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[Q] Bricked my I9001?

Hey guys,
I tried to install TW4 but that didnt worked for me.
Now i only have a black sreen when the phone starts.
And i cant get Odin to work because i cant connect the phone to the pc with usb.. i only can get in boot mode.
Anyone know a soluction to my problem?

Can you get to Download mode...home+volumedown+power button combination??

Is that the same way as going into boot mode?
instead pushing vol.up button i need to push vol.down button?
Edit:
Yes i can get in download mode

DarkRaver84 said:
Is that the same way as going into boot mode?
instead pushing vol.up button i need to push vol.down button?
Edit:
Yes i can get in download mode
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so if you can enter download mode there is no problem, just install new rom ...

when i try to install a new rom with odin it gives me a massege "connect a telephone" but it is connected through usb..
i got the ops file in odin and by "one package" i put the md5 file.
But then i get that massege "connect a telephone"

Try an other USB-port, make sure Kies is not running and use Odin 4.43.

i dont have kies on the computer and i use odin 4.43.
i tried another usb port but no changes..

DarkRaver84 said:
i dont have kies on the computer and i use odin 4.43.
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But Kies includes drivers for the phone - so do you have properly installed drivers for your phone?
OT: Is there a chance to take back given "Thanks"? I accidentally pressed "thanks" instead of "quote"

reneph said:
But Kies includes drivers for the phone - so do you have properly installed drivers for your phone?
OT: Is there a chance to take back given "Thanks"? I accidentally pressed "thanks" instead of "quote"
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Yes i have the standerd samsung mobile driver installed and it worked before i installed tw4 witch diddnt worked for me.

DarkRaver84 said:
Yes i have the standerd samsung mobile driver installed and it worked before
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Yeah but such a problem seems to occur relative often.
I would try to reinstall drivers, maybe with the Kies-drivers or use another computer.

I have similar problem. There is the same symptoms.
I have try:
- other usb ports
- other drivers (original samsung / kies drivers)
- other pc
- kill kies processes
- misc roms
and.. nothing..
I cant get recovery mode.. There is ramdump mode instead of recovery :/
Actually my i9001 is bricked and I cant load any rom..
Maybe my sgs is locked by bootloader or something?

if ure entering ramdump mode then u dont have the correct combination of buttons down when booting up:
Vol + / Power = Recovery Mode
Vol + / Home / Power = Ramdump Mode
Vol - / Home / Power = Download Mode
cheers

jbmc83 said:
if ure entering ramdump mode then u dont have the correct combination of buttons down when booting up:
Vol + / Power = Recovery Mode
Vol + / Home / Power = Ramdump Mode
Vol - / Home / Power = Download Mode
cheers
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At least your guide on how to get to recovery is a big fail. That works with I9000, not I9001. Vol + / Power, WHEN the samsung text appears, release both buttons. AND when the lights in the softkeys turn on, quickly tap MENU, that's how to boot to recovery mode

well sorry if i left that part out, i assumed he would know how to navigate the recovery mode once he actually got the button combo right. and the only fail here is ur rude attitude, deff. no need for that around here imho.
aside from that, all these instructions are correct.
cheers
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I solved the problem.
Unfortunately not on my PC. My i9001 needed a box which I solved all mistakes.
Now I have Gingerbread with root
Unfortunately I still hav a problem with my PC which doesn't want connect with sgs.. :/
I will try trial and error method.

Why can't I get into download mode?!

Hey everyone! I have a rather weird situation here. For the past couple months I had been running the SkyICS rom and it had been working great. Then I found out that the official ICS update was being released and so I wanted to switch over to it. I went through the process of using Odin to flash the 2.3.5 rom back onto it and it worked out great, but then when I loaded up Kies it says "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies" when the update is only to be done via Kies. I figured maybe I could reflash the rom through Odin and try again just in case, but when I try to put in Odin mode, it goes to stock Android recovery. WHAT HAPPENED TO DOWNLOAD MODE?! Obviously I can't use Odin to fix that. If anyone could lend a hand here that would be awesome. I have already tried pulling out the battery and restarting it that way, but to no avail. It is the i727 from AT&T. If you need more info I would gladly oblige you.
Thanks in advance!!!
P.S. I have attached a picture to show that it is going to stock recovery instead of download mode. Everything else seems to work alright besides that previously mentioned.

How are you trying to get into download mode? Holding volume up and down then plugging in the USB cable?
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gmillz said:
How are you trying to get into download mode? Holding volume up and down then plugging in the USB cable?
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To get to download mode I leave the device unplugged, power it off, and then hold power+volume up+volume down until the first time it says Samsung. Then I would plug it in once it brings up download mode.

Turn it off then try holding volume up and down then plug it in without pressing power button.
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SUH-WEET! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It worked!!!

Glad I could help
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For me whenever the phone is plugged to the computer vol up+down gets to download mode, when its not it goes to recovery.

ndguardian said:
To get to download mode I leave the device unplugged, power it off, and then hold power+volume up+volume down until the first time it says Samsung. Then I would plug it in once it brings up download mode.
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This is why it was going to recovery. Vol up + volume down + power will always go to recovery. To go to download mode you leave the power button out of it.

Same issue
gmillz said:
Turn it off then try holding volume up and down then plug it in without pressing power button.
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Same trouble... I am not able to enter download mode now with skyrocket and ics 4.04.
I am trying the steps:
1) Phone off.
2) Press up and down <NO PRESSING POWER>. Nothing happened. I have waited like a min and nothing. Now, silly question, does the cellphone needs to be turned on? If that's the case, if the cell phone is ON, when I press the combination of volume up and down, the next screen ends on recovery :S.
Someone can advice?
Thank you!

Ageous said:
Same trouble... I am not able to enter download mode now with skyrocket and ics 4.04.
I am trying the steps:
1) Phone off.
2) Press up and down <NO PRESSING POWER>. Nothing happened. I have waited like a min and nothing. Now, silly question, does the cellphone needs to be turned on? If that's the case, if the cell phone is ON, when I press the combination of volume up and down, the next screen ends on recovery :S.
Someone can advice?
Thank you!
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You're supposed to plug it in while holding down the volume buttons down.
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gmillz said:
Turn it off then try holding volume up and down then plug it in without pressing power button.
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Whenever I try to put my Skyrocket into download mode I turn the phone off, hold volume up and down, and plug into computer. I don't ever touch the power button yet it goes into recovery instead of download mode. Any ideas?

eliwest1 said:
Whenever I try to put my Skyrocket into download mode I turn the phone off, hold volume up and down, and plug into computer. I don't ever touch the power button yet it goes into recovery instead of download mode. Any ideas?
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You gotta plug that phone into the usb first and make sure the drivers are installed, then you repeat what you've been doing. Make sure use the cable that came with the device. Hope this helps.

read the return to stock link in my sig, theres a section on getting into dl mode, and a troubleeshooting section for getting into dl/odin mode

Best way to save buttons from crapping out ...
Install adb and drivers
Connect usb
From PC : Run/cmd/adb/adb reboot download

mahanddeem said:
Best way to save buttons from crapping out ...
Install adb and drivers
Connect usb
From PC : Run/cmd/adb/adb reboot download
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Elaborate PLEASE

Elpidio said:
Elaborate PLEASE
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You'll need to install the Android SDK, and modify environment variables to make it easy to use ADB and fast boot commands. If that all sounds like a bit much, which it should unless you're going to do development or your buttons are borked, just stick with the previous methods. I've always done the following: Power off phone, plug it into computer, press and hold power button+VolUP+VolDown until it vibrates, release power button while continuing to hold VolUP+VolDown. Should get you into the bootloader where you can use the volume buttons to select an option and the power button to execute.
(I cannot be held responsible if the aforementioned damages your device; do the research and own the process.)

I'm always glad to help..but elaborate what ?
You just need to download a simple folder containing the adb command (5 small files) and put it like in root of c:
Install the skyrocket USB driver on your computer
Enable USB debugging mode in phone
Now connect the skyrocket to computer
Don't activate USB storage
Open command prompt by going to start menu then run command and type "cmd"
In command prompt do "cd" at the location of where you put the adb folder....so like :
C:/cd adb
C:/adb/adb reboot download
That's all
PS: you can also do"adb reboot recovery" to reboot to recovery..
This will save your buttons big time from the funky way of pressing volume up and down simultaneously...I never rebooted into recovery or download using the phone keys...even in Android I use app called"quick boot" needs root but I can reboot into anything by touching that option...

mahanddeem said:
I'm always glad to help..but elaborate what ?
You just need to download a simple folder containing the adb command (5 small files) and put it like in root of c:
Install the skyrocket USB driver on your computer
Enable USB debugging mode in phone
Now connect the skyrocket to computer
Don't activate USB storage
Open command prompt by going to start menu then run command and type "cmd"
In command prompt do "cd" at the location of where you put the adb folder....so like :
C:/cd adb
C:/adb/adb reboot download
That's all
PS: you can also do"adb reboot recovery" to reboot to recovery..
This will save your buttons big time from the funky way of pressing volume up and down simultaneously...I never rebooted into recovery or download using the phone keys...even in Android I use app called"quick boot" needs root but I can reboot into anything by touching that option...
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Thanks, got it. Reminds me of the old DOS, you had to type every command. Good thing I still remember how. Thanks again.

Elpidio said:
Thanks, got it. Reminds me of the old DOS, you had to type every command. Good thing I still remember how. Thanks again.
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Here's the adb folder , just unrar (or unzip) it...put it wherever you like and navigate to it using cmd command in Windows ...
PS : please hit thanks if I've help you so no jerk would say(like one did before) I have a high post count with few thanks !!!

mahanddeem said:
Here's the adb folder , just unrar (or unzip) it...put it wherever you like and navigate to it using cmd command in Windows ...
PS : please hit thanks if I've help you so no jerk would say(like one did before) I have a high post count with few thanks !!!
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Why is your post count so high with barely any thanks?
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[Q] Recovery mode without power button

Hi @ all,
after failed attempt to restore a backup ("can't not mount system"), my Nexus S won't start anymore...
Biggest problem: The power button is broken! :/ that means I cannot get in recovery, or even in download or bootloader mode!
Does anyone have an idea how to fix this, or at least get the data from the internal USB storage?
Really grateful for any help ...

Install quick boot from playstore, your phone must be rooted.
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dr.faramroze said:
Install quick boot from playstore, your phone must be rooted.
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The Phone is rooted, but won't start anymore... It remains on the google sign at startup :/

No problem. Boot into recovery by pressing volume and power button. Install your ROM.zip from recovery menu
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dr.faramroze said:
No problem. Boot into recovery by pressing volume and power button. Install your ROM.zip from recovery menu
Sent from my P5100 Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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Thank You for answering... Like I said, the power button is broken and so I'm able to press "volume and power button"
Any other options?

$andman27 said:
Thank You for answering... Like I said, the power button is broken and so I'm able to press "volume and power button"
Any other options?
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You could get the power button repaired

...if you can make me a good offer

Can you access adb? If so just type "adb reboot recovery" or something like that
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30floh00 said:
Can you access adb? If so just type "adb reboot recovery" or something like that
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adb recognize the nexus (listed after "adb devices"), but as 'offline'...
Is there a chance to get the device 'online' by adb?

Have you tried to connect it and then tried to reboot. If theres any usable connection the PC should do something during boot..
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[Q] Can't root galaxy tab 2

Samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1
GT-P5100
Running ICS 4.0.3
I wish to root my galaxy tab 2, but I'm missing the download menu when i go into the recovery mode. It says 'android security 3e'. Every tutorial that I''ve read and watched is allways doing them through download menu in rec. mode. I can't seem to find a fix for it either.
So, is there any other way to root my galaxy tab2? Or somehow install the download menu into recovery mode?

tarmokangur said:
Samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1
GT-P5100
Running ICS 4.0.3
I wish to root my galaxy tab 2, but I'm missing the download menu when i go into the recovery mode. It says 'android security 3e'. Every tutorial that I''ve read and watched is allways doing them through download menu in rec. mode. I can't seem to find a fix for it either.
So, is there any other way to root my galaxy tab2? Or somehow install the download menu into recovery mode?
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Recovery and Download Mode are separate. You do not get into Download Mode by booting into Recovery.
Power off your tab. Hold volume down and power button to boot into download mode.

dynospectrum said:
Recovery and Download Mode are separate. You do not get into Download Mode by booting into Recovery.
Power off your tab. Hold volume down and power button to boot into download mode.
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Yes, but in the videos which show how to root, they go into download mode by pressing power + vol. up button. The thing is that i don't see a download menu option, it takes me straight to the other menu, where you choose the update and reboot etc. options. I need a way to get the download menu or a other way, like using cynogen mod or something similar.
So It's not recovery mode. Thank you.

tarmokangur said:
Yes, but in the videos which show how to root, they go into download mode by pressing power + vol. up button. The thing is that i don't see a download menu option, it takes me straight to the other menu, where you choose the update and reboot etc. options. I need a way to get the download menu or a other way, like using cynogen mod or something similar.
So It's not recovery mode. Thank you.
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Did you not read the answer to your question? Lol They are separate and have different button combinations to enter!
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sharonbw said:
Did you not read the answer to your question? Lol They are separate and have different button combinations to enter!
Sent from my GT-p511x
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Sorry if I'm asking for help and your reply left me confused. I don't know nothing about the recovery and download mode, they seemed the same and i can only access recovery. So, do i have download Seth to get the download menu?

Just hold power button and volume down .that's it
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sorry to hijack...
sorry to hijack the thread, but i have been trying to root my galaxy tab 2, currently on 4.0.4 using a few different tools, all unsuccessfully. Is there any way you can point me in the right direction as to where I could find simple instructions on how to do it? :good:

Matthew4489 said:
sorry to hijack the thread, but i have been trying to root my galaxy tab 2, currently on 4.0.4 using a few different tools, all unsuccessfully. Is there any way you can point me in the right direction as to where I could find simple instructions on how to do it? :good:
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CF-AutoRoot.
If you can't make that work, then you really shouldn't be trying to root your tablet.
Edit: unless it's a SCH-i915 (Verizon Galaxy Tab 2). As far as I know, nobody has a root method yet. Which Tab 2 are you trying to root?

Here is a good how to video.
http://youtu.be/o3DBVWamJgk
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Cheers
k1mu said:
CF-AutoRoot.
If you can't make that work, then you really shouldn't be trying to root your tablet.
Edit: unless it's a SCH-i915 (Verizon Galaxy Tab 2). As far as I know, nobody has a root method yet. Which Tab 2 are you trying to root?
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Thanks for this, if you're referring to Chainfire's tool, I found as link for it and used that, worked no problem. I had only used SuperOneClick and RootMany by Bin4ry. The CF one I had no issues with. Thanks anyway.:good:

Here's another easy guide on rooting p51xx. Successfully rooted my p5113 this way.
youtube.com/watch?v=sO3y7JCqfc8

[Q] How to root when you can't get download mode? 4.2.2

Okay, I've got this Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 that's been updated with the OTA 4.2.2 update that will not turn off. I want to sell it but I don't want the new owner bugging me about it not being able to turn off. So I decided to root it and put Cyanogen Mod on it but I can't get it into download mode to flash it. I can only get it into ADB sideload from the stock recovery. Also, I can't even find the option to put it in USB debugging mode.
So my question is what's the best way to root and add CWM to this device while it's like this? I would download ROM Manager from the Playstore to start the process but I'm afraid it will brick the device. When I tried to flash the CWM zip to root it from the stock recovery I get an error saying it was unsigned or something to that affect. I've rooted many devices but this one is driving me nuts! What a screwed up update.

shawndh said:
Okay, I've got this Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 that's been updated with the OTA 4.2.2 update that will not turn off. I want to sell it but I don't want the new owner bugging me about it not being able to turn off. So I decided to root it and put Cyanogen Mod on it but I can't get it into download mode to flash it. I can only get it into ADB sideload from the stock recovery. Also, I can't even find the option to put it in USB debugging mode.
So my question is what's the best way to root and add CWM to this device while it's like this? I would download ROM Manager from the Playstore to start the process but I'm afraid it will brick the device. When I tried to flash the CWM zip to root it from the stock recovery I get an error saying it was unsigned or something to that affect. I've rooted many devices but this one is driving me nuts! What a screwed up update.
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Are you able to reboot your tab when pressing power for some time?

Are you holding the right buttons to enter into download mode? (Holding Power + Volume-UP)
In order to enable debugging on the Tab 2, you must go to Settings>>About Tablet. Keep tapping on "Build number" then eventually the Developer Options tab will display on the left. Tap on Developer Options and you will see on the right where you can enable USB debugging mode.

-SAM- said:
Are you able to reboot your tab when pressing power for some time?
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Yes, it will reboot but it wont stay off. When I try to get it into dowload mode it will just quickly say "no command" and go to the the menu. Seems Im stuck on this version forever.

No you are not there are always two ways. Let me think. Your tab is rooted ?
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Oh I m sorry I forgot what the topic is..
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-SAM- said:
No you are not there are always two ways. Let me think. Your tab is rooted ?
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Nope! Everything starts with the download mode from what Ive read.
ive been pressing power and volume down to get there and volume up does nothing.

Are you using verizon tab?
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-SAM- said:
Are you using verizon tab?
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No, its a wifi only p5113

Have u tried continues pressing power button and volume down both at same time
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-SAM- said:
Have u tried continues pressing power button and volume down both at same time
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Yea. Ive been trying for weeks. But I'll keep trying

I think problem is in boot loader.
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-SAM- said:
I think problem is in boot loader.
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Any way to fix the bootloader without downlod mode? I was finally able to enable USB debugging.

shawndh said:
Any way to fix the bootloader without downlod mode? I was finally able
Try to factory reset from kies dont know it will work or not but give a try
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I have a p5113 and to get into recovery is Power + Vol down. Download mode is Power + Vol up. If you are able to get into recovery I know something that may work for you. This will install Philz Touch Recovery. I use it and it works well. Download the .zip file pertaining to your device (p5113).
- Download Philz Touch Recovery (.zip): http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=16057#files
- Download SuperSU (.zip): http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Copy the .zip files to your device's microSD card and flash philz touch from Recovery Mode. Reboot back into Recovery Mode and flash the SuperSU .zip file. This should root your device.

Yea bro but he is also unable to boot into recovery dont know what problem is this. But I m sure it is boot loader problem.
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-SAM- said:
I think problem is in boot loader.
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I was finally able to fix the problem with not being able to shut down. I finally got the device into download mode after several tries. Once I saw that I quickly opened up ODIN and flashed clockwork mod recovery. After flashing that it shut down properly afterwards. I have shut it down 5 times in a row now and it shuts down and stay shut down every time. Im totally satisfied with that! Thanx for all you guys help.
I got it into download mode by plugging in, and shutting it down until I got to the battery charging icon (will only shut down plugged in after 2 or 3 attempts). After about 30 seconds hold down the power button and the volume down button simultaneously until the warning screen comes up. The tap volume up (button closest to the power button).

Victory
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