How to Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini Recovery Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 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 2 Mini 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 2 Mini 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: Alcatel OT-995 Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 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 Idol 2 Mini into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 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 Idol 2 Mini into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 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 Idol 2 Mini 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
```