S21 Ultra unable to access boot menu following android 12 update

[lufc87]

Updated yesterday and since I cannot access the boot menu. Tried all combinations of holdings keys but keeps booting to pin entry. Any ideas?

[GooseSnipe]

Yup Samsung have right messed up the so called stable release, I had to use ADB through my PC, and then found out, you can just use the usb cable, but must be connected to a PC then you can use the volume up and power button method, but once again, must be connected to a PC, which is kind of backwards to me.

[Lakun]

I always had to connect usb cable to Pc to access boot menu atleast in UK.

[GooseSnipe]

I've never had to do it until android 12, it's stupid to have to do it if you ask me, if a PC is required, then you can do it via ADB easier.

[worf105]

I just plug my USB earphones in and I am able to access boot menu

[Verminal]

Yep. Same as before the update. No change.

[Lakun]

Yeah never know as to why Samsung forces like this. But i think it is global now. Because i had it in one ui 3.

[ironass]

USB connection to boot into Recovery has been the same on all the global, Exynos, devices since at least the Galaxy S20 range on Android 10.