ZTE Z818L Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Factory Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot ZTE Z818L into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Factory Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot ZTE Z818L into Recovery Mode, Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode, and Factory Mode.

ZTE Z818L 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 Z818L 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.

ZTE Z818L 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.

ZTE Z818L Factory Mode is a hidden mode that helps test the device and clear eMMC.

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Boot ZTE Z818L into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Z818L into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Z818L Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

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1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
4. Use the Volume Up button to select Recovery Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
5. If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press Power Key button for a few seconds. Then press the Volume Up once
6. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Z818L into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, install the ZTE Z818L 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 Z818L into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot ZTE Z818L into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Z818L into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Z818L Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
4. Use the Volume Up button to select Fastboot Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Z818L Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

1. Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers and USB Drivers installed on your computer.
2. 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 the computer using a USB cable and open Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Enter the below command in the Command Prompt window.

   adb reboot bootloader

Boot ZTE Z818L into Factory Mode

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