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[Q] Can't get to download mode

How will I flash custom rom when I can't even get to download mode? CF rooting won't help because it requires odin and odin will only detect your phone when you are in download mode. Volume down+home+power puts me to recovery. Same with volume up=recovery mode.
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How exactly do you do the three button combination? Do you just press all three buttons at the same time? I suggest you press the volume down button and home button first and then the power button. Make sure you're pressing the volume down part by only letting the least bit of thumb press the volume rocker.
Just out of curiosity, what's your firmware?

offgrey said:
How exactly do you do the three button combination? Do you just press all three buttons at the same time? I suggest you press the volume down button and home button first and then the power button. Make sure you're pressing the volume down part by only letting the least bit of thumb press the volume rocker.
Just out of curiosity, what's your firmware?
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I did that already. Volume down first then home then power. This is not my first time flashing and I should say this is the first time that I encountered this.I tried 3 times but it takes me to recovery. I'm on DXKB2 btw.
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Just making sure, bro. No need to get mad or offended. might sound like a stupid question but I just wanna know is/was your phone carrier locked at some point?
Anyway if you can't find a solution you can always just fake a problem and bring it in to the samsung service center.
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offgrey said:
Just making sure, bro. No need to get mad or offended. might sound like a stupid question but I just wanna know is/was your phone carrier locked at some point?
Anyway if you can't find a solution you can always just fake a problem and bring it in to the samsung service center.
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I'm not mad nor offended Just for the emphasis sorrry.
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It's okay. It's always hard to figure out people's tones when online. In any case, why don't you just fake a problem and send your phone in for repairs? It's still under warranty, yes?

offgrey said:
It's okay. It's always hard to figure out people's tones when online. In any case, why don't you just fake a problem and send your phone in for repairs? It's still under warranty, yes?
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It's not undr warranty anymore. But I manage to get it to download mode. Thanks for your help btw
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What did you do? o:

offgrey said:
What did you do? o:
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I rooted it and use terminal emulator and typed reboot download
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What rom you installed after that ?

cessprin00 said:
I rooted it and use terminal emulator and typed reboot download
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Just to be sure you are using i9000 or i9003???
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demail2006 said:
What rom you installed after that ?
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Poseidon's rom
devilhell007 said:
Just to be sure you are using i9000 or i9003???
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I have both
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cessprin00 said:
Poseidon's rom
I have both
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Lucky you
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Hi.
My GT-I9003 recently freeze at the startup and I would like to re-install all the firmware and drivers but I can't go into the download mode which i press vol- and enter and power button.
Do anyone know the reason for that and how to solve it? Thanks in advance for any opinion.

imaginarygur said:
Hi.
My GT-I9003 recently freeze at the startup and I would like to re-install all the firmware and drivers but I can't go into the download mode which i press vol- and enter and power button.
Do anyone know the reason for that and how to solve it? Thanks in advance for any opinion.
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Can you go to recovery? What do you mean freeze at start up? Bootloop? I'm pretty sure you can get to download mode if you're on bootloop. Try it couple of times! Sometimes I failed to go to download too. Make sure you pressed the buttons correctly. Volume- first then home then power.
Hit thanks if you like my post.
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cessprin00 said:
Can you go to recovery? What do you mean freeze at start up? Bootloop? I'm pretty sure you can get to download mode if you're on bootloop. Try it couple of times! Sometimes I failed to go to download too. Make sure you pressed the buttons correctly. Volume- first then home then power.
Hit thanks if you like my post.
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Thanks for your reply. I'll keep trying.
Yesterday I still can go to the recovery mode but today looks like it can't. Usually the phone will vibrate when we power on it but now it looks like it won't vibrate. Instead it will on when i press the power button for quite a while and let it go, only it will on without vibrate. So weird..
My phone will always freeze at the logo there and can't go to the menu already. That's why I thought of re-install the whole firmware stuff.

imaginarygur said:
Thanks for your reply. I'll keep trying.
Yesterday I still can go to the recovery mode but today looks like it can't. Usually the phone will vibrate when we power on it but now it looks like it won't vibrate. Instead it will on when i press the power button for quite a while and let it go, only it will on without vibrate. So weird..
My phone will always freeze at the logo there and can't go to the menu already. That's why I thought of re-install the whole firmware stuff.
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hmm i think there was a promblem while flashing it. are you sure you pressed the 3 buttons download mode directory properly? i used to have the same problems way back while having the phone.
there is my way of going to download mode using the 3 button combo...
1. press and hold the home and the volume down button.
2. then add in the power button and keep holding them.
3. wait for the download mode button appear.
my other way is for rooted phones with cwm recovery....
1. press and hold the home and the volume up button.
2. then add in the power button and keep holding them.
3. when the samsung logo appears, release the power button immediately.
4. wait for the recovery to appear.
5. go to advanced options.
6. you'll find an option there to reboot to download mode.

Wahaha123 said:
hmm i think there was a promblem while flashing it. are you sure you pressed the 3 buttons download mode directory properly? i used to have the same problems way back while having the phone.
there is my way of going to download mode using the 3 button combo...
1. press and hold the home and the volume down button.
2. then add in the power button and keep holding them.
3. wait for the download mode button appear.
my other way is for rooted phones with cwm recovery....
1. press and hold the home and the volume up button.
2. then add in the power button and keep holding them.
3. when the samsung logo appears, release the power button immediately.
4. wait for the recovery to appear.
5. go to advanced options.
6. you'll find an option there to reboot to download mode.
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Hey hey. Sorry for replying you so late. At last I manage to do... Tried for a few times last time and thinking of trying again later. 2day, after tried again, it manage to go to download mode. I guess my method of pressing the button is wrong all these times.... Anyway, wanna say thanks for your methods. It helps me. :good:

sometimes you need to put off battery from device for one minute put then to phone and then voldown home and power. must work.
make sure that phone is not connected to charger or via usb
probably you know this but i write for the case. and future guests
cheers
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why not you guys learn how to use "adb"
it is good and fast
1. install the samsung usb driver or if you have kies istall than skip this.
2. unzip and copy all the 4 files ( with out the folder) into windows/system32 folder
3. reboot pc
4. set you phone in setting-application-development-USB debugging mode checked.
5. connect you phone to pc
6. lunch you cmd prompt
7. type adb reboot download, if you want to download mode
8. type adb reboot recovery, if you want to recovery mode
that is
beside, adb also can go into you phone system partition, do the thing like linux terminal.

Bootloop

hey guys, i got a bootloop. usually i can get into recovery through adb, but this time my device isnt showing. is there an alternative i can use likeodin or something?

bestofrhcp said:
hey guys, i got a bootloop. usually i can get into recovery through adb, but this time my device isnt showing. is there an alternative i can use likeodin or something?
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power + volume up, then use 'fastboot devices' in adb see if it comes up.

Billchen0014 said:
power + volume up, then use 'fastboot devices' in adb see if it comes up.
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Power+up is good for boot loops but if you have a recovery installed you can access it through the boot loader menu
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ebs512 said:
Power+up is good for boot loops but if you have a recovery installed you can access it through the boot loader menu
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No, stay on the bootloader interface, don't press anything, connect it to ur PC and type this in adb: fastboot devices see if you can see your phone's serial number.
oops! accidentally beamed from my awesome NEXUS S!

It doesn't show my device in the list on adb Command or fastboot
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bestofrhcp said:
It doesn't show my device in the list on adb Command or fastboot
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That's bad, I recommend to hand it in for repairs, since you can't even connect it to a PC nor boot into recovery.
oops! accidentally beamed from my awesome NEXUS S!

I got it going close one! Thanks anyways for giving the time to suggest some advice.
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bestofrhcp said:
I got it going close one! Thanks anyways for giving the time to suggest some advice.
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hey do you mind telling me what you did because the same thing just started to happen on my nexus , thanks in advance

hi.... i need help!!!!
i have the same problem stated above . my phone automatically switches on if the battery is inserted. i cant use the volume keys when in fastboot mode(even the power key doesnt work). any advice ??? i have done remedies to the best of my knowledge though...should this phone be brought to service (center)??? im running on stock ics 404

not able to get into download mode for galaxy tab 2 7.0 P3100

not able to get into download mode for galaxy tab 2 7.0 P3100.
I have tried to get download mode by pressing power button + Volume button, it is not showing download mode.it is going directly to recovery mode. please help me on this issue.

To go to download mode press vol up (right button) + power button
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LuCeiFeR said:
To go to download mode press vol up (right button) + power button
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Hi,
I tried that option also but still it is taking.
Thanks.

Enable advanced reboot from developer options, then reboot into download mode from power button as normal. Or just reboot into download mode using ADB
It could be a hardware failure in your device ..
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LuCeiFeR said:
Enable advanced reboot from developer options, then reboot into download mode from power button as normal. Or just reboot into download mode using ADB
It could be a hardware failure in your device ..
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hi,
thanks for the reply.
please help me on this. how to enable abvanced reboot from developer options.
or how to use ADB.
Thanks.

jaganreddy0202 said:
not able to get into download mode for galaxy tab 2 7.0 P3100.
I have tried to get download mode by pressing power button + Volume button, it is not showing download mode.it is going directly to recovery mode. please help me on this issue.
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hello,
To get "dowload mode" press "power button"+"volume button down"

For ADB from your computer type
adb reboot download
Of course you should have adb SDK tools on your computer first and have Samsung drivers installed if Kies is not installed.
For advanced reboot options, it is based on what ROM you are running .. Generally, go to settings=>developer options=>enable advanced reboot
You should get the option to reboot to download mode when you press the power button=>reboot
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LuCeiFeR said:
For ADB from your computer type
adb reboot download
Of course you should have adb SDK tools on your computer first and have Samsung drivers installed if Kies is not installed.
For advanced reboot options, it is based on what ROM you are running .. Generally, go to settings=>developer options=>enable advanced reboot
You should get the option to reboot to download mode when you press the power button=>reboot
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hi,
thanks for.the reply.
ics 4.0 rom it is. and there is no option reboot to download showing in it.
can you plese elabrate how to use adb SDK toos to get download modde option.
thanks.

dabenaute said:
hello,
To get "dowload mode" press "power button"+"volume button down"
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hi thaanks for the reply. i tried that option, but it is going in to recovery mode, but not in to download mode.
actually i am.trying to update my tab 2 7.0 to jelly been. but i am able to get download mode option to instal jelly bean.

you can find everything about ADB here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701 for more experienced users

Your doing exactly like in this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8

Look it's pretty simple
Power button plus volume up (volume button closest to power button) takes you to recovery
Power button plus volume down (volume button furthest from power button) takes you to download mode
FYI, folks with a 10", your volume buttons are the reverse of the 7" volume buttons.

LuCeiFeR said:
you can find everything about ADB here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701 for more experienced users
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Even i tried using ADB also, still it is not getting in to download mode r recovery mode.
is there any way to do.
please help me on this.
Thanks.

LuCeiFeR said:
you can find everything about ADB here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701 for more experienced users
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Hi thanks for the reply I tried through adb also but it is not going to download mode r recovey mode also.it just restarting.
So is there any way to get download mode.

jaganreddy0202 said:
Hi thanks for the reply I tried through adb also but it is not going to download mode r recovey mode also.it just restarting.
So is there any way to get download mode.
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Try to use Odin mobile to flash stock firmware, then proceed with rooting procedures as usual.
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LuCeiFeR said:
Try to use Odin mobile to flash stock firmware, then proceed with rooting procedures as usual.
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hi, Thanks for the reply. if i supose use mobile odin, then it requires rooting.but i am not able to do that. because it is not getting in to download mode.
so please help me on this if is there any way to solve this issue.
Thanks.

Fix
Just install PDANet drivers from here: http://pdanet.co/a/
Then install PDANet on your Tab on Play Store.
Go to ADB Command on Platform Tools by pressing on the carpet Shift + Right Click : Open a Command Box here...
Finally write: adb reboot download.

Downloadmode does not work after failed installation of cyanogenmod
I have the same issue after failed cyanogenmod installing. I tried to put it into download mode with all of the button combinations, but it does not work. How can i fix it? Forcing to download mode or something like that. (I dont have recovery file.) Is ti possible to recover it directly to cyanogenmod?
It say: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.".
[Im using Mac OS X Mavericks.]

Download mode
Hi! I've lost more than an hour trying to enter in download mode on a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3110
Finally I've discovered a silly thing - The USB cable must be DISCONNECTED from the tablet, when entering the download mode. Otherwise, the battery charging logo will popup an the tablet will keep restarting!
Hope this helps someone somewhere...

This guy is the real MVP
Deniskh said:
Hi! I've lost more than an hour trying to enter in download mode on a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3110
Finally I've discovered a silly thing - The USB cable must be DISCONNECTED from the tablet, when entering the download mode. Otherwise, the battery charging logo will popup an the tablet will keep restarting!
Hope this helps someone somewhere...
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This gentleman needs to be the top comment! You saved the day! :good::good::good::good:

[Q] Soft Brick S2 plus

I tried to root my phone, and now after I flashed my phone Im not able to acess the recovery mode (holding home + volume up + quit)
any ways to fix this?
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus.

i think is holding home+vol up+ power button

nickchk said:
i think is holding home+vol up+ power button
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Wow really... I said that it doesnt work for me... I get stuck in like a boot scene forever.
Anyone knows how to ACTUALLY fix this?
Maybe a way to reset my phone? I dunno really where its from but I got it from sweden and I live in sweden.
also Im using 4.1.2

Can you boot into download mode? If yes, then download your official Rom and flash with Odin
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Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
Can you boot into download mode? If yes, then download your official Rom and flash with Odin
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Where?

Volume down+ power+ home
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adamander17 said:
Wow really... I said that it doesnt work for me... I get stuck in like a boot scene forever.
Anyone knows how to ACTUALLY fix this?
Maybe a way to reset my phone? I dunno really where its from but I got it from sweden and I live in sweden.
also Im using 4.1.2
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thats y I said,press power instead of back button u wrote,when you still can in boot scene,very rare chance u can't even get it to recovery mode. if u cant even enter recovery,I'm not sure u can enter download mode.

nickchk said:
thats y I said,press power instead of back button u wrote,when you still can in boot scene,very rare chance u can't even get it to recovery mode. if u cant even enter recovery,I'm not sure u can enter download mode.
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mate just stop blaming him for using the wrong key combination
question to op:
can you boot into download mode?? (volume down+power+home)
if you can:
download your country's firmware from sammobile.com
extract that zip
connect your phone to your computer with your usb cable (make sure your cable is working fine)
click on "pda" in odin, choose the file you extracted from your zip.
the odin should say comort (or a number)
and also shows that you are connected: "added!"
click start
wait until it finishes, your phone should boot up with no problem now
don't unplug when it's still flashing

I can get into download mode. Going to try that now. Also when I said volume up + home + quit I meant quit as the power button.
Edit: Installed stock and rooted now. Thanks.

[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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