Literally every person may need access to Recovery on Android. 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 it will not be difficult to access it. Let's figure out 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 functionality of the device, you must perform a general reset or clear the cache. A master reset is also performed via 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 to Recovery Mode and perform a complete reset using the "Wipe data / factory reset" item.
All data from the device will be deleted, after which it can boot - then you need to perform a standard initial setup from scratch. If your smartphone is frozen, but you do not want to lose valuable data, you can do another way - delete the cache.
In some cases, this method gives excellent results, allowing you to restore the functionality of the Android operating system. There are also other features in Android System Recovery:
There may be some other functions depending on the smartphone / tablet model.
If you do not know what this or that function is intended for in the Android Recovery 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 by accident and want to leave without unpleasant consequences, select the item "reboot system now" with the volume control buttons and press the power key - the reboot will begin in normal mode (without losing data).
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, look for 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 - power key and volume down key, then select the desired item;
- For Motorola and Lenovo - 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 cannot go to Recovery on Android, look for a 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 it needs to be installed separately - it is best to entrust this procedure to experienced users.
Recovery installation instructions are published on specialized forums dedicated to mobile devices. Remember that such interventions often result in the loss of warranty.
Android users are familiar with the concept of recovery - a special mode of operation of a device, like BIOS or UEFI on desktop computers. Like the latter, the recovery allows for extra-systemic manipulations with the device: reflash , dump data , make backups etc. However, not everyone knows how to enter recovery mode on their device. Today we will try to fill this gap.
How to enter recovery mode
There are 3 main methods to enter this mode: a key combination, loading using ADB and third-party applications. Let's consider them in order.
In some devices (for example, Sony of the 2012 model range), there is no stock recovery!Method 1: keyboard shortcuts
The easiest way. To use it, do the following.
1. Turn off the device.
2. Further actions depend on which manufacturer your device is. For most devices (e.g. LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Pixel / Nexus, and Chinese B-brands), simultaneously holding down one of the volume buttons along with the power button will work. We also mention some special non-standard cases.
- Samsung... Press the buttons " Home»+« Turn up the volume»+« Nutrition”And release it when recovery starts.
- Sony... Switch on the device. When the Sony logo lights up (for some models, when the notification indicator lights up), hold down “ Volume down". If it didn't work - " Volume up". On newer models, you need to click on the logo. Also try to turn on, hold down " Nutrition", After vibrations, release and often press the button" Volume up».
- Lenovo and the latest Motorola... Clamp at the same time " Volume plus»+« Volume minus" and " Turning on».
3. In recovery, control is performed with the volume buttons to navigate through the menu items and the power button for confirmation.
If none of the above combinations work, try the following methods.
Method 2: ADB
1. Start the application. When the window loads, enter the command
su
2. Then the command
reboot recovery
After a while, your device will reboot into recovery mode.
Fast, efficient and does not require a computer or power off the device.
Method 4: Quick Reboot Pro (Root only)
A faster and more convenient alternative to entering a command in the terminal is an application with the same functionality - for example, Quick Reboot Pro. Like the option with terminal commands, this will only work on devices with installed
Recovery mode (aka recovery) on Android is a special hidden menu and is available on any Samsung Galaxy smartphone. This is a great tool that can be used to wipe data, factory reset, format the system partition, install a custom kernel, new firmware, and many other things that should allow you to improve your smartphone and its system.
The recovery mode can be stock or custom. Stock Recovery Mode is the first and original option that is installed initially on a smartphone and it is with it that you can work immediately after purchase. This mode works on a stock smartphone or already on a rooted one, but not on a Galaxy smartphone that is flashed with custom firmware.
Custom Recovery Mode can only be installed after rooting your smartphone. There are two of the most popular custom recovery for Galaxy smartphones ClockworkMod - CWM and TWRP - Team Win Recovery Project. They are both very similar in their capabilities and you can get the same functionality in either of them. Below you will find out how to boot a Samsung Galaxy smartphone in recovery mode.
How to boot a Samsung Galaxy smartphone into stock / CWM / TWRP recovery mode:
- Turn off the device completely.
- Press and hold the Volume Up buttons, Home button and Power button at the same time.
- Release the buttons when the smartphone screen turns on and you see the stock / CWM / TWRP recovery logo.
To boot in normal mode, you need to return to the main screen of the recovery mode and select the "Reboot system" item.
Android users are familiar with the concept of recovery - a special mode of operation of a device, like BIOS or UEFI on desktop computers. Like the latter, the recovery allows you to perform non-systemic manipulations with the device: reflashing, dumping data, making backups, etc. However, not everyone knows how to enter recovery mode on their device. Today we will try to fill this gap.
There are 3 main methods to enter this mode: a key combination, loading using ADB and third-party applications. Let's consider them in order.
In some devices (for example, Sony of the 2012 model range), there is no stock recovery!
Method 1: keyboard shortcuts
The easiest way. To use it, do the following.
- Turn off your device.
- Further steps depend on which manufacturer your device is. For most devices (e.g. LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Pixel / Nexus, and Chinese B-brands), simultaneously holding down one of the volume buttons along with the power button will work. We also mention some special non-standard cases.
- Samsung... Hold the buttons "Home"+"Increase the volume"+"Nutrition" and release when recovery starts.
- Sony... Switch on the device. When the Sony logo lights up (for some models, when the notification indicator lights up), hold down "Volume Down"... If it didn't work - "Volume Up"... On newer models, you need to click on the logo. Also try to turn on, hold down "Nutrition", after vibrations, release and often press the button "Volume Up".
- Lenovo and newest Motorola... Clamp at the same time "Volume plus"+"Volume minus" and "Turning on".
- In recovery, control is performed with the volume buttons to navigate through the menu items and the power button for confirmation.
If none of the above combinations work, try the following methods.
Method 2: ADB
Fast, efficient and does not require a computer or power off the device.
Method 4: Quick Reboot Pro (Root only)
A faster and more convenient alternative to entering a command in the terminal is an application with the same functionality - for example, Quick Reboot Pro. As well as the option with terminal commands, this will work only on devices with installed root rights.
The methods described above for entering recovery mode are the most common. Due to the policy of Google, the owners and distributors of Android, access to the recovery mode without root rights is possible only in the first two ways described above.
