More often Chinese phones- these are fakes of real originals. Although low cost is perhaps a big plus, the downside is that many manufacturers do not care about good software devices.

When purchasing a Chinese Samsung, any buyer may encounter problems such as poor button operation, terrible Russification and long loading times. To correct all these shortcomings, you can use new firmware, which is not that difficult to install. In this article we will figure out how to flash a Chinese Samsung yourself.

Installing new software

1. to install good firmware to your phone, you must first connect it to your computer. To connect, you may have to use a special cable that has converters. It is necessary when the phone signal level does not match the computer signal level. To connect, you can try using even the most regular cable USB. It is better to remove the SIM card before connecting.
2. Before the firmware process, it is best to save all the data, since this is a dangerous matter and there is a possibility that the phone will not work after the operation.
3. Firmware should be installed in the program Flash Tool(you can download it).
4. After starting the program, you need to open the “Download Agent” tab and select the desired firmware in the window that appears. To load it into the program, you must use the “Scatter File” tab.
5. After all the settings, you need to launch the firmware with the “Download” button.
6. Next, you should turn on the phone to check the result.

Information on how to choose the right firmware for your phone can be found in the article

This copy is not as bad as many people think. So, let's look at the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 - reviews, firmware, differences from the original and other features. Is it worth buying this smartphone and where is the best place to do this?

First of all, it should be noted that the smartphone is very close to the original. By appearance– you can’t tell the difference for sure, especially from a distance of 1-2 meters, because even many Chinese copies have the Samsung inscription, and the finish of the case is exactly identical. For those who need a device for status, the choice is quite reasonable, especially if you also choose an adequate case. By the way, there is a Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 mini - it has a 4.5-inch screen (the standard one is 5.1), it doesn’t look as impressive or dignified, but it fits in your pocket.

Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 reviews

The Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 is rarely as positive as the original phones. Usually a drop of tar is still present in them. Well, for example:

“I bought a Chinese copy of the Samsung Galaxy S5, the phone is large and beautiful, the applications work well, however, during the call the sound is not very loud and after you pick up the phone there is a slight pause. It’s not critical, but it’s annoying.”

“I was convinced that there was no point in overpaying for the original. All that is needed for the normal operation of the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 is the latest firmware. All Android glitches disappear, the phone starts working faster. There’s no way to fix the sound problems – most likely it’s a bad stock speaker.”

Most reviews of the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 concern sound problems. The latest modifications have almost solved this glitch, but there is always a danger of purchasing a device from the first batches. To prevent this from happening, we advise you to buy the Samsung Galaxy S5 in a large online store, where people actually buy these phones and their number is replenished.

How is the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 different from the original?

Naturally, everyone wants to know how the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S5 differs from the original and whether it is very noticeable. So, even in cheap copies, the differences are minimal and you can only tell them apart by picking up the phone. For example, visually the back surface “with pimples” of the original and the copy looks identical, only the “pimples” of the copy are painted on.

In addition to some glitches of the operating system, the Chinese copy of the Samsung Galaxy S5 gives out a very nasty ringing call. On the original phone the melody plays clearly and pleasantly. On Chinese copy- like a talking children's toy produced by the Bryansk factory. But if you set a laconic and simple melody, or, for example, a classic retro telephone call, then there are almost no differences.

So it’s worth buying a Samsung Galaxy S5 if you don’t have the money, it’s not the original. But, of course, you will have to put up with some inconveniences. But the mobile phone is beautiful and definitely makes an impression. For girls, for example, this is the main thing.

You can also look at the previous model - which has been produced longer than c5. Its main advantage is the number of glitches, which are significantly reduced compared to the new model.

Unfortunately, many Android OS users are familiar with the “delights” of crashed firmware. The smartphone stops loading or goes into a cyclical “reboot”, but there is a recipe for this misfortune. Typically, problems with the functionality of a gadget can be caused either by problems with software part, or directly with iron. In the latter case, it is hardly possible to restore normal operation on your own, but problems with the firmware can be resolved without the involvement of repair specialists. This article shows how you can fix software glitches.
Let's look at a way to delete all settings (Factory Reset). Please remember that user data will be lost.

Reset procedure Galaxy settings S5:
- You need to open your phone settings.
- Go to the section User and Backup.
- Select an option Backup and Reset.
- Tap on a function Factory data reset.
- Next, you need to confirm your choice and enter an alternative password for your smartphone.

It happens that it is impossible to get into the menu, then you can resort to wiping through recovery (both stock and custom recovery are suitable). For this:
- Turn off Samsung Galaxy S5;
- Boot into recovery mode (by simultaneously holding down the button combination Power+Home+Volume Up);
- Perform a memory wipe using the command wipe data/factory reset;
- Reboot the gadget.

How to install official firmware on Samsung Galaxy S5 device

If the above methods failed to resolve the problem, then you need to try installing the stock firmware. First of all, you need to find and download it to your computer. USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5. Next, the drivers are installed and needed on the gadget. If this cannot be done, then with the help of ODIN this obstacle can be easily overcome. Further:
1. You need to follow the link to .
2. Create a new account there.
3. Enter your Samsung Galaxy S5 number in the search box. You can view the number by following the path Settings>> More>> About Device>> Build Number, or look for it in the documents supplied with the device.
4. Download the firmware file suitable for Samsung Galaxy S5.
5. Unzip the downloaded file and save it on your computer.
6. .
7. Unzip the downloaded file and save it on your PC.
8. Reverse the battery (remove the battery from the smartphone for 10 seconds, then return it to its place).
9. Boot into download mode. This is done using the buttons simultaneously pressed in the off state: Power+Home+Volume Down. When the menu appears, you need to select the indicated mode using the button Volume Up.
10. Download on your computer ODIN.
11. Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable and wait until ODIN detects the device.
12. On the menu ODIN AP function must be selected.
13. Download the file from step 5 with the extension. tar.md5. You need to make sure that the option is disabled Re-partitioning, leave the rest of the settings as default.
14. After pressing the button START The process of uploading the firmware to the Samsung Galaxy S5 will begin.

Governments and strong structure Many countries are tightening their legislation in order to reduce the production of counterfeit smartphones from well-known brands. In most states, this act is classified as a violation of intellectual property and is considered a criminal offense. Against this background, many Chinese manufacturers have reduced the production of counterfeit devices.

Including Goophone, which initially slowed down its conveyor belt. But this company was unable to miss the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and released what they claim is an ideal copy 36 hours after the presentation of the original phone. Information has appeared on the website of the Chinese company about the imminent start of sales of the pseudo Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), which will cost $299. The original costs 699 euros. Judging by the available data, the Chinese clone is practically no different in appearance from the real phone, and specifications You can't call them weak. Goophone S5 is powered by a MediaTek processor with 8 cores and a frequency of 2GHz, Size random access memory is 2 GB, and the built-in one is 32 GB. Support available microSD cards. The display is 5-inch with Full HD resolution.

In a completely immodest way Chinese manufacturer states that " GooPhone has always been ahead, among the best", referring, of course, to his new unit. You have never seen such a design before, the new generation of smartphone is equipped with powerful processor MediaTek MT6592 with a frequency of 2GHz, with 2 gigabytes of DDR3 memory - this is all that will bring you, dear friends, the best experience of owning modern gadgets.

We visited the official website of Chinese masters and this is what we saw. Judging by the number of “likes” and “tweets,” we can assume that the phone really has its own fans, and therefore ensures success for companies that are mainly located there – in the Middle Kingdom. But we haven’t found the “Buy” button yet.

Here it is - the proud product of Chinese ingenuity "GooPhone S5"

The fake does not have dust and moisture protection, as well as a biometric fingerprint scanner and pulse sensor. The copy has a 13 megapixel camera. The front camera is as much as 5 megapixels. The device supports simultaneous operation of two SIM cards. Operating system Goophone S5 - Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The Chinese model is sold, like the original, in 4 colors: white, black, bright blue and gold.
There is nothing to flash the new Goophone yet, but this will most likely not last very long. The review of the Chinese analogue can hardly be called comprehensive yet, since there is little information even on the official website, so it’s worth waiting for the phone to go on sale.

Multilingual

You can easily install any necessary language, as is done in the “normal” operating system Android. Available languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Dutch, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Turkish, Vietnamese, Czech, Indonesian, Filipino, Romanian, Hungarian, Chinese, etc.

Capacious battery - more conversations

Up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 48 hours of standby time with a 2800mAh lithium-ion battery.

Fans of the Galaxy S brand have only a short time to wait for the appearance original smartphone in Russia, as well as for lovers of economical Chinese analogues.

Specifications

• 5-inch FullHD 1080P display with 1920*1080 pixel resolution
• 2GHz MTK MT6592 octa-core processor
• 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM, microSD card support
• 13MP external camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera
• operating room Android system 4.2, with access to Google Play

Specification

Exact copy of S5, manufacturer - Taiwan.
Model
Colors	White / Black / Gold / Blue
Network support	GSM, WCDMA (HSUPA, HSDPA)
operating system	Android 4.2
Networks	GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA: 850/2100MHz
Supply	Unlocked
Screen	5-inch, 1080P FHD with 1920*1080 pixel resolution
CPU	CPU: 2GHz MTK MT6592 octa-core, GPS: ARM Mali450-MP4
RAM	2 gigabytes
Inner memory	32GB
Main camera	13 megapixel camera with LED flash
Front-camera	5 megapixel camera
Battery	2800mAh
SIM card	Support for two SIM cards ( Dual SIM) standard format.

Price: $299

299 US dollars, or about 10,700 rubles for today's course. According to our conservative estimates, a Chinese fake Galaxy S5 made in Taiwan will cost you about 24,000 rubles cheaper than a real Korean device, taking into account its official cost from 699 euros.

11 comments on ““Chinese Galaxy S5 – is it worth buying a fake?””

I will never buy myself a copy of anything. It’s better to pay the real price for a phone and have a warranty from Samsung than to buy a fake; if it breaks, you’ll lose money forever. In the end, the miser pays twice.

But it doesn’t matter to me - if it works (I’m waiting for more reviews), then I’ll buy it. Why overpay 20 thousand when you can buy the same thing for only 10. So what? back cover it will say Gophone, there will still be a cover there.

In Russia they may sell original equipment from the manufacturer, but in Belarus it is impossible to find it in more than one showroom original phone. They directly say that it is not profitable to carry originals, since no one buys them because of their high cost. It’s much easier to bring a Chinese phone and sell it. It will work for at least a year, and a year later a new gadget will come out and you’ll still be buying a new phone.

On June 1, I bought an original one at the company store Apple iPad mini 64 GB with retina display. Gave more than 30 thousand. A week later, this “miracle of technology” froze completely. Stopped responding to any functions at all. And I couldn't turn it off either. I had to go to the service center... They did it. Now I’m waiting for the next whim from this fucking APPLE “miracle”.