How To Install Official Galaxy S5 Firmware & Kernel (ODIN)

Learn how to install official Samsung firmwares on the Samsung Galaxy S5 using Odin3. Odin3 is one of the most used tools for Samsung devices because it is the best and fastest way to install firmwares and kernels. It is the safest tool and chances to brick the phone are small.

Something like that can happen only if you don’t carefully follow the instructions. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is still considered as a new device to the market yet the support for the device is getting bigger and bigger everyday. There are custom ROMs and root methods available already.

Also Read: How To Calibrate Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery

Installing an official firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S5 will remove all signs of root and will restore it to the factory settings. It will basically make the phone like new software-wise.

Requirements

– Odin3 Samsung tool (link)

– Official Samsung Galaxy S5 Firmware. Download for SM-G900H & SM-G900F

– At least 70% battery left

How to install Samsung Galaxy S5 Official Firmware and Kernel

1. Turn your phone off and boot into Download Mode (Volume Down + Home + Power) and press the Volume Up button only one time.

2. Open ODIN3 tool and connect your phone to your PC.

3. Click PDA on ODIN and select the downloaded firmware and click Start.

4. Leave the phone alone as the process will last for around 5 minutes.

5. Boot your phone into Recovery and wipe data and factory reset.

Also Read: How To Improve Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Scanner (Tips and Tricks)

That is it. Now you Samsung Galaxy S5 has stock official firmware and it is like a new device. This also fixes any possible problem your phone might have.

39 COMMENTS

kamau 8 Aug 2014 At 3:31 am

there is no pda for odin anymore help

- Ronaldo 8 Aug 2014 At 9:22 am
  
  PDA is the same as AP.
  
  - Eric 9 Aug 2014 At 2:21 am
    
    Is this for verizon as well ? 900v?
    
    - Ronaldo 9 Aug 2014 At 10:25 am
      
      Yes the process is the same. You should be careful and download a firmware which is designed for your phone variant.
      
      - nexzianas 1 Dec 2014 At 10:03 pm
        
        can i make call after i do this
      - Ronaldo 3 Dec 2014 At 12:14 am
        
        Yes.
      - iliros 6 Mar 2015 At 12:50 am
        
        Do you have Samsung Galaxy S5 Firmware for SM—G900F
Jiny 21 Aug 2014 At 1:24 pm

Do you have the official Samsung Galaxy S5 Firmware for SM—G900T1
Where can I find it.
Thanks!

- Ronaldo 21 Aug 2014 At 1:34 pm
  
  Hi Jiny, this is the official firmware for your Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 variant http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30731
  
  - Jiny 24 Aug 2014 At 12:03 am
    
    Thank you! I completed the process and installed the firmware, but I was not able
    to get rid of the “Samsung retail mode” is still there. If I do the
    process again and choose “repartition” will that erase all the
    applications downloaded to the cell phone?
    Thanks again
    
    - Ronaldo 24 Aug 2014 At 12:07 am
      
      You have a retail variant of the Galaxy S5? Read this http://naldotech.com/how-to-disable-exit-galaxy-s5-demo-live-unit-retail-mode/
      
      - Jiny 24 Aug 2014 At 12:40 am
        
        Yes, I download the correct variant. I already read the article, and tried the password you suggested but did not work. Seems like this Samsung retail mode has a different password.
        any ideas? Thanks!
      - Jiny 24 Aug 2014 At 1:56 am
        
        I finally found the password to uninstall the Samsung retail mode program. It was “rethink” if that one does not work people can try “rollback”
        Thanks for all your help 🙂
      - Ronaldo 25 Aug 2014 At 1:33 pm
        
        Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Stefan Paraschiv 30 Oct 2014 At 5:30 pm

where i can find kernel only kernel for 900F? official if is possible plss help me!!

Omar 3 Nov 2014 At 12:06 am

Is the firmware compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S5 (model SM-G900P)? I am afraid i have bricked my phone and im an unsure if installing this firmware will help. I have tried the factory reset and it still freezes at the logo screen.

- Ronaldo 3 Nov 2014 At 1:45 pm
  
  This firmware is designed for the SM-G900P variant
  http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31891/G900PVPU1ANE5_G900PSPT1ANE5_SPR.zip/
  
Franco 30 Dec 2014 At 9:32 pm

Hi Ronaldo, I have a Samsung S5 G900H KOT49H.G900HXXU1ANI1(for Argentina – without carrier), and I am thinking to root my device, but I have some doubts

1) If after to do root appear androido 5.0 lolipop, I will be able to update it (rom + kernel)?
2) On the other hand, do you know what files I need to use to root my device, as well as, wich rom is OK for my G900H S5 model?

Thanks in advance !!!!

Franco.

- Ronaldo 31 Dec 2014 At 10:26 am
  
  You can easily update by flashing the Lollipop firmware using the guide above.
  
  Follow this guide how to root your phone: http://naldotech.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-with-cf-auto-root/
  
  Also see this article for best Galaxy S5 ROMs: http://naldotech.com/best-custom-roms-for-samsung-galaxy-s5/
  
sean 8 Jan 2015 At 2:52 pm

Hi ive started the dowload following your instructions but im not sure if download has actually started i have some text reading All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) in the message box but nothing else seems to be happening just wondering if this is normal also my device is a samsung galaxy s5 mini sm-g800f and im trying to fix it from being stuck at the boot logo

Chris Thieblot 14 Jan 2015 At 4:22 am

Hey there. I got an s5 off kijiji. The guy got it off Wind which means it was the SM-G900W8 model but he said he flashed the SM-G900F kernel because there is more dev for it.
I want to return it to stock and get OTA updates. How do I flash it back to SM-G900W8?

- Ronaldo 14 Jan 2015 At 9:51 am
  
  Download and flash this firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/38195/G900W8UMU1ANJ1_G900W8PCT1ANJ1_PCT.zip/
  
  - Chris Thieblot 14 Jan 2015 At 1:04 pm
    
    Thanks. One more question, what do the last 4 characters of the build number represent? I have downloaded this:
    G900W8LU1ANF4
    Will that work too? I am downloading the one you sent me as well just in case.
    Thanks for all your help. Use Odin right?
    
    - Ronaldo 14 Jan 2015 At 2:00 pm
      
      You can use any SM-G900W8 firmware. The characters contain information about firmware date and region. Yes, all firmwares should be installed using Odin.
      
connor 18 Jan 2015 At 11:52 pm

Dont suppose you know whats wrong with my phone i have a samsung galaxy s5 and its stuck on the boot logo after i tried resetting it back to factory settings iv done the volume up + home + power and the press factory reset but its still stuck and i have also tried reapplying the custom rom any ideas

John Crofts 2 Mar 2015 At 12:18 am

so i screwed up trying to get my s5 back to stock and soft bricked it i tried flashing the rom i rooted it with first and no good i cant find anywhere that allows me to download the official firmware sm g900i easily. when i flashed the cfw back after soft brick it has worked as i lost philztouch recovery system it is now the normal one. what can i do i am going to try omega when i finish the download do you think that will fix it or am i stuffed completely

Krist Domgjoni 4 May 2015 At 5:41 pm

Hi. Where can i find the firmare for SM-G900X live demo unit.

Jam Cunanan 22 May 2015 At 3:06 pm

Hi’
If I’ve remove the Samsung Retailmode on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4,
Is there a possibilities that i can use it with Sim Card or like a regular phone?
Big Thanks’

azz 28 Jul 2015 At 3:51 pm

Hey guys can some one please give me some technical advice I’m trying to get an original rom/kernel for my Samsung galaxy smg900i

Kevin Vue 19 Dec 2015 At 9:52 am

HI. SO I HAVE THE SM-G900P. I HAD CHANGED THE ANIMATION, THEN I CHANGED THE FONT, OUT OF NO WHERE IT REBOOTED ITSELF WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BUTTON. NOW ALL I GET IS THE ANIMATION OVER AND OVER. I TRIED REBOOT, RECOVERY. NOTHING WORKS… ANY HELP. PLEASE

- Ronaldo 19 Dec 2015 At 10:01 am
  
  Did you flash the right firmware for your model? Also, try wiping data after flashing the firmware.
  
  - Kevin Vue 19 Dec 2015 At 10:03 am
    
    im still a noob at this. firmware is again…
    cus when i turn it back on, it will still show the animation
    
Andy Isbister 7 Aug 2016 At 2:45 pm

I have a S5 SM-900I does This change anything About how to do it?

Aedus 6 Nov 2016 At 6:56 am

ODIN just keeps telling me it’s “failed” a few seconds after I press start, how can I get it to work?????

Shipwreck 19 Jul 2017 At 4:01 pm

Hoping I can get some help here. I’ve tried at XDA and other forums but there seems to be an elitist attitude at them (especially XDA) and anyone asking for helps always gets the cookie cutter reply of ‘no spoon feeding here’… Well… Myself and most others I saw weren’t looking for spoon feeding, just looking for help learning, but apparently the folks at these sites seem to believe you need to be born with the knowledge…. Anyhow…..
I bought a Galaxy S5 from a Canadian shop on Ebay. It’s a G900P, from Sprint. I’m on Petro Canada Mobile (Rogers) and the stock G900P firmware won’t allow me to make calls, text, or use data. It also has all the Sprint bloatware, which I want to get rid of. I’ve rooted the phone and flashed several custom ROMs and they do work, albeit in a limited way. With the custom ROMs I can make calls, text, and use data, but I can not get Rogers 4G because the phone seems to be stuck on the CDMA settings, (most likely through CSC files and build.prop) and can not change to APN protocols to enable IPv4/IPv6 (the option is on IPv4 and greyed out so I can’t change it.
I just need to know if I can flash GP900W8 firmware to the G900P to get the proper setup to use all my carrier’s functionality (HSPA+/GSM (850/1900 Mhz, LTE) or not. If not then how I would go about modifying a custom ROM to be able to use the functions mentioned.
Thanks in advance.

Kaweesa 13 May 2019 At 10:08 am

Hello…
Can i fix this low storage prob kn my S5 neo without a pc.
If possible, please help & direct me.
Thanks

aris 21 Aug 2019 At 1:35 am

hey i followed the exact instructions on my Samsung S5 G900F and odin said reset, passed but now when i turn it on it freezes on the 3 network logo ive followed the instruction on boot freezing but still nothing changes have i royally screwed mt phone or can i still fix it???? any help would be great cheers

Hassan Adam 1 Apr 2020 At 12:24 am

Hi
I have Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) with are code VD2(Germany) bought it on november 2014.
when it starts uo I got the message: could not do normal boot with Android green figure.
Can you provide me with a link for the firmware and the steps to install it using Odin mode.
Also when I connect the Samsung USB to install firmware I get the message _your USB is malfuntion, please let me know How I can resolve this issue.
Regards,

Hassan Adam 1 Apr 2020 At 12:33 am

Please provide me by afirmware link to resolve the issue could not do normal boot,
ddi: mmc_read failed
odin mode
Also I get a message :your USB is malfuction, please advise how I can resolve this issue.
My Devise Info as follows:
DOWNLOAD SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 SM-G900F VD2 GERMANY (VODAFONE) G900FXXU1POJ2 FIRMWARE
ANDROID 5.0
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Download the Samsung firmware for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F with product code VD2 from Germany (Vodafone). This firmware has version number PDA G900FXXU1POJ2 and CSC G900FVD21POJ1. The operating system of this firmware is Android 5.0 , with build date Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:40:55 +0000. Security patch date is N/A, with changelist 5954332.
Model SM-G900F

Model name Galaxy S5

Country

Version Android 5.0
Changelist 5954332
Build date Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:40:55 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code VD2

PDA G900FXXU1POJ2
CSC G900FVD21POJ1