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[Q] Help - My GSII can't open and reboot

I have changed my GSII rom to 2.3.4. and would like to root the GSII again, finally I disconnect the odin, then the GSII can't reboot and the battery become very hot.
Who can help me or how can I do with my GSII? Thank you very much

kyman said:
I have changed my GSII rom to 2.3.4. and would like to root the GSII again, finally I disconnect the odin, then the GSII can't reboot and the battery become very hot.
Who can help me or how can I do with my GSII? Thank you very much
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Try to get out the battery for 2-3 minutes, let the heat to disapear, put the batt back and power on. Hope will work

No, it doesn't work and I think the rom get problem so is there any solution? Thank you very much

kyman said:
No, it doesn't work and I think the rom get problem so is there any solution? Thank you very much
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Well, I suggest you to try VillainROM 2.1. You will have to flash cf-root (the version of it has to be the same as the version of your current f/w), connect your phone to pc and get the VR 2.1 into your sd card then power off your phone, volume up + power + home button - do a full wipe - choose to install a zip from sd, flash villain and you will be fine..hope so. If you get stuck @ any point, you can scream for help cuz I will be here to support you mate

Forgot to get you this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 It might help you though.

The main problem right now is I can't reboot my GSII so I can't do anything now.
Do you have any suggestion?

kyman said:
The main problem right now is I can't reboot my GSII so I can't do anything now.
Do you have any suggestion?
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Just tell me one thing: is your phone powered on and is stuck? You can't do anything? Even if you pull out the battery and get it back, wont boot or what exactly?

yes, it is power on and stuck and it can't open. I pull out the battery and put is back and it won't boot.

kyman said:
yes, it is power on and stuck and it can't open. I pull out the battery and put is back and it won't boot.
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Try to enter download mode (volume down + power button + home button) and flash with odin a stock rom.

The main problem now is I can power on my GSII so I can't enter any download mode and recovery mode.
I don't know how to do now and please help me, thank you.

Just power off your phone. If doesn't work by the power button, pull out the battery. When the phone is powered off, press the 3 buttons same time and you will enter download mod.

Sorry for my typo mistake, now I can't power on my GS2 so I don't know how to enter to download mode

kyman said:
Sorry for my typo mistake, now I can't power on my GS2 so I don't know how to enter to download mode
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You dont have to power on your device to enter download mode. Just push VOLUME DOWN BUTTON, POWER BUTTON and HOME BUTTON in the same time. Then, push volume down to enter odin mode. After that, connect your cable to your device and press start in odin (before that, dont forget to put the stock f/w into PDA in Odin)

My GSII still no response and I think the row is dead and can't bootup so how can I do? Tks brother

So after your flashing width odin did odin say pass or complete?
You may still be able to get into download mode but just not see it,
When you hold the key combination then plug it into odin and see if it comes
Up with the yellow box that tells your if your device is connected.
edit : so you hold power, volume down and home then you have to press up to enter download mode, after this plug it in to odin and see if you can see the phone.

There is no response after boot my phone and it hasn't say pass or complete.
Then the phone can't open again and I don't know how to do now, please help.

kyman said:
There is no response after boot my phone and it hasn't say pass or complete.
Then the phone can't open again and I don't know how to do now, please help.
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try to press the 3 buttons for the download mode until it again .... wait up to 1-1.5 minutes, while holding the 3 keys..... if does not work,I think that the bootloader could be damaged

If the bootloader has been damaged, is there any solution? Tks

kyman said:
If the bootloader has been damaged, is there any solution? Tks
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I hope isn't bootloader ..... if so, only to samsung service center

kyman said:
If the bootloader has been damaged, is there any solution? Tks
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however, explain the procedure you have done well to flash the rom and what files have you used for flash rom with Odin

[Q] no emergency mode; no recovery mode; no PC Suite

Hi guys.
My phone after installing a rom, maybe corrupted, does not enter into emergency mode or recovery mode or PC Suite USB mode.
There is some more method install another rom?
(my phone is a LG optimus L7)
continuation of a good job guys

Can the pone enter CWM? Try change vol button (if earlier entered by pressing vol+ now try vol- and home and power button until vibrate)

raul338 said:
Can the pone enter CWM? Try change vol button (if earlier entered by pressing vol+ now try vol- and home and power button until vibrate)
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Yes, already tried with phone but the phone restarts and appears black screen and back to normal start. I've tried all the buttons and sequences but does not work any.

kadekz said:
Yes, already tried with phone but the phone restarts and appears black screen and back to normal start. I've tried all the buttons and sequences but does not work any.
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Then search for a downgrade kdz here in the forums

raul338 said:
Then search for a downgrade kdz here in the forums
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Already tried that but I get to the step "USB Connection Type" and I can not abide the "Software for LG usb" :s

kadekz said:
Already tried that but I get to the step "USB Connection Type" and I can not abide the "Software for LG usb" :s
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You don't need that for a kdz with reset all data... Whats the link for the tutorial that you are following?

raul338 said:
You don't need that for a kdz with reset all data... Whats the link for the tutorial that you are following?
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I do not follow any tutorial, i'm already used to change the rom through cwm, wipes, install zip from SD through and wipes again.
But now not open the cwm, is black screen and reboots to normal mode. I do not understand what is happening. :x

kadekz said:
I do not follow any tutorial, i'm already used to change the rom through cwm, wipes, install zip from SD through and wipes again.
But now not open the cwm, is black screen and reboots to normal mode. I do not understand what is happening. :x
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I dont now if this help, but only way that works for me to get into recovery, is holding both, vol+ and vol- keys, while presing home, and power button, when the phone vibrates, release power button, but keep holding vol+, vol- and home button for about 2 seconds, then release everything....
phone should boot into recovery now...
here's a guide for flashing original firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31828740&postcount=1191
lots, and i mean, lots of information is on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664322.
good luck

vashminted said:
I dont now if this help, but only way that works for me to get into recovery, is holding both, vol+ and vol- keys, while presing home, and power button, when the phone vibrates, release power button, but keep holding vol+, vol- and home button for about 2 seconds, then release everything....
phone should boot into recovery now...
here's a guide for flashing original firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31828740&postcount=1191
lots, and i mean, lots of information is on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664322.
good luck
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yes, I also used this combination of keys to enter the recovery once but now does not work, call a black screen and does not vibrate.
By KDZ also can not do anything because they also do not enter the emergency mode or in "pc suite".
Not even know how to solve this problem: x
And the worst is that I need the smartphone

kadekz said:
yes, I also used this combination of keys to enter the recovery once but now does not work, call a black screen and does not vibrate.
By KDZ also can not do anything because they also do not enter the emergency mode or in "pc suite".
Not even know how to solve this problem: x
And the worst is that I need the smartphone
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How do you enter in emergency mode?
I do it by taking the battery off, then conect the cable to phone, hold vol+ (or vol-, i dont remember) and then conect the cable to the pc

vashminted said:
How do you enter in emergency mode?
I do it by taking the battery off, then conect the cable to phone, hold vol+ (or vol-, i dont remember) and then conect the cable to the pc
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That is the problem, not enter the emergency mode. : s
Already tried it, until with two combinations of keys but does not work, do not understand: (

I'm having the same exact problem. Early in mornign I flashed a rom with cwm and didnt like it at all. Then I flash the homer v20 with KDZ and now it does not boot, neither the emergency mode works as I install it with that mode.

dude ..remove the battery then press vol down with home and power ..all together until emergency or download mode comes ..if doesnt tri volume up ..if it doesnt then try this ...press volume down with home and power ..the front lights will light for 2 seconds ..just remove finger from home button and still on powe with vol down ..i wish i help you i faced this in my l5 and i think they are the same

hassan216 said:
dude ..remove the battery then press vol down with home and power ..all together until emergency or download mode comes ..if doesnt tri volume up ..if it doesnt then try this ...press volume down with home and power ..the front lights will light for 2 seconds ..just remove finger from home button and still on powe with vol down ..i wish i help you i faced this in my l5 and i think they are the same
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I already tried all the possible combinations of keys to wake up the smartphone but it does not work neither. That's the bigger problem: (
But thanks anyway for the tip.

there is no solution exists?

Final solution is emergency or download mode. if u can not enter it, u shoud take it to service center as soon as possible

[Q] i9505 s4 button problems

hi, I have just registered and looking for some help if at all possible,
I have a galaxy i9505 S4 and recently the Home button seems to come and go, and the power button the same, and also the screen keeps lighting up every minute for about 10 secs, if i remove the battery I can restart the phone, and also the home button works to start the phone in factory reset mode, so i feel it might be a software problem rather than hardware.
is there any way to get the phone to reinstall the firmware, as factory reset didnt help
the phone is on orange (EE) UK
thanks for any advice or help given.

jamiet77 said:
hi, I have just registered and looking for some help if at all possible,
I have a galaxy i9505 S4 and recently the Home button seems to come and go, and the power button the same, and also the screen keeps lighting up every minute for about 10 secs, if i remove the battery I can restart the phone, and also the home button works to start the phone in factory reset mode, so i feel it might be a software problem rather than hardware.
is there any way to get the phone to reinstall the firmware, as factory reset didnt help
the phone is on orange (EE) UK
thanks for any advice or help given.
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Hi.
Can u explain the home button issue and the screen lighting up again? what was the problem?
what firmware are u using?

maanz "L" said:
Hi.
Can u explain the home button issue and the screen lighting up again? what was the problem?
what firmware are u using?
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hi, thanks for the reply,
the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine.
on and off the power button dont work, and i have to remove the battery to restart it.
the screen just lights up every minute for about 10 secs as if it has a notification, but there is nothing there, it drains the battery to empty in about 5 hours.
cheers.
Jamie.

jamiet77 said:
hi, thanks for the reply,
the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine.
on and off the power button dont work, and i have to remove the battery to restart it.
the screen just lights up every minute for about 10 secs as if it has a notification, but there is nothing there, it drains the battery to empty in about 5 hours.
cheers.
Jamie.
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do u have a custom recovery like Philz recovery?
if u do, reboot to recovery, do factory reset and wipe cache.
then (still in recovery), go to advance, wipe dalvik cache.
Reboot yr phone.
See how it goes..

maanz "L" said:
do u have a custom recovery like Philz recovery?
if u do, reboot to recovery, do factory reset and wipe cache.
then (still in recovery), go to advance, wipe dalvik cache.
Reboot yr phone.
See how it goes..
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I dont have that, the phone is under warantee still so would putting that on void this? I dont want to send it back as they take 28 days, and i need the phone.
so is there any other way?

jamiet77 said:
I dont have that, the phone is under warantee still so would putting that on void this? I dont want to send it back as they take 28 days, and i need the phone.
so is there any other way?
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If u want to reflash firmware,
First u have to install Samsung kies app on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
Then install Odin3 on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728605
Download yr stock 4.2.2 firmware from XDA/Sammobile. (make sure it is in .tar.MD5 format)
After finish downloading yr firmware version, open odin.
In Odin, Make sure that ONLY AutoReboot & F.Reset Time is ticked in Odin options.
Load extracted file (.tar.MD5) as PDA in Odin.
Turn off your phone, press & hold POWER+VOLUME+DOWN buttons until phone boot into Download Mode.
Connect phone to the computer and wait for the drivers to be installed. You will see blue or yellow indicator in left top corner of Odin, with phone connected to port: COM:x
Click START and wait until you see GREEN indicator [PASS], flashing is finished.
Then, it will reboot itself. U can unplug yr USB cable.
That's it.
If u want to remove the warning triangle on boot (for warranty purposes), go here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Hope I have help u and this is only way to do if u want reinstall yr firmware.

maanz "L" said:
If u want to reflash firmware,
First u have to install Samsung kies app on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
Then install Odin3 on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728605
Download yr stock 4.2.2 firmware from XDA/Sammobile. (make sure it is in .tar.MD5 format)
After finish downloading yr firmware version, open odin.
In Odin, Make sure that ONLY AutoReboot & F.Reset Time is ticked in Odin options.
Load extracted file (.tar.MD5) as PDA in Odin.
Turn off your phone, press & hold POWER+VOLUME+DOWN buttons until phone boot into Download Mode.
Connect phone to the computer and wait for the drivers to be installed. You will see blue or yellow indicator in left top corner of Odin, with phone connected to port: COM:x
Click START and wait until you see GREEN indicator [PASS], flashing is finished.
Then, it will reboot itself. U can unplug yr USB cable.
That's it.
If u want to remove the warning triangle on boot (for warranty purposes), go here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Hope I have help u and this is only way to do if u want reinstall yr firmware.
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hi, I have just done upgrade and initialisation from Kies, and it redownloaded and reinstalled the latest software, took ages, and the button is still not working, so i guess it will have to go to the shop.
cheers for all your help, the button only works before the OS has started, as i can get into recovery menu.
thanks again.

mechanical or hardware problem
That seems pretty much a mechanical problem (button broken) or hardware issue (shortcut somewhere? could explain the screen problem...)
jamiet77 said:
hi, I have just done upgrade and initialisation from Kies, and it redownloaded and reinstalled the latest software, took ages, and the button is still not working, so i guess it will have to go to the shop.
cheers for all your help, the button only works before the OS has started, as i can get into recovery menu.
thanks again.
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droggen said:
That seems pretty much a mechanical problem (button broken) or hardware issue (shortcut somewhere? could explain the screen problem...)
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the buttoon does work, but only to get the phone into recovery mode at startup, so physically the button works, just not when the phone is powered into the android os.
Im a bit out of ideas.

jamiet77 said:
the buttoon does work, but only to get the phone into recovery mode at startup, so physically the button works, just not when the phone is powered into the android os.
Im a bit out of ideas.
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It's a faulty button mate.
You don't need to use the home button to boot to recovery or download mode on the S4.
You can simply press volume up+power (recovery) or volume down+power (downloadmode) no need for home button at all.
This is why you think it works.

Obagleyfreer said:
It's a faulty button mate.
You don't need to use the home button to boot to recovery or download mode on the S4.
You can simply press volume up+power (recovery) or volume down+power (downloadmode) no need for home button at all.
This is why you think it works.
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Not true, i have this same issue after opening Wanam.
The screen turns on if i press the home button but wont do anything else (exit from an app back to home screen etc)
About to re-flash rom and / or kernel
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Also
- the lockscreen wont work
- when connected to PC, the filesystem wont show up (used 3 diff usb cables, 2 diff PC's)

FelixCited said:
Not true, i have this same issue after opening Wanam.
The screen turns on if i press the home button but wont do anything else (exit from an app back to home screen etc)
About to re-flash rom and / or kernel
Edit:
Also
- the lockscreen wont work
- when connected to PC, the filesystem wont show up (used 3 diff usb cables, 2 diff PC's)
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It's very true mate.
YOU DO NOT NEED HOME BUTTON TO BOOT TO RECOVERY, SIMPLE.
Your issue sounds different to the OPs.
If you refer back to his first post, he said his power button doesn't do ANYTHING.
"the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine"
Yours works.

[Q] Recovery i9505

Hey. i apologize in advance if there is a thread already about this i searched and searched but i'm getting really desperate! i'm running a MKF baseband i tried flashing phillz recovery even cwm but i didn't manage to do it. i even lost stock recovery . is there any chance of fixing this ? or leave it be ? thanks in advance ! hope you can put some light over me !

This guide is for install TWRP (custom recovery):
1- Put ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE (Vol Down + Home button)
2- Volume up then
3- Download this file in ur PC-> HERE
4- Open Odin 3.09.3 -> HERE
5- Click AP button
6- Select the file u downloaded in the step 3
7- Plugin ur phone to PC
8- Click in Start
9- When the process finish ur phone will reboot
10- Shutdown ur phone again
11- Turn on ur phone (Vol Up + Power button)
12- It will go in Custom Recovery (TWRP)
13- Press THANKS if I helped :highfive:
~ EDIT: Stock recovery will usually be re-installed after any kind of stock firmware flash

Joku1981 said:
This guide is for install TWRP (custom recovery):
1- Put ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE (Vol Down + Home button)
2- Volume up then
3- Download this file in ur PC-> HERE
4- Open Odin 3.09.3 -> HERE
5- Click AP button
6- Select the file u downloaded in the step 3
7- Plugin ur phone to PC
8- Click in Start
9- When the process finish ur phone will reboot
10- Shutdown ur phone again
11- Turn on ur phone (Vol Up + Home button)
12- It will go in Custom Recovery (TWRP)
13- Press THANKS if I helped :highfive:
~ EDIT: Stock recovery will usually be re-installed after any kind of stock firmware flash
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did all of the above. still no recovery. no idea what so ever ! when i press vol up - home button .. i have 3 rows above samsung s4 logo about recovery enforcing or something like that ! totally lost ! it's like the 5th time i'm trying to install a custom recovery !

R3X\ said:
did all of the above. still no recovery. no idea what so ever ! when i press vol up - home button .. i have 3 rows above samsung s4 logo about recovery enforcing or something like that ! totally lost ! it's like the 5th time i'm trying to install a custom recovery !
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Relax. Step by Step
1. Shutdown ur phone completely
2. Press Volume Up + Home Button + Power button
3. When u see the letters of SAMSUNG GALAXY 4 GT-i9505 drop the Power button (but still holding Volume up Button + Home Button)
4. If u installed correctly TWRP u will see a blue window with a title of TEAWIN

Joku1981 said:
Relax. Step by Step
1. Shutdown ur phone completely
2. Press Volume Up + Home Button + Power button
3. When u see the letters of SAMSUNG GALAXY 4 GT-i9505 drop the Power button (but still holding Volume up Button + Home Button)
4. If u installed correctly TWRP u will see a blue window with a title of TEAWIN
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now it gets stuck at the logo . what next ? damn.

R3X\ said:
now it gets stuck at the logo . what next ? damn.
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U arent doing the process correctly. Pls remove ur battery, put it in again and try again the latest process i wrote u :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
U arent doing the process correctly. Pls remove ur battery, put it in again and try again the latest process i wrote u :highfive:
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i did this. to be shure : the colored lines - recovery boooting.. recovery is not seandroid enforcingg set warranty bit: recovery. is this okay ? no recovery boot still

R3X\ said:
i did this. to be shure : the colored lines - recovery boooting.. recovery is not seandroid enforcingg set warranty bit: recovery. is this okay ? no recovery boot still
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This mean u have some custom recovery installed, that no is the STOCK One
EDIT: When i tell press the button Volume up + Home button + Power button, u have to hold them all together at same time

Joku1981 said:
This mean u have some custom recovery installed, that no is the STOCK One
EDIT: When i tell press the button Volume up + Home button + Power button, u have to hold them all together at same time
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yes i am aware of how to press the buttons ! as i told you is the 5th time i try to install a custom recovery. tried philz,cwm then what you gave me .
guess reinstalling stock vid odin is the only option now ?

R3X\ said:
yes i am aware of how to press the buttons ! as i told you is the 5th time i try to install a custom recovery. tried philz,cwm then what you gave me .
guess reinstalling stock vid odin is the only option now ?
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Yes, and pls be more relaxed next time u ask in this forum. We dont want heartattacks . And dont flash more of one custom recovery!!! Press THANKS if I helped ya

Joku1981 said:
Yes, and pls be more relaxed next time u ask in this forum. We dont want heartattacks . And dont flash more of one custom recovery!!!
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hehe yeah ! i'm a little jumpy because i just got the phone and i'd really be sad if i would break it .XD searching for a stock now . hope next time it'll be okay ! u have my thanks !

R3X\ said:
hehe yeah ! i'm a little jumpy because i just got the phone and i'd really be sad if i would break it .XD searching for a stock now . hope next time it'll be okay ! u have my thanks !
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I can find one for ya if u tell me country, if ur phone is branded to one company, android 4.3 (i supose)?

Problem with TWRP with my 935FD

everthing doing like this manual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
after i flash from odin and press volume up + home holding when flashing 70% done - nothing happend odin just complete everthing say me all is good and reboot my device - after its botting without any change
help me to root my device pls

Try turning phone off, and then booting to recovery manually Volume Up + Home + Power

mrao said:
Try turning phone off, and then booting to recovery manually Volume Up + Home + Power
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no bro u dont understand
iam in downloading menu already doing odin recovery for root and have this problem

itraxe said:
everthing doing like this manual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
after i flash from odin and press volume up + home holding when flashing 70% done - nothing happend odin just complete everthing say me all is good and reboot my device - after its botting without any change
help me to root my device pls
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Before flashing check in option Auto-reboot and UNtick that checkbox.Start flashing,when it will say Complete disconnect data cable,press Vol- and power button and Home until the display will go dark.At this moment move your finger from Vol- to Vol+ with pressed Home and Power.After that you will see your custom recovery.This should be done only once.

zaleks13 said:
Before flashing check in option Auto-reboot and UNtick that checkbox.Start flashing,when it will say Complete disconnect data cable,press Vol- and power button and Home until the display will go dark.At this moment move your finger from Vol- to Vol+ with pressed Home and Power.After that you will see your custom recovery.This should be done only once.
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yes bro big thx its helped for me and finally iam rooted now

itraxe said:
yes bro big thx its helped for me and finally iam rooted now
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Congratulations!!!