Stuck in FastBoot Mode ! (2024)

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How do I fix stuck on fastboot mode? ›

Fix Android Stuck in Fastboot via Restart Android Device

Rebooting your Android device can actually really help you fix many minor issues on your phone. It can fix your phone that is stuck in Fastboot mode as well and there is no harm in giving it a try as it will not have any adverse effects.

Click Choose what the power buttons do from the column on the left. Scroll down to Shutdown settings and uncheck the box for Turn on fast startup. Note: If these options are greyed out then you may need to click Change settings that are currently unavailable. Click the Save changes button to apply the changes.

How long does Fastboot Mode take? Fastboot mode typically takes about 30 seconds for the phone to force a reboot. You need to hold the power button for a while longer to enable fastboot mode.

Fastboot mode is used for updating the hardware and software of your phone quickly without entering the recovery mode. But sometimes, your phone probable gets stuck in this mode and you can not exit fastboot mode with some regular operation.

Once in the bootloader mode, to unlock the bootloader and enable partitions to be reflashed, run the fastboot flashing unlock command on the device. After setting, the unlock mode persists across reboots.

Hold down the F2 key, then power on. That will get you into the BIOS setup Utility. You can disable the Fast Boot Option here. You will need to disable Fast Boot if you want to use the F12 / Boot menu.

Fastboot is a communication protocol used primarily with Android devices. It is implemented in a command-line interface tool of the same name and as a mode of the bootloader of Android devices.

Take Out the Battery

If you do not have an option to take the batteries out, take your Android phone to a nearby service center. Once the battery is out, wait for some time. Now place it again in its place and turn on your device. You will exit the fastboot mode.

Factory Reset via ADB

This reboots the device into fastboot mode. You can also enter fastboot mode by holding the "Volume Down" and "Power" buttons on the Compute Pack. After that, perform the following to confirm the device is recognized and in fastboot mode. Then continue with the resetting process.

Is fastboot good or bad? ›

The main disadvantage of fast boot is that it can cause some compatibility and stability issues with some devices and software. Since fast boot skips some BIOS checks and tests, it may not detect some hardware changes or updates, such as new drives, cards, or peripherals.

Rest assured, it is perfectly safe to turn off Fast Startup, that will not cause any problems with Windows or your hardware and you will not really notice any difference in the time it takes your PC to boot up.

The reboot command normally logs the reboot operation using the syslog command and places a shutdown record in /var/adm/wtmp, the login accounting file. These actions are inhibited if the -l, -n, or -q flags are present. The fastboot command restarts the system by calling the reboot command.

Take Out the Battery

If you do not have an option to take the batteries out, take your Android phone to a nearby service center. Once the battery is out, wait for some time. Now place it again in its place and turn on your device. You will exit the fastboot mode.

To boot fastboot mode, press Volume Down + Power Buttons concurrently for 3-4 seconds. Turn on the fastboot mode by pressing the volume up key only. ADB fastboot commands will let you restart your Android device into Bootloader mode or fastboot.

Fastboot on some devices allows unlocking the bootloader, and subsequently, enables installing custom recovery image and custom ROM on the device. Fastboot does not require USB debugging to be enabled on the device. To use fastboot, a specific combination of keys must be held during boot.