Nokia G42 Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot Nokia G42 into Recovery Mode or Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot Nokia G42 to Fastboot Mode or Recovery Mode.

Nokia G42 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.

Nokia G42 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 Nokia G42 into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode.

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Boot Nokia G42 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Nokia G42 into Recovery Mode.

Boot Nokia G42 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. First of all, power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Bootloader mode on the screen.
4. In the next step, select "Recovery Mode" using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
   
5. If Android Robot appears, press the Volume Up and Power button.
6. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Nokia G42 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed Nokia G42 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 Nokia G42 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Nokia G42 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Nokia G42 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Nokia G42 Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Now, press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Bootloader mode on the screen.
4. In the next step, select "Recovery Mode" using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
   
5. If Android Robot appears, press the Volume Up and Power button.
6. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.
7. In the next step, select "Enter fastboot" using Volume keys and press the Power button to confirm.
8. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Nokia G42 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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