Best way to start new? Odin or reset to factory?

[Blaze9]

Hey,

I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).

It's an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

Thanks!

 

[imsoconfused]

Hey,

I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).

Thanks!

it helps to know the variant model you have now first. Is it unlocked abroad, or the states. Is it locked to carriers, or a mnvo. Odin can be a crap shoot, and no assurance of a custom rom working. Mainly KNOX security, thanks to samdumb does prevent roll backs, and i'm sure the next replies from others will guide you. Be sure, you know the risks. One WORD......BRICKED. Im not here to debate this, and until further info on present device model, not much can be said now. You can do a FDR via the button reset manner or menu UI driven. Odins for custom flashes of variants of firmware IF permissible.

 

[Blaze9]

Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

 

[j_hansen]

Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

Wait a few days until latest firmware with FM radio is available from somewhere and flash from scratch using Odin would be my suggestion

 

[imsoconfused]

Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

what are your intentions to improve its performance if needed or desired since its unlocked anyway. what isnt working or what do you want to add or change.

 

[sefrcoko]

Hey,

I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).

It's an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

Thanks!

I have the Exynos model, but my rule of thumb is generally to flash firmware through Odin. Factory reset is fine too, but if things are still wonky then something could have become corrupted (in which case a clean Odin flash will replace those files with the proper ones and solve the issue).