What does it mean when your Samsung phone says downloading do not turn off target?

Download Mode is part of Samsung’s exclusive way of flashing (Odin), but it’s also used on some Nexus models. If you mix the Volume Up button with Volume Down, instead of entering Recovery Mode, you’ll be taken to the Download Mode which will display the “Downloading… Do not turn off target”.

What does download mode do?

The Download mode is one of the booting modes in Android devices by entering which you can download ROM and Kernel and flash your device with them. It is the official means of updating packages and firmware.

Why is my phone saying downloading do not turn off target?

If the phone boots the safe mode without any problems, then the stuck downloading do not turn off target problem is most likely caused by the software-firmware conflict. You can release the Power button once the phone starts loading, and then press the Volume Down button and hold it until the phone restarts.

Why does my phone say downloading do not turn off target?

What to do when downloading does not turn off target?

Keep them pressed until the screen goes black, then release all buttons. If your device doesn’t automatically reboot, press the power button yourself. After you exit the download mode, check if the downloading do not turn off target issue still occurs.

Why does my Samsung phone say do not turn off target?

On Samsung and Nexus devices, the key combination to enter this mode is Power + Home + Volume Up. But if you press Volume Down instead of Volume Up, the phone will enter the download mode instead of recovery mode and you see the error message. Besides, downloading do not turn off target S7/S6/, etc. can be triggered by a software glitch.

How do I Turn Off my Samsung Galaxy S6?

Step 1: Press the Power button to turn off the device. If this cannot help, remove the battery after taking out the back case. Tip: If you are using a Samsung Galaxy S6 or another phone with a non-removable battery, you can press and hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds to force rebooting the device.

Why does my Samsung Galaxy S6 say downloading?

Yes, that is why you must not take the message on the display seriously, because you has only activated the download mode accidentally and you are not uploading any firmware to your device. That’s why it’s no problem if your Samsung Galaxy S6 shows the message “Downloading