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[q] cant get into download mode! Help!

HELP i tried to flash GB bootloader on heimdall and it failed. So i unplugged my phone trying to get into download mode then a picture of a phone pointing towards an warning sign then to a computer! Im I screwed can someone help me???

Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251
Remember pull battery insert battery, press and hold both vulume keys and insert USB. Leave power button alone
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I think that is the "u f'ed up" version of download mode. It should still flash from there.
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Don't give up. As long as are able to see something on the screen, you should be able to get it back to its feet. This series of phones are kinda hard to brick.

rxnelson said:
I think that is the "u f'ed up" version of download mode. It should still flash from there.
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Just saying its better to start fresh, that way there's no issues, if you have one from a bad flash you'll probally get more.
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I've had mine to the point where it wouldn't display anything, just kept trying to put it in download mode and useOdin or the other popular UN bricking software (don't remember the name but it's on here) had to reinstall the boot loader also and bam fixed
Or you can buy a USB jig which if I'm understanding correctly is supposed to fix your exact issue , you can get them for $2, off Ebay
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Anyone seen this before?

So I have a infuse that is acting up very weird. It will only turn on if its plugged in to power. Tried everything, if it is unplugged and I insert battery it tries to start up without me touching anything, I get the startup star then it reboots over and over, plug it in and I get the star then battery then I can hold power button and it will fire up, tried different batteries, different roms and updated boot loaders, nothing has worked, thinking a hardware problem.... like a bad micro USB port as it acts funny, but can't find one to replace it with...... any ideas? Bought it for 100$ because it does work, you just can't turn it off while out of the house...lol and I like to fix things.... any ideas would be awesome, thanks!
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First question will it go into download mode?

Yes I can get it into dl mode, jars will work and sometimes I can get odin to recognize it.
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Odin it use gtg's back to stock
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Ljdd said:
Odin it use gtg's back to stock
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i would backup any current rom in the case that it is a hardware issue.
Question, can it boot recovery...?
Edit: never mind, stupid question, trying to flash cm9 at the moment so im kinda back and forth.
custom rom, of course it can

I can make it stock or customer, roms are not the issue.... the whole power deal and micro USB issue... wondering if people have seen that.
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Bigjoe?
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[Q] Bricked... hard or soft?

I have an SGS4g
I had Team Whiskeys Bionix Frost updated for/with voodoo and it worked fine for quite some time... I foolheartedly decided it was time for something new...
I followed the instructions perfectly for WhiteHawkx Valhalla when I was at the restart boot-loader section my phone turned into rainbow crack,
but the rom loaded and my phone worked I was however unable to get into recovery from this point forward.
I decided that not being able to get into recovery was unacceptable so I decided to use Odin to load up the old tried an true jump off point the deodexed KD1 I keep with Odin in a folder on my PC for just such an occasion, after attempting this my phone didn't restart on it's own like it was supposed to... (I should have known to stop right there while I was still in DL mode.)
When I restarted my phone manually my phone stopped showing the rainbow crack and showed the normal splash screen (I was foolishly optimistic) my phone is now stuck at the t mobile splash screen and I haven't been able to get it back into DL mode...
Please tell me there is something I can do other than shop for a new phone.

Volume up and volume down while you plug it into the computer won't get you to download mode?
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vopezy said:
Volume up and volume down while you plug it into the computer won't get you to download mode?
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I haven't been unable to get into DL mode with both vol+&vol- at same time I also tried just vol- as i plugged phone into pc

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/1132-guide-how-to-get-into-download-mode/
A couple other ways
Can you still not get into recovery?
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vopezy said:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/1132-guide-how-to-get-into-download-mode/
A couple other ways
Can you still not get into recovery?
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I have been unable to get into recovery so far...
I have tried all of the alternate methods except ADB mode which I don't think i can because the phone wont go past the galaxy S 4g exclusively from t mobile splash screen.
if there is a trick for the ADB method please let me know cause if something is going to work at this point i think that's it.

Well there is hope, your phone is still turning on.
You could see if abd recognizes your phone if you have it. (usually the first things I do is make sure debugging is on when I change things over)
If you know someone with a jig that would be the easiest way but it is 1am.
I'm at work so I'm not in front of my computer.
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vopezy said:
Well there is hope, your phone is still turning on.
You could see if abd recognizes your phone if you have it. (usually the first things I do is make sure debugging is on when I change things over)
If you know someone with a jig that would be the easiest way but it is 1am.
I'm at work so I'm not in front of my computer.
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I dont know anyone with a Jig, I always turn debug mode on.
I'll try ADB if that doesn't work I'll order/make a jig.

I had one that I had to spam the adb command at for awhile before it took..

BGVampire said:
I dont know anyone with a Jig, I always turn debug mode on.
I'll try ADB if that doesn't work I'll order/make a jig.
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ADB found no devices
I'm going to start looking for a jig

BGVampire said:
I have been unable to get into DL mode with both vol+&vol- at same time I also tried just vol- as i plugged phone into pc
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Your are pulling the battery when doing this right? I assume you are, but you didn't list it as one of your steps.
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yes, i tried pulling battery sim & sd. then put battery in hold vol+&vol- &put cable in
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BGVampire said:
yes, i tried pulling battery sim & sd. then put battery in hold vol+&vol- &put cable in
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Pull battery. Plug in cable. Hold volume up and down. Put battery in.

BGVampire said:
I have an SGS4g
I had Team Whiskeys Bionix Frost updated for/with voodoo and it worked fine for quite some time... I foolheartedly decided it was time for something new...
I followed the instructions perfectly for WhiteHawkx Valhalla when I was at the restart boot-loader section my phone turned into rainbow crack,
but the rom loaded and my phone worked I was however unable to get into recovery from this point forward.
I decided that not being able to get into recovery was unacceptable so I decided to use Odin to load up the old tried an true jump off point the deodexed KD1 I keep with Odin in a folder on my PC for just such an occasion, after attempting this my phone didn't restart on it's own like it was supposed to... (I should have known to stop right there while I was still in DL mode.)
When I restarted my phone manually my phone stopped showing the rainbow crack and showed the normal splash screen (I was foolishly optimistic) my phone is now stuck at the t mobile splash screen and I haven't been able to get it back into DL mode...
Please tell me there is something I can do other than shop for a new phone.
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I hope this helps you, it worked for me. I do A LOT of Rom changes etc.
Good luck
P.S. follow exactly!

tried that before i posted... i already ordered a jig, I'll post results when it arrives.
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Just one click to stock
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BGVampire said:
my phone is now stuck at the t mobile splash screen and I haven't been able to get it back into DL mode...
Please tell me there is something I can do other than shop for a new phone.
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idevice12345 said:
Just one click to stock
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idevice
I'm sure you read that part but there it is again. From the OP. So if you can figure out how to one click without DL mode we would all love to here about it.

i got my jig today and it worked, my phone is in download mode. anyone got a link to the latest rooted stock rom for Odin?
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BGVampire said:
i got my jig today and it worked, my phone is in download mode. anyone got a link to the latest rooted stock rom for Odin?
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How about just using the rooted kj6 in my signature. Its the purple link and so much easier.

Congrats
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Not the topic, but JIG in "tinydeal . com" costs just 1.17 dollars with free shipping. Cheaper never found.

[Q] Phone won't boot into ROM or recovery--Possible hardware issue?

I've been having a bit of a hard time with a friend's Skyrocket tonight. I flashed CM9 for her before, and it seems to work well. In the past two to three weeks, though, she tells me that her phone's been randomly turning off. Tonight, I finally decided to install CM10 on the Skyrocket, thinking that this would fix the issue. I installed it through CWM like normal (I've flashed many a ROM, so I couldn't have messed up this process).
With everything installed, I reboot through CWM. The issue is, the phone just goes black. After pulling the battery and trying to boot again, I see the Samsung logo, followed by a black screen. The phone sort of pulsates for a bit at this point, giving me a short vibration here and there, before finally stopping. Attempting to get into recovery doesn't work either. I also, due to me not being used to the download mode feature (I personally have a Galaxy Nexus), accidentally tried to start it by holding the power and volume buttons (rather than holding volume and plugging the phone in, not touching power). The yellow triangle would show up very briefly, and then the phone shuts off.
When getting into download mode the proper way, I was able to get into Odin and flash CWM again. At this point, I should definitely be able to get into Recovery. But alas, I cannot... Same issues as before. At this point, it's revealed to me that, after the random shutoffs that my friend had been experiencing, she would sometimes also have trouble turning the phone back on. Noticing a trend?
I'd like to know what you guys think: Is this a software issue, or is it a hardware issue? For the former, what do you guys recommend so the phone could boot normally again? And for the latter, well... I don't suppose there are any easy hardware fixes I could try?

If you pull the battery and reinsert does the phone start on its own with no button pushes? If so... Stuck power button.
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stoopendis said:
If you pull the battery and reinsert does the phone start on its own with no button pushes? If so... Stuck power button.
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Nope, not at all. I need to press the power button for it to start.

It'd flash back to stock with Odin and then go from there.
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jd1639 said:
It'd flash back to stock with Odin and then go from there.
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I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't try flashing to stock because I figured it would work, but somehow, it did. I still feel that there's something wrong with the power button, and I'll be doing some more testing, but for now, everything's okay. Thanks for your help.

I bet you can reflash cm10 and it'll work fine. Just do a factory reset and the wipes and you'll be fine.
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Wipe ALL the things, then Odin back to stock and reinstall. I'd bet that solves it
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Help. Cannot get into recovery

Recently my power button took a crap on me, and about the same time I noticed j cannot boit into recovery. I've tried multiple different ways, and every time it just boot loops. Shows me the Samsung logo then a black screen and repeats forever. The only way I can get out of the loop is to pull battery and enter download mode then reboot. I've tried reinstalling the newest recovery again also. Anyone have any bright ideas? I can't wipe anything or install anything new, and I'm getting frustrated. :banghead:
Thank you ahead of time
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Bump for some help
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Load goo.im from the market, flash twrp, then use the app to reboot to recovery?

You can use Quick Boot app, which lets you go to recovery using single click shortcut/widget
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"Adb reboot recovery" from your computer or go into terminal in your phone and "su" then "reboot recovery"
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Tried all of these with the same results
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Which recovery are you actively using (or trying to)? If its cwm, are you sure you got the right one for our phone? Download ROM manager and let it flash the correct cwm and then try rebooting if that still doesn't work odin the phone to stock, reroot and attempt again
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I sent my GS3 in with the same problem. The phone power button started to do crazy things and would not stay in download mode or in recovery mode long enough to flash anything. They are sending it back fixed today. Samsung knows about the motherboard going bad on these devices but they wont tell you about it.

loonie01 said:
I sent my GS3 in with the same problem. The phone power button started to do crazy things and would not stay in download mode or in recovery mode long enough to flash anything. They are sending it back fixed today. Samsung knows about the motherboard going bad on these devices but they wont tell you about it.
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How long of a turn around was it? I think that is the only solution. Also, did you deal with samsung directly? What did you tell them?
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Yup called them directly. I told them that it was rooted but had a hardware problem. They told me that I can send it in since it was still under manufacturers warranty and they would tell me if it could be fixed. Sent it in on May 28th. Just got email that they are sending it back fixed.
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Hmm awesome. I'm not sure if mine is still under warranty but ima call tomo. Thanks
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Np

Wish I saw this earlier. But the easiest way to boot into recovery without a power button is using terminal emulator.
Type in
Su
Reboot recovery
Same can be done for download mode.
Edit: nevermind, this was already mentioned.
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Lol
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so i tried to revert back to stock last night using odin and something went terribly wrong. still believe it is due to my power button. i got one section as failed and one as passed in odin. the phone shut off at the end and said it was rebooting, but it never did. eventually i unplugged it and tried to get it on with no luck. if i pull the battery and reinsert it, the phone vibrates, and i get a screen that says "Samsung, custom" with and unlocked pad lock. i have never seen this screen before. i also can only get to download mode for about 2-3 seconds before the screen goes black again. So i cannot retry the process, i now have a brick. Anyone have any suggestions? i was going to send it back to samsung today, but i don't believe they will touch it in this state.

reading up on hard bricks, and mine doesn't seem to be quite that since i can get into download mode. It just doesn't stay there, the screen turns off after a few seconds. obviously not long enough to odin. any help would be GREATLY appreciated. i now have no phone... this shall be interesting with the lady friend :laugh:

vdub2pt0 said:
reading up on hard bricks, and mine doesn't seem to be quite that since i can get into download mode. It just doesn't stay there, the screen turns off after a few seconds. obviously not long enough to odin. any help would be GREATLY appreciated. i now have no phone... this shall be interesting with the lady friend :laugh:
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As long as you get into download mode you're still ok. Send it into samsung and tell them your issue with the power button. They will fix your hardware issue and will load the stock rom back onto your phone.
I don't think they care as long as your phone isn't hard bricked. I'm sure they use odin anyways to update every phone that comes out of their service center.
Can anyone confirm this is correct?
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BadUsername said:
As long as you get into download mode you're still ok. Send it into samsung and tell them your issue with the power button. They will fix your hardware issue and will load the stock rom back onto your phone.
I don't think they care as long as your phone isn't hard bricked. I'm sure they use odin anyways to update every phone that comes out of their service center.
Can anyone confirm this is correct?
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i never thought they would even consider it since it was rooted. i called them up and it is being sent in tomorrow. i really appreciate it man. :good: