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[Q] Can't get out of recovery mode

First I want to apologize for the double post (post in General)
I used odin to get froyo on the Captivate. That worked fine. When I try and root 2.2, the phone froze and now it won't get out of recovery mode. I have tried every combination I can think of to reboot the phone short of throwing it down the street, but I cannot get out of recovery mode. I am also unable to use the power button (ok key?) to select anything. I can use the volume keys fine for up and down.
One of the errors says:
"(Unknown error: 0) ensure_root_path_unmounted++
ensure_root_path_unmounted (/mnt/internal_sd)
ensure_root_path_unmounted ret 0
unmount(/mnt/internal_sd) attempt 1 (unknown error: 0)
Install default apk-files. finished.
Mind you, I have already tried to put the rooted 2.2 files on the sd card, but still to no avail. Any suggestions? I am really hoping this phone isn't rooted.

So you have a european firmware? Which one is it?
Sent from my phone so excuse the spelling errors

I just fixed it. Reinstalled the firmware with Odin and it's working fine now. Thank you.

dude how did you do that.. I have the same friggin issue and I can't fix it. I'm stuck in recovery mode all the time, as soon as I plug the phone in to charge, or plug it in the computer via usb, or push the power button, the damn thing goes into recovery mode and stays there. I can use the volume buttons to navigate up and down through the options and if I hold the power botton down long enough the phone will turn off and back on again. But if I press the power button once (as in select an option) it doesn't do anything. I tried every single option out there to get into download mode with the battery out and usb in and volume buttons then put bat in....etc nothing works. I need to get into download mode
anyone?................

anyone that is messing with flashing firmwares on their phone needs to learn basic ADB skills.
use the following command in adb:
adb reboot
it will get you out of recovery mode

Pirateghost said:
anyone that is messing with flashing firmwares on their phone needs to learn basic ADB skills.
use the following command in adb:
adb reboot
it will get you out of recovery mode
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What he said. Plus, I have had it happen sometimes that no matter what I always reboot into recovery. At that point I just adb reboot download and re-flash.

ok thanks. I know I said I have tried everything before but I wasn't completely truthful. I did try ADB though, but I don't think I was doing it right. I downloaded the SDK thing and started a command prompt from "start menue, accessories, and command prompt" but when I type the command "adb reboot download" nothing happens and the command prompt disappears. I don't have much experience with ADB, is there anyway you can give step by step instructions on how to do this? I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks

I found this thread on here "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874" but still didn't help me much. Everytime I type cd c:\Android or any other command I get The system cannot find the path specified.

Here's what I do. After you download the sdk. There is a folder called tools. I copy that to c:
Then opencommand prompt and type,
C:
CD tools
adb reboot
Or, adb reboot download
Of course make sure your phone is connected via USB.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

thanks I'll try that when I get home. I think this might take care of the problem, because I did keep the folder on the desktop and did not move it to C: folder. Although when I plug in the phone via USB, I still can't establish connection between phone and computer, but I will let you know how it goes after I get home tonight. and I did find some stuff about ADB through google so I might be able to do something with it tonight.
Thanks for the help though

Download odin one click, remove the battery, open odin, replace battery, hold down both volume buttons, and plug the usb cable in. That should get you to download mode unless your 3-button doesn't work.

bobbylx said:
Here's what I do. After you download the sdk. There is a folder called tools. I copy that to c:
Then opencommand prompt and type,
C:
CD tools
adb reboot
Or, adb reboot download
Of course make sure your phone is connected via USB.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Hi, so I did all that heres a copy and paste of what I did and results I got
"Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Shahed>cd c:\
c:\>cd c:\android-sdk-windows
c:\android-sdk-windows>tools
'tools' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
c:\android-sdk-windows>cd tools
c:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb reboot download
error: device not found
c:\android-sdk-windows\tools>"
I guess it can't be done because the device is not initiated to begin with

jatkins09 said:
Download odin one click, remove the battery, open odin, replace battery, hold down both volume buttons, and plug the usb cable in. That should get you to download mode unless your 3-button doesn't work.
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tried that still nothing.. keeps saying waiting for device

drhusamali said:
tried that still nothing.. keeps saying waiting for device
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Find the tools folder in the SDK you dowloaded and extracted, I found a shortcut to it scroll over the tools folder, hold the shift key and right click on the tools folder then choose open command window here.
When the command window opens type the command ADB shell then hit enter, then type adb reboot download then hit enter with your phone plugged into pc. This always works for me. You can always change the path by moving the folder directly to your c drive but this will work for you for now.

Pirateghost said:
anyone that is messing with flashing firmwares on their phone needs to learn basic ADB skills.
use the following command in adb:
adb reboot
it will get you out of recovery mode
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This has saved my azz a few times.....Learn to use adb mode from PC inDEEED!!!!
Adb recovery adb download ....on and on.....

Confused and need help

I just got a captivate and i tried to put the phone in download mode to flash a new rom...no luck i tried the two and three button method...no luck. I also tried putting the phone in dl mode by using a command prompt...is there someone out there than can help a noob?

May need to give us some more specifics. I have only been able to get into download mode using the adb method. It may take you some time to get the drivers and everything communicating properly. Google and forum search are your friend.
1) Install the Android SDK.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Not sure if it's required, but I also have the android adb driver installed.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
2) Install the Samsung USB driver. Usually found at the link below, but they took the downloads down for some reason. (Is Samsung about to release an update?)
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-I897ZKAATT
3) Enable USB debugging on phone and plug it in.
4) Navigate to your ../android-sdk-windows/tools/ directory in a command prompt.
5) Type "adb devices" without quotes and press enter. Should see your device listed.
6) Type "adb reboot download" without quotes. Good to go.

Try this... turn your phone off... turn on ODIN in PC... while holding BOTH volume buttons plug in the USB... you should be in download mode

My suggestion is to wait. Do a couple checks before you BRICK your phone. Check this thread for info, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784147
There is a wave of phones out now that have 2 or 3 button modes disabled, broken, or something, but they don't work and have caused hard bricks. Most have had to return their phones.

when i try to search for sdk through the command prompt thats in windows it keep saying it not recognized as a internal or external command...now what?

chevy454 said:
when i try to search for sdk through the command prompt thats in windows it keep saying it not recognized as a internal or external command...now what?
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If you are brave enough to try, then here.
Download the SDK from google. Once done, you can upzip it and buried in there is a folder called Tools. I usually take that folder and copy it to the root of my C: on my pc. So it's, C:\tools.
Plug in your phone, make sure USB debugging is on. Open a cmd windows and cd C:\tools
Now in your command window you should be able to use ADB. adb reboot recovery, adb reboot download, adb shell, etc.
Again, I would verify 100% that my button method for recovery and download work before you start modding. If you soft brick your phone, and your buttons don't work, you are screwed. If buttons work you can recover from a soft brick. I have soft bricked my phone numerous times, I have never been able to get ADB to work, I ALWAYS have to use the buttons to get into download mode.

Can I put the phone in recovery mode using clockworkmod? It doess have to be download mode NOT recovery mode right?

Recovery mode is for installing update.zip files and wiping user data. Download mode is for flashing roms using Odin.

Moved to Q&A as this is not a development question.

chevy454 said:
I just got a captivate and i tried to put the phone in download mode to flash a new rom...no luck i tried the two and three button method...no luck. I also tried putting the phone in dl mode by using a command prompt...is there someone out there than can help a noob?
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if you are rooted then you can do the latter.
Have you gotten ADB to work?

The latest OTA updates fixes the issue with 3 button combos
Once you install the update, reboot, then try to get into recovery or download modes. Should be fine after the update

i just got my phone back after cracking the screen but i still cant get adb to work and i cant install clockworkmod because it will not let me connect to the server

rooting galaxy tab 10.1v (working)

hi, this is how i managed to get root working on my tab, everything went fine for me till it came to booting into recovery then nothing use to happen so i combined two separate guides to get it working. thanks (bcmobile and 411tecknology)
the command in "(getting root 5) )" worked for me as i was getting stuck with "fastboot flash recovery skitzandroid-recovery.img"
i unlocked the bootloader by firmware upgrade the the following
for all those people like me with no experience in dos commands or linux, hope this works for you​
PREPARE:
1) With your Tab in fastboot mode (step 1 of “GETTING ROOT” below), make sure you have a working fastboot implementation:
working dir\\fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number. If there is a problem, you won’t get any response.
2) Downlad the two files attached to this thread
3) create a folder in drive c naming it "root"
This will be referred to as the working directory throughout the rest of this guide
4) Copy skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip to your working directory (DO NOT UNZIP!) c: root
5) Extract the skitzandroid-recovery.img file from skitzandroid-stock-recovery.zip to your working folder. Your working folder( c: root) should now have 1 IMG file and one ZIP file.
6) copy fastboot files to the the folder that you are going to use as working dir ( c:root)
7) Copy the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file to the root of your sdcard. You can eithe drag/drop, or run:
working dir or c:\root>adb push skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip /sdcard
GETTING ROOT:
1) Power off your Tab and power it back on, while holding the VOLUME DOWN button.
2) When the DOWNLOAD / FASTBOOT icons appear, press VOLUME DOWN again to select FASTBOOT icon (the one with the USB logo) and press VOLUME UP to confirm selection.
3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
4) Open a terminal / CMD prompt and CD to your working folder
keep doing cd.. until you get to "c:>" then
cd/root
5) Run the following command:
c:\root> fastboot boot skitzandroid-recovery.img
..and wait. It might not look like anything is happening but it is.
6) You should now have a recovery menu. Use the volume rocker (up/down navigates menu options)
to select “Install zip from SDCARD” (or something like that)
7) Navigate to the root of your internal storage (/sdcard), select the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file and press (tap!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
Once complete, use the Volume rocker to select “REBOOT” from the menu and press (tap!!!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
9) YOUR’RE DONE. Press the thanks button on this thread to continue
TESTING:
Check your apps menu to confirm the existence of SuperUser app.

whats wrong with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079781

Nothing!
I used it on UNLOCKED 10.1v (not from Vodafone) and had no data loss!
Great, Thanks
Frank

I do not understand: 3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
Where do I enter this data?
I mean - fastboot deviсes

TNTCOSMOS said:
I do not understand: 3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
Where do I enter this data?
I mean - fastboot deviсes
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once you start your device in fastboot mode and connect it with the computer to make sure your device is recognized by the computer you open command prompt take it to your working dir.. (ie. c:>root) in our case type fastboot devices and hit enter, if your computer recognized your device you will the serial number under it.

im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....

TNTCOSMOS said:
im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....
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assuming you have installed sdk if not please do so, then staying in sdk go to
(C:\android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools ) by clicking your mouse in desktop
(not cmd prompt). above eg.. is how i installed sdk on my desktop yours may be different, now in platform-tools you will see two files called fastboot copy them both to to your folder called ..root.. and you are set to go.
bottom line is if you want to start fastboot from any folder in cmd you have to have these two files in the folder.
also if you know that your device is detected by your computer dont worry about step 3. all it does is tell you that your device is connected.

I have all turned out, the problem was the drivers. I copied the driver from pdanet and it worked!

TNTCOSMOS said:
I have all turned out, the problem was the drivers. I copied the driver from pdanet and it worked!
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Glad to hear that you finally got the root.

same problem
TNTCOSMOS said:
im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....
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i've tried with pdanet too but it's not working....like the computer can't see the device...any ideea ???
and when i write "fastboot boot ......etc......" it says <waiting for the device>
please help

You need the drivers installed for fastboot, have you installed them? Please have a look at the [Guide] Unlock your bootloader thread. it contains all the details to get fastboot working.

thank you...finally did it
another noob question...how do i enter in cwm for installing another ROM ???

zbuggy said:
thank you...finally did it
another noob question...how do i enter in cwm for installing another ROM ???
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The easiest way if you are rooted is to install rom manager from the market. It has an option to reboot to recovery if you have CWM installed. It also allows you to update to the latest CWM recovery if there is one.

i've tried putting the TB Galaxy 1.0.9: Honeycomb 3.1 + TouchWiz UX and i made a mistake... in cwm i've uploaded the zip file only with the update and not the rom itself.since then the tab won't start...it stop's in the beggining at the "samsung galaxy tab 10.1v"...any ideea...what can i do ?

Download latest rom and instructions from samfirmware.com using odin Get ur tab into fastboot mode with 3 button recovery and start from scratch.
It should work out
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk

zbuggy said:
i've tried putting the TB Galaxy 1.0.9: Honeycomb 3.1 + TouchWiz UX and i made a mistake... in cwm i've uploaded the zip file only with the update and not the rom itself.since then the tab won't start...it stop's in the beggining at the "samsung galaxy tab 10.1v"...any ideea...what can i do ?
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Do the following. If you have not yet odin.
Download the full rom.
Follow instructions in how to get into fasboot in sticky thread.
Once in fastboot you can load recovery via it, to do that download the recovery from droidbasement.com/blog, search on pershoot's website for recovery 4.0.4 if i remember correctly then type
fastboot boot recovery.img
where recovery.img is the name of the file you downloaded from droidbasement.com
Recovery will then load give it a minute or so.
Once loaded you can push the downloaded full rom via adb. That is part of the android sdk.
Like this: adb push romfile.zip /data/media/ (this will take a few minutes)
Then in cwm instal rom.
I hope it helps. Btw, remember you need to flash the wipe script of the rom before you install the rom if you are comming from stock.
Send from my GT-P7100

10x everybody it worked!!!!!!!!

Still me, posting in yet another thread. Still can't get the proper drivers. Pda method is not working. Which version of PDanet should I use ? The latest ? This is ****ing irritating...
I'm used to have to struggle to get things work at the beginning, but with my Magic and Hd2 it was a matter of hours...not weeks ! I'm sure it's something stupid but everybody deserted these guides topics...
I'm actually considering posting in the Dev section just to get attention...
Also, pershoot blog's advices are a joke : with no tags, a not working search field, no categories, try to find an info ! Knowing that the word "Recovery" will pop about 3 times per subject, I'm good to spend the week-end searching...

DannyBiker said:
Still me, posting in yet another thread. Still can't get the proper drivers. Pda method is not working. Which version of PDanet should I use ? The latest ? This is ****ing irritating...
I'm used to have to struggle to get things work at the beginning, but with my Magic and Hd2 it was a matter of hours...not weeks ! I'm sure it's something stupid but everybody deserted these guides topics...
I'm actually considering posting in the Dev section just to get attention...
Also, pershoot blog's advices are a joke : with no tags, a not working search field, no categories, try to find an info ! Knowing that the word "Recovery" will pop about 3 times per subject, I'm good to spend the week-end searching...
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Hello,
I have been successful with rooting on win7. With win xp - after a few day struggling - fastboot did not give a go. Hope this helps

I just can't get the "Adb Original" signature from Pdanet. I always get standard Adb. I add the galaxy tab lines in the .inf file but still...
Do you guys edit the inf file with Wordpad or another tool ?

Nexus S and ICS a little problem

Hi all
I did not receive the OTA so I decided to manually update my nexus s (I9020XXK1)
Unfortunately the navigation works only on wi-fi. Although the data navigation is turned on the mobile does not download email etc.
I thought it was a problem with widgetsoid and I disinstalled it but the problem is still there.
I also tried to update the APN via "APN Italiani" but the programs shows the generic message that "he encountered an error"
My question: do you have any idea how to work it out? and also: is there a program similar to widgetsoid for a dummy (me)?
thanks a lot

paperaino said:
Hi all
I did not receive the OTA so I decided to manually update my nexus s (I9020XXK1)
Unfortunately the navigation works only on wi-fi. Although the data navigation is turned on the mobile does not download email etc.
I thought it was a problem with widgetsoid and I disinstalled it but the problem is still there.
I also tried to update the APN via "APN Italiani" but the programs shows the generic message that "he encountered an error"
My question: do you have any idea how to work it out? and also: is there a program similar to widgetsoid for a dummy (me)?
thanks a lot
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just flash a customer rom like aosp + (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397358) -> all works

it would be even worst! I already tried but I'm a dummy and couldn't do it
at home I have a mac and could not get a propor procedure. now (at work) I have a pc but no administrator rights.
if there is an easy way to do it then I will give it a try but I would need a "guide for dummies"

paperaino said:
it would be even worst! I already tried but I'm a dummy and couldn't do it
at home I have a mac and could not get a propor procedure. now (at work) I have a pc but no administrator rights.
if there is an easy way to do it then I will give it a try but I would need a "guide for dummies"
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go to market and install rom manager start it and install clockworkmod recovery (the first thing) download a customer rom and put it to your sd card bzw internal storage shutdown your phone then press vol down button start your phone now you are in clockworkmod recovery then wipe data factory reset then format cache and choose flash form zip choose your rom and flash it restart your phone thats it

try looking at this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878446
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
go to market and install rom manager start it and install clockworkmod recovery (the first thing) download a customer rom and put it to your sd card bzw internal storage shutdown your phone then press vol down button start your phone now you are in clockworkmod recovery then wipe data factory reset then format cache and choose flash form zip choose your rom and flash it restart your phone thats it
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I downloaded "rom manager"
WhenI tried to install clockworkmode recovery he told me some problems occurred while executing provileged commands...

paperaino said:
I downloaded "rom manager"
WhenI tried to install clockworkmode recovery he told me some problems occurred while executing provileged commands...
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fuu sri i forgot that you need root to install cmw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 download this and root your phone step by step with this one click tool very easy then follow the guide again

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
fuu sri i forgot that you need root to install cmw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 download this and root your phone step by step with this one click tool very easy then follow the guide again
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Ok I downloaded it and run the .bat file
checked everything and plugged the cable
clicked on "enter" the dos says:
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
then?

paperaino said:
Ok I downloaded it and run the .bat file
checked everything and plugged the cable
clicked on "enter" the dos says:
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
then?
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click enter again and follow the guide in this tool erverything is explained

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
click enter again and follow the guide in this tool erverything is explained
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unfortunately "enter" brings noway
the dos prompt keeps there with no reaction..

paperaino said:
unfortunately "enter" brings noway
the dos prompt keeps there with no reaction..
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that´s strange it should work :/
have you done all these things ?
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
restart it maybe this help

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
that´s strange it should work :/
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the mobile is turned on. I have unplugged it, closed the prompt and re-launched the bat
now it only says:
---Starting
---Waiting for device

paperaino said:
the mobile is turned on. I have unplugged it, closed the prompt and re-launched the bat
now it only says:
---Starting
---Waiting for device
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if you enabled usb debugging you have to connect your device with your pc

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
that´s strange it should work :/
have you done all these things ?
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
restart it maybe this help
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(1) how do I install them?
(2) OK
(3) OK
(4) no it was optional...
(5) of course

paperaino said:
(1) how do I install them?
(2) OK
(3) OK
(4) no it was optional...
(5) of course
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http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html a google tutorial how to install the drivers needed
beside I am at school so I am not able to answer everytime if I could I answer you sri for this

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html a google tutorial how to install the drivers needed
beside I am at school so I am not able to answer everytime if I could I answer you sri for this
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I'm trying this way (hopefully it will work considering that I do not have administrator rights)
Would be great if there was a program to install directly on the nexus ...
beside I'm in the office
unfortunately it doesn't work
I don't have the provileges to update drivers on this pc. I will try later at home with my wife pc or something different

paperaino said:
I'm trying this way (hopefully it will work considering that I do not have administrator rights)
Would be great if there was a program to install directly on the nexus ...
beside I'm in the office
unfortunately it doesn't work
I don't have the provileges to update drivers on this pc. I will try later at home with my wife pc or something different
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ohh ok xD and yes you need admin rights for this :/
Would be great if there was a program to install directly on the nexus ... ? do you mean the driver when yes they are for windows xD or what do you mean ?

Crespo_Fir3start3r said:
ohh ok xD and yes you need admin rights for this :/
Would be great if there was a program to install directly on the nexus ... ? do you mean the driver when yes they are for windows xD or what do you mean ?
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we are trying all this just to root the nexus s (from my understanding)
would be great there was an easy way to get root access straight from the nexus without connecting it to a pc or mac

paperaino said:
we are trying all this just to root the nexus s (from my understanding)
would be great there was an easy way to get root access straight from the nexus without connecting it to a pc or mac
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I do not know anything like that :S

[Q] ADB command help

I am trying to get my bros captivate into download mode and his power button is broken. I tried doing this command:
Method 1: ADB - from recovery or normally booted with usb debugging on)
1.Open a cmd prompt/console/shell
2.adb shell
3.adb reboot download
but after i typed "prompt/console/shell" adb shell would not work?? It said it wasnt excutable batch...anyone here can help me figure out what Im doing wrong?Edit:FYI the phone was on debugging at at the home screen while trying this. The phone doesnt turn off and there is not app in the market that can turn off the phone without root. And since his power button is broken I cant ODIN root access( to use quick boot)
This is whats is happening:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>prompt/console/shell
/console/shell adb shell
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
/console/shell adb reboot download
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
/console/shell

You have to change directories to where adb is installed
Type cd c: (where you put have adb)
Then your adb commands
And console/shell/adb shell
Shouldn't be needed, once in the proper folder simply "adb reboot download" should do it.

adb doesn't have the ability to put the Captivate into DL mode. So even if you added ADB to your enviornmental variable, you won't be able to get it into DL mode..

b-eock said:
adb doesn't have the ability to put the Captivate into DL mode. So even if you added ADB to your enviornmental variable, you won't be able to get it into DL mode..
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anyway i can get the phone into download mode, that you know of?

DL mode has nothing to do with the power button. DL is vol + and - and insert USB cable after ODIN is open and waiting.

b-eock said:
DL mode has nothing to do with the power button. DL is vol + and - and insert USB cable after ODIN is open and waiting.
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I've tried that but it gets me into Recovery with the ! in the triangle..i look at ODIN and it doesnt reconize it. I have the samsung mobile drivers installed. Im using ODIN 1.82 should i use a diff version? The deivce cant be probely powered off either. Once i remover battery and place back in it turn straight on. That could be why its not going in download cuase it cant be powered off??

It looks like
Phone---/!\---PC
That is DL mode read these
-Flashing Guide
-New User Guide
-Captivate connection issues

b-eock said:
It looks like
Phone---/!\---PC
That is DL mode read these
-Flashing Guide
-New User Guide
-Captivate connection issues
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No it says recovery and gives me the option of wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, apply update. And in odin I dont have the yellow bar that says a device is connected.

well then you have a stuck power button, not broken. look for the Captivate tear down guide and do that then get compressed air and blow around the button... and try that

b-eock said:
well then you have a stuck power button, not broken. look for the Captivate tear down guide and do that then get compressed air and blow around the button... and try that
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OH LORD !!!

b-eock said:
adb doesn't have the ability to put the Captivate into DL mode. So even if you added ADB to your enviornmental variable, you won't be able to get it into DL mode..
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That is only true on aosp builds bro
On tw roms/kernels it works just as you would expect. Perfectly.

Then I learned something new, thanks never knew that. Maybe because I never stayed on stock for more than 10 mins.
And yes it works, thanks for catching me studacris