Various utilities are used to flash Android devices. For example, all devices with Mediatek chips are sewn through the FlashTools utility. As for smartphones and tablets made by Samsung, the main program for flashing and rooting them is. Sometimes a situation may arise when everything is done according to the instructions, but Odin gives some kind of error. We will explain the meaning of these errors, as well as the main ways to solve them.
Device connection error
File analysis ..
SetupConnection ..
File analysis ..
SetupConnection ..
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Odin utility cannot detect Samsung device
Odin does not show ID and COM of Samsung device connected to computer
1. Make sure your machine is in Downloading mode.
2. Check the health of your microUSB cable. If possible, use only genuine Samsung cables by connecting them to the rear USB 2.0 port on your motherboard.
3. Try downloading the latest version of Odin, or vice versa, an earlier version.
4. Run Odin as administrator.
5. Try restarting your computer.
6. Uninstall your Samsung drivers and Kies, then restart your computer and reinstall them.
7. Temporarily stop the anti-virus programs.
8. Try using a different version of the operating system (if you have several of them) or flash the device using a laptop or another PC.
9. Make sure you have an original Samsung device and not a Chinese copy.
Firmware stops during connection check
SetupConnection ..
Can't open the serial (COM) port.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Odin v.3 engine (ID: 4) ..
File analysis ..
SetupConnection ..
Initialzation ..
Try plugging your microUSB cable into a different connector on your motherboard or using a different cable.
File integrity violation: MD5 hash value is invalid
Added !!
Enter CS for MD5 ..
Check MD5 .. Do not unplug the cable ..
Please wait ..
MD5 hash value is invalid
xxxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 is invalid.
End ...
Your firmware file is corrupted. Delete the file with the * .tar.md5 extension, then download the archive again and unpack it.
Errors when flashing system.img, boot.img, recovery.img, sboot.bin, cache.img and other partitions
system.img
FAIL!
recovery.img
FAIL!
sboot.bin
NAND Write Start !!
FAIL!
FAIL!
Re-Partition operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
These problems can occur if you are trying to flash damaged firmware. In this case, try downloading the firmware again. Also, make sure you are using the exact firmware for your smartphone / tablet version. Try looking for the firmware on another site. If you are trying to switch from custom firmware to the official one, then you first need to go into the recovery and make wipe data and wipe system.
Errors due to corrupted Samsung memory partitions
Get PIT for mapping ..
Complete (Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
All official firmware for Samsung smartphones are released for installation via the Odin program. This program can install firmware on all Samsung smartphones using the Android operating system. If you've decided to update or restore your Samsung, then it's time to learn how to flash Samsung through Odin.
How to flash Samsung through Odin and what you need for this
Before you start flashing your smartphone, you need to make sure that the battery charge is more than 50%, otherwise the smartphone / tablet may turn off during the software installation, after which it will be very problematic to revive the device.
While charging the device, you need to prepare everything you need to update or restore your Samsung. Download and install the official Samsung driver, also download and unpack the Odin archive.
The instructions on how to flash Samsung via Odin will not help if the wrong firmware is selected.
How to choose firmware for Samsung
The first step is to decide how many files should be in the firmware. There are two types of released firmware for Samsung:
- Single file - simple firmware, great for updating your smartphone
- Service (Multi-file) - 4-file firmware, with which it is best to restore smartphone software
Also, firmware via Odin can help with memory re-layout, for this, a PIT file is used. In simple terms, you can take memory from the built-in storage and give this memory for installing applications. It is best not to use the PIT file unless necessary.
All new Samsung devices have restrictions on system rollback which is related to the bootloader. You will not be able to install the firmware with a bootloader version lower than the one currently installed. To find out which firmware is right for you, follow these steps:
- Open Settings - about phone
- Find "Software Version"
- The first 4 characters after the device model are the bootloader version
Samsung firmware with the same bootloader version should be fine. ... If you cannot decide which firmware to download - write in the comments your device and software version, indicate your wishes and I will select the firmware for you.
Firmware via Odin
Step-by-step instructions for flashing Samsung via Odin in the video:
Text option:
- Install the drivers
- Unpack Firmware and Odin
- Turn off your phone
- Start Odin
- On the phone, hold down Volume down + Home + Power on
- Confirm the entry into the firmware mode with the Volume up button
- Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable
- In Odin, specify the firmware files one by one
- Click Start
- Wait until the device is fully turned on
- Unplug the cable from your phone and close Odin
Done! That's how easy the firmware goes through Odin! Has your Samsung firmware ended successfully? If you have any questions - write in the comments and I will definitely answer them!
Answers on questions:
What if Odin can't see my phone?
Reinstall drivers and restart your PC, check your USB cable, it is better to connect another one. Also try using a different USB port.
From time to time, it makes sense for users of android devices to update the device's firmware. Such a need can be caused both by the release of truly important additions that affect the performance and safety of the gadget, and by various technical reasons. However, in some cases, the program used for flashing may not detect the connected device, which significantly complicates the task.
Why can't Odin find the device I want?
There are quite a few reasons why odin does not see your samsung phone, which significantly hinders correct diagnosis. Nevertheless, the most common reasons for this behavior of the program can be identified.
The device may not be detected by the program if the OS installed on the computer is outdated or does not have the necessary drivers. As a rule, a necessary requirement for performing manipulations with firmware and using Odin in general is the presence of a package that can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
If the smartphone still cannot be detected, it is worth checking. Many users reported that the device often did not work properly when plugged into the front panel of the system unit. You should try to attach it to the rear panel connector. The cable manufacturer is also of great importance. In some cases, when flashing the device, various errors occurred, which were eliminated only by replacing the cable with the original.
Other reasons
The above reasons are the most common, however, there are a number of others that you should pay attention to.
IMPORTANT! Before carrying out any manipulations, the gadget must be in the appropriate operating mode.
In addition, in order to prevent problems, it is worth uninstalling existing drivers and Kies, and then reinstalling them. After carrying out such an update, you need to restart your computer so that the changes are guaranteed to take effect.
Other reasons include:
- Incorrect work of the antivirus;
- Inappropriate version of Odin;
- Incompatible OS or other hardware.
Despite the fact that incompatible devices are extremely rare, it makes sense to try flashing using a different computer. This, in most cases, allows you to solve the problem if other methods did not help the user.
And so you are ripe for the moment that you need to flash your Samsung. Have you downloaded the Odin program, read the article on how to flash your Android, found the firmware, but at the time of its installation it always knocks out errors? How to fix this and understand what is happening? All answers in this article!
2. Restart the Odin firmware and connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer! You can try sewing the firmware again!
3. The most important thing! Only new drivers and only ORIGINAL, INTEGRAL and EXPENSIVE CABLES (50% of all errors are cables)!
Common errors when flashing Samsung in ODIN
Device connection error
Option 1
Option 2
Decision:
- Make sure that the device is switched to a special Downloading update mode, if this is not the case then transfer it;
- Make sure the integrity of the USB cable used (replace if necessary), if the cable is not original, replace it with the original one. Insert the cable into the rear USB 2.0 port of the computer system unit.
Samsung is "not visible" in Odin
Odin does not display ID and COM connected Samsung smartphone or tablet
Decision:
2. Make sure the integrity of the USB-cable used (replace if necessary), if the cable is not original, replace it with the original one. Insert the cable into the rear USB 2.0 port of the computer system unit;
3. Download another version of Odin;
4. Run Odin as administrator;
5. Restart your computer;
6. Delete the program Kies and Samsung Drivers , restart your computer and install them again;
7. Temporarily disable the antivirus program;
8. If another Windows OS is installed on the computer, then try to flash it from it or flash it on another PC;
9. Perform the firmware on another computer;
10. Make sure that your Samsung is not a Chinese craft, if it is not, then repeat steps 1-9.
The firmware process is stopped during the initialization process (connection check)
If an error appears while flashing Samsung in ODIN:
Option 1
Option 2
Decision: You need to connect the device to another USB port, or try to flash Samsung on another computer.
Firmware file broken: MD5 hash value is invalid
If Odin does not allow flashing Android and gives a similar error:
Added !!Enter CS for MD5 ..
Check MD5 .. Do not unplug the cable ..
Please wait ..
MD5 hash value is invalid
xxxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 is invalid.
End ...
This means that you downloaded a broken file (not downloaded) or the file is not correctly signed.
Decision: It is worth making sure whether the firmware file has been downloaded completely, if not, then download it. If the file has been downloaded completely, remove the extension from the file. .md5
Errors when flashing system.img, boot.img, recovery.img, sboot.bin, cache.img and other partitions
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and other similar options, but with different sections.
It may arise due to the fact that you are trying to flash either a broken firmware file or from another Samsung device (you have an i9100 model, but you are flashing from an i9300). It may also be a consequence of an attempt to downgrade the Android OS version.
Decision:
- Download the firmware from an alternative source, if there is any description for the file, then read it;
- Make sure the firmware is for your Samsung device;
- If it is necessary to downgrade the Android OS by deleting the sboot.bin file;
- In case of switching from custom firmware to official firmware, first perform a reset (wipe data and wipe system).
Errors related to damaged Samsung memory partitions
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
These problems may arise as a result of damage to the markup of the sectors of the internal sections of the flash memory of the device, attempts to flash someone else's or modified PIT file, or the bootloader is damaged
Many users, when trying to connect a phone to a computer using a USB cable, are faced with the fact that the computer does not recognize the connected gadget. The connected device is charging, while there is no access to the smartphone itself and its internal content. I also encountered this synchronization problem, and in this article I will tell you why the computer does not see the phone via USB, and I will also share various methods for solving this issue.
The whole complex of reasons for the problem that the PC does not see the smartphone through the USB cable, I would divide it into hardware and software, and below I will list each of them, while providing instructions on how to fix it. But before using the methods I have indicated, try restarting your computer and smartphone - this does not help as rarely as it seems. This problem mainly occurs with devices from Samsung, Lenovo, HTC, LG and Fly.
So why does the computer not see the phone via USB, but is charging - hardware reasons
1. Damaged cableUSB. It often happens that the cause of this dysfunction is damage to the USB cable itself. Cables of little-known or "non-name" manufacturers do not have a large margin of safety, and can fail literally in a couple of months from the start of operation, and as a result, the computer will not detect the connected phone.
In addition, even the most reliable cables from global brands are susceptible to stochastic damage - they can be accidentally damaged during use, can be chewed by pets or spoiled by children. Therefore, first of all, inspect your USB cable for the possibility of mechanical damage, and, if the external cable is intact, try using it to connect your device to another computer. If the device is not recognized on another PC, try replacing the cord.
2. Damaged portUSB on the computer. The USB ports used in a computer are also susceptible to various mechanical damage, including damage to the USB controller as well as the south bridge of the motherboard. Try to insert the cable into a different USB port, but if this does not help to fix the connection of the phone to the PC, follow the further tips.
3. Damaged cable jack on the phone. Has water entered the socket of the smartphone or is it damaged? If so, it needs to be replaced.
4. Try removing the battery.According to the reviews of some users, who also had a problem with the fact that the computer did not see the phone through the US-BI, removing the battery from the smartphone helped.
Turn off the battery, pull the battery out of it for a few seconds, then put it back, and turn your device back on.
If nothing helps you to fix this problem, then describe your situation. What you have already done, and what happens to your Android device when the gadget is USB connected to the PC, in the comments, I will try to help not only me, but everyone who has encountered this problem.
The computer does not see the phone via USB - software reasons
After describing the hardware reasons, we will list the main software reasons, if your computer still does not recognize a cell phone connected with a USB cable, follow the further instructions.
1. We work with the settings. We go into the settings of our device, select "Memory" there, click on the three dots at the top (Properties), select "USB connection to a computer" and put a checkmark in front of "Media device" ("USB drive"). If you have a checkmark next to using USB as a modem, uncheck it.
Windows Update (to download drivers for your phone) and New Device Discovery must be enabled on your PC. Remember to unlock your phone when connected to your computer, this is important.
If you are a conservative and have Windows XP, download the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) for XP from the Microsoft website and install it on your computer.
2. If your drivers have crashedUSBports, the computer may not see the phone. If the drivers for the USB ports are dysfunctional, the latter simply stop working. To fix this problem, install USB drivers from the "native" driver disk to your PC's motherboard, or download the latest drivers from the motherboard manufacturer's website.
Also, due to some reason, power may be turned off for a number of ports.
3. The device drivers have flown. Go to "Device Manager" and see if there is a question mark or exclamation mark in the item "Portable Devices".
Check if your device is there and make sure it is working properly by right-clicking on it and clicking Properties. If it is not there, or you are in doubt, uninstall the driver, disconnect the phone from the computer, and then turn it back on, and let the system install the driver again. This may help solve the problem that the smartphone does not connect via USB to the computer.
Also, it will not be superfluous to enter the website of the manufacturer of your smartphone and download the latest drivers for it to your PC (for example, for Samsung there is a special software called Samsung Kies).
4. Install the updateKB3010081 (KB3099229). Windows 10 owners may need to install update KB3010081, which is responsible for working with Windows Media Player. This player is directly related to the normal operation of the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) service, so download and install these updates.
Also, a common reason may be an unreliable build of the OS itself on a PC. Only the rearrangement of Windows to a more working version will help here.
5. Custom firmware is inoperative. The desire of many fans to play with the firmware for their Android device can do them a disservice in the form of the device's failure to work normally with the computer. Try restoring the default firmware or recovering from a backup (if available).
There are no drivers for the phone on the computer
Although, usually, a computer with the latest OS detects and sees a smartphone via USB without problems, the opposite can be observed. Try to search for a driver for your smartphone on the network, sometimes a driver for similar models of this brand may come up.
The phone may not be recognized by the computer due to viruses
It's trite, but all kinds of virus programs can block work with external mobile devices. Try to scan your computer with Dr. Web CureIt !, in some cases this can help.
If the problem of detecting a mobile device by the computer is not resolved, reset the settings
If until now, your computer does not see the phone via USB, resetting the smartphone settings using Hard Reset... Go to the settings of your phone, select the "Backup" menu item, and in it select "Reset data".
But I warn you right away that you will lose your files and settings in the phone's internal memory (files on the SD card will remain intact), so this item should only be used as a last resort!
Conclusion
As you can see, problems with the lack of visibility of the connected phone on the PC can be of both software and hardware nature, and there are a considerable number of such problematic factors. I would advise you to first pay attention to possible mechanical damage in the cable and device, and only then switch to software methods.
In many cases, a simple restart of the smartphone (temporary removal of the battery), as well as working with the phone's USB connection settings, can help. If all of the above does not help and the computer does not see the phone via USB, but is charging, then you might need to contact a qualified service center.
P.S. For fans of visual demonstrations, I present a video on the question:
