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Tools like "Odin3 v3.13.1 Patched" or "Prince Comsy’s Odin" work best with this driver. When flashing system.img.ext4 files larger than 4GB or repartitioning a device from 64GB to 128GB (after a hardware repair), the patched driver ensures the data pipe stays open.

If you are just installing TWRP or rooting a standard Galaxy S20 or newer, . The official driver will work perfectly. The patched version is a tool of last resort.

While patched drivers might seem like a solution to various problems, they also come with risks: