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I've made a bad mistake which I'm hoping people can help me with. I tried updating my phone wit MIUI 8 as I had an issue with my battery. My updater app on my phone was not working so I downloaded zip file and tried doing it manually from the app. Then my phone just turned off and I'm unable to turn on or charge. None of the button combinations work and when I plug in to my laptop through usb port I get a message saying it doesn't recognise device. I've tried using unlock function on website but get error messages in chinese around ip address to malfunctioned phone number so no luck there.
Appreciate any help as I had a lot of information, apps and data that i would hate to lose. I lost my wife 3 months ago and I have some precious memories on that phone. I know I should have done a backup beforehand and that was stupid of me.
Is there anyway i get can my back in without losing data. if not then anyway at all to get my phone working.
Thanks, from a very down MI4C user
Try holding one of the power buttons(don't remember which one) and plug in the cable so the phone boots into fastboot mode. If you manage to get into fastboot boot TWRP and copy your files straight from it as it has mtp support. If your PC sees your phone as an unrecognizable device there's a big chance you can recover your data. Last hope would be to use a modified usb cable for edl flashing although this way you'll most likely lose your data.
Adi393 said:
Try holding one of the power buttons(don't remember which one) and plug in the cable so the phone boots into fastboot mode. If you manage to get into fastboot boot TWRP and copy your files straight from it as it has mtp support. If your PC sees your phone as an unrecognizable device there's a big chance you can recover your data. Last hope would be to use a modified usb cable for edl flashing although this way you'll most likely lose your data.
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Thanks, first suggestion doesn't work unfortunately. I have now been given permission to unlock bootloader but problem is the device is not recgonised due to usb issue.
So I cant turn on, won't charge etc and none of button combinations work. Has anyone encountered the issue with usb before. Unsure of 'modified usb cable for edl flashing'. All very frustrating.
thanks for any help
Anyone else have any ideas. Desperate here without my phone and important data
Have tried everything at this stage...utter despair. My phone just won't turn on or charge or enter fastboot mode etc
Anyone please help
The modified USB cable that I spoke of is used to force boot the phone into emergency download mode. It's baisicly a last hope flashing method that should work regardless of how broken the phone is. The only downside is that using this mode you only can flash via miflash and this will wipe your data. As for the cable you can either make one (look for deep flash USB cable schematic, it involves swapping 2 wires) or just buy one. Once you get into edl just follow the unofficial bootloader unlock guide to flash the 6.1.7 rom as it is flashed in the emergency mode.
Edit: whenever you plug your phone into your PC does the screen or led diode light up at all? You can also try holding vol- and power button and plug the phone into a charger (not PC) to see if it will respond at all. Charger gives more current so maybe it will force the phone to boot.
Adi393 said:
The modified USB cable that I spoke of is used to force boot the phone into emergency download mode. It's baisicly a last hope flashing method that should work regardless of how broken the phone is. The only downside is that using this mode you only can flash via miflash and this will wipe your data. As for the cable you can either make one (look for deep flash USB cable schematic, it involves swapping 2 wires) or just buy one. Once you get into edl just follow the unofficial bootloader unlock guide to flash the 6.1.7 rom as it is flashed in the emergency mode.
Edit: whenever you plug your phone into your PC does the screen or led diode light up at all? You can also try holding vol- and power button and plug the phone into a charger (not PC) to see if it will respond at all. Charger gives more current so maybe it will force the phone to boot.
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Thanks Adi. I don't think I will be able to make one. I've seen some threads elsewhere about getting into EDL mode, do you always require modified cable to do so?
Nohting happens when I plug it into PC, no lights etc. Tried charging using normal power supply but nothing happens either. Have even tried connecting to powerbank overnight but no power is taken from it.
colb16 said:
Thanks Adi. I don't think I will be able to make one. I've seen some threads elsewhere about getting into EDL mode, do you always require modified cable to do so?
Nohting happens when I plug it into PC, no lights etc. Tried charging using normal power supply but nothing happens either. Have even tried connecting to powerbank overnight but no power is taken from it.
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So there is no "unrecognized device" popping up in windows anymore?
If so, let the phone lie for 1 more day (without connecting any power sources to it). Afterwards charge it (with a normal charger and a cable that works for another phone) for about 2 days (or until you see the notification led charging). if nothing happens you can try a different charger or an usb port for another 2 days.
If your computer recognizes the device ("unrecognized device" or just any reaction by connecting the phone) try to reinstall all the drivers (xiaomis/qualcoms, as well as adb, fastboot) and see if there is something happening.
Report back if it helped.
Edit: Did you try different cables? had similar problems with op2 (not recognizing) with xiaomi cable...
Edit2: to make sure the device is completely dead, use a linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu, ensures that there are no driver problems, you can install it on a usb drive) and a cable which surely works (try it on at least 2 other phones, if data transfer works its ok) then first install fastboot (ctrl+t to open a terminal) by copy/pasting "sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot". Afterwards hold vol- and power button for at least 12secs and plug mi4c in (release the buttons after plugging it in). Now you can run "sudo fastboot devices" and see if there is sth listed (should even recognize it in edl).
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Thanks Adi. I don't think I will be able to make one. I've seen some threads elsewhere about getting into EDL mode, do you always require modified cable to do so?
Nohting happens when I plug it into PC, no lights etc. Tried charging using normal power supply but nothing happens either. Have even tried connecting to powerbank overnight but no power is taken from it.
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You don't need to use the modified cable as you can enter edl from fastboot, but the cable method is used to force the phone into it if you can't enter it the normal way. As for rescuing it, try the method @wertus33333 suggested.
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So there is no "unrecognized device" popping up in windows anymore?
If so, let the phone lie for 1 more day (without connecting any power sources to it). Afterwards charge it (with a normal charger and a cable that works for another phone) for about 2 days (or until you see the notification led charging). if nothing happens you can try a different charger or an usb port for another 2 days.
If your computer recognizes the device ("unrecognized device" or just any reaction by connecting the phone) try to reinstall all the drivers (xiaomis/qualcoms, as well as adb, fastboot) and see if there is something happening.
Report back if it helped.
Edit: Did you try different cables? had similar problems with op2 (not recognizing) with xiaomi cable...
Edit2: to make sure the device is completely dead, use a linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu, ensures that there are no driver problems, you can install it on a usb drive) and a cable which surely works (try it on at least 2 other phones, if data transfer works its ok) then first install fastboot (ctrl+t to open a terminal) by copy/pasting "sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot". Afterwards hold vol- and power button for at least 12secs and plug mi4c in (release the buttons after plugging it in). Now you can run "sudo fastboot devices" and see if there is sth listed (should even recognize it in edl).
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Did it work?? Any information would be appreciated, so the next one with this problem doesn't have to open a new thread.... @colb16
Apologies for not updating, I got an answer on MIUI official forum from a very helpful member called Codex. Below are steps he asked me to follow and although it took a few attempts my phone came back to life after following below and then pressing power and volume down for numerous minutes.
18:29, Sep-05-2017 | From PC |
Download ROM flashing Tool http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
Then download fastboot rom, if you don't have previously downloaded one. http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
extract the fastboot ROM
Select extract location in flashing tool
connect your phone
refresh
select SAVE USER DATA
flash
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I have rooted and flashed my phone before, but now I am completely unable to get into download mode. None of these methods have worked:
Put in battery, Hold Vol Down + Vol Up and plug in USB
Hold Vol Down + Power and plug in USB
Leave battery out and hold vol down + vol up, plug in USB
Basically I've tried all the methods on the forums and wiki.
This started happening after I used the one click stock Heimdall.. I want to go back to CM.
ADB does not detect my phone so I can't use the adb reboot download option.
SuperOneClick does not detect my phone so I can't root and use CWM.
I am on 2.3.6 which may(?) have a different button combo from what I read.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
Try reinstalling your drivers
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Try reinstalling your drivers
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I've tried 2 different computers and have uninstalled/reinstalled drivers twice. Even completely uninstalled Kies and reinstalled Kies to try. It always says "Please connect your mobile phone".
In the Kies menu I go to Menu > Update Drivers and it stays at 0% forever, but in the previous install process it implies drivers were installed already so maybe that's why.
Thanks for your suggestion
Take battery out, put battery in, vol + and - and USB? You didn't mention that one.
Do you know that it's possible that your phone may be in download mode but the screen is black?
I usually take battery out, plug in usb, hold volume buttons & then drop in battery. Try using your wall charger instead of the computer, it still should go download mode. Try a different cable too.
getochkn and champ1919: just tried those methods on 2 different cables including my wall charger. The phone just boots up into Gingerbread instead of going to download mode.
Another weird thing I just noticed: My phone will not go into a standard "charge" state. If it's turned off (whether through power off or removing battery) and I plug it in, it just boots up.
I wasn't aware DL mode could be a black screen but that's not happening either.
You might have to buy/make you a jig then.
If you pull the battery and put it back in without a usb cord attached does the phone stay off or does it boot up by itself?
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If you pull the battery and put it back in without a usb cord attached does the phone stay off or does it boot up by itself?
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It does stay off, but if I plug in the USB it boots.
Just bought a USB jig on ebay (can't solder) so hopefully that will fix it for me (should have probably just done it earlier considering I've spent a few hours on it now LOL)
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It does stay off, but if I plug in the USB it boots.
Just bought a USB jig on ebay (can't solder) so hopefully that will fix it for me (should have probably just done it earlier considering I've spent a few hours on it now LOL)
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Try this first. lol I've never used it but it should work.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jakar.rebootwidget&hl=en
App won't do, he's not rooted.
Good catch. I missed the stock heimdall part.
So I got my USB jig, and it got me into download mode right away (yay!)
But I'm still not able to root.
Heimdall simply waits for my device to connect.
Zadig shows "Unknown Device" with USB ID 0000 0000 and gives error Driver Installation: FAILED (Resource already exists)
I tried using the usbdeview tool to remove all Samsung and Android USB drivers, and the same results.
Superoneclick hangs after starting ADB server.
Kies is still not working.
I have tried 3 different USB cables.
Windows now says: One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.
Is it possible the USB port on my phone only works for charging now? Guessing there's nothing even Samsung can do as I purchased it used over a year ago. It's so weird as the phone is otherwise perfect.
You have to uninstall all the drivers you have again and reboot the pc, then get into download mode plug it in and then try to run a heimdall one-click. I think it should figure out the driver situation on it's own.
If not then run zadig. But don't use kies drivers for heimdall or vice versa or you'll be back in driver hell
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You have to uninstall all the drivers you have again and reboot the pc, then get into download mode plug it in and then try to run a heimdall one-click. I think it should figure out the driver situation on it's own.
If not then run zadig. But don't use kies drivers for heimdall or vice versa or you'll be back in driver hell
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Just tried this, didn't work. Still not recognized, and zadig just shows unknown device. Thank you for your help..
I'm with twitchy on this one, sounds like driver issues. Sometimes it gets labeled as a serial gadget.... have you tired the usb port change? Even the one on the back of the pc?
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I'm with twitchy on this one, sounds like driver issues. Sometimes it gets labeled as a serial gadget.... have you tired the usb port change? Even the one on the back of the pc?
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If it is a driver issue I haven't been able to resolve it so far with Kies, Cclean, Heimdall, Zadig, Mini Kies, or the official samsung drivers on 2 different computers. I've also tried several different ports on my PC and laptop.
Have you tried plugging in the phone in download mode, going into device manager and deleting whatever drivers it has for the phone?
Hi, this situation is kind of strange and I hope it's just the battery and not the whole goddamn phone.
What I'm dealing with at the moment is:
The phone doesn't boot
When plugged onto charger or USB cable it boots but stuck at Google logo after a blink and stays there. Also, Home, Back and other buttons are lighten.
When "forcefully" put into fastboot mode, e.g. after plugging it onto USB and instantly pressing Vol Up + Power it stuck there as well, volume rocker no more response neither does the power button. Also, I notice there are no commands at the end like "USB int" etc we see normally.
Fastboot or ADB returns no device found
Please help. I personally believe it could be due to battery, what do you guys think?
Thank you.
As long as you can see the google logo, your device is not bricked. GIve more useful information; like your computer operating system, the last thing you did before this happened, etc.
ej8989 said:
As long as you can see the google logo, your device is not bricked. GIve more useful information; like your computer operating system, the last thing you did before this happened, etc.
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Thanks. My OS is Windows 8.1 Update 1. The last thing was to install UPDATE-SuperSU to root so that I can install ROM Manager to update Recovery but the installation was aborted so I attempt to flash it via Fastboot with success. Then, wanted to install SlimKat but it couldn't let me mount USB storage so that I can put the .zip file. I, then stupidly click on install via ADB but didn't know how to go back so I pulled the battery and powered up; used ADP push command to transfer said the file, but again for some reason I had to pull the battery and since then I am in above position.
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Put the device in bootloader and plug it into the computer, be patient, my phone is rather slow to get detected sometimes.. (Up to 30 min.) Check your drivers on the computer, try rebooting the boot loader from just pressing the power button (while in boot loader mode)..
If all else fails, read up on Wugs NRTK page and about ODIN...
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Setting.Out said:
Put the device in bootloader and plug it into the computer, be patient, my phone is rather slow to get detected sometimes.. (Up to 30 min.) Check your drivers on the computer, try rebooting the boot loader from just pressing the power button (while in boot loader mode)..
If all else fails, read up on Wugs NRTK page and about ODIN...
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Hi, device doesn't go into bootloader without plugging it to computer (I've to press required buttons BEFORE plugging OTG cable). And when it boots in fastboot mode it doesn't let me press any button either. I kept it plugged in for sometime as well when it when it was at Google logo; will try to do the same while in fastboot mode too and let you know. As for drivers, same computer was used before when it was working and it detected just fine immediately (gave me a pain to find the right drivers though - PDANet was a life saver).
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I should mention that I broke the OS before this happened by formatting /system folder and wiping other data from CWM recovery - I think, I also rebooted it without flashing the ROM as well.
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Hi, device doesn't go into bootloader without plugging it to computer (I've to press required buttons BEFORE plugging OTG cable). And when it boots in fastboot mode it doesn't let me press any button either. I kept it plugged in for sometime as well when it when it was at Google logo; will try to do the same while in fastboot mode too and let you know. As for drivers, same computer was used before when it was working and it detected just fine immediately (gave me a pain to find the right drivers though - PDANet was a life saver).
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I should mention that I broke the OS before this happened by formatting /system folder and wiping other data from CWM recovery - I think, I also rebooted it without flashing the ROM as well.
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I recently had to update my drivers on my computer.. after it did an update, my phone wasn't recognized..
Try Wugs Nexus Root Toolkit,.. use the options for "bricked".. do this from the bootloader screen (power/volume +)...
I don't have experience with ODIN, so you'll need to read that forum/threads...
Setting.Out said:
I recently had to update my drivers on my computer.. after it did an update, my phone wasn't recognized..
Try Wugs Nexus Root Toolkit,.. use the options for "bricked".. do this from the bootloader screen (power/volume +)...
I don't have experience with ODIN, so you'll need to read that forum/threads...
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The problem is, even the Toolkit doesn't recognize the device no matter what. Even the keys for ODIN don't work, aren't they Home+VOL+ and Power?
EDIT1:
Kept plugged in for little longer as suggested but it heats up (it's too hot here) so I plugged out. Going to be running it off of Linux and lets see how it goes. :fingers-crossed:
EDIT2:
Tried Adam's UnBrickable method on Linux and even that couldn't find device. But that was to be expected since Adam clearly mentioned in his post that this tool isn't for those who see anything on their screen.
Whelp! Currently I can only see I:\ drive in device manager and that's all under portable devices and that's all. I see the same even in BIOS boot options, it's listed as "Google".
Guess need to close this thread now.
Hi everyone. My first post after about 48 hours of reading and trying to fix this problem on my own. I think I've tried about everything. I'm new at this stuff so bear with me.
I have a Xperia z3. Rooted. I had an issue with a locked safe mode and I flashed the phone with some modem file which ended up bricking my phone. I've followed just about every thread related to getting a phone out of soft/hard bricked state. What it comes down to however, is the fact that my phone does not communicate with my computer in any shape or form. It does not show up in device manager in any way. I do think it charges....but not even sure of that because I have a constant red light.
Basically, as you'll see in the attached screenshot, I'm at this stage. I've charged my phone for over 24hours. The red LED is lit. When prompted to plug in my phone, I do so with the volume button pressed down....but nothing happens. I've done the elastic trick and had it attached over night. I've done a hard reset, discharged the battery, and charged to red led and tried again....but nothing. Phone is not recognized whatsoever. I've tried different cords, different computers, different programs to no avail. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
Ps. I've followed instructions on how to install Flashtool properly, with Flash Mode/Fastboot and Xperia z3 drivers.
What to do next? Any suggestions
nothing specific, just ideas out of my mind:
- try a different USB cable
- try a different USB port
- try to shut down the phone (I think, this is some combination of the power button + volume down)
- did you let the phone boot into flashmode (when off, hold volume down, then connect USB cable)?
maybe, this helps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/xperia-z3-d6603-flashmode-problems-t2986336
abprie said:
nothing specific, just ideas out of my mind:
- try a different USB cable
- try a different USB port
- try to shut down the phone (I think, this is some combination of the power button + volume down)
- did you let the phone boot into flashmode (when off, hold volume down, then connect USB cable)?
maybe, this helps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/xperia-z3-d6603-flashmode-problems-t2986336
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Thanks for the suggestions.
- I've tried 4 different USB cables, including the on that came with the phone
- I've tried about 10 different USB ports on 2 different computers and a laptop
- I've hard reset the phone a number of times (Power button + volume up, 3 vibrations)
- Every time I've tried flashing the phone I've held the volume down button to make sure it's set in flash mode
No luck thus far...
So if you enter flash mode, does the LED light up (I think it is blue)?
And you did install the device drivers?
Did you try the official Sony flash tool or this other one?
(sorry for not adding links)
What you could also try is to download a Linux live image, boot this (from a CD or USB drive), which will not change your current pc setup, and try commands like lsusb (list attached USB devices) or dmesg (show kernel messages) to see whether your device which is working somehow is recognized at all.
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So if you enter flash mode, does the LED light up (I think it is blue)?
And you did install the device drivers?
Did you try the official Sony flash tool or this other one?
(sorry for not adding links)
What you could also try is to download a Linux live image, boot this (from a CD or USB drive), which will not change your current pc setup, and try commands like lsusb (list attached USB devices) or dmesg (show kernel messages) to see whether your device which is working somehow is recognized at all.
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I've already tried your above suggestions a number of times. Booting a live image of Linux on the other hand, is something I've never tried. I'll definitely look into it and see if it helps. Thanks Abprie for the suggestion.
bosnjaka123 said:
I've already tried your above suggestions a number of times. Booting a live image of Linux on the other hand, is something I've never tried. I'll definitely look into it and see if it helps. Thanks Abprie for the suggestion.
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booting a live image is really very easy. burn the image to a cd (or dvd). boot from this. after loading, open a console and type "lsusb". connect the device, and retype "lsusb". if it is properly connected it should at least show that there is now another usb device present. you may do the same procedure for "dmesg".
sorry, no more ideas.... :/
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booting a live image is really very easy. burn the image to a cd (or dvd). boot from this. after loading, open a console and type "lsusb". connect the device, and retype "lsusb". if it is properly connected it should at least show that there is now another usb device present. you may do the same procedure for "dmesg".
sorry, no more ideas.... :/
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Well I had fun learning about ubuntu (although I couldn't get it to install properly, wanted a dual boot...but said I was missing root directory). Anways ran ubuntu trial mode and ran the commands in the terminal and it didn't recognize my phone being plugged into the computer...
bosnjaka123 said:
Well I had fun learning about ubuntu (although I couldn't get it to install properly, wanted a dual boot...but said I was missing root directory). Anways ran ubuntu trial mode and ran the commands in the terminal and it didn't recognize my phone being plugged into the computer...
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oh no... sorry, don't know how to help anymore... probably something for the Sony support.
well this is a new one for me considering how many android devices i've had in the past. but a device that wont reboot once a usb cable is plugged in is rather new.
so i was flashing a bunch of roms ... some are N and some are marshmallow on my lenovo p1a42 ....
for some reason now if the usb cable is plugged into a pc or even a wall charger and i reboot it -- it just sits still at a black screen .... the moment i unplug the cable it continues to reboot.
one of the roms i flashed had magisk ... although i am not sure if thats the cause or not.
i need to be able to hold the volume up + plug the usb cable to restore stock firmware. i cant do that now because once the cable is plugged in it wont boot.
i tried different usb cables. same issue.
HELP!
((EDIT: Issue resolved. wiped internal storage + flash/cache/etc))
cylent said:
well this is a new one for me considering how many android devices i've had in the past. but a device that wont reboot once a usb cable is plugged in is rather new.
so i was flashing a bunch of roms ... some are N and some are marshmallow on my lenovo p1a42 ....
for some reason now if the usb cable is plugged into a pc or even a wall charger and i reboot it -- it just sits still at a black screen .... the moment i unplug the cable it continues to reboot.
one of the roms i flashed had magisk ... although i am not sure if thats the cause or not.
i need to be able to hold the volume up + plug the usb cable to restore stock firmware. i cant do that now because once the cable is plugged in it wont boot.
i tried different usb cables. same issue.
HELP!
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You can try to reboot to recovery using adb method
Instead of rebooting it manually
adb reboot recovery
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You can try to reboot to recovery using adb method
Instead of rebooting it manually
adb reboot recovery
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the needed command i found out was
adb reboot edl
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the needed command i found out was
adb reboot edl
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Reboot edl boots your to Emergency Download Mode
Hi,
I am trying to flash the stock ROM to my phone (worth noting that this is an AT&T phone). For whatever reason I cannot access this "Downloading mode" by pressing the volume up and down buttons at the same time and then plugging in the power cable (the cable is plugged into my computer, not the power block, if that makes a difference); it just shows me the charging symbol and does nothing. I have read many places that in order to use Odin I have to get into this mode; so this isn't working, and I got as far as downloading Odin and putting the proper files in the designated fields.
When I try to access the phone in recovery via adb and fastboot, adb will show the device in the device list, but fastboot won't. Why?
I don't know why these phones don't allow for flashing the OS through the SD card, but that isn't an option either.
I can't do anything from here that I know of. What's my recourse?
IHeartWhitePeople said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash the stock ROM to my phone (worth noting that this is an AT&T phone). For whatever reason I cannot access this "Downloading mode" by pressing the volume up and down buttons at the same time and then plugging in the power cable (the cable is plugged into my computer, not the power block, if that makes a difference); it just shows me the charging symbol and does nothing. I have read many places that in order to use Odin I have to get into this mode; so this isn't working, and I got as far as downloading Odin and putting the proper files in the designated fields.
When I try to access the phone in recovery via adb and fastboot, adb will show the device in the device list, but fastboot won't. Why?
I don't know why these phones don't allow for flashing the OS through the SD card, but that isn't an option either.
I can't do anything from here that I know of. What's my recourse?
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you have to press vol up + down and plug in cable after that.
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you have to press vol up + down and plug in cable after that.
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I mentioned in the OP that I tried that. I still cannot get into the downloading mode. The guy at the cell phone repair shop claims to be able to reset the phone though. Does he have special info from Samsung?
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I mentioned in the OP that I tried that. I still cannot get into the downloading mode. The guy at the cell phone repair shop claims to be able to reset the phone though. Does he have special info from Samsung?
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Nope, it's just that your cable or something is probably broken, or something else is going on, try another cable, maybe?
Hey if u were able to boot into recovery did u try Reboot into bootloader option ?
IHeartWhitePeople said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash the stock ROM to my phone (worth noting that this is an AT&T phone). For whatever reason I cannot access this "Downloading mode" by pressing the volume up and down buttons at the same time and then plugging in the power cable (the cable is plugged into my computer, not the power block, if that makes a difference); it just shows me the charging symbol and does nothing. I have read many places that in order to use Odin I have to get into this mode; so this isn't working, and I got as far as downloading Odin and putting the proper files in the designated fields.
When I try to access the phone in recovery via adb and fastboot, adb will show the device in the device list, but fastboot won't. Why?
I don't know why these phones don't allow for flashing the OS through the SD card, but that isn't an option either.
I can't do anything from here that I know of. What's my recourse?
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power the device off n hold volume down while pluuging in type c usb cable pc required!!!!!!!!! OLLERKY100
Did you turn on OEM unlocking