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Flash mode finder

Answer first

This GSMSharing tool finds Download Mode, Fastboot, recovery, and EDL entry methods by phone model.

Chipset compatibility and flashing tool required are printed from the device database.

Search results are server-rendered HTML rows, not client-only cards.

Quoted sentences on this page are complete claims, not sentence fragments.

Tool specifications
File Name: Flash mode finder
Flashing Tool Required: Listed per model from the device database
Chipset Compatibility: Listed per model
Download Requirement: Mode instructions are rendered in the initial HTML

Look up Download Mode, Fastboot, recovery, and flash-tool guidance by phone model from the GSMSharing device database.

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Brand mode tips

Samsung

Download Mode

Keys: Vol Down + Power (+ Bixby on some models)

Tool: Odin / Heimdall

Xiaomi

Fastboot

Keys: Vol Down + Power

Tool: MiFlash / fastboot

Xiaomi

EDL / Test Point

Keys: Qualcomm 9008 (model-specific)

Tool: MiFlash EDL / QFIL

Google

Fastboot

Keys: Vol Down + Power

Tool: fastboot

OnePlus

Fastboot

Keys: Vol Down + Power

Tool: fastboot / MSM

Oppo

Fastboot / Download

Keys: Vol Down + Power (varies)

Tool: Official / after-sales tools

Vivo

Fastboot / Download

Keys: Vol Down + Power (varies)

Tool: Official / after-sales tools

Motorola

Fastboot

Keys: Vol Down + Power

Tool: fastboot

Huawei

Fastboot / Upgrade

Keys: Vol Down + Power

Tool: HiSuite / proprietary tools

MediaTek

Preloader / BROM

Keys: Power off + SP Flash Tool handshake

Tool: SP Flash Tool

Qualcomm

EDL 9008

Keys: Test point / cable / soft EDL

Tool: QFIL / OEM EDL tool

Device flash modes

No model-specific flash modes matched. Try another search, use the brand tips above, or post a flash job.

Flash mode FAQ

Download Mode vs Fastboot vs EDL?

Download Mode is common on Samsung (Odin). Fastboot is common on Pixel/Xiaomi/Motorola. EDL/BROM is a deeper Qualcomm/MediaTek recovery path used when the OS will not boot.

Wrong key combo?

Combos vary by region and hardware revision. Prefer the model page guidance, then verify with a charged battery and a data cable.