[Q] Bricked? If not, what can i do? - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

After installing Maclaw CW11.0 i decided to install SlimROM.
Now, It seems I'm in a Bootloop.
I'm unable to go to download mode or Recovery by using the buttons.. Vol Up(or Down) + Home + Power Doesn't do anything
Vol Up + Vol Down and then plugging in the USB cable doesn't do anything either...
I just see the SlimROM logo blinking for a while... then it stops... and it reboots...
Anyone any ideas of what i can do?

S.Phrenic said:
After installing Maclaw CW11.0 i decided to install SlimROM.
Now, It seems I'm in a Bootloop.
I'm unable to go to download mode or Recovery by using the buttons.. Vol Up(or Down) + Home + Power Doesn't do anything
Vol Up + Vol Down and then plugging in the USB cable doesn't do anything either...
I just see the SlimROM logo blinking for a while... then it stops... and it reboots...
Anyone any ideas of what i can do?
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i think you forgot to wipe before flashing the new rom.
So pull out the battery, wait few seconds, put it in and try to reboot into recovery or download-mode.
Good luck

I'd love to do that, but how do I go into those modes if 3 button combo doesn't work nor vol up + vol down + plug in usb?

S.Phrenic said:
I'd love to do that, but how do I go into those modes if 3 button combo doesn't work nor vol up + vol down + plug in usb?
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try this one (but without guarranty:
1. power off phone
2. remove battery.
3. plug in USB cable to computer and phone (with battery out)
4. hold Vol Up and Vol Down
5. drop in the battery while still holding the vol buttons
6. in 2 secs you'll be in download mode
Good luck

Thnx for the good luck
However, I've tried that method and it didn't work. I've ordered a USB Jig, maybe that can help.
Let you know

why cant you go to download mode
dont release those buttons until you go to download mode [do it when your phone is completly powered off]
did u flash three way combo recovery by benzonator

eswarvf said:
why cant you go to download mode
dont release those buttons until you go to download mode [do it when your phone is completly powered off]
did u flash three way combo recovery by benzonator
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no he didn´t ... for flashing he needs download-mode

But he can use adb method
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S.Phrenic said:
After installing Maclaw CW11.0 i decided to install SlimROM.
Now, It seems I'm in a Bootloop.
I'm unable to go to download mode or Recovery by using the buttons.. Vol Up(or Down) + Home + Power Doesn't do anything
Vol Up + Vol Down and then plugging in the USB cable doesn't do anything either...
I just see the SlimROM logo blinking for a while... then it stops... and it reboots...
Anyone any ideas of what i can do?
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Not a brick only no system support
Download mode - use three way comnations only when ur phone is totally turned off and press and hold them don't leave them

I own multiple phones and tablets and I can get every single one into download mode. Just not this one. The three button combo does not work, not even when I remove my battery first. As soon as I'm home I'll make a small video of what happens.
Btw, the only mode I can actually get in to is: POWER RESET or UNKNOWN UPLOAD MODE
I get there by holding Vol Up & Power On
Any thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEWcKCHi3YE
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Omg, I sound so bored, sorry about that. Had a long day and I'm very tired
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U r pressing wrong combination for download mode you have to press
Vol down + "power" + home and have to hold it to enter no s3 mini logo appears before download mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tdznfLJsyY
see in this video he doesnt leave power button
and after that flash 3 way recovery from this thread by using odin - download mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066407

@S. Phrenic
press vol up + menu + power much longer. The s3 mini logo appears 2 times and then recovery mode comes up.
if this doesn´t help, try ADB method
1. Download and install Android SDK
2. Connect the phone to the PC via USB
3. Press Win key+ r and type cmd
4. Type adb reboot recovery
5. Done. Phone should reboot into recovery
Good luck

In the video I'm showing 3 different things:
1. Vol Up + Power + Home
2. Vol Down + Power + Home
3. Vol Up + Vol Down
Non of them work. I checked your video, I don't see how I do anything different.
Duration change, check! I've now held it for 3 min.
I've got a S2 plus laying next to me and I can get into download mode without any trouble. This means I know how to get into recovery and download mode without any trouble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PZ5-66_L4
hopefully I'll get my jig tomorrow

S.Phrenic said:
In the video I'm showing 3 different things:
1. Vol Up + Power + Home
2. Vol Down + Power + Home
3. Vol Up + Vol Down
Non of them work. I checked your video, I don't see how I do anything different.
Duration change, check! I've now held it for 3 min.
I've got a S2 plus laying next to me and I can get into download mode without any trouble. This means I know how to get into recovery and download mode without any trouble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9PZ5-66_L4
hopefully I'll get my jig tomorrow
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Oh sorry please press those buttons at same time I also got this situation
OK now I will post this video myself watch carefully
And compare
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here you go sorry for english but video shows all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAb2JwsG79A&feature=youtu.be

Does my phone need to be turned on for the adb method?
it says, error: device not found
Kies doesn't see the device... because it's not powered i'm assuming..
Think I found my problem.... USB debugging is disabled... I think.... as I can't remember enabling it

Try emergency restore in Samsung Kies.

S.Phrenic said:
Does my phone need to be turned on for the adb method?
it says, error: device not found
Kies doesn't see the device... because it's not powered i'm assuming..
Think I found my problem.... USB debugging is disabled... I think.... as I can't remember enabling it
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Yes it needs to be turned on to system with adb debug, or to custom recovery.
For emergency mode in kies I think you need download mode as well.
You don't need adb debug enabled to use download mode, but for some reason you can't enter dl-mode

tys0n said:
Yes it needs to be turned on to system with adb debug, or to custom recovery.
For emergency mode in kies I think you need download mode as well.
You don't need adb debug enabled to use download mode, but for some reason you can't enter dl-mode
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First: I Fixed it!!! Jeej!... Used an USB Jig which i bought for a few bucks.
Second: This person seems to have the same problem

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[Solved] Galaxy death after Froyo Flash

Hi to all,
i used this way to enter the download modus http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765703
it was the first time i could enter this modus. Then i tried to flash JPC firmware with odin. Something went wrong. Now my phone boots up (the animated "S" with sound), vibrate and the screen went black.
The touch controls working fine but the screen is still black and the phone vibrates sometimes.
Unfortunally i reach not the download or recovery modus.
What can i do, please help!
kind regards
srkonus
you have to get into the download mode
if you can not get into the download mode
then you are stuck
you can try to be lucky and see if you can reboot it into the ADB reboot download
Thanks for your answer, how made this with the adb reboot download? My Windows 7 does not see the phone.
I get this: error: device not found
You should get in to download mode because the s is after the download mode.
I never see the s when trying to get into download
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That is my problem, i get into the download modus not yesterday, and today only one time.
I try this:
battery out and in, center button, vol up and power -> nothing
battery out and in, center button, vol down up and power -> nothing
battery out and in, vol down up, center button and power -> nothing
battery out and in, vol down down, center button and power -> nothing
I do not know how i went into the download mode nearly one hour before.
ADB and kies find not the phone :-(
1) Pull out battery.
2) Reinsert battery.
3) Press VOL DOWN - HOME - POWER and keep the 3 buttons pressed until you'll see a yellow image on the phone. You are in download mode!
If your Phone has no Problem with the 3-Button-Combo:
- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until you reach Download-Mode
- Release all Buttons
Otherwise the only solution is to bring it back to Samsung. ;-)
srkonus said:
That is my problem, i get into the download modus not yesterday, and today only one time.
I try this:
battery out and in, center button, vol up and power -> nothing
battery out and in, center button, vol down up and power -> nothing
battery out and in, vol down up, center button and power -> nothing
battery out and in, vol down down, center button and power -> nothing
I do not know how i went into the download mode nearly one hour before.
ADB and kies find not the phone :-(
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How was the condition of your battery before you got into trouble. You think you have enough power? If not, let your phone rest for a while and try it again later. Make sure that when you get into download mode you have odin ready so you can flash new firmware immediately .
Nothing,
the only thing i can see is the white samsung galaxy letters, after that the phone reboots.
srkonus said:
Nothing,
the only thing i can see is the white samsung galaxy letters, after that the phone reboots.
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- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until Display powers on then release only Power Button
- Hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons until you reach Download Mode
Could be a little tricky to get into download mode. ;-)
Yeah,
back to samsung...nice joke. I do not beliefe, that samsung will change the phone. It was rooted and i installed the modclock recovery before to backup the ROM.
Maybe the device was really warm from charging - is this the key?
i think your Flash was ok. You´ve only forgotten to do a Data Wipe / Factory Reset from Recovery.
Have a look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769400
AFTER FLASHING TO JPC ITS NECESSARY TO DO A DATA/FACTORY RESET FROM RECOVERY (Volume up + Home + Power).
OTHERWISE YOUR PHONE WILL DO MYSTERIOUS THINGS!!!
srkonus said:
Yeah,
back to samsung...nice joke. I do not beliefe, that samsung will change the phone. It was rooted and i installed the modclock recovery before to backup the ROM.
Maybe the device was really warm from charging - is this the key?
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Reconsider the advice of Arey. To go into download mode can be really tricky sometimes.
Maybe ur battery is drained get some one else to charge it for u
The battery is full
Aery said:
i think your Flash was ok. You´ve only forgotten to do a Data Wipe / Factory Reset from Recovery.
Have a look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769400
AFTER FLASHING TO JPC ITS NECESSARY TO DO A DATA/FACTORY RESET FROM RECOVERY (Volume up + Home + Power).
OTHERWISE YOUR PHONE WILL DO MYSTERIOUS THINGS!!!
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Yep I 2nd that had this lots of times with Froyo.
I am not able to enter the download mode a second time :-(
srkonus said:
I am not able to enter the download mode a second time :-(
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Not download mode but rather recovery. VOL UP + HOME + POWER hold till Samsung white writing appears then release.
srkonus said:
I am not able to enter the download mode a second time :-(
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Thats the thing with the Galaxy,u have made it to download mode cpl o times before and u think u know how to do it right.But read carefully!!:
#1. PULL out the battery for a minute!Not 1sec,or 2...a minute!!
#2. Put it back in again,and putt the case back.
#3. Press the home-button,the big square thing at the bottom.hold it down,hold down volume-down button on the side,now press power button on oposite side of volumebutton.
#4 Make really sure u have all 3 buttons pressed at the same time.Wait for download mode

[Q] guys please i need your help :'(

hi all....
i have a prob with my sgs i was installing a rom via odin and i think the phone was plugged out !
and after that story my phone now wont boot
i don't mean don't boot as stuck at galaxy s icon
i mean it wont even power like there's no battery and the battery is fully charged
What Should i Do ??!
and sorry about my bad English
Try pulling the battery and leaving it out for a few mins (e.g. 10). Then try again.
i tryed to...
but the phone is dead =s
3 button trick is working?
vol up + home + on/off
or to download mode:
vol down + home + on/off
(start from turned off state)
almaalma74 said:
3 button trick is working?
vol up + home + on/off
or to download mode:
vol down + home + on/off
(start from turned off state)
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no it doesn't =(
It's dead. Time to ring Samsung, plead innocence and hope for a repair or replacement
almaalma74 said:
3 button trick is working?
vol up + home + on/off
or to download mode:
vol down + home + on/off
(start from turned off state)
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Im in the same boat as op, i can get to both download and the other mode, i have tried reflashing several times but half the times it doesn't work and when it does work it gets stuck at the "S" Any ideas?
Kingybear said:
Im in the same boat as op, i can get to both download and the other mode, i have tried reflashing several times but half the times it doesn't work and when it does work it gets stuck at the "S" Any ideas?
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in recovery try:
wipe data/factory reset
this will wipe your data so if you can get it working some other way and/or dont want to loose your data dont do it
You're more lucky, you can easly flash it correctly trough odin and/or cwm/recovery.
Somtimes you'll need a adb trick getting into downloadmode if it aint working with connecting it to ODIN without kies, having a CMD open typing from the folder "adb reboot recovery" en hit enter/return when the the COM port is flashing yellow in ODIN.
What stage of flashing from Odin did this happen? It should go into download mode. Try disconnecting power and battery and waiting a few minutes. If you cant do that, return the phone. If they wont replace the phone, there is a way of forcing the phone into download mode using the following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
If you do get to download mode, reflash to a stock Eclair following the instructions carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551

my P990 is not in emergency mode

my P990 is not in emergency mode
I turn off my phone I remove the battery preciono vol - and plug the USB into the computer and does not go into recovery mode lg logo goes quickly and restarts again and again
HELP!!
victor__trejo said:
my P990 is not in emergency mode
I turn off my phone I remove the battery preciono vol - and plug the USB into the computer and does not go into recovery mode lg logo goes quickly and restarts again and again
HELP!!
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What exactly do u wanna do flash stock or what
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bliizzz said:
What exactly do u wanna do flash stock or what
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install a rom or whatever work had installed MIUI 2.3, perhaps the same rom vuelba thing is to try putting on the update of ics of SU660 SmartFlash right through and now enters the cell enters recovery or not
want to go into emergency mode to install an original rom and then install a custom rom, but does not go into emergency mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715272
to enter into nvflash mode remove the battery,
then hold both vol up and down and immediately plugin the usb while holding(MAIN USB PORT)
the lg logo will appear and then the screen will go black. on your windows pc it will prompt for apx drivers, manually install drivers and then follow the above
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1229407
even this works
maybe because vol - does nothing.
to enter your "emergency", officlal called APX mode, press VOL UP, then it will work (with/without battery - depending on phone).
Rayman96 said:
maybe because vol - does nothing.
to enter your "emergency", officlal called APX mode, press VOL UP, then it will work (with/without battery - depending on phone).
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Eh?
Vol-DOWN + plugin = Smartflash.
BOTH Volume buttons + plugin = APX.
Vol-UP + plugin = nothing.
does not work any of your recommendations if you simply crush vol - and plug the cel to the compu only restarts my cel. if crushed vol + / vol - simultaneously and connect my phone rings in the compu as it turns reconose but not P990 screen and flash Smarth neither detected
victor__trejo said:
does not work any of your recommendations if you simply crush vol - and plug the cel to the compu only restarts my cel. if crushed vol + / vol - simultaneously and connect my phone rings in the compu as it turns reconose but not P990 screen and flash Smarth neither detected
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When you use both volume-buttons and connect usb, your phone enters APX-mode (==NVFlash mode.) Go to the following link:
http://www.modaco.com/topic/335474-25-mar-nvflash-stock-rom-release-v10b-dated-1300166062-15032011/
thanks
My phone its working now. Thanks every body
With NVFLASH
Nice, but what did you achieve by doing the nvflash? Unless you flash a pre rooted rom for nvflash you end up with a newer or older official LG rom. As you know nvflash you should flash the rom by Homero. Then you get cwm (custom recovery), root and the ability to flash whatever you want

need help debricking my ACE

i have a bricked galaxy ace! i know for sure its hard bricked!
but i read alot on this forum and i was able to get it detected by odin, here's how:
i took out the battery and out it back in!
i plugged the phone in to my pc
and tried to enter factory download mode (Vol up + home + power(
now here is the problem:
the screen is always black
but once i did the button combo odin detected my phonw, BUT i am stuck at setup connection! and can't flash back to stock firmware:crying::crying:
does anyone had this problem before and knows how to solve it?
LSGio said:
i have a bricked galaxy ace! i know for sure its hard bricked!
but i read alot on this forum and i was able to get it detected by odin, here's how:
i took out the battery and out it back in!
i plugged the phone in to my pc
and tried to enter factory download mode (Vol up + home + power(
now here is the problem:
the screen is always black
but once i did the button combo odin detected my phonw, BUT i am stuck at setup connection! and can't flash back to stock firmware:crying::crying:
does anyone had this problem before and knows how to solve it?
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You usually get the "setup connection" error when you are in the Emergency Download Mode instead of Download Mode. You go to Emergency Download Mode by holding down Volume Up + Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button in which it loads a screen that says "Emergency Download Mode" and you go to Download mode by holding down Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button in which it does load the correct download screen with the yellowish message that say "Downloading…". Please make sure you are going to the Download Mode. 'm sorry to say that you have hard-bricked your phone. If your phone is still under warranty, then you can approach a Samsung Service Centre. I have already suggested few solution to a similar problem, but none of them worked. Not even USB Jig. You can refer those solutions here. Maybe it will work for you.
samsung galaxy ace stucks op reboot
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mahithm said:
You usually get the "setup connection" error when you are in the Emergency Download Mode instead of Download Mode. You go to Emergency Download Mode by holding down Volume Up + Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button in which it loads a screen that says "Emergency Download Mode" and you go to Download mode by holding down Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button in which it does load the correct download screen with the yellowish message that say "Downloading…". Please make sure you are going to the Download Mode. 'm sorry to say that you have hard-bricked your phone. If your phone is still under warranty, then you can approach a Samsung Service Centre. I have already suggested few solution to a similar problem, but none of them worked. Not even USB Jig. You can refer those solutions here. Maybe it will work for you.
samsung galaxy ace stucks op reboot
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Thank you for your answer
so here's the deal:
i know that the mode i entered is called emergency download mode!
but i can't enter any other mode beacause my phone is kinda Hard bricked you know!
but my problem is that even in the emergency DL mode the screen is BLACK but Odin is able to detect it but i get stuck at "Setup Connection"
LSGio said:
Thank you for your answer
so here's the deal:
i know that the mode i entered is called emergency download mode!
but i can't enter any other mode beacause my phone is kinda Hard bricked you know!
but my problem is that even in the emergency DL mode the screen is BLACK but Odin is able to detect it but i get stuck at "Setup Connection"
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Sorry buddy, there is nothing else you can do except to go to a Service Center. You can give USB Jig a try though but I'm not sure it will work
Isnt it vol down + home + power for download mode?.. vol up gives me a completely different screen..
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shivadow said:
Isnt it vol down + home + power for download mode?.. vol up gives me a completely different screen..
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Download Mode= Vol Down+ Home+ Power Button
Emergency Download Mode= Vol Up+ Vol Down+ Home+ Power Button

S3Mini problem

Hy i have an S3Mini and my power button is broken and righ now have an wrong rom in my phone and at the optimizing apps my phone always reboot and i cant go to download mode because my power button dead.
Other solutions to go to download mode?
Use ADB
http://zidroid.com/boot-android-devices-to-download-fastboot-recovery-mode-using-adb/
Enable USB debugging on your android device.
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My phone dont turne on how can i do that step?
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Vol Down + Home (keep pressing both) then connect USB from computer, you should get at Download Mode.

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