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Root s3 mini keeps restarting after rooting

vinci

Newbie
Jul 29, 2011
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Hello,
I've tried to root my Samsung galaxy s3 mini (GT-I8190) with Odin. I've followed the instructions from this site: http://www.android.gs/root-galaxy-s3-mini-i8190/

After choosing the rooting package that I've downloaded as I was instructed, my phone simply keeps rebooting just a few seconds after having booted. I also tried to install the recovery-clockwork through Odin, but to no avail. I still have the official version of Android installed (can't access the phone to see what version it is exactly, but I don't think it was ever upgraded).
When I press power button + home + volume down, I get to that ODIN MODE image where it says "Downloading... Do not turn off target !!", so there are no options that I can choose from in the phone.

Is there any way I can get out of this and eventually install a custom rom?
 
The problem was much simpler. I simply pressed volume down instead of volume up to enter the recovery (instead of the downloading odin mode specific to samsung; I've just found out about these two different options), so I could reset to factory defaults and try to install other custom roms. Thanks for your prompt answer :)
 
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