There is a blue screen on the phone and it says downloading. Solving the Downloading error problem

In the “Knowledge Base” section we look at the most common problems that may arise during the operation of Android-based devices. Today we will look at the solution to the problem with the Downloading error. Do Not Turn Off Target - how to remove the inscription. It should be noted that this is mainly the focus of Samsung tablets and phones. However, this kind of difficulty may also affect other models of mobile devices.

So, first you need to figure out what exactly could have caused the device to lock, as a result of which such an inscription appears on the screen, and then any possibility of manipulating the device disappears.

The first reason is not a breakdown, the system simply formats the partitions automatically or installs some software. In this case, in order not to turn your device into a “brick,” you should under no circumstances interrupt the operation, which is what this message says: “Loading. Don't interrupt the operation."

The second reason - system error, characteristic of certain models of Android mobile devices.

The third reason may be the state of the USB connector, when for some reason (for example, oxidation) a resistance has been created in the micro-USB socket, characteristic of a USB-Jig, with the help of which the smartphone is entered into the firmware mode (or Download Mode), as a result why the device can enter this mode without visible participation of the owner.

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!

Sometimes users manage to load smartphone modes that can only be turned on if they really want to. Sometimes they ask the following: the message “Downloading… Do not turn” appeared on the screen off target!, what to do? The main thing is not to worry, nothing bad happened.

This inscription indicates that the smartphone is in Download mode or Odin Mode, as it is also called. In this mode, you can reflash your smartphone or, say, install a recovery menu. The utility is used to flash the firmware Samsung Odin for PC or laptop.

Interestingly, before loading the Download mode, the user must press the Volume Down, Home and Power keys simultaneously when the smartphone is turned off. After this, a warning will appear, where pressing the volume down will boot the device in normal mode, increasing the volume will launch the Download mode.

Early version of the mode:

Later:

There is nothing to be afraid of here: if you are not planning to reflash the device or install the same recovery menu, just reboot your smartphone. And then the question arises - how to do this? After all, there is no separate menu item for rebooting, there are no virtual buttons at all. So what to do?

The same key combination works here as when you turn it on. this mode: Volume down + Home + Power.

Press these keys simultaneously and wait for the screen to go dark. As soon as it goes out, remove your fingers from the buttons and wait for the device to load.

And remember that under no circumstances should you reboot your smartphone in this way if you are currently flashing it - this can turn the device into a brick!

Many mobile owners Samsung devices and Nexus 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

• 1 What does the message mean and when does it appear on Samsung
• 2 How to fix Do not turn off target
  • 2.1 Exit boot mode
  • 2.2 Use a clean reboot
  • 2.3 Clear cache partition
  • 2.4 Perform a master reset
  • 2.5 Contact service center
• 3 Conclusion

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 finishes 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 the transition mobile device to "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 Power buttons+ Home + Volume up pressed the combination Power + Home + Volume down;
• Important system files are damaged and the device is no longer able to boot into 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.

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

1. If you got into Downloading mode by accident (by pressing the wrong buttons), then getting out of it will be quite easy.
2. Make sure you are in the “Downloading” mode, then simultaneously press the Power + Home + Volume Down button combination.
3. Do not press them until the screen turns black, then release the indicated buttons.
4. The smartphone will reboot in standard mode.

Press the following button combinations

Use a clean reboot

1. Press the power button for 10-20 seconds until your device turns off.
2. Then remove the cover from it, take out the battery, SIM card and memory card (SD).
3. 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.
4. After completing the procedure, reinsert the SIM and SD card, battery, and boot your phone in normal mode.
5. 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:

Perform a master reset

If specified method also didn't help, then the remaining solution is to do hard reset 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.

Conclusion

If an error appears: Downloading: Do not turn off target on Samsung phones It is recommended to try to reboot the device in standard mode (the first two methods will help). If you have experienced everything software, and they did not give any results, then you should contact a service center - perhaps the problem is hardware in nature, and your device needs repair.

This is exactly the inscription that can appear on a Samsung smartphone, however, this does not happen just like that, but if you press a certain key combination when loading the device. But how can this be, the user will ask, because I didn’t click anything! This often happens without the intervention of the device owner. For example, the smartphone is in the bag, the power key is held down, after which the device reboots. If other mechanical keys are also pressed, another mode may be loaded, including the boot mode we are talking about. It is also called Download Mode or Odin Mode.

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 special application for the desktop version of the PC, which is 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:

It depends on the version Samsung smartphone 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 off, “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 a 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 instructions will help you.

Many owners mobile devices Samsung and Nexus 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.

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 finishes 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.

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

1. If you got into Downloading mode by accident (by pressing the wrong buttons), then getting out of it will be quite easy.
2. Make sure you are in the “Downloading” mode, then simultaneously press the Power + Home + Volume Down button combination.
3. Do not press them until the screen turns black, then release the indicated buttons.
4. The smartphone will reboot in standard mode.

Use a clean reboot

1. Press the power button for 10-20 seconds until your device turns off.
2. Then remove the cover from it, take out the battery, SIM card and memory card (SD).
3. 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.
4. After completing the procedure, reinsert the SIM and SD card, battery, and boot your phone in normal mode.
5. 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:

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.

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.

Conclusion

If the error Downloading: Do not turn off target appears on Samsung phones, it is recommended to try to reboot the device in standard mode (the first two methods will help). If you have tried all the software, and they did not give any results, then you should contact a service center - perhaps the problem is hardware in nature, and your device needs to be repaired.