How to Boot Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Vivo U3 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.

Vivo U3 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.

Vivo U3 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: Vivo S7 5G Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode

Boot Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Vivo U3 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 keys when the device boots into Fastboot Mode.

Now choose “Recovery Mode” using Volume keys, and select it using the Power button.
Now, your device should boot into the Recovery Mode.

Boot Vivo U3 into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Vivo U3 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 Vivo U3 into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Vivo U3 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Vivo U3 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Vivo U3 Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.

Now, your phone should boot into the Fastboot Mode.
In Fastboot Mode, use Volume keys to navigate and Power button to select the option.

Boot Vivo U3 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
```