[Q] Want my device working in anyway soon - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My device constantly reboots without getting on for more than 2 sec. I tried recovery update as mentioned in many of the threads available here.
But as written there i am not able to select any option from the boot options available i can scroll down using back button but selecting a option never does occur I tried all the possible combination. Apart from that to get device working, I installed ODIN and did whatever was written but ODIN is not displaying my device. Anyone please help me it's urgent for me because that would save my life and I need to get a solution soon maybe as soon as possible. Do help me friends....:highfive:

Install Samsung drivers: HERE

I already did
Joku1981 said:
Install Samsung drivers: HERE
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Sir i already did install kies on my lappy means this drivers are automatically installed on my laptop isn't it? and why isn't it possible to select an option on my recovery sceen

Adarsh_nair said:
Sir i already did install kies on my lappy means this drivers are automatically installed on my laptop isn't it? and why isn't it possible to select an option on my recovery sceen
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Buttons of Volume +/-, Back button, Power button dont work in Recovery or in Download Mode?

then what to do?
Joku1981 said:
Buttons of Volume +/-, Back button, Power button dont work in Recovery or in Download Mode?
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as you said if none of these button is working what should I do if I wanted to wipe my cache or maybe install a custom rom through recovery? oh sorry i didn't see you asked me. Yes they are not working only back button do change the option hovered

Download mode is in korean
The screen which i get in download mode is Korean. Not knowing what to do. I'm feeling like stuck in a maze with no way out. The only things I can see on recovery update screen is
select boot mode:
volume up to select
volume down to ok
recovery mode
fastboot mode
normal boot

You own a CLONE. XDA don't give support to clones, sorry :silly:

Yes sir exactly
Joku1981 said:
You own a CLONE. XDA don't give support to clones, sorry :silly:
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I read many a times this was something related to Korean clone of Samsung s4 but when i bought it from someone he never told me but now I need my phone working because I'm out of town and need my phone maybe for 2 days will do

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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] I can't put my gt-9500 into download mode. Any suggestions?

I have this Galaxy s4 gt-9500 that won't go into the download mode by no means. Recovery is alright, however when I press the combination of buttons the phone won't go into download, but instead start booting up. I have tried jig and it did not help either.
Any help would be very much appreciated, thanks.
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Dennis.Snitko said:
I have this Galaxy s4 gt-9500 that won't go into the download mode by no means. Recovery is alright, however when I press the combination of buttons the phone won't go into download, but instead start booting up. I have tried jig and it did not help either.
Any help would be very much appreciated, thanks.
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If there is something wrong with your download mode and if it's software
related then there is an easy fix for it.
If you have a custom recovery like cwm/twrp in your phone and if your phone
is already rooted then then all you need to do is to flash just about any i9500
compatible custom rom like the OMEGA rom.
Just about all the custom roms have a really nice shutdown feature so when you
press the power button for a couple seconds it comes up with a nice menu with
a few options including "download mode"!!!
If the phone goes into download using that feature then it also should go into
download mode using the button combination in your phone.
So if you still cannot get into download mode using the buttons it means that
the phone has hardware problems when trying to go into download mode.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
If there is something wrong with your download mode and if it's software
related then there is an easy fix for it.
If you have a custom recovery like cwm/twrp in your phone and if your phone
is already rooted then then all you need to do is to flash just about any i9500
compatible custom rom like the OMEGA rom.
Just about all the custom roms have a really nice shutdown feature so when you
press the power button for a couple seconds it comes up with a nice menu with
a few options including "download mode"!!!
If the phone goes into download using that feature then it also should go into
download mode using the button combination in your phone.
So if you still cannot get into download mode using the buttons it means that
the phone has hardware problems when trying to go into download mode.
Good luck!
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Thank you for your reply, however as it appeared - this phone is fake, even though according to the IMEI it shows up as geniune. Hence all the problems with download mode and being rooted from the first day.
Problem solved.

[Q] SM-N900W8 stuck in bootloop after flashing with odin!!!

This has probably been mentioned before...but I will try anyways. I tried galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/ but it didn't work. Then I tried CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8 and it put my phone in a permanent boot loop and says recovery is not seandroid enforced!!! This is my work phone so I really hope someone can help.:crying:
So it says that about recovery and then what? You must give more info.
But I'll save you the trouble.
Go into download mode and flash stock firmware and start over. Do not use cf auto root this time. Lets get your device working. I can easily help you but you must follow my direction
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denisclagace said:
This has probably been mentioned before...but I will try anyways. I tried galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/ but it didn't work. Then I tried CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8 and it put my phone in a permanent boot loop and says recovery is not seandroid enforced!!! This is my work phone so I really hope someone can help.:crying:
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If you are currently on 4.4 then use this one instead.
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If you are currently on 4.4 then use this *removed* instead.
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It keeps bootlooping and wont let me access download mode. Starts recovery and then says not seanddoid enforced and reboots and will not respond to and key combinations to reboot in any mode.
denisclagace said:
It keeps bootlooping and wont let me access download mode. Starts recovery and then says not seanddoid enforced and reboots and will not respond to and key combinations to reboot in any mode.
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I don't think download mode can be messed up unless in a very serious instances.
Just to make sure, here's how to access download mode;
- remove battery and put back in but don't press power
- press Vol Down + Power + Home Button all at the same time until the warning message appears on the screen, then let go of all the buttons
- press Vol Up to enter download mode
hey_joe said:
I don't think download mode can be messed up unless in a very serious instances.
Just to make sure, here's how to access download mode;
- remove battery and put back in but don't press power
- press Vol Down + Power + Home Button all at the same time until the warning message appears on the screen, then let go of all the buttons
- press Vol Up to enter download mode
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it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
denisclagace said:
it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
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Thers no way from what you've told us that you did that you're unabke to enter dl mode. You've either done something else that you failed to mention or you're not entering dl mode properly. Keep teying amd make it happen
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denisclagace said:
it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
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If you cannot put your phone in download mode through button presses, then I think you're only option is a jig short of sending it in for a repair.
markbencze said:
Thers no way from what you've told us that you did that you're unable to enter dl mode. You've either done something else that you failed to mention or you're not entering dl mode properly. Keep trying and make it happen
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Actually I tried DL mode right after hey_joe mentioned it just to see if I missed anything but it didn't work. I had tried it before as well but figured why not try it again. Both recovery and download modes are inaccessible. The only things I have done are the 2 processes I mentioned above, then I tried to get into DL (power, home, volume down) but no warning message came up...it just rebooted. and recovery mode (power home and up) a few times but got frustrated after it kept simply rebooting. I finally called a Telus tech support and they told me to try kies but it won't even detect the phone at all.
If I send this in will they be able see that I messed with the phone and void the warranty?
denisclagace said:
Actually I tried DL mode right after hey_joe mentioned it just to see if I missed anything but it didn't work. I had tried it before as well but figured why not try it again. Both recovery and download modes are inaccessible. The only things I have done are the 2 processes I mentioned above, then I tried to get into DL (power, home, volume down) but no warning message came up...it just rebooted. and recovery mode (power home and up) a few times but got frustrated after it kept simply rebooting. I finally called a Telus tech support and they told me to try kies but it won't even detect the phone at all.
If I send this in will they be able see that I messed with the phone and void the warranty?
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Sorry bud but I refyse ti believe based on just using cf auto root that you cannot access dl mode. Battery pull, hold home, vol down, then push and hold power (all three kept pressed)
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markbencze said:
Sorry bud but I refyse ti believe based on just using cf auto root that you cannot access dl mode. Battery pull, hold home, vol down, then push and hold power (all three kept pressed)
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if you read above I posted a link but because I am new so I split it up
but you should be able to piece it together anyhow I used 2methods...so are they going to know I messed with it and void warranty?
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Ok I have no clue what link you're referring to. You didn't post anything.
I assure yiu that you can enter dl mode. I ve seen so many posts with users just like you claiming not to be abke to do it but eventually they get it. Keep trying you will get it
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denisclagace said:
if you read above I posted a link but because I am new so I split it up
but you should be able to piece it together anyhow I used 2methods...so are they going to know I messed with it and void warranty?
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Like I said, you can easily get into download mode by using a jig so they would see knox tripped ( if yours was ) and also the custom system not to mention that when you power it on, it will show " Seandroid enforcing, etc... ). So yes I'm guessing they might charge you for an easy fix.
markbencze said:
Ok I have no clue what link you're referring to. You didn't post anything.
I assure you that you can enter dl mode. I've seen so many posts with users just like you claiming not to be able to do it but eventually they get it. Keep trying you will get it
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galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
replace *dot* with . and it become a hyperlink. I used that tutorial and then when I restarted my phone after I saw that it didn't do anything i then did CF Autoroot. Then after everything was done I got the error and am unable to boot into download or recovery.
Try to remove battery & wait about 30 minutes.
Then put it back & press power. It works for me one week ago with the same issue.
Sorry my english
Disconnect the usb cable and then battery pull. I had the same problem. If u battery pull while thr usb cable is plugged in it is still getting power.
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I had the same problem. Pull the battery out and in again and press vol down, home and powerbutton till you get in download mode. Then volume down to restart phone. It will restart as normal.
The solution of this warning for me was to try different Odin (where the box is yellow instead of blue) and install CWM recovery.

[SOLVED] help...soft brick!

Hi,
Today I stuffed up my phone... I owned a Sony Acro S and Transformer Prime, which I flashed custom roms and recoveries on both with no issues.
I thought I'd be ok to try my G2...I was wrong.
I was able to root the device perfectly, then searching around I found an apk file for flashing twerp recovery. Which I did then I chose to reboot the phone, thats when I got stuck on the LG start up screen and the LED flashed blue and green. Then I realized the way I tried to put twerp on isnt suitable for my model.though saying that if I hold the power and down button I can get into twerp, but then I reboot and get stuck on the LG screen again.
I am on Stock Kitkat and my model number is D802T Australian version.
Please help... step by step help would be great.
I thought I knew what I was doing and no im confused.
I have searched and tried a few methods which I was unable to fix my issue.
Thanks
Duane.
Can you enter the download mode ?
bender_007 said:
Can you enter the download mode ?
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Hmm, i dont know what you mean. By pressing the power and down button it takes me to a white factory reset screen, then takes me to twerp main screen.
Dibbly said:
Hmm, i dont know what you mean. By pressing the power and down button it takes me to a white factory reset screen, then takes me to twerp main screen.
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Oh, so you can enter twrp ? Why don't you install a rom ?
download mode = power off the device. Hold volume up + connect to pc.
bender_007 said:
Oh, so you can enter twrp ? Why don't you install a rom ?
download mode = power off the device. Hold volume up + connect to pc.
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Thanks, i have fixed it phew!!!!
I tried putting it into download mode this morning, which it did then i followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370 and it work flawlessly!!!!
Thanks so much.
N.P.
P.s. Rename the thread name into [SOLVED] + thread name so people know that there was a solution to it. thx.

use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software

please anyone help me
i was tying to install latest firmware G935FXXS1APG3 through odin
i got this messafe on me screen please check photo
Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software
i cannot boot into download mode
smart switch doesnt recognize samsung g7 edge nor does kies
thank you
alleshi said:
please anyone help me
i was tying to install latest firmware G935FXXS1APG3 through odin
i got this messafe on me screen please check photo
Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software
i cannot boot into download mode
smart switch doesnt recognize samsung g7 edge nor does kies
thank you
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you need to reinstall the samsung drivers on your computer then plug in your phone, open smart switch and follow instructions.
Previously your phone installed the drivers, since you have a problem with your phone, you need to install the driver on your computer to recognize the phone not the other way around.
Emergency Recovery function with Smart switch
Hi
I got the same blue screen but my smart switch program doesn't recognise the model number and S/N.
The phone was purchased in India.
I disconnected, updated drivers and reconnected.
I have SM-J500F and it has Marshmallow 6.0.1
hsd1 said:
Hi
I got the same blue screen but my smart switch program doesn't recognise the model number and S/N.
The phone was purchased in India.
I disconnected, updated drivers and reconnected.
I have SM-J500F and it has Marshmallow 6.0.1
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It doesn't have to recognize your model and s/n, just write them yourself.
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Thank you... I'll try that once again.
sajjid_9 said:
Thank you... I'll try that once again.
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If you still need help you can PM me... Make sure to keep trying because sometimes people cannot get the timing correct!
Hi, i have a question. My phone don't show me the option software installation when I connect it with my pc or Mac, and I have some other issues with my firmware. Can I reinstall the stock firmware with Odin without rooting my device and without tripping the knox?
My phone is: sm g935f
caezer99 said:
i have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• hold power & volume down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• immediately without letting go of the power & volume down button, press the home button as well.
• if the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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thank you so much!!!!!!!! I thought my tablet died. Thanks so much!!!
Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Thank you i can atleast boot into download mode thanks to your tutorial. now i have to get through a succesfull odin stock firmware instalation. which failed me before.
Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Hi so i have this issue on my s8 but ive had it the BL and it still errors out on me have you got any other ideas of it do it.
I found a way you wouldn't expect. Run odin, flash a recovery, flash stock rom, and you good to go. Odin acctually find the device. .
sebbialsvikk said:
I found a way you wouldn't expect. Run odin, flash a recovery, flash stock rom, and you good to go. Odin acctually find the device. .
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This worked for me on a SM-T510 (2019) tablet.

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