HTC 8XT Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot HTC 8XT into Recovery Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot HTC 8XT to Recovery Mode.

HTC 8XT 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.

Here we have shared two methods which will help in booting HTC 8XT to Recovery.

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Boot HTC 8XT into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC 8XT into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC 8XT Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down + Camera button and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. If you see some options in the menu then release hold buttons.
4. Now, choose Recovery Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot HTC 8XT into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed HTC 8XT 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 HTC 8XT into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot HTC 8XT into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot HTC 8XT into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC 8XT Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Down + Camera button and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Boot Mode on the screen.
   
4. Now, choose Fastboot Mode using the Volume Down button and select it using the Power button.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot HTC 8XT 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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