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How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is a 2021 Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 smartphone powered by the Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China with 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.2", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak), 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink.
The Galaxy S21 5G is equipped with a Li-Ion 4000 mAh, a 12 MP, 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 10 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration. It weighs 169 g.
Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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 S21 5G
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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