HTC Desire 12s Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

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HTC Desire 12s 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.

HTC Desire 12s 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.

HTC Desire 12s 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.

HTC Desire 12s 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: HTC One Max Recovery Mode

Boot HTC Desire 12s into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC Desire 12s into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC Desire 12s Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the HTC logo and wait for few seconds.
4. After seeing the No command on the screen hold Power button and press Volume up once.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC Desire 12s into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the HTC Desire 12s 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 HTC Desire 12s into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot HTC Desire 12s into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC Desire 12s into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC Desire 12s Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
4. Use the Volume Up button to select Fastboot Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC Desire 12s 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

Boot HTC Desire 12s Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the Power key as soon as you see the HTC Logo on the screen.
4. But keep holding the Volume Up button to enter into the Download Mode.
   
5. Now, choose Download Mode using the Volume buttons and select it using the Power button.