Odin 2021: How to Update/Flash Firmware on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Odin is a tool that exclusively serves to change or modify the software (firmware, recovery, or whatever) of a Samsung device if that wasn't apparent. This is just for Samsung handsets; if you have a phone from another manufacturer, you will need to use a different tool and continue to follow the instructions in this Odin handbook if you are a Samsung user.
Odin 2021: How to Use It
You must first download Odin before you can use it. This software is officially shared by Samsung, however, it is also shared by developers. At the bottom of the first post, you'll find a list of all available versions; make sure to download the most recent, which is now v3.12.3.
The file to download is normally a tablet in which we will discover a folder containing an executable file named Odin with the version number and.exe extension, which is crucial. Other files are required to operate the software, but they are not enforced, and their number varies depending on the version.
Where can I download Samsung Firmware?
STEP 1: To begin, head to Settings> About device> Find your phone's "Model number" on your Samsung smartphone.
STEP 2: For any Samsung smartphone, get the most recent official firmware.
STEP 3: Finally, choose the firmware version you want to install.
STEP 4: To use Odin with our smartphone, we need Samsung USB drivers on our computer, which are normally loaded automatically when you connect your smartphone to your computer via USB cable.
STEP 5: You can enable 'USB Debugging' in developer options on our smartphone, as well as OEM unlocking (to see developer options, go to Settings > About device and tap "build number" numerous times). It is usually necessary to make a backup of all the information stored on your device before you begin.
STEP 6: Make sure you run Odin as an administrator when you first start it up. To do so, use the right mouse button on the Odin icon and select 'Run as administrator.'
STEP 7: After that, we'll need to connect your smartphone to your computer in a unique way. By pressing the home, power, and volume down keys at the same time, turn off the device and restart it in downloading mode. You can connect your smartphone to your PC once you're in this mode.
When Odin recognizes your device, a new line with an ID number next to 'Added!!' will show in the Log box, indicating that Odin is linked to our Samsung device and ready to flash the software we desire.
What will we discover in Odin?
Odin is a tool that simplifies complex processes with a few clicks and options, and we'll take a close look at how all of the functions work.
BL: This button allows you to choose whether or not to flash a new bootloader file. Because this is a rather uncommon procedure, you can ignore it for the time being.
AP: This is the box where you'll put the file holding the new official stock firmware, ROM, or recovery that we previously downloaded and can be upgraded using odin. The file is typically a.md5 or.tar file that contains the entire image of the ROM or recovery.
CP: This section is frequently used to incorporate the modem if it is not built-in to a custom ROM, which is uncommon. Using Odin update, you may usually discover modem files in the form of.bin or.tar files.
CSC: Country codes are used to install ROMs in this box that is specific to a specific region. You may change the location and language options on your smartphone this way. Also, unless the ROM is accompanied by a CBC file, there is usually no need to enter anything in this section.