Dictionary Entry: Recovery Mode

Recovery Mode

Not to be confused with dic:testingmode or dic:safemode


Recovery Mode is a menu on your phone where you can do things like apply an update from dic:adb and perform a dic:hardreset .
You can reach it by turning off your phone, unplugging all cables and pressing power and volume up at the same time. In case of the stock Android recovery mode:

In Recovery Mode you navigate by:

  • Power to open the menu
  • Volume down to move down
  • Volume up to select / Power

You can also end up in recovery mode if superuser access is denied during an update process.

Here is the full Factory Reset Guide which covers the Recovery Mode

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