[APP REVIEW] Mobile Odin Pro
There are certain Android applications that commonly emerge as "must have" tools for those who like to root and mod their device. Applications like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer and ROM Toolbox quickly come to mind.
Well, I've added another to my list ... Mobile Odin (Pro)
Mobile Odin does exactly what standard Odin does, but right on your phone. While this may sound unnecessary, the mobile version actually has some pretty nice perks. First, you cannot mess up by clicking the wrong boxes or putting the wrong TAR files in the wrong place. The user simply clicks the "Open" button, selects the TAR file and Mobile Odin will flash all the partitions it can find from within that file. Also, if you decide to select a specific partition in the App, Mobile Odin won't let you put the wrong file there. In the end this means a reduced chance of bricking your device when working with Odin.
Second, there's a couple other subtle perks of flashing with Mobile Odin. When you use PC Odin to flash a kernel that has not been signed by Samsung, it increases the Odin flash count on your phone and creates an annoying yellow triangle on the boot screen. If you ever need to take your phone in to Sprint for service, there's a chance that they may check that flash counter and deny service because you previously flashed and/or rooted your phone. But when you flash using Mobile Odin, it does not increase the flash count or change the boot screen.
Essentially, this is what CWM is to ZIP files, except for TAR files, and you do it right from your phone's UI rather than recovery. Additionally, the Pro version of Mobile Odin will also root stock TAR firmware on the fly via the EverRoot function, which is really cool and sometimes useful. Never again will you be left without root after a flash if you use this feature (Pro version only).
There is a Lite version of Mobile Odin that can be downloaded for free if you're a member of the XDA forums (you'll also have to manually download and install the appropriate flash kernel) or you can buy the Pro version from the Android Market for $4.99. The main difference between the two is the Pro version has the EverRoot feature while the lite version does not. Also, the Pro version will automatically download the appropriate flash kernel for our phone.
In summary, if you own a Samsung device (that's on the device support list of course), I consider this App to be a "must have" tool for those who enjoy flashing their phone.
Android Market Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...odin.pro&hl=en
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