home button malfunction. Need to boot to recovery - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My friend's s3 mini home button has malfunction and doesnt work. Well sometimes you forget simple things. He entered recovery mode from 4 way reboot menu and flashed a system that is not booting and always giving bootloop.
Now we really want to boot in download mode or recovery mode to boot the device and flash a working stock or custom rom.
The question is how to boot to recovery without home button if there is a way.
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mezo91 said:
My friend's s3 mini home button has malfunction and doesnt work. Well sometimes you forget simple things. He entered recovery mode from 4 way reboot menu and flashed a system that is not booting and always giving bootloop.
Now we really want to boot in download mode or recovery mode to boot the device and flash a working stock or custom rom.
The question is how to boot to recovery without home button if there is a way.
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Open the phone and see if button can be fixed, or buy a cheap USB-jig to force it to download mode.
Good luck.

Use ADB:http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-on-your-windows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/ :good:
1. Install ADB on your PC.
2. Download and install the Samsung USB drivers or, install KIES to get the drivers.
3. On the Phone, go to Settings, Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect the Phone to your PC via USB cable.
5. Open a command prompt in your ADB folder. The text at the prompt should read C:\ADB. (You can just click on the Command_Prompt.bat to do this).
6. Verify ADB is working by typing "adb devices" (and hit ENTER) in the command window. You should see a device number listed for your Phone.
7. You are now ready to use ADB functions.
8. Below are the commands for your problem
- To boot into Download mode: adb reboot download
- To boot into recovery: adb reboot recovery
If this isn't work for you do what tys0n said

tys0n said:
Open the phone and see if button can be fixed, or buy a cheap USB-jig to force it to download mode.
Good luck.
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jstath1972 said:
Use ADB:http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/ :good:
1. Install ADB on your PC.
2. Download and install the Samsung USB drivers or, install KIES to get the drivers.
3. On the Phone, go to Settings, Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect the Phone to your PC via USB cable.
5. Open a command prompt in your ADB folder. The text at the prompt should read C:\ADB. (You can just click on the Command_Prompt.bat to do this).
6. Verify ADB is working by typing "adb devices" (and hit ENTER) in the command window. You should see a device number listed for your Phone.
7. You are now ready to use ADB functions.
8. Below are the commands for your problem
- To boot into Download mode: adb reboot download
- To boot into recovery: adb reboot recovery
If this isn't work for you do what tys0n said
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It has a rom which cause bootloop when opening it and doesnt get to system. I need a way to boot recovery from the device OFF.
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Can't boot Captivate into Bootloader

I am trying to boot my samsung captivate into the boot loader. I've tried the physical key combos mentioned on XDA with no luck.
I tried using ./adb reboot bootloader but the phone does a regular reboot.
I am able to get a splash screen with that says "Download" and has a picture of the Android shoveling, by pressing both volumes and plugin in the power.
But if i do this, the device is not visible when I used ./adb devices
I am also able to boot into recovery using ./adb reboot recovery but I still cant see the device. I can also reboot into recovery with "One Click Root."
It says : Your phone is now in recovery mode. Select "Apply sdcard:update.zip" using the volume buttons and then press the power/home button.
But i don't see this as an option. my options are:
reboot system now
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
formate internal sd-card
The question is how can i get this to reboot into the bootloader preferably from the terminal so that I can unlock it and install CWM.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Running 2.6
Mac OS X
As far as i know, u can't reboot the Captivate into the bootloader.
But u could use Heimdall to flash a kernel that has cwm recovery built in.
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[Guide] How to recover Soft-Brick from OTA & custom recovery

I know this one has been answered a few times in pieces, and somewhat understandable manner. However, I wanted to decrypt this for everyone to be able to understand how to do it and to overcome this particular issue.
Issue: You have a custom recovery installed and your LG G2 prompts you to install the new OTA (i.e. KitKat update). You then accidentally/unknowing of consequences accept the update. Your phone restarts and keeps going to the custom recovery which you had installed, instead of booting to the update. You endlessly try to boot to your phone, but it just keeps going back to your custom recovery.
Things to do ahead:
1. Have LG G2 drivers installed on computer you will be using. You can get those from the LG website easily by searching LG G2.
2. Obtain ADB and fastboot files from HERE
3. Obtain working TWRP vs 2.7.0 from HERE if you don't have the TWRP recovery installed (i.e. if you're using CWM or Philz recovery).
Recovery Procedure:
1. If you have TWRP recovery installed, proceed from step 9
2. If you have CWM or Philz recovery installed, follow these next steps.
3. When inside CWM/Philz recovery, click on option to install zip.
4. Have your phone connected to a computer which has the LG G2 drivers installed, found on LG's site. Make sure to install drivers without phone connected to computer first. After installing, restart computer, and then plug phone to computer USB port.
5. Now that you have the phone plugged to comp, and that the comp has recognized your phone, open up CMD and navigate to the folder where you have your ADB file located and workable TWRP recovery zip file.
6. Once there, click on install using sideload on your phone's custom recovery which should be located inside the install zip option.
7. Then type in CMD on computer this: ADB sideload TWRP-file-name.zip
Note. Replace TWRP-file-name.zip with whatever the TWRP zip file on your computer is named to the letter.
8. Your phone will install TWRP recovery at this point. Once it finishes, restart your phone by rebooting recovery (should be an option somewhere there in the main level of the recovery)
9. TWRP should boot now. Once inside TWRP, click on Advance
10. Then click on Terminal Command
11. Next click on Select
Note: Do not navigate to any other folder. Just click on Select. You'll know what I mean once your in Terminal Command.
11. Type this command in the space provided in your phone (NOT in CMD) which should be now in Terminal Command mode exactly to the last letter. I'm not kidding; don't miss a character or replace a number. You risk nuking your phone. Double check your typing.
Type this: dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
Note: You should note that there is a space between dd and if=/dev, and another space between /zero and of=/dev
12. Once the command finishes running, about 30 seconds or less, restart phone. And voila. Your phone should boot back to your pre-selecting update with OTA mode.
In my case, I wiped everything and tried restoring one of my nandroids. That did not help me boot my phone. However, when I did the above mentioned steps, my phone booted to my backed up state which I installed prior.
Hopefully you don't end up being a victim of this. But if you are, now you can confidently bring yourself back :good:
Good luck and share your progress. Thanks!
Cheers,
~Atrio
Terminal Command didn't work ...
AtriosM3 said:
I know this one has been answered a few times in pieces, and somewhat understandable manner. However, I wanted to decrypt this for everyone to be able to understand how to do it and to overcome this particular issue.
Issue: You have a custom recovery installed and your LG G2 prompts you to install the new OTA (i.e. KitKat update). You then accidentally/unknowing of consequences accept the update. Your phone restarts and keeps going to the custom recovery which you had installed, instead of booting to the update. You endlessly try to boot to your phone, but it just keeps going back to your custom recovery.
Things to do ahead:
1. Have LG G2 drivers installed on computer you will be using. You can get those from the LG website easily by searching LG G2.
2. Obtain ADB and fastboot files from HERE
3. Obtain working TWRP vs 2.7.0 from HERE if you don't have the TWRP recovery installed (i.e. if you're using CWM or Philz recovery).
Recovery Procedure:
1. If you have TWRP recovery installed, proceed from step 9
2. If you have CWM or Philz recovery installed, follow these next steps.
3. When inside CWM/Philz recovery, click on option to install zip.
4. Have your phone connected to a computer which has the LG G2 drivers installed, found on LG's site. Make sure to install drivers without phone connected to computer first. After installing, restart computer, and then plug phone to computer USB port.
5. Now that you have the phone plugged to comp, and that the comp has recognized your phone, open up CMD and navigate to the folder where you have your ADB file located and workable TWRP recovery zip file.
6. Once there, click on install using sideload on your phone's custom recovery which should be located inside the install zip option.
7. Then type in CMD on computer this: ADB sideload TWRP-file-name.zip
Note. Replace TWRP-file-name.zip with whatever the TWRP zip file on your computer is named to the letter.
8. Your phone will install TWRP recovery at this point. Once it finishes, restart your phone by rebooting recovery (should be an option somewhere there in the main level of the recovery)
9. TWRP should boot now. Once inside TWRP, click on Advance
10. Then click on Terminal Command
11. Next click on Select
Note: Do not navigate to any other folder. Just click on Select. You'll know what I mean once your in Terminal Command.
11. Type this command in the space provided in your phone (NOT in CMD) which should be now in Terminal Command mode exactly to the last letter. I'm not kidding; don't miss a character or replace a number. You risk nuking your phone. Double check your typing.
Type this: dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
Note: You should note that there is a space between dd and if=/dev, and another space between /zero and of=/dev
12. Once the command finishes running, about 30 seconds or less, restart phone. And voila. Your phone should boot back to your pre-selecting update with OTA mode.
In my case, I wiped everything and tried restoring one of my nandroids. That did not help me boot my phone. However, when I did the above mentioned steps, my phone booted to my backed up state which I installed prior.
Hopefully you don't end up being a victim of this. But if you are, now you can confidently bring yourself back :good:
Good luck and share your progress. Thanks!
Cheers,
~Atrio
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I repeated this three times, and no luck... any suggestions?
I did it a tad differently. I am running Windows 7.
First I downloaded these universal drivers so my phone was recognized under Device Manager, went to my adb directory with command prompt and typed the following:
adb shell
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
I just preferred using the keyboard, but your directions will work, too.
secure booting error
got the OTA update ...after that boots to Logo with a "secure booting error" message then a black screen, can't go to download mode, phone is recognized as QHSUSB in device manager, factory recovery doesn't work.
what can be done in this case??
eddie 2t said:
got the OTA update ...after that boots to Logo with a "secure booting error" message then a black screen, can't go to download mode, phone is recognized as QHSUSB in device manager, factory recovery doesn't work.
what can be done in this case??
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U had a custom recovery flashed correct? To me it sounds like your on stock recovery
bleedingthru said:
U had a custom recovery flashed correct? To me it sounds like your on stock recovery
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I rooted the phone, tried to install clockwork but didn't succeed so I forgot about it, then the update totally screwed me.
eddie 2t said:
I rooted the phone, tried to install clockwork but didn't succeed so I forgot about it, then the update totally screwed me.
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Ive never used cwm on this device only twrp so i dont know about that recovery
boot
I have philz touch and all my phone will do is boot to philz?

how Unbrick ASUS ZENFONE GO (ZB452KG)?

Hi!
First i want to apologize for my english and if i made a mistake posting a new thread.
I own an ASUS Zenfone GO (ZB452KG) and i tried to install a twrp recovery.
The phone it opens and get stuck on the asus logo and cant go cant go throught in recovery mode.
i already install the latest adb and usb driver.
please can you help me guys how to fixed my phone?
U should install twrp recovery by computer and install a custom rom for ur device.here is the way for installing twrp.
1)Goto official TWRP page and download twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img file for your Asus Zenfone Go ZB452KG. Keep twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img file in a separate folder.
2)Your PC must have ADB & fastboot installed and configured.
3)Now connect your device to your PC and goto twrp folder and press and hold shift then rightclick on white space and "Open command window here".
4)Now type following commands at command prompt.
"adb reboot bootloader" - to boot your device into bootloader.
after booting into bootloader type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" - this will flash TWRP recovery on your Asus Zenfone Go ZB452KG.
"fastboot reboot" - to reboot your device.
After reboot type "adb reboot recovery" - to boot into recovery mode.
If it is useful then hit a thanx.
raymond_bqg said:
U should install twrp recovery by computer and install a custom rom for ur device.here is the way for installing twrp.
1)Goto official TWRP page and download twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img file for your Asus Zenfone Go ZB452KG. Keep twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img file in a separate folder.
2)Your PC must have ADB & fastboot installed and configured.
3)Now connect your device to your PC and goto twrp folder and press and hold shift then rightclick on white space and "Open command window here".
4)Now type following commands at command prompt.
"adb reboot bootloader" - to boot your device into bootloader.
after booting into bootloader type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" - this will flash TWRP recovery on your Asus Zenfone Go ZB452KG.
"fastboot reboot" - to reboot your device.
After reboot type "adb reboot recovery" - to boot into recovery mode.
If it is useful then hit a thanx.
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i cant go through in to the bootloader
kboy22 said:
i cant go through in to the bootloader
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U didn't mention that .is bootloader unlocked or locked?
raymond_bqg said:
U didn't mention that .is bootloader unlocked or locked?
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sir i cant find the twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img that you mentioned on your post
It's works without pc. Just download it's latest firmware from ASUS official web, put the zip file to sd card then install it by recovery mode.

[GUIDE] REBOOT into RECOVERY, FASTBOOT, TWRP, Unlock BOOTLOADER, DM-VERIFY

How to reboot into RECOVERY MODE:
- Turn off your watch
- Turn on it by pressing LOWER BUTTON + CENTER BUTTON
- Or via adb command adb reboot recovery
How to reboot into FASTBOOT MODE:
- Turn off your watch
- Turn on it by pressing UPPER BUTTON + CENTER BUTTON
- Or via adb command adb reboot bootloader
How to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot oem unlock
How to install TWRP:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- or if you want use it only once without installation, type fastboot boot recovery.img
How to recover Stock ASUS ROM:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot flash system system.img
- via adb type command fastboot flash boot boot.img
- via adb type command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
For DISABLE dm-verify (if you want to edit anything in the system):
- Reboot into TWRP
- Do not allow system modification in TWRP dialog!
- Connect your watch to the USB and you will see internal storage as MTP device
- Copy lazyflasher-no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip from attachment and install in TWRP Install - select zip
Enable DEV settings and USB Debugging:
- Open Settings
- Scroll down to About, and tap on it.
- Find the build number and tap on it multiple times.
- A countdown will tell you that you are becoming a developer.
- Once tapped enough, you will unlock the developer options menu.
- Swipe back once (a swipe to the right) and you should see a new option under About for Developer options.
- Tap on Developer options.
- Find ADB debugging, tap on it, then tap check to enable it.
How to REMOVE ZenFit app (if you are not using it and it doubles Google Fit)
- Unlock bootloader
- Install TWRP
- Disable dm-verify
- Install ZenWatch-3_ZenFit_remover.zip from attachment
- Reboot
For ADB and FASTBOOT commands install THIS minimal package into your PC
Working, very useful. I wonder, how did you find out those button combinations?
VS88 said:
Working, very useful. I wonder, how did you find out those button combinations?
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Not OP (but source ), but he probably took it from the TWRP thread. Or he also found it out by trial and error, like I did
ingbrzy said:
H
- Install ZenWatch-3_ZenFit_remover.zip from attachment
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That zip contains a binary, what does it do? I'm a bit paranoid.
adorr said:
That zip contains a binary, what does it do? I'm a bit paranoid.
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Well, deletes zenfit app, nothing more..
As I understand that's done by update-script, but what update-binary does?
Also in lazyflasher...zip there are two patches - disabling verity and disabling forced encryption. Is it mandatory to apply both? I don't think I need to disable encryption enforcement.
Thank you!
Prevent updates
Will leaving the bootloader unlocked prevent android wear 2.0 updates?
Thanks, have a great day!
re: TWRP / ADB Sideload - OTA update
ingbrzy said:
How to reboot into RECOVERY MODE:
- Turn off your watch
- Turn on it by pressing LOWER BUTTON + CENTER BUTTON
- Or via adb command adb reboot recovery
How to reboot into FASTBOOT MODE:
- Turn off your watch
- Turn on it by pressing UPPER BUTTON + CENTER BUTTON
- Or via adb command adb reboot bootloader
How to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot oem unlock
How to install TWRP:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- or if you want use it only once without installation, type fastboot boot recovery.img
How to recover Stock ASUS ROM:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot flash system system.img
- via adb type command fastboot flash boot boot.img
- via adb type command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
For DISABLE dm-verify (if you want to edit anything in the system):
- Reboot into TWRP
- Do not allow system modification in TWRP dialog!
- Connect your watch to the USB and you will see internal storage as MTP device
- Copy lazyflasher-no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip from attachment and install in TWRP Install - select zip
Enable DEV settings and USB Debugging:
- Open Settings
- Scroll down to About, and tap on it.
- Find the build number and tap on it multiple times.
- A countdown will tell you that you are becoming a developer.
- Once tapped enough, you will unlock the developer options menu.
- Swipe back once (a swipe to the right) and you should see a new option under About for Developer options.
- Tap on Developer options.
- Find ADB debugging, tap on it, then tap check to enable it.
How to REMOVE ZenFit app (if you are not using it and it doubles Google Fit)
- Unlock bootloader
- Install TWRP
- Disable dm-verify
- Install ZenWatch-3_ZenFit_remover.zip from attachment
- Reboot
For ADB and FASTBOOT commands install THIS minimal package into your PC
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@ingbrzy
Why do we have to install twrp in order to flash/install these two zip files:
lazyflasher-no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip and ZenWatch-3_ZenFit_remover.zip
when we can simply install them using "adb sideload <filename.Zip" ?
Hopefully the adb sideload will flash/install the two files without twrp.
Also I wonder if installing TWRP recovery might prevent Android Wear 2.0 OTA update?
I am on Android Wear 1.5 and do not want to update or get any notifications to update.
Thanks, have a great day!
hi everyone
i'm trying to flash my AZ3 but i'm stuck..
When i type
How to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot oem unlock
it's says: < waiting for any device > and nothing happens. :\
previously, i can reboot to fastboot with adb reboot bootloader.. that works fine.
i really appreciate any help
thanks a lot!
Darevas said:
hi everyone
i'm trying to flash my AZ3 but i'm stuck..
When i type
How to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER:
- Reboot into FASTBOOT MODE
- via adb type command fastboot oem unlock
it's says: < waiting for any device > and nothing happens. :\
previously, i can reboot to fastboot with adb reboot bootloader.. that works fine.
i really appreciate any help
thanks a lot!
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adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices [ensure driver is working. Seems u need to fix the driver]
fastboot oem unlock
Follow the instructions in your watch
Done. Enjoy
EDIT: sorry, had multiple tabs open... replied to wrong thread
Hey guys I just want to know if Im ****ed up because my realme5 phone has been brick and I relock the device state and now I can't unlock the device again in fastboot mode . Pls help me

Root Lenovo Tab 10 TB-X103F

Root Lenovo Tab 10 TB-X103F (Tested)
1. activate developer options on the Tablet
2. enable Bootloader-Unlock on the Tablet
3. download and install ADB und fastboot
4. latest usb driver on your PC
5. download TWRP TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70228684&postcount=65
6. download SuperSu zip file
Steps:
1.) boot to fastboot -> shutdown your device -> press on/off + "+" Volumekey → device restarts to fastboot mode
2.) connect to your pc via usb cable
3.) start command shell (cmd) in the fastboot instalation folder on your PC and check for the device connection with the command:
"fastboot devices"
4.) do the unlocking
"fastboot oem unlock-go"
5.) boot TWRP image file in the command line, showing the pathway to the .img file (if not in the same folder):
fastboot boot TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img
6.) Put SuperSu zip file in the device memory and flash SuperSu zip with TWRP, then restart the device. Done!!!!
Stock recovery remains
RooterLeopold said:
Root Lenovo Tab 10 TB-X103F (Tested)
1. activate developer options on the Tablet
2. enable Bootloader-Unlock on the Tablet
3. download and install ADB und fastboot
4. latest usb driver on your PC
5. download TWRP TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70228684&postcount=65
6. download SuperSu zip file
Steps:
1.) boot to fastboot -> shutdown your device -> press on/off + "+" Volumekey → device restarts to fastboot mode
2.) connect to your pc via usb cable
3.) start command shell (cmd) in the fastboot instalation folder on your PC and check for the device connection with the command:
"fastboot devices"
4.) do the unlocking
"fastboot oem unlock-go"
5.) boot TWRP image file in the command line, showing the pathway to the file:
TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img
6.) Put SuperSu zip file in the device memory and flash SuperSu zip with TWRP, then restart the device. Done!!!!
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I have done all the steps but For some reason twrp is not installed and i still have the stock recovery. Please help
That's because the above only boots TWRP to root but does not install it. To install TWRP, when in booted with TWRP, you need to transfer the TWRP img to the tablet storage and then install it while in TWRP.
it is important to show the pathway to the file TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img in the command line, like:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\My Videos\TWRP-3.0.2_TB-X103F-beta.img
Sorry for this newbie question.
Which part of the above rooting steps is rooting my tablet, what is TWRP doing and why do I need to install the SuperSU app?
During my first try I didn't boot the TWRP image rather I flashed it. But that didn't help at all.
After booting the TWRP image I was able to flash the SuperSU app.
The stock recovery is still in use.
Thanks in advance.
Read the steps carefully and follow the steps, it is a tested successfull strategy. To get deep knowlege about the background processes, please read the threads elsewhere in Web.
Yow how do you enter Fastboot on the tablet and i haved tied avery button on the tablet and i dont see the fastboot option
Entering Fastboot on Lenovo TB-X103F tablet
ShottaDopey said:
Yow how do you enter Fastboot on the tablet and i haved tied avery button on the tablet and i dont see the fastboot option
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Hi everyone. I just want to clarify something about this procedure There's a lot of people being confused on how to get into FASTBOOT on some things, and that's stopping them getting anywhere from the beginning.
The Lenovo TB-X103F tablet doesn't have a way of booting directly into FASTBOOT. Turning the tablet On while holding either volume key and the On button doesn't do it directly. . . . . Firstly, there's 3 buttons on the tablet, I call them VOL- VOL+ PWR (again, that's just to clarify things 100%)
here's what must be done (well it's this way on the 3 I have on my desk, so I assume all TB-X103F tablets are the same) . . . . .
1) Turn the tablet off completely.
2) Press & hold the VOL+ button (the middle of the 3 buttons).
3) Press & hold the PWR button, release the PWR button as soon as anything appears on screen - Keep holding VOL+ button.
4) After about 8 seconds the familiar green android lay down will appear. Then, your recovery menu will appear.
5) Release the VOL+ button anytime now.
6) Press either VOL button to select BOOTLOADER on the menu (Bootloader is the same as FASTBOOT on this menu, that's where the confusion lies for many users).
7) Got Bootloader selected? now press PWR and let the tablet reboot itself.
8) it will show the LENOVO logo, and appear to be stuck - it isn't It's in Fastboot mode.
9) Plug in your USB to PC cable, and it'll install appropriate drivers on the PC (hopefully eh?).
10) Once the drivers are installed, test it by getting a Command Prompt in your ADB/FASTBOOT folder on your PC . . . .
11) type the command FASTBOOT DEVICES It should show you that your device is connected, if it shows no devices then either it didn't install the drivers, or something
else is wrong (there's about 30 things that can have gone wrong here, too many to go through in this quick guide).
12) The tablet will stay in FASTBOOT/BOOTLOADER mode until you turn it off (or the battery goes flat lol). So stay calm, there's no rush
I've mentioned about there being no rush, because if you choose ADB connecting from the recovery menu, it disconnects automatically after about 5 minutes -
This is Important to know because it can disconnect while you're pushing/pulling files from the tablet, and cause really nasty problems. Bad design eh?
But we're in Fastboot mode, so nothing to worry about like that
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Successful root
It was hard, but I had finally had done it. I had figured it out it is easier just to go to the command prompt (I ran it under admin) and "cd C:/adb" (where you installed the adb fastboot software) while having the TWRP image file being placed there. I only wished that I had done it sooner. And for those who are new to the custom recovery it can be overwealming, but with patience and going through the files in the file explorer to find your main storage would lead you to the SuperSU file and successfully root your device.
I flashed TWRP...now what? I can't find any instructions on how to reboot into TWRP. I got into some sort of Chinese menu (PWR + VOL-) but I'm pretty sure this is the device test menu.
So I did the "fastboot oem unlock-go" command and adb said ok but my tablet just went to a black screen and won't turn on now and I'm not sure why. I also heard the Windows USB disconnect sound when i did it.
Would this work with the TB-X104F running 8.1?
Since a few months my tablet is stuck with the 'password changed, wait....' message. I had hoped that I could overcome this with the steps mentioned here. But unfortunately not
I can't start it anymore, so I'm not sure if it is in developers mode or not. Also, plugging the device in my mac didn't let it download the drivers.
Too bad, because when it was working it was a great tablet, now it's just a expensive drawer filler
SynGamer said:
I flashed TWRP...now what? I can't find any instructions on how to reboot into TWRP. I got into some sort of Chinese menu (PWR + VOL-) but I'm pretty sure this is the device test menu.
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its the vol+ not - you need to press with the power button
Steridroid said:
I have done all the steps but For some reason twrp is not installed and i still have the stock recovery. Please help
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so what exactly do i have to type at the command prompt to run twrp?,ive put the twrp img file in the same folder as the adb stuff.
3.) start command shell (cmd) in the fastboot instalation folder on your PC and check for the device connection with the command:
"fastboot devices"
fastboot shows notting
lenovo seems to have killed these tablets from the old lady next doors experience.. no wifi, no adb, no fastboot, no qualcomm, just unknown device, which loads NOTHING, no drivers work!!!

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