There are three different modes of operation on Android phones. Odin mode is used for flashing the custom firmware, Safe mode is used to load essential files on the device, and Recovery mode is used to troubleshoot issues with the phone.

I would have to say that all of these three modes have their own importance, but in this article, we are about to take a closer look at the Android recovery mode that can help you to reboot the device and help you access a wide range of features for fixing problems with recovering the phone or tablet.

There will also be an in-depth discussion about how to make use of the Android recovery mode in this article. Let's take a look at the same and see if we can understand it a little better and make effective use of it.

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Android Recovery Mode- What is it?

Android Recovery mode helps fix issues within Android devices. Reboot to recovery mode and troubleshoot. You may not need it, but if you have a malfunctioning Android device, you might need to know how to reboot it.

If your device gets stuck in the boot loop and freezes before you can uninstall the program or access the settings, the recovery mode becomes an option worth considering.

Below is an explanation of the features associated with Android Recovery Mode.

What can be done using Android Recovery Mode?

·         Rebooting system

The option allows you to turn the device off, then turn it back on again in normal mode. The phone will boot into normal mode when this option is used. This option is usually used after the recovery tasks have been completed, and the user wants to return to normal.

·         Rebooting to the Bootloader

Using ADB or the other tools to flash some files is possible on some phones where this option is available. Additionally, it unlocks the bootloader. It differs from recovery and normal modes.

·         Applying the update from the ADB

The recovery apply update option from the ADB option can be used to install the update file if the ZIP file has been downloaded in the computer. If ADB is installed on the computer, then the option can be used to push the file to the device and install it.

·         Applying an update from the SD card

The apply update from the SD card option helps in installing an update from the phone's external storage if the system update has been updated directly on the SD card. You can pick the file from the local storage, just like ADB.

·         Others

The feature can also be used to wipe data, factory reset, wipe the cache partition, mount/system, view recovery logs, and power off. Android recovery mode allows you to do all this.

How to use Android Recovery Mode?

When there are 2 Android phones, the procedure for getting to recovery mode can be different. One must learn key combinations to get into the mode and use it. Here are some methods for rebooting into recovery mode on common Android phones.

For entering the Android recovery mode, follow the steps below.

·         Turn the phone off.

·         Press and hold the power and volume buttons until the bootloader appears.

In case the buttons are held too long, the phone won't reboot or load Android normally. Make sure to start from step 1 again if such a situation occurs.

·         Select recovery mode by pressing the volume button.

·         Once the same is selected, push the power button.

·         If "No Command" appears, press, hold, and then tap the volume up.

·         Finally, release the power button and the phone will enter recovery mode.

1.      Google Phones Reboot

·         Enter the bootloader.

·         Recover.

·         Phone off.

·         Hold both the volume down and power buttons.

·         Press the power button after selecting recovery mode using the volume keys.

2.      Reboot Samsung

·         Phone off.

·         Hold the volume up/down, power, and the home or Bixby keys at the same time.

3.      Motorola Recovery Mode

·         Enter bootloader.

·         Pick a recovery.

If you are not sure if the process is helping, try the following.

·         Make sure the phone is off.

·         Hold down the volume down and power buttons simultaneously.

·         For a recovery reboot, select recovery mode.

4.      OnePlus Recovery Mode

·         You do not need to use the bootloader in order to get into the recovery mode.

·         Make sure that the device is switched off before proceeding.

·         It is necessary to press and hold down both the volume down and the power buttons together/at the same time.

5.      LG Recovery Mode

·         The phone should be turned off.

·         It is recommended to press and hold the volume down key as well as the power key at the same time.

·         The next step is to release the keys as soon as the LG logo appears on the screen.

·         The keys should be pressed and then held down once more.

·         As a final step, press the power button in order to enter the recovery mode.

6.      HTC Phones

·         To boot in recovery mode, one must disable Fastboot. Go to settings, click on battery, and disable Fastboot.

·         Turn off the phone next.

·         Both the power and volume down buttons need to be held down.

·         Reboot to recovery mode by selecting recovery.

Bottom Line

Hopefully, the above explanations and steps provided you with all the information you needed for using Android Recovery Mode. Just follow the steps correctly, and you'll be done in no time. In case of any problems, it is advised to seek professional help. In this way, you can get the help you need on time without hassles.