Cannot Boot to Download Mode on Samsung [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of being unable to boot your Samsung device to the Download Mode. When it comes to custom development, then the devices from the South Korean giant stand out from within the crowds. The lack of Bootloader [Fastboot] as well as the FastbootD Mode for flashing purposes, a completely different approach while installing a custom recovery [aka requirement of a patched vbmeta], or be it using a standalone software for flashing files [Odin], everything is completely different for this OEM when compared with its counterpart.

Moreover, as far as flashing of the files is concerned, be it any, you’ll first have to boot your device to the Download Mode, which is a specific built-in mode on Samsung phones. While doing so is a pretty straightforward process, however, some users have voiced their concern that they are unable to do so. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will make you aware of numerous workarounds that should help you address this bug once and for all. Follow along.

Fix Cannot Boot to Download Mode on Samsung

It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Carry out USB Tweaks

As obvious as it may sound, but in most cases, the USB cable or the USB port comes out as the culprit. So try using a different USB cable and also use the USB 2.0 port instead of the 3.0. So carry out these tweaks and check if they address the underlying issue.

FIX 2: Try Booting via Hardware Keys

1. To begin with, power off your device.
2. Do not plug your device into the USB cable yet.
3. But keep the other end of the USB cable connected to the PC.
4. Now press and hold the Volume Up+ Volume Down keys.
5. While holding both these keys, connect your device to the USB cable.
6. The device will now boot to the Warning screen.
7. Press the Volume Up key and the device will boot to Download Mode.

If you are using an older Samsung device, then the steps might be slightly different. In that case, you should refer to our guide on How to Boot any Samsung Device to Download Mode.

FIX 3: Boot via ADB Commands

If the hardware key combination isn’t working for you, then you can also try the ADB Commands to get this job done. Here’s how:

1. Download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
2. After that go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information.
3. Now tap on Build Number 7 times. Then go to Settings > Developer Options.
4. Then enable the toggle next to USB Debugging and connect your device to PC.
5. Then open the Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder and type in:

   adb reboot download

6. Your device should now reboot to the Download Mode.

That’s it. These were the three different methods that should help you fix the issue of being unable to boot your Samsung device to the Download Mode. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.

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