.MD5 file extension - Samsung Galaxy firmware archive
What is md5 file? How to open md5 files?
File type specification:
File extension md5 is also used for a specific checksum format for the Samsung Galaxy, a family of smart phones with Google Android operating system.
A typical .md5 file stores archive with firmware for Samsung Galaxy phones.
When you download a firmware for your Samsung Galaxy device, it usually comes in a zip file. Inside this zip file, there is an MD5 file along with other files.
MD5 file is used by the flashing tool (like Odin) to make sure that the firmware file being flashed has not been tampered with or corrupted during the download process. If the MD5 file does not match the firmware file, the flashing process will be stopped to prevent potential damage to the device.
Updated: November 30, 2023
The default software associated to open md5 file:
Company or developer:
Samsung Group
A free software developed by Samsung for communication between latest Samsung devices. It is used for data backup, data transfer between portable device and pc, multimedia management, firmware upgrade and much more.
Company or developer:
Samsung Group
Samsung Kies for Mac allows users to back up, copy, and transfer content stored on Samsung smart phone or tablet with Mac, and other devices with a simple click and drag.
List of software applications associated to the .md5 file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open md5 file, edit md5 file, convert md5 file, view md5 file, play md5 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting md5 files.
Software that open md5 file - Samsung Galaxy firmware archive
Programs supporting the exension md5 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Odin for open md5 file action.
