BQ Elcano 3G Recovery Mode and Factory Mode

Want to know How to Boot BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery Mode and Factory Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery Mode and Factory Mode.

BQ Elcano 3G 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 Elcano 3G Factory Mode is a hidden mode that helps test the device and clear eMMC.

Also: BQ BQS-5065 Choice Recovery Mode

Boot BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery Mode.

Boot BQ Elcano 3G Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the BQ logo and wait for few seconds.
4. If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Volume Up and Power buttons together at once.
   

Boot BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the BQ Elcano 3G 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 BQ Elcano 3G into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot BQ Elcano 3G into Factory Mode

1. First of all, power off the device.
2. Press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together for few seconds.
3. Release the keys once the device boots into Factory Mode.