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[Q] Gingerbread 2.3.6. cannot enter to recovery menu

Hi,
I bought galaxy ace a week ago... updated via the latest gingerbread 2.3.6. (official way). After few days of testing the phone I found out that it is quite slow therefore I decided to root it... there is the problem, I cannot enter to recovery menu (home + power), even to download menu (home + vol down + power), everytime I hold the above mentioned combination I got soft reset of the phone... no menu, no nothing. I could not find anything on the web.. Could you help me how to enter to recovery menu OR how to root to CM7.2. a CWM without entering to recovery menu.
I believe the recovery menu has been blocked with new gingerbread 2.3.6.
Thank you.

I don't think so (about the blocked recovery) ..u go on trying dude ..recovery mode is a bit tougher to get in stock rom ..u should get it on the 10th attempt ( at least) I believe ..btw there are rooting guides in this forum ...check them out
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does it mean that i should hold power + home for 10 soft restarts?

I think so here's a tip press the home button first ..keep it pressed and then press the power button UNTILL THE SCREEN COMES ON...recovery mode is tougher to get in stock rom(well at least for me )..in cm7 its nothing ..
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I tried to soft restart 10 times no luck... even with your tip...can anyone else help me please?

only odin can help you as if you are not able to get into any kind of recovery and want cwm then odin is the only path for you .. do backup contacts,sms if you want
all other things will be lost..
and if you don't want to loose things then choose to skip rooting and love what you have now
and 2.3.6 haven't blocked recovery btw as i am using it

I cant use ODIN as I cannot access to download menu (vol down + home + power). Anyone else who can me advice?

turn your phone off!
Now without pressing the power button!
Hold the center button and plug your charger!

Still does not work, any other solution?

Try this if you have root access then install ROM toolbox from the market and try going into recovery via the app
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Sent from my Ace. Galaxy Ace

jumbobombo said:
Try this if you have root access then install ROM toolbox from the market and try going into recovery via the app
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Dude read the post properly I guess he's on stock rom and the only way of rooting gingerbread is the update.zip method ( correct me if I'm wrong ) ..so there's no way he could have root access ...
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Try adb
Adb reboot recovery
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Dragonoid said:
Dude read the post properly I guess he's on stock rom and the only way of rooting gingerbread is the update.zip method ( correct me if I'm wrong ) ..so there's no way he could have root access ...
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Ohhhh yeah... Srry my bad
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Check this video.. Skip to 0:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TCXm-1kTLM

NJosh said:
Check this video.. Skip to 0:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TCXm-1kTLM
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.... ****%n OUt!
HE CANNOT ENTER RECOVERY MODE!
If you bought that way you should take it back show problem and let service take care of that!
Say that you were trying to do a factory reset when you found out that you coudn´t enter recovery mode!

I'm on stock ROM, just flashed this morning using ODIN. Even root will go then. To go into recovery press the home+power button till the phone turns on, leave the power button not the home button. You should land up in recovery. If that doesn't work then try using ADB. Go to adb with your phone normally on:
adb reboot recovery
but try flash recovery again
to enter fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
And if You've worked with ODIN then download a new bootloader and flash it using ODIN.I think (not sure) the problem is with secondary bootloader (SBL).Put the phone into download mode using ADB:
adb reboot download
This will put your phone in download mode. Check Odin now, and if ID:COM has turned yellow, you’re good to gnce you’re satisfied, press the Start button on Odin. The flash will take couple of seconds, after which your phone will reboot automatically.
That’s it. This should fix your download and recovery mode 3-button combo issue. You can now apply any mods with the normal procedure.
I bought galaxy ace a week ago... updated via the latest gingerbread 2.3.6. (official way).
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You had mentioned updating to 2.3.6 in the official way? Kies or Service center? If Kies then did you get the download mode when it was updating? And No, Recovery is not blocked on 2.3.6

Xr01d_GT said:
I'm on stock ROM, just flashed this morning using ODIN. Even root will go then. To go into recovery press the home+power button till the phone turns on, leave the power button not the home button. You should land up in recovery. If that doesn't work then try using ADB. Go to adb with your phone normally on:
adb reboot recovery
but try flash recovery again
to enter fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
And if You've worked with ODIN then download a new bootloader and flash it using ODIN.I think (not sure) the problem is with secondary bootloader (SBL).Put the phone into download mode using ADB:
adb reboot download
This will put your phone in download mode. Check Odin now, and if ID:COM has turned yellow, you’re good to gnce you’re satisfied, press the Start button on Odin. The flash will take couple of seconds, after which your phone will reboot automatically.
That’s it. This should fix your download and recovery mode 3-button combo issue. You can now apply any mods with the normal procedure.
You had mentioned updating to 2.3.6 in the official way? Kies or Service center? If Kies then did you get the download mode when it was updating? And No, Recovery is not blocked on 2.3.6
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hi all i got the same problem on 2.3.6, however i tried the adb method n is not workin either ....~~ anyone else any idea ??

noty81 said:
hi all i got the same problem on 2.3.6, however i tried the adb method n is not workin either ....~~ anyone else any idea ??
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If even adb isn't working
I would take it in to the service center and tell them you can't access (stock)recovery
Sent from my GT-S5830 using my hands

yeps it might be difficult first time,,,but never after i found it difficult,,,,
u need a working hand and usable brain....
hold the middle button and power button and as when u see the start screen just let go off the power button but still hold on middle button,,,
and u are in recovery mode...
same goes for download mode
keep hold on the vol down+middle button+power and then just let go off power button as u see the start screen(rather anything coming on screen )
enjoy
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there is also an app in market ... quick boot or speed boot something like that...
and it DOESNT need root permission (long time no use so dont remember exactly but it should be)
u can try that

I had the same problem, but luckily I found this thread.
I can enter to recovery ONLY with adb reboot recovery command, pressing home button does nothing.

[Q] [Galaxy s I9000] After root with kernel CF-Root > BOOT LOOP!!

I tryed this guide to root the phone [Galaxy s I9000]
androidgalaxys.net/guide-modding-galaxy-s/guida-root-sicuro-galaxy-s-gingerbread/
It seem working but it restart continusly.
What can be the problem?
Here's the screenshot of ODIN process.

Can't find screenshot!
Probably u took the kernel for the wrong firmware....
Inviato dal mio SGS con XDA

diegalax said:
I tryed this guide to root the phone [Galaxy s I9000]
androidgalaxys.net/guide-modding-galaxy-s/guida-root-sicuro-galaxy-s-gingerbread/
It seem working but it restart continusly.
What can be the problem?
Here's the screenshot of ODIN process.
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Do the following and after that root your phone using cf root xxjw4 kernel from Odin. Check in cf root for galaxy gti9000 thread .
gcuchiha said:
Maybe its a bootloop maybe.Switch off your phone and check if download and recovery mode is available(see next paragraph)
If so follow the steps mentioned.
First of all download xxjw4 firmware for galaxy gt-I9000 from
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/150483619/708026d/I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip.html
1) Put your phone into Recovery mode (Vol up + Home + Power button) and perform a Wipe data/Factory reset, then a Wipe cache. When done pull the battery out for around ten seconds then re-insert.
(If recovery isn't working ignore this step)
2) Put the phone into Download mode (Vol down + Home + Power button)
3) Unzip the JW4 firmware folder you've downloaded to your Desktop.
4) Launch Odin and click on the button that says PDA and navigate to the PDA file you've just unzipped to your desktop and select it.
5) Connect your phone to your PC via USB. Odin will say Added and a box will turn yellow to indicate it has recognised your phone.
6) Click the start button in Odin and sit back and wait for Odin to flash your phone. When it's finished it will take a few minutes longer for the phone to reboot than is usual so please don't panic. The phone will reboot.
7) When the phone has rebooted, remove the USB cable and you now have the latest 2.3.6. It might be a good idea to repeat step 1 to make sure nothing of the old firmware is left behind.
And that's it, seven steps to 2.3.6 JW4 Value Pack and TouchWiz 4.
In case you want more info about flashing go to this site
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/galaxy-s-gets-official-value-pack-firmware-xxjw4-includes-touchwiz-4/
Enjoy
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First of all I feel your pain. If your issue hasn't been solved by the above post I would recommend these two step by step guides to fixing your issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
I have personally used the above process without a problem, best of all it includes all the files you need to not only get back to stock but also to then get you back to ICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050 This process I haven't used but a cursory search pulled it up. The first link is better and I can vouch for it but variety is the spice of life..
Hope this helps.

hi , i did the data/ffactory reset but now it just turns on, where the S appears and then it comes out the t mobile ad and just come out a black screen and the home key buttons remain on wat can i do to fixed it

step by step downgrading to GB 2.3.6

hi
kindly i need a step by step to downgrade from 4.0.3 rooted to gingerbread 2.3.6
i i use pc odin like i upgrade do i brick the phone?
thank you

Using PC Odin is ok, gingerbread kernels do not have the brickbug.

khorss said:
Using PC Odin is ok, gingerbread kernels do not have the brickbug.
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thank you for your reply so if i understood you what i do is :
download a stock gb room
then flash it using pc odin like i did when i upgrade it
then re root it
do i need to factory reset first or something before these steps? do i backup my settings to titanium first
thank you

drdish said:
thank you for your reply so if i understood you what i do is :
download a stock gb room
then flash it using pc odin like i did when i upgrade it
then re root it
do i need to factory reset first or something before these steps? do i backup my settings to titanium first
thank you
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Why are you posting a question in the Development section? What you need to follow is Dr. Ketan's guide. If you are running ICS and downgrade to GB, you will have force closes the first time you boot. Then do the wipe, not in ICS

drdish said:
thank you for your reply so if i understood you what i do is :
download a stock gb room
then flash it using pc odin like i did when i upgrade it
then re root it
do i need to factory reset first or something before these steps? do i backup my settings to titanium first
thank you
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First of all wrong section to ask question...should post such query in general section...
Yes make back up with Titanium Backup to save your apps...do not factory reset while on unsafe kernel (ICS kernel is unsafe kernel)..
Download any safe kernel and install and do factory wipe...then install Stock GB ROM..root it and enjoy...

silver2706 said:
First of all wrong section to ask question...should post such query in general section...
Yes make back up with Titanium Backup to save your apps...do not factory reset while on unsafe kernel (ICS kernel is unsafe kernel)..
Download any safe kernel and install and do factory wipe...then install Stock GB ROM..root it and enjoy...
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thank you for your reply and sorry for posting here
one more question how to download safe kernel and do wipe (if there is any detailed post about it)
thank you again

drdish said:
thank you for your reply and sorry for posting here
one more question how to download safe kernel and do wipe (if there is any detailed post about it)
thank you again
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Safe kernel for ics and gb = speedmod kernel.
1.Download pre rooted gb rom.
2. Use pc odin to flash the pre rooted rom.
3.The phone will keep fc while 1st boot. Dont panic. Switch off the phone completely and boot into recovery mode and wipe data+ cache.
4. After phone booted, install mobile odin and flash safe kernel.
5. Done, your gb rom now fully rooted.
Good luck.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Sir, please post in the correct sections, Q&A is for questions. Thank You.

lee yun khong said:
Safe kernel for ics and gb = speedmod kernel.
3.The phone will keep fc while 1st boot. Dont panic. Switch off the phone completely and boot into recovery mode and wipe data+ cache.
4. After phone booted, install mobile odin and flash safe kernel.
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If flashed GB already using PC odin, its already safe.. there is no need to change kernel. GB kernels are safe. ICS, not so much

drdish said:
thank you for your reply and sorry for posting here
one more question how to download safe kernel and do wipe (if there is any detailed post about it)
thank you again
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You can directly flash gb rom using pc odin
Dont do any wipes on ics..flash gb rom and then do the wipes
No other kernel is required to be flashed

sir,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
you'll find all the stock ROMs and the instructions in the link above.
STEP BY STEP instructions
[ the mobile and PC should be connected only when instructed in the process below ]
PC :
>> download the PC Odin3v1.87
>> download the ROM from the link above or from "samfirmware" [ http://samfirmware.com ]
(click on 'firmwares and files', scroll down the page, select 'smartphone' in the type list, 'android' in the OS list, 'GT-N7000 - Galaxy Note' in the model list, ' **** your country **** ' in the country list. Click on the 'send' button. All the firmwares released for your model will be listed, download the one you want to install. It will ask you to register to the site first, don't worry it is free)
>> you will download a file "N7000xxXXX_N7000xxxXXX_XXX.rar" (there will be numbers and alphabets instead of x and X). RAR is a compressed format, to unRAR the actual file/folder (which you need) you will need a program called 'WinRAR', look it up on google or download it from [ http://www.filehippo.com ]
>> you will get "N7000xxXXX_N7000xxxXXX_N7000xxXXX_HOME.tar.md5" and "SS_DL.dll" when you'll unRAR.
>> open the Odin program on your computer (if you are on windows vista or windows 7 right click on the "Odin3 v1.85.exe" and then click on "run as administrator" option, click on the "yes" option. the program will open). now click on the 'PDA' button (in the Odin program) and then point the location at/select the "N7000xxXXX_N7000xxxXXX_N7000xxXXX_HOME.tar.md5" file.
MOBILE :
>> press/hold down the volume 'down' button, don't release the volume 'down' button, press/hold down the 'home' button (in the front), and press and hold down the 'power' button until your device restarts, don't let go of the three buttons until you see the "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" screen. (release the three button when you see "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" on the screen)
>> press the volume 'up' button to continue.
>> connect the data cable to the PC[USB] and the mobile[MicroUSB]
PC :
>> you'll see a yellow box under ID:COM with "COMx" written in it. (x is a number)
>> now click the big "START" button (in the Odin program)
wait for the process to be over, and your mobile will reboot itself.
MOBILE :
>> press/hold down the volume 'up' button, don't release the volume 'up' button, press/hold down the 'home' button (in the front), and press and hold down the 'power' button until your device restarts, don't let go of the three buttons until you see the "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" screen. (release the three button when you see "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" on the screen)
>> press the volume 'down' button to get to "wipe data/factory reset" and press the 'power' button (it might be the 'home' button read the instruction on the mobile screen.. on top)
>> press the volume 'down' button to get to "wipe cache partition" and press the 'power' button (it might be the 'home' button read the instruction on the mobile screen.. on top)
>> "reboot system now" and press the 'power' button.

nokiamodeln91 said:
If flashed GB already using PC odin, its already safe.. there is no need to change kernel. GB kernels are safe. ICS, not so much
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He mentioned he wanna keep his phone being rooted. Otherwise just as you said, it is not neccesary to flash any kernel. Thanks
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Thank you all very much,
i will pass the stock gb rom via pc odin
after it reboot normally i will do a wipe
then root it
thank you all and again sorry for posting here didn't knew

100% done thank you again

Nice guide....

How To's On Samsung Galaxy Mini - Answers

Root Samsung Galaxy S5570I
update.zip
I Used this to root my Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570I
Copy it to your sd card
Go to stock recovery by pressing vol. up button + home button + power button
Use Volume up and down to move up and down and home button to select
Press update from sdcard and find this file
Your phone is rooted
Unbrick Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570I (Soft Brick)
1. Download this: S5570I.rar
Extract it
2. Open Odin3_v1.84.exe
3. Press BOOTLOADER and choose DefaultCalData....
4. Press PIT and choose tassve_0623.pit
5. Press PDA and choose PDA_S5570I....
6. Press PHONE and choose MODEM_S5570I....
7. Press CSC and choose GT-S5570I-MULTI....
8. Shut down your phone if it isn't
9. Reboot it in ODIN Mode (Volume Down + Home + Power)
10. Press Volume Up to enter The Odin Download Mode
11. Now the ODIN should recognize your phone (Yellow text comes up in the program LEFT upper corner)
12. Press start
13. Just wait and your phone will auto reboot.
Change the language by pressing the bottom right button when booted, because it will start at some language i don't know
PLEASE DO BOOTLOADER BEFORE PIT OR IT WILL HANG!!
SORRY FOR NOT ADDING LINK AWHILE AGO
Get CWM recovery on Samsung Galaxy Mini
Download CWM_GT-S5570i.zip
Place it in your SD card
Just go to Update from SD card in stock recovery
You will have to flash through stock recovery every time if you want to go to CWM recovery
Now you can flash ROMS!!
Happy Flashing!
There are separate threads on this by me but now i joined all together
PRESS THANKS IF THIS THREAD IS USEFUL
Please Do Not Ask me Questions anymore as I will not be visiting XDA often

Oh hey, can you tell me how to instal stock rom or flashing kernel or custom rom via odin or heimdal. I am tottaly noob about android. Thanks before.
life doesn't comes with instructions!

martrio said:
Oh hey, can you tell me how to instal stock rom or flashing kernel or custom rom via odin or heimdal. I am tottaly noob about android. Thanks before.
life doesn't comes with instructions!
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For stock rom is about the same as unbricking. You can use that to go back to Android version 2.3.6
For flashing kernel/custom rom i would usually use ClockWorkMod Recovery

FixMyProblems said:
Root Samsung Galaxy S5570I
update.zip
I Used this to root my Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570I
Copy it to your sd card
Go to stock recovery by pressing vol. up button + home button + power button
Use Volume up and down to move up and down and home button to select
Press update from sdcard and find this file
Your phone is rooted
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that doesn't work for me: i get "installation aborted" message
also I've tried SuperOneClickv2.3.3 and it gets stuck on step #7...
I've installed samsung usb drivers, android SDK kit, turned on usb debugging mode, unmounted sd card... even tried to flash in stock recovery mode. nothing
i usually have "lots of crap" learning curve with every single one obstacle that can occur so please please, help me

gesaugen said:
that doesn't work for me: i get "installation aborted" message
also I've tried SuperOneClickv2.3.3 and it gets stuck on step #7...
I've installed samsung usb drivers, android SDK kit, turned on usb debugging mode, unmounted sd card... even tried to flash in stock recovery mode. nothing
i usually have "lots of crap" learning curve with every single one obstacle that can occur so please please, help me
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use cwm to flash that zip

Need help. I'm dying! :( thank you for help. :)

Help! Before I flash custom ROM (SGSII ROM) I wiped everything. And after that, I'm disappointed with that ROM and plan to try others. Afterwards, I want to install MindCR ROM and I wiped everything even pressed format /system. And the PROBLEM NOW IS: Ca'nt flash everything using CWM (refuses to install anything) and can't go to ODIN MODE. HELP HELP! (((

Jenson Guevarra said:
Help! Before I flash custom ROM (SGSII ROM) I wiped everything. And after that, I'm disappointed with that ROM and plan to try others. Afterwards, I want to install MindCR ROM and I wiped everything even pressed format /system. And the PROBLEM NOW IS: Ca'nt flash everything using CWM (refuses to install anything) and can't go to ODIN MODE. HELP HELP! (((
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Is MindCR ROM for GT-S5830? I believe its for GT-S5830i. Its not compatible for GT-S5830 Ace dude. Anyways, try entering Download Mode by pressing & holding Volume Up, Volume Down & Power Button simultaneously. This will take you to the Download Mode. If its GT-S5830 then enter Download Mode by pressing & holding Volume Down, Home Button(Center Key in our Ace) & Power Button simultaneously. Release your fingers only when you see Downloading Mode in your Phone
Questions should be in Q&A Section. Next time post in the correct section