How to Boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

SoftBank 940SC 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.

SoftBank 940SC 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.

SoftBank 940SC 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: SoftBank 104SH Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode.

Boot SoftBank 940SC Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, 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 and wait for few seconds.

In this mode, select Recovery by using the Volume key to navigate and the Power button to accept it.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot SoftBank 940SC into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the SoftBank 940SC 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 SoftBank 940SC into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot SoftBank 940SC into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot SoftBank 940SC into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot SoftBank 940SC 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.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot SoftBank 940SC 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
```