To enter Recovery Mode (recovery) you need to use the bootloader or bootloader. Recovery Mode, in turn, is used to reset to factory settings, hard reset and flash the smartphone.
Samsung smartphones have a special Download Mode, which is separate from Recovery Mode.
Today we will tell you how to switch to Recovery Mode on different Android smartphones.
How to enter Download mode on Samsung
Download Mode is a downloader for Samsung devices. This mode displays some information about the smartphone or tablet. Using the Download mode, you can connect your Android device to your computer, install a new firmware or a custom Recovery menu.
To enter Download mode on Samsung, you need to follow these steps:
- Completely shut down your Android device.
- Simultaneously press the Volume Down button, the Home button and the Power button.
- Confirm your choice with the Volume Up button.
How to enter Recovery mode on Samsung
If your smartphone has a custom Recovery menu installed, for example, ClockWorkMod, then you need to use a different key combination:
- Turn off your smartphone.
- Now simultaneously press the Volume Up button, the Home button and the Power button.
- Hold the buttons until the Recovery custom menu loads.
- Use the Volume Up and Down buttons to navigate through the menu. Press the Power button to confirm.
How to enter Recovery mode on Motorola and Nexus
To enter Recovery mode on Motorola and Nexus smartphones, you need to do the following:
- Turn off the device.
- Press the Volume Down button and the Power button.
- The bootloader will appear. Use the volume keys to select Recovery. Press the Power button to select.
How to enter Recovery mode on LG
To enter Recovery mode on LG smartphones, you need to press a specific key combination:
- Turn off your device and wait a few seconds for it to turn off completely.
- Press the Volume Down button and the Power button.
- When the LG logo appears, release the Power button and press it again. After that, the Hard Reset or Recovery Mode option will appear.
How to enter Recovery mode on HTC
On HTC smartphones, the procedure for switching to Recovery mode is slightly different:
- Turn on your smartphone, then go to Settings - Battery and uncheck Fastboot.
- Turn off your Android device and wait a few seconds.
- Simultaneously press the Power button and Volume down. Hold for a few seconds.
- A screen with a white background will appear. Use the volume key to select "Recovery".
- Press the Power button to confirm.
How to enter Recovery mode on ASUS
Switching to Recovery mode on Asus devices is very simple and fast:
- Turn off your Android device completely.
- Press the Power button and Volume up. Hold the buttons until the android robot appears on the screen.
- After a few seconds, Recovery Mode will appear.
- With the volume up and down buttons, you can select the option you are interested in, such as Factory Reset. By pressing the Power button, you will make your choice.
How to enter Recovery mode on Huawei
Activating Recovery mode on Huawei is very similar to the previous ones:
- Turn off the device and wait until it turns off completely.
- Press the Volume Up button and the Power button until the screen lights up.
- After a while, Recovery mode will load.
How to enter Recovery mode on Xiaomi
There are two ways to enter Recovery mode on Xiaomi smartphones: through the update screen or using a key combination.
If the smartphone is turned on:
- Open the Updater app.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select "Reboot to Recovery mode" from the drop-down list.
If the smartphone is turned off:
- Turn off your smartphone.
- Simultaneously press the Volume Up button and the Power button.
If you have used the wrong key combination, press the Volume Down button. This will take you to Fastboot (a protocol for connecting to a computer). To completely turn off the device, hold down the Power button for at least 12 seconds.
If you are unable to enter Recovery mode on your Android device, write in the comments.
Recovery - what kind of program is this? Translated from English into Russian "recovery"- it "recovery". Recovery is a program pre-installed by the manufacturer on the hard drive of a laptop or in the internal memory of a smartphone, which allows you to roll back the device (laptop, phone, tablet) to its factory state. In smartphones, this program is launched from the off state by simultaneously pressing and holding the power button and the volume button for a few seconds (usually "up", but sometimes "down" or both at once). For laptops, this monotony is not provided.
How to run recovery (recovery) on laptops
After turning on the laptop, we begin to feverishly press the keys:
F3– MSI recovery;
F4– Samsung. Under OS it is possible through Samsung Recovery Solution;
F8 Fujitsu Siemens. In general, it often allows you to get on other laptops (through troubleshooting) into the proprietary utility for Recovery.
F8- Toshiba recovery;
F9- ASUS recovery;
F10- Sony VAIO. Under OS it is possible through VAIO Recovery Utility;
F10- Packard Bell;
F11- HP recovery;
F11- LG recovery;
F11-Lenovo recovery.
Alt+F10- Acer recovery. Before that, select Disk-to-Disk (D2D recovery) in the BIOS;
Ctrl+F11- Dell Inspiron;
F8 or F9- Dell XPS.
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Access to Recovery on Android may be needed for literally every person. This menu is used to restore the functionality of Android devices, to format memory and much more. This mode is present in almost all smartphones and tablets, so accessing it will not be difficult. Let's see what the Recovery mode is for and how to activate it.
What is Recovery on Android
During the operation of Android devices, various errors may occur in the operating system. Their appearance leads to a decrease in the speed of work, as well as to regular “freezes”. In the most difficult cases, smartphones and tablets lose their functionality - when turned on, the name of the phone or the Android logo (green robot) appears on the screen, but no further loading is observed.
In order to restore the device to working capacity, you must perform a master reset or clear the cache. A general reset is also performed through the user menu. If the operating system does not load, we will not be able to get to the desired function. In this case, you need to go into Recovery Mode and perform a hard reset using the "Wipe data / factory reset" item.
All data will be deleted from the device, after which it will be able to boot - then you need to perform the standard initial setup from scratch. If the smartphone "hangs" tightly, but you do not want to lose valuable data, you can do it differently - delete the cache.
In some cases, this method gives excellent results, allowing you to restore the functionality of the Android operating system. Android System Recovery also has other features:
Depending on the smartphone / tablet model, there may be some other functions.
If you do not know what this or that function is intended for in the Recovery Android menu, do not try to choose them at random - this can lead to the complete deletion of all data and other not very pleasant consequences.
In some models of phones and tablets, there is a flashing start point here. You should not try to reflash Android devices on your own without having the appropriate experience for this. If you got into the menu completely by accident and want to exit from here without unpleasant consequences, select the “reboot system now” item with the volume control buttons and press the power key - the reboot will start in normal mode (without data loss).
How to enter the Recovery menu on Android
In order to activate Recovery Mode on Android, you need to know the name and brand of your phone. If you don't remember the name of your original handset, find the box or look under the battery - there you will find the information you need. Next, we are looking for a key combination to enter Recovery Mode on specialized forums or in search engines. Here are the most common keyboard shortcuts:
- For Samsung phones - power key, volume up key and home key (center key);
- For LG phones - power key and volume down key;
- For Nexus phones - the power key and the volume down key, then select the desired item;
- For Motorola and Lenovo, the power key, volume up key, and home key;
- For Sony, press the power button and wait for a double vibration, then move your finger to the volume up button.
Please note that sometimes these combinations do not work. If you can't enter Recovery on Android, look for the key combination for your phone model. Also, the ADB Run program is used to enter Recovery Mode. But you can use it only when the smartphone is functional, and you have the opportunity to enable "USB Debugging".
If all else fails, it means that your phone does not have Recovery Mode, and you need to install it separately - it is best to entrust this procedure to experienced users.
Recovery installation instructions are published on specialized forums dedicated to mobile devices. Please note that such interventions often void the warranty.
Hello, please explain how to use the Android System Recovery 3e mode, there is such a huge menu that half of the items are not clear.
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Recovery (it's also the recovery menu) is a separate small operating system that has a minimum of functions and works independently of the main one. Distinguish between stock and custom recovery. The first is "native", the second is modified and improved, it must be installed independently.
Of the custom ones, the most common are CWM and TWRP, they are supported by most devices.
To enter the recovery on android you need:
- be sure to charge the battery by 80-90%;
- turn off the device;
- simultaneously hold down the “on / off” buttons, volume control “louder”, sometimes even the “home” button (depending on the model);
- wait until the manufacturer's icon appears;
- release, the recovery menu will appear.
To move along it, the volume control carriage is used - “louder” up, “quieter” down. To enter the sub-item, you must press the "on / off" or "home" button.
Return to the previous menu in is carried out by the “go back” item. After selecting any command, a list appears with sub-items “no” and one “yes”, which must be pressed to run.
The number of items depends on android system recovery. Instructions for use are as follows:
- “reboot system now” - reboot, through it you can exit android system recovery, depending on the device, the menu may contain this item in the “power menu” section;
- "wipe data / factory reset" - reset to factory settings, deleting all information from the device, after which the smartphone will be like after purchase;
- "wipe cache partition" - this item is responsible for deleting the cache of the system and applications, that is, cleaning up unnecessary files;
- "install from sdcard" - installation of archived files from a flash drive.
Some items have additional sub-items, so I will talk about each of them. Section "backup and restore":- "backup" - a backup copy of the operating system is created, which is stored on a USB flash drive;
- "restore" - backup installation, opening the item, a list of firmware will appear;
- "advanced restore" - restore part of the operating system, the command works with the same partitions as the next function.
You need to be very careful with the "mounts and storage" item, as it can disable the device. It is used for formatting - permanently deleting all information and mounting, that is, connecting to the system. This item works with the following sections:- "mount / system" - system;
- "unmount / data" - for storing user information;
- "mount / sd-ext" - mounting part of the operating system on a USB flash drive to expand capabilities;
- "unmount /cache" - cache, temporary files;
"mount / sdcard" - sd card.
The "format" command works on the same topics, but only clears all content. Applying this item to "system" or "data" will kill the smartphone.
There is an "advanced" submenu in the recovery, which includes additional features. Here is their list:
- "wipe dalvik cache" - cleaning unnecessary files of the dalvik machine in which programs are launched on the phone;
- "wipe battery stat" - clear information about battery usage;
- "restart adb" - boot into adb mode, which is needed to control the device via the command line from a PC;
- "fix permissions" - the command returns file permissions to their original state.
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Rarely, but a situation arises when android system recovery 3e does not respond. What to do with this problem and how to solve it depends on the causes:
- not unlocked bootloader (bootloader);
- experiments on installing custom recovery, as a result of which the native failed;
- broken volume or power buttons.
The most common reason why android system recovery 3e may not respond is a locked bootloader. Its unlocking occurs in different ways and depends on the specific model of the device.
An unsuccessfully delivered recovery must be “rolled back” to the native one. First you need to find a stock recovery for the desired model - it's best to search on our and American forums.
The recovery is flashed through the ADB program, which is installed on the computer as follows:
- download zip archive;
- open it, find the ADB.exe file;
- in the menu that appears after clicking on it with the right mouse button, select the item "run as administrator";
- a blue window will appear next;
- we write "y" and press "inter" repeat this 3 times, so we agree to install the program and drivers;
- go to the ADB folder, it should be in the root of drive C;
- copy the downloaded recovery here and rename it to recovery.img;
- press "shift" and the right mouse button;
- select "open command line";
- enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" this is the command that will install the downloaded recovery;
- by pressing "inter" we launch it;
- we write "reboot".
After that, you can go into the updated recovery.
If the buttons fail, you need to connect the device to the computer, as described above, enter "reboot recovery" and press "enter".
If you are experiencing problems with your Android smartphone or tablet, or if you are trying to fix a virus, you need to use the recovery mode. When the device is not responding to user actions or there are problems working with normal software settings, recovery mode can help.
This mode of operation is an independent lightweight runtime that resides on a separate memory section from the main Android operating system. You can boot directly into recovery mode and use it to reset your device, delete the cache partition, or install software updates.
You can enter recovery mode using the hardware buttons on your smartphone or tablet, often this is the last way to fix device problems, especially if the screen does not respond to pressing. On different devices, the method to enter recovery mode may differ, we will look at several popular device models. On forums and sites on the Internet, you can easily find a description of how to work with recovery mode for each model.
How to Download Android Recovery Mode on Google Pixel and Nexus Devices
If you have , follow these steps to boot recovery mode:- Click on the power button and on the "Power off" command. If the touchscreen is not responding, hold down the power button for a few seconds until the device turns off.
- Press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time. The Android logo, device information, and Start at the top of the screen will appear.
- To move through the menu commands, use the volume control, press it up and down. To select a specific command, press the power button. Press the volume control down twice and you will see the inscription in red Recovery mode. Press the power button to select.
- The Android logo will appear with the words "No command".
- Press and hold the power button and the volume rocker up for about three seconds, then release the volume rocker but keep holding the power button.
- A list of available commands will appear. Use the volume rocker to move between them and the power button to select.
How to Enter Recovery Mode on Other Android Devices
We will not describe all devices, information about each specific model can be found on the Internet. Make sure you get the correct information from a trusted source. using hardware buttons always includes a description of how to enter recovery mode.
Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, Note Edge and other Samsung Galaxy devices
- Hold down the power button and click on the "Power off" command. If the screen does not respond to pressing, hold down the power button until the device turns off.
- Simultaneously press and hold the Power button, Home button, and Volume Up button. Release them when you see the Samsung logo. Commands in the menu can be selected using the volume control and the power button.
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- Open Settings > Battery and uncheck the command .
- Turn off the device by pressing the power button.
- Press and hold the power button and the volume rocker down.
- You will see a bootloader screen where you can use the volume down to select the RECOVERY command and press the power button on it.
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- Press and hold the power button to turn off the machine.
- Press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
- When you see the logo, release the power button and press it again. You do not need to release the volume control down.
- The recovery menu will appear, from which you can select commands using the volume control and the power button.
Droid Turbo 2, Moto Z, Moto G, Moto X Style
- Press the power button to turn off the machine.
- Press and hold the power button and volume down until the device turns on.
- Use the volume rocker to select Recovery mode and the power button to activate it.
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- Turn off your smartphone using the power button.
- Press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
- Use the volume control to select menu commands and the power button to activate.
Recovery Mode Options
On different devices, the options may vary, but there are standard ones:- Reboot System Now. Reboots the device in normal mode.
- Apply update from ADB. Android Debug Bridge allows you to connect your Android device to your computer and manage from there. This mode is designed for developers and requires . Details can be found at .
- Reset settings and data destruction (Wipe data/Factory reset). All user data will be destroyed, such as photos, videos, music, application. The smartphone will be clean, as if you just bought it in the store. The cache partition is also erased.
- Wipe cache partition. This is temporary system data associated with the installation of applications, it can be deleted without losing personal data and settings. Removing the cache partition can solve a lot of problems.
Factory Reset Protection Warning
Every device on or above has a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature that is enabled by default. You will have to enter your Google account username and password even after a factory reset.This is a precautionary measure to protect the device from theft so that a stolen device cannot be accessed after a factory reset. You need to keep this in mind when you want to sell the device to another person. To avoid this protection, open Settings > Accounts and remove all Google accounts before resetting your device.
