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[Guide] Soft unbrick/reflash stock firmware

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Story:
Just received Sony Smartwatch 3 and decided to oem unlock for future so once root available I would not need to reset device.
Enabled adb
manually specified correct drivers in device manager
rebooted to bootloader using adb reboot bootloader
entered fastboot oem unlock twice and watch rebooted
but got stuck on boot for whatever reason.
I tried all the methods to get into fastboot (Swiping diagonal as on LG watch, and together with power button as on samsung ) to no avail.
The only other mode I was able to get into - s1 flash device w/o drivers.
Found Sony Emma software to work with unlocked Xperia, and after its installation it said that bootloader is locked and I need to either update from sony site or unlock bootloader first!
Installed Sony PC Companion software, but software update while listing smartwatch 3 said that there is no firmware for it.
After googling random forums on bootlooping sony xperias found that to reset device you need to click "repair my phone/tablet" in Phone/Tablet Software Update section
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Guide to unbrick bootlooping SWR50 that is able to get into s1 bootloader/flash mode:
1. Power off device by holding power key until it reboots and then switches off with few vibrations
2. Connect to computer and check device manager - you should see unknown device
3. Install Sony PC Companion from this website http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/
Check if driver appeared in the Device Manager, e.g. unknown device will disappear and something like SEFLash will appear under usb controllers
If driver is still not found - try to install Emma (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) and get this driver to work
4. Go into PC Companion and click on "Support Zone", it will be downloaded
5. Then click on "Accessories software update" and try to update Smartwatch 3 (We might get new versions in the future, so it will be easiest to do so)
UPDATE: Now you can reflash from Accessories page, it will ask if you want to refrlash. Keeping steps bellow for information purposes.
6. If #5 not working:
Click on "Phone/Tablet Software Update" (yes, silly), click on "repair my phone/tablet", click Continue and Agree to all licenses, etc....
7. Once presented by the list of phones - Select anything I guess, but I selected Xperia Z2, it should start downloading and then updating.
8. Once done it will say build number watch was flashed, in my case it was KNX01V
9. Disconnect watch and boot it.
P.S. I guess they show phone selection just to provide instructions how to get into download mode and then flash based on the versions from bootloader.
P.P.S I'm glad I tried this last resort thing after being ready to deal with verizon support and waiting for new watch...

I've found that formatting cache and userdata partition like it says in the link below makes the device boot as expected:
source.android.com -> /source/building-devices.html#unlocking-the-bootloader
(sorry for faulty link, new user)

Good to know, I decided to wait a bit as I was eager to play with new toy.
Will unlock tomorrow if it is still locked after Sony reset.
And looks like I would have to write my own apps to test GPS and sensors performance.

And the good news is fastboot state unlocked after stock reflash.

XorZone said:
manually specified correct drivers in device manager
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Can you please elaborate on which driver you used to get access to the Smartwatch 3 via ADB? I am trying to use the latest google USB driver, but the device is showing up as offline listed under "adb devices". Just tried the latest ADB v1.0.32 and it seems the watch shows up as "unauthorized". Did you see an ADB notification on the watch that you had to accept, because I am not seeing anything like that.
NVM, it started working after I restarted adb server like 25 times...

Device offline usually is not about driver. But I hit on device and manually picked google-adb composite device

OK, bricked watch today with corrupted /system and boot process hanged with non responsive power button. Had to wait for discharge and it was pita to get into flashmode with enough juice, because after black screen charging it boots instead of going into kernel charging.
Anyway it is up and running and has ROOT now!
Will upload files and create guide as soon as I will be with good internet.

See my sig!

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Well, there are different levels of bootloaders
At least Sony s1 flash, fastboot, kernel...
To flash with PC companion you need to boot into s1 by powering off and then hold power and connect to USB once sony logo shown (you should see black screen with backlight on). Make sure you sit on PC companion update screen and that watch had enough juice.
With charging there are different levels of charging:
1. Battery dead
2. Boot loader charging (about 4 min from USB port) with black screen
3. Kernel charging either offline (if you powered off before) or boot and operational charging.
When #2 charges it will boot kernel and if kernel or system is broken it might hang and discharge.
But you can force into s1 flash mode before it boots into kernel. Or if you lucky you could power on and power off before it boots and hang.
In my case I had not enough juice to flash it and watch didn't react to button in kernel mode, so I had to wait for discharge, then plugged into USB and start timer, figured it boots after ~3min 55sec. So I opened PC companion update screen, waited 3:53 and disconnected watch, then hold power button and connect to PC after 5 sec and was able to flash.
To power off - just hold power button until it reboots and continue holding until it vibrates 3 times.
Good luck

XorZone said:
Story:
Guide to unbrick bootlooping SWR50 that is able to get into s1 bootloader/flash mode:
1. Power off device by holding power key until it reboots and then switches off with few vibrations
2. Connect to computer and check device manager - you should see unknown device
3. Install Sony PC Companion from this website http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/
Check if driver appeared in the Device Manager, e.g. unknown device will disappear and something like SEFLash will appear under usb controllers
If driver is still not found - try to install Emma (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) and get this driver to work
4. Go into PC Companion and click on "Support Zone", it will be downloaded
5. Then click on "Accessories software update" and try to update Smartwatch 3 (We might get new versions in the future, so it will be easiest to do so)
UPDATE: Now you can reflash from Accessories page, it will ask if you want to refrlash. Keeping steps bellow for information purposes.
6. If #5 not working:
Click on "Phone/Tablet Software Update" (yes, silly), click on "repair my phone/tablet", click Continue and Agree to all licenses, etc....
7. Once presented by the list of phones - Select anything I guess, but I selected Xperia Z2, it should start downloading and then updating.
8. Once done it will say build number watch was flashed, in my case it was KNX01V
9. Disconnect watch and boot it.
P.S. I guess they show phone selection just to provide instructions how to get into download mode and then flash based on the versions from bootloader.
P.P.S I'm glad I tried this last resort thing after being ready to deal with verizon support and waiting for new watch...
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This method is windows only. Is there no cross-platform way to do it?

I did the stupid thing.. and ended up with a softbricked phone.
Sony PC Companion did the trick for me!
I tried doing it through VMWare on my macbook, but didn't seem to work at all.
On windows it was plug'n'Pray

Sony companion will not let me restore my SW50. Detects it and tells me that the software is updated. If I try from the menu to repair phone, it makes me accept all agreements and finally tells me the same thing no updates.
Is in bootloop and do not start after open bootloader

My sw3 is in bootloop.I uesd your guide but still can't repair my watch. I tried many time to use pc companion but always got the same wrong message,wrong code(100) which couldn't connect to the Internet.

@swidon @KONG8691
I find myself in the same situation, you have found a solution to the problem?
Thanks for your help
best regards

jerry_italia said:
@swidon @KONG8691
I find myself in the same situation, you have found a solution to the problem?
Thanks for your help
best regards
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Yes!, follow these instructions and you can enter in fastboot or recovery and flash a new firmware:
Detach any USB cable connected to the watch
Turn it off holding the power button and keep holding the button until the watch vibrates three times and then switches it off
Press the power button and keep holding. A blue screen that prompts to insert an USB cable will display
Double tap the power button
A black menu will display, with on-screen instructions
Move to Fastboot or Recovery Mode pressing the power button, once a time
Select Fastboot (or Recovery) by double pressing the power button
Good luck bro.

swidon said:
Yes!, follow these instructions and you can enter in fastboot or recovery and flash a new firmware:
Detach any USB cable connected to the watch
Turn it off holding the power button and keep holding the button until the watch vibrates three times and then switches it off
Press the power button and keep holding. A blue screen that prompts to insert an USB cable will display
Double tap the power button
A black menu will display, with on-screen instructions
Move to Fastboot or Recovery Mode pressing the power button, once a time
Select Fastboot (or Recovery) by double pressing the power button
Good luck bro.
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you are my hero... stock recovery flashed and sw3 reboot! thankyou so much bro

jerry_italia said:
you are my hero... stock recovery flashed and sw3 reboot! thankyou so much bro
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How do you go about getting stock recovery back at the moment I'm on 5.0.1 and I can't ota update to 5.1.1 because it thinks its on 5.1.1 when it's not the only way I can think of updating it is to get stock recovery then sideload the ota zip on stock recovert but I can't do that with TWRP can someone help?

Hi,
My watch boot loops on the marshmelow boot animation after I Got marshmelow
I tried XorZone instractions and it said it re-updated image. but it will boot looped.
I tried to factory reset from the menu (double tap at download screen then go factory reset).... didn't work. still boot loops.
I see I can go to fastboot or recovery, but what do I do there? Any instructions I can follow to try to revive my watch please? thanks.

wonderfull!
XorZone said:
Well, there are different levels of bootloaders
At least Sony s1 flash, fastboot, kernel...
To flash with PC companion you need to boot into s1 by powering off and then hold power and connect to USB once sony logo shown (you should see black screen with backlight on). Make sure you sit on PC companion update screen and that watch had enough juice.
With charging there are different levels of charging:
1. Battery dead
2. Boot loader charging (about 4 min from USB port) with black screen
3. Kernel charging either offline (if you powered off before) or boot and operational charging.
When #2 charges it will boot kernel and if kernel or system is broken it might hang and discharge.
But you can force into s1 flash mode before it boots into kernel. Or if you lucky you could power on and power off before it boots and hang.
In my case I had not enough juice to flash it and watch didn't react to button in kernel mode, so I had to wait for discharge, then plugged into USB and start timer, figured it boots after ~3min 55sec. So I opened PC companion update screen, waited 3:53 and disconnected watch, then hold power button and connect to PC after 5 sec and was able to flash.
To power off - just hold power button until it reboots and continue holding until it vibrates 3 times.
Good luck
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[Q] (HELP) Cant Enter Download mode

I have a plan to re-flash my LGOGP E988 stock kitkat not rooted and i already downloaded the files i need but when i try to enter download mode based on what i read in all thread regarding to my unit (vol+ & vol - + usb plug into computer), thers no luck for me.. It always go to charging and not in download mode. I already installed required driversCan you help me?
Combination i tried that was no luck(usb plug in computer);
1. Off phone>remove battery>hold both volume>reinsert battery>plug micro usb
2. Off phone>hold both vol.>plug micro usb
3. Off phone>hold +vol >plug micro usb(vice versa, also use -vol)
4. Off phone> hold both vol. >Power button (go to hard reset)
5. Remove battery> hold both vol.>insert micro usb
Please help me i will update things that i already try.
Thanks in advance..
And i know thia will be benefit other members that getting hard times to enter download mode.

robtoman said:
I have a plan to re-flash my LGOGP E988 stock kitkat not rooted and i already downloaded the files i need but when i try to enter download mode based on what i read in all thread regarding to my unit (vol+ & vol - + usb plug into computer), thers no luck for me.. It always go to charging and not in download mode. Can you help me?
Combination i tried that was no luck;
1. Off phone-remove battery-hold both volume-reinsert battery-plug usb to computer
2. Off phone- hold both vol.-plug usb to computer
3. off phone- hold +vol -plug usb tomputer (vice versa alao use -vol)
4. Off phone- hold both vol. Power button (go to hard reset)
Please help me i will update things that i already try?thanks in advance..
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Skip the reinsert battery part in your item #1:
1) Remove battery
2) Hold Volume plus and minus keys down
3) Insert USB cable while still continuing to hold down those two buttons.
WIthin 1-2 seconds you should have download mode. When download mode appears, then re-insert battery. For sure you're not going into charging mode with no battery to charge. This is the method I always use, and it always works (aside from hard-brick situations, but you can access battery charging mode/graphics, which surely means that ain't you).

not works.
culot said:
Skip the reinsert battery part in your item #1:
1) Remove battery
2) Hold Volume plus and minus keys down
3) Insert USB cable while still continuing to hold down those two buttons.
WIthin 1-2 seconds you should have download mode. When download mode appears, then re-insert battery. For sure you're not going into charging mode with no battery to charge. This is the method I always use, and it always works (aside from hard-brick situations, but you can access battery charging mode/graphics, which surely means that ain't you).
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I realy appreciate your help but i try it several time but still not enter download mode. Just always show the boot logo of LG then off then show again the boot logo. Why am i getting this? Can anyone has their own solutions?

robtoman said:
I realy appreciate your help but i try it several time but still not enter download mode. Just always show the boot logo of LG then off then show again the boot logo. Why am i getting this? Can anyone has their own solutions?
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What does your computer say when you plug it in? If in Windows check Device Manager and see what your phone is being recognized as. Can you access the phone's contents via USB cable from your computer? Does ADB recognize it at all? Or does it just loop like that, not starting?
Also, it sometimes takes several tries to get it into download mode, as if you're holding the buttons down and not timed just right, the phone ignore your attempt. Make sure you do not let go of both volume buttons even after you plug in the USB cable, you must continue to hold them down for a couple of seconds (until the DL mode appears). Don't even think about putting the battery back in until you see that download mode box. Try that a few times maybe? If it doesn';t work ,maybe you're boned.

robtoman said:
I realy appreciate your help but i try it several time but still not enter download mode. Just always show the boot logo of LG then off then show again the boot logo. Why am i getting this? Can anyone has their own solutions?
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remove battery and place it again. then press both volume+ and Volume - . By keeping pressed both buttons insert your usb cable. don't release pressed buttons until its in download mood. by the way install unified adb driver for android by koush if your using windows 8.1 otherwise lg official driver is ok

Galaxy Tab 3 NO Power, boot loops when plugged in. Otherwise nothing Video attached.

Hi all, I've been using XDA for years since the original O2 XDA's and I have never had to post anything as I've always found my solution. I'm hoping somebody can assist me with a problem I have on this stock galaxy tab 3.
The device was brought to me after being thrown down the stairs. I replaced the screen and built it back up,
Removed battery connector and reconnected = nothing happens
Press power = nothing happens
press download mode = nothing happens
press recovery mode = nothing happens
Plug USB into PC = nothing happens on PC or tablet
Plug in USB mains charger and it displays battery charging logo but it doesn't fill or animate the fill then it starts the samsung boot screen. It reboots and continues to do this constantly and never ends.
I've tried two batteries and both batteries work in another tab 3 but neither batteries changed how the device works.
Thank you for any advice in advanced!!

I just received a Tab 3 lite (SM-T110) for repair, it's having a similar problem.
It does automatically turn on when plugged into charger or computer.. It is stuck on a bootloop, requiesting a Kies recovery. It does reboot when given the three finger salute (center button, volume down, and power) - it will not enter recovery mode though - same firmware error message). The device is also full off or full on, no indication of it's it's recharging or no - let the battery run out, it's off - else it's on (does not turn on or off with power button). I don't have any info how it got into this state - most likely power loss during a firmware update, but haven't ruled out other possibilities (ie bad rooting job, a custom ROM upgrade went wrong, etc). I'm not 100% concerned about cause, but hopefully I can unbrick the thing.
Anyways, I loaded Kies onto my computer and put it into recovery mode and plugged it in - nothing. Exit the recovery mode of Kies, and all of a sudden the program goes nuts trying to connect and disconnect from the device. Hmm... Okay, disconnect it, uninstall Kies, install Kies3 and try again - same thing except it complains the device is too old when the program leaves recovery mode - but same thing otherwise - does not show up in recovery mode, connects and disconnects at huge rate when not in recovery mode....
Hmmm...
Now looking at the screen, it does indicate (in the upper left hand corner) that it's in ODIN mode... So my next step I figure I'll try ODIN (although I'm researching ODIN at the moment as I haven't used it before (never had to unbrick anything from Samsung prior to now).

Okay, that was painless - downloaded and installed ODIN 3.10.7, and then downloaded the latest firmware from Samsung, extracted the firmware, added it to ODIN's AP line, then hit start to push the latest firmware onto the tablet. Good as new again.

Help with bootlooped mi5s :(

Hi.
I have a Xiaomi mi5s 64/3 GB in an endless bootloop. Here are the details:
The phone is:
rooted
bootloader unlocked
developer mode enabled
internal storage *not* encrypted
no MIUI account activated
USB debugging on
running the last EU MIUI 9.x development version (don't remember the exact version) with Android 7.0
has TWRP 3.2.1.0 and supersu 2.82
no password is set for unlocking the screen etc.
For some unknown reason the phone suddenly rebooted yesterday and got into an infinite bootloop cycle. I haven't changed any roms recently or done any such flashing. My google play automatic updates were disabled, but a few days ago I manually updated all the apps.
The only odd thing that happened prior to this bootloop, was that when shooting some photos with the google camera mod (same one I've been using for the past few weeks), 2 images were saved as corrupt unreadable files. But that happened a few hours before the bootloop suddenly started.
The current status is:
1. I cannot turn the power off (tried holding the power button, or power button + vol up and down for a very long time --> nothing).
2. I cannot enter recovery mode using vol up + power.
3. I cannot enter EDL using all 3 buttons.
4. If I hold volume down, it enters fastboot but automatically exits from it within 4 seconds (ADB and miflash cannot detect the device in this short period of time). holding the volume down button for a long time has a repating enter-exit-after-4-seconds from the fastboot graphics.
I waited until the battery was completely dead, than started charging it and the status described above was unchanged.
QUESTION 1 - restoring the internal data is my number one priority - does it seem possible here?
To be exact: I want the DCIM folder with the photos+ videos. What should I try now?
QUESTION 2 - I ordered an EDL cable, but am unsure if it supported for my MIUI version. if the EDL cable works, can I force the phone to enter recovery mode from within EDL?
If so - I guess I can copy the internal data to an external USB OTG flash drive I have (that works well with the phone).
If my data is restored, I will then move onto trying to reflash the phone, but at this point this is the least of my worries...
Thanks all.

Anyone?

Maybe it's a problem with the button? I would disassembly the phone and check the hardware.

bedson87 said:
Maybe it's a problem with the button? I would disassembly the phone and check the hardware.
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I don't know - the buttons don't seem like they are stuck in any way. When I push them, they click back out as usual.
Update - I created an EDL flash cable by stripping the cable gently, exposing the green and black wires, and looping them together - connecting this cable to the phone didn't help either.
Maybe I need to wait for the battery to die so the phone will turn off, connect this cable to the phone, keep the power button pressed while I connect it to the usb port in my PC... what do you think?

I have the same problem with mi 5s which started after update. Don't know what to do.

Took the phone to a local lab - it was all due to a faulty power button module.

Unable to boot into recovery or Download mode on Note10 Plus SM-N975F Exynos

Unable to boot into recovery or Download mode on Samsung Note10 Plus SM-N975F Exynos version. I usually remove/bypass FRP (google account) on devices for customers.
I have a customer's Note10plus devices which is still on pincode lock screen trying to hard reset and remove FRP but can't enter into recovery mode. Tried to enter into download to flash with new firmware but unable to boot into download mode either. Looks like the device is remotely locked via Find my mobile which is preventing to hard reset the device, anyone knows about any new security feature ?
RECOVERY MODE:
1: Begining the process by holding the Volume Down + Power key in order to shut off the phone.
2: As soon as the phone is off, hold the Volume Up and Power button till the Samsung logo appears
3: Let go of held buttons when the SAMSUNG Galaxy logo pops up.
4: At this moment i should be seeing the Recovery mode but no its rebooting and getting error : "[PDP] backup fail: setup-wizard finish"
I'm a pro in rebooting devices into recovery and download mode usually get success in first attempt but sometime have to try 2-3 times as well as timing is the key in pressing and holding the combination of keys so surely not the timing issue on this devices.
Can't even use the ADB method as well coz the device is on lock screen, Can't enable USB debugging or see the pop-up on screen to enable it due to being on lock screen.
.\ADB DEVICES - Not reading or showing the connected Note10plus via the official USB cable.
Any help or information would be very helpful and highly appreciated Thanks.

This don't even make sense. If the customer can log in on the pc and lock the screen and such they can also log in and remove it. This whole shebang seems shady and more than likely you will find no help here. Most of us do not support bypassing of frp especially since you stated the customer obviously has access to the device in some form

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It is with the legitimate owner i guess but when they are entering the pin code its coming up with the error " [PDP] back-up:fail setup-wizard [FINISH]" as per the image attached.
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I have that PDP toast message also when trying to enter recovery mode etc. No pin or passwords are set on my device.

arshad926 said:
Unable to boot into recovery or Download mode on Samsung Note10 Plus SM-N975F Exynos version. I usually remove/bypass FRP (google account) on devices for customers.
I have a customer's Note10plus devices which is still on pincode lock screen trying to hard reset and remove FRP but can't enter into recovery mode. Tried to enter into download to flash with new firmware but unable to boot into download mode either. Looks like the device is remotely locked via Find my mobile which is preventing to hard reset the device, anyone knows about any new security feature ?
RECOVERY MODE:
1: Begining the process by holding the Volume Down + Power key in order to shut off the phone.
2: As soon as the phone is off, hold the Volume Up and Power button till the Samsung logo appears
3: Let go of held buttons when the SAMSUNG Galaxy logo pops up.
4: At this moment i should be seeing the Recovery mode but no its rebooting and getting error : "[PDP] backup fail: setup-wizard finish"
I'm a pro in rebooting devices into recovery and download mode usually get success in first attempt but sometime have to try 2-3 times as well as timing is the key in pressing and holding the combination of keys so surely not the timing issue on this devices.
Can't even use the ADB method as well coz the device is on lock screen, Can't enable USB debugging or see the pop-up on screen to enable it due to being on lock screen.
.\ADB DEVICES - Not reading or showing the connected Note10plus via the official USB cable.
Any help or information would be very helpful and highly appreciated Thanks.
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Samsung recently changed the download mode entry process.
1. Power down device
2. Hold volume down/up buttons and keep them pressed
3. Connect phone to a pc using usbc cable

dezborders said:
Samsung recently changed the download mode entry process.
1. Power down device
2. Hold volume down/up buttons and keep them pressed
3. Connect phone to a pc using usbc cable
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Plug the phone into a pc with USB -c cacble whilst the phone is on and you inside of windows, in other word you need to be logged into windows 10.
Power off the phone (keep cable plugged in and pc on at all times)
Hold Volume Up + Power Button until you get into recovery mode.

plug in the official earphone the original one from the box, then try to enter to the recovery mode

Limeybastard said:
I have that PDP toast message also when trying to enter recovery mode etc. No pin or passwords are set on my device.
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plug in the official earphone the original one from the box, then try to enter to the recovery mode

godsboy7777 said:
Plug the phone into a pc with USB -c cacble whilst the phone is on and you inside of windows, in other word you need to be logged into windows 10.
Power off the phone (keep cable plugged in and pc on at all times)
Hold Volume Up + Power Button until you get into recovery mode.
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THX mate worked )

dezborders said:
Samsung recently changed the download mode entry process.
1. Power down device
2. Hold volume down/up buttons and keep them pressed
3. Connect phone to a pc using usbc cable
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Thanks man... It worked

After the second android 11 update, "recovery mode" can be accessed as follows: turn off the phone, wait 10 sec. , connect it to the laptop with the USB-C cable. After the battery percentage appears, press BIXBY + VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON. When the logo appears, release VOLUME UP and POWER BUTTON and press VOLUME DOWN without releasing the BIXBY button.

same thing was happending with my s10 plus my google maps and youtbe werent working video will work to 6 seconds and stop workling maps wont show routes when searching. couldnt get into recov mode as didnt know the new procedure this helped so much than you so much man

Silviu001 said:
After the second android 11 update, "recovery mode" can be accessed as follows: turn off the phone, wait 10 sec. , connect it to the laptop with the USB-C cable. After the battery percentage appears, press BIXBY + VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON. When the logo appears, release VOLUME UP and POWER BUTTON and press VOLUME DOWN without releasing the BIXBY button.
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Can't be right as Bixby button = Power button...

TheMadScientist said:
This don't even make sense. If the customer can log in on the pc and lock the screen and such they can also log in and remove it. This whole shebang seems shady and more than likely you will find no help here. Most of us do not support bypassing of frp especially since you stated the customer obviously has access to the device in some form
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Can someone here plese help me. Easter Sunday I get a text gif from my Sister and now I cant do anything with my S9. I read here about plugging S9 into windows machine but that scares me. I'm ready to call it quits with Samsung. This is the second device in a few years that has locked up on me. Could this be a hack or maleware? The new login feature for widows that includes a pin didnt work today either. I can get into windows fine with password. I did go to Google find my device and a map shows Africas west coast. HELP

In s10 plus i can't yet insert in recovery mode...Turn off the device, after the buttons combination Power button+Volume up+Bixby button and inserting usb cable in laptop doesn't insert in recovery mode and when open normally is displayed the error " [PDP] back-up:fail setup-wizard [FINISH]"
Any solution in this problem.......?

Hi, I have a similar problem. My Note 10+ stuck at bootloader page and will not power down. I could not use normal procedures to go to download or recovery mode. I drained off my Note's battery but once I plug the charger back to charge its battery. The bootloader page shows up. Any suggestions that can resolve this problem? I attached a screenshot here. Thanks in advance.

user109 said:
Hi, I have a similar problem. My Note 10+ stuck at bootloader page and will not power down. I could not use normal procedures to go to download or recovery mode. I drained off my Note's battery but once I plug the charger back to charge its battery. The bootloader page shows up. Any suggestions that can resolve this problem? I attached a screenshot here. Thanks in advance.
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Hey there,
I've got some possibly important questions:
Does the Samsung logo show up on boot?
How did you try to boot into download- or recovery-mode, specifically did you press the power- and volume buttons to boot, just pressed the volume buttons, with/without plugged-in USB cable?
Does ADB/Fastboot/Odin/Heimdall/Smart Switch or anything recognize your device?
Any idea of what had been flashed onto the phone?
Does the battery percentage thingy show up when you plug a charger into the phone?
Have a nice morning/afternoon/evening.
Cheers

user109 said:
Hi, I have a similar problem. My Note 10+ stuck at bootloader page and will not power down. I could not use normal procedures to go to download or recovery mode. I drained off my Note's battery but once I plug the charger back to charge its battery. The bootloader page shows up. Any suggestions that can resolve this problem? I attached a screenshot here. Thanks in advance.
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Does it boot if you press the power button from that screen.
I believe that screen appears after bootloader has been unlocked....which probably means device is rooted.
You should be able to boot into the system by tapping the power button from that screen.

Nic0_ said:
Hey there,
I've got some possibly important questions:
Does the Samsung logo show up on boot?
How did you try to boot into download- or recovery-mode, specifically did you press the power- and volume buttons to boot, just pressed the volume buttons, with/without plugged-in USB cable?
Does ADB/Fastboot/Odin/Heimdall/Smart Switch or anything recognize your device?
Any idea of what had been flashed onto the phone?
Does the battery percentage thingy show up when you plug a charger into the phone?
Have a morning/afternoon/evening.
Cheers
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Hi,
I have tried every methods that I could think of. I left it drain the battery three days ago and once I plugged in my phone charger and immediately it show this screen. The only way i can do is press vol dwn + power, it rebooted and came back to this screen again. No metter how many times I "reboot" it still come back this.
The last flash i did was used the odin to flashed the Magisk in "AP" cause I lost my root for some reason. I followed Magisk instruction to create a patching tar from the phone itself. Then re-flashed with odin. My Rom was using "N975FXXU6FUCD". After odin prompted "pass" and I left it to reboot. It usually will show this screen a while after rebooted.( normally it'll take around 45 sec to full boot but not this time.) No boot to Android page after left it about 10 minutes thought it still initialize.
I left it almost half an hour and phone still show the bootloader page. What i did was try to reboot or power off by press power button. I couldn't power off it even i hold the button for about 15 sec. Next move I just tried press vol up + power , vol down + power, insert USB plug while holding the vol up + dwn + power. I tried the combination of buttons and last I left it to drain out power.
I'll try if any other suggestions. I don't think there's a reset button unless open out its case..

user109 said:
Hi,
I have tried every methods that I could think of. I left it drain the battery three days ago and once I plugged in my phone charger and immediately it show this screen. The only way i can do is press vol dwn + power, it rebooted and came back to this screen again. No metter how many times I "reboot" it still come back this.
The last flash i did was used the odin to flashed the Magisk in "AP" cause I lost my root for some reason. I followed Magisk instruction to create a patching tar from the phone itself. Then re-flashed with odin. My Rom was using "N975FXXU6FUCD". After odin prompted "pass" and I left it to reboot. It usually will show this screen a while after rebooted.( normally it'll take around 45 sec to full boot but not this time.) No boot to Android page after left it about 10 minutes thought it still initialize.
I left it almost half an hour and phone still show the bootloader page. What i did was try to reboot or power off by press power button. I couldn't power off it even i hold the button for about 15 sec. Next move I just tried press vol up + power , vol down + power, insert USB plug while holding the vol up + dwn + power. I tried the combination of buttons and last I left it to drain out power.
I'll try if any other suggestions. I don't think there's a reset button unless open out its case..
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Hey there,
With my N10, the combination for getting into Odin-mode is vol-up + vol-down and having a cable plugged in to a computer. Please try "rebooting" your phone (while having it plugged into your computer) and immediately after the screen goes blank, press vol-up + vol-down (without the power button).
I would recommend first trying to flash the full stock ROM (AP, BL and everything else you get) and if it boots, try modding it again.
Have a nice morning/afternoon/evening.
Cheers