Can't seem to boot into recovery mode

howetechnical · August 22nd, 2010, 12:36 PM

I followed the instructions on the how-to root sticky, but when I power down the device and then hold vol down+up simultaneously and power it back up to get to recovery mode (to root), it boots normally. I've done this 7 times now, with two fingers holding down the volume buttons (one each) and then pressing the power button until the device shows signs of life.

Any ideas?

howetechnical · August 22nd, 2010, 12:47 PM

Update: Watched a video that showed you have to wait until the "Vibrant" logo flashes once, then release all buttons. Did that...4 tries later, still boots normally. Is it possible that T-Mobile had the volume buttons disabled during boot on newer shipments?

howetechnical · August 22nd, 2010, 01:48 PM

Decided to install the SDK package and use adb instead. Got it done and the lag fix, which as usual, made the Vibrant perform at Mach1 speeds.

Never was able to get the volume keys to boot into recovery mode through boot.

Casperr · August 22nd, 2010, 02:52 PM

How can they disable this? I would assume that it is through software then is there any this disabling can be fixed?

simonsez · August 24th, 2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by howetechnical

Update: Watched a video that showed you have to wait until the "Vibrant" logo flashes once, then release all buttons. Did that...4 tries later, still boots normally. Is it possible that T-Mobile had the volume buttons disabled during boot on newer shipments?

I tend to believe that they have disabled the ability to button into recovery on newer devices. I just got my Vibrant 3 days ago, and just today decided to root, but I can't get it to boot into recovery. I've read all over XDA, and tried every possible combination repeatedly, and it just reboots.

I've successfully booted into download mode, with buttons but no go for recovery.

FSY2K · August 31st, 2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by simonsez

I tend to believe that they have disabled the ability to button into recovery on newer devices. I just got my Vibrant 3 days ago, and just today decided to root, but I can't get it to boot into recovery. I've read all over XDA, and tried every possible combination repeatedly, and it just reboots.

I've successfully booted into download mode, with buttons but no go for recovery.

How did you manage to get into download mode using buttons? Can you provide us with instructions on how to do so? Thank you, greatly appreciate it!

halr9000 · September 2nd, 2010, 11:07 AM

FYI, got my Vibrant a few weeks ago, and I also can't boot to recovery. Tried a dozen times. Thanks for the adb recommendation, didn't think of that.

BartTech · September 2nd, 2010, 01:45 PM

I was having the same problem so I removed that battery for a bit and tried again. Worked!

BossDj · September 2nd, 2010, 02:28 PM

to get to dl mode, this works every time on my device:

1. turn off phone, pull battery
2. plug phone in to usb that is connected to pc, seems connecting just a charger will not work
3. put battery back in, and wait until you see the green battery icon
4. hold down the vol up and vol down buttons, then press power
5. as soon as the green battery icon disappears, let go of the power button only, should go into dl mode

keep in mind, download mode and recovery mode are two different things, recovery mode i have not yet been successful getting into with buttons

markmanjd · September 6th, 2010, 10:09 PM

I found that nothing works unless USB debugging is turned on.

Then it works.

Good luck!

w_bovine · September 8th, 2010, 04:45 PM

booting into Recovery is another thing ROM Manager is good for. Might be worth your time to check it out.

ROM Manager - Android app on AppBrain

oh yes...it's for rooted phones only...

cooley_l · September 9th, 2010, 07:24 AM

I got my phone this week and this works for me every time.
To get into recovery mode, with phone not connected to USB, hold vol keys and power button down , wait till first screen (says Vibrant) and then release power button only ,wait till yellow text appears and then release vol keys.

To get into download mode no battery pull before hand is needed, just put phone into debugging mode then power off phone , hold vol keys down and then connect to USB and phone will go into download mode , you don't have to touch the power button. Anyhow these methods work every time for me FWIW.

TuesdayClub · September 10th, 2010, 06:30 PM

I've tried the above methods and I still cannot boot into recovery...it's killing me.

cooley_l · September 11th, 2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TuesdayClub

I've tried the above methods and I still cannot boot into recovery...it's killing me.

Your phone was powered off when you tried this right? Other than that , maybe a factory reset might help. I have a Vibrant (TMobile) and a Captivate(ATT) and those methods work without fail for me every time. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

cooley_l · September 11th, 2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TuesdayClub

I've tried the above methods and I still cannot boot into recovery...it's killing me.

"he just stated man that he cant even get into recovery, my guess is he's locked out using the volume up/down keys like many new phones are (which btw is a known defect, spend 10min on the phone with tmobile doing thier trouble shooting to show them it doesnt work and they send you a replacement..) sooooo I gave him a way to get into recovery without the buttons and not having to wait till he gets to a black screen where possibly its frozen and he cant use adb commands."

I just saw this posted on a xda vibrant forum. Time for a replacement?

shaahinjjj · September 11th, 2010, 11:24 AM

try holding the power button + vol up + home button. worked for me!

TuesdayClub · September 11th, 2010, 12:26 PM

I am locked out of the physical recovery method...had to do it through one-touch root/adb on the computer. My mfg date says 8/10.

heleyj · September 21st, 2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by howetechnical

Decided to install the SDK package and use adb instead. Got it done and the lag fix, which as usual, made the Vibrant perform at Mach1 speeds.

Never was able to get the volume keys to boot into recovery mode through boot.

How did you use the SDK? and what is the lag fix?

TuesdayClub · September 21st, 2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by heleyj

How did you use the SDK? and what is the lag fix?

SDK is the computer side of the development package--it allows you to operate the phone through the computer...personally, I hate it (using a 10.4 Mac sucks) but it can get you into things easy.

Lagfix (there are many) speed up the phone...search XDA for them...some only work on specific roms.