The Samsung Galaxy On5 can be easily unbricked. Even the most annoying problems can be manually addressed if you know exactly what and how to perform. In that respect, during the following step by step guide I will try to explain and detail the most useful manual troubleshoot solutions that can be applied on the Samsung Galaxy On5.
Of course, I am mainly talking about problems which are related with the Android system. These software problems can be caused by different motifs and can ruin a perfect and relaxing day. However, if you somehow manage to hard brick your Samsung Galaxy On5 then I am afraid I can’t help you – in that particular situation you should take your device back to service: do note that if the warranty can’t be reclaimed you will end up in paying for the technical assistance.
As for the software problems, here is what you can hope to fix by using this dedicated tutorial: usual boot loops, bugs, lags, force close errors, alerts, battery drain, heating issues, signal strength problems, screen freeze or total blackouts[1]. These are general issues which might be caused by a new update, by a malicious app, by an unresponsive program or by tweaking operations. Yes, that’s right, you can brick your Galaxy On5 while trying to customize, optimize and improve its performance.
The most common tweaking procedures that can cause malfunctions within the Android system are the following operations: ensuring root access[2], unlocking the bootloader, flashing a custom ROM firmware[3], installing a custom recovery image, flashing a custom kernel, overclocking / undervolting CPU frequencies[4] and more.
As general conclusions, for being able to avoid such situations you should: install an antivirus program on your smartphone, download and install only tested and trustful apps and only from Google Play, use only tested tweaking tutorials that are dedicated for your Samsung Galaxy On5, apply stable ROMs and official updates which have been already tested by other users.
Now, the unbrick method is actually divided in smaller parts which explain different troubleshoot solutions through which you can try to fix your Android device. Try each operation and note down the results as maybe you will be able to address the problems right from the very beginning.
But, before doing so, backup[5] your Galaxy On5 – the unbrick operation implies in restoring your phone back to its default state: basically you will remove everything but the built-in programs, features and apps. Thus, your personal data, info, accounts and files will be all wiped out. As a precaution measure you must sync your data with your account or you must follow other dedicated backup and restore methods: manage special cloud storage software or download dedicated apps from Google Play. Either way you must save what’s important: the contacts list, call logs, text messages, internet settings, the EFS folder[6], images, videos, audio files, market apps, calendar info, saved passwords, IMEI / NVRAM data[7] and so on.
One last thing: charge your smartphone even if you cannot check the battery status (for example if your phone cannot be turned on). It is important to ensure the charging process or else your device might get turned off right in the middle of the unbrick process and if that occurs several other problems might be caused. A final tip: if you can check the battery status, plug in the charger only if the power that is currently left is lower than 50%.
How to Unbrick the Samsung Galaxy On5
Make a Hard Reset
This is the easiest way in which you can try to fix your soft bricked Samsung Galaxy On5. By making a hard reset you will erase the internal storage system and the SD card. Mainly, all the third party data, along with your own personal info, will be erased. So, now you can get rid of malware apps, inappropriate tools, unresponsive programs, malicious software and so on. You can also free some space in order to speed up your Android device. As a general fact, the hard reset can easily and quickly resolve the most common software related issues. Therefore, don’t hesitate and learn how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy On5[8].
Clear app data cache
If after making the hard reset you are still facing problems, like boot loops, a solution is to clear the app data cache[9]. This is an additional process for the hard reset operation and through the same you can fix apps related problems with ease. Here is what you need to follow in order to complete this troubleshoot method:
- Power off your device – or make sure your phone is turned off.
- Then, enter recovery mode on your Galaxy On5[10]: press and hold the Power, Volume Up and Home buttons at the same time.
- In recovery use the Volume rockers to scroll up and down and the Home button to select.
- Choose “wipe cache partition” and select.
- Then, return to main menu of recovery and pick “wipe dalvik cache” and select.
- When done, from main menu of recovery select “reboot system now” and check if everything is working as expected now.
Reinstall the stock Android firmware
This should be the last troubleshoot process to apply. Now you will refresh the Android system – in fact you will just reinstall the stock software in order to restore your Galaxy On5 back to its default state. That’s why, this solution will most likely address all the softare related issues that might cause malfunctions on your device.
A computer is required for this operation. On this computer install the Galaxy On5 USB drivers – if you don’t know from where to get the drivers, just use the Samsung KIES[11] utility. Then, on your phone enable Developer Options: go to “menu – settings – about phone” and tap 7 times on built number until you get the ‘you are a developer’ message. Finally, on your handset navigate towards “menu – settings – about phone” and check the USB Debugging option. Next, follow:
- Download and install Odin on your computer – you can get the file from here[12].
- Run Odin on your PC.
- Download the stock Android OS for your Galaxy On5 – get it from here[13].
- Put your phone in download mode and connect it with your computer.
- From Odin select the AP option and load the firmware file.
- Click on Start and wait while the flashing process is completed.
- When done, remove the USB cord and reboot your phone.
- For further details on the downgrade / update operation check this[14] guide.
Conclusions
That should be all. Now your Samsung Galaxy On5 should be running without any problems. Thus, you now know how to unbrick a soft bricked Galaxy On5. Enjoy and stay close for further tips and tricks available for your Android powered device.
References
- ^ total blackouts (www.android.gs)
- ^ ensuring root access (www.android.gs)
- ^ flashing a custom ROM firmware (www.android.gs)
- ^ overclocking / undervolting CPU frequencies (www.android.gs)
- ^ backup (www.android.gs)
- ^ EFS folder (www.android.gs)
- ^ IMEI / NVRAM data (www.android.gs)
- ^ how to hard reset the Samsung Galaxy On5 (www.android.gs)
- ^ clear the app data cache (www.android.gs)
- ^ enter recovery mode on your Galaxy On5 (www.android.gs)
- ^ Samsung KIES (www.android.gs)
- ^ here (www.android.gs)
- ^ here (www.android.gs)
- ^ this (www.android.gs)
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