Odin not responding

Hi all,

SHORT STORY: I am trying to flash the stock firmware using Odin onto my Samsung Galaxy S Duos (GT S7562) but it keeps saying 'Not Responding' everytime I press start. How can I get past this issue?

LONG STORY: I recently tried to reset my phone (as it was going slow) whilst it was rooted.

When it rebooted, it loaded up the set up (choose a language, connect to wifi, time and date) then nothing else loaded apart from the battery symbol, time and signal in the top right corner.

I took it to a Samsung Service Center and they said there is no software on my phone.

So after much searching and learning, I have followed the tutorial for how to flash stock firmware.

I have used many different versions of Odin but I always have the same problem, when I press START, I get the messages:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MDS..Do no unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..

Then Odin says 'not responding'.


Thanks for any help you can provide.