Firmware via Odin. Instructions for flashing the phone "Samsung" via Odin

Odin will be a very useful tool that will allow Samsung brand owners to flash their devices. Next, the detailed instructions for the firmware through Odin will be given. It should be noted that the program was developed by professionals, so that the quality of the final result can not be worried. The firmware through Odin is very simple and does not require users to have deep knowledge of certain aspects of Android-devices.

Like about Odin

The application was developed for Windows. After downloading the program, you get the opportunity to flash your phone or tablet from Samsung. Once the Koreans used the utility only as a professional software, introducing updates for their devices. Fortunately, his files leaked to the Internet, which allowed using it to every fan of Samsung. Download the application can be on many fan sites, dedicated to the Korean manufacturer or Android-devices in general. Custom firmware has long ceased to be dangerous for your devices. However, not all users dare to take such drastic measures, getting rid of the stock and leaving free-floating pirate programs. It should be noted that the firmware "Samsung" through Odin will open new features of your device that are not available in stock solutions.

A dilemma arises here, because many people establish a kind of identity that looks like this: a flashing = a big risk = a loss of warranty on the device. But all these are just myths based on long-standing stereotypes. Today in the world just an insane number of owners of Samsung devices, so that a measure was taken to create software that would be suitable only for these devices and only in quality. It was Odin that became such an application, "arriving" from the world of Scandinavian mythology. And then you can be 100% sure that your phone or tablet will not hurt you, using this program.

Versions of the program

In order to run the firmware through Odin was successful, there are a number of various versions of the program, each of which is designed for a particular device from Samsung. The main file extensions are: .bin, .tar and .md5. By the way, the most stable versions are 1.85, 3.07 and 3.10.6. Next, we'll show how the Samsung firmware should go through Odin, and also tell you about the main options of the program.

Program Options

In order not to "get lost" in the Odin program, let's take a short tour of the main options:

• Auto Reboot - if this option is checked, your device will automatically reboot after the successful completion of the firmware;
• Re-Partition - allows you to re-distribute the file system according to factory presets (RFS);
• F. Reset Time - the function allows you to reset the counter of the previous firmware;
• PIT - if the Re-Partition function was marked in the second one, you will need to specify the path to the .pit file, which will allow you to redistribute the file system of the device;
• CSC - is designed to open a file that contains data specific to certain states and operators;
• PDA - option is required to select the necessary files with firmware;
• Phone - allows you to select the modem file that is needed for the firmware process.

It is necessary to be extremely careful when using the Odin program. In particular, this applies to the function Re-Partition, because if you do not have a .pit file, then it's better not to tick this option. Finally, it is worth remembering that the software is intended only for Samsung devices. Firmware through Odin other brands of phones can lead to unpleasant consequences. Alternatively, you can use FlashTools or KDZ Updater.

Preparing for the firmware process

In order to Samsung firmware through Odin was successful, you need to perform several preparatory stages. The algorithm of action will be as follows:

1. First of all you need to download and install USB drivers for your device. If you want, you can use Samsung Kies, at installation of which the drivers will be installed automatically.
2. Then you need to make sure that the device has backup copies of important files that will be lost after the firmware. It is desirable to create backups on an external memory card or computer.
3. Then we charge the phone / tablet to 100% (or at least 80%), so that during the firmware process the power is not lost.
4. In the settings, enable the option "Debugging USB", which is available in the "For Developers" section. Make sure that the Samsung Keis application is not running. Otherwise, disable it through the "Device Manager".

It is worth noting that when installing official firmware through Odin the chance to damage the device is extremely low. Of course, if you follow all the instructions. And nevertheless, all actions are performed at your own peril and risk, so if you are not sure of the final result, better take your device to the service center. Next, let's move on, actually, to the firmware process.

Firmware Process

As an example, we will describe how Samsung Galaxy firmware should be implemented through Odin. The algorithm is as follows:

1. First of all, download the official firmware for your device on the computer.
2. Next, turn on the download mode on the device. As a rule, in devices from Samsung it is launched by pressing the following combination of keys: Power (Turning the device on / off) + Volume Down (volume down key). After confirming the action, press the Volume Up button. Be sure to press the keys at the same time.
3. Next, run the Odin program on the PC and make sure that the Auto Reboot and Reset Time options are ticked. This is extremely important.
4. We connect the phone or tablet to the PC via a USB cable. After detecting your device, the program will change the color of one of the ID: COM windows.
5. Next, click the PDA button, located in the interface of the Odin program, and select the file .tar or .md5.
6. Click on START, after which the process of the firmware starts. Disconnect your device from the PC during installation is strictly prohibited.
7. Once your device successfully passes the firmware process, an automatic reboot will occur. At this point, you can remove the cable from the PC and start using the machine. As you can see, everything is very simple.

This instruction manual for firmware via Odin is the most common. If you follow all the points, you will succeed!

Creating Root access to Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones

If you need to open the "superuser" mode, the Odin and SF-Autoroot programs can help. So, we follow this algorithm of actions:

1. Download SF-Autoroot for a specific phone model, which can be found in the menu item settings "About the phone." The files can be easily found on the Internet. If you can not find the file for a particular model, it's best to leave it in stock mode, because other actions can damage the device.
2. Download Odin and install USB-drivers for the phone.
3. Turn off Galaxy Note 2 and transfer it to the download mode. It turns on by simultaneously pressing 3 buttons: Volume Down + Home + Power. Then to confirm the action, press Volume Up and connect the device to the PC.
4. In Odin, click on the PDA button, where we select the required file with tar.md5 extension. After that, tick the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. We are convinced that no other functions are checked by the checkboxes.
5. Press "Start" and wait for the end of the installation.

As you can see, firmware via Odin is not the only advantage of this program. If everything is done wisely and according to the instructions, the application will be an excellent help for the owners of devices from Samsung.