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How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel 3a XL

Recovery ModeAndroid 9.0 (Pie)

How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel 3a XL

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Google Pixel 3a XL is a 2019 Android 9.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) with 4GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.0", OLED, 1080.0x2160.0 display and is available in Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish.

The Pixel 3a XL is equipped with a Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 167 g.

Recovery Mode on the Google Pixel 3a XL is a special bootable partition that operates independently from the main Android system. It allows you to perform advanced operations including cache wipes, factory resets, and software repairs even when the phone cannot boot normally. Access it carefully as some options will erase all data.

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Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.

1

Power off Google Pixel 3a XL

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Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot appears

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Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

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If 'No command': hold Power, tap Volume Up

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Navigate with Volume, confirm with Power

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To exit: select 'Reboot system now'

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