How to Boot HTC First Recovery Mode

Want to know How to Boot HTC First into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot HTC First into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

HTC First 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 First 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 First 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: HTC U20 5G Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot HTC First into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC First into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC First Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
After that you should see the three Android images, then release held keys.

Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC First into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the HTC First 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 HTC First into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot HTC First into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

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

Boot HTC First Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.

After that you should see the three Android images, then release held keys.
Now, choose Fastboot Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC First 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
```