How to Boot Sony Xperia 5 III into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

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Sony Xperia 5 III 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.

Sony Xperia 5 III 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.

Sony Xperia 5 III 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 Sony Xperia 5 III into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Sony Xperia 5 III into Recovery Mode.

Boot Sony Xperia 5 III Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

First of all, power off your phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the Power key as soon as you see the Sony Logo on the screen.

But keep holding the Volume Down button to enter into the Recovery Mode.

Boot Sony Xperia 5 III into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 Sony Xperia 5 III into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Sony Xperia 5 III into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Sony Xperia 5 III into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Sony Xperia 5 III Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.

Release the Power key as soon as you see the Sony Logo on the screen.
But keep holding the Volume Down button to enter into the Recovery Mode.
In the next step, select “Enter fastboot” using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Sony Xperia 5 III 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
```