Note that you don’t have to install Odin in computer – it is downloaded as a ready to be used executable file – just extract the zip file and run the Odin.exe Odin software – it is a free Samsung phone service software (download from here).USB data cable (preferably the original that came bundled with the phone or any other good quality one).Make sure there is enough free space (at least 5-6 GB) in the phone memory for the process to complete successfullyįlashing a Samsung phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) via computer using Odin.Make sure there is no interruption during the flashing process – use genuine USB cable working perfectly, no disconnections from computer, no power failures, no computer restarts, no kids, doggy or cyclones around…….blah blah blah.Flashing will erase all the data in phone memory so (if possible) backup your important data first before jumping into action.Phone is locked by password/pattern or any other method.Phone hangs way too frequently and badly (screen becomes totally unresponsive).Boot-loop issue (phone restarts again and again).Deep rooted Malware infection not removed by Antivirus softwares or reset.Dead phone due to interruption of update process or failed previous attempt of flashing.Dead /soft-bricked phone due to corrupt OS.Some possible scenarios when flashing is required are – Especially when the “Reset” option fails to solve the issue. Sometimes it becomes necessary to flash (also called refurbish) mobile phones to solve OS software related issues. It is just like re-installing Windows in a computer. “Flashing” in terms of mobile phones generally means re-installing the operating system (OS) software of the device. By Shoaib on Apin Android, Mobile tips What is phone flashing?