This is really frustrating >.< i've powered down my devce held Vol - / Vol + and plugged in the cable while holding power then released when it vibrated. Did the same without holding power and still it keep bringing me into the recovery menu ._. anyone?
xXcybersniperXx said:
This is really frustrating >.< i've powered down my devce held Vol - / Vol + and plugged in the cable while holding power then released when it vibrated. Did the same without holding power and still it keep bringing me into the recovery menu ._. anyone?
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Hold Up, Down, Insert cable.
Hold Up, Down, Power. Hold till screen appears.
adb reboot download or bootloader - Havent tried that one, just off the top of my head.
If no, then you flashed something way wrong and need a jig, your doing it wrong, or if stock, phone is messed up.
xXcybersniperXx said:
This is really frustrating >.< i've powered down my devce held Vol - / Vol + and plugged in the cable while holding power then released when it vibrated. Did the same without holding power and still it keep bringing me into the recovery menu ._. anyone?
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Take battery out, hold volume down and plug the cable. You will enter to download mode. Put battery back.
fakhri said:
Take battery out, hold volume down and plug the cable. You will enter to download mode. Put battery back.
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I've never heard of that one.
Works. Thanks for sharing
MotoMudder77 said:
I've never heard of that one.
Works. Thanks for sharing
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Try! You will see.
fakhri said:
Take battery out, hold volume down and plug the cable. You will enter to download mode. Put battery back.
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I've known to pull battery and use normal sequence (vol+, vol-). This works sometimes when it won't boot with the battery in.
Just tested, and this works equally well with only vol- and also with only vol+, as well as with both buttons. Good to know.
creepyncrawly said:
I've known to pull battery and use normal sequence (vol+, vol-). This works sometimes when it won't boot with the battery in.
Just tested, and this works equally well with only vol- and also with only vol+, as well as with both buttons. Good to know.
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Wow, Creepy just learned something new! No surprise that I didnt know it then .
Related
I have tried pretty much all methods mentioned in search, including:
plug usb in
hold down vol up and down
put battery in
see download screen.
also
just rebooting with vol up and down and power and releasing power as soon as screen goes away.
The way I got here was that odin started flashing firmware and then got locked up at cache.cfs (I think is what it was called).
Please help! Did I just buy a $375 brick??? Thanks!
jon102034050 said:
I have tried pretty much all methods mentioned in search, including:
plug usb in
hold down vol up and down
put battery in
see download screen.
also
just rebooting with vol up and down and power and releasing power as soon as screen goes away.
The way I got here was that odin started flashing firmware and then got locked up at cache.cfs (I think is what it was called).
Please help! Did I just buy a $375 brick??? Thanks!
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In my experience I think you had the order of the battery pull method wrong. It makes a difference....try this...
Do this exactly....
- Leave USB Cable plugged into PC, but NOT INTO PHONE...
- pull battery from phone
- hold down VOLUP & VOLDOWN and do not let go
- insert battery...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
- insert USB Cable into phone...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
So long as nothing is totally bork'd you should see download mode pop up in a few seconds at this point..if so..you can let go now.
Are you using Odin3 v1.00 or v1.30? Depending on your version of Windows, the phases of the moon and all sorts of randomness having v1.0 stall at cache.rfs can be a common occurence.
Try using Odin3 v1.30 located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790026 if you are using v1.00. I've had much better luck with this version on x64 boxes...
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas...Best of luck
I was using Odin1.0 and I have win7 32bit. I also have a win7 x64 machine if for some reason you think that would make a difference...
masterotaku said:
In my experience I think you had the order of the battery pull method wrong. It makes a difference....try this...
Do this exactly....
- Leave USB Cable plugged into PC, but NOT INTO PHONE...
- pull battery from phone
- hold down VOLUP & VOLDOWN and do not let go
- insert battery...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
- insert USB Cable into phone...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
So long as nothing is totally bork'd you should see download mode pop up in a few seconds at this point..if so..you can let go now.
Are you using Odin3 v1.00 or v1.30? Depending on your version of Windows, the phases of the moon and all sorts of randomness having v1.0 stall at cache.rfs can be a common occurence.
Try using Odin3 v1.30 located here if you are using v1.00. I've had much better luck with this version on x64 boxes...
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas...Best of luck
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Prior to the first step, am I supposed to start with my phone on and at the Phone ! Computer screen?
jon102034050 said:
Prior to the first step, am I supposed to start with my phone on and at the Phone ! Computer screen?
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Doesn't really matter since your pulling the battery as a part of the process...
dont know if this will help but i briked my phone with odin aswell and what worked for me was holding vol down and power with it turned on the screen went black i kept holding and when it came back on i was at download
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Do this exactly....
- Leave USB Cable plugged into PC, but NOT INTO PHONE...
- pull battery from phone
- hold down VOLUP & VOLDOWN and do not let go
- insert battery...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
- insert USB Cable into phone...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
So long as nothing is totally bork'd you should see download mode pop up in a few seconds at this point..if so..you can let go now.
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas...Best of luck
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Does this work with locked download screens from bell?
hi,
just do the following it will work:
1- turn off the phone.
2- plug in the USB cable.
3- wait until the battery green charging start.
4- press the vol + , vol - .
5- press the power botton.
6- when the screen gose black release the power botton only.
you should now be in the downloading mode...
core99 said:
hi,
just do the following it will work:
1- turn off the phone.
2- plug in the USB cable.
3- wait until the battery green charging start.
4- press the vol + , vol - .
5- press the power botton.
6- when the screen gose black release the power botton only.
you should now be in the downloading mode...
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The problem here is that I cannot get the charging deal to pop up. It only displays the Phone ! Computer deal.
same problem
I had the same exact issue... it is NOT bricked. I tried probably 120+ times to get into download mode and tried every which way.... just keep trying... i had battery out over night and tried in morning like 20 times and it finally went into download one of the times... it was a breath of fresh air to know that it wasnt bricked...i found out that if its truly bricked it wont boot up to ANYTHING, no hardware button lights or nothing....
just keep trying while holding both vol up and down... it just has to glitch in just right i guess from that screen you are seeing...
Just keep Trying
I just had the same issue that your having and I know what your going through. What just worked for me was this and I found it in the Vibrant Android Development Section under "Think Tank" Accessing Download on Hardware locked phones.
METHOD 3: STUCK AT PHONE ! COMPUTER:
Plug in the USB cable.
Turn the phone on it's side and use both thumbs to hold Vol Up and Vol Down
Press and hold the power button with your right index finger.
The screen will go black, continue holding.
The screen will come back on, you'll see the same Phone to Computer icon
Continue holding, the screen will go black
The screen will come back on, you should see "Vibrant" release the power button and you it should go into Downloading
Hope it works for you as well as it did for me.
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fit333 said:
My avatar says hi
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Argh!
Btw, I ended up speaking with Samsung support and they said I should sent it in for service, so I shipped it yesterday - I will let you all know what happens from here. Thanks for all the help!
c-pimp said:
I had the same exact issue... it is NOT bricked. I tried probably 120+ times to get into download mode and tried every which way.... just keep trying... i had battery out over night and tried in morning like 20 times and it finally went into download one of the times... it was a breath of fresh air to know that it wasnt bricked...i found out that if its truly bricked it wont boot up to ANYTHING, no hardware button lights or nothing....
just keep trying while holding both vol up and down... it just has to glitch in just right i guess from that screen you are seeing...
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Yep, I sat for about 2 hours while my lonely G1 stared at me wanting me to us it again... out of no where, it kicked back into download mode. Stopped on the same issue though, Odin 1.0, cache file.
I've been less scared since that moment and been find getting down dl mode by pulling the battery before plugging into a machine.
Is it really hard to search.. I just asked this question last weekend, It is like one the third or fourth page... Just do what the first guy told you..
- Leave USB Cable plugged into PC, but NOT INTO PHONE...
- pull battery from phone
- hold down VOLUP & VOLDOWN and do not let go
- insert battery...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
- insert USB Cable into phone...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
^ It works perfect
Hi
core99 said:
hi,
just do the following it will work:
1- turn off the phone.
2- plug in the USB cable.
3- wait until the battery green charging start.
4- press the vol + , vol - .
5- press the power botton.
6- when the screen gose black release the power botton only.
you should now be in the downloading mode...
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I don't imagine I have seen every one of the angles of this problem the way in which you have pointed them out. You are a accurate star, a rock star guy.
You have got a great deal to say and know so much about the subject that
i think you tough to just teach a class about it.
Thanks
Steveausten
jon102034050 said:
The problem here is that I cannot get the charging deal to pop up. It only displays the Phone ! Computer deal.
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Misread this.
When I had that happen, I held down volumes and power either 2 flashes or 3 flashes of the Phone---!---Computer screen.... pretty sure it was 2 and I let go of power for it to kick into download mode... might have been 3 though.
jon102034050 said:
Argh!
Btw, I ended up speaking with Samsung support and they said I should sent it in for service, so I shipped it yesterday - I will let you all know what happens from here. Thanks for all the help!
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Hi,
I am also facing with the same Phone!Comuter problem. I tried all the methods advice here but without any luck . So please let me know if samsung service was able to resolve the problem or you figured out any new way.
I just contacted samsung and they had me ship it to them. They reflashed it to stock, but I am still unable to get into download mode. I would just say contact them, they had it back to me in 7 days.
masterotaku said:
In my experience I think you had the order of the battery pull method wrong. It makes a difference....try this...
Do this exactly....
- Leave USB Cable plugged into PC, but NOT INTO PHONE...
- pull battery from phone
- hold down VOLUP & VOLDOWN and do not let go
- insert battery...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
- insert USB Cable into phone...do not let go of VOLUP & VOLDOWN
So long as nothing is totally bork'd you should see download mode pop up in a few seconds at this point..if so..you can let go now.
Are you using Odin3 v1.00 or v1.30? Depending on your version of Windows, the phases of the moon and all sorts of randomness having v1.0 stall at cache.rfs can be a common occurence.
Try using Odin3 v1.30 located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790026 if you are using v1.00. I've had much better luck with this version on x64 boxes...
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas...Best of luck
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Dude your freaking awesome.I was flashing back to stock and my foot pulled out the use cable.I like a well you know pulled out the battery.Cuz of your posted I fix in like two mins.
Dont know if this is the right section but does anyone have any idea on what i can do? my phone cant get into recovery or download mode after flashing a rom. it just remains on the screen that says Vibrant and Samsung... no, it didnt have a lagfix so no voodoo was enabled....help please!! thank ya
Not the right section but...
Battery pull your phone then put it back
Plug in the USB
Hold both volume buttons down
THen press power button (while still holding volume up&down)
The screen should pop up with something (vibrant, phone!computer, etc)
Once that happens, let go of the power button (BUT NOT THE VOLUME!)
should get into download mode
Yea, i tried all of the little button combinations to get to either recovery or download..... nothin happened! im not new to this so i know about how to actually get there but its just not doing it now.....thanks anyway though!
Home made jig time
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Go to the vibrant directory thread, there is a link there for the jig,i think thats the only thing you can do now! That work for me, good luck!
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ADB is your friend.
>adb reboot download
Voila!
Yes. Wrong section.
Its takes longer when tryin to enter download mode from the soft brick try it again n wait
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These instructions worked perfectly for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqxearzXrVY
Ctp3 said:
Dont know if this is the right section but does anyone have any idea on what i can do? my phone cant get into recovery or download mode after flashing a rom. it just remains on the screen that says Vibrant and Samsung... no, it didnt have a lagfix so no voodoo was enabled....help please!! thank ya
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I was pulling my hair out for a day messing with the same issue
Turn your phone off
Hold down the volume up + down and plug in UBS
Thats it!
It may sound stupid to you. But after numerous time trying to get to download mode, I succeeded by I pulling the microsd ou .
Yea, it finally worked....i just tried different button combinations n lucked up...thanks u guyz.... Im back in business
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Good, now nuke thread.
metalman3797 said:
I was pulling my hair out for a day messing with the same issue
Turn your phone off
Hold down the volume up + down and plug in USB
Thats it!
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this is the easiest method out there and should be sticked.
it doesnt matter if its connected to a wallcharger or pc, it will work no matter what.
works for me EVERY time.
I had the same issue yesterday after an ODIN flash failed. On the CM forum, I believe, was instructions, linked in the Vibrant Bible.
1. Pull SD and SIM
2. Plug USB to phone
3. Plug USB to PC
4. insert batter and wait for the icon to come up showing that your battery is charging
5. Hold Vol UP and DOWN, press power, hold power ONLY until the screen goes black, then release.
6. Continue to hold Vol Up and Down.
This SHOULD bring you into Download mode so you can connect ODIN again. Worked for me after a few tries. Don't give up, keep trying (Even though you want to either whack your forehead or throw the phone)
Another way I have seen it listed is to do all of the above until the inset battery part, and skip the waiting to see the battery charging icon. Hold the buttons with the USB connected, then insert the battery with the buttons pressed.
Hope that helps you out, as I know how frustrating it can be to have a soft brick on your hands.
r3skyline said:
this is the easiest method out there and should be sticked.
it doesnt matter if its connected to a wallcharger or pc, it will work no matter what.
works for me EVERY time.
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Glad i could help, i figure it would save some Vibrants from being thrown out a window lol
use odem for ur phone
You_are_the_man.
Originally Posted by metalman3797
I was pulling my hair out for a day messing with the same issue
Turn your phone off
Hold down the volume up + down and plug in USB
Thats it!
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this is the easiest method out there and should be sticked.
it doesnt matter if its connected to a wallcharger or pc, it will work no matter what.
works for me EVERY time.
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agreed, best method ever!!!! just pretty much turned my day around lol.
I see every one posting about plugging your battery in and out when that isn't necessary.
All you have to do is completely power off your phone.
While it is still off, hold volume up and volume down at the same time.
Then, while still holding volume up and volume down, simply plug in your USB that's connected to your computer.
And that's all, your phone will turn on and auto enter recovery.
buru898 said:
I see every one posting about plugging your battery in and out when that isn't necessary.
All you have to do is completely power off your phone.
While it is still off, hold volume up and volume down at the same time.
Then, while still holding volume up and volume down, simply plug in your USB that's connected to your computer.
And that's all, your phone will turn on and auto enter recovery.
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We know this, and it doesn't work for everyone.
Taking battery out then in will work for everyone besides hardware locked
Weird wonder why only for some? Maybe their phone didn't power down all the way?
buru898 said:
Weird wonder why only for some? Maybe their phone didn't power down all the way?
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Nope.
The phone vibrates when turned off, but removing battery takes 2 seconds and could save you from a 20 minute talk with tmo rep.
About you bricking your phone.
You should never take shortcuts on things like this.
why cant i restart into hboot to flash the new GB radio? i am holding volume down and power at the same time. trying to flash das bamf 2.0beta4.1
Questions, even stupid ones, belong in the Q&A forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1103
How long are you holding it? Make sure you hold power volume down at the same exact time.
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holding them for about 5 seconds, and i am pressing them at the same exact time. still just starting up normally
stastnysnipes26 said:
holding them for about 5 seconds, and i am pressing them at the same exact time. still just starting up normally
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try pressing and holding volume dwn first and keep holding then press and hold power to the power button till hboot appears works like a charm for me..ir its in a case take it out of case and try
I usually hold the volume rocker down before powering up. Try to hit em at the same time is a hard one
Tbolt meatclaws-talkatap
Do a battery pull then out battery back in. Then hold down the volume button and keep it down
press the power button several times that's what works for mine any way.
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stastnysnipes26 said:
why cant i restart into hboot to flash the new GB radio? i am holding volume down and power at the same time. trying to flash das bamf 2.0beta4.1
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some times when im plugged into the wall or ubs/computer it doesnt go
If you have the fast power on option checked in power settings I think that prevents you from booting into hboot unless you do a battery pull.
Every once in a while this "download mode" comes up. I had left my phone in my room and it died while i went quickly to the neighbors. When I came back, I found my phone in this download mode. Ive seen it before and I get to it randomly. Any insight?
When you turn on your phone by holding the vol+/- and power with the USB plugged in, this is what shows up. So I'm guessing that's what's happening.. I'm not sure. Wait for an expert on the subject.
Blaze9 said:
When you turn on your phone by holding the vol+/- and power with the USB plugged in, this is what shows up. So I'm guessing that's what's happening.. I'm not sure. Wait for an expert on the subject.
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heres the thing. My phone was completely untouched and the charger was not plugged in. Its a totally different download mode.
So, I've seen this particular download mode come up when I go into download using the adb reboot download command. The volume up-down method brings up the download mode with the number of flashes and the other warnings. Not sure what the difference is.
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Is it a stock ROM or you have any other ROMs and a custom kernel? AFAIK, The only way to enter download mode other than the physical key combination is to let the kernel know before it is rebooting - like 'adb reboot download' and using some custom options found in other ROMS..
Sorry, i have Serendipity 8 and kernel is Entropy. Ive experienced the same on UnNamed as well. Not a big deal. Its just a pain having to pull the battery because its a tad hard to remove it from the case.
eddies92 said:
Sorry, i have Serendipity 8 and kernel is Entropy. Ive experienced the same on UnNamed as well. Not a big deal. Its just a pain having to pull the battery because its a tad hard to remove it from the case.
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I think you don't need to pull the battery out. Keep pressing the power button until the phone switches off. Again press the power button so that the phone boots again..
I tried that with no luck lol
vineethrp said:
I think you don't need to pull the battery out. Keep pressing the power button until the phone switches off. Again press the power button so that the phone boots again..
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eddies92 said:
I tried that with no luck lol
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This does work to reboot the phone without pulling the battery. You can also hold the power button until you see the first boot logo.
I have no problem rebooting from download mode by holding the power button. Usually takes about 10-15 seconds to work.
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