How To Open Fastboot Mode - On Honor Pad X9

Here’s a full, step-by-step review and guide on how to open Fastboot mode on the Honor Pad X9, including important compatibility notes, troubleshooting, and what to expect.

Method 2: ADB Command (Requires Working System)

Use this if the tablet boots normally and you have USB debugging enabled.

Step 2: Connect and Authorize

  1. On your tablet, go to Settings > System & Updates > Developer Options and ensure:
    • USB Debugging is ON
    • OEM Unlocking is ON (if available – Honor restricts this on many devices)
  2. Connect the Honor Pad X9 to your PC via USB.
  3. Open a command prompt/terminal in your ADB folder.
  4. Type:
    adb devices
  5. On your tablet, accept the RSA key fingerprint popup and check "Always allow".
  6. Verify your device is listed. If it shows unauthorized, re-check USB Debugging permission.

Prerequisites: Before You Begin

Before trying to enter Fastboot mode, ensure the following: how to open fastboot mode on honor pad x9

  1. Charge your tablet: Have at least 30% battery to prevent shutdown during the process.
  2. Back up your data: Some Fastboot commands (like unlocking the bootloader) will wipe all data.
  3. Install USB drivers on your PC (for Methods 2 & 3): Download and install the latest Honor/Huawei USB drivers or the universal Google ADB drivers.
  4. Enable Developer Options & USB Debugging (for Method 3): Go to Settings > About tablet > Press 'Build Number' 7 times until "You are now a developer" appears. Then go to System & Updates > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
  5. Original USB cable: A poor-quality cable can break the connection during Fastboot commands.

Part 6: Confirming You Are in Fastboot Mode

Once you suspect you’re in Fastboot, verify with your PC:

  1. Open Command Prompt/Terminal in Platform Tools.
  2. Type: 
    fastboot devices
  3. If you see a serial number followed by “fastboot”, congratulations – you are in Fastboot mode.

If you see nothing, or “waiting for any device”, you are not in Fastboot. Here’s a full, step-by-step review and guide on

Steps:

  1. On your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) inside the Platform Tools folder.
  2. Connect the Honor Pad X9 via USB.
  3. Verify ADB sees the device: 
    adb devices
    You should see your device’s serial number and “device” next to it.
  4. Enter the following command: 
    adb reboot bootloader

Method 1: Using Hardware Keys (The Standard Way – eRecovery Trap)

Most Android tablets use Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot. However, Honor has modified this on the Pad X9. The default button combination leads to eRecovery (Honor’s recovery environment). But there is a nuance:

Attempt this first – it works on some firmware versions: Method 2: ADB Command (Requires Working System) Use

  1. Power off your Honor Pad X9 completely. Wait 10 seconds.
  2. Press and hold the Volume Down button.
  3. While holding Volume Down, press and hold the Power button.
  4. Keep both buttons pressed until you see the Honor logo appear.
  5. Immediately release the Power button but continue holding Volume Down for another 5-10 seconds.

Expected result:

  • If you see a black screen with small white or orange text saying "Fastboot & Rescue Mode" – success.
  • If you see the eRecovery screen (blue background with options like "Restart", "Wipe data", "Update mode") – this method failed for your firmware version. Proceed to Method 2.