Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A 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 S OT-6036A 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 S OT-6036A 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.

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Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A 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. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A 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 2 mini S OT-6036A into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Alcatel Idol 2 mini S OT-6036A 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 2 mini S OT-6036A 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