This isn't just a simple recompile. The patched version introduces specific advantages:
| Feature | Stock Odin 3.13.1 | Patched 3.13.1-3b | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Custom Binaries (TWRP) | ❌ Rejects | ✅ Accepts | | Disable Auto-Reboot | ✅ Available | ✅ Available | | Ignore RMM/KG Lock | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Flash Combined Firmware | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | NAND Erase All | ❌ Disabled | ✅ Enabled | | Phone Bootloader Update (BL) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | T Flash (SD Card Flashing) | ❌ Limited | ✅ Fully Patched |
Additionally, this patched version retains full compatibility with Odin3 v3.14.1 ROMs and combo files but avoids the newer stability issues found in the v3.14 branch. odin3-v3.13.1-3b-patched
Download odin3-v3.13.1-3b-patched.zip from a trusted source (e.g., GitHub repositories of known XDA developers). Extract the contents to a folder like C:\Odin3_Patched. Do not run from the ZIP archive.
Odin is Samsung’s proprietary firmware flashing tool, used internally and leaked to the public. The official versions restrict certain operations — especially flashing unauthorized or custom binaries. That’s where patched versions come in. This isn't just a simple recompile
Put your Samsung device into Download Mode. Connect it to the PC. Odin should show "Added!" and a blue or yellow COM port (e.g., [COM6]). If it says 0:[COMx] in a gray box, reinstall drivers or change USB port.
The suffix "3B-patched" refers to three specific alterations made to the original Odin3 v3.13.1 executable (Odin3.exe). The "3B" stands for Three Bypasses. Extract the contents to a folder like C:\Odin3_Patched
ODIN3 v3.13.1 is a specific legacy release of Samsung’s proprietary flashing utility used to install firmware (ROMs), kernels, and recovery images onto Samsung Galaxy devices. The designation "patched" in this context usually refers to a community modification of the binary that bypasses specific internal checks or "bloat" added by Samsung in official releases.
This version is historically significant because it was one of the final builds that supported the older flashing protocol while introducing support for newer encryption standards required by Android 9 (Pie) and Android 10 (Q), making it a "universal" tool for devices from the Galaxy S7 era through the S20.
Using odin3-v3.13.1-3b-patched is nearly identical to stock Odin, but with specific preparatory steps to maximize success.