Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Recovery Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D to Recovery Mode.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D to Recovery.

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Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Recovery Mode.

Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Sony logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Hold the Menu button and connect the USB Cable to mobile.
3. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i SO-01D 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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