A Complete Guide on Odin Root

Part 1: What is Odin Root?

It is one of the most widely used and recommended applications that is used to root Samsung Android devices. The application majorly functions for Samsung smartphones and tablets and can be used to install custom ROMs as well. One can download the latest version of Odin Root from its official website and undertake a series of stepwise instructions to root most of the Samsung Android devices.

Pros:

• High success rate

• Can install custom ROM

• Custom Kernel

• Provides easy root facility

• Free of cost

Cons:

• Doesn’t provide an in-built data backup method

• It is compatible only with Samsung Android devices

• The interface is not extremely user-friendly

• One needs to download different Auto Root package file for every Samsung device

Part 2: How to use Odin Root to Root Your Android Phone

If you think using Odin Root is quite complicated, then don’t worry. We are here to assist you. To help you root your Samsung Android device using Odin Root, we have come up with this comprehensive guide. Nevertheless, before you proceed with the overall process, keep the following prerequisites in mind.

1. Since Odin Root doesn’t take the backup of your data automatically, it's better to backup everything on your phone before rooting the device.

2. Your device should be at least 60% charged.

3. If the USB driver is not installed, make sure that you have downloaded the USB driver of your respective Samsung device. Additionally, install Odin Root application from its official website.

4. Also, you need to enable the USB Debugging option on your device. All you need to do is visit “Settings” and tap the “Developer Options”. In a few new Samsung Devices, you might need to go to Settings > About Phone > Build Number and tap it several times (5-7) to enable the Developer options.

After meeting all the above-mentioned prerequisites, simply follow these easy steps to root your Samsung device.

Step 1. In order to proceed, you need to download the CF Auto Root package of your Samsung Device. To get to know the exact build number of your device, visit the “About Phone” section under “Settings”.

Step 2. After downloading the package, extract it and save it on a particular location.

Step 3. Turn your device off and enable the Download mode. This can be done by simultaneously pressing the Home, Power, and Volume down button in most of the Samsung devices. After turning the Download mode on, connect it to your system using a USB cable.

Step 4. Now, go to the location where the CF Auto Root (.rar) file has been extracted and select the Odin3.exe file. Since you have installed the USB drivers on your computer, you would be able to see an “Added” message on the subsequent window. Additionally, the ID:COM option will be turned blue.

Step 5. Go to the PDA button in the window and select .tar.md5 file from the location where the Auto Root package is stored.

Step 6. After adding the package, simply click on the “Start” option for the rooting operation to commence.

Step 7. Once the process is completed, you would be able to see a “Pass” notification on the window.

Step 8. After getting the above notification, you can simply disconnect your device and start it again. Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your device now.