How to Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Want to know How to Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode.

Huawei P40 Pro+ 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.

Huawei P40 Pro+ 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.

Huawei P40 Pro+ 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.

Huawei P40 Pro+ 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 Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.

Release the keys as soon as you see the Huawei logo and wait for few seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Huawei P40 Pro+ 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 Huawei P40 Pro+ into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Huawei P40 Pro+ into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ 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 button connect the other end of the cable to your device.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ 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
```

Boot Huawei P40 Pro+ Download Mode

Power off your Phone.

Press and hold Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the keys as soon as you see the Huawei logo and wait for few seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Download Mode.