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Recovery Mode

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恢复模式

Recovery Mode · N/A · 恢复模式 · rih-KUV-uh-ree mode · system recovery · Android recovery · macOS Recovery · Operating Systems · troubleshooting · boot · mobileOperating Systemssystem recovery Android recovery macOS Recovery

/rih-KUV-uh-ree mode/

Also known as: system recovery, Android recovery, macOS Recovery

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Recovery mode is a minimal boot environment for repairs — updating, wiping, restoring, or running diagnostics without loading the full OS.

Real-World Example

Booting a Mac into Recovery to reinstall macOS after a corrupted system volume uses recovery mode.

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