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Not to be confused with download mode on Samsung devices, which is used by Odin.

The Android recovery mode is a mode of Android used for installing updates.[1][2] It consists of a Linux kernel with ramdisk on a separate partition from the main Android system.

Enablement

The way of entering recovery is different for every vendor.[3]

Custom recovery

The recovery that is preinstalled on Android can be replaced by other software, such as TWRP or ClockWorkMod.

See also

References

  1. ^ Morgillo, Ivan (2016). Learning embedded Android N programming: create the perfectly customized system by unleashing the power of Android OS on your embedded device. Stefano Viola. Birmingham, UK. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-78528-328-4. OCLC 957278992.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Tamma, Rohit (2015). Learning Android forensics: a hands-on guide to Android forensics, from setting up the forensic workstation to analyzing key forensic artifacts. Donnie Tindall. Birmingham, UK. pp. 61–63. ISBN 978-1-78217-444-8. OCLC 910639389.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ Aug 2021, Whitson Gordon 15; A.m, 5:36 (2021-08-14). "What to Do If Your Phone Won't Turn On". PCMag Australia. Retrieved 2021-09-11. {{cite web}}: |first2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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