I cannot get my phone into download mode by holding the volume down button and i cannot turn it on!!!! Pleaseee helpppp!!!!!
the way I always do it is this:
1. take off back cover and remove battery
2. plug into computer with USB cable, make sure it's one that isn't charge only
3. hold volume down button
bam download mode, never fails. try it like that.
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Also be SURE to have SAMSUNG DRIVERS installed on PC (and don't be afraid to "jiggle" plug going into phone. Sounds silly, but happens
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Why are some people suggesting others to get into download mode by removing battery, and pressing volume AND POWER?
Thats Recovery screen, download is JUST the volume.
Thats how i get in...
If i'm mistaken and its different for some, please tell me, i've had 4 vibrants and all have got into download mode like this.
I just thought i'd put this out there because people tell others to do it with power and nothing happens, and they get frustrated and start getting pissed off...
Battery pull is unnecessary (sp) unless unable to fully boot. I simply turn phone off plug usb into phone only press both volume keys and plug usb into cpu. If in a boot loop or stuck in recovery then yes pull battery first and do above.
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Don't laugh but, how do I get into download mode? For some reason the normal method doesn't work.
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lfrench0 said:
Don't laugh but, how do I get into download mode? For some reason the normal method doesn't work.
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What do you consider "the normal method"? I always enter download mode by turning the phone off and taking out the battery. Then, hold down on the volume down button and plug in the USB cable. Once the cable is plugged in release the button and you should be in download mode.
I have to "boot" into dl mode with my battery in, then connect the cable although the cable can be in sometimes, and then pull the battery once plugged in. I also have issues with my pc and odin seeing it, dl mode or not. You could construct a jig, they talk about it in a thread in the accessories area. Also, there is an app called Quick Boot or Quick Reboot, but it gives you a few options, and I believe dl mode was one of them. Hope this helps.
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Here is what happened
The battery ran out of juice, so it shuts off
I tried to boot it up again, but it got to the unlock screen, and it shows the shut down animation and shuts off
so i charged the battery,
poped it back in, but not it wont turn on at all
i tried plugging the phone in, not even the charging screen comes on
HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYONE BEFORE
WHO CAN HELP
Well it doesn't sound like you're bricked which is good, maybe your battery is toast??
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Try leaving it plugged in for a while before turning it on, sometimes flashing a rom messes with the battery life (it did with me)
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Redfloyd said:
Try leaving it plugged in for a while before turning it on, sometimes flashing a rom messes with the battery life (it did with me)
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i'll try and maybe the current will go through
you may have to run ODIN again.
To get your phone to turn on again do this in this order;
unplug USB cable from phone & computer
remove battery from phone
plug USB cable into phone
plug usb into computer
hold vol up & down at the same time
while vol up/down held, put battery in and wait.
Download mode should come up.
run ODIN
javolin13 said:
you may have to run ODIN again.
To get your phone to turn on again do this in this order;
unplug USB cable from phone & computer
remove battery from phone
plug USB cable into phone
plug usb into computer
hold vol up & down at the same time
while vol up/down held, put battery in and wait.
Download mode should come up.
run ODIN
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it wont power up at all
I'm trying with Atlas_v2.2.pit file but it just hangs on Set Partition. I left it overnight just in case, next morning it was still set partition. Using Odin 1.3 and latest SCH i500 drivers from Samsung website.
I also think there is something fundamentally wrong with my phone. I can't get the computer to see the download mode. IE if I connect without battery and press volume down, the phone goes into the download mode but computer and Odin don't see it. I have to:
1) put battery in
2) connect to the computer
3) wait until battery charge status shows up
4) do 3-finger salute
5) when screne goes off just hold volume down, the phone then goes into download mode (but computer still doesn't see it)
6) disconnect the usb cable (that's why battery must be in or otherwise phone would shut off)
7) reconnect usb cable
Then my computer sees it and I can then remove the battery, though I tried with battery in and with battery out, both with the same poor result. Looks like I'm screwed.
Ps. I tried this on four different computers with two different original samsung usb cables. In all cases the computers do not see the downloading mode unless I jump through hoops outlined above.
dandar said:
I'm trying with Atlas_v2.2.pit file but it just hangs on Set Partition. I left it overnight just in case, next morning it was still set partition. Using Odin 1.3 and latest SCH i500 drivers from Samsung website.
I also think there is something fundamentally wrong with my phone. I can't get the computer to see the download mode. IE if I connect without battery and press volume down, the phone goes into the download mode but computer and Odin don't see it. I have to:
1) put battery in
2) connect to the computer
3) wait until battery charge status shows up
4) do 3-finger salute
5) when screne goes off just hold volume down, the phone then goes into download mode (but computer still doesn't see it)
6) disconnect the usb cable (that's why battery must be in or otherwise phone would shut off)
7) reconnect usb cable
Then my computer sees it and I can then remove the battery, though I tried with battery in and with battery out, both with the same poor result. Looks like I'm screwed.
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Try this. Pull the battery so its off. Put the battery back in. Hold volume down and then hold power for about 2 seconds and then release power. Download Mode screen should show up. connect to computer and see if Odin sees it.
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Great news...bad news.
It worked! It actually formatted the phone and loaded a rom (loaded geewiz 1.1 by accident, wanted powerwashed 2.0).
The bad news is after I disconnected the phone it won't restart. It's actually worse than that. Before I'd get the phone icon, triangle, computer icon. Now nothing. Black screen and absolutely nothing. 3-finger salute doesn't work and I can no longer put battery in, hold volume, press power for 2 seconds and let it go while holding volume and getting phone into downloading mode. It's absolutely dead and even when I put it into charger, the green battery icon doesn't come up (battery was full by the way).
One other thing. With battery in, it won't go into download mode when hooked up to pc. Without battery it will go into download mode, but computer won't see it.
edit- nvm
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dandar said:
Great news...bad news.
It worked! It actually formatted the phone and loaded a rom (loaded geewiz 1.1 by accident, wanted powerwashed 2.0).
The bad news is after I disconnected the phone it won't restart. It's actually worse than that. Before I'd get the phone icon, triangle, computer icon. Now nothing. Black screen and absolutely nothing. 3-finger salute doesn't work and I can no longer put battery in, hold volume, press power for 2 seconds and let it go while holding volume and getting phone into downloading mode. It's absolutely dead and even when I put it into charger, the green battery icon doesn't come up (battery was full by the way).
One other thing. With battery in, it won't go into download mode when hooked up to pc. Without battery it will go into download mode, but computer won't see it.
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Sounds to me that the battery shot craps.
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Sounds to me that the battery shot craps.
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Yeah. Sounds like the battery if it would go into download mode with the battery out.
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But when it's in download mode and I put the battery in, I can unplug it from computer and it will stay in download mode on battery alone. Should I run it down and try to recharge it?
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I know you said you tried this on four different computers with two different Samsung cables, but on all of said computers were you using XP, vista, win7? And were all of these PC's using Odin 1.3?
I use vista home basic and Odin v 1.7 and Odin always sees it without the battery...just throwing some stuff out there maybe try different Odin version or PC that has a different os?? mighty be worth trying??
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Just xp and vista. I'll try Odin 1.7 on vista.
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I thought my battery was bad but I got a new one and still can't start the phone or see a battery icon. Could it be damaged power button? Or maybe I screwed up boot loader with Heimdal?
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Is it a Samsung battery or a generic one?...I know some generic batteries have issues with these phones??
Have you tried using Odin to repartition with a pit file since getting your new battery...I don't know much about heimdall but from what I understand you should be able to use Odin if you can get to download mode
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Ok I feel stupid writing this, but turns out I was simply impatient and the new battery was simply discharged. Put it in, let it stay in the phone, battery icon showed up, charged it for a while, then went into download mode, re-partitioned and reloaded a rom and everything is back to normal.
I'd like to thank everyone, for your help.
Special thanks go out to times_infinity whose tip allowed me to connect the phone to the PC and have a reliable download mode operation.
I've done this soo many times and have all the files for multiple devices in folders on my hard drive. Went to revert back to stock but kept getting a boot loop, So I re odin'ed with the wrong pit file on accident. I used the P1 PIT file on a P1C from Sprint. Now it wont turn on. When I plug it to the main charger something turns on but its like a screwed up screen. if I hold down the volume down button, and plug it up, it will go into download mode but wont connect to the computer. What do I DOOOOOOOOO!!!
At least you still have download mode.
Just keep trying.
Get Odin running and cable connected and tab powered down.
Then try to volume down + power
Sometimes suddenly the Odin will see the device. If that happens, flash away.
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I think you need the omap unbrickable patch im not sure,
But dont set any money on this dough
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I've tried, Power button and volume down does nothing. Only way I can get it into download mode is to hold down volume and plug it up to the charger. Doesn't work with a computer. I'm looking to have this guy JTag it. So hopefully I'll have it back.
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hi i had this problem you need to leave it on charge for 4 hours remove all samsung softwear and drivers hold power button till it switches of power on with volume down its ok still black screen then plug into laptop wait 15 mins till download shows up then use overcomes back to stock or any other rom good luck