Method 2 on how to Install stock firmware on Galaxy S6 using SmartSwitch: Note: If the firmware you downloaded extracts more than one file then select the corresponding section according to file type BL belongs to Bootloader, AP belongs to PDA, CP belongs to Phone(Modem) and select CSC file in CSC tab. You can use the second method below that uses smartswitch for the same process. That’s all on how to flash stock firmware on Galaxy S6 using ODIN. While firmware is flashing, make sure that you don’t disconnect your phone from your PC. Click on Start and wait for few minutes.Lastly, make sure only Auto Reboot and F.Click on AP or in some ODIN versions PDA.Now open ODIN on your Windows PC. If ID:COM section is turned into blue then your phone is added.Now connect your phone to your PC using a USB data cable.Once you see the warning, press Volume up button to continue.Now turn off your Galaxy S6 and Get it into Download mode. Press Volume Down, Power button and Home Button simultaneously.
Now install Samsung USB drivers for windows on your PC.First of all, Download ODIN on your PC.Step to step guide on how to flash stock firmware on Galaxy S6: If it’s not branded then you can flash firmware of any country that is unbranded on your phone. To check if your phone is branded or not, reboot your phone and see if some brand name or logo like T-Mobile, etc appears at startup. You can install unbranded firmware of any country if your phone is not carrier locked. (Uninstall it)įinding the right firmware is very important before flashing. Lastly, make sure KIES is off and not running in the background.Your phone should have at least 40% battery.
Head back to the settings page and locate Developers Options -> Enable USB debugging. Enable USB debugging on your phone Settings-> Select About Phone -> Locate Build number and tap it 7 times.Make a backup of your data using this guide (optional).You will need a computer for this solution.
These drivers are to be installed on your PC, they are essential for your PC to recognize your device properly. (Link to download file is under the main heading).