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Samsung Streamlines Android Recovery Menu on Galaxy Devices

3/1/2026

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In February 2026, Samsung reduced the Android Recovery menu on Galaxy devices to reboot, factory reset, and power off.
The update removes Wipe cache partition and Apply update from Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
The change is confirmed on Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Some devices still show the Recovery menu.
Samsung has not commented on the reasons for the change or on link to Download Mode rumors.

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Story summary

In February 2026, Samsung reduced the Android Recovery menu on Galaxy devices to reboot, factory reset, and power off.
The update removes Wipe cache partition and Apply update from Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
The change is confirmed on Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Some devices still show the Recovery menu.
Samsung has not commented on the reasons for the change or on link to Download Mode rumors.