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Does flashing stock ROM wipe data?

Based on my experience with the original Droid, flashing a new rom usually calls for wiping system, cache, data, boot, and dalvik. Internal memory data is deleted, but external microsd storage is not cleared. The N7 only has internal memory, and that is cleared when doing the wipes prior to installing a new rom.

Does flashing with Odin void warranty?

Well yes it would void your warranty if you flash it using Odin. However, there might be a way round it, like reset the counter and flash the firmware that came with the phone.

How to install Odin firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

Power off Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Press and hold down Volume Down + Home + Power buttons at the same time. Press Volume Up button when warning prompt. Odin download mode will be loaded. Connect USB cable to your Galaxy Note 2. At PC, extract firmware .tar (or .tar.md5) file that you downloaded to Firmware folder. Then bring up Odin3.

How to download and install Galaxy Note 2 Korean stock ROM?

First you need to download and install Samsung USB drivers on your PC or Laptop (Skip this if already installed) . After that, download and extract Odin Flash Tool on your PC. Now download and unpack Galaxy Note 2 Korean Stock ROM (It is normally in ZIP format). After extracting ZIP file you will get .tar.md5 file.

How to flash stock firmware with Odin?

The following guidelines will assist you to learn on how to flash stock firmware with the help of Odin. Step 1. After downloading the firmware file, unzip it or extract the files on the local driver. Step 2. Download Odin tool and run it as an administrator.

How to flash stock or custom ROM on Samsung devices?

These tasks can’t be accomplished automatically but they can be only done with Odin tool. In order to flash stock or custom ROM to a Samsung device, you must have the Samsung Firmware which is available on the internet for free for all Samsung brand device and can be easily downloaded on your computer…