Let’s begin with a brief overview of the two different modes available on the HTC U11. The bootloader mode, or fastboot mode, lets you install firmware or stuff like TWRP and stock recovery on your HTC U11. This enables flashing of various files from the PC to your smartphone via Command Prompt.

While, recovery mode is well, your way to recover device back. Whether it’s about factory reset or if you install custom recovery, installing a ROM, this is where you go.

Let’s have a look at recovery mode and bootloader mode of your HTC U11.

How to boot HTC U11 into recovery and bootloader mode

Hardware Method

Bootloader mode aka fastboot mode

Follow the step-by-step guide to reboot the HTC U11 into bootloader mode easily.

  1. Start by powering off your device.
  2. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power button together for a few seconds.
  3. You will now enter the HTC download mode.
  4. Use the volume keys to go to the reboot to bootloader option and hit the Power button to confirm.
  5. That’s it. You have now entered the bootloader.

Recovery mode

Follow the step-by-step guide to reboot the HTC U11 into recovery mode easily.

  1. Follow the same steps mentioned above to go to the bootloader.
  2. Select the reboot to recovery mode option.
  3. When you see the exclamation mark press and hold the Power button and press Volume Up once.
  4. That’s it. You’ve now entered the stock recovery mode.

Browse between options using volume keys and to select an option, use the power button.

Software Method

Bootloader mode aka fastboot mode

  1. Install ADB and Fastboot driver first of all.
  2. Enable USB debugging on your device. (Ignore OEM Unlock part on the link.)
  3. Now, connect your device to PC (should be powered on).
  4. Open a command window on your PC.
  5. Run this command to reboot into bootloader mode. 
    adb reboot bootloader

In case you need help, do ask us in the comments section below.

Recovery mode

  1. Install ADB and Fastboot driver on PC first of all.
  2. Enable USB debugging on your device. (Ignore OEM Unlock part on the link.)
  3. Now, connect your device to PC (should be powered on).
  4. Open a command window and run these commands: 
    adb reboot recovery

That’s it.

If you need any help don’t feel shy to leave a comment down below. Happy Androiding!