How to Install Samsung Firmware Using "Odin"

Android is the world's most-commonly used mobile operating system, according to Google, and Korean electronics giant Samsung is one of the top manufacturers of Android device. New firmware, also called ROMs, are put out officially by Samsung and unofficially by Android enthusiasts. Firmware updates add features and fix bugs, so a firmware update can feel almost like getting a new device.

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Items u will need
. USB cable

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STEP 1

Charge your Samsung device's battery to at least 75%. If you're using a laptop, connect it to AC power.

STEP 2

Download and install the Samsung universal Android device USB driver (see Resources).

STEP 3

Remove the battery, SIM card (if any) and memory card (if any).

STEP 4

Reinsert the battery.

STEP 5

Consult the documentation for your device to determine the button combination needed to enter download mode. For example, for the Samsung Galaxy S III, you press and hold the "Home" and "Volume Down" keys, the press "Power" until the Galaxy comes on.

STEP 6

Launch Odin.

STEP 7

Put your device into download mode as determined in Step 5.

STEP 8

Connect the device to your PC using the USB cable that came with it. You will see "Added!" appear in the Message box in Odin.

STEP 9

Review the firmware update's documentation and select files accordingly using Odin's PIT, PDA and Phone buttons. Usually, a tar or md5 file containing the firmware will be used in the Phone slot.

STEP 10

Uncheck "F. Reset Time." Leave "Auto Reboot" checked.

STEP 11

Check that everything is correct and click "Start" in Odin to begin the firmware update procedure. It will take a few minutes to complete.

TIPS

• If your computer can't seem to detect your device, try installing and uninstalling Samsung's Kies software.