Android Stuck in Factory Mode: How to Exit Android Factory Mode

Part 1. What is Android Factory Mode?

Factory mode is one of the options available when your Android device is in recovery mode. While several options are available, few are as effective as the 'wipe data/factory reset' option for solving a whole host of problems your device could be experiencing.

If you have been using your Android device for a while now and its performance to be less than ideal, a factory reset might be a good solution. That is however not the only problem a factory reset or factory mode can solve. It will also work for a number or Android errors that you may experience, problems caused by faulty firmware updates and also tweaks made on your device that may not have worked as expected.

It is however important to note that a factory reset or factory mode does often result in the loss of all your data. Therefore a backup is necessary to protect against this data loss risk.

Part 2. Why You Must Back Up Your Android Device First

Before we can see how to safely enter and exit factory mode, it is important to have a full backup of your device. We mentioned that a factory mode will likely erase all the data on your device. A backup will ensure that you can get your phone back to its original state before the factory mode.

In order to do a full and complete backup of your device you need to have a tool that will not only ensure that you backup everything on your device but one that makes it easy for you to accomplish this. One of the best tools in the market is Dr.Fone - Backup & Resotre (Android). This software is designed to enable you to create a full backup of your device.

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Follow these very simple steps to use this MobileTrans Phone Transfer software to create a full backup of your device.

Step 1. Launch Dr.Fone on your computer and choose "Backup & Restore"

Run the software on your computer and you can see all features displayed in the primary window. Choose this one: Backup & Restore. It allows you to get your device backed up entirely with one click.

Step 2. Plug in with your device

Then plug in with your device to the computer. When your devic is detected, click on Backup.

Step 3. Select the file types to backup

The program will display all the file types it can support to backup. Just select the ones you would like to backup and hit Backup.

Step 4. Start backing up your device to the computer

After choosing the file's type for backup, click "Backup" to begin backing up your device to your computer. It will take you a few minutes, depending on the storage of the data.

Note: You can use the feature of "Restore From Backup" to restore the backup file to your device, when you have the need later.

Part 3. How to Fix an Android Stuck in Factory Mode With One Click?

From the above parts, you are well aware about what is factory mode. As we discussed, this mode fixes most troubles with Android devices.

But for situations when your Android phone gets stuck in this very same factory mode, the most feasible solution for you is Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android). This tool fixes all Android system issues including unresponsive or bricked device, stuck on Samsung logo or factory mode or blue screen of death with a single click.

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In this part we will explain how to exit Android recovery mode using Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android). Prior to proceeding, you got to remember that device backup is paramount to keep your data safe. This process might erase your Android device data.

Phase 1: Connect Your Device and Prepare for Repair

Step 1: Installation completion needs to be followed by running Dr.Fone on your system. Over the program window, tap ‘Repair’ afterwards and get the Android device connected.

Step 2: Select the ‘Android Repair’ option from the list to fix Android stuck in factory modeissue. Hit the ‘Start’ button soon after.

Step 3: Select Android device details on the device information window, followed by tapping the ‘Next’ button.

Step 4: Enter ‘000000’ for confirmation then proceed.

Phase 2: Get in ‘Download’ mode for repairing the Android device

Step 1: It’s important to put the Android device in ‘Download’ mode, here are the steps to do so –

• On a ‘Home’ button-less device – turn off the device and push down the ‘Volume Down’, ‘Power’ and ‘Bixby’ buttons for about 10 seconds and un-hold. Now, hit the ‘Volume Up’ button to get into ‘Download’ mode.

• For a device with ‘Home’ button – switch it off and hold down the ‘Power’, ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Home’ buttons together for 10 seconds and release. Click the ‘Volume Up’ button for entering ‘Download’ mode.

Step 2: Press ‘Next’ for initiating firmware downloading.

Step 3: Dr.Fone –Repair (Android) starts Android repair as soon as download and verification of firmware is done. All Android issues along with Android stuck in factory mode will be fixed now.

Part 4. How to Manually Exit Factory Mode on Android?

Having a backup of all your data will eliminate the risk of losing any of your data. You can now safely exit factory mode using one of the 2 methods below. These two methods will work on a rooted device.

Method 1: Using ES File Explorer

To use this method, you will need to have a file explorer app installed on your rooted device. Follow these steps:

1. Open ES File Explorer and press the menu icon in the top-left corner.
2. Navigate to "Tools" and toggle on the "Root Explorer" option.
3. Go to Local > Device > efs > FactoryApp.
4. Open the file named factorymode as text using the ES Note Editor and ensure it is set to ON.
5. Next, open the file named keystr as text and also change its value to ON. Save the file.
6. Reboot your device to exit factory mode.

Method 2: Using Terminal Emulator

This method also requires a rooted device and the Terminal Emulator app.

1. Install and open the Terminal Emulator app.
2. Type su and grant superuser permissions when prompted.
3. Enter the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each line:

Part 5. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between factory mode and recovery mode?

Recovery Mode is a bootable partition that contains several recovery tools. Factory Mode (or factory reset) is one of the options *within* Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode allows for other actions like applying updates or wiping the cache partition, while factory mode specifically erases all user data to restore the phone to its original state.

Will exiting factory mode delete my data?

It depends on how you exit. If your phone is simply stuck and you use a tool like Dr.Fone or the manual methods to reboot it, your data should be safe. However, if the only way out is to perform the 'wipe data/factory reset' option, then yes, all your data will be erased. This is why backing up is critical.

Why does my phone automatically go into factory mode?

A phone might boot into factory/recovery mode automatically due to several reasons: a stuck volume button, a corrupted system update, a critical software error, or incorrect firmware modifications. If it happens repeatedly, it often indicates a deeper system issue that may require a tool like Dr.Fone - System Repair to resolve.

Conclusion

Getting stuck in Android factory mode can be frustrating, but it's a solvable problem. We've covered several methods, from one-click automated tools to more technical manual procedures. For most users, the safest and most reliable way to exit Android factory mode without complications is by using a trusted solution like Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android). Whichever method you choose, remember that backing up your data first is the most important step to prevent any data loss.