Understanding Samsung Odin options
While downloading the right version of Odin for your Samsung device is the easy part, understanding how it exactly works is the real question. A first look at the main screen of Odin as seen in the screenshot below can be quite daunting to somebody who has never used the software before.
Here’s a breakdown of all the options and the main buttons on the right side that come with Samsung Odin and what their uses are:
Auto Reboot: You can use this checkbox option to set the device to automatically reboot once the device software flashing process is complete.
Re-Partition: The option enables you to re-partition the device to its default state. It is especially useful if you end up partitioning your device and incur issues.
Reset Time: Simply enables you to reset the flashing timer once the entire firmware flashing or rooting process is completed on Odin.
PIT: Defined as the Partition Information Table, this button can be used with the “Re-Partition” checkbox to set a customized partition system on your device. You will need to specify a .pit file to flash with Odin when using this button.
Bootloader (BL): This button is used to flash a custom bootloader to your Galaxy device. You will need to procure a compatible bootloader file and insert into Odin to flash it.
PDA (AP): The main button that the majority of users will be using no matter what Odin version to use, PDA helps to flash firmware build to the device. Simply press the button and insert the compatible Samsung firmware or custom ROM that you want to flash on to your device.
Phone (CP): This refers to the baseband/modem version of the device.
CSC: Referred to as Consumer Software Customization, this button is intended to help you add a .CSC file to the device. These type of files contain details such as regional or carrier specific files which may include APN/MMS settings for the carrier.
IMPORTANT: As an inexperienced user who is new to the world of Samsung Odin, we suggest you stick to basics when it comes to using the software. Make sure you avoid the more complex features like re-partition and bootloader tools when using Odin software.
What Odin version to use?
Since the Samsung Galaxy lineup is expensive with hundreds of devices, one size does fit all and the same goes for Odin. Over the years, Odin software has also been updated to comply with the needs of newer devices, which has led to different Odin versions for various devices.
To help you find the compatible version for your Samsung device, we have compiled a list of all the Odin versions released over the years. Simply go through the Odin compatibility list is given down below and get the right Odin version mentioned for your device.
Here is a list of Odin versions that you need to use for your Samsung phone or tablet:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi P1010, Samsung Galaxy S I9000, Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi P1010, Samsung Galaxy SL I9003, Samsung Galaxy Giorgio Armani I9010, Samsung Google Nexus S i9023, Samsung Google Nexus S I9020, Samsung Google Nexus S i9020A, Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000, Samsung Galaxy Note N7000, Samsung Galaxy S II I9000,
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100G, Samsung Galaxy S II I9100P, Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v P7100, Samsung Galaxy Y S5360, Samsung Galaxy Y S5363, Samsung Galaxy S II LTE SGH-I727R, Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi P1010, SGH-T589 Gravity, Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300, Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1 P7500, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi P7510, Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510, Samsung Galaxy Note N7000, Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777, Samsung DoubleTime SGH-i857, Samsung Captivate Glide SGH-i927, Samsung Galaxy S Glide SGH-i927R, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE SGH-i957, , Samsung Gravity Smart SGH-T589, Samsung Galaxy Q SGH-T589R, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus SGH-T869, SCH-R910 Indulge, SGH-I897 Captivate, Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G SGH-T959P, Samsung Hercules SGH-T989, Samsung Galaxy S II I9100, SCH-I500 Mesmerize, SPH-M820 Prevail, SPH-D700 Epic 4G, SPH-M910 Intercept, SCH-R880 Acclaim, SGH-I997 Infuse, SGH-T839 Sidekick, SGH-T959 Vibrant, SGH-T959v Galaxy S 4G, SPH-D720 Nexus S 4G, SPH-M580 Replenish, SPH-M920 Transform, SCH-I400 Continuum, SCH-I500 Fascinate, SCH-I510 Droid Charge, SGH-I917 Focus, Samsung Dart SGH-T499.
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000.
Samsung T919 Behold, Samsung T939 Behold 2.
Samsung I7500 Galaxy.
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, Samsung Galaxy 550, Samsung i5500 Corby, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung I5510, Samsung Galaxy 551.
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica, Samsung I5800 Galaxy Apollo, Samsung I7500 Galaxy, Samsung I5500 Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510, Samsung i5500 Europa.
Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570, Samsung Galaxy Suit S5670, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover S5690, Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510, Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510, Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800, Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570, Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670.
Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001, Samsung Galaxy W I8150, Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679 (T-Mobile), Samsung Galaxy W T679M (Bell).
What Odin version to use on latest devices?
As a rule of thumb, you can always start off with the latest version of Samsung Odin when it comes to flashing your Samsung device. While we have included older versions of Odin tool for reference, we suggest you begin by trying out the latest version of Samsung Odin. The latest version of Odin tool is v3.12.3, which can be downloaded using the direct link given down below.
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