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How to Recovery Mode — Nokia XR21

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How to Recovery Mode — Nokia XR21

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Nokia XR21 is a 2023 Android 12 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) with 6GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM), 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Midnight Black, Pine Green.

The XR21 is equipped with a Li-Po 4800 mAh, a 64 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration. It weighs 231 g.

Recovery Mode on the Nokia XR21 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 Nokia XR21

2

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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