How to Boot HTC Sensation XL Recovery Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

HTC Sensation XL Recovery Mode allows a user to troubleshoot and fix problems with their device. In addition, recovery mode can access some core functions of the device, such as factory resetting the device, wiping cache, Installing updates, backup and restoring data, flash root packages and other zip mods, etc.

HTC Sensation XL Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode is used to re-flash system partitions on the device. It is an alternative to the recovery mode but is more advanced. It helps to modify or write data directly to your device's flash memory.

HTC Sensation XL Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode can be used to unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, Philz, etc.), flash stock ROM, flash custom image files, and more.

Also: HTC One Mini Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC Sensation XL Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the keys as soon as you see the Android logo on the screen.

Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the HTC Sensation XL USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows computer.

Now, enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.
Connect your device to computer and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Now, enter the below command in CMD to boot HTC Sensation XL into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot HTC Sensation XL into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC Sensation XL into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC Sensation XL Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.

Release the keys as soon as you see the Android logo on the screen.
Now, choose Fastboot Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC Sensation XL Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers and USB Drivers installed on your computer.
Enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and open Command Prompt (CMD).

Enter the below command in the Command Prompt window.
```
adb reboot bootloader
```