Samsung Driver V1 746 0 Patched -

Compatibility – Tested on Samsung models with firmware matching v1.746.0 base. May not work on newer/locked bootloaders.

Before understanding the "patched" version, we must look at the original.

Samsung Electronics releases official USB drivers to allow Windows computers to communicate with Galaxy devices (phones, tablets, smartwatches). These drivers enable functions like:

Version 1.746.0 is not the newest driver—Samsung has since released v1.7.50 and later. However, v1.746.0 holds a unique position. Released around the era of the Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, and Note 8 (Exynos and Snapdragon variants), this driver version was known for its exceptional stability with Odin3 and its deep access to the Samsung COM port in download mode.

Despite its age, the "samsung driver v1 746 0 patched" remains a hot search on XDA, Reddit’s r/androidroot, and various Telegram repair groups. Why? samsung driver v1 746 0 patched

One senior XDA Recognized Contributor put it this way:

"The patched 1.746.0 driver is like a crowbar. It's ugly, it's risky, and Samsung will tell you to never use it. But when your $900 Galaxy is black-screen-dead and standard drivers won't even see it, that crowbar is the only thing between you and a $400 motherboard replacement."

Remove Old Samsung Drivers:

Download the Patched Package:

Manual Installation via Device Manager:

Force Signature Re-check:

Before using the patched v1.746.0, consider modern alternatives:

If you are just installing TWRP or rooting a standard Galaxy S20 or newer, do not use the patched driver. The official driver will work perfectly. The patched version is a tool of last resort. Compatibility – Tested on Samsung models with firmware

The EFS partition stores IMEI, Wi-Fi MAC, and Bluetooth addresses. Corrupt EFS = null IMEI = no cellular service. Using a low-level tool (dd for Windows via PartitionGuru), the patched driver allows direct byte-by-byte backup of /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (EFS) from Qualcomm-based Samsung devices.