Alcatel Idol 5s Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Want to know How to Boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Download Mode.

Alcatel Idol 5s 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 Idol 5s 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 Idol 5s 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 Idol 5s 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 Idol 5s into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s 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 keys as soon as you see the Alcatel logo and wait for few seconds.
4. When You see Android bot image pops up start pressing Volume Up and Power key once.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Alcatel Idol 5s 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 Idol 5s into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 5s into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. 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.
3. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

1. Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers and USB Drivers installed on your computer.
2. 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 the computer using a USB cable and open Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Enter the below command in the Command Prompt window.

   adb reboot bootloader

Boot Alcatel Idol 5s 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.