.ODIN File Extension

ODIN Flashable Firmware

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General Information

Title ODIN File Extension
Extension .odin
Full Form ODIN Flashable Firmware
File Type Firmware Package
Developer Samsung Electronics
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Firmware flashing
Additional Functions Software update, Device customization
Features Binary file, Samsung-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Device-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Recovery Yes
System Upgrade Yes
Rooting Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Bricking, Void warranty
Best Practices Official firmware, Backup data

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Varies with tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tar, .tar.md5, .pit

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Odin3 Free Windows
Heimdall Free Windows, Mac, Linux
JOdin3 Free Cross-platform