Samsung Odin is a Windows-only proprietary tool. It relies heavily on specific Samsung USB drivers and the Windows kernel architecture to communicate with the download mode on Galaxy phones. Chrome OS, being Linux-based (via the Chrome browser and Crostini), does not natively support these Windows protocols.
If your Chromebook supports Linux (Crostini): odin flash tool for chrome os
⚡ Limitation: USB pass-through in Crostini is limited. You may not get direct device detection. Many users find this unreliable for actual flashing. Samsung Odin is a Windows-only proprietary tool
Recommendation: Only use the official Heimdall (heimdall-flash from Ubuntu repos) – avoid third-party “Odin GUI” scripts unless you audit the code. ⚡ Limitation: USB pass-through in Crostini is limited