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How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy Alpha
How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a 2014 Android 4.4.4 smartphone powered by the Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) with 2GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 4.7", Super AMOLED, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue.
The Galaxy Alpha is equipped with a Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps main camera, a 1 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 115 g.
Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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.
Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.
Power off Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Hold Volume Up + Power for 3–5 seconds
Release when Samsung Recovery appears (connect to a PC via USB first if this doesn't work on models from 2021 onward)
Navigate with Volume Up/Down — confirm with Power
To exit: select 'Reboot system now'
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