Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 Recovery Mode and Download Mode

Want to know How to Boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode or Odin Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode or Odin Mode.

Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 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.

Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 Download Mode or Odin 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 Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Up button and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the  Boot Mode and wait for few seconds.
4. If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Volume Up and Power buttons together at once.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 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 Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 into Download Mode / Odin Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down + Volume Up button and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. After that, connect the USB cable and insert the battery.
4. You should see the Warning Screen with two options – Volume Up to Continue and Volume Down to Cancel and restart the phone.
5. Press Volume Up to boot into Download Mode/Odin Mode.