Google Pixel XL Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot Google Pixel XL into Recovery Mode or Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot Google Pixel XL to Fastboot Mode or Recovery Mode.

Google Pixel XL Recovery Mode allows the users to perform advanced operations like flashing Root Package and other zip mods, wipe user cache and data, and many more.

Google Pixel XL Fastboot Mode allows the user to flash Custom Image files and Custom Recovery like TWRP, CWM, Philz, etc. on to the device. Let’s now proceed and see How to reboot Google Pixel XL into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode.

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Boot Google Pixel XL into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Google Pixel XL into Recovery Mode.

Boot Google Pixel XL Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Down button for a few seconds.
3. Press the Power button and release, while holding down the Volume Down key.
4. Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume buttons and select it using the Power button.
5. If Android Robot appears, press the Power button for a couple of seconds.
6. While holding down the Power key press the Volume Up button to enter into the Recovery Mode.
   

Boot Google Pixel XL into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed Google Pixel XL USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows PC.
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 for about 7-10 times.
3. Connect your device to PC and open Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Enter the below command to boot Google Pixel XL into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Google Pixel XL into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Google Pixel XL into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Google Pixel XL Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Down button for a few seconds.
3. While still holding this key press the Power key for a short while and release keys.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Google Pixel XL Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers installed on PC, and USB Debugging enabled on Phone enter the below command after connecting it to PC.

Open Command Prompt (CMD) on your PC and enter the below command.

adb reboot bootloader

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