REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER – Restarts the phone and boots directly into the Bootloader. BOOT TO DOWNLOAD MODE – Boots the phone directly to Download. The device has both 'download mode' and 'bulk mode' as part of the SOC. When it is turned on, it decides if it should jump to any of those modes, or actually boot the 'main processor'. There are multiple ways to put the Captivate into Download Mode: Download Mode. If the phone is operational and your computer sees it through the ADB USB driver, enter the command 'adb reboot download' at the command prompt while the phone is connected via USB and powered up. Launch ODIN exe on your PC, then boot the phone into Download Mode and connect the device to PC using the USB data cable. For any other questions, use the comments section below. Launch ODIN exe on your PC, then boot the phone into Download Mode and connect the device to PC using the USB data cable. For any other questions, use the comments section below. LG G4: How to Boot into Download Mode By Doug / May 26, 2015 June 18, 2015 If you’re looking to revert back to stock or flash a firmware image then you can boot into the LG G4 Download Mode and here is how you can do that.
>App Review>Download Mode: All What You Should Know
By Louis Habersham, 29/06/2017, updated on 27/05/2019
Download Mode, also known as Odin Mode, is an exclusive function for Samsung devices. You must meet such a tech term many times if you ever tried to flash ROM/Kernel or restore Samsung from system glitches, for example, being stuck on black screen of death.
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However, do you know what on earth Download/Odin Mode is? Do you know how to enter/exit Download Mode? Better late than never. There is an elaborate guide on Download Mode. Please take a look.
What is Download/Odin Mode on Samsung?
What's Download/Odin Mode? If you're not using a Samsung device, you might have no idea. This mode is a default feature so far only available on Samsung devices like Samsung Galaxy S5/S6/S7/S8.
As the name implies, it aims to download some packages or firmware especially when the device is acting up. Also, it works with Odin tool if you want to flash the firmware or root your Samsung. However, since these operations are related to your firmware and might brick your device, so please make full preparation in advance.
How to Enter and Exit Download/Odin Mode?
Some software for restoration might need you to boot your Samsung into Download/Odin Mode before going any further. Therefore, it's necessary for you to know how to put your device into Download Mode and get it out either.
How to Enter Download /Odin Mode on Samsung?
Step 1. Power off your Samsung device at first.
Step 2. Press and hold down 'Volume Down', 'Home' and 'Power' (Bixby button on Samsung S8) keys at the same time until you see the Samsung Logo screen shows up.
Step 3. Immediately let go of the buttons and press 'Volume Up' to enter Download Mode.
How to Exit Download/Odin Mode on Samsung?
Step 1. Hold down the 'Home' and 'Power'(Bixby on S8) until the screen shuts down.
Step 2. Wait till the Logo screen appears and release buttons.
What to Do When Samsung Stuck In Download Mode?
In some cases, people have reported that their Samsung got stuck on the Download Mode for no reasons. There must be something going wrong. If you'd like to get out of such an issue, you can take these shots.
Method 1: Hard turn off your Samsung via holding down the 'Home' and 'Power' buttons.
Method 2: Remove and re-insert the battery to shut down your Samsung.
Method 3: Wait until the battery power drains away and the device goes dead.
Method 4. You can try Android Data Extraction to fix Samsung stuck on Download Mode issue. It's as simple as step 1 to 5.
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Step 1. Get down to Android Data Extraction on Mac/Win.
Step 2. Choose 'Stuck on Download Mode'option.
Step 3. Select the device information (Name & Model).
Step 4. Exit Download Mode.
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I'm sure you've learned a lot about Download Mode here. If you still have puzzles, please drop your comments below. If you're having other issues, please find your answer on AndroidRecovery.
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If updating your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad through Software Update simply isn't working, you're trying to get off a bad beta, or your device has simply become completely unresponsive and nothing else is working, recovery mode might be just what you need to get things going again. It's painful, so it's more of an almost-last resort than a first step. It's not complicated, however, and knowing about recovery mode is important if you ever need it.
How to put your iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X into recovery mode
Because iPhone 8 doesn't have a physical Home button and iPhone X doesn't have one at all, recovery mode is accessed via a series of button presses.
If iTunes is open on your Mac, close it.
Plug your USB to Lightning cable into your computer.
Plug your USB to Lightning cable into your iPhone.
Open iTunes.
Press and release the Volume Up button and then the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the connect to iTunes screen.
If for some reason, Recovery Mode doesn't work, you can also try putting your iPhone or iPad into DFU mode. Device Firmware Update mode is a little trickier to get into, but will often force a restore even when nothing else works.
How to put your iPhone 7 or later into recovery mode
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Because iPhone 7 doesn't have a physical Home button — it has a capacitive Force Touch Home button — recovery mode functionality has moved to the volume down button.
Turn Off your iPhone 7 if it isn't off already.
Press and hold down the On/Off button on the right side (iPhone 6 or later) or top (all other iPhones) for 3 seconds.
Swipe the slide to power off confirmation slider to the right.
Press and hold down the volume down button on your iPhone 7.
Plug your iPhone 7 into your Mac or Windows PC and make sure iTunes is running.
Release the volume down button when you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
How to put your iPhone 6s or earlier or iPad into recovery mode
Turn Off your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad if it isn't off already.
Press and hold down the On/Off button on the right side (iPhone 6 or later) or top (all other iPhones, iPods, and iPads) for 3 seconds.
Swipe the slide to power off confirmation slider to the right.
Press and hold down the Home button on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPhone.
Plug your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into your Mac or Windows PC and make sure iTunes is running.
Release the Home button when you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
At this point, iTunes should display an alert saying it's detected an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad in recovery mode, and will let you restore your device.
How To Boot Device Into Download Mode Windows 7
Updated September 2017: Made sure everything's current for the latest version of iOS.