How to Fix Android Stuck in Odin Mode

Have you ever heard of the saying – using Odin to update the firmware? Yes, Odin mode, is also named download mode, which can be used to flash a Samsung phone or tablet, install apps, etc. Recently, some users reported their Samsung tablet Odin mode stuck, and the device remains stuck no matter what have done. Others complain Odin mode is taking too long.

Then, how long does Odin mode actually take? How do I get my phone out of Odin mode and speed fast? This guide lists some of the effective ways that you can take to fix Odin mode. And, we will go through some topics that you may be interested in first – what is Odin, how to use Odin mode, etc.

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What is Odin Mode/Download Mode

Odin mode, also known as Download Mode, is a mode for SAMSUNG only. Under this mode, you can flash firmware through Odin or other desktop software. Once entering Download mode or Odin Mode, you will see “Downloading…Do not turn off target” in the screen.

How to Fix Samsung Stuck in Odin Mode

There are a few ways for you to fix it when your Android phone gets stuck in the Odin mode. You can follow the following methods and potentially resolve the issue on your device.

Way 1. How do I Fix Odin Mode with One-click?

DroidKit is a complete Android solution that provides you with a Samsung system repair tool. No matter your Samsung phone stuck in Odin mode during the flashing or rooting process, or just stuck Downloading…Do not turn off target screen, you can solve with DroidKit. Other various system issues like Samsung black screen, keeps restarting, apps keep crashing, etc. can also be fixed. And as a full-way Android savior, you can flash and reinstall Android OS  and fix other Android system errors such as Android stuck in fastboot mode with DroidKit.

Now, you can check how can DroidKit help you out of Odin below:

Steps to fix Samsung stuck on Odin mode issue:

Step 1. Get DroidKit downloaded. Tap on System Fix Issues.

Step 2. Connect your Samsung device via USB cable and Start.

Step 3. Wait for DroidKit matching PAD code and click Download Now to get a firmware package.

Step 4. When the firmware is downloaded, tap on Fix Now button. Once finished, DroidKit will start the repairing process.

Step 5. Minutes later, you’ll see System Fixed Successfully page. And now you can restart your phone to use it normally.

Way 2. Remove the Battery to Fix Stuck Odin Mode

While the key combination method works in most cases, if you find it not working with your Android phone, you can actually use a not-so-popular trick to exit the Odin mode on your device. This method basically requires you to remove the Android battery from your phone.

If your phone has a removable battery, and you have a bit of know-how to pull out the battery, you can use this method and quickly get rid of the Odin mode on your phone.

Whether you are experienced or not, the following steps will help you apply this method to your device.

Step 1. Remove the rear cover from your phone so that you can see the battery.

Step 2. Pull the battery out of your phone. This will turn your phone off.

Step 3. Keep the battery out for at least half a minute.

Step 4. Put the battery back into your phone and turn on your phone.

Your phone should now be out of Download mode. It should boot-up in normal mode this time around.

Way 3. Wait for the Battery to Drain Out

An unfortunate case with many users is that their devices do not have a removable battery. If this is the case with your phone, and you cannot use the key combo method for some reason, you will need to wait for your battery to drain out fully.

That is, unfortunately, the only method you have to somehow get your phone out of the Odin or Download mode. Depending on the amount of charge left on your phone’s battery, you will need to wait and sit around anywhere between a few minutes to several hours.

Since the Odin mode does not use much of your battery charge, draining the battery will likely take a really long time. It is suggested that you keep your phone as it is, especially during the night, and let it turn off on its own. When the phone turns off, let it be like that for a while and then plug it into a power socket.

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Way 4. Flash the Stock Firmware to Exit Odin Mode

If you have flashed custom or stock files on your Android device before, and you do not mind doing that again, you can actually flash the stock firmware on your device and that will help you come out of the Odin mode. In most cases, this erases basically everything that you have stored on your device.

To use this method, what you need to do is to download the appropriate stock firmware for your device, extract its contents, load the correct files in Odin on your computer, and then get those files flashed on your phone.

If you are unsure how to do that, and you have not done it before, the following steps will be of great help to you.

Step 1. Head over to a search engine, find the stock firmware for your device and download it to your computer. Extract the contents of the firmware once it is downloaded.

Step 2. Download Odin, launch it and ensure your phone is connected to your computer.

Step 3. Load the appropriate firmware files in various tabs in Odin. Then, hit Start to begin flashing the firmware on your phone.

Step 4. When the firmware is flashed, your phone will automatically reboot in normal mode.

You are all set. The Odin mode has been successfully dealt with on your device.

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How to Use Odin Samsung

1. Run Odin on Android

• You can press and hold the Volume down, Power, and Home button together on your Samsung. When you see a blue prompt on your screen, release the buttons and press the Volume up. Odin mode will be on.
• If you are using a phone with the Bixby key, press and hold the Volume down, Power, and Bixby together. When you see a blue prompt on your screen, release the buttons and press the Volume up.
• Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons at the same time can run Odin on your Samsung tablet.

When you entered Odin mode, you will see the screen as below:

2. How to Exit Odin Mode

If you’re flashed your phone with Odin, your device will restart automatically after the process is completed. And Odin mode will exit naturally. Also, you can press and hold the Volume down and Power button to exit Odin mode manually. The following steps will help you come out of it with a key combination:

1. Make sure that all your pending files are flashed on your device. If they are not, your phone might get bricked if you forcibly bring it out of the Download mode.
2. On your phone, press and hold down the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time. You need to hold down these buttons for about seven seconds.

Your device should come out of the Odin mode when seven seconds have passed.

Worsely, if Samsung Odin mode is stuck on the screen, or taking too long to flash, you need to try the above methods to get out of Odin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does Odin Mode Take?

It is important that you know how long Odin mode usually takes so that you can come to a conclusion that there is indeed a stuck issue with the mode.

The time it takes for the Odin mode to install your files is totally dependent on what you are installing. If you are flashing full stock firmware, which is longer than an application package, it should take about 15 minutes after starting to flash.

Usually, the Odin mode should finish flashing whatever it is in under half an hour. If it takes longer than this, then the mode is probably stuck on your phone and you need to do something about it.

How to exit Odin mode without power button?

In this case, you can disconnect the battery for at least 30 minutes, or an hour. Then put the battery back in (don’t turn it on), plug the phone into the charger and let it charge overnight.

How do I exit upload mode?

When your phone is in upload mode, you can write programs in Pictoblox. This mode allows you to write scripts and upload them to the board so that they can be used even when the board is not connected to a computer. To get out of upload mode, you just need to hold Volume Down + Power button for about 3 seconds.

The Bottom Line

There are various technical reasons why your Android gets stuck in the Odin mode. If you find yours stuck, the above methods will help you quit that mode and reboot your phone in the normal mode. Did this article help you? If so, please share it with your family and friends.