Updating your Samsung SSD firmware can help enhance the overall performance and stability of your drive. It is also recommended to update your SSD firmware whenever a new version is released.
There are two ways to update the firmware on your Samsung SSD: using the Samsung Magician software or manually updating the firmware from the Samsung website.
Option 1: Using Samsung Magician Software
This is the recommended method for updating your SSD firmware. The Samsung Magician software will automatically check for new firmware updates and prompt you to install them.
To update your SSD firmware using Samsung Magician:
1. Download and install the latest version of Samsung Magician from the Samsung website.
2. Launch Samsung Magician and click on the “Tools” tab.
3. Select “Firmware Update.”
4. Click on the “Check for updates” button.
5. If a new firmware update is available, click on the “Download and install now” button.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process.
Option 2: Manually Updating SSD Firmware from the Samsung Website
1. Go to the Samsung Download Center website and enter your SSD model number in the “Search Downloads” field.
2. Select your operating system from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the “Firmware” tab and download the latest firmware update for your SSD model.
4. Unzip the downloaded firmware file.
5. Connect your SSD to your computer using a SATA cable.
6. Copy the unzipped firmware file to the root directory of your SSD.
7. Disconnect your SSD from your computer and reconnect it again.
8. Launch Samsung Magician and click on the “Tools” tab.
9. Select “Firmware Update.”
10. Click on the “Update now” button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process.
How do I update Samsung SSD firmware in Linux?
If you are using a Linux-based operating system, you can use the Samsung SSD Toolkit to update the firmware on your drive.
To update your SSD firmware using the Samsung SSD Toolkit:
1. Download and install the latest version of the Samsung SSD Toolkit from the Samsung website.
2. Launch the Samsung SSD Toolkit and click on the “Firmware Update” tab.
3. Select your SSD model from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the “Check for updates” button.
5. If a new firmware update is available, click on the “Download and install now” button.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process.
How do I check the firmware version of my Samsung SSD?
You can check the firmware version of your Samsung SSD using the Samsung Magician software or by booting into the BIOS/UEFI of your computer.
Furthermore you can watch this video tutorial specifically on how to update Samsung SSD Firmware step by step:
To check the firmware version using Samsung Magician:
1. Download and install the latest version of Samsung Magician from the Samsung website.
2. Launch Samsung Magician and click on the “Tools” tab.
3. Select “Firmware Update.”
4. The current firmware version will be displayed under the “Drive Information” section.
To check the firmware version from BIOS/UEFI:
1. Restart your computer and boot into the BIOS/UEFI.
2. Look for an option called “Firmware Version” or “BIOS Version.”
3. The current firmware version should be displayed here.
Samsung SSD firmware changelog:
To check what has changed in the latest firmware update for your SSD model, visit the Samsung Download Center website and enter your SSD model number in the “Search Downloads” field. Select your operating system from the drop-down menu and click on the “Firmware” tab. The changelog for the latest firmware update will be displayed here.
Firmware Update Process:
1. Restart your computer and boot into the BIOS/UEFI.
2. Look for an option called “Firmware Version” or “BIOS Version.”
3. The current firmware version should be displayed here.
4. Download the latest firmware update for your SSD model from the Samsung Download Center website.
5. Unzip the downloaded firmware file.
6. Connect your SSD to your computer using a SATA cable.
7. Copy the unzipped firmware file to the root directory of your SSD.
8. Disconnect your SSD from your computer and reconnect it again.
9. Launch Samsung Magician and click on the “Tools” tab.
10. Select “Firmware Update.”
11. Click on the “Update now” button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update process.
Can Samsung magician clone drive?
Yes, Samsung Magician can clone drives. To clone a drive using Samsung Magician:
1. Launch Samsung Magician and click on the “Performance” tab.
2. Select “Clone Drive.”
3. Choose the source drive and destination drive for the clone operation.
4. Click on the “Start Clone” button.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cloning process.
How long does it take to clone a drive using Samsung Magician?
The time it takes to clone a drive using Samsung Magician depends on the size of the drives being cloned and the speed of the SATA connection. In general, it will take longer to clone a larger drive or a drive with more data on it.
Can I use Samsung Magician to clone a bootable drive?
Yes, you can use Samsung Magician to clone a bootable drive. To do so, you will need to create a bootable USB drive with the Samsung Magician software on it. Once you have done this, you can use the USB drive to boot into Samsung Magician and clone your bootable drive.
Gillani is a tech enthusiast who loves writing blog posts about laptops, computers, and power houses. If he had enough money he would purchase the world’s most expensive gaming computer.
