ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery Mode or Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 to Fastboot Mode or Recovery Mode.

ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 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.

ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 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 ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 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 Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 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 ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. 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 buttons for a few seconds.
5. While still holding the Power key then press and release the Volume Up button
6. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 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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