How to Boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

itel A16 Plus 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.

itel A16 Plus 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.

itel A16 Plus 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: itel IT1518 Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode.

Boot itel A16 Plus Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Plug one end of the USB cable to PC and while holding the Volume Up + Power button connect the other end of the cable to your device.
Release the keys as soon as you see the Android logo and wait for few seconds.

Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot itel A16 Plus into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the itel A16 Plus 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 itel A16 Plus into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot itel A16 Plus into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot itel A16 Plus into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot itel A16 Plus Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Plug one end of the USB cable to PC and while holding the Volume Down + Power button connect the other end of the cable to your device.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot itel A16 Plus 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
```