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Bypass custom OS warning to access recovery with broken volume buttons

Hello all, I've got a bit of a problem with my Galaxy S3 Canadian version. I am stuck in a bootloop and unable to go into recovery to factory reset to clear the issue. The reason behind this is because while I am able to boot into a warning telling me to press the volume up button to continue, I am unable to continue as the volume up button does not work/ (Oddly enough, the volume down button works to get into recovery with the power, volume down, and home button, but the volume down button does nothing on this screen while it is supposed to reboot.)
I have been able to install a custom recovery which supports touch, but I am unable to reach it. I have searched the forums and found a solution involving adb and fastboot, but I have tried this and both are unable to detect the device, presumably because samsung does not use adb or fastboot, the drivers are installed and all other things recognize the phone, including odin. I am able to reach download mode however, as I bought a jig a while back that has come in handy.
Thanks for your help!

TheElse said:
Hello all, I've got a bit of a problem with my Galaxy S3 Canadian version. I am stuck in a bootloop and unable to go into recovery to factory reset to clear the issue. The reason behind this is because while I am able to boot into a warning telling me to press the volume up button to continue, I am unable to continue as the volume up button does not work/ (Oddly enough, the volume down button works to get into recovery with the power, volume down, and home button, but the volume down button does nothing on this screen while it is supposed to reboot.)
I have been able to install a custom recovery which supports touch, but I am unable to reach it. I have searched the forums and found a solution involving adb and fastboot, but I have tried this and both are unable to detect the device, presumably because samsung does not use adb or fastboot, the drivers are installed and all other things recognize the phone, including odin. I am able to reach download mode however, as I bought a jig a while back that has come in handy.
Thanks for your help!
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The volume down, power, home is download mode. Recovery is volume up, home, power. Could you include pictures of your screen? Your other option is to replace the volume buttons.

Thanks for the heads up! I tried with volume up but the phone just gets to the screen saying "Samsung Galaxy SIII" and continuously reboots. Here's an image of the aforementioned screen:
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TheElse said:
Thanks for the heads up! I tried with volume up but the phone just gets to the screen saying "Samsung Galaxy SIII" and continuously reboots. Here's an image of the aforementioned screen:
The attached image is download mode.
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Oh, alright, haha that's awkward. Do you know of any alternative ways to reach recovery without access to the main OS or the use of the up volume button? At this point, I've pretty much decided on selling this thing for parts on Craigslist. Thanks!

TheElse said:
Oh, alright, haha that's awkward. Do you know of any alternative ways to reach recovery without access to the main OS or the use of the up volume button? At this point, I've pretty much decided on selling this thing for parts on Craigslist. Thanks!
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I would just fix it. Parts can be found for cheap. You might not get the price you are looking for. You might not find a phone for the same price. Is it a I747M or?

i747m. Will try and see how it goes, thanks anyways for your help!

[Q] Unlocking bootloader - Xperia S does not stay in fastboot mode

Hey guys!
I'm trying to unlock boot loader on my Xperia S.
I tried the official way - via Sony Development site but I get stuck on the step where you have to connect the phone and push Volume Up button. Problem is that the phone enters the fastboot mode for 5 seconds, but then shows the battery charging logo and it 'quits' the fastboot mode.
Also, when the phone enters the fastboot mode, I should be asked for a driver, but I'm not.
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Later I tried using the fastboot tool, found here, but the instructions aren't clear, because it seems that the new version is slightly different as the older one. Anyways, when I want to fastboot it (labeled with B) it enters the fastboot mode for 5 seconds, then the phone turns on again.

The problem is your windows system doesn't have the right fastboot usb drivers installed for your device. If those are not detected it will leave fastboot.
I can't help you with how to get those installed fully. But i think I ended up manually updating a hidden device in device manager. I think it stays around there as a disconnected device which you can update.
Hope this at least points you in the right direction.

elupus2 said:
The problem is your windows system doesn't have the right fastboot usb drivers installed for your device. If those are not detected it will leave fastboot.
I can't help you with how to get those installed fully. But i think I ended up manually updating a hidden device in device manager. I think it stays around there as a disconnected device which you can update.
Hope this at least points you in the right direction.
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I can also confirm I did something similar on my Win7 64x - had to manually force some drivers for the fastboot mode.

From A to Z, please
Okay guys,
first of all, thank you!
Ok, let me explain:
1. what I want: get rid of sony's firmware and flash CyanogenMod11
2. phone: Xperia S, my current firmware: 6.2.B.1.96, (still) locked bootloader , no CWM, no root access, SONY PC companion installed
3. I'm following this tutorial: http://www.androidhogger.com/how-to-install-cyanogenmod-11-android-4-4-xperia-s.html
4. I stuck when it comes to root xperia s http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/xperia-s-lt26i-root-android412-jellybean-ota-501291, but this tutorial says I have to unlock bootloader before. Well okay.
5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447319
I DID everything as said in instructions till the 10th step, but then the ******* phone does not stay in Fastboot mode. My computer installs (apparently) some random drivers -> it does not ask me what I want to do, 'because the driver wasn't installed successfully'., so I can not point to the usb_driver folder.
I tried updating the driver through the Device manager where 'S1 Boot Fastboot' shows when I enter the fastboot mode, but can't finish because the phone quits fastboot and the SONY's logo apperas before I manage to do anything.
I also installed alternate driver pack (link in DooMLoRD's tutorial), but it doesn't change anything.
That's it, guys. I REALLY hope you can help me, because I can't stand the official firware anymoreeeee. I know you rock the stage of phones
Cheers!

From A to Z, please
Sry for 2 posts, can't delete the second one.

Sprint LG G2 Brick - Not showing in device manager - Download mode working!

Hey guys, my friend recently bought an LG G2 on Sprint, but switched carriers to T-Mobile. He rooted his phone successfully, and tried to install custom recovery but downloaded some app that screwed up his phone (not completely sure what happened... he told me he installed a flashing app that flashed recovery but long story short, his phone is in a boot loop.) I can access download mode, and fastboot. When I connect the phone to the computer, my Windows 8.1 Laptop, nothing pops up. I already installed ADB and Fastboot, and when I put the phone into fastboot mode and plug it into the computer, it is recognized but keeps saying "oops!" connection to USB failed trying again.... fastboot ready! etc. etc. I installed the LG Flash tool but the computer won't recognize my device in device manager! I'm really frustrated why it won't recognize it. It shows nothing except ACER Fastboot Device. I just want it to recognize it in download mode so i can flash it back to stock with the LG Flash tool.
Pls halp.

I had to download lg universal drivers for my laptop to recognize my phone in download mode give that a try

im in the same boat as the op. i have tried to install various drivers. im able to get into download mode but no communication with the comp. i try going to recovery but it is gonna and i see some type of fastboot. unsure where to go from here...

This is exactly what i did
Www.rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=96
My phone wasnt recognized by laptop until i was in download mode with flash tool running

not finding the ports under device manager anywhere.

Hi
I also have issue with don't recognized device in device manager. Did you solve this issue?
P.S. I have another G2 with normal running android. This G2 has normaly recognized in device manager. So problem not in cable or usb port's.

kdm212 said:
not finding the ports under device manager anywhere.
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does the computer make a noise when you plug in the device? Also are you sure your in download mode ? (not just the dots) If you have just the dots, then go info fastboot mode and flash both the boot.img and laf.img then reboot into download mode and see if it works

I just put my g2 in download mode and pluged her up. in device manager it poped up under lge android modem, in the modem section of device manager.
Look there first. Then you will have to change the port to 41 so the flash tool will work
If you have qpst it will Tell you what port
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jcwxguy said:
does the computer make a noise when you plug in the device? Also are you sure your in download mode ? (not just the dots) If you have just the dots, then go info fastboot mode and flash both the boot.img and laf.img then reboot into download mode and see if it works
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Have the same problem as the OP.
PC don't make any noise.
Yes sure, have a download mode screen on display.
Can't access to fast boot:
1) When i press Vol Up + plug the cable, have a download mode, but PC show nothing in device manager.
Stuck on this
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2) When i press Vol Down + power, have a factory hard reset screen which stuck if i agreed to factory reset.
3) When i press Vol up + Vol down + power, have a Hardware key control mode screen.

DEFNUB said:
I just put my g2 in download mode and pluged her up. in device manager it poped up under lge android modem, in the modem section of device manager.
Look there first. Then you will have to change the port to 41 so the flash tool will work
If you have qpst it will Tell you what port
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OP says that device is not recognized in device manager!

demos98 said:
Have the same problem as the OP.
PC don't make any noise.
Yes sure, have a download mode screen on display.
Can't access to fast boot:
1) When i press Vol Up + plug the cable, have a download mode, but PC show nothing in device manager.
Stuck on this
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2) When i press Vol Down + power, have a factory hard reset screen which stuck if i agreed to factory reset.
3) When i press Vol up + Vol down + power, have a Hardware key control mode screen.
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what i had to do when this happened to me, was swap out the device at sprint (had insurance), without insurance you can swap it for $75ish plus tax or if its still under warranty, go through LG
Could also try this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142

Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing and loop - no button can me pressed. please help!

please helppp meeee. the tablet has no removeble battery. it is in loop and i cant shut down and i cant put in download mode
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-P605) with qualcomm. I downloaded this twrp-3.1.1-0-lt03ltexx.img from here https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalax...12014qcom.html.
odin gave pass ok and flashed it. now it is in loop and no button work. Battery can'0t be removed as it is inside the tablet. how can i solve - please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Thanks in advance

You should still be able to get into Recovery or Fastboot mode. When it's bootlooping, just keep Vol+ or Vol- pressed. No need to press home button on the Note. Preferably you have TWRP installed, i don't know whether the Fastboot or Samsung recovery menu offer power-off as first solution.
When my Galaxy S5 froze last time, i was unable to perform a cold boot or shutdown, but these two keys worked, and you had to keep vol and menu pressed and to release power button when the boot screen comes up. Probably i just repeatedly failed on the cold boot/powerdown, though there was one key less to keep down. One the Note this would mean to keep just power pressed for around 10 seconds.

Help me to solve the problem
lecorbusier said:
You should still be able to get into Recovery or Fastboot mode. When it's bootlooping, just keep Vol+ or Vol- pressed. No need to press home button on the Note. Preferably you have TWRP installed, i don't know whether the Fastboot or Samsung recovery menu offer power-off as first solution.
When my Galaxy S5 froze last time, i was unable to perform a cold boot or shutdown, but these two keys worked, and you had to keep vol and menu pressed and to release power button when the boot screen comes up. Probably i just repeatedly failed on the cold boot/powerdown, though there was one key less to keep down. One the Note this would mean to keep just power pressed for around 10 seconds.
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I have exactly the same tablet. I tried to install the twrp (no errors) through ODIN. After the installation of the Super Su I have seen that many services started to stop and the tablet was almost completely blocked. I removed Super Su (from the app) and when I restarted the tablet the nightmare has started too.
I read some advices regarding remove the battery (on other samsung smartphones) but this is a tablet so any help is appreciated.
Any idea? Even if I manage to have the screen with "a custom os can cause critical problems"..... if I try to push the volume + the loop starts againg
Hope someone can give me an answer

Unbrick by flashing stock rom via Kies or Odin, then TWRP via Odin, then Magisk via TWRP.

[Help me]Xperia XA2 Brick I also don't know what the reason for this is

I use this phone normally to watch youtube, and use social apps, and he changed wallpaper without i do nothing, i try change to my wallpaper to normally, but he dont response, and i reset the phone and when turn on, stayed like this, i try format and no sucess, any have idea how to fix him ?

Hmmm...
Custom ROM or not, root or not?
Go into recovery mode and clear the cache.

ze7zez said:
Hmmm...
Custom ROM or not, root or not?
Go into recovery mode and clear the cache.
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not custom rom and not root, in video i show recovery mode and i cant enter in android configuration

Go into recovery mode (with the device powered off, hold Volume Down + Power) and you see what options are available. I'm not suggesting anything because I don't know the device, but I'll hint when I see a screenshot in recovery mode.

ze7zez said:
Go into recovery mode (with the device powered off, hold Volume Down + Power) and you see what options are available. I'm not suggesting anything because I don't know the device, but I'll hint when I see a screenshot in recovery mode.
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this is recovery mode i turn on hold volume down and power, in this phone, he call "Security Mode" in my language, dont have options in screen

and i try turn on with hold volume up and power, one blue light appears and the phone dont response

HeenryL said:
this is recovery mode i turn on hold volume down and power, in this phone, he call "Security Mode" in my language, dont have options in screen
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The image shows that the system booted into safe mode, not recovery mode. Can you check with the adb devices command how the phone connected to the PC responds?
Recovery mode looks like >this< video at 1:30.

ze7zez said:
The image shows that the system booted into safe mode, not recovery mode. Can you check with the adb devices command how the phone connected to the PC responds?
Recovery mode looks like >this< video at 1:30.
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i try enter in recovery mode according to the video, he fixed in loop boot and use the ADB commands in CMD the phone dont response, just returning "waiting device", i buy new battery for my old phone to the fix him, will arrive in two days, I bought this xperia 2 months ago, its already broken its very sad for me, in my country this phone cost 2 salary, and sony dont offer oficial support here, i just put he in closet and forgget him, guy very very thanks so much to try help me, and your time too, thanks

try download the firmware with xperfirm later flash with newflasher but the newflasher files in firmware downloaded archive next cilck the newflasher exe and good luck i hope make a back up of yoru drm keys

sony xperia xa2 ultra stuck on dead battery and sony screen and wont go past them
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