How To Update Samsung SSD Firmware on Linux

To update the firmware on a Samsung SSD (Solid State Drive) on a Linux system, you will need to use the samsung_magician utility. This utility is provided by Samsung and is available for download from the Samsung website.

Here are the steps to update the firmware on a Samsung SSD on a Linux system:

1. Download the samsung_magician utility from the Samsung website and save it to your system.

2. Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar xvf samsung_magician.tar.gz

3. Change to the directory where the samsung_magician utility was extracted:

cd samsung_magician

4. Run the samsung_magician utility with the --update-firmware option, followed by the path to the firmware file:

./samsung_magician --update-firmware /path/to/firmware.bin

Replace /path/to/firmware.bin with the path to the firmware file that you downloaded from the Samsung website.

5. Follow the prompts to update the firmware on the SSD. This process may take some time, depending on the size of the firmware update and the speed of your system.

It is important to follow the instructions carefully and ensure that you have a backup of your data before updating the firmware on the SSD, as the process can be risky and may result in data loss.

For more information about updating the firmware on a Samsung SSD on a Linux system, you can consult the Samsung documentation or visit the Samsung website.