[Q] Can't enter download or recovery mode - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have tried every combination possible...
What I have in my hands is a I9000 that doesn't open since it's locked.Actually when my brother found it, someone had already tried all possible patternt codes and now it asks for the email of the owner to unlock it...Since I can't find him I'm trying to hard reset it but I can't.No combination works when it's off...Either to put it to download mode and flash through odin or in recovery mode to select to wipe all...
Judging from the statusbar it must be running 2.1 or 2.2...Got any ideas?

Hi,
did you try one of these tricks:
http://einartysen.se/unlock-android-phone-after-too-many-pattern-attempts/
Pierre.

The thing is I just want to format it...But I can't do it

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Samsung i9000 stuck at boot screen no matter what i flash it to

I have tried everything, flashing with odin does not seem to work every time my phone starts up it just stays on the Samsung bootup screen then turns off for a split second and comes back on to that screen again. I have tried everything. I AM able to get in download mode so i can flash my phone but that is IT as recovery mode doesnt work, as i have tried all the methods.
-my phone was rooted and flashed and lagfix was applied.
Any1 know what i can do?
help would be greatly appreciated as my phone doesnt have wanrranty from Bell
( mutters)
ohhh
u should always disable a lagfix beforw installing a.rom.
( iv been with an android for a year and i know this?? lol) anyway try getting into download mode and factory reseting. if that doesnt work try connwcting to kies or if thoses dont work.....
CONGRATUALATIONS YOUR PHONE IS OFFICIALY BRICKED!!!!!
THE ONLY THING U HAVE TO SAVE U IS YOUR WARRENTY
HAVE A NICE DAY
how do i factory reset if i cant get into recovery mode or anything? i can only get into download mode. Is there a way to factory reset with kies or odin
Try the 3 button fix and see if u can get into recovery mode after that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
i tried it, im only able to get download mode. Am I SOL? or is there a way i can enter recovery mode
You sure u did it corrently? pressed volume up + power + home and when the i9000 logo appeared released power
If not find some guide on going into recovery mode using adb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
paulcordi said:
how do i factory reset if i cant get into recovery mode or anything? i can only get into download mode. Is there a way to factory reset with kies or odin
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yes there is!!!
but with odin though( which is unfortunatley the hard way )
but before i tell you the odin way..............
feast your eyes on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLYkMk16la8
first flash xwjm8 with odin
Then flash your region's eclair firmware. From there you know the route.
Wish you all the best.
thank you, i shall give it a try right now
Need to get a firmware with 4 files (pit, phone, modem, csc) then flash with odin and repartition. Should work now.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
blockbusta said:
Need to get a firmware with 4 files (pit, phone, modem, csc) then flash with odin and repartition. Should work now.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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There is one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11003642#post11003642
Repartition first, then flash the three files and everything should be OK then...
How can i get adb to see my device? i can get into download mode but that is it. Adb says device not found. I cant turn on the phone therefore i cant also get into usb debugging mode. Is that a problem? how can i get it to read my device?
paulcordi said:
How can i get adb to see my device? i can get into download mode but that is it. Adb says device not found. I cant turn on the phone therefore i cant also get into usb debugging mode. Is that a problem? how can i get it to read my device?
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oh well u didnt turned on ur debug mode u adb wouldnt read ur phone, the best treatment for that is to flash ur phone with Official Roms, theres nothing to worry about if u can still go to download mode and if odin can detect ur phone
whats bells firmware called?

I can only enter Recovery mode

Hi,
I installed a bootloader with Odin And after that I needed to Install a GBOOT with Odin but I can't enter dowload mode I only can enter Recovery mode. What do I need to do ?
I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117990
What phone do you have?
What recovery version are you running?
How do you get into recovery?
A tad more info would be useful please.
9. Whatever I flash, I end up in Recovery! What should I do?
Flash stock Vibrant bootloaders, then ODIN to stock JFD. You should be good to go here onwards... I only had this issue when I tried changing bootloaders over MIUI/CM7. Couldn't replicate on Samsung ROMs... (AS QUOTED ON THE LINK PAGE)
Thank you for your responds
The recovery mode I run is CWM v 5.0.2.7 .
The thing is Odin can't recognize my phone because I can't enter Downloading mode so I can't flash that.
Hope you can help me further
if you got any rom's stored on your sdcard you could try to flash that and then try to enter download mode, otherwise you could go to "mounts and storage" and mount usb storage there and move over an rom to flash.
Try to flash phone via cwm. Now we have jvz deodexed version on forum. Maybe after it will be ob.
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I've tried to flash a rom from my SD card.
@Emek can you explain it more clearly. I don't understand it.
Grtz William !
There is a rom on here you can flash using CWM. On the forum is a JVZ that you can flash without using ODIn, slap that on your sd card, goto recovery and install from sd and hopefully that should fix it
Sorry of being such a noob. What's a JVZ and which one do I need to flash.
Grtz William
I flashed this one Click
And It still doesn't work...
edit: Tried this one as well Click
It still doesn't work. I hope my phone isn't Bricked. Is he ?
They wont work as you need the correct gingerbread bootloaders installed first.
You ned to make or buy a jig then you can get the phone to access download mode again, and then using ODIN 1.83 reflash everything inlcuding the bootloader.
Jig instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
Failing that, see if you can buy a jig from ebay
Ok thank you. I ordered yesterday a JIG from ebay.
What do I need to do then. What do I need to flash exactly ... I don't want to screw it up another time. I liked the MIUI rom but he didn't recognize the external SD so that's the reason why I flashed other bootloaders.
So I would like to have MIUI with working SD card.
If the SD card doesn't work I won't to flash the original Android.
Grtz William
I would download and flash this for starters, it contains a bootloader as well make sure you click the bootloader section in ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380402
Then you can flash a custom rom afterwards, but dont change the bootloader once it works!
buttwad said:
I would download and flash this for starters, it contains a bootloader as well make sure you click the bootloader section in ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380402
Then you can flash a custom rom afterwards, but dont change the bootloader once it works!
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I tried to flash it but Odin said that it failed. But the ****ing thing now is that when I connect my phone to the usb my computer doesn't recognize it and odin doesn't recognize it at well. Please help ! I just want that my phone works !
Anybody please...
Once I was playing with downloading and recovering mode I got into recovery mode then I was unable to get back to normal phone or downloading screen
what I did I pull out battery put out my sim.
I pressed volume up and down and home button togather and then pressed on button it worked out for me you should try that might work for you may be or maybe not.
shez555 said:
Once I was playing with downloading and recovering mode I got into recovery mode then I was unable to get back to normal phone or downloading screen
what I did I pull out battery put out my sim.
I pressed volume up and down and home button togather and then pressed on button it worked out for me you should try that might work for you may be or maybe not.
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I bought a JIG so I can get into download mode right now so then I flashed the ROM that Buttwad proposed. But ODIN said the proces of flashing failed and no when I connect my phone to my pc my pc even don't recognize my phone so I can't put anything on my phone. What do I need to do. I am desperate.
u can acces the phone sd in recovery..
Am I blind or have you actually FLASHED a Vibrant bootloader over Galaxy S??
Seems like you have issues with key combinations. Try using the Volume down with power button and see if it could get you to the download mode.
Also, if your device is being detected by the phone, use "adb reboot download" to reboot the phone into download mode.
Here is the situation: I had the MIUI rom on my phone but my phone didn't find my external SD. So i searched a bit on the internet and I found a guy who had the same problem and he said that I needed to flash the Vibrant bootloaders so I did that. But then everytime I started up my phone I came in Recovery mode. I couldn't even acces downoading mode anymore. So first I tried to flash two other roms(This one And this onebut the problem stayed the same. So I bought a JIG and then I tried to put this bootloaderon my phone but Odin said ERROR after a while. So then I tried to flash this one.
But now I can't even enter recovery mode. When I start up my phone I see a pictogram with my phone and the pc with the sign that I can't connect them.
And my computer also don't find my phone anymore so I can't flash anything anymore.
Please Help !
I will give 8 euros to the person who can tell me step by step(easy) what I need to do to make my phone working.
how to install miui?

Stock rom version....help

hey guys, is there any program out there that identifies which rom version is currently on the phone, the problem is that i am locked out of my phone and cant access the "about" section...also none of the hard reset codes work.....i want to flash the phone but i dont know its stock firmware and there is alot to chose from....also my manual hard reset is not functioning(volume up+power+home button)
lj1242 said:
hey guys, is there any program out there that identifies which rom version is currently on the phone, the problem is that i am locked out of my phone and cant access the "about" section...also none of the hard reset codes work.....i want to flash the phone but i dont know its stock firmware and there is alot to chose from....also my manual hard reset is not functioning(volume up+power+home button)
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Check this link and then enter in recovery , delete all user data. problem solved..

GT-S5830V Won't enter download mode

It goes into Recovery mode ok but no download mode.
Power + vol down (or vol down + vol up) + home makes it loope the galaxy screen once then it just loads the built in rom.
After I first bought it I could get it into download mode. But after rooting her so many times she refuses to play ball.
I have tried unrooting it and uninstalling busybox / CWM etc but don't know what else to try.
is there anyway of resetting the "bios" of the phone to default or something?
I tried restoring the stock build.prop.
Dunno what else to do.
Any advice much appreciated.
Regards.
did u tried entering download mode through terminal?
in the terminal :
su
reboot download
and u ll be in download mode n if this doesnt work then try flashing new rom
Sent from my OCTA CORE I9500
He can't get into download or recovery because 5830v is an Aussie version with secure kernel. He needs a USB Jig to get his phone into download mode. However he can root the device by enabling USB debugging and installing the latest drivers and then running an exploit like Moto-Chopper (same as I have done). Then I'd advise using Galaxy Toolbox to unlock the device and backup the EFS. Then I would generate the PIT file and use EFS to do all full image backups of the device. I would buy/make a USB jig and then flash a custom recovery. Then flash new kernel. Then after all of that you may now flash a new ROM. Avoid Odin where ever possible. The 5830v is NOT the same as the 5830i. The i can handle software from the v but not visa versa.
Take that as a word of warning.
Edit: I posted in this thread because there is very little information of XDA about the Galaxy Ace GT-5830v
AdroidOre said:
It goes into Recovery mode ok but no download mode.
Power + vol down (or vol down + vol up) + home makes it loope the galaxy screen once then it just loads the built in rom.
After I first bought it I could get it into download mode. But after rooting her so many times she refuses to play ball.
I have tried unrooting it and uninstalling busybox / CWM etc but don't know what else to try.
is there anyway of resetting the "bios" of the phone to default or something?
I tried restoring the stock build.prop.
Dunno what else to do.
Any advice much appreciated.
Regards.
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Hi have you tried using a JIG
please help
Jarmezrocks said:
He can't get into download or recovery because 5830v is an Aussie version with secure kernel. He needs a USB Jig to get his phone into download mode. However he can root the device by enabling USB debugging and installing the latest drivers and then running an exploit like Moto-Chopper (same as I have done). Then I'd advise using Galaxy Toolbox to unlock the device and backup the EFS. Then I would generate the PIT file and use EFS to do all full image backups of the device. I would buy/make a USB jig and then flash a custom recovery. Then flash new kernel. Then after all of that you may now flash a new ROM. Avoid Odin where ever possible. The 5830v is NOT the same as the 5830i. The i can handle software from the v but not visa versa.
Take that as a word of warning.
Edit: I posted in this thread because there is very little information of XDA about the Galaxy Ace GT-5830v
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Hey Jarmezrocks!
I have an Australian Samsung galaxy ace gt s5830V. I am finding incredibly hard to find any info on how to fix the bootloop on my screen. As per your advice I have purchased a usb jig ( to get my phone into dl mode). But as my phone is not rooted and I have never put any upgrades or roms on it I'm a bit puzzled as to why it has done this and how to fix it. In your post you say not to use Odin. Why is that and what can I do instead?
Your help would be greatly appreciated because all the info on here is mainly directed at s5830i.
Thanks
scarletshay said:
Hey Jarmezrocks!
I have an Australian Samsung galaxy ace gt s5830V. I am finding incredibly hard to find any info on how to fix the bootloop on my screen. As per your advice I have purchased a usb jig ( to get my phone into dl mode). But as my phone is not rooted and I have never put any upgrades or roms on it I'm a bit puzzled as to why it has done this and how to fix it. In your post you say not to use Odin. Why is that and what can I do instead?
Your help would be greatly appreciated because all the info on here is mainly directed at s5830i.
Thanks
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Avoid Odin trying to flash a custom ROM, use it only when you need to. Flashing a more insecure kernel that enables download mode without the use of the USB jig in other words.
For you it maybe as simple as booting into recovery mode and simply doing a factory data reset? That should wipe any data that maybe stopping the device from booting correctly? After factory reset you should be able to flash a custom recovery zip from the factory recovery? I can re-upload what I used that was successful with the S5830V if you are stuck?

[Q] Galaxy Ace - Download mode and stock rom doesn't work

I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830c to 4.2.2, run.
After I moved to 4.3 and also worked, but after changing some things in build.prop (Root Explorer), my phone stopped getting into Download mode, It is a gray screen forever. Now my phone is stopped ( Loop Infinite )
I can not do unroot: Installation Aborted.
When I try to change my android version (install zip from sd card), appear this: Installation Aborted
I did found the build.prop backup, and I can not go back to stock rom by odin, because as I said, the screen turns gray when I try to enter download mode.
Help me, will have to go back stock rom, downloading a backup. (My friend did it, but I did not think and do not know how to do)
Thanks, beautiful site admin
fernando15j said:
I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830c to 4.2.2, run.
After I moved to 4.3 and also worked, but after changing some things in build.prop (Root Explorer), my phone stopped getting into Download mode, It is a gray screen forever. Now my phone is stopped ( Loop Infinite )
I can not do unroot: Installation Aborted.
When I try to change my android version (install zip from sd card), appear this: Installation Aborted
I did found the build.prop backup, and I can not go back to stock rom by odin, because as I said, the screen turns gray when I try to enter download mode.
Help me, will have to go back stock rom, downloading a backup. (My friend did it, but I did not think and do not know how to do)
Thanks, beautiful site admin
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Sadly you have bricked your phone. But @SuperMini has provided us with a rather simple guide on how to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace that should hopefully work on your phone too. Go through the entire thread and you will get to know all the possible solutions. Make sure to use your phone's own key combination to enter the download mode. Here is the link,
How to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace
Do post your result. Hope I helped
Thx bro
mahithm said:
Sadly you have bricked your phone. But @SuperMini has provided us with a rather simple guide on how to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace that should hopefully work on your phone too. Go through the entire thread and you will get to know all the possible solutions. Make sure to use your phone's own key combination to enter the download mode. Here is the link,
How to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace
Do post your result. Hope I helped
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:victory: i said '' i can't enter in download mode'' ..... this link above needs the odin ( odin needs download mode ) but '-'
I said that happen a gray touch after press the download mode buttons, but already entered on download mode, altrought doesn't appear any image, already is the download mode. So i did this...
After open the Odin and add: pit, boot, phone, pda, csc.... i did wipe reset and wipe cache, then i removed the sd-card and chip
1- download mode buttons
2- volume up + to continue
3- Click in Start on Odin
When appeared Pass, done '-'... thx for tried help me, thx :victory: :laugh:
fernando15j said:
:victory: i said '' i can't enter in download mode'' ..... this link above needs the odin ( odin needs download mode ) but '-'
I said that happen a gray touch after press the download mode buttons, but already entered on download mode, altrought doesn't appear any image, already is the download mode. So i did this...
After open the Odin and add: pit, boot, phone, pda, csc.... i did wipe reset and wipe cache, then i removed the sd-card and chip
1- download mode buttons
2- volume up + to continue
3- Click in Start on Odin
When appeared Pass, done '-'... thx for tried help me, thx :victory: :laugh:
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No problem! Glad I could help
mahithm said:
No problem! Glad I could help
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ok then.. !! let me try this... but please tell me first...
i have Cooper_v1.0.OPS to call in OPS
then i have Latest firmware (downloaded from samsung website) for call in One package.. right?
he wrote "After open the Odin and add: pit, boot, phone, pda, csc.... i did wipe reset and wipe cache, then i removed the sd-card and chip"
so basically whats is Pit, boot, phone, pda, csc .... and where to download them all.. and why? need to know this time before do again amazing thing with my mobile....
info2shail2010 said:
ok then.. !! let me try this... but please tell me first...
i have Cooper_v1.0.OPS to call in OPS
then i have Latest firmware (downloaded from samsung website) for call in One package.. right?
he wrote "After open the Odin and add: pit, boot, phone, pda, csc.... i did wipe reset and wipe cache, then i removed the sd-card and chip"
so basically whats is Pit, boot, phone, pda, csc .... and where to download them all.. and why? need to know this time before do again amazing thing with my mobile....
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You can continue with the installation using "One Package". According to @fernando15j, when he pressed the key combo, it was in Download Mode even though the downloading image was not displayed. If this doesn't work work either, then your last option will be USB Jig. You can use the following guide to make your own,
Need a Samsung USB Jig? Build Your Own
I hope you can unbrick your Samsung Galaxy Ace. Good Luck! Hope I helped
mahithm said:
You can continue with the installation using "One Package". According to @fernando15j, when he pressed the key combo, it was in Download Mode even though the downloading image was not displayed. If this doesn't work work either, then your last option will be USB Jig. You can use the following guide to make your own,
Need a Samsung USB Jig? Build Your Own
I hope you can unbrick your Samsung Galaxy Ace. Good Luck! Hope I helped
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Nope.. all things failed..... i made 3 USB jigs... ( wasted 3 data cables ) ... but failed...
then i purchased a ready-made USB Jig from eBay... and tried but again failed....
now the situation is i cant access download mode... and even cant access Recovery mode...
info2shail2010 said:
Nope.. all things failed..... i made 3 USB jigs... ( wasted 3 data cables ) ... but failed...
then i purchased a ready-made USB Jig from eBay... and tried but again failed....
now the situation is i cant access download mode... and even cant access Recovery mode...
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I'm so sorry to hear that. I suggested you that option because the user @Baracs was successful in forcing open his Ace's Download Mode using USB Jig. Here is the thread,
USB Jig for Ace
Guess it doesn't work sometimes

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