Huawei Honor 8 Recovery Mode and Download Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode.

Huawei Honor 8 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 Honor 8 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: Huawei Honor 8 Pro Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Boot Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei Honor 8 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Huawei logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Huawei Honor 8 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 Huawei Honor 8 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Huawei Honor 8 Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Huawei logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Download Mode.
5. To exit the Download Mode, press and hold the Power button until the device reboots.