing the update, you will again have to look for a way to get root rights. But don't worry about that - there are many ways that are compatible with Android 5.0 XXU1BOA7 firmware.

To install the update, you need not only the firmware itself and Galaxy smartphone S5, but also a computer with installed drivers and Odin, as well as a USB cable. In addition, prepare your phone: "Menu - Settings - About phone - press a few times on the firmware number" to access the developer tools; then "Menu - Settings - Developer Options" and enable the USB debugging option.

You should also make sure in advance that the smartphone battery is sufficiently charged - at least 50%. Otherwise, during the update installation process, your phone may become a completely unusable brick. In general, all responsibility for the flashing process lies solely with you.

Instructions for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H:

• You should have downloaded Android 5.0 Lollipop Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H.
• Download the Odin program to install the firmware.
• So, you've already downloaded the firmware and installed Odin. Run this program and in the window that opens, click on the AP field and add the .tar.md5 firmware file that you extracted from the zip archive.
• Make sure Re-Partition is not checked.
• Now boot the phone into recovery mode... Press and hold the Home buttons, Power button, Volume up button at the same time.
• In the menu that appears, you can navigate using the volume buttons, confirming your choice by pressing the power button. You need to select the wipe cache item. Then turn off your phone again.
• Now the smartphone needs to be loaded in download mode. To do this, simultaneously hold and hold the Home buttons, the power button, and the volume down button.
• Only now can you connect your smartphone to your computer using USB cable... You need to wait for you to see the blue light on ID: COM in the Odin window. Then you can click Start. Do nothing until the end of the operation. The Galaxy S5 should then restart automatically. Everything, you have reflashed and installed the most current one on your smartphone. this moment firmware from Samsung.