Does Odin need root ?

[AC Question]

Have G.T. 3 LTE and want to use stock rom. I have read about Odin, and my question is, do I have to make root on my phone to flash new rom ?

 

[mobilecrackers]

Have G.T. 3 LTE and want to use stock rom. I have read about Odin, and my question is, do I have to make root on my phone to flash new rom ?

Long answer short
nope, you don't need to root your device for flashing.
usually flashing will remove root if you have it