Flash Samsung Galaxy S10e stock ROM

by Antoine - categories : Android OS

Recommandations/troubleshooting

Work in a virtual machine

I've been into several troubles to make Odin recognize my device in Samsung's Download mode (aka "Odin mode"), until I worked in a clean Windows install in a VM (VMware Workstation Pro). As soon as you want to "play" with Android ROMs, you will need to install and try softwares and drivers from different sources.

If not for security, just keep your (host) system clean from them and work with a fresh Windows setup in a sandbox VM. This will eventually save you from fighting hours into painful drivers problems. Just do a VM snapshot before installing anything, then roll back when you are done with the phone.

Cables and USB ports

Using third-party USB cables can keep your device unrecognized from your desktop. If you can't get the phone to communicate (file transfert) with Windows, you may want to try another USB ports, then try another cables. Usually the stock one will work great.

Backup

Backup all your files, photos, videos, contacts, apps, conversations, etc before doing anything on your phone.

Do not forget that Samsung SmartSwitch backups are encrypted and cannot be read by another OS than Samsung's Android OneUI !

If you are installing a custom OS from stock, I strongly recommand to manually backup things and export contacts in a .vcf file.

Step 1 - Prerequisites

Download tools, drivers, ROM :

You should end with several ".tar.md5" files.

Step 2 - Flash stock ROM

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