Odin Multi Downloader for Samsung Smartphones & Tablets

Odin Multi Downloader for Samsung Smartphones & Tablets

Odin is a tool of Samsung which is generally used for flashing the official firmware on Samsung mobile.This application is essential for unbricking.Here i share it for all my followers from my FB group "UTH". You can flash firmwares which are meant for your mobile but not released in your country (not available on kies). Even for flashing the custom recovery likeClockworkmod recovery or TWRP recovery you will need this tool.

Though the use of this tool is illegal since Samsung has not released this tool for the personal use, it will not cause any damage to your mobile as long as you know how to use it. You must turn off Windows firewall or antivirus software on computer to use Odin tool. Also you cannot use Odin if you have installed Kies on your computer.

Here is the list of different versions of Odin and their respective supported devices.

Odin Multidownloader v4.16 (Download)

Samsung I7500 Galaxy

Odin Multidownloader v4.28 (Download)

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, I5510, I5500 Corby

Samsung Galaxy 550 & 551

Samsung Galaxy Europa

Odin Multidownloader v4.38 (Download)

Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

Samsung Galaxy Suit S5670

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 & S5830i

Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670

Odin Multidownloader v4.42 (Download)

Samsung Galaxy Xcover S5690

Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510

Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510

Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800,

Odin Multidownloader v4.43 (Download)

Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001

Samsung Galaxy W I8150 & T679M (Bell)

Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679 (T-Mobile)

Odin3 v1.83 (Download)

Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 & P1010 (Wi-Fi)

Samsung Galaxy S I9000

Samsung Galaxy SL I9003

Samsung Galaxy Giorgio Armani I9010

Samsung Google Nexus S I9020, I9023 & I9020A

Samsung Galaxy S II I9000,

Odin3 v1.85 (Download)

Samsung Galaxy S II I9100, I9100G, I9100P, SGH-I727 (AT&T), SGH-I777

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v P7100

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360, S5363

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE SGH-I727R

SGH-T589 Gravity

Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300

Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1 P7500, P7510 (Wi-Fi)

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000

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

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 Contunuum

SCH-I500 Fascinate,

SCH-I510 Droid Charge,

SGH-I917 Focus

Samsung Dart SGH-T499

Odin v3.07 (Download) (New – Recommended)

Supports all the latest devices as well as the devices which support any version of Odin3.

So install Odin Multi Downloader  according to your mobile and enjoy flashing firmware on your own.

ANDROID an INTRODUCTION

Android

World is contracting with the growth of mobile phone technology. As the number of users is increasing day by day, facilities are also increasing. Starting with simple regular handsets which were used just for making phone calls, mobiles have changed our lives and have become part of it. Now they are not used just for making calls but they have innumerable uses and can be used as a Camera , Music player, Tablet PC, T.V. , Web browser etc . And with the new technologies, new software and operating systems are required.

 

What is Android

Operating Systems have developed a lot in last 15 years. Starting from black and white phones to recent smart phones or mini computers, mobile OS has come far away. Especially for smart phones, Mobile OS has greatly evolved from Palm OS in 1996 to Windows pocket PC in 2000 then to Blackberry OS and Android.

 

One of the most widely used mobile OS these days is ANDROID. Android is a software bunch comprising not only operating system but also middleware and key applications. Android Inc was founded in Palo Alto of California, U.S. by Andy Rubin, Rich miner, Nick sears and Chris White in 2003. Later Android Inc. was acquired by Google in 2005. After original release there have been number of updates in the original version of Android.

 

Features & Specifications

Android is a powerful Operating System supporting a large number of applications in Smart Phones. These applications make life more comfortable and advanced for the users. Hardwares that support Android are mainly based on ARM architecture platform. Some of the current features and specifications of android are:

 

Android comes with an Android market which is an online software store. It was developed by Google. It allows Android users to select, and download applications developed by third party developers and use them. There are around 2.0 lack+ games, application and widgets available on the market for users.

 

Android applications are written in java programming language. Android is available as open source for developers to develop applications which can be further used for selling in android market. There are around 200000 applications developed for android with over 3 billion+ downloads. Android relies on Linux version 2.6 for core system services such as security, memory management, process management, network stack, and driver model. For software development, Android provides Android SDK (Software development kit). Read more about open source software.

 

Applications

These are the basics of Android applications:

•      Android applications are composed of one or more application components (activities, services, content providers, and broadcast receivers)

•      Each component performs a different role in the overall application behavior, and each one can be activated individually (even by other applications)

•      The manifest file must declare all components in the application and should also declare all application requirements, such as the minimum version of Android required and any hardware configurations required

•      Non-code application resources (images, strings, layout files, etc.) should include alternatives for different device configurations (such as different strings for different languages)

 

Google, for software development and application development, had launched two competitions ADC1 and ADC2 for the most innovative applications for Android. It offered prizes of USD 10 million combined in ADC1 and 2. ADC1 was launched in January 2008 and ADC 2 was launched in May 2009. These competitions helped Google a lot in making Android better, more user friendly, advanced and interactive.

How To Change Boot Animation In Android

Android : How To Change Boot Animation In Android

Android, one of the well known mobile OS (operating system) for easy customization. Changing the boot animation of your Android phone, is also a type of customizing your phone. When I bought my new Android phone I was happy, when I rooted it, I was too happy. But one thing that irritated and when powering on my android, it is the Boot animation which will always take 20-30 seconds for booting.

I think, that's major irritating thing for you too. Yeah you're right! In this tutorial I'll be sharing How to change the boot animation or boot screen in your Android.

Remember, this will be applicable for ROOTED ANDROID USERS ONLY!

Requirements for Changing the Boot Screen of your Android :

• Your android must be rooted
• Your android may be any version
• You android must have ES explorer (Download it from here)
• And you must have Boot animation file, that you want to appear while booting. (Download from here)

Note: While downloading the boot animation file for your android, remember to download the boot animation file based on the screen resolution of your android phone, if you download an boot animation file that has different screen resolution of your android phone, you may not be able to boot your android phone. And Don't Extract the .zip file or do anything to that file, if you do so, your device may not work!

Remember, changing the boot screen of android doesn't depends upon the ROM or the current theme you have, it supports on any rooted android phones.

Don't forget to take a backup of your current ROM via Titanium Backup PRO, and save it to your PC, because if the boot didn't work you can restore it easily.

Here let us dive into the tutorial

Changing the Boot Animation Of Your Android

1) Connect your Android phone to your PC via USB cable, and copy the downloaded file to the SD (Memory card or External memory) Card of your Android phone, and disconnect your Android phone from your PC.

2) After removing Your Android Phone from the PC, open the ES file explorer app that you have downloaded from Google Play store.

3) Once you have entered into the ES file explorer app, click the Menu button, Go to settings, Then Root Settings, and check all the items.

4) Now go to System > Media , where you can find the Boot animation file

5) Now what you have to do is, Long Press the boot animation file and rename the file as bootanimation.bak

6) Now go to the folder where you have placed the bootanimation.zip file.

7) Copy the boot animation.zip file to System > Media. That's it, changing the boot screen of your android phone is over!

Now you can restart your android phone, and you may see the new boot animation you've installed. If the boot animation doesn't occurs or the android phone doesn't reboots properly, copy the Backup that you have installed in your PC, and you can get your phone back. 

Or you can select a new boot animation file, if the current one doesn't works.

Sorry, Video tutorial for this article isn't available so I can't add Video here I'll try to create a Video tutorial as soon as possible. Stay tuned!

If you found any doubts, errors or questions in this tutorial Kindly let me know them via comments below.

yours friendly friend ALBIN -PAUL

How To Flash Stock ROM On Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i

Flashing Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i With Odin

Mostly, while installing a new ROM or an update most of them will forget to take an backup, and the phone will be bricked. In this tutorial I'll be sharing how to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i by flashing the stock ROM. But don't forget to take backup always whenever you install a new update or anything, because it may corrupt your current OS.

My friend too had Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i, recently his phone got bricked. And then I enquired theSamsung official service center near, and got the shocking news it cost INR 5000/. Now I've found the solution for it, please you don't give your phone to the service center if it is bricked. Here in this tutorial, I'll be sharing how to unbrick it by flashing the Stock ROM (Default Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i ROM) through Odin.


So, here let's us start.

How To Flash Stock ROM On Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i

Flash Stock ROM Galaxy Ace

Required things:

• Odin V1.85, Download it here.
• Stock ROM for your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i, Download here.
• USB cable.
• Samsung drivers and Samsung Kies

First, you have to download and install Samsung drivers (Samsung driver for your phone model) and Samsung Kies, because it helps the Odin to recognize your phone. Now you have to boot in the download mode. Take your battery out of your phone, and again insert it and enter into the download mode by pressing Volume down + Home + Power button. If your phone doesn't enters the download mode don't worry. Connect your phone with PC by USB cable and open the Odin V1.85 in your PC.

After opening the Odin, Now press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button. Your phone will now boot in recovery mode by Odin. After entering into the download mode, it asks to press Volume Up button, Press it. Now you're in the download mode by Odin.

While, the Odin running in your PC must have recognized in your PC. Now select the Pit Option, and select the .pit file that you have downloaded with the Odin .zip file.

Now extract the stock ROM file in your desktop. Then open the Odin. Now you've selected the .pit file, now leave the boot loader blank. And select the "PDA" option and select the file that is named similar to PDA that you've extracted in the desktop. And now select the "Phone" and select the file that is named similar to "MODEM" . Now select the CSC and select the file name similar to "CSC" and select it.

Now the Part is over. Just click the Start Button, and it will be flashing the Stock ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i. Wait for 5 Minutes, once it is complete. Unplug the USB cabel, and boot your phone normally. It'll take 5-10 Minutes for booting because it is now booting in a new ROM.

And that's it, your phone is now back! Your phone has got back the Stock ROM!

If you have any doubts, or if your phone is not working though kindly share them via comment below!

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To Root or NOT to Root, That’s the Question!

Rooting is one of the most loved and equally disdained terms in the world of Android. Android phone  users can generally be divided into three sects on the basis of their opinion towards rooting stuff. First of all, there are those who are willing to unlock and root their phones as soon as they get it or update it with a stock firmware. Then there larger class that are happy with keeping their phones in a state they bought it and keep miles away from rooting. Finally, there is a moderate group that keeps wondering- “To root or not to root!”

So, what is that which makes the majority of smartphone uses abstain from rooting their phones? In a world where smartphones have become an essential part of our lives by gradually replacing the use of computers, our dependency over this technological revolution is growing more and more. While this new trend is making our every day life a little convenient, it is also posing some threats.

What is Rooting?

The term “root” comes from the Unix/Linux world and is used to describe a user who has “superuser” rights or permissions to all the files and programs in the software OS. Thus rooting is a kind of hacking procedure where you seek to obtain access to the hidden system files. It’s like seeing a tree with its roots that remain immersed in the earth. By rooting your Android phone, you can have capability to modify and change the internal files of your device which otherwise remain locked and hidden.

Why Not to Root Your Phone:

There are good reasons to refrain from rooting one’s Android device. Here are some valid points that you must consider before you attempt to root your phone.

Rooting Voids the Warranty of Your Device:

It may be that you skip all other harms associated with rooting, but one thing  you cannot escape is that it will surely void the warranty of your phone as soon as you root it. Suppose you have rooted you device which is still under warranty period. One day it stops working suddenly or shows signs that demand repairing. In that case you will not be entitled to claim the warranty because it is void due to installing a modified kernel. However, there are methods that can uproot your device and you can reclaim the warranty.

Rooting Can Brick your Device:

Another solid reason for not attempting to root you device is the potential risk of “bricking” it. There are thousand of tech blog over the web that are full of rooting tutorial for almost every Android phone and tablet. I have known some people who, searching for a rooting tutorial for their device, stumbled upon a tutorial written by some raw-hand person and bricked or almost made it unusable. Moreover, in most cases it is the fault of the device owners, who being a raw-hand themselves, do not follow the procedure to the letter or carefully and turn their phone into a costly paper-weight.

Rooting Does not Let You Get Official Updates:

As soon as you root your Android phone, you will not be able to receive the Over-the-Air updates released by the manufacturer. It is another thing that you install the updates manually if you find the OTA update zip file.

Rooting might Threat the Security of your Private Data:

Most of us store vital and private data such as passwords and credit card details on our smartphones and this has necessitated a greater need for security than ever before. According to a recent survey, one-third of Android apps contain a certain level of malware as they require our personal data to run. There are so many keyboard app apps, for instance, that store a database of everything you  type on your Android phone- whether it be a common word or a password and login details. You are open to such risks even without rooting your Android device. The open nature of the Android OS is the reason why android users are more prone to these attacks.

I well remember a major security breach reported by an XDA member named Graffixnyc opened the Samsung S-Memo SQLite files on his AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 and found something shocking. The S-Memo app stored his Google account password in clear text. Since his device was rooted he was rooted he was able to view the contents of the SQLite files. Even though the only users affected by this are root users, the records themselves should have been encrypted. In such a situation, you are left to the mercy of the app developers and pray that anybody might not steal  your secret data.

Here are a few simple tips that might help you make your phone’s data more secure

1. Install a Mobile Security/Antivirus App- The best ways to get started is to download and install a complete android mobile security app  to protect your android smartphone or tablet. These security apps are specifically designed for mobile platform and offer browser protection and safety against potentially dangerous sites.
2. Granting Permissions to Apps Carefully- You should be a bit more aware when you are installing all those cool new apps and do read and grant permission to data that you are only comfortable sharing. If you are not happy with any of the “requests for permission” and feel it is information you rather not share, then discontinue using the app.
3. Avoid Installing Apps from Unknown Sources- While we do not say that you take a complete blanket approach towards apps from unknown sources and disallow them completely, if you want to install one, be absolutely sure that they are completely safe. Remember that no system or set of guidelines are ‘absolutely safe’, but reducing risks helps a great deal.

The Advantages of Rooting Your Phone:

Most Android enthusiasts or advanced users believe that it is impossible to make the most out of your Android smartphone without rooting and installing a custom recovery on it. While keeping you Android device gives you a feeling of safety and insurance, rooting denotes to a state of freedom, adventure and wilderness. No doubt it involves risk, but it has big rewards too. Let’s consider them too. I see many people asking,”I have rooted my phone, now what?” Here are a few reasons why one should root one’s Android phone/tablet.

Rooting Opens a World of Possibilities:

There are many people who opt to root their device only to be able to install certain apps that need root privileges. Among these apps, there include some life-savers like Titanium Backup, Apps2SD, Root Explorer, Triangle Away,Juice Defender, ROM Manager, and so on. Thus on you rooted Android phone or tablet, you can backup your Apps and Games, move the apps to the external SD card, extend battery backup, unlock you SIM-locked phone and what not.

Ability to Install a Custom ROM:

Another major, or probably the greatest, advantage of rooting your Android device is that it open the world of customization for you. Having in full control of your phone by rooting it, you can do what those with non-rooted device can only dream of. You may have heard of people installing custom ROMs on their devices. There are many great custom ROM’s available that can make your Android device look and perform drastically different.

Why a custom ROM is so important for many people has many reasons. You rooted phone with a good custom ROM installed on it can perform better, faster and smoother. There are many custom kernels that give you  great battery-life. Our ROM developers also port the apps and features of one device to others, making our experience richer. The stock Android ROM does not support theming, but there are great custom ROMs like the CyanogenMod and MIUI ROM that have great theming capabilities that add to the freshness of you phone.

The option of changing ROM does not let you get bored of the same look and feel of your Android device. Most Android phones see a single firmware upgrade from the manufacturer. If you buy an Android device with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it will only see an upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Thanks to our ROM developers who bring the highest version of Android OS to the lowest-priced phones. It is only the magic of custom ROMs that we see a Galaxy Ace or Optimus One user enjoying Jelly Bean.

We have thus seen the pros and cons of the whole rooting game and it is now up to you to decide what way to choose. Will you like to be confined to your comfortable room and relax there, or will you prefer to explore the new, various and beautiful world. As for me, I would like to conclude with the famous lines uttered by Satan in Milton’s “The Paradise Lost”:

“To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell

Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.”

[[{ THANKS TO "Rakesh Shukla"  FOR HIS VALUABLE ASSISTACE FOR THIS POST}]]