Firmware update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Samsung SM-P600 SM-P6000ZWEATO device drivers: main operating systems p600 firmware
Samsung, it’s important to get a little familiar with the device itself. This way you can learn some useful things that you didn’t even know about before. Therefore, let's take a short excursion into the cosmic world of Samsung Galaxy devices - such as n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others.
Galaxy devices are very popular, stylish and high-quality gadgets
Samsung's smartphone market today accounts for an impressive share. Mobile giant in modern world is the biggest competitor for another popular company that even children know about - Apple. And this is no coincidence, because Samsung presents to the public a large number of a wide variety of devices in all possible price categories. This, in principle, gives the company a certain advantage - the availability of devices for all segments of the population. If a person cannot afford a smartphone for 20,000 rubles, but he needs modern functions, then budget models can provide some of them. And Samsung is doing a pretty good job in this regard: the company’s devices in the budget price segment have a large number of necessary functions in their arsenal.
The most popular models are the Galaxy series. They include both premium smartphones S, S Edge, Note, and more affordable ones - A, Grand, Grand Prime and others. How do these devices differ from each other?
As you know, Galaxy S and S Edge are the company's top smartphones, which are released every year with new characteristics, functions and features, receiving a new number in the name (the latest version of the series is the seventh). Note is positioned as a tablet phone (a fairly popular word today), a device for business people or creative people. For those who constantly need a large screen, the main feature of this device is the S Pen, which allows you to create quick notes, sketches and other types of handwriting directly on the screen in various applications.
Grand and Grand Prime are positioned in the budget smartphone segment as the most popular. And this is not without reason: the devices have two cameras - front and main, a touch screen, support for high-speed networks, access to the global network, the ability to install almost any program (except complex games and applications) and use them.
Naturally, not all available Samsung mobile devices today were named above.
What do you need to know before flashing your smartphone?
So, if you are about to tackle this difficult task, then we hasten to make you happy. Because anyone can flash or reflash Samsung Galaxy (such as n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others). To do this, you just need to familiarize yourself with the initial data, some features, and most importantly, follow the instructions.
What might you need before you begin your mission?
- The Samsung device itself with a charged battery (at least 80 percent). This is necessary to prevent unexpected device stops and further program failures.
- Original USB cable for connecting to a computer. The cord is included, but if you don’t have one, you can use the one you have. However, it is worth remembering that such actions are performed at your own peril and risk.
- Internet connection with unlimited traffic. This is needed in order to download the firmware itself, which can weigh more than one gigabyte. In principle, tariffs with limited traffic may also be suitable if this does not cause you any inconvenience. If you are unsure about your tariff, be sure to check with your Internet provider.
- Desire and patience that will become your faithful companion. You may not be able to flash or reflash your Samsung Galaxy the first time. Don't be upset in this case. It’s better to try to carefully reconsider whether you did everything correctly and whether you could have made a mistake somewhere.
What are the firmware methods?
You can flash your device (Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others) using both official Samsung tools and third-party utilities. Let's look at each of these values and then move on to their instructions.
- Firmware update using official software. This can be done from the smartphone itself, without using a computer or using it by directly connecting the device via a USB port. This is necessary for those who simply want to update the operating system version, for example, from Android4 to Android 5.0.
- Flashing or flashing using third-party tools. The most popular service in this matter is the Odin program. It can be easily installed on a computer or laptop and is provided to users free of charge.
Official firmware update
Without using a computer
- So, you have decided to update the operating system version of your smartphone without any cords or other devices, but only with the help of the device itself. Go!
- Initially, connect to the Wi-Fi network. Without this there is no point in going further. If there is no access to wireless networks, but you have a computer with access to the global network and a USB cable, then move on to the next paragraph entitled “Using a computer.”
- Now go to the “Settings” menu and find the “About device” item. Here we will need a tab called “Software Update”. Click the update button.
- If your smartphone says that updates have already been installed on your device, it means that there are no available firmwares for your device. That is, the latest available version of the operating system is installed.
- Otherwise, you need to agree to download the updates and wait for it to complete. When finished, click on the install button. After this, your Samsung Galaxy will begin a system update, during which the device cannot be used. Do not turn off the phone under any circumstances, do not try to reboot it or remove the battery - you can get a “brick”, that is, a completely inoperative device.
- Only when you see the familiar home screen and a message that you have successfully completed the firmware update procedure, can you use the device as usual.
Using a computer
- To work, you must have Internet access on a computer or laptop. Otherwise you won't be able to do anything.
- Download to PC software Smart Switch from the company's official website (http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin/).
- Now we connect the smartphone using a USB cable to the PC and wait until the device is detected.
- The program itself will show you the availability of a new version of the operating system for the device in a special small window. If the outcome of events is positive, the “Update” button will appear, which you will need to click on.
- All you have to do is wait until the updates are downloaded and installed. Installation may take a long time, so be patient.
- As in the previous option, do not turn off the device under any circumstances or remove the cord from the computer. Ensure smooth operation of both your PC and phone to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
- After a successful firmware update, you can continue to use your smartphone as usual.
What should you know after flashing?
Samsung, in its official manual (instructions) for upgrading the operating system, recommends resetting the data after such manipulations. Otherwise, Samsung warns of possible system failures. This will not necessarily happen to your gadget, but you can take it into account when you encounter such problems in further work with phone.
However, it is worth remembering that before resetting it is important to save all existing data: photos, contacts, videos, music, documents. This can be done manually, by simply transferring information to a computer, or using the Smart Switch utility, which allows you to backup data from your Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others.
Firmware using third-party program Odin
First, familiarize yourself with the basic points that should never be violated. You have been warned about this several times, so that later you don’t grab your head and say to yourself: “What have I done?” Therefore, it is better to play it safe and carefully look at what needs to be done and what you are doing.
- You perform all operations at your own peril and risk. This is the most important rule, because after flashing the firmware using an unofficial method, you will lose Samsung's warranty.
- Do not unplug the power cord of your computer or laptop, that is, ensure unconditional operation of the PC.
- Charge your smartphone at least 80-90 percent so that it cannot run out of charge during the update.
- When connecting to a PC, use only the original cable.
Preliminary preparation and configuration of services
As you may have noticed, these rules are no different from the requirements for updating through official Samsung means, so you will have no difficulty in complying with them. Now let's move on to the most important thing:
- First, download the Odin utility. It can be taken from the website (http://androidpru/odin-firmware-samsung/).
- Now download the firmware file for your device to your computer. If you don’t know where to do this, you can use the Samsung Firmware Linker program, which allows you to find and download firmware specifically for your device.
- Download the driver for your device to your computer. This is necessary for proper detection and configuration of the smartphone when connecting it to the PC. You can use the resource (http://androidp1.ru/drviver-for-android/).
- Be sure to save all important data from the device to any other storage medium, just in case. Because when flashing, partial or complete loss of information from the gadget is possible.
- The preparatory work is over now, and we are moving on to the main process. We put the phone into firmware mode. If you don’t know how to do this, then we try this option: turn off the device, hold down the volume down, center and lock (off) buttons at the same time. If it works correctly, you should go to a special menu, where using the volume up key you will agree to start in firmware mode. If you do not get to such a menu, then find this information specifically for your device.
- If everything worked out for you, you can connect the device to your computer via USB. Wait a while until the necessary drivers are installed.
- After this, you can launch the Odin application on your computer. In the left corner you will see that the gadget is connected, which means we are moving on.
- Now you need to add the firmware files in the correct order. If for single-file firmware everything is very clear (insert the firmware into the AP or PDA field by clicking on the corresponding button), then with multi-file firmware you will have to tinker a little longer.
Multi-file firmware
Let's figure out which files need to be inserted into which field:
- PIT is inserted into the PIT field.
- tar.md5 - in BL or Bootloader.
- File CODE_xxxxx.tar.md5 - in AP or PDA.
- File MODEM_xxxxx.tar.md5 - in CP or PHONE.
- tar.md5 - in CSC.
Continuation
- Please note that you do not need to check any boxes on the left if the firmware itself does not provide for this.
- After the correct installation of the firmware files, press the START button and wait until the program completes. After finishing, the word RESET or PASS will appear on the left. The device will now reboot and be ready to use again. You can disconnect your smartphone from your computer.
Conclusion
If after flashing or flashing your device you cannot turn it on (the so-called “perpetual reboot”), then try doing a reset. It is also known by its other name - Wipe. We hope that you can still flash or re-flash your Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others without any incidents. Good luck, dear readers!
Are you the happy owner of a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) SM-P6000 / SM-P605 tablet and you are not satisfied with its operating system? Do you want to flash your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) to new version Android OS? You have come to the right place, because this article will discuss exactly how to flash a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) SM-P6000 / SM-P605 tablet.
Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) SM-P605 tablet using the Odin program
The first thing you need to do to flash the tablet is to download the firmware you like for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) SM-P605, you can download it from here -, the second thing is to download and install the firmware firmware Samsung Odin v3.09
So, the firmware has been downloaded. The firmware is located in a folder whose path does not contain Cyrillic characters. To check – MD5 for the latest SER firmware:. More important point: in the archives that I personally downloaded from Samsung servers, the firmware file at the end had the extension .m5 - we delete it because only .tar should remain (P605XXUBMJ9_P605SERBMJ3_P605XXUBMJ4_HOME.tar)
For firmware, it is best to use a laptop or computer connected via an uninterruptible power supply, because in this case, you are insured against power outages. It is strongly recommended that you turn off all antiviruses and firewalls during the firmware installation, remove all mobile modems and third-party devices from USB ports, and temporarily disconnect all connections to networks.
We also clearly understand two facts: the firmware of the new official version(if it is completed successfully, of course) Not deprives us of warranty, installing root in any of the ways available to us - deprives guarantees. Let me explain. We do not have a PCT device, so the consent or refusal of warranty service (due to a change in the parameter indicating administrative intervention in the device) of the charade that sold you the “gray” device is only its will.
1. Install the ADB driver (“Samsung_USB_Driver_1.5.29.0.exe”). It is implied that you do not have the “Kies” program!!! If it does, remove it and reboot, or you can simply call up the task manager and stop all processes associated with Kies (that is, everything with “Kies” in the name).
2. Turn off the tablet.
3. Press and hold the “Volume -” button on the tablet (the closest part of the volume rocker to the “Power” button) and immediately press and hold the “Power” button. We wait until the tablet starts to turn on. After a text request appears in English, press the “Volume +” button on the tablet (respectively, the far part of the volume “rocker” from the “Power” button). Now the tablet is ready to accept firmware via ADB (from the Odin program).
4. Connect the tablet to the computer via the original USB cable (that came with the tablet). We are waiting for Windows to recognize the device and install additional drivers that are needed specifically for your device.
5. Run the Odin program as administrator. Press the PA or PDA button in the program - it is named differently in different versions of the program and select the file with the firmware.
6. Make sure that Odin “sees” the tablet: the port number will appear in the ID:COM cell and its color will change. We also make sure that only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” (this is how it should be by default).
7. Click the “Start” button in the Odin program and wait for the process to complete. Confirmation that the process has completed will be a large blue square in the Odin program with the inscription “RESET”, and in the “Message” window the last entry will be “
8. The tablet reboots. As soon as it boots, we don’t make any settings, but turn it off again. Now press and hold the “Volume +” button on the tablet (the farthest part of the volume rocker from the “Power” button) and immediately press and hold the “Power” button. We wait until the tablet starts to turn on. We ended up in Recovery (stock, i.e. native). We do wipe cache and factory reset in it. You can do it twice, just to be sure!))) Reboot.
9. We rejoice in the new firmware
Instructions for installing custom firmware via TWRP recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) SM-P6000 / SM-P605
1. To install custom firmware, we need to install custom recovery on the existing stock firmware (for our model TWRP 2.6.3.0) and root the tablet (get root rights for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)
2. Enable USB Debugging mode on the tablet in Developer Options (Settings - General (if this item is not in General, tap on About device and tap on Build number seven times - the Developer Options item will appear, you need to go into it and check the box for USB Debugging )
3. How to install custom recovery and get Root?
Launch the Odin program on the PC, and according to the instructions above in the “PA” (PDA) line, insert the archive (TWRP recovery 2.7.0.0) and click Start
Custom TWRP recovery is installed and root is received.
4. Download from the Play Market and install the Titanium Backup Root program.
We update our installed programs through the Play Market so that when backing up (see below) the most recent copies of your software are saved.
Open the program (we confirm the permissions for SuperSU for this program),
Click on Backups at the top, click on the checkmark in the white box at the top right and in the Backup section, select the Make a backup subsection. total user P.O. (activate on the left with the Start button), confirm with a green checkmark at the top right. So we made backup copies of our software.
5. Download and place the firmware in zip format that we want to install on the external memory card of the tablet.
6. Turn off the tablet and go into custom recovery - with the tablet completely turned off (wait until even the backlight of the black screen goes out), press “Volume Plus” (farthest from the “Power” button) and immediately press the “Power” button, hold for about 5 seconds, then .e. until the inscription “Samsung Galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition” appears and release.
7. First, we make a backup of the firmware that is currently installed on our device:
Backup – Select Partions to Back Up: select all items: Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery, System,
Please note that we save the backup on an SD memory card
Storage: external_sd, confirm the creation of a backup below: Swype to Back Up (swipe to the right along the arrow). So we saved the user data with Titanium and made a backup of the entire firmware using custom recovery.
8. Return to the main recovery menu and do wipes (clearing the internal memory of the device for new firmware)
Wipe – Advanced Wipe – Select Partions to Wipe: check everything except the last item external_sd, i.e. check the boxes for Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System - such a complete wipe is especially recommended when switching from non-Russian firmware to SER firmware. Important note: after a wipe, all data from the phone’s internal memory, including user settings, will be lost
9. Return to the main recovery menu and click the Install button (we go directly to the process of installing the new firmware).
We are looking for the pre-installed firmware in zip format on the external memory card (external_sd). (for example, this SER-P605XXUBMJ9 VER 3.0 (DEODEX))
SELECT ZIP TO INSTALL
Storage: external_sd()
Find the firmware file in zip format, click on it and confirm the firmware
swipe below Swipe to Confirm Flash.
The process of installing new firmware will begin. After its completion, the device must be rebooted.
10. After rebooting the device, you will need to perform the initial setup (set the date, time zone, keyboard languages, WiFi settings, etc.)
Important notes: photos, videos, music and other important data must be moved to an external memory card before flashing the firmware (it is advisable to save all this on the BB), contacts from the phone book also need to be exported to an external memory card, it is highly advisable to have a Google account and before By flashing the firmware, synchronize Contacts with Google (more relevant, of course, for a smartphone, not for a tablet). It is highly desirable to have an Internet connection during the flashing process, and especially after WiFi.
After the initial setup, we make sure that there is root on the tablet (i.e. that it is not lost after flashing), go to the Play Market and reinstall Titanium Backup Root (if when you first start Titanium it complains about the Android Identifier, click Restore And Identif at the bottom, We also check at this stage whether USB Debugging is enabled).
Using Titanium we restore our custom software with data that we previously saved - if it is needed and does not duplicate the software from the new firmware.
Regarding restoring your software from Titanium: when restoring your applications, it is safer to download them from the Play Market, i.e. There are times when the firmware installed normally, but when restoring your software from Titanium, some applications are not restored correctly.
If something goes wrong, you can always restore the previous firmware from a custom TWRP recovery using the Restore option.
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First of all!
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Still have questions?
Do you have any questions or can’t get root rights to your Android? Leave comments about what worked or didn’t work for you, or what you did differently.Android devices offered by the famous manufacturer Samsung are rightfully considered one of the most reliable gadgets. The performance reserves of devices released several years ago allow them to successfully perform their functions today; you just need to keep the software part of the device up to date. Below we will consider ways to flash a generally successful and balanced tablet - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000.
The hardware characteristics of the GT-N8000 model from Samsung allow the tablet to remain a relevant solution today for users who are not demanding on performance, and the official software shell as a whole is a pretty good solution, although overloaded with additional applications. In addition to the official version of the system, modified unofficial OSes are available for the product in question.
All responsibility for the result of following the instructions from this material lies solely with the user who manipulates the device!
Regardless of the purposes for which you plan to update the Samsung GT-N8000 firmware, before carrying out operations with the device’s memory, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory operations. This will avoid errors when directly installing Android, and will also make it possible to save time spent on the procedure.
Drivers
The most radical and effective methods for installing Android and restoring the device in question require the use of specialized applications. To be able to pair your tablet and computer, you need drivers, the installer of which can be downloaded from the Samsung Developers website:
Obtaining root rights
In general, to install the OS in Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, obtaining Superuser rights on the device is not required, but root rights allow you to create a full backup and use a very simple way to install the system on a tablet, as well as fine-tune an already installed system. Obtaining privileges on the device in question is very simple. A tool is used for this.
How to use the application is described in the material on our website, available at the link:
Backup
Any procedures that involve interfering with the system sections of an Android device carry the risk of losing information contained in the device, including user data. In addition, in some cases, when installing the OS on a device, formatting the memory partitions is simply necessary for the correct installation and operation of Android in the future. Therefore, before installing the system software, be sure to save important information, that is, create a backup copy of everything that may be needed for further operation of the device.
In addition to other methods of creating a backup, it may be advisable to use applications created by Samsung, including to reinsure the user against loss important information. It's about about the program for pairing the manufacturer's Android devices with a PC - Smart Switch. You can download the solution from the manufacturer’s official website:
Additionally. If you want to fine-tune the process of archiving information, including the path on the PC disk where the backup files will be stored, as well as the types of data to be saved, use the window "Settings" called by clicking on the button "More" in Samsung Smart Switch and selecting the appropriate item in the drop-down menu.
Backup EFS partition
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 is equipped with a SIM card module, which gives model users the opportunity to use the mobile Internet and even make calls. The section of the device’s memory that contains parameters that enable communication, including IMEI, is called "EFS". This area memory may be erased or damaged when experimenting with firmware, which will make it impossible to use mobile communications, so it is highly advisable to create a dump of this partition. This is very easy to do using a special application available in - EFS☆IMEI☆Backup.
To operate the program on the device, you must have Superuser privileges!
Samsung does not allow users of its devices to download firmware from the official resource; this is the manufacturer’s policy. At the same time, you can get any official version of the system software for Samsung devices on the specialized website Samsung Updates, the creators of which carefully preserve OS packages and provide access to them to everyone.
When choosing official Samsung firmware, you should take into account the binding of the software to the region for which it is intended. The region code is called C.S.C.(Customer Sales Code). Packages marked for Russia are intended "SER".
Firmware
Reinstalling and/or updating the Android version may be required for various reasons and must be done different ways. In any state of the device, when choosing the firmware and installation method, you should be guided by the final goal, that is, the desired version of Android, under which the device will operate after the manipulations.
Method 1: Official utilities
The only way to officially gain the ability to manipulate the GT-N8000 system software is to use software released by Samsung to control the functions of the brand’s Android devices. There are two such solutions - a well-known and a relatively new solution - Smart Switch. There are no fundamental differences in the functions of the applications when paired with devices, but the programs support different versions of Android. If the tablet is running Android version up to 4.4, use Kies; if KitKat, use Smart Switch.
- Download, install and launch Samsung Keys.
- Connect your device to your PC
- After identifying the tablet, the program will automatically check for updates for the installed Android and if there is a more current version of the system, Keyes will issue a corresponding notification. In the request window, click the button "Further".
- In the next window, after reading the requirements and being sure that they meet the situation, click "Update".
- The further process is fully automated and does not require user intervention. The update includes several stages:
- Wait for a message from Kies about the completion of the manipulations,
after which the tablet will reboot into the updated Android automatically.
- Reconnect the USB cable and make sure the update is successful.
Kies will inform you that you need to download and install a new solution for controlling your tablet from a PC – SmartSwitch.
Smart Switch
- Download Samsung Smart Switch from the manufacturer's official website.
- Run the tool.
- Connect the device and computer with a USB cable.
- After identifying the model in the application and if there is a system software update on Samsung servers, Smart Switch will issue a corresponding notification. Click the button "Update".
- Confirm you are ready to start the process using the button "Continue" in the request window that appears.
- Review the requirements that the situation must meet before starting the update process and click the button "Everything is confirmed", if the system instructions are followed.
- Further operations are performed automatically by the program and include the steps presented:
- Upon completion of the manipulations, the Smart Switch will display a confirmation window,
and the tablet will automatically boot into Android.
Additionally. Initialization
In addition to updating the official version of the Samsung GT-N8000 operating system, using SmartSwitch you can completely reinstall Android on the tablet, delete all data from it and thus return the device to its “out of the box” state in software terms, but with the latest official version of the software on board .
Method 2: Mobile Odin
The above official method of updating the Samsung GT-N8000 software does not give the user wide opportunities to change the system version. For example, rolling back to an earlier firmware using official software offered by the developer is impossible, as is a major change in system software or overwriting individual sections of the device’s memory. Similar manipulations are carried out using other specialized tools, the simplest of which in terms of application is the Mobile Odin Android application.
For serious operations with the Galaxy Note 10.1 memory, if Mobile Odin is used, you don’t even need a PC, but the device must be rooted. The proposed tool is available in the Play Market.
As an example, let's roll back the official version of the system of the tablet PC in question from 4.4 to Android 4.1.2. You can download the archive from the OS using the link:
- Unpack the package received from the link above and copy the file to the device’s memory card.
- Install and launch Mobile Odin, grant the application root rights.
- Download add-ons for the tool that will allow you to install firmware. The corresponding request window will appear when you launch the application for the first time, click the button "Download"
and wait for the installation of the modules to complete.
- Select an item "Open file..." in the list of options on the main screen of Mobile Odin, scroll down a little.
- Specify item "External SD card" in the storage selection window with the file intended for installation.
- Click the file name N8000XXCMJ2_N8000OXECMK1_N800XXCLL1_HOME.tar.md5, previously copied to the memory card.
- Be sure to check the checkboxes "Wipe data and cache" And "Wipe Dalvik cache". This will delete all user information from the tablet's memory, but is necessary for a trouble-free version rollback.
- Click "Flash firmware" and confirm the request that you are ready to begin the system reinstallation process.
- Mobile Odin will carry out further manipulations automatically:
- Perform the initial system setup and restore data if necessary.
- After completing the manipulations, the Tablet PC is ready for use running the Android version of the selected version.
Method 3: Odin
The most effective and universal tool for flashing Android Samsung Android devices is a program for PC. With its help, you can install any version of official firmware into the tablet in question. Also, this wonderful flasher can be an effective tool for restoring software-inoperable GT-N8000.
Download archive from Odin for Galaxy firmware Note 10.1 can be found here:
Those users who will have to use the program for the first time are advised to read the material, which outlines all the main points of using the tool:
Service firmware
The most radical method of reinstalling Samsung GT-N8000 firmware is to use a PIT file (memory repartition) to rewrite partitions of multi-file (service) firmware. You can download the archive with this solution from the link:
- Uninstall Kies and Smart Switch programs if they are installed on the system.
- Unzip the archive from Odin,
as well as a package with multi-file firmware.
The path to directories with Odin and files intended for writing to the device’s memory sections must not contain Cyrillic characters!
- Launch Odin and add components to the program using button clicks
and specifying files in Explorer in accordance with the table:
- Using the button "PIT" specify the path to the file P4NOTERF_EUR_OPEN_8G.pit
- Put your device into software download mode. For this:
- Connect the USB cable pre-connected to the PC port to the Galaxy Note 10.1 connector. The device should be identified in the program as a blue field. "ID:COM" and the port number displayed.
- Make sure that all the above points are completed accurately and press the button "Start". The Odin program will carry out operations for repartitioning and transferring files to the appropriate sections of the Samsung GT-N8000 memory automatically.
The main thing is not to interrupt the procedure; everything is done quite quickly.
- Once the overwriting of system partitions is complete, the following message will appear in the status field: "PASS", and in the log field – "All threads completed". The device will restart automatically.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the device and close Odin. The initial boot after a complete rewrite of the GT-N8000 system partitions takes quite a long time. After flashing the firmware, you will need to perform initial system setup.
Single-file firmware
Less effective in recovery "bricked" devices, but safer when used for regular reinstallation of Android in Samsung GT-N8000 is single-file firmware installed via Odin. Downloading a package with such an OS based on Android 4.1 for the device in question is available at the link:
Method 4: Custom OS
Manufacturer Samsung does not make users of its Android devices very happy with the release of updated versions of system software. The latest official OS for the model in question is based on the already outdated Android 4.4 KitKat, which does not allow us to call the software part of the Samsung GT-N8000 modern.
It is still possible to upgrade the Android version, as well as get a lot of new features on the device in question, but only by using modified unofficial versions of the operating system.
For Galaxy Note 10.1, many different custom solutions have been created from well-known teams and ports from enthusiast users. The installation process for any custom is the same and requires two steps.
Step 1: Install TWRP
To be able to install modified firmware in the Samsung GT-N8000, you need a special recovery environment. A universal and rightfully considered the best solution for the model under consideration is.
You can download the archive with the recovery file needed for installation from the link below, and the installation of the environment itself is done through Odin.
Unexpectedly, I recently came across a powerful 64Gb Samsung tablet from the Galaxy Note N8000 series, or to be more precise, I came across a counterfeit of this model.
About a week ago the phone rang. An acquaintance called me and told me that he was being offered to buy a new tablet for only $250. At that time he was interested real cost of tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 64Gb 3G, to which I answered him with data obtained from Yandex Market - the price of a new tablet varies from 7.9 to 9.5 million Belarusian rubles ($800 - $970).
Out of curiosity, I looked at the characteristics of this model.
Characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet
- 4-core processor 1400 MHz
- 2 Gigabytes random access memory
- 64 GB of internal memory
- 10.1 inch screen
- High screen resolution - 1280 x 800 pixels
- 2 cameras
- Case with separate keyboard
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other gadgets
According to my friend, this The tablet was purchased at the beginning of the month in Moscow, but now the owner needs money and so he sells it. A friend told me that this tablet even has warranty card and receipt from the store with the Euroet stamp, which in principle eliminates the possibility of counterfeiting.
Omitting details, he bought this tablet for $150, and he received such a discount after he said that he needed to connect it to the computer and check everything. Neither one nor the other had time, so they agreed on this.
A little later, a friend of mine brought this tablet to me for testing, but at that time I had work to do and I still had to go to training. In the end, I was able to start checking the tablet only late in the evening and that’s where all the fun began.
How to check the tablet?
When I got home, I tried to turn on the tablet, but it wasn’t possible for me to do it the first time. It turned out that the battery of the Galaxy Note N8000 tablet was completely discharged.I connected it via USB to my computer, the charging indicator lit up on the screen and then I was able to start the device for the first time.
Cool - everything works, I opened applications, clicked settings, connected the tablet to WiFi, used the Internet and even played some games installed by the previous owner. During such work, the tablet turned off several times by itself, and the battery charge level constantly jumped in an incomprehensible way - this alarmed me somewhat. Later, I attributed all the problems to a dead battery, turned off the tablet and left it to charge.
When my friend returned for the tablet, he asked me to send him a couple of movies and imagine my surprise when, instead of 64 gigabytes, my computer recognized only 2.
In the tablet settings, internal memory and another 64 gigs were displayed, but for some reason not all of it worked.
I decided that N8000 tablet lacks drivers. In the device manager there was indeed an unrecognized device labeled “Android”.
I climbed on Samsung official website, selected the desired device, downloaded and installed the Samsung Kies 3 program with drivers on my computer, and immediately encountered a new riddle. The thing is that the device was not recognized by the program at all, at the moment when my Samsung Galaxy S 2 smartphone was perfectly detected.
I’m sitting at a dead end - I don’t understand what this tablet needs, what it lacks. In general, I fiddled with it for about 2-3 more hours before I began to think that it might actually turn out to be a banal fake.
I visited the legendary portal about mobile devices 4pda.ru, in search of useful information, I tried to update the operating system of the tablet, tried to reflash it and eventually even did it (full reset), but did not get any results.
The next day I called another friend who also works in computer technology and tried to find out if he had encountered a similar problem. It turned out that it stacked and directed me in the right direction. He said it was fake.
How to distinguish a real tablet from a fake?
For some time I searched the Internet for any related information on how to distinguish a real tablet from a fake, in particular, how to identify a fake on the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000.1.
For the original tablet, the camera is in the center– on the fake it is moved to the corner.
2.
A real Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 tablet screen resolution 1280x800– the resolution of a fake is much lower. In my case, it was 960 by 600 - in other words, shortcuts and application icons were simply huge.
3.
Fake tablet models do not have GPS. Try turning it on, and everything will immediately fall into place.
4.
Original Samsung smartphones and tablets in “naked” mode equipped with special applications like Samsung Apps, ChatON, Group Cast, etc. at a time when the functionality of fake versions is significantly reduced.
5.
IMEI code Of course, this is not an indicator, however, in new and real devices it is always present, and in fakes it is usually written “unknown” instead.
6.
Fake Samsung tablets are not recognized in the original Samsung program Kies.
A little from myself and photos
I’m sure if you dig deeper on the Internet you can find many more ways to identify a fake, however, in this case, for me the very fact of the distribution of such tablets became a kind of discovery.Okay, here my friend bought a tablet directly from his hands on the street, but it turns out that there have been cases when such models were quietly sold to clients in fairly reputable stores like Svyaznoy. Where is the world heading?
And yes, by the way, after realizing and accepting the fact that the purchased Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet turned out to be a fake, I again asked my friend to show me the warranty card and the receipt from the store.
At first glance, everything is as it should be, the amount matches on all documents, the receipt is stapled to the warranty card, the stamp, as is usually done in stores, is applied to the corner - everything is according to the rules. But if you take a closer look, it turns out that for some reason the booklet for the tablet comes from the Samsung Galaxy TAB and not from the Samsung Galaxy Note, and for some reason that same IMEI code is not registered at all.
In fact, this is what the tablet itself looked like.
This is what the main application menu looks like. Note the huge labels, which hardly match the high resolution I was talking about earlier.
And these are the settings of a fake tablet. The N8000 model, Android version and other indicators are the same, but where is the guarantee that this data is generally adequate?
This is what the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb tablet looks like.
And by the way, an acquaintance whom I called to find out if he had come across such a fake, said that most often the inscription on the back cover is not made with paint, but simply pasted on, so this point can also be used as a check.
Considering that today it was difficult for me to find any information about counterfeits of this nature on the Internet, I hope that few people fell for the scammers and did not get away with it.
In general, this is how things are. Good luck everyone and be careful.
If you were offered to buy a fake or, God forbid, you became a victim of these scammers and swindlers, tell your friends about it. Warn and protect your loved ones!
Law enforcement agencies are not interested in solving such problems, and judging by how actively the discussion is going on, it has already gained enormous momentum.
Let everyone know about this chaos - this is quite logical and correct.