[Q] Unable to enter default Android recovery - Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I'm having some trouble entering the default Android Recovery on my S5830i, as it appears to not have it on my model. I've tried holding the Home + Volume up + Power buttons and a combination of others, though nothing works. Holding the Volume up + Volume down + Power buttons enters into download mode, so there's always that.
Can anyone explain how I would factory reset my device without the recovery mode? Is this something that can be done via Odin?
Thanks for your help!

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just few quick questions though,, Did you root your device? You are on some custom kernels? home and volume buttons don't function or you have difficulty grasping the right time intervals procedure ? Are you in boot loop/freezing Samsung splash screen state, or you have access to your device?
press and hold the Volume Up + Home keys and then long press the Power key till the start up screen with “Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i″ logo blinks for two times and you see your desired recovery screen.
if you want to achieve factory data reset,open your settings and follow this path>>
Settings → Privacy → Factory data reset → Reset phone → Erase everything.
Are you familiar with ADB? you can activate debugging mode,assuming you have access to your phone settings and connected to your PC ( follow this topic for getting to know the command line and how to use it with given tools )
By typing the following command you can merely reboot the phone:
Code:
adb reboot
want to go to recovery:
Code:
adb reboot recovery

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I haven't rooted my device and it's running stock firmware which is bootable to the lock screen, but I have no access to the settings due to this and unfortunately haven't enabled USB debugging. The volume/home buttons function normally however the combination press when turning it on does not show the recovery mode (been trying all day!). I've just tried the buttons you've mentioned though this boots the device normally. Doing the same on my Galaxy S2 does boot into the recovery mode, so this is very strange!
If there was a way to flash (and factory reset) the device again using Odin that would be great, but I haven't yet found a way to do this. I flashed the firmware using one found on sammobile.com, though as I guessed this doesn't factory reset the device. If possible, perhaps flashing clockworkmod recovery might help? Thanks again.

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got your correct stock firmware, have access to your Download mode, follow this post step-by-step instructions .

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Thanks ehsanotaku, just tried that and still boots to the lock screen so appears to not been factory reset. The firmware flashes okay in Odin and when the phone restarts the install screen appears, but then it just boots into Android as normal.
Still no luck with getting the recovery screen to show. Thanks.

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@BradDodi, I am a bit confused mate The lock screen that comes with your Android device has a Pattern/Pin/Password protection being activated, which refuses to let you inside your OS UI environment !
Are you absolutely sure you are on GT-s5830i (cooperve) not (cooper) ? lets remove your battery and read the fine print on the back of your battery please,, might help shed some light on this odd combo behavior.
On side note though ,if you have your PDA;PHONE(MODEM);CSC information, really can help us find some wipe Multiple .tar.md5 file package for your problem mate( a reference links to what you have found on sammobile.com firmware database also would give me more clues, your preference country/region would help).

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This is the sammobile.com firmware which I downloaded and flashed previously. I'm in the UK, so I downloaded the firmware which has the region code BTU (which I believe is correct, though might be wrong). I've tried searching around for any Cyanogenmod firmware for my device which I can flash using Odin, but most are in .zip's not .tar.md5.
Here's the info under the battery:
SSN: S5830iGSMH
FCC ID: A3LGTS5830I
Thanks again for your help with this!

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@BradDodi, You didn't answer the password protected part( you can recover it easily through Gmail account with ease, if you already established your account through settings ).
We are going to devise some plan to wipe your data through Multi wipe package mate.
Be advise your modem might be incompatible with these European division Multi packages and render your sim card totally useless >>
Code:
http://d-h.st/1mr
or
Topic compatible with 2.3.6 s5830i
Another solution: if you are up to little challenge I can create some modified Walk through step-by-step instructions to split your confirmed working flash into 3 part wipe flash -able package .
Technique I am going to discuss was originated by Doky73 and involved some propriety tools ( Splitfus2) , Linux terminal emulator for windows ( Cygwin), good internet connection for updating kitchen inside Cygwin , latest Java SE Development Kit from oracle (x86 based or x64 based structure ) .
Read this topic thoroughly, but don't act on it ,, we need some adjustment to make it work .
Let me know if this is not too much technical stuff for your taste

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How To install Cygwin/Splitfus2 To Split Stock Firmware
"marcussmith2626" was credited for this tutorials, "Doky73" credited for discontinued project "Splitfus2" , few modification and adjustment need to be made for Further improvements > Tested on Windows 7 (32-BIt) Machine>> wipe package produced for s5830i successfully .
marcussmith2626 said:
How to install Cygwin Properly
uninstall any version of Cygwin you currently have installed
now install Java SE Development Kit 7u51 from here
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jdk-7u71-windows is the tested/updated installer, please download and install the appropriate (x86) 32-Bit or (x64) 64-Bit installer from oracle ( tick the agreement links for download)
marcussmith2626 said:
now download Cygwin from here
extract the fille
you should have a package folder and a setup.exe
run the setup
when it asks how you want to install select I have the packages already on my harddrive
select the package folder
in the next window click the arrow at the top that changes everything from default to install all
make sure you have selected the root of your harddrive to install it in Cygwin folder for eg c:\cygwin
now you can install cygwin
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Package/libraries/Dependencies failed on 32-BIt Windows 7. Missing Dll was reported.
To get your Cygwin working on your designated Machine Please follow these instructions>>
1. Visit this official Website , get either of the New installer available : setup-x86.exe (32-bit installation) or setup-x86_64.exe (64-bit installation).
2. Run your installer, choose "Install from Internet"
Note: To keep the installation small while saving bandwidth for you and Cygwin, the default installer will download only the files you need from the internet.
3. Do as he says, leave the "C:\Cygwin" as your Root Directory.
Note: Don’t like to have programs installed on the root of your C: drive you can change the path or make a (Hard/Soft) symbolic link from C:\Cygwin to your desired location.
4.Caution Advised as some of these mirrors are linked to gigabytes of dependencies and occasionally some vital files are missing .
Recommended mirror ( contains only 100 something megabyte of database/tools, which is needed for basic simulations of Linux command line>>
Code:
http://mirrors.koehn.com
Process will take 5 ~ 15 Minutes;
5. Now Run the shortcut on your Desktop, you must be directed to your root directory
Code:
i.e: [email protected] ~
$
we need to check if "zip utilities" is available, otherwise we have to run the installer to get the missing tools from our preference mirror.
Type the following after the "$" character please :
Code:
$ cygcheck -vf /usr/bin/zip
/usr/bin/zip: found in package zip-3.0-12
if you don't have this tools, Go back and run installer, do all of the previous procedure .
Now in the search box on top of the mirrors section, type "zip" to filter all of the packages already installed or suggested. In this picture(in archive sub part), marked for me as Reinstalled ; for you is marked as skipped;marked it and proceed . (picture will be found in attachment)
Run the command again, you must have the tool by now .
Note: Make the acquaintance of zip utilities and relevant parameters by typing the following command after "$" character, if you are curious though.
Code:
$ /usr/bin/zip
marcussmith2626 said:
How To Install Splitfus2 And Run It
Download Splitfus2 from here
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Or in case of file corruption, get the latest version from my attachment.
marcussmith2626 said:
now navigate to C:\cygwin\home\your username
create a folder called splitfus
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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unzip the Splitfus2 zip and place the containing splitfus2.exe and _base folder in the splitfus folder
place the stock firmware you want to split also in the splitfus folder
run Cygwin
type cd splitfus
now type ls
type ./splitfus2.exe -w S5360nameofyour firmware (note to make it easier just type S5360 then press the tab key and it will auto compleate - also note it is case sensitive and it starts dot then a forward slash)
now your firmware will be split and output in a zip file to your splitfus folder
unzip and use in odin
Supported Models
B5510
S3300
S5360
S5360B
S5360L
S5360T
S5363
S5369
S5570I
S5830i
S6102
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Do the following instruction. Proof of wipe zip package and more info about this tools will be found in attachment.
Unofficial Odin firmware package for Samsung GT-S5830i Sliced from the Kies package using SplitFUS2 v2.11.120625GA by Doky
Based on: "myxxx"_HOME.tar.md5
MODEL: S5830i
PDA: -###
CSC: ###
MODEM: ###
WIPE package - will erase your user data!!! Use at your own risk only! Do not use pit file, and do not tick repartition!
You can also try this re-built installer file for other models ( failed on "i" model, only regular parts was produced) >>
Code:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7aETFlknMd7UTFNbmcydExFSGc/view?usp=sharing

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ehsanotaku said:
"marcussmith2626" was credited for this tutorials
, "Doky73" credited for discontinued project "Splitfus2" , few modification and adjustment need to be made for Further improvements > Tested on Windows 7 (32-BIt) Machine>> wipe package produced for s5830i successfully .
jdk-7u71-windows is the tested/updated installer, please download and install the appropriate (x86) 32-Bit or (x64) 64-Bit installer from oracle ( tick the agreement links for download)
Package/libraries/Dependencies failed on 32-BIt Windows 7. Missing Dll was reported.
To get your Cygwin working on your designated Machine Please follow these instructions>>
1. Visit this official Website , get either of the New installer available : setup-x86.exe (32-bit installation) or setup-x86_64.exe (64-bit installation).
2. Run your installer, choose "Install from Internet"
Note: To keep the installation small while saving bandwidth for you and Cygwin, the default installer will download only the files you need from the internet.
3. Do as he says, leave the "C:\Cygwin" as your Root Directory.
Note: Don’t like to have programs installed on the root of your C: drive you can change the path or make a (Hard/Soft) symbolic link from C:\Cygwin to your desired location.
4.Caution Advised as some of these mirrors are linked to gigabytes of dependencies and occasionally some vital files are missing .
Recommended mirror ( contains only 100 something megabyte of database/tools, which is needed for basic simulations of Linux command line>>
Code:
http://mirrors.koehn.com
Process will take 5 ~ 15 Minutes;
5. Now Run the shortcut on your Desktop, you must be directed to your root directory
Code:
i.e: [email protected] ~
$
we need to check if "zip utilities" is available, otherwise we have to run the installer to get the missing tools from our preference mirror.
Type the following after the "$" character please :
Code:
$ cygcheck -vf /usr/bin/zip
/usr/bin/zip: found in package zip-3.0-12
if you don't have this tools, Go back and run installer, do all of the previous procedure .
Now in the search box on top of the mirrors section, type "zip" to filter all of the packages already installed or suggested. In this picture(in archive sub part), marked for me as Reinstalled ; for you is marked as skipped;marked it and proceed . (picture will be found in attachment)
Run the command again, you must have the tool by now .
Note: Make the acquaintance of zip utilities and relevant parameters by typing the following command after "$" character, if you are curious though.
Code:
$ /usr/bin/zip
Or in case of file corruption, get the latest version from my attachment.
Do the following instruction. Proof of wipe zip package and more info about this tools will be found in attachment.
Unofficial Odin firmware package for Samsung GT-S5830i Sliced from the Kies package using SplitFUS2 v2.11.120625GA by Doky
Based on: "myxxx"_HOME.tar.md5
MODEL: S5830i
PDA: -###
CSC: ###
MODEM: ###
WIPE package - will erase your user data!!! Use at your own risk only! Do not use pit file, and do not tick repartition!
You can also try this re-built installer file for other models ( failed on "i" model, only regular parts was produced) >>
Code:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7aETFlknMd7UTFNbmcydExFSGc/view?usp=sharing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have already split one 5830i firmware
You can download it
S5830i_XXMJ2_OXEMC2_XXMJ1_wipe_by_SplitFUS2
http://d-h.st/1mr

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marcussmith2626 said:
I have already split one 5830i firmware
You can download it
S5830i_XXMJ2_OXEMC2_XXMJ1_wipe_by_SplitFUS2
http://d-h.st/1mr
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we already new that master marcussmith2626 :good: all respect and credit was given in advance mate.However some individual with very different base band ( not compatible ) with your work requested it through our private channel, so I did some modification upon failure of your kitchen dependencies on Linux simulator.

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ehsanotaku said:
we already new that master marcussmith2626 :good: all respect and credit was given in advance mate.However some individual with very different base band ( not compatible ) with your work requested it through our private channel, so I did some modification upon failure of your kitchen dependencies on Linux simulator.
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what firmware did they want?
if you give me the link to it on sammobile i'll see if it can be simply split