How to Turn On an Android Phone
Find the volume buttons., Press and hold the buttons simultaneously., Use your volume buttons to move through the menu., Use the power or home button to select reboot.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the volume buttons.
Holding down both volume buttons, or a combination of the volume and home buttons, can sometimes bring up a boot menu.
They are usually located along the left side of your phone., Your phone may require a combination of pressing and holding the volume and home buttons.
Recovery mode is a feature that gives you tools to repair or install updates to your device.
Click here for instructions on entering recovery mode from several different brands of Android phones. , Many devices' boot menus will have instructions on how to reboot the phone using the volume buttons and power button as your controls.
For example, on a Samsung Galaxy device, you can use the volume up and down buttons to scroll through the menu options, and use the power button to make a selection. , The 'select' button varies between devices.
Check the instructions at the top of your recovery mode menu screen to confirm which button to use. -
Step 2: Press and hold the buttons simultaneously.
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Step 3: Use your volume buttons to move through the menu.
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Step 4: Use the power or home button to select reboot.
Detailed Guide
Holding down both volume buttons, or a combination of the volume and home buttons, can sometimes bring up a boot menu.
They are usually located along the left side of your phone., Your phone may require a combination of pressing and holding the volume and home buttons.
Recovery mode is a feature that gives you tools to repair or install updates to your device.
Click here for instructions on entering recovery mode from several different brands of Android phones. , Many devices' boot menus will have instructions on how to reboot the phone using the volume buttons and power button as your controls.
For example, on a Samsung Galaxy device, you can use the volume up and down buttons to scroll through the menu options, and use the power button to make a selection. , The 'select' button varies between devices.
Check the instructions at the top of your recovery mode menu screen to confirm which button to use.
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