After the download is done you need to extract the archived contents and save them on your PC.Download the new G531HXXU0APC2 Android 5.1.1 firmware archive from here.How to flash Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update manually for Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime G531H: we cannot be blamed in case you brick the phone nor in case you lose any data in the process. do not try to update your phone in case you are a beginner. this is a tutorial that should be used by advanced users only.read the whole post and do not skip any steps.if your phone is running 100%, then you can continue to the next part of this post and start the updating process.

the 'factory reset' removes the old custom ROM from your phone, but it won't delete any data from the internal storage. after you flash the update over the custom ROM installation you will need to apply the extra 'factory reset' steps.

you can install the update over a custom ROM, too.

also, any custom Recovery that you might have installed is going to be wiped in the process, as it will be replaced with a stock Recovery image.

if you install the update over a rooted firmware, then you should know that root access will be lost in the process.

the Odin download link is listed in the tutorial. for Odin to open on your device you should install the usb drivers above.

for the updating process you should use the Odin app.

after you enable Developer Options you can find it in Settings menu. if you can't find the Developer Options menu you should go to Settings> About Phone and tap 7 times on the Build Number.

enable the USB Debugging for your device from its Developer Options.

the usb drivers are going to allow your PC to detect the phone, so that Odin will flash the update.

download the Samsung USB Drivers here and install them on your computer.

don't try to update any other devices with the files that you will find in this post.

check the version of your phone under Settings> About Phone menu. your phone's model number has to be SM - G531H.

use this post only for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime devices.

If you are an advanced user and you don't want to wait for the OTA files, then you can use Odin and the firmware file in order to learn how to flash the new Android 5.1.1 update manually.īefore starting the installation process you should check the installation guidelines below:

The new firmware comes over-the-air in stages, not all Galaxy Grand Prime users are going to get the update at the same time as the others. Check the guidelines listed in this post in order to learn how to successfully flash the new official Lollipop firmware on your device. The official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is now live for all the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime DUOS smartphones.

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