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My S4 only boots into stock recovery with blue text 'recovery booting'. I cannot get into download mode or boot normally. I've tried to data factory reset but the same thing occurs and also I cannot clear the cache as it ends in an error. I have managed by fluke a couple of times to boot the phone up in normal. but cannot install superuser to get root. I also restored with kies but again reboots into recovery mode. please help as I don't want to keep booting into recovery. any questions ill try and answer them.
spongerob500 said:
My S4 only boots into stock recovery with blue text 'recovery booting'. I cannot get into download mode or boot normally. I've tried to data factory reset but the same thing occurs and also I cannot clear the cache as it ends in an error. I have managed by fluke a couple of times to boot the phone up in normal. but cannot install superuser to get root. I also restored with kies but again reboots into recovery mode. please help as I don't want to keep booting into recovery. any questions ill try and answer them.
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Try and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
spongerob500 said:
My S4 only boots into stock recovery with blue text 'recovery booting'. I cannot get into download mode or boot normally. I've tried to data factory reset but the same thing occurs and also I cannot clear the cache as it ends in an error. I have managed by fluke a couple of times to boot the phone up in normal. but cannot install superuser to get root. I also restored with kies but again reboots into recovery mode. please help as I don't want to keep booting into recovery. any questions ill try and answer them.
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Have you tried flashing a pure stock using Odin?
jaythenut said:
Try and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
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thanks, but wont I have to get into download mode to use odin?
spongerob500 said:
thanks, but wont I have to get into download mode to use odin?
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Have a look here http://galaxys4root.com/clockworkmodtwrp-recoveries/
You are holding down power home and volume down to get to download mode
jaythenut said:
Have a look here http://galaxys4root.com/clockworkmodtwrp-recoveries/
You are holding down power home and volume down to get to download mode
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yes it doesn't display the booting recovery blue text but the screen goes blank and reboots
kingzain900 said:
Have you tried flashing a pure stock using Odin?
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I cannot get into odin mode or download mode.
spongerob500 said:
I cannot get into odin mode or download mode.
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That's weird. Can you install the Android SDK or ADT and get adb.
Then plug your S4 to the computer (I assume the drivers are installed?) and open up cmd. Set adb to your path variables or just browse over to the adb where you installed your SDK and run
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adb devices
to see list of devices and check if yours is there. Then type
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adb reboot download
Let me know if that works.
kingzain900 said:
That's weird. Can you install the Android SDK or ADT and get adb.
Then plug your S4 to the computer (I assume the drivers are installed?) and open up cmd. Set adb to your path variables or just browse over to the adb where you installed your SDK and run
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adb devices
to see list of devices and check if yours is there. Then type
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adb reboot download
Let me know if that works.
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This is what I get:
List of devices attached
b81172a6 offline
spongerob500 said:
This is what I get:
List of devices attached
b81172a6 offline
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Did you connect the phone to the PC? Seems that it cannot detect your phone. Bad drivers maybe? Try installing these:
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=US&CttFileID=4132034&CDCttType=SW&ModelType=C&ModelName=SGH-T959HABTMB&VPath=SW/201212/20121213040816385/Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
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Did you connect the phone to the PC? Seems that it cannot detect your phone. Bad drivers maybe? Try installing these:
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=US&CttFileID=4132034&CDCttType=SW&ModelType=C&ModelName=SGH-T959HABTMB&VPath=SW/201212/20121213040816385/Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
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managed to flash this recovery - i9505-cwm-recovery-6.0.3.2-4. installed ok, but it got stuck on reboot with recovery booting and Samsung boot screen, and just hung. I'm gonna try and flash a rom using odin and report back, to what happens next.
now the phone boots into recovery mode now but iits clockwork recovery. what should I do next?
spongerob500 said:
now the phone boots into recovery mode now but iits clockwork recovery. what should I do next?
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Well if CWM works, and you flashed a stock ROM using Odin, does the issue persist? If so, it could be a hardware issue then.
EDIT: Although the issue in the OP seems to be solved partially no? Can you boot normally to your ROM? Can you boot to recovery (vol-up + power)? Download mode (vol-down + power)? Anyone of them through adb?
kingzain900 said:
Well if CWM works, and you flashed a stock ROM using Odin, does the issue persist? If so, it could be a hardware issue then.
EDIT: Although the issue in the OP seems to be solved partially no? Can you boot normally to your ROM? Can you boot to recovery (vol-up + power)? Download mode (vol-down + power)? Anyone of them through adb?
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I am in a situation where the phone boots but only into clockwork recovery. cannot boot phone or download mode.
spongerob500 said:
I am in a situation where the phone boots but only into clockwork recovery. cannot boot phone or download mode.
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Do you get a bootloop? Download a zip of a ROM and flash it through CWM.
Can you still access download mode through the hardware buttons or through adb?
kingzain900 said:
Do you get a bootloop? Download a zip of a ROM and flash it through CWM.
Can you still access download mode through the hardware buttons or through adb?
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Every time I boot the phone it has the blue text saying booting recovery and boots into clockwork. I cannot access download through either adb or pressing the buttons. When I press down power and menu the phone freezes on samsung black screen.
spongerob500 said:
Every time I boot the phone it has the blue text saying booting recovery and boots into clockwork. I cannot access download through either adb or pressing the buttons. When I press down power and menu the phone freezes on samsung black screen.
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You're supposed to press vol-down and power. Not menu. I guess that's a typo?
Anyway, if it doesn't work in those ways, I'm not sure what's left besides taking it to the shop and getting it replaced.
Does adb devices detect the phone as online? If so, you can try this toolkit and maybe that boots you to download mode?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226263
kingzain900 said:
You're supposed to press vol-down and power. Not menu. I guess that's a typo?
Anyway, if it doesn't work in those ways, I'm not sure what's left besides taking it to the shop and getting it replaced.
Does adb devices detect the phone as online? If so, you can try this toolkit and maybe that boots you to download mode?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226263
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No its not. You push in down volume, home(menu) and power button for ODIN and up volume, Home(menu) and power for recovery. Have NEVER got into download or recovery by holding volume up\down and power. Not since my Gtab 7" 1st edition....
ultramag69 said:
No its not. You push in down volume, home(menu) and power button for ODIN and up volume, Home(menu) and power for recovery. Have NEVER got into download or recovery by holding volume up\down and power. Not since my Gtab 7" 1st edition....
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What. That is totally weird. You are right but I can get into both recovery and download mode without touching the home button.
@spongerob500: Try what ultramag69 suggested with Menu button. Sorry about the wrong info in that regard, but on my phone I don't press the Menu/Home button.
EDIT: Sorry @ultramag69, it seems that both methods work. So no need to hold the Home button!
kingzain900 said:
What. That is totally weird. You are right but I can get into both recovery and download mode without touching the home button.
@spongerob500: Try what ultramag69 suggested with Menu button. Sorry about the wrong info in that regard, but on my phone I don't press the Menu/Home button.
EDIT: Sorry @ultramag69, it seems that both methods work. So no need to hold the Home button!
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update - cannot get into download or odin mode with the buttons. what im gonna try to do is install a custom rom. where can I find stock roms also please? can I flash the stock ones through recovery too? thanks.
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.
my SM-T530NU running on Android™ KitKat 4.4 has a "Device memory damaged" problem. I tried to factory reset via recovery mode but when I enter the recovery mode (by pressing power, volume up and home buttons) I only see the Android guy laying down with the exclamation point but without the menu options.
How do I get the menu buttons?! That way I could reset to factory mode and it would be okay again!
Thanks
Try finding a rom file and Odin it
smknutson said:
Try finding a rom file and Odin it
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i was trying to avoid that, but im thinking its the only way...
It's the only way after describing what you did
Same problem!
smknutson said:
It's the only way after describing what you did
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this may be a dumb question but I'm having the same.exact issue.......so what is this Rom Odin method you speak of? And how do I perform this task?
Timcandy said:
this may be a dumb question but I'm having the same.exact issue.......so what is this Rom Odin method you speak of? And how do I perform this task?
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if you get the android lying on its side, you've booted into download mode, not recovery mode. Try again with the other volume button
Also check out the firmware links in my signature for Odin stuff
I need some urgent help.
I tried flashing a stock nordic rom with 4.4.4 android, and did everything like I should. It did finish at the 'downloading' screen but it turned off, and now I can't turn it on.
I tried pressing volume down + power button, volume down + home + power, volume up + power, volume up + home + power none of them worked. Sometimes when I connect the phone to my PC it makes the sound but it's not recognized.
What should I do?
I need some urgent help.
You downgraded from lollipop?
A few others have bricked their devices doing the same thing
It seems you can't downgrade your bootloader
Try holding POWER + VOL DOWN for at least 30 secs.
ashyx said:
You downgraded from lollipop?
A few others have bricked their devices doing the same thing
It seems you can't downgrade your bootloader
Try holding POWER + VOL DOWN for at least 30 secs.
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Hey. Thanks for your reply.
Yes the phone's android was actually 5.0.2 and I tried flashing a stock 4.4.4. I didn't clear cache/wipe data before flashing too.
I have just tried 2 times your method (power + volume down) for 30 seconds, and unfortunately it won't boot. Any other ideas that might help?
Also I would like to add that I don't have any warranty whatsoever for this phone, and to take it to a service it'll cost me a fortune. You guys are my only and last hope. I heard a debrick.img could help (not so sure about this). Do you know anything about it?
Group_Home said:
Hey. Thanks for your reply.
Yes the phone's android was actually 5.0.2 and I tried flashing a stock 4.4.4. I didn't clear cache/wipe data before flashing too.
I have just tried 2 times your method (power + volume down) for 30 seconds, and unfortunately it won't boot. Any other ideas that might help?
Also I would like to add that I don't have any warranty whatsoever for this phone, and to take it to a service it'll cost me a fortune. You guys are my only and last hope. I heard a debrick.img could help (not so sure about this). Do you know anything about it?
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You're phone should be able to be revived by JTAG. Pretty much any phone shop can do this and it doesn't cost a fortune.
ashyx said:
You're phone should be able to be revived by JTAG. Pretty much any phone shop can do this and it doesn't cost a fortune.
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Hey.
Believe me it does cost a lot. Do you have any experience with JTAG? If you do, will you be so kind and help me out? Or do you know any softwares or methods that I should try?
Group_Home said:
Hey.
Believe me it does cost a lot. Do you have any experience with JTAG? If you do, will you be so kind and help me out? Or do you know any softwares or methods that I should try?
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Have you even enquired as to how much it would be to JTAG your phone?
And yes I do have experience with JTAG I own a JTAG box.
ashyx said:
Have you even enquired as to how much it would be to JTAG your phone?
And yes I do have experience with JTAG I own a JTAG box.
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I have no idea.
I found a boot recovery (Qualcomm MSM8916 Rev 2.2).
It tells me I need these files: (check attachment)
Do you or anyone else know where I can download the files?
Group_Home said:
I have no idea.
I found a boot recovery (Qualcomm MSM8916 Rev 2.2).
It tells me I need these files: (check attachment)
Do you or anyone else know where I can download the files?
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What is that article, can you post a link to it?
They are the factory files. It's what usually comes with an update.
Also you haven't stated what your device model is.
ashyx said:
What is that article, can you post a link to it?
They are the factory files. It's what usually comes with an update.
Also you haven't stated what your device model is.
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http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f672/repair-boot-unbrick-samsung-msm8916-galaxy-a3-a5-etc-2008827/
I downloaded the files but I have no clue what to do next.
Group_Home said:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f672/repair-boot-unbrick-samsung-msm8916-galaxy-a3-a5-etc-2008827/
I downloaded the files but I have no clue what to do next.
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You need to extract the bootloader from the stock firmware, put it in the root of a clean sd card along with the MSM8916_boot_recovery.pit
Turn on the phone using the 3 button combo for download mode.
If it boots to download mode you can then flash the firmware.
ashyx said:
You need to extract the bootloader from the stock firmware, put it in the root of a clean sd card along with the MSM8916_boot_recovery.pit
Turn on the phone using the 3 button combo for download mode.
If it boots to download mode you can then flash the firmware.
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Hey.
I got 2 questions. "Extract the bootloader from the stock firmware..." means? Do you mind helping me how to extract it? Also do I have the extract the bootloader from the firmware I tried to flash (which I used to brick my phone) or should I use another firmware (5.0.2 version)?
Also how do I put those files in the "root" of a SD card? Isn't that just pasting the files in it?
Hello,
When I want to enter fastboot with vol down + plug usb in, phone goes to offline charging (light grey battery appears then goes to charging animation)
Here is what I did:
- Unlocked fastboot
- Fastboot flashed latest recovery from twrp: twrp-3.1.1-0-grace.img
and now I cant enter recovery nor fastboot. The only thing I can is boot to Android, but it is locked. Any suggestion how to enter fastboot?
Now I can enter fastboot, but still cant enter twrp. Flashed different images, no change
EDIT: By holding vol up + pow button I enter Huawei eRecovery with options reboot, dowload new version and recovery and shutdown. What does that mean?
LGaljo said:
Now I can enter fastboot, but still cant enter twrp. Flashed different images, no change
EDIT: By holding vol up + pow button I enter Huawei eRecovery with options reboot, dowload new version and recovery and shutdown. What does that mean?
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For entering into FASTBOOT mode you must have a USB cable plugged into a PC. To enter into TWRP, after flashing it you must write te command fastboot reboot, unplug the cable immediately and hold the volume up button.
erayrafet said:
For entering into FASTBOOT mode you must have a USB cable plugged into a PC. To enter into TWRP, after flashing it you must write te command fastboot reboot, unplug the cable immediately and hold the volume up button.
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Thanks for reply.
Did like you said: flashed recovery then rebooted and immediately unplugged usb and started holding vol up. Phone was showing boot logo and rebooting itself. If I left finger off button, phone booted to OS.
IDK what I'm doing wrong here. BTW I'm using this recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-grace.img on https://eu.dl.twrp.me/grace/
Legit confused... Been doing this stuff for years and this happens :/
LGaljo said:
Thanks for reply.
Did like you said: flashed recovery then rebooted and immediately unplugged usb and started holding vol up. Phone was showing boot logo and rebooting itself. If I left finger off button, phone booted to OS.
IDK what I'm doing wrong here. BTW I'm using this recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-grace.img on https://eu.dl.twrp.me/grace/
Legit confused... Been doing this stuff for years and this happens :/
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What's your build number?
erayrafet said:
What's your build number?
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I dont know. I will ask my cousin when did she last time updated here phone
LGaljo said:
I dont know. I will ask my cousin when did she last time updated here phone
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You can check in Settings, About phone section.
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You can check in Settings, About phone section.
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It's locked.
LGaljo said:
It's locked.
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Is it on 6.0 and what's the model which you can see on the back of the phone.
erayrafet said:
Is it on 6.0 and what's the model which you can see on the back of the phone.
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It's GRA-L09, but dont know which android version it has. If it helps you https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqJN5lbXo9tUg60gO2wQ2n3L9OnP9Q to guess which one it is
LGaljo said:
It's GRA-L09, but dont know which android version it has. If it helps you https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqJN5lbXo9tUg60gO2wQ2n3L9OnP9Q to guess which one it is
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I can't access the file. Send a photo of the phone when the screen is on.
erayrafet said:
I can't access the file. Send a photo of the phone when the screen is on.
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Strange. Tried it in incognito mode and worked (You might need to close window to login - picture is underneath). Will link them to this post in few minutes
Pictures in attachement
LGaljo said:
Pictures in attachement
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So you are on Android 5.0.1, then you must find a compatible version of TWRP which has to be older than 3.0.0 or you can update to Android 6.0 with HiSuite, Firmware Finder via the eRecovery.
erayrafet said:
So you are on Android 5.0.1, then you must find a compatible version of TWRP which has to be older than 3.0.0 or you can update to Android 6.0 with HiSuite, Firmware Finder via the eRecovery.
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Found this https://dl.twrp.me/p8/
Will it be okay?
LGaljo said:
Found this https://dl.twrp.me/p8/
Will it be okay?
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Yes
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Yes
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Thanks bro! You saved my life. That little thing kept me from doing that! :highfive:
Will give you some thanks presses
EDIT: Now I know that phone has this firmware: GRA-L09C432B210
LGaljo said:
EDIT: Now I know that phone has this firmware: GRA-L09C432B210
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Quite an old version, latest Stock ROM is build 399 AFAIK, I'm running it and phone is very stable, fast and good battery life.
IMHO well worth upgrading to it.
http://www.stechguide.com/huawei-p8-b399-marshmallow-update-2/
Sparkrite said:
Quite an old version, latest Stock ROM is build 399 AFAIK, I'm running it and phone is very stable, fast and good battery life.
IMHO well worth upgrading to it.
http://www.stechguide.com/huawei-p8-b399-marshmallow-update-2/
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Yup, now phone has been backed up and updated to B370. Got some issues with updating to B399. Maybe was only bad download. Will check that link.
Thank you for support!