Returning Note 3 to factory stock - Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

After a few years of sitting dormant, I found my Note 3 in a drawer a few days ago (thought i sold it on Swappa) ...
I used what I thought was the correct process to return it to stock:
- Turn off device
- Simultaneously hold VOL UP, HOME, POWER
- Release POWER when you see the Note 3 logo
- Release VOL UP & HOME when you see the System Recovery screen
- VOL UP after warning
- Using VOL DOWN choose WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET
- Select using POWER button
- Using VOL DOWN choose "Delete ALL User Data"
- Select with POWER button
- Highlight REBOOT SYSTEM
- Select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW using POWER button
Upon reboot, the device went to the fresh set up screen (choose language, connect to wifif, etc) but Safestrap and Alliance Rom were still installed.
So I am wondering what the correct OR updated way to return to stock is, or where that can be found, as the few I have found haven't worked, and it's been SO LONG since I ran the Note 3, I honestly don't remember much about it at all.
Thanks in advance for the help.

Did u get the solution?
If yes, how did u do it?
Otherwise u have to hold volume down + home button then press power button, release all n PES's volume up to enter download mode, at that state u have to connect to the computer & flash firmware via Odin

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Samsung Galaxy S not being seen in Explorer and will not Shut Down

I have a Samsung Galaxy S (i9000). If I connect it to PC, I can see it is charging but I can not see the phone nor in Explorer or Download Mode.
The phone is using [NIGHTLY][ROM][4.2.1] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy S and I have installed it via CWM. No matter what ROm I installed via CWM, I could not see the phone in Explorer.
Another problem I encountered is that the phone can not be shut down: if I choose Shut Down it is restarting.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Are you on windows 8?
Install the newest USB-Driver in Windows-7-Compatibility-Mode. If you are not on windows 8 it could help anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
Another solution for accesing your phone would be Airdroid on Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5zYW5kLmFpcmRyb2lkIl0.
I would try to reflash your rom to solve your other problem.
I am using Windows 7.
I want to access Download Mode in order to change the ROM with ODIN.
I do not know how to reflash it. Can you provide me more details?
Thank you.
Save your Data and make a backup before doing anything.
First of all try to go to recovery wipe chache + dalvik + fix permissions reboot
Factory-Reset would be next to try.
If wiping does not help:
Solution 1 - Odin:
Access Download Mode over Powermenu -> Bootloader
or with shutdown (in your case press power ~8 seconds or remove battery), press volume-down + home + power than flash a rom with Odin.
Solution 2 Download your prefered rom copy the zip-File to your phone and flash it through recovery (same way you installed CM 10.1). Wipe cache + dalvik in recovery.
HOWTO GET INTO RECOVERY:
- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME UP + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME UP + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until Display lights up, then release only POWER Button
- Still hold VOLUME UP + HOME until you got into Recovery
- Release all Buttons
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HOWTO GET INTO DOWNLOAD-MODE (Bootloader):
- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until you reach Download-Mode
- Release all Buttons
Thank you for answering my question, but I already did all of above. Even so, the problem is that my phone can not be seen in Download Mode.
micutzul said:
Thank you for answering my question, but I already did all of above. Even so, the problem is that my phone can not be seen in Download Mode.
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But you managed to install a working rom?
Tried with another usb-cabel, computer or usb-port?
Perhaps this helps, although i never used Mobile Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899

[Script][XT106x]Easy Firmware Installer for Kitkat Firmware Files

updated Kitkat firmware flasher (no firmware included)
instructions in download
use at own risk
downgrading requires Unlocked Boot Loader and a full factory wipe / reset before downgrading
https://mega.co.nz/#!Ct9CQL4a!8c_q2nfGUZdz3MRtd_iKMU4K-8AacAw180VG46jWLVE
IF YOU DIRTY FLASH 5.0.2 TO 4.4.4 YOU WILL GET A SOFT BRICK
AND WILL NEED TO
External Reset
If you are unable to access the phone's menu to perform the standard reset you can attempt an external factory reset.
Notes:
When using this feature; everything is deleted from the device.
Reset will require a minimum battery level of 25%. If you are unable to perform a reset, please charge for 20-30 minutes and try reset again.
1. With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a selection, you will need to begin the process again.
4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress ( logo with Exclamation mark)
5. Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key
Tip: You can try this step, holding the phone in landscape. If you are stuck on step 6, try a force reboot by pressing the Power key and Vol Down key, and start the process again.
6. The device will display additional menu options (Text will appear in BLUE)
7. Use the VOL DOWN Key to scroll to Wipe data / factory reset and the POWER Key to select this option
8. Use the VOL DOWN key again to select YES - delete all user data and press the POWER key to CONFIRM
9. Once the Formatting is complete, press the POWER key to confirm a REBOOT
10. The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence

Moto G Lollipop power up key combinations ( "No Command" screen )

I have a non rooted MotoG and it was normaly updated to Lollipop trough OTA, but when I wanted to clear the cache it wasn't possible, the usual key combination didn't work. So... I had to search for a while to found the solution, and it was? on lollipop the key combination is different from used on kit kat.
I couldn't find here that combination, so decided to share with others my findings, I hope it help someone else like helped to me.
:highfive:
Lollipop Steps
1. Ensure the device is powered off, and unplugged (not sure if necessary, if have time, try it)
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and Power button (located on the right edge of the device) for approximately 3 seconds then release.
3. From the "Boot Mode Selection Menu" screen, select Recovery.
Note: Use the Volume Down button to scroll through the menu options and the Volume Up button to select.
4. From the "No Command" screen (Android figure lying on his back), press and hold the Power button then press and release the Volume Up button to display the menu options.
5. Select "wipe cache partition". ( Use the Volume buttons to highlight and the Power button to select. )
Note: It takes it's time, don't be afraid.
6. Select reboot system now.
Note: Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
Same procedure should be also used to do a facotry reset, apply update from SDCARD and more..

Cant enter to Recovery Mode

1. Sorry for noob English.
2. My S4 home broken.
3. Before i format System partition i use power menu to enter recovery mode
3. After i formar System partition i got Samsung and GT-i9500 at start up and got black screen ever
4. How i can enter to recovery mode to install new rom ?
Ignore the home button. Try pressing just Volume + and Power.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Ignore the home button. Try pressing just Volume + and Power.
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Thx bro for answer !!!
When i try pressing just Volume + and Power
My phone restart and black screen and restart and black screen TT
Flash a stock ROM through Odin. That should get you back to a running state. From there you can customize as needed. None of the key combinations need the home button to work, so you shouldn't have issues. But, you should repair that home button anyway.
if you still have a recovery then you need to let go of the buttons as soon as you see blue text at the top of the screen. if you continue holding the buttons it will try to boot the rom...
With broken home you can not enter recovery mode or download mode. Recommend replace a new home button or sell it to buy a new phone.
I dont think you need the home button. Press and hold volume up. Then press power button and release it after a few sec but keep holding volume up.
Same method applies for download mode only then with volume down.
@DSA: Next thing you know, he will have a way to reset the Knox flag.

Seriously need help

I've got a new Tablet SM- T385. A tried to root it and successfully install TWRP and after that I flash Magisk without DM Verification. My phone could not boot up, it asked me to do Verification many times. Then I switch off and Start in TWRP again and flash DM Verification manually again then Reboot into System. After that My phone do not startup and struck in SAMSUNG diming and lighting. It's been more than a half an hour. When I tried to switch off manually no button works. WHAT SHALL I DO? Please help.
SOLVED:
When no button including even any combination key does nit work, follow the steps here:
1. Plug your charger.
2. Press the Power Button at least for 10 seconds.
3. Unplug the Charger.
4. Then Press Home Button + Volum Down then Power Button
5. As soon as the screen goes black, before it start up; Press Volume + Home Button Only
6. Phone will Start into Recovery
7. Then, Wipe Data and Factory Reset.
8. Start into System.
9. Wait for a while......
10. SMILE NOW

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