How to Boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Want to know How to Boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Check out the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

TCL 40 SE 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.

TCL 40 SE 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.

TCL 40 SE 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.

Also: TCL Tab 8 LE Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode.

Boot TCL 40 SE Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

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

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

Boot TCL 40 SE into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot TCL 40 SE into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot TCL 40 SE into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot TCL 40 SE Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the Power button as soon as you see the TCL Logo on the screen.

But keep holding the Volume Up 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 TCL 40 SE 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
```