Questions tagged [recovery-mode]
Android's recovery mode allows ROM flashing even if the device is currently unusable. Invoking it usually involves a key combination that is pressed when starting the device. These combinations differ from device to device.
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Enter pin or enable USB Debugging using ADB
Long story short, my Z Flip 3 phone broke and the screen not interactive and only chunks are visible. Side buttons of normal function. I previously enabled USB debugging and reset my security to not ...
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Unable to boot into custom recovery (TWRP/other) on Galaxy A50 SM-A505FN/DS
I’m having a very frustrating issue with my Galaxy A50 SM-A505FN/DS: I cannot boot into any custom recovery (TWRP or others), despite multiple attempts. I should mention that I’m really bad with ...
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The purpose of ramdisk_type 1 and 2
I'm running unpack_bootimg --format mkbootimg on a vendor_boot recovery image with header version 4, and it prints these arguments (among the others): --ramdisk_type 1 --ramdisk_name '' --...
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Alcatel 5003D won't boot, says Android Recovery. How can I access it?
My Alcatel Android decided not to boot. It starts and says "Alcatel" then just flashes "enjoy now" about 60 times until Android Recovery. TCL/5003D_EEA/Curie 8.1.0/0PM2.171019.012/...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T can't boot into bootloader / recovery after flashing recovery - stuck in loop
I have Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (ginkgo). I was installing a new ROM, wiped the device, and from TWRP, flashed the recommended recovery from the CrDroid device page - SHRP (SkyHawk Recovery Project). ...
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Decrypt /data Partition
I have a full phone backup of a LineageOS 21 (Android 14) install containing all partitions copied to my Linux PC. I can mount several partitions, such as /system. However, the /data partition /dev/...
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Frozen at the "Nokia" screen for my Nokia 5.4
I was using my Nokia 5.4 phone, but suddenly it restarted itself and cannot get past the "Nokia" screen (normally it would fade out and get into the Android system). I have tried restarting ...
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Where is the LineageOS Recovery log stored?
I'm trying to sideload a Magisk patched rom. It's failing. I would like to extract that log. Where is it stored?
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Test camera from temporary image/fastboot/recovery mode ABD
I have a OnePlus 6, running LineageOS 22.1 (Android 15). In December when I still was on LOS 21 (Android 14), out of nowhere my phone's camera & torch have stopped working. It just shows "...
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Automatically run a backup and save it to the SD card using OrangeFox
I want to know if it is possible to use a command in OrangeFox to automatically run a backup and save it to the SD card, or if this can only be done in TWRP. I need to be able to execute this process ...
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How to factory reset when a tablet will not restart? More explanation below
I'm hoping someone can help with this issue. Essentially, we are locked out of the tablet and unable to factory reset or reboot it into recovery mode The tablet in question is a Samsung Galaxy A8 ...
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SenlinTech Tablet (pad6_ee), stuck on "Hello" screen, touchscreen not working
I have a SenlinTech Android Tablet (pad6_ee). I factory reset the thing and now my touchscreen is not responding at all, and I can't get past this screen to even attempt a fix. I have searched high ...
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Why Does My Phone Fail to Flash Stock Firmware in Download Mode?
Summary: I am unable to revert my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or N9600 (Snapdragon variant) to stock firmware due to an issue where Download Mode doesn’t allow flashing, and I’m receiving error messages ...
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Android 4 recovery: /udisk/ vs. /sdcard/ directory
I've got an Android 4.1-based device (PlayJam GameStick) whose official firmware updates had two files: Update.img factory_update_param.aml The factory_update_param.aml contains instructions to ...
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How to input unicode characters with the phone locked?
I've made the mistake of putting an emoji character (❌) in my unlock pin. This usually works fine, but after the last time I restarted my phone, the two keyboards I have installed on my phone refuse ...
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