How to Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Want to know How to Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Nokia 8.1 Plus 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.

Nokia 8.1 Plus 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.

Nokia 8.1 Plus 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: Nokia 3.2 Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode.

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Connect a USB cable to PC or Laptop.
Hold the Volume Up + Power button for a few seconds and then connect the other end of the USB Cable to mobile.

Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Nokia 8.1 Plus 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 Nokia 8.1 Plus into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Nokia 8.1 Plus into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Connect a USB cable to PC or Laptop.
Hold the Volume Down + Power button for a few seconds and then connect the other end of the USB Cable to mobile.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Nokia 8.1 Plus 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
```