How to Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

BQ BQS-5032 Element 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.

BQ BQS-5032 Element 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.

BQ BQS-5032 Element 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: BQ BQ-5015L First Recovery Mode

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode.

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.

Use the Volume Up button to select Recovery Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
Now, press the Power button to enter into the Recovery Mode.
Press the Volume Up once while holding down the Power button.

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the BQ BQS-5032 Element 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 BQ BQS-5032 Element into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot BQ BQS-5032 Element into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.

Press and hold Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
Use the Volume Up button to select Fastboot Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot BQ BQS-5032 Element 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
```