Why can't I boot into recovery mode? - S23 Ultra

[UNKNOWNUSERNAME]

Hey folks. Hope you all are well.

Just a quick one here - I am trying to enter recovery mode on my s23 ultra, but with absolutely no luck. I've did the usual steps (Plug into pc/tv, hold down power/volume button etc). But it doesn't work. the device gives me this error ⬇️

This is so annoying for no reason! Any help would be appreciated. 

[Ferenc75]

Hi there,
I know it is hateful, but did you try factory reset?

[UNKNOWNUSERNAME]

In all honesty, I'm trying to avoid another one of them😅. Thanks though

[Ferenc75]

https://youtu.be/PkvUSng3RN8?si=Vu6w3e_dpHGzc5B_

[Fiona26]

Are you pressing volume down. This error comes up when pressing the wrong volume button. I've done it before 😂

[AndrewL]

@UNKNOWNUSERNAME: Did you make sure to power off your device prior to your attempt to access Recovery mode? With your device connected to a PC/laptop via USB cable, Recovery mode should be accessible by pressing and holding the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until the device powers on, and the Recovery mode menu is displayed.

[lminvti]

It might be due to your previous issues with water damage

[lminvti]

Yes happened to me as well 😂

[lminvti]

https://xdaforums.com/t/pdp-setup-fail-making-it-difficult-to-hard-reset-my-samsung-phone.4301385/

[UNKNOWNUSERNAME]

Hi Andrew, I connected it to a TV as didn't have access to a Laptop/PC.