How to Boot Acer Iconia Smart into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

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

Acer Iconia Smart 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.

Acer Iconia Smart 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.

Acer Iconia Smart 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.

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Boot Acer Iconia Smart into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Acer Iconia Smart into Recovery Mode.

Boot Acer Iconia Smart Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the keys as soon as you see the Acer logo and wait for few seconds.

Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Acer Iconia Smart into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Acer Iconia Smart 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 Acer Iconia Smart into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Acer Iconia Smart into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Acer Iconia Smart into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Acer Iconia Smart Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Press and hold Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Acer Iconia Smart 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
```