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This may be a dumb question but before today I never even knew it existed. What is "safe mode"? Is that like safe mode on a windows pc where it only loads default drivers, or is it something else entirely?
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I'm interested too. In what capacity did you first learn of "safe mode"?
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I don't think this exists on this phone, so I am not sure what you're talking about here.
There is the bootloader, recovery, and then normal phone functions.
Where did you hear about safe mode?
I know there's hboot.. recovery and bootloader. But safe mode never heard of it
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I actually found out about it on accident. My phone kept looping at the boot animation. I went to pull the battery but accidently hit vol down and power button at same time wile pulling off the cover. All of a sudden phone vibrated 3 times and then booted but it had safe mode printed in the lower left corner. I tried googling it but couldnt find anything thay explained exactly what it is.
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You can try it on your phones. When the boot animation starts playing hold vol down and power at the same time. Keep holding it untill your phone vibrates.
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cmlusco said:
this may be a dumb question but before today i never even knew it existed. What is "safe mode"? Is that like safe mode on a windows pc where it only loads default drivers, or is it something else entirely?
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its just like windows safe mode. Only loading the minimum on the phone incase something went honorably wrong.
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its just like windows safe mode. Only loading the minimum on the phone incase something went honorably wrong.
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It did allow me to fix my phone without having to restore a nandroid. I was trying to get a hotboot mod to work on the new stock rooted GB when i got the boot loop. But being able to boot into safe mode allowed me to change the moded file back to the original therfore fixing my boot loop issue.
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Hmmm I did try it but couldn't replicate your results. I tried holding V-&Power at both the splash screen and the bootanimation. Both attempts yeilded only booting normally.
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Hmmm I did try it but couldn't replicate your results. I tried holding V-&Power at both the splash screen and the bootanimation. Both attempts yeilded only booting normally.
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Hmm not sure works constitently for me. You have to keep holding them until your phone vibrates. You are on a DINC right? Are you on custom or stock rom, not sure if its specific to the rom or not. I am on stock rooted GB.
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Hmm not sure works constitently for me. You have to keep holding them until your phone vibrates. You are on a DINC right? Are you on custom or stock rom, not sure if its specific to the rom or not. I am on stock rooted GB.
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Yea no, I think its a HTC Sense thing. I'm currently running CM Nightly 168 so I don't think its a 'general' Android thing.
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Yea no, I think its a HTC Sense thing. I'm currently running CM Nightly 168 so I don't think its a 'general' Android thing.
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Good to know seems like it might come in handy sometimes.
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It happened to me once before, I was flashing stuff like crazy and then all of a sudden "safe mode". I just restored my device and it was gone.
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After the restore it was all good.
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I've been doing some more googling and it seems every stock rom running android phone has safe mode, but different phones have different ways of entering into it. Some vol down and power, some vol up and power, some you have to hold the menu button, some vol down power and menu, and some holding down the track ball.
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Hmm, never stumbled onto that before. Thanks to everyone for feedback!
Interesting, I'll have to try it next time I change up my phone config
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Wow, that just saved me from a lot of trouble. Flashed a voltage table that was unstable and caused the phone to bootloop, this worked saving me from an uninstall.
CM7 Nightly
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Interesting, I'll have to try it next time I change up my phone config
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Wow, that just saved me from a lot of trouble. Flashed a voltage table that was unstable and caused the phone to bootloop, this worked saving me from an uninstall.
CM7 Nightly
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Saved me a lot of trouble and time too. Cant believe i never knew about it. Also this did work on CM nightly? The earlier post by wildstang said he could not get it to work with cm. Leaving me to believe it was a stock rom or sense related thing.
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I don't know, it worked for me yesterday, however I'm not sure what I pressed. I can't seem to get back into safe mode now
Edit, seems like if you press vol down, menu, and trackball it goes into safe mode. I updated my cm7 nightly, now safemode does not work....
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http://androidforums.com/incredible-support-troubleshooting/89073-how-access-safe-mode-android-incredible.html
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This happened to me yesterday while I was running the RC5 Community ROM. The phone froze would not respond so I went to pull the battery and it rebooted itself into Safe Mode. Took me by surprise too.
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Hello everyone. NOOB here... so i've downloaded a ROM from galaxys2root.com and i downloaded the Paradox 2 Paradise ROM. once i downloaded i backed up my ROM and set it on CWM. i hit to reboot it and it starts with the darksidex kernel loader and then it shows a google sign with mechanisms turning. and it just stays there... nothing else happens... can anyone provide assistance. thank you
Maybe you had a bad download. Download the rom again and try flashing it again and see what happenes.
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i havent been able to open anything at all... i try to do a hard reset by pressing the volume up, home button and then the power button... it turns the screen off and it just vibrates once every 3-4 seconds .... and nothing shows...
When I first flashed that ROM the google logo was there for 15 minutes. Just reflash or be patient.
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AHHHHHH patience is totally not one of my virtues.... but i will check it out... how would i be able to flash this btw? bc i apparently dont know how to flash it... im trying to learn i guess but thanks for the advice
Can you get into CWM at all?
If so just do what ccg15 said.
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i can only get to the google screen and thats it
Wit the hell....go to the development thread and follow the instructions
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which thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422596
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thanks dude.... got it fixed.
That is paradox boot animation
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It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....I tried injecting a rooted version of the stock rom with Odin into my phone, but I kept getting strange error messages like TouchWiz isn't working and some other android process isn't working.
[That didn't work, so I decided to try a different method. This is where I ****ed up, because I forgot to go back to stock rom...]
Anyways, after that, I tried to use the SGS3 Toolkit [if you search sgs3 toolkit xda, it'll come up] and I tried to use that to root. I went to "rooting options" and i selected option number 3, the all in one. I got to the point where it mentions your phone must be in USB debugging, and now nothing comes up when I try to start the phone..but it vibrates whenever I hold the power button long enough [as if it was working normally]. I can't get into download mode right now, either...
How do I reverse this and go back to stock? Please help...thank you so much.
EDIT: It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....
I'm basing this answer based on how I understood what you said...
But, if you're already rooted, then hopefully you've made a backup before installing another ROM. If you have a backup, then put into recovery and backup.
I wasn't already rooted, I was trying to root it. I can't get into recovery.
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I wasn't already rooted, I was trying to root it. I can't get into recovery.
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Can you get into download mode? By holding Volume up, home up and power.
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Can you get into download mode? By holding Volume up, home up and power.
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download mode is volume down, home then power..just sayin
Cannot get it into download mode... D:
Did you try pulling battery then putting it in and trying to boot recovery or download mode?
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Was your phone plugged in when you tried get get into download mode? if so, try unplugging it and give it another shot. the s3 can be kind of funkysometimes.
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Did you try pulling battery then putting it in and trying to boot recovery or download mode?
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Just tried it. It doesn't seem to want to go into download mode...
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Was your phone plugged in when you tried get get into download mode? if so, try unplugging it and give it another shot. the s3 can be kind of funkysometimes.
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Same thing, no dice :[
Plug it into the computer and see if anything shows in device manager.
I hate to say though, I think you may be bricked....
Unless anyone else can think of something to try?
Sorry man...
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Also you can try safe mode. Doubt it'll work but I just learned how to do it so thought id suggest. Hold volume down + power.
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It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....
Have you plugged into the computer and checked device manager yet? What does it say?
I think if it says something like qhsusb that means its bricked.
I'm hoping someone can verify that though since I'm going by memory.
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Have you plugged into the computer and checked device manager yet? What does it say?
I think if it says something like qhsusb that means its bricked.
I'm hoping someone can verify that though since I'm going by memory.
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You are correct doc! Qhsusb_dload is a brick
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You are correct doc! Qhsusb_dload is a brick
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It doesn't even come up...sounds like I should assume the worst now?
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It doesn't even come up...sounds like I should assume the worst now?
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No it should even if it's hard bricked. Maybe the pc isn't recognizing it
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I dont know what to tell you from here dude. Try every port on your pc to see if it at least tries to find it.
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Maybe your phone actually died. Probably a faulty phone
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Well, I sent it back to T-Mobile and said hey it doesn't work. Let's see if they say anything about it. They sent me a new one, though
I'm having exactly the same problem with my T-Mobile Galaxy SII T989 running Open Kang AOKP JB Jelly Bean. After reading this thread, and another related thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679492), my less than scientific observation is that pressing/massaging/jiggling the power button seems to bring the device back to life. At least until it flakes out again. The posts in this thread were a big help. I was going to ditch the ROM, which would have been a shame. Thanks.
Stock SG3. Never rooted. Got a notice for an upgrade, I assume to Jelly Bean, that said the phone will reboot and it will take 10 mins. Hit OK, it turned off and there it sits. Tried to get to recovery after 40 mins, no joy. Took out battery, no joy. Best I can get is if I hold down the power button it'll buzz after 5-6 seconds and flash teeny tiny words "Recovery Booting..." in the upper left corner in a nice blue color. Up, power, Home does nothing. T-Mo said to take it to a store. NOT real impressed with the update or aftermath. Ideas or suggestions?
I would suggest you provide a little more info. Was it stock firmware?...root?...etc etc
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I'd suggest taking it to the store.
There can be problems with any big rollout.
It's really 6 of one and a half a dozen.
Just flash cm10 you'd be straight.
My dad won't let me upgrade his stock one. Pebble blue.
I could fix it up.
You're only hard bricked if you can't get into recovery or down load mode
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Hold down volume down + home + power button and see if it turns on. That's recovery mode. You will see a warning signs... If your able to do that just bite the bullet and root it. Let me know so I can link you to no trip method
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Thanks folks. As I said in my original post, this is a stock, non-rooted phone and - eventually - I got it back working. I guess it just wanted a rest. Then i applied the update via Keis BUT it wasn't Jelly Bean. It was something else because I still show 4.0.4. Disappointed.
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I would suggest you provide a little more info. Was it stock firmware?...root?...etc etc
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The title says no root stock etc.
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My s4 has been acting very weird lately. The button combo (vol up+home+power) doesn't work for me. If i try it, it goes straight to download mode. I get no gs4 splash acreen. Only way to boot into recovery is through goo manager. BUTTON COMBO DOES NOT WORK!
If I restart the phone through the power menu it only boots into download mode. If I turn off the phone through the power menu, it will turn off for a second, and then boot into download Mode as long as the battery is in. Only way it reboots regularly is when I get into recovery through goo manager and selecting reboot system.
Only other way to boot the system is doing button combo for download mode and hitting cancel when the screen comes up.
I made a thread about this a couple days ago and was advised to Odin back to stock, which I did. Problem is still there.
The phone did turn off and stay off for about an hour, then the download mode thing came back. This is driving me crazy.
Has ANYONE run into this problem? It can't be just me, my luck can't be that bad.
If it matters, I'm running rooted stock 4.2(MDL) with twrp v2.6.3.1 installed
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My s4 has been acting very weird lately. The button combo (vol up+home+power) doesn't work for me. If i try it, it goes straight to download mode. I get no gs4 splash acreen. Only way to boot into recovery is through goo manager. BUTTON COMBO DOES NOT WORK!
If I restart the phone through the power menu it only boots into download mode. If I turn off the phone through the power menu, it will turn off for a second, and then boot into download Mode as long as the battery is in. Only way it reboots regularly is when I get into recovery through goo manager and selecting reboot system.
Only other way to boot the system is doing button combo for download mode and hitting cancel when the screen comes up.
I made a thread about this a couple days ago and was advised to Odin back to stock, which I did. Problem is still there.
The phone did turn off and stay off for about an hour, then the download mode thing came back. This is driving me crazy.
Has ANYONE run into this problem? It can't be just me, my luck can't be that bad.
If it matters, I'm running rooted stock 4.2(MDL) with twrp v2.6.3.1 installed
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Dont' hold the home button.
Just Vol UP and Power.
Yeah I tried that, still doesn't work. It still boots into download mode.
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Sounds like hardware problem
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It definitely is a hardware problem!! I had the same issue with my s3. You can just call T-Mobile and they will send you a new one for a small fee. They charged me $5 for shipping. Just tell them that your volume rocker doesn't work. Make sure you reset your counter before you send it back though:thumbup:
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Well thatblows, unfortunately I'm halfway around the world, so I won't be able to get a replacement anytime soon.
So I should just tell them that the rocker doesn't work and they will send a replacement? I've had the phone since it first came out, they won't ask questions? Dont want to be denied and assed out.
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So I probable shouldnt play dumb and tell them a funny little android guy shows up when I start the phone huh?
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Usually when the device has hardware issues the carrier will replace it for free. I'm not sure how long the warranty is from Samsung. I believe it's a year warranty for phones which covers hardware problems. This is what a T-Mobile representative told me. If your phone is insured through your carrier it should still be covered. I had hardware problems with my HTC Amaze and got a replacement for 5 bucks.
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Thanks man, I've been trying to solve this forever.
What do you think the problem would be if is not the volume rockers? Cause I can adjust the volume perfectly fine when it's on. It just.... Keeps booting t download mode no matter what I do.
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Thanks man, I've been trying to solve this forever.
What do you think the problem would be if is not the volume rockers? Cause I can adjust the volume perfectly fine when it's on. It just.... Keeps booting t download mode no matter what I do.
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Ok I have 1 question. Did you try booting into recovery when you went back to stock? It will be the only way to really know if your phone is messed up or if it's any modifications you've done to your device.
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Thanks man, I've been trying to solve this forever.
What do you think the problem would be if is not the volume rockers? Cause I can adjust the volume perfectly fine when it's on. It just.... Keeps booting t download mode no matter what I do.
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I don't think it is hardware related. Sounds like a bad recovery image, just use Odin to flash a recovery back to the device or flash the Stock Odin 4.2.2 tar to restore stock recovery
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Also, if its rooted, download Terminal Emulator, and type "su" (press enter) then type reboot recovery (press enter) should work if the recovery image is fine.
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I don't think it is hardware related. Sounds like a bad recovery image, just use Odin to flash a recovery back to the device or flash the Stock Odin 4.2.2 tar to restore stock recovery
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Also, if its rooted, download Terminal Emulator, and type "su" (press enter) then type reboot recovery (press enter) should work if the recovery image is fine.
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I agree about the stock image. I'm not sure if he was successful or if he tried booting into recovery when he went back to stock. I couldn't really understand in his first post but I think he may have tried it. Which is why I think it may be hardware.
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I did not. But now that I think about it, after I ODINed back to stock, it did start and turn off normally once or twice.
I really don't think it is a hardware malfunction. But I'm not sure why the button combo for recovery doesn't work.
I won't have access to another computer for awhile. Plus even if I did, I don't think I could wait the 12+ hours to download the stock Odin files again.
Could I pm you in the future when I get access to my home computer?
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I did not. But now that I think about it, after I ODINed back to stock, it did start and turn off normally once or twice.
I really don't think it is a hardware malfunction. But I'm not sure why the button combo for recovery doesn't work.
I won't have access to another computer for awhile. Plus even if I did, I don't think I could wait the 12+ hours to download the stock Odin files again.
Could I pm you in the future when I get access to my home computer?
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OK. When you get on a PC you can search for the MDL stock image here on xda or the Samsung firmware page. Just make sure you choose the correct one. When you go back to stock try the button combo and see what happens. If it works you're good if not just and yourself the hassle and send your phone back.
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Well I dont think it matters anymore. I got pic pocketed tonight and lost my phone. Looks like I'm getting a new one.
Maybe my phone only booting into download mode was a blessing in disguise. Cause it took me forever to figure out how to get it started, and I'm pretty tech savvy. Dont know if ****ers here in Vietnam are as tech savvy, but all my **** is locked down even if they do figure out how to get into it.
Still makes me mad though..... Err
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Lick My Toes said:
Well I dont think it matters anymore. I got pic pocketed tonight and lost my phone. Looks like I'm getting a new one.
Maybe my phone only booting into download mode was a blessing in disguise. Cause it took me forever to figure out how to get it started, and I'm pretty tech savvy. Dont know if ****ers here in Vietnam are as tech savvy, but all my **** is locked down even if they do figure out how to get into it.
Still makes me mad though..... Err
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I'm so sorry! I know exactly how you feel. I got my s3 stolen at a casino.
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Sucks man! At least we both learned a lesson and now know better!
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Its not even necessary to press the home button. I just power the phone on while holding the volume up button until I see the blue writing in the upper left corner.
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