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[Q] i flashed a wrog rom and i cant go to download mode now !!?!

i mistakly flashed an international Rom that was suitable for samsung galaxy s i9000 on samsung vibrant T-Mobile
now when i turning on the phone, many forse close errors coms up and they cant be okey!!
they just stay on the home screen and i cant do anything!
im tried all the ways to go to download mode ,but none of them works!
when i pull the battry out and bring it back and hold both volume up and down and connect the usb cable to the phone,it just go to charging mode,not downloading !!
any one can helpe me plz?

Try plugging in the usb without the battery then hold both volume buttons insert battery then press power works for some
Currently running ______________! (<----Insert Rom Name Here)

It may have been because your keys are now remapped, try different combinations

jpelagio11 said:
Try plugging in the usb without the battery then hold both volume buttons insert battery then press power works for some
Currently running ______________! (<----Insert Rom Name Here)
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i tried it too,but still doesnt work!
runing rom version : Froyo | I9000JPJPG
anthonys2r said:
It may have been because your keys are now remapped, try different combinations
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which keys for example?

This should work!
This should work but you have to follow to the word, please:
Get your phone into DOWNLOAD mode by turning off your phone (leave battery in) and plugging it in (use USB that is connected to your PC). Wait for the green charging screen to come up. Hold Volume Up + Volume down, then press and hold Power. Let go of POWER as soon as the screen goes BLACK.
Let me know how it went.
Cheers!

Battery pull, put battery back in. Hold Vol up AND Vol down at the same time, and then plug in USB hold for 5 seconds while still holding the volume buttons.

If you had debugging checked, you can use ADB to get the phone into download mode.
Code:
adb reboot download

i tested all the ways befor but not answering
until i used the adb
i finally succed to rich the download mod page
bout when i started odin and start flashing official rom,the process doesnt start really and stoped at loading
(there was 2 pit files in official rom page,one of them ziped with the odin file download link : s1_odin_20100513
and another one was simple link for downloading suitable pit for the rom : s1_odin_20100512
and i tested s1_odin_20100512 pit )
i waited about a 45 minuts ,but nothing changes!
i restarted the pc but still the same
atlast i forsed to remove the cable and tets in again
but the pc couldnt know the phone and no connection was happend!
i removed the battery and put it back again
and when i powerd on the phone it shows the brake icon
i tested all the ways in this threades (except hardware metods):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854924
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9663212&postcount=53
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804305
but not answering yet
can any one help me?

Can you still get into Download Mode the way I mentioned above, without ADB at this point? And if you do, does Odin see the COM5? If both true, i'll send you the link to the two files you need to flash to Stock. Don’t worry about Windows seeing your phone now, but Odin must see it.
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roumenjr said:
Can you still get into Download Mode the way I mentioned above, without ADB at this point? And if you do, does Odin see the COM5? If both true, i'll send you the link to the two files you need to flash to Stock. Don’t worry about Windows seeing your phone now, but Odin must see it.
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Go here: http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
They have the correct, working files, i tried it myself. It is very important to only have 2 checked boxes on Odin when you flash and nothing else. In my case it failed the first time, I repeated the entire process again and it passed, it shouldn't take longer than 10 min. Good luck!

Just for good measure, it's not a bad idea to reinstall the Windows drivers. Also, Odin v1.3 has the best results imho. Try flashing JFD with the partition box checked off.
Sent from my frozen yogurt powered Vibrant

roumenjr said:
Can you still get into Download Mode the way I mentioned above, without ADB at this point? And if you do, does Odin see the COM5? If both true, i'll send you the link to the two files you need to flash to Stock. Don’t worry about Windows seeing your phone now, but Odin must see it.
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i tried the above way for now
but the screen just goes balck an after 2 sec it shows the same brake avatar
no way to reach the downlod mod
roumenjr said:
Go here: http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
They have the correct, working files, i tried it myself. It is very important to only have 2 checked boxes on Odin when you flash and nothing else. In my case it failed the first time, I repeated the entire process again and it passed, it shouldn't take longer than 10 min. Good luck!
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unfortunatly i checked the "repartition" box by the advice from one of my friends and process stoped at loading and i hade to remove the cable and u know what happened aftar it......

Ups...., I've seen a lot of people screaming because they checked that box, but everything has a way around it.
Try this if you haven't already:
1. Remove SD and SIM card
2. Remove battery
3. Plug the phone into USB (connected to PC)
4. Press and Hold Vol-up and Vol-down buttons
5. Install the battery back in while holding the buttons
Anyway, what is that brake avatar you are talking about look like? (can you post a pic)
Also, regardless of the screen on the phone, after the boot procedure, if you start Odin, does it see the phone (COM.....green)?
If none of the above helps, look up ADB guide, that's another way to manipulate the phone. Let me know how it goes with Odin.

roumenjr said:
Ups...., I've seen a lot of people screaming because they checked that box, but everything has a way around it.
Try this if you haven't already:
1. Remove SD and SIM card
2. Remove battery
3. Plug the phone into USB (connected to PC)
4. Press and Hold Vol-up and Vol-down buttons
5. Install the battery back in while holding the buttons
Anyway, what is that brake avatar you are talking about look like? (can you post a pic)
Also, regardless of the screen on the phone, after the boot procedure, if you start Odin, does it see the phone (COM.....green)?
If none of the above helps, look up ADB guide, that's another way to manipulate the phone. Let me know how it goes with Odin.
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i was done all of this ways befor ,but i tested again and nothing happened again
odin couldnt reconize the phone and the phone doesnt go to download mode with the pulling the volum keys!
i really cant understand that whats going on with this phone that any way work on it!
im going to try adb for my last chance
here is the brake avatar:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i hope in can hepl

i extracted android sdk on the root of my windows drive
started cmd
and typed :
Code:
c:
cd toos
adb reboot download
in last time i could reach the downloading mode with this orders
but here i got this answer from cmd :
device not found
am i entered the correct orders?
and is this a true way?

Ah, OK. Now that I see the avatar you have been talking about I can tell you it's not soo bad. I was sitting where you are just a week ago, also by flashing the wrong ROM. The difference is that I did not have so much trouble getting into download. Do this to check if the ROM you flashed did not disble your vol buttons.
-pull the battery out to make sure the phone is off and put it back in (do not power it)
-connect the charger to the wall outlet (not PC) and then to the phone
-once the battery animation comes up, wait for the screen to turn off (about 1-2min)
-once off, press (not hold) the vol up button, the battery animation should come back (this would be a good sign)
-do the same using the vol down button once the animation dissapears again
-if true for both buttons, use one of them to bring the animation back on the screen, hold both (vol up and vol down) buttons, press and hold power button (do not let go of the vol buttons), AS SOON AS THE SCREEN GOES BLACK, let go of the power (still holding the vol buttons) until you see Downoad Mode.
If you manage to get into Download, re-install the USB drivers on Windows just in case, unplug you phone from the wall, it will stay in Download. If you're using a desktop PC, use the USB ports in the back, dirctly on the mother board and not the extensions in the front of the box since they might run less power, as in my case and Winsows would not see the phone. If you're using a laptop, I gues it wouldn't matter inless you have a USB hub, if you do, remove it. One more thing to consider, make sure you have the latest Odin, or maybe try a different version, uninstall and install it back on after the drivers.
If you don't get into download, leave the phone on and start Odin a few times to see if it catches anything, unplug the USB, plug it back in and start Odin.....etc.
I hope you left USB debugging ON the last time your phone was up and running. Consider doing these steps a few times before you give up, I had to do some of the procedures twice before success. In the meantime I will see if someone has some extra commands for ADB.
Good Luck!

HDRAGON said:
i extracted android sdk on the root of my windows drive
started cmd
and typed :
Code:
c:
cd toos
adb reboot download
in last time i could reach the downloading mode with this orders
but here i got this answer from cmd :
device not found
am i entered the correct orders?
and is this a true way?
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No, here:
1. Open Command Prompt:
type: cd C:\Program Files\Droid Explorer\SDK\Tools\
then type: adb devices
(you should get feedback off this command telling you details about your phone)
Then type: adb reboot download
or try: su
reboot download
If you still can't get there, try this:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/stl9 /system
and then repeat the previous steps.

Once you get back into download mode.....
If you are running Windows 7:
Reboot your system and hit F8 to get the safe mode options, then select to disable driver signature enforcement. Make sure you right click on Odin when you start it up and select run as admin.
If you do not disable driver signature enforcement ODIN will not work on windows 7. It'll freeze in the beginning of the flash.

imitebewrong said:
Once you get back into download mode.....
If you are running Windows 7:
Reboot your system and hit F8 to get the safe mode options, then select to disable driver signature enforcement. Make sure you right click on Odin when you start it up and select run as admin.
If you do not disable driver signature enforcement ODIN will not work on windows 7. It'll freeze in the beginning of the flash.
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I did mine on Win 7 and didn't have to do anything special, installed and ran...
Then again, there are different cases.

im currently stuck at that same "brake screen" It takes me about 20 mins each time to get into download mode where odin and xp recognize the device but when i start odin it freezes at file analysis. i know it had debugging on before. when i try to adb it hangs for a sec then says device not found.
im going nuts
edit...1 click odin was the problem. used the regular with the correct files. boom. im up and running

LG optimus L5 not booting

Hello guys,
My brother bought this phone like 2 months ago. After he saw wat kind of extra functions you can have after rooting he wanted it too. So i rooted his phone which wasn't that hard as i also rooted my own phone.
This morning my brother got this message on his phone saying to update. Unfortunately he did not ask me whether he can or not. So after his phone didn't boot anymore, he woke me up saying is getting this weird kind of error. To show you what i mean i made a picture: see attached:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have been trying things all morning, I also found that rooting is not the cause of this brick. Which i am not sure of.
So to be clear:
The phone can't be connected to the computer,
I can't acces recovery mode.
And i have no idea how to acces flash mode or fastboot made or this thing called emergency mode.
Thanks in advance,
psmerboss

Pull battery then hold power and up or power and down (don't have this device so try both) then go locate the kdz file for it and install it, sorry, I don't have this so I'm not sure how to go about this device.
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rani9990 said:
Pull battery then hold power and up or power and down (don't have this device so try both) then go locate the kdz file for it and install it, sorry, I don't have this so I'm not sure how to go about this device.
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I tried both already, When i am holding those buttons it is supposed to go in emergency mode. But al it does is light up the buttons for like 2 seconds and it doesn't boot or something.
Also i tried dat kdz program but it says it cannot connect to my phone.

psmerboss said:
I tried both already, When i am holding those buttons it is supposed to go in emergency mode. But al it does is light up the buttons for like 2 seconds and it doesn't boot or something.
Also i tried dat kdz program but it says it cannot connect to my phone.
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Is there realy no way to fix this???? My brother is a little despeard. Maybe some tips how to connect my phone to the computer.
appreciate it.

psmerboss said:
Is there realy no way to fix this???? My brother is a little despeard. Maybe some tips how to connect my phone to the computer.
appreciate it.
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if you have android sdk,
does adb recognize it?

Jrcon said:
if you have android sdk,
does adb recognize it?
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Guys, i have just noticed the phone is in fastboot mode, and i am able to command through cmd.
I tried a few things including flash update.zip and flash boot.img
with the flashing of update.zip i think i am not typing the right way,
Could someone tell me how to and maybe some other tips.

Sorry for my bad english This problem happened to me last mont. I just pull battery out and put back again. I hold power button, it booting normally. But if u can't booting, u cant flash u'r device with kdz updater. To connect with computer, pull battery out, hold volume up and down together while u plug usb cable to computer. It will bring u to download mode for u'r device. Now, u can flash ur device with kdz updater, just search how to flashing device with kdz updater. Another way to reset your phone is hold volume down and home button together while u plug usb cable to computer i've been tried both of them
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ntie said:
Sorry for my bad english This problem happened to me last mont. I just pull battery out and put back again. I hold power button, it booting normally. But if u can't booting, u cant flash u'r device with kdz updater. To connect with computer, pull battery out, hold volume up and down together while u plug usb cable to computer. It will bring u to download mode for u'r device. Now, u can flash ur device with kdz updater, just search how to flashing device with kdz updater. Another way to reset your phone is hold volume down and home button together while u plug usb cable to computer i've been tried both of them
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I swear the god you are the man. thank you sooooooooooo freakin much

u're welcome..hehe
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Help me with my L5
I crazy to this phone is not my problem and took a macabre turn on or does not want to stick (I think it is infinite looping). Tightening call him but he flashes a black screen and does not turn ever. Currently tried flashealo with KDZ​​, but gave error in KDZ and gave it to the phone, and I do not know what I did wrong … I do not know what to do help me. mobile screen:
Not the same league, the phone is not mine, and now?
I'm from brazil, my english is very bad, just wanted to help me with this phone, translated with Google translator, translate or better myself

Thanks!!!!
psmerboss said:
I swear the god you are the man. thank you sooooooooooo freakin much
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thanks this help me so much

thx
even i signed in just to say thanks for u .. really thank u and yes it a special way ..

thanks a lot
ntie said:
Sorry for my bad english This problem happened to me last mont. I just pull battery out and put back again. I hold power button, it booting normally. But if u can't booting, u cant flash u'r device with kdz updater. To connect with computer, pull battery out, hold volume up and down together while u plug usb cable to computer. It will bring u to download mode for u'r device. Now, u can flash ur device with kdz updater, just search how to flashing device with kdz updater. Another way to reset your phone is hold volume down and home button together while u plug usb cable to computer i've been tried both of them
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thank you......i'm trying to flas kdz file to it
---------- Post added at 08:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 PM ----------
it's alive again.....
thank you really..
you are a life-saver !!!

similar problem
psmerboss said:
Hello guys,
My brother bought this phone like 2 months ago. After he saw wat kind of extra functions you can have after rooting he wanted it too. So i rooted his phone which wasn't that hard as i also rooted my own phone.
This morning my brother got this message on his phone saying to update. Unfortunately he did not ask me whether he can or not. So after his phone didn't boot anymore, he woke me up saying is getting this weird kind of error. To show you what i mean i made a picture: see attached:View attachment 1491870
I have been trying things all morning, I also found that rooting is not the cause of this brick. Which i am not sure of.
So to be clear:
The phone can't be connected to the computer,
I can't acces recovery mode.
And i have no idea how to acces flash mode or fastboot made or this thing called emergency mode.
Thanks in advance,
psmerboss
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i have also got a similar problem . i am stuck with cwm 6.0.2.8 and do not have any rom installed .
can u tell me what have u done to recover your phone?

[Q] Lollipop, no root, no recovery, no usb, please help me!

Hello guys,
so here is my situation:
I installed Lollipop but, my recovery is gone. I don't have root, and the worst part is that my USB port in phone is not working properly, it can only be used to charge the device. Is there any way I can root my phone, install recovery or do something to regain flashing abilities?
Please help me, I'm totally lost...

By "USB port not working properly" do you mean the hardware is actually broken, or you couldn't enable the file browser, etc. in recovery (driver issue)?
Which method did you use to install Lollipop?

By USB port not working properly I mean that I think it's actually broken hardwarewise (there is not a single pop up or notification on my phone, and my computer doesn't make blop sound when cable is connected).
I used this zip to flash lollipop:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-t2931659
Sadly now as I said I have no recovery and no root... ?

I would try this
Power off your phone.
Hold volume down and power it on to get this screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download these
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/mako/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-mako.img (TWRP recovery from here)
http://www42.zippyshare.com/v/54248296/file.html (fastboot + adb)
Copy them all into the same folder. Hold shift and right click on the folder, and click "open command window here"
In the command prompt type fastboot devices
If it says <random letters and numbers> fastboot then type the following
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-mako.img
You should then have TWRP recovery installed

Wow didn't know you could do that without a computer
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n2d551 said:
Wow didn't know you could do that without a computer
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Oh, I missed it if he said he didn't have a computer. I thought he meant the computer didn't recognise his Nexus, and sometimes mine doesn't recognise mine, but fastboot works.

So... Any ideas what I can do that do not require computer?
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Am I really doomed? ?
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MeeP_PL said:
Am I really doomed? ��
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Have you tried with different data cable?.
1. Download recovery from http://nexus4root.com/cwmtwrp-recovery/
2. place it in the root of the internal storage. Rename it as update.zip
3. Boot into stock recovery and update the zip.

I did try a lot of different cables and a few computers. It really looks like the USB port in my Nexus 4 is broken.
When I try to enter the recovery all I see is a dead robot with red exclamation mark. I've never seen default recovery, how does it look like?
Thanks for trying to help me! ☺
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MeeP_PL said:
I did try a lot of different cables and a few computers. It really looks like the USB port in my Nexus 4 is broken.
When I try to enter the recovery all I see is a dead robot with red exclamation mark. I've never seen default recovery, how does it look like?
Thanks for trying to help me! ☺
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1.Power off the Nexus 4.
2.Press and hold at the same time Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons.
3.When you’re at the Bootloader / Fastboot main screen press Volume Up until the Start text turns to Recovery mode.
4.Press Power to boot the Recovery Mode.
> shortly you will see a green Android laid on its back with a red exclamation mark.
5.Press and hold Power button and immediately press the Volume UP.
This will open the Stock Recovery mode of your Nexus 4.
Hope this helps you! Press thanks button if you think I have helped you!

Ok, do now i know how to get to stock recovery, next question is, how do I flash anything from there?
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MeeP_PL said:
Ok, do now i know how to get to stock recovery, next question is, how do I flash anything from there?
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Check my previous post to download and install TWRP recovery.

moorthidaniel said:
Check my previous post to download and install TWRP recovery.
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As root of the internal storage do you mean /sdcard/update.zip? If so nothing is happening when I enter the stock recovery...

MeeP_PL said:
As root of the internal storage do you mean /sdcard/update.zip? If so nothing is happening when I enter the stock recovery...
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Be careful to not flash anything so you go into bootloop, same thing happend to me. I bought a new nexus 4 :silly:

You'll definitely need to have a PC to get started. Your recovery may be hosed, but that's not the end of the world. You really just need to get the phone into bootloader mode, and get the PC to recognize it. Get the phone into bootloader mode by turning off the phone, then holding the down-volume button and the power button. You'll get a screen that looks like the post above with the supine android and the green arrow. If you can get that far, you should be golden as long as your USB doesnt actually have a hardware problem.
The reason you likely can't get the PC to recognize the Nexus 4 is that there are actually sever different drivers for the phone. A couple for when the phone is on and connected to the PC (one for ADB, another for media access to allow for file access), and another for when the phone is in the bootloader state. Hopefully, reading the previous post about getting your phone into bootloader mode makes sense and it actually works. If so, all is not lost.
The following forum post from efrant is an excellent guide to get your device with the proper image loaded using fastboot. It covers everything from getting the right drivers to the entire fastboot process. READ THROUGH IT CAREFULLY. There are some steps that will absolutely wipe your phone's SD card, though they *might* be optional, depending on the current state of your bootloader. I'm not sure if you care or not at this point about saving data on your SD card, but you might as well try to save what you can, ya? Again: READ THROUGH THE WHOLE POST CAREFULLY.
Here's the forum link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
Set aside several hours. Start by reading through the forum post completely, until you have a pretty good idea what's involved. Also, make sure you've set up a workspace on the PC you're using to all the necessary files are within reach.
Good luck!
MeeP_PL said:
I did try a lot of different cables and a few computers. It really looks like the USB port in my Nexus 4 is broken.
When I try to enter the recovery all I see is a dead robot with red exclamation mark. I've never seen default recovery, how does it look like?
Thanks for trying to help me! ☺
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Still no luck, usb port is still broken, can't access the phone through the cable...
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MeeP_PL said:
Still no luck, usb port is still broken, can't access the phone through the cable...
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I'm assuming your phone is fully functional other than the broken usb. You can download and use TWRP manager from the playstore to install twrp on your device.

Won't work, I don't have root ?
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Won't work, I don't have root ?
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[HELP][Samsung A3] - Broken Screen - Recover Files

Hi,
I've a Samsung A3 with a broken screen and I need to recover some files from it.
The device isn't rooted, have a default recover and ROM.
I'm trying to access via adb, but always shows unauthorized with the command adb devices -l.
Other idea is connect the device trough some cable, is possible with MLH?
Is the A3 compatible with MLH?

The files are accessible, dont worry. You will need TWRP on the device, and ADB configured on the PC/MAC. After that, you can "PULL" the files out of there.
OR JUST USE KIES.
PS, not sure about MHL cables, none worked for me.

PlutoDelic said:
The files are accessible, dont worry. You will need TWRP on the device, and ADB configured on the PC/MAC. After that, you can "PULL" the files out of there.
OR JUST USE KIES.
PS, not sure about MHL cables, none worked for me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-galaxy-a3-sm-t3153682
To install TWRP I had read that the phone must be rooted.
My great dificulty is how I can root and install twrp on the phone without a screen to see each process stage...
Regarding KIES I never connected the phone to the PC, so I need to autorize KIES to acess phone... and with a broken screen I can't do it.
tks

You dont need root for TWRP.

PlutoDelic said:
You dont need root for TWRP.
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I saw that is mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...a3-sm-t3153682 .
The following procedure dont require root but it's needed a working screen ("Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging").
http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/

Use KIES then.

Ok, I'll put this to bed right now for anyone else that happens to read that misinformation posted all over the net.
You DO NOT and never have had required to have root or enable USB debugging to install custom recovery.
Recovery is a mini OS that has absolutely no connection to the main system OS. USB debugging and root are only required for the main OS.
You dont even need an OS installed to use recovery.
Install TWRP with ODIN and then use the tool below. You can do all this without a screen. Odin will tell you what's happening.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
IMPORTANT: You must disable auto reboot in Odin then when Odin says PASS after flashing you must IMMEDIATELY boot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN
as soon as you see REMOVED in Odins windows quickly change to POWER + HOME + VOL UP.
This may take you a few tries as the timing is critical.
Note: If your device still boots to the OS and you dont have a security locked screen then you should still be able to use MTP to transfer files. Just plug your usb cable in.
If worse comes to worse and you cannot do the above I will modify the boot.img to give you adb support without needing usb debugging enabled.

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luciofsl said:
Hi,
I've a Samsung A3 with a broken screen and I need to recover some files from it.
The device isn't rooted, have a default recover and ROM.
I'm trying to access via adb, but always shows unauthorized with the command adb devices -l.
Other idea is connect the device trough some cable, is possible with MLH?
Is the A3 compatible with MLH?
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Hello guys. I have the same problem as the OP, I have no to little experience in android and anything around it, but I am pretty messed up and i could use some help here :<
I have Galaxy A3 (2016), with broken screen (totally black), stock rom, without usb debugging enabled and a lock pattern in use...
I tried everything I could comprehend from the replys here and many posts around, but I got nothing... I am not even sure that I could get into recovery mode to install TWRP with odin, as it failed (whenever it could pass the the "SetupConnection")...
Is there anything I can do, maybe someone can help me on something i am missing here? :F

Doggy17 said:
Hello guys. I have the same problem as the OP, I have no to little experience in android and anything around it, but I am pretty messed up and i could use some help here :<
I have Galaxy A3 (2016), with broken screen (totally black), stock rom, without usb debugging enabled and a lock pattern in use...
I tried everything I could comprehend from the replys here and many posts around, but I got nothing... I am not even sure that I could get into recovery mode to install TWRP with odin, as it failed (whenever it could pass the the "SetupConnection")...
Is there anything I can do, maybe someone can help me on something i am missing here? :F
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Ensure you have the Samsung USB drivers installed.
You need to put your device in download mode.
Boot holding power + home + vol down.
Hold for around 5 seconds then after another 5 seconds press volume up.
Run odin then plug the usb cable in. You will see the 'added' message if you are in download mode.

ashyx said:
Ensure you have the Samsung USB drivers installed.
You need to put your device in download mode.
Boot holding power + home + vol down.
Hold for around 5 seconds then after another 5 seconds press volume up.
Run odin then plug the usb cable in. You will see the 'added' message if you are in download mode.
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Hmm.. I used Odin 3.12 and twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-a310.tar . What seems to be the problem here? Am I using wrong version of something?? :<
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Hmm.. I used Odin 3.12 and twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-a310.tar . What seems to be the problem here? Am I using wrong version of something?? :<
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You don't have oem unlock enabled.

ashyx said:
You don't have oem unlock enabled.
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Is there something I can do though?? Please don't say no!

Doggy17 said:
Is there something I can do though?? Please don't say no!
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Which firmware was your device running?

ashyx said:
Which firmware was your device running?
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I am not quite sure. It's got Greek baseband so I believe that this must be it "SM-A310F_20160827_A310FXXU2BPH8_A310FOXX2BPI8_6.0.1".

ashyx said:
Which firmware was your device running?
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Doggy17 said:
I am not quite sure. It's got Greek baseband so I believe that this must be it "SM-A310F_20160827_A310FXXU2BPH8_A310FOXX2BPI8_6.0.1".
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Is there a way to determine the firmware by the phone as it is now somehow?

Guys, is there anything that I could possibly do, or should I just forget about it?

luciofsl said:
Other idea is connect the device trough some cable, is possible with MLH?
Is the A3 compatible with MLH?
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Samsung A3 support OTG, but not compatible with MHL.
So does the screen switch on? Or is it completely black?
If can you see the screen display, buy an OTG cable to plug a mouse into your Samsung, and click on your phone to make a backup.

Evening. I have a relatives Galaxy A5 with a completely blank screen and no touch. USB debugging is OFF. Im not sure what version of Android is on the phone. I have installed Custom recovery as far as I can tell. I cannot get the phone into Recovery mode. I have been trying to get the phone to turn off by having it plugged into the charger and holding Volume- & Power (As the battery is non removable) then Power & Volume+ & Home but its a no go. I tried Kies but its saying the phone is locked and it needs a password but I cant type it in with a blank screen and no touch. Does the A5 2015 have OTG support? Theres some important info on the phone so he really needs it. Help Please

wagoera said:
Maybe you can try Broken Android Data Extraction tool to help you recover files from Samsung A3 with broken screen. It can help you access files and extract them out from a broken screen or dead Samsung mobile phone.
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It's always best to at least read the previous post before you post.

[SOLVED] Bricked after an UPDATE or HARD RESET (can not get into recovery mode)

UPDATE: The issue was resolved and here is the [SOLUTION]​first of all lets start with the problem, it doesn't matter if it's just hard reset loop or update loop problem, I actually did both, here's a thing this main issue comes with updates but somehow this time recovery mode was completely destroyed, so there is no escape you can only access fastboot which is a good thing in a way, follow the steps to unbrick your phone.
-if you can access recovery mode just download modified miflashpro and flash downloaded rom using it.
REQUIRMENTS: PC,USB CABLE,INTERNET CONNECTION.
SOLUTION:​1. Install ADB on your PC with all the necessary drivers for your phone
2. Turn off your phone completely, press and hold volume down and power button together to go into fastboot mode
3. once you are in fastboot mode connect usb to phone and open cmd from adb directory and type in: fastboot devices (if device serial number is shown in fastboot mode everything is good so far... if not go to DEVICE MANAGER in your pc and check if driver is installed properly if anything ADB drivers and ANDROID USB drivers will come handy to install them manually)
4. now type in: fastboot continue
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5. your device will boot into system if it fails try going into fastboot mode and going with fastboot continue command again try until it boot ups into safe mode
6. eventually it will boot into safe mode system without your files being touched because nor update nor hard reset was completed fully, phone will be in airplane mode.
7. DO NOT TURN ON WIFI OR MOBILE DATA it will crash your phone, if your phone storage is full remove some stuff plus the apps.
8. Turn on USB DEBUGGING,OEM UNLOCK MODE. open file transfers and download apk of MIUI updater from pc to your phone ( LATEST VERSION ) and install it.
9. now DEACTIVATE AIRPLANE MODE and turn on WIFI FROM SETTINGS
10. once you got internet connection wait a little bit for all of the notifications and stuff to pop up be careful, once it's all good go to settings about phone and system update and CHECK FOR UPDATES
11. let your phone download the update it should be around 1.7GB depends honestly let it decrypt and once you are ready click on INSTALL NOW.
12. it will take time to install and reboot will happen many time you might think that it gets stuck at 90.49% but let it finish be patient it happens it just needs time, once everything is done you are good to go
WELCOME TO MIUI 12
SIDE NOTE:
I - MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS CHARGED
II - I DID TRY EDL TEST POINTS BUT YOU DO NOT NEED TO OPEN UP YOUR PHONE NOR TO DO IT.
III - BE PATIENT

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Unless you're willing to do a test point boot, take it to a Xiaomi service center, take a receipt with you or some proof of purchase.
You can try buying an EDL cable and testing your luck, I highly doubt tho since Xiaomi locks it's EDL mode.

got good news I managed to actually get in the system
using fastboot continue command it lags as hell but usb debugging is on
so from the looks of it recovery is gone
I am in phone adb devices are visible
anything that you might suggest ?

it took me three times to do this but it finally managed to do something

I think it's safe mode and this is why it's not crashing yet

XDHx86 said:
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Unless you're willing to do a test point boot, take it to a Xiaomi service center, take a receipt with you or some proof of purchase.
You can try buying an EDL cable and testing your luck, I highly doubt tho since Xiaomi locks it's EDL mode.
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anyways phone is on and going well charging but is in airplane mode trying to flash rom using miflash but not working... recovery is most likely gone... any ideas guys what to do?

Update:turning wifi makes it crash
UPDATE II: WHATEVER HAPPENS DO NOT TURN ON WIFI IT WILL CRASH AND KEEP ON CRASHING UNTIL YOU GET LUCKY AND TURN IT OFF YOURSELF
UPDATE THREE: I NEED A WAY TO FLASH RECOVERY WITHOUT FASTBOOT AND BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED

You said your device is locked? If it's unlocked try flashing TWRP, and flashing a different ROM so this doesn't happen again.
Careful of rollback index when trying to flash a MIUI ROM so it doesn't cause a hardbrick.

XDHx86 said:
You said your device is locked? If it's unlocked try flashing TWRP, and flashing a different ROM so this doesn't happen again.
Careful of rollback index when trying to flash a MIUI ROM so it doesn't cause a hardbrick.
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I mean device is locked... there is no way to unlock it with that MI account BS
is there a way to flash twrp?

XDHx86 said:
You said your device is locked? If it's unlocked try flashing TWRP, and flashing a different ROM so this doesn't happen again.
Careful of rollback index when trying to flash a MIUI ROM so it doesn't cause a hardbrick.
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If i somehow manage to get into recovery even if I will be able to install it I will flash rom and it's over

You can't force flash TWRP. You'll have to wait those days with MI Unlock, that's the only way.
There is this thread about an unofficial method of unlocking, I didn't bother looking tbh since I'm very sure you can't unlock it unofficially, but if you do find something then do it on your own risk.

good news managed to get wifi to work now trying to download update from the phone it's slowly going lets see if it installs safely this time boyz will update

gotta admit was a rough one

NikoWulf said:
good news managed to get wifi to work now trying to download update from the phone it's slowly going lets see if it installs safely this time boyz will update
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NikoWulf said:
View attachment 5248941 gotta admit was a rough one
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Well that's good, I've never heard a Xiaomi update bricking a phone except MI A3 recent Android 11 update. So most likely it will work fine. Make sure you have enough charge in the battery.
Gotta ask, how did you fix it? Did you do a test point?

well it's not over yet my dude,lets see how it's going to update this one hopefully everything will work fine
well I did had to use test points for nothing lmao, plus tweaking with right drivers from device manager and stuff...
well lets hope it works out... it was a nightmare bud

XDHx86 said:
Well that's good, I've never heard a Xiaomi update bricking a phone except MI A3 recent Android 11 update. So most likely it will work fine. Make sure you have enough charge in the battery.
Gotta ask, how did you fix it? Did you do a test point?
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well I can't leave it like that until the update cause I can see it's buggy plus I removed SIM
so airplane mode was deactivated
activated Wifi it works pretty decent rn laggy a bit but at least I am able to download so lets see where will this update take me

been stuck here for a while now

BOYS phone turned on without a problem ladies and gentleman
PROBLEM IS SOLVED

NikoWulf said:
well I can't leave it like that until the update cause I can see it's buggy plus I removed SIM
so airplane mode was deactivated
activated Wifi it works pretty decent rn laggy a bit but at least I am able to download so lets see where will this update take me
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Well I know I'd want a way out of this fast, so if you're still looking for a way to flash another ROM I think Hydra tool can unlock bootloader through EDL mode.
NikoWulf said:
BOYS phone turned on without a problem ladies and gentleman
PROBLEM IS SOLVED
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Although if everything is working fine then I advice against it.

XDHx86 said:
Well I know I'd want a way out of this fast, so if you're still looking for a way to flash another ROM I think Hydra tool can unlock bootloader through EDL mode.
Although if everything is working fine then I advice against it.
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Thanks might try it out if this one gets funky again but so far everything is going smooth