How to update Samsung smartphone

[Harshiithooda]

Guys from past some days I am seeing some people on member app saying you should update your phone through odin or smart switch 

Please explain how to do it and is it seriously necessary ? 

[ѵօϲɑӀ4ӀօϲɑӀ · Accepted solution]

See everyone will give you different answer, Here is my point of view (You agree with me or someone depends on you.

1. OTA- Use mobile data or WiFi to download monthly security patches. 90% of the times there will not be an issue because they are just security defination from Google, but 10% of the times there are tweaks and bug fixing as well as Security patch. And there are chances of software error on installation error Because your phone Won't check the downloaded Update if that's complete or not.

2. Smart Switch- Must use for Major OS updates like NEW ONE UI version, new Android version etc. Why, because your whole system OS will be altered, This can be your kernel, Your UI, android version. And here doing this over MOBILE DATA OR WIFI will give you more chances to install corrupt software on your Device.
When you use Smart Switch it will install complete firmware on your Device so even if your phone had Previous software loop holes or corrupt software, That will be resolved too.

3. Odin- This is the best BUT FOR ONLY trained persons. Normal users aren't supposed to use that tool to flash their Phone's because Samsung don't provide you Support or Official firmware to flash via odin. So if somehow something went wrong you may be holding a dead soft/hard bricked device.

To conclude Software updation, either it's OTA or Smart Switch can cause you errors or even your device can stuck in boot loop or your device can be soft bricked.
But if you are doing it with Smart Switch you have option to Emergency Recovery, means Flashing your phone again with official firmware so that your phone can work again. So you can decide which option is better.

If this solved your query "Accept as solution" will be appreciated.

[TimonN]

Perfect Answer

[yashchaplot · Accepted solution]

its not necessary but it's helpful for your mobile to run it mere stable, and using odin and smart switch is not necessary for all time,u can use it when major updates like ui update which are came 1 time in a year.so at that time u can use it to update your device..

[DarshanChatterjee]

If you really faced any issue after updating your phone then you just visit service center and tell them to reinstall the firmware update. Don't do it by yourself.

[Ehsank]

i advise you to before taking decision please read this post

https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-M/J6-not-booting-up/td-p/5369593

[Ehsank]

and this post is also very important

https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/please-be-alert-️/td-p/5356250

[Anikroyale]

Ignore everyone and check @VocalForLocal's reply. That is the best explanation.

[ѵօϲɑӀ4ӀօϲɑӀ]

Thanks mate.

[iamiceparticle]

Sometimes Smart Switch can also give you boot loops and mobile stuck in download mode. And emergency recovery will also not work.
I have faced this issue and had to rush to service center as my mobile is being used by my son for online classes.

Go with OTA updates but with speedy internet connection. And in case of any issues visit service center for re installing os.