Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool used for flashing firmware on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Heimdall on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before starting the installation process, please ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching in the applications menu. Then, enter the following command to add the Heimdall repository:
sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/BenjaminDobell/openSUSE_Factory/home:BenjaminDobell.repo
After adding the Heimdall repository, you need to refresh the package manager to ensure that you have the latest package lists. Run the following command to update the package manager:
sudo zypper refresh
Once the package manager is refreshed, run the following command to install Heimdall on your OpenSUSE Latest system:
sudo zypper install heimdall
After the installation is complete, you can verify the Heimdall installation by running the following command in the terminal:
heimdall version
This command should return the version of Heimdall that has been installed on your system.
Congratulations on successfully installing Heimdall on your OpenSUSE Latest system. You can now use Heimdall to flash firmware on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official Heimdall documentation or seek assistance from the OpenSUSE community.
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