Huawei MatePad Air Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

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Huawei MatePad Air 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.

Huawei MatePad Air 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.

Huawei MatePad Air 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.

Huawei MatePad Air 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: Huawei MatePad 11.5 Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Boot Huawei MatePad Air into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Huawei MatePad Air into Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei MatePad Air Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the Power button as soon as you see the Huawei Logo on the screen.
4. But keep holding the Volume Up button to enter into the Recovery Mode.

Boot Huawei MatePad Air into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Huawei MatePad Air 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 Huawei MatePad Air into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Huawei MatePad Air into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Huawei MatePad Air into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Huawei MatePad Air 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 Huawei MatePad Air 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 Huawei MatePad Air Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the Power button as soon as you see the Huawei Logo on the screen.
4. But keep holding the Volume Up button to enter into the Recovery Mode.
5. In the next step Select the Update mode here.
6. Pick the USB Update mode from the menu.
7. Now, your phone should boot into Download Mode.