Samsung Galaxy S21 Recovery Mode and Download Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Samsung Galaxy S21 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode or Odin Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Samsung Galaxy S21 into Recovery Mode and Download Mode or Odin Mode.

Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21 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 S21 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Samsung Galaxy S21 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Galaxy S21 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Connect a USB cable to PC or Laptop and then connect the other end of the USB Cable to mobile.
3. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
4. Release the keys as soon as you see the Samsung logo and wait for few seconds.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Samsung Galaxy S21 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Samsung Galaxy S21 into Download Mode / Odin Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable to PC and while holding the Volume Up + Power button connect the other end of the cable to your device.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Samsung logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.
5. In this mode, select Reboot to bootloader by using the Volume key to navigate and the Power button to accept it.
6. You should see the Warning Screen with two options – Volume Up to Continue and Volume Down to Cancel and restart the phone.
7. Press Volume Up to boot into Download Mode/Odin Mode.