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Only have Download mode. Help! [SOLVED]

My SGS does not boot and does not enter recovery mode. I can enter download mode though. I suspect it happened after I removed some files from SD card.
Can I access SD card in download mode?
How can I use download mode to restore firmware and the recovery?
Thanks in advance.

u have to reflash your firmware. if u get only downloadmode working u can only reflash your device.
try a custom kernel first. if this wont work, then flash new firmware

Strange.from download mode you can only flash firmware.I think u can use adb and connect your phone to computer.try little search on topics don't rush first read carefully.
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@malcho
adb wont work in download mode. only in cwm and after successful boot

So I understand I need to connect to PC in download mode and then use some software like ODIN to flash a ROM? Correct?

thats right.
may u can flash via kies, if u want a stock rom from samsung

I didn't know that info about adb.Thanks for info
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Well, it's strange but looks better. Even before I did anything with ODIN the phone booted into the new ROM but I still cannot get into recovery. Seems like ROM installation procedure deleted something essential to run the recovery.
So now I have the download mode and Android working.
I am trying not to make any sudden moves so that I won't lose to ability to boot the ROM. What would be the best way to restore ClockworkMod recovery?

What ROM are you running now?
From a running stock-ROM the easiest way is to flash some custom kernel that includes CWM.
Here's a list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966646
For 2.2.1-based ROM I prefer Speedmod.
For 2.3.3-based, choose your own
edit: There are some ROMs/kernels that can only enter recovery when USB-debugging is on.

profalbert said:
What ROM are you running now?
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I've just switched from Darky's 9.2 to PilotX with 2.6.35.7-I9000X[email protected]#Beta4.2_1 kernel.
From what you are saying I understand CWM recovery needs Linux kernel to run. I thought it's a stand alone boot-loader independent from the OS and kernel.

I installed CF-Root-XW_NEE_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS which comes with CWM recovery via ODIN with no effect. I still cannot reach recovery mode.
My phone came with 3e recovery which I downgraded to 2e (I don't remember how I did it then). Is it possible it has something to do with the problem?

You should always flash to stock when you have an issue.
You can also use Darky's resurrection (at least, part A: Pit with re-partition)
Then flash the original firmware (from samfirmware.com)

Thanks to everyone.
The problem was solved using http://www.v00d00.co.il/GBFINAL.pdf guide. Note, this guide is only relevant for Hebrew PilotX ROM.

[Q] Please help me did I brick my phone?

Hi,
I've tried to flash the latest MIUI ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S but now I'm stuck at recovery mode. When I reboot I always get into recovery mode. I just can't boot it. I tried to wipe and put other rom's on it but I just can't get phone working! I can get into download mode.
So can my phone still be saved?
Hope you guys can help me out!

I would try a clean XXJPU install with ODIN, after you'r on stock install a custom kernel with root - then try cm7 (easier install ) then moving to muiu would be easy.

okay thank you, you would be a hero of you could save my phone haha.
wich custom kernel do you prefer?

If you have download mode install a clean 2.2.1 JPU whith Odin (pit 512 and Re-partition).
Once you have it working, flashing as you want.
Froyo 2.2.1 custom Kernel: speedmod k13d.
GB 2.3.3 custom kernel:Voodoo test 6.0 or GTO Ginger JVH RC1 v2.1.
both for recovery (zip files).

DamianGTO Ginger JVH RC1 v2.1 kernel works fine for gingerbread roms

if you are able to get into donwload mode, you are saved
looks like the ROM you are instlling aint working, or your doing it wrong
i would suggest trying a stock firmware first then you can go crazy and try with new stuff

[Q] Bootloop problem

I am just about to throw my phone at the wall.
So I was on stock 2.3.3 and decided I wanted to update to ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488096
I didn't have clockwork mod and wasn't rooted so I eventually got this working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Then I tried to install the ICS rom but it wouldn't work. I then tried to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353657 which for some reason didnt have any cell phone coverage.
I tried going back to the just rooted version of 2.3.3 but haven't been able to get the phone to go past the samsung logo / Clockwork Recovery.
Edit: Whenever I try flash the 2.3.3 rooted rom it updates me to Clockwork Mod Recovery v3.0.0.5 with HEAPS of errors.
Any ideas?

You should go back to a stock rom via Odin...you will need a rom that has 3 files (csc , modem, phone) and the Odin 512 .pit file and check the repartition box.

Hawkester said:
I am just about to throw my phone at the wall.
So I was on stock 2.3.3 and decided I wanted to update to ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488096
I didn't have clockwork mod and wasn't rooted so I eventually got this working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Then I tried to install the ICS rom but it wouldn't work. I then tried to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353657 which for some reason didnt have any cell phone coverage.
I tried going back to the just rooted version of 2.3.3 but haven't been able to get the phone to go past the samsung logo / Clockwork Recovery.
Edit: Whenever I try flash the 2.3.3 rooted rom it updates me to Clockwork Mod Recovery v3.0.0.5 with HEAPS of errors.
Any ideas?
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Hi bro
1. Did you download the right cf root? and how did you flash it?
2. what did it say when you installed ics? did you wipe data?
3. how did you flash back to stock?

imgibby123 said:
You should go back to a stock rom via Odin...you will need a rom that has 3 files (csc , modem, phone) and the Odin 512 .pit file and check the repartition box.
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I've since downloaded the stock file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913 and im up and running again. I don't think ill be flashing anytime soon :L

NamNamNom said:
Hi bro
1. Did you download the right cf root? and how did you flash it?
2. what did it say when you installed ics? did you wipe data?
3. how did you flash back to stock?
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I flashed the cf root the same as the software my phone had under settings. I flashed it using odin.
There was an error message, I can't recall it exactly, it couldn't execute or something. Yup I wiped data.
Flash back to stock using odin
Thanks for the help guys

Did you solve it?

NamNamNom said:
Did you solve it?
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Half solved, im back on stock gingerbread.

Hawkester said:
Half solved, im back on stock gingerbread.
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I recomend flashing Codename android 1.5.5, steps:
Download the latest CNA for Galaxy S, and Gapps
Get into CWM
Wipe dalvik/cache/data
flash it
flash Gapps
Done!

[Q] HELPPPPP please soft brick

Hey peeps iv got a big problem it happened yesterday with my Galaxy note GTn7000. I was on stock ICS LPT and was flashing new kernels through CWM when suddenly my phone just kept freezing on the Samsung screen when I start it up and it has been happening since yesterday. I think it was the speedmod ICS kernel that I flashed that made this happen. I flashed Abys kernel through odin and could get in to CWM. I did factory reset/wipe cache/dalvik/cache and then flashed checkrom which was on my SD card. Installation was fine but then it got stuck on the Galaxy note startup screen. I was searching for answers on the XDA forums and someone suggested that you flash a stock full wipe GB rom. So I tried to flash LC1 open Europe rom and was waiting for an hour the the rom to flash through ODIN which had only a bit left on the bar to flash and it didn’t flash it just froze. I tried 3 times and the same thing happened . I have used the USB jig to erase previous downloads and reset binary count. I flashed ICS LPT rom through odin and it flashed normally but when it starts up it gets stuck on the Samsung screen. Any suggestions? I can get into download mode and CWM so it means Im in a softbrick. Do you think I should download an ICS rom and put it on to my SD card and then try flashing it ? Help would be appreciated thanks.
Here is the video of what happens. Basically i have waited for 4 hours yesterday and it just stays on the samsung screen

Hey, Id recommend you flashing back to GB via ODIN before we continue.
ICS still has a few bugs and that could interfere with getting you back up and running.

Hey thanks i will download a new GB stock rom, i cant post the video link because im a new member dang...

azzledazzle said:
Hey, Id recommend you flashing back to GB via ODIN before we continue.
ICS still has a few bugs and that could interfere with getting you back up and running.
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Flashed N7000XXLQ2_N7000XXLPT_N7000CPWLP4_HOME.tar GB rom, it restarted and still the same. Freezes on the Galaxy note startup screen

1st can i ask how are u flashing roms?
2nd i assume u are able to go into recovery?
steps to install customs roms
1-go recovery
2-flash abyss4.2
3-go advance -> reboot recovery
4-wipe cache n dalivk
5-flash custom roms
6-reboot
did u do this?

Thai Damen said:
1st can i ask how are u flashing roms?
2nd i assume u are able to go into recovery?
steps to install customs roms
1-go recovery
2-flash abyss4.2
3-go advance -> reboot recovery
4-wipe cache n dalivk
5-flash custom roms
6-reboot
did u do this?
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Im flashing through ODIN. I did the abys kernel flash before and installed a custom rom but it still kept freezing. Now i am downloading the XLA3 GB rom and hope to flash it through ODIN

CODE_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
EFS_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
KERNEL_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar.md5
Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
UMS_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship_16GB.tar.md5
MODEM_N7000XXLA3_REV_05_CL1095424.tar.md5
GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA3.tar.md5
im gonna flash the XLA3 GB rom through ODIN. I dont know where all these files go in ODIN. Anyone ?...

IsmailZU said:
CODE_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
EFS_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
KERNEL_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar.md5
Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
UMS_N7000XXLA3_CL880036_REV02_user_low_ship_16GB.tar.md5
MODEM_N7000XXLA3_REV_05_CL1095424.tar.md5
GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA3.tar.md5
im gonna flash the XLA3 GB rom through ODIN. I dont know where all these files go in ODIN. Anyone ?...
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So you've extracted the original tar file, you don't need to, just point the original tar file to the pda section of pc odin, it will sort out each partition for you.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

SpyderTracks said:
So you've extracted the original tar file, you don't need to, just point the original tar file to the pda section of pc odin, it will sort out each partition for you.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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its an .rar file. How do i change it into a tar file ?

Is it a rar. Or a zip? If it's a rar, re download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 then extract one level with 7zip to get the tar file.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

was in similar situation . flashed with ICS stock ROM after entering in to download mode as described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 using odin on laptop method. thanks

Rom Mess up

Hi guys
I really need you help...
I have a samsung Ace .. i had this rom: [ROM] [Stock] [Nims 11 Mem Hack / BE 1.6 Kernel] S'Perience ROM ®
with clockwork recovery and of course root
then i want to try the stock rom version 2.3.6 TPH (Portugal) .. I went to sammobile downloaded that rom and odin with ops... after all of the process the odin shows up the message "pass" with blue color but my phone was blinking.. and now it only does that, blinking.. i´m not able to enter on recovery mode or on the mobile itself... only able to get download mode..
Pleasee some help!

someone ?!

Try to install the CWM recovery for Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465599
And then a Custom ROM.

maniaczek1111 said:
Try to install the CWM recovery for Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465599
And then a Custom ROM.
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I have already tried that without sucess .. After I install anything from odin it keeps blinking

AnonFreitas said:
I have already tried that without sucess .. After I install anything from odin it keeps blinking
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pleaseeeee...

Reflash stock via odin. Your device mightn't boot for the first time. Then reconnect & reflash via odin right away. Your device will boot. If it doesn't, take off the battery & put it back, go to recovery mode & do a factory reset & reboot. It should work. But before doing all this, remember, close all the intervening programs like kies,etc & make sure you have the latest device drivers installed.
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