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Samsung Galaxy S5: My Galaxy S5 Duos stuck on boot screen with "No command" in Recovery

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:53 -0700

So, I've got my old Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) with me for 12 years, with last 5 years it being my backup phone that I've used occasionally. Ever since I've used it the last time in 2025, it is getting stuck on boot screen. Recovery mode didn't help either, even with factory resetting - and hitting "View recovery log" hits me with "No command" error.

I've found this post earlier, but the solution had failed for me as it requires original micro-USB cable, and Samsung doesn't really sell them here anymore, and throwing 20$ in shipment fees for a used 10$ cable is a bit of an overkill. Is there any other alternative solution I might try?

⟐ Commented May 01, 2026 at 21:09 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Can't sign in to Samsung account after factory reset

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:47:08 -0700

I forgot my password and chose factory reset by turning my phone and holding volume up key, home button and power button together. It resulted in my phone being locked. But after reboot, it asks for Samsung account ID and password. While entering the ID and password, the processing fails and can't access my phone any more. I have reset my password several times, but still same result.

Someone can help me to resolve the issue.

⟐ Answer edited March 18, 2026 at 5:47 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Can I fix a popping out screen with superglue

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:15:59 -0700

I recently got the screen on my phone fixed but now one of the corners is popping out.

I dont really wanne go all the way to the store so i am wondering if i can glue it to the sides with superglue. is this a bad thing to do?

⟐ Commented March 21, 2025 at 10:15 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Flickering screen on low back light

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:08:50 -0700

When my screen dims or the back light is low the screen flickers. Turning the brightness up stops this from happening.

⟐ Commented January 03, 2025 at 21:08 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Why does my camera say, "Warning: Camera Failure"

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:42:38 -0700

My camera doesn't work. Whenever I open my camera app, a message appears saying, "Warning: Camera Failure" and the screen doesn't display anything.

⟐ Answered October 11, 2024 at 2:42 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Why can't I see my texts I'm sending

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:39:12 -0700

I type in my text message and hit send and it disappears and does not show on the screen but the recipient gets it, can you tell me what's wrong?

⟐ Answered August 31, 2024 at 12:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Charger Not Recognized, Battery with Yellow Triangle and Exclamation

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:39:06 -0700

My wife's Galaxy S5 G900A stopped charging last night. This morning she plugged it in to a different, known good OEM charger and it didn't recognize the charger, stayed at 2% all day. When I got home from work I turned it off and it shows a gray battery and then a yellow triangle with exclamation point. I swapped the battery with one from my phone (exact same phone) and it is behaving the same, but the battery percentage shows 64% which is what my phone showed. I put her battery into my phone and it showed it was 99% charged. I then put the batteries back into their respective phones and now then her phone showed its battery at 99%. I tried cleaning the charge port with alcohol and a toothbrush, then blown out with compressed air, but no change. I tried looking for tests in the diagnostics menu, but didn't see anything related to battery or charging.

The only thing left to try is to reset the phone. It is already on 5.1.1, which is the latest update available. Any other ideas that might fix this problem? If the reset doesn't fix it then I will try a replacement charge port board.

⟐ Commented April 13, 2024 at 12:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: I can text but no data or phone calls.

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:55:40 -0700

I bought a S5 but I can only text, no data or calls.

Samsung Galaxy S5: pop up saying NFC tag type not supported

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:03:18 -0700

How do i delete this stupid pop up from coming up every few seconds on my ph cause it stops me from using the key bad when im texting

⟐ Commented January 25, 2024 at 9:03 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Galaxy S5 wont go past Start up Logo Powerered by Android Screen?

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:45:28 -0700

I did a charge port replacement on a Galaxy S5 for verizon for some wierd reason it wont go past the boot logo? I have checked and the charge port is for the correct carrier.

Anyone know what is causing this even being a Samsung Repair Tech professionally this has me stumped.

⟐ Commented January 04, 2024 at 8:45 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: My phone keeps flicker yellow on n off

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:07:38 -0700

My gelesy s5 keeps flicking in n out yellow how do i fix it

⟐ Commented October 24, 2023 at 12:07 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Power button not working

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:30:08 -0700

My power button on my Samsung Galaxy S5 is not working. Is it a firmware issue or do I need to replace the power button flex cable? If so can someone please tell me how the plastic cover comes off. Not sure which way to remove it.

⟐ Answered October 01, 2023 at 0:30 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Is it a 4g phone

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:39:47 -0700

Is my Galaxy S5 4G compatible. Thanks

⟐ Commented September 29, 2023 at 13:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: How do I change a power/volume button?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:53:57 -0700

How do I change the power/volume buttons?

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to upgrade from 6.0.1 to 11

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:04:55 -0700

How to upgrade from 6.0.1 to 11

Samsung Galaxy S5: When I get message and I drag the notification bar then my phone turn

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:26:44 -0700

If I dag the notification bar and message xomes then my phone is shut down force.

Samsung Galaxy S5: Galaxy S5 G900 display works on Galaxy S5 New Edition?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:51:03 -0700

I need to know if the Galaxy S5 G900 display are the same or can work with my S5 New Edition. Don't exist specifically "S5 New Edition display" in my country, and don't worth for me to bring it from another country.

⟐ Answered August 03, 2023 at 11:51 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: Why Secret Codes, Service / Test Menu not work on verizon?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:59:57 -0700

What is the correct code to use for verizon test menu?

⟐ Commented July 26, 2023 at 2:59 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: My front glass is 'sticking off'

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:39:23 -0700

I have a Galaxy S5 which I got around the end of March or on the start of April. when I got it the glass was just sticking off from the down-left corner of the screen, and on top-right corner a bit. Some days later it fell from my desk and it started to stick off more on the top. Now I tried to investigate and it looks like the 'black' color foil is sticking off the glass, and there is dust inside. I can't find anything about this issue on the internet so I'm asking here. Is it fixable or do I need a whole new front glass?

⟐ Commented June 14, 2023 at 5:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy S5: I have a refurbished galaxy s5. It says verison. Can I use it for usellular

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:34:21 -0700

Can i use a refurbished Verizon phone for us cellular

⟐ Answer edited March 11, 2023 at 17:34 MST