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wtf not going into recovery mode?

i need to root my phone so i can download rom manager so i can flash my first rom but its not kicking into recovery mode. im holding the power and volume keys at the same time. is there any other way?

1. Install android toolkit on computer
2. Install captivate drivers
3. Settings --> Enable USB debugging
4. Connect phone to computer
5. Open command prompt
6. Issue the command adb reboot recovery
Plus, u don't need ROM manager, nor root to do any of this stuff. Read the stickys on page 1 to get started on how to install ROMs.

1 turn off phone. wait for the vibrate to tell you its off!
2 hold both volume buttons
3 press the power button
4 DONT let the volume go until the screen comes on!
Gold

Trusselo said:
1 turn off phone. wait for the vibrate to tell you its off!
2 hold both volume buttons
3 press the power button
4 DONT let the volume go until the screen comes on!
Gold
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tried that, just flashes att screen

jamezz23 said:
tried that, just flashes att screen
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Let power go when you see the ATT screen, keep holding up+down vol

Mine just did the same thing tonight after using ODIN for the first time. Prior to ODIN, I could use the volume keys + power. After ODIN, the AT&T screen just flashes and then boots up.
I found other experiencing the same issue as me. I tried the following and it worked. However, I still cannot get the volume + power button trick to work anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304

jamezz23 said:
tried that, just flashes att screen
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Have a look for the 3buttonFix.zip

jamezz23 said:
i need to root my phone so i can download rom manager so i can flash my first rom but its not kicking into recovery mode. im holding the power and volume keys at the same time. is there any other way?
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Not all build numbers can use the 3 button fix to enter recovery mode.
Look underneath your battery compartment to find your build number (1007, 1008, etc.). Then do a search to find out how to enter the recovery mode for your particular phone.
You may need to get yourself a usb jig.

Cannot go into download mode i9003

Hi,
I am trying to flash XXKPE, but my phone cannot go into download mode. I press vol dn + OK + power and all the phone does is restart by itself into froyo. Do i need to set any other things in settings/usb? settings/usb is set to kies automatically.
Is download mode = yellow android triangle logo at start? i don't see it, just keeps going back to froyo.
Thanks

n50user said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash XXKPE, but my phone cannot go into download mode. I press vol dn + OK + power and all the phone does is restart by itself into froyo. Do i need to set any other things in settings/usb? settings/usb is set to kies automatically.
Is download mode = yellow android triangle logo at start? i don't see it, just keeps going back to froyo.
Thanks
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Remove the battery for five seconds and put it back.. Try going to download mode and it will work..
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n50user said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash XXKPE, but my phone cannot go into download mode. I press vol dn + OK + power and all the phone does is restart by itself into froyo. Do i need to set any other things in settings/usb? settings/usb is set to kies automatically.
Is download mode = yellow android triangle logo at start? i don't see it, just keeps going back to froyo.
Thanks
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while you are trying to get into download mode make sure you dont have your usb connected.
now first press and hold volume down+ok key then press and hold power button.

Thanks both it works now and successfully flashed.
Thanks alot

n50user said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash XXKPE, but my phone cannot go into download mode. I press vol dn + OK + power and all the phone does is restart by itself into froyo. Do i need to set any other things in settings/usb? settings/usb is set to kies automatically.
Is download mode = yellow android triangle logo at start? i don't see it, just keeps going back to froyo.
Thanks
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1) First hold the volume down button.
2) holding the vol down button push the OK button
3) holding the vol down and OK button ,Push and hold the power button
no need to panic.
just try it one more time

Hi Guys, i've got into a little mess. I accindentally flashed S5360 Galaxy Y in my I9003 using Odin and since then i am unable to start the phone. It wont even enter the download mode! Please help.

Your phone doesn't vibrate when you turn on the phone right? If so, congratz u just hardbrick the phone. Next stop, your nearest phone shop!

Thats right!

Could you help me? How can I go into Download Mode if the "Home" button doesn't work (hardware trouble).
Is any variants to do it with any software or ADB?
THX

[Q] cant enter download mode

i'm just about to try and root my galaxy tab 2 10.1 running 4.2.2
following instruction from various web sites it tells me to put the device into download mode by turning the device off then holding vol down and power buttons until I get android icon
when I hold both buttons I get bootloop of Samsung logo until I let go of buttons then I get a
no command error
then the options
reboot system now
apply update from adb
apply update from ex storage
wipe data fact reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
any help to enter download mode would be great
thanks in advance

mgalea1981 said:
i'm just about to try and root my galaxy tab 2 10.1 running 4.2.2
following instruction from various web sites it tells me to put the device into download mode by turning the device off then holding vol down and power buttons until I get android icon
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For download mode on your tab, you need to hold Power and Volume UP (not Down). Otherwise, you get into the recovery mode...

kt-Froggy said:
For download mode on your tab, you need to hold Power and Volume UP (not Down). Otherwise, you get into the recovery mode...
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this brings me to a screen that says about flashing a custom rom will void warranty?
is this download mode?

mgalea1981 said:
this brings me to a screen that says about flashing a custom rom will void warranty?
is this download mode?
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Yes. And you have to press Power or VolDown (I think?) to confirm -- it tells you right there. When you are finally in the download mode, you will see a message like "Downloading. Do not disconnect target..." That's when Odin should recognize your tablet and be able to start flashing.

You press Volume Down and Power. Until it appears the lobo you only keep pressing Volume down and dont power button.

[Q] Xperia J Custom ROM help

Im trying to flash a custom rom in my xperia j.
as im a full NEWBIE, i took help of forums on xda.
0. I have flashtool and Android SDK.
1. I downloaded ROM ( X fusion)
2. I downloaded cm10 and gapps.
3. My mobile is already rooted and i unlocked its bootloader.
4. I installed CWM from both mobile and pc.
5. My problem : When i power off and press power + volume up, it wont go in recovery and boots normally.
My phone is stock jellybean.
Well im a real beginner in these things so i wanted to do it to learn it but i need help.
If you need other details, ask me but i really need help.

Try when you see Sony logo rapidly press volume down. How I do it:
Press power button until it vibrates (release power buton)
Rapidly press volume down till it go in CWM.
Good Luck!
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Dzepar said:
Try when you see Sony logo rapidly press volume down. How I do it:
Press power button until it vibrates (release power buton)
Rapidly press volume down till it go in CWM.
Good Luck!
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I tried it but it simply goes black (blackscreen) and turn off automatically.
thnx for helping me anyway.
Dont i need to try another recovery ?

AdarshJKC98 said:
Im trying to flash a custom rom in my xperia j.
as im a full NEWBIE, i took help of forums on xda.
0. I have flashtool and Android SDK.
1. I downloaded ROM ( X fusion)
2. I downloaded cm10 and gapps.
3. My mobile is already rooted and i unlocked its bootloader.
4. I installed CWM from both mobile and pc.
5. My problem : When i power off and press power + volume up, it wont go in recovery and boots normally.
My phone is stock jellybean.
Well im a real beginner in these things so i wanted to do it to learn it but i need help.
If you need other details, ask me but i really need help.
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No worries @AdarshJKC98 It's all about Trial & Error, Here's how i install & Use CWM
Ensure Unknown Sources is enabled & Ensure Debugging is also Enabled, You must be rooted, Once you've made sure all of that go ahead and turn your device off, or just take your battery out, Place the USB Sync cable into your PC and go ahead and Boot up Flashtool,Once done so place the Micro USB end into your device and Hold Volume +, If done so correctly a Blue LED will light up, Click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool and select 'Fastboot Mode' And then click on 'Select Kernal To Flash' once done so find the Boot.img i have given you (Link provided below) Once the kernal has been flashed unplug the micro usb cable and go ahead and power on your device
How do i open up CWM on my device
It's simple once you have powered on your device a Purple LED on the Illumination bar Should illuminate keep pressing Volume + or Volume - Either should do the trick, the LED Should then light up Blue, Once done go ahead and use the steps provided to flash your ROM
http://uppit.com/voezk2z644pw/boot.img
Hope this helped ;3

Thnx so much dude, it works

Another small problem !
I entered recovery mode, i wiped cache and tried to install cm10, but it said installation aborted.
So i installed X Fusion directly and rebooted my phone.
But now it lights up, give the purple light which turns off after some time and remains like this.
what to do ?

[Q] How to boot into recovery without ROM or power button

My Galaxy S3 just faced the bootloop issue because of a faulty power button. I had CM12 installed, so couldn't use warranty. I opened up the phone, and cut the power switch off with a razor blade. Now, I can boot to download mode using the volume and home buttons while plugged in, and cancel download mode to boot phone. My issue is that I experienced a huge battery drain on a ROM, and dirty-flashed another ROM over it. Now, the phone won't boot. I'd like to go back to CM11, but can't figure out how to boot to recovery. Thus, this is what I need:
A way get to recovery, without using a power button, or booting up the phone
Thanks for any help
-Shwise.

shwise said:
My Galaxy S3 just faced the bootloop issue because of a faulty power button. I had CM12 installed, so couldn't use warranty. I opened up the phone, and cut the power switch off with a razor blade. Now, I can boot to download mode using the volume and home buttons while plugged in, and cancel download mode to boot phone. My issue is that I experienced a huge battery drain on a ROM, and dirty-flashed another ROM over it. Now, the phone won't boot. I'd like to go back to CM11, but can't figure out how to boot to recovery. Thus, this is what I need:
A way get to recovery, without using a power button, or booting up the phone
Thanks for any help
-Shwise.
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Can you install an app to perform it for you?
Search the Play Store, there's plenty that can do it
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XdrummerXboy said:
Can you install an app to perform it for you?
Search the Play Store, there's plenty that can do it
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
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I can't boot up the phone at all. It's been trying to boot for three hours. All I can do is boot to download mode.

shwise said:
I can't boot up the phone at all. It's been trying to boot for three hours. All I can do is boot to download mode.
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If you can boot to download mode, you can get to recovery mode. Here's how. I figured this out when my power button broke and I removed the power switch from the phone's motherboard, so it should work for you:
1. Take the battery out of the phone and unplug it from USB power.
2. Plug in USB power.
3. While holding down the volume-down button and the Home button, insert the battery (this is a little tricky).
4. The phone should start and warn you that you are entering Download mode.
5. Press Volume Down to reboot and then *immediately* push and hold Volume Up and Home simultaneously. The phone should reboot into recovery. Mine does.

Jacquestrapp said:
If you can boot to download mode, you can get to recovery mode. Here's how. I figured this out when my power button broke and I removed the power switch from the phone's motherboard, so it should work for you:
1. Take the battery out of the phone and unplug it from USB power.
2. Plug in USB power.
3. While holding down the volume-down button and the Home button, insert the battery (this is a little tricky).
4. The phone should start and warn you that you are entering Download mode.
5. Press Volume Down to reboot and then *immediately* push and hold Volume Up and Home simultaneously. The phone should reboot into recovery. Mine does.
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This worked, thank you very much!

Jacquestrapp said:
If you can boot to download mode, you can get to recovery mode. Here's how. I figured this out when my power button broke and I removed the power switch from the phone's motherboard, so it should work for you:
1. Take the battery out of the phone and unplug it from USB power.
2. Plug in USB power.
3. While holding down the volume-down button and the Home button, insert the battery (this is a little tricky).
4. The phone should start and warn you that you are entering Download mode.
5. Press Volume Down to reboot and then *immediately* push and hold Volume Up and Home simultaneously. The phone should reboot into recovery. Mine does.
shwise said:
This worked, thank you very much!
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Yes - thank you very much! FYI - when I read @Jacquestrapp 's instructions, I suspected the battery gymnastics wouldn't be needed since I had already learned (in this informative video) that I could boot the phone from a powered-off state WITH THE BATTERY INSTALLED by plugging in USB power and immediately depressing home and vol-down. This gets you to step #4 above, and proceed from there.
So this is cool! My trusty-old d2vzw's power button had stuck in the "On" position last September as they apparently tend to do, so I set it aside as a brick and bought a used HTC One m7. Needing a WiFi skype device for a friend, I searched and read about scraping off the S3's power button and operating without one. Now, I see how much I missed the S3's AMOLED display colors and contrast compared to the 1080p display on the m7, and I'm reluctant to part with the S3 .

Help - when pressing volume down it does not reboot.
I9300. could there be a difference in different regions?
edit: volume down switch (not the plastic bit, the hardware connectors) was a bit flimsy so I had it replaced. Still not working though.

I read the instructions wrong. I was using a USB jig to directly boot into download mode. But I need to get to the prompt before it. However, when following the steps the phone just begins charging instead.

Jacquestrapp said:
If you can boot to download mode, you can get to recovery mode. Here's how. I figured this out when my power button broke and I removed the power switch from the phone's motherboard, so it should work for you:
1. Take the battery out of the phone and unplug it from USB power.
2. Plug in USB power.
3. While holding down the volume-down button and the Home button, insert the battery (this is a little tricky).
4. The phone should start and warn you that you are entering Download mode.
5. Press Volume Down to reboot and then *immediately* push and hold Volume Up and Home simultaneously. The phone should reboot into recovery. Mine does.
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Thanks a lot and a lot buddy!!! Yu woke up my phone from a one week of sleep!!
This was my problem!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ed-color-verizon-screen-t3243149/post63721945

Jacquestrapp said:
If you can boot to download mode, you can get to recovery mode. Here's how. I figured this out when my power button broke and I removed the power switch from the phone's motherboard, so it should work for you:
1. Take the battery out of the phone and unplug it from USB power.
2. Plug in USB power.
3. While holding down the volume-down button and the Home button, insert the battery (this is a little tricky).
4. The phone should start and warn you that you are entering Download mode.
5. Press Volume Down to reboot and then *immediately* push and hold Volume Up and Home simultaneously. The phone should reboot into recovery. Mine does.
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Man I think I love u, U saved my phone! thanks

Why not get a new switch and replace the button...
2.98 with free shipping on Amazon you get 3 if you are comfortable with cutting it off surface mount soldering should be no big...

My s3 won't go neither into download nor to recovery I don't have a power button anymore, but I can boot the phone until Password prompt, when i unlock it, it freezes. I have a encrypted s3 with cm13 on it. Would be very happy for any hints what I could try! might there be a way to get into recovery from password prompt?
ps. I don't own a jig

respect11 said:
My s3 won't go neither into download nor to recovery I don't have a power button anymore, but I can boot the phone until Password prompt, when i unlock it, it freezes. I have a encrypted s3 with cm13 on it. Would be very happy for any hints what I could try! might there be a way to get into recovery from password prompt?
ps. I don't own a jig
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Boot the phone, when it gets to the unlock screen try connecting it to PC and open an adb terminal then type:
adb devices(press enter, if it returns a serial number your device is recognized)
Then type:
adb reboot recovery
Or
adb reboot bootloader
Try unlocking it and typing the reboot commands while it is frozen.
Or you can order a USB jig for $5 US or less from eBay.
Or you can use an old USB cord and a 300k resistor(or any combination of resistors equaling no more and no less than 300k) to make your own jig, there are videos on YouTube for making your own jig.
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Droidriven said:
Boot the phone, when it gets to the unlock screen try connecting it to PC and open an adb terminal then type:
adb devices(press enter, if it returns a serial number your device is recognized)
Then type:
adb reboot recovery
Or
adb reboot bootloader
Try unlocking it and typing the reboot commands while it is frozen.
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it worked! thank you so much

so how once in recovery how do I select without the power button?

slocko said:
so how once in recovery how do I select without the power button?
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If no power button and in recovery, it's a touch recovery so there's your answer
Sent from my Nexus 6

ShapesBlue said:
If no power button and in recovery, it's a touch recovery so there's your answer
Sent from my Nexus 6
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I don't know if you are been cheeky or not, but I will go check if I can actually touch the option. Lol.
In case I can't what ROM can I install via Odin that will give me touch recovery. Or what other options do I have?
I really don't want to take it apart again to remove the plastic button so I can short the power leads with a wire to mimic a power button press.

slocko said:
I don't know if you are been cheeky or not, but I will go check if I can actually touch the option. Lol.
In case I can't what ROM can I install via Odin that will give me touch recovery. Or what other options do I have?
I really don't want to take it apart again to remove the plastic button so I can short the power leads with a wire to mimic a power button press.
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No I wasn't being a jerk just being honest. Twrp is touch along with cwm, I don't think any rom includes a recovery as far as I know
Sent from my Nexus 6

I am facing similar problem with my Nexus 5, but the battery is not removable. Any other options?

abidnazirisami said:
I am facing similar problem with my Nexus 5, but the battery is not removable. Any other options?
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I have a nexus 5 as well. Believe it or not the back panel isn't that hard to remove. I have to replace my charging port on my N5 also, I borked the rom I was trying to run on it and it doesn't get past the boot screen
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000