Alcatel A2 XL Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Want to know How to Boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode.

Alcatel A2 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.

Alcatel A2 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.

Alcatel A2 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.

Alcatel A2 XL Download Mode allows users to flash ROM, Kernel, root packages (SuperSU), and perform system updates. It also helps restore the device to stock firmware from a custom firmware.

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Boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel A2 XL Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the Power button as soon as you see the Alcatel Logo on the screen.
4. Release the Volume Up button when the device boots into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Alcatel A2 XL USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows computer.
2. 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.
3. Connect your device to computer and open Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Now, enter the below command in CMD to boot Alcatel A2 XL into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Alcatel A2 XL into Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable to PC and while holding the Volume Down + Volume Up button connect the other end of the cable to your device.
3. Release the Volume button once the device boots into Download Mode.
4. To exit the Download Mode, press and hold the Power button until the device reboots.