Recovery Mode in Samsung Devices

January 14, 2017

Recovery Mode in Samsung Devices is Samsung's implementation of Android recovery mode with a unique access method and interface.

How to Enter Recovery Mode on Samsung

Devices with Home Button (S7 and older)

  1. Power off the device
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power
  3. Release when Samsung logo appears

Devices without Home Button (S8 and newer)

  1. Power off the device
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Bixby + Power
  3. For S20/S21 and newer: Volume Up + Power
  4. Release when Samsung logo appears

Samsung Recovery Options

  • Reboot system now
  • Reboot to bootloader
  • Apply update from ADB
  • Apply update from SD card
  • Wipe data/factory reset
  • Wipe cache partition

Navigation

  • Use Volume buttons to navigate
  • Press Power button to select

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