You are certainly familiar with recovery mode and download mode if you constantly mod your Galaxy device. Even if you do not know anything about modding, rooting or you are just not interested, you need to at least know about getting into download mode and recovery mode. Knowing how to get into recovery mode will save you money when your device gets bricked. Download mode allows you to flash the firmware using Odin. Even if you are not a hardcore Android modder, knowing these things will save you a lot of time and money. Here’s how to Get into Recovery Mode in Galaxy S9. Here, you will also know how to get into Download mode in Galaxy S9.
Get into Recovery Mode in Galaxy S9
Galaxy S9 uses a combination of buttons to get into either of the modes. First, lets gin into the recovery mode.
Step 1: Power off your device.
Step 2: After it is completely turned off, long press the Bixby and Volume up buttons and then hold the power button.
Step 3: Let go of the power button after the device turns on. Do not let go of the other two buttons yet.
Step 4: After you see a blue screen, you can let go of the Bixby and Volume up button.
From here, you can perform functions such as factory resetting your device, wiping the storage and cache.
Get into Download Mode in Galaxy S9
Step 1: Power off your Galaxy S9.
Step 2: After it is completely turned off, long press the Bixby button and Volume down button and then hold the power button.
Step 3: You will get into Download Mode. You can let go of all the buttons after you see a blue warning screen.
Step 4: Follow the instruction on screen to know what to do next.
You can now flash a firmware or any other apps using Odin or Smart Switch.
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