Odin3 v1.86 – Overview
Download odin3 v1 86, it is one of the last versions in the Odin 1.x series, released around 2012, during the era of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It was primarily used for flashing firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), and other legacy Samsung devices from that period.
It came just before the jump to the 3.x series, which introduced significant changes like full support for newer firmware partitioning (AP/BL/CP/CSC).
What’s New or Improved in Odin3 v1.86 (Compared to v1.85 and Earlier)
Feature Description
Better multi-file firmware flashing More stable support for PDA (main system), PHONE (modem), CSC (region info).
Improved device detection Fewer connection dropouts on Windows 7/8 using Samsung USB drivers.
More reliable .PIT flashing Improved handling of repartitioning with .pit files, especially on the Galaxy S II.
Bug fixes Fixed rare freezing issues during large firmware file writes (especially when flashing large modem files).
More robust UI logging More consistent progress reporting in the message window and COM port area.
Core Functionalities
Flashing .tar / .tar.md5 files.
Support for:
PDA: Main system image.
Phone: Modem/baseband.
CSC: Regional settings, language, and carrier files.
.PIT: Partition table (for re-partitioning).
Checkboxes:
Auto Reboot
F. Reset Time
Re-Partition (only use with .pit file)
Device and Firmware Compatibility
Compatible With Details
Android Versions Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Example Devices Galaxy S II (GT-I9100), Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy S Plus
Firmware Format .tar.md5 files, split firmware (PDA/Phone/CSC) or one-package firmware
Limitations
No AP/BL/CP/CSC slots: These are only available in Odin3 v3.09 and above.
No support for .lz4 compression: Required for Android 8.0+ firmware.
No SHA256 or modern signature validation: Not compatible with newer signed firmware.
No dynamic or A/B partition support: Not suitable for Android 10+ devices.
When to Use Odin3 v1.86
Use it only for flashing legacy Samsung devices with firmware from the 2010–2012 era. Ideal for:
Restoring or unbricking devices like Galaxy S II or Note GT-N7000
Flashing older PIT-based firmware packages
Installing stock firmware on devices with Android 2.3 to 4.0.4