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How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy Note5

Recovery ModeAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy Note5

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a 2015 Android 5.1.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) with 4GB and 128GB | 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.7", Super AMOLED, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl.

The Galaxy Note5 is equipped with a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 5 MP, 1440p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 171 g.

Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note5 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 Samsung Galaxy Note5

2

Hold Volume Up + Power for 3–5 seconds

3

Release when Samsung Recovery appears (connect to a PC via USB first if this doesn't work on models from 2021 onward)

4

Navigate with Volume Up/Down — confirm with Power

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To exit: select 'Reboot system now'

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