Samsung SM-G988W Firmware

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Firmware Information of Samsung SM-G988W

• What is the firmware for Android?
• Preparations Before flashing a Device
• ROM Flashing Tool
• How to install or repair Stock Firmware

Firmware like software, It permanently stores instructions and performs functions to communicate into hardware unites such as ROM, hard drive, BIOS, etc.

Specially firmware of Mobile Phones, it stands for applications and operating systems that control how a Smartphone operates. Such as Android OS like firmware which includes all operations and functions on the phone. So, Android device oparate ROM firmware call as Android firmware. It is same as Android OS.

The firmware of the most popular manufacturer: Samsung, Sony, LG, Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus or Motorola.

Why do we need the firmware update?

Firmware should be updated that enhances its capabilities or fixes issues. Therefore Stock Firmware needs to be able to update the method. That can deferent each device because of manufacturers. For example, the latest version of the android firmware is released from time to time, so that the company releases updates on their devices.

1. Get a Backup: Your data and information that you have stored on your cell phone will be deleted by flash. Therefore, backup the data.
2. Device connect with computer: Install USB driver on your PC
3. Battery level: The device's battery should be charged a minimum of 40%.
4. Device booting Mode: Most of the devices should be enabled special mode. Such as Download Mode, Recovery Mode, etc.
5. Firmware package: Most of firmware comes in a ZIP format. So, Extract the Downloaded firmware
6. To install the Stock firmware: You would have to use a specific application which is suitable for your brand of smartphone, it calls as Flash Tool such as Odin3, LG PC Suite, SP flash tool, RSD Lite, etc.
7. Use Suitable firmware: You want to find the correct file for the model of your device. If you use the wrong one, it should be very difficult for your device getting work properly.
8. Suitable USB Cable: For connecting between your device and a computer.

• Odin3 ( Odin Samsung ) - Samsung Firmware flashing Tool, This is the most trusted tool for Samsung utilities
• HTC One Tool Kit - You can unlock your bootloader, root some devices, and install official and custom ROMs on HTC Phones.
• LG PC Suite - This will install official updates on LG phones
• Sp flash tool - This tool allows to flash firmware Any MediaTek (MTK - chipset drivers) Smartphones. SP flash tool support all the android devices like Samsung, Huawei, Sony, LG, etc.
• RSD Lite - Support to flash stock firmware on Motorola phones
• Mi Flash tool - Official software for the support to install/flash stock firmware on Xiaomi phones

• 1 - First of all you need to Download correct Android Firmware and extract the package on your computer.
• 2 - After that, You need to find a flash tool for related to your device brand.
• 3 - You need to Install the suitable USB Driver on your Computer. if It already has then skipped this step.
• 4 - Now you want to follow the flashing process in which you use the flash tools. If you haven't good knowledge, So, you want to find a tutorial for how to use it. If You Use Odin3 for Samsung, it could easy to use.

Normally the flashing process gets few moments but it isn’t difficult. Make sure to double-check everything before initiating the process.

⚠ Caution: The process needs to be done carefully. If you are not sure what to do, get to know it. Please note that if something happens to your phone, we or any other party is not responsible for this.