What is this mode and what is it for? Everything is extremely simple - this is a special mode, with which you can, among other things, reflash a Samsung smartphone to native firmware or even custom firmware using a special application for the desktop version of the PC, called Odin. It looks something like this:
Well, okay, we're not talking about him. The picture on the smartphone screen will look something like this:
Or like this:
It depends on the Samsung smartphone version and firmware. In any case, you can’t just exit this mode: when you press and hold the shutdown key, as a rule, nothing happens. Apparently, this is a kind of protection so that the smartphone cannot be easily rebooted during the firmware update. Therefore, act as you did when loading this mode. If you don't know how this happened, then here are the instructions for you.
For Samsung versions with a mechanical Home key, use this option: press and hold the power, Home, and volume down keys at the same time. Hold them down until the screen goes off. Then release and the smartphone should boot into normal mode. If the device turns off, simply turn it on in the standard way - by pressing the power key.
If you have a more recent smartphone like the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S9, it uses a different key combination: Volume Up, Power Off, and Bixby. Press and hold at the same time for about 10 seconds until the device screen goes dark.
Video instruction
In models such as Samsung Galaxy A20, A30, A50, etc. a third key combination is used, since there are fewer mechanical buttons here - on/off, and sound adjustment. Moreover, these models indicate on the screen which buttons to press to exit Download Mode: press the volume down and power keys and hold them for 7 seconds until the display turns off.
We hope this simple instruction will help you.
Many owners of Samsung and Nexus mobile devices may have noticed that their devices suddenly rebooted, after which the message “Downloading: Do not turn off target” appeared on the screen. The dysfunction in question can be caused by various reasons, from random glitches in the operation of your Android to incorrect presses of button combinations by the user himself. Below we will look at the causes of the problem and options for solving it.
Options for the notification in question
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Facts: What is Download Mode on Samsung and How to Use it
What's Download Mode? Download Mode, which can also be called as Odin Mode, is available on phones of Samsung brand. Download/Odin Mode allows mobile users to flash a custom ROM on Samsung or root device as to gain more authorization. Moreover, Download Mode can be used to download packages to fix or improve a device.
It's easy to get device into Download Mode through certain instructions. Hold and press down “Power + Home + Volume Down” buttons all together until a warning screen pops up prompting whether to continue your step. Now, press “Volume Up” to continue. After that, this will be a “Downloading” on the screen and your device is in Download/Odin Mode.
What does the message mean and when does it appear on Samsung?
The literal translation of the message Do not turn off target is “Loading. Don't turn off the target."
On Samsung phones, the “Downloading” mode (also known as the “Odin” mode) is a specialized device firmware mode designed for rooting tasks and returning the phone to its stock state.
Single mode on Samsung
When the “Downloading” message appears, you should not wait until the device completes some kind of imaginary download. On the contrary, the device expects you to connect it to your PC and install the system files you need.
What are the reasons for a mobile device to go into “Downloading” mode? Usually they are:
- Random malfunction of the device;
- There are serious problems in the operation of the internal system software of the phone;
- The user tried to switch to “Recovery Mode”, but instead of the required combination of Power + Home + Volume up buttons, he pressed the combination Power + Home + Volume down;
- Important system files are damaged and the device is no longer able to boot in standard mode. This may be caused by a violation of the integrity of the internal memory partitions, the lack of necessary data in the EFS folder, incorrect firmware of the gadget, and so on.
After we have found out the reasons for the Do not turn off target error on Samsung, let’s move on to options for solving it.
I recommend reading: Galaxy Apps, what kind of program is it.
What versions of the program are there?
The version of the utility will depend on what device is used - the more modern the gadget, the more recent version of the utility will be suitable.
The following Odin releases are available to users (the most stable ones are indicated):
- 3.11.1 – all flagship gadgets 2017-2018 .
- 3.10 – gadgets released before 2017 .
- 3.07 – all Samsung products released between 2012 and 2014 .
- 1.85 – for real “oldies” produced before 2012 .
One is suitable not only for smartphones, but also Samsung tablets You can also find a Russian-language program on the Internet - several versions 3.12 are available for download on the 4PDA website, but you must use them at your own peril and risk. There have been cases of Samsung being turned into bricks, so it is better to use the official English-language distribution.
How to fix Do not turn off target
Let's look at a list of ways to get rid of the Do not turn off target error on Samsung.
Exit boot mode
- If you got into Downloading mode by accident (by pressing the wrong buttons), then getting out of it will be quite easy.
- Make sure you are in the “Downloading” mode, then simultaneously press the Power + Home + Volume Down button combination.
- Do not press them until the screen turns black, then release the indicated buttons.
- The smartphone will reboot in standard mode.
Press the following button combinations
Use a clean reboot
- Press the power button for 10-20 seconds until your device turns off.
- Then remove the cover from it, take out the battery, SIM card and memory card (SD).
- Now hold down the power button for at least 20 seconds (without pressing) in order to drain the phone of the remaining electricity as much as possible.
- After completing the procedure, reinsert the SIM and SD card, battery, and boot your phone in normal mode.
- This may help solve the Do not turn off target problem on Samsung smartphones.
Clear cache partition
If the previous two methods did not help, then the problems of your device may be caused by incorrect operation of its firmware. If your OS was recently updated, or you tried to reflash your device, then the appearance of the “Downloading” message may be caused by these factors.
In this case, clearing the cache partition may help. Do the following:
- Turn off your device. If the usual way does not work, then remove the battery or press and hold the combination of the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time;
- After turning off the device, reinsert its battery (if removed), and at the same time hold down the combination of the Power + Home + Volume up buttons;
- When your device vibrates and the system recovery screen appears, press all the indicated buttons;
- Using the “Volume Down” button, move the cursor to the “Wipe cache partition” option, press the Power button and wait for the process to complete;
- Then select the “Reboot system now” option (the same volume buttons will help), and press the Power button to activate the option. The system will reboot and the Downloading error on Samsung can be fixed. Activate this option
Perform a master reset
If the above method also does not help, then the remaining solution is to perform a hard reset of your device. Please note that implementing the latter will completely delete your personal data (photos, videos, music, contacts, application data, etc.) from the phone’s memory. Therefore, before taking this step, carefully weigh everything and make the right decision.
If you decide, then boot into recovery mode, as described in the previous method. But instead of the mentioned “wipe cache partition” option, select the “wipe data/factory reset” option, confirm your choice, and then select the “Yes – delete all user data” option. Wait for the process to complete (may take about 15 minutes), then press Power to reboot your device.
Perform a hard reset
Contact the service center
If none of the above helps, take your phone to the nearest certified repair shop. If the phone is under warranty, do not hesitate to use the warranty card and contact the store (center) to exchange or repair the problematic device.
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How to exit Odin Mode?
There are no touch buttons in this mode (on the company’s smartphones current at the time of writing), and pressing the Power or Home buttons does not lead to anything. What needs to be done to exit this mode?
You will be surprised, but exactly the same thing you did to turn on the mode, namely: press the Power + Home + Volume Down keys and hold them.
When the screen goes dark, you can release the buttons.
Some owners of Samsung phones may encounter a situation where their phone refuses to boot when rebooted, and the message “Downloading... Do not turn off target” appears on the screen. Pressing various keys does nothing, the phone does not react in any way, and the user has no idea what to do. In this article I will try to shed light on this problem, tell you why this message appears, and also explain how to get rid of Do Not Turn Off Target Samsung on your mobile device.
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Fixing the Do not turn off target error
Errors in Odin firmware on Samsung
The program for flashing a phone using a computer Odin allows you to independently change the version of the operating system and reflash it after system errors. At the download and installation stage you had no problems, but when you connected your phone, did the system generate an error? There may be several reasons.
Gadget connection error
In this situation, the message File analysis... SetupConnection will appear on the screen. Sometimes the message All threads completed may appear further. (succeed 0 / failed 1). The system believes that you have connected a device that is not compatible with the program and does not see the operating system series.
One does not see Samsung
The program does not see your device at all - nothing happens on the screen, the program does not respond to the connection, although the phone responds to the connection to the PC.
Broken firmware
***********.tar.md5 is invalid – this message appears when the firmware file you downloaded does not meet the standards set out in Odin, even if the file was downloaded from an official resource.
Common firmware errors One
Error when flashing individual partitions - system file, hard drive, memory - in this case you will see the message FAIL! *department name*. If there are several of them, the messages will be shown one after the other.
Damaged sections of smartphone memory
Damage to memory sections - depending on which partition (hard drive, phone memory, memory card) is damaged, different messages will appear accompanying All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1).
Translation of the inscription and reasons for its appearance
The screen I mentioned above with the inscription “Downloading... Do not turn off target” in “Downloading... Do not turn off target”, which in translation sounds like “Downloading... Do not turn off the target device” is the downloading mode that is used to implement firmware (installation of the OS and its elements) of mobile devices from Samsung. A special program called “Odin” is used as a tool for this purpose, designed exclusively for flashing mobile devices from this South Korean brand.
Typically, to enter this mode, you need to hold down the power button and the volume down key, and then, after entering technical mode, also press the volume up key. So you get into “downloading mode” (“odin mode”), the inscription I quoted is displayed on the device, and the device itself enters a state of readiness for firmware and connection to a PC.
Illustration of the inscription in Samsung phones
Since the average user does not know what to do in this situation, the device will remain in the Do not turn off target state until its battery runs out. After the device turns off and the user charges it again, the device will again operate in normal mode.
In addition to the reason for the “crazy hands” that accidentally launched “odin mode” on the device, there are a number of other determinants that can put your Samsung smartphone into the specified mode:
- Physical damage to the phone, oxidation of the board contacts due to moisture entering the device and other reasons due to which the device board stops working normally;
- Damage to the file layout of the device, in particular the partition table (the reasons may be the user’s incorrect use of root mode, custom firmware and other dubious software);
- A random malfunction of the device, as they say, once a year and the stick shoots.
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What you need to know before flashing your phone or tablet: basic rules
- You should only flash the device using the Odin program . Do not use the Kies program under any circumstances, this may cause problems, the phone will stop booting and turning on because the /data partition will not be erased.
- You need to flash the device only when it has 100% battery charge and the computer is connected to an uninterruptible power supply . Any power outage may interfere with the operation of the device.
- During firmware installation, do not remove the USB cable . You cannot interrupt the firmware; uninstalled firmware will not allow you to turn on the device. Therefore, it is better not to even touch the cable.
- Use only original USB cables . Third-party, especially cheap Chinese, cords may be made poorly, which will cause the signal to be interrupted and the firmware will not be installed on the device.
- The address of the folder in which the firmware is located should not contain Cyrillic characters . There should not be a single Russian letter in the address, only English ones.
How to fix Do Not Turn Off Target error
If your phone accidentally enters Do Not Turn Off Target mode, there is no need to wait for hours until its battery runs out. Just hold down the power button without pressing it for a while (from 10 to 30 seconds), and your phone will reboot in normal mode.
Also, a good alternative would be to simply remove the battery from your device (if it is removable); some experts also recommend removing the SIM card along with the battery. Wait a few minutes and then put the battery and card back.
Usually, these actions are enough to restore normal operation of the device. If these techniques are ineffective with the Do Not Turn Off Target mode, then we are dealing with a serious dysfunction of the device, and you need to do the following:
- Try resetting your phone to factory settings. I immediately warn you about the loss of user data on the device after performing this action, but if a regular reboot of the device does not help, then you can try this tool. Hold down the device's Power and Volume Up keys, wait until the image appears on the screen, and then release the keys. You will be in recovery mode, where you need to select the wipe data/factory reset option and wait for the process to complete;
- If resetting the data to factory settings did not help, then you should think about flashing your device. Please note that this action must be carried out by a professional, and it is advisable to use official firmware from the developer;
- It is also worth contacting the service center with a description of the problem. Perhaps your device is damaged at the physical level, and various software manipulations will simply be ineffective.
In most cases, to fix the Do Not Turn Off Target problem in Samsung, you just need to hold down the device's power key for a few seconds. If this technique does not work, then we are dealing with a serious software and hardware problem, the solution to which can be either resetting the phone to factory settings or sending the device to a service center for repair.
Author: · 08/16/2019
Hardware and software failures of the phone can lead to the device completely stopping turning on or causing an endless reboot. This also applies to smartphones from Samsung. If hardware problems can only be fixed in the service, then many software problems can be solved independently. In today’s material we will talk about what to do if your Samsung phone does not boot and displays “Downloading... Do not turn off target”. This inscription indicates that the smartphone has entered Odin Mode, which is used to work with the device via a computer. With it, you can install firmware, reset the device, and so on.
Troubleshooting methods.
To avoid interrupting the normal operation of the system (as we discussed above), before proceeding with active actions, you need to wait from five to thirty minutes (the waiting time depends on the amount of information in your device). If the problem persists, we suggest using one of the methods discussed below.
First way
. To begin with (if the devil is not as scary as he is painted), you can try simple steps - turn off the device, remove the battery, after a five-minute wait, insert the battery and start the smartphone again. Did not help? Then let's move on.
Second way
. The point of our actions will be to go to recovery (recovery mode), and then forcefully turn off the Downloading mode. The step-by-step process will look like this:
We take out the flash drive and SIM card, turn off the gadget, take out the battery for a few seconds and put it back, press and hold the volume button towards UP, continue to hold it, press the power button. Hold until the device starts booting, after which, release the power key and continue to hold the volume rocker
As a result of these manipulations, the device should boot into factory settings mode, after which:
- Activate the VOLUME UP position.
- Then the RECOVERY item.
- Then wipe data/factory reset.
- Let’s wait a little and select “reboot system now”.
We will make the selection with the power button (on/off), and move through the items using the volume button.
For some devices, the algorithm of actions may be slightly different:
- Turn off the phone.
- Removing and returning the battery.
- Simultaneously pressing the power/lock button and “home” (square button at the bottom of the screen)
After which we must directly . Don’t forget that our goal is to get into recovery, so you can always find out how this can be done specifically on your smartphone model. Further:
- Select wipe data/factory reset, confirm by pressing “home” (if that doesn’t work, turn on/lock) - “yes”, confirm, the process of restoring all phone settings to factory settings begins.
- Upon completion, you automatically return to the main recovery menu, select reboot system now, the phone will reboot and turn on without a password.
Third way
. This option is used in the case described above (third reason). That is, if all attempts do not help, then you need to diagnose the USB connector and, if necessary, replace it. Flashing, resetting settings to factory settings, and other dances with a tambourine will definitely not help. Of course, the replacement will have to be done at a service center, but for those who are good with their hands, we offer the following video. There are no Russian subtitles, but everything is clear and accessible:
Well, that's all we wanted to tell you about this topic. Since there is no single method for all devices, there will certainly be questions, so please contact us and we’ll try to figure it out in each specific case. Good luck!
Exiting download mode
So, if the problem is not related to the hardware, then you should first try to turn off Samsung using a combination of buttons. Since there are no buttons or menus on the screen, you need to simultaneously hold down the Power, Home and Volume Down buttons. Hold them for a few seconds until the screen goes dark. Then you can turn on the device using the usual method - using the power key.
The methods differ on some Samsung phone models. For example, on devices without a key under the screen, only the volume and power buttons are used. You can check the instructions or guide on the official website to find out the exact method for your phone.
Part 2: Saving Data on Your Dead Samsung Galaxy
Well, if a person is dead there is no way to get information from his mind. But yes, you can recover and save data on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. There are many data recovery software available that can help you recover your data from Samsung Galaxy smartphone. We will discuss some of the ways through which we can recover data saved on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
dr.fone - Android Data Extraction (Damaged Device) is the world's first Android file recovery software designed to recover files from Android phones and tablets. It now supports more than 2000 Android devices and different versions of Android OS.
Reset cache
If the previous methods did not lead to a positive result, you need to reset the device cache. This procedure will help fix the error if it is due to crashes or incorrect firmware updates.
First, turn off the device using one of the previous methods. Then hold down the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time. The second option is the Home button and the Power button. Wait for the phone to load the Recovery menu. Control here is carried out by buttons for changing the volume level. Scroll to the Wipe cache partition item and activate the procedure with the power key.
Now all that remains is to wait for the cleaning to complete. When the procedure is completed, activate Reboot system now. The phone will reboot into standard operating mode.
Creating a Backup
A backup copy will be needed if you want to save all the information from your phone - especially contacts and photos. When reinstalling application data will be deleted , but all personal files can be saved by first downloading a copy somewhere to your computer.
You can do this using already installed Smart Switch or Kies , or use the Google cloud.
Google Cloud saves everything – including your phone settings. You can upload directly from the gadget:
- Go to settings - accounts .
- Select Google .
- We select everything that should be saved before Samsung firmware in the Synchronization .
- Click the “ Synchronization ” button (in the drop-down menu at the top).
- We return to general settings and look for “ Reset ” or “ Backup and reset ”.
- Select the “ Data backup ” and “ Auto recovery ” toggle switch for Google backup.
- The next time Samsung starts up with the same gmail account, all information will be automatically pulled from the servers.
Important! With this method, only those contacts that were linked to a Google account will be saved. If any contacts are in the phone's memory, they will be erased.
If you want to upload to your computer , use Kies or Smart Switch (below are instructions for this program):
- Launch the program and connect the phone via USB.
- We are waiting for the model to appear in the program .
- Click BackUp.
- We are waiting for confirmation from the program that everything is ready.
Reset to factory settings
If resetting the cache does not solve the problem, you will have to roll back to factory settings. This operation will not affect your work with the phone in the future if all important information and files are saved in cloud storage or a profile backup. Resetting your Samsung device is done through the Recovery menu. Start the phone again in this mode, as described in the previous method. Only now you need to select Wipe data/factory reset and activate the process with the power button.
Expert opinion Vasily Don't be alarmed if the next reboot takes 10 to 15 minutes. This time will be required to completely format the drive and return it to factory settings. After launch, you will see a greeting and a proposal to perform the initial settings - this means that the reset was successful.
Solution 3: Safely and Quickly Get Samsung out of Download Mode
Android Data Extraction serves as a system glitch solver. It supports to repair kinds of screen of death with simple steps and automatic process. Moreover, it's a data recovery tool at the same time. Looking for help? It's your best bet.
Supported Samsung Devices:
- Samsung Galaxy S4/S5/S6;
- Samsung Note 3/Note 4/Note 5;
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1;
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Step 1. Get down to Android Data Extraction
Please give it a click on the above button and install Android Data Extraction on your computer. Then, launch the software and click “Fix Device” to continue. Note that “Start” button is for data extraction on the damaged devices.
Step 2. Choose Fault Type
There are five common cases of screen of death. Please select “Stuck in the Download mode” option and click “Next” to go on.
Step 3. Select Device Name and Model
Now, please use USB cable to connect Samsung to the software. Then, please select your device information from the list. If you have no idea, please navigate “Settings” > “About device” to check out the “Device Name” and “Device Model”. After reading “the disclaimer”, click “Confirm” to continue.
Step 4. Exit Download Mode>Android Data Extraction will automatically detect that your Samsung is stuck in Download Mode. Next, please touch “Exit” button to get rid of Download Mode. Then, you device will start restarting after being fixed.
It's as easy as pie, isn't it? You can try these workarounds to fix Samsung screen of death with or without computer. If you get a better idea, why don't you share with us at the comment column? Thanks for supporting us.
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