How to Boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Factory Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Factory Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Factory Mode.

Symphony Z42 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.

Symphony Z42 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.

Symphony Z42 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.

Symphony Z42 Factory Mode is a hidden mode that helps test the device and clear eMMC.

Also: Symphony V138 Lite Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Factory Mode

Boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Symphony Z42 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.

Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
Use the Volume Up button to select Recovery Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Volume Up and Power buttons together at once.

Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Symphony Z42 into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Symphony Z42 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 Symphony Z42 into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Symphony Z42 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Symphony Z42 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Symphony Z42 Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Press and hold Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.

Use the Volume Up button to select Fastboot Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Symphony Z42 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
```

Boot Symphony Z42 into Factory Mode

First of all, power off the device.
Press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together for few seconds.
Release the keys once the device boots into Factory Mode.