If your smartphone does not respond or if you have problems with the normal software settings of your device, the recovery mode can sometimes help to fix the problem. When you start your Android device in this mode, you can do a factory reset, wipe the cache partition, or install software updates. How exactly to start your mobile phone in recovery mode and further details is explained here.
How to start your Android smartphone in recovery mode
Turn off your phone completely and connect it to a power source. You can navigate in recovery mode with the volume buttons and select an entry with the power button . Starting in recovery mode varies depending on the manufacturer and model of your Android smartphone. Here we have listed the most common brands:
Samsung
You have to keep the following keys pressed:
- Up to Samsung 7 : power button + home button + volume up button
- From Samsung 8 : Bixby button (below the volume buttons) + volume up button + power button
After the Samsung logo appears, you can release the buttons. The smartphone will now first look for updates. If none are available, recovery mode starts.
HTC
You have to press the following keys:
- Hold down the quiet button , briefly press the power button
As soon as the Android manikin is visible on the screen, you can release the volume down button..
Huawei
You have to keep the following keys pressed:
- Power button + volume up button
When the little Android man appears on your screen, you can let go of the buttons.
LG
You have to keep the following keys pressed:
- Power button + Volume down button
If you see the LG logo, release the power button but keep holding the volume down button. Briefly press the power button. When the menu appears, you can release the volume down button..
Google Pixel
You have to keep the following keys pressed:
- Power button + Volume down button
You should now see some information about your smartphone. Navigate down with the volume buttons and select " recovery mode " with the power button . The Google logo and the words " No command " will appear . Press and hold the power button and briefly press the volume up button. You should now be in recovery mode.
