Booting into Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy J4+
Samsung Galaxy J4+ is a mid-range Android smartphone released in mid-2018. It features a 6-inch HD+ display, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM, and a 13MP main camera. Some users may experience technical issues with their J4+, which can usually be resolved by booting into recovery mode.
Why should you do this?
- Safely back up all data on the device without the risk of them being corrupted
- Troubleshoot various problems, such as a blank or frozen screen
- Install a custom ROM or update your software
- Wipe the phone’s memory
How to Boot Into Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy J4+
1. Start by turning off your device by pressing and holding the Power button at the side of your J4+ until the display turns off.
2. The next step requires you to press and hold down the Volume Up, Power, and Home buttons at the same time.
3. Keep the buttons held down until you see the Samsung logo appearing on the screen.
4. After the Samsung logo flashes by a few times, you will enter the stock Recovery Mode.
5. Through Recovery Mode, you can select the options for Resetting the Device, Wiping its data, and Boot into Download Mode.
Note: If you can’t access the Recovery Mode by using the Volume Up, Power, and Home button tools, then there’s an alternative way to access it.
Alternative Way to Boot Into Recovery Mode
1. First, connect your J4+ to a Windows PC and download Samsung Kies on the computer.
2. Run the Kies software, and wait for it to recognize your device. Once done, click the button that says “Recovery Mode”.
3. Press the Volume Down button on your Galaxy J4+ and release it.
4. Afterward, you should see a blue menu of options on the screen.
Using Recovery Mode
Once you access the Recovery Mode, you can use it to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy J4+, wipe the system’s memory, install a custom ROM, and a few other things.
Resetting the Device
1. With the Recovery Mode on, press the Volume Up and Down button to select an option.
2. Use the Volume Buttons to select ‘Wipe Data/Factory Reset’, then press the Home Button once you have highlighted it.
3. Select ‘Yes—delete all user data’ and press the Home Button again.
4. Now press the Power button to confirm the reset and wait for it to completely reboot.
Wiping the System’s Memory
If your J4+ is frozen and you cannot reset it, you can wipe its memory using the following steps:
1. With the Recovery Mode on, press the Volume Up and Down button to select an option.
2. Use the Volume Buttons to select ‘Wipe Cache Partition’, then press the Home Button once you have highlighted it.
3. Select ‘Yes – Wipe Cache Partition’ and press the Home Button again.
4. Now press the Power button to confirm and wait for it to completely wipe its memory.
Conclusion
Recovery Mode is a great tool for troubleshooting and modifying a Samsung Galaxy J4+. It allows users to reset their device, wipe their memory, and install custom ROMs. We provided a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to properly boot into recovery mode on the J4+, as well as two different methods for doing so. We also went in depth into the various uses of Recovery Mode and how it can be utilised to benefit the user.