Samsung Phone Update, the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware for Galaxy S5 Mini is now available, fulfilling Samsung’s promise to update the device. This should be the last official update, providing new UI and system changes, and performance improvements. The firmware brings minor touch-ups to application and status bar icons, along with some new colors.
Upgrade your Galaxy S5 Mini with official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware via OTA or manual update. Follow our guide for a comprehensive method to experience the latest features on your device.”
Samsung Phone Update Basic Setup
- To avoid damage from flashing files, make sure your device model matches the listed model number by checking Settings > More/General > About Device or Settings > About Device.
- Before flashing, make sure your device has a fully charged battery to avoid a soft-brick situation and data loss.
- Ensure an uninterrupted flashing process by always using the original data cable when connecting your Android device to a computer or laptop.
- Make sure to back up all your data.
Create a backup of your SMS messages.
Take backup call logs and contacts.
Manually copy your media files to your computer or laptop to create a backup.
Make a backup of EFS, only if you have rooted your device. If not, you can skip this step.
- Disable Samsung Kies, antivirus, and firewall to prevent interruptions and errors while using Odin3 flashtool for firmware flashing.
Necessary Installs
- You need to download and install Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
- You have to download and extract Odin3 v3.10.6.
- You need to download the firmware that matches your device model:Â SM-G800H
- To obtain the .tar.md5 file, extract the firmware file that you downloaded.
Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Galaxy S5 Mini
- Read the above instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Perform a factory data reset in recovery mode to achieve a clean installation.
- Launch Odin3.exe.
- Enter download mode on Galaxy S5 Mini by turning it off, holding Volume Down + Home Button + Power Key until you see a warning, then press Volume Up to proceed. Follow another guide if this method fails.
- Link your device to your PC.
- Install Samsung USB drivers before plugging in your device. Once Odin recognizes your phone, the ID: COM box turns blue.
- Choose firmware.tar or firmware.tar.md5 file from the extracted folder and click the AP tab on Odin 3.09 or 3.10.6 version.
- Opt for the “PDA” tab on Odin 3.07, but leave the other settings as is.
- Ensure that the choices made on your Odin precisely match the illustration.
- Click ‘Start’ and wait for the firmware flashing to finish. The progress box turning green indicates successful flashing.
- After the flashing process is accomplished seamlessly, remove your device and restart it manually.
- Inspect the new firmware immediately after the device has finished booting up.
- The firmware installed on your device will be the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version.
- Do not attempt to go back to an earlier version after updating to stock firmware to prevent damage to your device’s EFS partition.
- That’s it!
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