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Entering recovery mode

Long story short, i need to get to the Recovery Mode without using the hardware buttons.
My home button broke, i was trying to flash stock rom from pc odin (to sent it to warranty), and now i cannot setup my phone (i'am stuck at the welcome screen, some processes FC), maybe because i did not wipe data.
So, can i enter the recovery mode without the home button? Via abd commands?
I can only enter download mode as i do not need the home button.
Or, is there some way to wipe data / factory reset via download mode?

Flash simply wipe rom with pc odin.
But how can get.download mode without home button ?with jig?
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dr.ketan said:
Flash simply wipe rom with pc odin.
But how can get.download mode without home button ?with jig?
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I can't seem to find that.
No, pull the baterry, insert it, then connect my phone (while turned off) to the pc + volume down. Doesn't work with volume up tho

Find on post #3 of first link on my.signature, you can find some wipe ROM there.
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That's odd, because that's the stock ROM i flashed ( N7000OXXLB3 ) .. But i think it did not wipe.
I will try to flash it again.
EDIT: Same thing, it seems to only format cache?

This is driving me nuts , am i screwed?

No, wipe.version.should wipe.data too.
Just confirm that rom is.wipe or not
Extract 1 step deep (to .tar) if you can see.data.img file is there, then only it is wipe rom.
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Thanks, let me try another ROM .
Ok , i'am a little stupid, did not see the (WIPE VERSION) all around the names of the ROMS lol . I will choose one of them

if you just want to go to recovery mode.. minus your hardware button... no need for all the hassles....
look for an app in google play called quick reboot... it needs root though but when you tap on that app.. one of the options there is recovery... you can boot your phone on recovery just by installing and simply using that app and with your phone(rooted)

He has already use pc odin to flash rom, so naturally.won't have root, and juat doing for warranty purpose, so i don't think he.shud flash custom kernel to get root.with pc odin, as in defected device, you can't take chance to raise counter.
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The thing is, i don't have access to the system, i'am stuck at the welcome screen.
I'm downloading a wipe ROM, i think it will be solved.

ok doc my bad... I missed some points there..

Forget to select csc?
Edit :Here its my bad, i thought above post was by op
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Finally a fully working phone , ready to go to warranty
Thanks!

Karl0s said:
Long story short, i need to get to the Recovery Mode without using the hardware buttons.
My home button broke, i was trying to flash stock rom from pc odin (to sent it to warranty), and now i cannot setup my phone (i'am stuck at the welcome screen, some processes FC), maybe because i did not wipe data.
So, can i enter the recovery mode without the home button? Via abd commands?
I can only enter download mode as i do not need the home button.
Or, is there some way to wipe data / factory reset via download mode?
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You can enter recovery with adb...enable usb debugging, plug the phone and open a cmd as admin in the pc. Then type: adb reboot recovery...Done!!

See above, i did not have access to the system
But it is solved now, thanks,

Broken Power button

Hi..
One of my friends has a Note but his power button is broken. He hasn't really contacted service center for repair coz he didn't really miss anything about the button..but now if he wants to root...flash rom etc..is it even possible to do that without a functional power button?
Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks
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there are mods for ics .. like a toggle for reboot .. which when u press gives 3 options (reboot / recovery / download).
but i dont think it will be possible to boot in to recovery without the power button if the phone has a bootloop or stuck at startup.

You can flash roms but it would be really dangerous
If anything goes wrong after flashing a rom and got stuck,you cant enter recovery or download mode

[email protected]$3K#@R said:
You can flash roms but it would be really dangerous
If anything goes wrong after flashing a rom and got stuck,you cant enter recovery or download mode
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No you wrong,
If its Custom Rom may you can use RomManager And Reboot into Recovery Mode,Then Advanced,Reboot into Download....

its possible to enter recovery, download mode without that button, but if you get bootloop you will need it so send it to repair

Yiannis75 said:
No you wrong,
If its Custom Rom may you can use RomManager And Reboot into Recovery Mode,Then Advanced,Reboot into Download....
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He's talking about when the rom won't boot up to access those apps. If is boots up, plenty options are there anyway
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nokiamodeln91 said:
He's talking about when the rom won't boot up to access those apps. If is boots up, plenty options are there anyway
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oooohhhh then you have to pay to fix your gn7000

[Q] In reboot loop with no access to recovery mode

Hi,
I was trying to install 2.3.6 DDKQ6. The Odin process finished successfully and restarted the phone. But now the phone is in a boot loop. It keeps getting restarted after 2 seconds. I can't get to recovery mode.
I can access download mode but flashing even again (different ROM) doesn't work.
Please help me
Edited 10-22-2012: Still no solution found. I have tried many ROMS and even tried to flash stock recovery. Senior members, please suggest next step

Please, anyone has a solution to this problem?

hassan.nabeel27 said:
Please, anyone has a solution to this problem?
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Make sure the rom is in your region. Dont install a rom from another country. Try get to recovery mode with button combination. Search for more tutorials.
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As long as ur phone is bootlooping, it can enter in stock recovery. So, take out battery, re-insert it, goto STOCK recovery & do "wipe data/factory reset" & wipe cache. It worked for me & for most of us too!!
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RawnyRom said:
Make sure the rom is in your region. Dont install a rom from another country. Try get to recovery mode with button combination. Search for more tutorials.
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My phone is from Middle east region. I have installed ROMs using the same region but no help.
Galaxy_Rohit said:
As long as ur phone is bootlooping, it can enter in stock recovery. So, take out battery, re-insert it, goto STOCK recovery & do "wipe data/factory reset" & wipe cache. It worked for me & for most of us too!!
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I have tried the recovery button combination a lot of times. I believe recovery comes after the logo screen? But my phone keeps rebooting before even showing the logo screen.

Before flashing 2.3.6 DDKQ6, which firmware/rom u were using??
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Galaxy_Rohit said:
Before flashing 2.3.6 DDKQ6, which firmware/rom u were using??
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I was using Froyo 2.2.1 firmware code starting with JP or JV.
Here is the procedure i used for update.
http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-ace-s5830-official-gingerbread-236-xwktm-firmware/2/

Then flash it again to get back to normal first, then go for updating.
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hassan.nabeel27 said:
I have tried the recovery button combination a lot of times. I believe recovery comes after the logo screen? But my phone keeps rebooting before even showing the logo screen.
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I think
first comes the Samsung logo (no matter which ROM u have installed).
then comes your device logo (varies with the kernel installed).
then boot-screen.
If you press home+power button u will enter into the stock recovery console(if cwm or other recovery is not installed).
And if you don't press the home+power button then you will boot normally.
Be on the safe side
Press home+power button until u see the recovery console.
Most of the boot-loops can be solved by wiping up cache and factory reset.
Hope this will solve your problem.
Edit:
Try some after market ROMs they are way more fast and efficient than stock Samsung GB ROM. Try Apocalypse or
Democracy.

Just hold the power button and home button... release it when you see SAMSUNG.. flash the rom again if still you dont get any help...
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[Q] Restoring old Galxy Mini / GT-S5570, but unable to enter download mode

I'm currently trying to restore a broken Galaxy Mini with no menu button by installing CM9, but I'm having issues getting the thing into download mode, so I can install CWM via Odin. So far tried the combinations of Home+Power+Volume, and Back+Power+Volume with no results. Any suggestions?

Volume down + home + power should work

yackovsky said:
Volume down + home + power should work
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Not working, and nor does any other combination. Is there any other way to enter the download mode?

Kyoraki said:
I'm currently trying to restore a broken Galaxy Mini with no menu button by installing CM9, but I'm having issues getting the thing into download mode, so I can install CWM via Odin. So far tried the combinations of Home+Power+Volume, and Back+Power+Volume with no results. Any suggestions?
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if you still on cm9, there's an option to go to download mode via reboot menu on power button.
if not, find a reboot app from play store..
I once broke the power button so I can't put the phone to any mode, imagine that.
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Gurniwa said:
if you still on cm9, there's an option to go to download mode via reboot menu on power button.
if not, find a reboot app from play store..
I once broke the power button so I can't put the phone to any mode, imagine that.
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Sadly the device does not have CWM or any other recovery installed, so using the CM power menu or a root app is out of the question. I'm thinking more along the lines of ADB commands, or windows batch files that could force the device into download mode.
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There's a command
Code:
adb reboot download
But it normally do not works

[q] help. Idk what is goin on

SO heres the deal. wanted to try flash MiMi ROM so i nandroid backup my rom and began wiping /system /data and /sdcard0. then i flash MiMi ROM v2 and it did not work. so i decided to go back to cwm back and IT DIDNT WORK. PRESSED ALL THE USUAL BUTTONS TO GO TO RECOVERY AND NO. IT DID NOT WORK. I tried reflashing CWM recovery using Heimdall-frontend (Linux version of Odin) since i dont have windows. and i flashed thewhisp's cwm-6.0.3.2-jena-build-2, extracted it recovery.img and flashed. It did flashed BUT I STILL CANT GO BACK TO CWM LIKE LAST TIME. When i pressed the buttons, it passed Samsung logo and then stucked at Samsung Galaxy S6500D when my phone is S6500 (with NFC) PLEASE HELP.

go to download mode and flash stock rom , you can find stock rom in : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
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pocthird said:
go to download mode and flash stock rom , you can find stock rom in : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
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Thanks for your time. Im using Heimdall on Linux. I can go using either with the Frontend (GUI) and terminal. Thr problem is, idk how and im scared tht i brick my phone. Any tut?
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Solution here
TiTAN-O-One said:
SO heres the deal. wanted to try flash MiMi ROM so i nandroid backup my rom and began wiping /system /data and /sdcard0. then i flash MiMi ROM v2 and it did not work. so i decided to go back to cwm back and IT DIDNT WORK. PRESSED ALL THE USUAL BUTTONS TO GO TO RECOVERY AND NO. IT DID NOT WORK. I tried reflashing CWM recovery using Heimdall-frontend (Linux version of Odin) since i dont have windows. and i flashed thewhisp's cwm-6.0.3.2-jena-build-2, extracted it recovery.img and flashed. It did flashed BUT I STILL CANT GO BACK TO CWM LIKE LAST TIME. When i pressed the buttons, it passed Samsung logo and then stucked at Samsung Galaxy S6500D when my phone is S6500 (with NFC) PLEASE HELP.
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SOLUTIONS:
1)Flash stock rom again
2)Go here to see my 100% working solution (many users confirmed it in PM)

MaDaLiNoSt said:
SOLUTIONS:
1)Flash stock rom again
2)Go here to see my 100% working solution
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I did no. 2 already, it doesnt work ALTHOUGH when i wanted to first install CWM, it actually works. Not this.
For method 1, idk how to flash using Heimdall Linux (
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TiTAN-O-One said:
I did no. 2 already, it doesnt work ALTHOUGH when i wanted to first install CWM, it actually works. Not this.
For method 1, idk how to flash using Heimdall Linux (
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1) please try it many times! To recover my phone, I need some hours (3-4) , to get into recovery mode!
2) switch to windows / go to a friend.
Also, in the future, read before flash an new rom, the comments of others. I am the one of many others who said that the rom causes bootloop !

MaDaLiNoSt said:
1) please try it many times! To recover my phone, I need some hours (3-4) , to get into recovery mode!
2) switch to windows / go to a friend.
Also, in the future, read before flash an new rom, the comments of others. I am the one of many others who said that the rom causes bootloop !
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1) in your method, what do you mean by up and down till samsung logo, therr are only the samsung website >>then>> device info
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TiTAN-O-One said:
1) in your method, what do you mean by up and down till samsung logo, therr are only the samsung website >>then>> device info
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OHH....I mean, instead pressing Vol. Up+ Vol. Down+home+power to get in recovery,
you need to press home+power+up+down (fast!!!!)
You need to have the keys pressed before phone vibration ends ! If you see clockworkmod logo under phone model, release the keys!
If not repeat the steps! :good:

can't you go to a cybercafe or land a windows machine once in your life ? i think it is better to use something that worked for many people than taking risks
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MaDaLiNoSt said:
SOLUTIONS:
1)Flash stock rom again
2)Go here to see my 100% working solution (many users confirmed it in PM)
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Wow .. Your solution is easier than mine I should have known that method earlier ... Usually .. when I stuck in bootloop ... I will Force the phone to enter Recovery Mode ...
1.Press the Download Mode Key Combination ( VOL down + Home + Power )
2.After that, the phone will warn you right ?? Choose cancel (VOL down)
3.After you pressed Vol Down the phone will try to reboot .
4.When the phone try to reboot,press the Recovery Mode key combination BUT without pressing power button. Press ONLY the three button.
5.The phone will enter recovery Mode.
6.Full wipe the Phone and/or restore your backup.
It works for me EVERYTIME ..
If it is not working for you,just try again .. Your timing in STEP 4 must be PERFECT !!

Ezzam_Itachi said:
Wow .. Your solution is easier than mine I should have known that method earlier ... Usually .. when I stuck in bootloop ... I will Force the phone to enter Recovery Mode ...
1.Press the Download Mode Key Combination ( VOL down + Home + Power )
2.After that, the phone will warn you right ?? Choose cancel (VOL down)
3.After you pressed Vol Down the phone will try to reboot .
4.When the phone try to reboot,press the Recovery Mode key combination BUT without pressing power button. Press ONLY the three button.
5.The phone will enter recovery Mode.
6.Full wipe the Phone and/or restore your backup.
It works for me EVERYTIME ..
If it is not working for you,just try again .. Your timing in STEP 4 must be PERFECT !!
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I already known this method

MaDaLiNoSt said:
I already known this method
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Since You are a Senior Member .. I am sure you already knew this method .

Ezzam_Itachi said:
Wow .. Your solution is easier than mine I should have known that method earlier ... Usually .. when I stuck in bootloop ... I will Force the phone to enter Recovery Mode ...
1.Press the Download Mode Key Combination ( VOL down + Home + Power )
2.After that, the phone will warn you right ?? Choose cancel (VOL down)
3.After you pressed Vol Down the phone will try to reboot .
4.When the phone try to reboot,press the Recovery Mode key combination BUT without pressing power button. Press ONLY the three button.
5.The phone will enter recovery Mode.
6.Full wipe the Phone and/or restore your backup.
It works for me EVERYTIME ..
If it is not working for you,just try again .. Your timing in STEP 4 must be PERFECT !!
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I did your method and this is what I got. It stays there and i have to pull out the battery to restart.
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pocthird said:
can't you go to a cybercafe or land a windows machine once in your life ? i think it is better to use something that worked for many people than taking risks
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I don't see how pressing buttons is risky than using Odin and then having chances of having a pricey brick.
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MaDaLiNoSt said:
OHH....I mean, instead pressing Vol. Up+ Vol. Down+home+power to get in recovery,
you need to press home+power+up+down (fast!!!!)
You need to have the keys pressed before phone vibration ends ! If you see clockworkmod logo under phone model, release the keys!
If not repeat the steps! :good:
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Thanks for your time.
Okie i did a video to show ya what i did using your method and Ezzam's. Here's the link: http://youtu.be/v0vPTlpRVDY
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Thanks guys, my problem was solved. I opened a thread to say thanks and made a tut for Linux users in case they bump to my situation.
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TiTAN-O-One said:
Thanks guys, my problem was solved. I opened a thread to say thanks and made a tut for Linux users in case they bump to my situation.
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I watched your video, and you didn't do the steps ok.... I think that you don't understeand what I said but..... If you don't understeand...how do you solved the problem?
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