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[Q] Grand 2 Duos SM-G7106 does not enter download mode

Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,

bro...
which andriod version he izz using??

haneef95 said:
Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,
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I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .

Andriod version
PKothavale said:
which andriod version he izz using??
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4.4.X, can't remember what that X was!

kemesh said:
I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .
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Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?

haneef95 said:
Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?
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If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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PKothavale said:
If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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And Be aware if it gets any error dont downgrade it again to 4.3 aware !!! it will make ur device hard brick...

Hey buddies,
I got a 4.3 Samsung SM-G7106, with G7106ZNUANK1 from China Unicom (CHU). unfortunately, I can't root it properly. Tried CF-Root, TowelRoot and Framaroot but no luck.
I hope you can help me out guys, thanks!

May be it is super copy for grand 2,,try to chek with cpu identifier or cpu z,,
Sent from my SM-G7102

Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!

chopsuey8 said:
Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!
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Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck

prakash87 said:
Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck
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Thanks for the tutorial buddy! Is it possible you can walk me thru it? Even though I'm kinda lurking here for quite some time, still some things are alien to me. I hate to say this, but, can you spoon-feed me the instructions in doing so? Would really appreciate your help!
Thanks! :good:

Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.

sacp said:
Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.
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Hey buddy, try using SRS root software if you wanted to root your phone. If you're lucky enough that its not the G7106znuank1 model, then it can be rooted thru it. Otherwise, you'll be stuck like me. lol.. good luck! :good:

looks like i am stuck with you guys too. Have the same Samsung SM-G7106 . I tried using ODIN to install CWM. Despite Odin saying that it is PASS and device rebooted itself, when i try to go into recovery mode (CWM) it goes into default Android recovery mode instead with (write protected) ... i tried TWRP too using ODIN and it is not working. Tried both Odin 3.09 and 3.10

If you're still looking for a way to root your SM-G7106, I managed to do it with the KingoRoot app.
super simple process. It's based on Chainfire.
I should mention this was with: G7106znuank1

I have a grand 2 g7106 hard bricked and it is totally dead how to solve this problem please help.
Thanks in advance

Help! Securtiy error in G3 ported roms

I am using F320L. I have tested Lamhoang G3 1.5, OptimusG3 V1.2 and CloudyG3 1.2 roms on my G2. These are very beautiful:laugh:. But I have same problem with all G3 ported roms is that on hard rest, it hangs on boot logo (security error is written just below logo).:crying:
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I do not know what to do! Please some one help me!
Thanks!

QSR1 said:
I am using F320L. I have tested Lamhoang G3 1.5, OptimusG3 V1.2 and CloudyG3 1.2 roms on my G2. These are very beautiful:laugh:. But I have same problem with all G3 ported roms is that on hard rest, it hangs on boot logo (security error is written just below logo).:crying:
I do not know what to do! Please some one help me!
Thanks!
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I'm having the same problem. in fact i just joined today to find a solution.

New findings!
extreme1018 said:
I'm having the same problem. in fact i just joined today to find a solution.
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Now i have found that device not only stops at logo (security error) on hard reset but on restore personal data from original rom backup and on sim remove/ insert or trying to change any file of system!:crying:
I followed the following flashing procedure, just done full wipe, then flashed the rom and flashed update supersu 2.01. that is all!

QSR1 said:
Now i have found that device not only stops at logo (security error) on hard reset but on restore personal data from original rom backup and on sim remove/ insert or trying to change any file of system!:crying:
I followed the following flashing procedure, just done full wipe, then flashed the rom and flashed update supersu 2.01. that is all!
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I did basically the same thing and I have it working now. However the knock on is still a pain in the a$$ and there is still the dead spot in the upper part of the screen. It was not there before kit Kat.

Please also help me !
extreme1018 said:
I did basically the same thing and I have it working now. However the knock on is still a pain in the a$$ and there is still the dead spot in the upper part of the screen. It was not there before kit Kat.
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Please help me how you did that! i am really in problem!:crying:

Same problem for me after flashing lamhoang 1.5 (back from Lamhoang Final ART).
However, I factory rest it (using hard button) and enter recovery, reflash lamhoang final again.
It works!

Can u get the phone back into recovery mode? With the phone off, press and,hold the power and volume down button. When the LG logo appears let off the power button and quickly press and hold again. The screen should turn white and will ask if you want to do a factory reset. Choose yes and you should go into recovery mode. Hopefully you can get that far. Then you can reinstall from your backup(if u made one) if not. Be sire you do a wipe. Also if you unzipped the file into multiple folder you can have problems too. If so flash the backup and delete everything except the zip file. Once you are in recovery wipe the data. Be sure to include dalvic cache and cache. Then flash the cloudy Rom,zip file and all should be good. Pm me if you have any questions about it.
QSR1 said:
Please help me how you did that! i am really in problem!:crying:
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Thanks!
extreme1018 said:
Can u get the phone back into recovery mode? With the phone off, press and,hold the power and volume down button. When the LG logo appears let off the power button and quickly press and hold again. The screen should turn white and will ask if you want to do a factory reset. Choose yes and you should go into recovery mode. Hopefully you can get that far. Then you can reinstall from your backup(if u made one) if not. Be sire you do a wipe. Also if you unzipped the file into multiple folder you can have problems too. If so flash the backup and delete everything except the zip file. Once you are in recovery wipe the data. Be sure to include dalvic cache and cache. Then flash the cloudy Rom,zip file and all should be good. Pm me if you have any questions about it.
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Thanks for suggestion!
But i always go into recovery, do a full wipe (dalvic cache, cache, system and data)!
But the problem of security error is always there!

Flash a proper kernel for it to run.
Ask in his thread, that's the best.

You need to flash Kk_baseband for your device
There is link in clody g3 rom thread

[recovery]t.w.r.p 2.8.6

Hey Guys!
With the 5.1 release we can now build TWRP 2.8.6.0 for Elite.
It's fully Working. Enjoy your recovery
Features:
Full SeLiux Supported.
MTP Enabled
Download it from here
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Thanks feroxx and Ravikirancg for helps.

what about lollipop now?.... again recovery..... keep working..... though....

Thanks!

A build completes almost3-4 hours and a recovery completes 2 or 3 minutes. and you cant make a syccesfull build without build fully functional recovery. you must understand this. recovery is first step.

ok... i can understand... so carry on your work and make us proud.... always there for ur support

This recovery is quite smooth....thanks for your efforts..

Compatible with kitkat and jellybean?
Hello,
Anyone know if this is compatible with kitkat?
In case is it possible to go back to stock recovery?
Thanks,
Giuseppe

gst0098 said:
Hello,
Anyone know if this is compatible with kitkat?
In case is it possible to go back to stock recovery?
Thanks,
Giuseppe
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its compatible with kk jb and l. and everytime its possible to go back stock reco.

mkursadulusoy said:
its compatible with kk jb and l. and everytime its possible to go back stock reco.
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Rashr cannot make backup, it says that is not able to create /storage/sdcard0/Rashr/recoveries-backups/....
It cannot neither store downloaded recoveries from internet.
What different tool can I use to flash ?
I see that is available Flashify into playstore, is it safe to use it ?
Thanks in advance,
Giuseppe

gst0098 said:
Rashr cannot make backup, it says that is not able to create /storage/sdcard0/Rashr/recoveries-backups/....
It cannot neither store downloaded recoveries from internet.
What different tool can I use to flash ?
I see that is available Flashify into playstore, is it safe to use it ?
Thanks in advance,
Giuseppe
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you dont need to backup your stock recovery. if your device rooted. just flash twrp.

bug?
Flashify works even better!
Btw when doing NANDROID backup my phone display turned off
and I had to hard reboot it. After that 2 thick vertical lines appears
on the screen (visible even during boot and also even after reflashing
via gnqc tool). Lines are gone now (flashed twrp 285) after 1 hour they
gradually vanished.
Can you fix it some how? It seems phone is just locked but
you cant unlock it because display is always off.
Thanx for your and your friends hard work!

Thanks for this recovery. I've detected one bug: If the screen sleeps theres no way to wake again unless pressing power button for 12 secs...
The solution is in Settings->Screen->Disable Sleep Screen.
Also my tests determined that this recovery only works on Kitkat. Doesn't work on Jelly Bean.

RSGI_PT said:
Thanks for this recovery. I've detected one bug: If the screen sleeps theres no way to wake again unless pressing power button for 12 secs...
The solution is in Settings->Screen->Disable Sleep Screen.
Also my tests determined that this recovery only works on Kitkat. Doesn't work on Jelly Bean.
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we tested it on jb kk and l and worked for all of them. about screen sleep. there is a problem at kernel. we 'll fix it when we can do. for now you can do Settings->Screen->Disable Sleep Screen.

Thanks for this suggestion. For me the 286 version works also on JB 4.2.

OTG
This recovery without otg support
on my phone, after screen locked, it doesnt waked up

System update flashing failure
i tried to flash an system update zip today and was unable to do so with twrp.
It says
Code:
this package is for "GIONEE" devices; this is "e7"
Can u help me in this matter.

Can someone upload E7 32 gb stock recovery for kitkat? I want to upgrade to latest system update released today but can't due to installed twrp version. I don't have backup of stock recovery for kitkat unfortunately.

1manshow said:
Can someone upload E7 32 gb stock recovery for kitkat? I want to upgrade to latest system update released today but can't due to installed twrp version. I don't have backup of stock recovery for kitkat unfortunately.
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https://goo.gl/R8hfZQ
This recovery i have uploaded is taken after the 30mb~ OTA update...
tell me if it doesnt work.

^^ Thanks mate, will try with it and update here if it works fine.
Edit : Worked great!. Thank you once again.

This Works Perfectly Fine
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Samsung galaxy Grand2 SM-G7102 hangs on start screen and NO touch

Hello everyone, I'm new here
I have a Samsung galaxy grand2 SM-G7102.
I performed a root for my device (most probably with Kingo root), I cannot remember if I have unrooted it or not.
The device notified me about a firmware upgrade to kitkat, I tried it several times and failed after complete download.
A fail message from the device told me to use Samsung Kies to perform the upgrade.
after upgrade with Samsung Kies, I found the device with the following problems
- Hangs on start screen and takes too long to startup (about 20 minutes) and gets too hot​- After startup, there is NO TOUCH. the device is not responding to touch, but the power and volume keys are working ( I can enter download or recovery boot)​
I downloaded the official kitkat ROM for my device. and searched the forum to flash the ROM using Odin. I did flash the ROM several times with no success , I got the same result.
what can I do to get my device to work again?
thanks in advance

Hi amr
Sorry I have bad news
I hate to tell bad news but I feel I have to so you stop searching...
You bricked your screen touch by flashing a wrong root files...
I tell you this because I have the some problem with my galaxy star
Here is the solution from other forum
"Hi, I had the same problem and the only one solution I've tested is changing the touch driver on the touch module. All you need is a broken touch (the donor) and a lot of patience.
Step1. Disassemble the working phone.
Step2. Carefully take out the touch module (here you need a lot of patience and time). DON'T TRY to change the driver on the assembled phone because the display will be destroyed. I speak from experience.
Step3. After the module is out unplug the touch panel from the display and blend out the driver.
Step4. Now you can change the driver. NEVER try to change the driver when it is on the display.
Step5. After finished changing the driver repeat all the steps in the reverse order.
It is working 100%."
He said working 100% but I say do it at your own risk or just take your phone to repair
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sent from my g7102 CM12.1 5.1.1 r8 using tapatalk

Thanks salimtn for your reply
BUT
FIRST: I forgot to mention that I have replaced the device touch (not the screen only the touch) with a non-original one.
SECOND: I searched the forum for a similar problem and I found a very similar one with galaxy mega here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-mega/help/galaxy-mega-4-4-2-4-4-4-touch-bootloop-t2922542
the guy made a video to fix the problem with software solution which can be summarized in the following:
- copied twrp recovery, update superuser, and a custom ROM called megafire - all zips - to internal phone memory
- installed philz touch with odin
- installed twrp through philz !!
and through twrp did the following
- update superuser
- wipe all caches
- factory reset
- installed ROM
- factory reset
AND it worked for him, I am new here, and I wish if someone can help me figure out a customization for this solution to match my Grand 2 problem, thanks again

My friend I had replaced the device touch too and this problem started on non officials touch
The problem now is how we could find this megafire ROM???
I have galaxy star and they didn't make for it a custom ROM yet
Any way a suggestion for you
Try to follow the process but instead of flashing mega fire ROM try cm11 or cm12 ROM or any other ROM and maybe you will be lucky
UPDATE
I saw the thread mentioned and the videos and they said you can use cm11 ROM so just check the thread again for proper procedure
Search grand 2 forum for philz and trwp recovery
Then go on and try
Just make sure you to choose the right recovery and supersu because some maid for 4.3 and some for 4.4
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk

Salimtn, thank you again, I just saw your kind reply, I'll try this and update the reply

amr.alamir said:
Salimtn, thank you again, I just saw your kind reply, I'll try this and update the reply
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OK [emoji106]
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk

Galaxy J5 SM-J500FN stuck on boot screen after flashing custom ROMs

Hello to everyone,
I hope that someone can help me at this point where i'm stuck on bootscreen after i flashed an custom ROM.
So, let me tell you my story.
I have a little of experience with flashing custom ROMs. And on my personal phone (Galasy S5) i succesfully installed over and over again custom ROMs. I really like the ROMs from AOSP Extended. They are covering all of my needs. So today i have an Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500FN. It is having some problems with the capacitive buttons(Back and multitasking buttons); those are playing however they want, so you can realise that entering in some app and your phone exiting fro it by itself is very annoyng. So on my S5 i have an option that can disable those buttons for good. And i wanted to install the Android &.1 Nougat offered by AOSP Extended today. So i ve got the TWRP from the official website for the right model of the phone (J500FN) and put it succesfully on it. I downloaded the ROM from official AOSP website, and succesfully installed it on the phone whithout any error. Then i installed the GApps nano, again with 0 errors. And when i was relaxing a little bit hoping that everything it s allright, when i wanted to boot up the phone, it froze up at boot screen (At the moment with that logo with Samsung ... powerd by Android). Then in a couple of seconds it started to turn to an green screen and then to an white screen. At this point, everything is frozen. So i removed the battery and entered in recovery mode(TWRP). There was no problem (only with those capactive buttons that i want to block).. But anyway, i donloaded several ROMs and nothing so far. I tried with anoter TWRP version, samething, stuck on boot screen.
Until my first atempt to flash the custom ROM, the phone worked just fine, only that those buttons ware going crazy. But now, i can't start it up in every mode i can think of.
Can anyone help me with this, please?! Any ideea of how to slve it?
TWRP version 3.1.1-1 j5 nlte
Firmware version: AospExtended-v4.5-j5ltexx-20170816-2007-OFFICIAL
Phone version: SM-J500FN
Tried with various TWRP versions and ROMs. Installing with and without GApps. All the results were the same like in the pictures below:
1) Start up like a normal Android phone
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2) The the big surprise
3) Getting colorfull
4) Advancing...
For now, i can flash with Odin any version of TWRP, i can flash from TWRP any firmware, but i cannot get it boot up normally.
I don't have any backups from stock firmware so, please don t ask me about that.
Thanks in advance...

Look at the aosp file you downloaded. It says j5LTE.
Your device is j5nlte not j5lte you tried to install the wrong file.
Simple as that.
And if that isnt your problem you may have the wrong bootloader and modem but changing that is easy just follow the guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801/page15

garylawwd said:
Look at the aosp file you downloaded. It says j5LTE.
Your device is j5nlte not j5lte you tried to install the wrong file.
Simple as that.
And if that isnt your problem you may have the wrong bootloader and modem but changing that is easy just follow the guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801/page15
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I downloaded all the files i found out there to try see if anything is changing ))
I will try your solution later. Thank you for your reply

All done!
So, guys, my problem wasn-t from the firmware model, because i tryed many.
Thanks to
garylawwd
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i flashed with Odin ''BootLoader version 5.1.1'' and everything after that was pretty simple.