diff --git a/device-samsung-i9100/ACTIVATE_DOWNLOAD_MODE.txt b/device-samsung-i9100/ACTIVATE_DOWNLOAD_MODE.txt
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-- make sure, the device is powered off
-- hold power + volume down
-- let go of the power button, as soon as something appears
diff --git a/device-samsung-i9100/ACTIVATE_RECOVERY.txt b/device-samsung-i9100/ACTIVATE_RECOVERY.txt
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-- make sure, the device is really powered off
-- hold volume up + home + power button
-- when the samsung logo appears, only hold volume up + home