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How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
How to Recovery Mode — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a 2026 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) with 12GB | 16GB and 1TB | 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.9", Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 1440.0x3120.0 display and is available in Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a Li-Ion 5000 mAh, a 200 MP, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 12 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN configuration. It weighs 214 g.
Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 S26 Ultra
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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