[Q] Entering Recovery in 2.1

[Aquethys]

Hi guys...
Recovered from a soft brick yesterday with one click Odin but now I can't seem to enter recovery anymore...
My firmware seems to be 2.1 update 1...
Do I need to update to gingerbread first? I haven't tried getting into download but what happens if I can't?

Tried about 20 times getting into recovery >_> Is it built into eclair?

 

[cmilldrummin]

Have you tried using ADB to enter recovery mode? Often the three button combo gets broken when flashing custom roms, or at least it has for me in the past

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[4-2ndtwin]

Flashin the i897 Gingerbread Bootloaders will resolve the button combo issue.

(Be aware that there is always a risk when flashin bootloaders. Proceed with caution...and a reliable micro usb/usb cord and good connection, etc.)

!! Do not use the old "3 button fix" !!
U have been warned

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[Aquethys]

Is adb included in sdk? That's on my mac so do I just connect the device to my mac and open terminal and type "adb reboot recovery"?

Should I try flashing the KK4 Gingerbread first? Or should I keep the 2.1 to get ROM Manager to easily install CWM?

 

[4-2ndtwin]

All ur choice. It just depends on ur final destination.

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[Aquethys]

Are the bootloaders the ones right at the bottom of this post?

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Yep. I believe so. There is also a link within that OP post under the "Odin method..."

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[Aquethys]

Not at home now but...my phone boots normal. Do you think that if I can't get into recovery I can't get into download mode? How do I force that?
After flashing the bootloaders do I flash an update.zip to get root and then install clockwork mod again using Odin? I don't want to brick again, if somebody would be so kind to link me to a good cwm link and a rooted rom link I would so appreciate it! Is the speedmod kernel under the "Odin method" rooted?

 

[4-2ndtwin]

The "Guide..." by TRusselo that is a Stickied Thread in this Forum is the best to follow if u r going to flash a Dev's Rom.

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