OnePlus 5T Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Want to know How to Boot OnePlus 5T into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot OnePlus 5T into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

OnePlus 5T 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.

OnePlus 5T 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.

OnePlus 5T 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.

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Boot OnePlus 5T into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot OnePlus 5T into Recovery Mode.

Boot OnePlus 5T Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the OnePlus logo and Enter your password/pattern.
4. Select your desired language as English and then tap on Advanced.
5. Now, tap on Reboot to recovery and confirm the action.
6. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot OnePlus 5T into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the OnePlus 5T 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 OnePlus 5T into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot OnePlus 5T into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot OnePlus 5T into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot OnePlus 5T Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot OnePlus 5T 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