ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 Recovery Mode, Download Mode and FTM Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery Mode, Download Mode, and FTM Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery Mode, Download Mode, and FTM Mode.

ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 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.

ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 Download 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.

ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 FTM Mode (Field Test Mode) provides the user with technical details, statistics related to the mobile phone network and allows the user to run hardware tests on the device.

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Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the ZTE logo and wait for few seconds.
4. If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Power Button to enter Recovery Mode.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 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 ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the ZTE logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Download Mode.
5. To exit the Download Mode, press and hold the Power button until the device reboots.

Boot ZTE NX501 Nubia Z5 FTM Mode

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the Power key as soon as you see the ZTE logo on your phone screen.
4. Then release the Volume Down button as soon as you see the FTM Mode on your phone screen.
5. Now, your phone is booted into FTM Mode.