How To Take A Backup Of Your Samsung Mobile Phone's Data Using Samsung Kies

It is very important to know how you can use Samsung Kies program to save a backup of all your Samsung mobile phone's data like contacts, Messages, Call log and much more.

Why and When you need to make this backup?

As you may know that Samsung mobile phones and tablets has a very fast updates, And in case you want to stay up to date, Then updating the firmware version of your device could be a very hard work when you have a lot of saved data. And here the Samsung Kies can give you the best solution, It can backup almost everything from your phone and save it for you to restore it after the update, So it will be a very easy mission to update your device whenever there is a new firmware version.

Backup Steps:

- First Download Samsung Kies software in case your don't have it yet.

- Install it and restart your computer.

- Connect your Samsung mobile phone to the computer using the USB cable.

- Wait until Windows detects it and installs the needed drivers for it.

- When Kies program detects your Samsung device you will see some Basic information about yours, Like Device name and memory ..etc.

- Now click on Back up / Restore tab.

- Select what data you want to back up ( Contacts, Call Log, Music, Photos...etc).

- Click on Back up button.

- Wait until Kies program finishes the back up, Then click Complete button.

- Done

Restore a Backup Steps:

- Connect your Samsung mobile phone to the computer using the USB cable.

- When Kies program detects your Samsung device you will see some Basic information about yours, Like Device name and memory ..etc.

- Now click on Back up / Restore tab.

- Click Restore on button.

- When you get the warning message click Continue.

- Select the backup file you want to restore, Then click Next.

- Select what data you want to restore from the saved backup ( Contacts, Call Log, Music, Photos...etc), Then click Next.

- When Samsung Kies finishes the restore process you can click on Complete button.

- Your device will be rebooted.

- After your device is on again you can check that all your data is restored.

How To Hard Reset / Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 2014 Edition SM-P600 - Key Combination Method

The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation can fix many software related errors and problems:
- After installing bad or unsupported application into your Samsung mobile phone which causes your phone to be frozen.
- Your Samsung mobile phone doesn't respond to any order after booting because of some software errors.
- Forgotten pattern lock in Samsung Android mobile phones.
- Forgotten user code.
- Forgotten phone code.
- Before or after installing new firmware updates into your device.
- Before selling the device to Wipe all your saved data.

Before performing the Hard Reset:
- In case your Samsung mobile phone can connect to a computer then it is better to make a backup of your saved data using Samsung kies software.
- But in case that is not possible then you can check that your phone's battery has enough charging, Otherwise you should charge it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 2014 Edition SM-P600 Hard Reset Steps:

- Turn Off your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 device.

- Wait for 10 seconds, Then move to the next step.

- Press and hold Volume Up key + Power key.

- Keep pressing the above keys until the Samsung Logo appears,Then release Power key only.

- When you see Factory reset / System Recovery menu on screen release the Volume Up Key.

- Use Volume Down key to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

- Use Power key to confirm the operation.

- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select "Yes -- delete all user data"

- Use Power key to confirm.

- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using Power key.

- Now the phone will reboots, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it.

Notice: The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation will delete anything that are saved in your phone's internal memory, So make a backup of your data in case you can access them.

How To Manually Update Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 Firmware Using Odin3 Flasher

Main Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537:

- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS.
- Support 2G, 3G, And 4G Networks.
- TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches.
- Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Protection.
- Memory: 16GB Internal memory, microSD Up to 64GB.
- RAM: 2GB RAM memory.
- Camera: Main 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels camera, And 2 MP secondary one.
- CPU: Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300, Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600.
- GPU: Adreno 320.
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- Bluetooth v4.0
- TV-out (via MHL 2 A/V link).
- NFC and GPS.
- Battery: Li-Ion 2600 mAh

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 Firmware:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: i537_CSB_signed_jactive_att.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTLOADER_I537xxxxxxx_...user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: PLATFORM_I537xxxxxxx_..._user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Click Phone button to select: MODEM_I537xxxxxxx_..._user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_Xxx_I537xxxxxxx_..._user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 and GT-N8010 Using CF-Auto-Root Method

What is Android Rooting: According to Wikipedia the Android Rooting means "the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem."

The Benefits of Rooting:
- Installing application that requires special access to some system files.
- Flashing custom Roms and Kernels instead of Stock Roms.
- Delete or modify some system files.
- Activating some hidden features.
- Repair IMEI.
- Unlocking your device via special hardware tools.

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that you are applying the root operation on your own responsibility.

Basic Steps:
- Backup any wanted data before starting.
- Charge your device battery to be at least at 90% of charging level.
- Download and install The USB driver for your device, And it is better to restart the computer after that.
- Check the installed firmware version via this code *#1234# and write it down.

Downloads:
- N8000 / N8010 CF-Auto-Root File: Select the GT-N8000 or GT-N8010 CF-Auto-Root file, According to your device model.
- Odin3 Flasher.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 / N8010 Rooting Steps:
- After downloading the CF-Auto-Root-...-gtn8000.zip (CF-Auto-Root-...-gtn8010.zip) unzip it.

- Run Odin3.exe Flasher.

- Make sure that Re-Partition option is not checked.

- Click on PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.

- Turn off your Galaxy Note 10.1.

- Put the device into Download Mode ( Volume Down + Power, Then Volume Up key).

- Connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 to Computer using the USB cable.

- Wait until Odin3 flasher detects the device, It should detect its COM port number.

- Click on Start button.

- Odin3 flasher will install the CF-Auto-Root file and reboots your device into special Recovery Mode.

- Some auto jobs will be done, So wait for it, The device will be rebooted after all jobs were done.

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 And SM-N9005 Using CF-Auto-Root Method

What is Android Rooting: According to Wikipedia the Android Rooting means "the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem."

The Benefits of Rooting:
- Installing application that requires special access to some system files.
- Flashing custom Roms and Kernels instead of Stock Roms.
- Delete or modify some system files.
- Activating some hidden features.
- Repair IMEI.
- Unlocking your device via special hardware tools.

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that you are applying the root operation on your own responsibility, Also you should know that rooting will trigger the KNOX warranty void status.

Basic Steps:
- Backup any wanted data before starting.
- Charge your device battery to be at least at 90% of charging level.
- Download and install The USB driver for your device, And it is better to restart the computer after that.
- Check the installed firmware version via this code *#1234# and write it down.

Downloads:
- N900 / N9005 CF-Auto-Root File: Select the SM-N900 or SM-N9005 CF-Auto-Root file, According to your device model.
- Odin3 Flasher.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 And SM-N9005 Rooting Steps:
- After downloading the CF-Auto-Root-...-smn900.zip (CF-Auto-Root-...-smn9005.zip) unzip it.

- Run Odin3.exe Flasher.

- Make sure that Re-Partition option is not checked.

- Click on PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.

- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Device.

- Put the device into Download Mode ( Volume Down + Home + Power, Then Volume Up key).

- Connect your Galaxy Note 3 to Computer using the USB cable.

- Wait until Odin3 flasher detects the device, It should detect its COM port number.

- Click on Start button.

- Odin3 flasher will install the CF-Auto-Root file and reboots your device into special Recovery Mode.

- Some auto jobs will be done, So wait for it, The device will be rebooted after all jobs were done.

How To Hard Reset / Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-I8160 - Key Combination Method

The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation can fix many software related errors and problems:
- After installing bad or unsupported application into your Samsung mobile phone which causes your phone to be frozen.
- Your Samsung mobile phone doesn't respond to any order after booting because of some software errors.
- Forgotten pattern lock in Samsung Android mobile phones.
- Forgotten user code.
- Forgotten phone code.
- Before or after installing new firmware updates into your device.
- Before selling the device to Wipe all your saved data.

Before performing the Hard Reset:
- In case your Samsung mobile phone can connect to a computer then it is better to make a backup of your saved data using Samsung kies software.
- But in case that is not possible then you can check that your phone's battery has enough charging, Otherwise you should charge it.

Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-I8160 Hard Reset Steps:

- Take out your phone's battery, SIM-card and memory card too.

- After 10 seconds put the battery back into your phone.

- Press and hold Volume Up key + Home key then press Power key.

- Keep pressing the above keys until Samsung logo appears,Then release all keys.

- You will get Factory reset / System Recovery menu on screen.

- Use Volume Down key to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

- Use Home key to confirm the operation.

- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select "Yes -- delete all user data"

- Use Home key to confirm.

- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using Home key.

- Now the phone will reboots, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it.

Notice: The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation will delete anything that are saved in your phone's internal memory, So make a backup of your data in case you can access them.

How To Update Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 Firmware Version - Manual Update Method

What is Firmware Update Process and Why We Need it:
The Firmware Update process means that your device will get a newer software version or we can say it will run with a newer version of its Operating System, For example if your Samsung Android device is running Android version 4.0.4 and Samsung release Android 4.1.2 version, Then you need to perform a Firmware Update process to install the new version into your device.

Mostly the new Firmware version is released to fix some bugs or to add some new functions, And sometimes it is released to fix some security threats.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 Firmware:
- Samsung I9506 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: signed_KS01LTE_EUR_16G_0606_hidden100M.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTLOADER_I9506xxxxxxx_...user_low_ship_....tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: CODE_I9506xxxxxxx_1414753_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click Phone button to select: MODEM_I9506xxxxxxx_REV00_CL1249958.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_Oxx_I9506xxxxxxx_1556917_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice 1: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

Notice 2: In new Android Version like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean you will get new firmware files names, You will get CP, AP, And BL, And you have to use Odin3 v3.9 instead of v3.7, So CP = Modem, AP = Platform or CODE, BL = BOOTLOADER, And CSC = CSC.

How To Update Samsung Galaxy S4 DUOS GT-I9502 Firmware Version Using Odin3 Flasher

What is Firmware Update Process and Why We Need it:
The Firmware Update process means that your device will get a newer software version or we can say it will run with a newer version of its Operating System, For example if your Samsung Android device is running Android version 4.0.4 and Samsung release Android 4.1.2 version, Then you need to perform a Firmware Update process to install the new version into your device.

Mostly the new Firmware version is released to fix some bugs or to add some new functions, And sometimes it is released to fix some security threats.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 DUOS GT-I9502 Firmware:
- Samsung GT-I9502 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung GT-I9502 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy S4 DUOS GT-I9502 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy S4 DUOS GT-I9502 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: adonis3gduos_chn_cu.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTLOADER_I9502xxxxxxx_...user_low_ship_....tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: CODE_I9502xxxxxxx_1414753_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click Phone button to select: MODEM_I9502xxxxxxx_REV00_CL1249958.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_Oxx_I9502xxxxxxx_1556917_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice 1: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

Notice 2: In new Android Version like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean you will get new firmware files names, You will get CP, AP, And BL, And you have to use Odin3 v3.9 instead of v3.7, So CP = Modem, AP = Platform or CODE, BL = BOOTLOADER, And CSC = CSC.

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 And SM-N9005 Using CF-Auto-Root Method

What is Android Rooting: According to Wikipedia the Android Rooting means "the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem."

The Benefits of Rooting:
- Installing application that requires special access to some system files.
- Flashing custom Roms and Kernels instead of Stock Roms.
- Delete or modify some system files.
- Activating some hidden features.
- Repair IMEI.
- Unlocking your device via special hardware tools.

Disclaimer: Keep in mind that you are applying the root operation on your own responsibility, Also you should know that rooting will trigger the KNOX warranty void status.

Basic Steps:
- Backup any wanted data before starting.
- Charge your device battery to be at least at 90% of charging level.
- Download and install The USB driver for your device, And it is better to restart the computer after that.
- Check the installed firmware version via this code *#1234# and write it down.

Downloads:
- N900 / N9005 CF-Auto-Root File: Select the SM-N900 or SM-N9005 CF-Auto-Root file, According to your device model.
- Odin3 Flasher.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 And SM-N9005 Rooting Steps:
- After downloading the CF-Auto-Root-...-smn900.zip (CF-Auto-Root-...-smn9005.zip) unzip it.

- Run Odin3.exe Flasher.

- Make sure that Re-Partition option is not checked.

- Click on PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.

- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Device.

- Put the device into Download Mode ( Volume Down + Home + Power, Then Volume Up key).

- Connect your Galaxy Note 3 to Computer using the USB cable.

- Wait until Odin3 flasher detects the device, It should detect its COM port number.

- Click on Start button.

- Odin3 flasher will install the CF-Auto-Root file and reboots your device into special Recovery Mode.

- Some auto jobs will be done, So wait for it, The device will be rebooted after all jobs were done.

How To Update Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos GT-S7262 Firmware Version - Manual Update

What is Firmware Update Process and Why We Need it:
The Firmware Update process means that your device will get a newer software version or we can say it will run with a newer version of its Operating System, For example if your Samsung Android device is running Android version 4.0.4 and Samsung release Android 4.1.2 version, Then you need to perform a Firmware Update process to install the new version into your device.

Mostly the new Firmware version is released to fix some bugs or to add some new functions, And sometimes it is released to fix some security threats.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos GT-S7262 Firmware:
- Samsung GT-S7262 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung GT-S7262 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos GT-S7262 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos GT-S7262 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: logan2g.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTSPL_S7262xxxxxxx_..._REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: CODE_S7262xxxxxxxx_..._REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click Phone button to select: MODEM_S7262xxxxxxx_REV00.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_Oxx_S7262Oxxxxxx_..._REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

How To Update Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 Firmware Version - Manual Update Guide

What is Firmware Update Process and Why We Need it:
The Firmware Update process means that your device will get a newer software version or we can say it will run with a newer version of its Operating System, For example if your Samsung Android device is running Android version 4.0.4 and Samsung release Android 4.1.2 version, Then you need to perform a Firmware Update process to install the new version into your device.

Mostly the new Firmware version is released to fix some bugs or to add some new functions, And sometimes it is released to fix some security threats.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 Firmware:
- Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S DUOS 2 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: kyleprods.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOT_S7582xxxxxxx_REV00.tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: CODE_S7582xxxxxxx_2099582_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click Phone button to select: MODEM_S7582xxxxxxx_REV00.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_Oxx_S7582xxxxxxx_2099582_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notices:

- When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

- In new Odin3 flasher versions you will get BL, AP, CP, CSC instead of the old versions button's name, So BL = Bootloader, CP = PDA, CP = Phone or Modem, CSC = CSC.

How To Update Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini AT&T Firmware Version - Full Firmware Package

This Guide will show you the right method to update the Software version of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A from AT&T, All you need to do is reading the complete guide first, Then downloading the needed files and programs, Prepare the needed tools, After that you can start applying the guide's steps one by one.

In this guide we will use a full firmware package, But you can follow the same steps to update your Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini device via one file update package too, We put a notice at the end of this guide to show you how.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini Firmware:
- Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that you are doing this at your own RISK, You can use OTA or Samsung Kies update methods instead of this manual update in case you are afraid of killing your device.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung SM-G730A Galaxy S3 Mini Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: signed_GOLDENLTE_8G_ATT_130613.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTLOADER_G730Axxxxxxx_..._user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: PLATFORM_G730Axxxxxxx_1299773_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click PHONE button to select: MODEM_G730Axxxxxxx_1299773_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_ATT_G730AATTxxxx_1299773_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Put the device into Download Mode, Read this Guide to learn how.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notices:
- When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

- You can update your device firmware version without using any PIT file too, So use the PIT file only if you need to fix your device partitions.

- In new Odin3 flasher versions you will get BL, AP, CP, CSC instead of the old versions button's name, So BL = Bootloader, CP = PDA, CP = Phone or Modem, CSC = CSC.

JailBreak Tutorial For iPhone 3Gs - 4G - iPod Touch 3G - 4G

This Guide will help you to Update the software (Firmware) version of your Samsung SM-T520 Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, In this guide we will teach you the manual upgrade method, Use this method when you can't update your device via OTA update or by Samsung Kies.

In this guide we will use a full firmware package, Which may contain 4 or 3 files in addition to a Pit file, And we make a notice at the end of this guide about how to update your device using one file firmware package.


What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 SM-T520 Firmware:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 SM-T520 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin3 Flasher.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 SM-T520 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 SM-T520 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 SM-T520 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: PICASSOWIFI_EUR_OPEN.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click BL button to select: BL_T520xxxxxxx_447712_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click AP button to select: AP_T520xxxxxxx_447712_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_xxx_T520xxxxxxx_..._REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Put the device into Download Mode, Read this Guide to learn how.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notices:
- When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a AP file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

- You can update your device firmware version without using any PIT file too, So use the PIT file only if you need to fix your device partitions.