fastboot Mode

How to enter devices into fastboot mode — steps for popular brands and models.

To enter Fastboot mode on Android, turn off the device and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the fastboot menu appears. Alternatively, with USB debugging enabled, connect the phone to a computer and run the command adb reboot bootloader.

Methods to Enter Fastboot Mode:

  • Physical Button Combination (Most Common):

    • Power off your device completely.

    • Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time.

    • On many devices, you can release the buttons when you see the screen with fastboot text or the bootloader logo.

  • ADB Command (Requires PC):

    • Enable USB Debugging in Settings > Developer Options.

    • Connect the device to a computer.

    • Open Command Prompt/Terminal and type adb reboot bootloader.

  • Specialized Key Combination: For some devices, you may need to hold Volume Up + Power and then choose fastboot from the menu.

Notes on Specific Devices:

  • Motorola/Pixel: Hold Volume Down + Power.

  • Xiaomi/Redmi: If Volume Down + Power doesn't work, try Volume Up + Power while connecting to a PC.

Exiting Fastboot Mode:

  • Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds to force a restart.

  • Use the command fastboot reboot from your computer

Here some video tutorials for many models:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+enter+fastboot+in+android+devices