Here you have the steps on how to use ADB Sideload on your Pixel 7/Pro to install the official firmware. Leave a comment below if you have any queries about this guide. To start off, install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC or computer. It’s the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google. You should download it and extract it to a convenient location on your PC. Doing this will give you the necessary platform-tools folder.

• These are customized versions of Android developed by manufacturers and carriers to let users stick to their devices with unique looks and features.
• Mainly by the use of adb shell while booted in TWRP to gain root access without being rooted + dd for the backup.
• The once Firmware process is completed you will be able to see a Green Box with Pass written on it in Odin.
• Fortunately, XDA Senior Member realbbb maintains a repository of verified copies of the Odin tool.
• This product’s PDA version is G990EXXS3DVK6 and the Android version is T(Android 13).

This is how you can Download Samsung firmware and install it without using the PC, Flashfire app, or Odin Flash tool. The below tutorial will guide you to install Samsung Stock ROM on your Samsung smartphone or tablet by using the Mobile Odin Pro app. If you have found any discrepancy or missing information, please feel free to post it in the comment section below, don’t worry I will update as soon as possible.

As this backup is stored on your computer, you can restore it any time by connecting your device and copy-paste the backup files. The backup size may be bigger, depending upon your usage. It would be best if you had strong internet connectivity to backup all your files into google drive.

Users love to root and install these custom ROMs to get more features which were missing from the official firmware. But if the user misses a single step, he/she may brick the android phone and only be installing the stock firmware can restore the device. There are many reasons why a user wants to install the stock firmware. Sometimes users brick their devices in the process of rooting and the only way to fix that is flashing back the stock firmware.

It is the most reliable ROM and has a lot of customization options. Some of its features include custom toggles, CPU overclocking, LED control, permission control, etc. Also, you can customize your navigation bar without any trouble. The prevalent reason to use custom ROM is that after 2-3 years of using the android device, the companies drop sending new updates. Due to a stock ROM (firmware) lack of updates, your device might get slower.