Self-firmware for Samsung tablet

Which browser to choose

Let's look at the top five browsers for the Android mobile OS. They all have their advantages and are approximately equal in functionality. Therefore, we will not rank browsers, but will only focus on considering their features.

• Google Chrome. This is the default browser for most Android devices. Some of its features include:
  1. offline viewing mode;

  performance;

• voice control;
• built-in translator;
• data synchronization;
• traffic saving mode;
• protected "Incognito" mode.

If you do not have this browser on your smartphone, you can download it from Google Play.

• Yandex browser. An application from Google's direct competitor, Yandex. A very popular product in the CIS countries. Features of the application include:
  1. protection from dangerous sites;

  advanced ad blocker with Anti-shock function;

• add-on support;
• “Zen” function (you can specify materials, sources and topics that are interesting to you in order to receive news on them);
• "Turbo" mode;
• reading mode.

The program has almost all the functions of the previous browser and some of its own features. Despite its active intrusive advertising, the browser copes well with its tasks, works quickly and has proprietary features. You can download the product from Yandex in the Play Market.

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• UC Browser. Strong, complex, heavy, but the most functional browser from today's selection. It was invented by Chinese manufacturers, but very soon it gained worldwide popularity. Many of the above features of other browsers were first implemented here. Let's highlight features that have not migrated to other browsers:
  1. smooth page turning;

  different modes for specific sites, for example, Facebook;

• night mode;
• a large amount of built-in content (websites, news, videos, etc.).

You can verify this by downloading the application. Pay attention to the minimum system requirements, since not every budget smartphone model can handle this browser.

• Opera. One of the first mobile browsers. Back in the days of push-button telephones, it was already very popular. These days it has changed and improved a lot. Now he can:
  1. show news and offers based on your interests;

  add bookmarks to the home screen;

• enable ad blocking mode;
• switch pages to reading mode, in which all images are removed and only text remains;
• cache entire websites in offline viewing mode;
• save traffic;
• prevent sites from tracking you.

You can download this “veteran” from the Play Market.

• CM Browser. A relatively recently launched product from the developer company Clean Master, the most popular Android cleaner and protector. The program is good and even has several features:
  1. the ability to download content if the site does not provide this, for example, videos from YouTube;

  reliable protection against viruses using a real anti-virus program;

• malware prevention;
• checking downloads for viruses;
• adjusting font size.

If you like the browser's features, you can try it out.

Features of different tablets

Some manufacturers create their own utility stores. So, Samsung has Galaxy Apps. There you can download the new version of the built-in Samsung Internet Browser:

• open the store and click on Samsung “My Apps”;
• check for updates;
• select the "Update" button.

However, this browser is available not only on the manufacturer’s tablets. In 2020, it appeared on the Playmarket. Now the owner of an Android tablet can download it. To find it, you need to type “Samsung Internet Browser” into the search.

This application, like any other, is not recommended to be downloaded from unverified sources. After all, when entering websites, the user leaves his personal data. During a virus attack, they can be intercepted by scammers.

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How to update your browser

You can update your browser for free on your Android phone, just like any other app. You can do this in the Android app store.

Update instructions

The step-by-step instructions are very simple:

1. Open Play Store.
2. Swipe right to open the menu.
3. Go to "My apps and games".
4. If updates are available, click on the green “Update” or “Update all” button. If not, you are using the latest versions of all installed applications on your smartphone.

If you are interested in updating one application and you do not know how to update the Yandex browser on an Android tablet, you should enter the name of the browser in the store search bar. Then just go to the page with it. If there are any updates, you will see a green Update button. If they are not there, you have the latest version of the program.

This way you can update absolutely everything on your smartphone.

For example, if you want to get the new Opera Browser 19 update for Android, you shouldn't turn to third-party sources for help. Just follow all the steps in the above instructions and you will receive it.

Update on iOS

Apple devices running iOS or iPadOS also have a built-in default browser, Safari. Unlike Google Chrome on Android, it is updated along with the system. And the easiest way to update the system is to connect to Wi-Fi and download the available update.

How to do it:

1. Connect a charger to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Enable your Internet connection via Wi-Fi.
3. Open “Settings”, go to the “General” section and click on “Software Update”.
4. Tap "Download and Install". You can choose the installation time (right now, later, tonight) or ask the system to remind you about the availability of an update.

Disable auto-update

By default, Android has automatic software updates enabled. To do this, just connect to Wi-Fi. But these processes fill up the phone's memory, which is unacceptable for some models. In addition, even those applications that are not used are updated. Therefore, many users want to disable automatic updates.

Let's look at this using the Chrome browser as an example. To disable Chrome auto-update on Android, you will need:

1. Go to the Chrome page in the Play Market.
2. In the upper right corner, click on the ellipsis.
3. Uncheck the box next to “Auto-update”.

Auto-update is similarly disabled for other applications. It is possible to disable automatic updating of the operating system.

iOS

The operating system on which the Apple iPhone runs is very different from Android, including its update capabilities.

Method 1: Install the latest software

The default browser in iOS is Safari. This application is tightly integrated into the system, so it can only be updated along with the firmware of the Apple smartphone. There are several methods for installing the latest version of iPhone software; All of them are covered in the guide provided at the link below.

Read more: iPhone software update

Method 2: App Store

Third-party browsers for this operating system are updated through the App Store app. As a rule, the procedure takes place automatically, but if for some reason this does not happen, updates can be installed manually.

1. Find the App Store shortcut on your desktop and tap on it to open it.
2. When the App Store opens, find the “Updates” item at the bottom of the window and go into it.
3. Find your browser in the list of applications and click on the “Update” button located next to it.
4. Wait while the updates are downloaded and installed. Please note that you will not be able to use the updated browser.

Apple's mobile operating system is in many ways simpler than Android for the end user, but this simplicity in some cases results in limitations.

Method 3: iTunes

Another way to update a third-party browser on iPhone is iTunes. It is important to note that the latest versions of this complex have removed the ability to access the application store, so you will need to download and install the outdated version of iTunes 12.6.3. You can find everything you need for this purpose in the manual available at the link below.

Read more: Download and install iTunes 12.6.3

1. Open iTunes, then connect the iPhone to the PC with a cable and wait until the device is recognized by the program.
2. Find and open the section menu, in which select “Programs”.
3. Go to the "Updates" tab and click on the "Update all programs" button.
4. Wait until iTunes displays the message “All programs are up to date,” then click on the button with the phone icon.
5. Click on the “Programs” item.
6. Find your browser in the list and click on the “Update” button located next to its name.
7. The message will change to “Will be updated”, then click “Apply” at the bottom of the program’s working window.
8. Wait for the synchronization procedure to complete.

   After completing the manipulations, disconnect the device from the computer.

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The above method is not the most convenient or safe, but for outdated iPhone models it is the only way to get the latest versions of applications.

Solving possible problems

The procedure for updating a web browser on both Android and iOS does not always go smoothly: due to many factors, failures and malfunctions are possible. A separate article on our website is devoted to solving problems with the Play Market, so we recommend that you read it.

Read more: Applications in Play Market are not updated

On an iPhone, an incorrectly installed update sometimes causes a system failure, due to which the phone may not turn on. We also discussed this problem in a separate article.

Lesson: What to do if your iPhone won't turn on

Conclusion

Timely updating of both the system as a whole and its components is very important from a security point of view: updates not only bring new features, but also correct many vulnerabilities, improving protection against attackers.

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Additionally

There are many tips and instructions on the Internet for flashing your tablet using third-party programs, for example, Odin. It is recommended to download them to your computer, and then find a utility that suits your needs. Such manipulations with multi-file firmware are illegal and will void your manufacturer's warranty. In addition, it is not recommended for an ignorant person to engage in complex manipulations with software; the slightest mistake will lead to the transformation of an expensive gadget into a dead brick.

How to turn on your Samsung tablet

About Kies

An important technical point when performing our task is the use of the Kies program to exchange information between the tablet and computer via a USB connection.

There are two versions:

• Kies - for phones, smartphones/tablets up to Galaxy Note III (incl. Galaxy S4, Note II, etc.).
• Kies3 - for smartphones/tablets above Galaxy Note III (Android OS 4.3 and above).

Therefore, first you need to analyze which version of the program needs to be installed on your PC.

Kies can be downloaded from the link: https://www.samsung.com/ua_ru/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/

At the same address, before installing the program, familiarize yourself with the necessary requirements for the operating system on your computer.

Kies are often used to exchange information between a tablet and a computer via a USB connection.

Update via program

The next method is best used only if the developers have already stopped releasing updates, but you still want to install a new version of the system. You will need to put in a little more effort, and also install a special program on your computer and download the archive with the firmware. For clarity, we suggest considering an approximate algorithm of actions to understand whether this option is suitable for you or not:

1. We install a program on the computer through which the tablet will be updated. There is no universal option, since it all depends on the model of your device. You can visit the manufacturer’s official website and read what software is recommended to use.
2. We connect the tablet to the PC, having previously enabled USB debugging. You may also need to go to the recovery menu by holding down the power button and the volume down/up key (there may be another combination).
3. Download the archive with the firmware. You can find the latest versions for specific devices on the well-known 4PDA forum or on the manufacturer’s official website. Make sure that the update is created specifically for your tablet.
4. Open the program, select the file with the firmware and start the update procedure. When everything is completed, disconnect the device from the computer and use the current system.

We recommend finding instructions specifically for your device model, because there are always pitfalls and some nuances. Moreover, you can even watch a video tutorial on how to update your tablet on YouTube.

So, we have outlined how to update Android on a tablet. Choose an available method and use it. Typically, manufacturers release new versions of firmware and operating systems until the specific device is current. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments!