ZTE Z998 Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot ZTE Z998 into Recovery Mode or Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot ZTE Z998 to Fastboot Mode or Recovery Mode.

ZTE Z998 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 Z998 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 Z998 into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode.

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Boot ZTE Z998 into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Z998 into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Z998 Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
4. Use the Volume Up button to select Recovery Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
5. If the Android Bot with Red exclamation pops up, then press the Power Key button for a few seconds. Then press the Volume Up once
6. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot ZTE Z998 into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed ZTE Z998 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 Z998 into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot ZTE Z998 into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot ZTE Z998 into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Z998 Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Release all the buttons once you see the Android Boot Mode.
4. Use the Volume Up button to select Fastboot Mode from the list of Boot Options and press Volume Down to confirm.
5. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot ZTE Z998 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

Boot ZTE Z998 into Factory Mode

1. First of all, power off the device.
2. Press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together for few seconds.
3. Release the keys once the device boots into Factory Mode.

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