From this page you can download official Samsung firmware for Android devices along with installation instruction. Samsung Firmware Download We all know Samsung update its firmware regular basis mostly for keeping your handset security issue free. Samsung is currently rolling the August 2017 security patch for its latest device the Galaxy S5 Mini (SM-G800F). The latest software update moves the build number G800FXXU1CRE1 to Galaxy S5 Mini. Of course, the updates are still based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. In this post, we will guide you how to.
Samsung is currently rolling the August 2017 security patch for its latest device the Galaxy S5 Mini (SM-G800F). The latest software update moves the build number G800FXXU1CRE1 to Galaxy S5 Mini. Of course, the updates are still based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. In this post, we will guide you how to install the G800FXXU1CRE1 August security patch on Galaxy S5 Mini. August security patch solves a number of CVEs and other security threats. To know about that in details check out the Google Android security bulletin for August 2017.
The G800FXXU1CRE1 August 2017 Security for Galaxy S5 Mini is seeding as an airborne update. You can wait for the notification from your device to install it when it knocks into your phone. In another way, you can also manually download and flash the firmware that brings the G800FXXU1CRE1 software using the Odin Tool. Below you can find the firmware file for Galaxy S5 Mini.
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3 How To Manually Install G800FXXU1CRE1 Update on Galaxy S5 Mini
How to Check Software Update on Galaxy S5 Mini:
If you are waiting for the OTA and it is delaying to show up, you can manually search for it. Simply go to device Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates. If you get notification of the latest updates then download and install it. It is pretty simple. Connect to a good Wi-Fi network to download the update as it is a large file. Also, make sure to have a full battery charge on your phone. A low battery will interrupt the update installation process.
Download G800FXXU1CRE1 August 2017 Security for Galaxy S5 Mini
Here is the link to download the firmware that brings the August 2017 security update for Galaxy S5 Mini.
How To Manually Install G800FXXU1CRE1 Update on Galaxy S5 Mini
Before performing the manual update, you have to download some utilities. Also, you have to follow a few things in mind. You can find the utility downloads and other points that in the section below.
Pre-Requisite
This firmware is for Galaxy S5 Mini only. Do not use it on other Samsung devices.
Make sure your phone has full battery charge otherwise low battery will interrupt the update process.
A PC and a micro-USB cable.
Download Latest Odin Tool. You will use this utility to flash the latest firmware on Samsung device.
Install Samsung Kies Software and latest Samsung USB Drivers on your PC.
Take a Complete Backup of your phone before Installing new firmware updates.
GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any bricking/damage to your phone while/after installing this update.
How To Flash Latest firmware Using Odin Tool
Odin Tool is the software that you have to use to install the latest August 2017 firmware for Galaxy S5 Mini. You have to download the firmware for the respective devices and also the required tools we have mentioned. Then simply follow the illustrative tutorial below to flash the firmware. here is the link to it.
So, that’s it. Install the latest firmware update and fortify your Galaxy S5 Mini with the latest security patch.