Read the requested mode before clicking a restart button. Recovery and bootloader modes are different from a normal Android restart.
Available restart actions
| Action | What it requests | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Restart Android normally | A standard reboot back into Android. | You need to restart the phone after a temporary connection or stability issue. |
| Restart into recovery mode | A reboot request to the device recovery environment. | A trusted troubleshooting guide or technician specifically needs recovery mode. |
| Restart into bootloader mode | A reboot request to the bootloader interface. | A trusted troubleshooting guide or technician specifically needs bootloader mode. |
What the prototype intentionally does not automate
- Factory reset
- Firmware flashing
- Bootloader unlock
- Root operations
- Partition modification
Before using recovery or bootloader mode
- Confirm that the connected device is the intended phone.
- Preserve important files first when the device remains usable.
- Know how to return to Android on that device model.
- Do not select unfamiliar options in a recovery or bootloader interface.