How to Boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Want to know How to Boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Google Pixel Fold 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.

Google Pixel Fold 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.

Google Pixel Fold 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: Google Pixel 5a 5G Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode.

Boot Google Pixel Fold Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume buttons and select it using the Power button.

If Android Robot appears, press the Volume Up + Power button for a couple of seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Google Pixel Fold into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Google Pixel Fold 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 Google Pixel Fold into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Google Pixel Fold into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Google Pixel Fold into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Google Pixel Fold Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.

Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume buttons and select it using the Power button.
If Android Robot appears, press the Volume Up + Power button for a couple of seconds.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

In the next step, select “Enter fastboot” using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Google Pixel Fold 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
```