### **Odin3 Guide: How to Flash Samsung Firmware**
Odin3 is a tool used to flash stock or custom firmware, recoveries, and root
packages on Samsung devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using Odin3 safely.
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## **⚠ Important Notes Before You Start**
✔ **Backup your data** – Flashing firmware can erase all data.
✔ **Use correct firmware** – Using the wrong firmware can brick your device.
✔ **Charge your device** – Ensure at least 50% battery.
✔ **Enable USB Debugging & OEM Unlock** – Found in Developer Options.
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## **Step 1: Download Necessary Files**
🔹 **Odin3 Tool** – [Latest Odin3 versions](https://odindownload.com/)
🔹 **Samsung USB Drivers** – Install from [Samsung’s
website](https://developer.samsung.com/)
🔹 **Correct Firmware** – Download from sites like
[SamMobile](https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/) or [Frija Tool]
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## **Step 2: Boot Device into Download Mode**
1. **Power Off** your Samsung device.
2. Press and hold **Volume Down + Power + Home** (or **Bixby** on newer models).
3. When you see a warning screen, press **Volume Up** to enter **Download Mode**.
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## **Step 3: Connect Device to PC & Open Odin**
1. Launch **Odin3.exe** on your Windows PC.
2. Connect your device via USB cable.
3. Odin should show **"Added!"** in the log section.
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## **Step 4: Load Firmware into Odin**
1. Click the **BL** button & select the **BL (Bootloader) file**.
2. Click the **AP** button & select the **AP (PDA) file** (this may take time to
load).
3. Click the **CP** button & select the **CP (Modem) file**.
4. Click the **CSC** button & select either:
- **CSC** (for a factory reset)
- **HOME_CSC** (to retain data)
*(Some firmware comes as a single **.tar.md5** file. In that case, load it under
**AP**.)*
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## **Step 5: Flash Firmware**
1. Ensure **Auto Reboot** and **F. Reset Time** are checked in Odin.
2. Click **Start** to begin flashing.
3. Wait for Odin to display **PASS!** in green.
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## **Step 6: Reboot & Verify**
- If stuck on boot screen, enter **Recovery Mode** (**Volume Up + Power +
Home/Bixby**) and **wipe cache/data**.
- If the device is stuck in a boot loop, reflash firmware or perform a factory
reset.
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## **Common Issues & Fixes**
❌ **Odin Stuck on "FAIL"** → Try another USB cable or Odin version.
❌ **Device Not Detected** → Reinstall Samsung USB drivers.
❌ **Endless Boot Loop** → Wipe cache/data from Recovery Mode.
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