Hey everyone, I just got a samsung galaxy s II i-9100 and I am having trouble getting it into recovery mode. I have tried holding down the power, home and volume down buttons. What happens is it goes to a screen with a green android dude that says downloading and do not turn off target. So as it says I have left it. This has been over 5 mins of waiting and still nothing has changed. Am I doing something wrong do I have a defective phone I sure hope not. Please anyone help!!!
Wrong = YES.
Instructions for recovery mode are always PWR + Home + VOL Up release Home + Vol up when you see the first splash screen followed by power .
At least you have found download mode .
jje
off your phone .take out the battery.put it back. hold volume down ,home and power untill u see something on screen snd immediately relesse power button,continue to hold volume down and home
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Thanks JJEgan and Souless88 it worked!!!
I guess what I am trying to do is more complicated than just putting my phone into recovery mode.
What I am trying to do is flash a new rom. I used to have a captivate and rooting it was way easier than this phone SG2. I am trying to put Cognition rom on my phone which I have already downloaded. Can anyone help me first root my phone???
grahamn214 said:
Thanks JJEgan and Souless88 it worked!!!
I guess what I am trying to do is more complicated than just putting my phone into recovery mode.
What I am trying to do is flash a new rom. I used to have a captivate and rooting it was way easier than this phone SG2. I am trying to put Cognition rom on my phone which I have already downloaded. Can anyone help me first root my phone???
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follow the directions in the first post.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
grahamn214 said:
Thanks JJEgan and Souless88 it worked!!!
I guess what I am trying to do is more complicated than just putting my phone into recovery mode.
What I am trying to do is flash a new rom. I used to have a captivate and rooting it was way easier than this phone SG2. I am trying to put Cognition rom on my phone which I have already downloaded. Can anyone help me first root my phone???
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Before installing cognition, you should root your phone with insecure kernel as same version (or close) to yours.
The key combination you said in your first post is the Odin flash mode, this is the download mode to use with Odin in order to put a new kernel and/or a new modem version and/or a new custom rom... When you are into this mode, if you don't start flashing or downloading anything, this is not a issue to stop by pressing few seconds on power button.
Thanks a lot. I finally figured it out!!
k so i got cognition installed without a hitch yay!! but when i went to use the stock email app, i need to re-register my gmail address which i understand BUT it keeps wanting me to register social hub so i click ok and i agree to the terms and conditions but it just pushes me back a screen and says you are not registered social hub user, to register continue to the next page. so i click ok and then everything just repeats!!! Anyone come across this before or can anyone help?
did you ever solve this issue of "you are not a registered social hub user"?
as i now have the same issue
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did you ever solve this issue of "you are not a registered social hub user"?
as i now have the same issue
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Can add facebook, twitter and linkedin but not gmail
EDIT:Solved - uncheck the premium account box!
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i tried flashing it and ionstalling a rom for the first time but it froze halfway through for like 3 hours so i just unplugged it and now this screen comes up...
no whenever i turn it on it gives me a screen with :
a phone .... an explanation mark in a triangle ! . .. . a computer
anything i can do?
also ive tried every button trick on trying to restore it and none of it works all of it just come with that screen. except for the download one where i press volume down home button and power
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i tried flashing it and ionstalling a rom for the first time but it froze halfway through for like 3 hours so i just unplugged it and now this screen comes up...
no whenever i turn it on it gives me a screen with :
a phone .... an explanation mark in a triangle ! . .. . a computer
anything i can do?
also ive tried every button trick on trying to restore it and none of it works all of it just come with that screen. except for the download one where i press volume down home button and power
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you are really not giving a lot of details here...all you are saying you tried installing a rom and then it froze halfway..
Are you rooted firstly?
If you are have you flashed CF-root kernel?
How did you try to install the rom?
More info and then more people can help you out buddy..see if you can get into recovery and restart your phone.
well... if you've tried "every" (its not like there are a lot) button combination... then just go buy a jig from ebay and force it into download mode...
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you are really not giving a lot of details here...all you are saying you tried installing a rom and then it froze halfway..
Are you rooted firstly?
If you are have you flashed CF-root kernel?
How did you try to install the rom?
More info and then more people can help you out buddy..see if you can get into recovery and restart your phone.
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Nothing from what you said would help..
He obviously flashed it with Odin, and he said he's getting a yellow triangle with a computer behind it..
From what I understood, he could get into download mode.
So just boot into download mode and flash stock ROM. That should do it.
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anyone else seeing an increase in the "i bricked my phone" threads?
dont think its coincidence they are increasing after the american variants have been released. People need to check what model they have before flashing things.
OP: not saying thats what has happened to you as you dont say if you have the i9100 or not, hopefully you do.
bruflot said:
Nothing from what you said would help..
He obviously flashed it with Odin, and he said he's getting a yellow triangle with a computer behind it..
From what I understood, he could get into download mode.
So just boot into download mode and flash stock ROM. That should do it.
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well from what he said by his post did not make sense at all..hence why i asked for more details to explain so i could give him a better explanation and guide to fix his problem...but you seem to get what he said so by all means do your thing....but if he comes back with more detail then i will point him to the right direction on what he needs to do...at the end of the day the more opinions he has the better for him
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well from what he said by his post did not make sense at all..hence why i asked for more details to explain so i could give him a better explanation and guide to fix his problem...but you seem to get what he said so by all means do your thing....but if he comes back with more detail then i will point him to the right direction on what he needs to do...at the end of the day the more opinions he has the better for him
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Yes of course
Btw, never ment to insult you in any ways
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bruflot said:
Yes of course
Btw, never ment to insult you in any ways
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its ok and same goes by my post as well buddy..we all been in his position one way or the other
1st - Your phone is not bricked if it show an image. Whatever image it is. The only real software way to brick your phone is to flash bad bootloader or stop a bootloader while they are being flashed. However, Bootloader are flashed first. So if your phone stoped half way, you should not have trouble too much.
Remove the battery from your phone for like a minute, then reboot your phone in download mode (vol- + home + power and when the phone light up, release power.) Then flash another rom from odin.
Also, what rom did you used ? If you flashed a rom for another phone, then you might have flashed bootloader for that phone on yours, which is bad. In this case you will surely need a JIG.
sorry im new to this whole rooting/flashing thing. i downloaded the lightning rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
i have never rooted or doneanthing to my s2 before. all i did was follow the instructions on the page and thought it would be all good? it froze about a quarter of the way there in odin so i just took my phone out.
I usually find from this state I can get back to bootloader or download states
push and hold vol+ and home then power for bootloader
push and hold vol- and home then power for download
sometimes the phone can seem to freeze a little or even die (this happened to me loads on the galaxy s and once already on the s2) and removing battery sim etc or attaching the charger can jog it
however as other have said a JIG is your friend if for no other reason that even if you recover without it, custom roms up the rom count which some twitchy carriers might invalidate your warranty for, the jig will reset this
you can get them from ebay for less than £3 delivered, or there are instructions on this site for making them yourself if you are so inclined.
simply search 'galaxy s2 jig' on ebay mine was delivered today from portugal as I am way too lazy to make one and only wanted a counter reset anyway
Hi all,
The 3 button combo to get into Download Mode is not working on my SGS2. This only started happening 2 days ago when I had a bad flash on Odin as I was installing a stock ROM.
The only way I can get into Download Mode is through a USB jig, which is frustrating.
I can get into Recovery Mode using Vol Up + Home + Power.
There are no issues with my buttons, the volume down works fine as does the Home button when the phone is on. Anyone have any ideas what's gone wrong?
Thanks
psb.
Bump, any ideas guys?
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Have you tried flashing a 3 part rom with ODIN?
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degener8 said:
Have you tried flashing a 3 part rom with ODIN?
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Hi,
No I haven't. Do you know where I can get a 3 part ROM? Intratech's thread only has 1 file to install.
Also, why would that solve this ?
Thanks
Bump .
10chr
Flashing things shouldn't be able to break download mode, it's in a protected part of the system, otherwise it'd defeat the purpose of it being there.
No idea how to fix though.
knightnz said:
Flashing things shouldn't be able to break download mode, it's in a protected part of the system, otherwise it'd defeat the purpose of it being there.
No idea how to fix though.
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Hi, thanks for the response. I didn't think reflashing would solve anything. If anything, it looks like a hardware problem because I can get into Recovery but not Download mode. But the vol-down button works FINE when the phone is running :-/.
Anyone else have any ideas at all?
Just a thought, but the galaxy s2 from Tmobile has a different key combo to enter download mode. Perhaps your variant is similar. I believe it is volume up and volume down at the same time plus home but i am not sure so it is worth some searching around.
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last night, my batterie died, so i charged it and then thought of turning on my Ace, nothing bad in mind...
But then it just stuck when the "Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830" Screen appeared.
So i started researching some Android/Samsung Forums and the first thing i tried is to "reset" it by pushing "Home + Power" Buttons simultaneously. Didn't work. Same Screen as mentioned above appears and stays.
The next thing i found was "Vol. Down + Home + Power" - now i got a screen that says "Downloading..." in little yellow letters. I was happy first but unfortunately nothing happend after that.
It's a new phone, so there's still waranty and i might have to send it to Samsung. Maybe someone here knows a method i might try where i wont lose the waranty.
But either way i'm curios how this might have happened!? I didn't try any flashing or modding, because it's my girlfriends phone and she's more than satisfied with it's functions!?
try to go to recovery and wipe everything
or flash cwm recovery and flash roms
or go to download mode the downloading signs
and use odin to flash stock firmware
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thanks for your quick answer....
there's no way i can enter recovery mode. It's Power + Home for several seconds, isn't it?
Flashing sth leads to loss of warranty, right? I think that's too risky due to my knowledge...
Do you have an idea hwo this could have happened?
Obviously he on stock rom with stock kernel, maybe even no root
So I'm gonna suggest a simplest way.
Boot into recovery (hold home+power button simultaneously) and when it do go into recovery, just do reset to factory. I can't remember correctly what the exact menu because only got experience with stock recovery for a hour or so
Btw navigate up/down via volume up/down button and make selection with home button. Good luck
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...from mine? Don't think so...;-)
Yeah, i tried that, but I just can't enter recovery mode. It just starts to the "Samsung Galaxy Ace...) screen and freezes there, even if i start with the button-combination.
....desparate :-(
hank1two said:
...from mine? Don't think so...;-)
Yeah, i tried that, but I just can't enter recovery mode. It just starts to the "Samsung Galaxy Ace...) screen and freezes there, even if i start with the button-combination.
....desparate :-(
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But Download Mode works for you . (Home + Power + Vol Down)
You're going to have to flash a firmware via ODIN .
Follow my newbie guide on how to flash something via ODIN .
Be sure to download a full package ROM
Herpderp Defy.
So do u still remember what android version and from what region the stock rom is? As u stated that u still can access download mode, just download the same firmware from sammobiles.com and flash it via Odin.
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...but i've seen two different pic's that show DL-Mode. One looks like what i see on my phone: Black screen, yellow letters saying "Downloading....".
The other one is a black screen with white letters saying "MDL something something" this screen, i don't get on my phone!?
Is the first screen fine or is do i have to get to the second one!? (Because i don't)
Will the warranty get lost, when i do that?
the first screen black background with green yellowish downloading
is download mode
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...but i've seen two different pic's that show DL-Mode. One looks like what i see on my phone: Black screen, yellow letters saying "Downloading....".
The other one is a black screen with white letters saying "MDL something something" this screen, i don't get on my phone!?
Is the first screen fine or is do i have to get to the second one!? (Because i don't)
Will the warranty get lost, when i do that?
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First one is correct
Herpderp Defy.
From what country and operator is your phone?
So we can suggest a rom for you to flash!
If you do this yor warranty will not be voided! (hopefully :b)
I wouldn't worry about the warranty too much.
It all sounds scary but when you've done it a couple of times you'll notice It's not so big of a thing.
Just always take your time and read up on things before you start doing stuff.
Hi all,
I have been looking on here for the past few days and i am now stuck help needed.
From the beginning: I went to update my galaxy s2 on 02 to jelly bean 4.1.2 as i have done in past with my galaxy note but had a problem with s2. So i went to load stock rom in odin3_v3.04 and after install on reboot came up with image phone - ! - computer "Firmware upgrade something problem.
I tried all the hold vol+, vol- and pwr till screen goes black twice with odin3 1 click download open but nothing.
Now nothing just a black screen......
Please could someone help me.
Thanks Paul
Dude go back into the download mode and flash again the firmware via Odin. Make sure your Antivirus is deactivated, Kies and related apps are closed in task manager and also run Odin as administrator !
HELP
Hi wont even go into download mode or turn on. held pwr home and vol- for about 10 mins and still nothing
milton83 said:
Hi wont even go into download mode or turn on. held pwr home and vol- for about 10 mins and still nothing
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Well if you can't get into download it's serious... You need footwork m special equipment, or to take her to the repair centre in my opinion. I believe you have a hard brick on your hands I'm afraid
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milton83 said:
Hi wont even go into download mode or turn on. held pwr home and vol- for about 10 mins and still nothing
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Then you have done something wrong like flash wrong firmware/pit file or flashing has been interrupted etc.
You will need to send away for repair or mobo replacement.
Please title your thread in a way that you can get more relevant views. It helps you get better results and helps those that need help with the same issue get help!
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Hi all
I think it has been hardbricked i have spoke to a repair shop and they think they can sort it instore but if not it can be sent away.
Thank you all for your replys and will let you know how it goes.
milton83 said:
Hi all
I think it has been hardbricked i have spoke to a repair shop and they think they can sort it instore but if not it can be sent away.
Thank you all for your replys and will let you know how it goes.
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Of course they can fix it, they'll log in to xda, fix your device and charge you for it.
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Are you sure you were flashing the right firmware? The one meant for I9100? Even if flashing gets interrupted then still you can always go into the download mode.
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Hey guys, let me just get straight to the problem i'm having yesterday my friend download an app on my phone called (KING ROOT)
he used it on his s3 and my brother used it on his s6 (not edge) and it worked smoothly for them.. however when he started to root my phone using this app it got to 71-75% and the phone went off and on and got stuck at the sumsung logo with these words on the top in red (KEANEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING)
now i can't go into odin mode i can't do nothing it just freezes like that until the battery turns off.. and when i press and hold the volume button with the home button it shuts down and in 1 or 2 seconds it goes back to the freezing logo screen with the RED words i mentioned.. an please note that my s6 edge is getting super hot so i'm placing it in front of my fan till the battery shuts down.
Please help ASAP my fellow andriod users.
I have sort of the same problem, I was able to do root my phone, but then I went into settings, then Unroot. After this process my phone started to restart by itself every couple of minutes. I turned it off and tried to turn it back on, then It was just stuck on the T-Mobile logo. Ive tried using Odin, but I get a Fail. I tried with Odin 3.10.7 and TTMB1AOCG_G925TUVU1AOCG_HOME.tar.md5 Please let me know If I am doing something wrong.
Vlstle said:
I have sort of the same problem, I was able to do root my phone, but then I went into settings, then Unroot. After this process my phone started to restart by itself every couple of minutes. I turned it off and tried to turn it back on, then It was just stuck on the T-Mobile logo. Ive tried using Odin, but I get a Fail. I tried with Odin 3.10.7 and TTMB1AOCG_G925TUVU1AOCG_HOME.tar.md5 Please let me know If I am doing something wrong.
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I honestly have no idea buddy..
because i searched the internet upside down and i didn't find any problem like mine..
So i went to a place where they fix phones.. and they told me there's still hope that we can fix your phone... he told me he'll continue the root and when i asked why did this happen he said probably a missing file !!
so the continuing of the root will hopefully fix it.. it will cost me 30$
so i advice you to do the same thing bro seek a professional. :good:
If your not comfortable doing it yourself then pay someone else. (And dont mess with your phone in the first place) did you check kingroot works with your phones' software version?
Otherwise try download mode holding power + home + vol down and emergency restore with smart switch.
Excuse me ? Are you giving me lessons here ? If you know what should be done then tell me if not don't talk at all... Plus if you actually read what i wrote you would know that download mode isn't available. Keep your comments to yourself man.
You can go into download mode by forcing the phone off by holding the power button and the home key for some seconds and immediately press the volume down button whiles the phone boots up automatically. This will take you to download mode
You guys just dont like to read what i wrote dont you ? I already said it... I can't go to download mode no matter what i do even pressing and holding the volume and the home button.
dani-xmod said:
You guys just dont like to read what i wrote dont you ? I already said it... I can't go to download mode no matter what i do even pressing and holding the volume and the home button.
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Every time you mention download mode you don't say about holding ALL 3 BUTTONS. If you can't get into download mode using all 3 buttons you are screwed.
Are you still having trouble for this? I can tell you step by step how to fix it?
dani-xmod said:
Hey guys, let me just get straight to the problem i'm having yesterday my friend download an app on my phone called (KING ROOT)
he used it on his s3 and my brother used it on his s6 (not edge) and it worked smoothly for them.. however when he started to root my phone using this app it got to 71-75% and the phone went off and on and got stuck at the sumsung logo with these words on the top in red (KEANEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING)
now i can't go into odin mode i can't do nothing it just freezes like that until the battery turns off.. and when i press and hold the volume button with the home button it shuts down and in 1 or 2 seconds it goes back to the freezing logo screen with the RED words i mentioned.. an please note that my s6 edge is getting super hot so i'm placing it in front of my fan till the battery shuts down.
Please help ASAP my fellow andriod users.
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I don't want to be rude, but are you sure you can't get into odin mode, because i also had this problem a few months ago, and i could not get into recovery mode, however getting into odin mode was no problem. For a samsung device this is: Holding the start button, volume down and power on button. When you get into odin mode you need to flash the stock firmware and everything will be as it is. It is important to check with these one click apps like kingo root before you root, and also I believe with android 5.1.1. it is not possible anymore to use these apps and therefore need to flash a custom kernel in order to root. Hope this helps.
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Are you still having trouble for this? I can tell you step by step how to fix it?
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i think i need your help.. after rooting my s6 edge using odin,supersu and space x kernel i lost important pre installed apps like Google chrome , browser and i cannot use the play store. pictures and videos are still available but i lost some important apps. please help me thank you
adrianlalin said:
i think i need your help.. after rooting my s6 edge using odin,supersu and space x kernel i lost important pre installed apps like Google chrome , browser and i cannot use the play store. pictures and videos are still available but i lost some important apps. please help me thank you
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You need to clear cache on play store app then retry it. Or alternatively look on apkmirror and redownload the play store from there. It could be that you need to update it. After you get playstore back go ahead and re install chrome and browser. Its a good idea to back up your app data to google drive or another storage then when your re install your apps all data is recovered.