How to Boot Alcatel U50 Recovery Mode

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Alcatel U50 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 U50 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 U50 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 U50 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.

Also: Alcatel OT-986 Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot Alcatel U50 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel U50 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel U50 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.

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

Boot Alcatel U50 into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Alcatel U50 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 Alcatel U50 into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Alcatel U50 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel U50 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Alcatel U50 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 Alcatel U50 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 Alcatel U50 into Download Mode

Power off your Phone.
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.
Release the Volume button once the device boots into Download Mode.

To exit the Download Mode, press and hold the Power button until the device reboots.