Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Recovery Mode and Download Mode

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 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.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Download Mode or Odin 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.

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Boot Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the menu on the screen.
4. In the next step, select “Recovery Mode” using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
5. As soon as Android logo appears, press the Volume Up + Power button to enter the Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 into Download Mode / Odin Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the menu on the screen.
4. In the next step, select “Download Mode” using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
5. You should see the Warning Screen with two options – Volume Up to Continue and Volume Down to Cancel and restart the phone.
6. Press Volume Up to boot into Download Mode/Odin Mode.